44 32 1900 http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8ec687d9cba4917181e63e75d9d7766c.PDF 6b85e38807ace5a5704ae612f171043c PDF Text Text SlUNA Unions Convene: Man Plans for '90s OFFKUl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO -r •imm M'' •': 'i - •• .'in-'3 July 1992 Volume 54, Number 7 DOT Ship Program Goes to Congress i:- • .Pages ... - ri --f '.' -i . : -' -i ' -yMj -. -• •. ' f' - Bill to Close Loophole In River Safety Laws Passes House Panels Page 2 sS-fte' I,. r. i: Im- . United Seamen's Service Rocked by Scandal Over $1M Pension Page 4 School's Safety Teams Hone Up on Regs, New Technologies Pages I New Pay Procedures In Effect for MSGPAC Gov't Service Members Page 4 Dr. San Fillppo Retires, Oversaw Network Of Seafarers' Clinics Page 7 . 'A.rt- _Il'j • •—• ;. ..o". ' , -i; •• • t- �2 JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report •i ' •• .'rr. '• •• A Ray of Hope Time will tell. But at the moment there is a ray of hope for the future of the American-flag merchant marine. And it is the result of the action by Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card in submitting in behalf of the administration a proposed maritime policy as a means of providing some relief to the in­ dustry which has been ignored by government for the past dozen or so years. Details of this program appear elsewhere in this paper, but the thing to be remembered is that this in­ dustry has been in a deteriorating condition for too long. Because of Secretary Card's efforts to convince the ad­ Michael Sacco ministration of the need for some decisive moves, there is now a chance to halt the decline, and to enable the in­ dustry to compete effectively in world shipping. This is not to say the program will suit everybody to a tee. As a matter of fact, it probably will require some compromise by every facet of the in­ dustry. That includes owners, operators, workers. Each segment of the in- dustry will obviously have to alter its hard-and-fast positions in order to get maritime out of the hole and back on the track. But there also are protective aspects in the Card proposal that are vital to maritime interests, among them seamen and shipbuilders. For one, the inviolability of the Jones Act is assured. For another. Title XI loan guaran­ tees, a matter of great interest to ship operators and shipbuilders alike, are provided. The success of the final product will depend on the support of the entire shipping community. The basic consideration, however, is that there is an opportunity for im­ provement for the first time in decades and we cannot let this chance slip by without giving it maximum encouragement. Secretary Card's and the administration's proposal now goes to Con­ gress, where Senator John Breaux of Louisiana and Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi and Congressman Walter Jones of North Carolina, among many others, have shown a desire to strengthen our shipping capability. Speed is of the essence here. We have to move as quickly as possible to help put into effect the proposals which may be the opportunity we have been waiting for. House Panels Vote to End Rivers' Safety Law Disparity eluding emergencies that may arise." Governmental and Legislative Af­ Jones, in his comments during last fairs Terry Turner before the meet­ month's subcommittee mark up ses­ ing. Pickett said he hoped the sion, said, "I firmly believe that this measure would be "the first step in bill would remove unfit seamen from providing a safer environment for all our waterways, decrease accidents, merchant mariners who step aboard prevent the loss of life and protect our a vessel." Also speaking in favor of the bill marine environment." at the June 25 mark up session was Good for Industry .1 Echoing the North Carolina Democrat's remarks was Con­ gressman Don Young (R-Alaska), a former riverboat captain. Young said he believed the bill is "good for employers and good ,for safety." He noted that it benefitted boat owners and employers to know that the in­ dividuals hired to handle marine equipment "have some knowledge of thejob." Young's comments contradict ar­ guments again.st the legislation put forward by the American Waterways Rep. Gerry Studds urged fellow officials Operators (AWO), a group repre­ to get behind the measure. senting many tug and towboat com­ panies. AWO has been vehement in Congressman Gerry Studds IDits opposition to the measure, despite Mass.). Studds has been working to the fact that several of its largest mem­ move the legislation through the sub­ A former riverboat captain, Rep. Don ber companies—such as Maritrans committee and committee process by Young says bill would bolster the industry. and Crowley—support the bill. discussing the merits of the legisla­ Congressman Owen B. Pickett tion with his colleagues. from holding Coast Guard-issued (D-Va.) expressed his interest in documents. Safety at Stake H.R. 4394 to SIU Director of The SIU, which represents Studds has pointed out the striking thousands of inland boatmen, strong­ Subcommittee Vote difference in the safety records of ly supports the measure. In testimony On H.R. 4394 crewmembers whosail on Great Lakes last March to the Subcommittee on and deep sea ships—all of whom are Coast Guard and Navigation, SIU In Favor of Closing required to hold Coast Guard-issued Rep. Walter B. Jones speaks in favor of Vice President Joseph Sacco said this The Safety Loophole the bill at panel mark-up session. documents—and individuals who exemption is a loophole in the nation's work aboard tugs and tows. maritime safety standards that en­ H.L. "Sonny" Callahan (R-Ala.) The Coast Guard's database on Leading the charge in favor of the dangers the lives and working condi­ Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) tions of crewmembers aboard tugs and George J. Hochbrueckner casualties and marine accidents legislation is Representative Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), who introduced towboats. "Every hand on a vessel, (D-N,Y.) demonstrates that factors attributed William J. Hughes (D-N.J.) to human beings are the primary the bill, known as H.R. 4394. The whether it is operating on a river or in Earl Hutto (D-Fla.) Congressman, who serves as chair­ the ocean, must have confidence in his Walter cause of accidents involving tugs B. Jones (D-N.C.) man of the Merchant Marine and fellow crewmembers and their ability to H. Martin Lancaster (D-N.C.) and tows. On the other hand, on Fisheries Committee, said the legis- handle the vessel in any situation, in- Greg Laughlin (D-Texas) deep sea and Great Lakes ships human factors account for only Nita M. Lowry (D-N.Y.) Ju/y mi Volume 54, Number 7 Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) one-third of all accidents. Owen B. Pickett (D-Va.) The amendment, added in full Jack Reed (D-R.l.) The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by committee by Congressman William Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) seeks to ex­ Don Young (R-Alaska) Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp empt individuals who work aboard Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class Gulf oil derrick supply vessels of less postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at OpposedtoBIII than 100 gross tons from the additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan­ documenting requirements man­ ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) dated by the bill. The amendment 20746. Howard Coble (R-N.C.) was accepted by the House Merchant Jack Fields (R-Texas) Marine and Fisheries Committee in Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Wayne T. Gilchrest (R-Md.) its July 1 session. Thus the bill as Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jor­ Porter J. Goss (R-Fla.) amended was marked-up by the full dan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) committee and now goes to the Art, Bill Brower. William "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) House. A House subcommittee approved a bill last month by a two-to-one mar­ gin, which, if enacted, would close a safety loophole that threatens the lives and livelihoods of river tug and two crewmembers. A few days after the panel's vote, the. measure was ap­ proved by a full committee. In a 14 to 7 vote in a June 25 session. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation members sup­ ported the mark up of a bill that proposes to extend the mariner documentation process to the men and women who sail aboard vessels of more than five gross tons. (A mark up prepares a bill for the next step of the legislative process.) The measure, with one amendment, was then adopted by voice vote in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on July 1. The legislation now will go to the full House. lation is designed to require that seamen working on inland waters' vessels hold a document, known as a Z-card, that indicates that he or she has met standards established by the Coast Guard, the government agency responsible for enforcing safe navigation procedures. Protects Thousands of Boatmen Currently, the majority of in­ dividuals working aboard the more than 3,300 tugs and tows operating on the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable waterways are exempt �MLY1992 SEAFARERS LOG 3 •'MrL4 Plan for U.S. Shipping Goes to Congress The administration presented to Congress a comprehensive plan designed to keep ships under the U.S.-flag and thereby meet the nation's security sealift requirements. Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr., appearing before a Senate panel last month, released the The union presidents said in the statement is­ administration's maritime reform pack­ sued on June 18 to the Congress, the press and the age, which was developed through a l|.S. shipping community, "As history vr-'CKg;%-^ White House policy coordinating group com­ demonstrates, the commitment of the President of prised of the heads of government departments and the United States to a strong merchant marine is an essential ingredient to the enactrnent of any agencies and representatives of the military. Card told the Senate Subcommittee on Mer­ forward-looking maritime legislation." "American maritime labor, the industry and chant Marine, which is chaired by Senator John Breaux (D-La.), who has been tenaciously bird- Congress have demonstrated a willingness to work dogging a maritime policy throughout his career for a revival of a U.S.-flag shipping capability," in Congress, that the policy group's efforts will the union presidents' statement said. "With the result in a White House legislative proposal and addition of administration support to the equation, administrative actions "that will set a new course we are hopeful that what once looked to be a for America's merchant marine, one which will formidable task has now become a reachable enhance its competitiveness and improve its goal." viability into the 21 st century." Congress to Get a Bill The transportation secretary's plan covered a The text of the maritime union's state­ wide array of proposals, some of which will be ment on the Administration's proposed submitted to Congress in the form of a bill, others shipping program appears on page 10. which will take effect through regulatory actions and executive orders. Maritime labor hailed the administration's in­ Card said the administration proposes measures itiative as a step in the right direction. The day to assist U.S. operators to acquire ships through a following Secretary Card's statement to the Con­ combination of tax deferral prograrris and govern­ gress, the presidents of eight unions representing ment loan guarantees and to create a contingency .seamen in all shipboard jobs and longshoremen on retainer program designed to equal the playing all U.S. coasts issued a joint statement welcoming field between U.S.-flag ships which compete the maritime policy. against foreign operations that enjoy direct and Danish Ship's 14-Man Crew Is an Illusion V/vI'.-' --,." •-.' ^r'. if' i: {!rv7.' '^he question of manning is always at the root of the relationship between seamen, their trade union organizations and the operators. Wherever and whenever there is talk on cost and efficiency, management always falls back on Seafarers LOG ^the subject of crew Special Feature manning. The unions repre.senting sea-going labor main­ tain that the subject of manning has been abused by the shipowners who have attempted to convey the impression that this issue has been the sole impediment to their .success. However, over the years, as shipboard technol­ ogy has advanced and justified changes, the unions have developed realistic manning scales to en­ courage shipping operations under the American flag and to allow U.S.-flag ships to run safely and efficiently. Within the framework of collective bargaining, unions representing shipboard labor and U.S. shipping companies have arrived at ap­ propriate manning scales for each class of vessel operated under the American flag. Nevertheless, the public and the unions con­ tinue to hear the cry for reduced manning from ship operators. The latest number that many shipowners, particularly European and Japanese shipping executives, have centered their activity on is 14—advocating a crew complement of 14 as a shipping company's optimum manning scale. •"' ^•- ;"• >'•/ A .specific case in point is the Mayview Maersk, a Danish-flag, 964-foot-long, 106-foot-wide containership which was put into service in October 1991 for a Rotterdam/Singapore run that includes calls at east coast and west coast ports of the United States. It was announced that the vessel operates with a 14-man crew. But that is as far as the number 14 went. In actual operation, the vessel carries a crew of 22. 14 on Paper, 22 on the Ship The manning certificate for the Mayview Maersk calls for 14. But 22 individuals make up the crew. What follows is a description of the vessel's crew and responsibilities compiled from a number of sources, including the facilities of the International Federation of Transport Workers (ITF), the world body concerned with manning and welfare of seamen. Here is how the crew of 14-tumed-22 breaks down: Up front, the 14 positions on the ship's certificate are a captain, three mates, one chief engineer, two assistant engineers, four ship's as­ sistants, one steward, one stewardess and one electrician. The additional eight .seamen are three general workers, two deck cadets, two repairmen and one electrician. The 22 crewmembers perform the myriad duties that go hand-in-hand with the operation of the vessel as a medium of transport and all the subsidiary functions involved in maintaining an efficient vessel. The 22-man crew on the Mayview Maersk, an M-Class Maersk ship about the size of a Sea-Land Atlantic-Class vessel, works with up-to-date equipment and advanced shipboard technology with many labor-saving devices, as the vessel was recently constructed and put into service. Myriad Shipboard Duties The captain, chief engineer, mates and assistant engineers have duties that generally correspond to those of American seamen with these positions on U.S.-flag ships. The so-called ship assistants work under the direction of the mates and captain. The electrician is supervised by the chief engineer. The required duties of the two repairmen, who work under the direction of the chief engineer, include everything from welding to valve packing to valve fixing. They do lathe work and any type of engineroom repairs. The additional The manning certificate for the Mayview Maersk calls for 14 seamen; in reality, the vessel carries a crew of 22. , • 1, „'''T Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr. testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. indirect subsidies from foreign governments and lower wage costs. The contingency retainer program, as en­ visioned by the administration, would provide for government payments of $2.5 million per ship for two years and $1.6 million per ship for five addi­ tional years for a total of 74 U.S.-flag vessels, that in turn could operate on any world trade routes. Supports Jones Act Central to the White House maritime plan is ongoing and .solid support of two key provisions that have served the nation and the industry for years, specifically the Jones Act and cargo preference statutes. Card said the administration supports "the integrity of the Jones Act," the law which requires domestic waterborne commerce to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels constructed in the United States which are owned and crewed by American citizens. The secretary also said, "Exist­ ing preference cargo requirements should con­ tinue to be enforced." The administration. Card said, also will move quickly to align U.S. ship design and construction ' and stability standards with accepted international standards. Additionally, the administration proposes to allow foreign investment in U.S. ship­ ping operations. The administration will "work vigorously toward the elimination of subsidies provided by foreign governments to their shipyards," Card told the Congress. He said the White House will work Continued on page 10 Why Steps Must Be Taken Now To Ensure a U.S.-Flag Fleet in the Future Excerpts follow from Secretary of Transportation Andrew H. Card Jr.'s testimony to the Senate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine on June 17: Total revenues earned by the U.S. water, transportation industry are nearly $21 billion, irly $10 billion in revenues are earned from Nearly the movement of freight by water. Over $8 billion in revenues are earned from services incidental to water transportation. More than $2 billion in revenues are earned from the water transporta­ tion of passengers. • The U.S. maritime industry contributes to the U.S. gross domestic product. In 1990, it generated $12.1 billion in balance of payments receipts. This includes $4.2 billion in ejmort freight and charter hire payments 1to U.S. carriers by foreign entities. • Of the total cargo needed to support allied for­ ces in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, 95 percent went by sea. More than 80 percent of the dry cargo sealift iftirequired in the operation was carried on U.S.-flag ships. • Today, the privately owned U.S.-flag fleet ranks 16th in the world in number of ships with 393 seagoing vessels. Forecasts indicate that by the year 2000, absent " any change in maritime policy, the fleet will shrink to 117 ships, with a carrying capacity of 5.9 million deadweight tons, down from nearly 20 million today. Continued on page 11 I I.L 11 'H"-'''* •d> �- 'l-;T'-- i-'*' uitiiiiijatf 4 I •.: V>'' '•^•; ; ••' '• "• ••'i'; r.; ..,. • • :-. :•. Pay and Promotion Changes In Store tor Gov't Services Members month and accurate leave and earn­ V I . JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Members of the SIU's Govern­ ment Services Division are being notified of changes within the Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSG?AC) that will affect their promotions and pay. MSG?AC is asking for additional information on a member's training, evaluations and employment record at a higher position when filing for a promotion. Previously, members only had to submit a promotion re­ quest. According to Roy "Buck" Mercer, vice president for government ser­ vices, members will need to include a record of any training received, evaluations from his or her depart­ ment head and any record showing time employed at the higher position. It is up to the member to supply all this information for entry into his or her Official Personnel Folder. The Promotion Board uses all of this data to rate candidates and make promotions based on the highest rated of the group. The board also will establish a register in order to make future interim promotions without having to convene. Engine and steward department members will receive a wage, over­ time and penalty time increase o four (4) percent, effective July 1 Deck department members will see the increase only in their overtime and penalty time rates. MSCPAC wages are related closely to those for members belong­ ing to the SIU Pacific Distric (Sailors Union of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's Union and the SIL AGLIWD). Because the SUP, which represents the deck department, has applied its four percent wage in­ crease to its money purchase plan for the members' retirement, members of the Government Services deck department are denied that portion o: the increase. Mercer noted. This has happened once before to deck am engine department members. Flyers are being posted on MSCPAC vessels that the unified civilian payroll system will go into effect December 27. Beginning tha date, MSCPAC mariners will follow the same payroll procedures as al other employees of the federa government. Some of the changes that will af­ fect mariners include pay periods Hiree Votes Keep Scab Ban From Being Heard in Senate A: • iWW. • •.••'•> .i" •• 55#;S 'i''' A wm ifc;':;:.: - • ,.v'-:.i" "i -' '"f:" Senate supporters of a bill, passed by the House of Representatives, to ban the hiring of permanent replace­ ments (scabs) of striking workers fell three votes short of being able to bring the legislation to the floor for debate. Despite an amendment supported by the AFL-CIO and offered by Senator Robert Packwood (R-Ore.) that called for labor and management to present their disputes to a fact­ finding panel for resolution, the Senate voted 57-42 on June 16 to limit a floor debate on the bill (known as cloture). However, a minimum of 60 votes was needed to prevent an announced filibuster by members of the Senate opposed to the Workplace Fairness Bill, S. 55. Thus any discus­ sion of the bill during this session of Congress effectively was killed. Last year, the House passed its version of the bill 247-182 and sent it to the Senate for debate. A block of conservative senators threatened to prevent the bill from being heard by promising a filibuster—a Senate practice that allows its members to stall or kill legislation by allowing no one else to talk during the debate. The AFL-CIO accepted Packwood's amendment in hopes of placing a limit on the debate, thus preventing a filibuster. Under the amendment, labor and management would be asked to offer all unsettled matters to a fact-finding board ap­ pointed by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. If management refused to go before the board or accept its recommendations, union members could strike and would not be replaced by scabs. However, if labor refused to meet with the board or accept its recommendations, then management would be allowed to hire scabs. Although the legislation will not be brought up in Congress again this year, the AFL-CIO said it would work this summer and fall to elect candidates who support the Workplace Faimess Act in order to offer it again next year when a new session convenes. Mobile Members Remember Their Fallen Brothers SIU members and retirees—including Ralph Smith, Jack Rankin, Lee de Parlier and Port Agent Dave Carter—gather for Maritime Memorial Day at the Mobile, Ala. monument erected by the late pensioner Phil Reyes to pay tribute to those mariners who have gone before them. After a ceremony hosted by the Associa­ tion of Retired Merchant Seamen, a wreath in the shape of an anchor was taken to Mobile Bay where it was given to the sea. going from twice a month to every other week, allotments being sent ing statements being transmitted to every payday rather than once a vessels each payday. Controversy at USS Boils Over Another charity that is dependent pension plan's language is "some­ on public and corporate funds has what ambiguous" but it had been ap­ been hit by scandal and accusations proved by the board in January 1990. of impropriety. The United The firm's report also said the USS Seamen's Service (USS)—a 50- $4 million reserve did not have to be year-old organization with a dozen used to cover USS pensions and that centers, the purpose of which is to the organization could instead pay provide recreational and other ser­ Pigott a pension of $65,000 a year vices to mariners—is the subject of a which would mean that monies storm of controversy stemming from would not have to be moved from the a $1 million retirement and pension reserves. Despite the legal opinion, package which has been awarded to Simpkins pushed through board ap­ its retiring executive director. The questionable procedures by proval in an 8 to 7 vote in a February which this award was made and is­ board meeting for the $720,000 lump sues raised from these matters have sum pension and $71,(X)0 severance split the USS board of directors and pay. The board voted to treat the resulted in a number of resignations. lump sum pension COLA different­ Another consequence of the con­ ly, and that matter is under review. Several board members felt it was troversy is that a number of directors imprudent policy, and on March 18 demanded a change in the organization's leadership, specifical­ the USS board voted to terminate or ly the presidency of Talmage E. amend the group's pension plan and Simpkins, who also heads the Labor to hire an actuary to review die situa­ Management Conmiittee of the Na­ tion. Despite this vote, Simpkins moved unilaterally to transfer the tional Maritime Union (NMU). The contention within the USS monies to Pigott. board of directors—which primarily Treasurer Overruled is made up of individuals associated Subsequently, in March, with the maritime industry—became Simpkins authorized the movement public last month in a series of ar­ of funds from the USS reserve, over­ ticles appearing in the Joumal of ruling Rear Adm. Thomas A. IGng, Commerce. who serves as chairman of the At the center of the strife is a group's finance committee. Then in $1,031,0(X) payment to Ernest Pigott, Apri, Simpkins approved a check to the organization's former executive Pigott for $720,000—despite strong director who served in the position objections from King and USS for one year and retired in early treasurer and board member William January. That figure was presented to G. Croly, who sought a report from the USS board as a retirement pack­ an independent actuary hired by the age that included a lump sum pension board before the payment was made. of $720,000, a lump sum four percent Simpkins ignored their request. cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) In May, three board members allowance that was determined to resigned, all of whom are officials have a total yalue of $240,0(X) and a with the Maritime Administration. $71,000 severance payment. At the June board meeting, in the According to members of the elections for officers of USS, board, they respected Pigott's right to Simpkins was reelected by a vote of a pension, thinking it would bea pen­ 14-9. King challenged Simpkins for the post. Board members supporting sion like most people receive. The board learned in December King believe Simpkins stacked the 1991, in an almost accidental man­ vote. Many board members did not ner, of the huge payment to Pigott, show up for the meeting. After that meeting, one board mem­ and a similar arrangement with his predecessor—Vando Dell'Amico, ber, who is from the Joumal of Com­ who retired in January 1990 and who merce, resigned, and others have said took a lump sum pension and lump they are considering doing so. While Simpkins appears to have sum pension COLA that came to $691,000. , quashed his opposition for the time This was revealed in a com­ being within USS, there is no ques­ munication from the organization's tion in the minds of a number of insurance company in December individuals in the maritime field who 1991. In order to meet both the fund­ have known and supported the or­ ing requirements of the pension plan ganization that this situation has and the current cash demand result­ damaged the group's fundraising ing from the $1.6 million lump sum capabilities. buyouts of the two executive direc­ For example, reportedly there is tors, it was necessary to withdraw considerable confusion and uncer­ more than $900,000 fi^om the USS $4 tainty over the AOTOS fundraising million cash reserve. The reserve is dinner. The AOTOS—Admiral of made up of monies from various the Ocean Seas—award is given to an donors which are designed to benefit individual from thd industry, and is merchant seamen. an annual event from which proceeds Pigott's pension then was dis­ from ticket and joumal sales go to the cussed in early January 1992 at a USS. )oard of directors meeting, which There also have been questions voted to seek a legal opinion on the raised about funds for the organiza­ retirement package. The report was tion which flow from the operation of jrepared by Prpskauer, Rose, Goetz slot machines in several of its & Mendelsohn. It said that the USS facilities for seamen. �,T I ' "kf SIUNA Unions Convene; Map Plans for '90s Delegates representing the 19 affiliated organizations of the Seafarers International »?A,J.::® rffc •;•'•• Union of North America, during the SIUNA's 22nd convention, cdled for actions to bolster the U.S.- and Canadian-flag merchant marine, the American fishing industry and the economies of Canada and the United States. At the quinquennial convention, conducted June 15-17 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., more than 400 SIUNA delegates and guests heard from congressmen and maritime officials who pledged their support for such key items for work­ ing people as the striker replacement bill, elimination of a proposed work tax on merchant mariner licenses and documents, and fair trade policies. Additionally, SIUNA affiliates reported on recent activities of their organizations, and delegates passed 13 resolutions and elected by ac­ clamation a president, secretarytreasurer and 18 vice presidents. SIUNA Presi­ dent Michael Sacco sum­ marized the dominant theme of theconvention when he charac­ terized the fight to "save and revi­ Sacco talize" the mer­ Michael SIUNA chant fleets of Canada and the United States as dif­ ficult but winnable. With that in mind, the delegates' mood was a combination of cautious optimism and dogged determination to re-invigorate the U.S. and Canadian merchant fleets. "Many of the traditional maritime countries have abandoned their mer­ chant fleets to runaway registries," '•!!'!; ,V:' The United States must have the kind of shipping power that befits its world position, House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt tells the more than 400 delegates and guests attending the 22nd convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. President Sacco said in his opening remarks. "Some have tumed their shipping over to second registries — which are simply flag-of-convenience schemes hiding under na­ tional flags. "But diere are some traditional maritime countries that are working hard to maintain their national fleets in an industry that has become dominated by shipowners who feel no allegiance to any nation. "It is our goal to place Canada and the United States firmly in the camp of nations that are doing their utmost to maintain their commercial fleets. And when I say maintain, I mean keeping a national merchant marine without sacrificing safety and in­ spection standards or American man­ ning." Sacco told the SIUNA delegates that the union would battle against "wage-chiselers and tax-evaders. Continued on page 11 Maritime Union Presidents See '92 ElecHons as Key to Industry Presidents of several key maritime unions, speaking at the SIUNA con-^ vention last month, noted the need for actions to reverse the trying economic circumstances facing not only the maritime in­ dustry but also Raymond T. McKay the majority of District 2-MEBA United States citizens. I Masters, Mates & Pilots Presi­ dent Timothy A. Brown, Interna­ tional Longshore­ men's Associa­ tion President John Bowers, AMO District 2John Bowers MEBA President ILA Raymond T. McKay, Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Vice President and lUOE Local 25 Business Agent William Zenga, and National MEBA and District No. 1-PCD MEBA President Gordon M. Ward also stressed the importance of upcoming elections in the U.S. McKay said that for U.S.-flag maritime inter­ ests, "The ques­ tion has become not what can we gain in Washing­ ton, D.C., but what can we hope A. Brown to keep. The in­ Timothy MM&P dustry has changed, and things couldn't be more critical than they are now, with everything that's happening in maritime labor and everything that is not happening in government." Said Ward, "It's obvious there are plenty of people in Washington who do not want a U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. But I know from my experience on ships that the MEBA and the Gordon M. Ward SIU provide good District 1-MEBA value of the dollar. We eam our money on those ships. "We plan to do battle in Continued on page 11 I Delegates representing 19 affiliated unions applaud Gephardt's call for a national maritime policy. ri-: V House Leaders Pledge Support For a National Maritime Policy House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) each recently called for issuance of a strong United States maritime policy that would bolster the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. Speaking at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education on June 15, the first day of the 22nd SIUNA convention, Cong res s me n Gephardt and Hoyer also vowed to con­ tinue supporting: legislation which Rep. Richard A. Gephardt would outlaw the hiring of "permanent replacement" workers; health care reform leading to a United States national health care program; and trade agreements which create a level playing field, unlike the slanted one which current­ ly puts the U.S. at distinct disad­ vantages with some trading partners. Gephardt commended U.S. mer­ chant mariners for their quick, effi­ cient work in transporting troops and ammunition during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. "But after the congratulations, we need a real policy," he said. "I'm tired of nothing being behind a real maritime policy for this country." Hoyer said a strong U.S.-flag fleet is "critical to national defense and £ international security and stability.. . . The great victory of the Persian Gulf was a logistical victory, an in­ credible transfer of men, women and materiel. "Our merchant marine should continue to be operated by American companies and crewed by American seamen. Bill Bans Scabs Gephardt said of the striker re­ placement bill, passed last year by the House, "There is no more impor­ tant piece of legislation, not just for organized labor, but for America." The bill would prevent employers from firing striking workers and per­ manently replacing them with scabs. It is under Senate consideration, al­ though even if it passes. President Bush has threatened to veto the measure. Hoyer said pas­ sage of that bill and new trade agreements are critical to longterm economic prosperity in the U.S. "There are a whole lot of people Steny H. in America who Rep.Hoyer are making veiy, very large profits off cheap labor overseas and undermining the stand­ ard of living of Americans here at home. Ultimately, that short-sighted, quick-profiL to-hell-with-the-workers attitude is going to undermine the strength of America." ••"Ji '-k �«*- 'tgjiArfvjasrvs, JULY 1992 SEAFMtHtS LOG Safety Teams Are VHal Element hi SW School's EtkKaUon IMmrk :-;.:v| 'v- The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Schopl trains seamen to work safely. From the minute a young man or woman enters the school as a trainee, learning shipboard safety practices goes hand-in-hand with the rest of the institution's curriculum. . As a Seafarer advances in his or her career by taking courses at the Lun­ deberg School to advance skills and ratings, he or she will be steeped in procedures designed to minimize the possibility of accidents and to limit potential damages and injuries in the case that such an event were to occur. Safety Teams Formed i-.; '•••>•"• it-' ..f' •I- •;'l• In order to continue educating the Seafarer while he or she is away from the school and to bring the message of safety to the seamen on ships and ashore, the Lundeberg School has formed "safety teams." The safety team officials operate from SIU halls around the country. They visit SlU-contracted deep sea, inland and Great Lakes ships, meet­ ing with crewmembers. They work from the union halls, talking with members who come into those of­ fices about their safety concerns. Lundeberg School Assistant Director of Vocational Studies, Bill Foley, labeled these officials "our safely ambassadors." Foley's remark was part of his presentation to the safety team members at a two-day con­ ference conducted last month at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The conference was designed to give safety team members up-to-date information on shipboard safety practices. As jobs in the shipping in­ dustry are among the most dangerous occupations in the world, safety prac­ tices on a vessel are governed by a host of sources—everything from Coast Guard rules, laws passed by Congress, regulations of several federal agencies, procedures recom­ mended by equipment manufac­ turers, company policies, certain provisions within the SIU's contract with the operators and, most impor­ tantly, the seaman's own common sense, training and skill. Recognizing that new safety prac­ tices continually are being imple­ mented by any of these sources, the Lundeberg School convened the June conference of its safety team mem­ bers. Team Members Meet The session brought together the safety teams, Lundeberg School in­ structors and industry repre­ sentatives who specialize in shipboard safety programs. "This is an opportunity for the Lundeberg School staff to learn from the safety team members of what they are finding on ships, while it gives the safety officials out in the ports a chance to gather information on the latest government regulations and changes in shipboard technol­ ogy," said Nicholas Marrone, ad­ ministrator of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, who opened the conference. Safety team members learned from Lundeberg School staff members of resources available to assist seamen on ships and in their home areas to keep up with safety practices. For ex­ ample, a videotape on preventing back injuries was shown to the safety team members, who also were in­ formed that this presentation is avail­ able from the school's library. Foley, who, in addition to his ad­ ministrative duties, teaches the school's welding course and Know the Facts He also said Seafarers should know the facts behind a disease such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), noting that there is a great deal of misinformation and hysteria among the general public about the illness. He noted that I Listening to reports madeduring the safety conference is Steve Judd, New Orieans. •tM, - • Dr. Kenneth Miller educates conferees on the medical problems associated with the chemical benzene, a product with which many seamen come into contact. hydraulics class, covered depart­ ment-specific safety concerns. He flagged safety issues covered in each course for Seafarers in all three departments—deck, engine and steward. Company representatives advised the safety teams of steps their or­ ganizations had taken to comply with :f V I Talking about problems related to shipboard accidents is Harry Rogers, lOM safety director. Tom Anderson, ASC safety/health director, explains how to maintain safe ships. seamen should understand how the disease is transmitted and take precautions. At the same time, a seaman should recognize that he or Lundeberg School Instructor Bill Foley she can work alongside an individual covers safety issues by ship department. who tests Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive and not be ex­ posed to the disease, he said. Safety team member Steve Judd, who works from the SIU hall in New Orleans, was enthusiastic about the discussions atthe conference. A week after the session he said, "Since com­ ing back, I have been able to talk with the crews and share the knowledge I gained at the conference." Judd's sentiments were echoed by Tony McQuay of Jacksonville. "Education, information and training do make a ship a safer place to work," McQuay said. "I'm glad I have been given a good background in this area because it helps me pass on informa­ tion to Seafarers that may be useful to them and their shipmates in doing their Nick Marrone, Seafarers Welfare Plan administrator, opens the conference. jobs." Waiting their turns to address the conference are Lundeberg School instmctors (left to nght) Jim Brown, Ed White, Jim Shaffer and Byron Cumrnings. • I"' ••••3. - Safety videos are an important tool for providing information to Seafarers. John Burns, Maritrans labor director, speaks on practical application of recent regulations. recently-issued government regula­ tions concerning the monitoring of seamen for over-exposure to the chemical benzene. Participating in the session were Harry Rogers, safety director, Interocean Management Cor­ poration; Tom Anderson, safety and health director, American Steamship Company; and John Bums Jr., labor Jacksonville'sTony McQuay (left) makes relations director, Maritrans. The value of cooperation between a point while Mike Calhoun listens. all groups—unlicensed and licensed seamen, management, the union and the school—was stressed as an im­ portant factor in achieving safe work environments. A new component of safety team ihembers' field of knowledge will be in the area of physical fitness and infectious and other diseases, Dr. Kenneth Miller said in his remarks at the conference. Miller, who recently joined the Seafarers Welfare Plan staff as medical director, cited the example of what a crew should do in the event that contaminated food is found aboard the ship. |-, -A - �JULY1992 SEAFARERS UtG Seafarers Medical Dep't Director Pest Changes Hands 'IXr. Ssn'ilef&v^' Steered Pn^mm hi PMIc Hosirital l^isurePeriod Worker Health Pro, nr. KameUi Mfller, wm Oeersee SHPs HetmHk of Clhrics After more than a quarter century of service to the Seafarers Welfare Plan Medical Department, Dr. Joseph A, San Filippo retired last month as its medical director. During his tenure with the SIU's medical program, San Filippo helped coordinate the Seafarers' response to the drastic changes in seamen's health care procedures brought about by the closure in the early '80s of U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) facilities that had been open to mariners for decades. Better known to Seafarers as "Dr. San," the 76-year-old physician was named medical director in February 1986 shortly before the original director. Dr. Joseph B. Logue, passed away. As medical director, he was in charge of reviewing members' files to make sure physicals were com­ plete. He oversaw the occupation-re­ lated health care received by Seafarers. Enjoyed Every Minute San Filippo received a standing ovation at a meeting last month of the welfare plan's trustees when he said, "This is like leaving family." Later he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, "I have enjoyed every minute of working here. I will miss the mem­ bers of the SIU in particular." With Dr. San's retirement, the ad­ ministrative headquarters for the clinics will no longer be in Brook­ lyn as it has been during his direc­ torship. When Dr. San came aboard, in fact, the medical department was in its infancy with clinics being developed in halls across the country. He used to conduct physicals for Dr. Kenneth Miller takes over as the director of the Seafarers Welfare Plan medical department this month. He replaces Dr. Joseph A. San Filip­ po, who had held the position since February 1986. With the assumption of Miller's new duties, the administrative head­ quarters for the Seafarers' networkof clinics will move from Brooklyn to Camp Springs, Md. Interest Piqued Miller, who is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, has an extensive back­ ground in occupational health. He originally planned to study internal m^icine at the State University of New York Medical School in Buf­ falo but became interested in work­ ing people and industrial settings while going to the school. "Especial­ ly in an area like Buffalo, I t^ame concerned with chemicals and cancer and other chronic diseases," the 42year-old told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. After graduation. Miller con­ tinued his training as a resident at New York's Mt. Sinai Medical Cen­ ter. He studied under the late £>r, Irving Selikoff, whom Miller calls his mentor. (Selikoff was a pioneer in the field of occupational health.) Dr. Joseph A. San Filippo members of both the SIU and SIUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific. Back then, merchant mariners were able to go to USPHS centers and receive medical care free of charge. "In my early ye^s, it was easier to refer an injured seaman to a public health center," Dr. San Filippo recalled. "With [the centers'] clos­ ings [in the early 1980s], the mem­ bers have had to be more selective." Dr. San Filippo assisted in the plan's efforts to establish relationships with medical facilities where union halls are located. Will Lend a Hand Dr. San Filippo does not plan to retire completely from medicine. He still will be available for the new medical director when the need arises and he plans to stay in New York where he can provide medical consultations. Prior to working for the Seafarers, Dr. San had a private practice and ran the Diabetes Clinic in Brooklyn. "This has been an interesting job," he noted. "I wouldn't have lasted this long without these people being so nice—the medical staff, those in the union halls and the membership." Union Experience In 1980, Miller was named medi­ cal director for the occupational health clinic and consultation service at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. He took over in 1982 as medical director for the Workers Institute for Safety and Health, a non-profit or­ ganization that recently has become ' -i'-' t' Dr. Kenneth Miller a project of the AFL-CIO to provide consultation services to unions in the areas of industrial hygiene, occupa­ tional safety and training. In 1983, he became the medical director for the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, AFL-CIO. During 1986, Miller became the director of Occupational and En­ vironmental Medicine Consultants in Portland, Ore. He left that position in 1990 to become a clinical associate professor at the College of Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, where he was employed until signing on with the Seafarers. Appeared Before Congress He has testified before congres­ sional conunittees on occupational regulations and policy. He also has been a consultant to such groups as the World Health Organization, the National Institutes of Health and Cornell University's Center for the Environment. Miller, who is married, did his un­ dergraduate work at Brooklyn Col­ lege. He grew up in a household familiar with the labor movement as his father was involved in the teacher's union in New York City. ! i '.4 ••••'• mm H, UV Ranger Compleles Refueling Operations on tight Scheduie SIU members aboard the MV Ranger last March put forth extra effort to complete a refueling opera­ tion on a tight schedule. Crewmembers aboard the Ranger, sailing in the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia, were pushed for time when they refoeled a Military Sealift Command vessel. "Because of scheduling at the refinery, we ab­ En route to refueling, Ranger crewmembers enjoy "Leap-Year Day" cookout. From solutely had to have all die tanks left are QMED Gary Dahl, AB Mike Gomes, SA David Abing, AB Harold Younce, AB clean within 36 hours," explained Mitch Santana, SB John Hanrahan and Chief Cook JoAnne Knight. Seafarer John Hanrahan, who provided the accompanying photos. "The crew worked virtually around the clock, and two consecutive mid­ night meals were served. This en­ sured the company of not losing its load at the terminal." Hanrahan, a 13-year member of the Seafarers, was sailing as steward/baker during the refueling. He was scheduled to complete the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School this month. An SIU scholarship winner in 1985, Hanrahan added that it is not OS A. Tandel poses on Ranger's deck John Hanrahan has been a member of all work at sea. For example, while en route to the refueling site, Han­ the SIU for 13 years. during refueling operation. rahan and hs shipmates were able to enjoy a "Leap-Year Day" cookout on board the Ranger, which fs operated by Vulcan Carriers. Sharing that type of camaraderie with fellow crewmembers is just one of what Hanrahan described as the "many benefits" he has enjoyed during his SIU career. "I have been more than satisfied with the Seafarers, and we're going to be around for a long time," he said. OS Kennedy Rodrigues checks refueling lines on board the vessel. m-.. �^ W'' •>:" 8 JULY 1992 SOFAKERSLOG Bemmie Testhn otSeahirers Beghis My 27 •.:'-=^' -• •••:• • ^i' • I.'., ;• .,f u'- V.'l; '•? -V Pulmonary and blood testing of all Seafarers for benzene will begin July 27 in order for members to register to ship, announced the SIU's contracts department in a report to be submitted to the member­ ship in the July monthly meetings. Seafarers Welfare Plan clinics will conduct the tests as part of a member's annual physical. Addi­ tionally, those Seafarers who have taken their annual exam recently may be asked to supplement that physical with the benzene-related tests. The exams, which include a blood analysis for benzene build-up and check of a member's lungs by blow­ ing into a tube to see if he or she can handle the anti-benzene equipment, are being iniplemented to comply with a U.S. Coast Guard hazardous materials regulation. Effective Oc­ tober 24, no Seafarer will be dis­ patched to a tanker, barge or other affected vessels unless he or she has been benzene cleared, per the regula­ tion. Clinic cards will add a line stating a member has been tested for ben­ zene, a petroleum-based chemical found in fuels, paints and cleaning solvents that has been linked to can­ cer. No member in any of the union's divisions (deep sea, inland or Great Lakes) will be allowed to register as of July 27 without taking the baseline benzene exapi. No Failing Grade According to Dr. Kenneth B. Miller, medical director for the Seafarers Welfare Plan, there is no such thing as failing a benzene exam. "There is no failing grade in either the blood or pulmonary tests," Miller told the Seafarers LOG. "We will be looking for (benzene's) effect on the blood forming system and damage to blood cells. We will be measuring a member's lung capacity." Should a member's test show an abnormally high benzene concentration, the Seafarer will be monitored until it comes down to a normal level. Addi­ tionally, some adjustments to work activity may be made. Benzene testing of crewmembers is just one of the many precautions being implemented by the maritime industry. Already the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship has begun teaching upgraders how to properly use anti-benzene ex­ posure equipment. All companies employing mariners who may be ex­ posed to the chemical were required to have an exposure monitoring plan in place as of April 15. Chemicals to l)e Marked The regulation calls on any product containing benzene to be clearly marked. The reason for this, explained Dr. Miller, is that the chemical can be absorbed into the blood stream through the skin as well as by breathing. Protective gear, which under the regulations must be supplied by the companies, will in­ clude masks, aprons and gloves depending on the job to be done and in what form the chemical takes. Also listed in the law are exposure limits to the chemical. The federal agency set the limit at one part of benzene per million parts of air (1 ppm) averaged over an eight-hour period. The short term exposure limit, which cannot be repeated more than four times a day, is 5 ppm averaged during a 15-minute period. An hour wait must be taken between such exposures. Benzene has been directly linked to leukemia, a cancer found in white blood cells. The Coast Guard-man­ dated testing monitors the benzene level in a member to determine if there is a build-up in the system. Besides being dangerous to the human respiratory and blood sys­ tems, Miller pointed out the chemical is "very volatile, especially in high temperatures and under high pres­ sure." SMU Convention Urges Administration To impiement Strong U.S. Maritime Peiicy i'..- • Delegates to the Seafarers Maritime Union convention called on the Bush administration to propose and implement a maritime policy to keep the U.S. flag flying on the high seas. The union, which is an affiliate of the SIUNA, represents seamen on U.S.-flag ships. SMU delegates also elected their officers for the next five years. Michael Sacco was reelected presi­ dent, while John Fay was reelected secretaiy/treasurer. Augustin Tellez and Carl Peth were elected SMU vice presidents. The resolutions committee, chaired by delegate Calvin Lawson, who sails as an FOWT, noted the role of the U.S.-flag merchant marine during the Persian Gulf war in 1990 ' i' . i• and 1991. The role of sealift in our nation's security is reason enough for the government to pursue a strong maritime policy, the committee state­ ment said. The convention ddegates pledged full cooperation with the administra­ tion and Congress as they work to devise and implement programs to restore the merchant marine to its fullest potential. The delegates approved reports offered by the convention arrange­ ments and public relations commit­ tee, chaired by Cook/Baker Wallace Saul; credentials conunittee, headed by Chief Steward Patrick Aquia; and auditing committee, presented Jack Caffey, Angus "Red" Campbell and Cook/Baker Wallace Saul delivers the to the full body by AB Berne Pat­ Berne Patten are part of ttie SMU audit­ convention arrangements and public relations committee report. ten. ing committee. >L. '>•;. -T, 'i' '-J-yi '•-".'-iS:; •,i "• I •t • • ' - •' •,; '• - •...^:- Making sure SMU convention delegate credentials are complete are (left to right) Calvin Uwson, Patrick Aquia and Roy "Buck" Mercer. r'tir'-"' >'• i SMU delegates hear a report given by Vice President Augie Tellez. ^cnd Taking the oath of office are (left to right) Vice President Augie Tellez, President Michael Sacco, Secretary-Treasurer John Fay and Vice President Carl Peth. �:^--^'a.<HSiiw-.^:ri^-:.-;f-c -::c:^:-:CXry z^" JULY 1992 SEAFJUteUS LOG Crew Keeps Lummus Ready fesSsis " it,,. "• mm ' f •: mm The 1St Lt. Jack Lummus lies at anchor off the shore of Guam. r A floating gangway awaits crewmembers returning from the island. Whether at dock or under­ way, the 1st Lt. Jack Lummus' SIU crew helps keep the vessel ready for a military activation. The Lummus, a Military Sealift Command proposition­ ing vessel operated by Amsea, shuttles regularly between the western Pacific Ocean islands of Guam and Saipan, on which the U.S. has military garrisons. The vessel was one of the first to provide materiel to American troOps during Operation Desert Shield in 1990. When SIU Representative Ambrose Cucinotta visited the ship earlier this year in both Guam and Saipan, where he took the photos appearing on this page, he found crewmembers busy loading stores, painting and chipping and cleaning the ship's big diesels. While the ship is at sea, the Lummus practices helicopter landings, lifeboat drills, fire and rescue drills and load­ ing/unloading exercises. According to Bosun Ed­ ward Stoelzel, these drills help keep the crew ready for any situation, as when fighting flared in the Persian Gulf. Ready to lift a valve are QMED George Owens (left) and DEU Joe Cipullo. X X. -1 #'"f " '•11! Sf S ?! f « SA Edward Ellis keeps the crew mess floor spotless. QMED Donald Farmer works on the vessel's engine. UJS ' ' « gi , -it • SA Deborah Grendahl awaits next as­ signment. i.. Xiv: </ I : J V*. •X w-.xXv •: "i'di at IM 0 .»< imM iSiiiWimx :• • • r.,- I -Mm •- rK - X'JLfx?:: Mi Regular maintenance keeps the Lum­ mus deck gang busy. :I^ SA Fernando Vega-Mercado (left) reviews the day's menu with Chief Steward Anthony Curran. Fixing night lunch in Saipan is SA Eduardo Tomas. rift • ** M t:: Jl-my . y• Chief Cook Ken Whitfield whips up a sauce. -A' '• mm. • Sfpls; Steward/Baker Jack HoK prepares banana onlhecourtbenealhthechoppefpad. bread for the crew. ABs Kelly Devine, Jerry Hill and Gene Scandura repaint the ship's crane. Crew gets into position to receive stores. ing the lift for more stores are ABs Paul Griffin and Gene Scandurra. 'X.! j'm r fr. it :i. . -fe •iS •?¥ Members Charlie F^ynes fleft) andPaul At the controls for loading stores is ^unEdward Working together to get the stores put away are (left to right) ABs Charles Rhynes, Griffin discuss their next assignment. Stoelzel; Chief Cook Ken Whitfield stands by. John Deflorio and Steve Melendez. f: i ill I,,', '• • �. • • '•• • h Cv;,#: 10 JULY 1992 SEAFARBISLOO Shipping Plan Goes to Congress iAAiA • Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) questions Transportation Secretary Andrew Card while Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) reviews Card's testimony. i •'f/ ^1': ' '•. '''^'. 'A 1 •r... Thefollowing statement was adopted by unions serving theAmericm maritime industry in response to a proposalfor a new maritime policy authorized by President George Bush arui submitted on June^ 17 b Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card to the Congress for its con­ sideration. . , .. ,. .J. e welcome the administration s maritime policy presented to the Senate Commerce Committee yesterday by Secretary of Transpor­ tation Andrew Card. If much of what Secretary Card has proposed comes to fruition, the United States will have a U.S.-flag fleet on the high seas as befits the nation's status as the major world power. Overall, we believe the administration's proposed manUme policy, i put into place, will have beneficial effects on the American economy the nation's defense capability and the employment situation Secretary Card's proposals represent critical first steps to put our industry on the road to recovery. We commend President Bush and Secretary Card for their vision—and commitment to fulfill that vision—of an America with a U.S.-flag fleet We recognize and deeply appreciate the ongoing and persistent efforts o Senator John Breaux, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Merchan Marine of the Commerce Committee, which oversees shipping issues in that legislative body. Additionally, we thank Senator Trent Lott, ranking minority member of that panel, as well as Congressman Walter Jones, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, for their role in this process. We recognize that the efforts of these legislators kept the issue of a maritime policy front and center on the nation's agenda. As history demonstrates, the commitment of the President of the United States to a strong American merchant marine is an essential in^edient to the enactment of any forward-looking maritime legislation. This was the case in the enactment of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, two pieces of legislation that serve as the underpinning of the U.S.-flag fleet, both charted by the administration o:' the time and supported by Congress and the industry. Those Acts have served us well, but no pro^am or policy is flexible and elastic enough to function eternally in this constantly and rapidly changing world. We believe, just as those acts were craft^ to meet the realities of world shipping in those times, the administration's proposals can form the core of a maritime initiative that continue to serve the nation's interest while also enacting new approaches that will make the U.S.-flag fleet competitive in today's global trades. This, we believe, can be the Merchant Marine Act of 1992. While we have not had an opportunity to fully study the entire package put forward by the Secret^, on initial review we believe we can fully support the thmst of the initiative. In particular, we are especially pleased that changes are proposed which will help American operators acquire new vessels for operation under the U.S. flag. Most importantly, many of the proposals will help put American vessels on a more equal footing with their foreign-flag competitors and will, in time, help eliminate the need for American operators to expand foreign vessel operations. For example, such proposals include the right of American operators to acquire vessels from woridwide sources for opera­ tion under die U.S.-flag, the right for such vessels to carry government cargo, and the creation of a new "contingency retainer program" to guarantee the availability of a U.S.-flag commercial fleet in time of emergency. We also welcome the initiatives designed to encourage ship­ building in the United States. ur country's requirements during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm proved once again that commercial shipping capability is an indispensable component of our nation's seapower strength, and that the only reliable commercial shipping capability is provided by a privately owned U.S.-flag fleet manned by highly trained American merchant mariners. Many of the proposed maritime policy initiatives should at least help form the vitally important framework necessary to maintain and enhance the U.S.-flag shipping capability so critically important to the economic, political and military security of the United States. For our part, as elected representatives of licensed and unlicensed marine personnel, we pledge to work with the administration, the Congress and the industry to ensure that such a policy becomes a reality. Additionally, as we have done in the past, we will work with our contracted operators—within the framework of our collective bargaining agreements—to take steps that will allow the United States fleet to be the most productive one in Ae world. As each union has demonstrated in the past, as new technology and new ships are brought into line, management and labor can work together to ensure that our American workers are properly trained Md the best qualified in the world. American maritime labor, the industry and Congress have demonstrated a wilhngness to work for a revival of a U.S.-flag shipping capability. With the addition of administration support to the equation, we are hopeful that what once looked to be a formidable task has now become a reachable goal. Signed by the following officers ofAFL-CIO maritime unions: W ';•' "f • 'Critical First Steps...' Continued from page 3 through bilateral negotiatons with shipbuilding nations in order to ul­ timately secure a multilateral agree­ ment. Fight Subsidized Foreign Yards In the event this approach renders no results, the administration is prepared to "pursue disciplinary measures against countries that sub­ sidize shipyards." Card noted that the administration does not intend to allow any foreign shipyards found to be excessively subsidized to accrue any benefits from an American maritime policy. For U.S.-flag shipping companies, the administration proposes to eliminate the requirement that a 50 percent duty must be paid to the American government on ship repair work done in foreign yards and allow worldwide acquisition of vessels from yards not heavily subsidized by foreign governments. Card said the administration would like to see "greater flexibility for U.S. carriers to operate more ef­ ficiently under cargo preference laws." In this regard he recom­ mended eliminating a three-year wait period to carry preference cargo that is now in place for foreign ships that are re-flagged under American registry. He said the administration favors allowing U.S.-flag shipping companies to use their foreign-flag feeder vessels to carry, preference cargo for a portion of the transport route. Productivity Through Talks The DOT secretary also told the Senate subcommittee the administra­ tion believes U.S. operators can in­ crease shipboard productivity. Card said no proposals would be sub­ mitted to the Congress in this regard, for the time being, "in order to allow the collective bargaining process time to address these issues." The support of the Jones Act, cargo preference statutes, and the wide range of proposals advanced by the administration in support of U.S.shipping, indicates that Secretary Card apparently was successful in advocating that the nation needed a program and it needed the program now. It had been reported that certain departments and agencies within the government had differences with this position that ranged from outright opposition to American shipping to more nefarious policies, such as the notion of a second registry, which superficially seem to support U.S.flag operations but which in reality would render the American-flag fleet a mere shell. The administration's proposals now will be put in the form of a legislative package and presented to Congress this month. The Senate has held a hearing to gauge the response of U.S.-flag shipping companies to the proposal. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee also will hold sessions to hear of the administration's plan. Administration representatives and supporters of a U.S.-flag ship­ ping capability in the Congress have indicate that they would like to see a maritime policy bill enacted and signed into law in 1992. Assisting the Champs Seafarer Duke Duet (left) and other members and officials from the New Orleans union hall played a small role in helping a local girls' basketball team. The group of 9- and 10-year-old girls from the New Orleans Westbank area achieved a second place finishin an international competition. The SlU sponsored the team, along w th the MTD, and provided matching uniforms as seen in photo above. O Dave Aiian, President International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union John Bowers. President International Longshoremen's Associalion TlmoltiyA. Brown. President Intemalional Organizalion of Masters, Mates & Pilots Henry Dtsley, President Marine Firemen'sUnion GunnarLundelrerg, President Sailor's Unionof the Patrtfic RayT. McKay, President American MaritimeOfficers. District2. Marino Engineers' Beneficial Associalion Michaef Sacco, President Seafarers Intemational Union of Morth America Gordon M. Ward,Prraident District No. 1-Pacific Coast Beneficial �JIILY1992 SEAFARERS LOQ 11 SlUNA Convention Delegates Call for Fair Trade Plan y.---, .ly-' ,i:;- y. k..yW"0% : temational Union of Operating En­ Continuedfrom page 5 gineers and a member of the AFLwho have been rewarded for search­ CIO executive council, reiterated ing the world for the cheapest labor, the best tax scheme and the most unregulated environment.. "We intend to fight the free­ traders who reserve for themselves jobs in cushy American offices while putting America's workers on the un­ employment lines. We will fight the low-wage payers who... force thenworkers into lives without adequate health care or decent salaries." New Trade Policy Needed Congressman Ri.chard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) stated the need for a new trade policy which is "fair" to the U.S. "The rules have to be fair, and that's not always been the case with some of our trading partners," he said. "They love to get access to our consumers, but it's not so easy for us. The rug gets pulled out." Similarly, SIU of Canada Presi­ dent Roman Gralewicz cautioned delegates about a proposed U.S.­ Canada-Mexico trade" "free agreement. Al­ ready, Canada has lost hundreds of thousands of I jobs—including some in the maritime sec­ Roman Gralewicz tor—^because of a SIU of Canada trade agreement reached with the U.S. four years ago. "When I see what happened in Canada, I say, 'My God, you'd better watch out' [in the U.S.]," Gralewicz said. "We got a promise of free trade and how much we would gain. In the last four years, we lost 400,000jobs. The industrial base of Canada is being devastated." Gralewicz emphasized the need to "stay after politicians after you help get them elected. Make sure they do what they promised." Frank Hanley, president of the In- Frank Hanley, president of the lUOE, noted a free trade agreement will send more jobs south of the border. Gralewicz's advice. "We can and should demand changes, and the )lace to start is in the voting booth," le said. "Remember those politicians who vote to export jobs to Mexico, who would tax your seamen's licen­ ses, who refuse to address health care costs ... We have to make sure our people vote." Delegates approved resolutions calling for: implementation of policies which would bolster the shipping industry; passage of a bill which would require crewmembers aboard inland boats to have merchant mariner documents; continued ef­ forts to improve the U.S. fishing in­ dustry; elimination of the proposed work tax on merchant mariner licen­ ses and documents; extreme caution by American trade reps when negotiating a North American Free Trade Agreement. SIUNA delegates also called for passage of the striker replacement bill, maintenance of the Jones Act, which is an absolute necessity for the economic and defense security of the U.S., and implementation of a na- tional health care program. On Wednesday, June 17, the fol­ lowing officers were elected by ac­ clamation: President Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer John Fay; Vice Presidents Robert Abata, George Beltz, Jack Caffey, Mark Coles, Henry Disley, Steve Edney, Roman Gralewicz, Conrado Hernandez, Theresa Hoinsky, Gunnar Lundeberg, Marvin Markle, George Mc­ Cartney, Roy Mercer, Edward Pulver, Albert Robillard, Anthony Sacco, Joseph Sacco and Augustin Tellez. Edward Turner remained as vice president emeritus. Ship Union OfUcers Agree: Joint AcUen Key to New Reiicy Continuedfrom page 5 Washington until we get what is right. And that is a prosperous, thriv­ ing U.S.-flag merchant marine." Brown added that unity among maritime labor is critical to any gains. (This was displayed most recently in a joint response to the White House William Zenga committee's lUOE Local 25 proposed maritime policy.) "We need to send a message to the federal government that there is.no percentage in trying to divide the unions," Brown said. "I believe the overall survival goals of the unions can be achieved if we communicate properly. Thafe is my goal." Zenga urged rank-and-file union members to take an active interest in upcoming elections. "I can't think of a more important election in our lifetime," he said. Bowers discussed the importance of the striker replacement bill and national health care reform. He also reminded delegates of the impor­ tance of voluntary political action donations, such as the SIU's SPAD program. "If you don't have the money, nobody listens to you," he said, speaking of elected officials who, at one time or another, are de­ pendent on voluntary contributions to fund their campaigns. "Especially this year, because in these elections, I think [politicians] need us." "f . ;-s Members and guests demonstrate their support of ILA President John Bowers' call for passage of a bill that would prohibit the hiring of scabs to replace striking workers. Danish Ship's Manning Level Is 14 on Paper, 22 in Operation Continued from page 3 electrician aboard assists in handling the refrigerated containers. It appears Maersk adds electricians depending on the number of reefer boxes being carried on any particular voyage. The two Danish cadets work under the direction of the mates and master, assisting in navigational duties and other deck department procedures. The so-called general workers, su­ pervised by the mates, perform a host of vessel maintenance activities— scrapping, chipping, priming, paint­ ing, sougeeing, washing down, seeing and so on. Modem Equipment The steward operates the galley, preparing meals from scratch to be served family style in a single messroom. The stewardess serves meals, makes up the rooms, attends to passageway duties, washes all the laundi^. The ship is quipped with industrial laundry equipment, so one individual can handle die laundry. The 22 crewmembers work on a ship Aat is designed and outfitted with state-of-the-hrt shipboard equipment. The bridgeway has a con­ trol panel on both sides, allowing the vessel's master or individual in charge to conduct operations from either wing. The engineroom is fully automated. Mayview Maersk Manning 1 Captain 3 Mates 1 Chief Engineer 2 Assistant Engineers 1 Electrician 4 Ship Assistants ; i 1 Steward 1 Stewardess 14 3 General Workers 2 Deck Cadets 2 Repairmen 1 Electridan 8 Total CpBWa! 22 'Mti. 1 ' ii.". • •••I-".. On deck, lines are controlled from a single winch with five reels. To use the lines, one individual operates the winch and reels from a control panel, which activates a clutch to engage or disengage the reels spinning from a single axis. This system allows the ship to be tied forward and aft in a 15minute time period. Also, the gangway is made of light aluminum. Thus, one person can handle the lowering and raising of the gangway. Crewmembers rotate ship assign­ ments with the exception of the cap­ tain and chief engineer who have permanent jobs aboard a single ship. All crewmembers live in in­ dividual quarters, each of which has a bed, sofa, table/desk, closet, shower. The Crewmembers All of the Mayview Maersk's crewmembers are Danish except the three general workers, all of whom are Thai. The general workers come aboard the vessel in Singapore, sail for 12-week periods at a time, work seven days a week, generally for 12 or more hours a day. While all the Danish crewmembers eat together, officers and crew alike, the Thai seamen have a separate messroom, where they can prepare their own food. It appears from the case of the Mayview Maersk that the wide range of duties traditionally performed by crewmembers at sea cannot be done with a simple crew of 14, no matter how new the vessel, no matter how technologically advanced. Perhaps, in the final analysis, the 14-man crew can operate the vessel as a mechanism of transport, but all of the related functions associated with maintaining a ship and operating the vessel efficiently must be done by additional crewmembers. For public consumption, it ap­ pears certain shipping companies prefer to use the mythological 14man crew as a reference to manning scales. But behind the scenes, when it comes to operating ships, it appears shipping companies look for a crew complement that can get the job done. In the case of the so-called 14-man-ciew model of efficiency and productivity of the Mayview Maosk, this means a total crew of 22. �12 JULY 1992 SEAFARBISUHS Tricky Grain Offloading on Rainy Days Is No Problem for Independents Crew -• • • - •1.--• 's;. .-v: :s . (. • • "'' 'V •• 'When we release a hatch cover, we have to make sure the grain will stay dry," explained AB/Watchman Mark Knapp. A 20-year veteran of the SIU, Knapp has sailed aboard Kinsman vessels for the last four seasons. "We have to be careful that it will not rain too hard or water from the cover won't pour in." Deckhand Larry Hall is one of the crewmembers assigned to an air hose used to blow grain off the covers Preparing cups of soup for the crew Is before they can be shifted. "I try to Second Cook Dariusz Crepczynskl. get as much as I can back into the hold so grain won't be all over the deck and create a hazard," he noted AB/Watchman Mark Knapp works a line between blasts. A slick deck with control during offloading operations. grain on it could create potential injuiy situations. Rain or not, the Kinsman vessels offer just what AB/Wheelsman Gene Pike wants from sailing. "I'm from West Virginia," he said. "These ships go to Cleveland and Buffalo, places I want to go." Pike has sailed on the Great Lakes for 30 years and 20 of those have been with Kinsman. Along with its sister ship, the Kinsman Enterprise, the Inde­ pendent loads in the Twin Harbors region of Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wise, and makes the long journey across Lake Superior, down Lake Deckhand Larry Hall mans an air hose to blow grain from underside of a hatch cover. Huron and through Lake Erie to Buf­ falo, N.Y. where it offloads. AB/Watchman Dave Bmmsberg heads Among the vessels contracted with die SIU plying the Great Lakes, the Kinsman Independent is unique in that its primary cargo is grain. Whether loading or offloading, dealing with grain in the holds re­ quires special treatment. A rainy day could spell disaster if water mixes with the cargo, causing it to bloat. A reporter for the Seafarers LOG recently discovered the extra effort needed when he visited the Inde­ pendent in Buffalo on a rainy day. • for his next assignment. K"'- Porter David Lee Willis makes sure the crew mess is spotless. f-' Withtheaidof AB/Wheelsman Roland Leikala (right), Deckhand Larry Hall prepares to clean a hatch cover. Deckhand Ken Erickson stands by before a shift change. i SoyourUniO^ Securing the Kinsman Independent bridge is AB/Wheelsman Gene Pike. Taking care of the engineroom are Oiler Jim Kettner (left) and 2nd Assistant Engineer Tom O'Connor. �._.-• -r -.- - •;&> -'W • ' JULY 1992 SEMfARERSLUe Si iiir 13 SlU Affiliates Meet in Convention Delegates head to auditorium as the convention is called to order. Union members representing the SlUNA's 19 affiliates came SlU memt}er Donna J. demons signs in as a convention guest, from all over the country, as well as American territories. Behind her to the left is SlU Assistant VP David Heindel. \ • !. •Ii-f' V-'1-'S'? • I -r.' - •mm'-' »|.v, . 44-^v' . . 44:5; 4.-;' r'^t: /• -:-V. Illl^^eetiiig in the ofgMmtioii^s convention. delegates representim^ 19 afpliates of thp SlU President Michael Sacco presides over a full house of delegates, representatives and guests from the SlUNA's 19 autonomous unions. • • P#: ;. »4 •A 5-' ? .'I 'f'' •. V - :• » 'I'M. • ' 'i • ''M f' 4s®' •4i Seafarer Deborah Textor escorts U.S. Repre- Materials are distributed to convention Following his address. House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt sentativeStenyH. Hoyer (D-Md.) to the podium. delegates. (D-Mo.) (right) talks with Thomas Glasper. A- js::.: •A v'' - 4: • »• • '* -I, #• 4 -i Retired SlU VP Angus "Red" Campbell and retired SlU member Edward "SmittjT Smith Retired SlU member Benjamin "Benny" Wilson " " i# Retired SlU Assistant VP George Ripoll and UIW Assistant Vice President John SlU Int'l Affairs Representative Spiro Varras Spadaro 'i ,3' •.Si 44 4,'4'"A �..;.-^'-'5' ,4; , • . .. . , . y; =::;,vv r-'-: • if®; S;feS: ® ®'ji® • ;iy:yy; -r-; •^f'3?'-- :.._ U . v-low; ft-.'''•'••> i'"'" •••®y®y.- •••' y'-.: >j • -• • •• ".' 't._• ./iji .'. .'j •" _ ' - •, :;i?gf|ti;;5;;;:S^ ••"•:••. -• ' •- SEAFJUtBtSUm JULY 1992 JULY1992 SEAFARBiSL9G :i'VuJ:-',:^X:A IS Delegates Map Union's Program, Stress Need to Enact U.S. Shipping Policy nn^i [•i«1 1 ' i :^^r'-'y:y>'vy y -'•••J • • •';•- •. ' i' -I''' '•• SlUAssisstantVPTonySaccoandSIU SlU Port Agent Mike Port Agent James Koesy Paladino I p ^rf'TTjwpTi, '••• ''•"•' f7 y ®i,.. i 'r • Fishermen's Union of America President Theresa R. Hoinsky and Sugar Workers Union Local 1 President Marvin Markle are sworn in as SlUNA vice presidents. ®y UIW Representative Bud Rhymer SlU member Robert Gorbea (left) and SlU of Canada SecreteryTreasurer Michel DesJardins - -\>5 :•-••; ', SlU pensioner William "Flattop" Koflowitch hits the deck on the last day of the union's 22nd convention. Officers of unions representing seagoing members brought fraternal greetings to the SlU convention. Pictured in photo above are (from left) SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay, AMD District 2 MESA President Raymond T. McKay, District No. 1-PCD MESA President Gordon M. Ward, SlU President Michael Sacco, ILA PresidentJohn Bowers, MFU President Henry Disley, MM&P President Timothy A. Brown, MM&P Secretary-Treasurer James T. Hopkins and SlU President Gunnar Lundeberg. ysis Headquarters neauqus '^®P- Calvin Lawson, SMU John Crivello Fishermen's Union Committees Highlight Union's Concerns SIU Port Agent Jim McGee Professional Security Cfficers Association President Ernest "Scottie" Aubusson and SlU President Michael Sacco ;: -• • ' fyy ••-I''iv^•••.y y - • • •• t "/ya ••f I'W • I Kv- , je"poufldwdJfc:Jl^^ established by committees made up of representatives the 1'^ SIUNA ajf-i jflliates. Whether it is providing creden­ tials to delegates, reviewing resolutions submitted by the member unions^ oif developing reconmiendations for rules by wdiich toconduct the convention, the com­ jrH®xy®1/ • • mittees work to see that the event fiinc-J tions democratically and efficiently. Some of the committees took up matters of concern to groups of affiliates, such asy those in the fishing and fish-canning in?^ | dustries. Each committee reported on its work to the full convention. ly y : yyy;y.®|c®'y:; Maritime Trades Department Vice Presi­ dent William Zenga :M0 ; ip:^' ;";y->: lyp;-'--'-!:: 1%^ i ly i-siy-." - y ®-:yy:|y;y'y: miMi •\v #1- V "5 .'• •' -V y ' 5 ..;yV .-^ty.®- •:.,?• ; • V • - •—• • ''I ' • • •"•'t -W:- •i • • ••' • SlUNA VP Edward Pulver urges union to build coalitions with community organizations that have goals similar to those of trade union movement. SlU VP Jack Caffey looks on at right, Richard Vezina secretary-treasurer, Canadian Manne Cfficers Union lUPIW delegates Tom Rincon (left) and George Beltz, president of the union Robert Iwata, 1 i„i„r. Firemen's Union , i •- .V, f i-:., . .y i'Kii: , • lA vM'-- ' •I Marine SlU retired officials are saluted by convention delegates. Fi^om left, Angus "Red" Campbell, Edward Mooney, Lindsey Williams, Ernest Aubusson, Steve Troy, George Ripoll ; -yyi--" •• y;3>; •' " •• • '• • ' \--'r • --'iI -fiy'f.-,- •- y I» SlU VP Gov't Services Buck Mercer (left) and Kulbhushan Chaudhaiy, Sugar Workers Union Local 1 It'. - ' ^ V • Pomeriane*^"*^^ #?1~ from Santurce, P.R. Albert Roblllard, pres., Canadian Marine Cfficers Joseph Francisco, Fishermen's Union I ... , g^P^delegates; (from left) Kaj Kristensen, Gunnar Lundeberg, John ' •• . UIW Vice President Ellarine E. Batiste i m-^mr a .| f SjU Vice President Contracts Lundeberg School of Seamanship Augustin Tellez VP Ken Conklin •/-:'.'y' •' --'if ® yy M <u Assistant Vice President Kermett ^angram : - ^Sf James Matthews, president, Chauffeurs Local 5 SlU Port Agent Dave Carter Mobile. Ala. from Mobile, SlU Exececutive Vice President Joseoh Sacco Joseph SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Faw Fay • - . •'• .. '.jT ' : • t','-.. vi- v->-1 s,.aBBSPLr ^ "."1'\^T?^w . ' • ;^.y;yvir •••:• ' .• •' f f ^' ' .••X ••••'• 'i-'.*'' j' •' v'' �— 16 rji Iipiir-III lilt .I'l JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Push for Scab Ban Bill, U.S. Tuna Fleet •y ' SlU VP Great Lakes Byron Kelley and SlU Patrolman Tim Kelley p-. • i '• - '! "7t' ' ' , -V From left, UIW's Bill Dobbins, Joe Huber and Biil Ellis ^ ^' I SlU Port Agent for San Francisco, Nick Celona "•ji'-;,.:-' • Seafarer Jesse Nat'ividad leads the pledge. MTD's Admin. Frank Pecquex and SlU Port Agent Henri Francois From left, SlU VP Buck Mercer, SlU Port Representative Joe Sigier, SlU Assistant VP SlU President Michael Sacco closes the Bob Hail, Port Representative Angel Hemandez and MFU President Henry Disley 1992 quinquennial convention. Honoring Those Behind the Scenes iS V < 'J Mik Execufive Chef Romeo Lupinacd, Theresa A. Price (known as "Mama Theresa") and steward department upgraders prepared and served meals to delegates and guests. ' " I •' 7*11111 ^I ^•i Secretary-Treasurer John Fay cuts a surprise birthday cake made in honor of him and former SiU VP Lindsey Williams, who is joined by his wife, Cordelia. The cake was The staff and upgraders at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are recognized by an prepared by the Lundeberg School culinary staff. appreciative audience for a job well done. �•y . ^.y UVv • ,:''y : , ; ' .-..i ;, mri992 SBIFARBIS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Seafarers International Union Directory MAY 16 —JUNE 15.1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC m' Port ncwfm iladelphia altimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ISan FrancisC^ iVilniingtoir Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston { St. Louis y Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia I Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals ..Port NewYoik^ Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wihnington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point! Algonac Totals Port New York iPhiladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco sWil Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Kney Point Algonac Totals 32_ t&i'j.;:. fe' , TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Trip ClassA ClassB OaasC ReUeb DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC 2 •? J iiii' 17 15 • 'S'- I;!'*!-"' ""' MiciiadSacco ' President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer JosephSacco Executive Vice President Angnstin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice Presictent West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafii^ Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron KdDey Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCorgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS ENGINE DEPARTMENT m0 5 v , : ,!• •WMM : STEWARD DEPARTMENT I aiti: 6 s. /' 0 8 0 17 '9A ' 20 0 100 T 0 ^ 0 6 0_i 1 0 15 c Km ENTRY DEPARTMENT & 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KaUhiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON I221PierceSL Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 -•fV.: .•!x . I Totals All Department 592 797 569 405 455 279 186 988 1^3 1,080 * 'Total Registeied" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. *• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1^25 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,325 jobs shipped, 405jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B*' and "C seniority people. From May 16 to June 15,1992, a total of279 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 16,742jobshave been shipped. 2604S.4St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont SL San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis. MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON , 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 - • . -Mm 'mm,:, '••mm: - im- |. 'I • •• • • 'l-li '•a . , > y :' m .'z ' "ft •"M ' f-'i PHILADELPHIA V:. • 1,V.* ' " -'V • 1 t-'m1 'M. .• • .'••t' . ,.• •• �'-T-',- l.:.y •• : I• •••• |:,;|i: / 18 IK'''. ' ":' ,•' V-'- I ' Ivi' W'' k••lie-, •••'.'• Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes August & September Membership Meetings k Lakes, InlandWaters rr-: :' £4.' • .-5' jmi992 XAFARERSUtG - «- •'; 1: •-'• Piney Point Monday, August 3 Tuesday, September 8 New York Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, September 8 Philadelphia Wednesday, August 5 Wednesday, September 9 Baltimore Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 Norfolk Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 Jacksonville Thursd^^ Thursday, September 10 • • Algonac, Friday, August 7 Friday, SeptemberlT Houston i Monday, August 10 5 / Mond^^ September 14 '^NewOrleans . Tuesday, August 11 Thesd September 15 Mobile Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, September 16 SanFrancisco Thursday, August 13 Thursday, S^tember 17 Wilmington ; Monday, August 17 Monday, September 21 ' Seattle Friday, August 21 Friday, September 25 San Juan • Thursday, August 6 Thursday, September 10 St Louis Friday, August 14 Friday, September 18 Honolulu Friday, August 14 Friday, September 18 Duluth Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, September 16 Jersey City Wednesday, August 19 Wednesday, September 23 New Bedford Tuesday, August 18 Tuesday, September 22 Bach poifs meeHng starts at 10:30a.m. Personals EDWARD MORALES Please contact your son, Edward Morales Jr., by writing to him at 768 45th Street, Apt. 4B, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11220. TOMMALONE Please contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 899-0675, ext. 4315, for a message from your family in San Bruno, Calif. THOMAS GUY DUGAN MITCHELL Anyone knowing the whereabouts of—or with any information about— Thomas Guy Dugan Mitchell, a mer­ chant mariner from 1947 to 1959, is asked to contact his niece, Candie Sacayanan at P.O. Box 680069, Park City, Utah 84068; tel. (801) 649-5300. MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups aassCL ClassL Class NP 6 4 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL QassL QassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 21 a ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 27 2 STEWAW) DEPARTMEN^ 0 ', ^ 1- Totals AU Departments 0 45 15 0 « ~2 0 85 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. I 36 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 16Region Atlantic Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast L^es & Inland Waters West Coast Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A ClassB Class C 6 12 2 26 1 0. 1 2 15 .4. 19 JUNE 15,1992 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT •Oimikm1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 17 2 \Q JO 0 57 :-4-\ 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Totals All Departments 40 5 20 6 3 3 208 18 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 43 ' TO THE MEN WHO SAILED THE LIBERTY SHIPS... Ig WWn MERCHANT MARINERS EXHIBIT Merchant mariners who served during World War n are remembered in a small but stirring exhibit in Philadel­ phia. "The Forgotten War: A History of the U.S. Merchant Marine During World War II" opened December 7, 1991 at the National Archives Mid-At­ lantic Region office and will be dis­ played until December 1992. Located at the William Penn Post Office Annex, 9th and Market Streets, Room 1350 in Philadelphia, the exhibit is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. Ad­ mission is fiee. For further information about the ex­ hibit, telephone (215) 597-3000. « PORT TIME IN GUAM ^ Sea-Land has agreed to pay all dis­ puted port time in Guam dating back to January 1, 1992. In order to collect monies, members must submit copies of OT sheets showing the disputed OT and copies of their discharges to Bob Hall, assistant vice president based in the Seattle hall. The ships involved are the Sea-Land Trader, Sea-Land Pacific, Sea-Land Navigator, Sea-Land Reliance and Sea-Land Enterprisg;__ ^ WATERMAN CREWMEMBERS SIU members who are working or who have worked aboard Waterman's TAKX vessels (Pfc Eugene Obregon, Sgt Matej Kocak and Major Stephen Pless) should be aware of the following development. The Econmic Price Ad­ justment affecting wages, overtime and vacation rates will be implemented retroactively to January 1, 1992. Members still worldng on these ves­ sels will see the increase in their paychecks. Members who shipped during that time but who have left the vessel should receive their checks in the mail by the end of July. SUP DECK CREW THANKS MADISON GALLEY GANG The members of the SUP deck department of the SS President Madison would like to give a special word of thanks to Chief Steward Scott Opsahl, Chief Cook Dave Clark, (the "Bean Man") Dave Riggins and, last but not least, Larry Dickinson for a great job of cooldng and service that they have provid^ this trip. J.K. Russell Delegate Deck Department An hour-long television documen­ tary is in development. Entitled "The Men Who Sailed the Liberty Ships," the program will be taped on the Jeremiah O'Brien, the Liberty ship moored in San Francisco and restored to her World War II condition by a crew of volunteers. The project's producers are looking for seamen who have photographs taken on Liberty ships during the war. They also would like to hear from mariners who sailed Liberties and have any un­ usual stories. The producers, Maria Brooks and Don Watson, can be contacted c/o Waterfront Soundings Video Project, 4 Berry St., San Francisco, Calif. 94107, orphone (510) 451-9226. ^ SURVIVORS OF SS SAM HOUSTON ^ David Knight is seeking information regarding any survivors of the merchant ship SS Sam Houston (sunk by a Gierman submarine on June 28,1942.) The ship, loaded with military cargo, was in the Atlantic Ocean, eight days out of Mobile, Ala. She was bound for Bom­ bay, India. David Knight was the second cook and baker aboard the Sam Houston on her maiden voyage. Seafarers with information about survivors may contact him at P.O. Box ( 854, Rayville, La. 71269 'rrs �liif' ji•":::Iiiir' |"-1: r';:''li IjiriiiSilir'l-tlSi^^ JULY 1992 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 14 members this nionth. Twelve of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while one sailed in the inland division and one sailed in the Great Lakes division. Four of the new retirees com­ pleted the highest curriculum avail­ able to Seafarers sailing in the deck department. Brothers Charles Boyle, Charles Faircloth, Paul King and Thomas Walker each completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. Brief biographical sketches of those four and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA 1 KENNETH BLAIR, 64, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port ofNew York. A native of Ten­ nessee, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Blair has retired to McMinnville, Tenn. CHARLES BOYLE, 66, joined Seafarers in 1951 in his na­ tive New York. He completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Boyle served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He resides in New Orleans. CASSLEB. CARTER JR., 64, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Elizabeth, N.J., he completed the _ * To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Carter has retired to Mount Holly, N.J. CHARLES FAIRCLOTH, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa, Fla. He was bom in Clear­ water, Fla. and in 1974 completed the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School. Brother Faircloth served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He lives in Bradenton, Fla. PAUL KING, 61, joined the union in 1957 in the port of New Orleans. The na­ tive of Winona, Miss, completed the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother King serv^ in the Army from 1947 to 1950. He still calls Winona home. EDWARD C. MARTIN JR., 64, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Martin last worked as the port steward for Sea-Land in Elizabeth, N.J., where he has retired. THOMAS WALKER, 56, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Los Angeles, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. Brother Walker served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Pensacola, Fla. MILTON POOLE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. A native of South Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Poole resides in Hartsville, S.C. ERNEST WATSON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Houston. The native of Texas sailed in the deck department. Brother Wat­ son has retired to Theodore, Ala. JAMES SANDERS, 62, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. He was bom in Kentucky and sailed in the deck department. Brother Sanders has retired to New Orleans. THOMAS BLACKMON, 62, joined the union in 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Range, Ala., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Blackmon lives in Brewton, Ala. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM TAVELLA,65, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Tavella served in the Navy from 1944 until 1951. He Uves in Lynwood, Calif. CHARLES ROBERTS,67, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Kentucky and sailed in the engine department. Brother Roberts has retired to Cleveland. RICHARD VENZON,65, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in the Philippine Is­ lands, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Venzon served in the Army from 1945 to 1972. He has retir^ to Honolulu. UHnSupeilanker PacHhs on Run Beiween Le Harvre and Saudi Arabia The UST Pacific—^and her sister ship, the UST Atlantic—are the largest U.S.-flag tankers built in America and the largest merchant vessels ever built in the Western hemisphere. The SlU-crewed Pacific made her maiden voyage in Decem­ ber 1980, just one year after the oil crisis in the United States. The weak oil market caused the ultra-supertanker to be laid up for nine-and-a-half years, but she began operating again in 1991. According to Bosun Mark Trepp, the 390,000 deadweight ton vessel, operated by Inteocean Management, Inc., is en route to Saudi Arabia by way of Le Harvre, France. The 1,187-foot ship-can hold al­ most three million barrelsof crude oil and is propelled by a 45,000-horsepower steam turbine engine capable of producing 15Vz knots. The photos accompanying this ar­ ticle were taken by AB Ray Shin- f t T'" ' P poch. AB Norm Haddon (left) and Bosun MarkTrepp (center) talk with ttie chief pumpman who Is checking the windlass prior to the ship's arrival in Dubai, UAE. t -I#.. "i • frM: The UST Pacific rides at anchor in the background while QMED Ralph Mates (left) and Bosun Mark Trepp take the launch to shore in Dubai for the flight home. a' Many of the Pacific's crewmembers stay aboard for six months at a time. Some crewmembers are, from left, Steward Assistant Armando DeJesus, Recertified Bosun Mark Trepp, AB Jim Reily, AB Ray Shinpoch and Wiper Rey Delacruz. Seated at right are Second Mate Chris Fox (a former SIU AB) and Third Mate Rob Sanger. �f •: 4^; . f • T 20 JULY 1902 SEAFARBISLOe QMED Hawkins Photographs LHoAhoanl the S/L Explorer t: • Sailing across the Pacific Ocean aboard the Sea-Land Explorer gives crewmembers an excellent chance to get to know one other. To show his apprecia­ tion for the hard work done recently on the SlU-contracted container ship, QMED Theodore Hawkins photograph^ crewmembers from all departments and for­ warded them to the Se^arers LOG. Hawkins, who sails from the port of San Francisco, noted the crew did an outstand­ ing job on the Yokohama (Japan) run. The vessel sails monthly from the California ports of Oakland and Long Beach to Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In reports to the SIU contracts depart­ ment, Bosun Ted Tolentino praised the work by the crew. "We have a good crew and a smooth trip," he wrote. He also called the food prepared by Chief Steward Suhermadhy GhanI and his steward department "excellent." Chief Mate R. Becker Ready for work in the enposes In his office on the gineroom is DENU AM Sea-Land Explorer. Mohamed. Payoff is near with Capt. R.H. Hemingson and Paymaster J. Navarrette. ||jjp'«;. .alfea: • SA M. Abdutia helps keep the galley clean. Keeping an eye on the boards are First Engineer Smith (left) and Chief Engineer Waterman. Second Mate J. King completes his daily papenvork. Awaiting their assignrnente are Second En­ gineer Buick and Chief Bectridan Dan Dean. - '•> .'• '•-.>• •;.- "-it- -Vi-V V;' ^ AB M.H. Kiyabu takes time to enjoy a good meal aboard the Sea-Land Explorer. Prepared to serve other crewmembers are Chief Bosun Ted Tolentino relaxes Cook Inocenco Fontelera (left) and Chief Steward with dinner aboard the SeaSuhermadhy Ghani. Land vessel. Photographer and QMED Ted Hawkins (right) meets with Second Engineer Buick (left) and First Engineer Smith in the engineroom. Seafarers Appeals Board Extends Current Union Programs \r- After careful review of the current needs of the maritime industry and SIUcontract companies, the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board recently has passed three actions designed to extend programs which are now in place for union mem­ bers. SAB Action 361 retains for another six months the extension passed by the board during the build-up in the Persian Gulf to allow members with A books to remain on board a vessel 240 days or one round trip, whichever is longer, (instead of the 180 days in the shipping rules) on deep sea vessels. The same action keeps the extension for B book members at 180 days or one round trip, whichever is longer, rather than reverting to 120 as in the shipping rules. As when the extensions originally were passed, the board will review its action in six months (January 1993) to determine if there is need for anoAer extension or a return to the shipping rules. Both SAB Action 362 and 363 are housekeeping measures to extend the bosun and steward recertification programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship into 1993. The actions reestablish the procedures for selecting the 1993 classes and alter­ nates. The Seafarers Appeals Board is made up of representatives from both the SIU and its contracted companies. All three actions are printed in their entirety. SAB Action 361 Tite Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, by Action 327 and Action 331 were promulgated to increase the amount of time Class "A" seaman could remain aboard theirassigned vessels for two hundred forty (240) days or one (I) round trip whichever was longer and Class "B" seaman could remain aboard their assigned vessel for one hundred eighty (180) days or one (1) round trip whichever was longer, and Whereas, available employment con­ tinues at the same high level. Therefore, the provisions promul­ gated by SAB Action No. 327and Action 331 shall continue in full force and effect for another six (6) months, effective June 15, 1992 at which time employment availability will again be evaluated to determine whether or not the provisions specified in SAB Action No. 327 and Action 331 should continue or be ter­ minated. Dated: June 15,1992 SAB Action 362 The Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, the headquarters port of the Union is no longer New York City, but Piney Point, Maryland, and Whereas, Action No. 181, July 11, 1973 provided that the Stewards Selec­ tion Committee would be elected in the Port of New York, and Whereas, Action No. 228, April 27, 1979, provided that the Stewards Selec­ tion Committee would be elected in the Port of New York, and Whereas, Action No. 321, February 10,1987, provided for the following, and Whereas, both Bosuns and Stewards Programs are conducted at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland; The Bosuns participating in the March 23 to September 28 Class shall elect three Bosuns from their class to make the selections for the second class for the year 1993. The second class, ef­ fective this year and each year thereafter while the program is in effect, shall make the selections for the following year. Since the Stewards classes for the current year were selected by the Piney Point Selection Committee on June 28, 1991, the Stewards Class, January 27 to June 1, 1992 shall make the selections for the year 1993. Thereafter, thefinal class of Stewards in each calendar year shall make the selections for the following year. Dated: June 15,1992 SAB Action 363 The. Seafarers Appeals Board acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various Contracted Employers hereby takes the following action. Whereas, Action No. 331 provided for the following action on November 18, 1988, and due to the improved employ­ ment conditions, and Whereas, experienced seaman who have been employed aboard vessels owned or operated by the Contracted Employers in the capacity of Chief Steward, Steward/Baker, or Steward/Cook are retiring from the In­ dustry, and Whereas, a majority of the active ex­ perienced Stewards are permanently employed aboard the various contracted vessels, and Whereas, Contracted Employers have successfully bid on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the Military Sea Command or Maritime Administration, and have been awarded additional ves­ sels to operate, and Whereas, many of such vessels employ crews larger than those employed aboard commercial vessels, requiring experienced Stewards to maintain efficient feeding and sanitation programs through proper supervision. Therefore, the Seafarers Appeals Board authorizes three additional Steward Recertification classes to be conducted at the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship as scheduled by SHLSS. Dated: June 15,1992 �JULY 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Digest of Ships Meetings ^11. >'r'^ I ^CU' The Seafarers LOG atlRmpts to print as many digests of union shI/Aoaid minutes as possltrie. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first an nvlewed by the union's contract department. Those Issues requiring attention or resolution an addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minute. The minutes an tlien hmmded totheSeafarenLOG. GULF TRADER (^Ml Marine Services), March 1 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary Sam H. Gordon, Educational Director George Wallis, Deck Delegate Joe Conlin, Engine Delegate Cliff Miles, Steward Delegate Antionette Canales. Chairman reminded crewmembers to go through proper channels with any beefs. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at' Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship is making sixth trip to Persian Gulf. BALDOMERO LOPEZiAMSEA), March 29 — Chairman J. Moritz, Secretary G. Kenny, Deck Delegate S. Wil­ son, Engine Delegate Bill Andrews, Steward DelegateMike Penro. Chairman noted recently enacted law authorizing gaming activities aboard U.S.-flag cruise ships. Educational director stated that the road to financial success begins at the gate of the Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to check possibility of videotap­ ing monthly membership meetings at Piney Point and distributing tapes to vessels. Crew asked contracts department for clarification regarding health benefits. Crew reported launch schedules are not run­ ning as ^ey should. Next poit; Guam. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Carriers), March 29 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary John Darrow, Educational Direc­ tor V. Limon, Deck Delegate Charles Foley, Engine Delegate E. Welch, Steward Delegate Donna DeCesare. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to have eligibility for coastwise transporta­ tion benefit reduced from six to four months. Next port: Lake Charles, La. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Over­ seas), March 17 — Chairman S. Garay, Secretary B. Stevenson, Educational Direc­ tor Konstantinos Kostoures, Deck Delegate Jon Washburn, Engine Delegate James Lop^, Steward Delegate Vanel Pierre. Chairman reminded crew that ran­ dom drug testing is in effect. He explained consequences of refusing test. He en­ couraged members to vote forpro-U.S. shipping candidates in upcoming elections. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on DEU rest periods. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang, with special thanks to Chief Cook Vanel Pierre. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), March 22 — Chairman John Baker, Secretary John Hanrahan, Educational Director Frank Tymczyszyn, Deck Delegate Mitch Santana, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl, Steward Delegate Harold Younce. Chair­ man noted crew received responses from contracts department regarding previously submitted questions. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on imminent danger pay. Crew enjoyed "Leap Year Day" cookout. DSNS CHAUVENET(Mat Ship Operators), March 31 — Chairman Jeff Focardi, Secretary C. Nelson, Educational Director Jon Williams, Deck Delegate Jim Keevan, Engine Delegate A1 Matos, Steward Delegate Americas Bell. Crew noted ice machine and drink machine still inoperative. Chairman reminded crew about upcoming MSC inspection. Treasurer reported $391 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification regarding steward department OT. Crew reported that a young Arab man was brought aboard for emergency medical treatment after he was bitten by his camel. He received 38 stitches and several bandages. Chauvenet also en­ countered several hundred dolphins near South Oman. USNS VINDICATOR(USMMl), March 2 — Chairman Ronnie Edson, Secretary man with knot board in recognition of his good leadership. ITB GffOrOAf (Sheridan Transportation), April 26 — Chairman Neith Matttiey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Direc­ tor Russ Carnell, Deck Delegate Phil Poole, Engine Delegate Ahmed Salim, Steward Delegate Frank Cordero. Chair­ man announced payoff and thanked crew for good voyage. He urged members to read Seafarers LOG and noted importance of SPAD. Secretary thanked crew for keep­ ing messroom clean. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek in­ creases in dental and optical benefits. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. Captain Charles Duncan thanked crew for quick response in rescue of crewmembers Pay-Off Aboard the Nuevo San Juan 21 deberg School and donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), April 4 — Chairman John Baker, Secretary John. Hanrahan, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl, Steward Delegate R. Harriston. Crew awaiting reply from contracts department on two questions from previous meeting. Educa­ tional director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School in order to stay ahead. Deck delegate reported beef. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew reported foreigners working aboard vessel, which violates MSC charter. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 26 — Chairman James E. Davis, Secretary Lawrence E. Winfield, Engine Delegate Willie Franks. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade as soon as possible at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted shortage of stores. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. .• 4 H • -..J If SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 26 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary G. Sinkes, Educational Director Ed Smith, Deck Delegate D. Hawkins, Steward Delegate R. Kotecki. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. The Nuevo San Juan paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.Y. recently. Seated from the left, are Ship's Chairman A. Camacho, Chief Steward A. Romero and Bosun W. Card. Robert Haggerty, Deck Delegate Mike Hooper, Engine Delegate Mark Bowen. Deck delegate reported beef. Steward delegate noted lack of utensils. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Ship has not received Seafarers LOG since Decemlier. USNS WYMAN(Mai Ship Operators), March 22 — Chairman L. Winstead, Secretary D. St George. Guy Prescott was vot^ new steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman stated this is liest crew with which he has sailed aboard Wyman. He commended crewmem­ bers for working cohesively. MV PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), April 8 — Chairman George Khan, Secretary Manuel Faria, Educational Director Ross Hardy, Deck Delegate R. Schindler, Engine Delegate Lionel Lee, Steward Delegate John Jacobs. Chairman reminded crew to separate plastics. Secretary thanked all crewmembers and licensed officers for keeping ship clean. Educational director noted importance of SPAD and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $322 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CORNHUSKER STATE(lOM), April 8 Chairman Lou Flade, Secretary C. Phil­ lips, Educational Director J. Knight. No new beefs or disputed OT reported; how­ ever, crew is awaiting the resolution of pre­ vious beef regarding restriction to ship in Saudi Arabia. Crew was reminded to be considerate of shipmates by keeping down noise levels. GLOBAL SENT/A/EL (Transoceanic Cable), April 27 — Chairman Tim McCormack, Secretary K. Rosiek, Education­ al Director J. Smitko. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Baltimore. from burning Taiwanese fishing vessel (see Juiie LOG, page 9). Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transportation), April 26 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Educational Direc­ tor H. Patrick, Deck Delegate Kevin Merckx, Engine Delegate Floyd Talley. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation and making things run smoothly. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade and donate to SPAD for a better tomorrow in maritime industry. No beefs or chsputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Chairman convey^ best wishes to Augie Tellez as he assumes new post in union. Next port: Reading, N.J. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), April 28 — Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary J. Emidy, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate Joe Boevink, Engine Delegate Bobby Colantti, Steward E>elegate Jack Hart. Chairman advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Ship needs new TV an­ tenna. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals and good service. Steward conveyed thanks to crewmembers for keep­ ing messhall clean and orderly. Crew dis­ cussed importance of contributing to SPAD. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman Steam­ ship), April 12 — Chairman A. Urti, Secretary L. Gamble, Educational Director D. Peterson, Deck Delegate George Dean. Chairman announced upcoming visit by patrolman to settle beef reported by deck delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew dis­ cussed proper procedure for resolving beefs. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Panama City, Fla. GOLDEN MONARCH (ApexMaiine), April 26—Chairman C. Soto, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director D. Beeman. Chairman thanked deck depart­ ment for job well done. He noted wonder­ ful trip and good crew. Educational director recommended members upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Deck and steward delegates asked contracts department for clarifica­ tions on OT, but no beefs or disputed OT were report^. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. NEWARK BAY(Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman P. Sanchez, Secretary J. Fletcher, Educational Director Hans Schlueter, E>eck Delegate G. Bmer, Steward Delegate D. Huffinan. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thariked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Houston. GULF TRADER (All Marine Services), April 19 — Chairman Carlos Canales, Secretary R. Casuga, Deck Delegate Joseph Conlin, Engine Delegate Steve George, Steward Delegate Antoinette Canales. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew presented chair- RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), April 19 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretaiy J. Speller, Educational Director Mark Serlis. Deck Delegate Kenneth Riley, Engine Delegate Joseph Negron, Steward Delegate Clarence Willey. Chairman noted importance of upgrading at Lun­ SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 27 — Chairman Joseph Giu^ce, Jr., Secretary N. Andrews, Educa­ tional Director D. Dukehart, Deck Delegate Doug Hodges, Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. New TV and VCR needed for crew lounge. Next port: San Juan. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), April 12 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director Gerald Payne. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. '• SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 24 — Chairman R. Stuverud, Secretary George Bryant, Jr., Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Russ Caruthers, Engine Delegate A. Hussain, Steward Delegate Frank Sisson. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Deck, engine and steward delegates reported beefs and disputed OT. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), April 19 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary William Robles, Educational Director Daniel Johnson, Deck Delegate Carl K. Schmidt, Engine Delegate Randy Snay, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV SEA WOLF(American Transport Line), April 20 — Chairman Haman Rivers. Chairman reported ship has no airconditioning and no hot water. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on day worker hours. Crew reported inadequate launch service while in dry dock. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. USNS SILAS BENT(Mar Ship Operators), April 5 — Chairman Rohert Vasquez, Secretary D. Cook, Deck Delegate Peter Poree, Engine Delegate Fred Wrude, Steward Delegate Ron Drew. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave hearty vote of thanks to galley gang for barbecue outing. Crew reported Silas ^ent in contention for safety award. UST PACIFIC (lOM), April 23 — Chair­ man Mark Trepp, Secret^ Ray Brown, Jr., Educational Director P. Durand, Deck Delegate John Batorski, Engine Delegate Juan Patino, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Treasurer reported $210 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of SPAD and voting in upcoming elections. Continued on page 24 J t: %• �,r^ f 22 m.ri992 SEAFARERS LOG Know Your Rights •!' • il FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes speciHc provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year ex­ amines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All ex­ penditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt request^. The proper address for this is; lU '•'t:' i# • «:4' Augostiii Tellez Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to memb^ at all times. either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers App^s Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing forovertime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrohnan or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEA- FARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This es­ tablished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Septem­ ber 1960 meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one in­ dividual to carry out this respon­ sibility. »! " ' ' LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Christopher Robert Chubb PAYMENT OF MONIES. No (The SIU member and poet, who contributes his work frequently to the monies are to be paid to anyone in any Seafarers LOG, sails as a steward assistant from the port of Seattle.) official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any mone; r for any reason unless he is given such From places far away, receipt. In the event anyone attempts I'm called away home. to require any such payment be m^e without supplying a receipt, or if a She's calling me home, my Missouri. member is required to m^e a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, She calls with the rippling sounds but feels that he should not have been of sweet water flowing over stones in a stream. required to make such payment, this I'm called from a far away place where I loved and roamed. should immediately be report^ to I'll go to lie again among soft Autumn leaves with eyes lovingly weary. Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS She calls with trees swaying, beckoning to a March wind. AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of I hear droplets flapping off the sunfish into an Ozark lake. the SIU constitution are available in As I lie in discomfort in a bed not mine, Missouri is in my dreams. all Union halls. All members should I feel a wanting, wristful strain as river waves are skipped with stones. obtain copies of this constitution so I hear viney branches recoiling, yet beckoning, as I pick blackberries. as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels I hear footprints traverse dirt trails through parks lush and wide. any other member or officer is at­ I feel a calling of fishing docks bouncing on boated Ozark waves. tempting to deprive him of any con­ Unmindfully, I hear beachers converse as I doze on a towel to bake. stitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with char­ Missouri calls with Autumn winds with trees turning from bright greens. ges, trials, etc., as well as all other The rippling water carries a sweet song as I feel away and alone. details, the member so affected I hear the robins and cardinals chirping me to watch, not to be hurried. should immediately notify head­ quarters. Missouri calls with an open rpaded traffic at a serene two A.M. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members I feel a wanting, full of desire, to hear the calls of the sparrows. are guaranteed equal rights in I feel warm, knowing the bats are flapping safely within their caves. employment and as members of the I travel an open road to my heart where I have a stake. SIU. llieserights are clearly set forth I search in my heart, my home, with car lights on high beam. in the SIU constitution and in the This is my love for a place within heart as I write a loving poem. contracts which the Union has My heart is home where Ifeel called to by the Nature of my Missouri. negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminate against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights To look out and of you... O dear. Queen Anne to which he is entitled, he should To see through the stars' light with notify Union headquarters. The air... chilled yet still SEAFARERS POLITICAL The lights of Seattle ...as they gleam high and low ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate Thine eyes do feel you... O silent, slumbered hill segregated fund. Its proceeds are As we search for thy Holy Night... ne'r settling, somber dells us^ to further its objects and pur­ We stand on ill winds, long lingers... best let go poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and T'is Tiara-ed Seattle, Ifeel this.. .all I want, for love economic interests of maritime T'is beauty and peace within one Holy Night workers, the preservation and fur­ As the lights of Seattle... thering of the American merchant gleam deep throughout my heart. marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are The Fourth of July has passed, and Point—comfortable accommodations voluntary. No contribution may be summer is really here... the perfect time and something of interest for each mem­ solicited or received because of force, for the family to vacation together. ber of the family. job discrimination, financial reprisal, But what is a summer vacation— A vacation stay at the Lundeberg or threat of such conduc^ or as a swimming... fishing... sailing... tennis School is limited to two weeks per fami­ condition of membership in the ... touring ... reading ... or just doing ly. The cost i^r member is $40.40 per Union or of employment. If a con­ day. An additional fee of $9.45 per day nothing? tribution is made by reason of the is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and It can be all those things and more for above improper conduct, the member for each child (there is no charge for SIU members and their families by should notify the Seafarers Interna­ children under the age of 12). This price taking advantage of the Paul Hall Center tional Union or SPAD by certified includes all meals. for Maritime Training and Education, mail within 30 days of the contribu­ the complex embodying the Hairy LunSpace is still available, so send the tion for investigation and ap­ deberg School of Seamanship in Piney completed application form to Seafarers propriate action and refund, if Training Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. involuntary. A member should sup­ Point, MD 20674-0075, or call (301) Everything one could ask for in a port SPAD to protect and further his 994-0010 to make reservations now. suQimer vacation can be found at Piney economic, political and social inter­ ests, and American trade union con­ 7/92 SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER cepts. My Heart Is Missouri The Lights of Seattle It's Not Too Late to Plan a Summer Vtwation at Piney Point Vacation Reservation Information Book #: If at any time a member feels that aniy of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his tronstitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I Address: Telephone #: I Number in party / ages of children, If applicable:. I Date of arrival: • 1st choice 2nd choice ' Stay is limited to two weeks. Date of Departure: Brd choice . J, ' .,,1 �^ JULY1992 L - SEAFARBtSUX -- " 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA ... ';;.'„f. - -" '•yt • JAMES F.BARRETT Pensioner James F. Barrett, 82, passed away May 6. A native of Virginia, he joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Barrett sailed in the deck department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1927 to 1935 and from 1942 to 1945. Brother Barrett retired in May 1963. LEON CURRY Pensioner Leon Cuny, 64, died May 18. Bom in Asheville, N.C., he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Curry com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in June 1988. ERASER FALT Pensioner Eraser Fait, 71, passed away April 29. The na­ tive of Massachusetts joined the SIU, in 1953 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Fait sailed in the engine department. He retired in March 1988. MARIO FARRULLA Pensioner Mario Farrulla, 92, died March 3. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1938 joined the SIU as a charter member in the port of Baltimore. Brother Farmlla sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in December 1967. ERIK FISCHER Pensioner Erik Fis­ cher, 68, passed away May 14. Bom in New York, he joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1948, then trans­ ferred to the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Fischer sailed in the engine department. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School. He retired in Septem­ ber 1988. LEWIS FITTON Pensioner Lewis Fitton, 82, died recently. A native of Wales, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Seattle. Brother Fitton sailed in the deck department He began receiving his pension in April 1976. BOBBY GARN Pensioner Norman "Bobby" Gam, 68, passed away in January. He was bom in New York and in 1948 joined the Seafarers in the port of New Orleans. Brother Gam sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1985. DENNIS H. GIBSON Pensioner Dennis H. Gib­ son, 72, died May 17. The Virginia native joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Gal­ veston, Texas. Brother Gibson sailed in the deck department. He served in the Air Force from 1939 to 1945. Brother Gibson retired in October 1985. ANTHONY GONCALVES Pensioner Anthony Goncal­ ves, 60, passed away May 1. Bom in Portugal, he joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. He helped build the Lundeberg School training facility in Piney Point, Md. in the late 1960s. He also worked as an organizer with Cities Service and was head of the union's food plan. BrothoGoncalves completed the steward recertification course at the school in 1982. He began receiving his pensioi in July 1988. FREDERIC KELLER Pensioner Frederic Keller, 83, died March 29. A native of San Jose, Calif., he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of Honolulu in 1970, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Keller retired in May 1980. RUDOLPH KIRSCHENMANN CLYDE MARRINER Pensioner Clyde Marriner, 63, passed away May 8. TheVirgtma na­ tive joined the Seafarers in 1948 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Marriner sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1987. JOSEPH MOODY Joseph Moody, 62, died April 17. Bom in Mobile, Ala., he joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Moody sailed in the steward department. JACKPERALTA Pensioner Jack Peralta, 64, passed away April 17. A native of Mississippi, he joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Peralta sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1972. ANTHONY PRAINp Anthony Praino, 68, died May 19. He was _ bom in Washing­ ton, D.C. and in 1959 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Praino sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1947. BERNARD SANFORD Pensioner Bemard Sanford, 79, passed away May 27. The na^ tive of Michigan joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Sanford sailed in the engine depart­ ment. In 1960 he received from the Seafarers' Safety Program an award for helping keep the SS Fairport accident-free that year. Brother Sanford retired in December 1977. Pensioner Rudolph Kirschenmann, 70, passed away April 17. He was bom in South Dakota and in 1956 joined the Seafarers in the port of Baltimore. Brother Kirschenmann sailed in the engine department. He retired in April 1974. JOHN TUBMAN EDWARD KOSECKI Pensioner Edward Kosecki, 69,died May 16. He joined the SIU in 1945 in. his native New York. Brother Kosecki sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in April 1983. Pensioner John Tub­ man, 63, passed away March 22 due to respira­ tory failure. He was bom in Dor­ chester, Md. and in 1969 joined the union in the port of Baltimore. Brother Tubman sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1988. JAMES STEWART Pensioner James Stewart, 80, died May 19. Bom in Delaware, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Or­ leans. Brother Stewart sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1977. ELBERT WINSLOW Pensioner Elbert Winslow, 75, died May 18. A native of North Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Winslow sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1946. BroAer Winslow began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1979. INLAND JAMES CARROLL JR. Pensioner James Carroll Jr., 72, passed away May 27. Bom in Galveston, Texas, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Houston. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Boat­ man Carroll retired in Decem­ ber 1987. GERALD COOKE Pensioner Gerald Cooke, 67, died May 19. The native of Wilkes Barre, Pa. joined the union in 1974 in the port Of Philadelphia. Boatman Cooke sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1987. NELSON DESHOTEL Pensroner Nelson Deshotel, 86, W ^ . passed away April 30. He was \ if bom in Louisiana and in 1964 joined the Seafarers in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman ' Deshotel sailed in the steward department. He retired in Octo­ ber 1968. MARVIN GILDEN Pensioner Marvin Gilden, 63, died May 11. Bom in Elizabeth City, N.C., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. When boatman Gilden retired, he was a tankerman. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He began receiving his pension in November 1985. LINDSEY SIMMONS Lindsey Simmons, 53, passed away last Septemba*. A native of NorA Carolina, he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Boatman Simmons sailol in the deck department HENRY R. YOUNG Pensioner Henry R. Young, 70, died May 11. The na­ tive of Louisiana joined the union in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He sailed as a tankerman and cook. Boat­ man Young served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. He retired in March 1985. GREAT LAKES WILLIAM BLANCHARD Pensioner William Blanchaid, 70, died April 30. Bom in Belvideie, 111., he joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Chicago. Brother Blanchard sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Brother Blanchard began receiving his pension in August 1983. FRANCIS GAVIN Pensioner Francis Gavin, 70, passed away May 1 due to a stroke. He joined the union in 1956 in his native Cleveland. Brother Gavin sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Gavin retired in January 1984. • !f • >'\:M JOHNMACKO Pensioner John Macko, 85, died April 26. A native of Cleveland, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Macko sailed in the engine department He began receiving his pension in February 1972. FRANK RICHLEY Pensioner Frank Richley, 80, passed away May 26. The Michigan native joined the union in 1953 in the port of Elberta, Mich. Brother Richley sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1974. ''^ii FRED TAYLOR Pensioner Fred Taylor, 88, died May 13. Bom in Wisconsin, he joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Detroit Brotho" Taylor sailed in the steward department He began receiving his pension in September 1977. RAILROAD MARINE VICTOR FiuME Pensioner Victor Fiume, 74, passed away May 13. He was bom in Jersey City, N.J. and in 1960 joined the union in the port of New York. Brother Fiume sailed in the deck department. He retired in December 1976. t. �•x'i®' TTI'TOTWrp 24 Continued from page 21 I#, • 4i^.f ' •',V'""'-ii''t'-.»"-' ,•.^; '• ."' • ' ;•- ^•. •.' .''''I '•'. •"f : • "i MVALEX BONNYMANiMaersk Lines). May 30 — Chairman Thomas Anderson, Secretary Ken Roetzer, Deck Delegate John Thompson, Engine IDelegate Philip Martin. Chairman reviewed protocol for shipboard union meetings. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port:. Diego Garcia. CHARLES L. BROWN(JransOceanic Cable), May 3 — Chairman Jeremiah Har­ rington, Secretary Dennis Prescott, Educa­ tional Director William Carroll, Deck Delegate Michael Meek, Engine Delegate Clay Mclver, Steward Delegate Mike Miller. Chairman commended Chief Cook Dianne Nason and Third Cook Dennis Fillinghim for improving menus. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Crew noted several problems with living conditions. Next port: Honolulu. CHARLES L. BROWN(JransOceanic Cable), May 28 — Chairman Jeremiah Harrington, Educational Director Bill Car­ roll, Deck Delegate Michael Meek, En­ gine Delegate Clay Mclver, Steward Delegate Mike Miller. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Chairman discussed motto, "Brotherhood of the Sea" and what it means. He reminded members to be respectful of shipmates and make extra ef­ fort to help those who recently graduated from Lundeberg School trainee program. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted shortage on a few galley items. i:i. • t /''••'i' •'- 'is ', •• 4 •»', .; OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Messhall door needs repair. Crewmember reported beef. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman C. James, Secretary E. Haher, Deck Delegate E. Rickard, Engine Delegate D. Davidson, Steward Delegate G. Wheeler. Steward delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Ship needs addition^ washing machine. Chairman thanked steward depart­ ment. Next port: Charleston, S.C. ITB JACKSONVILLE(Sheridan Transportation), May 3 — Secretary Robert Outlaw. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), May 31 — Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary Joseph Emidy, Educational Director Monte Beck, Deck Delegate Joe Boevink, Engine Delegate Bobby Colantti, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed high crime rate in St. Croix and urged all to be cautious while ashore there. Crew thanked steward department for good service and fine meals. Galley gang thanked deck and engine departments for helping keep messhall and dl areas clean. Next port: New York. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), May 17 — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Michael J. Ruggiero, Educational Director Tyler Womack, Deck Delegate John O'Connell, Engine Delegate M. Brennan, Steward Delegate G. Taylor. Chairman reported everything running smooth. Educa­ tional director strongly urged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed SIU's political activity in Washington, D.C. and commended union's political reps. Chairman discussed importance of safety. CAPE MOHICAN (OMl Corp.), May 24 — Chairman Donald Wagner, Secretary Rickie Juzang, Educational Director Wil­ liam Cameron, Deck Delegate William Card, Steward Delegate Leonard Mur­ ray. Chairman announced layup and reported captain was very pleased with crew. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on deck department duties. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Crew ex­ tended best wishes to retired SIU Vice President-Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of former SIU official Leon Hall, who passed away recently. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LNG GEMINI (ETC), May 17 — Chair­ man R..Schwarz, Secretary D. Cunnin­ gham, Steward Delegate Ronald Aubuchon. Secretary reminded those sign­ ing off to leave rooms clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman relayed captain's thanks to entire crew for outstanding job. Crew asked contracts department to in­ crease retirement pay. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. GALVESTON BAY(Sea-Land Service), May 17 — Chairman Geo Wilson, Secretary Osvalda Castagnino, Education­ al Director P. Kanavos, Deck Delegate Douglas Flynt, Engine Delegate Fred Tierney, Steward Delegate Frank Tirado. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ice machine still not functioning properly. Crew needs clarification from patrolman regarding relief. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals. Next port: Houston. LNG LIBRA (ETC), May 3 — Chairman J. Rhodes, Secretary W. Schmale, Educa­ tional Director Bruce Smith, D^k Delegate F. Smith, Engine Delegate T. Van Pelt. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director reminded all brothers and sisters to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He discussed dangers of AIDS. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. GLOBAL SENTINEL (Transoceanic Cable), May 22 — Secretary Eva Myers, Educational Director J. Smitko. Secretary reported shortage of equipment in steward department. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Crewmembers were reminded to separate plastics. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN(Ocean Shipholding), May 24 — Chairman Jim Martin, Secretary Elena Curley, Educa­ tional Director D. Leight, Deck Delegate Harry Johns, Engine Delegate Robert Gaglioti, Steward Delegate P. Ordanza. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ctew thanked steward department for Job well done. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman Freddie Goethe, Secretary J. McGill, Educational Director Don Bush, Deck Delegate A. Mendoza, Engine Delegate Ellis Young, Steward Delegate C. Hendricks. Chairman encouraged members to donate to SPAD. He reported everything running smoothly. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and always observe safety rules. No beefs or disputed OT reported. '• •< MLY1992 SBWMERSLOG Ships Digest SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steamship), May 11 — Chairman Jim Hassan, Secretary Gregory Melvin, pducational Director Emmett Neatherly, Steward Delegate R. Williams. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed 21 OVERSEAS OHIO(Maritime Overseas), May 31 — Chairman B. Born, Secretary N. Evans, Educational Director B. Elliott, Deck Delegate H. Sehring, Engine Delegate C. Pratts, Steward Delegate S. Ryans. Chairman announced room inspec­ tion and payoff. He conveyed thanks from captain. Educational director encouraged members to donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek switch to old shipping rules (four months for B cards, six months for A cards). Crew thanked galley gang. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Over­ seas), May 15 — Chairman J. Foster, Secretary Freddy Hamilton. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to reduce noise in passageways. Next port: Lake Charles, La. gave special thanks to steward department for job well done. RALEIGH 04 Y(Sea-Land Service), May 24 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director J. Ashley, Steward Delegate C. Willey. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. He gave vote of thanks to galley gang. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 17 — Chairman Ken Mc­ Gregor, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Daniel Dean. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requests toaster ovens for messrooms. Ship needs better radio an­ tenna. Crew conveyed thanks to LOG staff. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (May 20), May 20 — Chairman Dana Cella, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Gregory Agren, - SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (S^a-Land Service), May 13 — Chairman E. Corey, Any Beefs to Settle? "Are there any beefs to resolve?" is one of the first questions a union patrolman asks when paying off a ship. Patrolman Jack Sheehan (second from right) asked this very question aboarci the Sea-Land Discovery, docked recently in Port Elizabeth, as he met with crewmembers (from left) Bosun Nelson Saila, Chief Cook O. Rios and Chief Steward Jose Colls. Engine Delegate Michael Brown, Steward Delegate Kassem Saleh. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to vote, because jobs and the maritime industry as a whole are on the line. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed medical benefit payments. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Willoughhy Bird, Secretary R. Seim, Educational Director Charlie Chancy. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to Maritime Defense League. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked all hands for great teamwork and SIU brother­ hood. Crew thanked galley gang for excep­ tional meals. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), May 3 — Chairman R. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate Robert Grubbs, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. He en­ couraged all to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work and frequent cookouts. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), May 31 — Chairman R. Wil­ liams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director E. Johnson, Deck Delegate Robert Grubbs, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. Crew extended sympathies to AB whose mother recently passed away. Educa­ tional director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward and deck departments for help with barbecue on deck. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs, Educational Director R. Howard. Chairman thanked galley gang for wonderful Easter dinner and personal ef­ forts to make every meal enjoyable. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck and engine departments were reminded to wear safety belts when working on gangway or aloft. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Kohs, Educational Director R. Howard. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Secretary S. Ortiz, Educational Director J. Ortiz. No beefs or disputed OT reported. VCR has been replaced. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea-Land Service), May 10 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director G. Payne. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary S. Ghani, Educational Director Sonny Acosta, Deck Delegate John DeBos, Engine Delegate Bernardo Tapia, Steward Delegate George Lee. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND HA WAII(Sea-Land Service), May 10 — Chairman James Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educational Director David Gordius, Steward Delegate E. Laureta. Chairman advised crew on proper-size bolts for gangway. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Unlicensed crew needs new washing machine and new dryer, as they are sharing one washer and one dryer while the officers have three of each. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary P. Lahoy, Deck Delegate Archie Ware, Engine Delegate Ismael Manley Alias, Steward Delegate S.T. Bae. Deck delegate commended job done by Bosun Prats. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to change retirement age to 50. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman D. Newman, Secretary P. Lahoy, Educational Director D. Baker, Deck Delegate Archie Ware, Engine Delegate Ismael Manley Arias, Steward Delegate S.T. Bae. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 7 — Chairman Arnold Eckert, Secretary P. Lopez, Educational Director Robert Dehlbom, Deck Delegate M. Sorensen, Steward Delegate D. Flunker. Secretary thanked crew for keeping lounge clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. > S3'?'-: - , �s.-.\Tz~^z^Aicz:.-x^s-f^TJ.ir:.t^''j':<:. >•;'>';• v.^it MY 1692 SBAFMERSLOG Cabh Stewanls' KnovihHow Is Key To Cruise PassengcK' Safety s;-/ Day Second Steward Donald Irvine (left) gives an assigment to Cabin Steward Rick Hoffman. Ir-'^ Cabin stewards generally are the first people passengers get to know on a first name basis when boarding a cruise ship like the SlU-crewed SS Independence. They welcome passengers to their cabins, explain the location of dif­ ferent items in the room and aboard ship and, perhaps most important, provide the first safety lecture pas­ sengers will receive. The cabin stewards make sure the tourists know where their life jackets can be found and how to m£^e their way to the lifeboat stations. Then they almost disappear from sight because the cabin stewards try to do their daily jobs while the pas­ sengers are out of their rooms^ They are the crewmembers who clean the rooms, make the beds, supply the ice and tidy the hallways in their stations. For members like Patti Ballance, 25 ''1^' ^ # -.W. ' the job of cabin steward on the American Hawaii Cruises vessel provides them with a chance to leam what it is like to be at sea. "I love the job, but it is a lot of hard work," Ballance told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "I have met so many interesting people from all over." She noted one of the regulars in her section is the Hawaiian actor Zulu, who played Detective Kono on the Hawaii Five- Cfiad Exzade discusses an assignment O television show. with Hotel Yeoman Kim Sctiafer. While Ballance has sailed for just over three years on both the Inde­ pendence and her sister ship, the SS Constitution, others have been aboard for longer periods of time. Judi Barbara has sailed on the cruise ships for eight years. "I really like working here and meeting all the people. We have a great crew," Barbera noted. /,• 'l ' ' f"-': • • • V''l ' '• A ivS-Vv. .-••"..•r' .\n.. Dana Washington, who serves as the cabin stewards' union delegate, prepares to vacuum a room. IKS Passengers enjoy a clean ship, so Char­ lie Thomas keeps his section spotless. li , Five-year veteran Krista Bowman sails on the Independence with her husband, Brad, Living in Hawaii is one reason Patti Bailance sails on the Independence. • ' ^ ' ' I. v". • • -'"K I i'y• Lolita Bon enjoys meeting new people while working on the Independence. m. Si Making sure all his cabins are stocked with ice is Leon Rouse. is-! .IB. liWi Making beds is one of the chores performed by Bill Nutiey as a cabin steward. Eight-year American Hawaii veteran, Judi Bartiera displays the tools of the trade. Making his way to the galley for a passenger's request is Enno Kok. . . "J f: -•SM ill Dofri^i, I orae ic haric nn the IndsSeiS^Iii^dlsStoal^yMrb^ Connis Gaines has sailed on the Inde- ^ Making sure the life jackets are properly aorad is Rebeoca Sleeper. Five-year veteran Rose Commage vacuums a haiwayaboaal ship. 'iiu ' • 't®" KB ' : '• -I �r.' • . •'•.V.,-;' JULY 1992 SCAFJaiBiSUfG . .'v- Trainee Lifeboat Class 498—Graduating from trainee lifetwat class 498 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Delson Richardson, Eliot Rivera, Roosevelt Washington, Mariann Harris, Dawn Nicholson, Richard Spinale, Monty Mock, Ahmed Sistare, Kiron Smith, (second row) Paul Craig, Jeff Rothle, Arthur Outlaw, Roger White, Paris Davis, (third row), Jim Moore (instructor), William Lardier, Kenneth Thomas, Scott Hobbs, Steven White, Edward Rohmer, Michael Plante, Jeffrey Fields, Doug Wyatt, Brian Giggy, William Ribar, Brian Shilts, Jeff Treadwell, Tyrone Norman and Brian Young. Upgraders Lifeboat—Completing the upgraders lifeboat class on May 6 are (from left, kneeling) Nathaniel Gaten, Mark Reczek, Jim Lombard, (second row), Ron Saragusa, Peter Onsgard, Larry Ely, George Mulvenna and Jim Moore (instructor). ' ''C\, Sealift Operations and Maintenance—Certificates of graduation were issued on May 21 to members of the Forklift Training Group. They are (from left, kneeling) Michael Beach, Jim Currie (instructor), (second row) Fred Cintorino Jr., John Stambach, Robert Baskin, William Boyd, Paul Davenport, Zinnonnon Jackson, Daniel Jones, Hugh McDowell and (on top of the forklift) Michael A. Silva-Sampaio. •rt John Gibbons. Ted Lukawski and David L Knuth. . -y I''" Trainee Lifeboat Class 499—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 499 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Chris Quail, Mike Jackson, Elvis Peterson, Debbie Textor, Jacqueline Reuben, Celina Butler, Jessie Natividad Jr., (second row) Leo Yockey, Michael Beck, Noel Villanueva, Joseph Holmes, Sean MacDonald, Harold Holder, Daniel Tennant, Kyle Roland, Joseph Perry, Joseph Williams III, James Striverson, (third row) John Miller Jr., Blair Baker and Adrian Davis. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat endorsements, members of the May 20 class are (from left, front row) Curtis R. Lowe, Otto D. Borden, Caroline Chiloni, Tracy Maiello, Fereuza Gifford, Angel D. Corchado, Mark R. Hayes, (second row) James T. McCarthy, Dean J. Browning, Gordon J. Anderson, Dave L.' Chesson Jr., Mark Cando, John Favero, Lawrence W. Neslein, Gerald Archie, (third row) Jim Moore (instructor), Melvin Mosley, Bill Daniels, James Alexander, Ron Mercer, Barron Jackson, Kim M. Brown, Joseph Carson, Keith Mayer, Jim Crate and Anthony J. Douglas. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine depart­ ment ratings are (from left, sitting, front row) Steve Boleware, Patrick Carroll, Kenneth Myers, Scoey Valencia (second row, kneeling) John D'Alessandro, Kenny Spivey, Eric Diggs, Yaser Mawari, Joseph Vitela, Peter Sternberg, John Fulmer, (third row) Gary Morrison, Christopher Mares, Chris McKinney, Shane Blechle, Keith Warde, Esteban Luke, Efrem Scott, David Vega, (fourth row) Red Von Sprecken, Wes Hughes, Robert Zielaskowski, Tywee Harden, Edmond Bridges, Kevin N. Shinn, Frederick Miles III, J.C. Wiegman (instructor), (fifth row) Al Collins, Joe Buczynski, Edward Mancke, Sean R. Hall and Jim Doyle. �• ••• JV ' i^:;'.:''Vv",v; w; F''--.':••/• /, ••'!->«' JULY 1992 •" •;&',-•• ••? ^ 'Vv-' LURDERERe SGHOOL 1992W»GRmmmRSESCRBWLE KT-',: SEWARERSLOG ..,,4:,;F The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between August and December 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. ' J!>.. " Deck UpgnuUngikimees Check-In Completion Date Date September 14 October 23 November 9 December 18 All Students must tdke the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. nuCmuYHSatWn iTOfflantS Check-In Uourse Date Scq>tember28 Bosun Recertification T I ^ Completion Check-In Date Date Ail open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, CUef Steward B^neUp^eillng Counes Course Check-In Date Completilon Date QMED-Any Ratii^ September 14 December 4 August31 October9 October 26 December 4 All students must take the Oil SpUl Prevention and Containment class. October 9 Pumproom Maint & Operatidos August 31 Fb%man/Watertehder •iis'V'/' ShlpHandiing August 31 November 2 Radar Observer Unlimited September 14 November 16 September 11 November 13 SqitemberlS November 20 Celestial Nailgadmi August 3 Octobers August 28 October 30 Third Mate August 31 December 11 Tankerman October 26 November 20 Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Maint & Operations August 17 October 26 October 9 Dec«nber4 Mhurine Electronics—Technician I Marine Electronics—TeChnican D Basic Electronics September28 November 9 Noveniberd DeceidiW 18 September 25 September 11 December 18 Hydriiiilics SeMjfSpeMkf Comses Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment M./^V... -•HT-i-' Completion Date November 2 StBumDDpiRRdlRlffClfPlirSAS Course Abie Seaman ig'i'v-: 27 - -I • m§ t'•;••::• JfV vsai ,:• v-- Lifeboatman , :;- :-.r-' ^v,>-^^ Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Ai^Sust31 August 17 November 23 August 17 September 11 Check-In Date August 17 August 31 October 12 October 26 Completion Date August 21 September 4 October 16 October 30 IMesel Engine T«shi»M(^ Welding El^tro-Hydraulic Sj^ms August 3 August 17 August 31 September 14 September 28 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 23 December 7 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December 4 ltocemberl8 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact tiie admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Check-In Date Date Course All open-ended (contact High School Equivalency (OED) admissions office for starting Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) October 20 October 30 FiJiX 8-w^ SMsime November 6 December 18 October 12 November 9 r m2AauttaiiH!alkm Schedule .i' S;- .V y .• October 23 December 18 August 31 October 26 • «"•(• m aiiM'm IRVRARIHG APPUCATIOH . Name. Address. (Qty) .DateofBirth _ (Street) (Z^Code) (State) Deep Sea Member• Month/Day/Year (Middle) (Fust) (Last) Lakes Member• .Telephone _L (AieaOtde) Inland Waters Member• With this application COPIES of your discharges mtist be submitted showing sufficient time to quadify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATEOF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE f #• Pacific• 'I.. If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. Social Security #____ Seniority' »>/ U S. Citizen: DVes * Department • No I am interested in the following coiirse(s) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? d No to If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? •Ves DNO If u yes, course(s) coursers; taken — Have you taken any SHLSS SeaUfl Operations courses? DVes UNo you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Ves DNO Firefighting:dYes DNO CP^dYes Primary language spoken — —^ — ———-—• • ~ DECK AB/Sealift IstClass Pilot ThiidMate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator C:ourse • D • • • D Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Re&igeration Systems Maintenance &Operation D Diesel Engine Technology D Assistant Engineei/Chief Engineer MotorVessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • RefrigeratedfTontainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation Q Hydraulics • Marine ]Qectronics Technician STEWAl^ K yes, weeks ii«vw have 11 yes, how now many nntiiy wcciwa Date available for training _DATE. SIGNATURE, ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) • Oil Sjrill Prevention & Containment • O • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation • Assistant Cook Utility • CodtandBaker • FOWT • ChiefCook D QMED—^Any Rating COLLEGE PRCKJRAM • Chief Steward • Associates in Alts Degree • Towboat Inland Ox>k ° S^t^SIs^ffirin^I^^cs) U TowboatlnlandCook i-i «ssocuu«m Tramportatioa teilllic piid inacaHdaiKC wMli aresdNdaling kttcroaty If you prcaent origiBal Rccipti lod MKccHfully complete the ewirae. Ifyoo IttTeany questhmi,eonlact yow port agent before departing fur Ptaey Potat RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: SeilareniHany Lundeberg UpgnatingCenter. P.O. BOT75, Piney Point, MD 20674. E • ENGINE dNo iM •' �SEAMHRERS Seafarers Have you planned your summer vacation? The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with an excellent vacation site. For details and rates, see page 22. Julj^19^ V^juam^^Nun^er^ Seafarers Campaign to Save Historic Queen Mary Hotel • #; W "]'i' i >'.• MB-.' •' 'J- \' '• '.St, • :Mj;; ?••;••• . ;:'. ••: "'•. %• ' • "' ;,>^/y,- ' ..".^ J- ' ' ' ' : "i; ; • -•' ----l.ii' ll'i - Members of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union who are employed aboard the famed Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach, Cdif. are seeing the fruits of their extensive efforts to keep open the city's leading tourist attraction. The result may be the saving of 1,200 Seafarers jobs aboard the historic ship turned hotel and tourist attraction which each year draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Long Beach Harbor Conunissioners, who at one point recom­ mended scrapping the entire Queen Mary operation after the current operator's lease expires, last month voted to keep the hotel portion open until September 30 and also to keep the restaurant and museum portions open until at least Januaiy 3. The Long Beach City Council had made even stronger recommenda­ tions to the Harbor Conunission, ad­ vising by a 6 to 3 vote to keep open the Queen Mary—^which has a labor agreement with the Seafarers shoreside arm, the United Industrial Workers (UIW)— until a new operator or an alternative use is found. Union Responds to Threat At least two dozen businessmen and companies reportedly are inter­ ested in taking over the operation of the Queen Mary and adjacent Spruce Goose, an enormous wooden airplane built in 1947 by Howard Hughes, both of which are owned by the city. In part as a result of the UIW's efforts, the Harbor Commis­ sion has authorized two consulting Brms to examine different operating possibilities, including a scenario in which the hotel/museum would be converted into a casino. Walt Disney Company, which currently is operating the vessel, is the third company to lease the Queen Mary since the UIW began repre­ senting the workers aboard it in 1970. The Burbank-based entertainment company originally planned to create a major seaside theme park and aquarium next to the Queen Mary but dropped that idea last year. Then, this past March, it also announced it would not renew the lease and at that time the Harbor Commission recom­ mended ceasing (meration of the Queen Mary as Of October 1 of this year. UIW members and officials, recognizing that this not only would put 1,200 people out of work but also would cripple what remains of Long Beach's tourism and thereby cause loss of revenue to the city, acted im­ mediately to save the traditionsteeped monument. UIW representatives attended city council meetings and initially drew a lukewarm response. The union then enacted a community-wide drive to raise awareness of the potentially catastrophic action of closing the Queen Mary. Within three weeks, more than 3,000 people had signed a The futures of the Queen Mary Hotel and (inset) the Spruce Goose are at stake. Marching before City Hall, workers from the Queen Mary Hotel show how they feel. Queen Mary workers protest the possible closing of the floating hotel. petition urging the commission and city council to maintain the Long Beach landmark. UIW officials and members ral­ lied throughout the city and gained support of many community groups. Councilman Warren Harwood quickly became an active supporter. Then, after hundreds of people pack­ ed the council meetings and urged support of the Queen Mary, a majority of councilmen, including Evan Braude and Ray Grabinski, pledged their support. A Tony Armstrong gets signatures for his petition to keep the Queen Mary open. The council's advice to keep the Queen Mary afloat weighed heavily on the Harbor Conunission, which agreed to make efforts to maintain or ^just operations. In its testimony before the council, the UIW noted that massive layoffs in Long Beach already have wounded the economy, and the last thing the city needs is more un­ employment which would result from closing the Queen Mary. The Seafarers ongoing campaign to keep the (^een Maiy open as a hotel and tourist attraction involved scores of members and the entire UIW Southern California staff. Those who dedicated long hours to the drive have been Linda Jefferson, Irma Ramirez, Margarita Alvarez, Wadenia Arendain, Irma Lerma, Frank Gill, Tony Armstrong, Ruth Fernandez, Bob Voden, Bud Rymer and Steve Edney. The Queen Mary made her initial voyage in 1936 and made her final voyage in 1967. She was then the flagslup of the Cunard fleet and the largest passenger vessel afloat. During World War II, the ship, registered under the English flag, carried troops and supplies between England and the United States. Her last active military duty was to bring European war brides of American servicemen to the States. Ife/p SkmgM to Find Mis^ng Child The National Center for Missing at (800) 843-5678 or the Santa Ana and Exploited Children has asked (Calif.) Police Department, Miss­ the membership of the SIU to help ing Persons Unit at (714) 387-5748. locate Monique Renee Roush. At the time of her disappearance on December 3, 1990 from Santa Ana, Calif., the child was 5 ft. 2 in. with brown hair (which may be dyed blonde) and brown eyes. She weighed 115 pounds. Now 17 years old, Monique Roush is considered an endangered runaway. She was last seen at a treatment center and may be with a male companion. Other identifying marks are a scar on her chin and a tattoo of a cross on her right ankle. Anyone having information should contact the National Center Monique Renee Roush for Missing and Exploited Children «... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE PANELS VOTE TO END RIVERS’ SAFETY LAW DISPARITY PLAN FOR U.S. SHIPPING GOES TO CONGRESS DANISH SHIP’S 14-MAN CREW IS AN ILLUSION PAY AND PROMOTION CHANGES IN STORE FOR GOV’T SERVICES MEMBERS CONTROVERSY AT USS BOILS OVER THREE VOTES KEEP SCAB BAN BILL FROM BEING HEARD IN SENATE SIUNA UNIONS CONVENE; MAP PLANS FOR ‘90S SAFETY TEAMS ARE VITAL ELEMENT IN SIU SCHOOL’S EDUCATION NETWORK SEAFARERS MEDICAL DEP’T DIRECTOR POST CHANGES IN HANDS ‘DR. SAN’ RETIRES; STEERED PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HOSPITAL CLOSURE PERIOD MV RANGER COMPLETES REFUELING OPERATIONS ON TIGHT SCHEDULE BENZENE TESTING OF SEAFAERS BEGINS JULY 27 SMU CONVENTION URGES ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT STRONG U.S. MARITIME POLICY SHIPPING PLAN GOES TO CONGRESS SIUNA CONVENTION DELEGATES CALL FOR FAIR TRADE PLAN SHIP UNION OFFICERS AGREE: JOINT ACTION KEY TO NEW POLICY TRICKY GRAIN OFFLOADING ON RAINY DAYS IS NO PROBLEM FOR INDEPENDENT’S CREW QMED HAWKINS PHOTOGRAPHS LIFE ABOARD S/L EXPLORER SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD EXTENDS CURRENT UNION PROGRAMS SEAFARERS CAMPAIGN TO SAVE HISTORIC QUEEN MARY HOTEL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 7 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fca120e068d6881322446cca9d51ccb4.PDF 1e707e60ef5497dde8d22c9f10698f82 PDF Text Text -'A. - ' I -. ^ ". 'A ,* - T' V '••*' f^ - , flgagrogSpKi^ OFFigjtt OKGAH Of THE SEAFARER? IMTtRNATIONAL UMIOM • ATUNTIC GUlf, UKtS AND INiAND WATERS PKTRia • AFL-CIO Volume 54, Number 8 SlU Fishermen Rally To Save U.S. Industry •:0^' m r' • d iny3H c u- d IT vC *N.U *VJ 00 Oco »-< z:o HH • "trM' I F-JF-vO U<UJO z:ujoitir<tcn^ec<*> to dHin tOZ'CV) W"" . co»- »- Q:>-tc/7UJ3: OF-t-ih- M intial contingent of SlU fishermen join commercial flsher- tlons strangling the Industry and penalizing those who earn their near and far to protest the rash of government regula- livelihoods on the sea. Several In Congress listened. Page 3. •01$ OC^O<>OC ^^jfymstoCrm EX'Fomgn Flag Ship O<t00C5" . • DOT Ship Plan BUI Goes to Houset Senate Page 2 Pages •:li The First 40 Years • tir-S' • Pages 13-16 J''- .. sf:.- �AUGUST1992 SEAFARBISLOG ilflSl; ':' •. 7": DOT SI# PUm BHIls President's Report A Winning Formuia '' ' '' • I •• •si . •;i •i • ' :• Anniversaries provide us with an opportunity to review where we have been and to look ahead to where we are going. In this issue of the Seafarers LOG we look at the union's education program—from when it was first set in motion 40 years ago in 1952 to the highly sophisticated training operation of today which is based in Piney Point, Md. In fact, it was 25 years ago, in 1967, that the Seafarers purchaseid the Piney Point facility with which all Seafarers are familiar. Whether it was at the Andrew Furuseth Training School, as it originally was named, or the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, as it was renamed in 1965, the Seafarers education program has provided this Michael Sacco nation with qualified, highly sldlled seafaring personnel. At the same time, it has given our membership a continuing opportunity to increase their earning power and job security. The Seafarers training program has assisted national sealift efforts, from the Korean conflict to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, by preparing hundreds of individuals to go to sea to meet the breakout of scores of ships serving the nation's security needs. The Seafarers training program has ensured that SIU members are fully aware of and able to work with new shipboard technology. Just as the needs of the industry and the ship operator have changed, so has the curriculum of the union's school. The Seafarers education pro­ gram was bom during the Korean conflict, when the need for seamen was high and hundreds of mariners had to be trained and shipped quickly and efficiently. During the Vietnam crisis, when a shortage of shipboard of­ ficers threatened the nation's sealift effort, the union's school, in conjunc­ tion with District 2 MEBA, assisted hundreds of Seafarers to prepare for their Coast Guard tests to obtain engine and deck licenses. As a result, many military officers of the time hailed the performance of the school in helping keep the nation's sealift operation going. In the '70s, when U.S.-flag LNG ships were being built, the Harry Lundeberg School was training Seafarers in the properties of LNG, the han­ dling of the substance and in all aspects of operating an LNG-carrying ship. Example after example can be cited as to how the Seafarers training program prepared seamen for changes in the industry, and this is covered elsewhere in the paper. In each case, the union has worked to provide the American shipping industry with the best trained workforce possible and has advanced the job security of Seafarers. The Future Holds Opportunities '.i-^; That is why, after looking back, when I look ahead I see many oppor­ tunities for Seafarers. I see those opportunities because the SIU is ready. Through our school and our training program, we can meet any of the needs of our industry—whether it is training in oil spill prevention and containment, or in sealift operations critical to the U.S. military's opera­ tions that have been contracted to the private sector, or in hotel and food service skills that are key to a cmise ship company. The winning formula of providing the most highly skilled seamen in the world to our contracted companies and providing a vehicle to the seaman to become the best that he or she can be, has seen this union and its mem­ bers through many rough storms that have hit the American merchant marine. It also has prepared us for the booming times; when national policy, national will or national security needs have caused a surge in ship­ ping. A final note. This month, the union and Seafarers at sea observe a holiday on the anniversary of the birth of Paul Hall, who headed the Seafarers from 1947 until his death in 1980. Last year the complex em­ bodying the Lundeberg School at Piney Point, Md. was named the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in his honor as he was a vigorous advocate of educational opportunities for Seafarers who would serve as skilled crews, second to none, on American ships in times of peace and war. Not only did Paul Hall have the vision to found the Lun­ deberg School, but he had the drive to make it a reality. August 1992 Volume 54. Number 8 ii.''\r.'. •I-'i •'• ' I Y. :• The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan­ ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jor­ dan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. J. (.".j '''-J' same House, Sau^ The maritime reform initiative proposed by Secretary of Transpor­ tation Andrew H. Card Jr. has been introduced to Congress in the form of a House bill and a Senate bill. On July 21, Representative Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, submitted the administration's package to his col­ leagues in the form of H.R. 5627, known as the "Maritime Reform Act of 1992." Joining Rep. Jones in moving the bill were Congressmen Robert W. Davis (R-Mich ), Jack Fields (R-Texas) and Norman F. Lent (R-N.Y.), the ranking minority member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Contingency Retainer Program Two days later. Senator John Breaux (D-La.), who heads the Senate entity concerned with maritime issues—the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the Com­ merce Committee—introduced a similar bill, S. 3047. Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss.), the ranking minority member of the subcommittee, joined Breaux in moving the legislation. Both pieces of legislation reflect the administration's recommenda­ tions designed to enhance the com­ petitiveness of U.S. shipping in the world trades, which were unveiled by Secretary Card at a Senate Subcom­ mittee on Merchant Marine hearing in June. Included in Card's comprehensive plan are measures to assist U.S. sMp operators to acquire new tonnage as well as a contingency retainer pro­ gram which would provide up to 74 commercial but militarily useful U.S.-flag vessels with govemment payments not to exceed $2.5 million per ship for 1994 and 1995 and not,to exceed $2.33 million in 1996. The legislation proposes that in 1997 the payment per ship not exceed $2.16 million, in 1998 $1.99 million, in 1999 $1.82 million and in 2(XX) $1.6 million. The payments would be made at the beginning of each month in equal installments. Card, in submitting the proposed legislation, noted in a letter to Speaker of the House Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.), that the contingen­ cy retainer program differs from the operating differential subsidy (ODS) program now in place. The contin­ gency retainer program envisioned by the administration is not based on wages. Additionally, operators will be able to acquire vessels worldwide and will be able to operate their ships Continued on page 9 Eight Ship Union Officers Concur With Thrust off DOT iWaritime Pian Welcoming the administration's maritime policy reform initiative in­ troduced in the form of a bill to the House by Congressman Walter B. Jones and to the Senate by Senator John Breaux, the presidents of eight unions representing maritime labor called for its speedy enactment. The: union presidents, repre­ senting both shipboard and dock workers, said in testimony submitted July 24 to the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine that H.R. 5627, as the administration's proposals in legislative form have Iwen named, will increase the number of U.S.-flag ships and thereby expand employ­ ment opportunities for American maritime workers in all segments of the industry—shipboard, shoreside, and ship construction and repair. 'Full Force Of Contract' The joint statement—^signed by Dave Arian, International Long­ shoremen's and Warehousemen's Union; John Bowers, International Longshoremen's Association; Timothy A. Brown, International Or­ ganization of Masters, Mates & pilots; Henry Disley, Marine Bremen's Union; Gunnar Lun­ deberg, Sailors' Union of the Pacific; laymond T. McKay, American Maritime Officers, District 2 MEB A; Michael Sacco, Seafarers Internalonal Union; and Gordon M. Ward, District No. 1 - Pacific Coast District, VlEBA—hailed the administration's reaffirmation of the nation's cabotage laws and cargo preference program. The union presidents supported he bill s provisions that allow American ship operators to secure new vessels and the contingency retainer program. Their statement noted that the agreements made under such a program should have "the full force of a contract between the govemment and the operator." The importance of this is that "the operator will know payments will be made for each year covered by the agreement." Mutual Objectives Advanced Proposals "to revise vessel ac­ quisition, operation and tax policies so that United States ships are treated more like those of their foreign com­ petitors, without sacrificing impor­ tant American environmentaL economic and defense objectives" also are welcomed, said the union president's statement. Citing the increase in domestic construction of vessels for the coastwise and non-contiguous trades due to availability of capital con­ struction fund monies as called for in the legislation and other benefits to the U.S. shipbuilding industry and its workers contained in the legislative package, the union officials' state­ ment added, "We are extremely pleased the administration's proposal strongly reaffirms its com­ mitment to end excessive foreign subsidies which adversely affect American shipyards." In a reference to the opposition to the administration's bill which has been raised by some quarters of the shipbuilding industry, the eight presidents said, "We must not allow a disagreement over the means to Continued on page 9 ' '• • f'' r-r -'S' ;' -• ; •••• , �juumri992 SEAFARBtPLOG 3 Sill Members to Crew Reflagged LASH Vessel Seafarer-Contracted Companies Win 7 of 10 Military Sealift Command Ship Charters A vessel that will be transferred to U.S. registry in the near future will be crewed by Seafarers. The ship, now known as the Atlantic Forest, will be purchased and operated by SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration in behalf of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC). The reflagging of the lighteraboard-ship (LASH) Atlantic Forest and ii& charter by MSC, as well as the award of contracts to nine other ves­ sels by the agency, was announced on July 27. Of those nine ships, six will be operated by Seafarer-con­ tracted companies. • The 10 MSC ship charter contracts total more than $420 million to seven U.S. companies. All of the charters issued by the agency, which manages ocean transportation for the Depart­ ment of Defense, are for 17 months with two 17-month renewal options. The charters represent MSC's on­ going effort to preposition military materiel in strategic sea locations in order to provide an efficient means for a rapid response in support of J' The 83-barge capacity vessel, the Atlantic Forest, will be purchased and operated by SlU-contracted Wateman Steamship Corp. and Is scheduled to begin a long term charter with MSC. The foreign-flag ship will be transferred to U.S. registry. America's armed forces in the event of a war, conflict or national emer­ gency. The chartering of the vessels ex­ pands the military's prepositioning program as called for in a congres- sionally-mandated mobility require­ ments study. Released earlier this year, the study analyzed the U.S. military's sea, air and land transpor­ tation capabilities as they existed during Operation Desert Shield^esert Storm and as they may be needed in future conflicts. Vessels currently crewed by of the industiy and their work. Pike Seafarers were among those named added, "Look at the fishermen in in the awards. The chartering of these Continued on page 9 Continued on page 12 Government Actions lading to ExtincUon Of U.S. Fishing industry, Warn Fishermen ings with their elected repre­ sentatives and heard from con­ gressmen who share their concerns in a moming session. "I've represented fishermen for many years from my district in Brooklyn," Representative Stephen Solarz (D-N.Y) said before the gathering. "I am here to help you and your cause." Representative Jack Reed (D-R.I.) told the group he was glad they came to Washington "to let others know what we already know — that the commercial fishing industry must be saved." Representative William Hughes (D-N.J.) added, "My door is open. I will do what I can to help you." Speaking for Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass), who chairs the House Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee, was former commer­ cial fisherman and Studds staff mem­ ber Jeff Pike. He told the group his background as a fisherman and his experience in QMED Kevin M. Martin captured the rescue efforts of the Faust crew on videotape. Washington, D.C. formed his belief Above, the stranded yachtswoman surfaces In the midst of her capsized trimaran. that fishermen must organize nation­ ally to gain recognition and to edu­ Seafarers aboard the MV Faust and no one else was injured. cate policy makers on the importance braved high winds and rough seas to Arthaud, well-known in European help rescue a French yachtswoman yachting circles, had been competing whose 60-foot sailing trimaran— in a trans-Atlantic, single-handed worth $1.8 million—had capsized race from the United Kingdom to 720 miles east of Cape Cod, Mass. on Plymouth, R.I. She said she was making 26 knots when Pierre I som­ June 16. AB Gerp^ Garrity and QMED ersaulted after hitting a pontoon that Glen Benoit were part of the five- was buried under a wave. Arthaud was knocked uncon­ man lifeboat crew which pulled Florence Arthaud from a life r^ next scious for several minutes, but the to the hull of the Pierre I. Chief Mate Emergency Position Indicating Steve Kayser, Third Mate Jim Radio Beacon (EPIRB) aboard her Siegfried and Second Engineer Tim vessel automatically engaged when it O'Loughlin also manned the Faust's capsized. The Coast Guard in New lifeboat in 10-meter seas and 30- York picked up the signal and then used another lugh-tech search and knot winds. rescue tool (the Automated Mutual Siegfried suffered bruised ribs and SIU fisherman Armando Estrela (right) explains to Senator Edward Kennedy the bumps to the head while securing the lifeboat, but he was not seriously hurt Continued on page 5 problems he and others have In acquiring loans to purchase required safety gear. More than 200 commercial fisher­ men from across the country in­ cluding representatives from the SIU port of New Bedford, Mass. as well as the SIUNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of America based in Califor­ nia and the Alaska Fishermen's Union—gave up a day of work to protest government actions that have increas^ their out-of-pocket costs while reducing their catches and thereby their income. Chanting "Read our lips: no more regs!" and wearing t-shirts asking if America's fishermen are an en­ dangered species, the flshermen and their families let the elected officials of Congress know the concerns of the industry in a mid-day rally in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. on July 21. Joe Branin, a commercial fisher­ man and a member of the Belford (N.J.) Seafood Cooperative who was instrumental in organizing the day's events, stated to the cheers of his fellow fishermen in the rally, "We're not here to listen to these people [legislators and federal officials]. We're here so they will listen to us." Besides organizing the rally, the commercial fishermen set up meet­ Faust Saves Yachtswoman .... �4 AUeUST1992 SEAFARERS UHS Sbums Dont Keep Presque Isle Crew from Cempleting Its Tasks j;i.' -th.\Ji-> •:• "-•• ' , -• • -i'. Porter Jim Beaudry wipes a dish as he cleans up after dinner. , ...... gasman Jeff Frankovich climbs down the ladder to the tunnel. The afternoon sky to the north and west is getting darker and darker as Lake Erie whips up a major thun­ derstorm to bash the Qeveland harbor area. Tied up at the ore dock west of the city is the SlU-contracted Presque Isle, offloading iron ore pellets to be used for the manufacturing of steel. Bosun William Root issues the orders to his crew to secure the deck for the storm. "I really don't have to say much," Root tells a visiting reporter from the Seafarers LOG. 'They know what has to be done to make sure the ship is safe." Crewmembers don foul-weather gear and scu^ about the Litton Corporation vessel inspecting it for any items that could be blown about in the storm. Below deck, operations continue to empty the holds. Gatemen Tim Johnston, Jim Vogan and Jeff pranfeoyich all keep an eye on the ^ offloading and keep the belts moving at peak efficiency. The noise of the self-unloader drowns out the thunder and pelting rain above. None of the members below even knows the storm has hit. In the engineroom, crcwmembers work with the engineers to fix any problems that occurred during the voyage from the Twin Harbors region ofDuluth,MinnySupCTiof, Wis. Oil is checked, parts are inspected and the engines are wiped down before the next voyage gets underway. Finally, the steward department cleans the galley after dinner is finished. Porter Jim Beaudry cleans the last of the dishes and checks the amount of coffee in the urns before he can get some shore time. The Presque Isle, weather permit­ ting, is scheduled to leave in a few hours. --:,r•V ;•? V' -i' • :i • "¥•••'- • .;*i: S-V I;.' -v'•J ' *•••• ••I Bosun William Root leaves the galley to retum to the deck. 4!' fe. ft' Wiper Walter SIpper listens to orders for his next job. An incorrect photo of Bosun Ti^ Tolentino was used dh page 20 of last month's IfK Tef-^'lSio^^" Eugenio Oya. �A ••" i«W^«J3Eietff-- - fT: AUGUST 1992 SEAFAGBtS ijOG Gauntlet Craw Rescues Hshermen Adrift for 21 Sharp eyes by Captain Elyah Seals and fast work by the rest of the SIU crew of the Crowley tugboat Gauntlet helped save the lives of three men who had been adrift in the Caribbean Sea for 21 days. Seals provided the Seafarers LOG with a written account of the rescue. The Gauntlet, towing the barge Miami, was making its regular run to San Juan from Jacksonville, Fla. when the cap­ tain spotted an object riding low in the water about 8:20 p.m. on June 30. However, the tug's radar revealed nothing so Seals tried to make contact via radio. When no response was received, the captain decided to turn the tug towaid the object because dark­ ness would fail soon. Chief Engineer Chris Swan The three men on the Maple were from the Commonwealth of Dominica, an island 340 miles southeast of San Juan. They told the Gauntlet crew they had left Dominica 21 days earlier on a fishing trip to Guadeloupe, approximately 30 miles north of where they started. The Maple's motor broke down off Guadeloupe and the vessel began to drift before the engine could be repaired. Finding themselves lost, the Maple crew attempted to sail to Puerto Rico but somehoW missed it. They were running out of fuel when the Gauntlet sighted the vessel 450 miles northwest of San Juan. Johnson and fellow AB Joseph Stephens broke out reported to the bridge to assist The crew of the Gauntlet, which rescued three men adrift on a craft, poses in the tug's galley. Seated extra mattresses and clothes Seals in keeping a visual sight- from the left are AB Ronnie Johnson, Captain Elijah Seals and Mate Kermit "Pete" Green. Standing 1 jomanv nrenared liauids ^ P, F ^ ing of the craft. AB Ronnie from the left are AB Joe Stephens, Relief Captain Tom Rostan and Cook Eddie Usmany. Jonnson and Cook Eddie Us­ many also became lookouts. Fore and aft spotlights were turned on as the evening was becoming hazy and ni^t would be without moonlight. Two miles away from the tug, the craft-—a sailboat—appeared on radar. Once close enough to realize people were aboard the craft. Mate Kermit *Tete" Green led opera­ tions on the deck to assist those on the and a warm meal for the Maple crew. When the Gauntlet ar­ sailboat. The crew also noted the Johnson and Usmany assisted in the rived in San Juan on July 3, the trio craft was being rowed toward the tug. rescue. Whpn the Gauntlet moved within The first Maple crewmember at­ from the Maple was delivered to im­ speaking range, those on the sail­ tempting to come aboard fell into the migration and medical authorities boat—called the Maple—were asked water when a swell separated the ves­ before being sent home to Dominica. Seals, commenting on the slim if they needed assistance. They did. sels. A life ring quickly was tossed chance that the sailboat ever would The Maple crew sought to come and the man was brought safely onto aboard the tug after being adrift for the Gauntlet's deck where he col­ have been found, said, "There must 21 days. While Seals maneuvered the lapsed. His other two shipmates have been a fourth member on the boat. It could only have been God." tug beside the Maple, Green, Swan, climbed aboard without incident. Faust Resell FmuRi YsaMsmmmtt Continued from page 3 Assistance Vessel Rescue System) to locate and dispatch the Faust, which was 26 miles from the Pierre I. Roughly two hours after divert­ ing, the Faust made radar con­ tact with the Pierre 1,7.8 miles away. Minutes later, Faust crewmembers spotted Arthaud near the Gerry Garrlty capsized craft. Despite the rough conditions, the rescue was completed less than an hour after in­ itial radar contact and less than six hours after the initial distress signal. Arthaud sustained no injuries. Faust crewmembers received a congratulatory letter from Coast Guard Vice Admiral Paul Welling, which read in part, "I thank the cap­ tain and crew . . . You responds instantly to our request." Welling also noted the speed and efficiency demonstrated in the rescue. Other Seafarers aboard the IMC operated Wallenius Lines car carrier during these events were Bosun Robert Leroy, ABs Vincent D'Amella, Robert Hanson, Robert Thresher and Harry Toadvine, Chief Engineer Kevin Harris, QMEDs Kevin M. Martin (who videotaped the rescue effort) and David Trickett, Chief Cook Thomas Smith, ^ Steward Julius Glen Benolt Henderson and The lifeboat heads back to the MV Faust after rescuing the stranded racer. The i Steward Assis- Faust crewmembers tried several passes due to rough seas and high winds. tant Griffin Carter. Labor Briefs Steelworkers Return To Work at Ravenswood Members of Steelworkers Local 5668 who vowed to last "one day longer" than the management lockout and its subsequent hiring of permanent replace­ ments or scabs at the Ravenswood (W.Va.) Aluminum Corp., returned to work under a three-year union contract on June 29. Negotiations between the union and a new management team resumed at the end of April. J* •tm Recently Published Studies Show Unions Help Economy A combination of studies released earlier this year come to the same conclusion: unions in America can help firms improve productivity, output and profitability and are key players in a high-wage solution to the nation's competitiveness problems. Edited into a book called "Unions and Economic Competitiveness" by Lawrence Mishel and Paula Voos, the studies provide new evidence that unionized companies have a better record of success than non-union com­ panies in improving innovation, output and quality. Arthaud (bottom of ladder) is tired but uninjured as she boards ship after the rescue. �•"^w* V!" ''• -''''"'i 6 •r :r::;,ir;gag^:. .•-' •- • •"•'f'.s' %'• i-•"•••• i "• •rf 7: •tVi- 'a s ••• •• • '• . • • Use of Benzene Exposure Protective Gear Taught to Seafarers at Lundeberg School Students at the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship are learning about the properties of benzene and the equipment needed to protect themselves from the toxic chemical through various courses at the Piney Point, Md. facility. The school began training upgraders on the subject shortly after the Goast. Guard issued its benzene exposure regulations last year. The regulations are designed to protect mariners working on tankers, barges, tank vessels and other ships from harmful inhalation and/or skin con­ tact with the petroleum-based chemi­ cal. Part of Study .IP—•• •'it 'i Aueusrim SBinUffiRSllW Training for benzene exposure is part of the curriculum offered to upgraders taking the tankerman, pumproom maintenance operations, and oil spill prevention and contain­ ment courses. Under the government's benzene regulations, companies are required to supply crewmembers with the necessary protective gear for dealing with benzene. Instructors at the school teach stu­ dents how to properly don equipment like carbon-filtered-cartridge masks and how to get accustomed to wear­ ing them for work. Seafarers learn about the various kinds of masks— including model numbers, sizes, manufacturers—that have been ap­ proved by the federal government's industrial safety-monitoring agen­ cies. They also are made aware of the kinds of clothing designed to prevent exposure. The upgraders learn how to self-test their masks for proper fit before being placed in a smoke-fillec chamber for the ultimate exam. In one of the self-tests, known as the positive pressure test, the Seafarer holds the palm of his or her hand under the chin, thereby block­ ing off the exhalation valve and caus­ ing pressure inside the mask to build. If no pressure builds, the student determines there is leakage and the equipment should not be relied oh to prevent exposure. Conversely, the negative pressure test requires the Seafarer to cover with the palms of his or her hands the canisters which serve as the mask's intake system. If the mask collapses, the Seafarer knows there is a leak; if pressure is maintained, the protective equipment is ready to wear. The final equipment test utilizes a tube of irritant smoke. A student, outfltted in a mask, stands in a plastic chamber. The capsule of irritant smoke is released in the chamber. If the student feels nothing, the mask is doing its job. The irritant smoke test provides the most secure results, ac­ cording to Jim Shaffer, instructor at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. zene can cause lightheadedness; breathlessness; nose, eye and respiratory tract irritation; nausea and even unconsciousness. Chronic overexposure could lead to various blood disorders like anemia and leukemia, a fatal cancer of the blood cells. The Coast Guard regulations re­ quired all companies employing seafarers who may be exposed to the chemical to have an exposure monitoring system in place as of April 15. The federal agency set exposure limits at one part of benzene per mil­ lion parts of air (1 ppin) averaged over an eight-hour period. The shortterm exposure limit, which cannot be repeated more than four times a day, is 5 ppm averaged over a 15-minute period. Seamen must wait at least an hour between such exposure periods. Care to Be Taken Students also learn how to handle benzene. The toxic chemical not only is found as cargo aboard tankers and barges, but it also is used in cleaning solvents and solutions. Lundeberg School instructors note that as much care should be taken by a mariner in dealing with benzene when it is diluted as when it is fiill strength. Short term overexposure to ben­ In top photo, upgrader Leonard Papa becomes familiar with the process of donning a carbon-filtered-cartridge mask. The center photo shows an upgrader using the negative pressure test. Botton photo pictures a chamber filled with irritant smoke which is the last step in a Lundeberg School exercise to train Seafarers on the properties of benzene and the equipment needed to protect themselves. Chet Lupinacci Elected to Lead Prestigious Culinary Organaatien • Vv I? K •If Romeo Lupinacci, corporate ex­ ecutive chef of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, has received many awards throughout his culinary career. But the latest one left him "shock­ ed beyond my wildest dreams." Last month, Lupinacci was elected as one of four officers in the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque, an inter­ nationally known organization of 100 of the world's top chefs. Lupinacci, 69, replaces 86-year- old Louis Zthmary, who retired from the board of directors. Zthmary, owner of a four-star restaurant in Chicago called The Bakery, stepped down due to health reasons. Lupinacci said he was surprised be­ cause he has been a member of the organization for just two years, and "most of members have been in for a long time. They only take one or two new members a year, because the max­ imum number always stays at 100. "I never expected this. Just being . .Vv 7- Romeo Lupinacci (left) poses with Louis Zthmary who recently retired from the board of directors of the Honorable Order of the Golden Toque. a member is more of an honor and a privilege than I could hope for, and now to be an officer." Lupinacci, who has a recipe book forthcoming, also is president of four chapters of the American Culinaiy Federation, which has a total of As executive cfief at tfie Lundeberg School, Lupinacci (right) gives out some of his 158,()()0 members. Additionally, he culinary knowledge to his students. is president of the Professional Culi­ nary Seafarers Association and a past president of United Industrial Workers Local 31. The Honorable Order of the Gold­ en Toque meets twice per year. Its members regularly are solicited to give demonstrations and lectures at various culinary institutions throughout the world. �mnam AUGUST 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 7 13 SlU Stewanb Ace MuanceU Tniining • --m Thirteen Seafarers completed the steward recertification course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education, bringing the total number of members who have graduated from the program to 432. Like its predecessors, the latest group, recognized at the July mem­ bership meeting at Piney Point, Md., passed the most advanced cur­ riculum available to SIU members sailing in the steward department. After finishing the five-week course, the recertified stewards said it is as challenging as feeding a hungry crew on a crowded RRF ship. From practicing the intricacies of ice carving and other skills needed in cruise ship galleys to learning the complexities of state-of-the-art com­ puters now being used with increas­ ing frequency on all U.S.-flag ships, the course is as rigorous as hoisting aboard a load of heavy stores, the stewards said. The course also includes ad­ vanced training in menu planning and leadership and communications skills. Refresher courses are given in food preparation, firefighting, CPR and first aid. Additionally, the group attended classes reviewing the union's medical and pension programs. Members learned about the SIU legislative operations and met with various SIU officials. The detailed presentations on the union's programs left the stewards enlightened and eager to share infor­ mation. "For me, the highlight was learning in great detail about the workings of the union," said 37-yearold Christopher Mosley, who graduated from the trainee program in 1980 and now sails from the port of New York. "Now I can go back to my ship and pass on this knowledge to other members." "The union is here to back you," Mosley continued, "but you have to want to do things for yourself. There's no other place like this school, and to the trainees, I'd say you get out of it what you put into it." Edward Herrera, 53, who joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1966 (12 years before that union merged with the AGLIWD), said he benefitted from the computer train­ ing. "They already have these types .... iix- The most recent class of recertified stewards is joined by two union officers. From left: Mark Scardino, Ron Mathews, Alphonso Davis, Donna demons, SIU President Michael Sacco, Ernest Dooms, Victor Acevedo, Ed Herrera, John Hanrahan, Jim Weed, SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, Richard Ward, Edward Porter, Kevin Dougherty and Christopher Mosley. of computers on the APL ships, and Sea-Land has started using them, too," Herrera said. "You have to know how to use them for menus and requisitions." Another former MCS member, Ron Mathews, cited the school's ac­ commodations, classrooms and work environment. He said he was very im­ pressed with the facilities. "I didn't expect anything like this." Mathews, 50, joined the MCS in 1972. "The recertification course helped me in a lot of different areas," he said. mix of studies. "But the thing I liked best was being here during the SIUNA's convention [in mid-June]. Being able to see and hear where the union is going, well, it was great." Alphonso Davis, 38, joined the Seafarers in 1983 in the port of Honolulu and since then has upgraded four times. "That should tell you how I feel about this place," he said. "When you come out of here after upgrading, you're ready for anything." Like Hanrahan, Davis found the recertification course "well-struc­ ARC Program Saves Lives tured. I really enjoyed the computer During their graduation speeches, John Hanrahan and Richard Ward class and I think it's a great idea to received ovations after recounting include firefighting and CPR." "Firefighting and first aid training From left, John Hanrahan, Victor Acevedo how the staff at the Lundeberg and Ed Herrera prepare another meal. School's Addictions Rehabilitation will last you a lifetime," stated 33Center (ARC) long ago helped each year-old Mark Scardino. "That type of them combat their potentially fatal of training is extremely useful." disease. "I'd like to thank all the 'Helps Me be a Better Shipmate' people at the ARC," said the 29-yearErnest Dooms, a Seafarer for old Ward, who graduated from the more than a quarter-century, said he trainee program in 1981. "They was greatly enriched by the com­ helped me straighten out my life. munications courses. "They really This school changed me, and it keeps will help me deal with people better getting better." and help me be a better shipmate," Hanrahan, 35, said that "one of the said Dooms, 43, who joined the first benefits I got from joining the union in the port of New Orleans. SIU (in 1980 in the port of Baltimore) "The whole recertification course in was a transformation from a drug general was a great experience." abuser to being drug-free, thanks to While some class members dif­ the ARC." fered on what was the course's highRegarding the recertification course, Hanrahan credited the school Continued on page 10 with providing a thorough, useful • 'i't Ernest Dooms says recertification course makes him a better shipmate. Mark ScaKjino shows his eniusiasm for recertification course. Edwar^Portar deHly raadias loaves of garlic bread. Ronjame^^^^^ on feohnique Rioh^rt Wart m Li , �8 AUGUSri992 SEAFARERS LOG 1993 Seafarers Scholarship Program START COLLECTING PAPERWORK NOW Summer is in full swing—and April may seem like a long time away—but now is, in fact, the time to start thinking about collecting all the paperwork needed to apply for the 1993 Seafarers scho arships - Begun in 1952 to help members and their depend ents forther their studies and achieve their educa­ tional goals, the SIU Scholarship Program has selected a total of 217 awardees, some of whom are active members and others who are dependents o Seafarers. As in past years, seven scholarships will be awarded in 1993. Three of the awards are reserved for SIU members—one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university and two $6,000 two-year scholarships for study at a vocational school or conununity college. The other four scholarships are awarded annually to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a four-year college or university. The ever-increasing financial burden associated with studying at the college and post-college levels can be greatly eased by receiving one of these scholarships. The $15,000 college scholarships will be paid at the rate of $3,750 per year over a four-year period. The $6,000 awards are paid at the rate of $3,000 per year. But—no one can win if they do not apply. The first step in the application process is sending away for the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, proce­ dures for applying and a copy of the application form (see coupon on this page). • •-u. •:|r .-.•I',' HO IS ELIGIBLE? Seafarers and their dependents are eligible for the scholarship awards, but there are certain requirements that must be met. SEAFARERS who are applying for the scholarships must: EU Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent.. w• I!-. S--; V-. •••. .• :r:- ;• . ig|:|i; !|rvS ;e' "ft "'•'••" 'i'' r':, APPLICATION CHECKLIST Q Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent (although the application may be made during the senior year of high school). EH Be the child of a Seafarer who has credit for a total of 1,095 days of covered employment with an employer who is obligated to make con­ tributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the Seafarer's behalf prior to the date of application. EH Bo the child of a seafaring parent who has one day of employment in the six-month period preceding the date of application and 120 days of employment in the previous calendar year (unless eligible parent is deceased). • It should be noted that dependent children recipients who marry while receiving a scholarship shall not lose their award by reason of such marriage. •• '• ft."• ft ft •• r EH Autobiographical Statement • Photograph • • CertifiedCopy of Birth Certificate • High School Transcript and Certification of Graduation OR Official Copy of High School Equivalency Scores • College Transcript n Letters of Reference • SAT or ACT Results The application form, itself, is easy enough to fill out. What will take the time, however, is to gather all the other necessary paperwork. Schools can be very slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants must be sure to put their requests in to those institutions as soon as possible. The ACT and SAT exams are given approximately six times a year on specified dates. The applicant should be sure to take whichever exam is required by the college or trade school to which he or she is applying. Also, now is a good time for the applicant to start thinking about who should be asked to write letters of recommendation. EACH STEP OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS TAKES TIME. BE SURE TO PLAN AHEAD. DEADLINES The completed application form and ALL items listed on the application checklist MUST be mailed and postmarked ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15,1993. CH Have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month period The ACT or SAT test must be taken no later than immediately preceding the date of application. February 1993. This is necessary to ensure that the test results reach the Scholarship committee in time EH Have 120 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. for its deliberations. (Pensioners are not eligible for the scholarship awards.) Scholarship recipients must enroll in a college or DEPENDENTS who are applying for the scholarships univCTsity and notify the Seafarers Welfare Plan of their admission by August must be either a spouse (married to an eligible Seafarer or SIU pensioner) or an unmarried child. Recipients of the Dependents' Scholarships are expected to complete their All unmarried children of an eligible Seafarer or )rogram of studies during the four years covered by the award. pensioner (for whom the Seafarer or pensioner has Seafarers who receive a $15,000 award must complete the program within been the sole source of support during the calendar six years. Seafarers who receive $6,000 awards must complete their programs year immediately preceding the date in which a within four years. scholarship is made) must: • Be under the age of 25 and a full-time student enrolled in a program leading to a baccalaureate or higher degree at an accredited institution authorized by law to grant such degrees. J* - • Scholarship Application Have credit for a total of 730 days of employ­ ment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employer's behalf prior to the date of application. n Be under the age of 19 OR •.•• The application is NOT THE ONLY item that needs to be received by April 15. The ENTIRE application package must be mailed or postmarked by that date in order to be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The application package includes: FOR MORE INFORMATION Fill out the coupon below to get a copy of the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet or pick one up at any SIU hall. Please send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and theapplicationform. Name Book Number. Address City, State, Zip Code _ Telephone Number This application is for:. .(Self) . (Dependent) Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 8/92 L. . ' • •• 'ft ft -'ft-'-4 [ • ' • « �1%' MWiirfi 11,1111 m AUGusrmz ' '• y • SEAFARERS L06 v.- Seafarer-Contracted Gempanies Win 7 MSG Ship Charter Awards -, ;; - Continued from page 3 vessels by MSG assures these ships will continue in operation in behalf of the agency. Among these ships are Maersk Line Ltd.'s breakbulk RO/RO vessel, the Maersk Constel­ lation; Sealift Tankships Inc.'s breakbulk vessel, the Noble Star; American Automar's semi-submer­ sible vessel, the American Cor­ morant; Red River Shipping's breakbulk vessel, the Advantage. Additionally, Seafarer-contracted Red River Shipping was awarded contracts for two foreign flag con- tainer RO/RO ships that will be reflagged in the United States. Waterman's reflagged ship will be named the "Jeb Stuart," after the Confederate cavalry general, who lived from 1833 to 1864. Bom James Ewell Brown Stuart and nicknamed Jeb, the general served with Stonewall Jackson for a period and commanded all of Robert E. Lee's cavalry during the Civil War. The 47,500 dwt, 893-foot Atlantic Forest was built in 1970 and is equipped to handle 83 lighters. These 380-dwt barges allow the ship to load and unload in shallow waters. One ship chartered by MSG for its prepositioning fleet is the Maersk Constellation. 'i-' -i' • The 738-foot semi-submersible heavy lift ship, the American Cormorant, will be on charter to MSG for 17 months, with two 17-month extension options. DOT Maritime Reform Pian Goes Before House, Senate Continued from page 2 on any foreign trade route they choose. Those vessels can be operated in conjunction with foreignflag feeder ships. The bill calls for annual appropria­ tions for the contingency retainer program. It states that the owner or operator of the vessel—who must be an American citizen—will enter into an operating agreement with the Secretary of Transportation. retarvofTi Under certain conditions outlined in the bill, vessels receiving ODS funds could participate in the contin­ gency retainer program. The Advantage, a breakbulk ship, will be used to augment MSC's prepositioning program designed to meet the U.S. military's rapid response needs. Three USNS Mercy Cremnembers Recehre Medal tor Pacific Rescue Three crewmembers of the USNS Mercy were cited by the commander of the Military Sealift CommandPacific Fleet (MSCPAC) for their roles in rescuing two stranded fisher­ men off the coast of northem Califor­ nia on April 28. Carpenter Robert McCumsey received the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal for his work in help­ ing snare John Wilks and Randell Fishbaugh from their capsized 42foot craft. MSCPAC Commander R.W. Addicott, in presenting the medals to McCumsey, Captain Rollin J. Bellfi and Chief Mate Jim Orsini, praised the trio, "Your prompt action and expert seamanship resulted in the rescue of two sur­ vivors from the sinking boat. I extend my personal congratulations for a performance far beyond the normal call of duty." The Mercy, a hospital ship crewed ^ civilian mariners from the Government Services Division, was on sea trials when it received a dis­ tress call shortly after 1 a.m. from the Coast Guard stating a fishing boat was in trouble. The Mercy was ap- iroximately 40 miles away and leaded for the scene. Radar and radio Icontact was made just after 3 a.m. Seas were between five and seven feet, and a heavy fog curtailed visibility. Navy personnel joined the civilian crew as lookouts on the 891foot hospital ship. A helicopter unsuccessfully tried to locate the fishing boat. At 3:30 a.m., Wilks radioed he had to abandon the fishing boat for his life raft. The Mercy slowed to twoto-three knots and made the rescue on its first pass. The fishing boat sank at 5:05 a.m. Following the rescue, Bellfi said, "I've got to say that my deck force, my engineers and our Navy medical cadre performed superbly. The en­ gineers slowed the Mercy down in­ credibly so we could safely rescue the two fishermen." Wilks and Fishbaugh later in the day were transferred to a Coast Guard cutter which took them to shore. The Mercy continued its trials before returning to its dock in Oak­ land, Calif, on May 3. Construction Incentives For any vessel enrolled in the con­ tingency retainer program, its owner or operator would have to make available the vessel or space on a guaranteed or priority basis to the Secretary of Defense during time of war, national emergency, or any other period deemed necessary in the interest of national security. The bills also allow the use of monies from the Capital Construc­ tion Fund (CCF), a tax-deferral pro­ gram to assist U.S.-flag operators amass the capitol needed to acquire new ships, to purchase ships anywhere in the world except from ships built in foreign yards found to be subsidized by dieir government. For the first time ever, the CCF funds also could be used for construction of vessels for coastwise trades and in­ land waterways. The legislation also establishes re­ employment riglrts for civilian mariners who leave kioreside jobs to man ships in a time of national crisis or war. Reports indicate the administra­ tion and key senators and con­ gressmen hope to enact the Department of Transportation's bill before the end of the year. The administration's maritime reform package presented by Card was instituted by a White House policy coordinating group comprised of the heads of government depart­ ments and agencies and repre­ sentatives of the military. Maritime Labor Favors BUI'S Goals Continuedfrom page 2 achieve the objective of ending foreign shipbuilding subsidies to destroy this opportunity to move on legislation that can help all segments of the maritime industry. "We are absolutely convinced no segment of our industry should be held hostage by or sacrificed for any other segment. Rather, we remain ready and willing to work with ship­ building labor, Congress and the ad­ ministration, to advance our mutual objectives in a manner which protects the jobs and livelihoods of all American maritime workers." The union presidents also en­ couraged the administration and Congress to "address the problems confronting the bulk and tanker ship­ ping segments" of the U.S. fleet. The statement suggested that a clarification was called for in regard to the proposed authority allowing increased utilization of foreign flag feeder vessels in the carriage of U.S. preference cargoes. "This legisla­ tion, intended to promote the United States-flag merchant marine, must not inadvertently result in fewer and shorter voyages by American ships, and the offloading of preference car­ goes onto foreign feeders for the predominant portion of a voyage," the eight union officials warned. The House subcommittee also received testimony from officers of U.S.-flag shipping companies in all aspects of the trade—liner, dry bulk, liquid bulk, Jones Act and interna­ tional operations. Representatives of the shipbuilding sector submitted statements as well. •i- �10 :r-' '.fe Lundeberg School Firefighting Training Pays Off, Says AB Johnson After 2 Fires . •' mK:y::lr¥X . V;-' r •' til' AB Kelvin Johnson recently was 23, when the vessel was discharging praised by George Pereira, chief HUMV's from G deck, a battery in mate aboard the MV 2nd Lt. John P. one vehicle caught fire. AB Johnson Bobo, for his "exceptional" work in extinguished the fire and notified the putting out two fires. chief mate. Training Paid Off "On April 20, AB Johnson put out Johnson said the training he a fire started by shipyard electricians received at the Lundeberg School left on 3 hold F deck. The fire was caused him well-prepared to handle the fires. by faulty wiring by shipyard "Each class really helped me. They workers. AB Johnson stopped the show you exactly how to proceed with, for example, an electrical fire before it could spread," Pereira fire," Johnson said. "They also said. The first fire took place near Jack­ teach you not to panic. My training definitely paid off." sonville, Fla., while the second oc­ "On two occasions, this AB has curred in Norfolk, Va. The second demonstrated efficient response to "could have been a lot worse than it emergency situations," Pereira said turned out to be," because the Bobo in a letter to Johnson and to Amsea, was taking on gas, Johnson ex­ which operates the Bobo. "On March plained. 'V- An Asset to the Union Bosun John "Red" Wilson added, "Johnson is an asset to the SIU. It's good to see our young mem­ bers doing exceptional jobs." Johnson, 26, graduated from the Lundeberg School trainee program in 1990. He upgraded last year. The Seafarer added he was surprised to receive the chief mate's letter. "I was just doing my job. I certainly wasn't looking for any recognition. That's just what we're trained to do." light, all agreed that the Lundeberg School provides first-rate training which prepares Seafarers to do the best job possible. "For people who want to go to sea, this is where it's at," said 54-year-old Jimmie Weed, a 25-year member of the SIU. "If you want the right training, it's here." "Piney Point has been really good to me," said Donna Clemens, who joined the Seafarers in 1983 in Honolulu. "I've been here four times, and the courses keep getting better. This one will help me deal better with the crew. I liked the computer cour­ ses, too, because some of us were lacking in that area." "All of the instructors really go overboard to help us meet our profes­ . f-\ Pictured here as a trainee, Kelvin Johnson has put his Lundeberg School training to good use. ^eafarerj HAVE TME^ SEATiywE? 'fhen Upgrade / ty, 37, a 10-year member of the union. "I can't say enough about how welcome everyone made us feel and how people helped us get the most out of each class." "I enjoyed everything, especially the trip to Capitol Hill," said 34-yearold Edward Porter, who joined the SIU in Jacksonville, Fla. in 1979. "I also enjoyed hearing the speakers at the convention." A frequent upgrader, 23-year SIU member Victor Acevedo said the course "definitely will help me do a better job." Acevedo, 49, added that he "learned a lot in each course. This setup at the school helps us become more and more efficient in our work." Reading Public Seeks AB Reiner's First Novel Crewmembers aboard the USNS Wilkes give Third Cook Abdel Mohamed a warm sendoff and praise his efforts to teach fellow galley shipmates the finer points of steward department duties. From the left are Mohamed, Second cook/baker Donald Thomas and Chief Cook John Gehring. it t-'- ' F- F 5« "AB Johnson is at the start of his maritime career and demonstrates exceptional qualities. He is an asset to the vessel," said Pereira. 13 SIU Recertifieii Stewards AMel Mohamed Honored Course at Piney Point By Shipmates Aboard Wilkes Complete sional goals," said Kevin Dougher­ Continued from page 7 .^' r>.'.- ?:•• ''':.' AUGusrms SEAFARERS LOG •..- I 'KV„ Longtime Seafarer Abdel Mohamed, nearing the end of his SIU career, recently received a warm sendoff from his shipmates aboard the USNS Wilkes. Mohamed, who sails as a third assistant cook, en­ joyed a retirement party given in his honor. Brother Mohamed is a native of Arabia and he joined the union 32 years ago. The 60-year-old Seafarer did a brief stint in the engine depart­ ment before finding a home in the galley gang. Kevin Dougherty, a shipmate of Mohamed's who last month com­ pleted the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School, provided the photo for this article. It was taken during an oceanographic survey voyage in the Pacific Ocean. An Outstanding Shipmate Brother Dougherty also provided the following descriptions: "Abdel, ^fectionately known as I •> \ 'L • '•" 'Papa,' was an outstanding shipmate. This past May he completed twor and-a-half years on board the Wilkes as third assistant cook. "He taught countless union brothers and sisters the finer details of steward department duties, includ­ ing how to function cohesively within the department and throughout the ship. Additionally, he is an excellent cook, dedicated to providing quality fare and cheerful service to the crew. Well-Deserved Retirement "The crew, officers and scientists aboard the Wilkes took a collection for Papa as a token of our apprecia­ tion. He taught us many things and made our lives at sea much more pleasurable. Obviously, he will be missed. "We wish him and his family much joy and happiness. May he continue to find success and fulfill­ ment in his well-deserved retire­ ment." Seafarer arid author Latiy Reiner (left) is providing thousands of readers a gitrnpse of life aboard ships. Above, the AB signs his fast-paced novel about a ranker crew in adverse situations, "Minute of Silence," for a customer of Houle Books in Scottsdale, Ariz, last month. Reiner's book can be purchased for $18.75 from Integra Press, 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119, Phoeriix, Ariz. 85015. For a brief period, when a Seafarer orders "Minute of Silence," the publisher will include a free copy of an anthology that includes one of Reiner's short stories. �:r',V',:: :••>•'. •I'-' - '. -•. v<V.••" jmisn992 ' V'-Tu , SEtFARERSLOG 11 • a- The engine department crewmembers aboard the Lopez include (from left) QMED Michael Stearman, DEU David Heavey, Electrician Chris Doyle, QMED Bill Andrews and QMED Bob Rudd- The galley gang aboard the Lopez is greatly appreciated for the quality of their meals, especially the desserts. They are (from left) Steward Assistant Michael Penro, Cook/Baker Maureen Kenny, Chief Cook John Hudak and Steward Assistant David White. Not pictured is Chief Steward George Kenny. In Lopa Unhm Meeting, Talk Turns to UpmaMig In top photos, three SlU-crewed prepositioning ships airchor off the Saipan coast. They are the 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, the Sgt. Wiliiam R Button and the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez. The last view of the series is from the bridge of the Lopez. In photo f rep^y^a^ve, the mast on the Lopez gets a fresh coat of paint from AB Mark DePalma (top), AB Ron Zurek (in chair) and Bosun Jeffrey Mortiz. Seafarers aboard the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez were anxious to talk about upgrading opportunities available at the union's Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland when an SIU representative visited the Amsea-operated vessel this spring. Based off the island of Saipan in the West Pacific Ocean, and shuttling between this part of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Is­ lands to Guam, an unincorporated U.S. ter­ ritory also in the Mariana Islands, the Lopez is one of the military's prepositioning ships. Seafarers aboard, while meeting with SIU Rep Ambrose Cucinotta, went over the school's admissions process—including seatime re­ quirements and other qualifications—and the schedule of courses for the year. During the discussion, crewmembers who have upgraded at the Lundeberg School en­ couraged those in the entry level ratings to enroll in courses as soon as they are eligible. The Piney Point graduates spoke of the value of attaining higher ratings, thereby making their work more rewaarding and challenging while increasing their earning potential. The Lopez crewmembers mentioned that, besides the hard work and long hours in stark and unadulterated sun, duty aboard the Lopez was satisfying and never-ending, as the ship requires constant maintenance so that it can be ready at the drop of a hat to support a military operation. The prepositioning ships, under direction of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command and operated by private companies, are stock­ ed with all the necessary equipment and sup­ plies to support an early rapid deployment of an amphibious Marine expeditionary brigade. In speaking to Cucinotta, Seafarers aboard the Lopez, which is named for a Marine who fought in Korea and gave his life to shield his men from a grenade, complimented the ship's galley gang, saying they appreciated the quality of the meals, and in particular the home-made breads and desserts. �•IHL-. -'•"S=5t- K SE/WMERSLOG JUfeusrtsaz FSshennen Issue Warning: Gov't Regs Can KHI U.S. Musby •- T.g. , , ' ivT'' •• >:• 'Vs.*' • - •' • •Ji' : a K%_ • •-; • -. ' .'.• • • •'••••I. ••^• • •• X-,. a Seafarers from New Bedford as well as SlUNA-affiliated members from the Fishermen's Union of America (California) and the Alaska Fishermen's Uniori join with other commercial fishermen from North Carolina, Florida, New Jersey and New York on Capitol Hill to protest regulations hampering their industry. -C;-^ Continued from page 3 •| W ^r: • • r •' -—.Ti :y.' : i'£ t'; Congressman Studds' district. They are members of the Seafarers and look what it has done for them. They have goo health care plan and a good relationship with the congress­ man and the Mer­ chant Marine and Fish­ Rep. Stephen Solan eries Committee." (Before this year's redistricting, Studds represented the New Bedford area.) The New Bedford fishermen, all members of the SIU, also met privately with Senator Edward Ken­ nedy (D-Mass.) to discuss the state of the industry. Fisherman Armando Estrela explained to the Senator how he, like others, has not been able to obtain a loan using his boat as col­ lateral. "I was told I may not be in business next year. My boat is not a good risk." Estrela asked, "This is my life. How am I supposed to purchase equipment I'm told I need and I Joe Branin must have in order to fish?" Kennedy asked if the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the government agency regulating fishing matters, was providing any assistance. Henri Francois, SIU New Bedford Port Agent answered, "Out of a $231 million budget, all they have available is $1 million in grants. They do not help us with anything." Each fishermen's representative various government agencies and T h senator raised suggestions as to how the other decision-making b^ies can be promised NMFS can promote the American guided in making critical decisions to look fishing industry while balancing con­ regarding fisheries management and into the servation concerns. Fox stated he conservation, foreign competition and other matters on the conduct of all matter and would look into these matters. find a way elements that make up the industry. In concluding their day in to assist Washington, D.C., the fishermen, "Lacking such a mandate, at each the fisher­ who hailed not only from Mas­ and every turn, with each and every men. sachusetts, regulation or edict, another blow is California, dealt to the industry and continuing The Alaska in this manner, the industry will be New BedRep. Jack Reed and New no more. f o r d fishermen Jersey, but "Lacking such a mandaite, as we also met also North see today, it appears that the instru­ with Representative Barney Frank Carolina, ments of government are waging a (D-Mass), who in the redistricting of N.Y. and systematically punitive campaign congressional districts this year was Florida, against the commercial fisherman assigned the New Bedford area. voiced and his or her family. Frank told the fishermen he would their inter­ "With a mandate to sustain and personally est in con­ cultivate the fish harvesting sector like to tinuing the and with visit them Jack Caffey effort to coopera­ on the job raise the tion and to learn industry's participa­ more of concerns with elected representatives. tion from their in­ A statement handed out by the the com­ dustry and fishermen as they visited their mercial their con­ congressmen's offices summed up fisherman, cerns. An the concerns: "We. . . call on the inan August policy makers at the highest levels of dustry date was government to reaffirm the essen­ which set. tiality of the American fish harvest­ Henri Francois represents The ing industry and the American the best of Jeff Pike heads of fisherman to this nation's economy America each regional group of fishermen met and society as a whole. can con­ with NMFS Assistant Administrator A national consensus on the need tinue to make a significant contribu­ William W. Fox Jr., who heads the to maintain this sector is an indispen­ tion to the economic prosperity of the agency. The meeting was arranged sable foundation from which the United States." by Congressman Frank Pallone (DN.J.) because of his concern for the fishermen's welfare. Pallone sat in on this meeting. SIU Vice President Jack Caffey, Francois and Theresa Hoinsky, president of the SIUNA's Fisheimen's Union of America were among the dozen rep­ ^sing in the office of New Bedford's new U.S. representative, Barney Frarik resentatives (D-Mass.), are (left to right) Antonio Mendonca, VP Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey, Julio in atten­ Maia, ^ny Pereira, Antonio Afonso, Frank, Port Agent Henri Francois, Mario Granja, Jamie Santos, Firminio Pereira, Patrolman Eugenio DeSousa, Abel Ponte, Armando dance. Rep. Wiiiiam Hughes Estrela, Jose Neves and Theresa Hoinsky, president of the SlUNA-affiliated Fishermen's Union of America. •:41 �•iilfwsrt kdMJiJ.^i'f^.y... .'V^i • w<c<^mjag^'S!;iy!ag "Or-.;;;vi'it- AU6UST1992 SEAFAHBIS LOG 13 SIU's Training Program Marks 40 Years Paul Hall was a true bdlever in the fact that American seamen were the best in the world. As such, their security was uppermost in his mind at all times. It was his intense desire to solidify that security that prompted him in 1952 to start a training program that would provide means for SlU seamen to improve their skills and thus improve their earning power. In 1952, Paul Hall, then head of the union that is today the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland . Waters District, set in motion a series of classes to be conducted at several halls under the auspices of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. The name of the union's training operation was changed by Hall in 1965 to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, in honor of the first presi­ dent of the Seafarers International Union of North America, who died in 1957. The courses initially were geared to meet the fundamentals of seamanship, primarily assisting ordinary seamen in preparing for the U.S. Coast Guard's lifeboat test The courses seem rudimentary compared to the sophisticated training pro^am of• Uie the school today, but their success at the time was such that the union quickly expanded the cuiriculum it offered its members. As time went on, in Paul Hall's mind, there began to develop a grand plan for a central facility in which seamen could train for entry level posi­ tions in the industry as well as to study and prepare to upmade their shipboard ratings. Hall envisioned a Targe facility that reflected a real maritime environment-an environment in which a seaman could feel at home. A search thus began for an appropriate facility and in the summer of 1967 it was announced that a former torpedo station in Piney Point, Maryland had been purchased for such a purpose. As the faciUty was raw, a number of officials were assigned to create a training center, com­ plete with accommodations, classrooms, cafeterias. Once housed in a single center, the school began perfecting its training agenda and institut­ ing an increasing number of specialized courses. In consultation and coordination with industry, the school's curriculum was adapted to meet the needs of the industry of the time as well as to meet anticipated clianges in shipboard technology. This process of cooperation, embodied in the school's governing board of trustees-made up of an equal number of management and union rep­ resentatives-continues to this day. The school begp to develop a reputation for being a seriouss effort in industry circles as wefl those concerned with education and maritime education in particular. The school's facilities at­ tracted many maritime groups to hold meetings As recently as two years ago, this same ability to provide the nation the manpower it needs during a surge in shipping once again came into Kor 0 don Desert Shield/Desert Storm. lie Lundel School increased the number of trainees^ from roughly 30 young people a month to 200. Classes for Seafarers to uj adetoABand FOWT ratings were held back to Back, and night study and weekend courses were instituted in order to speed up the process it takes for seamen A1967 (left) and a 1992 aerial view of the Lundeberg School illustrates the growth of the Seafarers training program into a modern, maritime educational facility. concerning the industry. The school's peaceful and private environment was found suitable for the Seafarers Welfare Plans Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, which has subsequently been renamed the Addictions Rehabilitation Center. Throughout its histoiy, the Seafarers training efforts have been markea by the nation's security and defense interests. Impetus for the develop ment of the first training courses came from the Korean conflict, a time when a shortage of mm-ine personnel had been created by a dip in shipping activity. During the Vietnam War, the acute shortage of licensed marine officers was addressed by the Seafarers training program, in conjunction with District 2 MEBA. A 1966 agreement between the two unions resulted in hundreds of Seafarers moving up to officer positions. Military officers commended the effort, noting that the transport of materiel to the Vietnam front was aided greatly by the joint training program. to achieve the higher rating. The union's man­ power center, housed in Piney Point, kept its doors and telephone lines open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not only has the Seafarers training program assisted the nation, it has been geared to assist the American-flag ship operator. Whether a company's vessels ply the deep sea, Great Lakes or inland waters, the Lundeberg School has trained Seafarers to be the most qualified and skilled seamen available to a ship operator. The Lundeberg School's curriculum, constantly refined and tailored to the needs of the industry. also has anticipated upcoming changes in shipping and thus prepared Seafarers to confidently - jtiv work with new technology and new equipment. An example of this foresight was the union's training program in the handling of liquified natural gas j (LNG)" and all matters related to the shipping of the substance. The Lundeberg School's course was established while the LNG carriers were being built, thereby assuring the company a crews of Seafarers trained in the properties and characteristics of LNG and the factors involved in its transport by water. Prior to American Hawaii Cruises' initial voyages, which began in the eariy '80s, the Lun­ deberg School began training Seafarers in various aspects of passenger ship services. In the '70s, the Lundeberg School, the S U and Sea-Land prepared crewmembers for work aboard what were then its brand new S-L7s. More recently, as the military began sub­ contracting more and more of its sealift opera­ tions to the private sector, the Lundeberg School initiated a course to prepare Seafarers to work aboard these vessels. "Thus, since 1985, thousands of Seafarers have participated in Hagglund crane operations, helicopter exercises, forklift maneuvers, unrep:ana chemical shield exercises. In order to help Seafarers become highly skilled in their profession, the Lundeberg Sclhool assists the seaman in building the foundation to any course of study. Courses are available in English as a second language, study skills, basic math and reading, the GED, and other classes. In 1992, as the Lundeberg School at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education celebrates its 40th anniversary as a Seafarers program and its 25th year as a facility at Piney Point, Maryland, the institution continues fiill speed ahead. While the core curriculum offers Seafarers all that is necessary to begin a career in the maritime industry and to reach the pinnacle of their career ladder, no matter what department they ship in. the Lundeberg School also is meeting the needs of SlU-contracted operators as they face fac a world of changing and new government regulations and stiff world competition. SlU President Michael Sacco, in addressing a recent membership meeting at Piney Point, said, "We think the school has served a very, very useful purpose throughout its period of existence for the industry, for die nation, and most impor­ tantly, for the men and women on the ships. "However," he continued, "we do not intend to rest on our laurels. We are constantly working to see that the school stays up with the latest technological changes so that our people remain the best seafarers anywhere in the wor world, bar none.'' }rce behind the birth and development of the Seafarers SlU President Michael Sacco congratulates Bosun Claude Leycock, who 3n president of the SlU a training prograrh, opens the Lundeberg School at Piney Point, Md. in 1967. Fifteen years earlier, his recently graduated from one of the union's recertification courses. Sacco l}elief in training and education led to the opening of the union's first school in New York. notes the school will not rest on its laureis and is moving full speed ahead. 40 Years of Seafarer Training January 1966 As Vietnam War increases need for new licensed shipboard personnel, SlU and District 2 MESA offer program for engine depart­ ment members to earn licen­ ses. Jamniy 1992 First of three projected upgrading schools opens at hea^uarters in New York. This is partialiy a reaction to WWII and Korean conflict. May 1955 Andrew Funiseth Training School for upgraders opens at Mobile, Ala. union hall.Training also Is offered in New Orleans and Brooklyn. 1959 Additional training facilities are built in Brooklyn. N.Y., including lifeboat school and training for ordinaries and wipers. Seafarers Ap­ peals Board passes regulation offening all Seafarers oppor­ tunity to earn lifeboat tickets. November 1965 Union education program, known as the Andrew Furuseth Training School, is changed to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, in honor of the SlUNA president and SUP president. September 1967 Rrst Lun­ deberg School students to upgrade under new reduced < seatime requireme luirements receivei^i FOWT certificates. April 1967 Coast Guard agrees to give lifetwat ticket examinations to Lundeberg School enrollees in the entry rating program immediately after completion of course work. July ly 1967 SlU President Paul Hall announces union's purchase of 28 acres in Piney Point, Md. Land will be used to expand facilities for training and upgrading. initiates full-scale lifet}oat train­ ing for all trainees. First six classes qualify for Coast Guard certificate. % �'^r\''•^v-.;V';';'^ '-iV.'' i?""-'i|j.—'/ ' •* •' ;• - • • ' -(=->^VirV ",'••••- -rr-.-. . •- •: ft-'' • - -'•- •. /li'/iii' •^'rvu--::-^' .- -. „•-., J'r ^ '5?% ' 111 . v-:4' : • ; i.'; V. I.'.;-•-> • :•*^"• xumm WiBietiiiatiy^ 14 AUGUST 1992 SEAFARBtSLOG -*'%? , Tj v-r-. • .fcmi • .• ••-• - - - Ill Their Own Words . Eleven Seafarers, former Seafarers and individuals associated vdth the SlU's training program offer their thoughts on the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and its predecessor-the Andrew Furuseth Training School. '--'i-fc. *.t!''"- ,' '; • •- ' P' -fe- ^ V_'.v •"•"-,'.>••• • •.•••'" v>',v ../-i' • .-rp.: •• ^; •.,>•' . ;iv ; SalAquia Port Agent, Baltimore r-J3V';">-:i^'.:,W„:\;-:,'-^ .,. ••t: The truth is, I had an opportunity to make something out of myself because of the schooling provided V the SlU. I grew up in the old country, Sicily. My grandfather owned a fleet of fishing boats there. In 1949 my family and I immigrated to the United States. I was 10 years old and I didn't speak English. After high school, I joined the Navy. I spent four years there, then got out when 1 was 22.1 felt like the Navy was too confming. You weren't your own person and your destiny was already decided for you. Anyway, 1 worked at a shore job for a little while, but I realized I was meant to be at sea. I looked at the merchant marine and 1saw freedom and opportunities. 1 joined the SIU in 1962. It took awhile before1 realized the importance of upgrading, of education. One time, after a voyage to Vietnam, 1 came into the Baltimore hall to apply for vacation time. Tony Kastina and Bobby Pom^rlane (two of the SIU port officials there) talked to me about the value of schooling, and 1 gave it a shot In a short time 1 earned my third assistant's license. In 1973,1 became a chief engineer. 1 retired in 1988 but came back to help man New York tugs and also for the Persian Gulf events. My last ship was the USNS Harkness. Then 1 went to the Baltimore hsdl, because this is where my roots are.1 asked Mr. Pomerlane if 1 could help out, and now I'm the port agent. Who •• i •iiliii would have thought that 30 years later I'd still be here at the hall where 1 started? I'm lucky. And like Bobby says,1 didn't have anything handed to me. You have to work for everything you get For you newcomers, I'll tell you, everything is right there for you at our school. Take advantage of it, like 1 did. If 1 can do it, anybody can. The thing about the school is, it benefits everyone involved. In the long run, everyone profits. The trainees and upgraders are rewarded monetarily, plus they get an education no one can take away. And 1 think the people at the school feel rewarded by educating. That's what the school was founued for, because the more you educate your people, the better off everyone is. Our instructors-everyone at the school-are dedi­ cated. They aren't there just to get a check. And the companies know that when they hire an SIU seaman, they're getting the best-trained seaman in the world. Most of all, when 1 think about Piney Point and the SIU, I'm thankful. I'm thankful to the people who had a vision. Paul Hallsaw thefuture through education, and because of that, every single mem­ ber has the opportunity to aidvance himself or •herself. scholarship class, back in 1978; he also upgr^ed there several years later in the first class pilots course. In the fall of 1980 my brother Pat also attended the towboat operator course at the school. . „, ,, .L 1 first attended the Lundeberg School in the summer of 1981, in the towboat operator scholar­ ship program. What 1 remember most about my first days at Piney Point is that in every class 1 attended, the instructors wanted to know if 1was related to John and Pat Brown. Sometimes it's interesting to be a little brother — then again, sometimes it's not! ,. . 1 cannot overestimate the value of the traming 1 received during the towboat operator class, especially the boathandling aboard the Susan Collins and the CL-2. (God knows there is a special place in heaven for Captain Ben Cusic for putting up with all of those student drivers!) There might be faster ways to prepare for a Coast Guard license examination, but none that prepare you so well for the real world. My next opportunity to upgrade came in 1989, when 1 attended the third mate program. Being at Piney Point for l6 weeks gives one plenty of time to get reacquainted with old friends, and plenty of time to make new ones. Ron Raykowski put in a lot of extra hours to make sure we were ready for our Coast Guard exam. Thanks to him, 1 now have my license as second mate. In the spring of 1990,1 attended the shiphandling simulator class, where Jim Brown spent a lot of time "teaching old dogs new tricks." Believe it or ,not, Jim, some of them work! Ron Raykowski was also responsible for steer­ ing me toward the college program, and after consulting with Mrs. Mary Hartshorn, who advised me on the best course of action, 1 recently graduated with my associates degree in Nautic^ Science. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Don Mundell and Mr. Roger Francisco for their advice, guidance and friendship. 1 consider myself extremely fortunate to be a member in the S U, a union that not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk. Anyone who does not take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the Harry Lundeberg School is definitely missing the boat. If you have been in the industry for a while, you already know; and if you are just starting out, you will learn that technology does not stand still. The only way to keep up is to continually upgrade your skills. In my opinion, there is no better place for upgrading than the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship! Christopher R. Brown Captain, Crescent Towing; Licensed as Second Mate Donna demons Recertified Steward 1 joined the SIU in 1979 in New Orleans. Since then, 1 have been employed with Crescent Towing & Salvage as both a deck hand and captain. My grandfather, father and my three brothers all were past members of the SIU. 1first heard about the Harry LundebergSchool while 1 was in high school. My oldest brother, John, was a member of the first towboat operator Ten years ago, 1 was sitting behind a desk at Crocker Nation^ Bank in Chico, California. 1 had never heard of the Seafarers International Union and 1 had no idea what a merchant seaman did. In May 1983, fate stepped in. 1 took a cruise with American Hawaii Cruises on the SS Constitu­ tion. My brother, James Moore, was the third engineer and he suggested 1 apply for a purser's position. 1 did, but after not hearing from the company 1 decided to fly to the islaiirb and try a personal application. In October of that year, 1 joined the SIU in Honolulu and found myself aboard the Constitu­ tion as a deck lounge stewardess. 1 never worked so hard in my life, but 1 loved every minute of it. In order to meet Coast Guard lifeboatcertifica­ tion requirements, 1 attended the Lundeberg School in June 1984 for the first time. Six weeks later, thanks in part to the influence of Don Nolan and the upgraders, 1 decided to return and upgrade m^elf at the first possible chance. That opening presented itself in 1987, thanks to the sealift course. 1 jumped at the opportunity to attend the school to further the goals 1 had set for myself. Five months later, 1 left Piney Point with assistant cook and cook and baker endorsements. My first ship was the USNS Kane. 1 started as third cook and three weeks later 1 was in the chief cook's position. Hard work does pay off. In May 1989 I returned to the Lundeberg School for chief steward training. Then, this past June, 1 attended the recertified stewards course the A-plus of my department My career has moved along a positive path during the last nine years thanks to the Lundeberg Schom and the SIU. This is a union which offers its members every chance to advance. By the way, the SIU has become a way of life not only for me, but also for those most important to me. My brother is a chief engineer with MSC. My husband. Bill, attended the May 1989 steward recertification course. My daughter, Brandy, upgraded to cook and baker in 1988. Piney Point has not seen the last of this family of Seafarers. Ken Conklin Vice President, SHLSS 1 retired firom the Marine Corps in 1964, after 23 years of service. Then 1 started in the home improvement business in Virginia Beach. A feliow 1 knew from the Marines, Hunt Ker­ rigan, had been hired by Paul Hall to set up a training program. Hunt couldn't do it, but he told Paul he had just the fellow for the job and recommended me. In the spring of 1967,1 was interviewed by a committee consisting of Paul Hall, Al Kerr, Bull Shepherd, Hal Banks and lindsay Williams. They hired me to set up the training program here at Piney Point and I've been with the union ever since. They wanted to close the five schools we had then at different ports and coiisoUdate the training here. We moved here in August 1967. Since then, I've done every job on the base at one time or another. 1 think 1 know the base, system, students and discipline as well as anyone. 1 had been a drill instructor at boot camp for three and a half years, and this was the same idea. You take young people, mold them to what your needs are, then guide them along from ent^ rating up to a license. Working with young pe^'® is a big part of what attracted me to this job. The 'I • • tcm, AUGUST 1992 truth is, there's nothing wrong with the youth of today. It's just that we, as adults, don't have enough time to talk with them. 1 was a juvenile delinquent, and if 1 hadn't gotten a break, 1 would have gone to jail. But1 got a break and took advantage of it 1 see kids now and tell them they can do the same. You're going to run into a road block, and you can either go under, over, around or through. But don't quit You can do anything you want to do, if you want it badly enough. The reason I've stuck with it aU these years is, helping people. We're in the business of giving people an opportunity to better themselves fmancially, educationally, every way. But back to those early days. The original base was 28 acres, and then we purchased 34^additional acres. Working with Paul Hall was fantastic. He was an absolute genius, and he was determined to mve the youth of this century an opportunity to ship. Today, Democrats and Repubiicans alike tak about jobs, jobs, jobs. The SIU has been giving jobs to youth since 1953, without a penny from the government. The first class of trainees more or less was used as laborers. We found people who had plumbing experience, carpentry experience, and we buiit this place with the students. We told them that if you build a strong foundation, you can add whatever you want onto that. They realized their participation led to putting in docks, excavating and laying pipe. That was their heritage, and they had a genuine interest in the development here. 1 had no doubts about the long-term success of the school. At first, when we told people we wanted to weld together union education, voca­ tional education and academic education, they said it couldn't be done. Being thick-headed, we did it anyway. By 1970, we had instituted a GED program. Then we moved to college, and in 1985 we were able to issue associate degrees. Hopeftiily, before 1 retire, we'll have a four-year degree school here. There have been other changes. Trainees used to be ages l6 to 21, and today they're 18 to 24. They're more mature and more educated, and some have better ideas about what they want. The entry program itself was redeveloped by trial and error as we went along. There has been a tremendous increase in diversification of the upgrading programs to meet the technological changes on vessels. Today, with the TRC, we can sleep 1,500 people. If we had an emergency where we h^ to train a lot of people and flie shipping was avail­ able, we could have 1,500 work^g, 1,500 sleep­ ing and 1,500 going to classes. We're ready for an emergency. On that note,1 must mention what we did with Desert Storm and Desert Shield. We had the 58 ships to man, kept [the manpower office person­ nel] working 24 hours a day, and not one of our ships sailed short one unlicensed person.That was a tremendous achievement Another thing that's very important is the Addictions Rehabilitation Center. If we only save one person, the expenditure is worthwhile. And of course we save many. That's a terrific program with devoted instructors. Overall, you get a different type of education here. For one thing, there's less red tape than in public education, ^so, public schools use a bell curve, whereas we wor^ about every individual and make sure he or she is up to par. This is a place where you learn every day. 1 know we can expand to continually meet the needs of the industry. We also have to go hirther A^ith our academic ability. As far as construction, the only job we have left is finishing the steward lab. But the biggest thing to me is the satisfaction 1 get from helping develop the youth of today. -i; SBVARERSLGG school and its talented, dedicated staff. Now at ^e 23,1 have established a foundation which will mlow me to continue moving upward in the maritime industry. My goal is to become a third engineer, and pretty soon, with the guidance of our school, 1 will reach that goal. For this,1 say, thank you and may you celebrate many more happy anniversaries. Kevin DeSue QMED In honor of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship's 25th anniversary, it is a privilege for me to share with you my testimony about the SIU and the school. These two bodies have helped me to become the self-sufficient member of the maritime field that 1 am today. 1 was 19 when I entered the SIU in 1989 with the help of Qacksonville Patrolman) Tony McQuay, whose ^idance motivated me to attain the position which 1 currently hold. It seems like only yesterday when 1 was still a part of the trainee program, class 444, where 1 met a new family whose help 1 could never repay with anything but gratitude. At first, the other trainees were just as scared em Eckles IS at a rate of 25 to 35 percent per year, because of finances and insurance. And there aren't many around that offer more than a 28-day program. We average 17 to 22 residents. De^nding on that population, we have a recovery rate of 50 to 60 percent. But at a given time, we may have most or all of the people there because they failed a drug screen, not because they want treatment. Out of that population, we get 30 to 40 percent (recovery rate). That's success, because they're getting curious about themselves. What we're doing is raising the bottom so that they don't have to go aU the way down before they realize they have a problem. Compared to when 1 first went through the ARC, the prevalent problem today is drug use, rather than alcohol. There also is more emphasis on (individual) responsibility. But in some ways, there's no difference. Our residents are just seamen with a problem. What 1 like best about working here is being able to do something on a significant level for merchant marines, whom 1 have a 30-year invol­ vement with. 1 know what it's like to tiy and stay sober on a ship: It's a challenge. As for the future, we're on the cutting edge now and we're going to stay there.The entire staff is committed. ARC Clinical Director 1 always wanted to go to sea, and that's what 1 did. 1 joined the SIU in 1965 in Philadelphia. I'm "Nowadays, I believe you have to keep upgrad­ ing in order to understand the industry. It's a complex field that is changing every day." Carmelita Henry Cook and Baker ^ Kevin DeSue as 1 was. We were in awe, actualiy. Then we realized everything was set up for our benefit! 1 remember being impressed with the library and the training ships. And 1 couldn't believe how much food they had. 1 also remember how the school builds self esteem. As a trainee, when you put those khakis on, you're proud. . Now, every time 1 go back, there are better facilities and up-to-date courses. The thing about this schooi is, you don't have to he rich or briiliant or a certain color to get in. All you have to do is have some ambition. You're never denied anything at tlie Lun­ deberg School. If you need help and don't under­ stand something, the instructors help. They won't leave anyone behind. Frankly, 1 think it's die best vocational program in this country. The school benefits the industiy as whole. On a ship, you work. At the school, you learn. Put those two together and you're a better seamen. You learn how to properly treat equipment, ship­ ments and shipmates. Nowadays, 1 beiieve you have to keep upgrad­ ing in order to understand the industry. It's a complex field that is changing every day. 1 guess it's obvious that the Lundeberg School has a special place in my heart for the worldwide opportunity it has given not only to me but to many people. 1 know 1 never would have been able to accomplish any of my goals - wouldn't have reached this level of skill and profes­ sionalism - without the help of our prestigious a recertified bosun and a second mate. 1 went through the [Addictions Rehabilitation Center] the first year it was open, 1975.1 was in bad shape: 150 pounds, bleeding ulcer, blackouts. 1 had been losing jobs. Later, while 1 was on the beach, 1 became a certified addictions counselor, just to get a better understanding. Since then, I've earned a number of other degrees and certifications. 1 stay up on what's happening in the field, and I'm always on the go with different seminars and training. 1 started working at the ARC eight years ago, at the union's request It was a commitment because, like 1 said, 1 was a second mate and was making about $60,000 a year. 1 took a job which at that time paid about $ 15,000. But 1 wouldn't have worked in this field if it wasn't with merchant marines. 1 wasn't looking for another profession, hut going through the ARC program had turned my life around and 1 felt 1 could contribute. The center has come a long way. When 1 went through, [the counselors] were feeling their way. It was a six-week program. Now the program lasts six to 12 weeks, depending on the individual. Six years ago we expanded to include drug treatment We have all the state-of-the-art treatment modalities. For ex­ ample, we were one of the first two or three places in the country to impiement relapse prevention therapy. We're ahead of the game, especially when you consider that treatment centers have been closing • •• '• v- ' A..' 1 was bom in Philadelphia and have lived there most of my life. 1 have four loving children: Nikki, Malik, Jeana and D.J. My mother,Joyce, has supported me through an interesting career change. I've always enjoyed being near the ocean. Growing up, 1 dreamed of travelling around the world, and somehow it seems like I always had friends who sailed. But it took me a long time to realize that women can sail, too. Two years ago, 1 started my career with the SIU. 1 first sailed from the port of Norfolk and now ship out of Philadelphia. When 1 returned home after signing off a vessel, someone suggested that 1should go to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to upgrade. 1 attended the school from March of this year through June. Being at the Lundeberg School made me real­ ize 1 had the ability to reach hi^er and higher goals. Up^ading provided not only education, but also confidence. It also greatly expanded my knowledge of the SIU, and what 1 learned is, this union has much to offer. The people affiliated with the Seafarers are very knowledgeable and helpful. In fact, 1 have met a lot of beautiful people through the SIU, and 1 thank them for their guidance. The doors are open, but it's up to each in­ dividual to take advantage of the opportunities. One of the best ways to do that is by going to our school in Piney Point to upgrade and eam your endorsements. Go there and do your best There's not another place like it i, 40 Years of Seafarer Training March 1973 The Lundeberg School, in conjunction with SiU-contracted employer SeaLand, develops a training pro­ gram for crewmembers of the company's new SL-7 ships, 33-knot super-containerships. 'I November 1970 The Maryland State Department of lEducation's Division of Cer­ tification and Accreditation determines that the Lundeberg School can conduct the QED test A, May 1973 Bosun recertiflcation course established at LundebergSchool. seamen for work aboard LNQ carriers under construction. Novemiier 1974 A first aid course is added to teach artifi­ cial respiration and application of emergency methods^ December 1974 SHLSS reading specialists offer course for students who speak Englishasa: January 1978 In recognition of excellence of training programs for t)oatman at Lundet)erg School, Coast Guard counts training time as on-thejob credit. March 1975 Vocational Department announces new shipboard automation course forQMEDs. December 1W5 CPR is In­ corporated into basic training program for towboat deck­ hands. : • January 1983 Installation of shiphandling simulator begins at Lundeberg School. School offers adult basic education. April 1977 New steward department courses are avail­ able for chief steward/cost ac­ countant, chef, second chef, third chef and steward assis­ tant and the recertification pro­ gram. January 1975 Alcohol education offered at SHLSS; later expanded to a complete Addictions Rehabilitation Cen- | ter. March 1974 Training in the "5*" -^ May 1977 A diesel engine course is instituted, reflecting the transition of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet away from steam engines. April 1978 Tran^rtation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program at Piney Point graduates first class of SIU boatmen. April 1979 Recertified steward program is re-in­ stituted at Lundetrerg School. September 1979 First class of new recertified stewards graduates. April 1980 Piney Point cruise ship starts to prepare Seafarers for a new cruise ship operation to be known as American Hawaii Cruises. \ February 1983 Original third or second assistant engineer license preparatory course is offered. May 1983 Instmctlonin basic ' " and advanced computer processing and various software a^ications used on ships is offered by the Lun­ deberg School. A;..,. '•K-' -V, .r''- ^ , �16 AUGUST 1992 SE/ffARERSLOG bachelor's degree in business at Upper Iowa University. Words seem inadequate, but I'd like to thank the Lundeberg School, its people and all who are associated with their programs.I truly believe the time spent at the school was the firm foundation towards building a fine career. And the college program only en­ hanced the outcome of my goi. K •' it .^' Martha Dotterer Purchasing Agent Brian Knis Chief Engineer Jake Karaczynski Instructor, Deck dept. I wasliving in Brooklyn in 1975.At a party, I met a friend, Paul Leahy, who was SIU and had just come back from Russia. He told me about the Lundeberg School and about being overseas. The next day, we went to the union hall together. I picked up an application and got familiarized with the school through the union hall. Within a few months, I was a trainee in class 187. Later, I arrived at my first ship on Christmas Eve, 1975. 1 was a teacher here in 1977 for about five months, teaching the AB course. In 1981, I came back - this was in between ships - for the third mate course. While I was finishing that, I taught union education for a couple of hours a day. 1 came back again in 1986 and have been here ever since, mthough 1 had planned to be here just one summer. 1 had been shipping quite steadily and needed some time off a ship. Plus I fell in love. 1 last sailed as second mate on the Apex Mobile. Why nave I stuck with teaching? Certainly not for the money. Going from $12,000 a month to not nearly that much here ... You stick with something like this because you enjoy doing it. It's the students, the people who send you postcards or Christmas cards and say,"Thanks. You made a difference in my life." Without this school, seamen would be on thieir own. A one-week radar course, with living expenses, would cost someone $1,000, whereas here it's free. It's an invaluable ser­ vice to the industry. And the only way you're going to get ahead in the industiy is to upgrade. You can stay an ordinary seaman all four Ufe, or you can use the school and go Tom OS to captain of the ship. Every license 1 have, I got here. The school has done a good job keeping up with changes in the industry, keeping pace, anticipating and meeting neeas. For example, look at the shiphandling simulator. If you don't have one, you'll be out of business in short order. Many unions now are going ahead and buying them; they should have had them 10 years ago, when we put ours in. We're an unlicensed union, but we had the insight to purchase one. Ibis union and this school give you the option to start at the bottom and work to the top. It's amazing, because if you get a license, you leave the SIU. But that willingness to continually help and educate people is one of the things that really impressed me, and I took advantage of it. This school is a great idea for the in­ dividual and for the industry as a whole, and hope it's around for another 25 years. The future is in our hands. And I can tell you from experience, one of the best ways to ensure a better tomorrow is to take advantage of the chance to upgrade at our school in Piney Point During my senior year at Manistee (Mich.) Catholic High, I looked into a few different career options - among them, conservation officer and merchant seaman. At that time. 1978, the chance of getting a job as a conservation officer was si slhn because of state costcutting. So 1 looked further into the different maritime schools, finding them through a booklet I received from the Chamber of &)mmerce in Washington, D.C. That summer, I wasaccepted into the Harry Lundeberg School. In August, 1 drove to Piney Point to begin my first day as a trainee and a member of Class 263-A. Trainee life was enjoyable - demanding but educational. The discipline 1 learned then is the single neatest factor that led me to a long and briglit znt care career. I finished the trainee program on Novem­ ber 8, 1978 and received a Harry Lundeberg jacket for being in the top third of my class. Then I went to my first job aboard an American steamship on the Great Lakes. One year later, 1 switched from deck to engine department I set a goal: to work my way up the ladder to chief engineer before age 30. In September 1979 I signed off the Paul Thayer in Cleveland and proceeded to the Coast Guard office to write lor an FOWT ticket 1 passed. Then, after working as an oiler, 1 applied for the QMED course at Piney Point The course was extensive, covering ship­ board refrigeration, electrical, deck machinery, machine tool processing, miscel­ laneous systems and safety. 1 completed it in March 1982. Two yearslater, I earned a third engineer's license at the MEBA school in Toledo, Ohio. 1 continued upgrading my license and at that same time.:, 1 began taking college courses at the Lundeberg School. I'd work from April until January on the Great Lakes, then fly to Piney Point to continue with the college cour­ ses. It took three years of spending winters in Maryland, but on June 1,1989,1 received the first associate's degree in Marine Engineering Technology from the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship. Those studies didn't stop me from pursuing my other goal, and in October 1989-at 29-1 passed all Coast Guard exams to receive a chief engineer's license for steam and motor vessels of unlimited horsepower. I'm 32 years old and still the youngest actively working chief engineer with Oglebay Norton Co., operator of the Columbia and Pringle lines.(With 14 vessels, Oglebay Norton is the largest companv plying the Great Lakes under the U.S. flag.) I'm also pursuing a Brad Wheeler Captain, USNS Algol I was living in a cabin in West Virginia when my neighbor brought me the news that I had been accepted into Piney Point I packed my car and headed to Mary and and a new career. I thought that devoting three months to the SIU training program and then being able to go to sea-travel and make money at the same time-sounded like a pretty good deal. That was in 1977. Fifteen years later, I know just what a good decision it was to go to the Lundeberg School. 1 not only found a new career, but also, in a way, found a new family. The SIU is a brother­ hood of fellow seamen who will support you and give you opportunities like no other or­ ganization I know. The only cost of this sup­ port to you is that you do your job well. When you become a full book member of the Seafarers, don't forget the cost in blood that was paid by our founding members. Their sacrifices give you the right and obligation to uphold the union's constitution and by-laws. Their determination and vision made the miracle of Piney Point possible. I started sailing as a messman on the SS Guayama. 1 am now relief Master on the USNS Algol. In between, I upgraded at every oppor­ tunity: AB, A-seniority, the LNG course, weld­ ing, college courses and finally third mate. I also taught at the school for one year. Piney Point truly was my second home, and I couldn't have advanced like that without the school. The chance to utilize a place like that, for free, is absolutely phenomenal. (A former student of mine at the school and fellow trainee grad, Alan Gobeli, now sails as chief mate aboard the Algol.) Think about it: How many institutions offer free training programs while providing room and board? I've always considered this a country of opportunities and the union falls right into that, supplying every chance for its members, even if they desire to go into other fields. There are so many people to thank-too many to list here, because the list includes all the members of the SIU and 02. Thank you, my brothers. But remember, there is much yet to be done. The support that we are able to give comes from the jobs we do. Do them well and we assure the future of our industry, our country and our brotherhood. Do them poorly and we shall see our future disappear like wisps of fog in the sun. My husband and I were working for Piney Point'lndustries, on this property, during the rchi 1960s. When the union decided to purdiase the property, my husband and 1 were asked to remain and keep an eye on the place until they got people here to really take over. We wound up sticking with the SIU, and I've been here ever since. We had the impres­ sion they would keep us, but I never thought I'd still be here today! I've had several different jobs here, and I have enjoyed the work. I also like the people area At first, I did lots of office work, making contacts for the union to hire certain employees whom they needed immediately. I worked the switchboard, one of those old-time switchboards where you had to put the cord in and flip a switch. Those first few months were pretty hectic. I remember seeing some buildings torn down, while others were painted and repaired. People still were planning the route the school would take. Originally, there was just the barracks unit here. Piney Point Industries had tried to make it into a marina-hotel setup. The marine area certainly was not built up like it is now. Over the years, all of the buildings have been im­ proved, and of course new buildings have been added. Twenty years ago, it still looked like a government facility. Today, it looks more like a college campus or an up-and-coming com­ munity. I think the change in the fai^ties reflects the change in the curriculum. The first groups of trainees needed a lot of polish. I think we're starting with a better product today. Of course, the first upgraders didn't know what to expect, and now the quality of the upgrading courses keeps drasti­ cally improving. This school is valuable to trainees because it gives them an opportunity to do something with their lives, to better themselves. They don't even have to have a high school educa­ tion, because they can apply for that here. I really think it's a great place for a young man or woman who isn't quite sure what he or she wants to do, career-wise. For upgraders, they also have a chance to better themselves and get ahead in the in­ dustry. I nope the school continues to grow and expand like it has these first 25 years. The changes so far have been for the better. The school is a help to the community, the trainees and upgraders and really the entire industry. 40 Years of Seafarer Training September 1983 Deck department Seafarers and en­ gine department Seafarers are offered ttie opportunity to achieve a two-year associate in arts degree in nautical science or marine engineering, respectively. tenance course covering un­ derway replenishment, vertical replenishment, crane opera­ tions, forklift operations and helicopter operations. June 1985 The school offers an array of self-study materials. July 1989 The Lundeberg School offers an oil spill prevention and containment course. November 1984 Radar obsen/er course covering inter­ pretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, col­ lision avoidance and naviga­ tional exercises begins. January 1985 Reflecting in­ crease in military vessels being operated by private sector. Lundeberg School offers sealift operations and main- October 1985 Hydraulic systems aboard ships and the use of a Hagglund td deck crane are taught in a new course. July 1988 Lundeberg School instructors begin firefighting, CPR and first aid training aboard Delta Queen. December 1991 The basic and advanced fire fighting courses now include a simu­ Sepiefnber1990 Lundeberg lated exercise aboard a ship School offers advanced filled with a non-toxic chemical firefighting courses. smoke. 3 n .'Al- ^ • 'yw0rA: • * ' * �Hii mm. Nilto sssw rnssssssi^m^ ' i iiiwiiMiiiJ - "' A ' J :•• . -^!>.',--' ' SEUFMERSLOG AU6UST1992 17 iCj-_.'[ Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JUNE 16 — JULY 15,1992 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis .. Piney Point Algonac Totals Pbrt New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point 4 Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C §• !'!• (t- 31 •0 '4 8 18 29 32 26 12 34 7 3 23 0 0 229 27 4 8 11 22 26 26 14 16 1 12 " 33' 1 • 11 3 233 -••• : i'3 ^ i-HtSffiw 9 6 13 20 8 11 12 4 13 12 1 2 1 130 13 14 16 18 26 12 26 9 3 19 0 2 . , 0 , 193 7 11 '-••-•1.; ••• 3 7 1 . 6 • 7 .• 9 3 13 15 18 11 24 7 ^ 15 14 6 24 10 5 10 8 10 20 0 0 3 3 11 4 13 '20 . ^ 15 4 2 1 5 25 3 0 2 1 82 174 159 22 •'M 32 0 ' 13 16 0 1 2 7 9 ] 12 18 ;?.• 2 12 3 1 9 1 1 1 95 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 14 55 15 13 0 •1, 0 '6 1 . 18 2 1 9 18 1 5 14 40 3 13 15 43 6 622 52 9 4 19 24 0 •; 7 44 4 18 5 11 1 2 1 8 7 10 13 -•3:-Wf 14 40 18 0 0 :• 0 . V'""-: T 1 0 5 • 1 0 1 0 1 65 362 63 166 ENGINE DEPARTMENT p. 41 14 10 1 4 2 7 0 0 4 11 2 8 2 17 2 5 14 34 8 11 13 23 4 4 27 9 2 20 4':V.-:; • 14 7 1 19 5 7 ' 7 5 0 0 0 7 10 10 6 23 3 • • 8 11 T 2 5 1 >•••• 4 A:' 2 0 0 0 1 236 69 49 118 28 2 3 8 11 20 22 79 21 37 2 14 12 0 7 0 0 1 0^ • ^ 0 0 0 :-Q. ^ 1„ 4 1 4 5" 5" 0 1 5 7 2 14 5 2 7 2 4 0 3 ;a:;':'5,' 0 13 0 7 24 • . 1 ,••• 3 0 2 3 '• •:'\-7 3 2 1 n 0 0 0 1 3 0 52 10 ' 14 7 20 1 - - 7 0 2 • 1 :0 0 0 ' " d 1 3",J3 2 • 1 0 0 0 0 0 108 19 55 97 39 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 4 25 5• 34 46 0 1 T d 4 1 : • ^ 0 0 2 0 2 5 li 1 0 4 12 4 12 18 3 0 5 13 1 6 17 2 0 5 • 17 5 17 26 5 0 ' 2 11 14 3 0 15 6 17 25 vk;; . .- 25 0 ; 2 6 7 .-n> 8 9 0 2 • • •"T 3 11 7 8 : 13 0 1 7 2 3 3 3 0 165 40 10 142 37 4 6 / 1 4 27 6 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 21 0 • -5 •• 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 196 181 52 272 267 77 ; 14 11 .••-•T-'-: 0 0 2 1 5 4 12 8 17 6 i,;.:' 7 14 41 3 11 5 15 1 0 18 8 1^ 0 ;:'15'; 0 0 90 145 11 0 36 12 13 19 20 31 30 44 25 20 3 16 50 24:2 348 1 264 23 • 12 : ;.':T5 • 7 12 4 12 15 19 13 23 17 I':'33 16 24 18 10 0 0 4 13 16 17 ®:^o . • 2 20 .. 47 0 3 156 257 2 0 3 6 13 12 26 9 11 1 27 5 .• fc-' 5 • 21 3 2 8 2 12 , 60 9 15 8 6 8 0 0 0 157 ••7.4 1 0 9 2 4 0 165 6 4 1 1 21 4 0 9 0 70 86 3 14 26 26 33 45 65 31 18 6 50 45 4 30 4 486 104 7 2 28 19 42 19 53 17 24 7 158 16 1 8 1 506 o"' 13 0 277 24 10 5 11 19 33 43 16 22 25 4 11 29 2 996 1,032 1,256 327 242 520 437 523 754 610 Totals All Department * 'Total Registered" means the number or men wno aciuauy icgisicit^ iw. a..ipp...5 pw.. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1 526 lobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1^26 jobs shipped, 437 jobs or about 29 percent were taken by «A" seniority members. The rest were fdled by «B" and "C" seniority people, ^[om june 16 to July 15,1992, a total of 242 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 16,984jobs have been shipped. :..'v , -- -.v.-'.— , September & October Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters Piney Point Tuesday, September 8 Monday, October 5 New York Tuesday, September 8 Tuesday, October 6 Philadelphia Wednesday, September 9 Wednesday, October 7 Baltimore Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 8 Norfolk Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 8 Jacksonville Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 8 Algonac Friday, September 11 Friday, October 9 Houston Monday, September 14 Monday, October 12 New Orleans Tuesday, September 15 Tuesday, October 13 Mobile Wednesday, September 16 Wednes^y, October 14 San Francisco Thursday, September 17 Thursday, October 15 Wilmington Monday, September 21 IJ Monday, October 19 Seattle Friday, September 25 Friday, October 23 San Juan Thursday, September 10 Thursday, October 8 St. Louis Friday, September 18 Friday, October 16 Honolulu Friday, September 18 Friday, October 16 Duluth Wednesday, September 16 Wednesday, October 14 JerseyCity Wednesday, September 23 Wednesday, October 21 New Bedford Tuesday, September 22 Tuesday, October 20 -y - vl.- fllf-Sfi Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Corrections This photo was misidentified on page 16 in the July 1992 Seafarers LOG. It is actually Benjamin DeGonia, assistant chief bosun in the 500th trainee class at the Lundeberg School, leading the pledge of allegiance at the SIUNA convention. Rebecca Pouliot was in­ correctly iden- ' tifiedon page 25 J of last month's Seafarers LOG. K Pouliot is a cabin steward aboard the I SlU-crewed SS'i Independence. '-J!" -.K,- a �18 SEAFMeitSLOQ Auami992 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Internatkmal Union Directory JUNE 16 — JULY 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—^Non Priority Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Angustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassCL aassL ClassNP :Sr •f-t .ty ir" -? . r-y; HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt; Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 . HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. ;; Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, EL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99] Jersev 0 60 . 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT "p 7 'V • ' ' . . V • ' • r: . .V • Philadelphia, PA *19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi SantUTce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seatfle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 0 13 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 7. ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 ^ 0 Totals All Departments 0 58 21 0 102 9 0 40 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 26 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JUNE 16 Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wa West Coast Totals Region Gulf Coast •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 7 4 0 20 ^0 \ A 0 8 0 ,0 0 0 >v- 0 , „ 0, 0 0 V 0 JULY 15,1992 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 2 45 0 3 "" 1 14 6 0 0 • ' 56 0 0 0 2 8 1 3 117 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1 13 5 35 ; r- ; 0 5 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT tn awv - 0 . , ..O.—!, ... 0 0 L 0 Ini yvt ! !• MOBILE:..^ : 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn. NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL ClassL Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Vice ftesident Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Keiley Vice ftesident Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast 'f TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups QassCL ClassL OassNP West Coast Totals 1 7 0 1 0 1 "0 2 0 I 0 0 Totals All Departments 35 2 18 15 2 3 200 24 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 42 TO THE MEN WHO SAILED THE LIBERTY SHIPS... WATERMAN CREWMEMBERS ' AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE HISTORY SERIES I III* SIU members who are working or who have worked aboard Waterman's TAKX vessels (Pfc Eugene Obregon, Sgt Matej Kocak and Major Stephen Pless) should be aware of the following development. The Econmic Price Ad­ justment affecting wages, overtime and vacation rates will be implemented retroactively to January 1,1992. Members still worldng on these ves­ sels will see the increase in their paychecks. Members who shipped during that time but who have left the vessel should receive their checks in the mail by the end of July. The American Merchant Museum at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. is the publisher of a new series on the history of American passenger, pas­ senger/cargo and cargo ships and ship­ ping. Volume I, "The Hog Islanders," the story of 122 American ships, chronicles the building of the Hog Island yard in response to WWI. Volume B, "Caviar and Cargo," is about the C 3 passenger ships. These two books are currently in print and may be ordered from North American Maritime Books. The price for Volume I is $19.95 plus $2.50 for shipping; the cost for Volume II is $24.95 plus $2.50 shipping. Future volumes in the series will be entitled "Bauxite, Bananas, Coffee and Sugar" (the story of American passenger shipping in the Caribbean), "Prizes of War," (the story of 109 German mer­ chant vessels seized by the U.S. govern­ ment and put to war against their own country), and "The 535's and 502's" (which tells the story of 23standard built American passenger ships of the WWI era). An hour-long television documen­ tary to premier on public television, KTEH Channel 54, in San Jose, Calif, is in development. Entitled "The Men Who Sailed the Liberty Ships," the pro­ gram will be taped on the Jeremiah O'­ Brien, the Liberty ship moored in San Francisco and restored to her World War n condition by a crew of volunteers. The project's producers are looking for seamen who have photographs taken on Liberty ships during the war. They also would like to hear from mariners who sailed Liberties and have any uni: usual stories. ' Contributions to become a member I of the production team are welcomed. The producers, Maria Brooks and Don Watson, can be contacted c/o Waterfront Soundings Video Project, 4 Berry St., San Francisco, CA 94107, or phone (510) 451-9226. RETIREE COLLECTS PINS A retiree and Seafarers LOG reader has begun a collection of lapel pins and tie-tacs which contain emblems or logos of organizations, clubs, etc. He mounts them on boards and eventually plans to exhibit them in schools, social halls and even have his collection given to the Smithsonian Institution. Anyone who would like to send him their unwanted pinsshould wrap them in plastic bubble wrap or newspaper and send them to: David Peller, Blair House, 8201 16th Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910. _ hn -.1 '.r-., ' CROWLEY MARITIME CORPORATION MERGER TMT, ATL, CCT and other Crowley companies are reorganizing their cor­ porate structure on August 1,1992. The name of the new corporation will be Crowley American Transport, Inc. This merger will cause nosubstantive change in the organization's dealing with the SIU. 1 �T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retire­ ment of 21 members. Seventeen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while four sailed in the Great Lakes Division. At 76, John Panders is the oldest of the new pensioners. Brother Panders sailed with the SIU for more than a quarter-century. Brief biographical sketches of Panders and the other new retirees follow. DEEP SEA Willie Butts, 52, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Alabama, he sailed in the deck and engine departments. Brother Butts upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the Air Force from 1959 to 1962. Brother Butts lives in Lakeland, Fla. Vincent Carafa, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Pennsylvania, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Carafa served in the Army from 1944 to 1955. He has retired to Sonoma, Calif. Yacob Hassan, 66, joined the union in 1971 in the port of Baltimore. He was bom in China and sailed in the deck department. Brother Hassan resides in Baltimore. Daniel Herrera, 65, joined the SIU in 1966 in his native Puerto Rico. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Herrera served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He still calls Puerto Rico home. John Kane, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Bom in the Bronx, N.Y., he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. Brother Kane served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. He lives in Ocala, Fla. Everett Klopp, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. A na­ tive of Min­ nesota, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Klopp has retired to Vancouver, Wash. Pedro Mena, 62, joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The native of Puerto Rico sailed in the steward and engine departments. Brother Mena upgraded at the Lun- To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. deberg School in 1976. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1951. Brother Mena lives in Miami. Wayne Linnette, 52, graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School in the port of New York in 1967. Bom in Norfolk, Va., he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Linnette served in the Army frOm 1956 to 1957. He resides in Norfolk. Nicholas Lomas, 63, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Lomas has retired to Tampa, Fla. Joseph Meyerchak, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1949 in his native New York. He completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Meyerchak served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He has retired to Puyallup, Wash. Abdel Mohamed, 60, joined the union in 1963 in the port of New York. He was bom in Arabia and sailed in the steward department. Brother Mohamed has retired to Laguna Beach, Calif. John Panders, 76, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in the port of New York in 1966. He , was bom in Greece and sailed in the deck department Brother Panders resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. steward department. Brother Robin­ son upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He served in the Army in 1946. Brother Robinson . still calls Greenville home. Edward Thompson, 61, joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of New York. He was bom in Pen­ nsylvania and sailed in the deck department. Brother Thompson upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the Navy from 1947 to 1951. Brother Thompson has retired to Seattle. Elvert Welch, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Baton Rouge, La., he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Welch upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. He lives in Covington, La. Carl Wood­ ward, 65, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of San Francisco. A na­ tive of Lamar, Mo., he com­ pleted the steward recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Woodward served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He has retired to his native Lamar. Christian Iverson, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He was bom in Bear Lake, Mich, and sailed in the steward department. Brother Iverson served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He continues to call Bear Lake home. William Jones, 66, joined the union in 1973 in the port of Cleveland. A na­ tive of Ashland, Wis., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Jones served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. He lives in Superior, Wis. John Knopf, 67, joined the. Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Duluth, Minn. The native of Springville, N.Y, sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Knopf has retired to Washbum, Wis. George Miller, 65, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Pennsylvania, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Miller served in the Army from 1946 to 1949. He lives in Lewistown, Pa. John Stan, 65, joined the union in 1970 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Bridgeport, Ohio and sailed in the deck department, i Jrother Stan served in the Navy from 1946 to 1950. He resides in Martins Ferry, Ohio. glli@ 051^ Gene Paschall, 66, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Bom in Rock Island, Texas, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1979. Brother Pas­ chall lives in Eagle Lake, Texas. James Robin­ son, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. A native of Green­ ville, S.C., he sailed in the liUL fletTem pamrio* toybirimiDN MerctentMarine mm • / "• • •• I, • �teuton...; 20 AUGUST1992 SEAFAOeOSLOG Know Your Rights ^cnb Hour ?|oUbap (^reetinpi 3fn tl^c ^cafarero FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the SecretaryTreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year ex­ amines the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recom­ mendations. Members of thiscommit­ tee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the head­ quarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in Ae contracts between the Union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Teilez Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Caihp Springs, MD 20746 Last year, the Seafarers LOG devoted several pages in the December issue to print holiday greetings from active and retired Seafarers—as well as their family members—to friends, shipmates and loved ones. The feature was well received and, thus, the LOG is planning a similar feature this year. In 25 words or less (and in the neatest printing possible), write the message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be included in the December 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received in time. The deadline for receipt of the holiday messages is Friday, November 13, 1992. Send them by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After November 1, fac­ simile copies will be ac­ cepted. The fax number is (301) 899-7355. Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a vessel's payoff. '}• • "iT- MM. Holtbap Jleg^age (PLEASE PBUNT OR TYPE) To: From: Message: M---' : Full copies of contracts as refeired to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, they should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 'iV. • : '"if..:, Check the block which describes your status with the 5IU: • Active Seafarer D Family Member of Active Seafarer • Retired Seafarer D Family Member of Retired Seafarer Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting should be received at the LOG office by Friday, November 13,1992. 8/92 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances shouk any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to re­ quire any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should ob­ tain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers^ the preservation and furthering of the American mer­ chant marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SpAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should sup­ port SPAD to protect and further his economic, political and social inter­ ests, and American trade union con­ cepts. ' V If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. - -.r , • . Aj, K O �" }£?;-'• •' • '.:'iv;:':^/ vv • ;^v ;-V/>•::«'.'. ; •' v' i^'yticsss^aaw^aiiNe ''^'^•^aiWinii SSae^giS^!^^ AUGUST 1992 SEAFARERS LOG R. Risheck. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Digest of Ships Meetings IM' the Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some win be omitted. Ships minu^ first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. LIBERTY SPIRIT(Liberty Maritime), March 8 — Chairman Larry Manry, Secretary Steve Venus, Engine Delegate Perry Boyd, Steward iDelegate I. Gordon. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for fine chow. AMERICAN CONDOR (American Transport Lines), April 26 — Chairman M. McCardie, Secreta^ Carlos Sierra, Educational Director James Gaines, Deck Delegate Bob Miller, Engine Delegate Bryan Maddox. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship needs new dryer. Ship is in­ volved in transferring American forces from Philippines, including Subic Bay. PATRIOT (Vulcan Carriers), April 3 — Chairman R. Gibbs, Secretary W. Avant, Deck Delegate Willie Stanfleld, Engine Delegate Robert Scott, Steward Delegate Dwigbt Maeda. Chairman suggested mem­ bers upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for good ser­ vice. SEALIFT INDIAN OCEAN (Marine Car­ riers), April 19 — Chairman Dave Zurek, Secretary T. Winiker, Educational Direc­ tor D. Davis, Engine Delegate Michael Ricci. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and sup­ port SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew mess needs additional chairs and new toaster. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), May 24 — Chairman S. Yaras, Secretary Richard Bromage, Deck Delegate Jason Poss, En­ gine Delegate John Cronan, Steward Delegate Roy Royals. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for cleanliness of ship, menu variety and good food. OMIDYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), May 17 — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary Steven Wagner, Educational Director Vin­ cent Deleso, Deck Delegate Raymond Snow, Engine Delegate Rick Ramirez, Steward Delegate Julio Guity. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on sailing board being posted. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Houston. Dinner for the Crew 2. Rod Pence, AB aboard the OMI Dynachem, lifts a grouper as Chief Cook Julio Guity looks on. The fish was caught while the ship was at anchor in Cristobal, Panama. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (Sea-Land Set vice). May 17 — Chairman Wemer Becher. Secretary R. Spingat, Educational Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Mike Wiley, Engine Delegate A. Ahmed, Steward Delegate Thomas Kleine. Chair­ man conveyed thanks from chief mate to deck department. Secretary thanked crew for cooperation concerning special linen. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School, thereby help­ ing themselves get ahead. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent meals. 21 CHARLES L. BflOW/V (Transoceanic Cable), June 29 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. Lindwy, Education­ al Director W. Carroll. Chairman reported he would ask patrolman about cost of living adjustment. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Honolulu. SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (IMC), May 18 — Chairman W. Steele, Secretary Ivan Sails, Educational Director M. Vacca, Deck Delegate W. Dize, Engine Delegate August Rodil, Steward Delegate Stephen Adams. Ship has not received rubber gloves and boots. Dryer is defective. Educa­ tional director told members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He suggested Seafarers be aware of dangers of AIDS. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded not to smoke during meal hours and not to wear tank tops in messhall. Ship has not received movies which coinpany is sup­ posed to supply. Next port: Norfolk, Va. GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), June 7 — Chairman Charles Mann, Secretary D. Smith, Educational Director John Anderson, Deck Delegate Greg Carlson, Engine Delegate Paul Barhadillo. Educational director stressed impor­ tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beef and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang. USNS PREVAIL (USMMI), May 12 — Chairman Charles Booher, Deck Delegate Joe Murphy, Engine Delegate Bruce Korte, Steward Delegate Carl Warren. No beefs or disputed OT reported. AB R. LAWRENCE H. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), June 2 — Chairman P. Hulsehosch. Secretary D. Cunningham, Educational Director D. Powers, Deck Delegate J. LaMotta, Steward Delegate BBQ on the Matthiesen SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 31 — Chairman Oscar Wiley, Secretary G. Bronson, Educational Direc­ tor Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate Mathew Bevak, Engine Delegate David Bland, Steward Delegate John Bennett. Chairman discussed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. He reminded members to vote in upcoming elections. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaLand Service), May 17 — Chairman R. Moss, Secretary L. Ewing, Educational Director R. Johnson, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Sharp, Engine Delegate Randy Snay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 17 — Chairman H. Bentz, Secretary Paul Guzman, Educational Director John Halim, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate F. IJlshait. Steward Delegate L. Hoffman. Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He commended all departments for excellent work. Education­ al director explained importance of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for excellent food and service as well as ship cleanliness. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director John Walsh, Deck Delegate Daniel Severinson, Engine Delegate Thomas Berry, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsihais. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew dis­ cussed importance of voting and noted that "Politics is pork chops." Crew thanked gal­ ley gang. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 24 — Chairman D. Brown, Secretiary L. Lightfoot, Educational Direc­ tor M; Miller, Deck Delegate Richard Young, Steward Delegate Gary Correy. Secretary reminded crew to wear hardhats on deck while cargo is being worked. All hands should use tunnels. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. VCR needs repair or re­ placement. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 12 — Chairman Timothy Koehel, Secretary Terry White, Deck Delegate Mark Stevens, Engine Delegate D. Rhodes, Steward Delegate Saleh Nasser. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Captain Brooks for superb barbecue and enjoyable work environment. Crew thanked galley gang for cruise ship cuisine, with special thai^ to Chief Cook Mohamed Shivly. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 3 — Chairman L. Watson, Secretary J.Johnson, Educational Director '•-••X ... BHHiB •rf, • ,• v-.'s Seafarers aboard the Richard G. Matthiesen enjoy a great barbecue en route from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to Long Beach, Calif. This photo was sent to the LOG by AB George Jordanides. Austin commended galley gang for job well done, and crew seconded thanks. USNS WILKES (Mar Ship Operators), May 29 — Chairman Robert Russell, Secretary K. Dougherty, Deck Delegate Stanley Whitaker, Steward Delegate Cor­ nell Charleston. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Membership agreed this was un­ usually fine crew and thanks went out to all departments. Crew gave barbecue/retire­ ment party for Third Cook Ahdel Mohamed. USNS WYMAN (Mar Ship Operators), May 10 — Chairman L. Winst^d, Secretary D.St George, Educational Direc­ tor R. Clark, Steward Delegate Guy Prescott. Secretary reported ship running out of canned juices and milk due to problems with drinking water. Deck delegate reported beef related to water problem. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. PFC DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS (Amsea), May 10 — Chairman Alvin McCants, Secretary Donna Jean Clemoiu, Educational Director Geo Cruzen Jr., Deck Delegate John Davis, Engine Delegate Frank Jaworski, Steward Delegate Dwayne Landry. Chairman con­ veyed chief mate's thanks for excellent Coast Guard inspection. Chairman dis­ cussed drug and alcohol testing. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Repair list is posted. PFC JAMES ANDERSON (Maersk Lines), June 12 — Chairman Thomas Atwell, Secretary L. Mensching, Deck Delegate James Keith Jr. Educational director has upgrading forms available. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. AMERICAN HERITAGE(Apex Marine), June 12 — Chairman Jamie Miller, Secretary John Samuels. Chairman thanked crew for job well done. He asked captain about getting hresh milk and vegetables every couple of weeks. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. All crewmembers ne^ new pillows and mattresses. M. Ketchem. Chairman reported he has ab­ sentee ballots for all 50 states. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. GLOBAL SENTINEL(jTansOceanic Cable), June 5 — Chairman G. Diefenhach. Secretary Eva Myers, Educational Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate Roger Reinke. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew was reminded to reduce noise in passageways. GUA YAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), June 14 — Chairman D. Murray, Secretary W. Williams, Steward Delegate R. Evoha. Chairman advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew lounge needs new furniture and new VCR. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), June 18 — Chairman W. Petty, Secretary A. Banky. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), June 21 — Chairman Ronald Dailey, Secretary F. Costango. No beefs or tUsputed OT reported. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), June 3 — Chairman R. Garay, Secretary J. Miller, Educational Director Virgil Bol­ ton, Deck Delegate Edward King, Engine Delegate Thomas Toomey, Steward Alejandro Serrano. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary reported to crew about longshoremen in Puerto Rico taking over crew lounge and eating all the night lunch. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew lounge needs new furniture and VCR. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: EUzabeth,N.J. INGER (Sealift, Inc.), June 28 — Chair­ man S. Jandora, Secretary Vincent Continued on page 22 'I "a- ., • • �f 22 Ships Digest Continued from page 21 Sanchez Jr., Deck IDelegate Kenneth Moore, Engine Delegate L. Reynolds, Steward Delegate D. Payne. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transportation), June 28 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Seiian, Educational Direc­ tor J. Zang, Deck Delegate Kevin Merckx, Engine Delegate Floyd Talley, Steward Delegate T. Quammie. Chairman thanked crew for smooth voyage. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and donat­ ing to SPAD. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), June 14 — Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director M. Scinto, Engine Delegate L. Malave, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. No beefs or disputed OT rqwrted. Crew thanked steward department for good job. Chairman thanked crew for cooperation. Crewmembers this summer will be defending basketball title in thiee-cni-thtee "West Indies Shootout," won last year in ovotime by Pinkham, DEU T«n Moore and captain'sson. >1;-, t;": LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), June 28 — Chairman Robert Favalora, Secretary Frederick Washington, Educa­ tional Director Eddie Major, Engine Delegate Jerome Butler. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. LIBERTY WA VE (Liberty Maritime), June 28 — Chairman J,J. Leonard, Secretary C. Rollings, Educational Direc­ tor P. Boyd Jr., Deck Delegate Mark Wooley, Engine Delegate T. Mathews. Chairman relayed thanks from captain, who said this is best deck and engine departments he has ever had. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: New Orleans. ri;,p ,.• • LNG C4P/?/CO/?/V(ETC), June 7 — Chairman A. Waters, Secretary Francis Ostendarp, Educational Director Robert Hamilton. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship still needs refrigerators for crew mess and pantry. I* ••• [ v\7. • '; •• ' '-''i', ,.V- H:.' ' AUGUST 1992 SEAFARERS LOG LNG TAURUS (ETC), June 14 — Chair­ man Ulus Veach, Secretary Doyle Cor­ nelius, Educational Director Raymond Culpepper, Deck Delegate Joe Morrison, Engine Delegate Vincent Larimer, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels Jr. Chair­ man greeted new crewmembers and stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done, especially SAs V. Echeverio, B. Olsen and M. Taraha. GROTON (Sheridan Transportation), June 28 — Chairman George Diefenbach, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Direc­ tor R. Natoli, Deck Delegate Joseph Soresi, Engine Delegate Rodney Edmands. Steward Delegate Michael Ham­ mock. Chairman announced payoff. He noted importance of donating to SPAD and reading Seafarers LOG. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for very good food. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. 1st LT. JACK LUMMUS (Amsea), June 11 — Chairman S. Solomon, Secretary L. Oram, Educational Director L> Oram, Deck Delegate F. Christian, Engine Delegate S. Melendez, Steward Delegate E. Ellis. Educational director noted upgrad­ ing leads to better earning power. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done and thanked deck department for good job painting ramp. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), June 11 — Chairman D. Ticer Jr., Secret^ J. Pratt, Educational Director M. Peck. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. /74AfG£f7 (Vulcan Carriers), June 6 — Chairman William Mullins, Secretary M. Fields, Engine Delegate Gary Dahl. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. NUEVO SAN JUAN{FuetloRico Marine), June 15 — Chairman A. Camacho, Secretary A. Romero, Educa­ tional Director C. Gallagher. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed im­ portance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Crew observed one minute of silence in memoiy of departed brothers. OMIDYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), June 14 — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary Steven Wagner, Educational Director Vin­ cent Deieso, Deck Delegate Rod Pence, Steward Delegate Julio Guity. Chairman reported smooth trip. New refrigerator was installed in crew messhall. Crew thanked Rod Pence for catching nice fish in Panama. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek change in de­ pendent medical coverage. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OMI MISSOURI(OMI Coq).), June 21 — Chairman Carl Francum, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate J. Saxon, Engine Delegate S. Castro, Steward Delegate J. Bemardez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. OMI WABASH (OMI Corp.), June 4 — Chairman Ervin Bronstein, Secretary C. Miles, Deck Delegate T. Vines, Engine Delegate G. Garza. Chairman announced payoff. He advised crew about new SlU health clinic near Houston union hall, and said clinic staff is very professional. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The End of Another Voyage for the Nuevo San Juan 1,'^^ OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), June 1 — Chairman Bobby Riddick, Secretary R. DeBoissiere, Educational Director Ron Belcher, Engine Delegate Jack Singletary. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to eliminate permanent jobs. Crew thanked Steward/Baker DeBoissiere, Chief Cook Burt Winfield and SA John Moore for ex­ cellent job. Deck and engine departments also received thanks for good work. OVERSEAS WW4W (Maritime Over­ seas), June 14 — Chairman J.D. Foster, Secretary Freddy Hamilton, Educational Director Tom Koubek. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), June 28 — Chairman R. Wil­ liams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate R. Grubbs, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman asked everyone to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for good cookouts. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. '• ? ' 7->* A recent payoff for tfie crew of the Nuevo San Juan took place in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Pictured above are (from left) AB/Ship's Chairman A. Camacho, Vessel Manager Tom Lord and Steward Assistant A. Colon. • ' • <Sw--'' - ... payoff. Educational director luged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed importance of SPAD and how dona­ tions help send message to Washington, D.C. to keep a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 10 — Chairman M. Willis, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director M. Sabin. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good job. USNS INVINCIBLE (USMMl), June 8 — Chairman Albert Austin, Jr., Secretary G. Hamilton, Deck Delegate B. Booker, En­ gine Delegate H. Watkins, Steward Delegate R. Langley. Chairman reminded members to register at SlU hall within 48 hours of being paid off after a layup. Crew thanked galley gang for fine service. USTS PACIFIC (lOM), June 6 — Chair­ man Mark Trepp, Secretary Ray Brown, Educational Director Felix Durand, Deck Delegate J. Batorski, Engine Delegate J. Patino, Steward Delegate Billy Mitchell. Educational director noted bosun has absen- Preparing the Grill SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 24 —• Chairman Ben Berbereno. Secretary R. Emanuel, Engine Delegate R. Jackson. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done and tremendous improvement. Television and VCR need to be replaced. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), June 14 — Chairman Elex Cury, Jr., Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational Director J. Ortiz, Engine Delegate Bruce Wright. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew commended galley gang. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), June 7 — Chairman Carlos DeGracia, Secretary E. Vazquez, Education­ al Director D. Beeman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 19 — Chairman A. Eckert, Secretary P. Lopez, Educational Director G. Speckman, Deck Delegate L. Long, Steward Delegate D. Flunker. Chairman announced fire and boat drill. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported, but steward delegate needs clarification on OT. Crew was reminded to keep lounge clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NA VIGA TOR (Sea-Land Service), June 21 — Chairman Werner Be­ cker, Secretary R. Spingat, Educational Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Robert Crooks, Engine Delegate A. Ahmed, Steward Delegate Thomas Kleine. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for fine food. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 7 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary T. Smith, Educational Director John Walsh, Deck Delegate Carl Sands, Engine Delegate Thomas Berry, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsihais. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed donating to seamen's club in LaPorte, Texas. -7V i" OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Over­ seas), June 21 — Chairman Carlos Spina, Secretary Florencio Nieves Jr., Education­ al Director Wendell Purrish Jr. Chairman announced payoff and urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), June 21 — Chairman T. Murphy, Secretary M. Meany, Educational Director G. Ackley, Deck Delegate M. Stevens, En­ gine Delegate M. Ferguson, Steward delegate S. Nasser. Chairman thanked crew for smooth voyage. He aimounced Chief Cook Jim Swart starts the grill for the Richard G. Matthiesen's cookout on the stem. This photo was sent to the LOG by AS George Jordanides tee ballots. He encouraged members to vote, donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. RALEIGH BAY (Sea-Land Service), July 5 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary A. Robinson, Deck Delegate Kenneth Riley, Steward Delegate A. Willey. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), July 2 — Chaiiman G. Walker, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Gregory Agren, Engine Delegate Ahmed Almuflihi, Steward Delegate Kassem Saleh. Chair­ man announced payoff. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to register and vote in elections. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), July 5 — Chairman Carlos DeGracia, Secretary E. Vazquez, Education­ al Director D. Beeman, Engine Delegate Jesus Vazquez, Steward Delegate R. Cosme. Chairman reported everything run­ ning smoothly. He discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for good work. SEA-LAND RELIANCE(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 1 — Chairman D. Brown, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director E. Frederickson, Deck Delegate R. Young, Engine Delegate C. Akers. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. �•"Ti I II inii^iM^F^^ **' •Ig,ii^"ivi_i;iiwwiiir •'iii^iii: iir-in-imwini-V Aueusri992 SEAFARERS LOG 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA AWADABUDULLA Awad Abudulla, S3, passed away January 9. He was bom in Arabia and in 1969 joined the Seafarers in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Abudulla sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. y;--. JAMESP.AHERN James P. Ahem, 67, died March 7. The Massachusetts native joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston. Brother Ahem sailed in the deck depart­ ment. FLOYD BARNETT Pensioner Floyd Bamett, 74, passed away May 27. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1951 in the port df Bal­ timore. Brother Bamett sailed in the deck department. He served in the Coast Guard from 1936 to 1939. Brother Bamett retired in April 1974. SIGMIEREBOGGAN Pensioner Sigmiere Boggan, 75, died May 10. A native of Louisiana, he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Bog­ gan sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in October 1976. JOSEPH CARENDER Pensioner Joseph Carender, 70, passed away June 24. The Ten­ nessee native joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Carender sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1945. Brother Carender retired in June 1986. JAMES C. COLLINS Pensioner James C. Collins, 69, died June 9. He was bom in Rockwood, Tennessee and in 1966 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. Brother Collins sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1946. Brother Collins began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1988. JOHN L. CORTEZ Pensioner John L. Cortez, 79, passed away June 7. Bom in the Philip­ pine Islands, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Seattle. Brother Cortez sailed in the steward department. He retired in June 1978. JUAN CRUZ Pensioner Juan Craz, 76, died July 1. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU as a charter member in 1939 in the port of New York. Brother Cruz sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Cmz retired in August 1978. RAFAEL D'ANGELO Pensioner Rafael D'Angelo, 85, passed away June 11. He was bom in Italy and in 1945 joined the Seafarers in the port Of New York. Brother D'Angelo sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began collecting his pension in August 1979. JOSEPH FONTENOT Pensioner Joseph Fontenot, 74, died June 6. The native of Louisiana joined the union in 1952 in the port of Houston. ' Brother Fontenot sailed in the steward department. He retired in November 1983. CLARENCE FREDDIE Pensioner Clarence Freddie, 73, passed away April 22. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1954 in the port of Wilmington, Calif., before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Freddie began receiving his pension in Febmary 1986. JOSEPH FURTON Pensioner Joseph Furton, 76, died June 9. He was bom in Michigan and in 1944 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Furton sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1980. VICTOR E. GARCIA Pensioner Victor Garcia, 67, passed away May 9. A native of the Philip­ pine Islands, he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New York. Brother Garcia sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in April 1988. EARL GAY Earl Gay, 65, passed away recently. The Pennsyl­ vania na­ tive joined the union in 1952 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Gay sailed in the steward department. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. RICHARD HENEKE Pensioner Richard Heneke, 65, passed away May 14. The Washington native joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of ^ Seattle. Brother Heneke sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Heneke served in the Navy from 1943 to 1953. He began receiving his pension in January 1991. JOHN GRADDICK Pensioner John Graddick, 77, died June 28. He was bom in South Carolina and in 1945 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. Brother Graddick sailed in the steward department. He retired in January 1980. CLEG HARRIMAN Pensioner Cleo Harriman, 72, passed away May 26. Bom in Virginia, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1967 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Harriman began receiving his pension in January 1982. DONALD HENDERSON Pensioner Donald Hender­ son, 72, died recently. A native of Portland, Ore., he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Henderson, sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. Brother Henderson served in the Army from 1944 to 1956. He retired in April 1986. ALBERT HOLMES Pensioner Albert Holmes, 72, died March 24. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Holmes sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the Air Force from 1941 to 1942. Brother Holmes retired in December 1982. HAROLD MEEDER, Harold Meeder, 62, died June 4. A native of Kansas City, he joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Houston. Brother Meeder sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1950 until 1964. WILLIAM G. KELLY Pensioner William G. Kelly, 63, passed away May 23, five days after his birthday. He was bom in Aberdeen, Wash, and in 1957 joined the Seafarers in the pott of Seattle. Brother KeUy sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1946 to 1949. Brother Kelly letiied in Novem­ ber 1991. PETER MENCIAS Pensioner Peter Mencias, 79, passed away May 24. Bom in the Philip­ pine Islands, he joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Men­ cias sailed in the steward department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in September 1979. JACK NELSON Pensioner Jack Nel­ son, 66, died June 7. He joined the SIU in his native Savan­ nah, Ga. in 1943. Brother Nel­ son completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He retired in March 1987. PAUL R. ROGERS Pensioner Paul Rogers, 70, passed away April 28 due to cancer. He was bom in Colorado and in 1967 joined the Seafarers in the port of Houston. Brother Rogers sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army from 1940 until 1945. Brother Rogers retired in Febmary 1987. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; two sons, Ronald and Russell; his daughter, Paula; his sister, June; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. bom in Los Angeles and in 1952 joined the Seafarers in the port of Seattle. Brother Rudolph sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Rudolph retired in Oc­ tober 1988. HENDRIKSWARTJES Pensioner Hendrik Swartjes, 82, died May 29. Bom in Hol­ land, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Swartjes sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in April 1974. CHARLES E. THOMPSON Pensioner Charles E. Thompson, 64, passed away May 15. The na­ tive of Los Angeles joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1967 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Thompson began receiving his pension in Febmary 1982. RAPHAEL TORRES Raphael Torres, 21, died recently. He was bom in the Vir­ gin Is­ lands and in 1989 graduated from the Lundeberg School trainee pro­ gram. Brother Torres sailed in the engine department. He was an active methber at the time of his death. ALEJANDRINO VELAZQUEZ Pensioner Alejandrino Velaz­ quez, 65, passed way May 24. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Velazquez sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1986. WILLIAM ROYES NGITWONG Pensioner William Royes, 86, died June 17. A native of Jamaica, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Royes sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in August 1971. Pensioner Ngit Wong, 65, died May 15. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco in 1954, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wong retired in Febmary 1979. ROBERT RUDOLPH Pensioner Robert Rudolph, 65, passed away June 18. He was INLAND GERONIMO ESPINOSA Pensioner Geronimo Espinosa, 78, passed away June 1. He was bom in the Philippine Is­ lands and in 1961 joined the Continued on page 24 V- �•"•"•riiiiijfiTiii 24 tinal Departures Continued from page 23 union in the port of Philadel­ phia. Boatman Espinosa sailed in the steward department. He retired in June 1984. ROGER GARES Pensioner Roger Cares, 73, died May 23. A native of Pen­ nsylvania, he joined the union in 1973 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Boatman Cares sailed in the steward department. He served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in November 1987. ORVILLE JOHNSON Pensioner Orville Johnson, 72, passed away June 12. He joined the Seafarers in 1957 in his native Baltimore. Boatman Johnson sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1982. P' AOGUSri^ SEAFARBISIM TOMP.lVnLLER Pensioner Tom P. Miller, 78, died May 18. The Texas na­ tive joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston. Boatman Miller sailed in the engine and steward departments. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1943. Boatman Miller began receiving his pension in August 1973. CHARLES F. MORRIS Pensioner Charles F.Mor­ ris, 77, passed away Decem­ ber 1. Bom in New Jersey, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Morris, sailed in the deck department. He served in the Navy from 1940 to 1945. Boatman Morris retired in December 1979. CLAY SHERRILL Clay Sherrill, 63, died June 2. He was bom in Highland Park, Mich, and in 1972 joined the union in the port of Chicago. Boatman Sherrill sailed in the deck department. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship has revised its self-study correspondence courses. Currently available are lessons in English and mathe­ matics. The academic department will add other sub­ jects as they become aval able. Seafarers can take advantage of this opportunity to increase their knowledge by writing to the Lundeberg School. The materials are prepared in a straight-for­ ward, easy-to-understand manner. Simply check the boxes for the lessons which interest you, then clip and send the coupon to the address below. STEPHEN LENCHAK Stephen Lenchak, 64, passed away June 23. He was bom in Cleveland and in 1960 joined the union in the port of Detroit. Brother Lenchak sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. Please send the materials checked below: MATH • • • • • CARL ANDERSON Pensioner Carl Ander­ son, 73, passed away June 13. The Michigan native joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of Elberta, Mich. Brother Anderson sailed in the engine department. He , retired in August 1970. Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonometry • Plane D Spherical ^ , , (-.-If ..'kAr,,! .. INGUSH GREAT LAKES O • ATLANTIC FISHERMEN Grammar Books Writing Business Letteas ^... .rt. Name _ Address. SEBASTIANO PASSANISI Pensioner Sebastiano Passanisi, 77, died June 1. He joined the union in 1971 in his nahve Boston. Brother Passanisi sailed in the deck and steward departments. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. Brother Passanisi retired in December 1982. South Atlantic Port Council Holds Luncheon •i: .: 'Lun^eberg School Self Study Courses KONRADFROVAG Pensioner Konrad Frovag, 80, died May 1. A nadve of Norway, he joined theSIU in 1949 in the port of Detroit. Brother'Frovag sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in June 1976. Telephone^ Social Security#. Book# Rating. [ Ctd Old this coupon and mall to: ^ ^ I I • 1 Academic Department Seafarers Harry Lundebeg School of Seamanship P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 •'>V; 8/92 Congressman Meets with New Orieans MID ^ ' ""W.^ ,'• '^'V.' • • ^1"'••-••>•'>'/••"• '. '• :'?:•;=•• \ ;;' '' il^-. U S Representative Bob Livingston (R-La.) talks with New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez (center) as retired SlU Vice President Lindsey Williams welcomes guests to the June 5 meeting of the Port Maritime Council of Greater New Orleans and Vrcimty. •:,f. SP The South Atlantic Port Maritime Council held its quarterly membership luncheon on May 20 in the Jacksonville, Fla. SlU hall. Featured speakers at the event were local legislative candidates. In the photo above, Patrolman Tony McQuay (center) welcomes Dr. Les Warren (left) and retired SlU Assistant VP George Ripoll. The galley gang who prepared the meal gather in the photo below. From the tejt. Jhey are ^farers Willie Grant, Richard Ward, Glenn D'Ambrosio and John Platts. J. ' i ••> •' Remembering Those Who Went Before • '• Retired Bosun Tony Palino (left) and SlU Vice President West Coast George McCartney flank Captain Dick Haugh of the SS Independence during the recent Maritime Memorial Day ceremonies aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, a restored Liberty Ship, in San Francisco Bay. Seafarers attending the event tossed a wreath into the sea in memory of their fallen brothers and sisters. The photo was provided by SlU member John Philips. -t •••• a :?;a •t' . •T •I - .^ips,: '" r • • - 'pfi:. i:': ... �a^afeaaa:w&r%grat.>.. i.^ SeAFAREUSLUG AUGUST 1S92 25 Connie's Galley Crew Aims to Keep Guests Happy General Napolean said it when he uttered his im­ mortal phrase, "an army marches on its stomachs." And people trying to catch a loved one have said it when they turned to the old adage, "a way to a person's heart is through their stomach." Galley gang Seafarers aboard the SS Constitu­ tion (nicknamed the "Connie" by crewmembers) recognize the simple principle that plentiful, exquisitely prepared food can be the key ingredient to a cruise ship passenger's good time. To this end, the steward department works around the clock to make sure no passenger goes hungry and no palate goes un­ satisfied during the sevenday voyage aboard the -.-V- fv"^, f,' ' I "-'4 . ; .-r-;- American Hawaii Cruises ship. Led by Chief Steward Patrick Olin, the galley gang must have a &eakfast ready for the pre­ dawn risers, then the regular breakfast must be prepared before lunch. While some of the crew works on the afternoon snacks, the final prepara­ tions for dinner—which has two seatings—must be completed. Finally, crewmembers prepare the after-dinner to midnight snacks before the whole thing starts over again. Olin noted to a Seafarers LOG reporter that there is never time to relax in the galley. "We always have a meal preparation in the works. It's a constant job to keep hundreds of people happy and satified." mww • • S'" - • >'^'0 '•M 'f Cook Julio Lambert slices prime rib for a passenger. Keeping an eye on the eggs is Assistant Cook Danny Nguyeu. j|;. Assistant Baker Mario Ramiro has pancakes hot off the griddle. •WW Watching over the galley operations are Executive Chef Hector Morales (left) and Chief Steward Patrick Olin. -•-u v Standing by an order is Second Cook Carlos LMadayag. ^ , No tears are Shed while Second Assistant Cook Mano Firme jr. Bennett oeels an onion, keeps delicious meals coming. K — ^ Mushrooms are needed in Second Cook Elhossiny EInaggar's recipe. elwI^rwiRrkfir Joseoh Walsh tinisnesmaRiiia«»iiu Sous Chef Ozzie Stoiber is one of the galley's many experts. Second Cook Jay Pichay slices bread for finger sandwiches. Dicirig a carrot is one task for Second Cook Djasni Mohamad. ' Showing his proficiency for cracking eggs with one hand is Chief Baker Willie Creer. �26 AimSTI^ SEAFARBKIOG Trainee Lifeboat Class 500—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 500 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Tfieodore Karabinas, Victor Serrano, Jared Tryal, Jerome Scola, Stepfianie Hendrick, Chris Kalinowski, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Douglas Hau, James Lacy, Lorenzo Martin, Jason Simpson, Jerry Howard Jr., William Weeks Jr., Willie McFadden Jr., (third row) Kyle Tabor, Dave Hayes, Thomas Hurley Jr., Benjamin DeGonia, Mark Mullen, Michael Kozak, Jason Bonefont and Jerry Herman. X:. Able Bodied Seaman—Graduating with their able bodied seaman's endor­ sement are (from left, kneeling) K.C. Taylor (instructor). Otto Borden, Robert Baskin, Anthony Douglas, Grant Jones III, Obaid H. All, (second row, kneeling) Fred Lau, Jeffrey Robinson, Chris Stringer, Pasquale Giorgilli, Mark Lecik, David Penney, Fereuza Gifford, John Favero, (third row, standing) James McCarthy, Lawrence Neslein, Fred Cintorino, Dave Chesson Jr., William Boyd, Joe Carson, Barron Jackson, Kim M. Brown, Geronimo Rawlings, Warren Barroner, James Alexander and Russ Dasaro. Not pictured is Ron Mercer. Refrigeration Systems Maintenance and Operations—CompietKFmnrBoJon^^^^^^^^ finstmctSrBob Rudd Robert Sdwel'l Ed SaclSind JohnS (instructor). Bob Rudd, Robert Caldwell, Ed Sacks and John Kelly. Upgraders Lifeboat-Receiving their lifeboat endorsements, members of the '®"' kneeling) Osman Haslam, John D'Alessandro, Mark Cabasag, Gary Morrison, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor). Chris Coggins, William Ware, Kenneth Myers, Dennis Shaw and Larry Calhoun. 11^ M':^: •='. • '•fri.'' ,', •t"v. h .• .'. Marine Electrical Maintenance—Completing the course leading to graduation from the marine electrical maintenance program are (from left, seated) Sheldon Greenberg, Dave Plumb, Mike Novak, Mark Dumas, (standing) Robert Stancavage, David Tillman, Lawrence Holbert, Eric ^^lzhuhn (instmctor) and James Brock. irefighting—Successfully completing the advanced firefighting curriculum on June 24 are (from left, front row) Byran Cummings (instructor), David Queipo, Mel Santos, Jeff Libby, Leroy Hopkins, John Smith (instructor), (second row) Lawrence Clark, Ed Johnston, Jose Marrero, Steve Thompson, (third row) Joe Young, Jay Phillips, Leon Johnson, Marc Taylor, (fourth row) Bill O'Neill, Bob Kiefer, Rick Bamhart, Leonard White, (fifth row) Craig Pare, James Watts and Bill Mustion. .• r- \, • •-• U.- ••• ,. f.'r f i- Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the graduatinmireboat class on June 2 are (from left) John Watkins, Art Jonassen, Carmelita D. Henry, Kerry Tyrone Roby Sr. and Ben Cusic (Instructor). Marine Electronics Technician—Successfully completing the marine electronics technician course are (seated) Christopher Barry, (from left, standing) J.R. Hawkins, Robert A. Farmer, Scott Morris and Mark Rainess (instmctor)., Pumproom Maintenance and Operations—Graduating are (from left, kneeling) Wayne F. Gonsalves, Donald E. Morgan, (second row) Jim Shaffar (instructor), Jon Beard, Leonardo Papa, Tony Ripoll and Eric H. Sutton. �AUGUSTISfa SCWARBtSUm if- Hecerilllcetkm Prograuut • '.1" . Completion Date November 2 SlemrdUpitruOhmCourses Course As^tant Cooks Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward BeekgpgndkiBeeune$ Chedc-ln Ciunpletioii Date Date September 14 October 23 November 9 December 18 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations ca^ Maintenance course. Course Able Seaman Check-In Date Septinnber28 CfMUrse Bosun Recertilfieation The foUowing is Ae rarrent course schedule for classes beginning between August and De«n^r1^ a the Seafaiets Harry Lundebeig School of Seamanship loca^ a the Paul HaU Center for Marittme Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. T^e coui^ schedule may change to reflect the needs of the memberehip, the manume industry and—in times of conflict—die nation's security. IJS' • 27 Check-Di Comidetkm Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions dRice for starting dates) • • radlngCeurses Check-In Date Course- ' Completimi Date QMED-Any Rating Ship Handling ThirdMate August 31 November 2 September 14 November 16 August 3 Octobers August 31 August 28 October30 December 11 Tankerman October 26 November 20 Radar Observer Unlimited Celestial Navigatfon September 14 December 4 FiremanA¥atertender and Oiler August31 OctoberO October December 4 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Puniproom MainL & Gyrations August 31 October 9 Marine Electrical Maintenance August 17 October9 October 19 December 11 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations October 26 December4 Marine Electronics—^Technician I September 28 November 6 Marine Electronics—T^rhnican II November 9 December 18 Basic Electronics August31 September 25 Hydraulics August 17 September 11 November 23 December 18 Diesel Engine Technolc^ August 17 September 11 Welding October 12 November 6 Sqitemberll November 13 September 18 November 20 SaMfSpedaHf Courses Course Oil Spin Preventkm and Containment iV' . J" Lifeboatman I I^ -f-v ^ I ^ ^ Basic/Advanced Fire Fightiiig Check-In Date Completion Date August 17 August 31 October 12 October 26 August 21 September 4 October 16 October 30 August 3 August 17 August31 September 14 September 28 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 23 December 7 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December 4 December 18 October30 October20 1992MuHeOucaikm Schedule mmuuNGAPPimAim Name Address (Fint) (Middle) Month/Pay/Ye (Stfeet) (City) (Stale) Deep Sea Member D . Telephone _L (ZipCode) Lakes Member D ' _L (AieaCbde) Inland Waters Member G SHLSSCellege Program Schedule tor 1992 FULL 8-week sessions August 31 October 26 October 23 December 18 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You alsomust submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department Md seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Date of Birth (Lu«) The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact die admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Course Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) Pacific• If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be process^. Social Security #_ SIGNATURE • Book # Seniority Department U.S. Citizen: D Yes D No - - Home Port_ - Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held , •Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from DNO to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? •Yes If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes •NO •NO If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Yes • No Firefighting:•Yes •No Date available for training Primary language spoken I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed CPR:•Yes •NO DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot ThirdMate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel D Towboat Operator Mand O Celestial Navigation Q Simulator C:ourse • • • O D _DATE. G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineer/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G RefrigeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) G Oil Spill Prevention & C:ontairunent G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Smdies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utili^ ENGINE G Cook and Baker • FOWT G ChiefCook O QMED—Any Rating G Chief Steward COLLEGE PROGRAM • Variable DC L/IIVC Drive vtuuuric Spe^ L/VG Systems (Marine Electronics) LI Towboat Inland Cook G LJ Associates in Arts Degret Degree 1lansporUUon will be paid inaccordance with the scheduling letter only If you present orighial receipts and snccessfiinycom­ plete the coarse. If you haveany questions,contact yonr portagent before depailing for Piney PoinL RETURN COMPLBTEO APPLICATIONTO: Seahuers Hatty Lundebag Upgrading Onler, P.O. Box 75, Pin^ Point, MD 20674. i;, : • • • -si: •§ �iii(i!!ii i||i iiiilif SEAEUIERS Volume 54, Number 8 1993 gU Scholarships Announced Seven scholarships wKI be awarded In 1993 to help members and their dependents further their college or university studies. Those InterestedIn applying should start collecting the necessary paperwork NOW! See page 8 for additional Information. J4M^U^ 1992 a Job Corps Bestows Top Award to Seafarer Porter -S3SS.i When James Porter reported last month to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship as a member of class 502, it was the cul­ mination of 18 months of hard work that saw his efforts recognized with a National Leadership Award from the National Job Corps, a federal pro­ gram funded by the departments of Labor and the Interior to help young men and women between the ages of 16 and 22 obtain educational and vocational skills. While other Job Corps award win­ ners wore Sunday-best outfits. Porter marched to the stage in his khaki Lundeberg School uniform. "I'm proud of the uniform and what it rep­ resents to me. It was my goal and I achieved it," he told a Seafarers LOG reporter before taking part in the Washington, D.C. ceremony on July 23. when he entered the Harpers Ferry (W.Va.) Job Corps Center in January 1991. Earlier in his life, the 23-year-old had dropped out of high school to help his mother support the family. Even though he enjoyed working with his hands. Porter discovered he was not able to hold or acquire a construction job without a high school diploma. He got upset and let his weight climb to 360 pounds. About this time. Porter met a Job Corps recruiter who told him the pro­ gram could help him acquire a high school equivalency diploma (GED) as well as train him with a job skill. Porter left his Newport News, Va. home and headed for Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center where he met Bud Casto, its placement coordinator and instructor for building and apartment maintenance. Helped Support Family Casto took Porter under his wing. Becoming a member of the After retiring from a Fortune 500 Seafarers became Porter's goal as company, Casto returned to his home soon as he heard about the union state of West Virginia where he was asked if he would teach a skill to young men and women through the federally funded program. In the back of his mind, Casto remembered the Seafarers' 1959 summer-student program that gave him an oppor­ tunity to sail aboard an SlU-contracted vessel out of the port of Brooklyn. "I made more money in those four weeks than any of my friends who stayed home and worked all sunmier," he recalled. Seafarer James Porter (center) receives his National Leadership Award from Or. Michael Murphy (right) from the National Office of Job Corps, while Maryland Delegate Ulysses Carrie watches. One Vote Counts Showing off his achievement award to Bud Casto of the Harpers Ferry (W.Va.) Job Corps Center (left) and his mother, Evelyn Porter, is Seafarer James Porter. reported it to the national program. Since then. Harpers Ferry Job Corps center has recommended 27 men and women, including Porter, to the Lun­ deberg School. In fact, Casto's daughter Kimberly sails as a cool^aker. "When I met James, I encouraged him to look at the merchant marine as a career," Casto said. Porter added he was attracted to the SIU because of the travel, "plus I saw a couple of the pay stubs. You Can't beat that." But both noted, before he could enter Plney Point Recommended Piney Point, Porter had some work to Casto had kept up with the SIU do. and knew about die union's school in That work included acquiring a Piney Point when he started with Job GED, studying 2,000 hours in Corps seven years ago. He visited electrical and pipefitting courses and Piney Point, liked what he saw and losing 94 pounds, which Porter said he did by dieting and using Casto's boxing gym. "It wasn't a piece of cake which is something I had to give up," he added. However, Porter persevered at Job Corps. He studied, became a dorm leader, was placed in charge of several other groups at the old Civilian Conservation Corps site and was named a winner of the program's "National Leadership" award for his region. Finally, days before reporting to Piney Point, he was informed he had won the national award. "I just couldn't believe it when I heard," Porter stated. Number One Job Corps Student Not only did he receive the recog­ nition, but he "graduated as the num­ ber one student in the Job Corps program nationwide," Casto added. "That's out of 50,000 students. James is a prime example of what can be done through Job Corps with a goal like the SIU." Upon graduation from the Lun­ deberg School, Porter plans to enter the engine department. His goal is to become a QMED. Help Locale This Missing Chiid The first step to voting in this year's general elections on November 3 is registering with the local board of elections. In photo above, New York members obtain their registration fonns from SIU Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram (seated, right) and receive assistance in filling them out. All SIU members and pensioners are encouraged to exercise their right to vote. .AihA- The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate Mary Elizabeth Green. Missing from Arden, N.C. since August 6, 1991 when she was 15 years old, Mary Green is con­ sidered an endangered runaway. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 ft. 10 inches tall and weighed 155 lbs. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. Mary Elizabeth Green has a scar on her back, a mole on her neck and a pockmark on her right cheek. She has a heart condi­ tion and needs medication which she does not have with her. Anyone having information should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (800) 843-5678 or the Buncombe (N.C.) County Sheriffs Office, Missing Persons Unit at (704) 2778080. Mary Elizabeth Green � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES DOT SHIP PLAN BILL IS BEFORE HOUSE, SENATE SIU MEMBERS TO CREW REFLAGGED LASH VESSEL GOVERNMENT ACTIONS LEADING TO EXTINCTION OF U.S. FISHING INDUSTRY, WARN FISHERMAN STORMS DON’T KEEP PRESQUE ISLE CREW FROM COMPLETING ITS TASKS FAUST SAVES YACHTSWOMAN GAUNTLET CREW RESCUES FISHERMAN ADRIFT FOR 21 DAYS USE OF BENZENE EXPOSURE PROTECTIVE GEAR TAUGHT TO SEAFARERS AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CHEF LUPINACCI ELECTED TO LEAD PRESTIGIOUS CULINARY ORGANIZATION 12 SIU STEWARDS ACE ADVANCED TRAINING THREE USNS MERCY CREWMEMBERS RECEIVE MEDAL FOR PACIFIC RESCUE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL FIREFIGHTING TRAINING PAYS OFF, SAYS AB JOHNSON AFTER 2 FIRESABDEL MOHAMED HONORED BY SHIPMATES ABOARD WILKES IN LOPEZ UNION MEETING, TALK TURNS TO UPGRADING FISHERMAN ISSUE WARNING: GOV’T CAN KILL U.S. INDUSTRY SIU’S TRAINING PROGRAM MARKS 40 YEARS CONNIE’S GALLEY CREW AIMS TO KEEP GUESTS HAPPY JOB CORPS BESTOWS TOP AWARD TO SEAFARER PORTER Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 8 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/78ffb74649d6719eed83fa03593da047.PDF 6650a22dfe01fc4ae2d6ab68d65951a3 PDF Text Text OFWqAlORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATiONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, UKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFKIO Volume 54, Number s # «/• What Price Trade?' L ^:ri%a he heavy cost of the proposed trade deal with Mexico will he measured in terms of massive job losses, factory closings and the destruction of American communities. Ti. • 4i Vf • Page 3 1' AFL-CIONEWS : ': * L. • t'-7 V.--V • J.'" ^ •' • f -.' �•-.r J-; i./' 2 SEPTEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report Congress Faces Full Maritime Agenda When U Rehims M BO, nis Month A Government-Approved Runaway Operation • '^. •.I A. It is not the mere notion of a free trade agreement with other na­ tions that the American labor movement finds objectionable. The AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions, in particular the unions representing workers in the transpor­ tation sector who earn their living moving goods, favor free trade if it is conducted f^ly. Trade agreements generally are designed to eliminate tariffs and other government programs which protect domestic interests. The rub when it comes to the so-called free trade agreement that has just been signed by the governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico, known as the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA, is that this Michael Sacco is not fair trade. It is an agreement to en­ courage American business to move their operations into Mexico, to use cheaper labor and then send the goods back here for consumption by Americans. This is a plantswitch operation. It is precisely this use of a free trade agreement to allow a trans­ ference of U.S. manufacturing capabilities to Mexico and the sale of the product back to the United States which we in the American labor movement find objectionable. We object to the opportunity of capital to avoid the use of American labor while never taking their eye off the American market, for it will not be Mexican citizens, each of whom has a per capita income of some $2,000 a year, that will purchase all the goods being manufactured in Mexico by U.S. companies. Of course there are the many tales by various economists and administration representatives that the trade pact with Mexico will make the world a better place, with high-paying jobs for Mexicans and Americans alike. Then there are other economists who admit there will be several hundred thousand American jobs lost at first, but, they promise, these will be offset later by increased jobs from producing increased goods for the Mexican market. Competing for $4.00 a Day W I.:.- :i 4:^ Such thoughts at best are cold comfort to American workers who are being told that massive layoffs are immediately in store for them. At worst such talk is a cover-up for the fact that allowing U.S. capital to go to Mexico by the billions of dollars not only means job losses in the United States, but it also means decreased wages, as American workers are forced to compete against their Mexican counterparts earning between $4 and $10 a day. And for eve^ economist that predicts a rosy future because of NAFTA, there is another economist who sees m the agreement job losses for both Mexican and American workers. Frankly, I prefer to evaluate this trade agreement by common sense and our experience in U.S. shipping. Common sense tells us that if a U.S. company owner has a choice between $10 an hour employees or $10 a day employees, he will choose the latter. If a U.S. company owner has a choice between meeting U.S. safety, environmental and tax regulations or operating in Mexico with none of those costs, he is bound to choose the latter. If an American company has a chance to increase proHts substantially ust by moving factories across the border, it will do so. And if the U.S. government officially approves the move, so much the better. Our experience tells us that capital seeks the cheapest costs and that, given the chance, capital will roam the world looking for the most exploitable labor and least regulated environment. Imagine what U.S. investment will do when what they are looking for— ow wages and a regulation-free environment- -is just a stone's throw away across the border. Who Pays the Price? In sum, it is American workers, their families and their com­ munities who pay the price for this greed and shortsightedness. The victims of a so-called free trade agreement, or in other words an organized, government-sanctioned runaway operation, are America's workers and their families—the people who produce American goods, the people who pay the taxes, the people who Ight America's wars, the people who raise the next generation of eaders and the people who most directly bear the brunt of America's incapable leadership at times, as with the proposed trade deal with Mexico. Trade must enrich ordin^ people, not a few on the top who reserve for themselves the right to the best that the United States las to offer, but who would deny the same to the America's work­ ing people. It is only when trade agreements benefit all citizens in­ stead of the few on the capital side of the equation that those of us in the trade union movement can support such pacts. Volume 54, Number 9 A;' • ; i:: Several bills affecting the U.S Maritime Biiis to Foiiow in Faii Session of Congress shipping industiy and the people who earn their livelihoods at sea Action by Congress Description BUVNumber await congressional action as legislators return to Capitol Hil" Would require all inland Passed by House this month following the summer Inland Decuman- l)oatmen Merchant Marine & on vessels of tatlon/HR4394 recess. more than 5 tons to hold Fisheries Committee; full House consideration next Hearings, debates and votes Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner are expect^ to be fast and furious documents as members of the Senate and House of Representatives ^ to Maritime Mark-up expected to be Would help U.S.-flag complete their work and adjourn Refonn4tR5627; companies acquire new held in September by House & Senate vessels andprovide by Columbus Day (October 12) in S3047 merchant marine payments for up to 74 order to campaign at home for the subcommittees militarily useful November 3 elections^ commercial vessels Closing a Safety Loophole Repeal of Work Would eliminate Marked-up by House Maritime bills include remov­ Tax on Mariners/ proposed fees on Coast Coast Guard Subcommittee; awaiting Guard-issued merchant ing a safety loophole that allows HR4693 action by House mariner documents inland mariners to sail without Merchant Marine & Coast Guard documentation, Fisheries Committee creating a federal policy as Passed by House of Included with the proposed by Department of Defense Representatives; Defense Departmenfs Appropriations Transportation Secretary Andrew Bill4HR5504 awaiting action by the FY '93 funding bill are Card Jr. this summer to fund U.S.$801.4 million for sealift Senate Appropriations Committee to purchase or build flag commercial vessels that civilian-crewed military Could be used by the military in vessels times of emergency and eliminat­ ing a proposed "work tax" that Cruise to Would eliminate foreign- Passed by House Merchant Marine & flag cruise ships from could be imposed when merchant Nowhere Fisheries Committee; full sailing out of U.S. ports Restrictions/ mariners acquire or upgrade their HR 5257 for gambling junkets with House consideration next merchant mariner documents. no ports of call However, congressional atten­ tion to these bills could be limited as the legislators still have to pass eight labor unions representing lowing passage of the Otnnibus almost all of the Fiscal Year 1993 maritime workers called for rapid Budget Reconciliation Act of packages that fund the federal enactment of the reform package. 1990. The proposed cost to government—including the Within the reform package are mariners ranges from $35 for a Defense Department measure means to help U.S.-flag shipping Z-card with no endorsements to companies acquire new vessels, $135 for an AB or QMED endor­ that concerns sealift. The full House of Repre­ including governmental pay­ sement to $330 for upper level sentatives almost imniediately ments for up to 74 militarily use­ licenses. upon its return is expected to ful commercial ships. Looking for Sealift Funds While both Card and legis­ debate H.R. 4394, which would Appropriation bills fund the require inland boatmen who sail lators who serve on maritime federal government for the period committees have stated their aboard vessels of more than five October 1,1992 to Septemter 30, gross tons to carry U.S. Coast hopes to pass the legislation by 1993. The House passed the the end of the year, neither the Guard merchant mariner docu­ Defense biU (H.R. 5504) on July 2 ments (Z-cards). The bill, which House nor the Senate have with $801.4 million for sealift left passed the House Merchant scheduled a mark-up session as of intact. Those fiinds, combined with Marine and Fisheries Committee press time. However, spokesmen $2.7 billion already available, on July 1, would close a loophole for both the Senate and House could be used to acquire vessels which has exempted the men and merchant marine subconunittees necessary to satisfy the recommen­ Avomen working aboard tugs and said session dates would be set dations of the Mobility Require­ tows in America's inland water­ when the legislators return to ments Study based on the actions Washington after Labor Day. ways from carrying Z-cards. taken during the Persian Gulf war Upon passage by the House, Nixing the Seaman Tax and issued in January. the bill would go to the Senate for The House Merchant Marine A bill to amend the Passenger action. and Fisheries Committee also has Service Act to prohibit foreign-flag Towards a National Policy not set a date for further considera­ cruise-to-nowhere voyages awaits Congress continues to review tion of a bill designed to repeal fees action by the House of Repre­ the maritime reform initiative on merchant mariner documents sentatives. The House Merchant rresented by Card. Both the and licenses. The Coast Guard Marine and Fisheries Committee iouse and the Senate are working Subcommittee marked up the bill, passed the legislation in August on separate bills sponsored by the H.R. 4693, in May for action by the The bill also would codify U.S. Customs Service and court rulings chairmen of each chamber's mer­ full committee. The legislation was introduced that passenger vessels engaged in chant marine committees. Along with SIU President after the Coast Guard announced the coastwise trade be U.S. built Vlichael Sacco, the presidents of it would implement such fees fol­ and owned. ITB Olive /Ifoore Returns to Great Lakes after Conversion September 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is pub­ lished monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Geor­ ges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor^ Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jordan Biscardo; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. The tugboat OliveL Moore, shown above with the barge McKee Sons, relumed to the Great Lakes earlier this season after being fitted with a new twin-rudder ship control system. Operated by Upper Lakes Towing of Escanaba, Mich., and crewed top to bottom with SIU members, the integrated tug/barge fiauls salt, stone and ore all over the Great Lakes region. While the Moore was built in 1928, the McKee Sons recently was converted into a barge from a steamboat hull. Upper Lakes operates one other steamboat ttiat fias been converted into a tug/barge—the Joe Thompson/and//. •fl �- I '.-.-••.-i:.;.i>'i.'. SEFrEMBER1992 SEAFARERS LOG 3 AFL-CIO Sees Loss Of 500,000 Jobs In New Trade Pact A trade agreement negotiated though this is lower in the 2,000- declining American wages. by the Bush administration with mile area bordering the Unitec The AFL-CIO has noted that the governments of Mexico and States where thousands of the Bush administration is fond of Canada must be measured in American companies have estab­ arguing that for every billion dol­ terms of how American workers lished factories known as "ma- lars of U.S. exports, 20,000 jobs will fare, according to the AFL- quiladoras." In the United States are created. The federation has CIO and its affiliated unions, in­ the average 1990 manufacturing pointed out that the cluding the Seafarers wage is $14.77. administration's glowing num­ International Union. Federal, state and local en­ bers fail to consider the reverse: The so-called free trade pact vironmental standards, also in- For every billion dollars of excess with Mexico and Canada, or the plant safety and health imports to the United States, "North American Free Trade regulations, are far more stringent 20,000 jobs are lost. Agreement" (NAFTA), which in the U.S. than in Mexico. The Economic Policy Institute now goes to Congress for ratifica­ (EPI), a Washington, D.C.-based A Mexican Market? tion or rejection, in theory is group of economists, analyzed NAFTA boosters argue job los­ designed to reduce trade barriers ses in the United States will be three of the studies cited by the among the three nations and by made up by the newly-opened Bush administration and found that create jobs and prosperity for Mexican market This theory con­ them wanting. In an analysis of the the citizenry. tends that U.S. jobs will be created three studies, EPI found that the Proponents of the pact, which by the need to supply Mexicans rosy projections for NAFTA were the Bush administration last with American-made goods. made possible by making two as­ month announced had been However, the AFL-CIO has sumptions—first, a full employ­ signed by all three countries, also pointed out that a nation with one- ment economy in the U.S. and believe it will allow the United third the population of the United second, no transfer of investment States to compete with a unified States and with a per person per from the United States to Mexico. European market and the capita income of $2,010 per year One-Seventh of U.S. Wages economically powerful Japan and does not make a market of suffi­ By using the same studies and other Asian Pacific Rim cient capacity and unmet needs to factoring in a small transfer of AP/Wlde World Photos countries. generate the more than half a mil­ American investment to Mexico, (J 3 Scenes like these are envisioned by the AFL-CIO as a While agreeing with the goals lion American jobs that would be EPI found a 550,000 job loss for result of new trade pact with Mexico that will see factories of job creation and a strong lost because of the transfer to the U.S. and a reduction of U.S. fleeing from the United States. The man pictured above lost American economy, opponents Mexico of U.S. manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) of his job when the General Motors Fisher Body assembly plant in Flint, of NAFTA—including the AFLcapability. $36 billion over 10 years. Mich, closed in 1987. CIO and its affiliated unions, en­ EPFs report concluded, ". . . vironmental groups, many farrher Studies, More Studies the attraction of Mexico for U.S. organizations, among others To put Mexico's economy in manufacturers is not Mexico's believe the pact as it stands now jerspective, it has been noted that small consumer economy, it is the will result in massive lay-offs, jusinesses in the state of Florida labor force of almost 30 million more than 500,000 in a few years produce as much in goods and willing to work for wages that because of a huge transfer of U.S. services annually as all the busi­ average one seventh of ours in capital south of the border. The nesses in Mexico. And Florida's Mexican manufacturing and one pact also will result in weakened population is one-seventh of that fourteenth in maquiladoras." U.S. communities and a lower of Mexico. All told, the Mexican A group of economists from standard of living for American economy has only 5 percent of the University of Massachusetts, workers. U.S. buying power. Amherst and Skidmore College Looking for Profits The Bush administration, in estimate that NAFTA will force With increased profits as a mo­ attempting to sell the trade treaty job losses in both Mexico and the tive, it is not unnatural for with Mexico to a skeptical United States. This group argues American investment dollars to American public facing high un­ that imported com from the U.S. seek the so-called advantages of employment and a sputtering and Canada will force 800,000 to setting up production facilities in economy, has cited several 2,000,000 Mexican corn Mexico. In wages, the 1990 studies by economists to prop up producers into unemployment. Cindy Slephen/UAW/So/AHari^MagazlnB Mexican minimum wage was its case. However, for every Even the 680,000jobs created by In Mexico, if the proposed NAFTA agreement goes equivalent to59 cents per hour. In economist who sees growth and the transfer of U.S. investment to into effect, hundreds of U.S. companies will relocate the United States the federal min­ prosperity for the American Mexico will not offset these job worker in NAFTA, there is losses, state the economists. Adand invest in factories south of the border, making imum wage is $4.25. products to sell back in the U.S. Many already have. Pictured above The average 1990 manufactur­ another economist who charts Continued on page 5 is a General Motors plant in Matamoros, Mexico. ing wage in Mexico is $1.80, al­ thousands of U.S. job losses and rrnrrnr I I Ml The 'Brotherhooci of the Sea' Comes to Aid of Hurricane Victims In Storm, Ships Crewed, Moved to Sea Relief supplies donated by SIU members from the ports of New York and Jacksonville are arriving in south Florida to help fellow Seafarers who were caught by the destructive force of Hur­ ricane Andrew late last month. Members and their families have donated boxes of food, water and clothing to help those who suffered losses. Pensioner Pedro Mena, son AB Ron Mena and family lost everything when the 160-plus mile-per-hour winds destroyed their home in Cutler Ridge, a sub­ urb 10 miles south of Miami. AJso, Steward William Robles and his family lost part of the roof of their home in Homestead, Fla., approximately 20 miles south of Miami. Robles has been without electricity and running water since the storm, but told Port Rep­ resentative Ambrose Cucinotta, who is based in Dania, Fla., his family is lucky because their home remained standing after the storm. The first Seafarer-donated supplies from New York arrived in Dania on September 2 and promptly were delivered to the Menas, who told Cucinotta how grateful they were that other members remembered them. "This means a lot to my family and me to know the 'Brotherhood of the Sea' was there when we needed them," Ron Mena said when he saw the relief packages. Andrew slammed into south Florida during the pre-dawn Seafarers at the SIU hall in New York pack boxes with food and other items to help hurricane victims. Continued on page 6 Pictured from left are Bert Macary, John Perez, Saleh Hasson, Larry Brown, John Wolfe and John Halpin. A ~ '.i' �4 SEPTBRRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG Gentry Moore Dies at 67; CredenRals Commitlee Reviews Was San Fran. Patrolman Neminatiens far AGUWD RaUat Gentry Moore, SIU patrolman in the port of San Francisco and a key figure in theSIU-AGLIWD's merger with the Marine Cooks and Stewards, passed away August 1 after a long bout witfi cancer. He was 67. Brother Moore's popularity among Seafarers from all ports and districts and different walks of life was reflected by the swift The full text of the reaction to news of his passing. credentials committee For example, the SIU crew report appears on page 9. aboard the Sea-Land Developer immediately sent condolences to After meeting on August 17 his family. (That crew consisted and studying the nomination ap­ of deck department members H plications to ensure each can­ Gibbs, T. Bryant, K. Sbaibi, G. Gentry Moore didate had complied with the Holland and G. Lusk, engine criteria set out in the SIU's con­ department members J. stitution, the credentials commit­ Pamlniano, J. Ross and R. Mercer said. "He was one of the tee issued its report, which will be Llanes, and steward department best. Gentry was a good union presented to the membership for Studying the petitions filed by various members are (left to right) AB members M. Baker, L. Finn, J. official and he got along with its approval at the September Woodrow Shelton Jr., Chief Steward Brian Burchette, Bosun Steve Ross and R. Gegenbeimer.) everybody—shipowners and meetings. Parr and Electrician Jeff McCranie. merchant mariners alike. Joined in 1946 Twenty-eight candidates for A native of Jackson, Miss., 'Gave to Maritime Labor' 27 ballot positions qualified to Members had to present their Moore joined the Marine Cooks union books in order to be California State Senator Mil­ run in the election, which takes and Stewards in San Francisco in ton Marks (D), chairman of the place November 1 through nominated to the committee. 1946. He usually shipped out of California Senate Select Com­ December 31, reported the Each person seeking to serve in­ San Francisco and sailed on the mittee on Maritime Industry, troduced himself to the member­ credentials conunittee members South American runs aboard wrote in a letter to Gentry ship before voting took place with who were elected at the August the results being made Imown im­ Moore-McCormick Lines. Moore's wife, Delores, "Gentry headquarters membership meet­ Brother Moore became an mediately. was highly respected ... he gave ing in Piney Point. MC&S official in 1967, then was greatly of himself to the maritime Al! Departments Represented Elected to serve on August 3 elected a San Francisco port abor movement and to the com­ were Bosun Steve Parr, 41, firom The AGLIWD constitution es­ employee for the SIU in 1978, the munity. It was an honor to have the port of New Orleans; AB tablishes guidelines for the year of the merger. adjourned the Senate in his Woodrow Shelton Jr,, 37, from credentials committee in Article Gentty Moore was one of the memory." the port of Piney Point; Electrician XIII, Section 2. The committee is QMED John Wong (left) and Chief In addition to Mrs. Moore, Jeff McCranie, 31, from the port to be elected at the port where Steward Donald Williams review most dedicated, sincere and reli­ of Piney Point; QMED John headquarters is located (Piney the qualifying petitions submitted able union representatives I have Gentry is survived by four Wong, 53, from the port of San Point). Committee membership by members seeking to run in the ever worked with," said George daughters and numerous McCartney, SIU vice president grandchildren. Francisco; Chief Steward Brian consists of six full book members 1992 SIU AGLIWD election. West Coast. Donations in Gentry Moore's Burchette, 25, from the port of composed of two members from Buck Mercer, SIU vice presi­ memory may be sent to the Honolulu and Chief Steward each of the three shipboard dent, secretary-treasurer, vice Donald Williams, 31, from the departments—deck, engine and prefsident, assistant vice presi­ dent Government Services United Negro College Fund, 500 port of Jacksonville. steward. No elected official or dent, one of twoheadquarters rep­ Division, knew Moore for 30 East 62nd Street, New York, NY At the August meeting, SIU candidate for office is permitted resentative positions or one of 10 (fears. "He helped everybody," 10027. Secretary-Treasurer John Fay o serve on the committee. port agent posts had to submit called the election to order for the Members seeking the position nominating papers between July credentials committee positions. of president, executive vice presi- 15 and August 15. The credentials committee made up of six rank-and-file Seafarers has reviewed al nominating petitions of SIU mem­ bers seeking office in the 1992 districtwide elections in the union's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inlanc Waters District (AGLIWD). a.'i:.; v";:S;,, •' • ."••i; '•'.' '.-• t;'" ; -l/' -.• .•; •:i? y:.' • J,. I Subic Bay U.S. Naval Operations Move to Guam, Singapore, Japan All U.S. Navy operations, in­ the Filipino government refused cluding Military Sealift Com­ to extend its lease. mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) Ross told the Seafarers LOG naval support services, are "basi­ that the withdrawal from Subic cally over" at the U.S. milit^base Bay is moving ahead of schedule. at Subic Bay in the Philippines, "Our plans were to have every­ according to a Navy spokesman. thing—cranes, barges. Subic Bay activities have drydock—moved out before bad moved to bases throughout the weather and typhoons hit (in midPacific theater, including Guam, August)," he said. "That has been Singapore and Japan. Lt. Ken done. TTie move basically is over Ross, who works in the office of for MSCPAC vessels." the commander-in-chief for the (The SIU's Government Ser­ Navy's Pacific Fleet, noted vices Division represents the un­ MSCPAC vessels already have licensed crewmembers aboard been calling on these ports since MSCPAC vessels.) the withdrawal from the base was Ross added operations in announced last September when Guam were fully functional while 1:t i». If - " • •H 'I-. • 'X, •> Quick responses by crewmembers aboard two Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet MSCPAC) vessels, whose un­ licensed crewmembers are repre­ sented by the SIU's Government Services Division, helped save the lives of two mariners earlier this year, the U.S. Navy agency announced last month. The USNS Kilauea, MSC's only ammunitions vessel, rescued one of its own sailors who was swept overboard in the southern 'acific in May. Petty Officer Second Class Kenneth C. Normand lost his footing and landed in the sea when the Kilauea took a heavy roll to port in the middle of the night. Saved by Shipmate The mishap was seen by a fel­ low crewmember who iirunediately alerted the bridge. By the time Normand surfaced, the 564foot vessel already was a length away. The Kilauea, which is 81 feet wide and has a range of 18,000 nautical miles, turned around and launched a helicopter which pin­ pointed Normand's location in the ocean. The petty officer was rescued and returned to the ship in a lifeboat. Although he swal­ lowed a large amount of sea water, Normand suffered no sig­ nificant injuries. (The Kilauea is schedule to sail to the West Coast at the end One of many vessels used to evacuate the Navy base at Subic Bay, the SlU-crewed MaerskConstellation loads some of the equipment to be taken from the last American military post in the Philippines. of November, marking the first V*:" •Fi u•j; - T.. the post in Singapore is "almost at full strength." The U.S. government plans to tum over the base to the Philip­ pines on December 16. However, that date could be moved up because of the speed of the withdrawal, Ross added. Following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, the U.S. decided not to rebuild heavily damaged Clark Air Base and to seek an extension on the lease for Subic Bay, which is 50 miles west of Manila. Despite support from forma: president Corazon Aquino, the Philippine senate reject^ the extension. Rescues by MSCPAC Vessels Save Twe Marbwrs' Uves - — time in several years the vessel will be in the U.S.) The other rescue operation was performed by the fleet oiler USNS Andrew J. Higgins on Easter (April 19) morning. The ship, which can carry 180,000 barrels of gas turbine and diesel fuel, was conducting underway replenishments for vessels of the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet Immediate Medical Care The 677.5-foot Higgins, a Henry J. Kaiser class vessel operating in the western Pacific, received an urgent request for medical assistance for an injured Korean mariner sailing aboard the South Korean merchant ship Hyundai Nine. The mariner had suffered a serious injury to an arm when he fell 20 feet the previous day. The oiler's motor boat transported the injured mariner to the Higgins where he received preliminary treatment before a helicopter from the USS Bunker Hill took him to a hospital in the Philippines. (The Higgins' land­ ing platform for helicopters is usually utilized in conducting vertical replenishment.) The medical officer for the Bunker Hill, Navy Lt. Tony Massp3:y, noted the action taken by the Hiiggins' crew "most likely saved the mariner's arm and possibly his life. �•' ''•••I- •,;'- .iff-'':' 'mm SEmMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG Pro-Runaway Trade Pact Goes Before Gengress bi '93 Continued from page 3 ditionally, the movement o American capital to Mexicanbased manufacturing will result in a decrease of 290,000 to 490,000 American jobs, they say. These economists estimate American wages will go down because of NAFTA, predicting a decline of 2.3 percent. Maquiladoras Basic Economic and Social Indicators U.S., Canada, Mexico Population 1990 GNP 1989 GNP Per Capita 1989 Minimum Hourly Wage 1990 Manufacturing 1980 Average Hourly Wage ManufaGturina1997 Average Hourly Wage U.S. 250,000,000 Canada 27,000,000 Mexico 88,000,000 $5233 billion $514 billion $187 billion $21,082 $19,600 $2,165 $4.25 $3.35 $0.59^ $13.85 $13.53 $14.77 $16.02 • >^9 $1.99 overall ,98 Maquiladora $1.80 overall 1.25 Maquiladora The studies showing severe job losses in the United States ' WsBWyminimum wage of 11894.00pews, poso-toOonar rate 2920.00:hourly minimumwago In doBais0.59. Jeffry Scott/Impact Visuals under NAFTA are backed up by SOURCE: An-OlO material from the Economic Comlssion for UUn America antf the Carlbbbean: AFLOlO material from the World DevBlo|*nenlReport the World Fact Book, OOL;Department of Latior; emtraeayof Canada. Workers at Zenith's Springfield, Mo. plant meet for the last time in the the experience of the maquiladora employee parking area as the plant is shutting down. In February program. For more than a decade, Mo.; Baltimore, Md. and so on. at the end of this year, the EC has 1992, these Zenith workers, and 1,500 others, were laid off. The through government policy, U.S. The maquiladoras, free of spent the last 15 years transfer­ company announced it was moving production to Mexico. companies have been encouraged to establish manufacturing fac­ strict environmental standards ring direct government aid to the tories in Mexico, along the U.S. and free of rigorous enforcement poorer EC nations designed to border. The products from these of the nominal regulations that raise wages, regularize safety and plants are exported into the are on the books, dump toxic environmental standards, im­ United States market at reduced materials into the air, water and prove living conditions and soil. These contaminants pose a generally accelerate develop­ tariffs. The result of this government- threat to all those living on either ment. The Future sanctioned program is the reloca­ side of the border. While the United States has tion of 500,000 American jobs. The AFL-CIO, the SIU and While the United States has lost hundreds of thousands of other affiliated unions will be as­ lost 951,000 manufacturing jobs jobs, it has gained a pollution king Congress to take a second since the early '80s, the ma­ nightmare, stemming from the look at the NAFTA agreement quiladoras have increased side of the border beyond the when it is considered early next year. employment from 120,000 in reach of American laws. Europe's Trade Pact 1980 to now more than 500,000 The opponents of NAFTA in­ The AfT-CIO, in testimony to tend to urge Congress to vote workers, who earn as little as 50 cents to $1.25 an hour, including the Congress and in submissions down the Bush administration's to the United States Trade Repre­ NAFTA proposals. Under the insurance and other benefits. lUENews The explosion of manufactur­ sentative, notes there is an alter­ "fast track" authority extended to ing sites along the border has nate trade model to follow other the administration last year by Zenith is one of hundreds of U.S. companies that has transferred given rise to hundreds of boom- than the maquiladora program. Congress, the legislators now production to maquiladora plants in Mexico located near the U.S. towns and squatter communities, For example, the AFL-CIO said, only can accept or reject the border. However, Zenith has not transferred its customers. The giant filled with cardboard shanties and in preparing for free trade and proposed agreement. The AFL- company continues selling its products to Americans. housing made from scrap wood meaningful integration of nation­ CIO also will urge repre­ for the thousands of workers who al economies between the sentatives and senators to revise PANICS DC TEtCVISlbN K DE REVMOSA. S.A. DE C.V. have come to fill positions build­ countries of Europe, the the rules under which trade agreeure-m-hmm ' •« » — ~~i wcf^coiir^ ing cars, making furniture, as­ European Community (EC) real­ ments are debated so the • — jcTSi^cy.! -•I __ ^_ TSM sembling tele-communication ized a great deal of attention American people will have an op­ 4. 334.00 and electronics components, would have to be paid to the gap portunity to hear a full airing of M4M.ea o>; a MP«T. FdMJo « 4a (MBlNAIIja DM . aoQ 1 imc. OCVBNS* iaoM.eo SEPTIMQ £IA between so-called "rich" and all aspects and consequences of manufacturing car parts. 9 CUWA OlMBICM. 11,400. M •ONO TAWrtB'QIl'qi 3#«9aoo dV 4 cuarA iNsa the proposed trade treaty with Despite living conditions poor" European nations. The EC recognized the Mexico and Canada. characterized by insufficient and > Additionally, the AFL-CIO inadequate housing, lack of run­ economies of Greece, Portugal ning water or sewage facilities and Spain, with lower wages than will be working with elected offi­ j. |T.y».oo and spotty electricity, thousands West Germany, France and the cials and other policy-makers to It r cwpoMn ME70 10,314.00 "iTiio.oo of Mexicans stream into towns United Kingdom, as well as other formulate a national trade policy along the frontier to take jobs that nations, could drive down living that makes the welfare and were once performed in Philadel­ standards across Europe once security of American workers, phia; Cortland, N.Y.; Radford, economic borders came down. their families and their com­ A paycheck stub belonging to a Zenith employee nete 71,700 pesos. Thus, before the united munities and U.S. economic In February 1990, this was equal to $26.16 for a 48-hour work week. Va.; Evansville, Ind.; Flint, Mich.; Los Angeles; Springfield, European market goes into place growth its centerpiece. This maquiladora worker earned 61 cents an hour gross pay. 2000 Plants 1,886 'Free Trade' Already Exists, And It's No Paradise Since the early 1980s, the number of jobs has skyrocketed in Mexican towns and cities near the U.S. bor­ der. Bringing hundreds of thousands of Mexican workers to these areas are maquiladoras, the plants established by U.S. com­ panies taking advantage of govern­ ment offeredtariff advantages. 1500 1000 In 1980 there were 605 maquiladora ilants employing 120,000 workers, n 1990, 1,886 maquiladoras employed half a million people. At wages wag as low as 50 cents an hour and as high ligh as $1.80, living conditions are abysmal. Because the maquiladoras operate free of government environmental and safety regulations, pollution is ram­ pant m streams, the soil and air. f 1980 1984 1987 1990 Employees 500,000 tmestoMoia/ACTWU ..r"...; 4 <M»o 1980 1984 1987 1^ Ernesto Mora/ACTWU HMlttM •nd'Btnoo • •- '-i Jim SaMAFL-aO NEWS • �....•'Ur:yv;,ur 6 •'. •*>- SEFTEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOa PMnenNew, U.S.-BuiH Contalnership The ship's main route will be SIUNA members are crewing between Los Angeles and ih&MVRJ. Pfeijfer, the first large Honolulu. It is expected to make commercial ship built in the 26 round-trip voyages per year. United States since 1987. The 714-foot Pfeijfer, The Pfeijfer was built at Na­ operated by San Francisco-based tional Steel and Shipbuilding Co. Matson Navigation Co., late last in San Diego. It took two-and-amonth completed its maiden half years to complete. (Like all voyage from Oakland, Calif, to other Matson ships, the Pfeijfer is Hawaii. The building cost was serving only U.S. ports. There­ $129 million and did not include fore, according to provisions in government subsidies. the Jones Act, it is required to be The ship is named after built domestically.) Matson's chairman and will The unlicensed positions on operate with a crew of 21. the vessel will be manned by The Pfeijfer features a 992-ton diesel engine which is nearly four members of the SIUNA affiliated stories high. Matson's eight other unions—AGLIWD for the galley long-haul vessels are less fuel ^i- crew; Sailors' Union Of the ... steam-powered ships. The Pacific, deck gang; and Marine Matson Navigation Company's new 714-foot containership MVR.J. Pfe/ffer departs San Francisco Bay diesel engine may reduce Firemen's Union for the engine on its maiden voyage to Honolulu. fuel costs by as much as 40 percent. department members. Seafarers Launch Donatien Drive AB Ron Mena Recalls Horror of Andrew Continued from page 3 Before Andrew hit both Florida and Louisiana, the ports hours of August 24, crossed the peninsula, entered the Gulf of of Jacksonville, New Orleans and Mexico, then hit south central Houston were busy crewing fast Louisiana during the night of sealift vessels docked in reserve August 25-26. While many status in their areas. Within 24 people lost homes and other pos­ hours of notification. New Or­ sessions in Louisiana, the area is leans had crewed the USNS not as populated as where Regulus and USNS Pollux docked Andrew raced through the Miami in Gretna, La., while Houston suburbs. As of press time, neither filled the jobs on the USNS the New Orleans nor Houston Denebola and USNS Algol. All SIU halls had heard from any four ships sailed toward Mexico members affected by Andrew in to wait out the hurricane. While the USNS Antares arid USNS Louisiana. Capella were placed on alert in After the storm, "I told the Jacksonville, they did not have to guys we had some members in sail as the storm stayed 350 miles trouble. They said they wanted to to the south. help in a food drive," said Assis­ The only SlU-contracted ves­ tant Vice President Kermett sel directly affected by Andrew Mangram, who works in the port was the Senator, a Crowley of New York. "The next day, we American Transport RO/RO, had 15 cases of food—rice, which was tied up in Port beans, peas, water, etc. Everyone Everglades, Fla. for engine participated and some of the local repairs. A reduced crew led by merchants donated." Bosun Donald Wagner helped secure the ship for the storm. The Senator was moved to where it could ride out the storm on an east/west axis fore and aft Both anchors were dropped anc all available lines were used to tie up the vessel. Preparations took 12 hours, according to Captain Ec Seca. "All of us on board, anc Gwendolyn Shinholster, our steward—everybody helped. The good part is the way people worked together to help," Seca said. Seca recorded sustained winds between 60 and 80 miles-perhour with gusts up to 100 during The Menas have begun working on their home since it was struck by the height of Anch-ew whose eye Hurricane Andrew. Since the storm, roof shingles have been put back. passed 35 miles to the south. The other SIU crewmembers who rode out the storm on the Senator included QMEDs Merle Duckworth, Kelly Feldman and Alfred Lane; Wiper Curtis Lang and Steward Assistant Andre Keller. GeneralJohnson Retires; Oversaw Transportation Logistics in Gnif War • f • .•- 'K'.: • •' ffi.fe • ••'••,?ifM.-' r. „rj„: .. The man who directed the transportation logistics of the largest rapid military deployment in history has retired from active military duty. Air Force General Hansford T. Johnson turned over the top job of the U.S. Transportation Com­ mand last month to fellow Air Force General Ronald R. Fogleman during ceremonies at Scott Air Force Base, 111. Johnson led the command, which controls the movement of U.S. troops and their equipment and supplies, during the Persian Gulf war. In that capacity, he also oversaw the operation of U.S.flag merchant ships that carried Gen. Hansford T. Johnson troops and materiel to and from Saudi Arabia coordinated by the Military Sealift Command, which the position until his retirement. was dien headed by Vice Admiral Prior to replacing Johnson, Francis R. Donovan. Fogleman served as die head of the Seventh Air Force, deputy Moved to Transcom in '89 commander of U.S. forces in A native of Aiken, S.C., Johnson graduated from the Air Korea and commander of the Force Academy in 1959. He flew joint U.S. and South Korean air 423 combat missions over South command. and North Vietnam during 1967 'Changing Times' and 1968. Bom in Juniata County, Pa., he After holding numerous posi­ tions within the Air Force, graduated from the Air Force Johnson was deputy commander Academy in 1963. Fogleman in chief of the U.S. Central Com­ completed 315 combat missions mand in 1987. He took over the over southeast Asia between the military's transportation coor­ 1968 and 1970. He has served the dination agency in 1989 and held Air Force in various positions in A view of the Mena's suburban Miami neighborhood hit by Andrew. Gen Ronald R. Fogleman the U.S. and Europe. At the change d command ceremony at the Transportation Command, Fogleman noted, "On my watch, in all likelihood, change will be the hallmark of this command. "Changes in the world order, changing threat and a changing resource environment demand change in our organizational stmcture and outlook. We must focus on our new charter and what we are asked to do, what we do best—^provide global mobility in support of America's security interests." The worst part of living through Hurricane Andrew, ac­ cording to AB Ron Mena, was not knowing if any of the debris banging and slamming against the house was going to destroy the structure and leave its occupants unprotected. Mena, an able bodied seaman who most recently sailed on the Senator, rode out the storm with its 160-plus mile-per-hour winds on the morning of August 24 in the Miami suburban home of his parents (Pensioner and Mrs. Pedro Mena), then with his aunt next door. "Because of all my years at sea, the wind did not bother me," Mena told the Seafarers LOG. "I was sleeping in a room in my parents' house when the roof started leaking on me. Uie house was fiill (of famiy members), so I moved to my aunt's next door to stay with them )ecause they were scared." Once the wind started picking up a few hours later, however, the storm's ferocity became ap)arent. Mena joined the rest of the "amily under mattresses for protection. "The doors sounded like they were going to come off. The win­ dows were breaking. We could hear debris smacking the house and we had no idea what it was." After the storm had passed by late morning, Mena joined the family and neighbors in assessing the damage. "The neighborhood was destroyed," he said. While the AB lost only some clothing, his parents fared far worse. "The house is non-livable. It has four walls, but there is no air (conditioning) and electricity. They may not have power for two months. All the furnishings are ruined." The leak in Mena's room even­ tually led to the storm tearing the roof off Perisioner Mena's home. The family's satellite dish was found down the road in 10 pieces. His mother's car was damaged baidly. A pick-up truck tool bed was found in the Mena's backyard. They have no idea how it got there. Collection Under Way At All SIU Halls Donations of food, water, medicine, money and other use­ ful items for Hurricane Andrew victims are being collected at all SIU halls. Seafarers and their families are urged to bring their donations to a local SIU hall. The materials collected will go first to brother andsister Seaterers who need the assistance, and next to other trade unionists in the dlsaster-etruck areas. �SEPTEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Top Performance Awards Go to 7 MSCPAC Siiips ^ y-i The fleet oiler USNSAndrew J. Higgins and its crew performed Higgins was named the best ship in beyond the call of duty to earn the the Military Sealift Command, award. The vessel left port in July Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) and 1990 for a brief deployment in the received the Vice Admiral Roy A. Indian Ocean, then a trip to Sin­ Gano Award for its service in the gapore. However, the Iraqi in­ Persian Gulf during 1991. vasion of Kuwait the following Besides receiving the Gano month changed that. The fleet award, which is named for a oiler was refueling the USS Inde­ former Military Sea Transporta­ pendence and its escorts to allow tion Service commander, the/fig­ them to steam into the Gulf of ging was one of seven vessels Oman. The ship conducted un­ names as 1991 "Smart Ships" derway replenishments in the within MSCPAC. These awards Middle East until it struck an un­ are based on a ship's achieve­ charted reef in the North Arabian ments while on assignment as Seain Janu^ 1991 that put it out well as during command inspec­ of commission for two months. tions. Vessels usually compete Longest Deployment against other ships performing The Higgins returned to the similar missions. The Gano Persian Gulf to assist several U.S. award is for the most outstanding and allied task forces from vessel in MSCPAC. Kuwait City to the Straits of HorThe other Smart Ship winners muz before returning to its were the USNS Navajo, USNS homeport in August 1991. Its Kawishiwi, USNSKilauea, USNS 380-day deployment is believed The USNS Andrew J. Higgins was named by the MSG the best ship in the Military Sealift Command, Observation Island, USNS Zeus to be the longest by any Military Pacific Fleet.The SIU's Govemment Services Division represents the unlicensed mariners on the Higgins. and USNS Mercy. Sealift Command vessel. The USNS Observation Is­ The SIU's Government Ser­ The USNS Navajo, a tugboat, served as the lead search and and with a destroyer squadron in land continued to serve as the vices Division represents the un­ had an active year dong the U.S. recovery platform for the dis­ the Gulf of Alaska. Besides receiving a Smart leader among afloat missile licensed mariners on MSCPAC Pacific coast. It towed the USS covery of two Orion aircraft that vessels, including the Higgins. New Jersey from Long Beach, collided off the coast of San Ship designation, the USNS tracking platforms used to According to MSCPAC, the Calif, to Bremerton, Wash, and Diego. It also was involved in Kilauea also was named the verify foreign ballistic missile other towing jobs, including one Seventh Fleet's 1991 Logistics tests. The vessel was at sea more for oceanographic experiments. Ship of the Year. The vessel than 80 percent of its operation­ The USNS Kawishiwi took the provided various battle groups al time in 1991. The cable ship USNSZeus was Smart Ship honors for older fleet with ammunition during Desert Storm and Desert Shield. underway more than 300 days in oilers. In its last full year of opera1991 working in both the Atlantic Aided Disaster Victims tions, the "flag ship of the and Pacific oceans. It is a repeat It was caught in Subic Bay for unit equipment or sustainable MSCPAC San Diego fleet," as it winner. issues and we'll rent a ship to is known, provided underway when Mount Pinatubo erupted. By being in the Middle East replenishments for Navy vessels The ship provided food, water fight a war." and ready for whatever casualties and messages to MSCPAC training off southern California. It Prior to serving as deputy may have occurred, the hospital families in the Philippines during also operated with the USNS Kitty commander of the military's ship USNS Mercy also was recog­ the disaster. Then it participated Hawk in the Gulf of Tehuantepec transport logistics arm, the West nized as a Smart Ship. in the withdrawal from the base. off the southern coast of Mexico Virginia native was the head of the Military Sealift Command. Butcher joined the Navy in 1948 as an apprentice seaman. He received his commission as an en­ Captain L. Michael Pivonka is led MSCPAC for the last two represented by the SIU's Govem­ sign in 1953 after graduating the new head of the Military years. Addicott, a 30-year Navy ment Services Division, Pivonka from Marshall University. He Sealift Command, Pacific Fleet veteran, retired from service fol­ held several assignments both at was known as an officer who (MSCPAC). lowing the change of command. sea and ashore. He was the commanding of­ Prior to taking over MSCPAC, Pivonka succeeds Captain stood up for his sailors and who Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher called wanted to know everyone on his Raymond W. Addicott, who has whose unlicensed , personnel are ficer aboard the USS Kiska, USS for a strong U.S.-shipping capability vessels. San Jose and USS Kansas City. at 1990 MID board meeting. He served as the aide/flag He served as the commanding secretary with the commander of Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher officer aboard the USS the Naval Surface Group, (Ret.), the second-in-command of Mosopelea, USS Camp, USS Westem Pacific, later becoming the U.S. Transportation Com­ Josephus Daniels and USS Ok­ mand during the Persian Gulf lahoma City. He also was the flag the chief of staff for the same war, suffered a fatal heart attack officer for Task Forces 73 and 75. organization. August 2 in his Tampa, Fla. apart­ Some of Butcher's shoreside The native of Kansas joined ment assignments were as commander. the Navy in 1964 after complet­ Butcher, 62, was a leading Naval Surface Group, Westem ing officer candidate school. Im­ proponent for a strong U.S.-flag Pacific and deputy commandermediately before his assignment merchant marine. At the 1990 in-chief and chief of staff, U.S. at MSCPAC, Pivonka was sta­ Maritime Trades Department ex­ Atlantic Fleet. tioned at MSC headquarters in ecutive board meeting. Butcher After retiring from the Navy Washington, D.C. where he warned that the decline in U.S.- last year. Butcher was named headed the Command, Control, flag merchant ships could leave chairman of the board and chief Mew MSCPAC commander, Captain L.M. Pivonka, talks with Roy America "incapable of support­ executive officer of the American Buck" Mercer, SlU vice president for govemment services, during the Communication and Computer Systems Office. recent decommission exercises aboard the USNS Kawishiwi. ing our combatant forces either Ship Building Co. in Tampa. ; Vice Adm. Buicher Dies; SeugM Stnmg Fleet Capt. L Pivonka to Head MSCPAC MSC Cemmander Denevan Retiies; Kaiieies Named Successer The man who directed the largest and fastest sealift in his­ tory, Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan, last month stepped down as commander of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSC). Donovan retired after 40 years with the U.S. Navy. Vice Admiral Michael P. Kalleres relieved Donovan during a ceremony at the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard on August 17. Kalleres had been serving as conunander of the U.S. Second Fleet. Previously, he commanded the Striking Fleet Atlantic and Joint Task Force 120, which operates from Norfolk, Va. Donovan took command of MSC in March 1990, five months before Iraq invaded Kuwait. In support of the subsequent Opera­ tions Desert Shield and Desert Storm, more than 10 million tons of equipment, supplies, fuel and anununition were transported by sea. By mid-January 1991, MSC was operating 340 ships around the world, including more than 280 in direct support of Persian Gulf operations. Kalleres has spent much of his career serving aboard cruisers, destroyers and battleships. He coiimianded the guided missile destroyer USS Dewey and two destroyer squadrons. Directs 150 Ships While ashore, Kalleres worked in various Navy financial management and personnel posi­ Ninety-five percent of all sup­ tions. He was chief financial plan­ plies and equipment used during ner for the Navy and director of the gulf war were transported by personnel policy. As the 19th commander of sea on MSC-controlled ships. MSC, Kalleres will direct the operations of more than 150 Donovan began his Navy ships. MSC is the military's career as a sailor recruit in April sealift arm, coordinating the 1952. He graduated from the U.S. wateifiome transport ofjnateriel Naval Academy in 1959. for the U.S. ArmedForces. Began As a Sailor Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan, USN, stepped down last month as commander of the Navy's Military Sealift Command. Vice Admiral Michael P. Kalleres, USN, Is the 19th commander of MSG and will direct mpre than 150 military ships. W - • �g!^iSSBSsg»S:»A?SBBiSat*,i r n'* i^>. SEPTEMBER 1992 i • 5BIFilll£JI5IIN7 Seafarers: The Time to Register to Vote Is HOWl To Cast Ballot in Nov. 3 General Election, Most States Require Sign-up by Early October a. - .^ - g, , . •• V,' -.;•/(.•.•> -i'y.:./ • ••-.f i.'-. •'• ••'.•' ;;-V:s:;-.--'-''. -t; ^•••' ;S':,V.v-. ff-' ••; • %J'-'','-:i-' 'f'A •.;; ••• ,•'; •'•"A. More than half the centers, grocery stores states and the District of and libraries as well as Columbia will close voter registration of­ their voter registration fices. Besides electing the books the first week of October, thus keeping president and vice anyone not registered president, 35 Senate by then from being able seats and all 435 mem­ to vote in the presiden bers of the House of tial election of Novem Representatives are up for election. A total of her 3. This election is im 12 states, Puerto Wco pOrtant toSeafarers and and American Samoa their families in many will be choosing gover­ ways. For the first time nors. in many years, the ad­ ministration and Con­ Political Action Key Seafarers have a gress are working together to establish a long tradition of being national maritime politically active be­ policy—a key factor cause the fate of the for future job security. U.S.-flag merchant Additionally, the marine is affected so North American Free directly by elected offi­ Trade Agreement cials. Through their (NAFTA) will be ac­ voluntary contributions cepted or rejected by to the Seafarers Politi­ the members of the cal Action Donation House of Repre­ fund (SPAD), members sentatives and Senate are able to support can­ elected in November. didates for elected of­ Bills affecting the fice who back U.S.-flag Jones Act, cargo shipping. Seafarers and preference legislation' their families also make and Alaskan oil are ex­ their positions known pected to be presented by attending rallies and next year that could af­ voting. fect members and then- Working With AFL-CiO jobs. Another way Sea­ Of course, the num­ farers participate in the ber one issue facing the electoral process is newly-elected or re­ through the AFL-CIO, elected president of the the federation of United States and the American trade unions. newly-elected or re­ At the state and local elected congressmen levels, the AFL-CIO and senators is the wor­ provides information sening U.S. economy on candidates, their —joblessness, inade­ views on issues and quate infrastructure, the their voting records to skyrocketing cost of union members through hedth care, and more. the Committee on Politi­ Registration Required cal Education (COPE). By working with Most states require residents to be registered COPE and the Maritime before they can vote. Trades Department, the (The exceptions are arm of the AFL-CIO Maine, Minnesota, designed to bring North Dakota and Wis­ together all unions that consin, which allow deal with maritime and people to register on maritime-related fields, election day.) The only Seafarers join with other cost is a few minutes to trade unionists in elect­ fiU out the necessary ing candidates who paperwork. In many work in behalf of work­ loc^ities, registration is ing people and their being done at shopping fami ies. Apply Now to Acquire Absentee Ballots •!;:. ?''•••• M-/:a €•' With the November 3 election being only weeks away, Seafaiere who know they will not be home that day should apply inunediately for absentee ballots. Before applying, members need to be registered to vote. Members on the beach can apply for an absentee ballot at their local election supervisor or voter registration office in person, oyer the telephone or by mail. Each state has individual rules regarding when the ballots will be available, which—^in most cases—is no more than 30 days before the general election. Members at sea can apply for an absentee ballot by filling out and mailing the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot sent to all vessels and SIU halls earlier this year. To use this form, a Seafarer must meet alj the requirements for being a registered voter in his or her legal state of residence. He or she must have requested a regular state absentee baUot early enough so that after mailing, the request is received by the appropriate local official at least 30 days before the election. Finally, voters must be over­ seas and have a foreign mailing address or an APO/FPO postmark. State by State Registration and Polling Information STATE Rei^stratlon Deadllnefor Ganeral Election Residency Requirement More Information Telephone Number Senate Race Number of Congressmen from State i V Polling Hours Alabama Oct. 23 None (205)242-7210 Yes 7 Varies . | Alaska Oct. 4 30 days (907)465-4611 Yes 1 7am-8pm | Am. Samoa Oct. 4 2 years (684) 633-4962 No 1 delegate 6am-6pm Arizona Oct. 5 29 days (602) 542-8683 Yes 6 6am77pm Arkansas Oct. 13 None (501)682-1010 Yes 4 7 or 8am-7:30pm California Oct. 5 None (916) 445-0820 Yes-2 52 7am-8pm Colorado Oct. 9 32 days (303) 894-2680 Yes 6 7am-7pm Connecticut Nov. 2 None (203)566-3106 Yes 6 6am-6pm Delaware Oct. 16 6 months (302)739-4277 No 1 7am-8pm D.C. Oct. 5 30 days (202)727-2534 No 1 delegate 7am-8pm Florida Oct. 5 None (904) 488-7690 Yes 23 7am-7pm Georgia Oct. 5 None (404) 656-2871 Yes 11 7am-7pm Guam Oct. 23 None (671)477-9791 No 1 delegate 8am-8pm Hawaii Oct. 5 None (808) 453-8683 Yes 2 7am-6pm Idaho Oct. 23 30 days (208)334-2852 Yes 2 7or8am-8pm Illinois Oct. 5 30 days ' (217)782-4141 Yes 20 6am-7pm Indiana Oct. 5 30 days (317)232-3939 Yes 10 6am-7pm Iowa Oct. 24 10 days (515)281-5865 Yes 5 7am-9pm Kansas Oct. 19 15 days (913)296-2236 Yes 4 7am-7pm Kentucky Oct. 5 30 days (502) 564-7100 Yes 6 6am-6pm Louisiana Oct. 9 None (504) 389-3940 Yes 7 6am-8pm Election Day None (207) 289-4189 No 2 6-10am-9pm Oct. 5 None (301) 974-3711 Yes 8 7am-8pm None (617) 727-2828 No 10 7am-8pm None (517)373-2540 No 16 7am-8pm Maine Maryland Massachusetts Oct. 6 : '.Cii • ' . ^ 1 '"I Oct. 5 Minnesota Election Day 20 days (612) 296-2805 No 8 7am-8pm Mississippi Oct. 3 30 days (601) 359-1350 No 5 7am-7pm Missouri Oct. 14 None (314)751-3295 Yes 9 6am-7pm Montana Oct. 5 30 days (406) 444-4732 No 1 7am-8pm Nebraska Oct. 23 None (402) 471-2554 No 3 Nevada Oct. 3 30 days (702)687-3176 Yes 2 8-8 central 7-7 mountain 7am-7pm | N.Hampshire Oct. 24 10 days (603)271-3242 Yes 2 6-10am-7pm | New Jersey Oct. 5 30 days (609) 292-3760 No 13 7am-8pm | New Mexico Oct. 6 None (505) 827-3600 No 3 7am-7pm NewYork Oct. 10 30 days (518) 474-6220 Yes 31 6am-9pm N. Carolina Oct. 5 30 days (919) 733-2186 Yes 12 No reqistration Oct. 5 30 days (701)224-2904 Yes 1 30 days (614) 466-2585 Yes 19 6:30am7:30Dm 7am-9am7pm-9pm 6;30am-7:30pm Oklahoma Oct. 23 None (405)521-2391 Yes 6 7am-7pm Oregon Oct. 13 20 days (503)378-4144 Yes 5 7am-8pm Pennsylvania Oct. 5 30 days (717) 787-5280 Yes 21 7am-8pm Puerto Rico Sept. 14 1 year (809) 724-4979 No 1 res. comm. 8am-4:30pm Rhode Island Oct. 3 30 days (401) 277-2340 No 2 7am-9pm S. Carolina Oct. 3 30 days (803) 734-9060 Yes 6 7am-7pm jsouth Dakota Oct. 19 None (605) 773-3537 Yes 1 Tennessee Oct. 3 20 days (615)741-7956 No 9 8-8 central 7-7 mountain varies by county Texas Oct. 4 None (512) 463-5701 No 30 7am-7pm Utah Oct. 13 30 days (801) 538-1040 Yes 3 7am-8pm Vermont Oct. 17 None (802) 828-2464 Yes 1 6-10am-7pm Virginia Oct. 3 None (804) 786-6551 No 11 6am-7pm Virgin Islands Oct. 4 90 days (809) 774-3107 No 1 delegate 7am-7pm Washington . Oct. 3 None (206) 753-7121 Yes 9 7am-8pm West Virginia Oct.5 30 days (304) 345-4000 No 3 6:30am-7:30pm Wisconsin Election Day 10 days (608) 266-8005 Yes 9 7-9am-8pm Wyoming Oct. 5 None (307)777-7186 No 1 7am-7pm Ohio • .'t | Michigan North Dakota ! Ait •"-•1 "M 1-1 :,n*i �-y.. -u 1992 SBIFME9SL0G 9 Panei Jlppmves CndenUals of Candidates for 27 Union Posts under suspension or expulsion effec­ tive in accordance with this Constitu tion. Unless otherwise express indicated, the term 'member' shai mean a member in good standing. Your Committee also referred to Article XX|V, Section 13 for the Section I. Nominations. Report of Credentials Committee definition of the term "seatime." This Except as provided in Section 2(b, On Candidates for 1992 General section reads as follows: of this Article, any full book member Election of Officers, 1993-96 may "Section 13, The term 'seatime submit his name for nomination SIUNA,AGLIWD for any office, or the Job of Assistant shall include employment upon any We, the undersigned members ol' Vice-President, Headquarters Rep navigable waters, or days of employ­ the Credentials Committee, were resentative, or Port Agent,by deliver­ ment in a contracted employer unit duly elected at the regular member­ ing or causing to be delivered in represented by the Union." We also noted in Article XXIV ship meeting held in Headquarters person, to the office of the Secretary Section 14, the meaning of the term Port of Piney Point on August 3 Treasurer at Headquarters, or senc .1992. We have examined the creden ing a letter addressed to the "in an unlicensed capacity aboard an tials of candidates for elective office Credentials Committee, in care of the American-flag merchant vessel or or job in the Seafarers Internationa Secretary-Treasurer, at the address vessels." This portion of theConstitu Union of North America-Atlantic of Headquarters. This letter shall be tion reads as follows: "Section 14. The term 'in an un Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ dated and shall contain the follow licensed capacity aboard an trict for the years 1993-1996, in ac ing: American-flag merchant vessel or cordance with Article XI, Section 1 (a) The name of the candidate. vessels' shall include persons aiid submit the following report. (b) His home address and mailing employed in an unlicensed or Your Committee qualified or dis addre.ss. licensed capacity aboard dredges, qualified those members who sub (c) His book number. mitted for office based upon the (d) The title of the office or other tugboats, towboats and similar Ves­ Union Constitution, particularly Job for which he is a candidate, in sels used to tow, propel or push bar­ those provisions contained in Articles eluding the name of the Port in the ges or other conveyances or assist XII and Xlll. The applicable constitu event the position sought is that of merchant vessels in docking or un docking, or persons otherwise tional provisions are as follows: Port Agent. employed in a contracted employer ARTICLE XU - Quali^ations (e) Proof of citizenship. for Officers, Assistant Vice-Presi­ (f) Proof of seatime and/or unit represented by the Union." After full and careful delibera dents, Headquarters Repre­ employment as required for can tions, the Committee made its sentatives, Port Agents, and Other didates. Elective Jobs. (g) In the event the member is on decisions and sent appropriate Section I. Any member of the a vessel, he shall notify the Creden­ notification to candidates. The ul­ Union is eligible to be a candidate tials Committee what vessel he is on. timate decisions of this Committee for, and hold, any office or the job of This shall be done also if he ships are later set forth. In arriving at these Assistant Vice-President, Head­ subsequent to forwarding his creden­ ultimate decisions, the Committee was most concerned with carrying quarters Representative, or Port tials. out a stated principle of our Union (h) Annexing a certificate in the Agent provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years following form, signed and dated by which is that "every qualified mem)er shall have the right to nominate of seatime in an unlicensed capacity the proposed nominee: aboard an American-flag merchant "I hereby certify that I am not himself for, and, if elected or apvessel or vessels. In computing time, now, nor, for the five (5) years last lointed, to hold office in this union. In connection with the foregoing, time spent in the employ of the Union, past, have I been either a member of its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in the Communist Party or convicted of, we have also consulted with the any employment at the Union's direc­ or served any part of a prison term Secretary-Treasurer who, under our tion, shall count the same as seatime. resulting from conviction of robbery, Constitution, has the obligation to in­ Union records. Welfare Plan records bribery, extortion, embezzlement, sure appropriate election procedures and/or company records can be usee grand larceny, burglary, arson, as legally required (Article XIII,Sec­ violation of narcotics laws, murder, tion 7). Our Secretary-Treasurer has to determine eligibility; and (b)Hehasbeenafullbookmemher rape, assault with intent to kill, as­ further consulted with the Union's in continuous good standing in the sault which inflicts grievous bodily Counsel as to the law applicable in Union for at least three (3)years imme­ injury, or violation of Title II or III of Union nominations and elections. The following [see box on this diately prior to his nomination; and the Landrum-Griffin Act, or con­ page] is a complete listing of all men (c) He has at least one hundred spiracy to commit any such crimes." vho submitted their credentials to the (100) days of seatime, in an un­ . bated I Committee. Their names and the of­ licensed capacity, aboard an Signature of Member.. fice or job for which they submitted American-flag vessel or vessels Book Number such credentials are listed in the order covered by contract with this Union Printed forms of the certificate in which this Conunittee feels they or one hundred (100) days of employ­ ment with, or in any office or Job of, shall be made avail^le to iwminees. should be placed on the general balthe Union, its subsidiaries and its af­ Vhere a nominee cannot truthfully ot, that is, in alphabetical order under filiates, or in any employment at the execute such a certificate, but is, in the office or job for which they run, Union's direction or a.combination fact, legally eligible for an office or and that the Ports, following the of these, between January 1 and the 'ob by reason of the restoration of headquarters offices, beginning with time of nomination in the election civil rightsoriginally revoked by such 'iney Point, be arranged on the ballot year, except if such seatime is wholly conviction or a favorable determina­ jeographically, as has been done in aboard such merchant vessels tion by the Board of Parole of the he past. After each man's name and operating solely upon the Great Jnited States Department of Justice, )ook number is his qualification or Lakes or, if such seatime is wholly he shall, in lieu of the foregoing cer­ disqualification, followed by the aboard tugboats, towboats or tificate, furnish a complete signed reason for that decision. As you will note in the foregoing dredges and contractual employment statement of the facts of his case sections of the Committee's Report, thereon is for fixed days with equal together with true copies of the docu­ the provisions of the SIU Constitu­ ments supporting his statement. arnount of days off, he shall have at Any full book member may tion governing election procedures least sixty-five (65) days of such seatime instead of the foregoing one nominate any other full book member made it mandatory that one nominee in whichevent such full book member je disqualified. In light of these cir­ hundred (100) days; and (d) He is a citizen of the United so nominated shall comply with the cumstances, the Committee wishes to provisions of this Article as they are call to the attention of all members the States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. set forth herein, relating to the sub­ necessity of following all require­ He is not receiving a pension from mission of credentials. By reason of ments and procedures which are es­ this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or the above self nomination provision tablished by our Constitution to from a Union-Management Fund to the responsibility,if any, for notifying ;ovem eligibility to candidacy to which Fund this Union is a party or a nominee of his nomination to office, Jnion office. However, at this time, the Committee particularly desires to from a company under contract with shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein >oint out the provisions of Article this Union. must reach Headquarters no earlier XIII, Section 2(c)of the Constitution, (f) He has not sailed in a licensed capacity aboard an American-flag than July 15 and no later than August which spell out in detail the right of a disqualified candidate to appeal from merchant vessel or vessels within 24 5 of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is the decision of the Credentials Com­ consecutive months immediately prior to the opening of nominations. charged with safekeeping of these let­ mittee and how he does it. In compliance with Article XIII, Section 2. All candidates for, and ters and shall turn them over to the holders of, other elective Jobs not Credentials Committee upon the Section 2(b) of our Constitution, and in an attempt to give every nominee specified in the preceding sections Matter's request. every consideration and to try to In order to ascertain the meaning shall be full book members of the of the term "member in good stand­ irevent any disqualifications by this Union. Section 3. All candidates for, and ing" which is used in Article XII, Committee, Woodrow Shelton, Book holders of elective offices and Jobs, Subsection 1(b), the Committee o. S-2538, of the Credentials Com­ whether elected or appointed in ac­ referred to Article XXIV, Section 9 of mittee, remained at the entrance of the cordance with this Constitution, shall our Constitution which reads as fol- rieadquarters building of the Union until midnight of Saturday, August maintain full book membership in ows: "Section 9. The term 'member in 5, 1992, to receive any credentials good standing. ARTICLE XHI - Elections for good standing' shall mean a member lat might have been delivered either Officers, Assistant Vice-Presidents, whose monetary obligations to the by mail or by hand after the closing Headquarters Representatives and Union are not in arrears for thirty of business hours by the Union. The Committee points out that in 30) days or more, or who is not Port Agents. The credentials committee made up of six rank-and-file Seafarers electee at August membership meetings around the country met last month to review the applications of SIU members seeking union office for the 1993-96 term. What follows is the full text of the committee's report which is being submitted for approval to the SIU membership at this month's meetings. the President's jPre-Balloting Report approved by the membership as pa- the Constitution and published in the May (and June) Seafarers LOG, the exact offices and jobs for which nominations were to be made was set forth. In passing upon the credentials for certain of the nominees, this Commit­ tee had to make one (1) disqualifica­ tion, and the following are the details relative to that disqualification: Gentry Moore, M-8001 - Can­ didate for Port Personnel. The Committee received a letter on July 21,1992 from Gentry Moore, which was dated July 14,1992, to be a candidate for Port Personnel. Brother Moore was disqualified by the Committee in that no such posi­ tion exists on the ballot. In addition, since Brother Moore is now deceased, there was no need to advise him of the disqualification. The Committee received the credentials of William Truax, T-715, and noted that this individual inad­ vertently omitted to sign the certifica­ tion submitted with the nomination. The intent to sign it was clearly indi­ cated and, subsequent to receiving notification from the Secretary- Treasurer's office, a signed certificate was sent and received during &e nominations period and thus Brother Truax was deemed qualified to ap­ pear on the ballot as a candidate for Detroit-Algonac Port Agent. The membership can readily see from the foregoing report that your Committee has made every effort possible within the confines of our Constitution to qualify every nominee. All credentials received as of August 4, 1992, were turned over to the Committee in good order, and those received by mail subsequently, but not later than August 15, 1992, have similarly been furnished to the Committee in good order. All creden­ tials have been examined in strict ac­ cordance with the Constitution. Any defect in the credentials disposed of by the Committee has been the sole responsibility of the sender and no person adversely affected by such defect has denied this to the Commit­ tee. Fraternally submitted. Creden­ tials Committee August 17,1992 List of Persons Who Submitted Credentials to the Credentials Committee PRESIDENT Michael Sacco, S-1288 Qualified - Credentials in order. EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT Joseph Sacco, S-1287 ..... Qualified - Credentials in order. SECRETARY-TREASURER John Fay, F-363 Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Augustin Tellez, T-764 Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Jack Caffey, C-1010 Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST Dean Corgey, C-5727 . Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE WEST COAST George McCartney, M-948 ..... Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE SOUTHERN REGION, GREAT LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Byron Kelley, K-12039 Qualified - Credentials in order. VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND FISHING INDUSTRIES Roy A. Mercer, M-25001 ..... Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Kermett Mangram, M-2394 .... Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Robert Pomerlane, P-437 Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST David Heindel, H-I443 Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE WEST COAST Donald Anderson, A-5244 Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE SOUTHERN REGION, GREAT LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Anthony Sacco, S-2286 Qualified - Credentials in order. ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND FISHING INDUSTRIES Robert Hall, H-5727 Qualified - Credentials in order. HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE Leo Bonser, B-1193 Qualified - Credentials ip order. Carl Peth, P-755 Qualified - Credentials in order. PINEY POINT PORT AGENT Edward "Edd" W. Morris, M-I358 Qualified - Credentials in order. NEW YORK PORT AGENT Robert Selzer, S-1258 Qualified - Credentials in order. PHILADELPHIA PORT AGENT Thomas J. Fay, F-514 Qualified - Credentials in order. BALTIMORE PORT AGENT Michael Paladino, P-5581 . . . Qualified - Credentials in order. MOBILE PORT AGENT David Carter, C-12088 ..... Qualified - Credentials in order. NEW ORLEANS PORT AGENT Jose Perez, P-846 Qualified - Credentials in order. HOUSTON PORT AGENT James McGee, M-5945 Qualified - Credentials in order. SAN FRANCISCO PORT AGENT Nick Celona,C-1578 Qualified - Credentials in order. ST. LOUIS PORT AGENT Steve Ruiz, R-1116 Qualified - Credentials in order. DETROIT-ALGONAC PORT AGENT M. Joseph Sigler, S-2101 . Qualified - Credentials in order. William G. Tniax, T-715 . Qualified - Credentials in order. PORT PERSONNEL Gentry Moore, M-8(X)1 . . Disqualified - Position of Port Personnel not on ballot, individual since deceased. V: • • :• • -y: • -J r-x'-'. t �•::;P •' • .••,.•41 r'-Vv-'; in SEARARERSL06 •':riL-'..<7 SEPTEMBER 1992 Murmansk Medal Evokes Icy Memories '' ""'fV 1^'P For retired SIU member Steve Stephens, the medal issued by the former Soviet Union to U.S. mer­ chant mariners who sailed in the convoy runs to Murmansk, U.S.S.R. during World War II evokes memories of a 15-month voyage which included its share of close calls and severe weather. Stephens was an oiler on the SS West Gotomska from February 15, 1942 until May 12, 1943— believed to be the longest voyage of any merchant ship during the war. The journey started with the vessel loading a full cargo of aviation fuel in Houston and then heading for Boston to load deck cargo. "We started without an es­ cort, at a time when German Uboats were sinking ships in sight of the Mississippi River passes leading to New Orleans," noted Stephens, who sailed from 1940 to 1970 and then worked on the Delta Lines shore gang until retir­ ing in 1985. So Close, But So Far But the WestGotomska made an unscheduled stop in New York after recovering the bodies of two men who were fatally wounded in an airplane crash. The men had been flying in a military, landbased plane that was on submarine patrol off the Virginia coast. Several weeks later, the West Gotomska—carrying the aviation fuel in 55-gallon drums, plus crated airplanes and 100 tons of nitroglycerin oil—^began a series of frustrating attempts to reach Russia from Reykjavik, Iceland. The first time, storms caused the convoy to scatter and the We^f Gotomska returned to Iceland. On the second attempt, four days out of Iceland, the convoy again scattered due to bad weather. This time four ships, including the West Gotomska, proceeded toward Russia without military escort. But with the four loaded mer­ chant ships less than twodays from Murmansk, an American destroyer rounded up the vessels and put them with a convoy of 15 empty ships leaving Russia and bound for Scotland. "The destroyer was just following orders," Stephens ex­ plained. "I guess they didn't want to leave the ships unescorted, but we were so close." From Scotland, the West Gotomska (which still was loaded) became part of a 13-ship decoy convoy which sailed without es­ corts. "But theGermans didn't buy it," Stephens recalled. The decoys got through without incident, but the other convoy lost more than half of its 40 ships. Decoy Convoy Gets Through The Gotomska finally reached Murmansk in late December, only to discover that the Russians had changed plans and wanted the cargo delivered to Archangel— roughly 400 miles away. Since the White River to Archangel was frozen solid (approximately nine feet thick), the ship two days later unloaded on the ice, about five miles from Archangel. "We just went as far as we could, but once you stop, you're stuck," said Stephens. "The ship stayed frozen in the ice for over a month. It was a daily target for German bombers, but the Russian planes fought them off. In fact, I Russian Medals to WWII Seamen Finally Issued AB Somerville's Daughter Wins Wash. Karate Championships ,;.| V' - f.:.- . -•Jj ^'V w # :ii • • • •••' don't know this for certain, but I think some of the planes we transported were used to defend the ship. It wasn't a complex operation to assemble them." Eventually the West Gotomska, which was operated by the Mississippi Shipping Company (later Delta Lines), was bombed free of the ice and returned to New York by way of Liverpool, England. "Thank God we didn't get hit" while the ship was loaded, Stephens said. "With all of diat fuel on board, we wouldn't have had a chance. We would have gone up like a Roman candle." in World War11 and, specifically address. evidence of having sailed on ves­ As those who already have ap­ sels engaged in one or more con­ plied for the medals realize, the voys to Murmansk or Archangel processing time is lengthy. For Include the following informa­ example, SIU retiree Steve tion: (1) full name ^nd curreni Stephens received his medal in mailing address; (2) full copy of December 1991—eight months the merchant marine veterans DD after he applied. However, all ap­ Form 214, "Certificate of Release plications will be processed, and or Discharge from Active Duty patience is requested. (which became available when U.S. merchant mariners gained veterans status in 1988); and (3) a list of the name(s) of the vessel(s) sailed on during the convoys to Murmansk or Archangel. The Russian govemment also SIU member Patrick Cassidy will accept applications that in­ figured that the way to a basebal clude the above information sub­ fan's heart is through the mitted by the next of kin for scoreboard. deceased seaman. Any questions So, last spring, he popped the should be directed to the above question in front of about 10,000 people attending a game in Jack­ sonville, Fla. Before the bottom of the sixth inning, Cassidy directed his fianc6e-to-be' s atten­ tion to the scoreboard, which flashed the words: ' Will you Little did AB Glenn Somer- tion meet at Edmonds (Wash.) of 9. She then participated in an Will you viiie and his wife, Clarissa, real­ Conununity College. She won the eight-week class to learn the Will you ize when they signed up their top award in kumite (self defense) basics and has not stopped Many me? daughter Karla for karate classes and kata (stances) among her age since. A joyous, stunned Mary Ellen to overcome her shyness that she group. "She works hard at it," Mrs. DeForge replied with a tearful Patrick Cassidy "popped the would become a state champion Somerville added. "She practices Two Gold Medals yes." The wedding date is question" at a baseball game. He in less than four years. "We have been surprised at at home in front of a full-length November 14. and Mary Ellen DeForge will "We are very proud of her," how she has taken to this," Mrs. mirror for a half hour every day. marry November 14. Talk of the Town That practice comes £^er at­ Somerville told the Seafarers Somerville explained. "She was Cassidy, a chief cook who this up the message sometime during LOG. "She has won all kinds of so shy—just like her mom. We tending a 75-minute class four times a week. On top of that, month celebrates his 30th the sixth inning. The [public ad­ medals and awards." want^ to find some activity to Karla has learned basic Japanese birthday, told a Seafarers LOG dress announcer] asked everyone The most recent recognition make her outgoing." as instructions and commands are reporter he never worried about to pay attention to the scoreboard, Karla, who had shown no in­ for Karla was taking two gold possible glitches in his electronic but I still had to nudge Maiy Ellen issued in that language. medals in the 12-year-old class at clination toward karate, attended But the hard work has paid off proposal—^such as a rainout or a and get her to looL She didn't the Washington Karate Associa­ her first demonstration at the age in ways other than the awards, ac­ surprise trip by Mary Ellen to the know a thing about it, which is cording to her mother. Karla has concession stand. "I never what made it so cool." leamed self confidence and dis­ thought about that, and now that Were it not for Cassidy's cipline. She has made many new you mention it, I'm glad I didn't!" travels as a Seafarer, he probably fiiends. And her purple belt is just he said. never would have met DeForge. The unconventional invitation "I had been on Maersk ship, and three stages below kite's highest recognition, the black belt She also took place April 30, at an exhibi­ we had a layover in New York," tion between the Seattle Mariners he recalled. "This was in 1989. is homing involved in track. and one of their minor league af­ Mary Ellen and I were in a (hotel) Talk of Olympic Material filiates, the Class AA Jackson­ bar, and I first saw her just before "Her role model is a 15-year- ville Suns. It made all of the local I left. old with a black belt," Mrs. sportscasts, "and to this day, I still "After I went upstairs, some­ Somerville noted. "When Karla meet people who say they recog­ thing kept telling me to go back found out (the role model) had as nize me from TV," Cassidy said. down. I did, and we really hit it off." 'I got the idea because Mary many problems as she had start­ Three years later, DeForge, ing out, learning karate became illen is a baseball fan and she sitting behind the first-base goes to the stadium often," ex- dugout, seemed "in a daze, but easier." Because of the sailing, Glenn )lained Cassidy, who graduated happy" after accepting Cassidy's Somerville has yet to see his only rom the Lundeberg School 11 proposal. "We left after the next child in competition. Somerville, years ago and since then has inning," Cassidy noted. "The who joined the SIU in 1967, did upgraded twice. "I contacted the game was a blowout." add he would support her owner about using the (Cassidy said he would like whatever she wanted to do. scoreboard, and they were really to hear, from "all my old "There has been some talk that nice. Usually, they charge for an­ riends." He can be reached at she could be Olympic material," nouncements, but they wouldn't 904/260-6588, or write to 11247 AB Glenn Somerville is proud of what his daughter, Karla, has the AB noted. "We'll be with her take any money from me. San Jose Blvd. #922, Jackson­ "They told me they would put ville, FL 32223.) if that's what she wants to do." accomplished in less than four years of studying karate. Many of the U.S. merchant Mariners who cannot or do not mariners who applied for com­ wish to attend either ceremony memorative medals originally is­ will receive their medals in the sued by the Soviet Union for mail. those JJv(io sailed in the convoy The letter urges those runs to N^urmansk and Archangel mariners who have heen ap­ during World War II should proved for the medal to contact receive a response very soon. Mr. Yuri Menshikov, coordinator Earlier this month, the Embas­ of the ceremonies, to advise him sy of the Russian Federation sent of their preference of where aand letters to approximately 1,300 when to receive the medals (Em­ U.S. mariners who applied and bassy of the Russian Federation, 1125 16th Street, N.W., were approved for the medals. The embassy tentatively plans Washington, D.C. 20036, to conduct two awards ceremonies telephone 202/347-4392, fax (for only those mariners already 202/347-5028). approved): one on either October 7 Those eligible WWII veterans or October 15 aboard the Liberty who have not applied for the medal Ship SS George W. Brown in Bal­ may do so by submitting a written timore; and the other on December request to the above address. 8 at the, Russian Embassy in The interested seaman must Washington, D.C. provide documentation of service •>r^^r^. Steve Stephens pins the longawaited WWII medal on his lapel. Seafarer Cassidy Makes A 'Pitch* of a Lifetime �J' j; SEPTEMBER 1992 m. SEAFARERSLOG 11 Indy Wait Staff Enjoys Diverse Duties Periiaps the most visible crewmembers for tourists sailing on Ae SS Independence are the SIU waiters and waitresses who work almost around the clock serving food and drinks at the many meals and snacks prepared by the galley. Members of this crew seem to take whatever comes their way in stride. Whether they are dressed in colorful Hawaiian-style shirts, providing lemonade and iced tea on a dew-covered deck, or in formal attire, asking pas­ sengers for their dinner choice in the main dining room, these steward department members keep a smile on their faces as they assist passengers any way they can. While some crewmembers openly wonder what it would be like to sail on other merchant ships, some have wandered and returned to the Independence or its sister ship, the SS Constitution, to circle the Hawaiian Islands. For the outgoing personality of Waiter Marcus Rowe, returning to the cruise ship where he began his sailing career in 1982 was a natural. "I've sailed aboard LNG and (Maritime) Overseas (Corporation) vessels," Rowe told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "But I like being on here. "I like going back and forth to the same locations and got tired of going from one port to the next on the tankers. But I had to see what it was like," added the port of Philadelphia member and Lundeberg School upgrader. Others, like newlyweds Brett and Janet Ethridge, have been sailing the "White Ships" for years. Brett Ethridge has worked his way up to assistant head waiter after sailing for six years. His wife, the former Janet Bindas, has been on board for almost five years. Both noted the fun they have had in meeting new people with each one-week voyage. "There is a great camaraderie among the crew on the Indy" Brett Ethridge said. "We are like family on here. We all take care and watch out for each other." In fact, Brett and Janet met years ago for the first time as crewmembers on the American Hawaii Cruises vessel. They began dating and got married during the summer. Thien there are the newcomers like Deck/Lounge Steward Lisa Jones, a second generation member who is ' '-Ms Continued on page 19 ' •' -• •. ^ - '.f Waitress Margaret Chen senres guesta sit^ ting at the Captain's Table. Removino Trays to a slaUon fe Assistant Taking a passenger's dinner order is Waiter Waiter Marcus Rowe stands ready to assist his table with their evening meal. •'••V--;'- --i-" 1 • ' t-. it Puonnnpnf Hawaii's rare chillv damodavs Assistant Waiter Bob Eisert heads for the Waiter Greg Bain has has learned the art The menu aboard ship changes daily, fanmt wioe thTsm^ sun deck with a thirst-quenching tray of iced of balancing a tray of full soup bowls while Recrtmg the evening^s specials is Waiter Steward Usa Jonl? "eciOLOunge su passengers the ship gently rocks. Marty Carrico in the Palms Dining Room. �12 SEPTEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG » • S' • s • t American Republic Crew Is Used To Lots of Docking in Tight Spaces »• l;. •'•I •'- - " >••.'»•« :'. ' .;• '^:- 'I ' V'i# • --•• •' •; ?/ ' ••" ^ -'V" Whereas most deep sea ves­ sels have the "luxury" of turn­ around areas, wide-open sea lanes and tugboat assistance when docking, the SlU-crewed American Republic gets no such treatment when it docks at the LTV terminal in the Cuyahoga River south of Cleveland. The navigable portion of the river ends precisely at the iron ore dock where a railroad bridge blocks any further upriver travel. The American Republic was built for constant journeys up the Cuyahoga to deliver iron ore pel­ lets at various locations along the winding river. For deckhands like Joe Hance and David Gapske, the Checking to see how soon un- work of docking and undocking loading can begin is Conveyor- is almost non-stop. "Day or night, man Rick Springs. we have to be ready to tie up or release the vessel," Hance told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. The American Steamship Company vessel has one of the shortest round-trips on the Great ^ Lakes—loading in Lorain, Ohio, saihng about 40 miles across Lake Erie to Cleveland for unloading, then returning to Lorain. Depend­ ing on river traffic and weather conditions, all of this takes placein approximately 24 hours. To tie up the 635-footer, Hance and Gapske are lowered to the dock in a landing chair operated by flSS ^Dave Cameran checks a valve during bunkering operations. tossed by able bodied seamen as the bridge Mid engineroom crew uses bow and stem thrusters to ease the ship in. Within minutes of tying upj the boom swings over land and offloading begins. •- ••?• ' Deckhands Joe Hance (left) and David Gapske pull a landing line to sl;iore; Ready to pssist with lunch is Porter Yehia Kaid. Preparing to raise the bunkering flag is AB/Watchman Ron Vandercook. W'''" 1#^ = -T"; Hvt. t;- '• •' Docking operations are under way as Deckhand David Gapske swings with a mighty heave-ho, AB/Wheelsman Howard Applying a fresh coat of paint in the engineroom is out on the landing chair to handle dockside operations. Herold tosses a landing line. Wiper Hamid Hizam. �_rAt " •er,- ••- .•/T •/-•L y/v -..': '., SEPTEMBER 1992 •' •' -" - .'• - •.- \ -•'•I'ni -y SEAFARERSLOG 13 Breton Crew Hailed as 'Desert Diamond' The crew, and in particular the SIU galley gang aboard the Cape Breton was recognized for its ex­ "l!l\ "W cellent work while the Ready Reserve Force vessel was operat­ ing in the Persian Gulf theater in 1991 and 1992. Commodore C.J. Smith, the commander of the Military Sealift Command Southwest Asia, praised TO ALL W//0_ SHALL Hp; THKI-mRESENTS. GREETINGS the crew as a "desert diamond," and issued the steward department a certificate of appreciation. In announcing this special recognition. Smith stated, \i'to the ajriLen amfM^ "During my tenure, I have seen ™™T7- ASIA nearly 500 ship arrivals and departures. Few ships have a last­ Storm ing impression. As with any i _,-l human enterprise, ships included, the character of the master, of­ ficers and crew reflect the impres­ sion of the ship. C6MMA.NDER 'High Standards' "As I walked about your ship, I became quickly aware of Cape Brecon's pride and high standards of performance. From the deck The galley crew of the Cape Breton received this certificate for their excellent work in the Persian Gulf. plates to the galley, from the radio ropm to the engineering spaces, I Your ship will be remembered Thank you." nothing extraordinary to earn the observed firsthand seasoned as one of those ships that per­ recognition. "We just performed Third Cook Leonard sailors at work." formed and participated so very Ambrose told Une Seafarers LOG our duties to the best of our Smith concluded by saying. well here in southwest Asia. that he and the rest of the crew did abilities," the graduate of Lun- ^ '' •.-''ir''^r-~. .•••' •-•••.'J.-''" Militate jf fPPntr,,^^ m QMED Praises Pless Galley Gang Special recognition was given to the steward department aboard Waterman Steamship Corp.'s SlU-crewed Maj. Stephen W. Pless. "I would like to take time out to give a little recognition to a fine SIU steward department," stated QMED "Bud" Tuttle in a letter to the Seafarers LOG from the crew and officers aboard ship. "In keeping with the tradition of well-respected steward depart­ ments," he continued, "this new steward department deserves some special recognition. The members are Chief Steward Tony Piazza, Chief Cook Pat "Santos Patricia" McGee, Third Cook George Carter and Steward As­ sistants Gilbert E. Bonitto and Miguel Castro." The Pless, built in 1982, is a 25,073 dwt RO/RO vessel. She Chief Steward Tony Piazza (left) and Chief Cook Pat McGee get the recently docked in the port of steaks smoking on the grill. Norfolk. Shipmates Salute President Grant's Steward Dept. I Crewmembers aboard the SIUcontracted President Grant com­ mended the efforts of the ship's steward department. In a recent union meeting, the Grant crew declared, "This is the best steward department we have ever seen. The quality of food, food presentation, menus, service, cleanli­ ness and cooperation are first rate." The galley gang is comprised of Steward John Hoitschlag, Chief Cook Laura Cates, Third Cook Car­ men Johnson, Crew Messman Mllfi-edo Rodriguez, Officer Nfessman AJi Saeed and Officer BR Manuel Cantre. The American President Lines vessel's unlicensed crew comple­ ment is made up of members of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen's Union as well as the SIU. deberg School class 398 noted. "We were pleased and thank­ ful to receive the award. We were the only ship chosen for the (MSC) officers to eat aboard," Ambrose recalled. The com­ mander "enjoyed the way we cooked our meals and was brag­ ging about us." Credit to Steward The Cape Breton was docked at Ad Damman, Saudi Arabia for al­ most all of December 1991. The vessel, operated by American President Lines, had been ferrying ammunition to and from the region. Ambrose gave a lot of credit for a great galley department to Chief Steward Alton Finn. "He's a great guy to work for," Ambrose stated. Others serving in the steward department included Chief Cook Joseph Tucker and Steward Assistants Charles Brown and Steve Soofi. Besides the Seafarers serving in the steward department, SIUNA-affiliated members from the Sailors' Union of the Pacific in the deck department and Marine Firemen's Union in the engineroom sail in unlicensed positions aboard the RRF vessel. Seafarers Scholarship Program Accepting Applications Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1993—and now is the time to start thinking about applying for one of them. Of the seven awards, three are reserved for SIU members (one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university and two $6,000 two-year scholarships for study at a vocational school or community college). The other four scholarships will be awarded to spouses and de­ pendent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a four-year college or university. Send for Information Eligibility requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and unmarried dependents are spelled out in the program book­ let. Pensioners are noteligible for the scholarship awards. The FIRST step in the ap­ plication process is sending away for the 1993 SIU Scholar­ ship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and a copy of the application form (see coupon below). The SECOND step is to start collecting the necessary paper­ work that will need to be sent in at the same time as the applica­ tion form. This includes an autobiographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school or college transcript, letters of ref­ erence and the results of SAT or ACT scores. This step will take some time. Act Now Schools can be very slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants must be sure to put their requests in to those institu­ tions as soon as possible. ACT or SAT exams, which are given approximately six times a year, must be taken no later than February 1993. The THIRD step is to com­ plete the application form, col­ lect all the other necessary paperwork—and return the en­ tire application package to the Seafarers Welfare Plan ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15,1993. Fill out the coupon below to get a copy of the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet or pick one up at any SIU hall. With the ever-increasing costs of a college education, the ap­ plicant in search of high educa­ tion can't afford not to apply. ' T^lease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet I Vwhich contains eligibility information, procedures for applying I and the application form. I Name Book Number ' Address City, State, Zip Code. j Telephone Number The steward department poses on the fantail of the Maj. Stephen W. Pless during the Fourth of July cookout. They are (from left, front row) Steward Assistants Miguel Castro and Gilbert E. Bonitto, (back row) Chief Cook Pat McGee, Chief Steward Tony Piazza and Third Cook George Carter. This application is for: Self Dependent Mail this completed fonn to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs. MD 20746 ••..r '• O'. , • fc V"'I"' : �maryg^^aaas-s- SEPTBRBER1992 SEAFARERS LOG The aircraft carrier USS Independence comes into view out of the Persian Gulf horizon to crewmembers on the MV Lawrence H. Glanella. T •' t' u V' • f: i 'V-'- • 1^ '-k. 4: 'it ••.•',5 ;• '''.tf -sr.; and able to perform at peak efficiency. "Pete maintained the probes and hoses and watched over them like a hawk. When he saw anything that needed to be repaired or maintained, he got it done—immediately." Meanwhile, Stoltz was on deck and was in charge of operations there throughout the uru-ep operation. He started the pumps and directed Powers via walkie-talkie, making sure Powers maintained the proper amount of pressure on the hydraulic system. Self-Contained Station The Ocean Shipholding 615-foot tanker, which is chartered by the Military Sealift Command (MSC), h^ been fitted with a modular fuel delivery system (MPDS). ITie Navy developed this system to rapidly modify commercial tankers in emergencies, rendering such ships capable of delivering fuel to underway Navy vessels. (Under normal conditions, the Navy's fleet oilers provide this service, while the MSC-chartered tankers provide pointCredit to the Bosun and Chief Mate to-point shipping service for petroleum products.) The engine department Seafarer, who provided the LOG MSC intends to install on five civilian-operated tankers the with the photos accompanying this article, said the underway modular fuel delivery system, which consists of a self-con­ fuel transfers proceeded smoothly and expertly, without spill­ tained fuel station with its own diesel generator, air compres­ ing a drop of oU.Powers credited Bosun Pete Hulsebosch and sor, winches and other fuel station gear. Typically, says the Chief Mate Wayne Stoltz for the "top notch" job performed statement by the Navy's chief of information, two fueling by all Gianella hands in the umep operations. stations are installed on a tanker. "Pete's the one who got the whole crew together and taught Refueling the Indy us all we needed to know," Powers said. The chief pumpman The system worked when it came to unrepping the more noted that Hulsebosch not only ran a flawless unrep operation, but also ensured that all shipboard equipment was maintained than 75,()()()-ton fully loaded USSIndependence, reports Chief he MV Lawrence H. Gianella and her civilian crew earned a passage in the U.S. military's book of "first times" when a successful underway replenishment (unrep) opera­ tion was completed with the aircraft carrier USS Independence in the Persian Gulf. The port-side-to-starboard-side fuel transfers while under­ way, which took place in late July, is believed to be the first time a civilian-operated tanker has replenished a combatant ship of this class under operational conditions, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Navy's chief of information. Dan Powers, the Gianella's chief pumpman from March to the end of July, reported to the Seafarers LOG that the T-5 tanker "seemed to never stop umepping" when on assignment in the Persian Gulf. The Gianella conducted 31 urureps for a variety of U.S. Navy vessels, and for ships from allied naval forces, many of which Powers described as "repeat cus­ tomers." Pumpman Powers. As the Porrestal class aircraft carrier became visible through the murky haze, which seems to characterize Persian Gulf days, the Gianella readied the ship for the upcom­ ing unrep. The crew had been told this would be the first time the 1,086-foot, 33-knot USS Independence, which carries 90 aircraft, would be fueled at sea by a non-Navy vessel. "We wanted to do a first class job," said Powers. The Gianella crew prepared for the underway replenish­ ment operation, to be done in this case from the port side, synchronizing their speed with that of the USS Independence. Prom the rifle shot sending the first line to the Navy ship, to the tensioning of the span wire and leading of the hoses over the cable, to the pumping of the fuel and maintaining the pressure, to signalling and fire watch standing, all Gianella hands executed their duties capably and professionally, said Powers. The MPDS equipment used in the Gianella/USS Inde­ pendence unrep allows for a transfer of 3,000 gallons of fuel per hose per minute. Prior to its six weeks in the gulf, the Gianella, which generally is based off Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, sailed in Par East and Australian waters. During this period, the 30,000-dwt tanker transferred fuel to the USNS Andrew J. Higgins, a 40,000-ton, 677-foot oiler in MSC's Pacific fleet. SlU-Crewed Ema Elizabeth Paved the Way for Civilian Unrep Operations T he recent record-making underway replenishment mis­ sion of the MV Lawrence H. Giannella recalls the role of Seafarers in proving that U.S. commercial shipping and its civilian crews are up to the job of conducting non-combat at-sea functions in support of the military. Early in 1972, the SlU-crewed SS Ema Elizabeth became immortalized in military history as the vessel that proved this point. The underway replenishment (unrep) experiment came about after discussions between then Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo N. Zumwalt and Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Andrew E. Gibson. Could Civilians Do the Job? It was 1970 and many Navy ships were World War II vintage. Punding for replacement ships, at a time when the nation's defense dollars were being used for an increasingly unpopular Vietnam conflict, would not come easily, the admird recognized. Within the U.S.-flag ship sector, it was felt that commercial vessels could perform certain milit^ support services at a low cost to the Navy. Proponents of this line of thinking had their chance to prove the mettle of their theory in a month-long experiment with the Ema Elizabeth, the first commercial ship to attempt an underway replenishment, previously only done by Navy fleet oilers, which carried a shipboard crew comple­ ment of 3()0-plus sailors. The Ema Elizabeth, a commercial tanker operated by Hud­ son Waterways Company, was outfitted with two short, center- Wlth ail lines secured, the Ema Elizabeth is the first U.S. commerciai vessei with a civilian crew to conduct unrep operations. line kingposts, one forward and one aft to receive fuel hose rings from Navy ships. The tanker also was equipped with an astern fueling rig, a system developed in WWII by the British so their mercl^t vessels could transfer petroleum products to small warships. 29 Unreps In 24 Days In 24 days the Ema Elizabeth, with her normal operating crew of 41,conducted 29 fuel transfers. Another eight days was spent with the Navy's Sixth Fleet in similar exercises. The successful experiment helped underscore the effective­ ness of using privately-owned and civilian-crewed vessels in support of the U.S. military and added from there on in the option to the Navy of using commercial craft for underway replenishment operations. Summing up the exercise. Assistant Secretary Gibson said, in a March 24, 1972 letter to the Ema Elizabeth master, "The project was designed to test the hypothesis that a merchant tanker with no prior training or experience could effectively refuel naval ships at sea. The voyage of the SS Ema Elizabeth has clearly proven tihe validity of that hypothesis and has also shown the skills of our merchant crews to be of the caliber needed to do the job in a highly professional manner." �• >";< ' '" ' ' ^•^?: 9 - -"^ Outfitted with a modular fuel delivery system, the G/ane//a The Gianella, si T-5 tanker operated by Ocean Shipholding, is the firist can transfer 3,000 gallons of fuel per hose per minute. non-Navy vessel to undertake an underway fuel transfer with the indy. The port side fuel transfer proceeds. -— —:—, .' ) c f'" •jdv'-yy .••'•-'.li '••jm ;"/.w •'• •:•' . A-w From left. Third Assistant Jeff Hoffman, QMED Emest Lacunza, DEU Tony Stallone and First Assistant David Morrow, a long-time member of the Gianella's crew, are part of a team which changed a piston inside of a day. i- 14 Moving in perfect harmony with MSG oiler, the USNSAndrewJ. H/gg/ns,the G/ane//a transfers fuel while operating in Pacific waters. "J Chief Engineer George Arsenault (above) and Chief Engineer David Ward (not pictured) have worked on the Gianella for years. Onboard since April, QMED Joey E. Acedillo, pictured above, has participated in scores of unreps. > ""'''"- v Dan Fowers, chief pumpman, takes a quick look at the Indy before getting back to his unrep duties. i _ It is time for deck department members to do gangway watch at Diego Garcia fuel pier. VVhile in Diego Garcia, Captain Bill worth (right) serves as master, and James Carrig is chief mate. _ DEU Tony Stallone uses his off-time to try and catch dmner. "Credit gossto the bosun and chisf mate," says QMED Fowsrs to the Seafarers LOG. "for ihe Gianella's Hulsebosch leads the G a /a deck crew to unrep stations. " ' •i - V'.,. • i 'j' �4&''c!=Jt25a IS XAFARBISL06 SEPIBMUff 19K Dianne Lupton—The Real Estate Sailor s V /.- .;••/ . ' rV.-?- .f, <-3. • , F/ j ' M ';:7k^^':. kWM-^ 'i:-- t •. • BYWILUAMG.WICKLAND so-jerk, I had the card as an ace- she'll tell you to write to your ways gone up. Of course I don't in-the-hole, with a junior assis­ bank or credit union and, with a expect to close every sailor's tant purser endorsement, but little more red tape, get an offi­ purchase," Dianne says, "but I pursers had all but disappeared. cial "line of credit" so that you think that as a group we might But in her take-charge way, just know what you can handle and have been overlooking land or as a friend, she actually cdled will be ready to move when the homes as a way of adding to our me from Tahiti in '86 and urged right investment pops up, retirement packages, and I think me to get to the Coast Guard and whether it comes from Dianne the sailors ought to know." get updated. I did that much. or from your sister-in-law's And this sailor can tell you that Dianne Lupton makes red She would call or visit when hairdresser. in town, so I followed her rise to "You know, there is only so tape turn into blue ribbons. I ex­ steward in amazement, but not much land left for private pect to be a homeowner or surprise. She bugged me to get ownership, and the price has al­ landlord by next spring. out to sea, but I was learning computers in a little publishing company in the late '80s, and kept putting it off. Then in '901 got fed up and left the firm. A armed conflict, December 7, few weeks later I had not a clue M^al Purchase Insults 1941 to August 15,1945 shall be Merchant Marine Veterans as to what to do next, and made William G. Wickland considered active duty for the In regard to the recent issue a wish: "I wish Dianne would purposes of all laws administered get back and take me by thehand [June edition. Seafarers LOG ar­ The following feature is a by the Veterans Administration." ticle] of new med^s for merchant and get me out to sea." true story about a Seafarer, by a The American Legion supported Seafarer. Three days later she called. marine veterans of World War II that decision and has welcomed "Bill, this Persian Gulf thing is Korea and Vietnam, I find the fact these long overlooked veterans As sailors, most of us under­ heating up and this is your best that they must "buy" the medals into our ranks ever since. stand that the seas take up threeearned during the wars to be in shot at getting out." fifths of the surface of the earth, We have a special letter for suiting to their voluntary service "Okay. I want to do it." and that very little of that water to their country. No other service membership inquiries from mer­ is actually owned by anybody. "You do? Okay! Do this and "buys" theirs. chant seamen containing instruc­ do that..." On the other hand, when we go From experience over the tion on how to obtain the proper home for a vacation we see that On my 51st birthday I was years, it is clear that nothing in certification forms and verify there are hardly any empty lots told I was on my way to Saudi recognition is given to our mer­ their veteran status. As we receive any more, and the former wideArabia. Now I'm a steward as­ chant marine veterans out o:' more information such as you open spaces are filling up with sistant on the MA?Advantage for thoughtfulness and gratitude. We have provided, we will continue condos and malls. Red River Carriers, having the have had to fight for any recogni­ to assist in presenting documenta­ adventure of my life, and ahnost tion and this continues now. tion refuting the type of "lies" to One sailor has noticed that a out of debt. which you refer little more than most of us. Some of you will care about And Dianne has renewed her Dianne Lupton is busy, and I appreciate you taking the real estate license, which is how this and share my feelings. I also time to express your feelings on has always been busy. Just one realize that some of you will not she earned the nickname "Real care indicator is that she is the mother this important topic with me. at all. Estate Sailor." of two grown sets of twins. I met Your membership in the Legion I do feel that someone shoulc is Dianne when each of us were important to all our efforts oh So we were both in town this make a comment. divorced parents, her twins behalf of America's veterans. I sununer, and recently went to a C. Warren being the same ages as my two trust my reply proves to be an jazz concert in a quiet part of Vernon New Orleans, La. kids. We enjoyed some very appropriate response to your con­ town not yet caught up in the busy family outings. cern. skyrocketing real estate boom. *1/ J/ We were, by mistake, a week Dominic D. DiFrancesco We've remained friends early for the concert, so we The American Legion Welcomes National Commander since, and she played a major The American Legion drove, around a bit, talking about WWII Merchant Marine Vets role in getting me out to sea as a how this part is going to boom in steward assistant. And though I Editor's note: The following the next five years. I saw a little letter was written in response to a never thought I'd become a place that looked as if I could letter sent by Seafarer Peter Veterans Status Needed lomeowner again, she's guiding afford it if it were for sale, and if Salvo of McKeesport, Pa. to the For AIJ WWII Seafaring Vets me into that investment. I were out of debt. Lo and be­ American Legion. Long before I met her, The following letter, urging hold! Dianne found out all about )ianne bought her first house at Thank you for sharing your continued support of veteran it in 24 hours. It is "sort of' for concern for the treatment of those age 19, sold it for profit, and did sale, but wiU probably lie quiet who served in the merchant status for WWII merchant that six more times. In 1975 she until after my next trip, and marine during World War II. I mariners, was written to Bill )assed Oregon's stiff require­ Eglinton, director of vocational would be a good investment. want you to know that my heart education at the Harry Lunments for a real estate license, "You know," Dianne says, goes out to you and all those who deberg School of Seamanship, and using her homeowner and "real estate is a great investment served so valiantly and well who sent it to the Seafarers LOG. )usy-mom experience, did well(^l for sailors. The right buy can without receiving the recognition inding homes for other First, let me thank you and earn more income than a lot of you earned by your courage and your staff for the support afforded amilies. Dlanne Lupton other investments. I'm going to sacrifice. "After a while, though, I me during my recent schooling at As your National Com­ the Lundeberg School. In my concentrate on finding the right mander, I have the unique honor opinion, you and your faculty are deals for sailors." LOG-A-RHYTHM of serving Legionnaires who So she hung her license with served in all war eras since 1919. a credit to our organization. I'm sure that you will recall the firm Century 21 for two In my travels around this country reasons: they are registered in all and abroad, I come in contact that I am very interested in the bill by David M. Davenport of the U.S. and in foreign with a large number of those which is again coming before countries, and they work on a members. When discussing the Congress this summer concern­ David M. Davenport has been sailing with the SIU for three years "buddy system" so that when ing WWn veterans status. irom the port of Jacksonville. He currently works aboard the Julius Dianne is out to sea, her working merchant marine with them, I am I am not considered a WWII surprised at how little real 1 'Jammer. partner can handle the par­ knowledge some of these war­ veteran even though I was in ticulars of closing deals here, time veterans have regarding the training at Sheepshead Bay in and affiliates can do the same all contributions made and hardships Brooklyn, N.Y. before WWII Here I am on this ship at sea over the world. Wondering what the hell is wrong with me. endured by merchant seamen in ended, because I had not been assigned to a vessel before the A beautiful woman back at home She took off in early August World War II. war with Japan ended.... And I go and leave her all alone. as relief chief cook on the Over­ It has always been my per­ Any assistance or support you seas Juneau. As the run is sonal conviction that these con­ can give in helping to get the The waves are saying, "Go back! Go back! coastwise from Alaska to tributions were the equal of our proper legislation through Con­ Why do you leave a woman like that? California, she'll be able to keep comrades who served in the other gress this year will be greatly apCan't you see she loves you true? in touch with her partner and her )ranches of the Armed Forces. jreciated by me. The way When you're gone her heart is blue." mail. Any sailor who would like Over the years, the American Congress has ruled thus far does Here I am on this ship at sea to know more about owning a Legion has tried to bring this not seem to me to be fair to myself Wondering what the hell is wrong with me. piece of the ground, no matter same point home to our members and a few others who find them­ I dream at night of holding her close. where it is, might write her at and the general public through the selves in this same situation. Her touch, her warmth, they mean the most. 2318 2nd Avenue, #849, Seattle, }lacement of articles and stories lobeit Lee McDonald in pur magazine. WA 98121. During my watch a whale passes by. West Lake, La. And yells up to me, "Why, oh, why? In 1988, the United States She'll tell you, as she did me, Editor's note: SIU members Are you out here alone, far from her arms. that you should write to your government issued a decision are urged to write their congres­ Her dancing, her beauty and her charms?" state and federal veterans' of­ stating that "the service of the sional representativies asking fices if you are a vet, because a jroup known as the American them for their continued support But still I am here on this ship at .lea. little paperwork can give you an Merchant Marine in ocean going in extending benefits to all mer­ Still wondering what the hell is wrong with me. advantage in home-buying. And service during the period of chant marine veterans of WWII. noticed that the contractors were making the big money,"she told me, "so I hung up the license and did some remodeling with a partner." So she has demonstrated that she knows the game. But being both smart and curious means that Dianne gets into all sorts of adventures. In 1986 the kids were well on their way through high school, and Grandma suggested they move into the big house and give Mom an extended vacation. So Dianne went to visit her sister in Hawaii. She decided to see what it was like to work there. Fastfood and maid jobs were a dime a dozen, but Dianne asked for something more. "You wanna work in Tahiti?" she was asked. 'Tahiti? What do I have to do?" It was a waitress job on The Liberte, but she would need a passport. That was Tiiesday. By Friday she had her passport and had been drugtested and was gone, ". . . before I could think twice about it." On that trip she learned that American Hawaii Cruises also operated the "White Ships" out of Hawaii, and she learned about the union and getting a z-card and about Piney Point and about moving upward in the steward department. Which she did, and she's now a steward. Dianne knew that I had ac­ quired a z-card in 1960 but had never used it. As a sort of itinerant writer/cabbie/espres- On This Ship at Sea Letters to the Editor �SEAFARERS LOG WTBHBER1992 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •'ii'• •l-'M Port 27 New York 1 Philadelphia 5 Baltimore 8 Norfolk 10 Mobile New Orleans 24 Jacksonville 28 San Francisco 24 Wilmington 24 30 Seattle Puerto Rico 10 7 Honolulu 34 Houstoh 1 St. Louis 2 Piney Point 0 Algonac 235 Totals Port 21 New York 2 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 6 Norfolk 11 Mobile New Orleans 16 Jacksonville 10 San Francisco 14 9 Wilmington 19 Seattle 7 Puerto Rico 4 Honolulu 18 Houston 1 St. Louis '5 Piney Point 0 Algonac 146 Totals Port 17 New York 3 Philadelphia 6 Baltimore 4 Norfolk 4 Mobile New Orleans 7 Jacksonville 12 San Francisco.50 Wilmington 10 29 Seattle 2 Puerto Rico 10 Honolulu 11 Houston 0 St. Louis 3 Piney Point 0 Algonac 168 Totals Port 15 New York 1 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 5 Norfolk .2. Mobile New Orleans 9 0 Jacksonville 20 San Francisco Wilmington :S 7 Seattle 5 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 3 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 78 Totals Totals All 20 9 13 15 16 21 18 20 27 27 5 10 21 15 7 8 8 10 17 8 . 5 ••• 9 1 14 l'^ 0 10 •••••;••• •:-2v::.' 2 1 124 233 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 3 10 7 9 14 30 1 :• r'- 2 8 11 24 18 17 24 6 7 37 1 0 0 191 Trip Reliefs 16 18 2 8 'm'-iM 2 166 15 25 39 5 2 11 8; 8 5 2 0 2 L 6 7 14 5 2 : . 0^. 4-, -'eT . 3 7 17 14 2 4 5 2 7 10 8 17 13 0 1 10 13 6 17 18 20 29 4 0 14 15 9 16 \ry mil 18 18::':1 2 3 5 ^ ^ • 14 " 33 25 2 2 9 12 3 17 14 23 : 14 2 3 7 , 6 • 11 A;-"no:; 17 15 25 3 3 8 12 7 13 0 0 9 1 0 2 3 0 2 9 15 7 3 10 8 4 15 13 9 30 25 i • 3^: 6 5 nmt'- 10 ^ 22 2 1 :,;n2' 0 0 0 1 2 7 •:-n9 ••••.: 1 0 0 3 8 0 2 0 • 0^ 0 0 0 1 147 265 233 30 36 101 106 85 173 3V STEWARD DEPARTMENT 8 28 • 2t 5 4 8 13 12 2 . ,3 1 ' • 3 0 2 2 2 2 •' • -, 'M",: A A . A 0 4 4 0 0 5 4 6 9 7 0 6 7 6 2 13 13 2 1 4 2 6 6 14 16 1 • 3 11 4 5 0 12 18 0 :::• :513 0 8 5 23 86 1 , 7 , 24 5 10 i6:: 9 15 6 0 >2 ' • •;'r-11 . 2 .4 4 10 40 5 0 3 19 4 7 3 1 2 2 0 1 1 3 1 19 27 16 37 20 17 5 21 22 '1\3'M0 0 3 'mm 9 :2' 5 fi 0 0 1 0 0 0 v92 0 ' :'::.'5:-' ^ 14 -:^;4,. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 71 178 274 99 35 57 124 62 106 ..•^.•"17i :.V"4!v ;:;r' m. m ENTRY DEPARTMENT 33 0 8 10 17 24 16 36 11 17 4 53 25 3 30 2 289 39 2 1 10 9 13 24 ^•::;v.58 2 128 7 1 ^ 1 0 256 16 0 §-3; 5 7 8 10 0 4 2 2 •MW: 6 7 10 3 46 : 21 12 . 7 2 3 W:5 - 0 0 52 23 2 171 0 0 6 0 3 2 4 3 4 3 115 1 0 0 148 0 3 0 5 0 6 0 3 0 14 0 : 1 0 56 0 ^•::9 0 13 0 10 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 .0 /v: 0 0 151 0 J ^84n 2 17 24 32 44 35 72 23 23 6 49 38 6 33 4 492 J 275 97 7 2 28 17 35 15 55 16 19 4 145 15 0 8 0 463 922 •^^TotTRegistered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at Ae Po^ at the end of last morUh. A total of 1,425 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the M25 jobs shipped, 473 jobs or about 33 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by B and C seniority people. From July 16 to August 15,1992, a total of 179 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,163 jobs have been shipped. 17 October & November Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday: October 5, November 2 New York Tuesday: October 6, November 3 Philadelphia Wednesday: October 7, November 4 Baltimore Thursday: October 8, November 5 Norfolk Thursday: October 8, November 5 Jacksonville Thursday: October 8, November 5 Algonac Friday: October 9, November 6 Houston Monday: October 12, November 9 New Orleans Tuesday: October 13, November 10, Mobile Wednesday: October 14; Thursday, November 12 San Francisco Thursday: October 15, November 12 Wilmington Monday: October 19, November 16 Seattle Friday: October 23, November 20 San Juan Thursday: October 8, November 5 St. Louis Friday: October 16, November 13 Honolulu Friday: October 16, November 13 Duluth Wednesday: October 14; Thursday, November 12 Jersey City Wednesday: October 21, November 18 New Bedford Tuesday: October 20, November 17 Each port's masting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals JOSEPH BODIE Please contact your sister, Senobia Nelson at 675 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059. GARY DAHL Please contact your father at (301) 423-3612, or write to him at 5909 Delta Lane, Suitland, MD 20746. ' FRANKA.JOHANSON Please contact Robert Fish at 6000 Ivydene Ter­ race, Baltimore, MD 21209. Four Earn Lundeberg Dipiomas Four more Seafarers have added their names to the roll of members who have received their General Equivalency Diplomas (GED) while studying at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. With Instructor Sheila Schug (center) are (left to right) Mark D. Johnson, Lewis Danwin, Peter Hausmann and Joe Bernieri. Nearly 2,000 Seafarers have ob­ tained their high school equivalency diplomas through the school's GED program. " V •• ;:C �m 18 S':.^ SEAFARE8SL0G Seafarers fnternatfonal Union Directory ,-. - • • , Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive vice President Augustln Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Ctoi>ast Roy A. ^TBuck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coraey Vice President Gulf Coast U' I' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ' ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St Baltimore. MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Dulufli,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KaUhiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 UbertySt. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY St Je 7302 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA oftna <! a Philadelphia,"PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop l6Vi Santurce,PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 m.-: E4 • ms SEPmUBER 1992 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL OassL Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 49 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 25 t ' . STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 15 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 Port Algonac ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL Class L QassNP 0 15 0 5 0 . 18 Totals All Departments 0 65 23 0 89 12 0 41 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 25 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B OassC Region Atlantic G Gulf Coast West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Oass C DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B QassC 0 0 6 1 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 0 0 39 0 0 4 . 0 4 0 0 0 4 Totals All Departments 41 0 24 12 1 4 160 13 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. VETERANS DAY EVENTS AT THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM, N.Y. New York Seamen Remember World War H—Wednesday, Novem­ ber 11,3-6p.nu in the Seamen's Church Institute Auditorium, 241 Water Street. Veteran seamen from New York City offer first hand accounts of their WWII experiences. Free. New York Port in World War H— Sunday, November 8. Museum programs pay tribute to the merchant seamen who risked their lives in WWII. Period films, tours, demonstrations. Events free with museum admission. New York Harbor Cruise: Ship­ ping Out in World War H—Sunday, November 8, 11 a.m.-/ p.m. In this Seaport Lines excursion, explore sites where seamen prepared for their pivotal role in the War. $12, $10 for seniors, $6 for children. Purchase tickets at booth. SURVIVORS OF THE SS. ROGER B.TANEY Any survivors of the S.S. Roger B. Taney, a Liberty Ship operated by Waterman Steamship Co. that was sunk on Sunday, February 7, 1943 in the South Atlantic Ocean, are asked to con­ tact James L. Tucker. Tucker was Ae bosun aboard ship. He notes that two lifeboats got away, and he is particularly interest^ in hear­ ing from anyone on the No. 2 boat with him. "We were picked up 42 days later off the Coast of Brazil and were put in the hospital the next day in Santos, Brazil." Tucker is hoping to hear from sur­ vivors in order to plan a 50 year reunion next February or March. Survivors may write to James L. Tucker at P.O. Box 374, Kenansville, N.C. 28349, or may call him at (919) 293-7955. 0 0 4 46 CALLING ALL TUGBOAT ENTHUSIASTS A group dedicated to the preserva­ tion of the American tugboat industry invites interested individuals to join. Or­ ganized in 1990, the Tugboat En­ thusiasts Society of America (TES) chronicles theindustry—^both its history and its current status. The organization publishes a quarter­ ly newsletter entitled Tug Bitts, which covers tug-building news, anecdotes of tug history, book reviews, tug model building tips, photographs and other ar­ PI ticles related to tugboats and theircrews. The group's chairman, Joseph P. DeMuccio, the son of a tugboatman, urges interested parties to contact him at: TES, 308 Quince Street, Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464. Membership dues are $25.00 an­ nually. CORRESPONDENCE WITH 1968 PINEY POINT GRADS Gordon Anderson graduated from Piney Point on February 14, 1968. He would like to correspond with members of his class or anyone else who attended Piney Point around that time. Interested grads may write to him at 2732 Valencia, San Bemardino. CA 92406. �SOFARBRSIOG 19 Indy Wait Staff on the Go With Safety and Service Duties Continued from page 11 beginning her maritime career on the Inde­ pendence. The daughter of Steward Lonnie Jones stated she plans to build up her seatime on the cruise ship so she will he able to upgrade at the Lundeherg School and move up through the steward depart­ ment. Besides all the time and effort members use in dealing with passengers, working in the galley and handling food, they also are involved in safety drills aboard the ship. Waiters and waitresses can be found at the various lifeboat stations with their assign­ ments ranging from lowering the lifeboats to checking the roll to account for all pas­ sengers in their station. Whether they move up the galley ladder on the passenger ships or transfer their craft to tankers and container ships in the SIUcontracted fleet, the skills acquired on the Independence become invaluable as they continue their maritime careers. : t Deck/Lounge Steward Kimberly Cazaropoul works to release a block during lifeboat drills. Deck/Lounge Steward Oebra White offers a drink to a passenger. .?• •% M): • •I'S' •'•J -.I? The lounge crew of (left to right) Bartender Robert Edward Brock, Deck/Lounge Stewards Helping during the weekly lifeboat drill is Debra Gardiner, Julie Konas, Kathleen Hodgens, Cheryl Rhodes and Robert Barron and Giving the Hawaiian good luck sign is AsWaiter Steve Han. Bartender Mickie Frederick pose before a shift. sistant Waiter Henry Commager. « if.'i; ••i '..,1/^1'^?, •y" c.'- a". I Janet and Brett Ethridge offer a variety of desserts to hungry passengers on sundeck. .• • The dining room crew welcomes passengers aboard with a group singing of "Aloha." • "i. j V'" �20 SEPTEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG delegate. Next port: Newport News, Va. i'f • . !£• ••H •' i ' - y.'..' • ''• .;• ^• • ^;v'r |f\:,y';V:r 1 i|v KVV{,:'4; Is '• ' ••'•I 'v' • f . 'i • II: •'.m: - .• • «• .• if •I •Aii • •. ''•"if • vj-r • / • ilif- • . • rfSfo- • '• Secretary Steven Wagner, Educa­ tional Director Alberto Aguiar, Deck Delegate Rodney Pence, En­ gine Delegate Richard Rodgers, Steward Delegate Julio Guity. Chairman noted raise went into ef­ fect July 1. He reminded crew to separate plastics. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek grace period for permanent men who are going on 60-day relief. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: New Orleans. ILEDE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), July 19 — Secretary Robert Hess. Chairman discussed upgrad­ ing opportunities available at Lun­ The SeafarersLOG attempts toprint as i , . deberg School. Secretary reminded Oil occasion, lyecause of space limitations, some will Im omitted. members to vote. He noted impor­ Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department Those issues requiring attention tance of SPAD. Educational direc­ or resolution are addressixl by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then tor discussed safety procedures. No beefs or disputed OT reported. forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. Crew thanked galley gang. Steward delegate thanked crew for Vazquez, Secretary C. Tourere, Haher, Deck Delegate Edward INGER(Sea\m, Inc.), May 31 — keeping lounge and messhalls Deck Delegate P. Puree, Engine RIckard, Engine Delegate Dennis Chairman Theodore Bush, OMI WILLAMETTE(OMl clean. Delegate William Sylvester. Chair­ Davidson. Deck delegate reported Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., Corp.), July 26 — Chairman M. man noted safety awards were disputed OT. No beefs or disputed Deck Delegate Kenneth Moore, ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan McDuffie, Secretary Robert Scott given by company for months of OT reported by engine or steward Engine Delegate W. Marino, Transportation), July 20 — Chair­ Chairman announced payoff. No delegates. Fans are needed for each March, April and May. He thanked man Sonny Pinkham, Secretary F. beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward Delegate John Foster. room. Crew was reminded to make galley gang for recent barbecues. Chairman announced payoff. He Cordero, Deck Delegate M. Crew was reminded not to smoke sure gangway lines are kept tight. No beefs or disputed OT reported. praised crew for good trip. No Perry, Engine Delegate Louis in messhall during meal hours. Next port: Boston. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty well done. Crew advised fellow Looking to Shore Maritime), June 28 — Chairman SIU seamen to bring U.S. bills J.R. Wilson, Secretary R. Cavalwhen going to Albania, as canti. Educational Director J. seamen's club there only accepts American money. Next port: Hous­ Polito, Deck Delegate S. Jackson, Engine Delegate Gary Toomer, ton. Steward Delegate Miguel Angel ULTRASEA (American Maritime Aguilar. Chairman discussed im­ portance of federal elections. Transport), May 7 — Chairman Educational director urged mem­ Daniel Laitinen Jr., Deck bers to upgrade at Lundeberg Delegate David Garoutte. Chair­ School. No beefs 6r disputed OT man thanked everyone and reported all going well. Education­ reported. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to rewind videotapes. al director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS beefs or disputed OT reported. (Amsea), June 29 — Chairman S. Crew thanked steward department. Chief Electrician Charles Gallagher awaits the docking of the Nuevo San Juan when that ship called Solomon, Secretary L. Oram, on Port Elizabeth, N.J. Steward Delegate E. Ellis. Crew 1STLT. ALEXBONNYMAN has not been notified of exact (Maersk Lines), June 26 —^ Chair­ Crew discussed importance of Malave, Steward Delegate D. figures for July 1 pay increase. Crew was reminded to be cautious man Thomas Anderson, Deck upgrading at Lundeberg School. Rodriguez. Crew thanked galley Educational director urged mem­ of different traffic laws and pat­ Delegate J. Thompson, Engine gang for good job. bers to upgrade at Lundeberg terns in Japan. Crew requested new Delegate Larry Cochrane, OVERSEAS ALASKA ice machine. Steward Delegate M.James. Chair­ School. No beefs or disputed OT (Maritime Overseas), July 28 — LIBERTY STAR (Liberty reported. Crew not receiving man reported things running Chairman Carlos Spina, Secretary Maritime), July 26 — Chairman reasonably well. Educational direc­ Seafarers LOG. Next port: Guam. 2ND LT. J.P. BOBO(Amsea), F. Nieves, Engine Delegate James Tim Koehel, Secretary V. Wallen, tor advised members to utilize Lun­ July 2 — Chairman Thomas Brown, Steward Delegate V. Car­ Educational Director W. Howard. MAYAGUEZ(Pnerto Rico deberg School to become Parisi, Secretary Hans Schmuck, denas. Chairman reported beefs in Marine), June 9 — Chairman A1 better-qualified and more inEducational Director Charles Mc- Engine delegate reported disputed deck department. No beefs or dis­ OT. No beefs or disputed OT Caulder, Secretary J. Platts. Chair­ demand merchant mariners. No Kenna, Deck Delegate Alonso Ar­ reported by deck or steward puted OT reported by engine or man recommended ship be check­ beefs or disputed OT reported. mada, Engine Delegate Michael steward delegates. delegates. Crew laundry needs ed for asbestos. Engine delegate Steward delegate asked contracts Langehach, Steward Delegate second washing machine. Crew reported disputed OT. No beefs or department for clarification about Dorray Saheron. No beefs or dis­ OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime thanked steward department. . disputed OT reported by deck or random drug testing. Next port: puted OT reported. Crew extended Overseas), July 19 — Chairman steward delegates. Crew asked con­ Jacksonville, Fla. special thanks to steward depart­ Frank Cottongin, Secretary G. LNG LIBRA (ETC), July 5 — tracts department to seek change ment for outstanding job with last Quinn, Educational Director E. Chairman J.B. Rhodes, Secretary under wldch, permanent jobs GREEN ISLAND (Waterman cookout (which included 200 Macom, Deck Delegate A. W. Justi, Educational Director would not be lost due to medical Steamship), June 28 — Chairman pounds of lobster). Machado, Engine Delegate Ar­ Bruce Zenon, Deck Delegate S. emergency. Crew thanked galley Marvin Zimhro, Secretary J. chie Bligen, Steward Delegate A. Ibrahim, Engine Delegate Tim gang members Steward A. Pena, Gleaton, Educational Director W. Fachini. Secretary urged members SGT. W.R. BUnON(Amsea), Van Pelt, Steward Delegate Chief Cook F. Maldiano and SA Jones. No beefs or disputed OT to donate to SPAD. Deck delegate July 5 — Chairman L.D. Yockey, Lawrence Conklin. No beefs or B. Harris for job weU done. Next reported. Next port: Newport reported disputed OT. No beefs or Secretary K. White, Educational disputed OT reported. Crew port: Elizabeth, N.J. News, Va. disputed OT reported by engine or Director M. Blackburn, Deck thanked steward department for steward delegates. Crew thanked Delegate S. Berschger, Engine good job. GOLDEN MONARCH NEDLLOYD HUDSON(SeaDelegate T. Christensen, Steward steward department for fine meals (Westchester Marine), June 21 — Land Service), Jime 21 — Chair­ LNG TAURUS (ETC), July 12 — and menus. Delegate K. Johnson. Educational Chairman Pete Loik, Secretary man C. James, Secretary Ed Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary Director stressed importance of Jerome Jordan, Educational OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Doyle Cornelius, Educational upgrading at Lundeberg School Director HanableSmith, Deck Overseas), July 12 — Chairman Payoff for Discovery Delegate Wilfredo Velez, Engine and encouraged members to send Director Raymond Culpepper, Jerome Williams, Secretary articles and photos to the LOG. No Deck Delegate Joseph Morrison, Delegate Julio Reyes, Steward Royce Bozeman, Engine Delegate Engine Delegate Vincent beefs or disputed OT reported. Delegate Diego Hatch. Chairman Mark Stewart, Steward Delegate Crew gave vote of thanks to galley Larimer, Steward Delegate Udthanked crew for smooth trip. He Alex Jaradia. Locks to crew jang Nurdjaja. Chairman intro­ gang. Next port: San Diego. announced payoff. Educational quarters need replacements. Chair­ duced captain, who welcomed all director noted importance of crewmembers and commended man reminded crew to separate upgrading at Lundeberg School. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean them for safety record. Educational plastics. Secretary reported No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chemical Carriers), July 19 — shortage of stores. Engine delegate director advised members to Crew thanked steward department Chairman Richard Wilson, upgrade at Lundeberg School. No reported disputed OT. No beefs or for job well done. Secretary J. Price, Educational W. beefs or disputed OT reported. disputed OT reported by deck or Dooling, Deck Delegate Kevin Crew noted non-skid pads on lad­ steward delegates. Crew discussed SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaHare, Engine Delegate George der need to be replaced. importance of upgrading at Lun­ Land Service), June 27 — Chair­ Demetropoulos, Steward Delegate deberg School and donating to man C. Heick, Secretary A. 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS Toyo Gonzales. Company has SPAD. Crew thanked galley gang Delaney, Education^ Director R. (Amsea), July 12 — Chairman S. for good food. Howard, Engine Delegate C. Ear- agreed to supply refrigerators in Viomon, Secretary L. Oram, each seamen's room and to replace hart, Steward Delegate F. Maliga. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Seacouch in crew lounge. Secretary ad­ Educational Director R. Tannis, Chairman noted crew has disputed Land Service), July 12 — ChairOT and needs clarifications regard­ vised members interested in further­ Deck Delegate Kevin Devine, En­ gine Delegate S. Andereon, man Jerry Bass, Secretary J. ing holiday pay. Other disputed OT ing their education to apply for Steward Delegate E. Loret. Rivera, Educational Director Ken­ Seafarers scholarship. Vocational reported by steward delegate. Crew Treasurer reported $394.40 in neth Linah, Steward Delegate F. director urged members to upgrade asked contracts department to look ship's fund. Deck delegate asked Monsihais. Chairman announced at Lundeberg School. No beefs or into abolition of permanent jobs. contracts department for clarifica­ payoff and said this was his best disputed OT reported. Crew asked Next port: Long Beach, Calif. tion on payment policy. No beefs trip to northern Europe. Secretary contracts department to look into or disputed OT reported. Next port: and educational director urged reducing time required to maintain DSNS PREVAIL (USMMl), June permanent jobs. All departments Guam. members to upgrade at Lundeberg 1 — Chairman Carl Kriensky, School. No beefs or disputed OT were thanked for working well Secretary Dean Steinmetz, Educa­ together. Ship is carrying phos­ MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf reported. Next port: Boston. tional Director Mike Everhart, Marine), July 18 — Chairman D. phoric acid to Madras, India. Deck Delegate Steve Voss, Ticer Jr., Secretary J. Pratt, SCAN (Amsea), July 25 — Chair­ Steward Delegate Patrick Educational Director M. Peck. No SAM HOUSTON(Waterman man Al Kirksey, Secretary S. Red­ Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT Steamship), July 26 — Chairman beefs or disputed OT reported. ding, Steward Delegate James Bosun Nelson Sale was on reported. Eugene Granhiham, Secretary C. Crew noted mail service is slow. Jordan. Chairman announced board for the Sea-Land Rooks. Deck and engine delegates payoff. No beefs or disputed OT OMI DYNACHEM(OMl Coip), Discovery's payoff in DSNS SILAS BENT (Mar Ship reported disputed OT. No beefs or reported. July S — Chairman Larry Kunc, Elizabeth, N.J. recently. Operators), June 7 — Chairman R. disputed OT reported by steward Continued on page 22 "-.ft �i:,:%"0^^!-<-- £m -:--:0ri^ SEPTEMBER 1992 T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of twenty-seven members. Sixteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while nine sailed in the inland division. One sailed on the Great Lakes and one sailed in the Atlantic Fishermen division. Of the retiring Seafarers, 19 served in a branch of the U.S. armed forces. Some of the SIU members served during WWII. Others enlisted in the period up to and through the Korean con­ flict in the early '50s. Additionally, in this month's group of pensioners are two recertified bosuns and three recertified stewards. Brief biographical sketches of these SIU members and the other new pensioners follow. SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. BOBBY ESPANOL, 68,joined the union in 1970 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in the Philippine Islands and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Espanol served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1968. He resides in Moreno Valley, Calif. DEEP SEA PAUL ADAMS JR., 65, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Savannah, Ga. The Georgia native sailed in the deck department He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Brother Adams has retired to Savannah. EDDIE FISHER, 61, joined the SIU in 1965 in his native New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Fisher served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He continues to call New Orleans home. CLAUDE BANKSTON JR., 65, joined the Seafarers in 1950 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Bogalusa, La., he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundebeig School in 1975. Brother Bankston served in the U.S. Navy fiom 1944 to 1946. He resides in Metairie, La. EDWARD GLAZDER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of New York. Bom in Newark, N.J., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Glazder served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947. He still lives in Newark. WILLIE BRAGGS, 64, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Mobile, Ala. in 1959. He was bom in Alabama and in 1982 completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School. Brother Braggs lives in Fairhope, Ala. ALVIN DYER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. Bom in Maine, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Dyer served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1953. He lives in Gouldsboro, Maine. JOSEPH DELISE, 68, joined the SIU in 1952 in his native New York. He completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Delise served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He has retired to Farmingdale, N.Y. PAUL GONCALVES,65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. A native of Philadelphia, he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Goncalves has retired to Seattle. SERGIO MORALES, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the jort of New York. He was bom in Puerto Rico and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Morales upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He resides in *4aranjitos, P.R. CARMELO MURPHY, 65, joined the union in 1946 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Vlurphy has retired to Houston. PAUL ONUFNER, 74, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of ^lew York. He was bom in Whiting, Ind. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Onufner upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Northfield, Ohio. PAUL PAR­ SONS, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. A na­ tive of Wilkes County, N.C., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Parsons served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 until 1948. He resides in Lenoir, N.C. JABEZ PEGG, 63, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Graham, ^.C., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Pegg served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1953. He has retired to Fairfield, Calif. WILLIAM RAWLUK, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. Brother Rawluk was bom in Canada in the city of Calgary, Alberta and sailed in the deck department. Brother Rawluk resides in Seattle. LEROY TEMPLE, 65,joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Detroit. A native of Sandusky, Ohio, he sailed on the Great Lakes before transferring to the union's deep sea division. Brother Temple completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Brother Temple lives in Stockton, Calif. CLYDE GRAVES, 63, joined the union in 1983 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Born in Prentiss, Miss., he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Graves lives in Eight Mile, Ala. NEWTON HAHL,67, joined the union in 1963 in the port of St. Louis. He was born in Penns Grove, ^l.J. and sailed in the engine department. Boat­ man Hahl served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1949. He resides in St. Louis. LONNIE HOWARD, 62, joined the union in 1982 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. The nalive of South Carolina sailed in the deck department. A U.S. Army veteran. Boatman Howard has retired to Jackson­ ville. STEPHEN PLASH JR., 63, joined the union in 1957 in the port of Gal­ veston, Texas. He was bom in Hitchcock, Texas and sailed in the deck department. Boatman Plash served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948. He has retired to Sante Fe, Texas. 21 WILLIAM PETERS, 62, joined the union in 1973 in the port of Paducah, Ky. Bom in Mississippi, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Peters served in the U.S. Aimy from 1951 to 1953. He lives in Caruthsville, Mo. HENRY SOUDELIER, 63, joined the union in 1964 in the port of New Orleans. The Louisiana native sailed in the deck department. Boatman Soudelier served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He lives in Houma, La. .-.•a:-- DAVID STILES, 62, joined the union in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A Virginia native, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Stiles served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1948. He resides in Cape Char­ les, Va. HAROLD WHIGHTSILJR., 62, joined the union in 1966 in the port of New Orleans. He was bom in Illinois and sailed in the deck and engine depart­ ments. Boatman Whightsil upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1951. Brother Whightsil has retired to Chalmette, La. GREAT LAKES ALl ZINDANI,69, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Detroit. Born in Yemen, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Zindani has retired to Detroit. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN SAMUEL SCOLA, 64, joined the union in 1966 in his native Boston. He sailed in the deck . department. Brother Scola served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He resides in Gloucester, Mass. ''L:. f.-t Retired But Not Retired INLAND FRANK GIBSON, 71,joined the union in 1965 in his native New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman Gib­ son served in the U.S. Army Tom 1941 until 19^. He has retired to Waveland, Miss. Brother Robert Jordan may have retired several years ago after 45 years with the Seafarers, but he did not wait long to start a new career. Jordan, pictured here with his wife Mary, is running a canvash in Chickasaw, Ala. r.,.. . 'i'"' �1pS|^ •t£: ilPij®. 22 Ships Digest I Continued from page 20 SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (SeaLand Service), July 5 — Chairman Frank Marchione, Secretary E. Winfield. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND A TLANTIC (SeaLand Service), July 6 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary R. Seim, Educational Director J. Ashley. Chairman reported crew scattered ashes of SIU retiree John Mc­ Clelland. Chairman requested in­ formation regarding SIU pension plan. Department delegates each reported disputed OT. Deck and steward delegates also reported other beefs. Next port: Boston. • S -i. • i: f •' •m -•'>.'• - J "W^- . 'X .'•' ••• 'mi. • •.. . ipr;; .K' '•. -frr: SEFTEMBER1992 SEAFARERS LOG SEA-LAND CO/V5t/M£/7 (SeaLand Service), July 26 — Chair­ man C. Heick, Secretary A. Delaney, Educational Director R. Howard, Steward Delegate F. Mallga. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. Steward delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department to look into discontinu­ ing permanent jobs. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (SeaLand Service), July 20 — Chair­ man Berherena Benaia, Secretary N. Andrews, Education^ Director Bermeo Oswald, Deck Delegate Doug Hodges, Engine Delegate Roy Jackson, Steward Delegate Willie Grant No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: San Juan, P.R. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), July 12 — Chair­ man Allan Rogers, Secretary Jose Colls, Steward Delegate O. Rios. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary reported new ice machine will be put on board in Elizabeth, N.J. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), July 19 — Chair­ man Bill Lougfh, Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational Director Robert Dehlbom. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Deck delegate thanked steward department for bar­ becue. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), July 19 — Chair­ man James Craine, Secretary Ronald Fluker, Educational Direc­ tor Sonny Acosta, Deck Delegate John DeBos, Engine Delegate Ber­ nardo Tapia, Steward Delegate George Lee. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), July 9 — Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa­ deberg School. Steward delegate tional Director Don Giacoma, reported disputed OT. No beefs or Deck Delegate Peter Bean, Engine disputed OT reported by deck or Delegate James Donohue, engine delegates. Steward Delegate Ruben Flel. Chairman thanked crew for smooth DSNS SILAS BENT{Mar Ship Operators), July 8 — Chairman R. trip. He reminded members to Vazquez, Secretary C. Tourere, write their senators and con­ gressmen and urge support of U.S.- Educational Director G. Millsap, flag shipping. He noted importance Engine Delegate W. Sylvester. Chairman reminded members to of SPAD and MDL. Educational submit photos to LOG. Deck director advised members to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade at Lun- delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deberg School. Treasurer noted engine or steward delegates. members will view videotapes which explain how to save money DSNS CHAUVENET{Mai Ship when purchasing a car and how to Operators), July 1 — Chairman obtain a mortgage. Deck delegate JeHFocardi, Secretary C. Nelson, reported beef. Engine delegate Educational Director A1 Matos, reported disputed OT. No beefs or Deck Delegate Jim Keevan, disputed OT reported by steward Steward Delegate Pam White. No delegate. Crew thanked galley beefs or disputed OT reported. On gang for making the ship an excel­ July 21, a group of high school stu­ lent feeder. dents and teachers sponsored by National Geographic Society came SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Seaaboard in Egypt to participate in Land Service), July 5 — Chairman simulated survey operation. Project T. Anderson, Secretary R. will be featured on TV and in an Armstrong, Educational Director upcoming issue of National Bo Francisco, Deck Delegate Geographic. George Fries. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or ^sputed DSNS PREVAIL (USMMI), July OT reported by deck or steward 5 — Chairman Carl Kriensky, delegates. Crew noted VCR needs Secretary M. Davidson, Education­ repair or replacement. Crew al Director Mike Everhart, Deck thanked steward department for job Delegate Steven Voss, Steward well done. Delegate Patrick Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{SeaLand Service), July 12 — Chair­ DSNS PREVAIL (USMMI), July man D. Newman, Secretary P. 31 — Chairman Carl Kriensky, Laboy, Educational Director D. Secretary M. Davidson, Education­ Barber, Deck Delegate T. Cudal Director Mike Everhart, Deck dihy. Engine Delegate I. Manley. Delegate Steven Voss, Steward No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Delegate P. Johnson. No beefs or Crew gave vote of thanks to galley disputed OT reported. Crew gang. thanked galley gang for job well done. SENATOR (Crowley Caribbean Transport), July 6 — Chairman DSNS WVAMAf (Mar Ship George Walks, Secretary Paul Operators), July 9 — Chairman Stubblefield, Educational Director Steve Herring, Secretary D.St Jim Williams, Deck Delegate George, Educational Director R. Winston Dodson, Engine Delegate Clark, Deck Delegate Joseph Grif­ Curtis Lang, Steward Delegate fin, Engine Delegate Wesley Wise. Andre Keller. Secretary reminded Deck and steward delegates asked crew to have clean linen for re­ contracts department for clarifica­ placements. No beefs or disputed tions on various work duties. No OT reported. Crew thanked Chief beefs or disputed OT reported by Steward Stubblefield and his engine delegate. department. SEA-LAND SP/#?/T(Sea-Land Service), July 19 — Chairman Hayden GifTord, Secretary Steve Apodaca, Educational Director Charles Henley. Chairman ad­ vised members to write their senators and congressman and find out their activities related to maritime. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No reefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department or job well done. Next port: tlonolulu. SEA-LAND TRADER{Sea-Land Service), July 15 — Chairman M. Willis, Secretary G.R. Shirley, Educational Director M.Sabin. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary urged memters to donate to SPAD. Educational director ad­ vised members to upgrade at Lun- Houston Seafarers at the Ready in Last year, the Seq^rers LOG devoted several pages in the December issue to print holiday greetings from active and retired Seafarers^as well as their family members-—to friends, shipmates and loved ones. The feature was well received and, thus, the LOG is plaiming a similar feature this year. In 25 words or less (and in the to: OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), August 2 — Chairman J. Miller, Secretary C. Moss, Educational Director A. Bomhita, Engine Delegate Victor Bermudez, Steward Delegate K. Bragg. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received new VCR and new chairs and completed all repairs. OMI DYNACHEM{OMl Corp.), August 8 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Wayne Howard, Educational Director James Long. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. SEA-LAND PATRIOT{Sea-Land Service), August 2 — Chairman S. Evans, Secretary P. Schulz, Educa­ tional Director H. Bang. Education­ al director reminded all hands to watch safety movies and report any electrical problems. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked Chief Cook R. Richardson and GSU S.Saeed for good work. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND RELIANCE{SeaLand Service), August 2 — Chair­ man R. McGonagle, Secretary D. Zuls, Educational Director L. Cook/Baker Leo Castro and Steward Assistant Americus Bell decide what's for dessert aboard the USNS Chauvenet. BryanL Deck Delegate R. Young, Engine Delegate C. Akers, Steward Delegate F. Ahdulla. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Service), August 2 T— Chairman T. Murphy, Secretary M. Meany, Deck Del^ate Glom Christianson, Engine Delegate Mel Fo-gusmi. No' beefs or diqruted OT reported. USNS CHAUVENET{Mar Ship Operators), August 2 — Chairman JeffFocardi, Secretary C. Nelson, Educational Director A1 Matos, Deck Delegate Jim Keevan, Steward Delegate Louis Mercado. Steward delegate reported previous OT beef still unresolved. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Seafarers; i©# neatest printing possible), write the message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be incllided in the Decemter 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received in time. The deadline for receipt of the holid^messages is Friday, Novem­ ber13.1^.S^ thernby rnail totte Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, 20746. After November 1, facsimile copies will be accepted The fax number is (301) 899-7355. Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a Vessel's payoff. ' (3icdk the block which describes your statoS • Active (teafarer " - GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), August 2 — Chairman Pete Loik, Secretary J. Gonzales, Educational Director H. Smith. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman and crew thanked Chief Steward Juan Gonzalez, Chief Cook David Valle and GSUs Trinidad Sanchez and Miguel Collazo for splendid job. Frofli;. irkl;' % What's Cooking? " pi mi} PFC. DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS (Amsea), July 6 — Chairman Alvin McCants, Secretary S. Avallone, Educational Director F. Jaworski, Deck Delegate Donnie Collins. Deck delegate asked con­ tracts department for clarification on ammo pay. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Honolulu. Supplying a recently docked Sea-Land vesselIn Houston are, from the left, J. Zepeda. L. Zepeda, G. Rodriguez, J. Rodriguez, E. Zepeda, R. Ylwrra and R. Zepeda. Seafarer lU: , V. Q fhinily Member of Adivc <Sc»fiiiei' • family Member of Send your gineting to the 5eq/brers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Canm Spings, MD 20746v The greeting should hdieceivedaltbeLOGQfficebyRriday.November 13,1992. ^ 9A2 �•. .'.-V • (•; '.'!X^' ','"• .'•"'• • j/';^'^i •-*v.> "" •sasw* SEFTEMBER1992 SBVAmRSLOG 23 DeSteiguer Crew Credits Steward Martin's Teamwork Step aboard the USNS DeSteiguer and all that can be heard is how good the crew is, how well everyone gets along and what a wonderful vessel the oceanographic survey ship is. Those words resonate from Captain Wayne Conroy to the civilian researchers working on board. When asked why, all point to the galley gang headed by Chief Steward Morris Martin as what holds the vessel together. "Although everybody on here is a hard worker, without a doubt the steward department is our best [department]," Conroy told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG who visited the ship, operated by Mar Ship Operators, in San Diego recently^ "The union keeps send- steward Assistant Thomas Route straightens the mess after breakfast. AB Sean Rafferty heads for the Watching over engineroom operaing us good people. deck on another detaii. tions is OMU Robert J. Mulvaney. Like a Family OMU Rick Grosso, a • graduate of Lundebefg School trainee class 148, noted upon his return to the DeSteiguer, "It's great to be on board. It's like ^ family on here." Martin attributes the success in the galley to "the top notch crew we have at all times." Since Martin first signed on as chief steward in 1987, the DeSteiguer consistently has earned top marks from the Military Sealift Com­ mand for its steward department. Although happy with its latest grade of 98, Chief Cook Cecil Husted said the crew was disap­ pointed to not receive a perfect 100. "We know we're that good and that's what we strive for." . - •:v;. ,-.r '}y.. /•• •'h[ • Working Together In training new crewmembers oni how to work in his department, Morris Martin preaches the "little I and big U" theory. "There is no me or I; it's only us and we. We work with them and they work with us." One galley member who sails with Martin when he can is Steward Assistant Thomas Route. A graduate of Lundeberg School trainee class 417 (Fall 1987), Route praised Martin as a man who has taught him a lot about sailing. "Every time I come aboard I learn something new from him," Route said. Bosun Sidney Whitaker shouts or- Signing in visitors aboard the De- AB Brian McCaulliffe assists with Wiper Ken Route cleans up in the SA Donical Caldas sports a cap ders from above. Sfe/gueris AB Jim Souci. loading equipment on the crane, engineroom. noting her assignment. «• - /f'-. �WP? 24 SEFTEMBER1992 SEAFARERS LOG Final Departuf^s DEEP SEA • '•'^fJ '.'• ' M::' ''• ' ' • ' ' HERBERT CHATTOM Pensioner Herbert Chat torn, 65, passed away July 29. The Alabama na­ tive joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Chat. torn sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. Brother Chattom retired in June 1984. FRED CLOPTON Pensioner Fred Clopton 94, died July 1. A native of Pensacola, Ra., he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Clopton sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in August 1973. ''j'-r'i'- department. He last shipped in 1977. GEORGE LAFLEUR George Lafleur, 63, passed away July 11. He was bom in Louisiana and in 1951 joined the union in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Lafleur sailed in the steward depart­ ment. THOMAS MAHER Thomas Maher, 81, died June 6. He joined the SIU in 1946 in his native New York. Brother Maher sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Sf- ,;• 'M& Minn, and in 1958 graduated from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. Brother Otremba sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. JOSEPH RICHARDSON Joseph Richardson, 19, passed away October 25, 1991. The native of Mis­ sissippi graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1990. Brother Richardson sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1991. SAMMY ROGAMOS Pensioner Sammy Rogamos, 88, died June 12. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Islands and in 1956 joined the union in the port of San Francisco. Brother Rogamos sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in October 1968. JAMES MANNING James Man­ ning, 49, passed away October 24. A native of Washington, D.C.he joined the RICHARD CUMMINGS Seafarers in Pensioner 1967 in the port of New York. Richard Cum Brother Manning sailed in the deck mings, 88, department. He served in the U.S. passed away EDMOND SAHUQUE July 12. Bom Navy from 1964 to 1966. Pensioner Edin St. Paul, LUIS MEDINA mond SahuMinn., he 75, que, Pensioner Luis Medina, 81, died joined the passed away union in 1943 July 21. Bom in Puerto Rico, he July 9. He joined the SIU in 1948 in the port in the port of Philadelphia. Brother joined the of New York. Brother Medina Cummings sailed in the deck in Seafarers engine department. He sailed in the department. He served in the U.S. 1942 in his na­ began receiving his pension in Navy from 1925 to 1930. He tive New Or­ Janiiaiy 1980. retired in January 1968. leans. Brother Sahuque sailed in GOMERSINDO OTERO the steward department. He retired JOSEPH DECHALUS in July 1976. Pensioner Pensioner Gomersindo Joseph DeCHARLES THORPE Otero, 83, Chalus, 77, Pensioner passed away died Novem­ Charles June 26. He ber 7, 1991. Thorpe, 64, joined the The native of died June 25. SIU as a Brooklyn, The Min­ charter mem­ N.Y. joined nesota native ber in 1938 in the Marine joined the lis native Puerto Rico. Brother Cooks and Stewards in 1942. SIU in 1959 Otero sailed in the engine depart­ Brother DeChalus retired in June in the port of ment. He retired in January 1972. 1968 before that union merged Baltimore. Brother Thorpe sailed with the AGLIWD. He is survived MARTIN O'TOOLE in the steward department. He by his wife, Mary. upgraded at the Lundeberg School Pensioner in 1980. He served in the U.S. Martin O'ALEJANDRO DENULLY Army from 1944 until 1949. Toole, 65, Pensioner Alejandro DeNully, 75, Brother Thorpe retired in Septem­ died July 30 passed away June 22. A native of ber 1986. due to a heart the Philippine Islands, he joined attack. A na­ the Marine Cooks and Stewards in JOHNVIEIRA tive of Bal­ 1972 in the port of San Francisco, Pensioner John Vieira, 81, passed timore, he before that union merged with the away June 14. Bom in British joined the AGLIWD. Brother DeNully began Guiana, he joined the Seafarers in Seafarers in 1955 in the port of receiving his pension in January 1948 in the port of New York, Seattle. Brother O'Toole sailed in 1983. irother Vieira sailed in the steward the engine department. He began department. He began receiving his receiving his pension in October DOMENICDISANTO pension in October 1970. 981. Domenic Disanto, 68, died July 6. He joined the SIU in his native MANUEL PINTO EDWARD WICAK Boston in 1956. Brother Disanto Pensioner 'ensioner Edward Wicak, 81, died sailed in the deck department. Manuel Pinto, July 10. He was bom in PhiladelHUGH HALLMAN 89, died July )hia and in 1942 joined the SIU in 6. Bom in le port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Pensioner Hugh Hallman, 79, India, he Wicak sailed in the engine depart­ passed away June 30. Bom in At­ joined the ment. He retired in June 1976. lanta, he joined the Seafarers in SIU in 1947 1941 in the port of New York. in the port of Brother Hallman sailed in the en­ ALFRED WILSON Philadelphia. gine department. He retired in Pensioner Irother Pinto sailed in the deck Febmary 1975. Alfred Wil­ department. He retired in Septem­ son, 72, ber 1968. PAUL KENT passed away Paul Kent, 40, died July 5. The July 10. A na­ ALFRED OTREMBA New York native graduated from tive of Savan­ the Lundeberg School in 1973. Alfred Otremba, 59, passed away nah, Ga., he uly 31. He was bom in Hillman, Brother Kent sailed in the steward joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1958 in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wilson sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Wilson retired in September 1981. INLAND LEWIS BELL Pensioner Lewis Bell, 64, died May 29. Bom in Butler Coun­ ty, Pa., he joined the union in 1976 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Bell sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. Boatman Bell began receiv­ ing his pension in August 1989. KENNETH COLEMAN Kenneth Coleman, 62, died July 11. The native of Nederland, Texas joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Coleman sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. JOHNDERRICKSON Pensioner John Derrickson, 80, ' passed away July 28. He was bom in Delaware and in 1961 joined the union in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Derrickson sailed in the deck department He retired in March 1974. densburg, N.Y., he joined the union in 1954 in the port of Buf­ falo. Boatman Murray sailed in the deck department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in August 1974. REESE PARKS Pensioner Reese Parks, 85, passed away July 20. A native of Maryland, he joined the union in 1956 in.the port of Baltimore. Boat­ man Parks sailed in the engine department. He retired in Novem­ ber 1974. GEORGE WILLIAMSON Pensioner George Williamson, 71, died July 12. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Williamson sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1985. GREAT LAKES DAVID BAILEY David Bailey, 51, passed away June 10. He was bom in Port Huron, Mich, and in 1985 joined the Seafarers in the port of Algonac, Mich. Brother Bailey sailed in the engine depart­ ment. ROBERT GARTMAN Pensioner Robert Gartman, 68, died July 16. A native of Sheboygen, Wis., he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Gartman sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946. Brother Gartman began receiving his pen­ sion in August 1988. ROBERT KELLER Pensioner Robert Keller, RAILROAD MARINE 68, died July 17. He joined BERNARD KEARNS the union in Pensioner Ber­ 1956 in his na­ tive Bal­ nard Keams, timore. 74, passed Boatman away July 15. Keller sailecf in the deck depart­ Bom in Jer­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sey City, N.J., sion in June 1984. he joined the union in 1963 in the port of FRANKLIN MURRAY New York. Brother Keams sailed Pensioner Franklin Murray, 86, in the deck department. He retired passed away May 17. Bom in Ogin May 1968. Former NY Official Pete Loleas Dies at 82 Retired SIU official Pete Loleas died of can­ cer on August 21. He was 82. Brother Loleas, a Philadelphia native, joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Boston. Sailing on European runs, often aboard Liberty Ships, he developed a reputation as "one of our better stewards," said Angus "Red" Campbell, retired SIU vice presi­ dent contracts, who shipped with Loleas during the late 1940s. "I never met anybody who had a bad word about Pete. He was a good shipmate." In 1959, Loleas began working with Leon Hall on the SIU's food plan program. Then, in 1965, he became a port official in the port of New York. Brother Loleas held several positions there during sub­ sequent years before he retired as a patrolman in 1979. "Pete always helped the mem­ bers and always had nice things to say," recalled Jack Caffey, SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast. "Personally, he was very instmmental in teaching me." George McCartney, SIU vice president West Coast, who also sailed and worked with Loleas, described him as "very active and reliable. He will be missed." �: r -sv' '^i-5vi''- •' •> SEPTEMBER 1992 -'•T^~--'-v-.'-»',-<:'*'J- ;-< SEAFARERS LOB 25 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes i • > •r Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, front row) Paul Pagano, Kevin Hartley, John Becker, Rey De La Cruz, Kelly McDonald, Chris Snow, Daniel Rhodes, (second row) Clyde McArn, Ron Micklos, Frank Mannino, Larry Carranza, Daniel Krause, David Seabrook, Stoney Hardy, Sean Grace, (third row) John Carr (instructor). Tommy Gainey, Cliff Fleming, Matthew Ditullio, Clifton Simoneaux IV, Thomas Hooper, Trent Sterling, David Jonassen, David Decker, Bob Flesey, Loring Callwood, (fourth row) Lance Kuster, Howard Hendra, Brian Sailer, Kenny Thomas, Timothy Smith, William Summers, Marc Poniatowski and Charles Parson. Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the July 28 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling) Patti Ballance, Beverly Briley, (second row) Omar Hassan, Robert Lamaestra, James Prado and Jim Moore (instructor). • '-r.'' '' '• v' QMED—Graduating from the July 31 QMED class are (from left, front row) Dennis Riley, Karl Friebel Jr., Chuck Thompson Jr., Bobby Rice Jr., Sellers Brooks, Jeffrey Gelin, Milton Greene Jr., (second row. kneeling) Samuel Addo, Miguel Rullan, Roy Taylor, Jim Lloyd, Verbu Nix, Thomas Thompson, (standing) rtlaronoo Qnntt Steven Qtawan Hoskins, MncUine Brendan RranHan McDonald, MoHnnalH rnnraH I an Eric Prir« Forstensen, Pnrefoncan Frank PranU Marln/a Clarence Scott, Conrad Lau, Markva, Gerald Daley, Steve Goss, Joseph Letang, Dan Taggart, Robert Muscato, Beau Ratliff, Gordon Bernloehr, Gregory Derry, Charley Tuna" Cantor, Chris Zubowicz, Eugene McKinny and Bruce Auman. ' Marine Electronics Technician II—Successfully com. electronics technician class on Julv 28 are ffrom piBling 106 manne eieCircmiCS leCOniCian CiaSS On JUiy are ^IrOm left) Edmond Hawkins, Robert Farmer, Christopher Barry, Scott Morris and Mark Rainess. -J. ;.'...----,'ii,^ili:. - • v'ti::®!;- 'i' i^'^'iV'' M'- I Oil Spill Containment—Mastering the course of instruction in oil spill containment and cleanup are (from left, kneeling) Casey Taylor (instructor), Otto Borden, Fereuza Gifford, Anthony Douglas, John D'Alessiandro, Bryon Jameson, Frederick Lau, (second row) Grant Jones, Mark Hayes, Lawrence Neslein, Jeffrey Robinson, G. Morrison, Obaid H. AN, Chris Stringer, Warren Barroner, Pascasio "Paco" Rivera, (third row) James McCarthy, Kenneth Myers, Kim Brown, Joe Carson, Barron Jackson, Jim Shaffer (instructor) and Fred Cintorino Jr. Hydraulics—Completing the hydraulics class on July 15 are (from left, kneeling) Tom Flynn, Joseph Jay Arnold, Jorge Bonelli, John Kelly, (second row) Ed Sacks, Bob Rudd, James Clement, Tony Ripoll, Bill Foley (instructor) and Wayne Gonsalves. 'A'- : • 4 Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat endorsements, members of the July 15 graduating class are (from left, front row) Ahmed Alaidaroos, Winston Marchman, Nasir Isa, David Vega, Stanley Stewart, David Penney, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Robert Tree" Triano, Mercurion Abuan, Michael Noodt, Keith Williams, Mahmood Tahir, (third row) Anthony Nagy, Shane Blechle, Olav Pederson, Greg Alstrom and Bill Hahn. Refrigerated Containers - Advanced Maintenance Graduating from the four-week course are (from left, kneeling) Dave Plumb, John Wong, Alberto Garcia, (second row) Eric Malzkuhn (instmctor), Sheldon Greenberg, Lawrence Holbert, Michael Novak. Robert "Beamer" Stancavage and Donald Morgan. •/ - •i !.• ' •••rv, . • ,• ''"- ''.'I �•••'M 26 sBAfwaa^ue Know Your Rights t 4; •: ^•4.' S . • .¥:', ti-r'!;-- FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may makedissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon ap­ proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and ''p- ' - r I k * •, • ^ 7O •. - ?• SSnBHBBt 1992 . the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ tified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Augustin Teliez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at al^l times, either by writing directly to thie union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a mem­ ber believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SlU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, of­ ficer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by mem­ bership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given siich receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is r^uired to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immediately be report^ to iinion headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are av^able in all union halls. All mem­ •': bers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other mem­ ber or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitu­ tional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with char­ ges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its process are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political. Social and economic interests of maritime workers; the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and ap­ propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated,or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. '. ..^T, i''.' •: I"- Lundeberg School Graduating Classes •'J-'-.' •• j»4,,::v' :-. • -• 'Mimi m-.-- Shiphandling Simulator—Successfully completing the shiphandling simulator course on July 8 are (from left, front row) Dan Carman, Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Jessie Hoimes (computer operator). Ken Steiner, (second row) Ron Mercer, Joe Young, Rick Pater, Marc Tayior and Joe Braun. Diesel Engine Technology—^After course compietion, certification in diesei engine technology was awarded to (from left, kneeling) John "J.C." Wiegman (instruc­ tor), Crescencio Suazo, Frank Boiton, (second row) Frank Bakun, Joe Stores, Adolfo Schuitze, Ken Stratton, Nathan Hollander, Andrew Lopez and Angelo Persica. Not pictured is Brian Sengelaub. Trainee Lifeboat Class 501—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 501 are (from left, kneeling, front row) Philiip Morris, Robert Nelson, Efrain Santana, Anne Carlson, Stephen Bowles, Chad Westover, Timothy Pugh, (second row) Plese Russ, Napoleon Foster, Chris Edyvean, Norman Williams, (third row) Charles Donley, Lichecta Butler, Troy Mitchell, Joe Ford, Tom Graves, Theodore Brahms, Rodney Passapera-Barbosa, Thomas Brown, Danny Hoskins, Jason Rutrough and Tim Duggan. �•'i .••.•••'• •. 'V ' > •' •' •.-.'. •"•V.'-.''.- -vvj" ;-,• SBTBHIBBR1992 SEAFARERSLOG 27 rm'T' I WNDBBERCSCimL 1992-93WmDIHemURSESeilHHa£ .. • Course Able Seaman Check-In .Date^ M.. bh«'ehibeir9 Noveiiilierl Februaiy 15 November 16 January 11 Octobers January 18 January 4 Gbdober26 Radar OI»erver Unlindted Celestial Navigatioh Third Mate Tankerman Check-In Date Course 4 ' ' October 12 October 26 February 15 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 23 December? January 4 February 1 October 20 January 19 ' '' ' • Lifeboatman V .V'-. ^ : J Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting November 13 February 26 November 20 January 15 October 30 February 12 April 16 November 20 Deep Sea MemberD (Zip Code) Completion Date Ail open-ended (contact adnilasioil|i office for starting dates) All open-ended OsonhMd adgiiEfi^^ <dflce for starting dates) 'X, . I... Lakes Membo'D Monlh/Day/Year _L (Area Code) Inland Waters MemberD r January 4 October 19 January 18 CKdober 26 February 1 November 9 January 4 November 23 October 12 January 4 February 15 February 12 Deramber 11 Match 12 December 4 March 12 December 18 January 29 December 18 November 6 January 29 March 12 mmSf' W'mI,;:.: t .J / -J : J. • • r-- • v> (: ^ V : / ®-i® I^MunEducatfonSchadula The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact die admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Course Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) . f-.'. p. -• .-i' -r •• 'I-.,:' CoUegaPmgram SchaOula for 1992 FULL 8-week sessions October 26 DeoOmber 18 With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the coursefs) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed The Amissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE • r- ':x:.K. PacificD If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# S(x:ial Security #. . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Ves Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. Last grade of school completed •Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Yes GNO Firefighting:G Yes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training ^^ Primary language spoken ; .1 ^ '^S • __ October 16 October 30 February 19 bct<d)er23 November 6 November 20 December 4 December 18 January 15 February 12 October 30 January 29 .Telephone _L - is" Refrigeration Malnt. & Operations Marine l^ectronics—Technician I Marine Electronics—^Technicanll Basic Electronics Hydraulics Welding Date of Birth (Stale) • Pumproom Maint. & Operations Marfaie pectrical Mhlotenanro Completion Date (Middle) (Street) (CSty) Check-In Date Check-In Completion Course Date Ihite QMED-Any Rating January 4 March 26 October 26 December 4 Janiiary 4 Febnmiy 12 A^U students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. UPOUUmGAPPUCAmN (First) Course Asidfii^ Cook^ Cotdta^Bai^ ' DecemberiS March 12 • Name. (L«t) Address rcfj-i 'v.,J Date SaMySpedaHyComM ^ March 8 : • -J. Ship Handling . ^ Coniiiletion Date Slmm^UpgntlhigCoun^ Chief Cooky Chief Steward Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Oil Spill Preventionand Containment Check-In Date February 1 Course Steward Reeertification The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between October 1992 and February 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All progr^s are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and-—in times of conflict—the nation's security. DNO GNO •No GNO SIGNATURE. I am interested in the following conrsefs) checked below or indi­ cated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation n Simulator Course • • D Q D J>ATE • Marine Electrical Maintenance D Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology Q Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel D Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor Q RefrigeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation D Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS' O Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) G Oil Spill Prevention & Contairunent G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program ((JED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABEmSL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility ENGINE • Cook and Baker • FOWT • ChiefCook D QMED—Any Rating COLLEGE PROGRAM G Chief Steward • Variable V (UIUUIC OUCCU Spe^ DC L/V., L'llVC Drive —_ , G Degree • Systems (Marine Electronics) U Towboat Inland Cook U Associates in Arts Degre Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present origiiui receipts and succeasftiiiy pleic the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Bos 7S. Piney Point, MD 20674. 9/92 ' • 'A • . •>. '• . 'S- �r_-r^rtT>..-,^-;ur-. V-^-,. .v..." . • SXAEtStEMtS • r Where will you be In December for the holidays? i>i' j' ' if ^ y.J: Volume 54, Number 9 September 1992 Whether at sea or ashore, Seafarers can send holiday messages to their loved ones through the LOG. See page 22. Nelson Tells of Chauvenet's Final Year : !•<' ,.•: •-, •<:WS^, l>", ISp-:}: it • . r;.„. Vi'f 'j'-' - Editor's note: OS Carl Nelson was not a particularly pleasant ex­ wrote thefollowing articlefor the perience. The harsh Muslim laws Seafarers LOG. It recounts the are strictly enforced; as a precau highlights for Nelson and other tion against any laws bein crewmembers during a year broken, the American embass aboard the USNS Chauvenet and Omani government restrictec each crewmember from going to After more than 20 years of ser­ any hotels and also established vice, the SlU-crewed USNS midnight curfew. Chauvenet this month will be When the survey work arounc decommissioned in Gulfiport, Miss Muscat was finished, we sailed For the past two years, the the southern end of Oman. The Chauvenet has been mapping the area we charted is small, so most waters of the Middle East. It is of the time it felt like we were unique ship in that it has three going in circles. (The Chauvenet separate crews: crewmembers itself is used to survey, as are the from Mar Ship Operators,, Navy special survey boats we carry.) personnel and civilian scientists In late February, we had from the Naval Oceanographic frightening but unpreventable ex­ Office. The mix makes for very perience. While part of the crew few dull moments and teaches was recovering a survey boat, people the value of teamwork. shackle on the forward lifting The Chauvenet's final year block snapped. The 12-ton boat Among the USNS Chauvenet crewmembers' experiences in 1992 were a whale mistaking the ship for started with mapping the coast of crashed onto the deck and went another whale, a fisherman attacked by a camel, and sun/eying the coast of Oman. The USNS Chauvenet Muscat, Oman. We spent twowill be decommissioned this month after 20 years of service. and-a-half months there, and it over the side—taking the rear davit arm along. Thankfully sharks are several times the size cause of a cash shortage. So, les Fincher, Chief Cook there were no injuries. of the fishermen. Chief Engineer Joe Wilson anc Gregory Johnson, Cook and Several days later, a salvage During one hot morning, First Assistant Engineer Dave Baker Andre Johnson, Second ship arrived to remove the boat fisherman showed up with his Lyons began collecting dona­ Cook Robert Wright and ACU arm wrapped and dripping blood tions. In one day, the civilian D. Fenimore. .. The 12-ton boat We were certain a shark had bit­ crew collected $2,300 among The SA complement was crashed onto the deck ten him. After the deck crew got themselves, which was donated made up by Sandra Evans, Arand went over the side.. the wounded man aboard anc to Project Marco Polo. turo Lopez, Earle Boykin, 4avy corpsman Greg Peck hac Our visitors were relieved to Bryan Nixon, Tyrone Johnson, from our side. Two divers were sewn his arm together with nearly get on board after being harassed Angel Corchado, Eusehio Mensecuring a strap around the bow 40 stitches, our second cook in- by the beggars and thieves around dez, Stanley Ellis, Bruce when a 20-foot, baby whale shark brmed us that the poor fellow Egypt. From there, everything Ryhak, Americos BeU, James swam for a close-up view of the lad been attacked by his cahiel. went smoothly. The participants, Francis, Louis Mercado and Another of our favorite tales whose favorite stop was Greece, Monica Woods. operation. The animal provec rom Madrakah is about said the project was a smashing harmless. success. lumpback whale that must have A month later, after a long stay in port at Dubai, the Chauvenet confused our then barnacle- ...SO the kids could see was in southern Oman again. On covered hull with a friend. The This month marks the end shore, just a few miles from the whiale swam back and forth under the sights, the civilian the ship for several minutes, then of the line for the USNS crew collected $2,300... survey area was the tiny, isolated rubbed his side on the port quarter Chauvenet. After more than village of Madrakah. Most of its while spraying us spectators. 20 years of service, the SIUresidents are fishermen, and at We also received a letter from When the Madrakah survey crewed vessel will be decom­ one time or another each of them Gilbert Grosveno, president of visited us. We were able to com­ was complete, Captain Jerry the National Geographic Society. missioned in its home port of municate through GUDE Abdula ^ucks and Navy Commanding It reads in part, "It is obvious that Gulfport, Miss. For the past two-and-a-half Quaraish and Second Cook Officer Kathy Garcia allowed all the USNS Chauvenet is a proud Abdo Eljabmi, both of whom hands to throw a beach party, ship, and I am delighted that the years, the Chauvenet surveyed complete with barbecue, Vol- participants in this year's Project the waters of the Persian Gulf, speak Arabic. About every other day, the eyball and rock-and-roll. It was a Marco Polo will have the added A Navy research vessel fishermen would come alongside much-appreciated break. advantage of working and ob­ operated by Mar Ship On the morning of July 4, the to show us their catch, which al­ serving such spirited and Operators, the Chauvenet has Chauvenet puUed into foga crew comprised of merchant ways was sharks. The fishermen motivated professionals. OS Carl "Rusty" Nelson poses on catch them so they can export the covered Dubai for the last time. "Thank you for your commit­ mariners. Navy personnel and deck with baby black fin shark. Tom there, we set sail for Port tails and fins, and some of those ment to the education of our civilian scientists from the Suez, Egypt, to pick up a group of American youth." Naval Oceanographic Centre J.S. high school students and in Mississippi. Among other Rota, Spain is the last stop for teachers who were participating the Chauvenet before she makes things, the Navy personnel use in a National Geographic Society her final voyage home to echo-sounding and sonar to >rogram known as Project Marco Gulfport. Civilian and military survey the ocean floor and col­ The National Center for pounds, with blonde hair and 'olo. There were 46 people in the alike, we all havo worked lect data to be used for updat­ Missing and Exploited blue eyes. group, including 15 students, 20 together and tried to make the ing maps. Anyone having information Children has asked the teachers and 11 National Chauvenet a sparkling example The 388-foot ship also car­ Seafarers International Union about this case should contact Geographic staff. ries several smaller surveying of what can be accomplished to assist them in locating Fal­ the Center at (800) 843-5678 or lliis portion of the program craft, which the Chauvenet con Blake Kriegsman, an 8- the Chicago (111.) Police through teamwork. consisted of a one-week trip. launches and recovers. SIU members aboard the year-old boy from Chicago, 111. Department's Missing Persons The Chauvenet arrived in Chauvenet during its final year Missing since October 6, Unit at (312) 744-8200. the Persian Gulf shortly after 1988, the child was abducted include: Bosun Jeff Focardi, .. a humpback whale Iraq's invasion of Kuwait as by his non-custodial mother, ABs Paula Plaisance, Joe must have confused the part of the U.S. Navy fleet Clarette Edlyn Kriegsman, Smoler, James Keevan, Jon ship with a friend... alias Clarette Frank. At the Williams and Jimmy Smith, working with the amphibious DSs Nelson, Thomas Sneed and landing forces during Opera­ time of his disappearance, the leginning at the Suez Canal and Jimmy Smith, Purser June Per- tion Desert Storm. blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy Captain Jerry Lucks told ending in Greece. It gave students nsini. Storekeeper Vicki was 3 ft. 6 in. tall and weighed an opportunity to witness how the Jarnhart and QMED Brett Pur­ the Gulf News, an English-lan­ 45 pounds. His hair may have guage newspaper which ship is operated and how the vis. been dyed red since his abduc­ covers happenings in the Per­ avy conducts oceanographic re­ Other SIU crewmembers were tion. sian Gulf, that the Chauvenet search. A felony warrant for abduc­ JMUs Anthony Bonin, Michael will either be scrapp^, sold to Earlier, in June, we learned tion has been issued for his ^tt and Richard Larsen, a university as a training ship that these kids would miss many non-custodial mother who is GUDEs Robert Howell and Jose or sold to a foreign country. Falcon Blake Kriegsman ghts in Egypt and Greece be­ 37 years old, 5 ft. 5 in. tall, 110 Rodriguez, Chief Steward Char- USHS Chauvenet To Decommission Help Find This Missing Child � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CONGRES FACES FULL MARITIME AGENDA WHEN IT RETURNS TO D.C. THIS MONTH AFL-CIO SEES LOSS OF 500,000 JOBS IN NEW TRADE THE ‘BROTHERHOOD OF THE SEA’ MOVED TO SEA CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REVIEWS NOMINATIONS FOR AGLIWD BALLOT GENTRY MOORE DIES AT 67; WAS SAN FRANCSICO PATROLMENT SUBIC BAY U.S. NAVAL OPERATIONS MOVE TO GUAM, SINGAPORT, JAPAN RESCUES BY NAME MSCPAC VESSELS SAVE TWO MARINER’S LIVES PRO-RUNAWAY TRADE PACT GOES BEOFRE GONGRESS SIU CREWS PFEIFFER; NEW, U.S.-BUILT CONTAINERSHIP SEAFARERS LAUNCH DONATION DRIVE GENERAL JOHNSON RETIRES; OVERSAW TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS IN GULF WAR TOP PERFORMANCE AWARDS GO TO 7 MCSPAC SHIPS VICE ADM. BUTCHER DIES; SOUGHT STRONG U.S. FLEET CAPT. L. M. PIVONKA TO HEAD MSCPAC MSC COMMANDER DONOVAN RETIRES; KALLERES NAMED SUCCESSOR PANEL APPROVES CREDENTIALS OF CANDIDATES FOR 27 UNION POSTS MURMANSK MEDAL EVOKES ICY MEMORIES RUSSIAN MEDALS TO WWIII SEAMEN FINALLY ISSUES SEAFARER CASSIDY MAKES A ‘PITCH’ OF A LIFETIME AB SOMERVILLE’S DAUGHTER WINS WASH. KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS INDY WAIT STAFF ENJOYS DIVERSE DUTIES AMERICAN REPUBLIC CREW IS USED TO LOTS OF DOCKING IN TIGHT SPACES BRETON CREW HAILED AS ‘DESERT DIAMOND’ QMED PRAISES PLESS GALLEY GANG MV GIANELLA IN HISTORIC MISSION CARRIER FUELING AT SEA IS ‘FLAWLESS’ SIU-CREWED ERNA ELIZABETH PAVED THE WAY FOR CIVILIAN UNREP OPERATIONS DIANNE LUPTON-THE REAL ESTATE SAILOR INDY WAIT STAFF ON THE GO WITH SAFETY AND SERVICES DUTIES DESTEIGUER CREW CREDITS STEWARD MARTIN’S TEAMWORK NELSON TELLS OF CHAUVENET’S FINAL YEAR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/1/1992 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/81135c614b60ca022d68f847afbfc217.PDF bf6264c96b0a64b6a8f9e58b583070e4 PDF Text Text •r:'r--' ".r"^ rr'^:k^T.r f/; • .•"i*'-—" •••V f'-fiv AFL-CIO, Seafarers Endorse Clinton/Gore Ticket .•• ' m •M Page 3 I OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATiONAL UNION • AfUNTiC GULF. 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At the left is an artist's conception of the new Alton Belle Riverboat Casino under construction. .•,;! •' • >?'i • 1 - f-? , �2 SEAFMaSUW President's Report •" Good for U.S. Economy, U.S. Workers f-; "--'liiv. • rp-• ^ ••'-.'•P^ A'- ".• 'V OCTOBER 1992 House Voles to Close HHond SoMy iMHriuHo It was good news for the nation and good news for American workers to hear that Uie House by a wide majority passed a measure to bring foreign-flag The House of Repre Representative Carroll Hub­ Joseph Sacco spoke before cruise ships operating in U.S. coastal waters under the U.S.-flag, carrying sentatives by a wide majority bard (D-Ky.) said the bill is the House Coast Guard and American passengers. approved a bill to require all "essential to the protection of Navigation Subcommittee in These operations, known as "cruises-to-nowhere" be­ inland boatmen on vessels of our marine environment and March, informing the mem­ cause the ship goes in and out of the same U.S. port, are more than five gross tons to workers on inland vessels. bers about the "lack of unifornothing more than a loophole in the nation's coastwise between the obtain a Coast Guard-issued Significantly, both goals are mity shipping laws. requirements that must be accomplish^ at little or no merchant mariner document TTiis loophole allows a foreign-flag, foreign-crewed met by individuals employed cost to the federal govern­ (Z-card). The measure now ship to offer cruises in American coastal waters, setting on various vessels." Sacco will be taken up by the ment." sail from a U.S. city and then returning to the same U.S. Senate. Joining the Kentucky con­ pointed out that on Great city. Although the nation's coastwise maritime laws are Lakes and deep sea vessels, supposed to reserve the domestic trades for U.S.-flag, Presently, the majority of gressman in favor of the where all mariners hold docu­ American-owned, American-built and American-crewed men and women sailing legislation was Repre­ ments, human factors ac­ Michael Sacco ships, some cruise ship operators, in an effort to avoid aboard more than 3,300 tugs sentative Gerry Studds (D- count for approximately one U.S. safety laws and U.S. taxes, are using the loophole to and tows on the 25,777 miles Mass.), acting chairman of third of all accidents. operate foreign-flag vessels. of navigable waterways are the House Merchant Marine The so-called cruise-to-nowhere proponents say U.S. cabotage laws only Meanwhile, on inland ves­ exempt from holding Z- and Fisheries Committee. He cover vessels sailing between U.S. ports, not ships sailing in and out of the sels, where all crewmembers noted that the SlU-contracted cards. same U.S. port. do not carry Z-cards, human Crowley Maritime "already The message to these tax-evaders from the House of Representatives is During its debate on Sep­ requires all hands on its in­ factors account for more than "Enough." If a similar bill is passed by the Senate and OKed by the ad­ tember 9, the House voted for land vessels to be docu­ half of the accidents. "This ministration, it could stimulate an interest in American-flag passenger ships, an amendment to the bill, mented. By closing the loophole endangers the lives particularly those of the size that go on day trips. known as the Merchant loophole and requiring mer­ of every boatman working on Combined with the law enacted earlier this year which allows gaming ac­ Mariner Documentation Ex­ chant mariner documents on an inland vessel," Sacco said. tivities on U.S.-flag passenger ships, these two measures can bring millions of pansion Bill (H.R. 4394), ejc- inland vessels, we will in­ dollars to the U.S. treasury m die form of taxes, and provide employment op­ The bill received bipar­ tending the implementation portunities for thousands of American citizens. It also will assure Americans crease safety and environ­ sailing on passenger ships that those vessels meet stringent U.S. safety and in­ period. As passed, the Coast mental protection at the same tisan support when it was marked-up by subcommittee, spection r^uirements. Guard has two years to put the then the full House Merchant program into place, instead of time." American Jobs Funneled Overseas The SIU has been a strong Marine and Fisheries Com­ one as originally proposed. While we are encouraged by measures such as the ones I just mentioned proponent of the legislation. mittee, this summer before Speaking for H.R. 4394 which would create American jobs and bring badly needed funds to the Executive Vice President reaching the House floor. during the House debate. deficit-ridden U.S. treasury, there are other schemes out there that do the op­ posite. What is most shocking about one such scheme is that funds and functionaries of the U.S. government actively are involved in assisting American industries to transfer production operations overseas. This runaway partnership now is being exposed in the media—in a seg­ ment on 60 Minutes, the news television show on CBS, and on Ted Koppel's Nightline on ABC. The prospect that a nation­ reason for the delay in taking maritime labor unions In its September 28 show, 60 Minutes uncovered evidence of U.S. Agency al maritime reform policy up the bill. As yet, the $1.1 strongly backed the maritime for International Development monies being used to assist American will be adopted is fading as billion in U.S. government policy effort, said, 'Tf we run businessmen to locate plants in Honduras and El Salvador. A 60 Minutes Congress nears its adjourn­ funding required for the con­ out of time in this Congress, we producer, posing as an American businessman, was encouraged by several ment, scheduled for the tingency retainer program will work to have it raised first U.S. government officials to open a factory in Honduras, despite the fact that beginning of this month. has not been allocated. it would mean American workers would lose their jobs. thing in the next session." What is particularly outrageous is that top government officials in the The maritime initiative, The proposal also seeks to Sacco commended Card for Agency for International Development—^known as AID—openly are solicit­ originally proposed to Con­ allow U.S.-flag operators to his tireless efforts to promote ing American businesses to move and to take the jobs with ^em. If that were gress by Transportation use a tax-deferral program the program designed to not enough, the govermnent is offering these businesses hard cash in one Secretary Andrew Card and for the first time to purchase bolster U.S.-flag shipping. form or another to make the move. introduced in legislative form ships from anywhere in the The union president also by Senator John Breaux ID- world except for vessels built recognized the efforts of the The Loser Who's Still at It La.) and Representative Wal­ in foreign yards that are sub­ industry's supporters in Con­ Bob Quartel is a former member of the Federal Maritime Commission who ter Jones (D-N.C.), the sidized by their govemments. gress and said their work was left the position last April to seek a U.S. Senate seat from Florida. Prior to his respective chairmen of each In an effort to secure par­ critical in keeping maritime resignation, the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, had called on the chamber's merch^t marine tial funding for the reform president to remove Quartel from the spot as he had no concern for any of the committee, would help U.S.- program, Breaux offered an reform on the front burner. groups served by the FMC—U.S. shippers, U.S. shipping companies and American consumers. Rather, he used the agency as a platform to rail against flag operators acquire new amendment to the Fiscal vessels. the American maritime industry and American seamen and to promote Year '93 Defense Authoriza­ When Card unveiled the foreign operations. tion Bill on the Senate floor. Don C. Becker, publisher of the Journal of Commerce, the newspaper con­ Bush administration's plans The amendment was Readers will notice a n June during a hearing of sidered the bible of^the maritime industry, who is known as an objective and change in last month's withdrawn by Breaux after he Senate Merchant Marine deliberative analyst of the shipping sector, recently expressed his issue and this edition of strong objections were raised Subcommittee, he called for astonishment over something Bob Quartel said._ the Seafarers LOG. The by the Department of a contingency retainer pro­ tublisher said that LOG now is being printed Defense and key members of gram that would provide up that in a five-column format as the Armed Services Commit­ many Amencan seamen retused to go into tne guit luperation to ,74 commercial but opposed to the original tee. The Louisiana senator Shield/Desert Storm] and that only six U.S.-flag ships actually entered the militarily useful U.S.-flag war zone." Becker said Quartel told him, "I checked the facts; you can look it vessels with government vowed to continue his effort four-column style. up." payments ranging from $2.5 to achieve maritime reform This difference ex­ Becker said, "I was so astonished by this statement," that he asked several million per ship beginning through the remaining days pands the amount of news heads of U.S. shipping companies, who also were in attendance at the event, in 1994 and declining to of the Congress. and information on each to comment. All of the he shipping company executives whom Becker asked $1.6 million by 2000. page without increasing SIU President Michael ang. He also talked with recently retired U.S. Navy Vice said Quartel was wronj Securing the funds for this Sacco, who along with the the cost of the operation. Admiral and head of'Military Sealift Command dunng Operation Desert program appears to be the heads of seven other Shield/Desert Storm, Francis R. Donovan. Adm. Donovan said he'd not heard of any U.S. ships or crewmen refus­ Secret Bailot Votii'ng ing to go into the gulf," Becker reported. Volume 54. Number 10 October 1992 Becker said, "I must say Mr. Quartel's comments are indeed puzzling." Begins Novemtierr1 The fact is 80 percent of all materiel transported by sea was carried on The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is InSIU'i Elections U.S.-flag ships. Eighty-one S.-flag ships owned by the government in its published monthly by the Seafarers Interna­ Balloting for can­ Ready Reserve Force or chartered by Mi itaty Sealin Command participated tional Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ didates seeking union in the massive sealift. Becker found after doing some checking that 62 U.S.land Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth office takes place lag ships operated by American liner compames participated in Operation Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He reported this in a September 30 column. from November 1 Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class All of these ships were crewed by American seamen. Many of them sailed through December postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. in and out of the war zone. Some of them repeatedly. Hundreds of American 30,1992. seamen manned these ships. Not one incident occurred in which an American 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ Details of voting seaman refused to sail to the war zone, while the contrary is true of some fices. POSTMASTER: Send address chan­ procedures, a sample Foreign ships and foreign seamen. ges to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, ballot and the ap­ But what do facts matter to the likes of Bob Quartel? Camp Springs, Md. 20746. This most recent illustration of Quartel's blind hatred should eraSe any plicable section of the Communications Department Director and doubts that anyone had about his sincerity. He has exposed himself as the union's constitution jhoney he has always been. Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, appear in a four-page The people of Florida showed good judgment when they voted him down Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jordan feature. as a candidate for the U.S. Senate in this month's primary. At the very least, Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Pages 11-14 they have saved America a lot of grief. Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Lack of Funding, Time illiay Shekre Maritime Reform Package for New HkmtoRead • -J'A :'j-- .y �',"':'v OCTOBER 1002 AFL-CIO, Seafarers Back Clinton / Gere Ticket The MTD has asked the Bush/Quayle '92 campaign manager to withdraw a commercial which pictures a foreign-flag ship, as shown above, as the president talks about America as a "superpower." MTD Orges Recall OtBush Campaign Ad The Bush campaign immedi­ ately should pull its advertise­ ment which features a foreign-flag ship as the president stresses America's superpower status, said Michael Sacco, presi­ dent of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, made up of 42 affiliated unions representing 8.5 million workers in shipping and marine-related jobs. Sacco, in a communication to Fred Malek, campaign manager of the Bush/Quayle '92 opera­ tion, said he was "shocked" by the depiction of a Taiwanese-flag ship of Evergreen Marine Corp. to emphasize the president's plan to make America a "military su­ perpower," an "economic super­ power" and an "export superpower," as Bush said in the commercial. While the Bush campaign ac­ knowledged the error, claiming its ad agency used stock film footage without seeking details on the ship, it has left the adver­ tisement on the air. Sacco, who also serves as president of the SIU, said to con­ tinue to run the commercial "would simply compound the felony and perhaps indicate that it was not an error after all and that the use of foreign ships and foreign labor in your plans is cal­ culated policy." Noting the contradiction be­ tween the commercial's message ^nd the maritime reform initia­ tive, Sacco said, "you should know that the administration has been working with members of the Senate and House and both labor and management segments of the U.S. shipping industty in an effort to reverse the decline the American merchant marine has suffered over the past years." He reminded the Bush cam­ paign chairman of the "vital role which U.S.-flag, U.S.-owned and U.S.-manned shipping plays in our national security." Ironically, while U.S.-flag ships transported 80 percent of all gulf war materiel, "the Taiwainese shipping company shown in the commercial did not participate at all in the multi-na­ tion Persian Gulf effort," he pointed out. As the LOG went to press, the Bush campaign had not pulled the advertisement. Nor had Bush campaign manager Malek responded to Sacco's request. Citing the economically dis­ astrous results of the ReaganBush era, as well as Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton's sound plan for recovery, the AFL-CIO's General Board last month over­ whelmingly voted to endorse presidential candidate Clinton and his running mate.Senator Al­ bert Gore Jr. (D-Tenn.). The Seafarers joined in the vir­ tually unanimous vote backing the Clinton/Gore ticket when the vote was held at the general board meeting, which consists of delegates from the AFL-CIO's 88 affiliated national unions repre­ senting 13,680,894 workers. The meeting took place September 3 in Washington, D.C. Organized labor arrived at its view after considering the Bush/Quayle administration's Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton talks with SIU Executive record on the economy. The labor Vice President Joseph Sacco. federation noted that hundreds of thousands of American jobs have scabs when the workers go on spending (as a percentage of per­ sonal income) has changed little been lost, and more than 10 mil­ strike. , Moreover, real income in the since '79, while during the past lion people are out of work. This failure to produce jobs— U.S. is at its lowest point since several yeiars Arkansas has en­ after Bush's 1988 promise to cre­ 1963. The average weekly joyed greater relative income ate 30 million new jobs for jaycheck now buys 7.2 percent growth than the U.S. as a whole. Further, despite claims to the Americans—is compounded by ess than it did 12 years ago, but Bush administration trade the pay for top executives has contrary by Bush, the relative size policies that encourage the trans­ tripled during that same period. of government in Arkansas has This compares to Governor been shrinking under Clinton, fer of manufacturing to foreign Clinton's performance in a state rather than growing. countries. Clinton, on hand to thank or­ The unions also expressed dis- which from the outset has many satisfaction with the Bush disadvantages, including the fact ganized labor for its endorse­ reaffirmed his administration's general anti- that it is located in the country's ment, "commitment to working men poorest region. Yet Clinton, worker view, citing the veto of a bill which would have allowed a governor for 12 of the past 14 and women... and to the forgot­ worker to take unpaid leave when years, developed an economic ten middle class." He contrasted a child is bom or when family program for Arkansas which has his "high-wage, high-growth, allowed that state to surpass na­ high-opportunity" economic members need care. proposals with the "hard-work, Other sore spots include the tional growth averages. For example, non-farm low-wage, low-growth" record of lack of a national health care policy (the U.S. is one of two employment in Arkansas grew by President Bush. Clinton, who twice has been industrialized nations in the 24 percent from 1979 to 1991, voted by his fellow governors as compared with 20 percent nation­ world which does not have na­ tional health care), the cutting of wide. Since 1988, Arkansas the most effective chief executive workplace safety regulations and boasts a non-farm job growth of in the nation, has promised tosign continued opposition to a bill that 11.5 percent—compared with a bill which would ban permanent would ban the practice of firing just one percent nationally. The state's overall taxing and workers and replacing them with Continued on page 20 F- "1 U.S. Taxpayer Monies Pay For Job Export Schomos While more than 10 million Americans are out of work, a U.S. government agency is providing funding and assistance to American businesses which are transfer­ ring production overseas. There has been no attempt by the Bush administration to halt the use of funds from the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID) in promoting job ex­ port schemes. But the matter now is before the public as a result of television coverage in a September 28 60Minutes segment and in a September 30 broadcast of Nightline. Outcry over the use of U.S. taxpayers' dollars to assist businesses relocate off shore has been swift. "If this nation is to survive, it must stop this flow of jobs from the United States to other countries," SIU President Michael Sacco said. "The Agency for International Development over the years has demonstrated it is not working for the in­ terest of the United States and its citizens. This is the same agency which over the years has repeatedly violated the nation's cargo preference laws," the Seafarers president stated. (Cargo preference laws require that a certain percentage of govern­ ment-impelled cargoes be carried on U.S.flag ships.) Sacco added, "Perhaps the govemment should re-establish AID as the Agency for National Development." What the investigative reports on these news programs show is that U.S. taxpayer monies have been funneled by AID to foreign promotional groups which lure American businesses to low-wage countries in Central America and Asia. Ads Lure Flight Among the ways the dollars have been used are to underwrite advertisements in trade journals promoting the low wages paid to workers in Central American and the Caribbean Basin and fund the construc­ tion of industrial parks where American manufacturers can move after closing their U.S. plants. One of the most notorious ads was one printed in a textile-industry magazine praising "Quality, industriousness and reliability is what El Salvador offers you!" It features a woman at a showing machine producing "apparel for U.S. markets" who can be hired "for 57 cents an hour" in the 1990 version and "for 33 cents an hour" one year later. TTie ads were paid by FUSADES (the Salvadoran Foundation for Econoniic and Social Development), which in turn receives funds from the AID—a total of _ _ _ Ads such as these, put out by foreign businessmen's groups financed by U.S. govemment Continued onpage 20 money, urge /Vmerican businesses to transfer production facilities overseas. i IfteV �OCWRER1992 4 SEAFARERSLOG r,/;. feiS''-::-;:Seafarers Meet Robert Koppel, Paul Griirin, Langford and Rich Gray and SA Paul Grady and J. Hail, Chief Eduardo Tomas. SlU members aboard the Pumpman Steve Anderson, I^ QMEDs George Owens and Navajo included ABs Frederick Paul Happel, Chief Steward L. Smailey and Bart Soils, Typhoon Hammers Guam Oram, Chief Cook E. Loret, Steward/Baker Robert Burdine On August 28, Typhoon Omar Cook and Baker Yvonne De- and Cook and Baker Miguel Orand its 155-mph wind gusts ham- Sllva, Messmen Peggy menita. mraed Guam. Fewer than 100 in­ juries and only one fatuity were 'J',:- \ ^ ' reported—a Guam civilian dier after being struck by falling debris. But the Pacific island, home to 135,000 residents including more than 21,000 U.S. military person­ nel or dependents, sustained ap.' /T. proximately a half-billion AP World Wide Photo dollars' worth of damage. Like The island of Kauai, damaged from the high winds and rain o parts of Hawaii, Guam was -•' i'. Hurricane Iniki, temporarily will be removed as a port of call for declared a disaster area. SlU-crewed passenger ships, the Independence and Constitution. Within hours after Omar ravaged the island. Military '•'^^-::Pp''i.': , "; Responding to separate storms Hawaii—SlU-contracted Sea- Sealift Command vessels arrived -vjs; i-7 which battered Hawaii and Guam, Land Service and Matson to provide supplies and assis­ ' ' ' Seafarers sailed ships out of harm's Navigation Co.—appeared un­ tance. Among the ships which way and then provided supplies scathed by the hurricane, the took part in the initial aid opera­ j and other aid for the victims. Journal of Commerce reported. tions were the MV 1st Lt. Jack In Hawaii, the SlU-crewed SS (The unlicensed positions on Mat- Lummus and the fleet tug USNS Independence and SS Constitu­ son vessels are manned by mem­ Navajo, both manned by tion took different courses of ac­ bers of the SIUNA affiliated Seafarers. • • '•'• A K tion to avoid damage from unions—AGLIWD for the galley The Lfimmus brought 23 large Hurricane Iniki, which struck crew; Sailors' Union of the Pacific, mobile water storage tanks, four Food and other supplies collected by Seafarers In the Brooklyn, N.Y. most of the islands September 12. deck gang; and Marine Firemen's water-making plants and 40 gen­ hall are received by SlU Pensioner Pedro Mena, his grandsons Paul The Constitution sailed out of Union for the engine department erators to the island. The Navajo and Ettiene, AB Ron Mena, Mrs. Judith Mena (Pedro's wife) and granddaughter Jasmine^ Nawiliwili, Kauai—the island members.) assisted the USS White Plains in More than one month has assistance and then to other trade which took the brunt of the Along with military vessels, getting free from mud, sand and storm—early that morning and the commercial shipping lines crushed coral after the Navy passed since Hurricane Andrew unionists in the disaster-struck travelled to a safe area, while the transported food, drinlang water, supply ship went aground. rampaged through Florida and areas. ,f.V.,'V. Independence safely remained tents and other relief to Kauai. Wiper Ernesto Mardones' SlU members aboard the Lwm- Louisiana, but recovery is far docked in Kahului, Maui. Meanwhile, barges brought mus during these events included from complete. home was declared unfit for Both the Independence and the telegraph poles and heavy cables Bosun Kelly Devine, ABs Accordingly, the SlU last habitation after Andrew hit the Constitution, cruise ships operated to the badly damaged island so month continu^ its support of dwelling in Homestead, Fla. The by American Hawaii Cruises, that communication could be re­ the relief effort. First, supplies 72-year-old Mardones told SlU sailed to Honolulu the next day and established between Kauai and were donated by Seafarers from Port Representative Ambrose 4 j. • began temporary schedules which the other islands. the ports of Jacksonville, Fla. and Cucinotta, who is based in Dania, do not include stops at Kauai. A Iniki rendered homeless at Vew York. Then, the Baltimore Fla., that his home sustained company spokesperson said the least 8,000 of Kauai's 52,000 'ort Council of the Maritime $63,000 in damage. slightly altered schedules will people. Many citizens remained Trades Department donated Home Rendered 'Unlivable' remain in effect until Kauai "is in homes which were badly $2,000 to the AFL-ClO's Hur­ Similarly, pensioner Pedro ready to accept visitors." damaged and which had no water ricane Relief Fund. Mena faces the task of repairing Like the cruise ships, the two or electricity. From the Lundeberg School, his suburban Miami home. It was major container carriers serving Officials reported three deaths upgraders, trainees and staff rendered unlivable by the hur­ members donated a truckload of ricane. items such as paints, hardware, Overall, Andrew destroyed or haby food and diapers. The damaged 117,000 homes in school also hopes to collect Florida and 14,000 in Louisiana. U.S. Representative Walter $2,500 in donations for the hur­ A quarter of a million people Jones (D-N.C.), the chairman of ricane victims. were left homeless. the House Merchant Marine and Donations of useful items for The hurricane caused an es­ Fisheries Committee, succumbed victims of Hurricane Andrew still timated $20 billion in damage in to pneumonia September 15. He he 1st Lt. Jack Lummus are being collected at all SlU Florida and $1.5 billion in was 79 years old. 1 ransported supplies to victims of halls. The materials collected will Louisiana. Fifty-two people died Jones, who was not seeking Guam's Typhoon Omar. go first to Seafarers who need the due to the storm. re-election and was set to retire from Congress at the end of the year, had led since 1981 the House of Representatives com­ mittee that oversees the U.S.-flag The House of Representatives The bill, approved by a voice quire that all vessels departing merchant marine and fishing in­ approved and sent to the Senate vote, is designed to close a U.S. ports to engage in voyages to dustries, the Coast Guard, legislation that would eliminate loophole in the Passenger Vessel nowhere will have to be U.S. flag, wildlife conservation and the foreign-flag cruises-to-nowhere Act of 1886, the passenger U.S. owned and U.S. built," ocean's continental shelf. He first by vessels operating from U.S. equivalent of the 1920 Jones Act Davis added. was elected to Congress in a spe­ ports. Cruises-to-nowhere in­ which limits commerce between U.S. Representative Gerry cial election in 1966. Rep. Walter Jones volve ships that depart American two U.S. ports to U.S.-built and Studds (D-Mass.), the acting chair­ Jones was a strong proponent ports—loaded with U.S. citizens man of the House Merchant of the U.S.-flag merchant marine. }ase of our defense and foreign as passengers—and sail past the U.S.-flagged vessels. Over the years, administrative Marine and Fisheries Committee, trade policies." Following the territorial limits to allow gam­ decisions by the U.S. Customs Maritime Loses a Friend told the House several of the war, he strongly supported egisbling. They return later in the day Service allowed the foreign-flag foreign-flag operators are making "With Congressman Jones' death, the maritime industry has lation to include money for sealifr without docking at another operators to sail the cmise-to- plans to convert their ships to fly the lost a good friend who certainly in Defense Department ap­ domestic or foreign port. nowhere vessels, which usually American flag should the bill pass. was aware of the needs of the U.S. propriations. U.S. Representative Gene feature entertainment, dining and "H.R. 5257 creates jobs for Studds Is Acting Chairman Taylor (D-Miss.), who introduced gambling. shipping sector and its impor­ U.S. shipyards and seagoing tance to the country's security The congressman also served the U.S.-Flag Passenger Vessel Act In speaking for the bill, U.S. workers," Studds said on the and national defense," SlU Presi­ in the North Carolina General As­ of 1992 (H.R. 5257), told his col­ Representative Robert Davis (Rfloor. "It also ensures that dent Michael Sacco said. "He sembly and Senate from 1955 to leagues during the floor debate on Mich.), the ranking minority House these vessels, which transport worked constantly to upgrade the 1966. He was mayor of September 22, "It is a lot more flian member of the House Merchant millions of American citizens, are U.S. fleet, although there have been Farmville, N.C. from 1949 to just tacking an Amoican flag on M^ne and FisheriesCommittee, subject to full safety inspections times when this was done under 1953. He is survived by his wife, the stem of a vessel. pointed out that charter boats by the U.S. Coast Guard." very difficult circumstances." "It says that the ship was made which take passengers out into Elizabeth Fischer Jones; two Earlier this year, the Congress Long before Iraq invaded children, Walter Jr. and DotDee; in America; it is ere wed by the ocean on a fishing trip are passed and President George Kuwait in August 19W, which and four grandchildren. Americans; it pays American cor­ covered by the Passenger Vessel Bush signed into law legislation initiated the transfer of American Shortly after being hospital­ porate taxes; it lives by the U.S. Act. However, he stated, if a ves­ that allows gambling on U.S.-flag troops and materiel to Saudi ized in August, Jones had asked Coast Guard standards, which are sel takes passengers from an passenger vessels. President Arabia, Jones called for a build­ U.S. Representative Gerry Studds the highest standards for safety in American port out into the ocean f.: Bush has threatened to veto the up of the U.S. merchant fleet. (D-Mass.) to run the committee. the world; and it lives by stand­ for a dinner cruise or a day of bill to close the cruise-toSpeakinjg at the 1984 Seafarers Studds is expected to be named ards set by our predecessors over entertainment, the Customs Ser­ bitemational Union convention, the committee's chairman by his 200years ago when they reserved vice says the Passenger Vessel nowhere loophole. He said he op­ he told the delegates, "A strong colleagues when the 102nd Con­ coastwide commerce for Act does not apply to that boat. poses expansion of U.S. cabotage laws to include the cruise-toAmericans." merchant marine is at the very gress convenes in January. "H.R. 5257 will ultimately re­ nowhere trade. and about 100 injuries lesultec from the hurricaiie, which caus^ at least a billion dollars in damages. ipii; InBB: L-. • ! ' >' 'BrathertuHMl of ihe Sea^ Raises Funds, Supplies •• mm-i U.S. Rep. Walter Jenes Dies House Votes to Close Cabotage Loophole If; i •I .f �OCTOBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Foreign Rustbuckets Endanger Communities,Crews T here are hundreds and hundreds of ships in the world's fleet that simply are accidents waiting to happen. These vessels are old, veritable rustbuck­ ets. These vessels are not responsible to any nation and its regulatory regime—they operate under runaway flags. These vessels are likely to be bulk carriers, tankers or general cargo ships. Many of these vessels already have wreaked havoc on port communities around the world, polluting their waters, ramming coastwise vessels, damaging marine equipment. These foreign-flag rustbuckets have caused the death of thousands of seamen. Some nations have recognized the danger these flagof-convenience ships—^responsible to no government— pose to the port communities where the ships load and unload their cargo. European nations, Canada, Australia, among others, are on the lookout for runaway-flag ships, easily identified by their sub-stand­ ard condition. The Canadian coast guard announced earlier this year it would begin inspecting every 40,000 to 100,000 bulkers older than 10 years entering its waters if it was from one of the following registers: Panama, Liberia, Bahamas, Malta, Cyprus, Iran and the Philippines. The Canadian coast guard pegged its inspections to ships under these flags, the first four of which are the world's major flag-of-convenience operations, because of the consistently poor safety record of ships in these registers. The Norwegian government, sturig by public outcry 'er several groundings eroundir of foreign-flag tankers off its over shores, has tightened its inspection regime of ships entering its coastal waters. In particular, the Nor­ wegians distrust Panamanian-flag and Maltese- flag ships as Norwegian inspectors have found vessels in these runaway registers to consistently have substan­ dard conditions. Half Have Defects Further evidence of the deteriorating state of ships and the dangers posed by foreignrflag vessels is found in a report of a group of 15 European nations which coordinates inspections of ships entering European coastal waters. In a report released this summer, the Secretariat of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Con­ trol, based in the Netherlands, pointed out that maritime safety regulations traditionally have been promulgated and enforced by the nation in which a ves­ sel is registered. But with the rise of foreign-flag registers, this safety regime has broken down, stated the secretariat. In their inspection of ships entering European ports, the secretariat found that 45.58 percent of the vessels— 6,554 ships—^reviewed had safety problems. These ships registered 25,930 defects. More than 5 percent of inspect^ vessels—525 ships—^had to be detained. In one year the following number of vessels from these runaway registers were detained due to the mag­ nitude of their safety violations: Panama 64, Cyprus 57, Malta 55, Liberia 35, Bahamas 28, Honduras 16, Antigua and Barbuda 13. Sixty Percent Dangerous In 1990, the Australian maritime safety authority detained 60 percent of all foreign ships it inspected be­ cause of poor safety equipment or structural defects. Last month, the police inspecting ships at the port of Hamburg and Hbe l^ver area of Gennany reports a shaip rise in collisions—82 last year. TTie primary culprits, they said, are Panamanian-flag and Cyprus-flag ships with poorly trained officers and faulty engines. Accident data compiled by Lloyd's of London indi­ cates flag-of-convenience vessels are twice as likely as a vessel under a developed nation's flag to have accidents. The danger these runaway-flag ships pose is im­ mense. There are more than 5,500 runaway registry ships plying the high seas. Close to half the world's tanker fleet operates under flag-of-convenience registers. More than 1,500 bulkers and 2,200 general cargo ships are in the runaway fleet. The bulk fleet in particular is aging. More than 34 percent of the bulk fleet is over 15 years of age. While bulkers only make up 7 percent of Ae world's com­ bined fleet, they account for 57 percent of the accidents. The runaway register has become an income-gener­ ator for financially impoverished governments. As such, the likelihood is that they will continue to flourish. With income as its purpose, these flag-of-con­ venience registries demonstrate little concem for in­ spection and safety standards or for working condi­ tions for crewmembers. Take for example the Mauritius register, which recently has been put in place. Mauritius does not in­ tend to employ any maritime inspectors. It claims shipowners can police themselves. As runaway registers proliferate, each one hawking its wares to sldpowners around the world, any minimal conditions imposed by such registers become a hand­ icap in drive to attract ships. Surveyors In Trouble Standards have become so bad, that the major Clas­ sification societies, which are in essence organizations paid by shipowners to inspect their vessels, have said they would tighten up their requirements. Yet, while major classification societies talk about tightening up their acts, a number of smaller classifica­ tion societies have cropped up which offer the shipowner less stringent inspection procedures and. which will look the other way instead of demanding ex­ pensive repairs. The major classification societies, faced with mount­ ing costs and bad publicity, report they have weeded out the riff-raff from their rolls. This year, Lloyd's Register says 265 ships have left its ranks, 85 of which were asked to leave. American Bureau of Shipping dropped 338 ships for non-compliance with class rules. Insurance Groups Skeptical Marine insurance underwriters, however, have be­ come skeptical of certificates issued by even the most highly reputable classification societies. Faced with big claims on their cash reserves, i underwriters now are now conducting dieir own ship surveys. Despite the fact that classification societies and marine insurance groups have taken some steps to cull out substandard ships, there is plenty of opportunity for such vessels to find shelter in one of the many runaway-flag registers. The very same ships which have failed to meet the standards of one classification society are likely to sur­ face under another name, another registry, calling on ports throughout the world. It is precisely these ships that will appear in tomor­ row's headlines about some major shipping accident. VL|- V . r- • " •• f ; • Crewmembers Bear Brunt Of World's Deteriorating Shipping Standards Last year 1,204 seamen died as a result of ship accidents, most of which involved flag-ofconvenience ships. Additionally, thousands of seamen suffer(^ countless indig­ nities—starvation, working arrangements amounting to indentured servitude and nightmarish shipboard condi­ tions. Every year, the world's seamen sailing aboard flag-ofconvenience ships pay with their lives and with their human dignity the price of substandard shipping. Seamen on foreign-flag ships, often selected from the world's most exploited labor pools, easily are abused by the runaway-flag operator. Many seamen are not paid. Some receive only a portion of promised wages. Many are kept on board for several more months than originally planned, In numerous instances, very lit­ tle food is rationed. Often, the seamen receive no training. Seamen In Limbo Responsibility for these abuses is handed off between manning agents, charterers, ship managers, shipowners and runaway-registry repre­ sentatives. The result is that breign seamen are left in limbo with no party in the shipping lusiness responsible for their welfare. The following summaries of incidents reported by insprctors of the International Transport Workers Federation (TTF) are not unusual on foreign-flag ships. Oceania The Latin American crew on board the Cyprus-registered Oceanid, which was owned by a Greek company, sailed from India to the UK on a voyage in 1991. Rations for the crew during the trip consisted of a handful of rice and a potato each. The only drinking water available to the crew was an old rusty oil drum used to catch rainwater. Arus/i/and Dillni Two Sri Lankan-flag ships, the Arushi and the Dilini, in 1991 were detained by British authorities for unseaworthiness. The Finnish owners abandoned the ships and crewmembers, who were owed $140,000 in back wages. Both ships were ar­ rested and put up for auction. The Dilini was reportedly sold for scrap, and the crew only received 75 percent of their money. In fact, the Dilini wasn't scrapped—^it was bought by its owners, who dodged their debts and re-registered the ship as the Norina under the Honduran flag. Most recently, the ship has been held up by Swedish Maritime Safety In­ spectors who found that the steering gear-bearings were badly worn, fire-extinguishers were broken, lifesaving equip­ ment was missing and hatches, fuel and ballast tanks all had leaks. The ship did not have a £•• 'M First under the Antigua and Barbuda-flag, then hastily switched to another runaway register, the Peter, now the Swan I, Is owned by Germans who have stiffed the Filipino crewmembers of wages. This Is a typical foreign-flag ship story. classification society certificate. In the spring the ship, which should have been scrapped, was purchased by a Latvian com­ pany. LttsaN. In March The Cypriot-flag Litsa N., limped into a German port aftei^what must have been a perilous Atlantic crossing from New Orleans for its crew of 17 Russian and Polish mariners. The Litsa N. 's hull was defective and letting in water. The ship's rail, the com­ panion way^ and the hatch Cypriot-flag Litsa N. should have been scrapped. Instead It was sold covers were all rusted through to a Latvian company. and could give way at any mo­ ment. Both the firefighting and it was released after the owners number that changes daily. lifesaving equipment on board While on the run from the promised major repairs. were inadequate. The ship's seamen's back pay claims, the Peter lifeboats were corroded and one vessel owner changed the name The German-owned, 23 year of the ship to the Swan I and of them had a large hole. The old Antigua and Barbuda-flag fresh water supply was con­ switched registers to that of St. taminated with oil. The Litsa N. Peter was manned by Filipinos Vincent in April 1992. The also was an environmental dis- hired through a British crewing owners also attempted to stiff agent. The seamen were owned the crewmembers out of their aster,idischarging large quan­ wages. The vessel owners said tities of oil and bilge water trans^rtation back to Manilla, mixed with oil while at sea. The the funds had to come from the promising airline tickets that ship literally was held together charter. Bolivar Navigation, never materialized. The ITF did by rust. It was detained when it whose agent has no permanent secure the seamen's transporta­ arrived in Germany. However, address and a mobile phone tion funds. i '• U • - -/ .j .1. ' <• .i �I s7>^: •. ••u?i--i.'.. :•;/• ; -,>• •: wm&-^ eSllsr.'-':, - .i:v. ..'"•'^••Ai.'if'''' ^--.iv,^. - J , •• -, • •-• -Ms® mm-'.-:::: -•r' •••^i4' '•. •'.. • ,,'4',', :•", ^f'^"'' ' " P^:V-^44--:',444.. ^4"V '': 4''f''-' ':|l\ -•• • "'4,-;.-''.,' ••• i "I, ••: '.. • -iv' ';! s. •^ -y- • .:•• If- Ifes'S• 'ri ' ; its. .'"•if•^- " !:t. SlU to Man IWo New Rhrerboats Elaborate PaMlewheeler Altatt Belle le Censtvct Planned by Delta Queen IfBOO-Passenger Vessel a Frank Paladino, SNIHQRep, Dies of Cancer to ride at one time, more than triple the present boat's capacity It also will feature sit-down bar areas on all three decks. The future Alton Belle wil dock at the SlU-crewed Alton Landing barge, which features a restaurant, buffet and bar for guest use before and after cruises When the new boat arrives, the Frank Paladino present vessel will be taken out of service. Company officials said it SIU Headquarters Repre­ probably would be^sold ant sentative Frank Paladino passed away September 10 after a long moved to another location. John T. Conners, the bout with cancer. He was 52. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., partnership's chief operating of­ Paladino worked for the SIU for America's newest paddlewheeler is on the drawing board at the Delta ficer, told the press during the more than 30 years. He worked in Queen Steamboat Company. anniversary celebration and un­ the union's data center from 1961 veiling of the artist's rendition of Plans are under way for the link to the golden age of steam. until the mid-1970s, and the SIU the new vessel, "This is a very The o/America will be SlU-contracted Delta Queen still is using many of the software moving day for me. We have no Steamboat Company to build the built with a covered deck utilizing applications which he designed. employees; we are one big fami­ biggest, most elaborate pad swings and rocking chairs. How­ In the late 1970s, Paladino ly. Confidence and triist have dlewhfeel steamboat ever to sai ever, it also will feature modem joined the SIU executive staff and made this a success." on America's rivers, the New Or­ amenities—^like a swimming pool began working out of headquarters leans-based company announced and elevators—as are found on Our employees are the in Brooklyn. When the SIU moved Futuristic Riverboat last month. ocean-going ships. strength of this operation," added its headquarters to Piney Point, Md. "Financing is already arranger Unlike the present vessel Tom Long, chief financial of­ in 1982, he followed. Paladino Englneroom on View for the project," according to a which was adapted to look like an ficer. "Without them, there would wore many administrative hats The proposed riverboat will old-fashioned riverboat, the new press statement issued by the com­ be no Alton Belle, from then until his passing. He ser­ pany. The projected construction offer cabins that open onto Alton Belle will feature a sleek, Long went on to say the new costs are between $50 and $60 mil­ promenade decks like those on aerodynamic look. "I haven't riverboat is being built "to remain viced and negotiated contracts for the SlU's inland division, as well as lion. Bids are expected to go to the Delta Queen. The design of seen anything like that on the competitive. We want to remain for the SlU-affiliated United In­ the vessel will allow passengers shipyards in the fail. river," noted Deckhand Jeff one step ahead and succeed at it. dustrial Workers. to observe the engineroom at Tentatively called the Belle of Zeller. "It's going to take a lot of He worked as a liaison be­ In its first year on the Missis­ America, the 425-foot, six-deck work, as does the Delta Queen. people by surprise." One of the highlights on the tween headquarters and the SIU's sippi River, the Alton Belle drew vessel is expected to begin opera­ Belle will be the (^and Saloon. It Lundeberg School. Besides the name and the more than 8(X),(XX) passengers. It tions in the summer of 1994. Like is being designed to look like a crew, the only other thing the two sails several times each day, taking its sister ships, the Delta Queen 'He'll Be Missed' and Mississippi Queen, the Belle miniature opera house that could boats will have in common is passengers on 90-minute cruises At a graveside service for of America will cruise the Missis­ have been found in a small three decks for gambling. The north of Alton on the Mississippi Brother Paladino, SIU President sippi and Ohio rivers as well as Tosperous river town in the late new craft will be longer (by 55 River. Revenues of $45.5 million Michael Sacco recalled his good 800s, the company's release feet) and slightly wider, which more than doubled the company's several of their tributaries. work in behalf of the uniop- "No noted. The Grand Saloon will fea­ will allow up to 1,400 passengers original first-year estimates. Capable of carrying 420 over­ detail was too small for Frank." ture a tall proscenium stage, night passengers, the Belle of Sacco reminisced about Brother framed by a decorated archway America will increase the Paladino's good nature and and flanked by private box seats. capacity for the company fleet by cooperative spirit. "We will miss The Delta Queen is the smaller 70 percent. It will be the first new him," he said. steam-powered riverboat built in and older of the two boats already in service by the company. It was 'Frank was a hard worker and the U.S. in almost 20 years. )uilt in 1926 to move people and a likeable guy," added retired SIU Designers for the pad­ Vice President Contracts Angus dlewheeler studied historic supplies between San Francisco Red" Campbell, who worked photographs and archival and Sacramento, Calif., carries a with Paladino for many years. materi^s related to other river- crew of 80 people and was named boats to recreate a late 19th cen­ a National Historic Landmark in Paladino served in the Navy tury look for the vessel. "We 1989. The Mississippi Queen fom 1958 to 1959. He was buried made the decision to incorporate started sailing in 1976. It has a at the Seafarers Haven Cemetery what is basically 19th century crew of 165 people. in Piney Point, Md. He is survived The Delta Queen Steamboat technology in the design of the )y his brother, Mike, Paladino, new boat because it is true to our Co. was founded in 1890. Once SIU port agent at the port of Norcompany's river heritage," }uilt and under way, the Belle of blk, Va., and by three daughters: Patrick Fahey, company presi­ America will be the 30th steamboat Artist's rendition of the new vessel was unveiled during the first Theresa, 28; Maryanne, 24; and dent, said "We're the last living owned or operated by die firm. anniversary celebration of the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino. Renee, 21. SIU crewmembers aboard the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino sait they could not wait to work on a proposed new riverboat, unveilec last month during the casino's first-year anniversary celebra­ tion. Deckhand Lonnie Partridge told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG after seeing an artist's con­ ception, "She's beautiful. That is going to be nice. We can't wait for it to get here." Approximately 100 more people will be employed when the new riverboat is expected to begin operations in May 1993. The vessel, which will assume the Alton Belle name when it goes into service, will triple the size of the original casino, which sails from Alton, 111., near St. Louis. The 220-foot craft is under con­ struction in Jacksonville, Fla. Long Beach COIKHM! lAe Queen Mary Stays Ihiett v'- • ». • /'. fTi''" • -r- ,i,, m.r oermeRim SEAFJUiERSLOG '-v,.- !.-*j'..,-'• •.•••'•J-"' Members of the Seafarers-af­ Workers (UIW) won a "tremen­ that of the local newspaper, the and ask the council what they filiated United Industrial dous victory" September 29 when UIW crafted a coalition of labor, were doing in selling the ship," the Long Beach (Calif.) City business, tourism and civic offi­ Edney recalled. Council voted to keep the famed cials to urge the council to keep Council Votes 7-2 Queen Mary docked in the the former Cunard luxury liner in On the day of the vote, more southern California city. Long Beach, where it has been for than 300 flag-waving UIW mem­ 20 years. "This is one of the greatest vic­ bers ftom the Queen Mary packed tories in this area in a long time," Thousands Support Effort the meeting room. The hearing Steve Edney, the UIW's national The first step was a citywide lasted more than sue hours before director, told the Seafarers LOG. petition drive in which thousands the 7-2 vote was cast to keep the "Much of the city was mobilized of residents placed their signa­ vessel. against the mayor, who wanted to tures in support of keeping the Walt Disney p). is die diird sell the ship to foreign interests. tourist attraction known around company to operate the Queen The council overrode die wishes of the mayor and voted to keep the the world. Next, supporters at­ Mary Hotel since it opened. The tended city council meetings to entertainment company had jobs." let their feelings be known. planned to build a theme park on More than 1,200 jobs were The coalition kept the pressure the land around die vessel but had pending the outcome of the vote. on by publicizing in newspaper, "The UIW and the rest of or­ radio rind television news reports to drop the idea when the state did Union Representative Wadena ganized labor spearheaded theef­ not approve it. In March, Disney Arlndin (left) seeks more signa­ fort to save the Queen Mary," what the effects of losing the announced it would not renew its Queen Mary would be to local lease, which ended September 30. tures while a Long Beach resident signs a petition to keep the Queen Edney said. In overcoming tihe tourism. "We had one lady come "The whole staff and all of our Ma/ydocked in Long Beach, Calif. opposition of the mayor as well ^ all the way from Pennsylvania members got behind this effort to save the Queen Mary and did their parts," Edney said. "There are countless people who helped the committee of Bud Rymer, Ruth Fernandez, Frank Gill, Bob Voden, Wadena Arindin, Irma Ramirez and Margarita Al­ varez." Famed Ship The UIW will work with the city council to allow card-playing for stakes—the only legalized gambling except for parimutuels in California—on the Queen Mary in order to bring more busi­ ness to the complex and city. The 1,020-foot liner sailed from 1936 to 1967 when it was purchased by the city. During World War n, it served as a troop carrier. The UIW began represei|iting workers at the 365-room Queen Mary Hotel in 1970. T»V M .411 �OCfOBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Tanker Seafarers Must Hold Benzene-Clearance Cards After Nov.ly SIU Members Claiming Jobs on Tank Vessels Will Show Proof of Blood, Respiratory Tests 13- P-:rPi- ',"" ''/ .-;v,.,t' ."„ ' ;-'i' .•.V|•''}' After November 1, Seafarers often carry benzene or substances Seafarer to take the benzene-re­ who ship on a tanker or tank ves­ containing benzene. lated tests at the nearest clinic. sel will be required to hold docu­ This year, federal regulations Additionally, if a member comes ments indicating they have been went into effect which require to the union hall to sign up for his cleared to work with and around operators of such vessels to pro­ or her annual physical, the |the chemical benzene and vide protective equipment to any Seafarer—if he or she intends to products containing benzene. seamen handling benzene or ben­ ship on tankers—also should sign DATE The new shipping rule is zene-containing materials. up for the benzene-related tests. designed to protect Seafarers A key part of this shipboard After meeting the Coast from the health risks posed by exposure-prevention equipment Guard-mandated physical re­ exposure to benzene. is a mask. In order to wear the quirements determined by taking , -"Tm, The Seafarers Appeals mask and use it effectively, the the two tests, the Seafarer will be Board's recently enacted ship­ wearer must be able to breathe issued a yellow benzene ping rule requires that when a well. This is the reason why any clearance card. His or her clinic Se^arer throws in for a tanker individual working around ben­ card will indicate the tests have job, he or she must present the zene or benzene-related products been taken, and the member also dispatcher with documents in­ must demonstrate respiratory will receive a written statement. The special benzene clearance dicating he or she has met the health by taking the pulmonary card is yellow. The yellow card The benzene clearance card will be issued to members after they Coast Guard-mandated physical test. The federal regulations note will be given to the member after have taken the blood count test (CBC) and the breathing test (PFT). criteria to work on vessels carry­ ing benzene or benzene-contain­ that minimizing contact with ben­ he or she has demonstrated Evidence of having passed the benzene-related tests will be neces­ ing products and that he or she is zene is important because short- through the results of the blood sary when claiming a job on a tanker after November 1. in physical shape to wear protec­ term exposure to the chemical has test and breathing test that he or In the PFT test, the member sail on containerships, dry been found to cause light-headed- she is in physical shape to work tive masks. blows through a tube into a bulkers and other benzene-free While the benzene-related ness and irritation to the eyes, on a vessel carrying benzene or machine that registers his or her ships. documents are not needed at the nose and respiratory tract. Long- benzene-related products. breathing capacity. This test, re­ Coast Guard Requirements Also, the Seafarers clinic card time of registration, they are re­ term exposure to benzene can quired every thiw years, deter­ The Coast Guard is charged quired at the time of claiming a result in various blood disorders has be«n updated so that the front job on a tanker. Seafarers ship­ ranging from anemia, a low red of the document indicates mines the type of respirator a with investigating tankers and ping on containerships or dry blood cell count, to leukemia, a whether or not the member has member has to wear when han­ tank barges to see that only ben­ taken the CBC and PFT tests and dling or working ^ound benzene. zene-cleared personnel are work­ bulkers or certain other types of fatal cancer of the blood cells. A Seafarer who shows little or ing in benzene-restricted areas. been cleared to work around benvessels do not have to hold ben­ Two Medical Tests no restrictions in the pulmonary The federal agency is authorized zene-clearance documentation. The two tests that will be given zene. test can be fitted to wear a nega­ to issue fines if it discovers un­ The Seafarer will receive a Repeated exposure to benzene to indicate benzene clearance are pressure respirator. These authorized individuals working tive can pose health risks. But by a blood test known as a "Com­ written statement indicating any generally are the carbon-filtered- with or around the chemical. monitoring a Seafarer's blood plete Blood Count" ("CBC") and medical conditions he or she has cartridge style, similar to gas The yellow benzene clearance count to ensure that exposure has a breathing test known as a "Pul­ that could prevent him or her masks used in the Persian Gulf card issued by the clinics will from working around benzene or not caused any health problems, monary Function Test" ("PPT'). war. The reason it is called a satisfy Coast Guard investigators. from being able to use any kind of and by checking his or her After November 1, a member respiratory health in order to can take these two tests at protective mask, or in certain negative pressure mask is that the Thus, Seafarers on tankers must determine if he or she can wear a Seafarers Welfare Plan clinics. cases, a particular kind of mask. person wearing it does all the have this document in their pos­ work to breathe the air through session when aboard such ves­ protective mask, these risks can Only Seafarers who wish to claim What the Tests Hnd the filter. sels. be minimized. The CBC test, taken once a jobs on tankers must take these A positive pressure respirator The Coast Guard benzene ex­ Tankers and Benzene two tests, although they are avail­ year, studies the make-up of an supplies oxygen or fresh air to the posure rules were announced in individual's blood. The blood test person from an outside source. Benzene is found in many able to all memterS. October 1991. The regulations When at the counter at the is required because benzene can Examples include scuba gear and petroleum-based substances— were designed to protect mariners crude oil, gasoline, jet fuel, union hall, a member who plans affect and impair the work of red air tanks with masks used by from the immediate and longkerosene, petrochemicals—and to ship on tankers should indicate blood cells, which carry oxygen; firefighters. If a member displays term health problems that can be the chemical is used in the his or her intention to do so. The white blood cells, which fight in­ a breathing impairment, he or she caused by benzene, which can be manufacturing of many products. official at the counter then can fections; and platelets, which has to use this type of equipment absorbed into the human blood Thus, tankers and tank barges schedule appointments for the help the blood clot. when dealing with or working stream both by breathingand skin with benzene. contact. Special Conditions As part of these rules, tanker If sufficient questions are and tank vessel operators are re­ raised by the test results as to a quired to carry on board these member's physical condition to vessels protective equipment, in­ work around benzene, the clinic cluding breathing masks, will forward the information toan which—when worn—minimize independent Medical Review Of­ the exposure to the chemical. The ficer (MRO), who is an expert in tanker and tank vessel operators also are required to identify all this field. SJ01 3ge, —benzene areas through posted The MRO will make a final .... ir^oiment an< obov. « signs. determination if the member is •-46Z4 Additionally, the Coast Guard able to work around benzene or if No ,ri«V coverog*. the member can use any of the rules require mariners working with and around the substance to protective masks. In some cases, the MRO will be tested to ensure that they can direct the member on what to do use the protective masks and that to become benzene-cleared. Such they are not at risk for any of the " may be the case if a member illnesses that repeated exposure t^ort Of shows a low red blood count. If to benzene can cause. The newlythe MRO has reason to believe instituted tests conducted by the the member can increase the red SIU clinics and the new shipping blood count to acceptable levels, rule which requires that only ben­ the MRO may direct the member zene-cleared Seafarers work on to wait for a period and take the tankers meet the Coast GuardOATE mandated regulations. blood count test again. The agency also requires com­ Often, a low red blood count, i.wMP' e*p/a, known as anemia, can be cor­ panies employing mariners who rected by taking iron pills or other may be exposed to the chemical medications. Thus, the MRO to have an exposure monitoring *».o. might direct a member to follow system in place as of April IS of a medical regime which would this year. The Coast Guard set ISl ; bring up the red blood cell count exposure limits at one part of ben­ and consequently allow him or zene per million parts of air (1 ppm) averaged over an eight-hour her to pass the CBC test. In most cases, those members period. The short-term exposure found to have blood or respiratory limit, which cannot be repeated diseases that prevent them from more than four times a day, is 5 having contact with benzene or ppm averaged over a 15-minute benzene-related products and period. The rules also require that The new Seafarers Clinic Card on the front indicates that a Seafarer has taken the two tests which are thus will prohibit them from ship­ a mariner must wait at least an needed for shipping on tankers. SIU clinics will begin issuing the new card after November 1 as members ping on tankers, may continue to hour between exposure periods. come in for their annual physical and/or the benzene-related tests. , 8 • "w f- ;i o NEW CUHICCABD •-:/• M I •r. f �8 vemBtiaia SEUWIBISIM Seafarers Marvel at Waterway's Beauty Famed Delta Queen Makes First Tenn-Tom Trip The 66-year-old steamboat The first trip by the SIUcrewed paddlewheel riverboat usually sails along the Mississip­ Delta Queen from Chattanooga, pi and Ohio rivers. But this Tenn. to Mobile, Ala. via the Ten- voyage followed the Tennessee nessee-Tombigbee Waterway River west to the Tennesseemade First Cook Sylvia Moss Tombigbee Waterway, then 1 think of "how the river looked south through the canal (opened 100 years ago. There were lots of in 1985) to the Mobile River trees and animals and few which carried the vessel into the southern Alabama port city with people." The Delta Queen Steamboat the same name. Co. provided the special 460"It was beautiful," Cabin At­ mile, one-week excursion down tendant Kristina Pemberton told the waterway last month for the a reporter for the Seafarers LOG Stanford University alumni as­ shortly after the historic padsociation and the University of dlewheeler docked. "There were Mississippi Center for the Study tons of animals—deer, turkeysof Southern Culture to explore a all kinds of wildlife and forests. part of the South seen by few Darlene London, a selfpeople. The return trip was proclaimed city girl, said the chartered by the Smithsonian In­ stitution. Continued on page 10 't: :X %::^:'... , V 'X-S-'V':. • • ': 'Xm -H' mWMi Keeping the lobby clean is Porter ChrisI topherLove. In four photos above, the Delta Qoeen docks in Mobile following her first voyage down the Tennessee-Tbmbigbee VVaterway.' V/ Sous Chef Jeff Hunter (left) offers instructions to Second Cook Patrick Wills on salad making. Porter William Dorsey delivers the daily newspaper; / Making fatit clatters for is Se<foridC<SSS/sSfo ^feonj^ver is appealing to Frrst Cook �OCTOBER 1992 SEAFARERSLOG 9 Delawhale's Papale Rescues Injured Boater The past two months have been eventful for SIU members who crew the ferry which runs between Philadelphia and Cam­ den, N.J. In September, the ferry transported its S00,000th pas­ senger since it began operating on March 31. The 100-fpot Delawhale also carried this year's Miss America contestants. A substantially less pleasant event took place August 19 at 9:18 p.m. when a pleasure boater—^who later was charged with operating a 17-foot craft while intoxicated—smashed his boat into the brightly lit, 100-foot double-deck ferry. A 40-year-old woman was thrown from the pleasure boat against the ferry and then into the Delaware River. Seafarer Bob Papale, the Delawhale's captain, dove into the water and saved Victoria DiDomenicis, who suffered serious internal injuries. DiDomenicis was admitted to a hospital and initially was in critical condition. At press time she still was hospitaliz^ but her condition had b^n upgraded to serious. Amazingly, none of the three males who were in the pleasure boat with DiDomenicis was in­ jured. None of the ferry pas­ sengers or crewmembers was hurt, and—unlike the pleasure boat—the ferry sustained no major damage. Boaters Ignored Warnings "We left the Philadelphia side at 9:15 and we saw the boat com­ ing toward us," Papale told the Seafarers LOG. 'This wasn't the first time a pleasure boat seemed to be playing this game of head­ ing toward the ferry and then turning. "Anyway, they didn't respond to several of our danger signals. so [another crewmember] cut the engines to neutral, then to reverse. At the last minute, [the boaters] made a hard right, the boat kind of flared up on its side and the woman got flipped into the water. The only thing that saved them was the boat going up on its side." The boat's bow hit a passenger ramp which extends from the ferry's bow. Deckhand Walt Sargent immediately threw a life ring to DiDomenicis, but she was unable to move after grabbing the ring. "The pleasure boaters were [closer to the water], but they couldn't get her," recalled the 40year-old Papale, who joined the SIU this year. "I jumped in and grabbed her, and within a couple of minutes Ae Coast Guard was there in a rubber boat. They dragged us both out of the water." The individual piloting the boat and the boat owner, who was aboard, were charged separately with operating a vehicle while in­ toxicated. "Bob saved her," said Captain Gerald McGovem, who was not on die Delawhale when the acci­ dent occurred. "From what I heard, without a doubt, if not for him, she would have died" Before joining the SIU, Papale spent 16 years working as a delivery man. His routes and cargo were atypical, however. Papale delivered yachts (by sail­ ing them) to buyers along the Intracoastal Waterway. During one of those runs, Papale was involved in another rescue. A few years ago, he was sailing through Savannah, Ga. when he spotted a 32-foot sail­ boat dead in the water. "It was incredibly cold, about four degrees, and this boat was anchored in ah odd spot," Papale recalled. "It turns out the Capt. Bob Papale boat's batteries were dead, and the guy couldn't even send a mayday." Pap^e and a co-woiker "pulled up and blew our horn, but we didn't hear any type of response." They boarded the sailboat and found an elderly man "sitting in a stupor at the table. We carried him to our boat, and he seemed okay once he got warm. But he had been out diere for 14 hours, and he really thought he was going to die." Return of Philty Ferry Evotres Fbml K/lemeries Les Bredell knows exactly how his father, former SIU mem­ ber and fleet master Lou Bredell, would have felt about the resump­ tion of the Philadelphia-Camden, N.J. passenger ferry service. r?" < waterfront park, and Cooper's Ferry in Camden. Lou Bredell, who passed away two years ago, enjoyed a lengthy maritime career which began in 1916, when he was 17 years old. Eventually he became captain of the Philadelphia-Camden fleet. He later joined the Seafarers In­ ternational Union and worked as a tugboat captain in New York before retiring. - » • SWBWW"*" r > -• , V / > 'Would Have Been Thrilled' Lou Bredell "He would have felt the same way I do: great," Les Bredell said. "It's great to see it start up again. I go over the bridge every day, and every day I look down and smile when I see the ferry." Bredell was one of several captains who worked on the old ferries, later joined the SIU and then retired with a Seafarers pen­ sion. Others included Captains Benjamin Mezger and Melvin Stoner, both deceased. "Benjamin would have been thrilled to see this start again," said Florence Mezger, Benjamin's widow. "Alfliough this one's just a baby." (The Delawhale is 1(X) feet in lengA, compared with many of the old 370-foot boats.) Ferry service resumed March 31, 1992—40 years to the day that it stopped. Les Bredell believes his father would have loved to see the new ferry, the Delawhale. Les Bredell, who worked for a few years in the late 1940s as an oiler and deckhand on the ferries, is encouraged by the booming business the Delawhale has done. "I hope it goes over big," he said. "The old ferries were mostly for commuters, and those ferries carried cars. Now it's mostly tourists, so it's a different game. "Back then the boats were larger, so there was more respon­ sibility. They each held 26 automobiles." The new ferry is scheduled to run every day of the year. It is manned by a pair of rotating four-person crews, and a third crew is scheduled to be added in the near future. Presently, the ferry averages 48 trips daily. r'-. . 40 Years Later For 62-year-old Les and other longtime residents of the Philadelphia and Camden areas, the resumption of ferry service there after a 40-year stoppage has triggered a flood of memories. The first re^lar ferry between those points began operating in 1688. Between 1900 and 1952, nearly one billion passengers used Ae setvice. But bridge construction and rising costs of supplies, insurance and fuel slowly reduced the fleet from 26 ferries to three. Finally, in 1952, the ferry service was out of business. This past March, however, Les Bredell was on hand to see the resumption of the service. Tourist attractions and an alternative for commuters have helped revive the ferry system. A new SIUcrewed ferry named the Delawhale is transporting hundreds and often thousands of passengers daily between Penn's The Millvillewas one of the last passenger ferries to operate between Philadelphia and Camden, N.J. on the Delaware River. Passenger Landing, Philadelphia's ferry service stopped March 31,1952. (Photo by R.Long is courtesy of the Philadelphia Maritime Museum.) •mr- • -I'l v- • .'' -.V"' • - .v ' ...... • .-J. " '-S' • - 'V • • :: �. -;L' f '''I 10 IMHOBBll^ XAFARBRSLOG : ;-;|itIf r,.:iJigif| '? a-.5 *> ' •••1 /WV •' #J Grabbing a quick bite to eat in the crew mess is Assistant Purser Paul Nelson. ~=2S«^^' '•». , •" Crewmembers Enjoy New Scenery First Trip for DQ on Tenn-Tom r».» ' Sailing on the Delta Queen allows New Orleans native Darlene London to see the country. Continued from page 8 here so long that if any of us have a question or problem, we go and voyage was like nothing she had see him," Henderson stated. ever seen before. "I've always Another veteran of steamboatlived in New Orleans," the cabin ing is Cabin Steward Mira attendant noted. "The trip was Gnoinska. She left her native beautiful." Poland 11 years ago at a time when 'Tranquil" was the term used by Polish workers and their union. Suzanne Larson. A resident o Solidarity, were seeking an end to Colorado, Larson said that during regime. the repressive conununist her time off as a cabin attendant, She had been sailing on Scan­ she would "sit, look at the beauty dinavian vessels and left her ship and be at peace." when it docked in New Orleans. In a twist of fate, Larson is fol­ "In 1981, I was stuck here," lowing in the footsteps of her Gnoinska remembered. "I heard children—Rick, Scott and Deb­ about this job. I knew it would be bie-— all of whom sail on the Mis­ Helping in the galley is Porter Ronald sissippi Queen. "My daughter different, but I like it. I get to see Casimier. (Debbie) in the seventh grade sair all the states from the inside and she wanted to work on a cruise ship there are so many interesting people." She has sailed on the and she never outgrew it." Delta Queen for 10 years. After riding the Mississippi Two first-year crewmembers. Queen—the Delta Queen's sister ship—twice last year as a pas­ Porter Ronald Casimier and First senger, Larson decided she wanted Cook Rich Ayotte, already are to work on one of the vessels this looking forward to steamboating year. "I really like it. The crew is so again next year. "I love it," Casimier stated. "You see new nice and helpful." While Larson is one of the new­ daces, meet new people and get comers aboard the national historic 'ots of advice from the pas­ landmark. Fireman Charles Cbinn sengers." is one of its old-timers. Chinn has Ayotte had been working sailed on the Delta Queen for 22 ashore in a private restaurant in years. Jiloxi, Miss. "This is different "I started sailing many years from working on the shore," he Waiter Jeff Stanek sets tables before the ago on the old Belle of Louisville," noted. "I've enjoyed it and hope to dining room opens. Chinn recalled. "I was a member of )e back next year." the band playing for the passengers The Delta Queen was built in every night. While sailing, I went 926. Originally designed to ferry into the engineroom and decided passengers and cargo between San that's what I wanted to do. That francisco and Sacramento, the was 1957." vessel fell upon hard times before Lead Deckhand Gerald eing taken over by the U.S. Navy Henderson, a four-and-a-half- during World War II. In 1948, the year veteran on the Delta Queen, steamboat made her maiden said Chinn is one of the steadying voyage as the Delta Queen be­ influences on the boat. "He's been tween Cincinnati and Cairo, 111. Cabin Attendant Mira Gnoinska, who had sailed on European vessels before leaving Poland, enjoys seeing America Irom the inside." As a cabin attendant, Kristina Pemberton likes the chance to meet people. Placing the finishing touches on a room is Cabin Attendant Sharon Creech. Flower vases are delivered to the dining hall by Waiter Everardo Juarez. Polishing a ship's bell in the lobby is Porter Andrew Stokes. engineroom operations for 22 years. •A' - ^ -J-. �isT^->r rt.ati|w«wf>WW i>ivrrt.I '•<•'• -• gy-yg/^agi.'•il. OCTOBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 11 Informatian for the 1992 Election of Officers SiU: Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inlanil Waters District Secret BaHot ElecHen fer Unien Officers Begins Nev. 1 Secret ballots for the election of officers of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District will be available to members from Novem­ ber 1 through December 31, 1992. Seafarers eligible to vote in this election to determine union officers for the 1993-1996 term are full book members in good standing. This eligibility criteria is .spelled out in the union's governing docu­ ment, the constitution. The ballot will list the names of all qualified candidates as deter­ mined by the credentials commit­ tee, a group made up of six rank-and-file Seafarers who reviewed the nominating petitions of all SIU members seeking office in this district-wide election. A sample of this ballot appears on the next page. Twenty-seven Positions The credentials cof'mmittee report, which was prepared August 17 and submitted to the member­ ship at the September monthly meetings, indicated 28 candidates had qualified to run for 27 posi­ tions. The 27 posts for which Seafarers will cast their ballots are president, executive vice president, secretary-treasurer, six vice presi­ dents, six assistant vice presidents, two headquarters representatives and 10 port agents. Seafarer Mails Ballot The election will be conducted by mail ballot as provided by the union's constitution. Secret ballots, accompanied by envelopes marked "Ballot" and postage paid en­ velopes printed with the address of the bank depository where the bal­ lots are kept until submitted to the tallying committee, will be avail­ able to full book members in good standing at 20 union halls around the country . (See list of voting loca­ tions on this page.) Eligible Seafarers may pick up their ballots and envelopes marked "Ballot" and mailing envelopes at these halls between 9:00 am until 12:00 noon, Monday through Saturday, except legal holidays, from November I to December 31. Each member must present his or her book to the port agent or the agent's designated representative when receiving the ballot, the en- Procedure for Voting All Seafarers eligible to vote in the union's 1992 election of officers and job holders for the term 1993-1996 may vote by secret ballot from November I through December 31,1992. •The member will be asked to sign a roster sheet indicating the date, the number of the bal­ lot given the member and his or her book number. ^ The member will have his Secret ballots, together with book stamped with the word self-addressed, stamped en­ "Voted" and the date. ^ At the same time, the mem­ velopes for mailing, will be available at union halls to all ber will receive a ballot, together eligible voters. Seafarers are with an envelope marked "Bal­ eligible to vote in the union's lot" and a mailing envelope. The election if they are full-book mailing envelope has the address of the depository printed on it, membeJrs in good standing. making it self-addressed. It also Detaifs of the election proce­ has the postage pre-paid. dure are' spelled out in Article • The top part of the ballot XIII of the SIU constitution, above the perforated line will be which is printed verbatim on retained by the port agent or his pages 13 and 14 of this issue of duly designated representative. the Seafarers LOG. • In cases where a member does not produce his or her In summary, here are the pro­ book, or if there is a question cedures for voting: about the member's good stand­ ing or other eligibility matters, • Eligible Seafarers may the member will receive a mail­ pick up ballots and mailing en­ ing envelope of a different color velopes from 9:00 am to noon, marked with the word "Chal­ Monday through Saturday, ex­ lenge." His or her book will also cluding legal holidays, from be stamped "Voted Challenge" November 1 through December* and the date. 31, 1992 at designated union • After a member has halls (see notice on this page). voted, he or she puts the ballot •When a full-book member in the mailing envelope which is appears to vote, he or she should addressed to the bank present his or her book to the depository and stamped. The port agent or his duly designated mailing envelope should then be put in the mail. representative. Notice on Unopposed Candidates One part of the article of the SIU constitution covering rules for elections concerns the elec­ tion of candidates who are un­ opposed for the office in question. The section states that those candidates who are unopposed for any office or job shall be considered elected to that office or job and that the Tallying Com­ mittee shall not have to cotint the votes for any such candidate. The entire section, contained in Article XIII, Section 5 of the SIU constitution reads as follows: "A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unopposed can­ didate but shall certify in their report that such unopposed can­ didate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee." velope marked "Ballot" and the mailing envelope. When the Seafarer receives the ballot and en­ velopes, his or her book will be stamped with the word "Voted" and the date. If a member does not present his or her book, or if there is a question in regard to his or her eligibility to vote, the Seafarer will receive a mailing envelope of a different color marked with the word "Chal­ lenge." His or her book will be stamped with the words "Voted Challenge" and the date. For members who believe they will be at sea during this time, the SIU constitution provides for ab­ sentee voting procedures. Full book members in good standing who need to vote by absentee ballot should direct a request for the ballot to the union's secretary-treasurer at SIU headquarters—5201 Auth Way; Gamp Springs, Md. 20746. Integrity Assured Once the Seafarer has received his or her ballot and envelopes, he or she marks the ballot for the can­ didates of his or her choice and puts it in the envelope marked "Ballot." This envelope is sealed by the member and placed in the mailing envelope and then dispatched in the marl. These steps ensure the integrity of the secret ballot process. The union's constitution, in Ar­ ticle XIII, details the procedures for voting in union elections. On pages 13-14, this section of the constitu­ tion is printed in full. Also, appearing on this page are brief summaries of voting procedures and absentee voting procedures. All ballots will be counted by the rank-and-file tallying committee consisting of two members elected from the union's constitutional ports. These committee members will be elected in December. They will convene in early January 1993. •f. . NOTICE OF 1992 ELECTION FOR ELECTION OF 1993-1996 OFFICERS SEAFARERS INTENATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Election will be conducted by secret mall ballot. Ballots may be obtained at the following locations from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Mondays through Saturdays, excluding holidays, during the voting period. The voting period shall commence on November 1st, 1992 and shall continue through December 31st, 1992. VOTING LGGATIONS BALTIMORE DANIA DETROIT-ALGONAC DULUTH HONOLULU HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE JERSEY CITY MOBILE NEW BEDFORD NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK NORFOLK PHILADELPHIA PINEY POINT PUERTO RICO SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE ST. LOUIS WILMINGTON 1216 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21202 2 West Dixie Highway, Dania, FL 33004 520 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, Ml 48001 705 Medical Arts Building, Duluth, MN 55802 606 Kallhl St., Honolulu, HI 96819 1221 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77002 3315 Liberty St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 99 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy., Mobile, AL 36605 48 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740 630 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 635 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232 115 Third St., Norfolk, VA 23510 2604 S. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148 Seafarers Hariy Lundeberg School of Seamanship, PIney Point,MD 20674 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Santurce, PR 00907 350 Fremont St., San Francisco, CA 94105 2505 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 4581 Gravels Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 510 North Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744 •'tf Procedure for Absentee Ballots In the case of members eligible to vote who believe they will be at sea during the November 1 through December 31,1992 voting period, absen­ tee ballots are available. The SIU constitution ensures that members who are eligible to vote and who find themselves in this situation may vote. Procedures are estab­ lished in the SIU constitution to safeguard the secret ballot election, including the absentee bal­ lot process. Here is the procedure to follow when request­ ing an absentee ballot: The secretary-treasurer, after confirming eligibility, will send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address designated in the request, a ballot, together with an envelope marked "Ballot" and a mailing envelope no later than November 30, 1992. • it-' • Upon receiving the ballot and envelopes, vote by marking the ballot. After voting the ba lot, place the ballot in the envelope marked "Ballot." Do not write on the "Ballot" envelope. • Place the envelope marked "Ballot" in the • Make the request in writing to the SIU mailing envelope which is imprinted with the Office of the secretary-treasurer; 5201 Auth Way; mailing address of the bank depository where all Camp Springs, MD 20746. ballots are sent. • Include in the request the correct address where the absentee ballot should be mailed. • Sign the mailing envelope on the first line of the upper left-hand comer. Print name and book • Send the request for an absentee ballot by number on the second line. The mailing envelope registered or certified mail. is self-addressed and stamped. • The registered or certified mail envelope must be postmarked no later than midnight, The mailing envelope must be postmarked November 15,1992 and must be received at 5201 no later than midnight December 31, 1992 and Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746 no later received by the bank depository no later than than November 25, 1992. January 5, 1993. • . �• --.A.- A. /• . 12 sEMmasiM ' ' OCTOBBlim y ^ lnfomia£lm tar tael . a®® ®!S'w'S^« Dlrtri^ ' '^ _ ' .. . Tanfli Twenty-Seven Pesit The ballots listing the can­ didates for office in the 1992 SIU elections will be available to Seafarers for voting between November 1 and December 31, 1992. There ate 27 positions on the ballot. All fiill book members in good standing are eligible to vote in the union's election. same sample of me official ballot vice president, secretary- appears on mis page. Members can pick up their union's constitution, from the treasurer, six vice presidents, six Each ballot has a perforated assistant vice presiderits, two edge. ballots at any one of 20 union secretary-treasurer. This will be torn off by the elected will serve in headquarters representabves and balls located around the country. theOfficers port agent or his representative 1993 through 1996 term. A 10 port agents. (See list of these locations on rank-and-file when me eligible Seafarer picks tallying comrnitAn election notice was mailed page 11.) will tabulate the election last month to all members at their up his or her ballot. If requesting Members who believe they tee afcentee ballots, me ballot will be will be at sea during November results when it meets in January last known address with a list ot mailed to the eligible member voting locations as well ^ a and December can request an ab­ 1993. Among the positions on me sample of me official ballot. This wim me perforated edge torn off. sentee ballot, in accordance wiffi the procedures spelled out in the j ballot are president, executive OFFICIAL BALLOT For Election of 1993-1996 Officers No. 00000 SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAAtlantlc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District VOTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 1st, 1992 THROUGH DECEMBER 31st, 1992 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS—In order to vote for a candidate, mark a cross (X) in voting square to the left of name. If you vote for more candidates for office than specified herein, your vote for such office will be invalid. MARK YOUR BALLOT WITH PEN AND INK OR INDELIBLE PENCIL. PRESIDENT Vote for One ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Vote for One , ^ I ID Michael J. Sacco, 8-1 10 • Kermett T. Mangram, M-2394 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESK Vote for One 2 • Joseph M. Sacco, 8-1287 ASSISTANTJICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE O^HIHTLANTIC COAST ) for One SECRETARY-TREASURER Vote for One 3 • John Fay, F-363 le, P-437 lENT IN CHARGE TGULF COAST HoteforOne VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT Vote lor One 4 • Augustin Tellez, T-764 12 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE ATLANTIC COAST Vote for One 5 • Jack Caffey, C-1010 \ iil 13 • Don Anderson, A-5244 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE GULF COAST 1 Vote for One I 6 • Dean E. Corgey, 0-5727 ASSISTANT VICE-PF CHARGE OF THE SOUTHfiffN REGION, GREAT LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Vote for One • PHILADELPHIA PORT AGENT Vote for One 20 • Thomas J. Fay, F-514 21 22 • BALTIMORE PORT AGENT Vote for One Mike Paladino, P-5581 • MOBILE PORT AGENT Vote for One David M. Carter, Sr., C-12088 NEW ORLEANS PORT AGENT Vote for One 23 • Jose (Joe) Perez, P-846 HOUSTON PORT AGENT ^ Vote for One S^es P. McGee, M-5945 24 ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND HSHING INDUSTRIES Vote for One 15 • Robert Hall. H-5727 HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE Vote for Two VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND FISHING INDUSTRIES Vote for One 9 • Roy A. Mercer, M-25001 / 19 NEW YORK PORT AGENT Vote for One Robert Seizor, S-1258 14 • Anthony J. Sacco, S-2286 VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE SOUTHERN REGION, GREAT LAKES AND INLAND WATERS Vote for One 8 • Bryon F. Kelley, K-12039 election of SIU officers appears at 85 percent of its original size. Voting takes place between Movember randDecember di. IW. Heindei, H-1443 ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHAF OF THE WEST COAST Vote for One VICE-PRESIDENT IN CHARGE OF THE WEST COAST Vote for One 7 • George McCartney, M-948 'I PINEY POINT PORT AGENT Vote for One 18 O Edward "Edd" W. Morris, M-1358 16 • Leo Bonser, 8-1193 17 • Carl Peth, P-755 /, • 26 • \N FRANCISCO PORT AGENT Vote for One Nick Celona, C-1578 ST. LOUIS PORT AGENT Vote for One Steve Ruiz, R-1116 DETROIT-ALGON#ICPOR|^^B^ Vota46r One^ 27 • M. Joe^l^ler, 28 • Willisf^ G. Tjfe. T-715 . .. : �OCTOBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 13 : Atlantic, Guli^ Lak^ & inland 1/1^ SHI CoiKtHunm ^wHs Out Riries on Elections The section of the Union's con­ stitution which outlines voting pro­ cedures in the SIU's elections, which are held every four years, appears here and on page 14 in its entirety. nomination to office shall be thato: copies of such appeal to each Port to insure secrecy of the ballot. On warded for all the aforementioned the nominator. where the appeal shall be presented this removable portion shall also be election material actually received. All documents required herein and voted upon at a regular meeting placed a short statement indicating The .Secretary-Treasurer shall must reach Headquarters no earlier no later than the second meeting the nature of the ballot and the prepare a file in which shall be kept than July 15 and no later than after the Committee's election. It is voting date thereof. memoranda and correspondence August 15 of the election year. dealing with the election. This file the responsibility of the applicant to (c) The ballots so prepared at the The Secretary-Treasurer is insure timely delivery of hisappeal. direction of the Secretary- shall at all times be available to any Article XIII charged with safekeeping of these In any event, without prejudice to member asking for inspection of Elections for Officers, Assistant Vice- letters and shall turn them over to his written appeal, the applicant Treasurer shall be the only official the same at the office of the No others may be used. Presidents, Headquarters the Credentials Committee upon may appear in person before the ballots. Each ballot shall be numbered as Secretary-Treasurer and shall be Representatives, and Port Agents the latter's request. Committee within two days after indicated in the preceding para­ tumed over to the Union Tallying Section 1. Nominations. Section 2. Credentials Commit­ the day on which the telegram is graphs and shall be numbered con- Committee. Except as provided in Section 2 tee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. sent to correct his application or secutively, commencing with (b) of this Article, any full book Only full book members in good argue for his qualification. (a) A Credentials Committee number 1. A sufficient amount member may submit his name for shall be elected at the regular meet­ The Committee's report shall be shall be printed and distributed to standing may vote. Each full book nomination for any office, or the ing in August of the election year at prepared early enough to allow the member may secure his ballot at job of Assistant Vice-President, the Port where Headquarters is lo­ applicant to appear before it within each Port. A record of the ballots, Port offices from the Port Agent or both by serial numbers and amount, Headquarters Representative or cated. It shall consist of six (6) full the time set forth in this Constitution sent thereto, shall be maintained by his duly designated representative Port Agent, by delivering or caus­ book members in attendance at the and still reach the Ports in timefor the the Secretary-Treasurer shall at such Port. Each Port Agent shall ing to be delivered in person, to the meeting with two (2) members to first regular meeting after its election. also send each Port who Agent a designate an area at the Port office office of the Secretary-Treasurer at be elected from each of the Deck, (d) A majority vote of the mem­ verification list indicating the over which should be posted the Headquarters, or sending a letter ad­ Engine and Steward Departments. bership shall, in the case of such and serial numbers of the legend "Voting Ballots Secured dress^ to the Ciedenti^s Commit­ No officer. Assistant Vice-Presi­ appeals, be sufficient to overrule amount ballots sent. The Secretary- Here." When a full book member tee, in care of theSecretary-Treasurer dent, Headquarters Representative, any disqualification by the Creden­ Treasurer shall also send to each appears to vote, he shall present his at the address of Headquarto-s. This or Port Agent, or candidate for of­ tials Committee in which event the Port Agent a sufficient amount of book to the Port Agent or his letter shall be dated and shall contain fice of the job of Assistant Vice- one so previously classified shall blank opaque envelopes containing aforementioned duly designated the following: President, Headquarters then be deemed qualified. the word "Ballot" on the face of the representative. The Port Agent or (a) The name of the candidate. Representative, or Port Agent, shall (e) The Credentials Committee, envelope, as well as a sufficient his duly designated representative (b) His home address and mail­ be eligible for election to this Com­ in passing upon the qualifications amount of opaque mailing en­ shall inserton the roster sheet under ing address. mittee except as provided for in of candidates, shall have the right velopes, first class postage prepaid the appropriate column the date, the (c) His book number. number of the ballot given to such to conclusively presume that (d) The title of the office or Article X, Section 4. In the event anyone nominated and qualified in and printed on the face tfiereon as member and his full book number, other job for which he is a can­ any Committee member is unable previous elections for candidacy the addressee shall be the nameand the member shall then sign his didate, including the name of the to serve, the Committee shall for any office, or the job of Assis­ address of the depository for the and on such roster sheet under the name Port in the event the position sought suspend until the President or Ex­ tant Vice-President, Headquarters receipt of such ballotsas designated appropriate column. Such member ecutive Vice-President or the is that of Port Agent. by the President in the manner Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, Representative, or Port Agent, has provided by Article X, Section 1, of shall have his book stamped with (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or calls a special meeting at the Port met all the requirements of Section this Constitution. In the upper left- the word "Voted" and the date, and employment as required for can­ where Headquarters is located in 1 (a) of Article XII. hand comer of such mailing en­ shall be given a ballot, and simul­ didates. order to elect a replacement. The Section 3. Balloting Procedures. velope, there shall be printed taneously the perforation on the top (g) In the event the member is Committee's results shall be by (a) Balloting in the manner thereon, as a top line, provision for of the ballot shall be removed. At on a vessel, he shall notify the majority vote with any tie vote hereafter provided shall commence the voter's signature and on another the same time the member shall be Credentials Committee what vessel being resolved by a majority of the on November 1st of the election line immediately thereunder, given the envelope marked "Bal­ he is on. This shall be done also if membership at a special meeting year and shall continue through provision for the pirinting of the lot" together with the pre-paid he ships subsequent to forwarding called for that purpose at that Port. December 31st, exclusive of Sun­ voter's name and book number. In postage mailing envelope ad­ his credentials. dressed to the depository. The (b) After its election, the Com­ days and (for each individual Port) addition, the Secretary-Treasurer member shall take such ballot and (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated mittee shall immediately go into holidays legally recognized in the shall also send a sufficient amount envelopes and in secret thereafter, session. It shall determine whether City of which the Port affected is of mailing envelopes identical with mark his ballot, fold the same, in­ by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not the person has submitted his ap­ located. If November 1st or Decem­ the mailing envelopes mentioned sert it in the blank envelope marked now, nor, for the five (5) years last plication correctly and possesses ber 31st falls on a holiday legally above, except that they shall be of Ballot," seal the same, then insert past, have I been either a member the necessary qualifications. The recognized in a Port in the City in different color, and shall contain on such "Ballot" envelope into the of the Communist Party or con­ Committee shall prepare a report which that Port is located, the bal­ the face of such envelope, in bold mailing envelope, seal such mail­ victed of, or served any part of a listing each applicant and his book loting period in such Port shall letters, the word "Challenge." The ing envelope, sign his name on the prison term resulting from convic­ numter under the office or job he is commence or terminate, as the case Secretary-Treasurer shall further upper left-hand comer on the first tion of robbery, bribery, extortion, seeking. Each applicant shall be may be, on the next succeeding furnish a sufficient amount of line of such mailing envelope and embezzlement, grand larceny, marked "qualified" or "dis­ business day. Subject to the forego­ Roster Sheets" which shall have on the second line in the upper leftburjglary, arson, violation of nar­ qualified" according to the findings ing, for the purpose of full book printed thereon, at the top thereof, hand comer print his name and cotics laws, murder, rape, assault of the Committee. Where an ap­ members securing their ballots, the the year of the election, and imme­ book number, after which he shall with intent to kill, assault which plicant has been marked "dis­ Ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. diately thereunder, five (5) vertical mail orcause the same to be mailed. inflicts grievous bodily injury, or qualified," the reason therefore to 12 Noon, Monday through Satur­ columns designated date, ballot In the event a full book member number, signature full book appears to vote and is not in good violation of Title 11 or III of the must be stated in the report. Where day, excluding holidays. member's name, book number and Balloting shall be by mail. Landrum-Griffin Act, or con­ a tie vote has been resolved by a comments, and such roster sheets standing or does not have his mem­ The Secretary-Treasurer shall in­ spiracy to commit any such special meeting of the membership, bership book with him or it appears that fact shall also be noted with sure the proper and timely prepara­ shall contain horizontal lines im­ for other valid reasons he is not crimes." sufficient detail. The report shall be tion of ballots without partiality as mediately under the captions of eligible to vote, the same procedure Dated signed by all of the Committee to candidates or Ports. The ballots each of the above five columns. The as provided above shall apply to Signature of member members and be completed and may contain general information Secretary-Treasurer shall also send him, except that on the roster sheet Book No.. — submitted to the Ports in time for and instructive comments not in­ a sufficient amount of envelopes under the column "Comments," consistent with the provisions of with the printed name and address Printed forms of the certificate the next regular meeting after their this Constitution. All qualified can­ of the depository on the face there­ notation should be made that the shall be made available to election. At this meeting, it shall be didates shall be listed thereon al- of, and in the upper left-hand member voted a challenged ballot nominees. Where a nominee cannot read and incorporated in the jhabetically within each category comer, the name of the Port and and the reason for his challenge. truthfully execute such a certifi­ minutes and then posted on the bul­ with book number and job seniority address, and on the face of such Such member's membership book be stamped "voted chal­ cate, but is, in fact, legally eligible letin board in each Port. eiivelope, should be printed the shall On the last day of nominations, classification status. lenge," and the date, and such for an office or job by reason of the The listing of the Ports shall first words, "Roster Sheets and Ballot restoration of civil rights originally one member of the Committee shall set forth Headquarters and then Stubs." Each Port Agent shall member instead of the above-men­ revoked by such conviction or a stand by in Headquarters to accept shall follow a geographical pattern maintain separate records of the tioned mailing envelope, shall be favorable determination by the delivery of credentials. All creden­ commencing with the most nor­ )allots sent him and shall inspect given the mailing envelope of a dif­ Board of Paroleof the United States tials must be in Headquarters by therly Port of the Atlantic Coast, and count the ballots when received ferent color marked on the face thereof with the word "Challenge." Department of Justice, he shall, in midnight of closing day. bllowing the Atlantic Coast down to insure that the amount sent, as At the end of each day, the Port (c) When an applicant has been to lieu of the foregoing certificate, fur­ the most southerly Port on that well as the number thereon, con­ nish a complete signed statement of disqualified by the Committee, he coast, then westerly dong the Gulf form to the amount and numbers Agent or his duly designated repre­ the facts of his case together with shall be notified immediately by of Mexico and so on, until the list isted by the Secretary-Treasurer as sentative shall enclose in the en­ true copies of the documents sup­ telegram at the addresses listed by of Ports is exhausted. Any Port out­ laving been sent to that Port. The velope addressed to the depository lim pursuant to Section 1 of this side the Continental United States Port Agent shall immediately ex­ and marked "Roster Sheets and porting his statement. Article. He shall also be sent a letter shall then be added. There shall be ecute and retum to the Secretary- Ballot Stubs," the roster sheet or Any full book member may containing their reasons for such no write-in voting and no Treasurer a receipt acknowledging sheets executed by the members nominate any other full book mem­ ber in which event such full book disqualification by air mail, special provisions for the same shall appear the correctness, of the amount and that day together with the num­ member so nominated shall comply delivery, register^ or certified, to on the ballot. Each ballotshall be so the numbers of the ballots sent, or bered perforated slips removed with the provisions of this Article the mailing address designated pur­ prepared as to have the number shall notify the Secreta^-Treasurer from the ballots which had been as they are set forth herein relating suant to Section 1 (b) of this Article. thereon placed at the top thereof of any discrepancy. Discrepancies given to the members, and then to the submission of credentials. By A disqualified applicant shall have and shall be so perforated as to shall be corrected as soon as pos­ mail the same to such depository. reason of the above self nomination the right to take an appeal to the enable that portion containing the sible prior to the voting period. In provision the responsibility, if any, membership from the decision of said number to be easily removed any event, receipts shall be for­ Continued on page 14 for notifying a nominee of his the Committee. He shall forward i " ^ • ni't •: 1; ••W 'KK IIP �14 SEAFARERS LOG OCnBERIBK InformatioiiVbrtffie 1992 Election SiU: Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District Article Xlll Spells Out CenstUutlenal Rules en Seafarer Elections diately subsequent to the election quarters is located shallbe reim quarters, in writing by certified immediately subsequent to the year and must be postmarked no bursed for transportation, meals mail, of the same, setting forth his Election Report Meetings menr To insure that an adequate supp later than 12 midnight December and lodging expenses occasionec name, book number and the details tioned above. The depository shall by their traveling to and retumin so that appropriate corrective ac­ be the same as designated for the of all balloting material is main 31st of the election year. from that Port. Committee mem tion, if warranted, may be taken. election from which the special tained in all Ports at all times, the Section 4. hers elected from the Port in whic The Secretary-Treasurer shall ex­ vote is ordered. And the proc^ures Port Agent or his duly designated (a) At the close of the last day o: Headquarters is located shall be peditiously investigate the facts shall be the same as provided for in representative, simultaneous the period for securing ballots, the with mailing of the roster sheets Port Agent in each Port, in addition similarly reimbursed, except for concerning the claimed violation, Section 3, except where specific transportation. All members of the take such action as may be neces­ dates are provided for, the days and ballot stubs to the depository to his duties set forth above, sha the end of each day, shall also make deliver of mail to Headquarters by Committee shall also be paid at the sary, if any, and make a report and shall be the dates applicable which provide for the identical time and a copy of the roster sheet for that registered or certified mail, atten prevailing standby rate of pay from recommendation, if necessary, days originally provided for in Sec­ copy of which shall be sent to the the day subsequent to their election day and mail the same to the tion Union Tallying Committee, a Secretary-Treasurer at Head unused ballots and shall specifica to the day they return, in norma member and the original shall be tion 3. The Election Report Meet­ quarters. The Port Agent shall be ly set forth by serial number ant course, to the Port from which the; filed for the Union Tallying Copi- ing for the aforesaid special vote mittee for their appropriate action, shall be that meeting immediately responsible for the proper amount the unused ballots so for­ were elected. The Union Tallying Committee report and recommendation, if any. subsequent to the report of the safeguarding of all election warded. The foregoing shall not be ap­ Union Tallying Committee material and shall not release any oi (b) The Union Tallying Com shall elect a chairman from among plicable to matters involving the separated by one calendar month. themselves and, subject to the ex it until duly called for and sha] mittee shall consist of 20 full boo insure that no one tampers with the members. Two shall be selectet press terms of this Constitution Credentials Committee's action or Section 5. Elected Officers and report, the provisions of Article Jobholders. material placed in his custody. from each of the 10 Ports of New adopt its own procedures. A1 (e) Full book members may re York, Philadelphia, Baltimore decisions of such Committee ant XIII, Sections 1 and 2 being the A candidate unopposed for any quest and vote an absentee ballot Mobile, New Orleans, Houston the contents of their report shall be pertinent provisions applicable to office or job shall be deemed under the following circumstances Detroit-AlgonaC, San Francisco, valid if made by a majority vote, such matters. elected to such office or job not­ All protests as to any and all withstanding that his name may ap­ while such member is employed on St. Louis and Piney Pointi Theelec­ provided there be a quorum in at­ a Union contracted vessel anc tion shall be held at the regular tendance, which quorum is hereby aspects of theelection and balloting pear on the ballot. The Union which vessel's schedule does not meeting in December of the elec fixed at ten. The Committee, but procedures or the conduct of the Tallying Committee shall not be provide for it to be at a Port in which tion year or, if the Executive Boarc not less than a quorum thereof, shal same not passed upon by the Union required to tally completely the a ballot can be secured during the otherwise determines prior thereto, have the sole right and duty to ob Tallying Committee in its report, results of the voting for such unop­ time and period provided for in at a special meeting held in the tain all mailed ballots and the other excluding therefrom matters in­ posed candidate but shall certify in the Credentials their report that such unopposed Section 3 (a) of this Article or is in aforesaid Ports, on the first business mailed election material from the volving an accredited hospital any time day of the last week of said month depository and to insure their safe Committee's action or report as candidate has been elected to such during the first ten (10) days of the No officer. Assistant Vice-Presi­ custody during the course of the provided in the last sentence of the office or job. The Election Report month of November of the Election dent, Headquarters Representative Committee's proceedings. The immediately preceding paragraph, Meeting shall accept the above cer­ Year. The member shall make Port Agent, or candidate for office, proceedings of the Committee, ex­ but including the procedure and tification of the Union Tallying request for an absentee ballot by or the job of Assistant Vice-Presi cept for their organizational meet­ report of the Union Tallying Com­ Committee without change. registered or certified mail or the dent. Headquarters Representative, ing and their actual preparation o: mittee, shall be filed in writing by equivalent mailing device at the or Port Agent shall be eligible for the closing report and dissents certified mail with the Secretary- Section 6. Installation Into Office location from which such request is election to this Committee except therefrom, if any, shall be open to Treasurer at Headquarters to be and the Job of Assistant Vicemade, if such be the case. Such as provided for in Article X, Sec­ any member provided he observes received no later than the February President, Headquarters Repre­ request shall contain a designation tion 4. In addition to its duties decorum. Any candidate may act as 25th immediately subsequent to the sentative or Port Agent (a) The person elected shall be as to the address to which such lerein set forth, the Union Tallyin^ an observer and/or designate close of the election year. It shall be member wishes his absentee ballot Committee shall be charged with another member to act as his ob­ the responsibility of the member to that person having the largest num­ returned. The request shall be the tallying of all the ballots and the server at the counting of the ballots insure that his written protest is ber of votes cast for the particular postmarked no later than 12:00 jreparation of a closing report set­ In ho event shall issuance of the received by the Secretary-Treasurer office or job involved. Where more P.M. on the 15th day of November ting forth, in complete detail, the above referred to closing report of no later than such Febmary 25th. The than one person is to be elected for a of the election year, shall be results of the election, including a the Committee be delayed beyonc Secretary-Treasurer shall forward particular office or job, the proper directed to the Secretary-Treasurer complete accounting of all ballots January 31st immediately sub­ copies of such written protest to all number of candidates receiving the at Headquarters and must be and stubs, and reconciliation of the sequent to the close of the election Ports in sufficient time to be read at successively highest numberof votes delivered no later than the 25th ol same with the rosters and receipts year. In the discharge of its duties, the Election Report Meeting. The shall be declared elected. These such November. The Secretary- of the Port Agents, all with detailet the Committee may call upon ant written protest shall contain the full determinations shall be made only Treasurer shall determine whether reference to serial numbers anc utilize the services of clerica book member's narne, book number, from the results deemed final and such member is eligible to vote amounts and with each total broken employees of the Union. The Com­ and all details constituting the accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to such absentee ballot. The down into Port totals. The Union mittee shall be discharged upon the protest Secretary-Treasurer, if he deter­ Tallying Committee shall have ac­ completion of the issuance and dis(f) At the Election Report Meet­ notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and mines that such member is so cess to all election records and files )atch of its report as required in this ing, the report and recommendation eligible, shall by the 30th of such br their inspection, examination Article. In the event a recheck anc of the Union Tallying Committee, other job holders shall take over November, send by registered mail, and verification. The report shal recount is ordered pursuant to this including but not limited to dis­ their respective offices and jobsand return receipt requested, to the ad­ clearly detail all discrepancies dis­ Article, the Committee shall be crepancies, protests passed upon by assume the duties thereof at mid­ dress so designated by such mem­ covered and shall contain recom­ reconstituted, except that if any them, as well as protests filed with night of the night of the plection ber, a*"Ballot," after removing the mendations for the treatment of member thereof is not available, a the Secretary-Treasurer as Report Meeting, or the next regular perforated numbered stub, together these discrepancies. All members of substitute therefor shall be elected provided for in Section (e) immedi­ rneeting, depending upon which with the hereinbefore mentioned the Committee shall sign the report, Tom the appropriate Port at a spe­ ately above shall be acted upon by meeting the results as to each of the "Ballot" envelope, and mailing en­ without prejudice, however, to the cial meeting held for that purpose the meeting. A majority vote of the foregoing are deemed final and ac­ velope addressed to the depository, right of any member thereof to sub­ as soon as possible. membership shall decide what ac­ cepted, as provided in this Article. (d) The report of the Committee tion, if any, in accordance with the The term of their predecessors shall except that printed on the face of mit a dissenting report as to the ac­ such mailing envelope shall be the curacy of the count and the validily shall be made up in sufficient Constitution shall be taken thereon, continue up to, and expire at that words "Absentee Ballot," and ap­ of the ballots, with pertinent details. copies to comply with the follow- which action, however, shall not time, notwithstanding anything to propriate voting instructions shdl In connection with the tally of ng requirements: two copies shall include the ordering of a special the contrary contained in Article XI, accompany such mailing to the >allots there shall be no counting of )e mailed by the Committee to each vote, unless reported discrepancies Section 1. This shall not apply where member. If the Secretary-Treasurer ballots until all mailing envelopes Port Agent and the Secretary- or protested procedure or conduct the successful candidate cannot as­ determines that such member is in­ containing valid ballots have first 'reasurer no later than January 31st found to have occurred and to be sume his office because he is at sea In such event, a majority vote of eligible to receive such absentee )een opened, the ballot envelopes immediately subsequent to the violative of the Constitution afballot, he shall nevertheless send remov^ intact and then all of such close of the election year. As soon ected the results of the vote for any the membership may grant addi­ such member the aforementioned rallot envelopes mixed together, as these copies are received, each office or job, in which event the tional time for the assumption of ballot with accompanying material 'ter which such ballot envelopes 'ort Agent shall post one copy of special vote shall be restricted to the office or job. In the event of the except that the mailing envelope shall beopened and counted in such the report on the bulletin board in a such office, offices and/or job or failure of the newly-elected Presi­ addressed to the depository shall multiples as the Committee may conspicuous manner and notify the obs, as thecase may be. A majority dent to assume office the provisions have printed on the face thereof the deem expedient and manageable. Secretary-Treasurer, in writing, as of the membership at the Election of Article X, Section 12 shall apply words "Challenged Absentee Bal­ The Committee shall resolve all is­ to the date of such posting. This Report Meetings may order a until the expiration of the term. All lot." The Secretary-Treasurer shall sues on challenged ballots and then copy shall be kept posted until after recheck and recount when a dissent other cases of failure to assume office keep records of all of the foregoing, tally those found valid utilizing the the Election Report Meeting which to the closing report has been issued shall be dealt with as decided by a including the reasons for determin­ same procedure as provided in the shall be the March regular member­ )y three (3) or more members of the majority vote of the membership. ing such member's ineligibility, preceding sentence either jointly or ship meeting immediately follow­ Jnion Tallying Committee. Except ing theclose of the election year. At or the contingencies provided for Section 7. which records shall be open for in­ separately. the Election Report Meeting, the in this Section 4 (0, the closing spection by foil book members and The Secretary-Treasurer is (c) The members of the Union other copy of the report shall be report shall be accepted as final. specifically charged with the preser­ upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to allying Committee shall, after read verbatim. There shall be no further protest or vation and retention of all election (e) Any full book member appeal from the action of the records, including the ballots, as re­ them. The Secretary-Treasurer their election, proceed to the Port in shall send to all Ports the names and which Headquarters is located, to aiming a violation of the election majority of the membership at the quired by law, and is directed and authorize to issue such other and book numbers of the members to arrive at that Port no later than and balloting procedure or the con- Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered further directives as to the election whom absentee ballots were sent. anuary 5th of the year immediately uct of the same, shall within 72 (f) All ballots to be counted iter the election year. Each mem- lours of the occurrence- of the pursuant to Section 4 (0 shall be procedures as are required by law, must be received by the depository )er of the Committee not elected claimed violation notify the commenced within ninety (90) which directives shall be part of the no later than the January 5th imme­ from the Port in which Head­ Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ ays after the first day of the month election procedures of this Union. Continued from page 13 �OCTOBER 1992 SEAFMERSIOO 15 pift' Active and retired Seafarers last month participated in Labor Day rallies at various port cities throughout the U.S. Joining with the AFL-CIO, the federation of unions in the United States, Seafarers called on the nation's elected officials to enact programs to turn the economy around and create jobs for American workers. Trade unionists throughout the country also rallied for an effec­ tive national health care program and a trade agreement that promotes U.S. jobs as opposed to trade deals which export U.S. work overseas. In Philadelphia, more than 100 members proved that Seafarers can handle foul weather on land as well as at sea. Despite oc­ casional rain, the SIU not only took part in the march and rally, but also helped set up and coor­ dinate the stage area. On the day set aside to honor America's workers. Seafarers from Michigan were among a crowd of al^ut 200,000 wldch marched through Detroit and then The rainy weather did not stop more than 100 Seafarers from taking part in Philadelphia's Labor Day march and rally. SIU members not only assembled to hear the remarks of marched down the streets of the city, they also assisted in setting up and coordinating the stage area. Dembcratic vice presidential can­ At the fairgrounds. Seafarers _ , _ . . , didate A1 Gore and Democratic took turns manning an SIU inforNGW Bedford Fishing Boats Recoive Annual Blessing Congressman Sandy Levin. mational booth. In Mobile, Ala., SIU members In Houston, the SIU coor­ gathered at the union hall and dinated the annual Labor Day proceeded downtown to the Civic Breakfast, sponsored by the Har­ Center for a parade which in­ ris County AFL-CIO, the West cluded a half dozen floats and Gulf Ports Council and the Hous­ several local marching bands. ton-Gulf Coast Building and Carrying SIU banners and flags, Construction Trades Council. and decked out in Seafarers Tshirts and hats, the enthusiastic Two Democratic congressmenthrong completed the march Mike Andrews and Craig before moving the celebration to Washington,' both of Texas—as the Mobile Fairgrounds, about 10 well as state Senator Gene Green, miles from town. Continued on page 23 F.I,•'' J B N. cois said, "Our job is to get people working and help them get back on their feet." The native of Marseille, France had sailed in the New Bedford fishing fleet before join­ ing the SIU in 1984 as a patrol­ man. In 1987, he became the port agent. Francois is active in the Greater New Bedford and Cape Cod Labor Council, AFLrOO and the Downtown Business Assoda- - i ; .M:. • • ..Kt' lj' 'f Sill's Francois Named To Regional Job Panel Port Agent Henri Francois is one of the newest members of the New Bedford (Mass.) Regional Employment Board. Mayor Rosemary S. Tiemey notified Francois by letter of the one-year appointment to the board that oversees state and federal job training programs for the southeastern Massachusetts city and neighboring towns. He joins 20 other private and public sector representatives in trying to secure grants that will help to im­ prove economic conditions. In accepting the appointment, which runs until September 30, 1993, Francois noted the economic problems in New Bed­ ford. As part of the board, Fran­ '.1. MM The New Bedford, Mass. fishing fleet—including the SlU-crewed Luso American I, Lady of Grace and Luso American It—participated in the Bless­ ing of the Fleet celebration August 16. Several hundred Seafarers were involved in the day-long event. The vessels sailed past the docks where they received their annual blessing. Crewmem- bers invited their families and friends aboard the decorated vessels to take part in the ceremonies. SIU members, who sail on 100 bdats, catch groundfish like cod, haddock, flounder and sole. Vessels can be out for days at a time before bringing home their loads to the nation's largest per catch fishing port. tion. Besides New Bedford, other communities that fall within the regional employment board in­ clude Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Lakeville, Marion, Mattz^isett, Rochester and Wareham. 'M' .. ' ? '.f" If. New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois (left), who was appointed by New Bedford's mayor to a regional job-training review board, speaks with Steward/Baker Anthony Piazza aboard the SlU-crewed Metfor Stephen W. Pless. •I- f, . �mi ••;#r P.'.''>^''.^ ' J' 'v!-fvjj'? • i'i''-liTi« rirtrii-r" -ir-' I' ri ••'•"-I • ifi i«'-••« Ir'liiiin • 1" i" 'n iiii i" I 16 •• - ' ' - '--'—-—-• •• ^ •• ' " : '• • - ' ' "_- ocmmti9K SE6FMBISL0G OCTOBER 1992 ';-i-"r'"' ;X'.--••-.•:?••-.- • • '^' '. • • *'t-J.V SBkFMERSLOG -•y.^.y'iy-^ 17 s.pi ir:kf. •Cf- .i?" i,;ri ^'1A •••R ' •••i i r wm J ' f :n •: Engine Ulilily Man Rafael Canipoi; checks Ihe valves in the prinmeroorTi of the liicj BonfJCjiioii. t& sSsWW*. i„ " J'V.;AA f mt { •••'V.-'', -''I'M iraBSBil -r'A'" •' • J#' Ctiiel Cook Isaac Rivera ladles out soup ft; [PI' .Uk'ft/'•' :.^ : . kl :•••--.• ..i.,--,v •. H".*, <ip .% , 'difSite i' "Z.rvMj' 4_''-• • . ^ . -'K . , i •••:>',•• -" • l''4 'v'-y •'. m '•. •i^'f Crowley Seafarers On the Job In San Juan ':| •'If' • V - <:! Sisl •VmsiP: New Santurce-Based Port Agent Photographs SlU Men at Work rSSi IWv Si Captain J.J. Ramon (lett) mof.'ts with Chief Mate Mictiael Lydick bodoro sailinn. mg Cook LLIIS Bonilla stops off at ttio oflice to cireck in before boniding, - - I\ f '•*>'•'.,?--rV<, "• " ,^ < • ' "'-f-<>'r--f.: - «s V i Port Agont Steve FJui^ (left) and Patrolman Angel Hernandez (right) answer f iaeslions fro,m memtrois Leoncio Cancel (in helmet) and Miguel Vazc|uez, :.-:v .. - Among the Seafarers who are based in Puerto Rico are those men: bers working for Crowley Maritime at its Caribbean hub in San Juan< s, new San Juan Port Agent JSteve Ruiz toought a .,for the Sec^ersWG. career with the union in 1971 when he gradiiated ftom the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School in class 79. He sailed as a QMED and electrician and obtained his second engineer steam license before J coming ashore to work for the union eight years ago. > I Before reporting to Santurce, Ruiz worked in the Houston hallos , previous assignments included Honolulu, New Orleans and Piney Point. K: -A ?••:'• . ,' • ^ ' ''-H •'' ^ "••"•• S'S-: "I look forward to working with the membership in and around Santurce," Ruiz told the Seafarers LOG. *We are here to service the membersapd their families. Holding a union meeting are (left to right) Port Agent Steve Ruiz, Captains Emerito Rivera, Antonio Colon and Victor Rosado, AB Ivan Coraliz, Asst Port Capt. Juan Velez, AS Hector Resto, Shoregang Foreman Angel Charriez and Patrolman Angel Hernandez. From l^to right, Miguel Rodriguez, Francisco Figueroa, Alfonso Morales, Jose Caceres, Rene Pedraza, Leoncio Cancel, Ivan Quiles, Felix Barroso and Luis Arias handie maintenance for Crowley boats in Puerto Rico. Cnwiey Mariiime Celebrates One Hundred Years of OrowUi Crowley Maritime Corporation celebrates those taking part in 1957 when the U.S. its 100th anniversary this year. From its start government began an operation to resupply in 1892 when Thomas Crowley purchased a remote Alaskan installations on an annual Whitehall rowboat and started ferrying sup- basis. By 1975, the project became a wholly plies and mariners in San Francisco Bay, the owned Crowley service, company has grown to be a worldwide operaAfter designing and building in 1965 a tion. new class of tugs with pilothouse control, For Seafarers, Crowley Maritime with Crowley started three years later to transport which theSIU has a long history of collective cargo to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to assist in the bargaining means red stacks, white houses constmction of the trans-Alaska pipeline, and black hulls—whether they are on a tugCrowley acquired Trailer Marine boat towing a RO/RO barge from Jackson- Transport (TMT) in 1974. TMT, founded 20 ville, Fla. to San Juan, P.R. or aRO/RO vessel years earlier, was operating triple deck, 580offloading in a South American port. But the foot barges in the largest roll-off/roll-on company's history reveals it began as a local (RO/RO) trade from U.S. southeastern and operation with its sights set on growth. gulf ports to the Caribbean. By 1984, By 1906, Crowley already had added Crowley expanded the size of its RO/RO gasoline-powered launches to his fleet. The barges to 730 feet, name of the company became Crowley In 1986-87, the company entered the Launch and Tugboat Company with a motto RO/RO vessel trade. First, Crowley purof "Anything, Anywhere, Anytime, On chased Coordinated Caribbean Transport Water." The company's office—^a two-story based in Miami. Then, it inaugurated s^cture—was a visible part of the San Fran- American Transport Lines. By 1990, the Cisco waterfront. RO/ROs were concentrating on trade beAs Ijie company continued to grow, tween the U.S., the Caribbean, Central Crowley purchased in 1918 a quarter interest America and South America. During the Perin the Red Stack tugs of Shipowners and sian Gulf war, several of the RO/ROs were Merchants Towboat Company in San Fran- chartered to the Military Sealift Command to Cisco. Eventually, the company acquired transport materiel to, then from, Saudi complete ownership. Arabia. During the 1920s, operations expanded This year, Crowley reorganized all of its north into Puget Sound, Wash. Coastwise oil subsidiaries into two companies: Crowley transportation by barge was added as a ser- American Transport for liner services and vice in 1939. Crowley Maritime Services for contract serTwo Crowley subsidiaries were among vices. -rv rhzWftlrSfSsSli ':y' '••'Pz ;;,>:%!>.'• ;• •S 'S ' ' . ••H-" •j'k' �! ir-.l. -,. '-v.;;'..-*' ;'• </'•.!•.», '«••';-.'"'••i^ 'f.-rf' 18 •<'•' - j^'V%r .. ^•' i -i .- v-^.' -v -'•• V','- •'': ""' •,..-•- . OCWBER1992 SEHfiWE^JlOfi Cadreau: AB/Wheelsman by Day, Computer Expert by Night _ ^ •': AB/Wheetsman Cliff Cadreau logs Into his shipboard computer. - * • „.! Cliff Cadreau stays busy every waking minute he is aboard the Indiana Harbor. An ' AB/wheelsman by day, the SIU member since 1968 * can be found working athis shipboard computer the rest of the time, either researching information, playing games or teaching others. In little more than five years, Cadreau has taught himself, his family and his shipmates how to use computers. For the last four sailing seasons on the Great Lakes, he has brought one of his five com­ puters on board and set up shop in his quarters. "There's not that much to it," Cadreau told a reporter fof the Seafarers LOG. "I built my own system and (on his computer) play the organ and games, run spread sheets and do word processing, research and graphics." When he first brought his terminal and printer aboard Ae American Steamship Company self-unloader, the deck department member was the object of curiosity. Many of the crewmembers were afraid to touch the system. Cadreau has noted an increased acceptance of and interest in computers. "Now when someone •MA to do something crkmAtllinO on asks me on 11 my computer for them, I teach them how so they can do it themselves, he Cadreau keeps the computer on the ship when he signs off for vacation. He knows his shipmates will look after the equipment. At his home in Taylor, Mich., Cadreau par­ ticipates ina 600-member computer club he started with hackers from across the country. Known as Dr. Delete's Computer Club, the members "share new information and the latest technology. We also help each other work out bugs in different systems. Cadreau's interest in computers began when he bought one with the intention of giving it to his children. "They didn't get that one because I started playing Dungeons and Dragons (a computer game) so I had to buy another for them." The LOOO-foot Indiana Harbor, one of the largest ships on the Great Lakes, began sailing in 1979. The iron ore carrier generally loads in the Twin Harbors region of Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis. and unloads at various ports along Lakes Michigan, Huron and Erie. V , ... .1 .•'••'-ff; , '. . - r- -J - . Preparing to swing the basket over for another load are Deckhand Dennis Fitzpatrick (left) and AB/Wheelsman Cliff Cadreau. Heading for their next assignments on board the AB/Watchman Bill Padgett keeps an eye on the Indiana Harbor are Deckhands Saleh Saieh (left) crew while AB/Watchman Brian Wagner operates and Allan Johnson. the hatch cover lift. Your Family Photos Here ie«" Second Cook Ahmed Nasser Ready to head into town is QMED makes sure the crew is well fed. Mjke LaBar. 'mm 'PamUtf The Seafarers LOG is interested in publishing a greater number of photos of SIU members' families at home or on vacation. Beginning with the November edition of the Seafarers LOG, photos sent in by SIU members will be includ^. Bosun Mark Fraley checks the hatch covers on the Indiana Harbor. Color as well as black-and-white [diotogra]^ are acoeptable. When sending photos to the LOG, be sure to identify the individuals from left to right. Also, indicate iftheirfiotoshould be returned. Sendphotos and identifications to Seafarras LCXJ, 5201 Auth Way, C^ampS{mngs, MD 20746. '.1 �SEAFARERS LOG Cruise Meal Service Hums, Thanks to GUs, Porters ¥: ^'^'... While the stewards, cooks and chefs aboard a cruise ship like the SS Constitution get rave reviews from passengers, the work of these galley gang members would not be as successful if it were not for the efforts of the true behindthe-scenes personnel—the porters and general utilities (GUs). From food preparation to meal presentation, the Constitution's jorters and GUs are the glue that )inds the many aspects of the cruise vessel's nearly 24-hour culinary service. According to Chief Steward Patrick Olin, "These members are the lifeblood of the galley. Without them doing all they do, we couldn't do the special things for the meals that make our A load of dishes is ready for the voyages memorable." dishwasher, thanks to General Utility Galley Doniciano Nonato. Of this group, porters— dressed in their aqua uniforms— are the crewmembers seen on deck by passengers. They serve as the runners between the galley and various locations on the deck where food is served. They also make sure a generous supply of eating utensils is at hand. Below deck, the general utilities are the assistants for the many cooks and chefs preparing meals. These members clean and wash vegetables and fruits to niake them ready for the stewards. They also handle the dirty work of cleaning the galley be­ tween meals. The pace is hectic as the galley is in use almost con­ tinuously due to all the meals and snacks offered on the American Hawaii Cruises vessel. •S-: - :W - - • Porters Shirley Rlmmer and Michael Smith set up one of the many buffets for passengers on the Constitution. Pa; i-;--''-" -i'x/ .'Y-v. I,. a mm Handing out trays for a poolslde Porter Stan Castro stands by to General Utility Cook SalahAlmunThe galley Is a family affair for cousins Porter Salah Mohammed (left) lunch Is Porter Johanis Chrlstln. return the dirty trays to the galley, tasser peels canots for dinner. and General Utility Galley Muzald Mohammed. •'-.-.J l-p- i«ai- f - t • • r- 11 m "'- : V a 4 im I •- . �0CmBt19S2 SBVUimKLOB On OS Philly, Seafarer Negron Reports Smooth Sailing "Everything is going fine aboard the Overseas Philadel­ phia," reported Chief Pumpman San Anthony Negron to the Seafarers LOG. Negron captured in photographs some of the action among the SIU crewmembers serving on the Maritime Overseas vessel as it made the Valdez run between the Alaskan port and various west coast ports, like San Francisco and Seattle, Wash. "We have a good crew on board, led by Bosun Raul ' Iglesias," Negron said. "And the , food prepared by Chief Steward . Jonathan White and Chief Cook Joe Brooks has been great." The Overseas Philadelphia carries Alaskan crude oil from the port of Valdez to various refineries along the west coast. An average round trip for the near 700-foot ship takes about seven days. Gangway watch in Alaska means being prepared for cold weather as OS All Mohamad (left) and Chief Pumpman San Anthony Negron discover. . 7iit- I® Bosun Raul Iglesias leads a work detail to the ship's deck. Working on a boiler gauge is Chief ® ®®" Pumpman San Anthony Negron. gineroom is DEU Mike Morgan. AFL-CIO, SHI Endorse Clinton / Gore TIcitet Preparing the week's menu is Lunch is offered to a crewmember Steward Assistant Cecilio Suare^ Chief Steward Jonathan White, by Chief Cook Joe Brooks. handles galley clean-up chores. Continued from page 3 U.S. Qov^ Flmls AU Job Export Continued from page 3 $102.4 million since 1984. U.S. assistance accounts for 94 percent ofFUSADES' total budget. This is just one example of a policy called "Trade, Not Aid" instituted early in the Reagan ad­ ministration. The stated aim of the policy was to shift U.S. foreign aid from the government to the private sector. A 1985 AID policy paper said the program would "foster the growth of productive, self-sustaining in­ come and Job producing private enterprise in developing countries." Since the implementation of "Trade, Not Aid,]' the U.S. government has obligated more than $1.3 billion to investment and trade promotion projects, many of which are designed to close U.S. factories and bring them to the Caribbean and Central America to take ad­ vantage of low-wage, non-union workers. Dollars Fund Building After running ads like the one noted earlier, AID then supplied the funds needed to build plants for U.S. manufacturers to use. In 1988 alone, $32 million were al­ located to fond start-up costs for the construction of 129 factory buildings. An additional $5 mil­ lion were diverted from U.S. Food for Peace aid to El Salvador to build a 72,000 square foot free zone factory now occupied by a U.S. manufacturer. FUSADES is just one of II U.S. government-funded Central American and Csril'l'®®® invest­ ment and export promotion or­ ganizations with operations in the United States. The countries where AID has supplied funds for their projects include—with total taxpayer dollars given since 1983_are Honduras, $43.5 mil­ lion; Jamaica, $34.9 million; Costa Rica, $32.5 million; Guatemala, $10 million; Dominican Republic, $11 mil­ lion; Panama, $10.9 million; Haiti, $7.7 million; Nicaragua, $15 million; Belize, $4.5 million; and the Caribbean region, $17.2 million. Thanks to these initiatives, 500,000 Americans in the textiles and apparel industries have lost their jobs while 200,000 electronics workers have seen their plants flee the country. Job losses have occurred all over the country, but primarily in the southeastern comer of the U.S. Among the "all-American" names taking advantage of these programs are Levi Strauss, J.C. Penney, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sears and Wal Mart. Blacklists Maintained But workers in Central America and the Caribbean are like American workers in that they want raises and a chance to organize and seek better working conditions. Most of the workers ate female, under 18 years of ajge and live in poverty, even with these jobs. What happens when they speak up? Workers are fired and blacklisted to keep them from being hired by other U.S. manufacturers. The illegal lists are maintained with the knowledge of U.S. authorities. Projects funded by AID in El Salvador and Honduras collaborate with zone administra­ tions and U.S. companies to maintain blacklists of union or­ ganizers. Congressional Action Urged replacement of striking workers. Clinton's plan for economic recovery includes: • Creating new jobs by invest­ ing $20 billion in rebuilding America's infrastructure^ • Stopping the export of U.S. jobs by eliminating tax incentives for shutting down U.S. plants and moving them overseas. • Increasing tax rates on the wealthiest two percent of Americans while providing tax relief for the middle class. • Overhauling the U.S. health care system so costs would be brought under control and health care would be available to every American. Clinton's running mate is con­ sidered one of the leading voices in Congress on issues of concern to worfing people. Following his endorsement by the federation, Clinton said, "While the rich cashed in, the for­ gotten middle class—^the people who work hard and play by the rules—^took it on the chin. They worked harder for lower incomes and paid higher taxes to a govern­ ment that failed to produce what we need: good jobs in a growing economy, world class education, affordable health care and safe streets and neighborhoods. The working poor had the door of op­ portunity slammed in their face." Clinton and Gore received 99.8 percent of the votes cast by delegates from the AFL-CIO af­ filiated unions, the federation's trade and industrial departments and state and local AFL-CIOs. The congressional mandate to the U.S. foreign assistance pro­ gram is "to help the poor majority of the people in developing countries to participate in a process of equitable growth through productive work and to influence decisions that shape their lives, with the goal of in­ creasing their incomes and their access to public services which will enable them to satisfy their basic needs and lead lives of decency, dignity and hope." The national federation of trade unions, the AFL-CIO, as early as last year called on. Con­ gress to investigate the activities of AID. "American taxpayer's money should not be used to ex­ port U.S. jobs overseas, or for activities which lead to the exploitation of workers in other nations," said Robert M. McGlotten, the director of the AFLCIO Department of Legislation, in a letter to the chairmen of House and Senate committees overseeing foreign relations. "The Agency for International Development's efforts to export U.S. jobs are unconscionable, especially during a period of severe recession and widespread unemployment at home," AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland said. "No longer should U.S government programs be used to line the pockets of wealthy American business elites while throwing other Americans out of work. For American taxpayers to finance this folly is an outrage. Congress should put a stop to it at Seafarers show their enthusiastic support for the Ciinton/Gore ticket. once. ./uneri*« V' 1 • �• -^1; .. ./.'••( OimfBER 1992 •.^i^^i. ••• --SV. r i". SEAFARERS L9G Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York l^ladeiphia ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC Trip Relieb DECK DEPARTMENT Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ^ksonville San Francisco 25 Wilmington 16 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis fimjyP^nrt Algonac Totals Port New York niiladelphii^ Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans iiibksbiiville San Francisco 18 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Pii^y Point Algonac Totals Port New York »hia' 3 ' Bkdttmoae 4 Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 37 Wilmington Seattle 17 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 9 Eknistoii '•'M St; Louis Piney Point 3 Algonac "•"0 Totals 149 21 November & December Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters Piney Point Monday: November 2, December 7 New York Tuesday: November 3, December 8 Philadelphia Wednesday: November 4, December 9 Baltimore Thursday: November 5, December 10 ^ v 1 Norfolk Thursday: November 5, December 10 Jacksonville Thursday: November 5, December 10 Algonac Friday: Novemter 6, December 11 Houston Monday: November 9, December 14 New Orleans Tuesday: November 10, December 15 Mobile Thursday: November 12; Wednes^y, December 16 SanFrancisco Thursday: November 12, December 17 Wilmington Monday: November 16, December21 Seattle Friday: November 20; Monday, December 28 San Juan Thursday: November 5, December 10 St. Louis Friday: November 13, December 18 Honolulu Duluth Thursday: November 12; Wednesday, December 16 Jersey Cify Wethi^day: November 18^ December 23 NewBedfbrtl''' .• November 17, Decemiber 22 1 3 0 19 2 0 2 0 47 9 0 2 0 10 0 100 LOUISR.PION Lost your address. Please write. CDN Bill Burke, Box 424877, San Francisco, CA 94142. EDWARD POWELL If you were bom in December 1932, raised in Bay Ridge, N.Y. and were a boyhood friend of Robert E. Zelek, please contact Mrs. Jane Zelek by FAX (718) 474-6329. PAUL LA HORDE Please contact Roger Rahor at P.O. Box 892, Miller Place, N.Y. 11764, or caU (516) 928-7169. JOHN BERNARD COUGAN Please contact John Young at 767 West 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402. 0 0 0 119 54 33 ENTRY DEPARTMENT I 8 5 4 16 4 46 |St. Louis 0 jPiney Point 0 Algonac 0 Totals 75 Totals All Departments 572 2 29 ' 2 270 11 4 149 ' 3 0 4 1 269 829 501 2 'mm lUliU IVCglMClCU . 11 'I -rM: •mi Personals Thinking Safety |lfen§ton I Eaeiipaf$ ,2 Port Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu ^ UIV 438 w* — 517 272 ^ 1,021 180 a* w 1,285 \ rt 916 1- ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,407 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,407jobs shipped, 438Jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fdled by «B" and «C" seniority people. From August 16 to September 15,1992, a total of 180 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,343 jobs have been shipped. The four Seafarers who crew G&H's Andrew K have a top-notch safety record, often winning the company's safety awards. From left are Richard Guerra Sr., Tig Turner, Kenny Wall and Danny K. Mixon. •I �22 SEMFMERSLOG OCTOBER 1092 Disilatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers tht&^^al Union Directory MteiiwlSacco President JohnFay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Saceo Executive Vice President Augnstin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice I^sident West Co oast Roy A. •'Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast .../.M'r. ' "j, I* ' - V AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority ' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Dulufh, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. J^iksonviUe, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JEIWIEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey ersey City, NJ 07 073O2 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (71^499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third SL Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia,"PA 'l9148 (215)336-3818 PINEYPOINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Govenuncmt Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juhcos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle. WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 ' •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups aassCL ClassL OassNP ^ TOTAL SfflPPED All Groups ClassCL ClassL QassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 40 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . 0 11 1 . STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 Port Algonac 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL ClassL ClassNP 0^1 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 7 0Wo •x ' Totals All Departments 0 91 22 0 57 9 0 89 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. IF'^ i 34 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters 1 AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wa' West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West CoastTotals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland WJ West Coast Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Oass C DECK DEPARTMENT b ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Oass B Class C ' 54 13 2 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT i:- 0 Wy. 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 1 Totals All Departments 51 3 15 24 2 4 172 14 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. SHNUBIi 1 m ATTENTION V QMEDS Per the shipping rules, a QMED can be registered only in his current clas­ sification for one calendar year, then must apply for and pass courses desig­ nated by the Lundeberg School to reach the next classification until the member becomes a QMED 1. The school has divided the courses into required and elective. An upgrader must t^e one required course and one elective class each year to move up one classification. For additional information, talk with the port agent at your nearest union hall. IN SEARCH OF FAMILY BACKGROUND Eugene Assencao is trying to contact anyone who may have shipped with or known his father, Antonio "Tony Raymond Assencao—in an effort to leam more about him, and thus, about his own background. Persons with any information may contact Eugene Assencao at 34 Schermerhorn St., No. 4, Brooklyn, NY 11201, or call (718) 858-4937. MODEL-BUILDING CLASS AT SOUTH STREET SEAPORT Beat the winter blues—sign upfor an eight-session class in model building at the South Street Seaport Museum. Under the guidance of master ship model builders Jack Putnam and Glenn Braun, complete your own scratchbuild, static model of Pioneer, an his­ toric schooner in the museum's collection. Beginners welcome. The course will take place on eight consecutive Wednesday nights, February 3 - March 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $150 (this fee includes aU materials). To register or for more information, call (212) 669-9416 before January 22. SEAFARERS ON AMSEA SHIPS Any Seafarer who has sailed or is sailing on one of the following Amsea prepositioning ships is due an acrossthe-board pay increase of 4 percent retroactive to July 1,1992: 1st LL Baldomero Lopez 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo 1st Lt Jack Lummus Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams Sgt. William Button TTie company will include the in­ crease and all back monies due tn Seafarers' paychecks. 40 "MINUTE OF SILENCE" MAKES GREAT GIFT Seafarer and author Larry Reiner is providing thousands of readers a glimpse of life aboard ships. His fastpaced novel about a tanker crew in ad­ verse situations, "Minute ofSilence," is the perfect gift to get the merchant mariner who has everything. Reiner's book can be purchased for $18.95 from Integra Press, 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119, Phoenix, AZ 85015. Through the Christmas holiday, when a Seafarer or pensioner orders "Minute of Silence," the publisher will include a free copy of an anthology that includes two of Reiner's short stories. The anthology usually is sold separately from Integra Press for $3.95 postpaid. Don'tdelay. Sendforyourcopy now. SIU STEWARDS, COOKS Any holiday recipes you would like to share with other Seafarers and their families can be sent to the Seafarers LOG. Please include with your recipe submission a brief description of the item being made. Also, describe your interest in cooking and working at sea. This material should be received by the LOG no later than November 13, Address your submission to Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. . -iV �OCWBER1992 SEAFAROtSLOG T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 20 members. Fourteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while four sailed in the inland division and two sailed on the Great Lakes. The shipboard departments of the SIU are losing six Seafarers trained in all aspects of galley operations. Ad^tionaUy, this month, eight deck department members and four engine depart" ment members are retiring. Two members sailed in more than one department. Brief biographical sketches of those four and the other new pensioners follow. To Our New Pensioners •. . Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. BENJAMIN DIMAPASOC,65, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of San Francisco. A native of the Philippine Islands, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother DiMapasoc has retired to San Francisco. served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. He has retired to San Leandro, Calif. Norfolk, Va. Bom in Belhaven, N.C., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Nixon served in the U.S. Army from MICHAEL 1952 to 1953. He still lives in TREMPER, Belhaven. 48, joined the DENNIS Seafarers in ABSHIRE, 1961 in the 64, joined DEEP SEA port of Bal­ the union in timore. A na­ 1948 in the ROBERT tive of Maryland, he sailed in ADAMS, port of Port PAULDUDNIKOV,65, the engine department. Brother Arthur, 65, joined joined the union in 1979 in the Silva upgraded frequently at the SIU in Texas. He port of New York. Bom in Rus­ the Lundeberg School. He 1969 in the was bom in Louisiana and sia, he sailed in the deck depart­ resides in Baltimore. port of San sailed in the engine deparment. ment. Brother Dudnikov Francisco. A Boatman Abshire has retired to upgraded at the Lundeberg THEODORE WILLIAMS, native of Sulphur, La. School in 1982. He served in 62, joined the SIU in 1966 in Los Angeles, he sailed in the the Soviet Navy from 1952 the port of Houston. Bom in steward department. Brother CHARLES until 1957, when he defected to Greenville, Ohio, he sailed in Adams upgraded frequently at LOVERN, the U.S. Brother DudnikOv the deck department. Brother the Lundeberg School. He 62, joined resides in Hollywood, Fla. Williams upgraded at the Lun­ served in the U.S. Navy from the union in deberg School in 1975. He 1944 to 1946. He has retired to 1971 in the LOURICE served in the U.S. Army from Eugene, Ore. port of MARTIN. 1951 to 1953. Brother WilUams Philadel­ 69, joined lives in Columbus, Ohio. GEORGE phia. A nathe Marine ALTtive of Oaklyn, N.J., he sailed INLAND Cooks and SHAFFL, in the deck and engine depart­ Stewards in EARL NIXON, 62, joined the 65, joined ments. Boatman Lovem served the port of union in 1969 in the port of the union in in the U.S. Navy from 1942 Portland, 1955 in the Ore. in 1959, before that union port of New merged with the AGLIWD. He He Orleans. was bom in Louisiana and in was bom in Plattsmouth, Neb. Continuedfrompage 15 1980 completed the steward and sailed in the steward and recertiftcation course at the were among the 500 people in atten­ deck departments. Brother Lundeberg School. Brother dance. Altshaffl upgraded at the Lun­ Martin has retired to Seattle. SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Cordeberg School in 1978. He gey served as master of ceremonies. In his served in the U.S. Marine JUAN opening remarks, he touched on the impor­ , Corps from 1945 to 1946. MELENtance of the upcoming presidential election Brother Altshaffl resides in St. DEZ, 65, and the effectiveness of organized labor's I^ugustine, Fla. oined the grassroots political activities. SIU in 1966 EDWARD ATKINS, 65, in the port joined the Seafarers in 1948 in of New the port of New York. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed in the York. A na­ tive of Puerto Rico, he sailed in deck department. Brother At­ the steward department. kins served in the U.S. Army Jrother Melendez resides in from 1944 until 1947. He lives Houston. in Lakewood, Calif. until 1954. He resides in Hendersonville, N.C; ii', DON MOR­ GAN, 62, joined the union in 1957 in his native Hous­ ton. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman Morgan served in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953. He has retired to Corpus Christi, Texas. li 1 GREATLAKES ROBERT BAUGHMAN, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. The Michigan native sailed in the engine department. Brother Baughman has retired to Elberta, Mich. WILLIAM LESAGE, 64, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Detroit. He was bom in Ontario, Canada and sailed in the deck department. Brother Lesage has retired to his native Ontario. I .t •- • •' K - ^ •, '\ J J'J i.i. ^•• . , P:. i % ' * 1 SIU Joins AFL-CIO In NaUonwide Rallies JOSEPH BONNER, 49, joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Ft. Worth, Texas and sailed in the steward department. Brother Botmer has retired to Seattle. IVEY COX, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. The native of Florida sailed in the deck department. Brother Cox has retired to Panama City, Fla. GEORGE CRAWFORD, 67, joined the SIU in 1945 in his native Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Crawford still calls Mobile home. x/' OLIVER ROBERTS, 46, joined the union in 1976 in the port of New York. Bom m ^uisiana, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Roberts upgraded at the Lunc eberg School in 1987. He served in the U.S. Army from 968 to 1970. Brother Roberts ives in Houston. EORGE SILVA, 66, oined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Philadel)hia. The na­ ive of Oakland, Calif, sailed in the engine department. Brother Silva Taking part In Mobile'sJ.abor Day festivities are members of Bosun Thomas Temple'sife family. They are (from left) Benjamin, Rosalind and Anna Temple. SIU Vice President Dean Corgey (left) and Leroy Bruner of the Longshoremen's union, greet Congressman Craig Washington at Houston's annual Labor Day breakfast. Holding the SIU banner In the Mobile parade In Detroit, SIU Vice President Byron Kelley (left) was are Safety Director Ed Kelly and Bosun Cal­ featured on a local radio call-in show. With him are Bob vin Miles. In front are brothers Antonio and Bauer (center), the program's host, and Ray Flynn, mayor of Boston, Mass. Charles Collier. I b' 1 , i �Mi 24 oematiaaz SEAFMRBISIM Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. and the employers. Members refrained from publishing any ar­ familiarize themselves with its and contributes to political can­ The constitution of the SIU At­ should get to know their shipping ticle serving the political pur­ contents. Any time a member didates for elective office. All lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland rights. Copies of these contracts poses of any individual in the feels any other member or officer contributions are voluntapr. No Waters District makes specific are posted and available in all union, officer or member. It also is attempting to deprive him or contribution may be solicited or provision for safeguarding the union halls. If members believe has refrained from publishing ar­ her of any constitutional right or received because of force, job dis­ membership's money and union there have been violationsof their ticles deemed harmful to the obligation by any methods, such crimination, financial reprisal, or Hnances. The constitution re­ shipping or seniority rights as union or its collective member­ as dealing with charges, trials, threat of such conduct, or as a If -: quires a detailed audit by certified contained in the contracts be­ ship. Tbis established policy has etc., as well as all other details, condition of membership in the public accountants every year, tween the union and the been reaffirmed by membership the member so affected should union or of employment. If a con­ which is to be submitted to the employers, they should notify the action at the September 1960 inunediately notify headquarters. tribution is made by reason of the membership by the secretary- Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ meetings in all constitutional EQUAL RIGHTS. AU mem­ above improper conduct, the treasurer. A yearly finance com­ tified mail, return receipt re­ ports. The responsibility for bers are guaranteed equal rights member should notify the •" V-, ' • •'•• mittee of rank-and-file members, quested. The proper address for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in employment and as members Seafarers International Union or .Vil' g I elected by the membership, each this is: in an editorial board which con­ of the SIU. These rights are clear­ SPAD by certified mail within 30 year examines the finances of the sists of the executive board of ly set forth in theSIU constitution days of the contribution for in­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman union and reports fully their findthe union. The executive board and in the contracts which the vestigation and appropriate ac­ Seafarers App^ Board ings and recommendations. may delegate, from among its union has negotiated with the tion and refund, if involuntary. 5201 Auth Way Members of this committee may ranks, one individual to carry employers. Consequently, no A member should support Camp Springs, MD 20746 make dissenting reports, specific member may be discriminated SPAD to protect and further his Full copies of contracts as out this responsibility. recommendations and separate refened to are available to mem­ PAYMENT OF MONIES. against because of race, creed, or her economic, political and findings. bers at all times, either by writing No monies are to be paid to anyone color, sex, national or geographic social interests, and American TRUST FUNDS. All trust directly to the union or to the in any official capacity in the SIU origin. If any member feels that trade union concepts. .jn»funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Seafarers Appeals Board. unless an official union receipt is he or she is denied the equal rights Lakes and Inland Waters District CONTRACTS. Copies of all given for same. Under no cir­ to which he or she is entitled, the are administered in accordance SIU contracts are available in all cumstances should any member member should notify union with the provisions of various SIU halls. These contracts specify pay any money for any reason un­ headquarters. ii\,v trust fund agreements. All these the wages and conditions undOT less he is given such receipt In die SEAFARERS POLITICAL agreements specify that the trus­ which an SIU member works and event anyone attempts to require ACTIVITY DONATION — tees in charge of these funds shall lives aboard a ship or boat Mem­ any such payment be made wiAout SPAD. SPAD is a separate equally consist of union and bers should know their contract supplying a receipt or if a member segregated fund. Its proceeds are If at any time a member feels management representatives and rights, as weU as their obligations, is r^uir^ to make a payment and used to further its objects and pur­ that any of the above rights their alternates. All expenditures such as filing for overtime (OT) on is given an official receipt but feels poses including, but not limited have been violated, or that he or and disbursements of trust funds the proper sheets and in the proper that he or she should not have been to, furthering the political, social she has been denied the con­ are made only upon approval by manner. If, at any time, a member required to make such payment and economic interests of stitutional right of access to a majority of Ae trustees. All trust believes that an SIU patrolman or this should immediately be maritime workers, the preserva­ union records or information, fund financial records are avail­ other union official to protect reported to union headquarters. tion and furthering of the the member should immedi­ able at the headquarters of the their contractual rights properly, he CONSTITUTIONAL American merchant marine with ately notify SIU President various trust funds. or she should contact the nearest RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ improved employment oppor­ Michael Sacco at headquarters SHIPPING RIGHTS. A SIU port agent. TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ tunities for seamen and boatmen by certified mail, return receipt member's shipping rights and EDITORIAL POLICY — stitution are available in all union and the advancement of trade requested. The address is 5201 seniority are protected exclusive­ THE SEAFARERS LOG. The halls. All members should obtain union concepts. In connection Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD ly by contracts between the union Seafarers LOG traditionally has copies of diis constitution so as to with such objects, SPAD supports 20746. LOG-A-RHYTHU SIU Scholarship Applications Will Be Accepted Until April 15 I ,i. The Old Ship and the Man The cost of a college education con­ photograph, certified copy of birth cer­ tinues to rise each year. But for tificate, high school transcript and cer­ Seafarers and their dependents, help in tification of graduation or official copy attaining additional schooling is avail­ of high school equivalency scores, col­ able in the form of the Seafarers lege transcript, letters of reference and Scholarship Program. SAT or ACT results. Seven scholarships will be awarded April 15 Deadline in 1993. Three are reserved for SIU Schools can be very slow in han­ members (one in the amount of $15,000 transcript requests, so applicants for a four-year scholarship to a college dling be sure to submit their requests to must or university and two $6,000 two-year those institutions as soon as possible. scholarships for study at a vocational The ACT and SAT exams are given school or community college). The approximately six times a year on other four scholarships will be awarded specified dates. The applicant should be to spouses and dependent children of to take whichever exam is required Seafarers. Each of these four is a sure by the college or trade school to which $15,000 stipend for study at a four-year he or she is applying. (In order to en­ college or university. sure that the test re^ts reach the nionnauon AVBiiaiiiB scholarship committee in time for its Eligibility requirements fi>r Seafarers deliberations, ACTor SAT tests must and their spouses and unmarried depend­ be taken no later than February ents are spelled out in a booklet which 1993.) Also, now is a g(^ time for the contains an application form. It is available applicant to start thiiddng about who by filling out and letuming die coupon should be asked to write letters of recommendation. below to the Seafaros Wel^ Plan. Once all the paperwork has been Completing the application form, it­ self, is not very difficult. What will t^e completed and the application form is more time, however, is gathering all the filled out, the entire package should be other necessary paperwork. This in­ sent to the SeafarersWelfare Plan on or cludes an autobiographical statement. before April 15,1993. Book Number. Oh the stories she could have told. About all the years she had sailed so bold. She had seen bays become men while riding her decks. And ocean after oceem she had given them her best. She had fought great storms with waves fifty feet high. And as each was over, she sailed on with pride. She had sailed the whole world to far away lands. From China to Italy and Afghanistan. She never lost a life since they put her afloat. And as she goes down, the crew safely watch from her lifeboats. Everyone's safe—all safe and sound. As the oV girl shivers and shakes and then goes on down. No one seems to care that she's gone today. Except maybe the insurance co. that will have to pay. And as she sailed off so sharp and true, With her decks all sparkling and new. j Address. They had made their first trip together—this ship and this man. But tww she was gone—to no man's land. • City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number. L He read in the paper where an old ship went down. Somewhere in the sea just off of Capetown. For it was on her decks that he became a man. While sailing away to some far away land. Name I I Jack Sheffield sailed in the SIU from 1963 to 1968 as a member of the deck department. The resident of Mobile, Ala., in a letter sent to the LOG with this poem, said he enjoys keeping up with maritime news and looks back fondly to his days in the merchant marine. But as the old man starts to read. He thinks back to the day he first hit the high seas. J niease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains information, procedures for applying and the application form. I * eligibility « This application is for: by Jack Sheffield Self There's a tear in his eye as he lays the paper aside. Then he leans back in his rocker and closes his eyes. Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. •/ r'' i | 1 Her life is over, her courses all ran. But for him tomorrow is another day in life's shifting sands. �V " OCWBBt 1992 5ElllillflSIISilM; Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafann LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboafd minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are revlevifed by the union's contract depart­ ment Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes am then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. GLOBAL SEimNEL(TT3nsOceanic Cable), April 27 — Chair­ man J. Olson, Secretary K. Rosiek, Educational Director J. Smitko. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed medical benefits. Next port: Baltimore. MV CONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines), May 8 — Chairman Brad­ ford Shelly, Secretary B. Tyler, Education^ Director M. Rivera, £>eck Delegate Scott Murrain, En­ gine Delegate Donald Ackerman, Steward Delegate Florencio Umali. Chairman reported new contract between Maersk and MSC covering the Constellation. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. C>eck delegate reported inadequate lighting in lower holds. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Gaidand, Calif. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), May 17 — Chair­ man Ken McGregor, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Direc­ tor Daniel Dean. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Ship has been without juice machine for two-anda-half trips. MVPAUL 0l/CK(Ocean Shipholding), June 14 — Chair­ man George Khan, Secretary Steve Parker, Educational Direc­ tor Cliff Miles, Deck Delegate Joseph Schneider, Engine Delegate Lionel Lee, Steward Delegate Alphonso Young. Chair­ man reported ship needs new wash­ ing machine. Sectary thanked all hands for helping keep pantry clean. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Radio is needed for messhall. Crew thanked steward department for good job. GREEN ISLAND (Waterman Steamship), June 7 — Chairman Marvin Zimhro, Secretary J.H. Gleaton, Educational Director W. Jones. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Newport News, Va. MV CONSTELLATION(Maersk Lines), June 17 — Chairman Brad One More Trip Shelly, Secretary B. Tyler, Educa­ tional Director W. Payne, Deck Delegate S. Murrain, Steward Delegate F. Ymali. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Washer and dryer still not working properly. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew noted that with the loss of Subic Bay as port of call, the friendliness and hospitality of the Philippines' people will be missed. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), June 21 — Chairman K. Herzstein, Secretary J. Rapoza, Deck Delegate Mark Billiot, Engine Delegate Roger Sharp, Steward Delegate E. Leeper. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported that while in Balboa, they spotted and picked up seven refugees from Cuba in homemade raft. Next port: Houston. ULTRAMAX(Seali{t, Inc.), June 21 — Chairman Glen James, Secretary T. Hanson, Educational Director R. Bolin, Deck Delegate Michael Johnson, Engine Delegate PhiUip Patton, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Education­ al director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Cieck delegate discussed details of contract for this ship. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on QMED job description and wage. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. AMERICAN CONDOR (American Transportation Inc.), July 5—Chairman M. McCardie, Educational Director Joe Graham, Deck Delegate Charles Quales, &igine Delegate Dave White, Steward Delegate Robert Laidler. Chairman reported phones ate inoperative. No brofs or disputed OT reported. Crew tlunked steward department GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Service), July 19 — Chairman John Bertolino, Secret^ O. Castagnino. Educational Directors. Kues, Deck Delegate Douglas Flynt, Engine Delegate Fred Tierney. Steward Delegate Frank Tirado. Chairman noted every­ thing running smoothly. No brofs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on transportation to vessel. Next port: Charleston, S.C. ITB NEW YORK(Sheridan Transportation), July 29 — Chair­ man John Wolfe, Secretary F. Cordero, Deck Delegate M. Perry, Engine Delegate Abraham Daif, Steward Delegate Edward Dunn. Crew asked contracts department to look into possibility of increasing medical benefits. Bosun Clyde Smith com­ pletes another voyage, as the American Heritage pays off In Mobile. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), July 17 — Chairman Steve Copeland, Secreta^ G. Griswold, Educational Director Jack Singletary, Deck Delegate Jay Grayson, Engine Delegate Kenneth Biddle, Steward Delegate Tony Tabage. New furni­ ture is needed for crew lounge. Crewmembers need new mattres­ ses. Chairman announced payoff. He noted AB John Neff has donated a videotape rewinder and head cleaner. Secretary thanked crew for cleanliness. Educational director urged members to take ad­ vantage of upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chair­ man thanked galley gang and stated this is the best food he has had during seven years on board. Next port: Tampa, Fla. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), July 13 — Chairman William Dean, Secretary Ceaser Blanco, Educational Director Clif­ ton Hall, Deck Delegate Henry Selles. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek change which would allow deckhands to go on day work when vessel exceeds 24 hours in port. All departments were thanked for jobs well done. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. thanks to all crewmembers for smooth and injury-ftee military ex­ ercise. "Freedom Banner 1992" was completed August 2 off San Diego. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Bnsh, Deck Delegate S. Luna, En­ gine Delegate E. Young, Steward Delegate R. Tarantfaio. Education­ al director reminded members to fol­ low safe^regulations and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Nobeefe cv dis­ puted OTreported. Crew was reminded to rewind videotqres abet viewing. Crew thanked steward department forjob well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. CHARLESTON(Westchester Marine), August 20 — Chairman Anthony Malen, Secretary S. In­ gram, ^ucational Director Richard Gracey, Deck Delegate Evan Bradley, Engine Delegate Leroy Williams, Steward Delegate G. Rios. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. N^DLLOYD lfl/DSCMV(Sea-Land Service), August 2—Chairman C. James, Secretary C Kenny, Deck Delegate F. Rivera, Steward Delegate Gwdon Wheder. No beefs ordisputed OT ratted. Electrician clarified that his OT was submitted to chief engineer, not chief mate. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment Next port Houston. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Shipholding), August 2 — Chair­ man K. Koutouras, Secretary R. Crawford, Educational Director R. Kindred, Deck Delegate K. ITB BALTIMORE(Sheridan Transportation), August 7 — Chair­ man Jim Rogers, Secretary AMERICAN EAGLE(Pacific Gulf Marine), August 14 — Chair­ man Billy E^twood, Secretary K. Deegan, Educational Director K. Katsalis, l>eck Delegate H. Gib­ son, Steward Delegate R. McCausland. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received fiiniiture. Crew reported P.X. privilege was not extended in Bremerhaven, Germany. Crew thanked galley gang for outstanding work. AMERICAN HERITAGE(Apex Marine), August 26 — Chairman Clyde Smith Jr., Educational Director C. Scott, Deck Delegate Wilfredo Cruz, Engine Delegate A. Atiah, Steward Delegate B. Johnson. Secretary reported ship would take on stores in Mobile, Ala. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. CHARLES L. BROWN(TransOceanic Cable), August 27 — Chairman J. Harrington, Secretary P. Bri^, Educational Director W. Carrol, Engine Delegate J. Canada, Steward Delegate W. Smith. Problem with air conditioning continues. Chair­ man announced payoff and cookout. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SGT. W.R. BUTTON (Amsca), August 7 — Chairman S. Berscher, Secretary K. White, Educational Director M. Blackbum, Deck Delegate J. Mazzaferro. Engine Delegate T. Christensen, Steward Delegate K. Johnson. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship cleari. Educational director encouraged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He said school is excellent place to vacation. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received response from contracts department but re­ quested further clarification on pay raise. Captain R. Home conveyed ;• !-• • v . •> J Greetings from Portland .it. 1 i -H 'i A" ^ :fc ''- v.: P .:A ; •\ • ' / '. • % ; ••• ' AMERICAN CONDOR (American Transportation Inc.), August 28 — Chairman Michael McCardic^ Secretary Carlos Sier­ ra, Educational Director Joe Graham, Deck Delegate Charles Quales, Engine Delegate Dave White, Steward Delegate Robert Laidler. Chairman reviewed change in contract regarding registration procedures. Education­ al director distributed upgrading in­ formation. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Engine delegate thanked SA Rob Laidler and DEU Troy Williams for jobs well done. fl"/- '1' f ' V'v • a This photo was snapped while the Brooks Range was in the Portland shipyard. S U crewmembers, from left, are AB Donald Morrison, OS Yahya Ghaleb, AB Lee Selico, QMED Bob Hamil and Wiper Nasser Muzayyad. > - i. •• ••••«:• 'it • I'.'- v i r--' .J.. Amat, Steward Delegate Tom Bar­ rett. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GALVESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Service), August 23 Chairman J. Bertolino, Secretary C. Scott, Deck Delegate Charles Collins, Engine Delegate F. Tiemey, Steward Delegate F. Tirado. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanls to steward department. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Chemical Carriers), August 23 — Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary Janet Price, Educational Director William Dooling, Deck Delegate K. Hare, Engine Delegate W. Dooling, Steward Delegate T. Gonzalez. Chairman reported there will be no backload and ship will proceed directly to Mobile, Ala. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $277 in ship's fund. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man advised crew of shipping rules for layoff and for reclaiming jobs when vessel comes out of shipyard. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Chemical Carriers), August 19 — Chairman R. Dailey, Secretary F. Costango, Educational Director R. Kurpeski. Secretary reported ship would pay off and take on stores in Jacksonville on August 24, then would sail for India two days later. Educational director advis^ mem­ bers to check Seafarers LOG for schedule of upgrading courses. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted fans are ne^ed in some rooms. They also cited need for new sofa in crew mess. Crew thanked galley gang for great job on extra-long trip of 105 days. Crew noted mail service is slow. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service), August 2 — Chair­ man G. Lo||ez, Secretary Don Andrew Hagan, Educational Director Paid Honeycutt, Deck Delegate Martin Rosen, Engine Delegate M. Hadwan, Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chairman reported new ice machine was or­ dered. Educational director encoiuaged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Steward delegate reported disputed OT and asked crew to help keep messhaU clean. No beefs or ^sputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarifications on wages and wheel watch. Crew thank^ galley gang for excellent chow. Next port: Baltimore. . 'I ' - i'.'• •; ITB GROTON(Sheridan Transportation), August 1 — Chair­ man Neil Matthey, Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director R. Natoli, Deck Delegate Joseph Soresi, Engine Delegate J. Perez, Steward Delegate Michael Ham­ mock. Chairman announced payoff. He thanked crew for smooth voyage and noted impor­ tance of SPAD. He urged members to read the LOG. Secretary thanked crew for keeping messhall clean. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine food. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB NEW YORK(Sheridan Transportation), August 16 — Chairman John Wolfe, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director Thomas Migliara, Deck Delegate Steve Molito, Engine Delegate A. Daif, Steward Delegate Edward Dunn. Chairman reminded crew that no plastic should be tossed overboard. He commended deck department for good work. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Continaed on page 26 .'w.-w -3. . ; v'l:,-" �& 26 H'K: ' SmMERSIM Ships Bi^t •. •::m disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested fans for crew lounge and mess. Continued from page 25 OVERSEAS ALASKA UBERTYSP/R/r (Liberty Maritime), August 23 — Chairman Jerry Borucki, Secretary Steve Venus, Engine Delegate Gary Toomer, Steward Delegate Isaac Gordon. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Chairman reminded crew to support SPAD for job security. He thanked crew for smooth trip. Crew and officers thanked steward department for ex­ cellent food. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. V MOICI/P>llf(/(Pacific Gulf Marine), August 23 — Chairman D. Ticer Jr., Secretary J. Pratt, Educational Director M. Peck. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crew to be considerate of others who are sleeping. i' i V OCTOBER 1992 NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), August 11 — Chair­ man W. Card, Secretary R. Pagan, Educational Director R. Torgersen. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Deck delegate reminded deck department to make sure all lashings and deck gear are secured before sailing. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed shipboard safety. Crew thanked steward department, including Chief Cook Vernon Wil­ son. Crew conveyed best wishes to third mate who is leaving vessel. Fluker, Deck Delegate Thomas Conunans, Engine Delegate Ber­ nardo Tapla, Steward Delegate George Lee. Chairman reminded members to thoroughly check theic, medical bills for accuracy. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of San Francis­ co Patrolman Gentry Moore. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. (Maritime Overseas), August 30 — Chairman Ray Ramirez, Secretary Florencio Nieves Jr., Educational Director D. Hurts, Deck Delegate W. Biankenship, Engine Delegate James Brown, Steward Delegate V. Cardenas. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He encouraged SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Seamembers to upgrade at the LunLand Service), August 16 — Chair­ deberg School as soon as possible. man T. Anderson, Secretary R. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Armstrong, Educational Director Crew extended vote of thai^ to Cbarlle Howell. No beefs or dis­ steward department puted OT reported by department delegates, but crew reported beef OVERSEAS JOYCE(Maritime about new dryer. Overseas), August 12 — Chairman R. Bradford, Secretary P. Al­ SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Seavarez, Educational Director S. Hof- Land Service), August 9 — Chair­ finan. Chairman armounced man Norberto Prats, Secretary P. payoff. Secretary encouraged all Laboy, Deck Delegate Tbomas members to upgrade at Lundeberg Cuddlby, Engine Delegate Ismael School. No beefs or disputed OT Manley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley reported. Crew gave vote of thanks gang. Next port: Portland, Ore. to steward departrnent. Next port: Boston. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), August 2 — Chairman SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Jerome Williams, Engine Service), August 9 — Chairman L. Delegate Mark Stewart Engine Reck, Secretary G. Bronson, delegate reported disputed OT. No Educational Director S. BIgelow, beefs or disputed OT reported by Deck Delegate G. Johnson, En­ deck or steward delegates. Crew re­ gine Delegate David Bland, quested new washing machine. Steward Delegate John Beimett. Chairman reminded crew to vote RALEIGH BA V(Sea-Land Ser­ and donate to SPAD. Deck vice), August 2 — Chairman delegate reported disputed OT. No Carlton Hall, Secretary A. Robin­ beefs or disputed OT reported by son, Educational Director D. engine or steward delegates. Crew Grelner, Engine Delegate D. reported rust in water system and Henderson, Steward Delegate no cold water for showers. Crew Clarence Wllley. Chairman urged gave vote of thanks to galley gang. members to upgrade at Lundeberg Next port: Tacoma, Waish. School. Secretary encouraged mem­ bers to support each other in reach­ SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), August 30 — Chairman ing career goals. No beefs or Domingo Leon, Secretary D.A. disputed OT reported. Crew Brown, Educational Director Steve thanked galley gang for job well Miller, Deck Delegate Abdulllab done. Next port: Boston. Gun, Engine Delegate W. McI SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (SeaCants. Chairman announced ; Land Service), August 9 — Chair­ payoff. Secretary advised members man Richard Marchlone, to read the LOG. Educational direc­ Secretary L. WInfield, Educational tor urged members to upgrade at Dilator Arlen Quinn. Chairman Paul Hall Center for Maritime announced payoff. Educational Training and Education. He director urged members to upgrade reminded members that new wash­ at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Carriers), August 2 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary John Har­ row, Educational Director V. Lemon, Deck Delegate R. Watkins, Steward Delegate Donna DeCesare. Chairman reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He reminded those who are signing off to clean rooms for re­ placements. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to seek change in QMED base pay. Crew thank^ galley gang for good food and good service. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), August 12 — Chair­ OMI STAR (OMI Corp.), August man G. Walker, Secretary L. I 3 — Chairman Robert Allen, LIghtfoot, Educational Director J. Secretary K. Jones, Engine Krebs. Engine delegate praised Delegate Mark Jeffers, Steward Wiper A. Almufllbl for excellent Delegate P. Mena. Secretary urged work. No beefs or disputed OT" members to upgrade at Lundeberg reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. School and donate to SPAD. Educational director noted that SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Seafilms about the chemical the ship Land Service), August 23 — Chair­ carries are on board. No beefs or man James Crain, Secretary Ron Labor Day Barbecue Chief Steward Lonnie Gamble and Chief Cook Audrey Brown prepare for the Labor Day cookout aboard the Sgt. Mate} Kocak. ing machine is not for work clothes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain Darley conveyed thanks to crew for keeping ship clean. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Razo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), September 3 — Chairman George Bradley, Talking Union SEAUFT INDIAN OCEAN (IMC), August 3 — Chairman Brian Sowatzka, Secretary H. Wlnlker, Deck Delegate Mike BouUer. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. Deck and steward department members need new keys for rooms. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port: Piney Point, Md. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), August 30 — Chairman M. Gutier­ rez, Secretary G. Tbomas, Educa­ tional Director J. Walker. Educational director recommended members upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate thanked CUef Cook Abdul Hasan for job well done. TV may need repair. USNSPERSISTENT(IJ.S. Marine Management), August 18 — Chairman G. Scott, Secretary J. Neal. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew made inquiry about payment of state taxes when in foreign countries. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Norfolk, Va. ITB NEW YORKiSheridan Transportation), September 6 — Chairman Sonny PInkbam, Deck Delegate Steve MoUto, Engine Delegate Abe Half, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. Chairman thanked crew for smooth trip. No reefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew was thanked for keeping messhall clean. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-and Service), September 5 — Chairman R. Awards, Secretary R. Williams, Deck Delegate R. ' Vaguer, Engine Delegate Robert Coppoc^ Steward Delegate L. Bosun William Jefferson, left, talks with New Orleans Patrolman Bobby Milan while the Overseas Harriet is in port. Secretary M.Saul, Educational Director B. Weddle, Engine Delegate A. Abmed, Steward Delegate M. Abuan. Chairman reported good trip and thanked en­ tire crew for job well done. Educa­ tional director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No brafs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported new VCR needed for lounge. Crew thanked steward department for good food. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 7 — Chairman J. Edwards, Secretary L. Honinan, Deck Delegate R. Vlcarl, Engine Delegate J.Spranza. Steward Delegate M. Cabasaq. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged mem­ bers to take advantage of upgrad­ ing opportunities at Lundeterg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New benches have been installed in starboard gangway area and more are scheduled to be in­ stalled in portside gangway area. Electrician requests that all burned out light bulbs be reported to him. •,vv'-j-i ( �. • • • ,=rc= i:irr= sen —iS: OCTOBER 1002 •; SEAFABEBSLOO 27 ' 'r m. 'J f '2° /•••2" /'2 • : • •' • • • i krrtirr^ •2 'i' " ' ^ The Fred G. sits at anchor oi^lde Port Everglades, Fla. Built in 1960, the vessel waspurchased by SlU-contracted Pacific Gulf Marine to provide transportation of general cargo. r -ft PGM Acquires Ship; Will Carry Military Cargo SlU-contracted company Pacific Gulf Marine (PGM) added the Fred G., a general cargo vessel, to its fleet this summer. Seafarers from the port of New Orleans crewed the C-3 class ves­ sel for its shakedown voyage, which began in the Gulf of Mexico and continued up the At­ lantic coast to Norfolk, Va. From there, the Fred G. set sail for Nordenham, Germany to pick up its first load of cargo which will be brought to North Carolina. To Transfer Materiel The company has a contract to haul U.S. military cargo in its newly acquired breakbulk ship. Before Pacific Gulf Marine pur­ chased the Fred G., formally the Zoella Lykes, it had been laid up for more than a year. Since acquiring the ship, which was built in 1960, PGM had it refurbished in the Avondale (La.) shipyard. During its 45-day stay in drydock, the vessel's boilers were automated. Bosun Mario de la Cerda I noted the vessel was in "good shape. It has good metal," he told SIU Representative Ambrose Cucinotta when the ship docked outside of Port Everglades, Fla., "but there is plenty of chipping and painting to be done. The en­ gines seem to be working good." The recertified bosun also praised the galley crew headed by Chief Steward H.G. Williams. "The food and the job they have been doing is excellent." 1 ••••?!•• i: • . ' • vfc V Good Job by All Hands f ;g 11? ' I ' i-. 'Wm Todd Johnson, fleet support manager for Paciflc Gulf Marine, said the company was very happy with the work done by the SIU crew to get the 12,()00-ton Fred G. ready so quickly. 'We are ^ly pleased with .,'V" Tbe sWn^ad bM galley gang of (left to right) GSU Willie Cooper, Chief Steward H.G. Williams and Chief Cook Walter sion fora long time and they were La"* ® to <he crew. able to get it sailing in great shape quickly. ' ''i-'r I . Electrician Robert Adams runs a cable through the overhead. -.'2: fmmammmammmm -m AX •amn Checking on the fire in the engineroom boiler are OMU Luigi Malta (left) and FWT R.L. Bamey Jr. ' '''' -V , '\|V , •_,t ) f;# .!• • ••-A : Inspecting ^e the gaug gauges in the engineroom are FWT Edward Shamburger (left) and Deck department meritt^W (left to right) Bosun Mario de la Cerda AB Barry Hamm,I, AB AB [nsp^ng HMI11 iifcA PiArsnn Mike Bowers, AB David Hood and DEU Darren Walker helped ready the ship. OMU Luke Pierson. • f. . 1 ' I |\ it;. I 'i^ _• ir.n .; ...J " . a- . .• • �28 SEAFARERS LOG OCTOBER 1992 Final T.; 'i,p' •' ' sm-w i'-y f'./V • . V^ :- DEEP SEA LAWRENCE ALLEN Lawrence Allen, 54, passed away recently. He was bom in Vicksburg, Miss, and in 1970 joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco. Brother Allen sailed in the engine depart­ ment and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. ARVOANITLLA Pensioner ArvoAntilla, 66, died August 26. A native of Duluth, Minn., he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Antilla sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1951. Brother Antilla retired in Januaiy 1983. ' York. Brother Eriksson sailed in the engine department. He retired in February 1975. receiving his pension in November 1979. gine department. He retired in May 1969. JOSEPH GIBBONS Pensioner Joseph Gibbons, 63, died September 10. He joined the Seafarers in his native Philadelphia in 1952. Brother Gibbons sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1951. Brother Gibbons began receiving his pension in February 1989. MICHAEL MASEK Pensioner Michael Masek, 68, died August 31. He was bom in Perth Amboy, N.J. and in 1945 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Masek sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1985. Brother Masek served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1942. He retired in April 1992. ROGER THRIFT WILLIAM GONZALEZ Pensioner William Gon­ zalez, 58, passed away August 16. The native of Puerto Rico joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Gonzdez sailed in the steward department. He retired in April 1985. SEYMOUR HEINFLING Pensioner SeymoiuHeinfling, 72, died June 25. PAULBRINSON He was bom in Brooklyn, Pensioner N.Y. and in Paul Biinson, 1960joined 75, passed : the Seafarers away Septem­ in the port of Houston. Brother ber 10. Bom Heinfling sailed in the steward in Georgia, department. He retired in March he joined the 1981. SIU as a charter metnYSEEHONG ber in 1939 in the port of Tampa, Ysee Hong, 84, passed away Fla. Brother Brinson sailed in the January 15. Bom in China, he engine department. He began joined the union in 1952 in the port receiving his pension in October of New York. Brother Hong saUed 1982. in the steward department. PETER DOLAN EDDIE JACKSON Pensioner Pensioner Peter Dolan, Eddie Jack­ 72, died son, 58, died August 30. July 6. He He joined the joined the union in 1964 SIU in 1965 in his native in his native Baltimore. Mobile. Brother Brother Jack­ Dolan sailed in the engine depart­ son sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He upgraded at the Lun­ ment. He served in the U.S. Amy deberg School in 1975. Brother from 1951 to 1955. Brother Jack­ Dolan served in the U.S. Navy son began receiving his pension in from 1942 until 1962. He retired in June 1991. June 1985. GRIFFITH DUFORE Griffith Dufore, 53, passed away August 10. He joined the SIU in 1971 in his native New Orleans. Brother Dufore sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Amy from 1956 to 1958. DELAWARE ELDEMIRE Pensioner Delaware Eldemire, 73, died August 10. Bom in the British West Indies, he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Eldemire sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in August 1976. KARL ERIKSSON Pensioner Karl &iksson, 79, passed away September 12. He was bom in Finland and in 1944 joined the SIU in the port of New RICHARD MADDOX Pensioner Richard Maddox, 67, passed away August 18. A native of Fort Meade, Fla., he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Maddox sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1990. EMIL NORDSTROM Pensioner Emil Nordstrom, 75, passed away Septem­ ber 11. A na­ tive of Finland, he joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Nordstrom sailed in the engine department. He began ANTHONY NOTTAGE Pensioner Anthony Nottage, 74, died September 10. Bom in Key West, Ha., he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Nottage sailed in the en­ gine department. He retired in May 1972. ANDRESPEREZ Pensioner Andres Perez, 84, passed away August 9. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1943 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Perez sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in January 1973. Roger Thrift, 36, died August 24. He was bom in Jackson­ ville, Ha. and in 1978 graduated from the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Thrift sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1980. HERMAN WERNETH Pensioner Herman Werneth, 76, died August 7. A native of Alabama, he joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Wemeth sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Ajrmy from 1941 to 1945. Brother Wemeth retired in October 1979. FRANK POST INLAND Pensioner Frank Post, 82, died Sep­ tember 9. A native of Ohio, he ROMAN JANKOWIAK joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the Pensioner port of New York. Brother Post Roman sailed in the engine department He Jankowiak, retired in November 1980. 63, died August 15. HAROLD POWERS The Maryland Pensioner Harold Powers, 68, native joined passed away July 10. Bom in Geor­ the union in gia, he joined the SIU in 1950 in 1957 in the the port of New York. Brother: Powers sailed in the engine depart­ port of Baltimore. Boatman Jankowiak sailed in the deck ment. He began receiving his pen­ department. He served in the U.S. sion in November 1989. LUIS RODRIGUEZ Pensioner Luis Rodriguez, 87, died August 19. The native of Puerto Rico joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Rodriguez sailed in the deck department. He retired in February 1970. DONALD ROOD Pensioner Donald Rood, 72, passed away Septem­ ber 8. He was bom in Nebraska and in 1945 joined the union in the port of New York. Brother Rood completed the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1976. He began receiving his pension in April 1988. ERICH SAAR Pensioner Erich Saar, 74, died July 22. A native of Sweden, he joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Saar sailed in the deck department. He retired in Septemb^l989. JOSEPH STUNTEBECK Pensioner Joseph Stuntebeck, 91, passed away July 28. Bom in Bal­ timore, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Stuntebeck sailed in the en­ Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. Boatman Jankowiak began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1991. JOHNSEGELSKY Pensioner John Segelsky, 86, passed away August 27. He was bom in Seattle and in 1963 joined the union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Segelsky sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in April 1971 JOSEPH WILLIAMS Pensioner Joseph Wil­ liams, 74, died August 10. Bom in HopeweU, Va., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Morfolk, Va. Boatman Williams sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. He retired in April 1980. RAYMOND WILLIS Pensioner Raymond Wil­ lis, 79, passed away August l.The native of McComb, Miss, joined the union in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Wil­ lis sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in September 1978. IWo Seafarer Officials Die Gasch Was Rep For MC&S Plans Gilbert Gasch, retired Seafarers Welfare Plan representative, passed away' September 10 in San Fran­ cisco due to a Gilbert Gasch heart attack. The 68year-old Seafarer official also served as a plans representative for the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) prior to its 1978 merger with the SIU, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Gasch worked closely with former SIU official Ed firmer in the organizing of the MC&S. He began sailing in1943 and sailed to all combat zones diuing World War n. Throughout most of hiscareer at sea, Gasch sailed as chief steward with American President Lines, Matson Navigation and Pacific Far East Lines. When Gasch began working for the MC&S in the 1960s, he eamed a reputation for doing a thorough . in whatever task he undertook. SIU officials and members remember Gasch as a sincere, dedi­ cated and reliable person who al­ ways had the time to answer questions concerning the MC&S and Pacific Maritime Association welfare plans. Gasch retired in 1988. Mlchelet, Rank-and-Fller Who Served His Union Alphonse "Frenchy" Michelet, a rank-and-file Seafarer who served for many years as a union official in a wide variety Alphonse Michelet of assignments, passed away June 25. He was 81. Brother Michelet joined the Seafarers in 1941 in theport of New York. He sailed in the steward and engine departments before coming ashore in the mid 1940s to work as an organizer. In 1950, he moved to New York to help manage the union's head­ quarters building in Brooklyn. Michelet also continued working as an organizer before being elected as Savannah port agent in 1954. After working in Savannah as a port agent, he oversaw the renova­ tion of theSIU hall in New Orleans. Finally, Brother Michelet retumed to sea during the 1960s and con­ tinued sailing until he retired to Metairie, La. in Febmary 1971. Brother Michelet contributed frequently to the Seafarers LOG. He wrote poetry, short stories and articles about his voyages. Michelet is survived by his sister. May Duplaisir. Funeral arrange­ ments and burial took place in Metairie. �The Cat at Sea Adam Starchild is a freelance writer based in Florida. Besides this article about the shipboard cat, Starchild has written books on business and finance as well as a couple of cookbooks. The feline was, it is said, domesticated in Egypt some time during the third millenium B.C. It was said to have been recognized for its ability to prevent graineries from becom­ ing depleted by rodents. The cat also proved to be a symbol for lunar activities, as it has noctur­ nal habits. It is the association with the moon that has brought the cat into the realm of seafar­ ing. It was well known to the an­ cients that the moon was the controller of tides. The logical choice for a ship's talisman was then the figure of the feline. After some time, the practice of keeping live cats aboard vessels evolved. The Egyptians were not very avid sailors, but they developed close relations with other peoples who were. Via the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf trade routes, the domestic cat was introduced to Asia. The practice of keeping cats aboard ships became widespread. In Asia, and particularly in China, there was a large market for cats almost as soon as they were introduced by Middle Eastern and Indian merchant seamen. The Chinese quickly recognized the practical aspects of the feline: the destruction of rodents. Felines were first employed in the imperial storehouses as mouse catchers. Later, felines were introduced into the ordinary Chinese society. The Chinese merchant fleets and navy did not have cats aboard their vessels until the Tang Dynasty. One of the first groups to employ cats in Asia were Bud­ dhist monks who were able to discern the cat's capacity for meditation and patience. Felines were employed to guard monas­ tic buildings. Felines were introduced to Japan by travelling Buddhist monks about 900 A.D. From this introduction, the cat became very popular in Japan. It would seem that the most popular breed of felines used aboard ships was the European shorthair which was originally a North African wildcat. Aboard British vessels, par­ ticularly the Royal Navy, Manx Strangely, the feline does not were used. According to cats care for water and dampness, yet several authors, the Manx adapts well to ocean travel. The originated in Spain and landed reason for this is its exceptional on the Isle of Man when sense of equilibrium: felines do Spanish galleon sank off thea not become seasick. When al­ lowed to go below deck in heavy coast in 1588. Chinese and weather, the cat makes itself at Japanese vessels carried Asian home. The feline was kept shorthair cats. aboard ship as a general practice from ancient times until the early 20th century. The prac­ ticality of this situation lay in the feline's ability to destroy mice. When not properly dealt with, mice cause disease to be spread through a ship. Ships which did After World War I, govern­ not employ a cat or cats ran the ments began to restrict travel as risk of plague. In the wake of well as the importation of plague, cats became a valued animals. As a result of such commodity in Europe. government action, the custom Various bits of the lore of of keeping felines aboard ships seamanship pertain to the cat. declined drastically. At present, Felines have the ability to only Asian vessels of small ton­ predict storms and squalls via nage carry felines at all. Cus­ their ability to sense changes in toms agents quarantine any the barometric pressure. The animals found aboard commer­ cial vessels, or demand expen­ sive papers be bought. As the result of such government absur­ dity, all manner of toxins are used to keep rodents off mer­ chant vessels. Most of this poison ends up in the bilge and cat's behavior was watched very is flushed into the sea. carefully, and when it began to seek shelter below deck, the MARINE seamen began to watch for chan­ ges in the weather. Felines are very sensitive to weather patterns and will be­ The breed that adapts best to come agitated long before a storm manifests. Cats also are ocean travel is the Asian short­ able to sense when a ship is hair. These cats are essentially about to reach land. Felines fre­ solid color Siamese. Their quently become excited and ability to climb and balance is begin to look in the direction of remarkable. It is these traits the land before there is any which let them adapt very well visual evidence at all. Felines to the pitch of the vessel at sea. were generally popular with Other properties that are of value seamen; however, strange cats are hunting skills and weather which were not connect^ with sensitivity. The hunting skills their ship were sometimes enable them to rid the vessel of thought to be disguised witches. r^ents, unwanted sea birds, and Motfser IfyAdam Starchild in riverine areas, reptiles. The best felines for ocean travel are ITB New Yofffc Hoopsters Win West huBes Tourney Sponsored by the Pepsi Cola The second annual West In­ dies shootout was won this year Company, the shootout is an open by members of the ITB New tournament to aU interested teams in the West Indies. After thecham­ York's basketball team. The "Fab Five" beat a tough pionship game, team members St. Croix team, St. Johns and were asked what they were going Puerto Rico to capture their to do next. They replied, "We're going to Disneyworld!" kittens raised at sea. A second second title. choice are felines from Thailand, Burma, Singapore or south India. Mariners who fre­ quent northern waters tend to prefer the European shorthair, as it can better adjust to climatic changes. In order to keep felines at sea, one must generally have a vessel over 40 feet in length in order for the cat to remain aboard and not "jump ship" when in port. A lit­ ter box must be placed at an ac­ cessible place below deck. A bed of some kind must be provided—ideally, a basket with Above, members of the US New York's winning basketball team, with a cushion affixed to the trophies in hand, are, from left. Bosun Sonny "Larry Bird" Pinkham, bulkhead. Felines will use al­ Donnie "Skywalkef Caffey, Rich "Buckwheaf AsUes and Craig "Hatchetmost anything upon which to man" Johnson. Missing from the photo is Mike sharpen their claws. "Jordan" Fogarty. One of the best methods of feeding the cat while at sea is to Right, explaining the catch fish for it. Lines can easily importance of a good be towed, and fish caught, espe­ defensive stance is Mr. cially in tropical waters. Other Sweet "D" Luis than fishing, one can carry Malave, also known as smoked meat aboard for the cat. director of the When preparing fish for one's Seafarers develop­ basketball cat, one should remove the mental league. Mr. Sweet bones from the fish carcass. brings years of ex­ Felines have problems with fish perience from the bones, causing choking, etc. Puerto Rican pro f-B: B'':' '-'y • •:'tr .y . .fv,;--;.- league. Felines are generally very adept at moving about on a pitching vessel. If one leaves a hatch open at all times, the cats will go below deck at the first sensation of heavy weather. Some seamen have been known to sew large pockets on the fi-ont of their weather kits in order to shelter their cats in sudden squalls. This is a particuarly good idea if one voyages in tropical areas. There are some countries wherein the cat is not welcome, or where bureaucratic problems are large for a vessel with cats aboard. All countries demand that cats have a medical certifi­ cate signed by more than one veterinary practitioner. These work very well, especially if one keeps them current by having one's cat examined at each port often. Such certificates con­ stitute the cat's "passport." At times these papers can save the cat from quarantine by port or customs bureaucrats. Ocean-raised cats adapt veiy well to both sea and land condi­ tions. They become wary and very adept at avoiding danger. When under way, the cats enjoy sitting on the forecastle roof, ap­ parently in order to watch the horizon. #nl|» ©ne jnontli Heft Co $ut ^oltbap <@reettns£i In Seafarers! H## Here is a chance to let your family, friends and shipmates hear from you this holiday season. In 25 words or less (and in your neatest printing), write your message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be included in the December 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG—^if they are received by November 13. All Seafarers—active and retired—as well as their family members may take advantage of this opportunity to send their holiday greetings. The deadline for receipt of the holiday messages is Friday, November 13,1992. Send them by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After November 1, facsimile copies will be accepted. The fax number is (301) 899-7355. Forms may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a vessel's payoff. i. ' • -r-:- t 1 : •>]ff ... I. i' v-isyy-;'/ •f'f" PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE To: From: Holiday Messa5e:. •i p vi I „• Check the block which dcacribca your alatua vilh the 61U: • Active <Seaferer • Famijy Member of Active fleafarcr • Detircd fleafiircr • Fanu^ Member of Detircd6eafar» Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting should be received at Ae LOG office by Friday, November 13,1992. 10/92 �•;. •J-..' -, ,./. SlCSSSlS® 30 SEAFARERS LOG OCTOOER1002 ^•-^"-.lii;--^ ... Lundeberg School Graduating Classes i Trainee Lifeboat Class 502—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 502 are (from left, kneeling) Kenneth Boone, B.J. Elder, Jeff Mott, Maurice Sanders, Sandra Deeter-McBride, Raymond Alforo, Robert Shamburger, Ben Cusic (instructor), (standing) Joe Travers, David De Loach, Chris Miller, Daniel Wehr, Brian Steed, Isreal Rivera, Erskin Wright, Donne Donovan, Brian Bamer, Christopher Cobb, Brandon Shannon, James Porter, Dwight Bell, Joe Gustafson, Robert Durfor Jr. and Patrick H. Laming Jr. Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the August 25 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling Ben Cusic (instructor), Milton Greene Jr., Michele Ann Hopper, Brantley Twiford, (second row) Louins Johnson, Pascasio "Paco' Rivera, Leoncio Castro and Gregory Derry. Pf M. -'•J. ,•''' Abie Bodied Seaman—Completing the course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman are (from left, kneeling) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Nasir Isa, Janel Baird, Michael Mitchell, John Desmond, Mark Holmes, Keith Williams, (second row) Robert Triano, Michael Noodt, Bill Hahn, Michael Penkwitz, Mahmood Takir, James Lopez, David Gardner, (third row) James World, Aleksander Turko, Todd McClane, Paul La Borde, Greg Alstrom, Ron Sagadraca and Tim Fogg. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat endorsement are (from left, kneeling) Larry Johnson, Raymond Alfaro, Michael Mitchell, Mark Holmes, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Gary Leathers, William Dove, Wendell Price Jr., Brad Eckmeder, Arthur Johnson, El-Sayed Mohamad, (third row) Byron Coleman, Kelly McDonald and Ronnie Lambert. This class graduated on September 4 after taking the Coast Guard lifeboat test. Diesel Engine Technology—Successfully completing the diesel engine technology class on August 25 are (from left, seated) Shane Biechle, Rush Ingram, Dan Powers, Paul Barbadillo, (second row) J.C. Wiegman (instructor), Marcos Hill, John Wong, Harry Kinsman and Steven Melendez. Sealift - Forklift Class—Mastering the couree of instruction in sealift operations and maintenance are (from left, front) Al Green, Jim Currie (instructor) Anthony J. Douglas, Fred Lau, James T. McCarthy, (back row) Lawrence W. Neslein and Warren Barroner. • •w~ ii''' ^ Third Mate—Graduating from the third mate course on August 7 are (from left, seated) Leon O Johnson, E.R. Thumper' Johnston, Jose A. Marrero, Mel Santos, (second row) /Voodrow Shetton, Craig Pare, Ron Raykowski (instructor) and Zane Mustion. Celestial Navigation—Completing the three-week celestial navigation course are (from IOT, kneeling) John Bobbins, Randy Peterson, Robert Artioli, (second row) Greg Cartwright, Joe Braun, Ray Banks, (third row) Homer V. Roberson III, Greg Webb and Jim Brown (instructor). M �0CnBER1992 PK:;-,,; a? -, SEAFARERS L06 •'- .. \ "" ' • • f LUKDEBERG SCHOOL iO^-93 UFGRMm Cm/RSE SCHEDULE Cook and Bako* diM Cooky Chief Steward Able Seaman Ship Handling November 2 February 15 November 16 Jannaiyll March 1 January 18 March 15 January 4 Ibidar OHhserver Unllinited Celestial Navigation Third Mate ( November 13 Februaty26 Nbveml^rlW January 15 Ignpi,:.; March 5 February 12 ' ^ April 9 iii%s April 16 SaMjiSpeclalfyComset Oieck-bi Bate Course Bate J.I I ... I ... J,I. Check-In Completion Bate /May3,.. ^:..,,^,///:J; March 8 Itete March29 Fetenuaryl •f... .v.r,-' J.- StMnmlllpiiFMmComtBs Assistent November 9 Beeember 18 f^bniary 1 March 12^ Mtordi 29/;V: •/.-May 7 ^ ^ • M students must take the OU SpiltPreventionand Containmentclass prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. ^ Course Bosun Receitification Steward Recertified^ OMkanmBHgeom)^ dcNnipl^^ Bate - SBcmUl^slkdiPh^^ The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between November 1992 and March 1993 at the Seafaieis Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at die Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education m Piney Point, Md. All piogr^s are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American nraritime Industry. TTie ct^e schedule may change to reflect the needs of die inemberehip, the mantune indusbry and—in times of conflic^--lhenatictti*s^uii^. • Gheck-Itt:.Bate -v„ 31 S. ; Chec!kBk' Cmnfrikteott Bate "Date All open-ended (contact admissioiis office far starting dates) All open-aided (contact admissions office for sterting dates) • IS: fiWfodHW raillnirX^^ •r -.Check-Bt: ' Bate Course . / / •. . Comptetimi Bate QMEBrAny Rating Januaty 4 Fireman/Watertender and (Mte^ Januaiy 4 All studMtsdWSitdhedfiepil Spill PreventwrieindCb Fumpi^^ Januaiy 4 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 18 ReMgeraticm Maint. & Operations March 29 Marine^P February 1 Mirine Electronics—Technlcan n |k»vember9 March 15 Basic Electronics Januaiy 4 Hydraulics auHcs Noyember23 fag • ' ; Weldfaig January 4 Februaiy 15 March 1 March 26 B^bruaiy 12 class. Febriiaiy I2> Marchl2 /::M^Ta,v/||slJ-yjMSsi'-sjfl March 12 December 18 April 23 januaiy 29 December18 I January TSi;:. March 12 March 26 ' -1 r j :/£23EO^''.:V' Oil Spill Prevenihm and Containment Cont^nment < ^ February 15 March 15 LifeboatmahC November 28 November 9 November 23 Beeember 4 Beeember? December 18 January 4 January 15 February 1 February 12 March 1 March 12 March 29 April 9 January 19 January 29 / March 16 ^ March 26::M '' ' ^ ^ S-? Bade/Advanced Fire Fighting February 19 March 19 IH'GHADIHGJUVLHMIHHI Date of Birth Name. am) Address o^nt) (StreeJ) (Qly) (Sine) Deep Sea Member Q Month/Day/Ye (Middle) (ZyCode) Lakes Member D .Telephone _L _L (AieaCode) Inland Waters Member D U.S. Citizen: CU Yes CD No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Date available for training Primary language spoken • ^— TTie following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberig ^h^l. Please contact die admissions office for enrolln^nt information; Check-In Complefloii ^Ooihhe/ Bate Bate HigbSchoidEguiyalcncy (GE AUopch-ehded (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) adniissions office for stacrtfa^ En^h as a Second Language (£S1<} dates) iktHe^Fpig^ FULL 8-week semions ^ I I ' ...-• • • - : h V P ' 1993 Januaiy 4 Fel^aiy 26 WiththisapplicationCOPlESofyourdischargesmustbesubmittedshowingsufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the fiont and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Adnissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until (dl of the above are received. RATING BATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIFFED DISCHARGE Pacific D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book#. Social Security #. . Department Seniority •Ves Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. Last grade of school completed CD Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? CD Yes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? CD Yes CD No Firefighting: CD Yes CD No CPR:CDYes im'93Mimmwatnm SdmOulB DNO CD No CD No CD No SIGNATURE. I am intetested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel G Towboat Operator Inland G Olestial Navigation G Simulator Couise • D D G • J)ATE. G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G RefrigeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician f ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with another couise) G Oil Spill Prevention & Containment G Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting • • . V'rl:-?• • v.: ^• G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Shidies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation • •-v. ' V; ..... G STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utility B4GINE G Cook and Baker G FOWT G ChiefCook G QMED—Any Rating COLLEGE PR(XtRAM G Chief Steward G Associate Aits Degree SyslOTS^S^eEi^frodcs) U Towboat Inland Cook Associate in m AITS Liegrw G Transportation wiDbe paid In Kcordance with thescheduling letter only if you present original receipts and suctessndiy piele the course. ^ IIf you have any questions, contact your pott agent before departing for Piney Point RETURN COMPLETED PLETED APPUCATION TO; Seafaiers Seafarers Hatty Hatty Lundelieig Lundelieig Upgrading Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75. Piney PoiiU, MD 20674. 2( 1(V92 — Ul ' •••••''J." �. 'vT-y'-'' '•' --i- . •• •/A).:- •,;?:: •IS October 1992 Volume 54, Number 10 :>;.• Nation Goes to Polls on Tnosday, November 3 Seafarers Who Will Be at Sea Can Vote by Absentee Ballot %llii: The November 3 general elec­ tion provides the nation's citizen­ ry with an opportunity to select i sentatives rJ.^- ' • ••' State by State Absentee Ballot Information Voting Informanon Telephone Numbei Polling Hours Where to Request ballot (via phone, letter, or vIsH) Contact: Alabama (205)242-7210 Varies ClrcultCouft Mall and In person: OcL. 29 Alaska (907)465-4611 (602)542-8683 (501)682-1010 (916)445-0820 (303)894-2680 (203)566-3106 (302)739-1277 (202)727-2534 (904)488-7690 (404)656-2871 (808)453-86^ 7am-8pm 6am-7pm 7or8am-7;30pm 7am-8pm 7am-7pm 6am-6pm 7am-8pm 7am-8pm 7am-7pm 7am-7pm 7am-6pm State Division of Electlora Local or TownClerk CountyOleik County Clerk County Clerk Local Clerk's Office Cnrnty Department of Elections Board of Electkms Local County or Town Clerk County Board of Registrars Local County or Town Clerk Illinois Indiana (208)334-2852 (217)782-4141 (317)2^-3939 7or8am-8pm 6am-7pm 6am-7pm Local County or Town Clerk County Clerk or Board of Bee. Clerk of the Circuit Court Iowa (515)281-5865 7am'9pm CountyCommtesioner Kansas (913)296-2236 7am-7pm County Elections Officials Mall: Oct.. 30; In person: Nov. 3 Mall and In person:Oct. 29 Mail and In person: 5pm, Oct. 27 Mall and In person: Oct. 27 Mall and In person: Oct. 30 Mall and In person: Nov. 2 Mall and In person: Noon, Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 27; Inperson: Nov. 2 Mall and In person: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 28; Inperson: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 27 In person: 5pm,Nov. 2 Mall and In person: 5pm, Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 29; In person: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 29 In person: Noon,Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 29 In person: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 30 In person: Noon, Nov. 2 Mall: Oct 27 In perron: Nov. 2 Mall: Oct. 29 In perron: begins. Oct. 22 Mall and In person:Nov. 2 Mall and In person:Oct. 27 Mall and In person:Noon, Nov. 2 State thousands r county level. mid or late October. If a Seafarer or a ^ Arizona P > ' Arkansas Callfomla Colorado Connectlciit Delaware D.C. . norida 1 1 Georgia 1 1 Hawaii KlflllO article to determine if th remains time to register in state where^ he or she resides. Voting Absentee ^l^,' t'V n.' •,fl-' ./ •: 7•••• &]t;/',,fr- :*••• I". wJU^n" jji, away fiom home on November 3 can vote by absentee ballot. Each local board of elections has a pro­ cedure for absentee voting. In the chart on this page is a quick sketch of each state's procedures for voting byabsentee ballot. Note that there are, in many cases, deadlines for requesting the absentee ballot. Additionally, in every state, the ab­ sentee ballot must be received by a certain date and time. In general. Seafarers' applica­ tions should include the follow­ ing: name, home address, address to which the ballot should be mailed. Social Security number, daytime phone number, reason for request and signature. The ballot should be notarized or wit­ nessed by a third party. Local phone numbers and addresses may be obtained by calling the state information number, or call the local elections board for exact requirements. If at Sea The Department of Defense coordinates a Federal Voting As­ sistance Program for members of the armed forces and merchant marines. Federal Write-in Absen­ tee Ballots are available for the November 3 general election. These forms can be obtained fix)m the voting officers at U.S. embas­ sies and consulates and from the voting officers at U.S. military bases or posts. The forms have also been sent to all U.S.-flag ships. It is important to note that the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot will only be recognized by a local election official if the person cast­ ing the ballot has made a request of the state for an absentee bdlot. Such a request can be made on another Federal Voting Assis­ tance Program form. TTie F^eral Write-in Ballot is only valid if submitted from out­ side the United States. APO/FPO addresses are valid. i Kentucky (502)564-7100 6am-6pm OHintyCleik Louisiana (504)389-3940 6am-8pm ParishReglsfrar Maine Maryland Massachusetts (207)289-4189 (301)974-3711 (617)727-2828 6-10am-9pm 7am-8pm 7am-8pm Municipal Cterk Board of Supervisors of Elei^. Local BectionsOffldals Michigan (517)373-2540 7am-8pm Local County orTown Clerk Minnesota Mississippi (612)296-2805 (601)359-1350 •7am-8pm 7am-7pm County Auditor or CityClerk Local County or Town Clerk Missouri Montana Nebraska (314)751-3295 (406)444-4732 (4<»)471-2554 County Clerk CountyClerk Local County or Town Clerk Nevada N. Hampshire (702)687-3176 (6M)271-3242 6am-7pm 7am-8pm 8-8 central 7-7 mountain 7ani-7pm 6-10am-7pm 7am-8pm CcwntyClerk Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Mall: Oct. 31 In person: Noon, ftov. 2 Mall and In person: 4pm, Nov. 2 Mall: Nov. 2 In person: beginsOct. 19 Mail: Oct. 25; Inperson:Nov. 2 Mall and In person: Noon, Nov. 2 Mall: 4pm, Oct 30 In person: 1pm, Nov. 2 Mall and In person: Oct.27 Mall and In person: 5pm, Nov. 2 1 New Jersey Coun^Clerk LocalElecflohsOfficials New Mexico NewYork (5(») 827-3600 (518)474-6220 7am-7pm 6am-9pm CountyClerk County Elections Offldals N. Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma (919)733-2186 (701)224-2904 (614)466-2585 (405)521-2391 6:30am-7:30pm 7am-9am-7pm-9pm 6:30am-7:30pm 7am-7pm County Auditor County ElectionsBoard County Boardof Elections County ElectionsBoard Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island 8. Carolina South Dakota Tennessee (503)378-4144 (717)787-5280 (401)277-2340 (803)734-9060 (605)773-3537 (615)741-7956 7am-8pm 7am-8pm 7am-9pm 7am-7pm 8-8 central: 7-7 mtn varies bycounty County Cterk County Bectlons Board Local Elections Officials Local County or Town Clerk County Auditor County Elect. 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In order to have ballot counted, one requesting an absentee ballot should allow himself or herself plenty of lead time. Note: The information provided in tlus chart is subject to change. The final authority is always the local election offciaL . . '• 7.':;7,7. 77,,77a5--'., � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE VOTES TO CLOSE INLAND SAFETY LOOPHOLE LACK OF FUNDING, TIME MAY SHELVE MARITIME REFORM PACKAGE FOR NOW AFL-CIO, SEAFARERS BACK CLINTON/GORE TICKET MTD URGES RECALL OF BUSH CAMPAIGN AD U.S. TAXPAYER MONIES PAY FOR JOB EXPORT SCHEMES SEAFARERS MEET DISASTER DEMANDS, AID STORM VICTIMS ‘BROTHERHOOD OF THE SEA’ RAISES FUNDS, SUPPLIES U.S. REP. WALTER JONES DIES HOUSE VOTES TO CLOSE CABOTAGE LOOPHOLE FOREIGN RUSTBUCKETS ENDANGER COMMUNITIES, CREWS CREWMEMBERS BEAR BRUNT OF WORLD’S DETERIORATING SHIPPING STANDARDS SIU TO MAN TWO NEW RIVERBOATS LONG BEACH COUNCIL: THE QUEEN MARY STAYS OPEN TANKER SEAFARERS MUST HOL BENZENE-CLEARANCE CARDS DELAWHALE’S PAPALE RESCUES INJURED BOATER RETURN OF PHILLY FERRY EVOKES FOND MEMORIES FIRST TRIP FOR DQ ON TENN-TOM SECRET BALLOT ELECTION FOR UNION OFFICERS BEGINS NOV. 1 TWENTY-SEVEN POSTS ARE ON BALLOT FOR 1993-96 TERM SIU CONSTITUTION SPELLS OUT RULES ON ELECTIONS SEAFARERS JOIN AFL-CIO IN LABOR DAY ACTIONS SIU’S FRANCOIS NAMED TO REGIONAL JOB PANEL CROWLEY SEAFARERS ON THE JOB IN SAN JUAN CROWLEY MARITIME CELEBRATES ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF GROWTH CADREAU: AB/WHEELSMAN BY DAY, COMPUTER EXPORT BY NIGHT CRUISE MEAL SERVICE HUMS, THANKS TO GUS, PORTERS ON OS PHILLY, SEAFARER NEGRON REPORTS SMOOTH SAILING PGM ACQUIRES SHIP; WILL CARRY MILITARY CARGO THE CAT AT SEA NATION GOES TO POLLS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 10 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/97e9a4b5dfa6c270820b9716aaeae620.PDF 33e889c2148759db7a6b431b9b36194b PDF Text Text _____ ^ _ -:—." .• . r:^ l&i.Ji J -If > !»<,' f/a" ''if V;" •; mi-v.s-"-' ::• Page 13 ^ A- 'L 5i ^ A. rr f tr n;( u ^ ,*ij- r ^ <'" _* Of 4« A" s-w : -. • : " • • ;••. • '«£., lEt #• SXAEiREteS W mfi CTHCm 0R6*M Of THt StAFARIKS tNTiRNATIOHAi UMOM • ATlANflC GUIF, lAKIS AND INIAND WAHRS DISTRIG • AfKK) _,af,S/ .C1I-; •fc :V •a;n>" iliiS!?;-. November 1992 Volume 54, Number 11 • vVf. ' M.:!Wm mms Jeroic oa»>.o;» t-i W. Events of 50 Yeats Ago- •^-: 3:co{/i>o >H'HO> :;..l.... OH • C/J 2:>xn mm -HH HO simcohipo <-« 4:« k-m-mmH HOO t/)0.2t/) U) :,./|,n ^mom^ om>r) . .. ChHf-H (Mi- •pij-a- Hcro Russian Republic Honors Seafarer Veterans Of Worid War ll's Murmansk Run t— •p- too 02 00 M 0*N. >-12: <Jy Ji mm o America's WWII seamen who sailed in the U-boat-^ infested and heavily mined waters between Scotland and Murmansk to bring the Russian people 15,000 aircraft, 7,500 tanks, 345,735 tons of explosives, millions of tons of fuel and food, received the official thanks of the Russian government in a ceremony in Baltimore last month. _^_ PageSl Bki ''#ji : >•! W- m- I • :l Mcnoii DAY is NOVEMBER 3 Two Taiwanese fishermen were rescued by the LNG Aries' crew. The rescue was effected against 35knot winds and 25-foot seas. The mission took 58 minutes. Page? •».' Af Sea et AeluMte Be Sfue la Vols, •=r'V ••, U. •: ••-. .. f''- t. s at 20 SlU halls. '.! - /,v'fcifs'te •:••"• •', • •' /:"~'-'k'" ' 'S: '' , "• ' ••. •• ..• <•' -• •••• . ». r- ,. • -; •.. . •' , .t.-v-':^ .j»: v. ^ k •. 1; V • > f.;]. '^' *' ''^"- ^ '*• ^ V * '* ' '••- ^"'' "'k'.'*( -i, o •. f r• t; •> !• 1." ( .r. -h I 'L-'r •? • . • "'j �i Vf.;,-'?;:: •'•• -i^rvv pi| ( isaz 1 President's Report Clinton/Gore: Good for America enbe^ Bamlbnig m Passa^ received approval A bill that would allow gam­ flag passenger ships was a big legislation from one branch of Congress score for the maritime industry. bling aboard U.S.-flag passenger prior to adjournment. The industry has worked for ships topped the 102nd session of The House of Representatives many years to level the playing Congress' legislative actions. passed by a wide majority a bill field between U.S.-flag cruise Other measures of importance closing a safety loophole on ships and those operating under to Seafarers did not become law as America's inland waterways.The foreign flag. did the bill to extend gaming acbill called for all inland boatmen The bill, signed into law by (he tivites to U.S.-flag cmise ships. on vessels of more than five gross president in March, ended years of Among the bills which were not tons to obtain a Coast Guard-is­ stmggle to repeal two federal acts acted on by both branches of Con­ sued merchant mariner document gress was a measure to close an that outlawed U.S.-flag cmise ship (Z-card). inland water safety loophole gambling on the high seas. The legislation, which was which allows undocumented With more than 85 percent of being considered by the Senate crewmembers to work aboard the all passengers on the world's when Congress adjourned, would cmise ships being Americans, nation's 3,300 tugs. have affect the men and women U.S.-flag companies are looking Also awaiting action at the sailing aboard more dian 3300 tugs to return to the market. Only two time the 102nd Congress closed and tows on the nation's 25,777 of the 120 cmise ships sailing the its doors in early October was a miles of navigable waterways. oceans fly the Stars and Stripes— bill to repeal a proposed work tax The House also had passed a on seamen—a fee for obtaining the SlU-crewed Independence bill closing a loophole in the Pas­ licenses and Z-cards from the and Constitution. The union supported the new senger Vessel Act of 1886 to Coast Guard. Legislation to prohibit foreign-flag ships from law because it could lead to in­ eliminate foreign-flag cmises-tooffering cruise-to-nowhere vestment in U.S.-flag, passenger nowhere by vessels operating voyages also was left on deck. ship operations thus creating from U.S. ports. Again, the thousands of jobs for American Senate was considering the legis­ DOTS Maritime Policy seafarers. The law legalizes the lation when the session ended. A plan presented by Depart­ use of gambling devices aboard After passage by the House ment of Transportation Secretary U.S.-flag vessels on the high seas Andrew Card to assist the U.S.- during intrastate and craise-to- Coast Guard Subcommittee, the flag fleet was not fully addressed nowhere voyages in states that al- House Merchaht Marine and by Congress (see article below). ready do not prohibit such Fisheries Conunittee was consider­ Introduced this surruner, both the activities. It also permits the use ing a bill to eliminate fees imposed House and Senate ran out of time of such devices on interstate and by the Coast Guard when it issues Z-cards. The elected offlcials woe and neither legislative branch working on ways to make up (he could fully deliberate on the foreign voyages. House Supports Bills proposal. budget shortfall created if the The passage of the measure to Several other pieces of SIU- fees—which still have not been allow gaming activities on U.S.- supported, maritime-related enacted—were overturned. • • The U.S. general election is right around the comer. The choice before American voters is a critical one. The candidates elected in 1992 will set the course for the next four years. As Seafarers, we have to look at how we have fared over the past four years and what the prospects are for a better life for our people. During the Bush administration years, we have seen our industry continue to shrink. We have seen American shipping become less and less a factor in the nation's priorities. Michael Sacco And not only has our industry been neglected at best and under attack at worst, but we have seen no effort forthcoming from the administra­ tions of the past 12 years to reverse the trend. There have been absolutely no signs of interest in the Bush administration that tt.<rv!fftv?JVuSiS:--' -V.,; '^•:..:•v•v-•?;^s^i: :• .• the American merchant marine has any place in our economic .-• • ..•. si/,: V--r-.' v„ • •••. or national security picture. It took a newcomer in the administration, the recently ap­ pointed Secretary of Transportation, Andrew Card, to recognize how serious our national shipping problem is. From the mo­ ment he stepped into the job, he began an effort to vitalize aspects of our shipping. But, even here, the president and other segments of the administration disregarded the efforts of its own cabinet member. For his contribution, Andrew Card deser­ ves our respect and admiration. But when it comes down to the overall performance of the •/S'V administration as it relates to the election, there is really but one choice for Seafarers as we look toward the next four years. / '• /' What's at Stake In the upcoming years. Seafarers need an administration that recognizes the importance of America's vital and strategic in­ dustries—such as shipping. But Seafarers also need an ad­ ministration that supports American workers and their families and their communities. Over the past four years, this country has gone down badly in so many ways that are important to working people: /'# • There are now 10 million of our fellow Americans out of work. Many of thein will never be rehired because hundreds of Congress adjourned beforeac­ thousands of their jobs have gone to factories overseas due to the administration's programs urging companies to relocate in tion could be taken on a proposal J®''®® ' or maritime reform put forth by low-wage, regulation-free countries. Department of Transportation • One-third of all Americans do not have any or enough af­ Secretary Andrew Card. All in­ fordable medical insurance for themselves or their families. dications are that there will be a • Our children's education is suffering because the federal resumption of activity on this •ff proposal before the next Congovernment has slashed the funds it once provided to local iress, the 103rd session which school systems. convenes in January 1993. • Our streets and homes have become less safe because we Already words of encourage­ have no effective national program for dealing with the mount­ ment have been heard from the ing drug and crime problems. acting chairman of the House • The administration consistently has opposed every piece of Merchant Marine Committee, oflegislation that would be helpful to working families, as it did icials of maritime labor and the in defeating the "family leave" bill, which would have allowed heads of major U.S-flag shipping companies to keep the momen­ workers to take unpaid time off in order to stay home to take tum built on Capitol Hill rolling care of a sick family member or a newborn child. • From the president himself to his top cabinet members, the when the House and Senate return administration has continued to attack unions and block their ef­ to Washington. "You give me a new president forts to improve the conditions of American workers. and I'll give you maritime On Tuesday, November 3, by voting for the ticket of Gover­ reform," U.S. Representative nor Bill Clinton for president and Senator A1 Gore for vice jerry Studds (D-Mass.) told the president. Seafarers have an opportunity to vote for two com­ '"lew EnglandShippers' Advisory passionate, caring men with impressive records of accomplish­ Council on October 14. Studds, he acting chairman of the House ment in areas of concern to working people. Clinton and Gore -'1" (Merchant Marine Committee, are what America needs in these hours of economic trouble. said maritime reform is a major Above all. Seafarers should exercise their right to participate egislative issue he expects the in the process by voting in person on November 3, or, if at sea, committee to tackle next year. by casting a ballot through the absentee voting process. Congress began studying a maritime reform plan offered by The Value of Training 2atd in July. The package outThis issue of the Seafarers LOG contains a supplement in ined a way for U.S.-flag comwhich each course at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship is >anies to acquire new vessels described. It also contains a schedule for 1993, listing when ncluding governmental pay­ those courses are being offered. ments for up to 74 militarily use­ At the risk of sounding repetitive, I cannot stress it enough— ful commercial ships. Although maritime reform bills training is key to every Seafarer's welfare and that of his or her were submitted in both branches by family. I urge each and every Seafarer to look over this catalog the respective heads of the mer­ _ _ and begin making plans to upgrade next year. A Seafarer, by bechant marine committees, neither ^ I coming the most highly skilled and proficient seaman in the he House nor the Senate had WOTld, ensures his or her own job security. Plus, every member enough time to consider the pack­ owes it to himself or herself to be the best that he or she can be. age in order for it to complete the Not to m^ition that increased job skills bring higher pay. legislative process before Ae If any Seafarer needs assistance in plaiming his or her tober 8 adjoummoiL upgrading schedule, reach out to the school's admissions office When Card's proposal was an­ nounced, SIU President Michael or to the nearest port agent ;:i,|llS;i|||;:^ :liiiif'v _ 1A AM M Effort to Win Maritime Reform To Be Resumed in New Congress Sacco and the heads of seven other maritime-related labor unions urged Congress to enact the plan. Sacco has vowed to work with American President Lines (APL), Sea-Land and other contracted companies, with the new Congress and with the administration for maritime reform. The White House and Con­ gress seriously began to consider maritime reform ^r a joint an­ nouncement in January by two SlU-contracted companies— Sea-Land and APL—that someVolume 54. Number 11 thing has to be done to save the American-flag merchant fleet. Following congressional ad­ journment, the two companies is­ sued another joint release saying they were "encouraged by the progress made in Ae area of maritime reform." John Snow, chairman and chief executive officer of CSX which owns Sea-Land, added, "We expect the momentum that the ocean carriers, labor, shippers and government leaders have begun will continue on into the new Congress." November 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFLCIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8^-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, In compliance with the Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685), PS Form 3626, January 1991, the following information is published in the November 1992 edition of theSeafarers LOG: (The first number will reflect the average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months; the number in parentheses will be the actual number of copies of single issues published nearest to the filing date.) Net press run—45,980 (43,955); mail subscription (paid or requested)—^31,940 (31,755); other free copies—12,015 (10,175); total distribution— 43,955 (41,930); copies not distributed (for office use)—2,025 (2,025); total—45,980 (43,955). Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. �SEMFMRBIS LOG 3 VoOng Starts MO¥. 1 Clinlon/Gore Lead in Polls In SlU Election Members Express Views on Candidates Secret ballot voting for the of­ ing to the union's constitution. Ten days before the November time for a change as well. His believes Clinton and Gore repre­ ficers of the Seafarers IntonaThe union's constitution also 3 general election and after three choice is the Clinton/Gore ticket. sent "a big difference from the tional Union; Atlantic, Gulf, provides for a mail ballot. After a extensive televised debates, polls The Norfolk-based Seafarer Continued on page 11 Lakes and Inland Waters District Seafarer has picked up his or her indicate a majority of Americans will begin November 1 and con­ ballot and accompanying en­ favor Governor Bill Clinton for velopes, the SIU member must president of the United States tinue to December 31. Seafarers eligible to vote may mark his or her choices and then over incumbent George Bush. pick up their b^ots at one of 20 send it by mail. The ballot is to be Seafarers seem to no excep­ union halls around the country. put in an envelope marked "Bal­ tion to this rule. In an infomial Ballots may be obtained between lot" which is then inserted in an talk with several seamen currentthe hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 envelope with the mailing ad­ ly enrolled in the Lundeberg noon, Mondays through Satur­ dress of the bank depository School, a LOG reporter found a where the ballots are kept until majority favoring^Democratic days, except holidays. On the ballot will be can­ submitted to the tallying commit­ nominee. As with most didates seeking the posts of presi­ tee. Americans, the economy looms Members who will be unable large in the Seafarers' minds as dent, executive vice president, secretary-treasurer, six vice to get to one of the 20 union halls they consider for whom to vote in presidents, six assistant vice during the balloting period begin­ the 1992 presidential election. Chief Steward Robert presidents, two headquarters rep­ ning November 1 can request an resentatives and 10 port agents. absentee ballot Requests for ab­ Seaman summed up what this Individuals elected in this round sentee ballots should be made in election is about: Jobs. A of balloting will serve a 1993- writing to the union's secretary- Seafarer for nine-and-a-half treasurer at 5201 Auth Way; years. Seaman said the most im­ 1996 term. portant issue in this election is The candidates on the ballot Camp Springs, MD 20746. The union's constitution, in creating jobs. That is why hewill were determined to be qualified to run for union office by a Article Xm, spells out the proce­ vote for Clinton. credentials committee made up of dures by which an election will be Election Is About Jobs six rank-and-file Seafarers who conducted. Echoing Seaman was Tom A notice of the election was Dowdell, a bosun, AB and, oc­ reviewed all nominating peti­ tions. The credentials committee mailed in September to all mem­ casionally, an inland mate. A report, which was prepared bers at their last known address 15-year SIU member who is August 17, two days after the with a list of all voting locations toward his college degree in nominations period closed, was as well as a sample of die official nautical science, Dowdell said submitted to the membership at ballot. The Octob^LOG also car­ Bush had not been good for work­ ried a sample of the ballot. the September meetings. ing people. "We need to stop A rank-and-file tallying com­ ta^g care of other countries and Seafarras digible to vote in die union's election are fiill book mittee will tabulate and aimounce get back to taking care of members in good standing, accord­ the election results when it meets America," he said. Dowdell listed homelessness, the economy and the drug problem as among the matters that must be of concem to White-capped Seafarers join a Philadelphia rally for the Clinton/Gore the president ticket. Both Gov. Clinton and Sen. Wofford were present at the rally. Ballots may be obtained by Seafarers eligible to vote in the union's SIU "Plus, I'd like a president who aledion for unkm oHIcere at 20 union halls around the country. Ballots can is pro-union," Dowdell added. bapk^iu) during thebours dd:00am to 12:00 rKxm. Monda^throudt Seafarers and their families Polls indicate that many voters _ lldaya during the voting paftod-Now^ 1 to are seeking a change. These are doing whatever they can to pdoirhber 31.1992. Americans are looking at both the help elect men and women at the ticket of Clinton and his vice local, state and national levels PtNEYPOm JERSEYOTY BALTUKmE • Schoolof presidential running mate A1 who understand the needs of 1216 E. Balttmom St 99MontaomerySt. BaWmors^MD 21202 Jersey^, NJ 07302 Gore and presidential inde­ working people. P|neyPohtMD20746 MOBILE Members are knocking on pendent can^date Ross Perot. DANIA SANFRANCtSCO 2 West Dixie Highway 1640Dauphinl8i.Pkwy. doors, passing out literature, at­ Many of these voters sup­ Mobile, Al, 36605 350 Fremont St. Dania,FL;33004 tending rallies, making phone ported Bush in the 1988 election. NEWBEDFORD San Francisco, OA calls and displaying signs in suj^ Seafarer John Whalen said he is DEmOlT'ALGONAC 48UnlonSt. 94105 620 St. Clair River Dr. New Bedford, MA a "conservative Republican." But port of candidates who share their SAN JUAN Aigonac, Ml 48001 02740 this year, for the first time in his values. Others are casting their 1057 Fernandez NEW ORLEANS voting career, he will cast his bal­ absentee ballots to make sure DULUTH JuncosAve. 70S Medical Arts Bidg. 630 Jackson Ave. Santurce, PR 00907 lot for a can^date other than the their voices are heard on the eve­ New Orleans, LA Duiuth,MN 55802 Republican nominee. His choice ning of November 3 when votes 70130 SEATTLE HONOLULU is Perot. His concem is the deficit. are counted. 2505 First Ave. NEW YORK eOBKalihiSt. Seattle, WA 98121 Scores of Seafarers have "We can't go on spending 635 Fourth Ave. Honolulu, Hi 06819 , NY 11232 like this. We can't as human be­ volunteered to help at Bill Clinton ST. LOUIS HOUSTON ings. We have to realize we and A1 Gore rallies in Philadel­ 4581 Gravois Ave. 115 Third St. 1221 Pierce St. can't do it as government," said phia, Richmond, Va., Baton St. Louis. MO 63116 Norfolk, VA 23510 Houston, TX 77002 the AB, who is enrolled in the Rouge, La. and Jacksonville, Fla. WILMINGTON PHILADELPHIA JACKSONVILLE oil spill containment and pre­ SIU white caps were evident 2604S.4thSt 510 North Broad Ave. 3315 Liberty St. throughout the crowds. vention course. Phladelphia, PA 19148 WBmlngton, OA 90744 Jacksonville, FL 32206 Members attending the Richmond rally on October 16 presented Clinton with his own At a Richmond, Va. rally, cap. :• Seafarers Rally to Assist Pro-Worker CandUates ,1.'. ;^.v - ' . •- - if- ^•. ' i' ... .j! Where to Pick Up SIU Election Ballots Punitive Calif. Bunker Tax Repealetl, Could Bring Back Hundreds of Jobs A sales tax which had caused a loss of more than 1,300 maritime jobs was repealed in late September when California's governor signed a bill eliminating an 8.25 percent tax on every bar­ rel of bunkers sold in the state. Adopted by the California state legislature earlier in the month, it was not clear the gover­ nor would support the measure in light of the state's $14 billion bud­ get deficit. The 8.25 percent bunkers tax was instituted, effec­ tive July 1991, in order to raise revenue for the state's treasury. But the California maritime industry, including the SIU and Seafarers working in the bunker­ ing field, successfully made the case that the state was loosing revenue though the tax. The industry had pointed out that rather than raising $100 mil­ lion for the state as projected when it was instituted, the in­ creased cost on bunkers had ac­ tually cost California millions. Bunker Fuel Sales Plummet The state's bunker fuel sales dropped by 66 percent causing a loss of more than 1,300 jobs, among them stevedores, ships' services employees, tugboatmen, tankermen and fuel shoreside facilities workers. With so many maritime workers laid off, the state economy lost $30 to $37 million in wages and payroll taxes. Unemployment insurance was tqiped by those out of work. For Seafarers working for presidential candidate Bill Clinton Continued on page 11 dons an SIU cap. Crowley Maritime Corp., which had a large bunkering operation in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the tax hit close to home. The number of tankermen employed by the company was cut by two-thirds in the year and a few months the tax has been in effect. Both union officials and Seafarers urged state legislators and Governor Pete Wilson to sup­ port the bill introduced by State Assemblyman David Elder (DSan Pedro) calling for a repeal of the tax. More than 40 Crowley crewmembers wrote to the C^fomia governor this summer: "Prior to Seafarers Tom Gruber (above) and Peter Batayls, holding Clinton sign, joined by his wife, show SIU support for Democratic presidential Continued onpage 8 and vice presidential nominees at Jacksonville campaign event. . r-- t,—- �-T:- 4 SlU Pushes New Eligibility Dale Per WWII Seamen's Vet Status S# ^=kfk• '': # y. ":£::>^y:. f: ' .V rii: •m• 4 kf ' '"k - kf ,^i. IT"V iK. Ik. t ' .'v' -fv - • ^ f'.• I'. "• '' kk- ';k: V,;i, iry-'-yyyy: 'f• I" SEAFARERSlOG myauaiaag Seafarers: Voice Your Support For December 31,1946 Cutoff Seafarers and their family members are encouraged to voice their support of the h/lerchant Mariners Fairness Bill by writing to the members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The names of the committee members, as well as a sample letter, appear below. Letters should be addressed to: The Honorable U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. The following is a list of the members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. But the SIU pointed out to the by the enemy, you have main subcommittee that "deserving tained the ceaseless flow of sea seafarers have been snubbed due traffic on which the life an to a Department of Defense strength of this country depenc decision which arbitrarily con­ . . . The Admiralty have askec Democrats Bill Brewster, Okia. tradicts a declaration by President me to express on their behalf G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery, Miss. Owen B. Pickett, Va. Harry Truman. The president and on behalf of the Royal Navy Pete Geren, Texas declt^ December 31, 1946 as their admiration for the great Don Edwards, Calif. Douglas Appiegate, Ohio the end of WWII hostilities. Yet contribution made by the mer­ Republicans Lane Evans, ill. the Defense Department in 1988 chant Navy to the common vie Bob Stump, Ariz., Tim J. Penny, Minn. fixed the merchant seamen tory through all the perils anc John Hammerschmidt, Ark. Harley O. Staggers Jr., W.Va. cutoff date as August 15, 1945 rigors of more than five-and-a Chalmers P. Wyiie, Ohio J. Roy Rowland, Ga. (the day the Japanese sur­ half years war at sea.' Christopher H. Smith, N.J. Jim Slattery, Kan. rendered). Merchant mariners "More recently," the SIU said Dan Burton, Ind. Claude Harris, Ala. who shipped out after August 15 "even the Russian government Michael Bitirakis, Ra. Joseph P. Kennedy, Mass. are not considered war veterans, honored our World War II mer­ Tom Ridge, Pa. Elizabeth J. Patterson, S.C. even though military personne chant mariners. The Russians las Craig T. James, Fia. who began serving during that year began awarding medals to George E. Sangmeister, III. Cliff Steams, Fla. Ben Jones, Ga. time received war veterans status. the American seafarers who Bill Paxon, N.Y. Jill Long, Ind. sailed on the treacherous Mur­ Douglas (Pete) Peterson, Fla. Floyd Spence, S.C. An Unjust Decision mansk runs. Dick Nichols, Kan. Chet Edwards, Texas "This injustice is a slap in the "As you may know, seafarers Rick Santorum, Pa. Maxine Waters, Calif. face of the 20,000 merchant who sailed during the war were as mariners whose initial voyages Sample Letter much at risk as any military per­ barely were preceded by the sur­ sonnel. Often, they sailed without The Honorable. render. They were prepared and escort. Their bravery and Iam writing to urge the enactment of the Merchant Mariners Faimess More Than 220 Cosponsors willing to sail into combat zones. armed tenacity are bome out by the faci Bill. This legislation is long overdue. When they shipped out after the HR 44 has more than 220 that only the Marine Corps suf­ I ask you to do what is fair and proper by passing the Merchant cosponsors in the House of Rep­ surrender, they still faced danger fered proportionally higher from mines and from carrying ex­ Mariners Fairness BiN. The thousands of merchant mariners who risked resentatives. It has been endorsed casualties than the merchant plosives across what in fact were their lives for this country deserve veterans status. They gave for their by the Navy League, the Disabled manners. hostile waters." In particular, the country; it's time their country gives something back to them. American Veterans and numerous Pacific theater remained volatile. VFW and American Legion posts. Passage Would be Symbolic It's too late for many mariners to realize veterans status. Lefs not It has received unanimous ap­ The SIU also pointed out that Many of the bill's cosponsors wait until it's too late for all. proval from the House Merchant only about 2,500 of those mer­ have noted that, at this point, pas­ Sincerely, Marine and Fisheries Commit­ chant mariners,still are alive, and sage would be a mostly symbolic tee. HR 44 therefore must be passed gesture. Most of the seafarers However, Veterans' Com­ immediately—while it still would who would be affected by the bil mittee Chairman G.V. "Sonny do some good. are in their 70s or 80s. Their (D-Miss.) "Moreover, the repeated educational benefits long ago exMontgomery repeatedly has stalled or docks of HR 44's progress are )ired. Few, if any, would enter a prevented progress on the bill. sadly reminiscent of the 40-year VA hospital. Carmine Bracco, vice presi­ In a recent example which took delay in awarding veterans status In summary, the SIU told the dent for labor relations at Bay place September 9, HR 44 was to World War II merchant subcommittee that the August 15 Ship Management Inc. and a offered as an amendment to mariners," tlie SIU said. "Com- cutoff is "unfair to thousands of rustee of the SIU-AGLIWD another bill. But the House was jare that indefensible delay with people who made hard sacrifices benefit funds, passed away Ocprevented from voting on HR 44 the prompt response of the British and who were willing to risk their ;ober 7 due to a heart attack. He because of a procedural objec­ government in 1945. In a wireless ives for their country. Whatever was 76. tion raised by Montgomery. cable sent to a Liberty Ship that the reasons were for selecting Active in the U.S. maritime Montgomery objects to HR 44 year, the British leaders noted. August 15,1945 as a cutoff date, industry for nearly 50 years, ostensibly because the Secretary For more than five-and-a-half the bottom line is, it was a bad Bracco was stricken while en years, side by side with the AlUed of the Air Force has the authority decision. . . . It's time for Con­ route to his home in Roslyn, Merchant Navies in the face of to extend the cutoff date for gress to look this bill in die eye N.Y. continual and merciless attacks and enact the legislation." WWn veterans status. Besides working for Bay Ship Management, which Carmine Bracco operates eight fast sealift iO/RO ships for the Military At Seatrain, he coordinated Sealift Command, Bracco was the construction and operation executive director of the of four 225,000-ton tankers: the American Maritime Officers Brooklyn, the Williamsburgh, Service, a trade association of SIU member Hussein Ahmed in this field, it was nothing short bravery and dedication these men J.S.-flag ocean-going. Great the Stuyvesant and the Bay passed away September 13 due to miraculous that these other men displayed. The fact that we did ..akes and inland waterway Ridge. an accidental discharge of CO2 could be saved. The engine lose a shipmate is a tragedy that merchant vessel operators. Bracco was co-chairman of aboard the Sea-Land Spirit. He spaces were completely flooded can't be overlooked. But we were the joint union-employer trus­ "He was an outstanding in­ with CO2. It was under the worst able to save the other three men. was 47. dividual, a good friend and a tees of the benefit fiinds estab­ conditions that these men worked Brother Ahmed was bom in iant in the industry," said Gene lished for U.S. merchant marine Brother Ahmed, who sailed Arabia and in 1972joinedtheSIU lose, president of Bay Ship engine, deck and radio officers most recently as an oiler, was in to remove their shipmates. "While ^11 the officers and in the port of New York. In 1978 Management, an SlU-con- and their families through col­ the engineroom along with three crew acted very professionally he upgraded his rating to tracted company. "He was a lective bargaining between ves­ other crewmembers when the and performed their assigned Fireman/Oiler/Watertender at the great negotiator, and he had the sel operators and American CO2 discharge occurred. All four duties," Sawyer continued, "a Lundeberg School, which is in ability to bring people with (lif­ Maritime Officers, a charter afmen lost consciousness. special tribute should be given to Piney Point, Md. erent views together to get filiate of the AFL-CIO The other three men were the men who actually put on the Maritime Trades Department. things done." Brother Ahmed is survived by saved. But the rest of the crew [self-contained breathing ap­ his wife, Fania (who is pregnant) Bracco is survived by his could not locate Ahmed for near- paratus] and went into the en­ Bracco began his maritime and five children. Expressions of wife, Ann, two daughters and y 40 minutes. Eventually, gineroom and removed the career in 1943 at Farrell Lines sympathy may be sent to: Fania six grandchildren. Brother Ahmed was brought up trapped men. nc. He later worked in key Ahmed, 4605 Timber Mountain management posts at Isthmian, on deck. A funeral mass took place They were: First Engineer According to J.L. Sawyer, Curtis Howard, Electrician Way, Bakersfield, California Seatrain, Hudson Waterways October 10 at St. Mary's Church and Bay Tankers. in Roslyn. master aboard the Spirit, Brother Michael Powell, Engine Utility 93304. Ahmed was given CPR and Philip Parent, Second Mate The Sea-Land Spirit was built oxygen for more than one hour, Patrick Glenn, AB Russell in 1980 in the Avondale, La. but he did not respond. Ha^es, AB Louis Vasquez, shipyard. A 29,965 deadweight In a written communication. Chief Steward Adrian Delaney ton containership, the Sea-Land Sawyer expressed regret at and Engine Cadet Nathan Spirit sails on a West Coast to Far l^st run. Irother Ahmed's passing. But, he Hodges. noted, "The fact that we were able The Sea-Land Service, Inc. 'Bravery and Dedication' o save the other three is a tribute vessel sails from Long Beach to the dedication and training that "In all, we used 15 bottles of Oakland, Hawaii, Guam, Hong le officers and crew displayed. air in removing the men. Kong, Yokohama and other "[Based on] talking to experts "I can't say enough about the Asian and Pacific ports. The SIU in October continued its efforts to secure enactment o: legislation which would correci an administrative error and give World War 11 veterans status to merchant mariners who began sailing between August 15,1945 and December 31,1946. In testimony submitted to the Subcommittee on Compensation Pension and Insurance of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, the SIU called for pas­ sage of the Merchant Mariners Fairness Bill (HR 44). "As the bill's name indicates, this is simp­ ly a question of fairness—fair­ ness to Americans who riskec their lives for their country during World War H," the SIU said in its testimony. "Approximately 2,500 retired merchant mariners are being denied something which they clearly earned; veterans status." Carmine Bracco Dies at 76; Was Labor VP for Bay Ship Ahmed Perishes in CO2 iRishap; 3 Oiher thnwmemhers Are Saved SI �imfBmBl1992 ••"Iv: • - •'•• • • • ." Russians Honor WWII Mnrmansk Ron Soamon 'Tour story has been told from generation to generation. You are true heroes!" With these words from Vladimir Lukin, ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States, more than 200 veterans—^including many SIU members—of the treacherous Murmansk run during WorldWar n discovered theirde^ SO years later have not been forgotten by the people the supply effort help^. Lukin was speaking in Bal­ timore at an October 7 ceremony organized by Russia to bestow bronze medals on the merchant mariners and Navy armed guards who served aboaM vessels des­ tined to sail around Nazi-oc­ cupied Norway to deliver anununition, supplies and equip­ ment to the then-Soviet Union. More than 100 ships were lost on the run, which started in 1942 and continued until the war's end in 1945. who passed away four years ago. slept in those little-bitty rooms. I The two grew up together in couldn't believe it" Greensburg, Pa. and joined the Touring the vessel, Kent U.S. Merchant Marine Service in recalled a war incident Aat oc­ 1943. They siu^ived the same curred in the saloon. "I was Murmansk run in January 1944 aboard the SS Julius Olsen, a serving on vessels that sailed brand new Liberty Ship. We al­ side-by-side. "I was thinking of ways had air raids when we were him," Repasky told a reporter for in Murmansk. One time, when the the Seafarers LOG. "Neither of us siren went off, I went racing for ever thought a day like this would my rubber suit (a forerunner of come. I was wishing he could toi^y's survival suits) and knock­ have been here." ed down the captain as he was For Deck Engineer Norman coming into the saloon." % Mathews, the playing of the Star Wanted to Serve Spangled Banner brought back Many of those interviewed by memories of a speciEc day. "I was thinking of [President the LOG were aware of the un­ Franklin] Roosevelt when he founded accusation that merchant died," Mathews recalled. "The mariners were draft dodgers from convoy stopped for 10 minutes the war. But all stated they Former AB Charlie Kent (right), who sails as a chief mate, receives and all ships dropped their flags wanted to be involved in the war the thanks of a Russian military envoy. to half-mast. Nobody talked; we effort in any way they could. Rae EMen did not want to were all paralyzed. No one said a word, even at dinner in the mess wait until he was 18, draft age. At the age of 16,^en got his^ard hall. It was a terrible shock." After retiring as a merchant in 1943 to sail on the Great Lakes. mariner, Mathews heard about "When I got my ticket, I found it the project in Baltimore to restore was good for deep sea and away I Memories Return the Brown. "I went to see if diey went to New York," to sail on a The ceremony brought back needed someone to live on it ship involved in WWII's sealift many long-repressed memories while it was being restored. I did operations. Because he wanted to do more to the men in die audience. it for three years from 1988 to for his country, Leonard Seeing the restored Liberty 1991." Ship John W. Brown tied up out­ Mathews said it was a labor of Balagurchik gave up a draft side the terminal where the event love to be involved in the restora­ deferment as a machinist appren­ was held and listening to the U.S. tion. He remembered seeing the tice to join the merchant marine. Fittingly, the ceremony was held near the restored Liberty Ship, the national anthem, former AB vessels being built in Baltimore "I was making good money. My John W. Brown, docked in Baitimore. Joseph Repasky said he "saw a when 27,000 people—many of job was considered essential to lot of people's faces I hadn't whom he knew—^were employed the military effort at home. But I his mind to become part of the ceremony," Theiss said after the felt there was something wrong merchant marine when he turned event. "The Russian people have thought about in years. A lot of in the shipyards. a lot going for them. In light of all being in the security of home. The 18 in 1943. things came back to me." Small Quarters the political upheavals, it is im­ merchant marine said it needed One of the people on Wartime Stories pressive that they were able to do Several of the former mariners men so I reported to Sheepshead Repasky's mind was a neighbor Besides Kent's incident with this. were seeing a Liberty Ship for the Bay." the captain of the Olsen, all the first time since the war. SIU Pensioner Roy Theiss Long Time Coming Peter Lypen, who sailed as an grew up around the waters of the seamen veterans had stories of "The fact that we could be lis­ ordinary seaman, traveled from Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac being under attack by aircraft, tening to the Russian and Elizabeth, N.J. for the ceremony. River in Washington, D.C. In vessels and weather. Balagurchik sailed as pur­ American anthems in a ceremony "I saw those four bunks in a room 1941, he told his mother he was and it looked so tiny after all this going to sea. "She said she ex­ ser/pharmacy mate aboard the such as that was one of the fur­ time," said the SRI pensioner, pect^ it. She said it was in my Henry Wynkoop. His battle sta­ thest things from my mind. who retired six years ago as an blood, in my family and'have a tion was the sdoon, which also Without the change over, there, it good trip.' I got my seaman's served as a makeshift operating wouldn't have happened." AB. Finally, the receitiHed bosun Repasky, who took two of his papers a week after war was room: "We were being attacked by German planes sweeping and who retired in 1988 noted, "I sons to the ceremony, toured the declared." Kent was living in west Texas strafing between the ships. We believe [Lukin] when he says we 441-foot ship with them. Neither have sailed. "They thought it was when he turned 18. He wanted to were told never to leave our battle will never be forgotten. This big. I remembered it being much become a pilot, but his doctor said stations, but I went on deck. I had proves it." In all, vessels on the Mur­ bigger, but everything seems his eyes were not good enough. no fear then. I watched as if I was mansk ran carried almost 15,000 (Today, he holds a multi-engine in a theater." sn^ler now." 7,500 tanks, 345,735 aircraft, A veteran of runs to both Mur­ "I went into the saloon and flight license.) So he and some tons of explosives, $1.3 billion of mansk and Archangel, about 300 couldn't imagine how cramped it friends caught a bus to Oklahoma was," noted Charlie Kent who City where they joined the U.S. miles further into Russia, Repas­ food shipments and 2.6 million ky talked about 40-below-zero tons of petroleum products to sailed during the war as an Merchant Marine Service. Victor Volkov (left), chief of the officer's mess boy but now holds For Lypen, seeing the weather. "We were stuck in ice in Russia. Russian Consulate, presents a master's license and sails as Humphrey Bogart movie "Action the White Sea. Our guns were Peter Lypen with his medal. chief mate. "It's amazing four in the North Atlantic" made up coated with ice. We—eight ships altogether—^became afraid when a reconnaissance plane circled, but nothing happened." Lypen said the Nazis attacked every night at midnight while his ship was at anchor in Murmansk waiting for the rest of the ships to unload before the convoy could sail back to Scotland. EarUer, that convoy served as bait by the British fleet to draw out a German pocket battleship hiding in a Nor­ wegian Qord. "It came out and got away two or three times. But it finally took three torpedoes and went over," he remembered. A Ju88 (German bomber) flew at us and dropped a torpedo," Ehlen related. "It went under the stem of oiu- ship and hit the tanker beside us. We were fortunate to be too young to be scared." All supported the Russian ambassador's words that recogni­ tion was too long in coming. "We can blame the Cold War, com­ munication or state bureaucracy," Roy Theiss (left) and Norman Lukin said, "but nothing justifies Mathews stand at attention during Meeting with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (second from right) duriiig the ceremony are the delay." the playing of the U.S. national former members (left to right) Leonard Balagurchik, Rae Ehlen and Joseph Repasky. "I was very impressed with the anthem. 3ESS Si. • M- �S NOVEMBER 1992 XAfWIBKiM Benzene Testing Begins Bovember 1 »i^; IV-'^?';,-,•.••••'" X-'' h-- Full Text of SAB Action ACTION NO. 365 The Seafarers Appeals Board manner: Seafarers who plan to ship out acting under and pursuant to the on tankers or tank vessels are Rule 2 Shipping Procedure, being tested at welfare plan Collective Bargaining Agree­ Subsection B-5 shall be amended clinics and PPOs in order to hold ments between the Union and the in the following manner. documents stating they are various Contracted Employees, The existing rules designated cleared to work with or around SS# hereby takes the following action as Subsection (a) and (b) and (c) the chemical benzene and DATE shall remain unchanged. products containing benzene. WHEREAS, the U.S. Coast A new Subsection designated A change in shipping rules —-Guard has promulgated new as "D" shall be added a^ will adopted by the Seafarers Appeals regulations (COD 88-040) (46 read as follows: Board states no member will "be CFR part 30, 153, 157 & 197) (D) Effective December 1, shipped to a contracted tanker, requiring all employers to in­ 1992, no seaman shall be shipped tank vessel or barge as specified stitute a program for pre-hire to a contracted tanker, tank vessel in the U.S. Coast Guard regula­ screening and continued medical or barge as specified in the U.S. tions" unless he or she possesses 8-163 7>SB monitoring of personnel Coast Guard regulations, without "a Seafarers Welfare Plan Ben­ zene clearance on their clinic card employed or to be employed first providing a Seafarers Wel­ and a current Seafarers Welfare This blue card will be issued after Seafarers finish the tests. aboard all inspected vessels in­ fare Plan Benzene clearance on Plan Benzene Certificate." cluding tank shipand barges, that Because of the shipping rule must wear when dealing with or with benzene or its related are carrying Benzene or Benzene their clinic card and a current Seafarers Welfare Phm Benzene products may continue shipping change, a member throwing in for I working near benrene. containing liquids in bulk as car­ Certificate. a tanker job must present Ae disA member with little or no on containerships, dry bulkers or goes. patcher with documentation that breathing restrictions found other benzene-free vessels. A new paragraph number (12) WHEREAS, the new U.S. he or she meets the Coast Guard-1 through the PFT can be fitted wi Coast Guard regulations stipu­ a negative pressure respirator. An required physical criteria needed late that tanker and tank vessel Coast Guard regulations require will also be added to Section 5A to sail on vessels carrying ben­ example is the carbon-filtered operators are required to carry on the personnel being employed on Preference and Priorities. The zene or benzene-containing cartridge style as issued durin^ board their vessels the necess^ and after September, 1992 to pos­ paragraph will read as follows: products and is in physical shape the Persian Gulf war. The reason protective equipment, including sess a pre-hire Benzene screen­ it is called negative pressure is masks, that will minimize against to wear protective masks. 12. All seaman seeking ing. The SAB action complies with that the person wearing it does a chemical exposure when the gear employment aboard contracted WHEREAS, in excess of a Coast Guard regulations, which the work to breathe air through is worn. tankers, tank vessels, and/or bar­ were announced in October 1991, the filters. Since April 15, the federal thousand seaman are registered ges as specified within the mean­ The other type of respirator— agency has required companies each month at the jointly to protect mariners fixim immediate known as positive pressure — employing mariners who may be operated Union-Management ing of the Unites States Coast and long-term health care problems Guard Benzene Regulations, supplies oxygen or air to the per­ exposed to benzene to have in hiring halls, and, that can be caused by benzene. The must possess a current Benzene son wearing it from an outside place an exposure monitoring petroleum based chemical found in source. Members displaying WHEREAS, to ensure that all clearance on their Seafarers Wel­ system. The exposure limit is one affected vessels will have access such items as gasoline, crude oil, jet breathing impairment must wear part fare Plan clinic card, and a valid of benzene per million parts fuel, kerosene and other items can| jbis type of gear when workin, of air (1 ppm) averaged over an to an available Manpower pool in Seafarers Welfare Plan Benzene be absorbed into the human blood with or around benzene. Ex­ eight-hour period. The short-term compliance with the provisions of stream by breathing and/or skin amples of positive pressure limit, which cannot be repeated U.S.Coast Guard (CGD 88-040) Certificate. The current paragraph 12 will contact. respirators include scuba gear anc more than four times a day, is 5 (46 CFR part 30, 151, 153, & be renumbered paragraph 13. air tanks with masks used in ppm averaged over a 15-minute 197), in order to facilitate the Two Tests Needed fire fighting. This action will replace action period. The rules also require that movement of Contracted vessels. Members seeking benZenenumbered 364 dated July 16, a mariner must wait at least an Appeals Process clearance in order to ship on Therefore the Shipping Rules If questions exist concemin hour between exposure periods. shall be amended in the following 1992. tankers and tank vessels will take two additional tests: a complete the test results, the clinic will for­ blood count (CBC) and a pul­ ward the information to an inde­ monary function test (PFT). pendent Medical Review Officer (Seafarers sailing aboard con- (MRO) who will make a fina Members of the Seafarers quired to carry. The Lundeberg tainerships or dry bulkers or other determination if the member can types of vessels are not required to work around benzene or use any Harry Lundeberg STchool of School assistant vocational direc­ hold benzene-cleared documents.) of the protective masks. Seamanship safety teams are tor explained how to look for the In some cases, the MRO wil meeting vessels to pass along to specific names of chemicals, to The CBC is taken once a year. It studies the composition of a advise the member what can be SIU members the latest informa­ see the way they are stored and to person's blood. This test is done to become benzene-cleared tion about benzene, and answer verify what safety equipment is needed because benzene can af­ One example would take place i any questions regarding the new carried on board. fect and impair red blood cells, a member's red blood cell count procedures. Safety team repre­ Byran Cummings, who which ca^ oxygen; white blood is low. The member may be tolc sentatives work from SIU halls teaches firefighting and safety at cblls, which fight infection; and to wait and take the test again if around the country. They go the training facility, reviewed the platelets, which help the blood the MRO believes the member aboard SlU-contracted vessels to different ways members can can increase the count to an ac­ work with Seafarers in the area of protect themselves from breath­ clot. The PFT is required every ceptable level. Other times, the safety. ing benzene while working. The committee met October 7 three years. It is performed by MRO may tell the member to fol­ "With all the tanker and barge having a person blow through a low a medical regimen to in­ o be briefed and ask questions crews we service, the seminar about the regulations and tests for was very useful," said Jim McGee tube into a machine that registers crease the count. Members found to have blood lenzene—a petroleum-based from the port of Houston. his or her breathing capacity. This test determines which of two or respiratory diseases that will chemical that can affect a "I have been able to answer types of respirators a member prevent them from having contact person's blood system—^which many of the questions members went into effect at the start of this have raised thanks to this meet­ month. Staff members from the ing," noted committee member Kermett Mangram reviews a por­ I® !^undeberg School as well as the Don Thornton after returning to tion of the Coast Guard Benzene SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN regulations. Seafarers Welfare Plan discussed the port of Algonac, Mich. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 lecifics about the Coast Guard's To verify coverage, call 1-800-252-4674 lenzene regulations, the imementation of tests needed to ship out on certain vessels and irocedures to protect members working around benzene. Dr. Kenneth Miller, director of ss« the welfare plan's medical epartment, told those attending FRQIIT EXPIRATION DATE M.D. low the SlU-contracted clinics and PPOs would handle the ben­ zene testing. He passed around the new clinic cards and other Port of. materials being sent to the union lalls for the new tests. Benzene cleared: G Yes • No Miller then updated members about the Coast Guard regula­ PFT expires: YEAR tions. He originally discussed the Blood Type: material with the group in June. In order to spot potential Restrictions: iroblems on board tankers, ships, ugs and barges. Bill Foley ad­ (MCK FDmi tB-ISI 7/02 vised the committee how to deal with the material safety data Byran Cummings explains the differences between respiratory sheets that vessels now are re­ protection gear that can be used when working with benzene. New clinic cards will reflect benzene clearance. Safety Teams Review Benzene Regs �NOVEMBER 1992 I I I SEAFARERS LOG 7 Crewmembers help secure the fishing boat. They are (from left) Wiper Justin Golub, QMED D. Panko, Second Mate M. Hainen and Bosun Robert Schwartz. •''va . > yV:/'-jiLlSS J One of the fishermen jumps for the Jacob's I ladder which was I lowered from the deck of the Aries. -i- -V. '' ' • I LNGAri^ Saves Fishennm Adrift in Storm I The second {Taiwanese seaman climbs to safety. AS Bill Boyd (back) | and Wiper Justin Golub (front) watch | the rescue with the first survivor. .• 5 ' 1 ' fe;. I ,--';. "_t I ' ° '''t '.4"- ^ J < j •- A closer look showed the boat was dead in the water 15.5 miles from land. • ,/•( I Arfes crewmembers gather on deck as one of the Taiwanese fisherImen is brought aboard ship. After both seamen were rescued, the I fishing boat was cut loose. - 't^J: . -3' " >^5 Despite being hampered by a severe tropical storm, the SfUcrewed LNG Aries on September 22 rescued two Taiwanese fisher­ men whose boat was adrift 15.5 miles from Yonaguni Island. AB John O'Shaughnessy sighted the Taiwanese cr^t short­ ly after noon. Within an hour, both fishermen were safely retrieved and the Aries proceeded on schedule to Japan. Steward/Baker Dana Paradise, who sent the accom­ panying photos to the Seafarers LOG, said Captain Daniel Spence "was very impressed with the fact that the rescue took only 58 minutes from the time they were first sighted until we actual­ ly had them aboard.... They were put ashore in Japan and were flown back to TaiwM." Captain Spence, in a written report of the rescue, said that after O'Shaughnessy spotted the fish­ ing boat, the Aries "passed the boat close to and noticed an in­ dividual vigorously waving a white cloth. The boat was pitch­ ing and rolling wildly and ap­ peared to be adrift." With the storm causing 35knot winds, high swells and 25foot seas, "Aries was( turned to port, engines slowed and ap­ proached the boat, bringing it along the port side mid-ship," Spence said in the report. "A line was passed to the boat to be used as a sea painter to keep the boat along side. "With the sea painter secured to the boat, the Aries was maneuvered to a position where the boat was under the life raft's Jacob ladder. Even though the boat was rising and falling violently, the first seaman was taken aboard at 1310 hours, and the second seaman at 1312 hours." Once the two seamen were aboard safely, the flailing fishing vessel was cut loose, and the Aries resumed her voyage to Tobata, Japan. Neither seaman had a passport or ID papers, nor could they speak English. Both, however, appeared in good health. SIU members aboard the Aries during these events were Bosun Robert Schwartz, ABs O. BInchik, J. O'Connell, W. Barroner, Bill Boyd, R. Mohamed and O'Shaughnessy, OSs John Sanders, J. Mills and V. Edington, QMEDs C. Jackson, D. Panko and Tom Harris, Wiper Justin Golub, Steward/Baker Paradise and SAs A. Graham, C. Rodriguez and Kenneth Epps. The Aries is operated by Energy Transportation Corpora­ tion. .f ! �• BOmUBBt 1992 B CalUomla Fuel Tex Repealed is The future looks bright for the Queen Mary Hotel, which employes 1,200 members of the Seafarers-affiliated UIW. m Plan for Gaming oniinieeii Mary Backed by Sill in Nov. Eiections Siil=. •/ '• [fr . I'. fc U- The Long Beach, Calif. I tourism industry could receive a j major boost on election day if city voters cast ballots in favor of a proposal which would al­ low gambling on or near the famed Queen Maty hotel and restaurant. The ship's employ­ ees, who are represented by the SIU's industrial division, the United Industrial Workers I (UIW), are working hard to gain I support for the measure. (Two of the five commissioners strongly support keeping the Queen Mary in Long Beach.) Additionally, negotiations for the transfer have ^n on hold since October 5 when Rados gave its inspection report. That report flew in the face of another Rados report issued in June, when the corporation ssdd the ship did not need to be drydocked for another three to five years. Continued from page 3 the repeal of this sales tax exemp­ tion, Crowley had four day boats working in the Los Angeles/Long Beach harbor, each boat fiilly crewed.... Now, since the exemp­ tion has been repealed, Crowley has no day boats " Seafarers See Comeback Willie Rose, a Crowley boat­ man who sails in the steward department, said the repeal was "great news." In an interview with the Seafarers LOG, the 13year SlU member said he hoped the bunkering industry would come back to Califomia. The bunkers tax had brought Los Angeles/Long Beach ship calls from 173 in June 1991 before the levy was imposed to 58 in June 1992. "It was getting pret­ ty slow, but now surely it wiU get a lot better," Rose said. Shipping companies, because of the added cost of fuel in California, stopped obtaining bunkers in Califomia and began securing increased supplies over­ seas, primarily in Japan and Sin­ gapore, said Rose. "Califomia, which had been one of the top three bunkering ports in the world, went down to number 30," he said. Other Crowley SlU members Who participated in the grass roots letter writing campaign to the state's govemor and legis­ lators, expressed satisfaction at having won, but exasperation that it had been enacted in the first place. "It took too long to find out it wasn't working, [the state government] should have never done it in tiie first place," said Rick Crowley, a mate on the Crowley tugboats. Captain Igor Loch, who also works in the Long Beach harbor for Crowley, pointed out tiiai government never seems to leam "They tried a similar tax in ttie late '60s and it didn't work then They should have leamed their lesson.' Looking towards the Januaiy 1,1993 date when the repeal takes effect, Crowley tankerman Mick­ ey M^n said, "1 hope we can ge back the business that we have lost to foreign competition." Seafarer Rose believes the Califomia maritime industry wil take back the bunkering business. "We are one of the busiest har­ bors in the world. When we do the bunkering here, we do it fast, we do it efficiently. We can accom­ modate a ship immediately. UIW Uads Effort A consultant hired by the Port Despite the indecision by of Long Beach recently reported some of the commissioners, the that allowing card-playing for future looks bright for the Queen stakes aboard the renowned liner Muty-Long Beach association, and tourist attraction would Edney said. Beginning with a eliminate any need for public sub­ citywide petition drive, the UIW sidies for the Queen Mary. The and other members of organized Economics Research Associates labor earned the support of city recommended that an upscale, council and overcame the opposi­ SO-table poker club be combined tion of the mayor and the local with clubs for music, magic, com­ newspaper. edy and billiards. This could On September 29, more than produce a net operating income of 300 UIW members from the up to $11.5 per year, the firm Queen Mary packed the city reported. council meeting room, where a The referendum, known as 7-2 vote was cast to keep the ves­ Ptoposition J, "couldjwell be the sel. salvation for the Queen Maty" The city has been taking bids 9th District Councilman Warren for the ship because the Walt Dis­ Harwood told a Long Beach ney Co. decided to stop leasing newspaper. Harwood added that, the vessel after this year. The while the ship appears destined to entertainment company had remain in Long Beach regardless planned to build a theme park on of the outcome of the referendum, the land around the vessel, but "If voters support Proposition J, had to drop the idea when the state there is no way the Queen Maty did not approve it. would have to leave town." Disney has lost money operat­ Approximately 1,200 mem­ ing the Queen Mary, but Joe Prev- Enthusiastic about the repeal of the Califomia bunker tax are Crowley SlU members working in the Los bers of the UIW are employed ratil, president of the Wrather Angeles/Long Beach hartior. The Seafarers participated in a grassroots lobbying effort to get the aboard the Queen Maty. Corp. and a former operator of the marine bunker fuel tax repealed. They are, (from left in the wheelhouse) John Cox and Mark Miller, No Drydock Needed ship, said he averag^ $6 million (standing) Deso Hrboka, Jeff Rickman, Willie Rose and SlU Port Agent George Tricker. In mid-October, proponents of in annual profits until Disney keeping the Queen Mary in Long took over in 1988. Ptevratil is in Beach rather than selling the ship the running to resume managing Philadelphia Seafarers Rally for Clinton to a foreign interest which would the Queen Mary, and he said he move the historic liner overseas has a simple but spund plan for got more good news. The 56- once again making the tourist at­ year-old ship needs repairs, but a traction profitable. recent inspection led U.S. Navy As one' Long Beach officials to conclude that the ship newsptgier columnist put it,"... would not have to go into drydock if you ask me, [I^vratil's] plans any time soon for those repairs. and his proven track record merit "TTiat makes me all the more con- support ftom all of us who want firtent we will be able to keep the to save the ship " Queen Mary here," said Steve Famous Liner Edney, the UIW's national direc­ The 1,020-foot Queen Mary tor. sailed from 1936 to 1967, when it The Navy's findings con­ was purchased by the city. During tradict those of Rados IntmiaWorld War n, it saved as a troop tional Corp., which carrier. recommended the ship be The Long Beach Cultural drydocked as soon as possible. Heritage Commission recently The Long Beach City Council voted to endorse an application to wants to keep the attraction in the have the Queen Mary listed in the city, as evidenced by its recent National Register of Historic vote to prevent sale of the ship to Places. (That recommendation is a foreign buyer. The Harbor in a series needed for official one Commission recently agreed to give die ship to the city at no cost national recognition.) The ship is and to contribute toward its the last surviving trans-Atlantic Working in behalf of Govemor Clinton by assisting in rally preparations are Philadelphia Seafarers. renovation. But the commission luxury liner of its era. The UIW began refnesenting They are (from left, front row) Jay Chapin, Scott Smith, Ed Brown, John Lynch, Ed Kelly, Joe has wOSled on whether or not it (second row) Mike Musick, Bull Murray, Steve Sheeran, Bill Mullholland. Joe wants to sell die vessel even if the workers at the 365-room Queen Mielochowski, McKeown and Bob Andrioni. buyor were to move it overseas. Mary Hotel in 1970. .X-.x Y?.: �mmmM mwEMVfi? fme State-of-the-Art Thermo King 111119 Unit I Added to Lundoborg School's Teaching Aids Seafarers upgrading at the new unit will be of particular in­ Lundeberg School now have the terest to those upgraders enrolled opportunity to become experts in in the refrigeration courses, it also the operations of the industry's will be used extensively in the most advanced refrigeration unit, electrical maintenancecourse and thanks to a donation by SlU-con- other QMED classes. tracted employer Sea-Land Ser­ "The Ml9 generation of vice, Inc. machines has some features that The largest U.S.-flag liner have just been introduced in the company last month provided the market," said Malzkuhn. Having Lundeberg School, located at the the equipment at the Lundeberg Paul Hall Center for Maritime School allows Seafarers to keep Training and Education in Piney abreast of the latest technologic^ Point, Md., a Thermo King M19 innovations in containerization, [ refrigeration unit. he said. In supplying the refrigerated Among the features Malzkuhn container unit, Sea-Land Vice said were unique to the Thermo President Roy Tolley said the King M19 are a microprocessor company "was happy to be able to that allows customer tracking via contribute to the training of a communication link, a very user Seafarers." Tolley added, "This friendly control box consisting of unit is the latest state-of-the-art panels instead of a pull-out tray and will enable the staff at Piney system, the capacity to maintain Point to train upgraders using the extremely stable and exact best equipment." temperatures over long periods of time while also controlling the Lundeberg School Instructor humidity within the box. Eric Malzkuhn, who teaches the refrigerated containers-advanced "The M19 represents the very maintenance course and the latest in transport refrigeration refrigeration systems main­ technology—both in terms of tenance and operations course, capacity control and in terms of expressed great enthusiasm for how the machine is controlled having the Thermo King Ml9 electronically," said Malzkuhn. Vocational Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (right) thanks Sea-Land Repre­ unit at the school for upgrading It is very exciting to have it at the sentative Roy A. Tolley for the company's donation of a Thermo King unit to the Lundeberg School's vocational department. courses. He noted that while the school," he added. Al/ieif Towing Rates UmdtRmrg Class 'BenoRclal' Eight Seafarers who sail for Allied Towing of Norfolk, Va. completed an intensive two-week engine course at the Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship. The school developed a spe­ cial curriculum with the company to create the course which ran from September 21 to October 1. Course Well Received "All of the men thought it was beneficial," W. Bruce Law, AUied's executive vice president told the Seafarers LOG. "Be­ cause of all the positive com­ ments that have come through, we plan to do it again with other members." Bill Foley, the school's assis­ tant vocational director, stated the Inspecting the pump discharge line on a hydraulic system are members of the Allied Towing engine class. students had a lot to study in a From left to right are Tom Claussen, Harry Toohey, Instructor Bill Foley, Steve Ingvaldsen, Charlie Egan, short period of time. He recalled Buddy Gibbs, Joe Johnson, Jimmie Smith and Dal Burrus. that they were very attentive. companies to provide members With a variety of equipment in with the most up-to-dateinforma­ Allied's fleet, the members tion on equipment to allow them reviewed the fine points of to perform their jobs better. "The ALCO, Detroit Diesel, EMD fe^back we have received fol­ (GM's Electro-Motive Division) lowing thiscourse and others like and Fairbanks Morse engines. it lets us know companies ap­ The power on the company's preciate the job being done at the seven tugboats range from 1,000 school," Sacco said. to 2,500 horsepower. Based in Norfolk "They also studied the chain of While Allied Towing's opera­ events in the operation of the en­ tions are based in Norfolk, its gines, fuel oil systems, cooling equipment can be found along the waters, lube oil systems and start­ Atlantic and Gulf coasts. ing air systems," added Foley, One of the tugs is used for who serv^ as the class instructor. bunkering in the Hampton Roads ''Also, two days were spent study­ and Chesapeake Bay areas. ing arc welding and oxyacetylene Another carries phenoil, a chemi­ cutting." cal used in a variety of items from Positive Feedback cough syrup to plastics, from SIU Executive Vice President Frankfort, Pa. to Hopewell, Va. Joseph Sacco noted the Lun­ The other five sail along the deberg School continually is coastline with oil, sugaror chemi­ Looking at an indicator on a hydraulic filter are (from left) Buddy Gibt)s, working with SlU-contracted cals in their holds. Charlie Egan and Joe Johnson. SEAFAWISUe 9 Features Of the Thermo KingM19 The most advanced refrigeration unit avaiiabie to shippers and used tty shipping (XHnpanies is ttte Thermo King M19. Seafarers, along with licensed per­ sonnel, have many shipboard responsibilities relating to reefer boxes. With a Thermo King M19 refrigeration unit at the Lundeberg School, Seafarers attending upgrad ing opportunities will have an oppor­ tunity to extensively familiarize themselves with the unit and all of its features. Among these are; An advanced microprocessor con troiler vriiich monitors and regulates CF-II unit performance, incorporating the thermostat, digital thermometer, fault indicarion, data recording, selec­ table pre-trip and remote monitorinj capabilities into one self-containec package. A new control algorithm allows the microprocessor to control both the discharge and return air tempera­ tures. This algorithm forces the return air temperature as dose as possible to setpoint whilesimultaneously limit­ ing tfre length of timethe discharge air temperature can remain trelow setpoint. The new extendedpre-trip function conducts five basic tests with stun­ ning accuracy—heating capacity, defrost, cooling capacity with high speed evaporator fans, cooling capacity with low speed evaporator fans andcooling/temperature control. The micrd>rocessor's proportion­ al-integral temperature control algo­ rithm regulates a single, direct acting modulation valve located in the suc­ tion line. The modulation valve varies die system cooling capacity by throt­ tling the suction gas. When the modulation valve is closed, an orifice in the valve pemiits refrigerant to return to the compressor for compres­ sor oil return and heat rejection. The modulation valve eliminatesthe need for a separate suction solenoid line, or liquid injection line and related frost on the compressor body. The microi^rocessor monitors and records trip data including the supply and return air temperatures, alarm codes, operating modes, power up, set point change and optional cold treatment information. Information can be recorded in memory every half-hour for trips up to 40 days and every hourfor trips up to 80 days. Trip data can be retrieved through a spe­ cial portable computer or a spedai remote monitor terminal to produce detailed reports of system perfor­ mance. A totally enclosed drive motor fea­ tures a solid cast iron frame for max­ imum protection against moisture and salt water corrosion. Because no motor windings or internal com ponents are exposed to the refrigera­ tion system, reliability problems associated with motor winding over­ heating or incompatible compressor lubricants are avoided. Centrifugal blowers with backwardinclined blades circulate 6200 cubic meters of air around the cargo every tiour (3650 GFM), providing up to 1.4 air changes per minute on 40 foot containers.Backward-indinedbiower Wheels maintain high veiodty airflow in partial and fully loaded containers. A humktity control option allows for the regulation of the relative humidity iniside the container. Relative humidity set points from lOpercentto 100 percent allow tar exterwlve cus­ tomizing of settings based on cargo which can range from candy to furni­ ture to electronic CdTtaonenta to fresh taiits and vegetables. A humidity sensor and solid-state controller automatically maintain the proper air moisture content. To decrease the humidity level, the electtte evaporator heaters are ener­ gized to increase the coding load on the evaporator coil and condense moisture out of the return air stream. To increase the humidity level, atomized water isinjected directlyinto the dtecharge air stream. •4.- • % Ti !,W Source: Thermo King Coqmation; CF-ll Conto/ner RefrlgeraUon Syetarns; Brochure entfttod Thermo IQng CF'II. if • ; �10 w.ii;---' •• ffOVEMVER rme SEAFARERS LOG ' Transferring fuel from one ship to another at a distance of 80-1GO feet while moving at 12 to 16 knots, setting up a portable ventilation system known as a "Red Devil blower" and operating a monster forklift capable of lifting 56,000 pounds are just a few of the assignments a Seafarer may have while working aboard one of the military s fast sealift ships. To prepare for a job on one of the military's sealift ships, which are operated by a commercial shipping company and crewed by civilian seamen. Seafarers participate m a rigorous course of "istruction conducted by Lundeberg School teachers either at the SIU training facility itself in Piney Point Md. or on the ships. The Seafarers school prepares seamen who traditionally have sailed on commercial vessels in operations unique to military ships assigned to a sealift role. The course covers the handling of the Hagglunds crane; helicopter operations, which are critical to a vertical replenishment maneuyer; damage control, underway replenishment and the use of forklifts of all sizes. In the most recently held sealift courses, Lundeberg School instructors Bill Hellwege and Jeff Swanson spent a week with Seafarers aboard each fast sealift ship, meeting with two ships crews at a time In August and September, the Lundeberg hand-held radio communication procedures were conducted. Seafarers conducted maneuvers —from slewing to the right and left to raising and lowering the jibs and hoisting the hook, Maneuvers were executed using both the single and twin functions of the Hagglunds crane, Expert Maneuvers During the sealift course, Seafarers perfected their forklift truck maneuvering skills. Pracsessions took place on the three types of forklift trucks found on the fast sealift ships, known as SL7s (a term left over f^om the days when these ships ^^^e in the commercial trades), p^m the Hyster lift, a behemoth forklift truck capable of lifting gg^oOO pounds, to the smaller electric forklift trucks and small (jiesel types. Seafarers became adept at operating each piece of equipment, Knowing how to use the contents of the damage control locker an important part of the sealift course, said Hellwege. Contents include oxygen breathing apparatuses (OBAs), self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs), shoring kits to prepare portable beams in an emergency, as well firemen's suits, bracing, port^^le ventilation systems, port^ble pumps and tools of all kinds y^e damage control section of t^e course included a courtesy ing^tion of all equipment in the lockerandensuredthelockerwas USNSAlgol and USNS Denebola equipped to military ® specification^ Seafarers also USNS RegulUsand USNS Polli^ conducted a series of drills with crews in New Orleans, the Jackof the equipment so that all r?cMc n shipboard personnel know how to A f"fu w provisions in the event of an emergency or breakout. Seafarers of the USNS Altair and An UNREP exercise was con­ USNS Bellatrix. ducted in which the cargo transfer Unreps to Cranes operation was simulated. Each The one-week refresher Seafarer assumed his or her course covered underway UNREP position and executed all replenishment (UNREP) proce- the steps of an underway dures, crane operations and main- replenishment operation. Thus, tenance, review of damage while remaining docked, the crew control locker contents and usage can practice and refine their of its equipment and forklift UNREP skills, maneuvers, said Hellwege in an Hellwege commented that he interview with the Seafarers found the officers and crews very LOG. receptive to this type of training and Since eveiy fast sealift ship is was looking forwaid to the next visit, outfitted with four Hagglunds The Lundeberg School .sealift cranes, two forward and two aft, course, which was instituted in all hands must be familiar with its the mid 1980s, has more than operation, said Hellwege. The 2,000 Seafarer graduates. In addicrane training also covered deck tion to conducting sealift courses maintenance—from lubrication at the Piney Point training to checking the brakes and slush- facility, the school's sealift ining the wires. Additionally, structors have conducted more Seafarers practiced operating the than 70 on-site training 50-ton crane. Hand signalling and programs. �ISi' mwemaisai XAFABBtSLOe :•% •' 11 Polls Show Load By Cllnhui/Gon found one SIU member among those interviewed who siaid he had not made up his mind. Bill way things have been done for the Fielding, an AB taking advanced past 12 years." He said Bush had to fire fighting, CPR and first aid satisfy Ws supporters—big business courses, said he was unhappy and the rich. "That's why everyone with all three presidential can­ is struggling—the people that i^y didates. "The Republicans had 12 work aren't rrtaldng it" years to get domestic policy in Concern for using American order. They haven't done that.... taxpayer monies to promote American jobs recently has come Clinton's record in Arkansas is to the fore as a topic on the not all that good.... Perot doesn't candidates' agenda. Exposes strike me as the kind of person we bank on," said Fielding, a aired on television in September can three-year member of the SIU and October have caught U.S. who sails from Norfolk. government agencies funneling In Jacksonville, Seafarers Sinclair Wilcox and Mark P. Moran show their support for the Democratic News reports indicate that in­ nominee for president. monies to foreign interests to terest in the election ap­ recruit American businesses to establish production facilities in pears very high. Hundreds of thousands of individuals have foreign countries. added their names to the voter "I'm tired of seeing my tax rolls, registering to vote for the money go to pay another country first time. Political analysts Continued from page 3 to take my job/' said Frederick predict a high voter turnout. The Gibson, a QMED who sails from Seafarers interviewed for this ar­ With a lot at stake to get the the port of Baltimore. The twointended to vote. In fact, ticle all country moving again, the SIU and-a-half year SIU member said three already had voted by absen­ joined with the AFL-CIO, the na­ he wants his tax money to tee ballot. tional federation of labor, in en­ promote American jobs. "I knew I was going to be here dorsing the Clihton/Gore ticket "I'm voting for Clinton be­ at the school, so I voted before for president and vice president. cause I want to have a job. I'm not came," said Smilari. In the four years that George sure if Bush gets another four Fielding, although he hasn' Bush has been in the White years I'll have one," Gibson said. selected a presidential candidate Many in the electorate are as yet, remains determined to House, hundreds of thousands of basing their vote on local con­ vote. "I am not going to pass up American jobs have been lost. cerns. Seafarer John Smilari, an this opportunity. I intend to use Recent reports have revealed how U.S. tax dollars have been used to AB taking the celestial navigation my constitutional right." close factories in this country and course, said he is concerned with As the candidates enter the last transport those jobs to countries the environment. His presidential week of campaigning, polls indi­ in the Caribbean and Central vote goes to Perot. "I see it as a cated that over the eight days America that feature low-wage, protest vote," said Smilari, who spanning the three debates be­ low-safety and low-environmen­ started his SIU career as a trainee tween Clinton, Bush and Perot, at the Lundeberg School in 1977. the Democratic nominee had ex­ tal standards. All this took place Assisting the Clinton campaign team at a Philadelphia rally are "I'm sick of both parties—the panded his lead in the polls. after Bush promised to create 30 Seafarers Sean Ryan, John Lynch and Bob Mulvaney. Democrats spend too much Bush's favorability ratings million new jobs in eight years in money and the Republicans are slipped since the presidential America. Clinton has promised to stimu­ just for the big guys." debates, reported AP, and the late job creation with a "Rebuild Turnout Will Be High latest polls find Clinton 17 to 19 America Fund" by investing dol­ National polls show that some points ahead. Perot remains a dis- lars to rebuild the nation's com­ 10 percent of the American voters tant third, although his munication, transportation and are undecided. Mirroring this favorability ratings surpassed the environmental systems. While average, the Seafarers LOG president's, said AP. Clinton has served as governor of Arkansas, that state has seen an increase in private sector jobs while the nation actually has lost jobs in the last four years. Question: What is the most Tom Jen­ Besides job creation, other is­ sen, Medical important issue in this year's sues like health care, trade, family presidential and congressional Services Of­ leave, workplace safety, striker elections? ficer — We protection and maritime reform (Asked of SIU members in the need more will be affected by the make up on support for union hall in Mobile.) the 103rd Congress. A total of 35 Reginald our merchant U.S. Senate seats will be up for seamen. Con­ Watkins, grab while all 435 members of the Mew Orleans-based Seafarer Brian Billac talks over prospects for a gress needs to Bosun — We House of Representatives will be maritime reform bill at a campaign event in Baton Rouge, La. with should have make sure we have jobs. We are elected November 3. underpaid for the work and Senator John Breaux (D-La.). more work for sacrifice we are doing. We need seafarers. We need more more recognition from the politicians in Washington. jobs. 'i; , y '• Continued from page 3 SIU Members Rally for Election Candidates • . I, • ' Inquiring Seafarer '• •: LLoyd Willie Palmer, Manuel, Steward/ Recertified Baker — The Steward — economy is Jobs, as usual. the most itii- I There are not portant issue. that many There are no ships. The jobs. We want jobs don't to work. We want to see more come that regularly.' ships. Calvin Miles, Recer­ tified Bosun — The North American Free Trade Agreement. I'm against it. It takes jobs from American Citizens and seafarers. V.T. Nix, QMED — The same thing everyone else is saying: more jobs— especially for merchant seamen. .. . • • . •.' .r Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) is flanked by Seafarers from the New Orleans hall at a state campaign function for Governor Clinton. From the left are AB Brian Billac (partly pictured), Johnston, SA William Larse, SA Don Martin and Seafarer Duke Duet. J" •r. -'rj ' • M-''' . 'I.'- �;i. 12 M0milKR1992 SSAFJUmSWG Sea^LandIndependence Begins New Far East-to-Europe Run The Sea-Land Independence has begun scheduled runs be­ tween the Far East and Europe. Its final voyage on the South China Sea run, which came to an end in early September, was a good trip, reports Bosun Francis Adams, who sent the enclosed photos to the Seafarers LOG. The 22,957 deadweight ton vessel has been in the same four ports every two weeks while on the South China Sea run. Typical­ ly, the containership spent two days in Hong Kong, one-and-ah^days in ^ohsiung, two days in Yokohama and one-and-a-h^ days in Kobe. When th^ vessel comes out of the shipyard, it will start the Far East to Europe run—Singapore, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Busan, Kobe, Yokohama, Kaohsiung, Singapore, Rotterdam, Felixtowe, Hamburg, Rotterdam and back to the Far ^t. Seafarers on board the SeaLand Service vessel during its last run not only conducted their dayto-day duties, but also assisted in readying the ship for its entry to the shipyard. The Sea-LandIndependence's last South China Sea run proceeded smoothly, reports Secretary and Chief Steward Nancy Heyden in the ship's minutes. Sii'-iX,.., • Readying the shipfor a stint in the shipyard are Bosun Francis Adams Oeft) and AS Peter Bean. •w , •'! i: y'.W'. AB Ken "Cruise Director" Fisher makes sure the deck is spotless. The sailing board's entries will change when the new run begins, Chief Steward Nancy Heyden (left) gives her friend. Amy, a tour of the ship in Yokohama, a port which will remain on the ship's itinerary. Leonard Bartlett gives the ship a new coat of paint. Liberty Spirit Cairles Grain to Haifa The MV Liberty Spirit's Voyage 22 completed its mission without a hitch, reports Bosun J.R. Wilson, who supplied the photos on this page to the Seafarers LOG. Loaded withwheat and yellow com, the LtTrcrry Spirit set sail from New Orleans to Haifa, Is­ rael, the country's chief port. The vessel left the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea to retum to Houston, completing the voyage in a 46-day period. Taking a few minutes' break between chores on the 46-day trip are Manning the 738-foot, 64,000 ABs T. Jackson (left) and Donnie McCawley. deadweight ton dry bulker was "a fine crew," said Seafarer Wilson, a 24-yearmember of the SIU who ^aduated from the union's recer­ tified bosun program at the Lundeberg School in June 1991. The Liberty Spirit's cargo is part of the United States government's aid package to Is­ rael, a democratic country with close ties to the U.S. which was Meals served during Voyage 22 are prepared by, from left. Chief Cook declared an independent state in M. Aguilar, GSU D. Williams and Chief Steward R. Cavalcanti. The 1948. galley team received high praise from crewmembers. Members attend the last ship's meeting before entering port for a payoff. Pictured here are, from left, GSU G. Toomer, Recertified Bosun J.R. Wilson and Chief Steward R. Cavalcanti. t 1^. j 'I;-:'-- I' Meeting in the crew's mess are, from left. Chief stewardR. Cavalcanti, The Uberty Spirit unloads its On the bridge of the Liberty Spirit are, from left. Chief Mate Bruce AB Eric Young. Chief Cook M. Aguilar and AB Donnie McCawley. cargo in the port of Haifa, Israel. Oberg, Captain Peter Kanellos and AB Kenneth Hallman. . , _ __ mil .1 .s 'r. : 1-:' I • -.i'- I "r-., J J- •• -• '• '.ill �jati -.-"I" myEMKR 1992 SEmUtERSLOG fr.rf-, : Lundeberg School Supplement 13 TTiis handy version of the Lundeberg Schools catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a con­ venience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. Guide to 1993 Lundeberg School Courses O pportunities to upgrade work skills and consequently increase pay rates are available to SIU members through the union's Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Seafarers, in planning for 1993, can use this special supplement of the Seafarers LOG to review courses offered by the Lundeberg School, in this month's supplement, the Lundeberg School's 1993 schedule is published. It should be noted that on occasion, because of the manpower needs of SlU-contracted operators, course dates may change. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date schedules. Courses at the Lundeberg School continually are developed and improved to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the maritime field. The upgrading curriculum includes courses for all unlicensed shipboard ratingsdeck, engine and steward—as well as some classes leading to licensed shipboard positions. Most courses lead to U.S. Coat Guard endorsements. What follows is a brief summary of each of the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eligibility requirements vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check with the Lundeberg School s admissions office. For further information, contact the Seafare^ The Lundeberg School.located at the PaulHall Center for Maritime Training and Education Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD in Piney Point, Md., offers courses for Seafarers to upgrade their skills and, thus, increase 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. their earning power. DECK DEPARmENT COURSES Able Bodied Seaman 'm ' ''V; '•-.XXX-- : ,-x'tx^ This special six-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB^ It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, firefighting, emergency proce­ dures, first aid, undenvayand vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck opera­ tions. The radar observer course of instruction leads to a radar observer endorsement. The U.S. Coast Guard-approved course consists of both class­ room lectures and practical application, including radar theory, observation, opera­ tion and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exercise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the art radar simula­ tion equipment to include stu­ dent control and maneuver­ ing of a vessel, plotting cour­ ses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. This 13-week course con­ sists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seaman­ ship, rules of the road, ship« building, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. This material includes all sub­ ject areas found on the Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Shiphandling Simulator The Coast Guard-ap­ proved shiphandling simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck person­ nel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of seatime on ves­ sels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development indue include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel tran­ sits, entering and departing various ports, coastal naviga­ tion, Navy-related operations such as convoy and under­ way replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emergency shiphandling. Limited License for Mate or Master The 10-week course of in­ struction leading to a license as mate or master of steam or motor vessels of limited ton- nage up to and including 1600 gross tons includes the study of inland and interna­ tional rules of the road, pilot­ ing in coastal waters, weather observations and forecast­ ing, shiphandling, cargo equipment—handling and stowage, stability, safety, basic and advanced fire fight­ ing, first aid, CPR, ship's busi­ ness and shipboard routine. This course is designed to prepare the experienced seaman for the Coast Guard license exams for either operator of uninspected towing vessels or mate/master of vessels of 100 gross tons up to and including 1600 gross tons upon inland waters or near coastal waters. compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identifica­ tion, as well as care and use of the sextant. Lifeboat/Water Survival 1; The five-week course of in­ struction covers the areas of sunrise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial running fixes by sun-stars-planets. The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman cer­ tification consists of class­ room work and practical training in emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also learn different survival methods and use of emer­ gency radio and distress sig­ nals. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/ coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a Coast Guard ex­ amination in this course. Continued on next page idkiik �.. f• ^ '• ^ •: • • • J?"'"l':- INWEMBHl fS» ii-s;;'.. QMED-Any Rating VK-- The curriculum for certifica­ tion and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings; pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine mechanic. The course of instruction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as prac­ tical training. tVi. electric motors and controllers and various shipboard electrical systems. Practical shop training in­ cludes lighting circuits and fix­ tures, maintenance and trouble-shooting or working DC and AC motors and controllers, galley equipment and electrical distribution systems. Upon completion of this eight-week course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance and Operations training. The training ex­ perience will enable the student to assume the duties of a main­ tenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive train­ ing in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble­ shooting. This will include the various types of engines, refrigeration systems and electri­ cal systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a sys­ tematic approach to trouble­ shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific main­ tenance procedures. Basic Electronics Basic electronics is a fourweek course which helps Seafarers develop an under­ standing of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include principles of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course par­ ticipant individually to ensure a working knowledge of all ship­ board electronic devices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recommended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics background. course are fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reser­ voirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. ''ir- le'- • t'- 'r, •- The six-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of class­ room instruction an^ practical training. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engine room equipment, firefighting, safety procedures, engine room procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main en­ gines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and Fireman/Watertender tests. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The six-week course leads to certification in pumproom main­ tenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency pro­ cedures, tanker development and construction, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operation, cargo measurement, discharging pro­ cedures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas sys­ tems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo con­ trol systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg Schoc' certificate of graduation will be issued. This six-week course of in­ struction leading to certification in refrigeration systems main­ tenance and operations con­ sists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction in­ clude the theory of mechanical refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Practical shop training in­ cludes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration sys­ tem from basic system com­ ponents. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Marine Electrical Maintenance The course of instruction leading to certification in marine electrical maintenance consists of both classroom and practical shop training. Included in the This four-week course leads study are the theory of electricity, electrical power cir­ to certification in refrigerated cuits, electrical schematics. containers and consists of both electrical test equipment, classroom and practical shop This four-week course, lead­ ing to certification in diesel en­ gine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and pracfical hands-on training. Topics of instruction include diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating prin­ ciples; and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. Associated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems, fuel injection and start­ ing systems will be covered as well. The student will receive prac­ tical training in the operation and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessels. Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steer­ ing systems, ramps, stern ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of shipboard systems. The six-week course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical control and some typical shipboard electrohydraulic equipment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic ^eck crane, electrical relay se­ quenced hydraulic operation together with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The These 6-week courses con­ remainder of the course is sists of the principles of analog devoted to other electroand digital electronics with em­ hydraulic shipboard systems. phasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the oppor­ Oil Spill Prevention tunity to review AC and DC and Containment theory, power supplies, oscil­ lators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operat­ ing practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmission, computer based automation, and trouble­ shooting of analog and digital equipment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. The course of instruction in basic welding consists of class­ room and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxyacelylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the The course of instruction in course, a Lundeberg School hydraulics consists of classcertificate of graduation will be room and practical training, issued. Topics covered in this four-week This one-week course con­ sists of classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training exer­ cises. Topics of instruction in­ clude types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill prevention and small boat operations. Students will receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered in the course is selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and �wmuBBue K0milBmi99Z IS M^ommmmm pgii^/w;viN0SPE6Mir)^ ni pTii II iiiw their proper use. Upon comple­ Assistant Cook Utility tion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation Leading to certification as as­ and the 24-hour hazardous sistant cook, this seven-week waste 'operations response course includes both classroom card, known as a "hazwoper" and on-the-job training. Topics card will be issued. covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of Deep Sea/Inland vegetables, cooked salads, Engineering License Exam sandwiches, breakfast foods Preparation Course and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanita­ tion, dietary values, work or­ ganization and the use of recipes. Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering officers. This has resulted in an expan­ sion of career paths from the traditional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (un­ limited, limited, and designated duty) based on qualifying ex­ perience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. beginning in 199!, the Lun- ' deberg School has offered an integrated program of study opehlo all qualified licensed en­ gineer candidates (unlimited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruction in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Additionally, Coast Guard-certified instruc­ tion will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced fire fighting in order to meet licensing requirements. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the pur­ pose of engineering license ex­ amination preparation also is available by special arrange­ ment. The nine-week course lead­ ing to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job train­ ing in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the bakir^ of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. The student also will con­ centrate on dessert and break­ fast preparations, sanitation and work organization. Careful attention to recipe requirements also is highlighted. Chief Cook The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nine-week course are the preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces and gravies. The stu­ dent also will concentrate on identifying meat cuts by the use ' • ii11 II -j""Tn i ilifc ii i Vrr''' imimrmr ii w'l ii i Tiiiig 'n 'im'TTrii'irrir"iTii ffii "nrTT ' ~i T HM" hi •!I'IM T' "TTTT^i'm" of charts. Work organization, Each student attending sanitation and the use of upgrading programs at the recipes are included in the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg course. School of Seamanship will par­ ticipate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Operations and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Rrefighting either are re­ quired or may be taken as elec­ tive courses by upgraders in all departments. The nine-week course in­ cludes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work super­ vision, organization, typing, in­ ventory control and requisi­ tioning procedures. Sanitation, nutrition and safety are high­ lighted as well. The student will Because of the unique re­ be actively involved in all quirements of military contracts, phases of the school's food ser­ this course is mandatory for all vice supervision. upgraders. For deck depart­ ment upgraders, it is a fourweek course; for engine and Towboat Inland Cook steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction lead­ ing to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance endorsement con­ sists of both classroom lectures and practical application that in­ cludes undenvay replenishment, helicopter operation familiariza­ tion, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lun­ deberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. General Physical Fitness Applicants in this sevenweek course receive classroom Workout programs are in­ and on-the-job instruction in dividually designed to meet the food preparation on board tow- needs of the student. Students boats and tugs. Emphasis is on may participate in free weight, the basic methods of preparing nautilus or universal weight all meals for a crew of six to 12 training which can be used to men. Work scheduling and or­ gain, lose or maintain weight. ganization, menu planning, pur­ Aerobic and swimming chasing, storage of supplies programs also are available. and sanitation controls are em­ phasized. Candidates are First Aid & Cardiopulmonary trained to single-handedly man Resuscitation (CPR) a galley. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM In addition to the upgrading courses listed in this LOG supplement, the Adult Education pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic learning procedures. Workplace literacy skills are included in the Adult Basic Skills classes. Basic skills are stressed that will help Seafarers improve job performance. The courses offered include English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, Developmental Studies, Lifeboat Preparation and a High School Equivalency Program. College Courses Courses of study leading to an Associate in Arts degree in marine engineering technology and one in nautical science are available from the Lundeberg School. Further information on this college level program is available from the Lundeberg School admissions office. The basic firefighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safe­ ly. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical firefighting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is awarded a certificate of comple­ tion from the Lundeberg School which is recognized by the Coast Guard. • 'iW • } After receiving a refresher in basic firefighting to start the two-week course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for firefighting. The course covers how to give con­ cise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and Jand-based fire units. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting training. »lf Industrial Relations Adult Education Schedule -1993 This year there are no set dates for the adult education courses; they are all open-ended. If any member is interested in the High School Equivalency (GEO) course, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course, the English as a Second Language (ESL) course, the Develop­ mental Studies program or the ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation course, they should con­ tact the admissions office for additional informa­ tion and starting dates. M' 1^.:"K Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscita­ tion according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful comple­ tion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Gross. While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SlU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seaterers learn how a union contract with the employer protects wages and working con­ ditions. The rights of the union's membership as outlined in the SlU's constitution also are reviewed. Students gain an un­ derstanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to pro­ vide Seafarers with full informa­ tion on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. & ijy. . �'• \ •, M:'- 16 y^JliSllsiii^ SEAFAKItSLOG mn/gmBiisK 1993 Upgrading Course Schedule T he following is a course schedule for the entire new year—Janiiary through December 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the national interest Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point Md. 20674-0075; telq>hone (301) 994• 0010., Engine Department Upgrading Courses 1-'^ •' if "v-'' Completion Date Date QNffiD - Any Rating January 4 April 12 July 19 January 4 April 12 June? September 27 January 4 June 7 August 16 November 8 January 18 Julys March 29 September 13 January 4 February 1 |i March 26 July 2 Octobers : February 12 May 21 July 16 Novembers February 12 July 16 September 24 December 17 March 12 August 27 May? October 22 Janumy29 March 12 Pi ilMsi ffiSi -ci?' ; •'• ^{ ?:-•'• ;pS'-.:vv' March 15 April 23 June 7 August? September 13 March 1 August 9 November 22 January 4 February 15 March 29 October 25 May 10 October 25 July 2 August 2? Octobers March 26 September 3 December 17 January 29 March 12 April 23 November 19 June 18 December 3 Jhimproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Giperatiohs Basic Electronics Marine Electronics iTechnicianr Marine Electronics Technician n Hydraulics Diesel Engine Technolo^ ll' l.:l' ' <•• -n ' * , K.'. >';• •. Welding ' .ii • I" Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance •,• - - -•••' ,.:-i-.: - Jfs Course Able Bodied Seaman ' ,4. --fi Shiphandling ; . --'A': Radar Observer - Unlimited . '• Celestial Navigation '%V. • • ;• . H - - :. XiiiidMate •••*• 'i' Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up , Basic/Advanced RrefighUng - Tankerman Sealift Operations & ' Mainteiiance •V ' Course ' > ' Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Completion Date March 29 May 24 July 19 September 13 November 8 February 15 April 26 June 21 August 23 September 27 Novembers January 11 March 1 April 19 May 17 July 12 August 16 September 20 November 1 January 18 March 15 May 24 July 19 November 22 January 4 May 3 August 30 May 7 July2 August 27 October 22 December 17 February 26 May? July 2 September 3 October 8 November 19 January 15 March 5 April 23 May 21 July 16 August 20 September 24 November 5 February 12 April 9 June 18 August 13 Dewmber 17 April 16 August 13 December 10 - Prosram Steward Recertification _ 5 Completion Check-in Date Date All open-ended. Contact admissions office for starting dates. Check-in Date February 1 June 28 March 29 October 4 Completion Date March 8 August 2 May 3 November 8 SHLSS Coiiege Program Course FULL 8-week sessions Check-in Date January 4 April 17 July 19 Completion Date February 26 June 4 September 10 r ~ ~ ~ ''nnAbimdMAL VpGEADm lMdm^^ "" I am interested in learning more about the opportunities for upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundel^rg School of Seamanship. Please send me addi­ tional information and an application form. Full name; Street address or P.O. Box: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone number (with area code): I am an SlU member: • Deep Sea G Lakes Book No.: U Inland Waters G Pacific SS No: Send this form to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674. 11/92 j ;• -li ' "I'i Completion Date February 19 March 19 May 29 August 6 November 12 January 15 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 7 June 4 July? July 30 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 December 17 January 29 March 26 May 21 July 23 September 17 November 12 May 21 January 29 April 16 June 4 July 30 September 24 November 19 Recertification Programs Bosun Recertification Check-in Date Check-in Date February 15 March 15 May 24 August 2 November 8 January 4. February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 21 July 19 August 16 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 6 January 19 March 16 May 11 July 13 September? November? April 26 January 4 March 22 May 10 July 5 August 30 October 25 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Deck Department Upgrading Courses J; Course Lifeboatman Check-In Course Fiicman/Waterte^ &Oaer i:-.' .. •I;P/ • SaMv Specialty Courses • - WH-' — • y.' �MiMiiliiM , :3v- SEnnuieRsiw ir itv-A'i' ' mmillBER1992 •'i-??/'-. . ;•: ,'i :-- Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Ml Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC Trip Rdiefs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT New York •"29''"^'''r"i6l 10 15 14 4 32 7 61 28 3 Philadelphia 9 j'Mft: 4 0 2 1 4 0 14 10 ''i:. -t 4 9 Baltimore 3 10 ii, 17 14 Norfolk 9 14 5 24 11 23 9 13 9 5 Mobile 8 0 13 7 18 29 23 21 40 New Orleans 22 12 14 1 33 19 30 il"8 30 i:i^T3 5 50 Jacksonville 35 42 18 55 25 11 43 San Francisco 26 10 19 0 •? 1-; 36 8 8 17 18 5 14 23 Wilmington 23 20 8 15 24 45 28 21 1 Seattle 16 8 2 6 2 5 0 9 2 Puerto Rico 16 8 13 13 20 14 4 6 22 Honolulu 30 36 18 14 -'"'127 .'•'ft ->9 •: Houston 19 •IffIt ,36 1 0 •' ^ 2 2 3 ftlMilol 1 0 0 St. Louis ftftV>--:3--s4 4 25 ^ • 1 1 ftfttft 13 3 Piney Point 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 Algonac 232 35 48 371 391 164 142 107 240 220 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 14 ;6 16 2 7 New York 22 •-Mi'Mii: 'v 6 6 5 2 ftftd"'0 1 • 2 M'": 2 Philadelphia 2 .ftftift' 5 0 -...• •• 7 9 5 2 8 . 1 5 Baltimore 5 5 10 17 3 5 10 5 15 3 Norfolk 0 10 17 24 9 1 3 3 8 11 Mobile 28 9 34 3 9 0 11 4 14 New Orleans 22 32 20 31 3 0 10 4 17 Jacksonville 19 35 19 33 0 0 8 11 13 13 San Francisco 20 23 16 13 4 1 3 5 6 10 7 Wilmington 26 12 25 3 5 2 13 7 18 10 Seattle 0 2 3 1 0 3 8 0 4 3 Puerto Rico 13 18 4 9 10 3 9 9 11 4 Honolulu 14 28 0 26 -•ft.-l" 10 11 15 13 Houston • -^M 1 0 2 0 1 1 3 •"ft.- 0 1 St. Louis 8 27 . 3 :-2 • 0 3 0 11 ftft-'.-ft3-Piney Point 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 152 302 248 38 21 88 98 75 158 143 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ftft::.:ft:;vft29 20 ftft-4.-' 7 1 4 9 13 New York 3 3 ftft: ;2 0 1 1 1 2 •' 3 Philadelphia 2 0 , 4 2 4 0 2 3 2 :-ift; 0 Baltimore 2 4 3 3 •": 15 5 5 3 5 11 Norfolk 4 3 13 8 0 3 0 4 1 5 2 Mobile 5 22 13 2 0 3 10 1 9 New Orleans 11 16 0 20 4 0 -ft" 0 9 4 10 Jacksonville 15 36 5 82 9 8 0 28 •ft 2 27 San Francisco 29 •-5' 8 26 2 0 3 8 2 •ftftftl 1 Wilmington 18 7 28 13 4 1 4 21 4 5 21 Seattle 1 3 9 2 0 1 2 1 2 6 Puerto Rico 23 31 22 53 12 17 11 16 16 23 Honolulu 1 15 3 1 3 sO. •'. •-V'" y 7 13 . • Houston 0 0 0 0 0 I;, :• 1 1 • • 1 iSlft^i St. Louis 4mm. {5 l>^4,, 0 1 4 2 3 16 4 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 70 278 91 21 62 121 39 123 171 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 89 78 24 0 0 20 8 27 43 New York 11 6 0 ...•ftftft:3. 0 1 0 4 2 2 Philadelphia 5 3 11 0 0 12 1 0 14 1 Baltimore 9 23 7 6 9 8 4 7 14 5 Norfolk 13 31 5 0 0 8 0 5 14 3 Mobile 34 56 13 0 5 4 6 13 29 New Orleans 4 12 ^ 45 0 V ''"•v!.'!'- D 24 •"••ft 7 4 Jacksonville 55 47 't4i: 101 11 20 16 Sah Francisco 21 ftft-ftftft,:ia 0 T- - r • 1 3 6 -:.:ft.ift-5 , Wilmington 3 . 19 28 . 13 0 3 11 5 21 10 Seattle 7 14 10 0 1 4 0 4 12 5 Puerto Rico 84 206 7 0 102 45 2 123 62 8 Honolulu P^Jr-ir|ft,: 27 12 3 ' -':ftM'i"9rHouston . 1 0 0 2 0 0 M|^"2 • -^Ift- ;I St. Louis 4 35 0 0: 2 21 0 36 ftft-ft.-3 0 Piney Point 1 6 0 0 0 b 0 0 0 0 Algonac 480 518 152 0 124 165 51 233 311 80 Totals Totals All 177 1,049 1,412» 934 201 457 Departments614 832 454 434 *u • 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last A total of 1,269jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,269jobs shipM> 434jobs or about 34 percent were taken by «A" seniority members. The rest were filled by ^ C semonty people. From September 16 to October 15,1992, a total of 177 trip reKef jobs were shipped. Since the tnp relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,520jobs have heen shipped. r\.r • •.M December'92 &January '93 Membership Ueettngs Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Rney Point Monday: December 7, January 4 New York Tuesday: December 8, January 5 Philadelphia Wednesday: December 9, January 6 Baltimore Thursday: December 10, January 7 . I Norfolk Thursday: December 10, Januaiy 7 Jacksonville ; Thursday: December 10, January 7 Algonac Mil Friday: December 11, Januaiy 8 Houston Ml Monday: December 14, January 11 New Orleans ^ Tuesday: December 15, Januaiy 12 Mobile Wednesday, December 16, Januaiy 13 San Francisco Thursday: December 17, Januaiy 14 Wilmington Monday: December 21; Tuesday: January 19* Y- a ft 3 vM ; •' t.' .jj>. ^changed by M.L King holiday Seattle Monday,December 28*; Friday: January 29 ^changed by Christmas holiday San Juan Thursday: December 10, January 7 St Louis Friday: December 18, January 15 Honolulu Friday: December 18, January 15 Duluth Wednesday, December 16, Jmiuary 13 Jersey City Wednesday: December 23, January 20 New Bedford , Tuesday: December 22, January 19 £sch port's meeting starts at 10:30 am. Personals ROYDUNAWAY Please contact Daniel P. Hecker, AB on board the USNSHarkness (T-AGS-32), F.P.O. A.E. 095734015. EUGENE EMORY LANE Please get in touch with your sister. Rose T. Lane. Her address is Rt. 1, Box 112, Goldsboro, MD 21636. •f • •: •mm, li i"ft' 'r% *'''•• • •' M'. , The Seafarers LOG is interested in publishing a greater number of photos of SIU members' families at home or on vacation. Color as well as black-and-white photo^aphs are acceptable. When sending photos to the LOG, be sure to identify the individuals from left to right. Also, indicate if the photo should be returned. Send photos and identifications to Settfarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 10746. .1 -J 1 • If' �i' "•-•i-v;'!,'.',,- • 18 f«9Z Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International UnlonDlreck^ ' . 1. • '', '.'i. [•- :V. •jot'lv.' li: MidiadSacco ''^sident JcriinFay Sectetary-Treasurer Jose^Sacco Executive Vice President Angustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafiiey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Keiley 'Vice ftesident Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Cora^ Vice President (mff Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201^th Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 8199-0675 ALGONAC 1 520 St. Clair River Dr. g' Algonac, MI 48001 ^13)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St JersevCire,NJ 07302 'it (201)435-9424 / i ' MOBILE , 'I 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 n (205)478-0916 NEWBEDFORD 48 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604S.4St Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 32204 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTALREGISTERED All Groups QassCL QassL Class NP Port TOTALSHIFFED All Groups ClassCL ClassL Class NP ••REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups Class CL aassL ClassNP DECK DEPARTMENT ' 0 Q 29 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 22 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 . O'";:'-le^ -O-. ENTRY DEPARTMENT .0 0 . 18 ' • SI 5 Totals All Departments 0 59 31 0 89 1 0 109 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. I 29 S fe Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlaritic Coast # Gulf Coast y^s & Inland Waters; West Coast Totals Region ipjamtic Coast Gulf Coast iiSc. 4 8 0 19 3 7 0 10 0 12 5 17 TOTALSHIFFED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 4 0 5 2 0 0 17 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 2 59 9 • . 64 2 134 9 11 7i| 0 28 2 3 .. 28 1 34 Q 8 36 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast ir , 0 0 0 Totals 17 1 0 Region ^ : STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Dakes & Inland Watesf West Coast Totals 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 I 0 ^ 0 '0 0 0 2 ' -"- J..-. 0 2 12 0 0 .26 16 1 2 40 17 • 1/ t w - 0 1 .'if'- Vfi' Totals All Departments 38 18 20 36 6 13 217 83 42 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. LOOKING FOR OLD HANDS WHO KNOW THE CHELSEA PIERS MODEL SHIPS ONDISPLAY Cf Model builders won't want to miss the dozens of ship models from the _ South Street Seaport Museum's per•i' manent collection on exhibit through February—"Of Sailing Ships and Seal­ ing Wax, 25 Years of Collecting." In 1993 the museum will open three additional exhibitions featuring minia­ ture vessels: "Marine Patent Models," "Model Building in New York City: Twelve Ties to Tradition," and 'Toy Boats from the Forbes Magazine Collec­ tion." To find out more about these exhibi­ tions and related programs, call (212) 669-9400. P®rGALVESTON MEETING k FOR AREA t INLAND VmftffiERS 'i f The regular SIU Inland Division membership meeting for boatmen in the Gulf Coast area will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. The location for tire meeting will be the Ramada Inn at 3801 Highway 73 in Port Arthur, Texas. All area SIU inland members are en­ couraged to attend this informational meeting. VIDEO FOOTAGE NEEDED OFSEAFARERS IN GULF WAR The SIU Communications Depart­ ment is seeking video footage of Seafarers and SlU-contracted ships par­ ticipating in activities related to Opera­ tion Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like to make a copy of the footage and then return the original videotape to the member. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. IFLUSHOTS AT SEATTLE HALL Flu shots will be available to all eligible SIU members and pensioners at the Seattle union hall on Friday, Novem­ ber 6 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Administered by Virginia Mason Occupational Medicine personnel, the inoculations will be given to members and pensioners who are qualified for Seafarers Welfare Plan benefits. Active , members should bring proof of seatime. Please call the union hall at (206) 441-1960 to sign up for the flu shots. Michael J. Mooney is interested in corresponding with any 'old hands' who know of the famous 'Chelsea Piers' along New York City's Hudson River between Little West 12th and 23rd Streets. These piers serviced the great Atlantic liners before operations moved up to 'Luxury Liner Row' in the West 50s. Of sp^ial interest are anecdotes of incidents that occurred at the Chelsea Piers. Early examples of these are: Ca/pa/Aio'j April 19,1912 dramatic ar­ rival with the Titanic survivors and the Lusitania's last sailing on May 1, 1915—both at Cunard's Pier 54. Mooney is interested mainly in anec­ dotes from the late 1910s to the late 1930s at this time. All replies will beanswered. Write to Michael J. Mooney, 140-10 Franklin Avenue, Apt. B44, Flushing, NY 11355-2620; FAX: (718) 886-0253. DID YOU KNOW FATHER JOHN F. CRONIN? I am interested in hearing from anyone who may have known Father John F. Cronin, a priest active in the maritime labor movement in Baltimore in the 1930s. His church was St. Mary's by the Sea. If you have any recollections of this man, please contact Mr. Kim Baker, 3913 Elby St., Silver Spring, MD 20906; telephone (301) 949-2716. , - I �NO¥EMBER 1992 SEAFARB^IM T he Seafarers Pension Plan announces the letiiement of 13 members diis mmitfi. From this dozen, six sailed in the deep sea division while the remainder were inland mnnbers. Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become More than half of those retir­ pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served ing upgraded at the Seafarers the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them Harry Lundebeig School of happiness and health in the days ahead Seamanship during their careers. Four of the retirees—^Robert Cal­ lahan, William Dawson, C.L. the U.S. Coast Guard from deberg School in 1978, then be­ INLAND 1950 to 1953. The deck depart­ came a recertiBed bosun in Ifickenbotam and Josq}h Mor­ EDWARD ment veteran was a recertified rison—graduated fiom the 1982. He lives in Shreveport, L.BRINN, school's highest deck dq)artmmt bosun, having completed the La. 56, joined Lundeberg School program in course, the bosun receitification the SIU as a 1987. Brother Dawson calls program. JOSEPHA. deep sea Brief biographical stetches of Norfolk, Va. home. MCHIRISON, member in these and the odier new pen­ 62, joined April 1963 HAYWOOD sioners follow. the union in in the port GREEN, April 1960 of Norfolk, Va. The native of DEEP SEA 65, joined in the port Belhaven, N.C. served in the the of Detroit U.S. Marines from 1953 to ROBERT Seafarers in He was bom 1957. In 1971 Boatman Btirm J.CAI^„ July 1966 in in Cascade, Iowa and served in converted his union book to "in­ LAHAN, die port of the Air Force from 1948 to land" and began sailing in the 64, joined San Francis- 1955. He helped organize deck department He resides in the CO. A native of Augusta, Ga., Kinsman vessels on the Great Chesap^e, Va. Seafarers in he served in the U.S. Army Air Lakes. Brother Morrison sailed September Force from 1946 to 1949. as a quartermaster on the first ROBERT 1944 in the Brother Green upgraded his en­ ETC LNG vessel rZJVG BURTON, port of Savannah, Ga. The gine department rating at the Aquarius) crewed by SIU mem­ 62, joined Adel, Ga. native sailed in the Lundeberg School several bers. He graduated fi'om bosun the deck department and started his times before retiring as a recertification training at the Seafarers in bosun career in 1951 aboard QMED. He resides in Lundeberg School in 1979 after 1961 in the Alcoa vessels. Brother Cal­ Robertsdale, Ala. upgrading in 1973 and 1977. port of Sairlt lahan graduated from the bosun Morrison has retired to Santa Ste. Marie, recertiBcation program at the C.L.HICKRosa, Calif. Mich. He was bom in Clare Lundeberg School in 1982. He ENBGTAM, County, Mich, and sailed in the lives in Irvington, Ala. 65, joined MANUEL deck department. Brother Burton the SIU in R.VIDAL, has retired to Brimley, Midt WILLIAM July 1965 in 65, joined DAWSON, the port of the Seafarers ALBERT M. PIETROWSKI, 61, joined Houston. in August 62, joined the Seafarers in May the SIU in After serv­ 1957 in the 1961 in his native Philadelphia. October ing in the U.S. Navy in 1964, port of Bal­ After serving in the U.S. Army 1953 in the the Coushatta, La. native began timore. The from 1953 to 1955, Boatman port of New his deck career aboard the SS engine dep^tment niember was Pietrowski sailed as a cook. He York. Bom Manhattan. Brother Hickenbom in Spain. Brother Vidal also signed on for several deep in Aimapolis, botam upgraded at the Luncalls Baltimore home. sea voyages before retiring. He To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done 19 makes his home in Fairless HUls,Pa. WILLIAM McBUNCH, 62, joined the union in September 1971 in the port of St. Louis. Bom in Friars Point, Miss.,.he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. Boatman McBunch sailed as a tankerman. He lives in Selmer, Tenn. ' f .. WALTER REIMER, 62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. The native of New York sailed in the deck department and frequently worked for Crowley Maritime. Boatman Reimer resides in Mcintosh, Fla. LOUIS P. ROLLO, 69, joined the union in May 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Camden, N.J., Boatman Rollo served as a dispatdier. He calls Philaddidiia home. PETER C. SCHAEFER, 65, joined the union in June 1%1 in his native Hiiladelphia He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. The tugboat captain upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Schaefer has retired to Levittown. Pa. :y 'y-V 4\4 -mv • .-Aft- • -f • '41Ws -i; ilMi Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution re­ quires a detailed audit by cer­ tified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance com­ mittee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, e^h year examines the finances of the imion and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting nqxrrts, specific recommendatiorrs and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. AU trast funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various tmst fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their dtemates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fiind financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protect exclusive­ ly by contracts between the urrion and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers App^s Board by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for tiiis is: Angustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to mem­ bers at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafaros Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail^le in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU membo- works and Hves aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tune, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect tireir contractual rights properly, he or she shortld contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditiorrally has refrained from publishing any ar­ •i r ticle serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing ar­ ticles deemed harmful to the union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which con­ sists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member pay any money for any reason un­ less he is given such receipL In die event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made wiAout supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been r^uired to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA"nONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all luiion halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clear­ ly set forth in the SIU constitu­ tion and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitied, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the politi­ cal, social and economic inter­ ests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec- • ...f -15 tion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are volunta^. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above im­ proper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have b^n violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of ac­ cess to union records or infor­ mation, the member should immediately notify SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Seafarers International Union 5201 Anth Way Camp Springs* MD 20746. if#.. .. •• • S; �&. - • 20 HOVEMBER1992 SEAFAREHS LOG Teamwork Aboard Roesch Keeps The Lakes Crew Going Strong li- •• : The galley gang of Steward Leonard Smith, Second Cook Richard Beilant and Porter Ray Buzwah have kept the crew of the William R. Roesch happy throughout this shipping season. "T%e galley crew is one of the best," noted AB/Watchman Tom Hocking, a 19-year veteran on the Great Lakes. Bosun Brett Fischhach reiterated Hocking's praise of the steward department. Smith told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG that teamwork has made the department a hit among the crewmembers. "We work well and complement one another." Without hearing the steward's comments, Fischhach used al­ most identical words to describe the deck department. Known aboard ship and around the Lakes (thanks to their ball caps and tshirts) as the"Roesch Bad Boys," the bosun related, "The only thing 'bad' about this crew is the nick­ name. This is a hard working bunch." Down below, the engineroom keeps humming at the dock or under way. QMED Mark Wyman said he continues learn­ ing about his job from his depart­ ment mates. The 630-foot self-unloader primarily hauls stone, iron ore and coal all over the Great Lakes for Pringle Transit. Filling AB/Watchman Leonard Scotfs plate is Steward Leonard Smith •r ' llsll- .•• Crewmembers watch ck)cking operations to know when to start off­ loading procedures. Second Cook Richard Beilant QMED Don Binkowski heads for Porter Ray Buzwah has been sailstands by to serve dinner. the engineroom. ing on the Lakes for 31 years. I®. The head of the "Roesch Bad AB/Watchman Tom Hocking Reporting for duty is Deckhand QMED Mark Wyman (left) looks over the engineroom board with Boys" is Bosun Brett Fischhach. praises the Hoesc/i'sgailey gang. Wiiliam Bieau. Second Engineer Brian Krus, an SlU hawsepiper. Servicing Sabine Tugs in Lake Charies, La. Aboard the tug rrtan in Lake Charles, La. are (from left) Capt. Tankerman Scott Hardin perfonns Frank Jewell. Asst. Engineer Andrew Chisholm, SlU Patrol­ some needed repairs to the tug man Bobby Milan and ABs Curtis Abshire and Joe Ezemack. Achilles, drydocked in Lake Charles. Tankeiman Joseph MeMn stands Meeting aboard the Spa/tan.a harbor tug, are (from left) Capt. on the deck of the drydocked Sabine Tommy Guidry, SlU Patrolman Bobby Mian, Deckhand Todd tug. Achilles. Wasrtnglon, Engineer JohnBiegalsldandDeckhandGusLeday. USNS Kawishiwi Retins Fnm AcUve MSG Duty After 4,305 underway The 655-foot vessel was built replenishments since 1981 when for the U.S. Navy in 1955. It was it joined the Military Sealift Com­ named after a river in northern mand Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC), Minnesota and was commis­ the USNS Kawishiwi retired from sioned by one of that state's U.S. active duty this summer. senators, Hubert Humphrey. The The fleet oiler, whose un­ vessel always sailed in the Pacific licensed members were repre­ and was homeported first in Long sented by the SIU's Beach, Calif., then Pearl Harbor, Government Services Division, Hawaii. Dubbed the "Special K" was the last of the Neosho-class by crewmembers, the Kawishiwi's vessels to remain on active duty. motto was "Anything, Anytime, Captain L.M. Pivonka, Anywhere." MSCPAC commander, noted In October 1979, the oiler was decotmnissioned by theNavy and the changing of the' guard when he spoke at the ship's decom­ turned over to MSCPAC. After missioning ceremony at the 18 months in the shipyards, the Kawishiwi completed its first un­ Oakland (Calif.) Naval Base. derway replenishment with a "Though new oilers are com­ civilian crew in May 1981. ing on line for MSC, they owe "Anyone who served in the their existence to ships like USNS Navy aboard a West Coast ship Taluga, Passumpsic, Hassayampa, Navasota, Mispillion, the past 10 years probably had Ponchatoula and, of course, contact with us one time or Kawishiwi," Pivonka told the another," said Captain Kerry audience made up of MSCPAC Porterfield, the ship's last master. The ship was towed to staff, civilian mariners and Portland, Ore. where it was guests. "Kawishiwi's legacy and her accomplishments are already prepared to become part of the well established. She has nothing Ready Reserve Force. It since has left to prove. She did everything been towed to Suisun Bay, Calif, that was asked of her and now it's and berthed with the National time to say farewell." Defense Reserve Fleet �•-W* 1992 ET ~ r>-.-..; • . .-jli,. . —^ : -• ' seumfiRsiw 2/ r-j—r- keeping vessel clean. Galley gang of Chief Steward Roman, Chief Cook Gooch and SA All Q. Rahid thanked for good job in galley and good food. llmHatlons, some will be omitted. ment. by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes ere then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. AMBASSADOR (Ctowley American Transport), August 9 Chairman James L. Waldrop, Storetary William Robles, Educa­ tional Director Mikal K. Overgaard, Deck Delegate Charles Whitehead, Engine Delegate Philip C. Pardovich, Steward Delegate Angel L. Correa. Chair­ man announced payoff scheduled for August 12. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done. tion. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into increase in main­ tenance and cure, dental and optical plan and pension benefits. Next port: New Orleans. Samuel E. Mrmroe, Engine Delegate Troy Fiemiiig, Steward Delegate Ronnie Hall. I^ucational director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land DSNS SILAS BENT(Mas Ship Crew asked contracts department Service), August 29 — Chairman Operators), August 22 — Chair­ to investigate returning shipping to M.A. Johnson, Se^etary DJ. man R. Vazquez, Secretary P. six months for A books, four Oemons, Educational Director B. Qoin, Deck Delegate Richard months for B and 60 days for Connell, Deck Delegate Lee A. Higgins, Engine Delegate Fred reliefs. Special thanks given to gal­ Selico, Engine Delegate I^nard Wrrfe, Steward Delegate Jeanette ley gang of Chief Steward DeVile, Steward Delegate Emmanual Bail. Chairman read minutes firom Boissiere, Chief Cook Hall and Laureta. Chairman reminded mem­ last meeting. He noted ice machine Assistant Cook Robert Bright for bers to read Seafarers LOG. He was ordered and cigarette prices best feeding in world. Vote of said captain has asked for list of were lowered. Treasurer repotted thanks extended to deck and engine crew with keys to rec room. $439 in ship's fund. Engine departments—best in SIU. Next Secretary urged crew to upgrade at delegate reported beef over travel port: Norfolk, Va. pay. No beefs or disputed OT Piney Point. Educational dkector asked company to update reading reported by deck and steward ENERGY ALTAIR(ETC), Sep­ delegates. Crew requested commaterial and movies. He asked tember 30 — Chairman Michael LIBERTY SEA (Lihaty Maritime), August 23 — Chairman Richard Warsaw, Secretary Nor­ man Evans, Educational Director James Brack, Deck Delegate Scott Jones, Steward E)elegate Lolita Bon. Chairman stated next port would be Sri Lanka. He reminded members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at the Lundeberg School. He noted every­ thing running smoothly and asked crew to keep vessel clean as it had l)een doing. Educational director AMBASSADOR (Cmwley reminded members to return American Transport), August 30 — movies after viewing to bridge. No Chairman Leon Jekot, Secrietaiy beefs or disputed OT reported. Milton Youmett, Deck Delegate Steward department thanked for Charles Whitehead. Chairman an­ job well done. Crew urged to lock nounced vessel would dock next doors when in port Next port: Sri morning. No beefs or disputed OT Lanka. reported. Seafarers LOGs and posters had arrived. Crew re­ OVERSEAS BOSTON quested new dryer for clothes and (Maritime Overseas), August 13 — chairs in mess area be repaired. Chairman D. EUette, Secretary Galley gang was given vote of M.K. Mueller, Educational Direc­ thanks. tor William Hudson, Deck Delegate W. Kleinke, Engine FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Delegate James P. Raihle, Chemical Carriers), August 30 — Steward Delegate Michael Chairman Richard Wilson, Gramer. Chairman said payoff set Secretary Janet Price, Educational for Femdale, Wash. He reminded Director William Dooling, Deck members to read Seafarers LOG Delegate Kevin Hare, Engine Seafaring members aboard the CJape Hudson enioy a cook-out. They report the food is excellent. for union and woik-related informa­ Delegate John Kasharian, tion. Situation concerning day and Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. sea watches clarified. Educational crew if anyone interested in having pany replace crew stereo/radio. Keith, Secretary D. Gibson, Educa­ Chairman notified crew company director urged members to upgrade basketball court on ship. No beefs Next ports: Otani and Sasebo, tional Director Eric Thorsbonrg, has authorized purchase of at Piney Point Engine delegate or disputed OT reported. Crew Japan; Hong Kong and Singapore. Deck Delegate B. Blount. Chair­ refrigerators for each crew quarter. reported disputed OT regarding asked company for chair for wheel. man noted crew needs new VCR. He advised crew to obtain absentee cleaning int^e ports. No beefs or USNS WILKES(Mar Slap Vote of thmiks given to steward He asked crompany to renew ex­ ballot and vote in upcoming federal disputed OT from deck and Operators), August 23 — Chair­ department. Chairman thanked pired safety equipment. He praised and SIU elections in case they are man R. Kent Seratt, Secretary steward delegates. Crew asked con­ deck crew for hard work over last crew for gcxid work. Educational at sea. He noted crew did very Michael A. Pooler, Deck Delegate director urged crew to upgrade at tracts department in next negotia­ month. Next ports: Oakland and good Job cleaning tanks. Secretary Stanley E. Whittaker. Chairman tions to seek OT for cleaning Long Beach, Calif. Piney Point. No beefs or disputed reminded those interested in fur­ reported receipt of letter from Con­ OT reported. Steward department scavanger spaces. Crew noted thering their education to apply for work clothes dryer needs new heat­ SENA TOR (Crowley American tracts Vice President Augie Tellez thank^ for gocxi food. Next port: a Seafarers scholarship. Education­ ing element, both dryers need new Transport), August 2 — Chairman concerning slop chest. Treasurer Tampa, Fla. al director urged members to take D. Wagner, Secretary Gwendolyn listed $45.20 in ship's fund. Deck lint scrrans, TV antenna needs advantage of educational oppor­ Shinhokter, Educational Director delegate reported disputed OT. No GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex fixed and quarters need new mat­ tunities available at Piney Point Jim Williams, Deck Delegate beefs or disputed OT reported by Marine), September 20 — Chair­ tresses. Chairman notified mem­ Winston Dodson, Engine Delegate engine and steward delegates. Treasurer listed $421 in ship's man C. Leycock, Secretary J. Gon­ bers of death of San Francisco fund. No beefs or disputed OT Crew asked contracts department zalez, Educational Director H. Patrolman Gentry Moore. All agree Curtis Lang, Steward Delegate Andre Keller. Chairman thanked reported. Steward delegate re­ to look into high cost of slop chest Smith. Chairman reported ship in he will be dearly missed. Steward Contracts Vice President Augie Tel- items, extra pay for crewmembers quested clarification from contracts department thanked, especially gcxxl working condition, but going handling aimnunition and setting department on who does sanitary into layup. No beefs or ciisputed Steward Mueller for his homemade lez for straightening out problems boundaries between departments OT reported. Crew thanked galley duties when DEU is required to desserts. Next port: Ferndale, Wash. with travel expenses. He an­ nounced new captain will be on on cleaning chores. Crew thanked gang for job well done. Next port: work on deck cleaning tanks. board when vessel docks. Payoff chief steward for job well done St. Croix. Steward reminded crew galley is OVERSEAS CHICAGO set for August 5. Educational direc­ with little stores and rest of galley not passageway especially w^e (Maritime Overseas), August 3 — FRANCIS HAMMER (Ocean gang for pulling together. Crew tor urged members to donate to cooking is taking place. Crew ad­ Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary Chemical Carriers), September 14 thanked for keeping morale up on vised vessel will lay up in Mobile, James Lewis, Educational Director SPAD and upgrade at Paul Hall — Chairman Riclwd Wilson, ship. Next port: Oakland, Calif. Ala. for two to three weeks. Next . R. Lopez, Deck Delegate Kenneth Center. No b^fs or disputed OT Secretary Janet Price, Educational reported. Crew bade farewell to port: Mobile. McLamh, Engine Delegate E. SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON Director William Dooling, Deck Chief Steward Paul Stuhhlefieid Whisenhimt, Steward Delegate (Amsea), September 13 — Chair­ Delegate Kevin Hare, Steward and hoped he has a good vacation. Roger Mosley. Chairman urged Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chair­ Crew thanked Steward Shinholster man Steve Berschger, Secretary members to register to vote. He Bill Collins, Educational Director man asked crew if repair list is up stated all hands should attend ship­ for great Sunday cookouts. Vote of Ron Ladd, Deck Delegate to date. Vessel will be laying up in thanks given to Captain Burke for board meeting because union is ^ Richard D. Hilhert, Engine Mobile, Ala. Educational director his help with bosun. that seamen have. No beefs or dis­ Delegate Victor C. MnU, Steward reminded crew to upgrade at Lun­ puted OT reported. Crew asked Delegate Herhert Hollings. Chair­ deberg School. Treasurer an­ company for TV antenna, sofa and t/L7H4M!AX(Sealifl, Inc.), man announced retroactive pay ap­ nounced $421 in ship's fund. No dryer. August 26 — Chairman Glen proved and checks are being issu^ beefs or disputed OT reported. James, Secretary Tamara Han­ and mailed. He said die steward Crew prais^ steward department SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Season, Educational Director Rex dqiaTtmmt is serving good food and for outstanding job entire trip. Next Land Service), August 29 — Chair­ Bolin, Engine Delegate Hiilip Pat- keqiing vessel clean. Secretary adced port: Mobile. man J. Lnndhn^, Secretary J. ton. Chairman announced vessel members to return dishes and rilvo'Roman, Educational Director Eric would be in New Orleans on ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ ware to galfey. Crew reminded to vice), September 20;— Chairman M. Frederickson, Deck Delegate August 31. Secretary listed repairs upgrade at Lundeberg School. E.1L Gil, Secretary E. Doffoh, Mark L. Lamar, Engine Delegate nerved in bostm, chief cook and Treasurer rqxnted $S(X) in ship's Educational Director E. Bain. No A. Hnssain, Steward Delegate AB quarters as well as gaylord sys­ fund and diiW dozen sh^'s t-shirts beefs or disputed OT reported. ChariesF. Gooch. Chairman tem in galley needs fixing. Educa­ still available far sale. No beefs or Members asked company replace urged members to donate to SPAD. tional director urged members to disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ VCR in crew lounge. Next port: Educational director reminded upgrade at Piney Point Deck and cussed throwing patty in Guam or Charleston, S.C. members to upgrade at Lundeberg engine delegates reported disputed Saipan but reminded no fcxxl from School. Deck delegate reported dis­ OT. Deck delegate also asked mem­ vessel may be taken a^re.Crew tTB BALTIMORE (Sheridan puted OT. No disputed OT or beefs bers to keep noise down in pas­ will take up problem of excessive Transportation), September 5 — reported by engine and steward sageways. No beefs or disputed OT noise on main deck widi captain. Chairman Mhdmel Gnerrin, delegates. LOGs received and dis­ reported by steward delegate. Crew Secretary Andrew Hagan, OS Angel L. Acevedo and CAPE MOHICAN(OMl Corp.), tributed in Yokohama, Japan. Crew reported stowaways on board have Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chief Cook Barney Johnson asked contract negotiating commit­ been assigned work and asked next September 20—Chairman J.£. Steward delegate rqrorted disputed attend meeting on t}oard the tee to look into increasing cap on Roundtree, Secretary RJ). Deboarding patrolman to handle American Heritage. pehsioiis. Whole crew thanked for problems associated with this situa- Boissire, Educational Director CondMuedoHp^e 22 Barbecue at Sea - ^ -M r •J. . •J •, I. On the Heritage I.: •'k: •• �(•c. . •'• J2 llfa^pig^l IS |pr •iW:v; ' :• •K'SW/: -•, Continued from page 21 or. No beefs or disputed OT leported by deck and engine delegates. Crew waiting for nwsshall couch scheduled for replace­ ment two months ago. Next port: St Croix. HB JACKSONVILLE iShendaa Transportation), Septem^2 — Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary R. Outlaw, Steward Delegate Salvatore Torneo. Chair­ man repented evetydiing grmg smooddy. Seoetaiy annminced Qiirf Cook Tomeo leaving afterthis tr^. Treasurer announced $50 in sh^'s fund. No beefs or dieted OT rqwrted. Crew asked negotiatkxis On Far East Run #^ : • fc. i HayEMBER 1992 SBmuiBisloe WMIe in Hong Kong, AB Mike BuHen runs ^ winch on the bow of the Sea-Land Inde­ pendence. conunittee to look into reducing retirement age to 50. Galley gang thanked for job well done. Crew thanked for keeping messhall clean. Rohertson, Deck Delegate Thomas M. Harding, &igine Delegate David B. Vddkamp, Steward Delegate Ucfjang Nur^ttjB- Chairman introduced ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan captain, chief mate and chief en­ Transportation), September 6 — gineer' who welcomed new mem­ Chairman nrinip Harman, bers aboard and discussed Secretary J.P. Emidy, Educational company safety policy. He asked Director Monte Beck, Deck crewmembers to be on board 90 Delegate Norman Taylor, minutes before posted sailing Steward Delegate S. Snraredljo. time. He reminded members to Chairman thanted crew for keep noise level down and secure cooperation and getting job done. weights when finished with them Secretary urged members to vote in in weight room. Secretary upcoming elections and contribute reiterated need to not disturb to SPAD. Educational director members who could be sleeping. reminded those with enough seaTreasurer listed $509 in ship's time to upgrade at Paul Cen­ fund. No beefs or disputed OT ter. Treasurer listed $70 in ship's reported. Crew asked contracts fund. No beefs or disputed OT department to look into having reported. Crew asked company for equal pay and OT scale for all new couch and television. Crew entry level positions. Crewmem­ thanked for keeping messhall clean bers reminded to write all sugges­ in off hours and offered vote of tions for negotiations conunittee thanks to steward department Next and forward them to headquarters. port: New York. RICHARD 6. MATTHIESEN LNG 6EMINI(ETO, September (Ocean Shipholding), September 11 —Chairman BillieDariqr, 10 — Chainiian Jim Martin, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ Secretary Clare Crane, Edut^ontional Director John Smitti, Deck al Director Don Leight, Deck Delegate John Graham, Engine Delegate Dana Naze, Engine Delegate Joshua Georgiades, Delegate Dean Dohbins, Steward Steward Delegate Perry McCall. Delegate Arflinr Edwards. Chair­ Chairman armounced captain still man urged crew to vote in Novem­ trying to get Nintendo system for ber. Educational director reminded crew lounge. He expressed thanks members to upgrade at Piney to crew for pleasant and profes­ Point Treasurer reported $229.50 sional atmosphere on board. in ship's fund and $165 in crew's Secretary thanked crew for keeping fund. No beefs or disputed OT mess and pantry clean. He reported. Galley gang thanked for remiruied members to keep night job well done. Next ports: Kodiak, lunch wrapped and to clean their Alaska; Femdale, Wash., and Long rooms and drop off keys before Beach, Calif. signing off. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed NEDLLOYDHOLLANDiSea$712 in ship's fund. No beefs or Land Service), September 6 — dieted OT reported. Chairman Chairman G. Lopez, Secretary and deck delegate both noted ship G.C. Bamman, Educational Direc­ was looking good and all meals tor H. Messick, Deck Delegate S. had been weU prepared and served. Luna, Engine Delegate E. Young, Next port: Tobata, Japan. Steward Delegate R. Taratino. No beefs or disputed OT r^Kuted. LNG TAURUSiETC), September Steward department thanked for 6 — Chairman C^los Pineda, job well dime. Next ports: Boston Secretary Doyle Comdins, Educar and Elizabeth, NJ. tional Director Richard NEDLLOYD HUDSON (SeaLand Service), Sqrtember 1 — " Chairman C. Janms, Secret^ C.C.Ketmy, Educational Director Jerry Ddlinger, Engine Delegate L.C. McBride, Steward Delegate Gordim Wheeler. Chairman notified crew payoff scheduled for September 8 in Elizabeth, N.J. He thanked crew for cooperation as there were no problems aboard. He stressed need for unity, stating just paying dues is not enough. Treasurer armounced $80 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked negotiations coiTunittee to consider an atmual cost of living adjustment to aU pen­ sions. Galley gang thanked fm doing good job. Next port: Elizabeth. Sparkling Clean OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), September 13 — Chairman Francnm, Secretary B. Daniels, Deck Delegate J.W. Clement Chairman stated disputed OTstill not settled. He listed crew dryer and toaster as broken. Treasurer listed $20 in ship's fund. Deck and steward delegates reported dis­ puted OT. Steward delegate also noted problems in receiving ade­ quate stores. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department if chief engineer should be doing sanitary work. Next port: New Or­ leans. steward Assistant Richard Aversa displays the pride he takes in his work as a galleyman aboard the MVBtifftm. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), September 10 — Chainnan Wil­ liam Baker, Secretary John Darrow. Educational Director J. Bates, Deck Delegate Frank Lyle, Engine Delegate Vincent Lima, Steward Delegate Dimna DeCesare. No brafs ordisputed OT repmted. Crew asked negotiations committee to investigate returning shipping to six montihs for A books. Crew extended thanks to galley gang. Next port: Houston. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Ovoseas), Sqrtember 8 —Chairman D. ESlette, Secretary K. Mndler, Educatioiud DuectmK. KoStouros, Engine Delegate J.P. Ralhle, Steward Delegate Michael Gramer. Chairman ad­ vised members to report unsafe conditions as soon as possible. He said mattresses are on order and should be delivered at next Long Beach (Calif.) call. He urged mem­ bers to read Seafarers LOG. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Landdberg School and donate to SPAD. Engine delegate reported disput^OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked if new anterma could be pur­ chased. Crew tharrked outgoing Steward Mueller attd galley gang for outstanding job. Crew rerrrirtded to^ly for Seafarers scholarships. PATRIOT(Virlcan Carriers), Sep­ tember 9—Chairman Oscar Wiley Jr., Secretary Cariito S. Navatrro, Educational Director Monte Lee Plyor. Treasurer listed $65.49 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OTrqxnted. Crew of­ fer^ vote of thanks to Chief Cook D. Bin Rashldi and GSU Leroy Jenkin. Crew reminded not to smoke on deck. Next port: Singapore. Overseas Arctic Crew Holds Impeccable Safety Record "This is a story showing the efiBciency of SIU seamen working together as a team," said AB Jim Elbe in a conununication to the Seafarers LOG. The AB reported that in four years of transferring 80,258,000 net barrels of petroleum products from one ship to another—a process known within the industry as lightering—the crew of the Overseas Arctic has a 100 per­ cent accident-free and spill-free r^ord. The tanker, built in 1971 and operated by Overseas Bulk Tank Corp., has transferred cargo fimn the Overseas Ohio, Overseas New York, Overseas Chicago, Overseas Washington, among othm. The 63,000 dwt ship's crew conducted the tricl^ business of lightning off the Texas coastline. Elbe said the unblemished safety record of the Overseas Arctic crew "is another example of the fine work being performed by American SIU crews on American ships." Recently, the Overseas Arctic has been assigned to a different run. The ship now carries oil from Alaska to the lower 48 states. Acddent-frBO and spill-free lightering operations take place between John (3k)nzales, cook atx)ard the It is a fairaly aSfm deck-—^ AB Jim Elbe perforrns delh^e Ai^ (left) md \he Overseas Ohio in the Sabine Overseas A/cffc, helps prepare a Ernesto Zepeda, Bosun John steenng operations dunng the l^ht^^a off Galveston, Texas. cookout for the crew. Zbpeda and AB Robert Zepeda. transferral of cargo. • T,. i - . -.. . "'V- �NayanBER mi wuwmsm 23 Pensioner Reed Ends Career with Risky Mission SIU pensioner John Reed's sailed during WWII did not career as a merchant mariner receive veterans status until four ended in much the same way it years ago, despite the fact that began: with a dangerous, chal­ nearly 7,000 lost their lives lenging mission. during the war. Many of those Re^, 73, first sailed on the casualties were sustained during Liberty Ship William Mfitson the Murmansk runs, but it took during the supply convoys to almost 50 years before merchant Murmansk, Russia, during World mariners were issued a medal War II. commemorating the volatile but Two years ago. Reed sailed as vital voyages. (The Murmansk steward^aker aboard the Gopher medals still are being issued by State when that ship (along with the Russian government.) the SlU-crewed Flickertail Stated Similarly, unlicensed crew;executed Operation Steel Box— naembers who took part in Gyra­ the removal and transport from tion Steel Box largely were Germany of more than 102,(XX) overlooked while military per­ rounds of deadly nerve gas artil- sonnel received recognition. leiy shells. "There was a celebration the A veteran of four wars. Reed night before we left Germany sees a sad irony in the two mis­ (with the lethal artillery shells)," sions. The merchant seamen who recalled Reed, "and none of the unlicensed members were in­ vited. That just didn't set right with me. The captain even refused to go because we weren't invited. "It looks like the same old thing, like Murmansk all over again." , I- - .• .-J, ^ '' Hauling Deadly Cargo For much of his career. Reed sailed with Interocean Manage­ ment (lOM), the SlU-contracted coj.tpany which operates (among other vessels) the Gopher State and the Flickertail State. He often worked as a chief steward. Operation Steel Box marked one of Reed's final voyages and proved memorable. Before man­ ning the two ships for the secret operation, all crewmembers went tl^ugh two weeks of training at SIU Pensioner John Reed poses before the Gopher State, an MSG the Military Sealift Command vessel which transported deadly nerve gas during the gulf war. firefighting center near Earle, N.J. to leam how to deal with especially uncomfortable situa­ the chance to serve his country, chemical leaks, fires and other tion, considering the cargo. "At just as he first did shortly after possible accidents. one point, we rolled 49 degrees, Pearl Harbor. Then, the lOM ships picked up said Reed. "I don't know what He continued sailing until last the U.S. nerve gas shells at Nor­ saved us, but I admit I did a little March, when he underwent gall denham, Germany, a port city praying." bladder surgery and an appendec­ near the North Sea, and carried Despite that scare, and despite tomy. The op^tions led him to the cargo to Johnston Atoll, an the fact that the crewmembers retirB again, tl^ time permanently. island about 850 miles southwest worked for47 days knowing they Before the surgery. Reed was of Hawaii where the chemical were one accident away from cer­ the subject of a feature story in the weapons were to be destroyed in tain death. Reed said the rest of Florida Free Press. Described by a specially built incinerator. the joumey went smoothly. "We the writer as someone who The mission lasted 47 days and had quite a mob on board—^Army "doesn't need a lot of recognition included heavy security from personnel. Navy personnel, tech­ for himself," Reed used Ae op­ start to finish. But Reed believes nicians ... but we didn't have any portunity to mention his wartime it might have been divine inter­ trouble, other than those storms." Shipmates. "You know, these vention which safely brought the guys did a lot of things that no one Second Retirement vessels through horrendous ever realizes—things that even Reed, who lives in Des the Navy wouldn't do," Reed told weather during a week-long trek Moines, Iowa, first retired in the riewspaper. "But they never The containers aboard the Flickertail State may look quite ordinary. around Cape Horn. 1983. But when Operation Desert got any credit for it. They deserve The howling winds, stinging In fact, they carried deadly nerve gas artillery shells from Nordenham, rain and huge waves made for an Shield came around, he jumped at some recognition.' Germany to Johnston Atoll as part of Operation Steel Box. Chief Steward Platts: 'Strive to Be Best' Chief Steward John Platts says it is important to take pride in one's work. In fact, Platts challenges , his SIU brothers and sisters I in the steward department to I "always toy to make your ship one of the best feeders in the fleet. Take pride in your work and have a good attitude. You should strive to be the best at whatever you A sports enthusiast. Brother Platts sent the ac­ companying photos to the Seafarers LOG. The pictures were taken aboard the SS Galley gang members aboard the Mayaguez (from left) SAFemanPuerto Rico do Maldonado, Chief Steward John Platts and Messman Byron Puerto Kico Harris emphasize the need to take pride in one's work. Marme Management, Inc. ABTony Cananochecks sound- From left.Chief Electrician Everett Richman, GUDE FernandoVaile ing tank on the ship's bow. and OMU Rafael Quinones make plans aboard the Mayaguez. Seafarers' SefWalt Team Has a Winning Season It may seem an odd place for a Softball hotbed, but in southern Maryland, some folks take the game more seriously than politics or religion. That's what members of the Seafarers team discovered last year when they entered a league looking more for recreation and community interaction rather than wicked line drives and fullspeed collisions at home plate. But despite the jolting com­ petitiveness in the 16-teamleague whose seasons lasts from April until September, the second-year team sponsored by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has more than held its own. Last season the Seafarers surprised league veterans by plac­ ing fourth. TTiis year the SIU squad finished third in the regular season and then advanced to the SIU Director of Manpower Bart postseason tournament semifinals, Rogers helped the Lundeberg where they pushed the 'eventual School Softball team to arrclher suc­ champions to the limit in a best-of- cessful year. five series. (The othw team swqit Herbert in the finals.) Ovoall, the Seafarers outfield, ntch^ is engaged to one of me union's had a record of 29-8. The Seafarers, who also play claims workers, while shortstop in various tournaments outside Gary Sweitzer is a former UIW the league, have a 16-man roster. member and the son of Lun­ Five of the players are from the deberg School Public Relations Director Pat Sweitzer. Several Lundeberg School. other players work at the nearby SIU Director of Manpower Bart Rogers last year put together Navy base. ^kmeder,;Who is upgrading to the Seafarers squad. Rogers, who plays catcher, said the move has chief stewar^ played on two pn^ proved worthwhile, especially in state champion baseball teams in California. He also played in com­ terms of publicity and morale. Dan Alioto, assistant director petitive Softball leagues on the of manpower, plays out­ West Coaist and elsewhrae, and said field/designated hitter, while thatdieSeafarers' leagueconqrares upgrader Brad Eckmeder plays favorably. .*! T' 'M" , - .-r- M -la • •-<. v pi rV:'r• 'c'-. 6r •'* -.J h' i :f.r I •• ••.III ^•••-.•1.1 •i f • t-i'".. �If: ^ I- 24 •fKi SemOBISIM H0milBat1992 -.. !. ''.jji'J '.tr-rjl-^ '^-L*.' Prepositioning Ship's Crew Is All Set and Ready to Go '''' vfR ;.fH- ftsf.. As ciewmembers aboard a maritime prepositioning ship. Seafarers constantly are honing their skills and practicing for any emergency. That is exactly what SIU Repre­ sentative Ambrose Cucinotta found taking place when he boarded the I^c. Dewayne T. Williams at anchor in Guam. Lifeboat drills, such as the one cap­ tured in photos by Cucinott^ some of which appear on tlds page, are among the 'ir .r 4-' '=>i-_", ii- • '•-, many routine drills and exercises prac­ ticed by Seafarers on board this Amseaoperated ship which is subcontracted to the military. The militaiy's prepositioning ships are designed to fully equip Marine Ex­ peditionary Brigades with enough am­ munition and supplies for 30 days. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, a RO/RO ship built in 1984, carries everything from p tanks, to vehicles, to food and water, fuel and other items needed to supply Marine amphibious forces. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams is named for a Marine who gave up his life in order to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. Williams smothered a grenade with his own body during action in South AB Robert Silva readies one of the ship's QMED Fred Caitabiano takes upslack on Vietnam in 1968. lifeboats for the loading of passengers. the lifeboat rigging. A ::e. :f< '.-ir , 5.. • • •f'' "• 'i' • ^4" '•• • •" •" v. / f... . . 5^, •••.•; it: •.. ' '^•'- 'r- •.• r.--.;-:;v- •%' v." ' V'st'^'• ' ' < •••-t ..•.•-Viir kW/Z/ams crewmember gets birdseye view of lifeboat drill from his elevated post. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, one of the military's prepositioning ships, lies at anchor In Guam harbor. •' Hawaiian Cruise Ships' Bellmen Enjoy Diversity of Passengers I"- \'%- American Hawaii Cruises bellmen find the diversity of passengers aboard the company's two U.S.-flag vessels make for a very interesting job. It is this variety that makes being a bellman unique for Patricia Downing, who has been aboard the SS Inde­ pendence for one year. "I like meeting all the different people who sail on the ship," Downing noted. Gary Santos, who sails aboard the SS Constitution, told a reporter for the i fe;-. •/ SX ' tf Seafarers LOG he enjoys his job. "You never know from one day to the next what you will have to do. That's part of what makes the job so interesting." All the usual and customaiy ifquests for assistance are handled by the bellmen, who are all members of the SIU. When not handling passenger re­ quests, bellmen can be found keeping the vessels' main foyer and other pas­ sageways spotless. Bellmen work on all passenger decks. -S "ifi': Jennifer Hussong delivers a package while the Connie Is docked at Nawlllwlll. Ahmed H. Madry responds to another passenger request on the Independence. Patricia Downing enjoys meeting new Delivering a sandwich for a passenger A request for extra blankets Is fiandledby Keeping the ConsfAtifZon's foyer dean Is passengers on the/rKfepenctence. aboard the ConsfZfuton Is Gary Santos. BeH Captain Pat EyI on the/ndspende/ice. one of Dan Novlck's duties. ^ - i ' r . 4'. I �mmmERi992 Final Departures DEEP SEA JAMES E.BEAL Pensioner James E. Beal, 69, died September 20. Bom in For­ ney, Texas, he served in the U.S. Anny fix)m 1941 to 1945. Brother Beat joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of Seattle. After coming over to the AGLIWD during the 1978 merger, he began receiving his pension in July 1986. CHARLES MARTINUSSEN Pensioner Charles Martinussen, 69, died August 5. A native of Norway, he joined the Seafarers in June 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Martinussen, who sailed in the engine department, began receiving his pension in December 1976. IRWIN S.MOEN Pensioner Irwin S. Moen, 68, CARTER C. CHAMBERS passed away Pensioner September Carter C. 18. Bom in Chambers, St. Paul, Minn., he 70, passed away Septem­ joined the SIU in March 1945 in the port of ber 15. The deck depart­ Baltimore. The deck department ment member member upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in was bom in Tyler, Texas. Having joined the 1974. Brother Moen started draw­ SIU in July 1944 at the port of Gal­ ing his pension in October 1979. veston, Texas, Brother Chambers ROBERT R.ROSADO first sailed aboard the Robin Wentley. He retired from the deck Robert R. department and started collecting Rosado, 35, his pension in July 1970. died Septem­ ber 26. The New York ARTHUR ENDEMANN City native Pensioner Ar­ graduated thur Enfrom the Lun­ demann, 77, deberg died Septem­ School trainee program in August ber 23. A na­ 1978 after serving in the U.S. Navy tive of from 1975 to 1978. Brother Estonia, he Rosado's first vessel^ a deck , joined the department member was the Mt. union in June Vemon Victory. He was an active 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. member at the time of his death. Brother Endemann sailed in the en­ gine department before he began BILIRAN O.SIERRA receiving his pension in April 1977. Pensioner BiliranO. ELIGIOLASOYA Sierra, 67, Pensioner died Septem­ Eligio ber 8. A na­ Lasoya, 72, tive of the died Septem­ Philippines, ber 29. The he first was a native of member of Texas joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the SIU in the then joined the SIU in August 1968 port of Gal­ in the port of New York. Brother veston, Texas in May 1941—five Sierra sailed on Isthmian vessels months before starting a four-year early with the SIU. The steward hitch with the U.S. Army. Known department member started receiv­ as "Leo" to friends and shipmates. ing his pension in November 1986. Brother Lasoya worked in the deck department and became a recer­ DAVID E. TAYLOR tified bosun at the Lundeberg David E. School in 1975. He began drawing Taylor, 41, his pension in August 1985. passed away September RICHARD C. MADDOX 16. The Mobile, Ala. Pensioner native joined Richard C. the Seafarers Maddox, 67, in August passed away 1970 in the port of New York. August 17. Brother Taylor was an active deck He was bom in Florida and department member when he died. Services were held at the Steward joined the Memorial Christian Methodist union in Episcopal Church in Mobile on August 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Maddox sailed in deck September 19. SIU members served as honorary pallbearers. He department. He started collecting was biuied in Pine Crest Cemetery. his pension in August 1990. FRANCIS W. FULLBRIGHT Francis W. Fullbright, 72, passed away September 24. Bom in Ten­ nessee, Brother Fullbright joined the Seafarers in December 1943 in the port of Galveston, Texas. He sailed as a bosun and started col­ lecting his pension in April 1982. •• 'i : SEAFMEKSIOG F.MARVINROSEJR. Pensioner F. Marvin Rose Jr., 65, pass^ away September 12. He was bom in Oak Park, 111. and served in the U.S. Army fixim 1946 to 1947 and 1950 to 1951. Brother Rose joined the union in October 1962 in the port of New York. The - >.4 •• .vs'" deck department member was an avid coin collector, specializing in foreign and antique currency. He began drawing his pension in November 1991. Fla., he joined the union in June 1977 in the port of New York. Boatman Crain sailed in the engine department. He began collecting his pension June 1991. ERNESTO TORRES Pensioner Emesto Torres, 80, died August 26. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a charter member of the SIU, having joined in 1939 in the port of New York. Brother Torres sailed in the engine department. He began to draw his pension in February 1971. ERNEST MOORE SR. Emest Moore Sr., 59, passed away June 12. The native of East Point, Fla. joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Houston after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954, Boatman Moore sailed in the deck department. KARL TREIMANN Pensioner Karl Treimann, 89, passed away September 26. A native of Estonia, he joiiied the union in May 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Treimatm worked in the en­ gine department. He started collect­ ing his pension in October 1972. WILLIAM E. PETERSON Pensioner William E. Peterson, 85, died October 2. He joined the SIU in July 1957 in his native Bal­ timore. Boatman Peterson sailed as a tugboat captain before he started receiving his pension in April 1972. INLAND ROBERT F. ROBERTSON Pensioner Robert F. Robertson, 81, passed away September 14. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Robertson began drawing his pen­ sion in September 1976. LACY W.AUSTIN Pensioner Lacy W. Aus­ tin, 80, died August 28. He was bom in Hatteras, N.C. and served in the Coast Guard from 1934 to 1956. Boatman Aus­ tin joined the Seafarers in May I960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department before retiriiig in January 1983. IRMAN COCHRAN 'ensioner Irman Cochran, 67, passed away August 17. A native of Mississippi, Boatman.Cochran oined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The galley gang member started drawing Us pen­ sion in D^ember 1986. CHARLES E. SARANTHUS Pensioner Charles E. Saranthus, 62, passed away September 3. He joined the SIU as a deep sea member in June 1955 in his native Mobile, Ala. Boatman Saranthus began sailing inland with Mobile Towing as a cook in 968. He started receiving his pen­ sion in May 1990. VANDAL CRAIN Pensioner Vandal Crain, 62, died September 22. Bom in Crestview, PETER RYAN JR. Pensioner Peter Ryan Jr., 66, died August 18. He was bom in Galves- ton, Texas and served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. Boatman Ryan joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Houston. He worked in the deck department. He started collecting his pension in Septem­ ber 1986. GREAT LAKES JOHN J. MARX Pensioner John J. Marx, 76, died September 4. The native of Michigan joined the union in Febmary 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Marx sailed as a deckhand before he started draw­ ing his pension in May 1981. F.H.McCANN ..1" ,1-. Pensioner F.H. McCann, 73, died August 6. He joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his na­ tive Cleveland. Brother McCann sailed in the deck department. He began collecting his pension in December 1981. • .'-i • i- • ..,.p y. .• :>I ..v,j y[. V-ir-;"'';' RONALD RUELL Pensioner Ronald Ruell, 70, passed away July 14. Bom in Michigan, he joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Detroit. Brother Ruell worked in the deck department. He started collecting his pension in January 1983. RALPH SALISBURY Pensioner Ralph Salisbury, 89, died September 2. The Michigan native joined the union in 1961 in the port of Chicago. Brother Salis­ bury sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began drawing his pension in August 1972. Seafanrs Scholaiship Program Accepting Applications UntU April 15 Five months may seem like a long time from now. Winter will have come and gone, the American people will have elected a new president, and the new year already will be one-third over. But five months is really not all that much time when it comes to completing a scholarship applica­ tion for the seven awards that will be issued to three Seafarers and four dependents of SIU members. Completing the application form, itself, is not very difficult. What will take more time, however, is gathering all the other necessary paperwork. This includes an autobiographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high school equivalency scores, college transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACT results. Schools can be very slow inhan­ dling transcript requests, so ap­ plicants must be sure to submit their requests to those institutions as soon as possible. Applicants also should sign up for the ACT or SAT exam and start thinking about who should beasked to write their letters of recommendation. • • '..c-i -• ' Once all the papowork has been completed and the application form is filled out, the entire package should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1993. Of the seven scholarships that will be awarded in 1993 as part of the Seafarers Scholarship Program, three are reserved forSIU members (one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university, and two $6,000 twoyear scholarships for study at a vocational school or community college). The other four scholar­ ships will be awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a fouryear college or university. Eligiblity requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and un­ married dependents are spelled out in a booklet which contains an ap­ plication form. It is available by fill­ ing out and returning the coupon below to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. With the costs of college educa­ tion rising each year, this scholar­ ship is one SIU benefit that really can help members and their families realize theireducational dreams. • 'V '. •'•••'I •-•/'I'- ' •. • 'b' • ••'KS Name. Book Number. Address \ City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number _ This application is for: L ye Mml this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 IT. . . r.. • . ... 11/92 [ • -M" \ e-i ' ... ' "nlease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which' j X^contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the j application form. , .Self . Dependent •' �m il. is •/' •i SBHSKRStM • V, Lundeberg School Graduating Classes IE k=''-'f-w. ."o T-'i)'!"; • •• ". i.P" :^ / ijv ••h- Trainee Lifeboat Class 503—Graduating from trainee iifeboat class 503 are (from left, kneeling) Scott Fuller, Daniel Maldonado, Kelly Boxx, Simon Perez, Dwalne Isaac, Brian Garcia, Erin Breeckner, (second row) Casey Taylor (Instructor), Paul Ralney, Robert Kyle, Daniel Chlcklas, Tracy Stewart, Jeffrey Hunter, Cllve Steward Sr. A"™" Herrmann, Alan Higgins, David Ferguson, John Heintz and John Halfacre. :p'- , .•; / ?E: ^ Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of tf» September 16 graduating class racehrj^g lifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling) Saleh Alslnal, Robert Seaman, Curtis Williams, Casey Taylor (Instructor), (second row) Marco Guevara, Fidel Thomas, Joseph Henby and Steve Wasch. Not pictured Is Patton Caldwell. , I I^P,' .V:,T,.L • f ilT"' - 'A-;: ;. i, A-'. . 'V ' •' • '• •'", •' .' Jjid. '•••;'. 4 ^ A;AA : Basic Electronics—Completing the basic electronics course of Instruction are (from left, kneeling) Russ Levin (Instructor), Ron MIcklos, Jay D. Phillips, Abe Murray, iSn p2n2f«£ (second row) Green Hosklns, Cheryl Burgess (Instructor), John Thompson, Gary M. SS.«i tnTpol Dahl, Pete Hokenson and Glen Walton. Gerald Yore, Robert Warren, Michael Waz and Earl Ebbert. ^ PSSJ^L?! Corless, MMA-'-'A. fifeprv P • •• ; fAir •- t::;i: rM-^EW lEE ';;' • |iii 'it'- •• Welding—Members of the welding class who com­ pleted their course of study on September 14 are (from left) David Switzer, Bill Foley (Instaictor), Peter Gerstenberger. Franklin Coburn, David St. Onge and Charles MIspagel. Kneeling In front Is Trent Sterling. \r.' Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, front row) John BImpong, Byron Davis II, Tim Haag, Daniel Ah San, Steven Sanchez, William Robinson, Brent Sullivan, Christopher Welscopf, Robert Hamilton, (second row) Enrique Silver, Robert Hall Jr., Jason Etnoyer, John Norick, Herman Martin, Samuel Garrett, Daniel Boutin, Victor Bermudez, (third row) David Diamond, J.C. Welgman (Instructor), Eric Hyson, Patrick Swinney, Charles DIGristlne, Ross HImebauch, Eric Barron and William Holllngsworth. i T •. •' i' ' . . ;• Brundage. Rancty Pete Peterson, Ray Banks and Richard Gebo. At ngnt is instrucior Jake Karaczynski. (secwd row) Joe Thompson, Randy "Pete" Peterson and Manuel Conchlnha. V\.~ 1 �iHfiiirrr • ••fS;, NOVEMBER 1992 vSi'fe sEMFaaaes tee zr f-'^ LmDEBERB &!Him 19K-93 immUUNB aWRSE SaiEDW.E II •^i": The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between November 1992 and March 1993 at the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course /' -ku- Able3eani»n Check-£n Date Completion Date November 9 December 18 February 1 March 12 March 29 May? All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Ship Handling November 2 February 15 November 16 January 11 March 1 January 18 March 15 January 4 Radar Observer Unlimited Cel^tlal Navi^tion '• -r- Third Mate ^ V-' November 13 February 26 November 20 January 15 hforch5 February 12 April 9 April 16 SaMySgw^HyCaiasos Course Oil Spill Prevention and Cmitainment Lifeboatman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Sealift Operations & Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date February 15 March 15 November 9 November 23 December ?-.— January 4 February 1 March 1 March 29 January 19 March 16 January 4 March 22 February 19 March 19 November 20 December 4 December 18 January 15 February 12 March 12 April9 January 29 March 26 January 29 April 16 IWBRADINB APPLKAim Date of Birth _ Name. (Ust) Address (Qty) (Fust) (Middle) (Street) Deep Sea Member• .Telephone _I Lakes Member• ) (AreaCMe) (Zip Code) (State) Month/Day/Year Inland Waters Member• U.S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from : to. Last grade of school completed •Ves Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? GVes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? GVes GNO Fircfighting:GYes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training Primary language spoken — SlowanlVpgnaingCounes Chief Cook, Chief Steward Check-In Completion Date Date AO open-ended (contact admiations etilce for starting dates) All open-ended (contact adminlmls " office for starting dates) Completion Check-In Date Date Course QMED-Any Rating January 4 March 26 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler January 4 February 12 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. February 12 January 4 Pumproom Maint & Operatioius March 12 January 18 Marine Electrical Mahitenance May? ; M^29 Refrigeration Maint. & OperatioiB March 12 February 1 Marine Electronics—Technician1 December18 November 9 Marine Electronics—^Technican II AprU23 March 15 January 29 January 4 Basic Electroiiics November 23 De^mber 18 HydrauUos January 29 ' • January 4 Welding March 12 February 15 March 26 Diesel Engine Technology March 1 '-i -I' • ••• GNO GNO GNO GNO • 1992'93 ACuHEaucatkm Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Check-In Date Date Course High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) College Pregnm Schedule hw 1993 FULL 8-week sessions January4 February26 ft With this application COPIES ofyour discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page ofyour union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed. The Adnussions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE ' ''''' ' ''' DATE SIGNATURE. I am interested in the following coiirse(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland • Olestial Navigation • Simulatm-Ckturse • • D • • • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeiation Systems Maintenance & Operation D Diesel Engine Technology Q Assistant Engineer/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor D Refrigerated Ckintainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation Q Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician f'd. • • • • G G G G ALL DEPARTMENTS Welding Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) Oil Spill Prevention & Containment Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESLUfeboat Preparation G STEWARD • Assistant Ckmk Utility ENGINE D Cook and Baker • FOWT • ChiefCook • QMED-Any Rating COLLEGE PROGRAM D CHiief Steward • Variable Sperf DC Drive G Associate in Arts Degree D TowboatlnlandCkiok Systems (Marine Electronics) Transportation wffl bt Ire p«ld paM In accoritaiice lirefcbedniteg letteroiily If yoo proentoriglpri iwelptoand soctMrfUlTci» TransporUtkMl will •cconUlK* wtth tire >dwd IfviMihuv* UIT quesUooi, aOMtiMlf. COBtlCt VOOTIportagBit brforedtpartliig for Pliiey Paw. plete thecom*. If you hare any eontaetyour RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Sea&ftnHmyLuiiilrteft Upgrading Center. F.O. Bo*75, PiiiqtIWat,MD 20674. 11/92 - . .r •y vV-: Pacific• If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book # Social Security #. . Department Seniority •Yes Completion Date May 3 March 8 Check-In Date March 29 February 1 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Course Assistiuid Cook, Cook and Baker D0Ck9pifiwang Counts ii^:^ RoceiWbmUonPmgnms �=?^?^r-7r.^ " V •' • ''• ••C -^•:Vf-:. •p-i>|-." %SS SEAEUtEieS 1993^oliinships il"// There are only hve months left to complete and mall In (v+'SSSfMi^r Volume 54, Number 11 Themdmloikmdeaahnele April IS, f See page 25 for additional Information or an applkmSonform. November 1992 #• ilii I AB's Daughter is 'Happy, Healthy' After 8 Transfusions ''pi^ fsmm. S-.V /Hv-'; '•'t\ F: -F: .' •V , -f' •• tiiiF'fc-'-p- ;• I' h •••••- '.,.:.--tL.:-^;'{: :• November 15 will mark the called Rhesus incompatibility In fact, it wasn't until three end of a tumultuous year for was causing the unborn child's weeks later that Susan discovered Shauna Hamilton, daughter of heart to begin failing and her red a problem still existed. "I had AB Kevin Hamilton. blood count to lower. In layman's been breast-feeding, and when I Fortunately, the Hamilton terms, the mother's blood was in­ brought her down ^m my chest, family will have much to compatible with the daughter's she was bright blue," said Susan. celebrate that day, when Shauna and attacked Shauna's red blood "She had stopped breathing. turns 1 year old. After undergoing cells. "Luckily, I happened to clear four fetal blood transfusions and In September 1991, the Hamil­ an air passage, but it was by acci­ four more transfusions during her tons travelled to Children's dent. Please, you mothers and first few months after birth, Hospital at Sacred Heart, a fathers who are reading this, take Shauna "is doing fine. She's now facility which serves citizens in the time to take an infant CPR a happy, healthy baby," said 3^- south Alabama and west Florida. course. You won't regret it." year-old Hamilton, who lives There, Dr. Jaime Rodriguez per­ Shauna underwent two trans­ with his wife, Susan, and formed the first fetal blo^ trans­ fusions in the next 10 days, and daughters Shauna and Michelle fusion in west Florida—the first later had two others. Finally, her about 90 miles from the SIU hall of four Shauna and Susan under­ blood began producing sufficient in Mobile, Ala. went together. antibodies and red blood cells. The Hamiltons first learned She has been fine since then, and New Procedure Used that Shauna was in danger when recently weighed in at a heathy "The doctor was new to the 20 pounds, 7 ounces. Susan had a sonogram during her fifth month of pregnancy. Doc­ area," recalled Susan. "We were Brother Hamilton, who tors found that a complication lucky he was that close, because graduated from the Lundeberg not Aat many people can do this School, in 1980 and upgraded in operation." The procedure has '86, said his daughter's tribula­ been available in the U.S. only tions almost seem more frighten­ since the mid-1980s. ing in retrospect. "The doctors "The procedure itself was were very reassuring," he ex­ scary," said Susan. "They do the plained. "So at those times, it transfosion through the umbilical didn't seem quite as scaiy as it cord. I was sedated but awake really was. Also, this was the first I guess what worried me the most time I've had to deal with some­ was, there was a chance [the one in my family having serious transfusion] would bring on health problems, and I was on a labor." Susan admitted she also ship for some of that time, so it was concerned about the pos­ was kind of hard to know how to sibility of contracting AIDS via react." the transfusion, but doctors reas­ Nowadays, the Hamiltons A/;sured her that the risk was mini­ finally haVe settled into normal mal. routines and tasks. And along Susan gave birth at just 34-1/2 with the joy the AB takes in being weeks (roughly a month before with his wife and daughters, he most babies are considered full recognizes that his respon­ Shauna recently weighed in at a term), but Shauna (5 pounds, 7 sibilities have increased. "I'll ounces) appeared healdiy. healthy 20 pounds, 7 ounces. have to ship out again soon," he said during a recent interview. "I may go on to sail as bosun, but I'm ^so thinking about upgrad­ ing to third mate Leaving the wife and kids is hard, but I have a good job," said Hamilton, who recounted this remarkable story for the Seafarers LOG in the hopes that his experiences would give hope to other per­ sons in a similarly frightening position. ,I • !: • .. Li. SA Feirara Earns Respect of Fellow Crew The steward assistant on the JJSNS Harkness received high praise from the vessel's chief steward, who submitted the ac­ companying photo to the Seafarers LOG. Anthony Ferrara"is an out­ standing worker," reported Chief Steward Ben Henderson, an SIU member since 1977, in his communication to the LOG. SA Ferrara, who shipped out from the port of New York, came aboard the vessel in August. The steward department he joined is a large one, as it prepares meals for both a navigational crew as well as scientific, naval and research personnel. The USNS Harkness, a 5,151 deadweight ton vessel built in 1971, engages in hydrographic surveys for the military. Sekiarer Henderson noted in his communication to the LOG that Ferrara has been an asset to the Harkness' bustling galley. Ferrara "has done an exemplary job in maintaining clean, hygienically safe areas for food preparation, serving and eating. Brother Fereara has per- y\nthony Ferrara, a steward assistant aboard the USNSHarkness, formed these tasks in a profesbeen commended for doing an exemplary job. He hopes to sional manner," Henderson said, become a chief steward. :u^' For the Hamilton family, it has been a trying year with a happy ending. Here, AB Kevin Hamilton and wife Susan hold Shauna. At front is daughter Michelle. Help Find This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked members of the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Billie Jo "B.J." Quire, a 16-year-old girl from Frankfort, Ky. Last seen May 9, 1992 on Rock Branch Road where she got out of her friend's truck, Bil­ lie Joe Quire is considered at risk as lost, injured or otherwise missing. She has a 4-inch surgery scar on the right side of her torso. Additionally, she requires medication for infections related to kidney problems and has an ulcer. At the time of her disap­ pearance, Billie Jo was 5 ft. 5 in. tall and weighed 112 pounds. Her hair is brovim and her eyes are green. She was last seen wearing a pink sweater with multi-colored polka dots, white denim shorts and white tennis shoes. She wears several gold chains around her neck and 5 lings on her fingers. She also may be known by the name Bil­ lie Jo Cheak. Anyone having information should contact the National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Kentucky State Police Miss­ ing Persons Unit at (502) 2272221. Billie Jo "B.J." 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Title A name given to the resource November 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING BILL PASSAGE HIGHLIGHTS CONGRESSIONAL ACTION EFFORT TO WIN MARITIME REFORM TO BE RESUMED IN NEW CONGRESS VOTING STARTS NOV. 1 IN SIU ELECTION CLINTON/GORE LEAD IN POLLS PUNITIVE CALIF. BUNKER TAX REPEALED, COULD BRING BACK HUNDREDS OF JOBS SIU PUSHES NEW ELIGIBILITY DATE FOR WWII SEAMEN’S VET STATUS CARMINE BRACCO DIES AT 76; WAS LABOR VP FOR BAY SHIP AHMED PERISHES IN C02 MISHAP: 3 OTHER CREWMEMBERS ARE SAVED RUSSIANS HONOR WWII MURMANSK RUN SEAMEN BENZENE TESTING BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 SAFETY TEAMS REVIEW BENZENE REGS LNG ARIES SAVES FISHERMAN ADRIFT IN STORM PLAN FOR GAMING ON QUEEN MARY BACKED BY SIU IN NOV. ELECTIONS STATE-OF-THE-ART THERMO KING M19 UNIT ADDED TO LUNDEBERG SCHOOL’S TEACHING AIDS ALLIED TOWING RATES LUNDEBERG CLASS ‘BENEFICIAL’ PREPARING FOR A SEALIFT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TEAM CONDUCTS ON BOARD TRAINING POLLS SHOW LEAD BY CLINTON/GORE SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE BEGINS NEW FAR EAST-TO-EUROPE RUN LIBERTY SPIRIT CARRIES GRAIN TO HAIFA TEAMWORK ABOARD ROESCH KEEPS THE LAKES CREW GOING STRONG USNS KAWISHIWI RETIRES FROM ACTIVE MSC DUTY OVERSEAS ARCTIC CREW HOLDS IMPECCABLE SAFETY RECORD PENSIONER REED ENDS CAREER WITH RISKY MISSION SEAFARERS’ SOFTBALL TEAM HAS A WINNING SEASON PREPOSITIONING SHIP’S CREW IS ALL SET AND READY TO GO HAWAIIAN CRUISE SHIPS’ BELLMEN ENJOY DIVERSITY OF PASSENGERS AB’S DAUGHTER IS ‘HAPPY, HEALTHY’ AFTER 8 TRANSFUSIONS SA FERRARA EARNS RESPECT OF FELLOW CREW Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 11 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f62d0a1d475d43414f9f36a4d526502a.PDF 57b6dea1b9a1a502fe73a235402bcd6c PDF Text Text VS^e«»«Sci^'5==?^ Clinton/Gore Win Heralds Vast Change Pages OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUNP WATERS DISTRia • AFL-CIO December 1992 Volume 54, Number 12 ..,v:.;..S| y-r.r- IP D i s pI a c e d Te n n e s see t ex til e workers tell CBS reporterEd Brad ley of the work they used to do. 'Is -^' -V; Vi-^A iiTr-.i'./c.-.-'y-.JjpK/''. •'• ;• _,.J .,•. _ kv^jr', •. r^raqs arows over the once thriv^le factory. Production was red to Central America. v't' '•^v •. a co>3:1- C 11.'LU ic. . 2r>-H ^o V.O (vj cc s-c <h| Oto P 1 . f——il— \0 o<tiuo zriiiotur- .w site for the textile work is CO crTHin Salvador. The U.S. govern- tourer/) CCfOt:»-!tOlJU3e: f.M-;-.'!' •I- ••': r-armj-.' ; ' "^11 helped finance this transfer. Treasury Dollars Underwrite Runaway Shops MX-<^ to H-CD COI- "-I arO<c«i5Ci "f: Salvadorians do the work once Hone in Tennessee. Business boasts these workers earn 57 boasts inese cents an hour. When confronted with these facts XlD olticial James Michel said thi was a good policy for America. i,; ' .'Pu' 'PP-: ^ • •'"S'- '• -riV .4: - '^S' • iii- .Page 3 '• _'• •••' I'l •? • •„ •• �2 SEAFARERS LOG DECEMBER 1992 President's Report General Election Results Bring Scores of New Faces to Congress The Leadership America Requires .i • I'"« .~R Si'Kia ;,v4 '. -if; m-'m: One out of every four repre­ the House, more changes in the (D-Hawaii), the only other mem­ Nobody can predict what the future holds. But we are very sentatives in the House anc committee could occur. Some ber on the ballot, was re-elected. Additionally, when Senate eleven senators will be new to members may acquire seats on hopeful Bill Clinton and A1 Gore, the president-elect and vice Democrats met last month toelect the House Ways and Means or their jobs when Congress gets president-elect, as they begin tackling the their leaders, Breaux also was Appropriations committees. under way next year as a conse­ problems confronting our nation, will recog­ named Deputy Majority Whip— Committee assignments will be quence of the outcome of the nize the importance of American shipping to announced in December. Be­ the third ranking position in the November 3 elections. Also as a the country's security and world stanthng. result, the make-up of the House cause members of the Appropria- Senate behind the majority leader Based on their conunitments and beliefs Merchant Marine and Fisheries tions or Ways and Means and majority whip. and the way they have addressed the issues Committee is likely to change committees only can serve on that Some changes will occur on the committee, a member of the Mer­ parent Senate Commerce Com­ substantially. during their campaign, both the president­ In Congress, 110 new people— chant Marine Committee would mittee. A1 Gore (D-Tenn.) was elect and the vice president-elect have just over 25 percent of die entire have to give up his or her seat if elected vice president, while demonstrated the kind of intelligence and un­ body—^will t^e their seats in the selected. Robert Kasten (R-Wis.) was Michael Sacco derstanding that strong leadership requires. House of Representatives on defeated in the general election. Breaux, Inouye Re-elected Certainly this is the kind of leadership all January 3, 1993. That number Both Breaux and Studds have All five members of the Senate of America is seeking, and it is most timely: Jhe nation's marks the highest tumover in the stated maritime reform for the Merchant Marine Subcommittee House since 1948. A total of 251 economy is floundering and American workers and their U.S.-flag merchant marine will be Chairman are expected to retum. Democrats, 175 Republicans anc families are paying a heavy price. In the last year, the average the top priority of theircommittees. John Breaux (D-La.) ran unop­ one independent, which represents American family has experienced an income loss of $1,100. Both were pushing to pass such posed in the general election after a Republican increase of nineseats Across-the-board layoffs have spared no group—behind taking the nomination earlier in legislation when the 102nd Con­ will serve. today's statistic of more than 7 percent unemployment are three The final composition of the the fall. Senator Daniel Inouye gress adjourned in October. million factory workers, middle level managers, office workers, Senate awaits the outcome of a professionals and every other class of worker. And, shamefully, November 24 runoff election in in this nation of vast wealth and resources, one out of every 10 Georgia. So far 57 Democrats— SIU Secretary- Treasurer John group also represents the interests the same number as in the lasi Americans has to receive food stamps to survive. Fay was elected to a top post in of transport workers while work­ These problems are magnified in the face of an overwhelm­ Congress—and 42 Republicans the world's federation o ing with various multi-national will take their places in January. ing budget deficit that by itself threatens the economic wellThe Senate will have at least 11 transport unions which strives to governmental organizations and being of eveiy generation of Americans. new people, including four better the lot of seamen around agencies. The ITF is divided into eight It is difficult to pick the problem that is most serious, but women, prior to the outcome of the globe. sections which coordinate the In balloting among the the Georgia race. high among those is the nation's health care system which has federation's activities in behalf of delegates of the seafarer unions to be considered a top priority. More than 30 million Committee Changes workers in the following in­ affiliated to the Internationa Americans have no health plan or are inadequately insured. In Because of deaths, retirements Transport Workers Federation dustries: ship­ fact, every month 100,000 more people lose their health and defeats, there will be many (ITF) at an October 28 meeting in ping, ports coverage. Health care costs have skyrocketed so that companies new members of the House Mer­ Genoa, Italy, the seamen's repre and docks, in­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ sentatives voted by a two-to-one land navigadrop coverage routinely. In the past decade, family and in­ mittee. dividual spending on health care has tripled. margin to install the SIU official t i o n , Gei^ Studds (D-Mass.), the in tl^ vice chairman post. fisheries, rail­ It is somewhat reassuring to see President-elect Clinton and committee's acting chairman, Brother Fay fills a vacanc ways, road Vice President-elect Gore from the outset indicate that sweep­ received 62 percent of the vote transport,| ing changes are going to take place in the way things have been from his redrawn district in created by the resignation of pre­ civil aviation conducted. southeastern Massachusetts. vious vice chairman of the ITF and tourism Seafarers' Section, Shannon John Fay In the interests of Seafarers and their families, we are going Studds, who took over the com­ Wall, former president of the Na­ services. Admittee in September upon the ditionally, the to be in there working hard to support any economic plan death of Walter Jones (D-N.C.), tional Maritime Union (NMU) which is good for American workers and to ensure the new ad­ is expected to be named chairman Wall resigned in the wake of the Seafarers Section and Dockworkers Section have a combined ministration understands that America's merchant marine has a when House Democrats meet TP's repudiation of the NMU's campaign to raise the standard of vital role to play in our society. Similarly, we have a big educa­ December 7 to select party and Cayman Island-based operation living for seamen working aboard to collect fees from foreign tion job to do in the Congress where 110 new members were committee leaders. seamen on flag-of-convenience runaway-flag ships. This effort is Representative Jack Fields (Relected in November. Many of these representatives have little, coordinated through the ITF Fair Texas) is expected to become the ships in direct competition with Practices Committee, where if any, knowledge of shipping. ranking minority member of the various affiliates of the ITF. seafarers' affiliates and So we have a big order to fill in the upcoming months, but The position is one of two of- longshoremen's affiliates meet committee, succeeding Robert we certainly are going to be in there trying. icer posts within the Seafarers' jointly. Davis (RrMich.) who retired. Section of the ITF, an organiza­ Besides Davis, eight more of Through this effort, the ITF Election of John Fay to IIP Panel the 45 representatives who made tion representing 400 free anc attempts to protect seamen on I am happy to report that John Fay, the SIU's secretaryup the panel in the 102nd Con­ democratic trade unions in 100 flag-of-con-venience ships from treasurer, has been elected to a top post in the ITF's Seafarers gress will not return. Retirement countries representing workers in the exploitative actions of claimed Norman Lent (R-N.Y.), various transportation-orientec shipowners seeking the lowest Section. At a meeting last month of this group-—whose full he third ranking minority mem­ obs. possible costs through the device name is the International Transport Workers Federation— The London-based ITF, which ber. Carroll Hubbard (D-Ky.), the of subscribing to one of the Brother Fay was elected vice chairman of the Seafarers Section. originally was constituted in second ranking majority member, world's runaway registries. I believe this is an honor for the SIU within the whole interna­ will not be back after losing his 896, promotes trade union rights These flag-of-convenience tional maritime community. and human ri^ts throughout the registries, usually established by re-election bid in a primary. The ITF, to which all the seamen's unions in the free world Because of the vast tumover in world. The international labor nations seeking to raise hard dol­ belong, plays an important role in fighting to make the working lars for burdened national Thanks for the Memorable Meals conditions better for many foreign seamen. While we in the treasuries, offer shipowners a scheme for avoiding taxes and United States do not depend on the ITF to secure our wages regulations. Runaway registries and working conditions, many seamen from underdeveloped also allow the shipowner to roam countries aie helped by the ITF. And any time the working con­ the world in search of the ditions and rates of pay are raised for the seamen of the world cheapest and most exploitable less fortunate than ourselves, all of us in the industry benefit. labor. Through its campaign aimed at mnaway flag operations, the TF has signed collective bar­ December 1992 Volume 54. Number 12 gaining agreements raising the standard of living for seamen on some 2,000 flag-of-convenience The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published ships. monthly by the Seafarers International Union; At­ Brother Fay, a member of the lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; SIU since 1949, often has repre­ AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. sented the union at intemational 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class meetings and forums. The postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790Seafarer, who first became a 9998 and at additional mailing offices. union official 35 years ago, began POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the participating in ITF activities, in Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, pehalf of the Seafarers, in 1975. There has never been a steward and chief cook combination like Md. 20746. n his capacity as an Sltf official, Elisa Schein (left) and Troy Pope," say AS Jack Alves, Bosun Bill ay has held the posts of patrol­ Communications Dep't. Director and Editor, 7^5Mortier and the rest of the grateful and well-fed Sea-Land Con­ man, port agent, headquarters sica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; As­ sumer crew. The great variety and delicious meals, as well as representative, president sociate Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate soups, breads and cakes, are without equal," they wrote about and—beginning vice in October of the products of their galley shipmates in a letter to the Severs LOG. Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. 990—secretary-treasurer. SIU's Fay Bected to ITF Post :;"•''•••• A' If,'I®,;;':®v ill..' J' �^-.i-•W-* DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOB 3 Clinton/Gore Victory Heralds Vast Change Already there are signs the election of Bill Clinton and A Gore as president and vice presi­ dent of the United States wil bring sweeping changes in the ad­ ministration of this country's af­ fairs. Immediately after the Novem­ ber 3 general election, the newly elected ticket began setting forth their administration's major con­ cerns. Topping the list is the state of the economy. At their first press conference, held November 12 in Little Rock, Ark., the presi­ dent-elect and his running mate promised "aggressive and prompt" action directed at reviv­ ing the U.S. economy. The president-elect, who will assume office on January 20, also outlined a strong code of ethics Bosun/AB Gary Coates completes his ballot at the New Orleans hall. for his staff members to prevent what over the past decade has become a Washington, D.C.revolving door syndrome of political appointees misusing their public connections for per­ AP Wide World sonal profit. The victorious candidate for president of the United States, Bill Clinton, Promising targeted investment answers reporters questions during his first schedulednews conference tax credits for job growth, Clinton since the general election. Vice President-elect Al Gore (left) also said he intends to put together a answered queries during the press conference, held in Little Rock, Ark. Voting is under way at 20 marking his or her selections, the world class economic team" union halls for Seafarers to elect ballot is folded and placed inside and "to take whatever steps that victory in the presidential elec­ Joining Clinton in Washington the officers of the Atlantic, Gulf, an envelope marked "Ballot." can be taken without new laws tion is just what America needed next year will be 259 Democratic Lakes and Inland Waters District. That envelope then is sealed in­ being enacted by Congress to to lift it from its present doldrums congressmen and 175 Republican Balloting, which began Novem­ side the second envelope with the revive this economy." and to infuse it with fresh hope House members and one inde­ ber 1, will continue until Decem­ mailing address of the bank and the inspiration to tackle the pendent. Clinton, the Democratic ber 31. depository where ballots are kept arty's presidential nominee, many problems with which our The final Senate composition Members can obtain their bal­ until submitted to the union taUy- won 370 of the 578 electoral col- country is currently weighted depends on the results of a Geor­ lot between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 ing committee. gia state runoff election ege votes, carrying the popular down." noon (local time), Monday If a member is unable to go to vote in 32 states, defeating in­ In behalf of the Seafarers, scheduled for November 24. So through Saturday except one of the 20 halls where the cumbent president George Bush Sacco assured President-elect far, 57 Democrats—the same holidays. Those eligible to vote election is being conducted, he and independent candidate H. Clinton of the SfU's "full sup- number as before the November are full book members in good or she may Truest an absentee Ross Perot. The Arkansas gover­ )ort" as he begins "to take up the 3 balloting—and 42 Republicans standing, according to Article ballot by writing to the SIU nor will become the 42nd presi­ enormous job of changing will take their seats January 3 XIII of the SIU constitution, secretary-treasurer's office, 5201 dent of the United States. America's direction." when Congress convenes. Of Post-election polls indicated these, 110 new members will be which spells out the union's elec­ Auth Way, Caihp Springs, MD SIU President Michael Sacco, tion procedures. 20746. in a communication to Clinton the that a majority of voters found the sworn into the House, and the At the hall, a member is given day after the election, noted. state of the U.S. economy to be upper chamber will have at least a ballot and two envelopes. After 11 new members. Continued on page 8 Your decisive and heartening their number one concern. .-1. M' • Voffjiy IbMfer Way hlMoaBedkm U.S. Gov't Abets Export of Jobs The practice of American corporations leaving U.S. shores and setting up overseas production facilities as a means of escaping American wages, working conditions, safety and environmental rules and, of course, taxes, has been aided and abetted by an agency of the U.S. government, it has been revealed recently in two television news reports. While the transfer en masse of production to off­ shore sites is a phenomenon of the past few decades for many industries. Seafarers and seamen of other traditional maritime nations have been contending with runaway operations since the end of World War II. The U.S. government, through several of its agen­ cies, has played a role in making it possible for U.S. shipping interests to operate their equipment under flag-of-convenience registries. But the present situa­ tion, documented by ABC's Nightline and 60Minutes on CBS, is worse. In this case, an agency of the U.S. government not only is encouraging the transfer of American jobs overseas, but also is providing the seed money and investing in the runaway scheme. The U.S. government's Agency for International Development (AID), an arm of the Department of State, has provided ftinding to groups promoting and developing so-called export processing zones—in other words, industrial parks in which the goods produced can be exported to the United States with lit­ tle or no duty. The U.S. government also has encouraged the flight of American jobs through such policies as lowinterest loans, tax breaks and grants to business promotion groups. Shockingly, the U.S. government also has assisted foreign business groups to blackball and bust union organizations, 60 Minutes revealed. In September and October, the two television exposes and several news articles documenting the U.S. government's support of runaway operations brought the issue to the attention of the American public. The press coverage vividly pointed out the U.S. government's support of job export schemes, an issue raised originally by the AFL-CIO before Con­ gress in 1989. After the spate of recent press, in response to the public outcry. Congress on October 5 adopted various measures to the foreign aid appropriations bill designed to make U.S. government agencies mindful of their responsibilities to American citizens. Then-candidate for president, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, and his running mate. Senator Al Gore (D-Tenn.), expressed dismay at government policies which have promoted the export of American jobs. The two candidates, now president-elect and vice president-elect, pledged to bring a halt to such actions. With the issue brought to the fore by the remarks of President-elect Clinton and the television coverage of 60 Minutes and Nightline, the American public now is privy to what seamen have witnessed for years: U.S. companies transferring jobs overseas, avoiding American federal, state and local taxes, bypassing safety and environmental regulations—all the while aided by certain elements within the U.S. govemment. Shipowners Early Runaways The April 2, 1965 Seafarers LOG pointed out that mnaway shipping is a drain on the U.S. treasury: "These operators spend billions of dollars abroad for ship construction—money which leaves the United States and never returns. They employ foreign seamen who neither pay income taxes to our govern­ ment nor purchase consumer goods here. This money Continued on following page • I--' •J The use of U.S. govemment money in aiding American companies to transfer production overseas was the subject of an ABC Nightline report. Top photo, from that show is an out-of-work garment worker whose plant moved to Honduras. Below, one of the Honduran gar­ ment plant employees who now does the work formerly done in the West Virginia factory. �SEAFARERS LOG Texas, who pointed out the foreign workers in these job export schemes earn "very low wages, subsistencetoo, leaves, never to return. level wages" which means "they're not going to buy "The vast profits amassed by these runaway-flag much from us [the United States]." operators never come back to the United States either While AID official James Michel argued that in the form of corporate taxes or in the form of expendi­ growth in Latin America creates jobs in the United tures for goods and services. Instead they support States, Marshall said there just isn't enough purchasing foreign industries which compete in the wor d market power in Central America to offset the loss of with American goods..." American jobs. Despite broad support on the part of Congress and Bradley also discovered that in El Salvador's export in certain quarters of all administrations, there has been processing zone, an industrial park financed with U.S. a consistent anti-U.S. shipping bent on the part of some fimds, "workers who want to join unions can be fired U.S. government agencies, among them the Depart­ on the spot and their names placed on blacldists." A 60 ment of Agriculture and the Department of State, the Minutes producer and crew, posing as a fictitious SIU has observed. The former agency often attempts to company's executives, were told by the top U.S. AID beat the nation's cargo preference laws; the latter often official in El Salvador that "they shouldn't have a prob­ acts as an advocate of foreign interests. lem with union laborers because job applicants are But even seamen, who long have been familiar with screened by the managers of the industrial parks," said government complicity with runaway operations, find Bradley. die revelations of AID's overt financing and bullish aid In a campaign speech. Vice President-elect Gore extended to American businesses establishing offshore said the closing of the Decaturville Sportswear Co., operations to go beyond any prior experience. owned by Marlene Industries, had doubled unemploy­ ment in Decatur County. He noted that Marlene In­ Tennessee Plant Shut Down dustries also had shut down plants in Lexington and Among the examples raised in the press of such Hartsville, Tenn., while setting up another subsidiary. direct involvement in the transfer of U.S. jobs to Perry Manufacturing Co., which is now one of the developing countries in the Caribbean, Central largest manufacturing firms in El Salvador. America or Asia is the closing of a textile plant in Ten­ Ads such as these, distributed by foreign businessmen's nessee described in the 60 Minutes segment. Hondurans Making $38 per Week groups and financed by U.S. government money, urge On September 27,60 Minutes co-host Ed Bradley ABC's September 29 Nightline show focused on the American companies to transfer their facilities overseas. opened the program stating, "It comes as no surprise closing of Maidenform's West Virginia plant. In that the unemployment figures in the United States— "... It would be unconscionable to have U.S. March 1992,115 American workers at that worksite nearly ten million at last count—are higher than taxpayers' funds used to encourage exjjort of U.S. jobs, lost their jobs, which had generally paid $5.10 an hour anyone wants them to be. What may come as a ($204 a week). Many of these workers at this time have while at the same time exploiting foreign workers," surpiise, though, is that the United States government, not found new jobs and are close-to exhausting their un­ said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland in his letter to of ^1 people, is promoting the export of some of the employment benefits. Their jobs are now being done in the elected officials. very jobs that workers in this country depend on for Honduras, in an export processing zone. The Honduran Clinton/Gore Vow a Halt their livelihood." workers doing their work make $38 dollars a week. The U.S. government's Agency for International The 60 Minutes segment focused on a sportswear Nightline's reporter Dave Marash noted, "What we Development "has spent at least $289 million for plant in El Salvador—where the average hourly wage have here is a question of priorities. In the last two programs to encourage American businesses to shut for a worker in manufacturing is 40 cents an hour, or years, the American government has spent two billion down here and move to Central America and the Carib­ $17.60 a week, or $915 a year, and where the average on economic aid to the Caribbean basin, about one bean," Governor Bill Clinton charged while campaign­ cost to an employer for health insurance, if paid at all, hundred fifty million dollars specifically earmarked for ing in October. is $88.21 per year per employee. The sportswear plant, job development. Over the same period, the federal "At a time when companies are having a hard time located in an export processing zone, had been set up government has spent just over one hundred million getting loans to expand factories in Middle America, with the help of U.S. government loans. dollars for retraining American workers whose jobs Mr. Bush's administration is offering loans at low cost Bradley noted that besides low wages and no taxes, have gone offshore." in Central America," the Democratic nominee for presi­ American companies were establishing production taxpayers Foot Training Bill dent said in a speech to a Louisville, Ky. audience in operations like the sportswear factory in places like El A Journal of Commerce article (October 22,1992) late September. American workers, he said, should not Salvador because "the U.S. government gives them be ask^ provide tax dollars "to pay for policies that reported that in Texas 1,100 workers at a Levi Strauss low-interest loans, subsidizes worker training programs pants manufacturing plant lost their jobs when the com­ take theirtojobs away." and offers tax breaks they can't get in the U.S." pany closed the factory in 1990. That line of pants then In the second of the three presidential debates, Clin­ The sportswear now manufactured in El Salvador ton said he would "stop the federal government's pro­ was produced for the company by a Honduran contrac­ was, until May 1991, produced in Decaturville, Tenn. tor. gram that now gives low-interest loans and job-training The plant closing put 306 persons out of work. That production transfer was aided by U.S. govern­ funds to companies that will actually shut down and The CBS news show disclosed an advertisement, ment monies. Part of the American taxpayers contribu­ move to other countries." id for with contributions from AID, which urged tion to this job transfer scheme was paying for the Throughout the campaign, Clinton and Gore sug­ S. manufacturers to set up shop in El Salvador, boast­ training of the Honduran workers while also paying for gested that instead,of U.S. govemment monies being ing a 57 cent an hour wage level. During the show, adjustment assistance to the U.S. workers. used to create private-sector jobs in Central America, a Bradley interviewed former Secretary of Labor Ray The Honduran workers making the pants were Clinton administration would concentrate on job-crea­ Marshal, an economics professor at the University of trained to do the job by the Honduran Council for tion strategies within the United States. Human Resources Development. That group received "As president, I will reorganize and direct our $30 million from the U.S. govemment. foreign assistance programs. I believe we should stress A U.S. govemment agency paid for adjustment as­ not only sustainable development but also the develop­ sistance for the laid-off American pants manufacturing ment of skills, of values, and the institutions of free workers. In soliciting those funds from the Department society. But I do not believe in this difficult time we of Labor, Levi Stmuss boldly declared, "The employ­ should spend American foreign aid dollars, as the Bush ment of the San Antonio workers has been eliminated administration has done, to subsidize American com­ because of the company's decision to utilize (the) panies to shut down plants in the United States and lower labor cost used to assemble its products through move them overseas," said Clinton to a Milwaukee offshore sources." audience on October 1. According to the article, an AID spokesman said the U.S. contributed $6.3 million to help fund a Honduran Congress Takes First Step group that promotes industrial centers where American On October 5, in one of the last legislative actions and foreign companies can set up production facilities taken before the end of this year's session. Congress to manufacture goods for export that can enter the made it illegal for AID to promote the export of United States without any duty attached. American jobs or to fund the start-up or maintenance Maidenform's West Virginia plan closed in March 1992. AFL-CiO issues Warning of so-called export processing zones, or industrial One hundred fifteen American workers lost their jobs. centers from which manufactured goods can enter the In 1989, the AFL-CIO warned Congress of the ac­ United States duty free. tions of a U.S. government agency which undermined The Foreign Aid Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5368) the employment opportunities of American citizens. In testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the also prohibit^ the use of AID funds for any activity which violates workers'rights. organization representing some 100 national trade unions, said, "U.S. AID missions around the world are The actions by Congress are a first step. The restric­ spending millions of dollars annually for programs that tions merely apply until the next round of foreign ap­ propriations, approximately one year from now. promote the export of foreign-produced or assembled goods into the United States. In Ae bill's section on U.S. funds to the InterAmerican Development Bank, the Secretary of the "Our AID funds build the plants, develop the in­ Treasuiy was directed to instruct the group's U.S. direc­ frastructure (including, in some cases, adjoining air­ ports), and advertise for joint investors. U.S. aid dollars tor to "vote against funding for any project if it is likely in the past even have been used to tell the potential to cause a loss of jobs within the United States." U.S. business investor that, if he takes his operation In another bill, the Jobs Through Exports Act of overseas, he will not have to worry about unions." 1992 (H.R. 4996), Congress added language to prohibit The AFL-CIO alarm went unheeded. In 1991, once the use of funds allocated to various international again, the AFL-CIO, in a communication to con­ groups under the foreign assistance act for any activity American companies such as Maidenform move produc­ which exports U.S. jobs or contributes to the violation tion to industrial parks in Central America like the one in gressmen and senators on foreign aid committees, of workers' rights. Honduras in photo above, taken from the Nightline show. warned of the misuse of taxpayer monies. Continued from page 3 iiS rife' M WJ- 9i f:>y m--:- ;-f ••:. :• ;.i V ••• ; ,fef :> . - > • .;i J-'-'';, a' . •; ffefe t'C :V,r '••f .^• tfe: :¥'f' » A ., T.' '•' 5 ' ' ••'' •.B i' • • •'- "''.i . OECBRRER1992 �Or: Tfi-r- 'i -'S' 'i "•• •'•; '-^.i %•';, DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 5 -C- $Mr Seafarers and PoliticsA Good Mix •;'V''y-^-;v=;^ ; • - y-'y 1:4 Working on behalf of SIUbacked candidates. Seafarers al over the country not only voted but also volunteered their time to assist with election-oriented ac­ tivities. Whether supporting Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton's presidential bidor assisting a can­ didate for state legislature, SIU members participated in hundreds of campaigns across the states. Seafarers talked with other voters about the records of the candidates they supported. By going door-to-door, making phone calls or standing on busy corners. Seafarers passed out literature and passed on informa­ tion about their candidates. Also, members and their families participated in several campaign rallies around the country, assisting the events' or­ ganizers to ensure the activity was successful. Bosun Carlos Guitierrez goes door-to-door in New Orleans to advise SIU rqnesentatives throughout voters of the records of the candidates. the country reported that Representatives Gerry Studds Seafarers were active around the and Barney Frank were aided by clock in election activities up to members from the New Bedford and on November 3. area. Studds, who is expected to In Louisiana, the contribution be named chairman of the House Seafarers can make to the cam­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries paign effort was recognized by a Committee, faced a tough battle well known veteran of politics. after his district was redrawn with Retired U.S. Senator Russell Long, a long-time supporter of U.S.-flag shipping who worked closely with SIU President Paul Hall in the '60s and '70s, ob­ served a crowd of Seafarer volun­ teers driving up to an outdoor campaign rally. "That's how we do things," he told the crowd. "TTiat's a Seafarers' car!" Retiree's Son Elected Union members walked doorto-door, crewed campaign offices and distributed flyers throughout the New Orleans area. One of the Steward Assistant Walter beneficiaries of the effort was the Schoppe prepares a precinct list son of SIU retiree Harry Lee for the Philadelphia election effort. Frierson. His son, Harry L. Frierson Jr., was elected state repre­ sentative from Mississippi's 93rd many new precincts. Seafarers house district which borders helped him recapture the Louisiana along the Pearl River in Democratic nomination, then were very active in his general the southern part of the state. election campaign which he won From the ports of Wilmington with 62 percent of the vote. and San Francisco, Seafarers asFrank took over part of sisted in electing Dianne Studds' old district, including Feinstein and Barbara Boxer to New Bedford. Seafarers were in­ the U.S. Senate and re-electing strumental in getting his name Vic Fazio to his U.S. House seat and stand on the issues before in northern California. Feinstein voters in the new district. Frank and Boxer became the first two captured 72 percent in the general women ever elected to hold U.S. election. Senate seats from the same state Get-out-the-vote efforts in at the same time. New York included members SIU members participated in phone banks in the San Francisco, holding campaign signs and pass­ Oakland and Los Angeles labor ing out leaflets during the New councils, urging fellow trade York Marathon a week before unionists and their families to go election day. Going Door-to-Door to the polls. Philadelphia-based Seafarers Further up the.coast in Seattle, participated in several rallies, members and their families made phone calls, drove voters to worked hard to elect Patty Mur­ the polls, served as poll watchers ray to the U.S. Senate and Maria Cantwell to the House, where she and rang door bells on election will represent the Seattle area. As day to gather votes for their canin other ports, phone bank and di^tes. literature drop participation by Across the state line in New Showing their support at a rally in Louisiana for the presidential ticket are (left to right, front row) AS Hector Seafarers played vital roles. Jersey, SIU members campaigned White, FOWT George Lizano, FOWT Andrew Lewis, OMU U. Cowart, Bosun Cesar Gutierrez, (back row) Help ^veral Races Cook William Daniels and AB Gary Coates. Continued on page 11 The re-election campaigns of • di . V:;, mm :u: :• i- ,1' v " filagiy Seafarer Michael Marquette took the photo above of some of the 150 SIU members from the Houston hall as they lend a hand in the effort to elect Gov. Clinton and Son. Gore. "l '• ^ • 'f , �WU 6 'Mr- DECEMRER1992 SEAFARERSLOG UmMtay St^ool Fhe nmes MamI Boatmen's t^nrlculintt ' . • r -y_ •.•••:: t-, f • yr.-y^^^r'••'V \;;&>! J''- yi:. -tSgii hy ••••:' L •'•. ,; •. ;• S^: Vi. iy'y- • y- ; m-\ y t/.- 'M Representatives from 13 in noted. "That helps tnem know six men passing foam buckets to land companies met with SIU of­ first hand what the gear can do a dangerous area," said Byran ficials at the Paul Hall Center for and how to handle it. The trainin^ Cummings, one of the school's Maritime Training and Education does not interfere with vesse firefighting instructors. "One to determine the training needs o; operations, and we've discoverec man can go into a tight area and the industry and fine tune the that our passengers are fascinatec can use this even with life support Lundeberg School's curriculum that they can watch actual train equipment. It saves time when for Seafarers sailing on tugs anc ing take place." seconds are valuable." tows. Mark Rohn, director of fleet Tailor-Made Courses "We are looking to the future, Eglinton and Instructor Bil operations for Great Lakes SIU Executive Vice Presiden Foley went on the describe how Towing, was at the Lundeberg SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (center), Tom Watkins Joseph Sacco said in opening the special courses were held at the School for the first time. "Ihad no of the U.S. Coast Guard (left) and Lundeberg School Instructor Bill November 18 meeting. "We want school for engine department idea what the school could do for Foley review Coast Guard testing procedures. to enhance the industry. We want members sailing for Allied our people," Rohn noted after the to create a partnership by working Towing and Luedtke Dredge meeting. "This place is much closely with management anc Custom-made courses can be more extensive than I thought it government." made to upgrade your members, would be." While Lundeberg School in­ Foley noted. "You can pick and The group of company, union, structors presented outlines of the choose the topics you want school and Coast Guard reprecourses available to the inland in­ covered from (the Lundeberg sentatiyes determined that future dustry, Vocational Director Bil School) catalog." meetings should be held. An Eglinton said the school recog­ adhoc advisory committee Of particular interest to the nizes that each company and company representatives were chaired by Lundeberg School region may have unique training the courses created after the im- Representative Bill Saul was needs. Thus classes can be plementaition of the Oil Pollution created to devise an agenda for tailored to the needs of their par­ Act of 1990 (OPA '90). The offi­ the next meeting. Also selected ticular boatmen. cials listened as instructors dis­ for the committee were Rohn; David Kish, a vice president cussed oil spill containment and Eglinton; John Burns of with the Delta Queen Steamboat prevention and hazardous Maritrans; Don Ivins, Express Co., explained how school in­ material handling class outlines! Marine; George McGinty, structors visit the Delta Queen "When theseamen or boatmen Turecamo; Bill Ferguson, Orgulf; Lundeberg School Representative Bill Saul, a retired inland company and Mississippi Queen on leave the school, we want them to Arthur Kulp, Crescent Towing, executive, coordinated the conference. In photo above, Saul opens regular schedule to train crew- know the fundamentals dealing and Randy DeKroney, Coast thesessiom members in firefighting and first with OPA '90," Eglinton told the Guard. Othefs are expected to be aid techniques while the vessels group. "We want Seafarers to named by the end of the year. are sailing. "Our people receive enow what they are dealing with 'I'm glad to see these meet­ practical knowledge of the equip­ and to have the latest informa­ ings," said the general manager of ment on their vessels," Kish tion. VJcAllister of Virginia, George ^anagan. "If management and Fire Vest Unveiled abor can't work together, neither Many of the representatives can survive." got their first look at a new vest Other companies who were capable of holding five gallons of foam that can be used to smother represented at the meeting in­ benzene and other hazardous cluded Energy Ammonia vapors as well as fight fires. The ransportation, McAllister vest is the newest technology for Brothers, Moran Towing, North American Trailing, Morania Oil use in the field. "This takes the place of five or anker Corp. and Western Towing. Randy DeKroney (left) of the U.S. Coast Guard discusses OPA '90 with George Flanagan, general manager for McAllister of Virginia. 1 ' ' Demonstrating the newest firefighting technology—the foam vest—is Lundeberg School In- Explaining how instructors teach aboard the Delta Queen while it is John Bums, labor director at Maritrans, discusses training for ABs structor Byran Cummings. sailing is David Kish, a Delta Queen Steamboat Co. vice president, working aboard tugs and tows. Vocational Director Bill Eglinton (right) talks with Dave Brown of Jim Brown, an instructor at the Lundeberg School, takes the inland comoanv reoresentatives on a tour Orgulf/Red Circle Tugs about specialized courses. of the school's shiphandling simulator, which can recreate sailing conditions on any American waterway. .1 r-'%v �DECBmBER 1992 SEAFA9ERSL0G 7 12 Bourns Comiriete R^muis ReeertnaMm Twelve Seafarers recently tion-and-answer sessions. riculum prepares you for the next deberg School to college. "This took a giant step to advance their For example, they conferred part of the course." >lace is on a par with any colcareers and improve their work with officials from the union's During a brief speech at the ege," said the 37-year-olc skills when they completed the collective bargaining department, graduation ceremony, Canales Seafarer who joined the union 14 rigorous bosun recertification from its governmental affairs expounded on the value of years ago in the port of New course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training's Lundeberg School. The dozen, who completed the highest curriculum available to SrU members who sail in thedeck department, graduated on November 2. Simply gaining entry into the course is tough. R-om numerous applicants, only a small percent­ Cat1(^ Soto (left) and Jerome Wil­ age is selected by a committee of liams sen/e on selection committee. rank and file members. Once chosen, the bosuns receive thorough, top-flight train­ ing and testing in areas such as firefighting, navigation, com­ munication and union education. Each of the new recertified bosuns said the course will help them be more efficient seamen. They also will pass along much of what they learned to their ship­ mates. The twelve members of the November 2 graduating bosun recertification class are (from left, front row) "After taking thiscourse, I feel Carlos M. Soto, Larry D. McCants, Neftali Santana, Carlos H. Canales, (second row) William Card, Lou sure I'll be able to perform my Flade, James A. Bemachi, Joel Miller, (third row) Donald W. Plummer, Dan Marcus, Jerome "Big Jay" duties better as bosun and be a Williams and Jon Humason. better ship's chairman," said 38year-old Dan Marcus, who department, from the welfare upgrading: "Today more than York. "The instructors are top­ graduated from the Seafarers vacation, training and pension ever, seamen are responsible for flight, the facilities are amazing Harry Lundeberg School of funds and from the Seetfarers more and more sophisticated and the training is extremely use­ Seamanship 20 years ago. "As for LOG. equipment. We must continue to ful. .. . It reminds me of a big the school, it was good in the old Moreover, the bosuns studied be well-trained and to keep up university satellite school." days, too. But it now has evolved and practiced communications with technology." Jon Humason, 40, said he ap­ into a world-class training lechniques and leadership skills preciated "learning the inner Course Makes Bosuns facility." i n workshop-like sessions with workings of the union. I have a More Efficient "No doubt, this brought me to Lundeberg School instructors. much better insight into how Carlos Soto, 49, said he a higher skill level," said Jerome 'A Place You Can Call Home' "loved the course. The best part things operate, and I will relay Williams, 34. A 13-year member Larry McCants rated the was the firefighting, first aid and that to other members." A 21-year Larry McCants gets some praoof the SIU, Williams pointed out member of the SIU, Brother that he now knows "more about bosuns' trip to the union's head­ CPR. With that, you can really Humason ships from die port of :ice driving the forklift truck. the SIU's expectations of me, not quarters in Camp Springs, Md help people." Soto's three Norfolk, Va. just my expectations of them. and to Capitol Hill as Ae high daughters, Ivonne, Ivette and Lundeberg School graduate sealift training "very interesting. point of the recertification course Jeannette^ travelled from New all of the instructors are realBoth parties have respon­ Joel Miller, 37, said he found the And "I learned a lot about how the York to Piney Point for the ygood." V sibilities." union works and how Congress ceremony. "We're proud of our AdvancedTralnIng works," said the 35-year-olc father," Ivette said. During the five-week course, Seafarer who ships from fhe port Fifty-year-old Neftali San­ the bosuns finished advanced of Mobile, Ala. tana noted the dramatic improveclasses in firefighting, safety and McCants, who graduated from ments in both the school's first aid as well as deck skill cour­ the Lundeberg School in '79, im­ facilities and its curriculum. He ses in wire-splicing, knot-tying plored his fellow members to had not been to Piney Point since and navigation. Additionally, "take advantage of our school. 1975, when he upgraded to AB. they practiced ship handling pro- It's a unique place, a place you "The classes were interesting and cedures in the Lundeberg can call home." we had a great bunch of guys," School's simulator which For Bill Card, having his wife, added NefMi, who lives in Puerto reproduces sailing conditions at Pamel^ and daughter, Danielle, Rico and who joined the SIU 25 sea and in ports worldwide. with him throughout his stay in years ago in the port of New Another key segment of the Piney Point made the school seem York. "I learned a lot and feel like bosuns' course of study focused much more like home. "It's the course will improve my on the workings of the SIU and its wonderful that they allow your work." various plans. The bosuns were family to accompany you," said Likewise, Donald Plummer brought into contact with every Card, 43, who joined the union in was taken aback by the progress department of the SIU for ques- 1968 in the port of New York. of the school. Plummer, 35, "The people at the school make graduated from the trainee pro­ your family feel welcome. . . gram in 1975 and had come back This is just a great opportunity to to the school one time. "The food improve your skills." is a lot better now," he said with Jim Bemachi completes advanced Lou Flade receives congratula­ Similarly, Carlos Canales' a laugh. "Actually, this is quite a classes in first aid and CPR. tions from Exec. VP Joe Sao^. wife, Antlonette, was at the layout. The facilities and the school upgrading to cook and course were top-notch. I learned baker while Carlos took the recer­ a lot, and this will help me be­ tification course. "This was even come a better ship's chairman." better than I expected," he said. "I Plummer's mother, Evelyn, like the way each part of the cur- came front New York to the school for the graduation ceremony. "My son has been working toward this for a long time," she said. "This is quite an accomplishment." Jim Bemachi, 46, said the course "gave me a better under­ standing of the union and how it works. I liked all of it." Bemachi, who joined the SIU 18 years ago in the port of St. Louis, said the recertification course "undoub:edly made me a better union member and a better seaman." I'l . ... .. '• •• J '• •-'k .fe' , : ' • j'.•• • -:k' •fLSL •• k m. SHLSS Compares Favorably Lou Flade, who formerly at­ Neftall Santana takes over the Bill Card addresses the union's tended a major northeastern Dan Marcus (right) improves his wire splicing skills with help from wheel as part of his course work. monthly meeting inPiney Point, Md. university, compared the Lun- fellow Bosun Carlos Canales. y-y •:h:: •••::' yk: kk'kk-'- k""' '' •• -•' • �..V 8 ' '"' ''' SEAFARERS LOG Ir- •"^i\iG ; ;-;. 4'* • DECEM8ER1992 Klktran Baatnea Update SkHls At WeOi-Lo^ Semhiar Another 10 SIU boatmen who sail for Moran Towing of Texas updated their seamanship skills during a one-week seminar in Oc­ tober at the Lundeberg School in the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. This is the second class held this year at the Piney Point, Md. facility for Moran members. In Algonac, Bosun Marty Tighe points out one of the races on the The boatmen—^all barge cap­ sample ballot to a friend. tains or licensed officers— received concentrated training in oil spill prevention and contain­ ment as well as hazardous Voting locations include the materials handling. The 10 Continued from page 3 SIU halls at 1216 East Baltimore learned how the regulations Appearing on the ballot are the Street, Baltimore, Md.; 2 West created by the Oil Pollution Act names of the candidates for presi­ Dixie Highway, Dania, Fla.; 520 of 1990 affect them on the job. dent, executive vice president, St. Clair River Drive, Algonac, During their week at the school, Moran boatmen practice fitting gas masks as part of their hazardous materials handling course. secretary-treasurer, six vice Mich.; 705 Medical Arts Build­ the Moran boatmen also had clas­ presidents, six assistant vice ing, Duluth, Minn.; 606 Kalihi ses on firefighting, shiphandling presidents, two headquarters rep­ Street, Honolulu, Hawaii; 1221 and first aid and CPR. Other The training received by the Captain Russ McVay, Moran resentatives and 10 port agents. Pierce Street, Houston, Texas; classroom training included com­ Moran crewmembers has con­ vice president. "We always come Those elected will serve a term 3315 Liberty Street, Jacksonville, munications and stress manage­ tributed to the high quality bf away having had a good ex­ from 1993 to 1996. work performed, according to perience," added McVay, who Fla., and 99 Montgomery Street, ment. In keeping with the constitu­ Jersey also served as an instructor on City, N.J. tion, a union credentials commit­ company policy and procedure, Member eligible to participate tee reviewed the nominations for in the McVay also sat in on several clas­ election may also vote at the various positions and issued ses presented by the Lundeberg SIU halls at 1640 Dauphin Island its report at the September mem­ Parkway, Mobile, Ala.; 48 Union School staff. bership meetings. A notice of Street, New Bedford, Mass.; 630 McVay stated another by­ election was mailed in September Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, product of the seminar is union to all members at their last known La.; 635 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ members and management get address. The notice included a list lyn, N.Y.; 115 Third Street, Nor­ the chance to talk with each other of polling places and a sample folk, Va.; 2604 South Fourth outside of the job. "That's one of ballot. The October issue of the Street, Philadelphia, Pa.; Lunthe benefits of staying together (at Seafarers LOG published a copy deberg School of Seamanship the school) Some of the best con­ of the ballot. versations take place in the even­ Piney Point, Md.; 350 Fremont A rank-and-file tallying com­ Street, San Francisco, Calif. ings or at breakfast." mittee will be elected at the 1057 Fernandez Juncos Avenue, Because the reaction after the December membership meeting Santurce, P.R.; 2505 First training has been so positive from in Piney Point. That committee Avenue, Seattle, Wash.; 4581 this group as well as one that com­ will tabulate and announce the Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., pleted its training in February, election results when it meets in and 510 North Broad Avenue, McVay noted Moran plans to January. Gaining shiphandling experience in the school's simulator are Clem Wilmington, Calif. work with the school to hold Mabile (left) and John Sparks. training annually. SlU Election Under Way ii It • { ' imiB :iSiB IIP '•t- ^ I ••"•••-• ; ••• I , . - hi ' :': k ••••-/•;;:•' • .•-.fv-:-,- ii 1'".; . i.:ai?V':;y- t ^ Writing his address on the mailing Steward Assistant Hector Felix envelope after voting in Seattle is places his completed ballot into Recertified Bosun David Atkinson, the mailing envelope in Seattle. Graduates of the recent Moran Towing training seminar include (left to right, front row) Mark Taylor, Dino Bailey, C.J. Kruger, Wes Taylor, John Sparks, (back row) Charles Tuck, Brett Currence, David Richard, Ryan Riggins and Clem Mabile. Fonner Sugar Workers Presideni Dies at 59 4-4:,h • ••''' ' Irv^ Voting takes place in San Francisco. Recertified Bosun Jim Radder (left) studies the sample ballot while Recertified Bosun Jimmy Crain signs the polling list. Looking on are Port Agent Nick Celona (second from right) and Patrolman Raleigh Minix. Donald Tacconi, former president of the SlUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers Union No. 1, passed away October 11 due to cancer. He was 59. Tacconi, known to friends and family as Waldo, worked at C&H Sugar in Crockett, Calif, for 39 years. He also was a founder and past president of the Crockett Chamber of Com­ merce. Additionally, Tacconi operated Waldo's Fix-It Shop, a small-appliance repair facility in Crockett, and belonged to two volunteer fire departments. Previously, he served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Tacconi is survived by four children; Ruthie Tacconi, Theresa Repass, Donald Tac­ coni 11 and Tony Tacconi; by his father, Sam Tacconi; and by sisters Rosemarie Mallory and Betty Broglio. ^ ^ . Donald J. Tacconi z'[yy:y- '1 �1992 SEAFJUtatS LOB Testins Proceeds Smoothly Tanker Seamen Must Hold Benzene Clearance Cards As of the beginning of this "Most of [the seamen from Ba month, Seafarers who ship on a timore] who ride tankers are tanker or tank vessel will be re working right now. But when quired to hold documents indicat­ they come in, they will have to ing they have been cleared to have the tests." work with and around the chemi A change in shipping rules cal benzene and productscontain adopted by the Seafarers Appea ing benzene. The original cutof Board, in compliance with Coast date of November 1 was changed Guard regulations which werean to December!. nounced in October 1991, states To provide Seafarers who no member will "be shipped to wish to throw in for tanker jobs contracted tanker, tank vessel or after December 1, testing for ben­ barge" unless he or she possesses zene clearance began last month "a Seafarers Welfare Plan ben at all welfare plan clinics anc zene clearance on their clinic carc PPOs. "The testing is going very and a current Seafarers Welfare well," said Dr. Kenneth Miller, Plan benzene certificate." director of the welfare plan's The benzene-related docu­ medical department. ments are not needed at the time At one union hall, testing was of registration for a job, but they voluminous but efficient. Rough­ are required at the time of claim ly 140 Seafarers were testec ing a job on a tanker. (Note during a two-day period at the Seafarers shipping on containerSeattle hall, said Seattle Port ships or dry bulkers or certain Agent Bob Hall. "We brought the other types of vessels do not have to hold benzene-clearance documentation. However, the tests are available to all mem bers.) Benzene is found in many petroleum-based substances such as gasoline, crude oil, kerosene and jet fuel. It is used in the manufacturing of many other products. Repeated or prolonged ex­ posure to benzene can pose health risks. But the risks can be mini­ mized by monitoring a person's plood count and by checking his or her respiratory health in order to determine if he or she safely can wear a protective mask. 'T • Name follows: _____ • ^ There They - " ^ Two MedlcalTests •I'..'-?' Two tests are being given to Seafarers who throw in for tanker have this •^Aiuea t!hA obs. The blood test is known as a Complete Blood Count (CBC), ^he eapioygyy ^his opinj^^ while the breathing test is called Pulmonary Function Test f tests reveal any medical condition which could prevent a Seafarer from working around benzene or using a protective mask, an explanation will be written on an examination report and given to the seaman. PPT). Steward Manfred Mueller checks The CBC, taken annually, After meeting the Coast his lung capacity by taking a Pul­ reveals the make-up of an Guard-mandated physical re­ monary Function Test (Pf^. individual's blood. The CBC is quirements determined by taking required because benzene can im­ local clinic to us, and everything pair the work of red blood cells, these tests, the Seafarer will be went fine," he noted. which cany oxygen; white blood ssued a yellow benzene Similarly, Bob Selzer, patrol­ cells, which fight infections; and clearance card. His or her clinic man in the port of New York, said platelets, which help the blood card will indicate the tests have he sees "a majority of members clot. peen taken, and the member also from the area are signing up for will receive a written statement In the PPT test, a person blows the tests, which have gone very through a tube intoa machine that indicating if he or she has any well. The members don't mind, registers his or her breathing medical condition which could they realize it's the law now." capacity. This test, required every prevent him or her from working Sal Aquia, Baltimore port three years, determines the type around benzene or using a protec­ agent, said only a handful of of respirator a member must wear tive mask. members there have undergone when handling or working around If questions exist concerning the testing. But, he pointed out. penzene. test results, the clinic will forward le information to an independent Viedical Review Officer who will make a final determination. Dr. Miller stressed that failing either test does not necessarily Pam Corey from Seattle's Virginia Mason Clinic draws blood from SA mean someone has a serious Dannette Funk during her benzene test. problem. In fact, in most cases, lose members found to have plood or respiratory disorders that prevent them from having contact with benzene may continue sail­ ing on containerships, dry bulkers and other benzene-free ships. Additionally, it is likely that ow red or white blood counts can pe increased to sufficient levels via nutritional awareness and/or medication such as iron pills. Coast Guard regulations stipu­ late that tanker and tank vessel operators are required to cany on board their vessels the necessary protective equipment, including In the background, Shannon Clausgen from Seattle's Virginia Mason masks, that will minimize against Clinic monitors QMED Allen Donohue's Pulmonary Function Test chemical exposure when the gear Electrician Mike Powell takes the Pulmonary FunctionTest, monitored (PF^, while in the foreground, Pam Corey draws blood for a Complete is worn. by Pam Corey, while SA Dannette Funk waits her turn. Blood Count (CBC) from DEU Antonio Gonzales. "JVC c V-V 'ir,' • ••' • •T. �ll 1." ' 10 : DBCBUBBt 19K SEAFARERS LOG Under Capt, Tucker's Command, liiSK-;,. Tug Jackson Is Mobile Fixture ils ^ ^ 'v'•, 1'v'' . :'V','•-' li^'"...; 1^' |C *•'•.''• Y 'i . ^ , wr. ^ ..., liS'^ -v''' .* '"•' ,. , :-s' :/•' • •• • •-/'! Get Captain Charles Tucker started about his 42-year career at sea, and he will tell stories about using his tugboat to brace barges against the dock to prevent them from breaking away during a hur­ ricane, about catching a runaway barge before it strikes a bridge, or about towing vessels through the Gulf of Mexico. The only problem is getting the 59-year-old Seafarer to start talking. Tucker is known along the docks of Mobile, Ala. where he guides thcAdmiralJackson, as soft-spoken and dedicated to his crew. "He doesn't talk unless he has something to say," Engineer Johnny Johnston told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "He's (he best captain to sail with,"Johnston, who has been sailing with Crescent Towing five years, added. The other two members of the Admiral Jackson crew—^AB D.E. "Pete" Saranthus and OS Chris Walker—^nodded in agreement. The vessel Tucker commands is one of three Crescent tugs that assist with arrivals and departures of freighters and tankers in Mobile harbor. But Tucker's career has spanned much more than ship docking assignments in southern Alabama. When he joined the SIU in 1950, Tucker worked deep sea and sailed in all threedepartments until he decided to stay in deck and become an able bodied seaman. "I worked as a day man mostly," he recalled. In 1965, Tucker started sailing inland because "I wanted to stay at home. I had seen a lot of the world, but I wanted to be closer" to his home town of Chickasaw, Ala., only 15 minutes from Mobile. Since then, he has sailed tugs along the Gulf of Mexico be­ tween Houston and Tampa, Fla. until he signed on with Crescent in 1979, which has kepthimin the Mobile harbor area. When pressed. Tucker recounted the rescue of a breakaway barge that was headed for a piling supporting the new Cochran Bridge (on Interstate 10) spanning the Mobile River. "It was nothing out of the ordinary. We had some rough weather and heavy winds. [The barge] broke loose and we were notifled. But we got it before there was any damage." Guiding the Jacksonup the Mobile River is Captain Charles Tucker. .vr'V^iT '/-I ^•"/..: 'y'-'ir:/..''y-'•• Deckhand Billy Janes and his wife. Tammy, pose in front of the remodeled galley Janes built and Engineer D.E. "Pete" Saranthus signs a crew list as Mobile Port Agent assembled—with the help of the Engineer Johnny Johnston grat)s a Checking the oil on another CresDave Carter watches. crew—in less than five weeks. quick bite between jobs. cent tug is Engineer Roy Saranthus. The Cooper Rated Ship-Shape; Ready to Resume Ship Docking iM" Yi;,'-' 'i'' Helping large vessels dock day after day can take a toll on any tugboat So following a recent ship docking. Crescent Towing's tug­ boat Ervin S.Cooper, which is crewed by Seafarers, tied up to the pier in Mobile, Ala. for a thorough inspection from the bottom up. 'i;i''''' I* :-v :mm:M A team from a diving and sal­ vage boat pulled alongside and went overboard to inspect the propellers, shaft and pipes of the tug to make sure everything was in working order. The twin-screw tug Ervin S. Cooper is one of the larger boats in the Crescent fleet. Captain Pete Bums (left) and Relief Caf^n Ronnie Waiker watch as the nspection of the tug's propellers is carried ouL , J , r' ~ ' • K '• •' -i' : :i. i' i'" ;] 1 Kyle Tucker (left) and Jamie Tucker heip crew the Ennn S. Cociper. Crescent Towing's tugboat Ervin S. Cooper ties up in Mobiie. Inspection boat checks tug's props. �••v- •.•.5>,-v'\,'V-v.. wtCTSr3K33p» "c DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERSLDB 11 •?C:: ••;.-•• • ;V PMI^ Ikmir Sbigs Prabes of Hew CoatahersMp SIU crewmembers are report­ ing smooth sailing aboard theRJ. Pfeiffer, the 714-foot containership which began operations for Matson Navigation Co. in August. "I love it," Chief Steward Keen T. Lau told Wilmington (Calif.) Patrolman Robert Scrivens upon completion of the ship's first round trip to Hawaii. "This ship is beautiful." The unlicensed positions on the Pfeiffer are filled by members of SIUNA affiliated unions— AGLIWD for galley personnel, Firemen's Union in the engmeroom. The vessel is the first large commercial ship to be built in the United States since 1987. It sails between Hawaii and California with round trips averaging two weeks in duration. Like all other Matson vessels, the Pfeiffer orAy serves U.S. ports, thus it falls within provisions of theJones Act which requires ships to be built domesticity. Also serving with Lau in the galley are Chief Cook Alex Ababa and Assistant Cook Stanley Paea. The R.J. Pfeiffer docks in Wilmington, Calif, after completing its first Sailors Union of the Pacific for Called in to help is standby Preparing the steam table is Chief voyage to Hawaii. the deck gang, and Marine GSU Randy Witovdcb. Cook Alex Ababa. Hie Canales' Upgrade For a Better Future Recertified Bosun Carlos reminder of the merchant Canales has been a Seafarer marine's importance to U.S. since 1964, while his wife, An- defense. From the start of Operation tiohette King Canales, has been in the union for four years. Desert Shield through the con­ Regardless of the disparity clusion of Desert Sortie, more in their numbers of years at sea, than 15 million tons of cargo Mr. and Mrs. Canales strongly and fuel were carried to and agree that upgrading at the from the Middle East aboard Seafarers Harry Lundeberg U.S.-flag vessels including School of Seamanship is a vital Ready Reserve Force (RRIO step in any member's career. ships. Military Sealift Com­ Carlos recently completed mand (MSC) contracted ves­ the recertification course, while sels and privately owned Antionette was scheduled to commercial ships. Nearly 900 finish the cook and baker lifts moved more than 12 mil­ course in late November. (She lion short tons of dry cargo and also took lifeboat and LNG fuel on government owned or training while studying at the contracted vessels. Another school throughout Carlos' three million short tons were transfmrted on privately owned stay.) "It's simple," says An­ container and breakbulk ships. tionette. "Upgrading allows Happy Ending you to have a better career. You Carlos and Antionette, who become more skilled and you ship out of the port of Jackson­ increase your earning imwer." ville, Fla., celebrated the end of For Carlos, passing the the war with a shipboard wed­ highest curriculum available to ding. They were married Seafarers who sail in the deck aboard the Cape Clear on department "gave me a new ap­ March 13. Both say their lives preciation for the school and the only have gotten better since opportunities here. You're then. never too old to leam." After a brief stay on the Keep America on High Seas beach following the wedding, While staying at the Paul they signed on the Gulf Trader Hall Center, the Canales, who and were part of the last convoy cast absentee ballots in the to bring equipment back to the November presidential elec­ U.S. from the Persian Gulf. "All tions, stayed abreast of national the activity there was amaz­ issues through the Washington ing," says Carlos. "We were media. "We need to develop a elated when it was over." Antionette began her career peacetime economy that strongly includes merchant with a trademark statement tell­ shipping," declares Carlos. ing dispatchers in the Jackson"We must keep America on the viUe h^: "Just give me sky and high seas and never leave our­ water." Now, she adds Carlos to her list of necessities. And as al­ selves vulnerable." Both Carlos and Antionette, ways, she remains enthusiastic who sailed on OMI Corp.'s about her career. "The SIU has Cape C/car during and after the been good to me. I say let's keep Persian Gulf war, point out how getting more ships and go to the war provided yet another work!" Antionette King Canales congratulates her husband, Carlos, fol­ lowing his graduation from the recertified bosun course. .4 Showing approval forthe new ^ley Assistant Cook Stanley Paea is Chief Steward Koon T. Lau stirs a is standby GSU Randy Witowich. ready to sen/e lunch. sauce as he makes dinner. Seafarers Stump for Their Candidates Continued from page 5 for and elected the first Hispanic congressman. from the Garden State, Robert Menendez. He took the open Jersey City-Elizabeth seat by more than a two-to-one ihargin. Seafarers also assisted in the re-election of U.S. Repre­ sentative William Hughes. The Atlantic City-area repre­ sentative serves on the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Once again, Great Lakes members based at Algonac worked in U.S. Representative David Bonior's re-election camSeattle Seafarers review a precinct map before leafletting for U.S. Majonty Whip, the third highest Senator-elect Patty Murray. From the left are FOWT Steve Ondreako, ranking position directly behind QEU Mark Nason, DEU Terry Hutson and Chief Cook Lewis Johanthe speaker and majority leader, son. Make Candidates' Signs While some members at­ tended rallies and helped in get out the vote efforts in Houston, others made signs for candidates. More than 50,000 signs for presidential, congressional, state and local candidates were as­ sembled, and then were dis­ tributed to get their names known to voters. In Jacksonville, Seafarers made phone calls and passed out literature for Conine Brown, who joined two other blacks to be the first African-Americans elected to Congress from Rorida. Members also helped Tony Hill, a member of the Longshoremen's union and the 'A Jacksonville Port Maritime Leaving no doubt about whom they support are Posey Powers Council, to become a member the (seated) and retirees Paul Roder (in white shirt) and Jesse Duet, state house of representatives. pictured above at a campaign event in Louisiana. ir... ;;u �• 12 DECEMBER 1992 SE2FMERSL0G Search Ends for Missing Sill Fishermen Five New Bedford fishermen are listed as missing and presumed dead by the U.S. Coast Guard after their vessel failed to return on time to the port of New Bedford, Mass. Atlantis Captain Francisco M. Barroquiero, First Mate An­ tonio de Pinho and Deckhand Joaqnim Caseiro were longtime SIU members, while Engineer Edgar Lobo and Cook John Barros recently signed on. Their boat was last seen by a fellow fishing vessel 45 miles south of Nantucket, Mass. on October 25. The Atlantis was due in port on October 29. Coast Guard search •• •'! .:• Barroqueiro, 32, is survived The port agent recalled that the by his wife, Rosa, and two crew had reported the fishing had children. De Pinho, 46, is sur­ been poor when the craft docked vived by his wife, Maria. They in Nantucket. have four children. Caseiro, 59, is 'Good Guys' survived by his wife, "The missing men were good They also have two Deolinda. fishermen and good family men," Lobo, 35, was the fatherchildren. of three Francois, who knew all of the is survived children. Barros, 43, missing men, said. "I personally his wife, Fatima. They also sailed with Caseiro. He was a by have three children. good union brother." Joaquin Caseiro Francisco M. Barroquiero and rescue operations began on spotted by the time the air anc October 31 after the 72-foot drag- water search ended November 4. "We still have no idea what ger was reported as overdue. No trace of the fishing boat was happened," Port Agent Henri Francois told the Seafarers LOG. "No slick, no wreckage, not even a board has been found. We just keep waiting." The Atlantis was equipped with survival suits for all the crew, an emergency positioning indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), a cellular telephone and other safety/survival gear. No mayday or EPIRB signal was given. Long Beach to Take Over OperaUon of Queen Mary '•10 SOS \NE NEED Cip .W: vms-tifQid No Problems Reported .5' •.. mB'm'm Family and friends last heard from the crew of Atlantis on Oc­ tober 23 when it docked in Nan­ tucket to repair its fresh water tank. Besides one crewmember reporting he got seasick from rough seas, there were no other problems noted by the men. Francois explained the twoday delay in beginning a search after the boat was late is stand­ ard procedure. "Most fishing trips last eight or nine days," he said. "Sometimes, the captain wants to get another thousand to two thousand pounds of fish before coming home. They'll Five New Bedford fishermen are presumed dead by the U.S. Coast stay out a few more days, then Guard after their vessel, the Atlantis, failed to return to port. head back." UIW members and officials gather at a rally to save the Queen Mary. The SIU's efforts to save both James Hankla issued a statement the tourism industry of Long which said the "underwater parts Beach, Calif, as well as thousands of the ship, including the viewing of jobs haven't gone to waste. box, are in good condition. . . . As of mid-November, the There are no indications of any Long Beach City Council was condition which would cause scheduled imminently to assume sudden failure of any underwater ownership and operation of the part." The report based on the divers' famed Queen Mary hotel and res­ taurant. The council has vowed to findings also said part of the crewmembers on the 52-foot ves­ keep the Queen Mary—on which ship's interior shaft alley needs SIU boatmen sailing with the sels have been the first to arrive to 1,200 members of the SlU-af- repair, but such work can be done Tampa Bay (Fla.) Pilots Associa­ rescue people from a capsized filiated United Industrial "in-water." With preventive tion are working for higher wages pleasure boat or help an ill pas­ Workers are employed—in the maintenance, the vessel "can and improved benefits after they senger or crewmember from a city, by its recent vote to prevent remain floating in her present recently ratified a new three-year sea-going vessel. sale of the ship to a foreign buyer. location for a minimum of three contract. The transfer of ownership more years." "We like the new contract," from the Long Beach Harbor The city has been taking bids said Delegate Jim Heatherly, Commission to the city council for management of the ship. who was selected by his fellow will mark the end of a tumultuous No Gambling for Now campaign. The commission SIU members to represent them On Election Day, citizens of agreed to give the ship to the city Long Beach narrowly voted in negotiations. "We appreciate at no cost and to contribute down a referendum which would getting a pay raise, but the in­ toward its renovation; but, the have allowed gambling on or near creased coverage in our benefits commissioners also waffled on the Queen Mary. The SIU had plan is just as important." whether or not the ship should be worked in behalf of its adoption. The Seafarers represents the sold to a buyer who might move A consultant hired by the port crewmembers who run four it overseas. The city council's had reported that allowing cardThe launch boat Ej^/nonf returns to launches that deliver pilots to and port vote ends that hedging. playing for stakes would Additionally, an erroneous in­ eliminate any need for public sub­ retum diem from deep sea vessels spection report issued in early sidies for the Queen Mary. The sailing in Tampa Bay. The St. Petersburg. (Jctober indicated the vessel im­ report stated that installation of an launches meet vessels at the sea Members also have to be mediately would have to be upscale, 50-table poker club, buoy to the bay, approximately an prepared in the event of an emer­ ^docked for millions of dollars combined with clubs for music, hour from the association's sta­ gency, whether it is on a ship one Boatman Jim Heatherly monitors in repairs. That report, done by comedy and billiards, could of the pilots is handling or aboard radio traffic while serving as dis­ tion on Egmont Key. Rados International Corp., was produce a net operating income of The boatmen calculate the in­ a pleasure craft. Many times patcher for Tampa Bay Pilots. contradicted by a follow-up in- $11.5 million per year. coming vessel's speed, draft and sp^tion which led U.S. Navy of­ UIW National Director Steve ficials (who were hired by the city Edney said he believes the berth time as well as tide and manager's office) to conclude referendum has a good chance of weather conditions to make sure that the 56-year-old ship is in fine being passed in the near future. the pilot can climb aboard the shape. In fact, Rados' findings in "People may have been afraid of larger ship to bring it safely into October flew in the face of, it this time, just because they the harbor. The same considera­ another Rados report issued in didn't understand the potentii tions are made when a pilot brings June, when the corporation said benefits," he said. "With a a vessel out to the sea buoy. the ship did not need to be stronger push, I think it will pass Another function of the boat­ drydocked for another three to the next time." five years. men is to track the comings and The Queen Mary sailed from TJie situation was resolved in 1936 to 1967, then was purchased goings of vessels in Tampa Bay. early November, when the city by the city. During World War II, A member monitors radio traffic hired International Diving Ser­ it served as a troop carrier. to know when vessels are moving vices for another survey of the in thearea which is surrounded on The UIW began representing Queen Mary. After that inspec­ workers at the 365-room Queen land by the cities of Tampa and Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McCXiay Oeft) shakes hands with Jeff Buck, tion, Long Beach City Manager Mary Hotel in 1970. Tampa Bay Pilots labor manager, upon completion of negotiations. Tampa Boatmen OK S-Year Pact iSS^ii ^ ' '<-1,' t/rj ' " £ -f 3/. ' ' 'If' •ikv- ; I •' • '\t' '.' • ^ •• •'• ' ' ; - %- �«!* sea" • ,^j:T*dM-<vr v -c/:<^;sS ,.y.v ?C.,'', , . i>' ;"1-'; • ••• • '• ('. DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG The Flag Mongers Then the Man LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Bill Daniels I've heard lots of talk on flag burning on the radio and on T.V. But nobody mentions flag selling which seems a lot worse to me. I know that Jefferson and Franklin must've tossed in their graves for true on the day that a price tag waj hanging by a string from the Red, White and Blue. They're selling our flag and all it represents. They're selling it for dollars; they're selling it for cents. They're selling it for profit; an anti-American Dream. Because they're selling out our country when they sell out the Merchant Marine. For some who earn their livelihoods working aboard ships, the work inspires poetryverses on the importance of a U.S. merchant fleet, reflections on the dangers of seafaring and the mysteries of the sea and America's Great Lakes. Those who wait at home while their family members sail also, on occasion, turn to poetry. On this page, the LOG presents a collection of poems submitted by four Seafarers and two wives ofSIU members. (This poem was written while Brother Daniels sailed on the OMI Missouri. It is his second contribution to the Seafarers LOG. "Rollin' With the Swells" was published in Ae May 1992 issue.) 13 by Trina Plununer There are the children in my care, my growing daughter, time to share. She wants a perm, nothing's fair. My little boy, tousled hair. Big strong muscles. A teddy bear. Of course the house with work to do. Laundry, shopping, dishes, too. The years, the car, bugs to shoo. My days are filled with lots to do. These days—I get through. But my nights are filled with all alone. I'm waiting for the telephone. That call will come from far away. So here I am, here I'll stay. Then the man comes home from the sea. My husband, my lover, my children's daddy. (Trina Plummer is the wife of SIU member Roger Plummer who sails aboard the MAY Ranger.) Night of Seven Gales by Michael Cusbman Sailor's Anthem by Steven M. Dickson . v.'j;?,. As the day grew long, the winds grew strong. And the sea turned to an angry gray. Black clouds came a rollin'. To sailors of the future, we sing this song of deeds, of men who went before us of men who went to sea. In times gone past they roamed the world when others just stood still. They brought the things that helped mankind. Pray we always will. [As the sun was setting in the graying sky, the crew looked out with knowing eyes. No land in sight, nowhere to hide. We're in for the ride. So hang on men, hang on tight We're in for one hell of a night. The sails were lowered and every­ thing tied down tight. For there are those who see no need for the U.S. merchant fleet. Of ships and men who need to sail ' ' to help our land compete fev with foreign flags which now abourui across the seven seas. Foreign ships whose masters are guided by the greed of fat and wealthy owners on sailing men they feed. And think of those who walked these decks not so long ago. Who paid our dues with sweat and blood their numbers were not few. The old salt growled red sky this morning. You sailors best take warning. There'II be a storm a coming soon, we all could be doomed. Get ready men. Get ready to fight for the ship and for your life. . "•.••^4 VV . • ! •& ' The storm it hit us with all its might, and I'm here to tell ya we put up a good fight. The pounding waves crashed upon us breaking man and bones. A few men were washed away to the watery grave dfOavey Jones. More than any silver more than any gold for if we stand together, a brotherhood of all. Mariners will weather wind and rain and squall. For our flag must be kept flying so we will never fall. (Brother Dickson sails as a cook/baker from the port of San Francisco. An SIU member since 1991, he most recently sailed aboard the USNS Silas Bent.) by Emily A. Larson My only competiton is of these great lakes of five. The sailors call them "she" and "her,' and love them all their lives. They talk about her beauty, and the way she reflects the sun. The songs she sings are sweet and true, "Show me a woman that's won!" Sea Maiden li •4. V 4 The sailors say "she's in our blood,' these lakes of jive we love. Every year she calls them back, like a turtle dove. My husband gets so restless, when her call is near. My only competition— the lakes he loves so dear. (Emily A. Larson is the wife of SIU member David V. Larson, wheelsman on the Kinsman Enterprise. She has written several poems which have been published in previous issues of the Seafarers LOG.) Ten PM and All's Serene What is it What is it What is it ' , ..I • by Christopher Robert Chubb by Michael Cnshman Americans from near and far who came when country called. Who went to rest beneath the waves we owe a debt to all. The Great Lakes w: She was a piratetess standing in the midnight sun Her hair as wild and tangled as seaweed flowing to her waist Her eyes as piercing as daggers Her shirt bulged like a chestfiill of treasures A seafaring beauty she be But as dangerous as an angry sea Her charm was as enchanting as the sea She brought princes and kings to their knees But it was the sea that called her name Sea maiden come to me. / know Some peace and quiet While out there is fresh fallen snow As I feel The warmth, and light of simply, the fireplace of Great Lake shores, mortar and stone and near distant are body of water waves which modestly sound and no place... I need... nor want... to go. (Brother Cushman, an 8-year member, sails the Great Lakes as a deckhand aboard the Medusa Challenger.) (Brother Chubb sails as a steward assistant, most recent­ ly aboard the USNS Silas Bent. The Seafarer of 14 years is a prolific poet who contributes his work regularly to the Seafarers LOG.) • - �it' • 14 •i-Xii'- • M!Bmai992 SBWMBISLOB S- The American Mariner: Workhorse Of ASC's Great Lakes Fleet famous in the upper regionsof the Lakes. "The Mariner is one of the best vessels in the Great Lakes fleet," noted Algonac Patrolman Don Thornton after meeting it in Toledo, Ohio recently. "The crewmembers all get along and rarely is there a problem on board." Two of the crewmembers who make a strong effort to get along are ABAVatchman Dave Barber and Second Cook Page Kurtz, husband and wife. In previous years, the couple has sailed on separate ships and relied on cel­ lular phones to communicate. However, for the third straight season, they caught jobs on the same ship. "It's absolutely wonderful," Kurtz told the Seafarers LOG. "We maybe see each other one Wiper Moshin A. Harhara secures hour a day because one of us is an engineroom hatch. sleeping while the other is work­ Bosun Robert Eckley (right) Indicates to Deckhand Chad Johnston ing, but it is comforting to know he is there. which can of paint he needs. "The greatest feeling any mariner has is loneliness for his Keeping an eye on the American family. For us, that has been Mariner's mooring lines is relieved." AB/Watchman Jeff Stockman. After upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship during the winter of 1989-90, the couple returned to Al­ gonac to ship out They threw in for jobs aboard the Nicolet and got them, which allowed Kurtz and Barber to sail togetheron the Lakes for the first time. Kurtz related how she wanted Barber, a 23-year veteran on the Lakes, to come ashore so they could spend more time with each other when they got married al­ most four years ago. "Instead, I went to sea. It shows you have to be careful what you pray for." The American Mariner, named in honor of its operating company and the people who sail aboard it, primarily hauls iron ore )ellets to steel mills located along akes Michigan, Superior, Huron and Erie. It made its maiden voyage in Checking the galley board is QMED Kassim 8. Abduila ties the During a brief respite, QMED Deckhand Mohammed Shaibi 1980. Masood Elgirsh waits for a ride. tightens hatch covers. engineroom hoist into position. Gateman Musid "Arf El Modhji. A familiar sight on the Great Lakes is the SlU-crewed American Mariner. The 723-foot sqlf-unloader is one of the workhorses of the American Steamship Company fleet be­ cause of its size and abilities. $' M.' '•i.-rr- • I ' . V?'!.'?"! l' ' - ' i^r: ' |sii' t '0 : :\ ^ •-.V - i'.' ' .=• ••,' iS-;•-••• ' ••.'•'•' -• The American Mariner is flexible enough that it can sail the winding Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland as a relief for its smaller sister ship, the American Republic; yet it also can handle the rough weather SlU VP Byron Kelley Poor Economy Causes Early Close Named to Port Pane! Of Great Lakes Sailing Season The winter layup of the Great month of October were down for weather over the summer affected The Wayne County (Mich.) Lakes fleet has begun with little the second straight month. The the amount of western coal used Commission appointed Byron prospect of an extended sailing combined shipments of iron ore, by Detroit Edison, Wager said. Kelley, SIU vice president for season. coal and stone in October fell 6 "We had a moderate summer so the Great Lakes, as a member of The culprit this year is not the percent from its level a year ear­ there were no hot days and no the Detroit-Wayne County Port weather but the economy. "It is lier. The September totals were rush on power caused by air con­ Commission. very unlikely that we will be sail­ down 2.8 percent from the same ditioners. Less coal was ordered Kelley is the first repre­ ing into January," Jim Wager, month in 1991. so less was delivered." sentative of a labor organization vice president for traffic with the The cooler summer also 'Economy Soft' appointed to serve on the port SlU-contracted American Steam­ means the average water "The whole economic situa­ commission in its 25-year his­ ship Company (ASC), told the temperature on the Lakes has tion is softer than people wanted tory. He received the unanimous Byron Kelley was appointed to the Seafarers LOG. to admit," Wager stated. To em­ been down this fall. "The support of the 18 county com­ Detroit-Wayne County Port Com­ That sentiment was echoed by phasize his point. Wager noted temperatures are three to four missioners. mission. Byron Kelley, SIU vice president the closing of Sharon Steel—one degrees lower than normal," the The port commission con­ for the Great Lakes. "There has of the plants to which ASC ASC official noted. "Although sists of five members. Two are metropolitan area. been a slowdown in cargo," Kel­ we haven't seen it yet, ice could Kelley started his maritime ley noted."We don't see anything delivered iron ore. appointed by the county com­ Detroit Edison provided come quicker." mission, two others are selected career with the Tug, Firemen, moving after the first of the year." another cutback in ASC vessel Layup Dates Oilers and by the mayor of Detroit, and the Linesmen, services when the power com­ Dry Bulk Loads Down ASC plans call for the Indiana last one is named by the gover­ Watchmen Protective Associa­ Harbor and American Republic pany started a new inventory pro-^ Even the monthly reports is­ nor of Michigan. It is charged tion, AFL, in 1951. That union to continue sailing on the lower gram calling for less coal to be with increasing business and en­ became the Inland Boatmen sued by the Lakes Carriers As­ Lakes and be the last vessels to tie hancing the maritime commerce Union of the Great Lakes when sociation, which monitors the stockpiled over the winter, ac­ up. The Indiana Harbor is ex­ in the area. The members over­ it merged with the SIU in 1961. movements and loads carried by cording to Wager. pected to dock for the winter While snow recently hit the December 27, while the see the operation of several ter­ He has worked in various U.S.-flag vessels on the Great minals for domestic and foreign capacities with the union since, Lakes, reflected the downturn. Lakes, ice had not started forming American Republic is due to traffic along the Detroit River in becoming Great Lakes vice The association announced that in the shipping channels by the cease operations for the season dry-bulk commodity loadsfor the end of November. Yet, the December 31. the Detroit-Wayne County president in 1990. - -•r*':''u:5..-i*- V-•_ 5-''M �' I "-l-'.,"'^-.';' DECEMBER 1992 i' liii: Making sure the landing area is secure is Chief Mate Jerome J. Dorman. The rescue helicopter sur­ veys the StonewallJackson, then it lowers onto land­ ing area on barge 1-F created by the crew so it can come to the aid of the injured mariner. -J '• SOFARBIStOe •r-VvfeiV;-. IS Seafarers make every effort Seafarers LOG with the to maintain safety in the con­ photographic story of how a duct of their work assignments U.S. Marine Coips helicopter as shipboard jobs are among the landed on the ship to airlift most dangeous of any profes­ Second Engineer Bob Bradley sion. However, there are times after he suffered an eye injury. when an accident will happen. The Stonewall Jackson was Serious injuries take on an a day's sail west of Gibraltar on added sense of urgency when June 5 when Bradley suffered they occur at sea. While a fac­ the injury while worldng in the tory worker, restaurant cook or engineroom. Captain Dennis truck driver can be rushed to the O'Laughlin radioed the USS nearest hospital, a merchant Iwo Jitna, a helicopter carrier mariner does not have that ac­ which had steamed eastbound cessibility. He or she must past the merchant ship earlier depend on the crew's first aid that day. training, as taught at the Paul Four helicopters were dis­ Hall Maritime Center for patched with one landing on Training and Education. Crew- barge 1-F of the Jackson. A members have to be able to sta­ flight surgeon examined Brad­ bilize the situation until the ley and determined he should vessel arrives in port or a be airlifted to the Naval hospi­ helicopter or another vessel is tal at Rota, Spain for treatment. available to transport the in­ LaGrange reported Bradley jured party to a shore-based met the ship when it arrived in medicd facility. Newport News, Va. to collect Such an operation took his gear. The engineer said he place recently aboard the received additional treatment Stonewall Jackson, a LASH in Washington, D.C. He added vessel operated by Waterman he did not suffer any permanent Steamship Corp. AB Stanley damage to the eye and would be LaGrange provided the | sailing again soon. '"-''if'#,' Scanning the sky for the Marine helicopters are Bosun William Davis(left) and Chief Electrician Frank Quebedeaux. • 5k:'^ ; 4'V."' 'v.'- -<• 1#, •' -'y 'L- . .I' "4;. ' -y.' • ••l-'M'./'-'i.;. -v' i SH 'if/ : As the Marines (in helmets) head for Bradley, his fellow crewmembers watch the 4)roceedings. From the left are Chief Electrician Frank Quebedeaux, Third Mate Steven Roberto, Bosun Bill Davis, Capt. Dennis O'­ Laughlin, Cadet Fred Castonguay, medical personnel. Chief Mate Jerome Dorman, Chief Engineer William James and QMED Walter Chancey. Chief Mate Jerome Dorman leads the medical crew to the Jackson deck. - we'-f' Takeoff is near as a flight crewmember verifies nothing has been left on the Jackson. A'' "i, �;>K:^iic • AaMBBaMaai 4 ^v, P 16 iifiRiiSii^.:-..,., r- ' Kcamen rasz i^xmeaim SEAFUttKSlM }'•',:•• —,. '•, 'V • ''-, , . 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Submitted to the 5ea/arers LOG by Chief Steward Kris Hopkins, the photographs on these two pages capture life aboanl the liquid natural gas carrier, one of the eight such ships in the fleet of Energy Transportation Corp. (ETC). In the minutes of recent shipboard meetings submitted by Hopkins, who serves as the ship's union reporter/secretary, crewmembers noted the ship was "looking real good" thanks to the crew's efforts. Bosun Bill Darley echoed these sentiments and expressed his thanks to the crew for a "pleasant and professional atmosphere." Return­ ing bosun Tom Brooks, in subsequent . .., » *^ . MiiF - ,A,.>-..., ship's minutes, also reported all is going well aboard the Gemini. Seafmer Hopkins, who graduated from the Lundeterg School's top-level training session for stewards—the lecertification course—^last year, asked ihat the photos taken by Brother Fujiwara, who sails as a steward assis­ tant, be displayed in the LOG and shared with the rest of the membership. A 95,084 gross ton vessel with a 125,000 cubic meter capacity, the LNG carrier loads its cargo in Arun or Bontang, Indonesia and discharges the liq­ uid natural gas in one of four Japanese ports—Himeji, Osaka, Tobata or Nagoya. The Gemini, which was built in 1978, is one of eight liquid natural gas carriers in the ETC fleet. The New York-based company runs the only U.S.-flag shipping operation engaged in the foreign-port-to-foreign-port trades. ETC's fleet has been carding liquid natural gas from Indonesia to Japan since 1977. V V. r> iSMi ' ' X ~ V it- t "V ^i'• X^;.7.v - ' .V. A • :'.ft'-'' ,. ' .1 *.. Wffix mm M& **i ' - t "SiixiSi RIGHT With the breads ready, Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon tums his attention to preparing another aspect of the meal. BELOW RIGHT Fellow crew­ members rate SA Shawn Fujiwara's salad bar as "Num­ ber One." BELOW From left to right are members of the LNG Gemini's galley crew: Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon, SA Jon-Jon Damphier, SA Shawn Fujiwara, Chief Steward Kris Hopkins and SA Kim Stephenson. ''X ^V:! 1)^:- lilil iiiWIiil SmixSm :A|ii||i||iiiip|i I >\<t f;iX;-S.7= •' .;--xruf: - • .. •;• ,7', :• 'miymyMMrn' -ixJ.'xv..::' XvX" k'C- • :'kiy| 4 77i?1S ym- , ^ mm mi .-. .-..'ft . 1 i S-^A,; , 'j^mk �mxHOBum O- saauiERSijOB To Our New Pensioners .. . Thanks for a Job Well Done T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 18 members. Fourteen of the new pensioners sailed in the deep sea division, while the other four sailed in the inland division. Brief biographical sketches of these new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA m i-^-.- - LOUIS AL­ LELUIA, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Vineland, 4.J., he sailed in the deck department. In 1982, Brother Alleluia completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Azusa, Calif. ' • •• M'-}' THOMAS BONNER, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Quitman, Miss., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bonner served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He lives in Eight Mile, Ala. BILLY BROWN, 65, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in Alabama and sailed in the steward department. Brother Brown has retired to Seattle. It:!|:^.f;'i.. JOHN FORBES, 62, joined the SIU in 1955 in his native Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Forbes served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He still lives in Mobile. VICTOR GON­ ZALEZ, 68, joined the Seafarers in 1978 in his native Puer­ to Rico. In 1981 he upgraded at the Lundeberg School, improv­ ing his rating to cook and baker. Brother Gonzalez resides in Condado, P.R. WILLIAM HAWKINS, 69, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1963 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Bom in New Madrid, Mo., he graduated from the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother Haw­ kins has rctiied to San Fiaitoisco. :vU'>:v;r-i-.;-•• i-:: ••r"/yv„ . •.1^ - p.. deck department. Boatman Frazee has retired to Groves, Texas. Each month in the Seafarers LOG. the nams of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These t^ and wo^have sened the maritime industry welt, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. CHARLES HESTER, 65, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in Greenville, S.C. and sailed in the deck department. Brother Hester served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947, then served in the Navy from '48 to '65. He lives in New Orleans. ERNESTO MARDONES, 72, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of New York. A native of Chile, he sailed in the engine department ! bother Mardones in 1978 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Homestead, Fla. JOSEPH MCDOUGAL, 71, joinesd the union in 1951 in the jort of Houston. Bom in Philadelphia, he sailed in the deck department. Brother McDougal served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1948. He lives in Santa Ana, Calif. tive sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Self resides in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. ^olan completed the bosun recertification course at the .undeberg School. He has retired jto Pensacola, Ra. WINDELL SAUNDERS, 65, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1963 in his native Bal­ timore, 15 years before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Saunders served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He has retired to Baltimore. THOMAS SELF, 63, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Bal­ timore. The Virginia na­ INLAND CHARLES BRANNGN, 63, joined the union in 1981 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed in the steward department. Boatman Brannon served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He lives in Belhaven, N.C. JAMES FRAZEE, 62, joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. The Louisiana native sailed in the OLLICE FILLINGIM, 62, joined the union as a deep sea member in 1947 in his native Mobile^ Ala. He sailed in the deck department. In 1955, Boatman Fillingim con­ verted his union book to iuland" and continued sailing in the deck department. He still calls Mobile home. » I DONALD JOE MOR­ GAN, 62, joined the union in 1974 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Ra. Bom in Winthrop, Ark., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Morgan also had a 25year career in the U.S. Army, serving from 1947-72. He resides in Newport News, Va. Marine Cooks & Stewards (MCS) under the Employee Retirement Income Secunty Act of 1974 (EKlUAl. Basic Financial Statement FLOYD PAYTON, 66, joined the union in 1968 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He was bom in Sanford, N.C. and sailed in the steward department. In 1988, Brother Payton com­ pleted the steward recertifica­ tion course at the Lundeberg School. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Brother Payton resides in Norfolk. BERNARD SABERON, 67, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of the Philippine Islands, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Saberon in 1980 graduated from the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Port Mon­ mouth, N.J. UBIE NOLAN, 62, joined the SIU in 1952 in his native Mobile, Ala. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957, he resumed his maritime career as a member of the deck department. In 1981, Brother BcnetiB under the pl»n 5,53^ administrative eapense^ and $1 %l"862KSenS^d'to pirticipants and tenefieiaries. A total of 1,920 persons riehl SeSoSpK the end of'the plan fear, altou^ n« all of the» pei^s^ ye -™«d ngW earnings from investments of $1,720,748 and other income of $28,616. Minimum Funding Standards Anaetnary'sstatementshon-sthatenonghtnoneywaseontribntedtotheplantokeepltfnndedlnaccordanee with the minimum funding Standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additipnai information You have the right to receive a copy of the fiill annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report ^ 2. Assets held for investment ^ ,r 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan 4. Service provider and trusjtee information To obi^n a'^^y ^^Ttoll annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr^ick Marrone who ^ mtX aSiSi 5201 AmhW camp Spring MD 20746, (301) 899^5^ lhasge m cuvcr coovine costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $ .10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabiUties of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expensesof the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report tom the plan administrator, AesetSToSeLnts and accompanyingnoteswiUbeincludedaspartofthat report. Thechargetocover copying costs given above does not include a charge for thecopying of these portions of the report because these ^rtions areSshed without charge. You also have the legally protected right toexamine the annual report at the mam office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in wShineton DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Reaueste to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Braefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. Supplementary Information In accordance with Department of Labor regulations, the net realized gain of $284,908, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis" — the difference between the sales price and the market value of an asset as of January 1, 1991; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. _ Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $1,193,567 as shown on the financial statements is $340,441 of net realized gain which is the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. \J' �M\ ''••hm SW members and their friends and families saSt' their greetings to loved ones and shipmates thit hoiiday season. The greetings appear on this ^ page and thefoUowing three pages and are iistedin alphabeticai prder by the name of the individual sending the message. To the Staff at HISS and SIU Thanks for all the educational op­ portunities you have provided. G^ To Class 464/March '92 FOWT Class Wish you guys the best. Keep it in bless you all and Merry Christmas. Charles W. Boles the water and keep it afloat. Gordon F. Adams III (Jersey, To Scottle Aubusson, ail port aoents and Seafarers shippedfrom Chicago To Rebecca, Joseph, Patricia, William, Robert Jr.,Harry andNancy My heartiest best wishes to all of Hope that you all have a Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas. you for a holiday season filled with Let this greeting be considered your happy hours and smooth sailing in '93. Remembering you, always, Christmas gift. Gerry Borozan Robert C. Adams Sr. To all my deep sea drinking partners To Bllnda Clark May this greeting find you and Merry Xmas and Happy New yours safe, happy and healthy— Year. Enrique (Kako) Agosto Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. "Tiny" Boudreaux ToAIValente Dearest Alfie, Today, as it started to snow... I could only think of you To BigBerth Your merchant marine hero. ... It must've been all those fl^es Love, blowin' around! Merry, Merry Charles Bouware Christmas. Lisa Allard To Tugboat Tim Merry Xmas to the Santa in my To the Golden Guys of the Old Fruit life who always gives me love and Pier, Locust Point (you know who you happiness. Happy New Year, Happy are) Anniversary. I love you. This deadline's tomorrow. . Steamboat Annie (Brenno) We're at sea. I kinda forgot it was November. There aren't too many autumn leaves out my porthole. God To Chuck and Josle Menard Merry Xmas, Happy New Year to bless you guys. Lisa Allard the best parents in Ogdensburg, New York. Thank you for always being To all SlUbrothers, sisters and their there. I love you! families Anna Menard Brenno The best of holiday wishes to all my seafaring friends and family. May To Anna the forthcoming year bring fair winds May this holiday bring us the love and following seas to all. Peace. and happiness that you've given to NatAllin me these past 14 years. Harry says to say hi to Harriett. To brothers, sisters and families Tim Brenno Happy holidays and a prosperous New Year to everyone. Good sailing To Brockhaus family with you. Hey guys! Merry Christmas you Ronald Aubuchon and family radical dudes. Have a righteous New Year. I'll see y'all soon. P.S. Don't party too much. Love, Charlie Brockhaus To Glenn Paul Baker Sr. Hey, dad. Merry Christmas. Keep your feet outta the water and the wind in your face. See ya around July '93. Your son, with love. Glenn Paul Baker Jr. To Sonja Marie Clements And the wind whispered to the trees "It is because of you, my friend, that my song can finally be heard." Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays toyou and your family. God bless you wherever you may be. 1 miss you. Paul Aaron Barbadillo (Q-Man) To Double Jay and the Jay Wipers X-Man, Mad Max, Festy Pete, Stormin Norman, Special K and Double Jay: The black gang rules! Never forget that we were moldedout of fire and steam. Paul Aaron Barbadillo (T-Rat, now Q-Man) To Manuel Bases Papa, Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. I'm gonna miss you this holiday season, and I'm a big girl now. I love you, Pogi! Samantha Lee A. Basas ToRJNJr. Wherever you go, my heart sails with you. I'll marry you December 23,199?—no matter what. Joy to the world and God bless you. Forever your love, Laurie (Bernard) To the Deck Department aboard the SS Constitution Mele Kalikimaka! To a great deck gang. Thanks foranother year of a job well done. Aloha! elide Christopher Best To some wonderful seafaring friends Merry Christmas! Still riding the outer waves and working on calming the inner ones. Thanks to you. Smooth sailing. Cynthia (Looney Tunes Cynthia) Caster To the Casto Family Season's greetings from afar. I love you all veiy much. I miss you and can't wait to see you. God bless you all. Kim Casto To Jim Porter Season's greetings, sweetheart. I miss you and can't wait to see you. I love you with all my heart and soul. Kim Casto To my wife and to all Seafarers To my wife and everyone who knows me, I want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I want to thank the Seattle union hall for everything. Take care. Your friend, Thomas M. Curley To Michelle Sanders My sweetheart, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Happy New Year for us both. I'm sorry I'm not there with you, but I am there spiritually. I love you so much, and I'll see you soon. Have a wonderful holiday. Chris Curtis (DM To my former shipmates Wishing all of you good health To all my union brothers and sisters and happy retirement. Merry Happy holidays to all, asea or Christmas and a Happy New Year to ashore, in the spirit of fraternity and all! solidarity. Bert Chapman Bill Daniels To ex-shipmates and friends To my dear family and friends Merry Christmas and a Happy Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli New Year. Makahiki Hon '93. Cruising the great Paul Chattey Hawaiian Islands. Aloha, Dana M.K. Darval To Steve, Donna and Don, Mikey, Tommy, and friends at PIney Point and ToDonMontoya on thee White white Ships Wishing you a happy holiday Hope the holidays find you home with your loved ones; butt ifif \you must season as we sail the world apart. The be at sea, I hope that the Christmas oceans are between us, but our love spirit is sailing with you. I'm home will never stop. Remember, you are for Christmas—^keep in touch! Love, always with me. Donna DeCesare Judi Chester To MarltesDizon ToWeltonand Jean Merry Christmas and a Happy Wishing you a Merry Christmas New Year to my loved ones Mariz and a happy and prosperous New and Tess. Daddy loves you so much. Year. Romy Dizon W. (Mr. C) Chestnutt To all SIU members, active and retired To all fellow Seafarers who fleabag Happy holidays. Good job done their lives between ships during Gulf crisis. Keep the pressure Hotel-ed Christmas on Washington. God bless the SIU. A-away by the cut fleabagged John Doyle pine There's smelt an old home To all Seafarers To KImberly Krichman May all your Xmas's be merry. Merry Christmas Princess! I love Where children were never The Duke (Duet) and miss you bad. Can't wait to be alone. next to you. Be safe. God bless you. By year-ears she's far-ar To Benny Guttlerez and family Love, And yet she feels near. Merry Christmas and a Happy .Charles (Charlie Bear) Christopher R. Chubb New Year. Brockhaus Jake and Darlene Dusich To all Seafarers To Andre Wilcox A Merry Christmas and the best To Eddie Gomez and family Merry Christmas buddy. Tighten Merry Christmas and a Happy up every chance you get. See you at New Year ever to all the Seafarers, active and retired. New Year. the hall at the end of March. Willie Cichocke Jake and Darlene Dusich Chuck (Popeye) Brockhaus To Danal Clotter To Clifford Scott and family To Deborah, Eric and Richard My beloved brother and family, Merry Christmas and a Happy Though we are sometimes far apart, our love for one another is real­ may God bless you all in this New Year. Jake and Darlene Dusich ly never far away. With love on Christmas holiday season and in Christmas Day. God bless the SIU many years to come. Felipe Clotter To Rey Magpale and family and keep it strong. Merry Christmas and a Happy Your husband and daddy To all SIU officials and members New Year. (Ervin I. Bronstein) A very Merry Xmas and a Jake and Darlene Dusich prosperous New Year, especially to To mom and all my family and relatives my old shipmates, both active and To Jake and LIta Dusich ill Health and happiness to all—and retired. Merry Christmas and a Happy also to all friends and Seafarers. May Steven Lee Coker New Year. we have peace in our time and Jake and Darlene Dusich freedom from hunger worldwide. Stanley Coles Bill Burke To Albert Merry Christmas and a Happy To Ray Lau New Year. I love you. Merry Christmas and a Happy Mary Coles New Year. Jake and Darlene Dusich To Mike Ortiz Best wishes to you and yours from To Dionisio Muyco To members of the Cape Clear the East Coast gang. Mike should be Merry Christmas and a Happy Wishing you all who we love so coming back to the West Coast ship­ New Year. much a Merry Xmas and a Happy ping soon. Jake and Darlene Dusich New Year 1993.Good luck you guys. Fred Collins Mr. & Mrs. Carlos H. Canales To Yen M. Huey and family To all Seafarers Merry Christmas and a Happy To all our brother and sister Seafarers Our most profound prayer is that Warmest aloha and holiday greet­ each brother and sister have the gift New Year. Jake and Darlene Dusich ings! of good health during Noel and the Feliciano (Phil) and Betty S. coming year and the years to come. Canon, Shawn Philip Canon and Amen. Linda Rotter-Canon Clarence (Bud) Cousins and family, and Jimmy (our dog) •ii'X-J'y'-} '•} l.' v; �20 SEAFARERSLOa ToJoAnnBataln Wishing you the best for the holiday season. Have a wonderful time and a Happy New Year. We miss you, Jerry, Bertha and Kim (Effinger) To Paula PIttson In this time of love and hope, I wish for one prayer to come true. Paula, I love you so much. WILL YOU MARRY ME? Lonnie Evans To Paula Pittson Paula, you're a fine girl what a good wife you would be those eyes could steal this sailor from the sea. WILL YOU MARRY ME? Lonnie Evans • v%; ToR.A.W.Jr. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. Baby, I missyou very much! I love you . . . always and forever... Sandy (Evans) DECBHIBBK1992 To all my soaftsrlng friends at sea and ashore Have a very Merry Christmas anc a Happy New Year. May you all con tinue smooth sailing. Kris A. Hopkins To formor shipmates Wishing you a holiday season filled with happy memories of our seagoing days. Best new year's wishes for all Seafarers. Bob Kelner To SIU brothers and sisters As I think back over the past Xmas holidays while being a member of the SIU, I can honestly say, "they were the best years in my entire life." joined the SIU with a great deal oi motivation and drive, but the vita To Mariano Gonzalez and family Merry Xmas and Happy New ingredient that my personality lacker was direction. And that's what the Year in these holidays. William Gonzalez SIU shared with me, and I'll always treasure it. Along with direction came To Sixto Rodriguez and family the understanding that "life's Merry Xmas and Happy New process, so enjoy it" and "become Year in tfiese holidays. life-long learner." Thanks for all o' William Gonzalez your support. I couldn't have done without you. Merry Xmas and hap­ To Mr. Monserrate Salida piest of holidays. God Bless. Yours A happy holiday to you and your truly, wife, Luz Maria. David K. Horton William Gonzalez To all active and retired Seafarers To all Seafarers andtheir families May God's blessings bring peace May God send you all help from and love to this troubled world His holy place. May He grant your through the birth of Jesus, His son hearts' desires and lend His aid to aT crucifixion, resurrection and under­ your plans. standing this holiday season. Domingo Gordian Mildred House ToDirkVisser It has been so long ago since we last shipped together and I want to say, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Robert L Kennedy To ail SlU members who were In Subic Bay, Philippines We were sorry that Subic Nava Base had to go this year. My eldest brother, who is the current senate president of the Philippines, fought for the retention of the base, but only one vote of the former senate chief whom he ousted last year made the base go this year. Merry Xmas to al of you overseas since 1986. Deo Gonzales To my family and friends Holiday i loliday greetings to my daughter Anita in Erie, Pa., my daughter To Charlie (Jo-Jo) Schenher Hope you have a MerryChristmas Sandra, my wife Mary, my friem and a Happy New Year. I'm on theSS Vince Ratcliff and all officials and SIU personnel. UST Pacific. Write when you can. Leonard Grove Ralph A. Fann To John G.Katsos Old man of the world: where have you been, where are you and where are you going? I think of you time and again. Many happy returns on your To Fred Jensen A message to tell you how much ventures. Write whenever you can. we miss you this Christmas. Wish Your friend. Hector Guilbes you were home with us this year ant To all former shipmates eveiy year. Wishing everyone the healthiest Sandra and Charles Jensen and happiest holiday season possible. One minute silence for all departed To ail SiU and MEBA District 2 brothers former shipmates. Wishing you all the blessings o; John (Zero) Fedesovich Toall As we received our Christmas God with peace, health, love and hap­ bonus of '91, we each shed a tear and piness, including Red Campbell ant To Thomas C. Finnerty a pause...Now we know there is a Tim Sullivan. Merry Xmas and a From one generation of Seafarers to the other, I wish you my very best Santa Claus! Thanks, happy holidays, Happy, Happy New Year. Always remember you all. Sincerely, smooth sailing and God bless. this holiday season, father. Evaristo (Varo) Jimenez Eugene and Evelyn Hall Keith W. Finnerty To John Patrick D'Alessandro May the joy of this holiday season be with you, as you are in my heart. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I love you. Wendy Gail Fearing ^-''••'^.UL::;';;:--"'", i, I •! " 1:,\ .rg^ly ft.i-M;?';,"'-,'.. ••^'•V • I To Charlie Howeii and all seamen Happy holidays. We miss you Our prayers are with you and all men at sea. I know because I have l)een there. Have a good trip. James T. Howeli To Simeon "Sammy" F.Ureta To Linda and Twyia Harrison Good health, God bless, and a Season's greetings. Happy happy holiday season. holidays and a good year to come. Ureta and Flaspollerfamilies George Harrison To my wife Zenaide and my son Marcone and my daughters Michele and Mariana A very special welcome to my wife and children to the United States. I also wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Maurice Formonte To Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. W. Baldwin Happy holidays and thank you for all your love and support over the years and in this U.S. merchant marine. Your son, James Garland Heatherly To Mrs. Gentry Moore Mrs. Moore, please accept my respects and the best of all holiday To Brian Fountain The best Christmas is Christmas wishes. I will miss Gentry and with you, daddy. We're glad you're remember him forever. Sincerely, James Garland Heatherly home. Merry, Merry Christmas. Love, Rachel, Justin and Cody To Capt. GeorgeHenderson Merry Chiistmas, George. From Fountain your brother, Ben Henderson to shipmates of the '50s It's been a long time and I miss To Billy G. Hill Sr. Dad, we love you and miss you. those good days. Merry Christmas to Hope you have a Merry Christmas all those that I had the privilege of sailing with so many years ago. and Happy New Year. May God bless you and keep you safe. Love you, Smooth sailing. Kay, Kenny, Miclmel, Laura and Harry French B.J. Hill To Seafarers andfamilies worldwide Don't forget the true meaning of this season. God sent his only son to die in our place. Happy Holy Day to To DonaldGebbia all. Merry Christmas to the seaman of Tracy Hill my life, the sweetest gift you already gave when you made me your wife. To Mary Hoiiey and family Miss you and love you always. Here we are in '92.1 m sitting here Sharon Gebbia in the bamboo hut without you. Drinking a cerveza, thinking about To ailactive andretired members you, but I guess Maria willhave to do. Best wishes to you and yours this Love ya. Merry Xmas. special holiday season. You can write Larry Holley^ me at 1208 Union Ave., Town of Newburgh, N.Y. 12550. Ernie Gibbons To ail Seafarers Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year—and to be safe out there! Richard Kent To my dad, Lyie M. Klohn Hope you have a happy holiday season. Love always. Your son. Jack H. Klohn To Kathy Chester Hope your holidays turn out to be the best ever. Love, Mark Knapp To former shipmates Peace, love, high overtime, and lots of jobs for all. Roger: Hi boss! Mick: Forgiveness. George: It all meant nothing. Chi^Cook Joanne (Knight) To Michelle, Tammy and Lisa Have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year. All my best wishes to you all. You are the three most important things in my life. I miss you and love you very much and hope to see you soon. Mark Konikowski To my family at sea and on the beach May peace, jc joy, good will and good friends be yours every day in the year. Scott Kreger To Kyle Phillips Hi Kyle. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Your granny said you were a good boy, soSanta said he would come see you. Love, Uncle Vincent and Aunt Margaret Kuhl ToKeliJohnKirby Hi Kell. We wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. We love you very much. Love, To Vera, Lynette, Veronia Johns A special season'sgreetings to the Grand Pa and Grand Ma Kuhl latiies and love of my life. May GtK bless you throughout this holiday To Petra Kurpeski season. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays are far and few that I New Year. can spend with you Kenneth B. Johns This year you won't be alone Because baby, I'll be home! To Denise Johnson, Scott and Teneiva I'm sorry I could not be there with You are the best, for the rest... you these holidays and birthtlays, but of my life. Ralph B. Kurpeski my heart always will be. Happy holidays to all. Michael S. Johnson To Hilda Johnson and family I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sam Johnson To RattrlaF. Lacy (Chit Chat) Merry Christmas. Remember, do To my brother and sister Seafarers all the good you can, by all the means Wisshing you and your families a you can, in all the ways you can, at all happy holiday season and a very the times you can, to ^1 the people jrosperous, healthy and happiness- you can, as long as ever you can. illed New Year. Ramona F. Lacy Leroy Jones To all my old friends To Mom (Mrs. V.M. Jordan) Season's greetings to those that "Every Time" — Where the pres­ are still sailing and those that are sures of time and schedules seem a retired. I miss you all and sincerely million miles away, and love is al­ wish you good health and a happy ways near, the Lord add a blessing to ife. see the next day. Jean LaCorte Jerome Jordan 0 Bruce Kent and family Merry Xmas, buddy. Hope you lave a Happy New Year. I hear you ^mnily's growing. Congratulations! Doug and Steve Lahonde To Mre. RoseHail Season's Greetings! ^0 Ditty Oie' Ditty John G, Katsos The best Christmas present is you leing home with me and our sons.T oJuanReinosa ove you with all the love in my heart. Season's Greetings! ' four blushing bride, John G. Katsos Kasandra (Lechel) shipmates on the Ame/fcan Mariner omi If I don't see you before—I want oliday greetings to all my to wish you a very Merry Christmas Hends, wherever you are. and a Happy New Year. Henry L Lee Lenny Kauti •••Jl •'I �99e» DECBHIBai 1992 ToJIIIandKaclyn Meny Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love, Lindsay To Donalds. Ling Hope you have a safe and happy holiday season. Thanks for the run­ ning around! Love always, Dave J. Ling To my wife and children Christmas is here, and all will be happy. Children open their gifts and praise the Lord. I'm far away, but always remember, I'll love you forever. Charles D. Lore -%S' SEM^AKBSLOG 21 To Anthony Leo and ShoiegangimambereatPRMMi Season's greetings to all. Wishing each and every one a very prosperous Xmas and healthy New Year. Bless­ ings to all. A. Minors To Laurie Here's to the first of many together. Every day has been a ' holiday since I met you. May that Christmas glow stay with us all year. Ray Nowak To Brother Gladstone Ford and Brother Jasper Anderson and family Season's greetings to you and your family members. Have a happy and most joyous holiday. God bless you all. A. Minors at PRMMI Shoregang To Marisol Perez I would like to send this greeting to my wife, Marisol Perez, who stood by me in my seven years of sailing. ToMaryTologa The holidays won't be the same Meny Christmas "babe." Love al­ without you. V^ere are you when we ways, Samuel Perez need you? Missing your holiday snacks. Buns & Nippon Express To Tony Piazza Wishing you a Merry Christmas (Rob O'Connell & Neil Simonsen, with love and a New Year filled with To Jocelyn Octavlano Wishing a joyful Christmas and a Peace. Merry Christmas and Happy prosperous New Year to my loving New Year. Mom and Dad and beautiful wife, Jocelyn, two cute (Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Piazza) daughters, Veena and Steffi, with love. Papa (Gavino) Octaviano To Mr.and Mrs. John Kane Meny Christmas and a Happy New Year to both of you. Hopefully, To Mrs. Elizabeth P. Ohier Hi Li and Mark! Merry Christmas after my retirement, we can get to you and Mark there. If I can't be together again. AlPickford with you, I will be with you in spirit. Happy holidays. Love, Robert (Bobby) Ohler To SIU officers, the membership and their families Meny Christmas and Happy New To captain and crew of CS Global SenYear. tinel Sonny Pinkham Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year— and safe sailing. Season's greetings To Sheridan Transportation Company Happy New Year! from the bosun's wife. Sonny Pinkham and family Roxanne Olson To Mrs. Merle Wescott Season's greetings. Wishing you the best that life has to offer in these holidays. Have a happy! God bless you. Anstey Minors ToAbdoSalehElhaj ToMjmoMeg^ Greetings to my brothersand their I hope this year you can come to Brookfield, Ct. and spend some days families who live in Dearborn, Mich. Hi from Honolulu, HI. with the family. Happy holidays! Mohamed Saleh Mohamed NickMageed To Redda Omaha To all Seafarers and their families I would like to wish you and the May the Lord be with you and family a happy holiday and many your family in this holy season. Have more!, plenty of fun and let us give thanks to Nick Mageed the SIU for everything done right. Carlos Mojica To the membership May these greetings bring you and To my wife, my life, Susan, and the your family a special blessing from kids (Donna,Robert, Amy and Matthew) This truly is a joyful season God. Thank you for all your support and may you have a very Merry Xmas through the SIU and the ARC. We and a Happy New Year. have a new life, another chance. God Kermett J. Mangram and family bless those at headquarters and the ARC. God bless you. Sue, and our children, our families, our friends, To my wife Dariene, son B.J. and especially those of us at sea this time daughter nht Lashenda—and to ail my of year. friends and firewaiking students Michael M. Moore Have a wonder winter solstice during the Christmas season. Have a Happy New Year for '93. Blessed be! To all SIU personnel, active members Henry Manning and retirees, especially former Curtis Bay and Baker Whiteiey gangs A wonderful Xmas and a happy, To Chun-Mienand Sabrina Marquette The best of the holiday season to fhiitful New Year. Charles W. Morris my loving wifeand my new daughter. Daddy misses you both. Daddy loves To all my I shipmates active and retired you. Wishing everyone a Merry Xmas Michael T. Marquette and a very Happy New Year. Also to the SIU—the greatest unioh in the To Oscar Wiley (Chariie Brown) and world now and in the future. wife iJohnie Mae Willie Morris For my brother and sister, the hope and love of my family to you and yours for the holiday season. We To mom and dad Merry Christmas and a Happy all miss you. Love always, M.T. Marquette and family New Year. I will be home soon. I miss ya'U very much. I love you. Jeffrey Mott To Kathy Parent Merry Christmas, Happy New To all Seafarers Year. you all a Merry Christmas Tommy (Mac) McNeills andI wish a hedthy, happy, prosperous New Year. To Edward Mooney and Lindsay Wil­ Jimmy Moye liams Happy holidays from SS Atlantic To my future wife, Mrs. Ernestine Myers good old days. I'd like to first thank God for Edward Merchant bringing us together. And to let you know how much I loveand miss you. To Chariie Merry Christmas, my best friend, And to wish you a very Merry my lover, my sweet husband. Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year. first anniversary, you are my life, Love, Frog (your future husband, id ever, baby! I love you forever and Mr. Amos B. Myers) amen! Hellen Merida ToPrattsandJoe Wishing you all the best this To Marvin McDuffie It's been a while but I'd like to holiday season. May you and your wish you and your family the best families have health and wealth in the coming year. God bless. during the holiday season. Tom Mylan Tom Migliara To Steve Miliar No matter where in the world you are, we're keeping the home fires burning for you. Merry Christmas. We love you and miss you. Always, Darya and Matthew Miller To my wife Cathy and femlly Merry Christmas my love, and Tiff, mom, "J", Wes, Shelia, Angie, To all my shipnutee and friends Laura, Mitch, Bruce, Derek, Casey, Happy holidays! Carmen Minniti Shannon, the"Fish" and "Fussbucket the Pig." I hope I'm there with you all, if not, I'm with you in spirit on God's To SedoniaW. Sparks Season's greetings to Donny and oceans. Love you one and all! P.S. A wishing you all the best from my Merry Christmas to all my union brothers. God bless you and yours! heart. Love, God bless, Lawrence Neslein A. Minors To Bosun Teddy Nielsen Merry Christmas to you out at sea. We miss you, but we know a ship must sail even on Christmas. Love, Wilma and Teddy Nielsen Jr. To Joe Olson Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope all is going well. Remem­ ber the North Star at 12:00 a.m. Christmas morning. I send my love. Wishing you were here. Love, Roxanne Olson ToCoryOrlanda Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my mother, sister Naty, Mila, brother-in-law Resty Serrano, Mila and Weng. And especially to my beloved wife Cora S. Orlanda. With love and kisses, Rudy Orlanda To all my C&O tug shipmates Just to wish you happy holidays and let you know that the Italian Stal­ lion has been to hell and back, but living well. Domenic Ottofaro To my femlly, friends and shipmates I'd like to send a holiday greeting to my wife Christina, my son Hany, friends and shipmates. I'd also like to send a holiday greeting to the Kalondis family and to the Sabga family. Spiridon Perdikis To Bobby Selzer "Look me"in the"eyes" when I'm writing to you. Merry Christmas Bat­ man! May you and your family have a joyful holiday season. Sonny Pinkham H i-f To Mom, Marylee, Bruce, Bobby, Beverly and"Au Aunt ~ Florence Although I am miles away, each day of every year my heart is always near. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Bill Rackley To Merlita and Irene Although the oceans may separate us, I wish my wife and daughter a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God bless. I love you. Bill Rackley To active and retirad Seafarers Good heialth to all. I would like to hear from any shipmate that I sailed with. Feel free to call (503) 287-5241. Leonard Paden To William G. Rackley Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Remember all the Christmases we shared as a family together. We'll always remain your loving family. To all activeand retired members Mom, Beverly, Marylee, Bruce and My family and I wish every mem­ Rob (Rackley) ber—active and retired—a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and To all MSGPAC Seafarers hope we continue with our gains in Best wishes to all Seafarers for a 1993. very Merry Christmas and Happy William A. Padgett and family New Year, particularly to the men I sailed with between August 1965 and To Judy Ballard and Steven Parker February 1974 while employed by Merry Christmas and Happy New MSCPAC. Mele Kalikimaka to Year. friends in Hawaii. Lamar Parker Jim Rae To all members everyone that I have worked with on May this Christmas be especially To FFEL lines SS Mariposa and Monierey happy for you, and may you have a Xmas greetings and all the best for wonderful New Year. the New Year. I would love to hear Angel Passapena and family from someone still dreaming about SF where I lived for 44 years. Hope To PRMMI Shoregang, all union offi­ ail is well. cials and members at sea and shore Ann Rafalovich Merry Christmas to you and all of your families. A healthy and prosperous New Year in 1993, also in To George L. Raubenstine Jr. To my darling husband George. I future year. love and miss you, honey. Happy Peter and Lee Patrick holidays, baby. Have a good new year. Can't wait until we are together To Cerenia, Eric and Ryan Peck May yourChristmas be filled with again. Yoiv loving wife, Delonda G. Raubenstine happiness and dreams of the future. You make every day worth celebrat­ To Mr. and Mrs. Steve Krkovich ing for me. Wishing you both a very, very Michael Peck Merry Christmas and a very, very Happy New Year. Also, hoping your To Gloria, John and Ruben Banzall To my new family that has health is fine and you're having a very showed me new meaning in life. nice holiday in Japan. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reasko Merry Xmas. I'll be home around Dec. 27 to celebrate twice. Jack Pegram -'M'i -, ''iffI y-. f • ji"*.•> �22 • V' 1 •m l", -..l/; feif rjt • DECEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG To retired Erie-Lackawanna and Conraii deckhands Meny Christinas and Happy New Year to all my old retired shipmates. Jim Shannon To aii Seafarers, active and retired Compliments of theseason and hoping for a prosperous New Year employmentwise. Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Siddons To shipmates and friends Happy holidays and good health. Bettie L. Smith To Doug Smith Merry Christinas, darling, and Happy New Year. Keep up the good work. Mom, Jackie and Jon (Smithy To employees of Express Marine Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Melboum B. Smith To Spencer Smith I love you, daddy! Baby Smith To Spencer Smith You've made me so happy. I love you with all my heart. Your "Princess" Tausha Smith To mom, Jackie,Doug and Jonathan We love you. Merry Christmas! Spencer <5; Tausha Smith and Baby too! TotheSpeiis We wish you all happiness and good health. Spencer & Tausha Smith To Tausha Smith Sweetness, I wish you the merriest Christmas and the happiest of new year's! Iloveyouandwill always be by your side! Love, Spenc (Spencer Smith) To SiUofficers, staff andaii membersactive and retired May you have the merriest of Xmas's and the happiest of New Years. And God bless. Joseph O. Snyder To Mrs. Myrtle Waiters With the best wishes for the entire holiday season. Love and good health. I love you Mama. God bless you. Donny, your loving daughter (S. W. Sparks) To Mrs. Janie L. Spence Jr. The year has come and gone, the love I have for you is still brand new. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cyril A. Spence Jr. To Spencer and Tausha Smith Have a veiy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Jear. Jackie, Lenora, Doug and Jon (Spiers) TotheSpeiis Have a very Meny Christmas ^d a Happy New Year. Think about you a lot. Jackie, Lenora, Doug and Jon (Spiers) To Seafarers around the world Smooth sailing. Love to all. God Bless. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. F.A. Stephen To the Seatarers LOG and aii SiU mem­ bers Holiday greetings to all. Walter Swedberg To aii my seafaring brothers andsisters Happy holidaysand a good New Year! Terry-T-Bone White To ail Wishing all of you the best of all of your holidays ever. Cannot forget all of the union officers. Good luck! Robert Teabout To the SiU officers and staff, our ships and shipmates Happy holidays.Merry Christmasand a prosperous New Year. "God bless us eveiyone." Eugene Donald Thompson To all Seafarers, union officiais and their families In the tradition of the Brotherhood of the Sea, all the best Robert Wilcox To Ann A. Wiiiiams and crew of OS Vivian To my wife that I love and to a good ship. Thanks for making a good life for me. Jerome Williams To everyone Holiday greetings. Rufus Williams To aii Seafarers Season's greetings to everyone as­ sociated with our great union, especially the folks at Piney Point!! Cheers!!!! Stanley E. Williams To the Seafarers LOG Happy holidays and best wishes to all. To Simeon "Sammy" F. Ureta We hope 1993 is a prosperous year for all Good health, God bless, and a happy of you! holiday season. James Woods and family Ureta and Flaspoller families To Howard Yaekei Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to the love of my life. 1993 will be our year. Love always and God bless you. Your wife, Lucy Yaekei and family To Howard Yaekei Merry Christmas, dad. We miss you and love you. God bless you and take care of yourself. Have a Happy New Year. See you soon. Pat, Ann and James (Yaekei) To my darling wife, Mrs. Lucy To Tanya, Vincent and Vivian Walker I love you with all my heart and soul. The deepest sadness of the holiday season is spending it alone at sea. So, if by Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, chance we^ll all be at home, I hope you'll and may all your dreams come true. Love spend them with me. Love from the heart, always, Howard Yaekei (Husband andfather) DeMyron Walker To Paul Grady We have our place in Jax, FL. If you To Mrs. Susan Walker are in port, look us up. Trying to read I would like to wish you the warmest "Messages from Michael." Pretty heavy season's greetings because you are a stuff. Happy holidays. Maybe see you model wire—and most of all my sweet, back at scnool. sweetheart. I love you. Tony & Jackie Yore Lonnie Walker To Ann Young To officers andmembers Have the best holiday ever. I miss and To those we love and see each day and love you. other loved ones far away Steve Young To all good friends whose friendship means so much and those with whom we're out of touch. William Willie Walker To Steve Voss Thinking of you during this Christmas season. Hope you are well and sailing To Wallace Rosser again soon. Mona Lisa's not the same Wishing you the happiest holidays without you. Your friend, ever from those who love and need you Mary Watson most—eveiyday. Truly yours. Us (Deann, David & Rachel) To Gino igneri, Kenny Maricb, Garret Winner To Charles B.Broadnax Wishing you a Mern' Christmas and I would like to wish you a happy Happy New Year. Look forward to sailing holiday and the best of luck in the new year together again soon. We love you. Your to come. I still love you. friends, Your little girl Mary and Jim Watson ToUnda To Darra White Our first Christmas with our new baby Peace, love, health, wealth and life. Gennifer—this is the best present you Some of these things I gave you, and some could have ever given to me. Loving you of them are your natural birthright. forever and always, Remember, they are always yours and Eddie mine. 'o Kevin Darryl White I hope our days are together. Christmas is the time to be with the one you love. But if we are apart, you will always be in my heart. I love you, Jen To aii my shipmates, known and un­ known Many blessings. With love and respect! Suzanne Van Schoor To Tommy T and LouLouBeii Thinking of you, walking thestreets of the city, dancing 'til dawn, eating pizza in the park. I think of you and wish we were not apart. Love you always, Jen-Girl To Ms. Sins Edwards Season's greetings to you and your family. Hoping that this joyous holiday brings you goM health, good luck and God s blessings. Happy holidays. The Chef To Joe Robertson Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas Uncle Joe! Miss Kitty, too! Winky and Booty and Family To Jack Caffey and Michelle Nardo Season's greetings to both of you and your families. Wishing you the best for the coming yearsahead—Juck, love, life. God blessi T. Leo and A. Minors To SiU officiais at headguarters, Mike and Joe Sacco and Augle Teilez From all of us, God bless you all. Happy holidays. T. Leon, A. Minors and the PRMMI Shoregang, Elizabeth, NJ To SIUat 675 4th Ave. in Brooi^n Greetings to the entire staff at 675. Have a happy holiday season from all of us. PRMMI Shoregang, Elizabeth, NJ To Brother Peter Patrick and family Just to let you know that we still think of you. Greetings to you and yours. Have a joyous season. God bless. A. Minors and T. Leo at PRMMI Shoregang To Aida, Awal and Alshah May God bless you all and may the New Year be prosperous. Syaifullah To Tibby, Alice and Christian Here's hoping we all have a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. I miss you and love you. Pop To all Seafarers shipping fromthe port of New Orleans Warmest holiday greetings to all Seafarers who ship through the port of New Orleans—also all of our co-workers in headquarters and other ports. Staff- Port ofNew Orleans To Sebastian, Damien, Mom and Dad "I take my walk with God" When my busy week has ended I take my walk with God. As I take my walk with God Every creature pays Him homage. Trees and flowers bow and noa In the presence of their maker. Adriane Healani Akau and Mark P. Moran To Holly Happy holidays Goobie! Mark To George Bixby Merry Christmas my love! Missii tou asalways, but hoping you havea good loliday. Stay away from the mistletoe 'til you get home. Safe sailing. I love you. Donna ToTeddyDoi Aloha Teddy. Merry Christmas! Hope this holiday season finds you healthy and happy. Would love to hear from you. Your friends, George and Donna To ShawnP. Hurst Have a very Merry Christmas! Best wishes always. Brenda T N * : ?,• m'. /•4a. • Sending their holiday greetings from aboard the USNS Harkness somehwere in the Persian Gulf are (from left, front row) SA Cecilio Suarez Jr SA Anthonv Ferrara 9nri Cook Mosed Saleh, Chief Cook Ahmed Qoraish, Chief Steward Ben Henderson, Captain Andrew Diamond (seated), Cook/Baker Robert Tovav SA Jouna Tnuai/ SA qaiH Mohamed. SA Eddie Rembert (kneeling), Saleh Al-Saedi, (back row) SA Christopher Edyvean, SA Troy Mitchell. SA Donald Martin SA "Doc" Whalen SA Joroe VkieiSe (standing), SA Mohamad Abdeifattah.SAAdry-Lee" Libra and SA Michael Underwood. 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"- v fe • • "•' SEAFARERS LOG U&^EMBER 1992 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 31 Philadelphia 1 8 Baltimore 8 Norfolk 15 Mobile New Orleans 20 Jacksonville 33 San Francisco 23 Wilmington 16 27 iSeattle 6 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 32 Houston 0 St. Louis Piney Point • 1 0 Algonac 228 Totals 29 10 12 20 20 21 14 24 14 27 5 17 26 16 2 3 6 5 11 16 7 6 6 1 6 7 1 ••• 251 Port f4ew York ' '5" 4 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 17 Norfolk 9 Mobile 7 New Orleans 14 18 Jacksonville 12 23 San Francisco 20 8 8 Wilmington 20 17 Seattle 3 4 Puerto Rico 14 4 Honolulu 17 13 Ifouston 3 St. Louis 0 27 4 Piney Point 0 Algonac 0 201 133 Totals Port 1 10 16 New York 0 Philadelphia 2 1 0 Baltimore 7 3 Norfolk 6 6 Mobile 7 New Orleans 10 10 lacksonville 12 9 San Francisco 37 Wilmington 6 11 14 Seattle 2 2 Puerto Rico 22 9 Honolulu 11 HdiiSton 0 0 St Louis 10 1 Pin^y Point 0 0 Algonac 104 129 Totals Port New York Phil^elphia Bsjltimore Norfolk MobUe New Orleans Jfecksbnv^ Sah Francisco 23 Wilmington 3 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 3 Houston 4 0 St Louis • •71 0 1 93 4 3 0 3 2 9 6 3 5 7 0 6 3 0 2 1 54 1 0 6 0 1 5 2 0 6 6 12 ::g3': 0 32 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups OassA Class B ClaasC Trip Rdle& DECK DEPARTMENT 33 36 63 5 '••••7"77:-.75^ • . 16 25 777,:. 4 5 17 3 2 4 1 " " ' ft 7a7311 '.:;.;:7 p7^27 7 1 • 6 11 11 •' 32 'T~'72'-~ • 9 11 . •.:7:7 2 "7 9 29 21 4 10 10 7'' 5'^ 34 20 35 9 18 13 51 77:7:^;:7777 38 0 2 20 12 7 137^""777 1:7; 47' . 7:7 50 : 8 8 14 23 '7:7::7297.7a 15 3 ii7T8.7 ••7.'^77,., 73 ' 18 17 26 50 3 2 14 22 3 8 15 0 1 3 4 13 8 21 2 8 7 4 > U.>777-7^=43-77-77" 227>7-7^ .• ^ 7'-7:.7 7,:; 37 4 17 : 24 .1 ,7^ .:7:7:47. 7' - ...177^77:7 ..!-7^:.---27:'::''7" 1 0 2 .7g<.;.2 .7^7 1 0 777'W:.....'7 0 7'7'^ 0 0 2 2 • • 0 205 410 376 39 56 163 •168 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 18 0 3 3 2 8 4 8 7 15 ,, » 12 12 3 7 12 12 1 1 9 2 19 11 n 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 36 99 95 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 11 1 2 2 2 2 4 2 5 5 7 1 8 4 18 4 13 5 15 1 4 18 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 •, 6 0 0 0 0 24 59 61 103 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 38 5 8 6 17 28 31 32 12 24 7 5 22 2 ^:.7 0 244 • . «;• 39 17 29 4 17 21 11 ;;-53 ':-5: 7 11 16 13 7 14 0 12 12 i'-I: J• 43 0 333 5 0 122 37 25 20 24 '::39' 0 4 0 257 1 22 0 198 -, .... . tv 11.7'^-• New Orleans Tuesday: January 12, February 16 Mobile Wednesday, January 13, February 17 San Francisco Thursday: January 14, February 18 Wilmington Tuesday: January 19*; Monday: February 22 % *changed by M.L King holiday *ms date was listed incorrectly in the NovemberlDO. San Juan Thursday: January 7, February 11 St Louis Friday: January 15, February 19 Honolulu Friday: January 15, February 19 Duluth Wednesday, January 13, February 17 Jersey City w rvj _,, Wednesday: January 20, February 24. ' New Bedford Tuesday: January 19, February 23 •{\ Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. ' r >5' See page 32 for the full 1993 calendar of union meetings. Personals WILLIAM EDWARD McCORMICK If you were bom in Boston in the early 1920s, please get in touch with the Seafarers LOG for a message from a family member. JON KELLY Please call Mary at (815) 838-6764. 7:77:, Showing the Banner •0^ 1 0 70 Totals All 1,023 1,441 826 133 495 234 413 ^SlS^tered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Register^ on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at Ae port at the end oHa^onth. A total of 1J75 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,275 jobs shipped, 413 jobs Ir^^nt w^^ "A" seniority members. The rest were fdled by and seniority Sprogram began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,653jobs have been shipped. •' =-.g?7ava-;riT'. ' • > Seattle Friday: January 22*, February 26 go Algonac Totals • *changedby Washington's Birthday ' 6 ? •r:^^i.kk:5iys. gv;.# Piney Point Monday: January 4, February 8 New York Tuesday: January 5, Frebruary 9 Philadelphia Wednesday: January 6, February 10 Baltimore . '• . 5 Thursday: January 7, February 11 Norfolk , Thursday: January 7, February 11 Jacksonville Thursday: January 7, February 11 Algonac Friday: January 8, February 12 Houston Monday: January 11; Tuesday: February 16* • 0 8 2 2 'B: 4 3 3 1 17 3 0 3 0 58 , . •, January i February 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A OassB OassC 23 1- •< / /, f .1 Bill Iverson and Max Fisk, retired members of the SlUNA-affiliatedMarine Firemen's Union, participate in the Labor Day parade in Black Diamond, Wash. 1 ' • ' �24 I • Seafarers International Union Directory •'•V'. >.vV '-• ; Y'. '• /> K •'' . ..r* •IRJk -^'rr ' ••' DECEMRER1992 SEAFARERS LOG Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretaiy-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive vice President Augustln Tell«E Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnev Vice President West Cos Joast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and id In Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Guu Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp^SgringSj^MD 20746 J-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 32204 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16'/^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. ' St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority 0 3 19 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassCL Class L Class NP TOTAL SfflPPED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP -'' o. DECK DEPARTMENT 0 16 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 7 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 2 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 39 8 0 25 0 0 75 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 41 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coasf Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Ajdantic Coast ^ Gulf Coast Lakes & Inlahc West Coast Totals . .. ^ 0 6 . 4 St® 16 0 22 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 11 ffiSs A* 0 4 3 9 P o" ' ' n u 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 11 0 1 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 4 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 62 9 1rl^44 2 117 : 2 5 .0, 1 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 6 " 12 6 13 ^ 0 4 „ D tt'T 0 7 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 15 0 0 1 ^:t'29:; 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 'y-.,,-'; 1 0 44 0 6 0 3 11 ^ 'n ' A 1 0 2 0 Totals All Departments 43 5 11 22 3 4 186 15 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. SUBUUBWBQNID VIDEO FOOTAGE NEEDED OFSEAFARERS IN GULF WAR The SIU Communications Depart­ ment is seeking video footage of Seafarers and SlU-contracted ships par­ ticipating in activities related to Opera­ tion Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like to make a copy of the footage and then return the original videotape to the member. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS The South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the history of New York as a world port through his­ toric ships, changing exhibits, tours and other programs. Volunteers with eight hours a week to spare are needed in the museum tour guide and lecturer program. Volunteers with four hours to contribute can help lead tours of the galleries and historic ships. Training is free! For additional information, call Patricia Sands, Director of Volunteer Programs,orCatrinPerih,DocentCoof- • dinator, at (212) 669-9400. CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR QMED UPGRADING QMEDs are reminded that they must upgrade their classification each year until reaching QMED 1, according tothe shipping rules. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers a variety of engine department courses throughout the year to enable members to reach that goal. The classes include Marine Electrical Maintenance, Pumproom Operations and Maintenance, Welding, Hydraulics and Diesel Engine Technology. To find out more, talk with a union representative at any hall, a boarding patrolman at any payoff or contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 10674. IF IS YOUR CORRECT ^ ADDRESS ON FILE? With W-2 forms due out soon, it is necessary for every SIU member to have his or hercorrect address on file with the Seafarers Vacation Plan. If you recently have moved or changed your name and have not notified the union, fill out a change of address form at your nearest union hall or send your new address (along with your name, book number and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. I0. 3 ' 37 A MURMANSK CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR DEC.8 A ceremony for merchant mariners who sailed in the Murmansk runs during World War 11 is scheduled forTuesday, December 8 at 10:30 a.jn. in Washington, D.C. Medals will be issued to those seamen whose applications have been approved. A similar ceremony took place in Baltimore in October. Yuri Menshikov, coordinator of the ceremonies, said he expects a crowd of about 600 to 700 for the December event, which will take place in the auditorium of the Embassy of the Rus­ sian Federation at its 2645 Tunlaw Road, N.W. building (near the intersec­ tion of Wisconsin Ave. and Mas­ sachusetts Ave.) in Washington, DC. Mariners who are to receive the medals but who cannot or do not wish to attend the ceremony will receive theirs in the mail. Those eligible WWII veterans who have not applied for the Murmansk medal may doso bysubmitting a written request to Mr. Menshikov at the Embas­ sy of the Russian Federation, 1125 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036. Please providedocumentation of service in World War 11 and, specifically, evidence of having sailed on vessels engaged in one or moreconvoys toMur­ mansk or Archangel. For more information,call Mr. Men­ shikov at (202) 347-4392, or see page 10 of the September Seafarers LOG. -.vV •" �v •••• ;•-• 1992 Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew discussed asking contracts department to seek which would allow per­ The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- schedule manent members on vessel to sail tmard minutes as possible. On occasion, beimuse of space two months on, two months off. limitations, some wiii be omitted. Crew thanked galley gang. Steward Ships minutes hrst are reviewed by the union's contract department. department thanked crew for keep­ Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the ing messhall clean. Digest of Ships Meetings union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (SeaLand Service), July 13 — Chair­ man S. Evans, Educational Director M. Bang. Chairman thanked deck department for three good trips. He thanked Chief Cook Ron Richardson for good food. Educational director advised mem­ bers to watch safety films. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV PAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholding), August 23 — Chair­ man Alejandro Ruiz, Secretary Steven Parker, Educational Direc­ tor W.C. Weekly Sr., Deck Delegate Robert Schlndler, En­ gine Delegate Mark Glinka, Steward Delegate John Jacobs. Chairman informed crew that mes­ sage regarding new tank cleaning rates was sent to contracts depart­ ment and company. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to Bosun Ruiz for 37 years of dedicated service. He will retire after this trip. Crew welcomed Chief Cook Will Bcgendorf back from vacation. Next port: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. ITB MOBILE (Sheridah Transpor­ tation), August 30 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secretary Pedro Sellan. Educational Director J. Quinter, Deck Delegate R. Paradise, Engine Delegate Elliot Rhodes, Steward Delegate Allen Van Buren. Chairman thanked all members for job well done. Secretary noted pleasant trip. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center for a better tomorrow in maritime industry. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to seek both sick leave and emergency leave for per­ manent members. Crew thanked steward department for extremely An Arctic Barbecue AB John Weirauch enjoys a shipboard barbecue on the Overseas Arctic. professional job well done. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), September 20 — Chair­ man Jerry Boruckl, Secretary Steve Venus, Educational Director Jose Hipolito, Deck Delegate J. Finkston, Engine Delegate Gary Toomer, Steward Delegate Isaac Gordon. Chairman thanked crew for cleanliness. He urged all mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good chow and for keeping ship clean. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: New Orleans. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steamship), August 16 — Chair­ man W. Wee, Secretary A. Hol­ land, Educational Director W. Thomas, Deck Delegate L. Ander­ son, Engine Delegate C. Dowe, Steward Delegate Bob Bess. Chair­ man reported good work by deck gang. Vocational director en­ couraged members to stay in-. formed by reading Seafarers LOG LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), Sep­ and to upgrade at Piney Point. En­ tember 6 — Chairman Charles gine delegate reported disputed Kahl, Secretary Norman Duhe, OT. No beefs or disputed OT Educational Director David Wil­ reported by deck or steward liam, Deck Delegate Albert Pickdelegates. Crew noted difficulty in ford, Engine Delegate Bruce receiving mail while overseas. Smith, Steward Delegate Benedict Next port: Newport News, Va. Opaon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), August 11 — Chair­ to steward department. man W. Card, Secretary R. MAYAGUEZ (Puerto Rico Fagan, Educational Director R. Marine), September 29 — Chair­ Torgerscn. Chairman reported man A. Caulder, Secretary J. smooth sailing and pleasant crew. Platts, Deck Delegate R. Lewis, No beefs or disputed OT. Deck Engine Delegate F. Valle, Steward delegate reminded his department Delegate S. Krystosiak. No beefs to make sure all lashings and deck or disputed OT reported. Crew gear are secured before sailing. thanked Brother Platts for great Crew thanked galley gang of Chief job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Steward Fagan, Chief Cook Ver­ non Wilson and SAs Antonio MV NEWARK BAY (Sea-Land Colon and R. Ramirez. Service), September 27 — Chair­ man Ervin Bronstein, Secretaiy J. OMI HUDSON (OMl Corp.), Jordan, Educational Director H. August 31 — Chairman T. Banks, Chancey, Deck Delegate Justin Secretary G. Boop, Deck Delegate Savage, Engine Delegate Jon A. Sabatini. Chairman reminded Beard, Steward Delegate Ahdul crew about new benzene testing. Awadh. Chairman announced He advised members to read the payoff and thanked deck gang for LOG and upgrade at Lundeberg good job. He reminded members to School. Deck and engine delegates upgrade at Lundeberg School. reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ Secretary thanked crew for coopera­ puted OT reported by steward tion in keeping ship clean. Educa­ delegate. Crew gave vote of thanks tional director reminded members to steward dep^ment. Crew ex­ about the importance of donating tended sympathies to family of late to SPAD and Maritime Defense SlU Patrolman Gentry Moore. League. Deck delegate reported dis­ Next port: Houston. puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), August 31 — delegates. Crew reported new VCR and carpet are needed for Chairman Henry Jones, Secretary lounge. Crew thanked steward 1. Fletcher, Educational Director department for job well done. Next E. Smith, Deck Delegate Richard port: Boston. Luzan, Engine Delegate L. Reynolds Jr., Steward Delegate OVERSEAS MARILYN Alan Bartley.' Chairman reported Maritime Overseas), September smooth trip and good crew. Cap­ 27 — Chairman M. Galliano, tain sent thanks to crew for good Secretary I. Fletcher, Educational trip. Chairman announced payoff Director E. Smith, Deck Delegate and urged members to upgrade at J. Englehart, Steward Delegate A. Deck delegate Lundeberg School. Bartley. Chairman asked all mem­ reported beef. No beefs or disputed bers to support SPAD. He OT reported by engine or steward reminded members to upgrade at delegates. Crew thanked galley Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ gang for excellent job. Crew en­ joyed shopping in Peru and interact­ puted OT reported. Department delegates each reported smooth ing with citizens of Callao. Next trip. Crew thanked galley gang for port: Houston. job well done. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transportation), September 29 — i^ONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Educa­ September 8 — Chairman D. Mur­ tional Director Thomas Migliara, ray, Secretary A. Johnson, Educa­ Deck Delegate Steve Molito, En­ tional Director J. Roberts, Deck gine Delegate A. Daif, Steward Delegate R. Livermore, Engine Delegate D. Rodriguez. No beefs Delegate J. Cronan, Steward or disputed OT reported. Crew Delegate Roderick Gordon. thanked steward department for job Steward delegate reported disputed well done. Crewmembers recently OT. No beefs or disputed OT participated in "West Indies reported by deck or engine Shootout" basketball tournament. delegates. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), September 27 — Chairman V. Neilsen, Secretary J. Emidy, Educational Director M. Seek, Engine Delegate A. Rosa, Steward Delegate S. Suraredjo. RALEIGH BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 6 — Chairman loward Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Engine Delegate S. 'asilong. No beefs or disputed OT reported. XUMBISLOB SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), September 24 — Chairman G. Walker, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director K. Bertel, Engine Delegate Richard Surrick, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chair­ man announced payoff. He reported letter received from con­ tracts department regarding engine department work. Secretary noted upgrading and benefits forms are available. Educational director reminded all hands to vote on Elec­ tion Day. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked pension department to review alternative retirement plans. Crew thanked steward department for fine bar­ becues. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Land Service), September 20 — Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H.Scypes, Educational Director D. Manthei, Deck 25 of silence in memory of late SlU Patrolman Gentry Moore. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. •'' ' SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), September 6 — Chairman S. Nelson, Secretary J. Colls, Educational Director T. Fris­ co, Deck Delegate Pablo Pacheco, Engine Delegate Shaif Yafaie, Steward Delegate Oswaldo Rios. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported ship needs new washing machine. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaLand Service), September 27 — Chairman P. Flores, Secretary E. . Vazquez, Educational Director D. Davidson. Chairman reported smooth trip. He discussed impor­ tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. He cautioned members about the dangers of dnig use. No It's Union Meeting Time ["V Attending a union meeting on board the RichardG. Matthiesenare (from left) QMED Hal Puckett, QMED Don Leight, GSU MacBryan Browne and AB Tim Troupe. Delegate E. Ortega, Steward Delegate Jose Ortiz. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD and to vote. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), September 20 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary E. Schein, Educational Director O. Webber, Engine Delegate K. Earhart, Steward Delegate T. Pope. Chairman discussed various SlU health benefits. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), September 26 — Chairman John Stout, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Direc­ tor Joe Barry. Chairman reminded crew that call button should be used to wake members for watch. Secretary thanked everyone for help in keeping rec room and crew quarters very clean. Educational director reminded members that the Lundeberg School has helped many adults to sharpen their read­ ing and writing skills which are necessary in these times to perform any shipboard job. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek provision which would require SIUcontracted companies to supply transportation from airport to ves­ sels. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), September 13 — Chairman Howard GIbbs, Secretary L. Finn Jr., Educational Director J. Ross, Steward Delegate R. Gegenheimer. Chairman reported captain is pleased with crew and its work, including good meals. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for great food and clean ships. Crew observed one minute beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department forjob well done. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 5 — Chairman R. Moss, Secretary H. Rahman, Educational Director P. Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New VCR needed for crew lounge. SEAUFT MEDITERRANEAN (IMC), September 21 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary David Alexander, Educational Director Randy Snay, Deck Delegate R. Wood, Engine Delegate C. Sandlno. Steward Delegate J. James. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department. SEA-LAND QUALITY (SeaLand Service), September 20 — Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Educational Director Ken Linah, Deck Delegate G. Paul Barber, Engine Delegate All Smohsid, Steward Delegate Francisco Monsibais. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaLand Service), September 13 — Chairman T. Murphy, Secretary Michael Meany, Deck Delegate Glenn Christianson, Engine Delegate M. Ferguson, Steward Delegate D. Short. Chairman noted smooth voyage and good food. Secretary noted changes within company which affect method of supplying many vessels. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of voting. Crew stated that if crew reductions take place, the number of union officials also should decrease. Crew suggested LOG should print more details about Continued on page 26 •f •••• �: 26 Ships Digest Continued from page 25 beefs and proposals/resolutions, even if it is not good news. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. USNSBARTLETT (Mar Ship Operators), September 15 — Chair man Humberto Vera, Secretary J. Dunne, Educational Director Ed Evans, Deck Delegate Rudolph Hyndman, Engine Delegate Ed­ ward Louis, Steward Delegate K. Kelly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. I , - NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service), October 11 — Chairman Fr^ Goethe, Secretary V. Harper, Educational Director Harry Messick, Deck Delegate Bernard Hutching, Steward Delegate Ronald Tarantino. Chairman said he has absentee bal­ lots for registered voters. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received response from contract department concerning emergency leave for permanent jobs/trip off for rotary. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. LNG LIBRA (ETC), October 11 — Chairman Jack Rhodes, Educa­ tional Director B. Zenon. Chair­ man discussed importance of USNS HARKNESS (Mar Ship Operators), September 20 — Chair­ upgrading at Lundeberg School. Secretary reminded crew to keep man H. Turner, Secretary Ben noise down. Educational director Henderson, Educational Director has applications for upgrading. No Peter Kwasiyuk, Deck Delegate Steve Thompson, Steward beefs or disputed OT reported. Delegate Robert Tovay. No beefs Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed or disputed OT reported. Crew voted to pitch in for additional exer­ brothers. cise equipment. Chairman thanked Brother Tovay for fine job. LNG TAURUS (ETC), October 4 -— Chairman Carlos Pineda, USNS SILAS BENT (Mar Ship Operators), September 13 — Chair­ Secretary D. Pappas, Deck Delegate T. Harding, Engine man R. Vazquez, Secretary P. Delegate D. Veldcamp, Steward Cloin, Deck Delegate Darryl Smith, Engine Delegate Frederick Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair­ man addressed crew concerning Wrede, Steward Delegate noise in passageways during lateJeanette Ball. Deck delegate re­ night dockings and undockings. quested that messhalls be open to on-watch standby. No beefs or dis­ Treasurer reported $850 in ship's puted OT reported. Questions arose fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain advised crewconcerning lack of boiler-heated members that if they want to re­ water. Deck department expressed route return airline tickets, they thanks and appreciation to rest of should do so well in advance. He crew for cooperation and patience will help any way possible. Crew while decks were being painted. Crew thanked deck department for thanked Chief Cook Nurdjaja for outstanding performance. assembling gym equipment. WESTWARD VENTURE (InterOcean Management), September 3 — Chairman Michael Kaddely, Secretary David Boone, Education­ al Director C. Cunningham, Deck £)elegate Carlos Spira, Engine Delegate D. Hines, Steward Delegate K. Lee Nolan. Chairman reported patrolman will meet ship on arrival in Tacoma. Education^ director urged members to donate to SPAD and read the LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. m DECEMBBt 1992 SEAFARERS LOG AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), October 30 — Chairman Clyde Smith, Deck Delegate J. Passapera, Engine Delegate A. Atiah, Steward Delegate A. Garayua. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended best wishes to Seafarer Joseph F. Miller, who signed off due to health problems. LONG LINES (Transoceanic Cable), October 9 — Chairman Pete Amper, Secretary David Collison. Educational Director R.C. Miller, Deck Delegate Walter Harris, Engine Delegate Anthony Powers, Steward Delegate Robert Rowe. Chairman encouraged mem­ bers to vote in SlU and presidential elections. He advised members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Secretary suggested SlU members pull together with other union members and stand up against MAFTA. Treasurer reported $500 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to seek increase in dental and outpatient benefits. Crew and officers thanked galley ;ang for fine cookout. Next port: Honolulu. FRED G. MATTHIESEN (Pacific Gulf Marine), October 11 — Chairman William Byrne, Secretary Ronald Lupinacci, Educational Director Angel Hercato. Deck Delegate Tim Fitzgerald, Engine Delegate John Morgan, Steward Delegate Gary Lackey. Chairman conveyed that the captain approved hot midnight meal to be served by steward department. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Electrician will ask about new TV when port c^tain comes aboard. Galley gang was con­ gratulated by all for excellent job. MVCONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines), October 8 — Chairman S. Ciciulla, Secretary B. Tyler, Educational Director D. Powers, Deck Delegate S. Murain, Engine Delegate D. Ackerman, Steward Delegate F. Umali. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew recom­ mended that refrigerators for cabins be purchased from ship's fund on return to Guam. They sug­ gested that this matter wait until there is a large crew change scheduled on arrival in Oakland, Calif. Next port: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), October 6 — Chair­ man W.L. Davis, Secretary R. Fagan, Educational Director C. Gallagher. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew has question about who is responsible for put­ ting out night lunch. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), October 11 — Chairman M. McDuffie, Secretary Robert Scott, Educational Director F. Vogler. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for New Orleans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported ship needs new dryers. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Brother Scott moved vote of thanks to LOG. OVERSEAS ALICE QAsr Ship Ojierators), October 3 — Chairman Joe Colangelo, Secretary C. Mosley. Educational Director M. Wil­ liams, Engine Delegate Sam Negron, Steward Delegate John Clarke. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new mat­ tresses. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and supporting SPAD. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), October 18 — Chairman R. Dailey, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director R. Velez,' Deck Delegate R. Livermore, En­ gine Delegate J. Cronan, Steward Delegate R. Gordon. Secretary reminded members to vote. He noted importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Educational Three Cheeers for the Galley Gang The stewarel department aboard the Sgt. William R. Button was praised by the crewmembers for good fo^ and a clean ship. They are (from left) Chief Cook Herb Hollings, Steward Assistant Gerald Bowman, Steward Assistant Richard Aversa, DEU Kenneth Brown and (in front) Cook/Baker Evelyn Tayag. r-:v#;7w' director also urged everyone to vote. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for good work. Crew noted slop chest has not been open every week, and new captain only will sell cigarettes. away August 17, was buried at sea. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported door stoppers need repair or replacement. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Next port: Charleston, S.C. Delicate Operation SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (SeaLand Service), October 18 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary F. Costango, Educational Director M. Rivera, Deck Delegate Mike Ard, Engine Delegate D. Walker, Steward Delegate Justo Lacayo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to Chief Cook Teddy Rustandi and SA Lacayo. Next port: Charleston, S.C SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), October 18 — Chairman William Mortier, Secretary E. Schein, Educational Director O. Webber, Engine Delegate K. Earhart, Steward Delegate T. Pope. Chairman dis­ cussed importance of solidarity. Secretary reported Sea-Land proce­ dure changes for stores in Oaldand, Calif, and for laundry in Long Beach, Calif. She provided welfare plan books and vacation forms. She shared articles of interest from Readers Digest. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. New movies will be purchased as soon as pos­ sible. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment, which in tiuii thanked deck and engine gangs for their coopera­ tion and professionalism. Next port: OalUand, Calif. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), October 4 — Chair­ man S. Nelson, Secretary Jose Colls, Educational Director Joseph Shuler, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, Engine Delegate Angel Garcia, Steward Delegate Osvaldo Rios. Chairman announced payoff and reported smooth sailing. Secretary reported parts for stove are needed. He will check with patrolman about acquiring freezers for galley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked g^ley gang for good food. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. AB Jerry McLean brings Over­ seas Arctic alongside another ship during lightering operation. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 4 — ^air­ man Jack Edwards, Secretary L. Hoffman, Educational Director Jose Del Rio, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate Teddie Carter, Steward Delegate Mark Cahasag. Chairman an­ nounced arrival time for Oakland, Calif. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek increases in dental beneflts and pension amount. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), October 15 — Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director A. Jaramillo. Chairman reminded crew to keep watertight doors closed in bad weather and SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (Sea- use tunnels in port when going ashore. He thanked crew for Land Service), October 18 — smooth trip. Educational director Chairman E. Sierra, Secretary M. lu-ged members to upgrade at Lun­ Kohs, Educational Director David deberg School. No brofs or dis­ Bantista. Educational director en­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked couraged members to upgrade at galley gang for job well done. Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Service), October 4 — Chairman George Burke, Secretary Ahdul SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), October 4 — Chair­ Hassan, Educational Director Michael Kovach, Engine Delegate man Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. W. McCants, Steward Delegate Bnrdette, Educational Director S. Miguel Pahon. Chairman reported Acosta, Deck Delegate J. De Bos, good trip. No beefs or disputed OT Engine Delegate Bernardo Tapia, reported. Crew asked Seafarers Steward Delegate George Lee. En­ Pension Plan to consider increases gine delegate reported disputed for retirees whenever pension pay OT. No beefs or disputed OT scale changes. Crew thanked reported by deck or steward steward department. delegates. Crew reported Sea-Land Explorer is being responsive to re­ USNS WILKES (Mar Ship quest for better quality of fresh Operators), October 4 •— Chairman produce received as part of voyage R. Kent l^ratt. Secretary Kevin stores. Crew gave vote of thai^ to Dongherty, Educational Director steward department. CJ. Brown, Deck Delegate Staney Whittaker, Engine Delegate SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaSran Hall, Steward Delegate Land Service), October 4 — Chair­ Larry Cooper. No beefs or dis­ man E. Duhon, Secretary George puted OT reported. Crew asked Bryant, Educational Director E. contracts department to reconsider Frederickson, Steward Delegate [)olicy concerning members losing Frank Sisson. No beefs or dis­ permanent job status when injured puted OT reported. Crew sug­ or not fit for duty. Crew received gested sailing board in Hong Kong safety bonus for having no injuries be set for one time. Crew noted pas­ for the month. Crew noted they ses in Japan not issued quickly enough. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. will receive raise on October 15. Crew was thanked for keeping lounge and mess clean. Crew SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE thanked galley gang for good ser­ (Sea-Land Service), October 4 — vice and good food. Crew dis­ Chairman J. Foster, Secretary cussed SIUNA convention and Floyd Bishop, Educational Direc­ importance of SPAD and upgrad­ Johnson. Chairman reported tor D. ing at Lundeberg School. Next smooth sailing. He noted Brother port: Oakland, Calif. Richard Maddox, who passed W • ^i(r "• �imim DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 27 Patrolman Robert Scrivens (left) meets with Mate Robert W. Gideon on the Dudley. , •: '•;.•: i Port Agent Steve Ruiz (right) reviews Making coffee for the Dudley crew is AB/Tankerman James Albert's claims form. Assistant Engineer Laurence W. Clark. O NE OF THE SAFE HARBORS off the Atlantic Coast for SlU-crewed tugs, barges and tankers is the Steuart Petroleum Docks along the Potomac River in Piney Point, Md. While vessels from Maritrans, Piney Point Transportation and Maritime Overseas lighten their loads of fuel and other petroleum products there before heading up the Chesapeake or back into the ocean, union representatives come aboard to service crewmembers with anything from wel­ fare plan forms to the latest information on'ben­ zene testing. Visits to the docks generally are short, so the members' needs have to be settled quickly. "We try to have everything we can with us," noted Patrolman Robert Scrivens. , For AB/Tankerman James Albert on the tug Chief Engineer James P. Campbell The Triumph crew receives welfare plan handouts. From the left are Deckhand M. Jeanne Dudley (Piney Point Transportation), (right) discusses a union matter with Chris McKay, Mate George Tumer IV, Captain Lonnie Dial, SlU Port Agent Steve Ruiz and Relief Tankerman Jim Allen. that meant medical forms. "I was glad to see them Patrolman Robert Scrivens. come on," Albert said. "I didn't think our short stay would allow patrolmen to come to the boat." The photos appearing on this page were taken in early June and supplied to the Seafarers LOG by the patrolmen meeting the tugs docked at Steuart Petroleum. I Helping Assistant Engineer Chris Blake Jr. (right) The deck of Maritrans barge Ocean 193 is the AB/Tankerman James Shifflett is surrounded on the Steuart Docks meeting place for AB/Tankerman Richard Donlevy by Port Agent Steve Ruiz (left) and Patrolman Robert Scrivens. on the Maritrans tug Valour with some union and Port Agent Steve Ruiz. Behind them is the tug Va/our. paperwork is Port Agent Steve Ruiz. Make a Scholarship Your New Year's Resolution The first day of the new year—1993—^is almost here. One way many people start the new year is with a resolution—some per­ sonal way to improve themselves, their lives or the lives of those around them. What better way to celebrate the new year than to resolve to continue your education. By completing an application form and other necessary paperwork, a Seafarer, his or her spouse and unmarried dependent children may be eligible to receive a Seafarers scholarship. Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1993. Three are reserved for SIU members, and four will be awarded to spouses and de­ pendent children of Seafarers. A; s'-'; Eligibility requirements are spelled out in a booklet which contains an ap­ plication form. It is available by filling out the coupon on this page and returning it to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Once all the paperwork (which includes an auto­ biographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth cer­ tificate, high school transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACT results) has been completed and the application form is filled out, the entire package should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1993. lease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which con- • rains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application , form. ' P Name. Book Number. Address City, State, Zip Code • 'S•m Telephone Number This application is for: Self Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 12«2| "V ' -y 1 I �iK- '"• • . • •;.••'-<•••.'-:••-.A.,,. V'- 28 SEAORBISUIB DECEMBER 1992 Final DEEP SEA i' h h'v-' :'' ^ ''^^C}- ' iifi iy^' '• SiSf, 3.^?' i:'-; I: li'..-^• i'}, «>;•- : i;!v;:'':-:: L--, . • • • EDUARDO ALDRETE Eduardo Aldrete, 35, passed away October 2. Bom in San Antonio, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Houston. Brother Aldrete sailed in the deck department. In 1989, he upgraded at the Lundeberg School. CXARENCE ALEXANDER Pensioner Clarence Alexander, 54, died August 15. The native of New Mexico Joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1968 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Alexander also served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1963. He began receiving his SlU pension in May 1987. EARL EMANUEL Earl Emanuel, 62, passed away recently. He was bom in Hackensack, N.J. and in 1982 Joined the union in the port of Honolulu. Brother Emanuel sailed in the steward department aboard the cmise ship SS Independence. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. WILLIAM FUNK Pensioner William Funk, 66, died October 22. HeJoined the SlU in his native New York in 1949. Brother Funk was involved in many of the union's struggles throughout his SlU years. He sailed early in his career on Isthmian Lines ships and helped build the Lundeberg School. In 1974 he retumed to Piney Point to complete the bosun recertiflcation course. Later in the 1970s, he worked with the SeaLand shore gang. Brother Funk retired in September of this year. He is survived by his step-son. Jack Caffey, SlU vice president for the Atlantic Coast. ^ Pensioner Ame Hovde, 73, died Oc­ tober 13. He was bom in Norway and in 1942 Joined the union in the port of Baltimore. Brother Hovde in 1974 completed the bosun recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School. He retired in November 1985. EMILE GERICH EDWARD KILFORD JR. Pensioner Ed­ ward Kilford Jr., 75, died October 16. A native of Portland, Ore., he . Joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Seattle. Brother Kilford during the early part of his SIU career often sailed with Marine Carriers, Cosmos Steam­ ship Corp. and Isthmian Lines. In 1987 Brother Kilford completed the steward recertiflcation course at the Lundeberg School. He retired in May 1989. Pensioner Emile Geiich, 78, passed away October 4. A native of Canada, he Joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Gerich, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1932 to 1936, began his deck department career sailing with SeaLand Service, Waterman Steam­ ship and Alcoa Steamship. Brother Gerich began receiving his pension in March 1976. LUCIANO GHEZZO Pensioner Luciano Ghezzo, 82, died September 1. Bom in Italy, he Joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Ghezzo often sailed as a bosun. He retired in November 1967. GEORGE HARDING Pensioner George Hard­ ing, 69, passed away October 10. The native of Essex, England Joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Harding sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in September 1978. ARNEHOVDE CATALINO MARRERO Pensioner Catalino Marrero, 67, passed away September 28. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1959 completed the entry program at the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. Brother Mar­ rero sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947. Brother Mar­ rero began receiving his pension in June 1990. New York. Brother Papoutsis sailed in the steward department He retired in June 1972. MARIO REYES Pensioner Mario Reyes, 91, passed away September 17. The native of Puerto Rico Joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Reyes sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in September 1966. RAFAEL RICARVETT Rafael Ricarvett, 45, died October 4. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1991 Joined the SIU in the port of Hous­ ton. Brother Ricarvett sailed in the steward department. SALVATORE ZITTO Pensioner Salvatore Zitto, 89, passed away Septem­ ber 6. Bom in Louisiana, he Joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Zitto sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in July 1967. INLAND STAVROS PAPOUTSIS Pensioner Stavros Papoutsis, 86, died October 10. Bom in Greece, he Joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of ANTHONY ALLEN Anthony Allen, 31, passed away October 3. He was bom in Baltimore and in 1990 Joined the union in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Allen sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishiiig any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at theSeptember 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the execu­ tive board of the union. The execu­ tive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstaiKes should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to i^uire any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt or if a member is r^uired to make a payment and is given an official receipt but feels that he or she should nothave been required to make such payment thisshould im­ mediately be reported to union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All mem- copies stitution so as to familiarize themsel­ ves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the mernber so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. TTiese rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, ho member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied theequal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportiuiities for seamen and boat- GREAT LAKES WILLIAM COOKE Pensioner William Cooke, 76, died August 29. A native of Ireland, he Joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother Cooke sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in May 1981. JOSEPH LANCEWICZ Pensioner Joseph Lancewicz, 78, passed away October 5. The native of Cheboygan, Mich. Joined the union in 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Lancewicz sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in February 1976. JOSEPH GIBBONS Brxriher Joseph A. Gib­ bons, 63, passed away Septem­ ber 10 due to cancer. His obituary was published in the October 1992 issue of the LOG; however, the LOG only recently received a photo of Brother Gibbons. As one of his last requests was to have his photo published in his union newspaper, the LOG is honoring that request Brother Gibbons was an active Seafarer for 40 years. He sailed most recently as a chief cook. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly flnanoe committee of rank-and-file membos, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of^ Ae union and reports fiilly their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trast funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various tmst fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon ap­ proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If mem­ bers believe there have been viola­ tions of their shipping or seniority rights as contain^ in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, refum receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Augiistin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as ^ng for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a mem­ ber believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properiy, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. Uie men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. Job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and apr propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. a. �DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 29 Newcomers. Oldtimers Among the Mix Constitution's Cabin Stewards Are First Rate J - 'mm What do an actress, a second steward and a Seafarer who used to run a beauty shop have in com­ mon? They all like their jobs as cabin stewards aboard the SS Constitution. Whether it is the variety of passengers and crewmembers meet on the American K:; they Hawaii Cruises ship or the dif­ ferent work assignments the job entails, the cabin stewards inter­ viewed by the 5ea/nrers LOG all professed a keen interest in their jobs. During her 25 years with the SIU and an affiliated union, Rita Ballard has witnessed many changes in the way Americanflag vessels handle passengers. Ballard began her career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards on Lurline, Matson and Delta Lines vessels. "I loved the Delta Lines the best," she told a reporter for the LOG. "They were small ships and I got to do many jobs on Ihem.' Among her assignments were and screen. Before going to sea being a cocktail waitress and run­ last year, she appeared in several ning a beauty shop. Perry Mason television movies, She has sailed on the Connie, the last one called the "Case of the as the ship is called affectionately Shooting Star" with Jennifer O'by the crew, for six years. "The Neil and David Ogden Stiers. "It passengers and crew are great. I' m glad we have this ship so I can continue working with pas­ sengers." Rico Edralin has sailed aboard the Connie, which has ports-of-call throughout the Hawaiian islands, "since voyage number 1." Edralin said thecruise ship allows him to "sail with dif­ ferent jobs in the steward depart­ ment. This keeps the job fresh and challenging." Edralin, who has worked as a second steward, added, "I love Monique McClellan waits to enter working with the crew. We all are one o so different that we can learn from each other." Peggy Maron is a newcomer at sea compared to the previous two. The native of Toronto is an actress who has appeared on stage was a lot of fun, but the jobs are few and far between. This job of­ fers continuity and upgrading." Maron then winked, grinned and added, "Until my big break comes along."- •i. • '-i' S. ' III •' iTl' . ' V •L'VU--*' Ready to tackle a tough assignment are Gordon Gillmore (left) and Chris Heckmann. Twenty-five year member Rita Ballard has witnessed many changes in the operation of pas­ senger ships. Cabin Steward Michelle Wieser has sailed on the Connie for a year. ,.;.i Shoreside Meichinist Takes to the Seae upgrading classes at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. "I walked into the San Francisco hall, showed them my resume, told them what I could do and asked if there were any jobs." Shortly, Himebauch was on his way to Hawaii where he signed on the SS Independence as an engine maintenance. His work skills on a lathe, drill press and other equipment in the ship's machine shop soon be­ came apparent and he was as­ signed there full time to make and repair parts on the Indy, and then on her sister ship—the Con­ stitution—when he caught a job on it. "There is a lot of work for a machinist on those vessels," Himebauch noted. "It is difficult to get new parts for both ships because of tfieir age. I was able to work steady, going from one assignment to another. It was great." The switch from a land toseabased machine shop did not Machinist Ross Himebauch bother the Sacramento, Calif, studies a job carefully before resident. The rolling of Ae ves­ fuming on the lathe. sels in the waves did not hinder Ross Himebauch has dis­ covered he can go to sea and still be a tool-and-dye machinist as he had been on land for the last Ibyears. "I had been unemployed and I was looking anyplace where I could get a job," the 36-year-old told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG between fireman and oiler . -.Tv•• ••'. \ y Peggy Maron tidies up a One of the ConsWof/on's original passenger's cabin. .crewmemt>ers is Rico Edralin. One of Himebauch's assign­ ments was to repair this water pump on the Constitution. the precise nature of his job where parts one-ten-thousandth of an inch off could become scrap. "I never even noticed it the whole time I was out there," he recalled. Himebauch, who joined the SIU in 1991, said he has learned a lot about seafaring while at the Piney Point, Md. facility. "The training and the people here have b^n great. I only wish I had known about this place before I went to sea." '.-C.-'-V �•ii 30 OBXmBt 1992 SEAFARERS LOG 21" i Lundeberg School Graduating Classes If' " • •' Trainee Lifeboat Class 504—Graduating from trainee lifeboat ciass 504 are (from left, kneeling) Ricardo Cruz, Rodney Young, Edward DeSantos, Darryl Jackson, Joseph Moceri, Joel Spell, Charles Hynes, Sara fi^oore, Hayward Pettway, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Roland Hubbard, Mark Ferguson, Lawrence DeLay, Lyndle Cortez, Victor Maldonado, Richard Swall, Thomas Robinson, Stephen Walters, Willie Nelson, Angel Justiniano, Carlos Garcia and Ken Strong. Celestial Navigation—Successfully completing the five-week celestial navigation course are (from left) Joseph Saeger, Ken Battan and Ray Alcorn. Jake Karaczynski (right) is the course instructor. Not pictured are Mark Thomas, Joseph Young and John Smilari. ^«.V Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on October 21 are (from < «. • V A a«i ^^1^^ _ _ _ _ II A I ^^12 I left, kneeling) Mike O'Connell, Andrew Self, William Dove, Ronnie Lambert, Joseph Koch, Kevin Regan, (second row) Richard Rolshski, Wilfredo Velez, Jose Pedroza, Karmell Crawford, Robb Renzaglia, Wendell Price Jr., Albert Grillo, Richard Gordon, (third row) Jim Brown (instructor), K.O. Sullivan, Geddy Lee, Terry Tolley, Michael Thomas and Joe Whalen. Welding—Members of the NovemlJer 4 class in welding are (from left) J.D. Berger, Patrick Corless, Dennis Riley, (standing) Joseph Amold, Bill Foley (instructor). Earl F. Ebbert, Bobby Spencer, Kenneth Stratton and Gerald Yore. Summary Annual Report Seafarers Vacation Fund This is a summary ofthe annual report ofthe Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN13-5602047 for the year ended December 31,1991. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. ^ ;v: Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the October 15 graduating class receiving th^rJifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Kevin Brown, William Blees, Robert McElwee, (second row) Faia Tuilefano, Lionel Dunkins, Henry Freeman III, Davie Guyton and Walter Schoenecker. St^rV- C;. -r^. V^b/^^fe/v', i:' Sare Bonni«ell, Peter Dudl^, William Fleldirtg, Rlcharcl Gebo Chris Regan, (second row) Paul Ehlers, Joe Koetierle, Kewn C^rnbs, Manan Kabat, Mark Holman, (third row) Patrick Hanning, George Daving, Rancty VanHorn, ffourth row) Harvey Smith, John Mossbarger, Don Peterson^nna Bi^d, John Bigger, (f^ row) Mark Steinlein, Dean Reed, Steve Bigelow, George Cutucacl^, M^e Payne, (sixth row) Hank Scott, Mike Lanham, Richard Atkinson, Jim Burt and Ray Snow. Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was $3,217,450 as of December 31, 1991, compared to a deficict of $(555,599) as of January 1, 1991. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $3,773,049.This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year, less the current value of assets at the end of the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $46,392,041 including employer contributions of $45,681,955, and earnings from investments of $710,086. Plan expenses were $42,618,992. These expenses included $4,097,451 in administrative expenses, $35,796,634 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,724,907 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, oii request. The items listed below are included ill that repprt: 1. An accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3 Service provider and trustee information 4. Schedule of reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.80 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator. On request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will beincluded as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to:Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit lYograms, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. v.'-'• i �rnmsiiiiimm ^ DECEMBER 1992 SEAFARERS LOB UmDEBERG SCHOm. I^UPGRMIHG COmiSE SCIf£DO!L£ :iim :» Recertlflcatlen Programs The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between January and May 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—^the nation's security. . • jy'^': < 77 -fe-: - V '• 7:"':7 •7.A'77'77:4:;77::77 Celestial Navigation Third Mate ? Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Date February 16 March 15 lVfoy24 January 4 February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Lifeboatman Completion Date February 19 March 19 May 29 January 15 February 12 March 12 April 9 May? June 4 May 21 January 29 March 26 May 21 January 29 April 16 June 4 April 26 Tankerman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting January 19 March 16 May 11 January 4 March 22 May 10 Seallft Operations &Maintenance UPGRADIHGAPniGAmH Date of Birth Name Address Month/Day/Year (Middle) (First) (Las«) (Slicet) .Telephone _L (Qfy) (State) Deep Sea Member D (Zip Code) Lakes Member D (Area Code) Inland Waters Member CD . Department HH No Fehruaiy 1 March 8 7:AA,a;,: If yes, which program: from CH No to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? CD Yes If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes CD No GNO If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO Date available for training Primary language spoken CPR:GYes • •- ChecMn Completion Date Date • ^ ^ • All open-ended (contact adndisfriUns office for starting dates) v All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) li: A, Check-In Date January 4 April 12 Course QMED-Any Rating : •y: Contplefiiiii Date March 26 July 2 i Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 4 February 12 April 12 May 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations January 4 February 12 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 19 March 12 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations May 7 March 29 Marine Electronics—Technician I March 12 Febi i."ary 1 Marine Electronics—Technican II March 15 April 23 Basic Electronics January 4 January 29 Welding January 4 January 29 February 16 March 12 March 29 April 23 Diesel Engine Technology ? March 26 March 1 Refrigerated Maint.—Adv. Mhint. May 10 June 18 1^2'93 AduttEdueailon Schedule l'- ' r' "• 7.-, v-'r'"7''^77> ^77'; ,7 V- Tlie following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. • 'y-iZZ Check-In Completion Course Date Date High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting En^ish as a Second Language (ESL) dates) 'A:7H,:,77 7 College Pre^m Schedule for 1993 FULL 8-week sessions January 4 Aprill? February 26 June4 With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card the front and back of your Ijundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE SIGNATURE. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held n Yes :CVT • Engine Upg I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? M Pacific [H If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book # Social Security #. Seniority U.S. Citizen: D Yes Steward Recertification Chief Cook, Chief Steward r February 16 February 26 May? • •:777|| April 26 January 11 ••; .Jahuary:157 ;:^'";7:f March 1 7; March 5 • April 19 April 23 May 17 May 21 January 19 February 12 March 15 April 9 May 24 June 18 January 4 April 16 May 3 August 13 Radar Observer ynlimited Completion Date May 3 Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Ch«:k-lji Completion Date . .Date 7;,--v7/77777;fW7^ February 1 March 12 March 29 May? • .,7 mwM 7 • r May 24 July 2 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. ^Haiidllng CouiTsC Bosun Recertification Check-In Date March 29 Course • \;,:i Course •. AhleSeaman -vy . Steward Up fpading Ceurses DeckUpgnuflii9£;0iirs8^ ':r:t^,S;y,l 31 DECK AB/Sealift I St Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland D Olestial Navigation • Simulator Course • D • • D ENGINE GNO G FOWT G QMED—^Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (MarineElectronics) .DATE. D Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Q Diesel Engine Technology O Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Q Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor O Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance O Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation D Hydraulics Q Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G U STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker ChiefCook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS n Welding n Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) G Oil Spill Prevention & Containment G Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting G G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation • I'" j '•,••,'.1^ ,, "'.'i •. . 'ZZ'-ZrH V - 'V''- •. •' {• y [...yyc-Z/'' y y.y • • , :7 • "5r7;7'-77vf; COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts r^grec Degree •"« y^'rZi •• ; 7.'7! Transportation will be paid In accordance with the schedoling letter only If you present original receipts andsuccessfully complete ttw course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Phwy FoluL RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O.Box 75, Piney Point,MD 2(»74. 12»2 '• -V-A; , •7.,T, �|£ I" :•< •- --^Vg-v ' - •,.••-•••';'-&?•• '- • ••, J-'.':i»w-<. i :i,^;^.'-... s; • 3i7co:(e; cSL® CDzim^ f SEAEUaStS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS in this issue MCS Supplementaiy Pension Plan •page 18 Seafarers Vacation Plan -page 30 R:fr Volume 54, Number 12 iurV; SlU Membership Meeting Dates Set for 1993 I- IV •"- • Meeting day forSIU members take home can be handled. from any place where the means many things. It is the day It is also a time for friendship. majority might otherwise meet to each month members receive up­ Members gather in the hall to see act, that meetings can be attended dates on governmental activities old friends and swap sea stories. by only a fraction of the member­ and the latest information from ship, that the absent members Article XXIII of the SIU Con­ who cannot be present must have the SIU's president, secretarytreasurer, contracts department stitution deals exclusively with their interests guarded from what union meetings. The article sets might be the results of excitement and welfare plan. out where and when meetings are and passions aroused by persons During the meetings, mem­ held and who should run them. or conditions, and that those who bers discuss the latest events con­ But that is not the only place in are present may act for and in the cerning the union and its contracted companies. Questions the constitution that deads with interest of all." Membership meetings are the are raised and answered concern­ membership meetings. The ing the contracts and shipping Preamble notes the importance vehicle for determining whether a when ashore of attending meet­ contract is ratified or members hit rules. ings serve the union for those the bricks in a strike. For those who have to travel who to are at sea and unable to at­ some distance, meeting day is tend. Listed below is the schedule of when union business such as union meetings for SIU halls . . . Bearing in mind that we around the country during the filing for vacation, acquiring the are migratory, that our work takes paperwork needed for a physical Boatmao Pat Thomas hits the deck to ask a question during a us away in different directions refer to It throughout 1993. or gathering medical claims to discussion at a recent monthly membership meeting in Texas. fc.. . • : • v'S'jv'-, t-; \ i:.", "4. 8- • 'k 'M' pf 1^' Mm ' • December 1992 ,'A- t- .-8 •- . 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Title A name given to the resource December 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS BRING SCORES OF NEW FACES TO CONGRESS SIU’S FAY ELECTED TO ITF POST CLINTON/GORE VICTORY HERALDS VAST CHANGE VOTING UNDER WAY IN UNION ELECTION U.S. GOV’T ABETS EXPORT OF JOS U.S. GOVERNMENT AIDS JOB EXPORT SCHEME SEAFARERS AND POLITICS- A GOOD MIX LUNDEBERG SCHOOL FINE TUNES INLAND BOATMEN’S CURRICULUM MORAN BOATMEN UPDATE SKILLS AT WEEK-LONG SEMINAR FORMER SUGAR WORKERS PRESIDENT DIES AT 59 TANKER SEAMEN MUST HOLD BENZENE CLEARANCE CARDS UNDER CAPT. TUCKER’S COMMAND, TUG JACKSON IS MOBILE FUTURE THE COOPER RATED SHIP-SHAPE; READY TO RESUME SHIP DOCKING PFEIFFER CREW SINGS PRAISES OF NEW CONTAINERSHIP THE CANALES’ UPGRADE FOR A BETTER FUTURE SEARCH ENDS FOR MISSING SIU FISHERMAN LONG BEACH TO TAKE OVER OPERATION OF QUEEN MARY TAMPA BOATMENT OK 3-YEAR PACT THE AMERICAN MARINER: WORKHORSE OF ASC’S GREAT LAKES FLEET SIU VP BYRON KELLEY NAMED TO PORT PANEL POOR ECONOMY CAUSES EARLY CLOSE OF GREAT LAKES SAILING SEASON AIRLIFT PROVIDES HOSPITAL TRIP FOR INJURED MARINER ‘SMOOTH SAILING’ REPORTED BY LNG GEMINI SEAFARERS A STOP AT THE STEUART DOCKS CONSTITUTION’S CABIN STEWARDS ARE FIRST RATE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 12 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/21fa0cf000a1c9660afdfd990c5c593c.PDF 512cdb2bc07d1ce4af088cc7141b2cc5 PDF Text Text ff# Fifth AT&T Ship Joins Cahie Fleet Pages OFHCIAl ORGAN OF THE SEMABEKS INTtRNATIONAL UNION • ATlAWnC GUIF. UKtS AND MUND WATERS DISTRiq • AFKIO ;&• )'• :^?Sv- P -:• '•. Volume 55, Number 1 January 1993 sill Crews Man II.S. Ships In Somalia Aid Mission fe' '#'-.VV •mu-- !#.•> SN' .... i,fc- •. ...^ -4; f ^.'.rfe'A-fefe.' :o.oy>.o:o <-* 3H 00 2:i>x«-H :2;;vic/>t-»:o »-« Pages pf 1 It--? " 'i • if: f [ niil if • .. -.Ti . ?;• •4=-- 0. •p.'-.: :'1' :• • i • '.-• '•. I, l- A \ SlU-crewed ships, like the 1st LI Jack Lummus shown above offloading cargo, are part of the swift sealift operation that is """ O i - .-j • fe'V;: .. .'}• -A-- Slow Economy Ends Lakes Shipping Season Page 7 Thousands Hit the Bricks in Vegas Against Union-Busting Hotel Page 3 -HCO coiy>rut-ir~ -Haa ooQXOO jiH X) to UJ73i-«00J> -vi,nro:T»2 om>0 oHr--! �^ JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report Sea/<9i«rs EtecUon ResuHst WIU Be Amoimced Uiis HlonBi That or Time Religion' For trade unionists, there is nothing like that ol' time religion—solidarity. Sticking together in a fight is at the heart of trade unionism and this time-honored prin­ ciple was evident last month when thousands of union members joined striking Las Vegas hotel workers in a demonstration of support. In a town known for its gaiety, fun and frolic, one hotel has provoked a bitter fight by refusing to negotiate in good faith with the unions which represent its more than 500 employees. The owners of the Frontier Hotel Michael Sacco and Gambling Hall, who purchased the property in 1988, refused to consider a con­ tract with its employees similar to the one in place since 1989 with the more than 30 other establishments along the famous Las Vegas Strip. Prior to the 1989 negotiations, the hotel, its employees and their unions had a 40-year history of smooth Voting for union officers took place in all SlU halls from November 1 through December 31,1992. Above, labor relations. The new Frontier owners, aided by a notorious Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram issues ballots to QMED Stephen Kues (center) and )yjm ' union-busting attorney, reduced wages by more than $4.00 S^^ard/Baker Manuel Faria in the port of New York. hour, slashed health care benefits, cut off payments to the Voting has ended and results of Special membership meetings concluded on December 31. employees' pension plan and wiped out seniority rights. Added the election of officers for the On the ballot were candidates were held last month in union to the company's illegal bargaining activities was a program of Seafarers International Union; At­ seeking the posts of president, ex­ halls listed in the SIU Constitu­ harassment—including eavesdropping, surveillance and in­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland tion to. elect delegates for a rank- ecutive vice president, secretarytimidation—directed at unionized hotel workers. Waters District will be announced and-file tallying committee. That treasurer, six vice' presidents, six Frontier employees, who have been on strike since Septem­ later this month at SIU halls committee will tabulate results of assistant vice presidents, two ber 21,1991, have maintained a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-athroughout the country and in the the election, which began in all headquarters representatives and week picket line. Not one of the union employees has crossed next issue of the Seafarers LOG. SIU halls on November 1 and Continued on page 10 the line to join the scabs hired by Frontier management. The demonstration of solidarity organized by the federation of American unions—the A^-CIO—last month, was but one ac­ tion of many extending the support of trade unionists from around the country to the striking Frontier workers. I am proud to have among our membership so many people who volunteered their time to join in that march and rdly. .S. Representative Gerry which convenes this month. The 11-term legislator specifi­ "As chairman, it is-my-ehal- cally listed "the renaissance of Despite long bus rides^ dozens of Seafarers made the trip to Las Studds (D-Mass.) is expected to Vegas last month to show our support for our brother and sister )e elected chairman of the House lenge and opportunity to identify America as a seafaring nation" as Vlerchant Marine and Fisheries and enact Aose changes neces­ a priority. trade unionists. Conimittee by the full House fol- sary to improve our coastal en­ "We need an investment pack­ Fortunately, we in the Seafarers have not had this kind of owing his nomination to the post vironments, to bring jobs back to age to retool U.S. shipyards, knock-down-drag-out fight with an employer in quite a whiles ast month by the Democratic American shipyards and put c^- revive the American merchant But in joining the Frontier employees, on strike for 15 month!, Steering and Policy Committee. goes on U.S.-flag ships, and fleet, create seagoing jobs and we are reminded that workers never get too far away from Meanwhile, the composition preserve what is left of the diver­ make U.S. ports more competi­ potential conflict with their employers. And when fights are of the committee will not be sity . that Mother Nature tive," Studds added. "Targeted necessary or provoked, we are reminded by the Frontier strike, mown until later this month as provided," Studds said. "I have investment tax credits and the support of fellow workers provides strength and sustenance. tlouse members still are receiv­ already begun working with the broadened loan guarantee ing their assignments in the wake Clinton administration to estab­ programs promise to invigorate This is what trade unionism is all about. It is a security of the 110 new members elected lish priorities for Ocean, coastd domestic shipbuilding, expand blanket for a member and his or her family. It means that when in November. and maritime initiatives." Continued on page 10 a worker has to deal with an employer like Frontier, or any Following his nomination, other employer of this type, he or she does not have to do it on Studds thanked his fellow their own. In sum, a union is a worker's only shot at a fair play­ Democrats and outlined plans for ing field. the upcoming session of Congress, Studds, Breaux Head Maritime Panels Bid Committees' Make-Up Changes DOT Seciietary-DesSgnate Pena Yows MariOnw Reform Will Be a 'Priority' Maritime reform will be a priority of the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to the secretary-designate picked by President-elect Bill Clinton to head the government department that oversees the U.S.-flag fleet. Federico Pena, the former mayor of Denver, told the Wall Street Journal last month he was concerned about the decline in the U.S.-flag merchant fleet and will use his new job to assist in rebuilding it. Pena headed Clinton's transportation transition team which studied what heeded to be done in the department and the American transportation in­ dustries. When asked if he would recommend possible regulatory relief for the merchant marine, he answered he would have "to look at that very carefully." The secretary-designate— who like all other Cabinet-level officials appointed by Clinton must be approved by the Senate—stated the new ad­ ministration is concerned about statements made by American President Lines and Sea-Land that reform be instituted this year or the companies would look into reflagging their fleets. Pena's words reiterate those of U.S. Senator John Breaux (D-La.) and U.S. Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) who head the merchant marine committees in their respective branches of Con­ gress. Both elected officials have listed maritime reform as one of the first items their committees will address after Congress con­ venes this month. Aspin for DOD Post ^Clinton fulfilled a promise to name all of the members of his Cabinet by Christmas. Pena was among the final appointees. How­ ever, as of press time, the presi­ dent-elect had not named anyone to head the Maritime Administra­ tion. Clinton reiached into Congress to,5acquire his secretary of defense: U.S. Representative Les Aspin (D-Wis.). Just elected to his 11th term, Aspin has been the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee since 1984. He has expressed his general sup­ port for the commercial aspects of military sealift to SIU repre­ New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois (right) congratulates U.S. Representative Gerry Studds on being named chairman of the Mer­ sentatives while he served in the chant Marine and Fisheries Committee. House. Brown to Head Commerce The president-^|ect gaWtwo Volume 55, Number 1 January 1993 political friends the nod for posi­ tions dealing with trade. Ron The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published Brown, the man who ran the monthly by the Seafarers International Union; At­ Democratic National Committee lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; for the last several years, was AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. named as secretary of commerce. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class Brown is known around postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790Washington as a compromiser 9998 and at additional mailing offices. willing to work out deals. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Micky Kantor, chairman of the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Clinton presidential campaign, Md. 20746. was selected to be the U.S. Trade Communications Dep't. Director and Editor, Jes­ Representative. Kantor will have sica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; As­ complete negotiations on the to sociate Editor, Jordan Biscardol^ As.sociate world trade talks (known as Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, fii7/ Brewer. Continued on page 10 �SEOFMBISLOe JANUMY1993 3 U^. Seain Races to Abica with AU ftxr Smnalia Seafarers are answering their nation's call to duty again as they crew vessels headed to the East African nation of Somalia. At the request of the United Nations, U.S. military forces are leading an international effort to bring food and peace to the warravaged nation.Two years of civil war as well as many more years of famine and drought have caused an estimated 600,000 people to die. As of December 24, a total of 17 SlU-crewed vessels were involved in the relief effort. "I think it's excellent that our country is taking a stand and help­ ing people who are hungry," AB Carl Wentworth told a reporter for the Scfl/arerj LOG on Decem­ ber 22 shortly before his ship, USNS Algol, set sail from Hous­ ton for Somalia. "I was a poor child so I know what it's like to be hungry all the time." Wentworth's view was echoed by the other crewmembers the LOG was able to reach. "We've got to help," noted OMU Lloyd Estes, who joined the SlU in 1969. "Those people literally are starving to death. [The crew] is for it. We all like to help." USNS Algol Bosun Abe Mur­ ray said the crew "has a very good attitude" about the voyage, while AB Nolan Manen added the United States "should have gotten involved sooner." The Algol was the last of the eight fast sealift vessels called to active duty to depart a U.S. port with military supplies for troops in Operation Restore Hope, the military code name for Somalian relief efforts. The others—USNS Antares, USNS Capella, USNS Denebola, USNS Altair, USNS Belletrix, USNS Pollux and USNS Regulus, all operated by Bay Tankers—began steaming to east Africa during the middle of December. Hard toMIss Holidays As "soon as other Army and Chronology of U.S. Involvement in Somalia M^ne units began arriving via air­ lift, other SlU-crewed preposition­ NOV 24—State Department announces Bush administration has agreed ing vessels were waiting to offload to airlift 3,000 more U.N. troops to Somalia to protect relief operations. trucks, tractors, ready-to-eat meals, This follows claims by American relief organizations which said they may unable to continue working in Somalia due to insufficient security. medical supplies and other be Gunmen shell a U.N. ship carrying wheat as it tries to enter the port of materiel. Those ships included the Mogadishu. The ship turns back. Cpl. Louis J. Hague, 1st Lt. Alex DEC. 1—U.N. Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghaii calls for guaran­ Bonnyman, FFC William Baugh teeing deliveries of food and medicine through "a country-wide show of and Pvt. Franklin Phillips as well •force." In response, the U.S. circulates proposals for creating a U.S.-comas the replenishment ship, manded force operating under a U.N. mandate. DEC 2—The U.S., Britain, France and Russia agree on a draft resolution Lawrence Gianella. that would put an American generalin command of the new multinational Also called into duty by the force the Security Council plans to send to Somalia. (China abstains.) Military Sealift Command to as­ DEC 3—Security Council votes unanimously to send U.S.-led military force sist the offloading of goods are to Somalia. This is the first U.N. intervention in a country's internal affairs the roll on/roll off vessels with a mandate to use offensive force, if necessary. American Cormorant, American DEC 4—After more than two months of peaceful service in Somalia, U.N. forces return fire, killing a Somali gunman. Condor and American Eagle. 6—For the first time in nine days, food reaches the central city of According to published DEC Bardera, where workers were down to their last 25 sacks of grain. reports, more civilian-crewed DEC 9—Marine combat troops stage a predawn landing in Mogadishu. vessels are expected to be called No shots are fired as the initial landing parties take command of the airport, up to assist the Somalian relief seaport and surrounding areas. White Mogadishu quickiy comes under control, heavy fighting between rival clans continues elsewhere in the effort as it expands. country. On December 19, President 10—U.S. envoy Robert Oakley, a former ambassador to Somalia, Bush authorized the U.S. Maritime DEC arranges a meeting between the country's most powerful warlords. Administration to provide war-risk DEC 11—Somalia's two most powerful warlords sign a peace agreement insuranqc coverage for comrnercial aimed af ending two years of anarchy and bloodshed. vessels, containers and barges DEC 12—Marine helicopters destroy three armed Somali vehicles and kill chartered or leased to the govern­ at least one gunman. Other marines escort their firstfood convoy to a relief ment that sail as part of Operation agency feeding starving civilians. In all, 20 tons of food are delivered.to a relief center that had received none since July. Restore Hope. A Wentworth pointed out the hardest part of the journey would be missing his family again over the holidays. He sailed aboard the Cornhusker State and Maersk Constellation during the Persian Gulf war."What we're doing here is extremely important. I'm proud to be part of it," the 43-year-old AB said before the 1,000-foot ship left. When U.S. forces got the call to head for Somalia, among the vessels waiting offshore to assist were the military prepositioning vessels from Diego Garcia. The Sdmallan Independence Ist Lt. Jack Lummus arrived with The independent nation of the initial squad of Marines. For a Somalia was created in 1960 by a time, the American Overseas merger of British Somaliland and Marine-operated ship served as Italian Somaliland. Although the press center for American cor­ Continued on page 9 respondents. n 1!-.^ ^ At— ^ Si— i. I'I tLI ' ^ The ship can maintain a cruis­ ing speed of 15 knots. However, the speed drops to between 6 to 8 knots when laying cable. The ves­ sel sails at 4 Imots when towing a sea-plow and laying cable. TTie Global Mariruer features a library, hospital/operating room, gymnasium and recreational areas as well as lounges for the crew. Safety features on the vessel include water-tight transverse bulkheads at various locations, a back-up diesel-driven generator for emergency electrical power, fire-resistant furnishings and four encapsulated lifeboats. The cable ship also is equipped with the latest in surface navigational radar and collision avoidance sys­ tems. oceanic is ready to provide com­ munications for the 21st cen­ tury," said AugieTellez, SlU vice president for contracts. "The SlU is proud that our members help DEC 16—Marines and French Foreign Legion soldiers deliver their first, symbolic convoy of food to Baidoa. DEC 20—Troops move into Kismaayo ahead of schedule.U.N. forces also plan to seize four other population hubs on an accelerated schedule, because they are fearful of massacres and intensified looting like that which took place recently in Kismaayo. DEC 21—Troops are poised to seize control of the nation's "famine belf from warlords and freelance looters. make that possible." Seafarers have crewed Trans­ oceanic vessels since the early 1960s. With, the addition of the Global Mariner, the company operates a total of five cable ships: the Link, Sentinel, Charles L. Brown and Long Lines. Trans­ oceanic is a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of AT&T. '•m: : • S: J -• • " '4 -- i i K ; • --VA'S'' • !.-> J--- M• AS Dedicated Marchers With the march starting after sundown so it would coincide with early evening shows on the strip, the temperature hovered around 40 degrees. However, that did not stop members like OS Michael Charbin of New Jersey from being there. "1 lost my voice and got sifck for two days, but 1 would do it again," he told the Seafarers LOG. Charbin was staying at his mother's house in Las Vegas when he heard about the march. He rode his bicycle to the event to meet with other Seafarers for his first-ever union march and rally. "1 was surprised and over­ whelmed with the response. People were cheering, cars were honking their homs and stopping traffic. It was great," said the April 1992 graduate of Lundeberg School trainee class 494. Many Seafarers reported seeing patrons at other casinos come outside and cheer in support of the marchers. About 550 trade unionists working at Frontier struck on September 21, 1991 in response to unfair labor practices com­ mitted by the owners of the= casino: Margaret Elardi and her sons, Tom and John. The hotel had operated with a union con­ tract for more than 40 years before the Elardis purchased it in 1988. The contract expired Jun^ 1, 1989^, but negotiations con­ ' -'v 1: SlU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco led the SlU delega­ tion and spoke to all the marchers in a rally following the two-mile procession on December 5. "The turnout was fantastic," Sacco said. "There were people cheer­ ing us on everywhere you looked, even on such a cold evening." bers and their families—includ­ ing SlU members from the port of \Yilmington, Calif, and the East Coast—volunteered for what has been reported by the media ^ the largest labor deiponstr^tion in the westem\Jnited States. • ' .''V!- iv;S , SW Joins Batlte Agahst Uilon-Basting Vegas Hotel Seafarers from across the country joined with fellow trade unionists last month to march down the Las Vegas caSino strip in support of striking Frontier Hotel workers. More than 20,0()0 union mem­ • '•t' "With this vessel. Trans- The GtobafSentfne/, which is identical to the new Gtoba/Manner, began cable-laying operations last spring. SlU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco leads approximately 60 Seafarers past a casino during the AFL-CIO Desert Solidarity March. f• ^ Seafarers Bring Newest AT&T Cable Ship te States SlU crewmembers are in Sin­ gapore preparing to bring the third new Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. vessel to' the UniWd States. Members boarded the Global Mariner last month to set it up for its inaugural run. Like its sister ships—Global Link and Global Sentinel—the Singapore-built Global Mariner will fly the American flag. The 479-foot vessel is designed to lay and repair fiber optic cables along the ocean floor. As with the other two, it features bow thrusters to help the vessel keep its course during cablelaying and repair operations. Storage facilities on the ship pro­ vide space for up to 4,100 nautical miles of cable. " tinued until the strike was called. The Elardis then hired scabs to keep the casino in business. The striking employees are represented by locals affiliated with the Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union, Operating Engineers. Carpenters and Teamsters. In trying to bust the unions at the hotel, the Elardis have eliminated the workers' pension plan, reduced wages, cut back on the health plan (leaving some employees unprotected) and dropped job security and seniority rights. To date, not a single trade unionist has crossed the picket line and returned to work. A ruling by the National Labor Relations Board last year declared Frontier's negotiations with the uiyons a "sham." Other casinos have supplied food and other support for the strikers. • •^ WW. '' w;®:. -a ••I- •, �;I • • 4 JANUARY1993 SBAFARk "eafarets Play AcUve Role in Subic Bay Base Departure a personal 'Well Done' to those whose long hours'of hard work made this effort a complete suc­ cess. You can take great pride in proving that sealift is, ready am willing to respond to any chal­ lenge in war and in peace." Operations handled by the former largest Navy base Outside the United States have been dis­ persed across the Pacific theater. The base was known for its onestop shopping. Nearly 70 percent of the supplies used by the Navy during the Persian Gulf war came from Subic Bay. Crewmembers aboard the Sea-Land Enterprise pose on the ship's Now, military and MSC ves­ deck. They are, from left, AS Fred Varona, Steward/Baker Sharon sels wiir receive ready supply Ortiz, Steward Assistant Paul Grier, DEU Guy Leary and AB Glenn stores at bases in Bahrain, Diego Chtistianson. Garcia and Singapore. Ships will take on consumable stores at The eruption of Mount its lease for Subic Bay. Despite Guam, while the base at Pinatubo in 1991 caused the U.S. efforts by President Corazon Yokosuka, Japan wiH have repair to reassess its position in the Aquino to support the exten­ parts. Philippines. Clark Air ForCe Base sion, the Philippine senate Ammunition once stored at the was damaged so heavily that the rejected the deal. The U.S. an­ Philippine base has been dis­ U.S. decided to abandon it. The nounced it would pull out by the tributed to naval stations in Japan, U.S. then sought an extension on end of 1992. Guam, Hawaii and the continen­ tal United States. Ship main­ tenance will take place at Yokosuka, Guam, Singapore, In­ donesia and Malaysia. About 500 Marines departed the base after ceremonies turned Guam has become the new naval ammunition, all of which over the 15,000-acre facility to focus for Military Sealift Com­ was doiie at Subic, now will be the Filipino government. Except mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) handled at several Pacific loca­ for three years during World War operations since the decommis­ tions including Guam. 11, American forces had main­ sioning of the Subic Bay Naval At one time, Subic Bay held tained a presence on the Philip­ Base last month. the largest ship maintenance pine Islands since defeating Spain facility outside die United States. (The SIU's Government Ser­ in the Spanish-American War in 1898. Tlie base played an active vices Division represents the un­ The drydocks and other equip­ role in the Korean, Vietnam and licensed crewmembers aboa:rd ment were transported to Sin­ The Sea-LandEnterprisewas in Guam recently, transporting military gapore, which now will become MSCPAC ships.) Persian Gulf wars. hardware from the closed bases in the Philippines. MSCPAC vessels—including the main facility in the Asian SlU-crewed MSC-chartered theater. Guam, however, has been ships—had Been calling on the set up to handle part of the workload. He became a dock superinten­ naval base at Guam even brfore •Thomas "Teddy" Gleason, comes to an end," said SlU Presi­ Of the 1,800 military and retired president of the Interna­ dent Michael Sacco. "Teddy was dent in 1932, but that year he also the U.S. Navy decided to close civilian jobs once located at Subic the base on the Philippine Islands. tional Longshoremen's Associa­ a participant in many struggles in was blacklisted by stevedoring Bay, Guam secured a majority of However, the American territory tion (ILA) and a former member behalf of longshoremen and in companies and steamship lines 2,000 miles east of the transferred positions. Ap­ approximately of the executive board of the behalf of the industry. He also due to his union activities. He Maritime Trades Department made many contributions to help then worked at odd jobs until the the Philippines will be handling proximately 1,200 jobs—both military and civilian—^moved to (MTD), passed away on American seamen better their election of Franklin Roosevelt as more cargo than ever before. Guam. U.S. president, the subsequent Guam will provide con­ Christmas Eve in his native New lives. "We enjoyed his cooperation coming of his New Deal sumable provisions (food and The isl and also will be used for York. He was 92. A lifelong trade unionist, and appreciated his commitment economic policies and the Other supplies) to U.S. Navy and some of the training and aviation. Gleason served as president of the to an American-flag shipping legalization of union activity on MSC vessels that once were taken maintenance once located at the the docks. ILA from 1963 to 1987. He was a capability." on in Subic Bay. The storing of Philippine base. Shortly thereafter, he became Gleason began the first of his strong supporter of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. He served as a many jobs on the docks in 1915, president and business agent of vice president of the MTD and working as a checker a:longside Checkers Local 1346 of the ILA. USNS Kilauea Welcomed Home executive board member until he his father in New York for 35 The local later merged with three retired. Gleason continued to be cents an hour. The oldest of 13 others to form Local 1, and welcome and did; in fact, attend children, he joined the fledgling Gleason served as its president. MTD meeting."? well after his ILA in 1919. He subsequently ^In 1953 Gleason was elected 1987 retirement, including the worked as a checker, billing general organizer. In 1961 he as­ most recent one in February 1992. clerk, longshoreman, winch sumed the post of ILA executive "With Teddy's passing, a driver, truck loader and vice-president and became the union's chief contract negotiator colorful era on the waterfront timekeeper. with waterfront employers. Two years later, he was elected inter­ national president. He later ser^d as a vice presi­ dent on th^N^^-ClO executive council. During the Johnson ad­ ministration, he served on the President's Maritime Advisory Committee. He made several trips to Saigon during the Viet-^ nam War to initiate a program to relieve port congestion. Gleason took great pride in securing a guaranteed annual in­ Captain L.M. Pivonka, head of the Military Sealift Commandcome for ILA members after Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC), reads a statement of welcome to the automation (mainly in the form of crew of the ammunition ship USNS Kilauea during ceremonies containerized shipping) led to on November 19. The vessel last docked at its home port of reduced work opportunities for Oakland, Calif, in October 1982. The 10 years that the Kilauea— whose unlicensed crewmembers are represented by the SIU's longshoremen. Gleason's wife, Emma, passed Government Services Division—had been on active duty repre­ Teddy Gleason meets with SlU President Michael Sacco at the MTD away 30 years ago. He is..survived sented the longest deployment among all active MSQyessels. During meeting in Detroit in 1991. Gleason was welcomed at MTD functions by three sons, 15 grandchildren those years, it had sailed with|he U.S. Seventh Fleet, the vessel will undergo an overhaul before returning to active duty in May. long after his 1987 retirerrient as ILA president. and six great-grandchildren. The last American forces left Subic Bay Naval Base on November 24, ending a 94-year history of U.S. military forces on the archipelago. The base used to serve as home port for several vessels of the Military Sealift CommandPacific Fleet (MSCPAC), whose unlicensed departments are crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division. All MSCPAC operations were completed at the naval base by the V? ' '' end of September. MSCPAC and MSC-chartered commercial ves­ sels took part in the withdrawal from Subic Bay. More than 258,000 tons of cargo were carried aboard the ships in 36 different voyages beginning in January. Vice Admiral Michael P. Kalleres, head of the Military Sealift Command, congratulated MSC­ PAC mariners for their efforts in the departure in a message delivered November 24: "I'm taking this opportunity to express Guam Becomes New SE Asia Staging Area -• •-. •••>; .'i'" Teddy' Gleason, ILAOMcialf Dies at 92 �F :• .„ ... >• .-J. , : ,. MHUARY1993 SEAFAKBIS LOG 5 Russians Award Medais to Murmansk Run Seamen > U.S. merchant mariners—in­ recounted both the general impor­ cluding SIU members—had to tance of American merchant suppress their natural fears to em­ mariners in World War 11 and the bark on the Murmansk run during specific contributions they made World War II to take supplies to during the Murmansk run. Russia. Whether facing the Nazis "The glory of war soon was or harsh arctic storms, these men replaced by the reality of death ranging in age from their teens to and destruction," stated Ian Mil­ their sixties and older volunteerec lar, a maritime historian. "Mur­ to crew ships that may hot return mansk was only 30 kilometers to deliver the goods. The older from the front. But merchant mariners knew what faced them mariners and Navy gunners the younger ones now are retell­ worked together like well-oiled ing tales of their harrowing trips, machines.... You have too long thanks to the Russian govenment. been overlooked, but no one has Fifty years later, the former forgotten, and nothing has been merchant seamen (including forgotten." numerous SIU members) who Maritime Administrator War­ survived those trips to the then- ren Leback noted that the death Soviet cities of Murmansk anc toll among American merchant Archangel have been thanked anc mariners during the war was recognized by the Russian larger, by percentage, than that of A crowd of almost 1,000 persons showed up for the ceremony December 8 at the Russian embassy. people. Most recently, at any of the armed services except ceremony December 8 at the Em­ the Marine Corps. "American and Burgess also remembers the being belittled a lot during World and 1 never would have believed bassy of the Russian Federation allied seamen showed exceptional vicious storms. "On one hand, the War 11," he said. "But the fact is, we and the Russians could get in Washington, D.C., hundreds of courage," he said. "And the war's rougher the sea, the better 1 liked 1 did more for my country as a along like this." ex-merchant seamen and Navy most dangerous run was that to it," he explained, "because sub­ seaman than as a soldier. The Close Calls armed guards received com- northem Russia." marines can't operate in that merchant seamen were all volun­ John Chatfield, 73, recounts merriorative bronze medals is­ teers, and we were ready for any­ the harrowing moments as if they sued by the Russian government. thing." happened only last week. "1 was Including family members, al­ While driving the many on the Beauregard to Murmansk most 1,000 people—twice the hundreds of miles from Kansas to in 1942. We were carrying 500 number anticipated—from Washington, Litsch thought tons of TNT, plus nitroglycerin dozens of states turned out for the about the time he signed on the and other explosives," recalled ceremony in Washington. The Cecil N. Bean headed for Russia the former OS and AB. "At the overflow crowd created logistical in 1944. The Bean was part of a docks in Murmansk, we were problems and delays; but, just as 36-ship convoy which needed ice they forged through the frozen breakers to get to Murmansk. White River to Archangel during "It was exciting but, yeah, was scared, especially the first the 1940s, the honorees took the problems in stride and focused on time the depth charges knocked out the lights. With those depth the positive. charges, it was like being inside a Most seemed pleasantly drum while someone l)eat on it. surprised finally to be recognized "But you would hear stories for taking part in the vital journeys from the older guys who had sur­ around Nazi-cxxupied Norway to vived attacks, been sunk, diveMurmansk and Archangel, where bombed, hit mines ... yet they they delivered ammunition, sup­ still stuck with [sailing]. It was plies and equipment. More than inspirational." 100 ships were lost on the Mur­ Former oiler Joe DeCarlo, 71, mansk run, which started in 1942 travelled from New York with his and lasted until the war in Europe Everett Caril, pictured with his wife, Jessie, remembers the rough seas wife to the embassy. DeCarlo ended in 1945. sailed during the war with the "I was impressed with the which sometimes made ships "seem like a cork floating around." SIU's Sailors' Union of the ceremony, andtesides, I know a lot of guys who had no chance to go,' Russian Ambassador Andrey weather. Pretty weather could be Pacific. "Tbe Murmansk run was said former SIU member Fred Kolosovskiy summed up the deadly. colder than hell," DeCarlo said. Litsch, referring to his fellow mer­ proceedings when he said, "We "But sometimes our ships Chatfield sailed to Murchant mariners who perished are sorry this ceremony didn't would roll 45 degrees, and 1 mean "The snowstorms at least John mansk In 1942. prevented bombing from the take place years ago. But you they would just hang there.' SIU pensioner John Reed, a planes, but they didn't stop the bombed 72 times by the German have always been recognized in the hearts of the Russian people. veteran of four wars, first sailed subs." DeCarlo marvelled at being in fleet. We spent all winter there. They know the merchant marines aboard the Liberty Ship William "Once, they dropped a bomb and Navy gunmen sailed through Matson to Russia during WWII. the embassy. "I'll tell you a sign between the dock and the ship. the Arctic, through attacks which He^rovefipmJ)es Moines, Iowa of the times (fi-om the war)," he Another time, they dropped a fire often lasted for days at a time. to attend the ceremony. "1 had a recalled. "1 brought a record bomb right on the TNT, but the Often, the price was ultimate: feeling tfiere might be a big album of the Russian national an­ bomb was defective. Near Nor­ human life. We're very grateful crowd," said Reed, 73. "1 left in a them back with me, and the Coast way, the Germans once hit a ship snowstorm, but it was worth it. 1 Guard waptpd to seize it. They and proud of you." wanted to check for any secret was satisfied. Danger Above and Below Continued on page 16 messages. There was just no trust. A former chief cook. Reed Joe Burgess, who sailed as an OS with the SIU during the war, recently made a vastly different remembers running into trouble type of trip to Murmansk. He and jefore he even got to Murmansk. two friends flew there and, in conWe were tied up near an am­ junction with a local medical munition dock in west London in facility, helped start a chapter of 1943," he told a reporter for the Alcoholics Anonymous. Reed Seafarers LOG. "A siren went last month celebrated 25 years off, and then this little plane flew with the program. "That's the first time I've been jy. 1 saw the swastika, and 1 was to Russia in 49 years," he said. Joseph Burgess drove to shaking so much 1 couldn't shoot "This time, it was beautiful." Washington, D.C. from North straight. Carolina to receive his medal. Committed to Victory "He had dropped flares, and Former AB Litsch, 65, is the that place was lit up like daylight. during the war or have since ighty bombers followed him. sheriff of Anderson County, Kan­ passed away. "This is something All 1 can say is, God was looking sas. He sailed during both WWTl we were long overdue in getting." out for me." and the Korean conflict, and Vessels on the Murmansk run Burgess eventually reached remembers his reasons for first carried almost 15,000 aircraft, Vlurmansk on the Liberty ShipSS shipping out in 1944—^at age 16. 7,500 tanks, 345,735 tons of ex­ lenry Lomb. "The Germans Being young, we were gung-ho plosives, $1.3 billion of food )ombed us every night," said the patriotic. Everyone wanted to do shipments and 2.6 million tons of 69-year-old, who drove from whatever we could to win the war." Litsch was drafted during petroleum products to Russia. North Carolina with his son to the Korea, and his experience in the ceremony., "You get so damn 'No One has Forgotten' armed forces gave him renewed Before the medals were scared, you kind of develop a appreciation for his earlier role as a Former Seafarer Fred Litsch (left), pictured witli^lU Assistant Vice presented in the embassy buffer. You start thinking, 'Well, merchant seaman. "1 remember President Tony Sacco, proudly displays hisrMurmansk medal; auditorium, several dignitaries they haven't got me yet.'" (•, •' <9 "M: -mM.M 'Mr-; 'lU n:,"- 1' 1.?- '• �1 v w/' X:'-' 6 JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG FTF Aids Cnatians iR Securiug $450,000in Back Pay struck in Virginia; a $10,450 ad­ The International Transport vance to the replacement crew in Workers Federation (ITF), with New York; a $173,200 bank help from the SIU and two guarantee for the Pluton's pre­ foreign seamen's unions, last vious crew; and a $135,800 month secured almost $450,OOC guarantee to the Ana's crew. in back wages owed to 52 The German union became in­ Croatian merchant mariners. volved at the request of a German The financially struggling company which had a joint operat­ Croatia-based D.P. Shipping Co ing agreement with D.P. Shipping. Ltd. owed approximately a year's Clinton, based in Norfolk, worth of back wages to the mer­ served as a liaison between Morchant seamen who crewed two o Varras, the Croatian ris, its freighters, the MVPluton / and Seafarers' Union and the crew­ MV Ana. In mid-December, the members aboard the Pluton. He company paid $129,000 in back visited th%erewmembers daily. "I wages; the ITF, of which the SIT. tried to keep [the crew's] spirits is an affiliate, also securec up and steer them in the right $308,000 in bank guarantees for direction," he said. "We just the Croatian seamen and wanted to make sure they got a $10,000 advance for a new crew fair shake: good, safe working which signed on the Pluton in ITF Inspector Spiro Varras (wearing tie) aids Croatian merchant mariners in securing back wages. From conditions and fair pay. New York. "This is just one more example It took a work stoppage in late left are AS M. Dabelic, 2nd Cook F. Bagavac;, Mechanic T. Valentic, Bosun I. Gavran, AB N. Milohnic, of the true meaning of 'Brother­ November by the reluctant but Varras, Deck Maintenance M. Basic, Mechanic B. Runjic and three unidentified crewmembers. hood of the Sea,"' Clinton said. fed-up crew of the Pluton to spur "All merchant mariners have a action from D.P. Shipping. The Clinton III and the SIU's ITF In ment with D P. Shipping, the remarked Morris. common interest, a common At the same time, the ITF, the 23 officers and crewmdmbers spector Spiro Varras in helpin ship's charterer, Hugo Neu & bond and a responsibility to look said that for patriotic reasons, the seamen claim their back Sons, Inc. from New York, Seafarers' and Dockers' Union of for one another." out agreed to make another payment Croatia and a German seafarers they didn't want to strike. The wages. ( to the crew upon completion of Varras said the back-pay issue Pluton is the first seagoing vessel The strike began December II loading in New York. They also union arran^d for payment of "is resolved as far as the seafarers back wages that were due to a prior to fly the Croatian flag since the when the Pluton docked in arranged transportation to Croatia crew of the Pluton and to other are concerned." A Greek com­ former Yugoslav republic Chesapeake, Va., near the port o for the 23 crewmembers. declared independence in 1991. Norfolk, Va. The crew not onl) Meanwhile, the vessel's owner seamen from the Ana. TTie overall pany now is managing the Pluton breakdown of payments was: due to D.P. Shipping's financial But, from the time they sailed was tired of hearing repetitive but lined up a replacement crew to $129,000 to the Pluton crew which troubles, he added. from war-ravaged Croatia in '91 empty promises about upcoming meet the vessel in New York. and then proceeded to wherever payments from the company, bu The financial arrangements business could be found, the also was concerned about the were a result of direct interven­ crewmembers were paid infre­ ship's next two stops. After load­ tion by Varras, who coordinated quently and in smaller amounts ing scrap metal in New York, the the action despite the difficulties than what was in their contract. Pluton was supposed to proceed caused by one of the worst storms Additionally, the part of the mer­ ;o Karachi, Pakistan, one of the on the East Coast this century. He chant mariners' salaries that was to world's biggest scrap-meta handled a large volume of com­ be paid to their respective families )orts. However, the crew had 5 munications from the unions, eeling their own ship would be families, governments, com­ in Croatia never was sent. scrapped in Pakistan if the com­ panies and banks. "Spiro's work "They were quite remarkable pany were to go bankrupt. was the critical factor in obtaining in the amount of patience they By November 30, the Pluton a reasonable solution during a showed," said Edd Morris, an ITF inspector and representative for was bound for New York, and the very emotional situation," The MV Pluton I, a Croatian-flag ship, lies at anchor in New York. the Seafarers, who worked with crewmembers had received a par SIU Port Representative Bobby tial payment. Through an agree lAM's Ostro Retires; Longtime SIU Friend Justin Ostro, vice president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (lAM) and a longtime friend of the Seafarers, retired on December 1. Ostro, 65, also served as a vice president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. A lifelong trade unionist, he sailed during World War II as a "merchant mariner. He was vice president of the California AFLCIO and served three terms as a member of the Democratic Na­ tional Committee. At a retirement dinner Novem­ ber 7 in Las Vegas, SIU President Machinists' VP Justin Ostro pictured Michael Sacco recalled the ties as he addressed 1991 MTD con­ between the Seafarers and Ostro. vention on WWII veteran status. "[Former SlU President] Paul Hall was a keen student of human added, "As happy as we are for character and, incidentally, some­ him and his family, , we are sad­ what partial to-guys who had gone dened over the obvious loss to to sea,'' Sacco said. "When a ourselves and the rest of the trade union beef brought them union movement he has served so together, Paul Hall was im­ well." pressed with Justin's savvy style A native of New York, Ostro and his on-the-level manner. . . . recently said he believes or­ The two of them struck up a great ganized labor "is probably in the friendship and they worked process of a mid-course change, together in a number of beefs of moving towlB^ well- thought out mutual benefit to our two or­ organization in new industries ganizations and often in behalf of that maybe didn't get attention in other unions as well." the past. The movement also may Sacco also commended Ostro be developing a new outlook on for his work at the MTD,, and what it takes to represent people." Sl^t^ngRtrie GumgaAffet^ CreivHtSr of CaAfe SM/is The Seafarers Appeals Board has approved a change in the shipping rules concerning the crewing of cable ships. The action, number 366, is designed to have crewmembers get to the ships as quickly as possible when the company is notified of a cable bre^. The port nearest to the cable ship being activated will have one job call, rather than three, to fill the jobs before they are returned to Manpower to be made available for all ports. The change affects Rule 4 D of the shipping rules and takes effect January 1. "A cable ship is supposed to be underway within 24 hours of the company (Transoceanic Cable Ship's parent firm AT&T) being notified of a break," said Augie Tellez, SIU vice president for contracts. "The vessel would be in port with a standby crew and would need to fully crewed fast." The Seafarers Appeals Board is made up of representatives from both the union and its con­ tracted companies. the Shipping Rules shall be The complete text of SAB amended in the following man-» ner. Action No. 366 follows: Rule 4 D shall be designated ACTION NO. 366 Rule 4 D I. Rule 4 D 2 shall be The Seafarers Appeals Board added to Rule 4 D and shall read acting under andpiirsuant to the as follows: Collective Bargaining Agree­ In the event personnel are re­ ments between the Union and the various Contracted quired by a cable ship to assist Employers, hereby takes the fol­ in the repairof a cable break, all jobs requested by the Employer lowing action. shall be referred by Manpower WHEREAS, Transoceanic to the port nearest to where the Cable Ships, Incorporated cur­ cable ship involved is located, rently operates 5 cable ships, for one job call only. All jobs not which lay and repair undersea filled on the initial referral shall cable for worldwide com­ then be made available by Man­ munication service, important to power to all ports simultaneous­ governmental and commercial ly and offered to those seamen users and, first responding, subject, to WHEREAS, frequent cable standard shipping procedures breaks result in the disruption of involving qualifications, such service requiring the ac­ seniority, date of registration, quisition of personnel, skilled in etc. Transportation in such cable repair procedures, to be cases shall be provided by the dispatched to the appropriate Employer. area as soon as possible. The remainder of Rule 4 shall Therefore, to expedite the continue in full force and effect. dispatch of necessary personnel Effective date: January 1, due to time constraints. Rule 4 of 1993. 5• �v J • . • • •. •-••vStev•-.-M JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 •'.•.. > •:"-i-^?;.'V. A, N Slow Economy Forces End to Great Lakes Sailing Seasmi The economy and not the weather forced most of the SIUcrewed Great Lakes fleet to dock for the winter before the first of the year. "Cargo demand has been slug­ gish," noted Glenn Nakvasil of the Great Lakes Carrier Associa­ tion, which monitors the action of U.S.-flag shipping on the Lakes. "The weather is cooperating, but there is nothing to transport." lowed ah extended sailing season after January 1;more than 30 ves­ sels took advantage. "We just don't see it happening this year," he said. According to Kelley, sevej^al SlU-contracted cement carriers and tugboats still will be operat­ ing into the new year. "Our Han­ nah tugs operate all winter on the lower lakes. One serves as an icebreaker for another that is pushing cargo." One vessel that will not be seeing action this winter is the J.A.W. Iglehart, Despite the ce­ ment carrier having a "good season," the Inland Lakes Management ship tied up in November to undergo its regular five-year Coast Guard inspection. The last of the engine and steward department crewmembers signed off early last month when the self-unloader entered a drydock in Superior, Wis. The vessel usually sails well into December; however, the extra layup time was needed for not only the inspection but also inter­ nal repairs, according to Captain Don Ghiata of Inland Lakes. V'We had a good season," Ghiata, who works in the personneToffice, noted. "In fact, all four of our vessels {Iglehart, Alpena, Paul Townsend and S.T. Crapo) did well." . Ghiata explained that while coal and ore carriers are reporting lower than average loads, "we delivered plenty of cement this year." Although original plans listed all American Steamship Com­ pany vessels as being laid up by December 31, the company was looking at options that would keep several of the bulk carriers sailing into the new year. A decision was expected to have been announced by 4ate Decem­ ber. Weather permitting, he stated the company has plans to fit out and sail the Alpena, Townsend and Crapo in March. Upon com­ pletion of its needed repairs, the Iglehart is expected to return to the Lakes by May. The last of the deep sea foreign-flag vessels left the Lakes in mid-December when the St. Lawrence Seaway began shutting T Opening a hatch to check on bunkers is Wiper Ron Cummings, who sails on the IglehartWAh other crewmembers pictured on this page. down for the winter. With the vessels just laying up, no word has been relayed on when fitout will begin. Tradition­ ally, crewm^bers begin report­ ing to their yessels in March and April depending on the weather, vessel's ocation and cargo. . V •V, • Keeping an eye on the gangway is AB/Watchman Nick Verbanac. '•.f: Despite a couple of snowstorms, cold weather has not been a factor on any of the Lakes. Byron Kelley, SIU vice president for the Great Lakes, stated all of the waters still were navigable in late December. "Ice floes have started show­ ing up on Lake Superior, where (air) temperatures have been in the teens," Kelley said. "But the tops of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan still are clean and there has been nothing floating past the (Algonac, Mich.) hall." Nakvasil pointed out that in 1988, the last year both the winter Head Conveyorman Mark Fee lis- Oiler Nelson Hawley catches snack before reporting for work. weather and the economy al­ tens to the latest union news. Quick Response by Tugboatmen Helps Save Line-Worker from Freezing Wafer - -J •. • '7 • ; •Hi-' • it:; til I- W•Qn- Replacing a stenciled warning in the engineroom are Third Assistant Engineer John Cummings (left) and Oiler Gene Hayes. DeGraff and Carrol tossed a line into the water to help pull him out. The tugboat captain noted the crew had very little time in which to save the line-handler because of the low water temperature as well as a wind chill of minus 10 degrees on land. He radioed Great Lakes dispatcher Bob Kirby who called an ambulance to the scene. Within three to four minutes, DeGraff and Carrol pulled the line-handler from the water. "He was a big guy," Thayer noted. "It took them longer than normal be­ cause he was big, heavily clothed due to the weather, and in a state of shock." The boatmen placed their jackets over the man and wrapped Making coffee for fellow crew- Assistant Conveyorman Mike aboard the Iglehart is Kruse stands by on the deck as a blanket thrown from the saltie members AB/Watchman Bob Twite. bunkers are loaded. around him. They took him to a car on the dock for warmth. By then, the ambulance had arrived. DeGraff and Carrol rejoined the tug. Thayer said the crew wit­ nessed the line-handler sit up in the ambulance before they resumed assisting the deep sea vessel out of the lake and into Lake Michigan."We assume he's okay," Thayer added. "None df us have heard from him since the Deck Engineer Kenny DeGraff (left) and Deckhand Don Carrol (right) incident." Quick action by two SIU boat­ men saved the life of a line-hand­ ler during an undocking operation on Lake Calumet near Chicago on December 5. Deck Engineer Kenny DeGraff and Deckhand Don Carrol rescued the man, whose name was not known, within minutes after he fell into the 40-degree water, according to Captain Don Thayer. The captain, who began his career with the SIU, told the Seafarers LOG that the Great Lakes Towing tug Florida was standing by with another tugboat to assist a foreign-flag salt-water vessel leaving the Gateway Grain Elevator dock on Lake Calumet, located in South Chicago. About 6:15 a.m., the pilot on the ocean­ going vessel told Thayer to check out a commotion on his stern. "A line-handler had fallen in the drink," Thayer recalled. "I turned the tug around, back to the dock. Kenny and Don jumped off and ran down the dock." The Filipino crew on the "saltie," as deep-sea vessels are called on the Lakes, were yelling and had thrown a life ring to the linehandler. Thayer turned the Florida's search light on the water to locate the man, while pose with Captain Don Thayer following the rescue on December 5. •:W' .--'in:: • "V;;^ '.1 ::i7 8 •P ri;' i:? :7, S: \ - -: ; •V Wpi- �••--i-"^>-vUx^<?-^--;.-«it;'-VT.W.-' 9 SEAFARERS LOG MMUARYi A ExploitaRonamlRlackbARihg Marked Rttier Non'Union Years, RecaHs Retiring Lakes Seafarer date in technology advances and When Donald Bensman believe it." we train people to stay that way." On another occasion, in decided to retire he came to the Bensman continued, "I've union's headquarters building August 1957, Bensman was sum­ last month moned to the captain's office ant read the horror stories of foreign and visited told he was discharged. "The ships blown up because an un­ the Seafarers companies had a practice o trained crew didn't know what it LOG office laying people off iii the summer was doing. That's from a lack of "He feflectet to hire students." The young education." on the condi people, working temporarily The former SIU official, who tions for could be paid lower wages than signed-off the Paul Thayer in seamen during professional seamen. After the November 1992, while retiring the almost five summer, the companies would from sailing, has "no plans to decades in call back the regular seamen slow down. He intends to stay Donald Bensman which he ha( "That's what happened to me. active in the Toledo Port both sailec was off for a month and rehirec Maritime Council and to work for and come ashore for a period to for the samb job in September. pro-union and pro-maritime can­ The government-Issued Copeland cbntinuods discharge book, InIn the case of this unfair firing, didates in his area. Additionally, stituted by Congress In 1936, allowed shipowners to ldentlfy«unlon work as a union official. Brother Bensman, an en- there was one bright spot: Bensman has a t-sbirt shop to sympathizers through the use of colored Ink. Maritime unions sought gineroom seaman, recalled the Bensman was home for his son's run. Bensman and his wife. Patsy, and won the use of Individual Identification cards^nd single discharge union's early organizing efforts birth. will continue to reside in Toledo, slips per voyage. ^ The retiring Lakes Seafarer on the Great Lakes and he men­ tioned the names of Paul Hall (the also reminisced with the LOG union's chief officer from the staff about the period of time he time after WWII to his death in worked as a union organizer and 1980), the Tanner brothers (Cal SIU official. After a two-year and Al, both of whom served as stint as an organizer, Bensman officials of the SIU) and other was elected port agent for Duluth Seafarers who were active in in 1962 and held various posts for The so-called Copeland book and pro-union seamen bitterly labor. Congress enacted the union until 1976 when he which Donald Bensman had to resented the use of fink books. which allowed a seaman to have thosestruggles. returned to sailing. Ugly Non-Union Days -^arry during the period of time he The document itself became a tar­ his choice of identification. The > Among the companies he sailed before seamen had banded get of the seamen's frustration. bill created a system by which a Bensman, who began sailing helped organize were American together in strong unions, was one Fink books were burned. More seaman could carry either a in 1945, remembered the viciousSteamship Reiss (now of many kinds of "fink books'' than 50,000 Seamen signed government-issued' continuous ness of the pre-union days -and known as Company, Pringle Transit) and which American seamen were re­ jledge Ige cards refusing reii to use the discharge book or else; hold a that story was nottpretty.lt pretty. It was an Kinsman Marine Transit. government-issued Tdentification quired to carry at one time or nkbook. era of firings on the spot for little Forming a Port Council card and receive individual dis­ another. or no reason; it was a time when Strike Action Succeeds charge certificates after each Bensman also helped establish no seaman had a right to The first fink books in U.S. The strong maritime unionism grievance procedure or fair hear­ the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades listory were employer-issued. of the early '30s, and a successful voyage. The February 17,1939 edition ing. It was a period of almost Detiartment port councils in the Known as "continuous discharge strike in 1934 forced shipowners legalized blackballing. "A lot of Toledo, Ohio, Cleveland and jooks," shipowners in the late to curtail the.use of fink books. In of the Seafarers LOG, in an ar­ people forget how rotten the com­ Detroit metropolitan areas. The nineteenth century and in the fact, prohibition of the fink book ticle entitled "What About Fink panies were back then. A lot of jringing together of all unions early 1900s required seamen to was a key demand of the '34 Books?" outlined the position of the SIU: "The Seafarers Interna­ new members don't understand with members engaged in lold certificates in which the strike. that and don't know what we maritime-oriented trades was company recorded voyages. In the late '30s, shipowners, tional Union is opposed to the fought for," he said. viewed as important by maritime Seamen surrendered the books to who hoped to make up the ground Copeland Continuous Discharge The blacklisting of union sym- trade unions as the issues facing he vessel's mastesr when they they had lost to the unions by Book, aptly termed the Fink Book pathizers by ahti-unioii American shipping were, to a }Oarded a ship. " going through the back door of by Union men employers was made easy arge extent, the same ones conThis system allowed government, began calling for Shipowners'Tool through what seamen termed the ronting all U.S. workers, said shipowners to make written nota­ government-issued continuous The LOG articKcharged the "fink book." It also was known as 3ensman. tions concerning a seaman's posi­ discharge books which would Copeland book was "a con­ the "Copeland book" (the last The Great Lakes Seafarer said tion on unions on a document sections to note a venient method for shipowners name of the congressman whose at the time the MTD port councils which would be presented to contain seaman's so-called character, as and their stooges to id^ify and bill created the system) or the were set up in the early '60s, the other employers. It allowed well as his seatime and shipboard trace men who are 'not d^irable' "continuous discharge book. St> Lawrence Seaway opened, shipowners to make covert mark­ position. from the employers' y«ra^oirit.'' permitting deep sea ships to dock ings signaling a seaman's union (See article on this page.) This issue was raised while Speaking to seamen,\Ae LOG With this fink book system,^ at ports along the Great Lakes. attitude through the use of certain Congress debated whether the drafted how shipowneraCcbuld when a seaman was discharged, This opened the Great Lakes to ink colors and other tactics. U.S.-flag merchant marine ccKie the continuous the captain made an entry into his rireign-flag shipping and in­ In the period after World War should be the recipient of direct book: "If you have been on si Copeland book rather than issue a creased the opportunities for to the depression of 1921 and subsidies. In a com­ the blank spaces will show you single paper discharge slip as is runaway shipowners to seek U.S. through that anti-union decade up government piece of legislation to the have not been a 'loyal' eontp^y panion done today. "The captains had cargo while abandoning to the depression of theearly' 30s, 1936 Merchant Act, the stooge. There have been cases of their own codes in the books," American bottoms. Ink books were issued through Seaman's Act, Marine continuous dis­ extremely stirong union action ocsaid Bensman. "One color ink fink halls," as the employment charge books issued by the cufting Runaway Jobs on a certain ship at a cer­ meant you were the company's Bensman recalled the reaction agencies of shipowner associa­ government were put in place. tain time; the book will show you idea of a 'good worker' while of the maritime unions, "We told tions were labeled by seamen, or The shipowners did not suc­ were a member of that crew, and another meant you weren't. That all of labor if this could happen to )y individual companies or their ceed in having a personal charac­ obviously undesirable to an could keep you from sailing and American ships, it could happen agents. A condition for shipping ter category added to this employer seeking docile labor. you /ou would have no idea why. to any American jobs." However, through these fink agencies was document. The book was to con­ "There is nothing to prevent Thatt's one of the things we fought most of the other union repre­ resignation from any union mem- tain the seaman's name, descrip­ the skipper from making entire to stop." sentatives "thought.we were lership. tion, age, address, nationality, entries with ink to indicate one The SIU and the West Coast nuts," as their industries seemed Tool for Blacklisting photo and signature. The name grade, making other entries partly seamen's unions waged a lermanently anchored in the The continuous discharge and type of vessel, the voyage and m ink and partly with rubber vigorous fight against the Jnited States, said Bensman. books issued by these shipowner the job to be filled were not6d in stamp toshowai different mean­ Copeland book. The 1939 Now look at them today: cars associations required a ship's the book. ing... .'1^ Seafarers LOG warned the union made in Mexico and steel made in master to descnbe a seaman's The LOG noted that the alter­ Just Another Fink Book would not allow anyone with a Corea. Now the economy is stmg- rating and his "personal charac­ native certificate of identification The government-issued confink book to ship from its halls. gljng and Americans are fighting to ter." Under the guise of personal was acceptable and that "No per­ On-the-Spot Firings ceep whatever jobs they can. character, shipowners could ef­ tinuousdischarge book was known son with a Fink Book may Bensman also remembered the American businesses have forgot­ fectively blacklist a seaman for as the Copeland book, named after register for shipment at halls con­ on-the-spot firings as he had been ten that >\merican consumers are )ersonal or political reasons. the congressman who introduced trolled by the Seafarers Interna­ a victim of such arbitrary the ones who support them. How Working ability, in many cases, the legislation calling for its crea- tional Union or its affiliates, or employer behavior. One of the many Mexicans can afford to buy was of secondary consideration. tion^Und imposition. allies." Seamen's unions saw the more interesting excuses he was a Ford [car]?" he added. Between 1922 and 1926, A Win for Seamen given for being fired in the preThe LOG ask^ Bensman 44,0()0 of these fink books were Copeland book as just another fink The certificate of identifica­ ' id to do with walk- what advice he would give a issued on the West Coast and in book sinca it could be used by union days had tion has evolved into what is ing on what the captain young person entering the two years—^1922 to 1924— shipownersvto identily and black­ known today as the merchant considered the wrong side of the Seafarers and the U.S. maritime 5,()()() were distributed on the ball union supporters through gaps mariners' document (z-card). As deck. When Bensman went to the industry. Brother Bensman last Coast. in sailing during strikes and secret result of the insistence of the a The maritime unions operat­ office for the payoff, he was told answered, "Stay in school and get coding through use of different unions on the issuance of in­ he was fired because he had an education. The greatest legacy ing during this time prohibited the colors of ink.The Sailors' Union of dividual identification docu­ walked on the so-called captain's 'aul Hall and others left this use of the employer-issued con­ the Pacific, the SIU after it was side of the deck, which also hap­ union is [the Seafarers Tlar^ tinuous discharge books and en­ formed-in 1938 and other unions ments and discharge slips for trip, it is these documents pened to be the dry side. undeberg School of Seamanship couraged the use of individual refused to recognize these fink each which are in wide use today "I had just picked up my pay in] Piney Point. That isf the only trip discharge certificates. books. within the U.S. maritime in­ Seamen angry with their working and was told I was dismissed. reason we are alive as a union In 1937, after much agitatioh dustry, rather than continuous When I asked why, I couldn't because we have stayed up-to- conditions and standard of living. and organizing by maritime discharge books. Tink Books' Dogged U.S. Seamra Before Period of Strong Unii ^ f \ �/: • Miimiiri993 . v/ SEAOU^UK Labor Violations Faco4ion-linidn Trade unionists around the country have taken note of the anti-union policies espoused by the Food Lion grocery ^ore chain as a result of exposes in newspapers and on television recently. Additionally, one Seafarer discoverd the policy when his wife went to work for the com­ pany and brought home its per­ sonnel handbook. He is urging fellow SIU members to steer clear of the chain (see the accompany­ ing stoiy on this page). The new year could bring the nation's fastest-growing grocery store chain more charges that it has been violating child labor and wage-and-hour laws on a massive scale. News reports have stated that the U.S. Department of Labor could bring as many as 1,400 separate charjges against Food Lion, a North Carolina-based food store. The department began investigating the chain after a Fair Labor Standards Act complaint was filed by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) in September. A UFCW spokesman told the Seafarers LOG that Food Lion has a history of "working people off the clock. In 1989, it paid $300,000 for wage-and-hour violations that occurred throughout the chain. The origin^ fine was for $1.2 million, but they were able to negotiate with the Reagan-Bush-Quayle people and without the employees it affected to bring the fine down to $300,(XK)." The company has a practice known as "effective scheduling" where . efficiency experts have listed how long each project should take. However, as the UFCW has pointed out, the prac­ tice does not take into considera­ tion customers asking a clerk or meat cutter for assistance. Thus, employees are left with the option of not completing their taafe or working off the clock. Food Lion has mor^than 900 stores in 14 states, most of which have right-to-work laws allowing employees to not join a union even if the business has a collec­ tive bargaining agreement. The UFCW has been trying for years to organize Food Lion's 50,000 employees. In November, the television show Prime Time Live inter­ viewed past and present store 9 / fy Store Chain food US. Discuss AHegations ^ ?"toScah Bach 1993 'fixpai •if®' , " 'tv firm Faces Overtime, Child-Labor Actions Y'K- *• Food Lioo » dtdfc °^L"«der JJOM •ym-::. the® Che ^Jin, J l«or» < JiS. Food Lion's continuing problems are making newspaper headlines. unsanitary grocery practices in the meat, deli, produce and dairy sections. Some of the actions in­ cluded store onicials climbing into dumpster^^o retrieve old produce to clean it and put it back on the shelves, removing the"sell by" dates with finger-nail polish to keep the product on the shelf longer and using bleach ancL^ lemon juice to remove the smell tually felt insulted" by various other parts of the handbook, from spoiled fish and meat which she reviewed after ter­ products so they could be sold minating her employment at Food after the expiration dates. Using an undercover camera, Lion. She noted one segment from page 16 which states, "Al­ the show's reporters taped a though we have purposely ground beef mixer not being avoided establishing rigid rules cleaned overnight then fresh beef and regulations concerning your run through the machine the next off-the-job behavior, you should day with the old food still in it, at all times conduct yourself in a chicken parts with expired dates manner that will bring credit to being covered with barbecu^e sauce and sold as fresh gourmet ^u and to Food Lion." \"Canwou believe the nerve of chicken and spoiled macaroni thoWpeople?" Mrs. Davis asked. salad being mixed with fresh "It's not enough for them to rule materials so all of it could be sold. The footage included in the workplace. They think they employees stating they would not somehow have the right to tell buy anything from their own people what to do on their own stores because they knew how it time." was prepared. ^ She also shook her head after Since the report. Food Liori reading a comment from a Food stock and customer sales have fal­ Lion employee published on page len. One stockholder filed suit 12 of the handbook: "Many stating the company had mis­ people consider their breaks as a represented itself thus causing its company obligation or lal)or law, stock values to be inflated. but our break time is a benefit—" Meanwhile, another lawsuit Mrs. Davis responded, "It's not a against the grocery chain may be benefit. It is a law that workers get heard this year. The UFCW fil^ a break every four hours. the suit two years ago, claiming "And there's another part in that.same section that says, a paid Food Lion has violated pension break twice a day is equivalent to and health insurance laws by dis­ a two-week vacation. Who would missing employees before they became vested in the company's fall for something like that?" Mrs. Davis added that during profit-sharing and pension plans her eight-hour shift at Food Lion, as well as not informing dis­ she and several other workers missed employees how they were not permitted to take any could continue teing covered by the company's insurance policy. breaks. employees to find out why Food Lion has a higher average profit than most chain grocery stores. On camera, employees described • /v m 'Us' SIU Pensioner's Wife Cannot Stomach Anti-Union Grocery Store Regulations , Elizabeth Davis, wife of SIU pensioner Jim Davis, thumbed through the Food Lion Personnel Handbook last May after her first day working as a cashier for the North Carolina-based grocery store chain. She got no further than page 6. There, under the boldfaced hea;dline, "Non-Union Statement," the handbook contains the following: "We arg absolutely opposed to a union at any of our stores or facilities, among any of our employees We are convinced that unions have the tendency to create an antagonistic relation­ ship between employees and management No employee is ever going to need a union to keep their job or to receive fair treat­ ment with good wages and good benefits at FOOD LION. We are Elizabeth and Jim Davis were outraged by the anti-union policies convinced our employees do not written in the Food Lion personnel handbook. need a union " Mrs. Davis returned the next We're; union thrOugh-and- what I mean." Brother Davis, who sailed day to the Food Lion store in Fer- through." with the SIU for almost 40 years nandina Beach, Fla. (near Jack­ When she was hired by Food before retiring in 1978, concisely sonville) and informed a manager Lion, Mrs. Davis did not know conveyed his feelings in a recent that she was pro-union and hailed that the company was anti-union, letter to Seafarers President From a pro-union family. In sup­ nor did she realize that Food Lion Michael Sacco: "Please urge our port of the labor movement, she faces numerous charges stem­ union brothers and sisters not to then quit before they could fire ming from alleged violations of buy from [Food Lion]. They are her. child labor and wage-and-hour real finks." "I didn't like what was going laws. But in her short stint there, The former AB said that one on there," Mrs. Davis recently she realized something was told a reporter for the Seafarers wrong. "They work you. to look at the Food Lion handbook LOG. "When I showed that hand­ death," she said. "There were a "was more than enough" for him book to Jim, he said, 'You're not few fair-haired employees who and his wife. "I couldn't stand it." Mrs. Davis added that she ac­ going back.' I told.him I agreed. got all the breaks, if you kno\v Seafarers Assist U.S. MHHary in UaNa Relief Efidrl to Semaiia Continued from page 3 nearly all the people in the nation are Somalis and speak the com­ mon language of Somali, the country is divided among the six major clans that oversee ter­ ritories within its borders. In 1969, Mohammed Siad Barre was named president of Somalia and he ruled the nation with an iron fist that included a 50,000-strong Somali National Army. An effort to depose Barre's forces in northernr Somalia occurred in 1989, but was beaten back. However, the national army began to disin­ tegrate along clan lines. By 1991, the nation was in civil war. Clan fighting around the capital of Mogadishu forced Barre to flee and go into exile in people of Somalia. Just before U.N. requested such, assistance. Thanksgiving, (President Bush Days later, U.N. Secretary announced the U^. would offer a General Boutros Boutros-Ghali division of ground troops if the made such a request but it took several more days—into Decem­ • \ ber—^before a written agreement among the nations of the Security Council could be reached. RepmtsmJin Somalia indicated thatjup to two million people could die shortly if aid did not arrive. In the meantime, U.S. for­ ces set sail for Mogadishu and awaited orders. The intervention approved by the U.N. marked the first time the 47-year-old organization ever had stepped into a country's inter­ nal affairs without being asked by that nation. As there was no estab­ lished goverhn^ent, the delegates The SlU-crewed 1st Lt. Jack Lummus was one of the first vessete to of the U.N.^ stated they could npl arrive with supplies off the shore of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital. • , wait for such approval. Late in November, Bush ad­ western Africa in January 1991. Fighting in and around the capital ministration officials started city continued as clan leaders holding high level meetings on tried to make themselves the what could be done to help the leader of the nation, while other clans fought for control of cities in and around their territories. U.N. Monitors Situation The United Nations, through various aid and relief organiza­ tions, continued to monitor the deteriorating situation. The U.N. sent a small contingent of peacekeeping forces, but the con­ ditions already®were out of hand. Drought and famine had swept across the country. Armgd men were capturing food and medical shipments intended for relief camps. The U.N. forces were un­ able to stop them. Starvation and warfare caused (jiousands of Somalis to die. MY I'- Ct. li •.r'-'-Vl-'-" 'YM. • or I.;,-. • ''S'O"'. ' • �JAMUARY1993 ••.i'::v'".-,.. •"•:•• ' 10 SBUWIBISLOG SlU Tallying (kunmtttee To Meet this Month Continued frontpage 2 •-•;K - ".V/i;"'' •V-'.'•* 'i'?.- • 10 port agents. Individuals elected in this round of balloting will serve a 1993-1996 term. The candidates on the ballot were determined to be qualified to run for union office by a credentials committee made up of six rank-and-file Seafarers who reviewed all nominating peti­ tions. The credentials committee report, which was prepared in August shortly after the constitu tionally designated nominations period closed, was submitted to the membership at the September meetings. Seafarers who were eligible to vote in the election are full book members in good standing, ac­ cording to the union's constitu­ tion. Besides being able to vote at one of the 20 union halls arounc the country, members were able to cast absentee ballots by mail. Capitol Hill Prepares To Address Maritime Continued from page 2 jobs in the maritime sector and level the playing field for U.S.flag ship operators and U.S. shipyards. As just one example, without immediate action, what remains of our U.S. liner fleet may go foreign, and thousands of American jobs will be lost." Studds, who had been serving as the acting chairman of the committee since the death of Walter Jones (D-N.C.) in Sep­ Senator John Breaux (D-La.) talks tember, was a supporter of the about maritime issues with <6iU maritime reform package intro­ members during a campaign rally duced last year by Bush in Baton Rouge last fall. Transportation Secretary Andrew Card. During the fall campaign, ever, no official listing will be the representative stated he would available until early January. work hard to pass maritime Senate See Changes reform into law. On the Senate side of Capitol Full Committee Unknown Hill, at least one change is ex­ However, the make-up of the pected to take place in the fivecommittee still was in doubt as member Merchant Marine the 103rd Congress convened Subcommittee. January 3. The only thing certain Subcommittee member Lloyd was that 28 Democrats and 18 Bentsen (D-Texas) has been Republicans would be named as selected by President-elect Bill members when work begins in Clinton to serve as the secretary the middle of this month. , of the treasury. His replacement Many longtime members has not been named. such as Democrats Carroll Hub­ John Breaux (D-La.) won re­ bard (Ky.), Dennis Hertel (Mich.) election to his Senate seat and and Charles Bennett (Fla.) as well will head the committee again. as Republicans Robert Davis Along with the ranking minority (Mich.) and Norman Lent (N.Y.) member, Trent Lott (R-Miss.), he — no longer serve in the House. sponsored maritime reform legis­ Others like Thomas Foglietta lation in the last Congress and has (D-Pa.), Nita Lowry (D-N.Y.), announced his intention to work Wally Herger (R-Calif.) and to pass a reform bill in the new Sonny Callahan (R-Ala.) have ac­ session. cepted positions on other com­ The only other member up for mittees. election in November was Daniel News reports have listed Inouye (D-Hawaii), who retained various new Den|ocratic and his seat. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) Republican legislators as being also is a member of the commit­ assigned to the committee. How- tee. Clinton Names Cahlnet Continued from page 2 GAIT) as well as work with Con­ gress to pass a North American Free Trade Agreement, which has been opposed by the American federation of trade onions, the AFL-CIO. Selected to head the State Department is Warren Chris­ topher. He has served as the head of both the Clinton transition team and the vice presidential selection committee. Christopher served as deputy secretary of state during the Carter administration. U.S. Representative Mike Espy (D-Miss.) is the nominee for secretary of agriculture. He has served his rural west Mississippi i.- •< 'S-i^i'.., A- !-:'}'\ y. I. r ' '• .i •'"3 • ' ' district since 1987. Espy, the son of an agriculture extension agerit, was the first African-American elected from Mississippi since Reconstruction. Lecturer for Labor Tabbed to head the Depart­ ment of Labor was Robert Rejch. An economist and professor at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, he at­ tended Oxford University with fellow Rhodes scholar Clinton. These, as well as the others nominated by the president-elect, are expected to be confirmed by the Senate by the end of the month barring any unforseen complica­ tions. SlU Helps Save Queen Mary; Complex to Reopen in March n • • T Thanks in part to efforts by the SlU's industrial division, the famed Queen Mary will remain in Long Beach Calif, and the hotel, three restaurants and banquet facilities on the vessel will reopen by the end of March, according to contract terms released late last month between the city of Long Beach and the vessel's new operator, Joe Frevratil. . j ri T D » Prevratil, formerly the president of Wrather Corp., signed a five-year lease with the Long Beach City Council He had managed the Queen Mao'—which employs more than 1,000 members of the SlU-affiliated United will operate the adjacent llliaiCU UllllCU Industrial lliuuauiai Workers—during part of v.- the 1980s. Prevratil --- also . (and currently vacant) Spruce Goose dome and shopping village. The dome once covered Howard Hughes' flying boat, which has been moved to a museum in Oregon. Many of the stores m the village have been closed for months. . . , . ^ ^ • i i Through petitions, rallies and other efforts, the UIW helped the Queen Mary survive a rocky 1992. Last year the ship. Long Beach's only major tourist attraction, almost was sold to a foreign investor who would have moved it overseas. Erroneous inspection reports also suggested the vessel immediately needed major repairs. Finally, the Walt Disney Co. announced it would stop leasing and operating the famous liner after this year. , • , Disney lost money running the Queen Mary, but Prevratil said he averaged $6 million m annual profits when he managed it. His immediate plans include eliminating the current $8 adult admission fee, installing low-cost children's rides and staging special events such as concerts in the dome. A <1* Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Names Builder of 3rd Paddlewheeier > The SlU-contracted Delta Queen Steamboat Co. recently selected McDermott Shipyard in Morgan City, La. to build a third paddlewheeier for the Delta Queen fleet of passenger vessels. Construction on the 420-passenger ship is scheduled to begin in February. Tentatively named the Belle of America, the six-deck vessel is expected to begin operations in the summer of 1994. Like its sister ships, theSlU-contracted Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen, the Belle of America will cruise the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, as well as several of their tributaries. Additionally, the Belle will be the first new steam-powered riverboat built in the U.S. in almost 20 years. The builder's contract is estimated to be about $60 million. McDermott, traditionally a builder of barges, offshore supply vessels and Navy boats, this spring is scheduled to deliver the last of four 1,300-ton ocean surveillance ships to the Navy, 7%c JoM/Tm/o/Commerce reported. d. d/ RRF Will Buy 12 RO/RO Ships, Brings Fleet Total to 109 Maritime Administrator Warren Leback last month announced that the Department of Transportation will purchase 12 used roll-on/roll-off cargo ships for the U.S. Ready Reserve Force (RRF), at a total cost of $266 million. Leback said these acquisitions will lead to more than $60 million worth of repair work for U.S. shipyards. Once the repair work is done, the vessels will be turned over to the RRF, bringing the number of reserve fleet ships to 109. Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., First Chicago Leasing Corp. and Eagle Shipholding Cprp. each own one of the U.S.-flag vessels to be purchased by the U.S. Maritime Administration, which maintains the RRF, The Journal of Commerce reported. The other nine fly the flags of Panama, the Bahamas, Saudi Arabia and Italy. These purchases are in response to a January 1991 study of U.S. mobility reqiffl^ents by the Department of Defense. d/ d/ dr Task Force Alms to Thwart Piracy After Reports of More than 400 Attacks / The International Maritime Organization (IMG) soon will set up a special task force to address piracy m Southeast Asia. IMG Secretary-General William G'Neil announced the plan and said "drastic measures" are needed to deal with this problem. The IMG has received reports of more than 400 cases of piracy during the past few years. Most of those attacks took place in Southeast Asia, off the west coast of Africa and the northeast coast of South America. d/ d/ d/ Atlantic Coast Seafarers Escape The Wrath of the Nor'easter of '92 ^, Seafarers, their families and their vessels came through a vicious four-day storm last month along the Atlantic coast nearly unscathed. Rain, sleet, snow and hurricane-force winds pounded the coast from Maine to Virginia between December 10 and 13. Nearly 20 people lost their lives in storm-related accidents. In New York, Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram reported the storm delayed a couple of SlU-crewed Sea-Land vessels in the region but caused no other problems. A spokesman for Sea-Land said the Newark Bay remained docked in Boston an extra 24 hours during the storm's peak. The Sea-Land Crusader was delayed for a few hours while sailing to San Juan. Both ships were back omschedule within a week. Sea-Land's Elizabeth, N.J. port facility had some flooding and cargo damage, but nothing major, the spokesman added. New Bedford Port Agent Henri Francois noted all the fishing boats in the New Bedford fleet took leed of the storm warnings and tied up before the port's storm gates closed. "There was water damage to the homes, but no damage to the fleet," Francois said. "The captains paid attention to the advance warnings." , In Norfolk, an SlU-crewed McAlister Brothers tugboat was among the vessels called out by the Coast Guard to capture a runaway Ready Reserve Force ship whose lines gave way during the storm. Despite iress reports stating the vessel was loaded with oil, the Cape Hudson actually was empty, according to 'atrolman Bobby Clinton 111. The chase took several hours but the vessel was snagged and returned to its port before any damage could occur. A, Vorld Trade Talks Are Expected To Continue Into New Year _ Despite attempts by the Bush administration to complete the latest round of world trade talks before Bill Clinton becomes president, no final draft of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the world trade treaty suppported by more than 1(X) nations, appears ijnminent. Negotiators from around the world are waiting for Clinton to be sworn in before they present their final offers and compromises, according to published reports. Bush officials had hoped that the compromise reached between the U.S. and the European Com­ munity on agricultural subsidies would allow a final draft to be reached by Christmas. However, representatives from other U.S. industries were determined to oppose any concessions the Bush administration might have made. �m.('•••J'; ; ••ik fl- JMIUimi993 SBUWtBtSlOG 11 CandMates Thaak MU Members Presidential, congressional antMocal elections kept Seafarers busy xhis fall! The hard work volunteered by SIU members and their families helped to elect many candidates from the Democratic presidential ticket of Governor Bill Clinton and Senator Albert Gore Jr. to mem­ bers of Congress as well as state and local officials. Members discovered that their efforts of knocking on doors, passing out literature, waving signs and attending rallies brought additional respect and ac­ cess from the candidates during the fall campaigning. From the Atlantic to the Gulf and west to the Pacific, can­ didates took time out to listen to Seafarers who played active roles Texas Governor Ann Richards is pictured with SiU Vice President Gulf in their campaigns. C6a?t Dean Corgey duhng a Houston campaign event Pictured are some of the politicians from around the country who thanked Seafarers for thejir past and present support. i " * 7 Senator-elect Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) expresses her appreciatldFkfor help provided by the members of the SlU's industrial division, the United^ Industrial Workers, during her campaign. With Boxer are UIW Repre­ sentative Tony Amristrong (left) and UIW National Director Steve Edney. Newly elected U.S. Representative Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) (left) meets with Operating Engineers Local 25 Representative Allen Fran­ cis (center) and SIU Representative Ed Pulver. ^ . f' y , ... '' s ' ^ .. ^ >, ''i ' > ' •• Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McQuay (left) gives a tour of the SIU hall to U.S. Represeritative-elect Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) and State Former U.S. Senator Russell Long, a staunch supporter of the U.S.-flag fleet when he served in Congress, is flankedby SIU Pensioner Duke Duet (left) and AB Albert Wheeler during a Louisiana campaign rally. Representative Tony Hill, who is also a longshoreman. The Olsons Are Too Busy to Slow Down Pensioners Lois and Fred Olson remain active by volunteering time for politics. Here they meet with U.S. Rep. James Bilbray (D-Nev.). When Fred and Lois Olson retired from the Seafarers in 1986, they dove head-first into the arenas of politics and civic affairs. During the recent election cycle, they were busy campaign­ ing for the Clinton/Gore ticket as well as lobbying the Nevada legislature for health care and manufactured home reform. "We didn't retire to stagnate," Mrs. Olson recently told the Seafarers LOG. "We just changed the things we do." Since signing off the SS Con­ stitution for the last time, the pair has become active in Democratic politics in their home of Las Vegas, the state manufactured homeowners association, senior citizens clubs and more. They regularly lobby their state and congressional representatives on issues pertaining to maritime, seniors and manufactured homes. In fact, Mr. Olson serves on the state Democratic platform com­ mittee. "Please don't get the idea 1 don't do anything other than politics," Sister Olson noted. "I manage to garden, sew, knit, and I love to cook." Began Sailing in 1944 Brother Olson began his seafaring career in 1944 with the Sailors' Union of the Pacific be­ cause he "wanted to see the world and be involved in the World War II effort." Following the war, he joined the SIU and switched from the steward to deck department. "I didn't care what I sailed on," he said. "A ship was a ship. I enjoyed it because I had the best of two worlds: being a first-class The Olsons keep in touch with other SIU members and retirees with whom they have sailed. When a national issue needs at­ tention, "We make phone calls to friends in other states," Mrs. Olson stated. "When more retirees get involved, you'd be surprised what can get done. "Our SIU retirees are unique in that we are spread across the country. We have seen a lot of the world. We know how lucky we are to live in the United States," she said. 'Get involved' "Every SIU retiree is an am­ Sister Olson added she and her bassador for our maritime inter­ husband are able to see U.S. ests. Each of us can make a Senators Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and difference." Richard Bryan (D-Nev.) as well as Merger Formed Merger U.S. Representative James Bilbray The Olsons met when the (D-Nev.) because "we don't sit Marine Cooks and Stewards around and let the other guy do it. merged into the SIU in 1978. She We've been so successful because joined the MCS in 1958 after we back each other." being a waitress in Seattle. 'T wanted to make more money and see the world," she remembered. Sister Olson sailed on passenger ships throughout her career. "I en­ joyed my woik and years at sea. It was not an easy job. The hours woe long and the work was both physi­ cal and mental. But it was reward­ ing and brought me a sense of accomplishn^nt." The two met aboard the Santa Mercedes where they were work­ ing together. He was the ship's chairman and she was the steward delegate. "Ed Mooney (retired SIU official) and others have called us the most successful The Olsons are no strangers to their elected representatives as they merger between the SIU and MCS," Mrs. Olson added. talk with U.S. Senator Richard Bryan (D-Nev.). seaman'and a union member." The Washington native had very little interest in politics until 1973 when he was a member of the fifth bosun recertification class held at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. During that class, the bosuns were introduced to the idea of communications. "Paul Hall (former SIU presi­ dent) told us the days of picket lines and head-smashing were over," he recalled. "All the action is in Congress and we need to be able to tell (representatives) what we need." That lecture was reinforced when Brother Olson flew home from Piney Point to Seattle. As he boarded the plane, which was to la^ first in Minnesota, he saw Hubert Humphrey (U.S. senator from Minnesota) take a seat. After takeoff, Olson intro­ •O ,'T. - I ! •; •'' T'c,.. • •V; • .••• duced himself as a member of the SIU to Humphrey. The senator told the bosun he had been with Hall the day before and started telling stories about the Seafarers. "For a little union, we sure get a lot of respect from the politicians," Mr. Olson said. "We have got to be active to be effec­ tive. By being active, we can go to a governor, representative city commissioner when we have a problem and get it solved. It makes it nice to get through." /• • �ti U • ; JANUARY 1993 SEAFARBIS Ul^ 7 Feel Like I'm Makins a Difference' Foley Relishes Role as School Ini^rueto^ Foley applied to the school and rapid changes, Foley remains As a member of the engine enthusiastic about his v;ork. He was accepted. department. Seafarer Bill Foley says he is proud to help train He graduated in class 193 in quickly learned the importance men and women so they can March 1976, then shipped out as and benefits of upgrading at the meet the needs of the maritime a wiper aboard the T.T. Wil­ Lundeberg School. After industry. liamsburg. "I was the only wiper graduating from the school in "One of the most exciting on board, and there was plenty of 1976, he eagerly alternated be­ times here was during the Persian work," Foley recalls. "My first tween sailing and taking courses Gulf war," he notes. "We had trip was 116 days without getting such as FOWT and QMED. double the normal student off the ship. The second trip was A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., population, and instructors were 102 days. TTien we did 28 days of Foley still appreciates the value running classes after hours and on tank cleaning." of upgrading, although his Following those busy initial weekends. There wasn't one perspective has changed. Since vbyages, Foley returned to Piney complaint about the additional 1979, he has worked as an in­ Lundeberg School instructor Bill work. Everybody just pulled Point for the fireman-oiler class. structor at the Paul Hall Center in Foley graduated from the trainee during in 1976. He continued that pattern program together." Piney Point, Md. the next few years, always using Foley acknowledges that "the Being an instructor "is the by using skills they learned here." time on the beach to bolster his people here [at the school] some­ most rewarding job I've had," After graduating from high skills and his earning power. times feel pressure because . . . Foley says. "I feel like I'm In 1979, Foley learned that the there have been so many new re­ making a difference, in people's school, Foley was unsure about lives. I've had some of the same which vocation he would pursue. school had an opening for a quirements for training, and we guys in trainee classes and He looked into becoming a car­ tankerman instructor. He got the have to follow guidelines from upgrading classes, and it's fantas­ penter or an electrician, but says. job and subsequently taught clas­ four federal agencies. But these ses on basic engine, FOWT, people are dedicated. They do tic to see how much they've Things just didn't work out." welding and hydraulics. He also what they have to in order to get School Gives Direction learned. They, in turn, give me developed a conveyorman course the job done. He then spoke with a few information about equipment for American Steamship Co. friends who had graduated from "I don't know what I'd be they see on ships. Meeting Industry's Needs doing today if I hadn't come "A number of people whom the Lundeberg School trainee I've taught no longer sail," Foley program and had sailed to various Having seen time and again through the school. I'd probably adds, "but some have contacted jorts around the world. Enticed the way the Lundeberg School have a city job in New York and me to say they're working full- >y the travel opportunities and the helps merchant mariners stay one have a pretty dim view of my time as welders or have done well chance to earn a good living. step ahead of their industry's future." Honorary Member FraMi CapeHa Oes SlU President Michaei Sacco be­ stows an honorary membership on Frank Capella at the union meeting last August. Frank Capella, longtime Piney Point retiree and UIW member, died November 23 fol­ lowing a long battle with cancer. He was 73. Bom in Chester, Pa., Capella joined the U.S. Navy and was as­ signed as a ship's cook to San Diego, Calif, with the U.S. Fleet Hospital aboard the USS Nebras­ ka which was stationed at Guadalcanal during World War II. He received the AmeriPan Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. After the war, Capella joined the United Industrial Workers, the industrial arm of the Seafarers International Union. He began working as a butcher at the Lundeberg School when it first opened 25 years ago. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. George Catholic Church in Valley Lee, Md.; inter­ ment followed at the Seafarer's Haven Cemetery. Capella is survived by his wife, Eleanor; five children;eight brothers and sisters; 12 grandchildren; and one greatgrandson. In August, the membership voted to give Capella an Lundeberg School Vice President Ken Conklin (left) presents SID honorary union book, which member Gary Johnson with a certificate for completing his Associate SIU President Michael Sacco in Arts degree. Instructors Kate Riphardson and Don Mundell watch. presented to him. Lundeberg School College Program Has Summssful Year A total of 153 students en­ rolled in college courses at the Lundeberg School in" 1992, and two students completed the de­ gree programs to earn their As­ sociate in Arts degrees. The school's academic depart­ ment offered both evening and daytime college-level courses during six sessions, each lasting eight weeks. These college-level courses make up the general education component of the two Associate in- Arts degree programs offered at the school. Although students may attend the courses as full-time college stu­ dents by taking two general education courses, the evening classes make it possible for Seafarers to take a general educa­ tion course while also attending daytime vocational upgrading classes. Therefore, the dates for the eight-week college sessions coincide with the schedules for many of the vocational classes. The evening courses are needed to fulfill the general education requirements for the degree programs. Each session offers developmental math and English courses as well as the first college-level courses in math and English, MTH 101 andENG 101. In addition, a social science is offered—^psychology, sociology or industrial psychology. Starting in 1993, a new course in analyti­ cal reading and reasoning (RDG 099) wilfbe held in the evening. Daytime college courses focus on 102 level courses in math and English, science courses such as physics, additional social scien­ ces and engineering. Four sessions have been scheduled for 1993, and all inter­ ested Seafarers are encouraged to .take advantage of at least one ses­ sion. The sch^edule of sessions is published monthly in Seafarers LOG along with an application form (see page 27 in this month's LOG). Any member interested in taking an evening college course or enrolling at Piney Point as a full time college student should contact Mary Hartshorn, the col­ lege registrar, in writing or by phone at (301) 994-0010, ext. 276. Keeper of the Gate •^' :^'l' \ l.t I' A familiar sight to everyone who enters the gates of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is Grady Dobson. Evening College Cdntlnues at Paul Hall Center Seanptr'^ending the voca­ tional training courses at the Lun­ deberg School may elect to take classes in the evening which are designed to enhance their proficiency in areas related to the maritime industry. The evening classes are avail­ able to Seafarers during their free time while upgrading at the school. They provide a unique op- portunity to recfeive collegecourse credits while improving their seafaring skills. The evening courses available to Lundeberg School students cover Developmental English (ENG 099), Composition and Rhetoric (ENG 101), Develop­ mental Mathematics I (MTH 098), Developmental Mathe­ matics II (MTH 099), College Mathematics II (MTC 102), American Government (POL 101) and Analytical Reading and Reasoning (RDG 099). Classes are offered on a Mon­ day-Wednesday or TuesdayThursday basis. The first session of evening college classes for 1993 will begin on January 4 and will ran through February 26. * Lunileberg School Continues Aid FU" Wctbns id Hmtlcane Ambew Employees, upgraders and trainees at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School recently raised $1,700 to help fellow Seafarers and their families who were vic­ tims of Hurricane Andrew, the deadly storm which in August battered parts of Florida and Louisiana. Before the school conducted its fund raiser in November, SIU members from the ports of New York and Jacksonville, Fla. donated water, clothing and froxes of food to the union's hur­ ricane relief fund. From the Lun­ deberg School, upgraders, trainees and staff members donated a trackload of items such as paints, hardware, baby food and diapers. The Baltimore Port Council also m^e a $2,000 con­ tribution. Some of the funds collected for relief already have been used to provide temporary lodging for SIU members and Aeir families in southern Florida. Several Seafarers reported they were seriously afifected by Andrew. Pensioner Pedrq Mena and Wiper Ernesto Mardones are two of those hardest hit. Mena's l)ome, near Miami, was destroyed. Similarly, Mardones'/ housq, in Homestead, Fla, sustained an es­ timated $63,000 in damage and was declared unlivable. Overall, Andrew destroyed or damaged 117,000 homes in Florida and 14,()00 in Louisiana. More than 250,()0()^ people were left homeless. The hurricane caused 52 Packing 160 mlle-per-hour deaths and an estimated $21.5 bil­ winds, Hurricane Andrew caused about $21.5 billion in damage. lion in damage. •M �• V-v •••-V' / •• '.,V ' • •. ,• • ... .v'v^...'Sil^'- =--1^, (.n^, ... . SBAFARBRSimt 13 c -•'•;/ /o-;;:"' V'- - •.• / V.:. -N '-•-: ;^"• .i^..:,., ... ••^•.v. • -i-' ••• - '-v 1^. • •. t - .;• " •'. ; r.rv . •.""•• •-•!•:- .•••V; - - \ " (^at^aj Sota, cv^o iece«tCc( cowfiCe(cd t^c reccitc^ccd 6oiu^ fxacnt^c^ at t^c ^aadcCcKr^ Sc4aat, tJ jacited at t^e (graduation. ccreutonef 6cf AiJ dau^^terJ 1(Aonne. ^uettc and fcauuette. The very nature of seafaring means many months away from home. The family, however, remains an important part in a Seafarer's life. With this page, the Seafarers LOG begins a new feature highlighting our members and their families. We welcome your photographs and will publish them on a periodic basis. - .• • •i# •tjll- •:> i: •"•M- • - ^ -.J -! lii: Sm £" * . • 'J ,' 'i»: i . - •>" '1 V v- • 'ms. '•A' T^euJiauer (^(arcuce (^ud) (^ou.i6ui deified ^iJ coi^e, (^^artottc, carve a ^auda 6ear (nanted/fwanda) outo^an •-Til ot^crcvijc duCC tree truuic at t^ccr tzontc ^tiie^ (^oodi ^^ere^C "V. in "SutCcr, T^a. 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"Witrc runt are tiiJ tfouucjer Crotdier, "THicraeC, 00^(0 firejeutdtf iJ aettiucj ^iJ ^a^erwor/d toc^etrer to atteud ttie jc^ood. aud AiJ uiotticr. ,<4uu, udto iJ a retired federad cmpdocfce audpaJt vice /trejideut of dLocad f660 (/d'^t^S)- .'.. *•' ''3d\. • - vgi •'i.v, . • •» V.'4- ' r 7. i'f, -'te"00' •K "Wcddiuc^ (jeddj raur^ ou .•ducjuJt f, f ^^2 for S'TT^t Kueutdier Scoecf • 'Vadeucia aud ^ij Cride. dfuua "7^auda(^ie. /4 rejideut of t^ardcu throve, (^adif.. "Vadeucia jaidj aj au 'pOTd/J. : '0r-wm, �L '4» •-:ji r. -J *•••-.. /4 t ^^MFftSlOG Mm I v*« ;• Ifv;•>,.;" If--'' ' stock, fight, then withdraw from the Persian Gulf, U.S.-flag ships carried more than 15 million tons of equipment to and from the region. Almost 900 sealifts were required during the period, which came to an end in mid-April. The year saw Congress pass and the president sign a bill to allow regulated gambling on board U.S.-flag passenger ships. The law repeals two outdated acts that barred American bottoms from offering gaming on pas­ senger vessels. With the bill's passage, maritime interests ex­ pect a resurgence of the U.S.-flag passenger fleet (presently only the SlU-crewed Constitution and Independence fly the Stars and Stripes) with the creation of thousands of seafaring jobs. 5£iFilJ7£lf5£lli; . .. ..' ' first major seafaring initiative in decades which would have helped U.S.-flag companies ac­ quire new vessels and provide payments for up to 74 militarily useful commercial ships. Despite being presented late in the session, both the House and the Senate merchant marine com­ mittees drafted bills and held hearings. However, Congress ad­ journed before final action could be taken. The chairmen of both committees ha;ve stated maritime reform will be a priority in the new Congress which convenes this month. Two other maritime-related bills—inland documentation and cruise-to-nowhere restrictions— got through the House of Repre­ sentatives, but ran out of time in Reform Package Offered In the wake of the merchant 'marine's strong showing in the Middle East, two SlU-contracted companies announced they were coordinating efforts to seek U.S.flag maritime reform or go foreign flag. The statement by Sea-Land and American Presi­ dent Lines spurred action in the Bush administration and on Capitol Hill. During the summer. Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card (who had attended the U.S. Mer­ chant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. as a young man) presented to Coijgress a com­ prehensive reform plan. The presidents of eight maritime unions, including SIU President Michael Sacco, welcomed the i 15 ' ®5v:|iilpii THI INVOLVEMENT by Seafarers in U.S. military engagements flanked a year in which congres­ sional maritime legislation, the breakout of new vessels and the election of a new president dominated news concerning SIU members and their families. The year 1992 began with SlU-crewed vessels bringing back materiel from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf war. Although fight­ ing had been over for almost a year, Ready Reserve Force, Military Sealift Commandchartered and privately owned commercial vessels brought back weapons, supplies and troops to their bases in the United States, Europe and the Pacific theater; In the two-year operation to Isiii®& Seafarers Sail Through a Year Of Military Operations, Legislation, New Vessels and Elections •' 11..'' , •. Mmar1993 " • MmARri993 the Senate. Both are expected to be offered early in the 103rd Con­ gress. The inland idocumentation bill was designed to eliminate a loophole that allows men and women aboard tugs and barges to sail on America's inland water­ ways without Coast Guard documentation. The cruise-tonowhere legislation would have prohibited foreign-flag vessels from operating such trips from U.S. ports. It also would have codified U.S. Cijstoms Service and court rulings mat passenger vessels engaged in the coastwise trade be American built and owned. After the Coast Guard an­ nounced its intention to seek fees for z-cards, more than 400 union , 'I and non-union boatmen in Texas and Louisiana signed a petition against the proposal that was presented to Congress by SIU Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco in February. The fees are not in effect since the Coast Guard has not announced a final rule. On top of seeking congres­ sional action, the union filed a lawsuit seeking to stop its im­ plementation. New Ships Create New Jobs Two new AT&T cable ships came out of theshipyards in 1992. The Global Sentinel sailed into Honolulu in February on its maiden voyage to the United States. It began regular service in the spring. As the year ended. Seafarers flew to Singapore to bring the Global Mariner to the ., I U.S., bringing the total Trans­ oceanic Cable Ship fleet to five. The first large commercial ship built in the U.S. since 1987 broke out in August. SIU mem­ bers crewed the galley while members of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific handled the deck and Marine Firemen's Union mem­ bers manned the engine depart­ ment of the RJ.^eiffer. The 714-foot container ship sails be­ tween California and Hawaii. In July, the Military Sealift Command awarded SlU-con­ tracted companies charters to operate three reflagged vessels: the Jeb Stuart, American Merlin • and Buffalo Soldier. Another SlU-contracted company was chosen to operate the Fred G., which Seafarers crewed late in the summer. ' '_i6«itiaiaas S9IBiii|i|i-S|^ for union-endorsed candidates from Clinton/Gore to state and local races. Maritime interests viewed the election of Clinton and Gore, as well as 110 new members of the House of Representatives, as a chance to revive' interest in the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Seafarers Active In Politics Early in the year, the SIU began efforts to get its members and their families registered to vote. With many legislators an­ nouncing their retirements or being defeated in primaries, many changes were t^ng place on Capitol Hill. Also, 1992 was a presidential election year. While the Republicans renominated the team of George Bush and Dan Quayle, the Democrats selected Gov. Bill Clinton and Sen. Albert Gore Jr. to lead their ticket. Seafarers across the country volunteered their time in the political process by making phone calls, knocking on doors, attending rallies, tacking up posters and distributing literature .a a'-aVV,a • "itfii' 'a ';-., •wr#-a, • That interest returned to the forefront in December when nearly 20 SlU-crewed vessels sailed toSomalia, on Africa's east coast, to aid a U.S.-led, United Nations effort to bring food and peace to the war-torn nation. As in the Persian Gulf war, many Seafarers gave up holiday time with their families to make sure fully crewed sealift vessels sailed on time. •I# Thefollowing is a monthly review of1992 activities as reported in the Seafarers LOCJ: JANUARY — American President Lines and Sear Land urge maritime refonn legislation ... SIU works to stop the Coast Guard from implementing fees for mer­ chant mariner documents... Coast Guard rules concern­ ing benzene exposure *r.ke effect ... MEBA members dissolve ir.eiger with NMU to becoir e District 1-Pacific Coast District MEBA. •:.3,i:r FEBRUARY — Fight against fees on z-cards goes to Capitol Hill and the federal courts... The Global Sentinel arrives in Hawaii on its maiden voyage . . . Augie Tellez is named SIU vice president for collective bar­ gaining ... MTD urges Bush administration to dump Rob Quartel from the Federal Maritime Commission... Andrew Card is named secretaiy of transportation... SlU-crewed Pride of Texas becomes first U.S-flag mer­ chant ship to sail into Lithuania since 1939 . . . Matson's R.J. Pfeiffet chris­ tened. Gulf of Mexico MARCH boatmen rally against proposed z-card user fees... SIU Executive Vice Presi­ dent Joseph Sacco testifies before Congress to close the loophole allowing boatmen to sail America's inland waterways without Coast Guard documents ... Presi­ dent Bush signs into law the U.S.-cruise ship gambling bill. . . Rob Quartel resigns from the Federal Maritime Commission . . . White House announces a maritime policy panel . . . Leon Hall, retired SIU Atlantic Coast vice president, dies. APRIL—Philadelphia-Cam­ den ferry service across the Delaware River begins with SIU crew ... Lundeberg School adds hazardous materials protection proce­ dures to schedule . . . Seafarers participate in Workers Memorial Day ceremony on Capitdl Hill, march with striking Kroger workers in Detroit and rdly with Caterpillar workers in Illinois... Senate turns back attack on cargo preference , law . . . New PPO opens in Houston. MAY — House subcommit­ tee clears legislation to repeal proposed user fees... Persian Gulf war sealift ends ... SIU scholarship winners announced. JUNE — SlUNA holds its 22nd convention, re-electing Michael Sacco as president. .. Card introduces maritime reform package to Congress ...House subcommittee sup­ ports inland documentation bill... Safety team members meet in Piney Point... Dr. Joseph San Filippo retires as Seafarers medical depart­ ment director; replaced by Dr. Kenneth Miller... Campaign to save the Hotel Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif begins. JULY — SIU fishermen rally against governmental regula­ tions on Capitol Hill . . Military Sealift Command awards three reflagged ves­ sels {Jeb Stuart, American Merlin and Buffalo Soldier) to SlU-contracted com­ panies . . . Maritime reform legislation, offered by Con­ gress, is supported by SIU i^esident Michael Sacco and seven other maritime union presidents . . . Union celebrates 40 years of train­ ing and education programs. AUGUST — The Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet leaves Subic Bay (Philippines) Naval Base... SIU members send aid to brothers and sisters affected by Hurricane Andrew... SIU crews R.J. Pfeiffer . . . SIU San Francisco Patrolman Gentry Moore dies. fi f. • • i > SEPTEMBER — House of Representatives passes in­ land docuinentation and cruise-to-nowhere bills ... SIU and AFL-CIO endorse Clinton/Gore ticket... SlUcontracted companies Delta Queen Steamboat Co. and Alton Belle Riverboat Casino announce plans for new riverboats . . . SlUcrewed Delta Queen com­ pletes historic first journey down the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway... City of Long Beach votes to keep the Hotel Queen Mary . . . SIU Headquarters Repre­ sentative Frank Paladino dies. OCTOBER — Russians honor World War 11 Mur­ mansk merchant mariners in Baltimore ceremony... SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay elected vice chairman of ITF's maritime division . . . California bunker tax is repealed. ^ NOVEMBER — SIU election begins . . . Benzene testing for SIU members starts . . . Clinton/Gore win the White House . . . Inland Advisory Board meets at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education. DECEMBER — Somalia sealift, involving'nearly 20 SlU-crewed vessels, begins. . . Seafarers man Global Mariner, fifth vessel in the AT&T cable ship fleet . . . SIU members joined 20,000 trade unionists in Las Vegas march against union-busting ! Frontier Casino . . . Russia presents medals to. more Murmansk-run merchant mariners. i4 Wism kii'il'i! • I Benzene testing started. , J f -77^ I J Matson's R.J. Pfeiffer broke out in August, becoming America's first new large container ship built since 1987. H-,;." •.;.v- •, SIU President Michael Sacco welcomed U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) to the union's convention. Jobs were plentiful throughout the year. Gov. Bill Clinton met with SIU members duting the fall election campaign. k I ^ '^11 " 'MM '• ' i : 3' . .g, s J jasssssa low ••'/y • .. !/ sy J, M >RtSl u• . - S.'-:"*" :'v ft' 'rvorfoKia • m; SIU fishermen rallied on the Capitol grounds against additional regulations. -li;.!:^ 'vw... •.;:r-*--' Seafarers marched with fellow trade unionists to urge Congress to pass new worker protection laws. • V. , •' .-'t ..I..:!.- Upgrading at Piney Point remained vital. U.S. milifary activities in the Persian Gulf and Somalia kept Seafarers busy. ' * . ' . • •• 'I ' Vk- •' •M A '.- •. ; .V- '• •.'^ •,V5>, "C'- M' • A-. • • •• -i, \ 1 . .. .. . '..v- ' • ' , • •••; y.y :ll\' �16 i SEAFARERS LOG MNIMRYim Mumansk Veterans Awarded Medlals by Russian Federation man, Alcoa and Grace Lines and, v!arine Firemen's Union, an SIU like his peers who last month dinliate. At 5 ft. 4 in. and i03 received their medals, he never pounds, he was rejected by the considered missing the U.S. Army. Eager to contribute to ceremony. the war effort, he went to Sheep"What I remember about Mur­ shead Bay in Brooklyn, N.Y. and mansk itself is that most of the joined the merchant marine. city had been levelled," he said. "I went to Archangel with a load "One hall there was operational of oleo margarine in December but had no heat, and remember 1944," said the 68-year-old former this was in the Arctic in winter. wiper. "Man, there were times Plus I remember the tension with when we couldn't eat for days be­ the Russian military people. cause the weather was so bad. That's why I never thought I'd see "But to tell you the truth, I the day when a ceremony like this enjoyed it. Those were flagtook place." waving days." During part of the war, Sal Branciforte, who lives in Branciforte sailed with the Staten Island, N. Y., said he often wondered "how much more of the war I would have seen if I had Thanksgiving Day Ceiebrated in the Haiis worked on deck. In the engine room, all you heard were The depth charges. Joe DeCarlo and his wife, Helen, travelled from New York to attend "But one time I did see a tor­ the awards ceremony at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in pedo go right under our ship, and Washington, D.C. it scared the out of me! Ready for Action In 1943, Everett Carll worked as a shipyard crane operator in Portsmouth, N.H. One Due to an error in the make-up of the December issue of the evening, he went to see a Seafarers LOG, a number of holiday greetings weres^nadvertently Humphrey Bogart movie titled omitted. We include all those greetings here, as well as any that were Action in the North Atlantic. In­ received after the November 13 deadline—and hope that the senti­ spired by the film, he joined the ments expressed will last well into the new year. merchant marine a week later. To Stevo Ruiz and family To Mark Reczek Above, Thanksgiving Day in the Honolulu hall takes on a festive Carll sailed as an OS and an May your holidays be filled with hap­ This Is our first Christmas in our home, Hawaiian flavor. Below, Recertified Chief Steward Bill Mines AB on SIU ships. In October Cheyenne's first Christmas morning, and piness and good health. We miss and love (left), Sea-Land Shoregang Steward John Basquez (center) and 1944, he signed on the Liberty our first Christmas as a family. We love you very much. 1 will let Santa know you Recertified Chief Steward Burt Richardson help serve 300 SIU Ship Henry Villard bound for you. And if you aren't home with us, you are in Puerto Rico so he-doesn't forget to fill your stocking. Merry Christmas, little members, their families and guests at the third annual SIU San will be here in spirit. Lots of love, Murmansk from Boston. Diane, Amber, Mark Jr. and brother. Francisco Thanksgiving Day luncheon in the San Francisco hall. "The seas were unbelievably Your sister, Christine (Ruiz) Serrano Cheyenne Reczek and family high, I remember that," said Carll, To Carlton Dennis Richardson 77. "Sometimes that ship seemed Dear Santa, Can you please be home To Tom Jones May you and your family hayea happy like a cork floating around. But for Christmas this year? If not, we all still we passed the test. Most will be waiting...always! Luv-U-Madly. holiday season. We miss you, Tom! "Babs and the girls The crew andcaptain of the everybody was saying silent Sfdnhattan Island (Tina E. Richardson) prayers. ... You just have to do to Norman Piva your duty, do the best you can." To Marilyn (I love you) on board the Sea-Land May you and the girls have a happy Carll and his wife first read Atlantic. We wish you a Merry Christmas, holiday season. We miss you, Pappy! The crew and captain of the about the Murmansk medals two we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Manhattan Island years ago jn the Seafarers LOG. you Year: They gladly took the SVi hour Miguel Rivera To all members onboard and ashore Be safe during the holiday season and train ride from New Hampshire to To my daughters throughout the new year. Mele kaliki Washington. I would like to wish my loving maka, hauoli maka hiki hou. "ft was terrific, and I was daughters Idrellis, Tamkio, Tiffany and Tom, Larayne, J.J., Kevin and Dino amazed at the crowd," he said. family a Merry Xmas and a Happy New ToShmookie Love and miss you very much. Keep "The setting was really some­ Year. May your Christmas be filled with the up the good work in school. thing." Franklin Robertson same joy and happiness that you bring to Continued from page 5 in our convoy. The torpedo went across our bow. "You began to grow up on those ships.. You had to survive." Chatfield, who joined the SIU in 1942 and sailed with the union until taking a shoreside job after the war ended,never wore a life jacket. "I always figpred that if you went in that water, you'd be dead in 15 minutes anyway," he explained. A business insurance sales­ man, Chatfield took a train from Woodbridge, Conn, to the ceremony. He sailed with Water­ (^rrrtmgs - ^Oart :4.- Watching the World Series Joseph Magyar retired from the SIU in January 1986. He sailed as a QMED. ^ile watching the World Series recently, he was reminded of an incident years ago: i " !• :' .;;• •••V . It. -j-'^;;v^v. asked around and nothing was coming in. I told him I was going, just in case a job did come in. While at the hall, the dispatcher said, "If you all put your shipping cards in this box, I will draw four out for today's game and four In 1957 Andy Pickur iand I more for tomorrow's game." were on the beach in Brooklyn. Times were bad and payoffs were slow in the port of New York. Scrounging for money was hard. Andy, a deckhand, and I had been on a couple of Liberty Ships together, and the two of us shared a love for baseball. We were able to watch several games on TV in the taverns near the union hall, but our money finally ran out. We had about fifty cents between us when the World Series c^e up between the Yankees and Mil­ waukee Braves. How \yere we The first name he c^led out was going to watch the Worltf Series Joe something. At first I thought he with no beer money? There was a fellow at our hall said Joe Magyar, but he didn't. The who had excellent connections next name was Joe something— with people in New York, and he and it was mine. I didn't wait but could get tickets for boxing at St. took the ticket and went back to the Nicks, baseball tickets, etc. I room. Andy was laying there, his asked Andy, who was in our room arms under his head. I showed him the ticket. "At up the street from the hall, if he least I can see the game," I told was going to make the Saturday him. I had enough for sitbway fare morning job call. He said he had by Joseph Magyar there and back and nothing else. Nothing for hot-dogs or beer. I believe subway fare then was a dime. Pitching for the Milwaukee Braves was Spahn, Sain and Burdette. The saying in Milwaukee was "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain." But Burdette was the MVP in the Series won by Milwaukee four games to three. Hank Aaron was elected most valuable player of the year, and they had Eddie Mathews and Joe Adcock while the Yankees had Mantle, Maris and Berra. While at Yankee Stadium (es­ timated crowd 65,000), I took my ticket out to see the seating sec­ tion I was in. Putting it mildly, I don't like to be in the middle of a crowd. Four people jumped me, said they wanted 16 see the ticket. One said, "I'll give you 201)ucks for it." Boy, what a lot of money $20 was then. So I gave it to him and subwayed back to Brooklyn to get Andy. When I walked in the room, he was the same way, arms folded under his head, staring at the ceiling. He a§ked what about the game, and I showed him the 20 bucks. "Come on, let's get to the tavern. The game's going to start." /• me throughout the year. Your adoring To Panama Bob wife. Merry Christmas and Happy New Rookie Year! Hope you make it back to the twilight zone in time for the holidays. Lots To Charles Tezett Even though you're across miles of of love, Nancy Robertson ocean, we all wish you a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. ID Mike and Joe Sacco, Red Campbell Carol, Elijah, Janet, Joyce and Gail and all my shipmates—retired and ac­ To the Gregmeister, the Duradave and tive—and their families Wishing you and your families my Ben (my friend) Hello my friends!1 have a special deal best wishes for the coming holidays. Ovidio R. Rodriguez for you! All the best. Peace. The Stevador To Donna, the love of my life, my family, To Laird L. Mills shipmates and friends worldwide We wish you a very special homecom­ Happy holidays and fair winds. May ing. Merry Christmas always. God bless you all. The Trader and Chanel Norel James Rollman To all SIU members To SIU members and officials Best of all holidays and many more to • Season's greetings to all SIU mem­ come. Happy jNlew Year 1993! bers, officials and their families. Larry Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Saide Jr. To Michael To shipmatesand land lovers We first met as fellow Seafarers on a God bless you all! Thanks for the time to sail with each and every one of you all. ship in the Pacific Ocean and since then we became friends and then lovers. My Also the hard working HLSS staff. J.D. Sanchez life has changed so much since 1 met you. On our first Christmas together,1 wish you To Mary Sanchez and family—also all the best this season has to offer' and brdthers and sisters hope that there will be many more special Praise the L,ord for having special days. Love, ' , . women who are alWays there for their Allisort seamen to come home to. May the wind To all formercrewmemberr keep your sails full. 1 wish to extend Xmas greetings to all. Juan (Mo Time) Sanchez Walter Grosvenor To Michael Bonsignore 1 wish you and your family a happy To all the oldtlmers, their families, the ac­ holiday season. Mike, please write me tive workers your addressor call me at (305) 342-1918. May everyone stay healthy and proud Willy K. Schmale of our union. 1 would say the SIU is greater today than ever before. God bless our To Mark John Mullen Dear Mark—Everyone sends their union's officers for continuing to make the love £md Xmas greetings. Will keep tree SIU stronger. God bless all the members up ^d presents 'til you come home. Love and especially all officers, active and retired. you? Anthony Rodriguez Nana Schwenderman �' 'A; • I/''• '>•' :';v V-': v -v 5- JANUARY 1993 SEAFAREi Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FebruarYJBiMarci} 19i _ Memlxrship Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Wata NOVEMBER 16 — DECEMBER J[5,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 29 18 Philadelphia 0 ,A : '.5 12 Baltimore Norfolk 18 15 Mobile 10 21 New Orleans 25 25 Jacksonville 25 28 San Francisco 27 27 Wilmington 12 20 Seattle 19 19 Puerto Rico 16 6 Honolulu 5 10 35 Houston 35 •,2m 4 St. Louis 5 Piney Point 1 Algonac 0 0 250 Totals 235 Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore ^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 31 Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port 14 P37: New York 4 1 Philadelphia 11 0 Baltimore 2 ^••13 Norfolk 15 1 Mobile 20 New Orleans 10 5 24 Jacksonville 32 San Francisco 20 4 11 Wilmington 22 5 Seattle 10 9 Puerto Rico 44 7 Honolulu 16 5 Houston 0 1 St. Louis 41 / Piney Point . 0 0 0 Algonac 301 83 Totals n ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Trip All Groups Class A Class B Class C . Reliefs Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 15 16 35 13 8 61 27 12 3 iAtAAA—1 ' 6 0 3 16 3 6 5' ;A.AA 8 1 12 • .A - 3 AA':':* "AS.'-'A'/ 12 0 Jm- 1 A'' T' '8 • 11 24 32 10 2 •••"• A-"A2' 0 7 3 60 4 11 20 2 7 15 39 23 14 1 0 . 41 'AA;V..:4; 33 .;•A'Ax-A' 47 51 10 24 AAAA13.-,AA1 A'-.r • -A; 48 12 16 •AAAA20ASA:A AA;A3.^.A'A A'AA,-IIAA; 49 'J-^A5-AA 17 27 14 7 17 19 Pr.5 •AA. 6AA 15 38 28 4 8 29 22 8 3 14 1 14 0 6 4 21 8 12 . 8 4 15 7 6 17 : • I AA' 24 46 5 .•.•.AAAAVA44AA. 30 9 11 0 A''AAAAAAAA;0 ••• ..AAA-'AAIAAAA 7 : 0 0 A-'A,-:;-.. 'IAAA 1 2 ' A AAA •, AFAi •:^A .AA:.'-:I-^AA' 2;A.A8 A 3 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 • 408 181 74 381 45 191 81 182 ENGINE DEPARTMENT „ , ^ ' a. 'il • A: V > • AAA>A"A;^A - Piney Point Monday: Februaiy 8, Maic\ New York Tuesday: Frebruary 9, March' Philadelphia Wednesday: February 10, March 10 Baltimore Thursday: February 11, March 11 Norfolk fThursday: February ll, Nrarch 11 Jacksonville nrhursday: February 11, March 11 Algonac Friday: February 12, March 12 Houston • .'%>.• ."M' ••V , Tu{ -'m. '''changed by Washington's Birthday New Orleans Tuesday: February 16, March 16 Mobile Wednesday, February 17, March •An 17 San Francisco Thursday: Februaiy 18,Marchl8 Wilmington Monday: February 22, March 22 Seattle Friday: February 26, March 26 San Juan Thursday: February 11, March 11 SLLouis f Friday: February 19, March 19 Honolulu Friday: February 19, March 19 Duluth Wednesday, February 17, March 17 Jersey City Wednesday: February 24, March 24 'A... • 'SA-s Al'A "ff#! mm It®- Tuesday: Februaiy 23, March 23 Each port's meeting starte at 10:30 a.m. Personals . .. BARRY R. BARR Please contact Sharon Sharabi at 4335, Resport Loop, Holiday, Fla. 34691-5298. Notices i Ill 63 21 ENTRY DEPARTMENT . 30 6 14 trl 1 2 18 6 13 8 7 3 136 7 1 2 h 0 246 1 3 6 12 1 6 3 6 2 0 0 0 44 7 12 8 16 12 9 17 2 49 1.4 0 ,,30 197 ^:5;i 1 0 4 0 3 Ti 3 0 2 116 7 0 0 0 143 :-7yt:'TW. '• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 2 1 5 2 17 4 48 6 13 16 11 7 0 0 \0 158 91 8 13 33 24 49 36 61 15 30 18. 62 31 4 30 0 505 78 12 0• : 13 13 29 "'17':":.| 52 13 19 5 183 8 2 3 • 11: 448 Totals All Departments 613 848 434 426 574 237 211 1,048 1,428 806 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,448 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,448 Jobs shipped, 426 jobs or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C seniority people. From November 16 to December 15,1992, a total of 211 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a tota}^^of 17,864 jobs been shipped. y,- IS YOUR CORRECT ADDRESS OMFILE? With W-2 forms due out soon, it iSsnecessary for every SIU member to have his or her correct address on file with the Seafarers Vacation Plan. If you recently have moved or changed yobcnaine and have not notified the union, fill out a change of adofess form at your nearest union hall or send your new address\along with your name, book number and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. UNCLAIMED WAGES\ Interocean Management Corporation is holding unclaimed wage payments for crewmen they have unable to locate. JohnDelbus Winston Walters Bobby Fletcher AdelAlwashi If your name is listed above, please contact Jean M. McDermott at Interocean Managaement, Three Parkway, Suite 1300, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102-1378, or caU (215) 569-4550. • .A-. % •'A. • • .*?.' / THE ORDEAL OF CONVOY NY 119 The Ordeal of Convoy NY119 by Charles Dana Gibscni, first published in 1973, is a narrative history of a convoy of seagoing tugs, harbor trjgs, yard tankers and barges which were owned by the U.S. Army and which left New York in the fall of 1944. This classic work, long out of print, is available once again. Address orders to Ensign Press, P.O. Box 638, Camden, Maine 04843. The cost is $28.00 plus $3.00 shipping/handling (in the U.S.). ,• ,V' As ^A;:-A:;; -rV----- •' A'::;/ �=- ' 16 RY1993 SEAFARERF^G Murmansk Veterans Awan • inaii, Alpoaand Grace lilies aiul. Marine Firc\ien',s Union, ah-.SlU ^li'ke his peerscyxho laSt inonth affiliate. AtV lV>^,_mwind 10: ' in our convoy.,The lorj^c received their tnedals. he never pounds, hpjtvas. rejecTetl by 'the acros>;:oiir bi)\v,. ;o n s i ll e re it m i ssi n g the U.S. ArmC Hagef to contribute to "You began lo grow up on ceremony. : the'war euort, h? went to Sheepihosc ships. You had toi survive," "What 1 remember about Mur­ : shead B;iy in Brooklyn, N.'Y. and Chaltield. vvho joined the SlU mansk itself is that most of ihe joined the nverch;li\^t iiiarfsg^^' ; y in 1942 and sailed with the union city had been levelled," he said. "1 vventto Arcdiangel vvitliaTbad I • ; until taking a smireside job after - "One hall there was operational : ()f tileo margarine in December tiiewar ended, never wore a life : but had no heat, and renieniber : 1944." saiij the-.68-year-old fonner jacket,, "1^ always figured that if this was in the Arctic, in winter. • wiper, "Man, there were times | you went ;ih that water; you'd be Plus I remember the tension with I when we coddu't eat for days bedead iit 15 ininutes any way." he t he R us s i a n ini I it ary ped pIe. ; cau.se the weather was so bad. explained.' That's why 1 never thought I'd see I' "But to 4^11 you- the-4rutlv 1 A business insurance sales- the day w hen a ceremony like this. I enjoyed it. Those were flagiiian. Clialfield' took a train frdni • took place." i waving days," . .Woodbridge. Conn,- to the During part of the war. Sa! f Branciforte, who lives in cereinonv. He sailed with Water- Branciforte sailed with the Slaten Island. N.Y., said he often wondered "how much inore of the vvar 1 would have seeir jf 1 had | : vvorked on deck. In the engine I room, all ^you heard vvere the Cominued from /7, : Thanksgiving Day Celebrated in the Halls : I 1-I . jjoe^eCarlo and his wife, Helen, travelled from New York to attend tint one time 1 uiu see a.tor--1 ceremony at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in •pedo gorightunder our ship. and^U.^P^ ' ^ ; it scared tlie ,outdfme! , J ' Ready for Action I', In : 194.4.. ivy ere t.t CariUj : worked, a.v a, shipyard crane • operatorin Portsmouth, N.H. One evenin" Im went to see a' ISoltlii!'(©rePtMiflSr , . , , , rx i • r .i 'ii''l^e-up ol the December issue of the Humph,;'; Bligun mnvie',i,led :a ,>u"gg >>r holiday Above, Thanksgiving'Day in the Honolulu hall takes on a festive Hawaiian flavor. Below, Recertified Chief .Steward Bill Mines • fleft),-8ea-Land'Shoregan-g Steward John Basquez.(center) and Recertified Chief Steward Burt Richardson help serve' 300 SID mernbers; their families and.guests at the third annual SlU San • ..Francisco Thanksgiving Day luncf'ieon in the San Francisco hall. a,;,,,;,.v;,-,/, ii,-; suiied hv. the rilin, l« joined the ttller the N.tveiithei- 1.1 dead],ne-and hope that the .aentiiuereham niarine a week late,-. : •••e,da e->pieased Mil last well ,,,,,> Ihe new year, Carll sttiled as a,., O.S ,il,d attOaMWRBceek To Steve fluirandiamily ^ . • . -J ciir I • I I ' I ill', istmr lirst ( lirisima.s 111"iirlioMio. I 'Meiy vtmr inilKl,ivs he lilled wilh liapAB on ,SIU ships., Jlli (.Jcdobei , ftH-yeiiiic'.s.f'irM (.'hrisunas mtiniing. and I piness'anil gtuHl iivailh. VVc nii.ss and iiive •1944; he signed on the. Liberty your ilrsi (.'ifri.slma.s as aMainiiyi VVr liiyi- I yon very nuicli, .1 Will Id .Sanla kno'w yon .Shi p Henrx U/V/nvv/ •bound for And ityon arfn'l.hoinc-vvlih US. yoii arc in.Pu'erto Rico so he ilocsn'l I'urgd lo \/r, , , , ,1. Vr '.D , , t will be here in spihl. l.ols.ol'love. till v.our slockine. Merry Chrislmas, lillle. Muimansk from Boston, , y • "Ihe seas were ur^lievably' i , Chi-yomH'Kerzek Your sister. Chri.Xtine (Ruiz} Serntiio' audjiunity high. l.rememberthaf.'Wa.idCarll,; ' To Carlton Dennis Richardson ., i - .; 77. "Sometimes that ship seemed : • .Dear San'la.Wan yon please he luiine i To.Tom Jones \tay vi.m and your raniiiy have a happy like a cork floating around. But I'ttr (.'hrislmas Ihis ,vear'.' M .nol..we iill still ' we passed the test. Most will be waiting-.. . always'i.nv.-ll-Nladly,,:'luilitlay season. .We miss ymi.-Toml ' "lliihs and the yiri.s " i ' ' Thc ercwaiiduiptaiiiiil ihe everybody was saying silent { Tma E. Ritdtardso.tr) \ ' ' Miiiihatta'it Islaiiii prayers. . . . You just have to do' To Marilyn . | To Norman Piva j . your duty, do thg best you can." •.• (I love you) .on hoard the Sea I mid\ ,May you and llie girls havea happy Carll and .hi.s - vvif'e first read Aiiaiiiir. We wish yon-'a Meijy ('hrislinas, ,| hojuiay. season.We miss yon.'Rappy !• - The eiew and eaiiiain af ihe about the.-. Murinansk medals twiV we, wish'you'a-MeiTv Christmas, we w-isii I years ago in the Seafarers IXKl, \ TICITV Christinas and a Happy New j ' Mauhattan Island They gladly took- tile 81/2 hour ; , To all members onboard and ashore ti ain ride fiom Nevv'Hampshire to.: _ j . A !• Rk Ndc dnnng the hi)liday .seasiin and .1 • ^ . : To my daughters , i ; IhroughcnU the new year. Meie kahki asmngion. n j wish my | nuikaJiaiioiiTiiaka hiki iuni. • [1 was iGrrilic, and I vva.s Jauj^hters ItJroIlis. Taiiikit), T iliafiy anil*; I'Dni. InhiKHi', J.J.. Kt'vin anil Oina ania/.ed at the crowd;' he said. : lanaly a Merry Xipas and a llappy New ' -i-QChmookip A -Tlte settittg tvtts tetilly so,.,e-; VjjUu,™a,,u^ thing; : . ,• • • . . Eranklfn RoheH.snn ! .I'-V happiness.that yUu bring to:. * , •, . , ine lirnHi«2lH)i!L iho year. Your adonng^' iToPanamaBob .; Cwile, iMerry Chrislnuis 'iiiHl , I hippy New-: • , • Rpotsie .'Ye.ai;' Hnpe ymi iT;ike. it- hiiek to the ! : ,t\v ilight /one iiifime lilrihe h'oluhiys. Lots [ To Charles Tezett : ot l,)te. ; •• • • • •' ; '. liven though you're across nnles of. " „ • Nntiey Ruhrrtsan ' ireean, vie all vvish y.oti a Alury Xmas and f I V rJi i f 'i-v • ]-» . tT <T Zi 1 lite f e a• 1 fVn.d ba'c k' an d-1 ,3no» 4thing 11 se.' j Hii'ppy New .Year,J. N(.)lhing for hof-dpg.s, uc.beer;- 1: T|0'Mik^,and, Joe Sac.Go, Red Campbell . Carol. Elijah. Janet. Joxee and Gait" lieiieve subway fare then Was a and aifrriy shlpmafes—retired and acTo the GregmeisterTlie Duradave and lj . y--t1v^and their families ,• ' •'Wishiim voiKOJiiU.votn families mv Ben (my .friend). N ^ y Hello my I'l ieiKK^,/Ti;ivo a special ileiif Tltchmg lor the Milwaukee j best wishes hir the coming holidays. Braves was Spalin, Sain and Bur-, . o.vidioR. Rhdriytuez for yon!. Ail the hesj. Peace. The Stevador dette. Hie saying in Milwaukee { JQ Donna, the love of my life, my family, To Laird L, Mills . " w as "Spahn and Sain tuid pnW for , shipmates and friends worldwide We wish yon a very special honiecomrain." But Burdette was ihe fUVP : Happy holidays ;ind fair w inds. May ; .ing..Meiry Cjins'lmas :ilways. in the Series won by Milwaukee four • , • „ The Trader and Chanel Norel games to:thice^ Hank Aiuon was! 'j . .WvMWc To all SlU members . elected most vaiuahle player of the j . i Best III all lioliilays ;indAnany more to year, and thev had Eddie Mathewsj" 'jii Tic mem- j .come. Happy NevwA'ear .199.4 ' , . • A , • » 1 •. 1 A; 1 ibeis.olliclalsandtlieirlamdi.es. I , "f IxinySthroeder and .loe AdcocR .while the Yankees I , M,:and Miy Joseph R. Saute Jr. ' hadManfJe, Maris and BerrayIT .. . ,, ,, . ' To Michael ' ^ We hrst met as fellow Sealarers on a While at Yankee Stadt^ fes-^ ° cS" y"u ah' iSl lorthe t.me ' il IlKlted crowd 65,(XK)), I look niy ! tt» saiLv^ ilh rauh ami fvcry DHU.of vtni. all. ; ship III the Ihicitie Oee^aiul since then ticket out to see the seating sec-, AKj^the hard woiking l'll..s,S si;iii. ' we heearpe Iwend'Tairtr ihen lovers. My Idejias yhuuged so mneh since fmel you: tiiin j was ill. P'li'itiiig if"mildly, 1 ^ .J.l> .i^nehez , (in our Inst Oliristmas (oge.the.r,.! wish you don't like to be in Ihetiiiddle of a : To Mary Sanchez and family—also j all the hevt this se;ison lias to oiler and crowd. E'oilr people jumped me, i ^''°''''®''®®"^ ®isters [ hope that there will ITC many inore special days. Love. saidlhev wanted to see the Ucket.,, '""a' ' H i • ' • Al'lison flni A..;;i^-I-ir 20 hlf6k.; WyiWkys ihdre lorjlhe#, One said, "1" I seamen to come ho'nie to. iVlay Ilie wind i To all former'crewmembers for it." Boy. w ley.: keep yoiir sails hill. I wish loe.vtend ,Xm,is greetings to all luaii (Mo Innej .S'l/m /)(•.:'•! ..S20 vvas then. Iiiin '^ti\idler Gros\enor and subwayed hwk .tir Brok^ri^ n To Michael Bcnsi^hore •• to get Anil}': WhaH-TvcrilkedJlVthe ; i v.'sli yon and yonr famijy a'happy ; T.O all t.he oldtime'rs, their families, the ac­ rikiin. he was the same vvay: arms ''"''"'"9 pf-rsc write fne j tive workers "' . W ,• I 1 I r 1- r 1 hr • ' , y.oin addressurea ineat t.tO.S) t42-l9|S May.everyone st;l\iTieaTmv and jnond l olded utKrerh.shead^.raJdgjai' • : Wdty K. Setunate , ofonr union, I would sny Ihe Sll I is gieater the ceiling.'He asked what about' i ' ' liHlay than everdTetonT'(lod 'ITICSS mir the game.aihd 1 showed h.m ,he • , . , : V I ..r. • . • r Oear M.nk tweryime .Sends'there nnion's.offieeisYor'L-oIiiwning to liiake tlie 20 bucks, yonie on, let S get- to , love and Xnfas greet'lims. Will kWp tnC ,Sn I stronger. ( jTulJjIevs all ifie nieniheis the -.layern:. 'I'lw-game''S .going to | up and.presenti, 'Id you come li^ie. I.ove i and espeeially all officers, active aiid , stait;' ' IE, I you. ,1 retired: . .• • o, ] AidluntvRadrif;.i<ez Watching the Worid Series // w r» » 1 .h V f. r /1 I •. r »• •» V L" /i • J r-/M 1 IS > I •! r'l / 1 fv / \ t 1 Vi I1 IT \ J >'» L' VI . .losejih. ,V/u,g.vu7retired from asked jiroutui and nothing was the'/SHf-niti ' Jamiarw, ] 9H6Y He. coming in: I ttJdhiin 1 was goit.ig, saiied as a (J SI EI), While watch- •just in case .a job did come in. ill f the World Series recently, he While at the hall, the dis[-)i«tch.er was reminded t>f .an incident said, "If you all put your shipping years ayd cards in this box,-1 will draw four tiut for today's g^me and lour In 1957 .Andy Pickiif and 1 more for ttimorrow's game were on the 'oeach in _ Brookly n.: Tithes were bail antPpayoffs w.ere slow -.in the :port. of' New Yt'rk,. Scrounging for inoticy was hard.. Andy, a deckhand, and I tiad been on a couple of Liberty Ships togethec and lite two ofus shared a love for ba'sebali.' .We were able to watch several g'ames on TV in .the taverns netir the tini,on hall, but oilrnioney finally fa'h.cnit. We had about filly cents between us when the. World Series came up .^n belvveen' the. Ygnkegs':and^ "MUg./ yva.ukee Brave's. How'were .we' "trsi naiiie he called oirt was g'oing to.w:ia5,.^h Ihe, World Series ' efhing. Al first 1 thought he vv.ilh no beer iHoney? • There way a. fellovv aj^-jj.ir ha.I I said Joe .Magytir, hut he didn't: The vvhb 'h'ud excellen't corfneCtipns • next name. w:is Joe soniething-— vv'i.th petw. Yt rrk; and, h'e and it'wits tiiineyl didn't witit but could get tio^BB[fc^).xing,at'.St,. look tlfgticket and went back.tollie Nicks, ba,seb;in fivoets. etc. I • rnoiiv A)id:v.,wms fiytng iJiere, his asked Andy, wti 1 > vvas in i)Ur n)om arms untl'er hjsn^' I shViwed hiiritne ticket. ."'At up.the street from ihe,hall, if he . was going' to. make the Salurtlay least-^fwan see the game," 1 told morning job call, fie said he had him, I had tn^Ryii fors-ubway fare f '.-v' • • • V' by Joseph Magyar • :...c �•i I • •• .• JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOa Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER.16 *i()r.\i, RF;(;i.STt>RKi) AIMinuips C iiLs.s A Classit ( la.ss C DECEMBER 15, 1992 KVFAI SmiM'KI) All (.'roiins Clitss A Class- It ('la.ss C * Trip Reliefs **RK(;isTi<;Ri;i)()N BEACH All (irouDs Class A Cla.ss li1 t'l'»ss C . , 17 February & March 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters Piney Point Monday: February 8. March 8 I j I'ort • • • New York JDIXK DKPARTMRNT Tuesday: Frebruary 9, March 9 i New York 29 18 15 y 61 • 46 13 . 27 y. 8 12 35' : ; Philadelphih 0 . • '5 •••3' • Philadelphia 1 6 0 3 . 3 16 6; Wednesday: February 10, March 10 • Baltimore ; 11. . 12 1 5 8 0 y . 1 ' 42 12; •y 3 • •.•Noiiolk IS' • 15 :4. • 10 y .X 11: y 24 Baltimore •• '.T ' •2• ,32 ..• Mtibile Thursday: February 11, March 11 • fO . 21 0 .. 7-. 11 , ' ' 2 • • .. 20 30 '.4 • • • . New (Orleans 2.5, 25 7. . 15 14 23. . y • i'"'0 39 . '41 • • Norfolk • Jacksonville 25 Thursday: February 11, March 11 28 10 24 13 '••'••- 1 '7 9 47 51 33 ;. San Francisco 27 ' -.ys 27 12 •yy,-' 5 • 48 y 16 20 II , ' 49 Jacksonville , ;: Wilmington 12 20 7 • y Thursday; February 11, March 11 17 19 6 , •.17 . 27 • 14 .•5 : • Seattle , . 1"^ 19 4'y6 29 22 " 8 • 38 28 • y 15 Algonac Puerto Rico 16 6 1 14 4 6 Friday: February 12, March 12 8 14 •3 .• 0 Honolulu • 5 10 8 4. 15 , . 7 6 . 8 .21 12 • Houston , Houston ' .35; 35 II 24 " . 30 9 5' .• 44 46 17 Tuesday: February 16*; Monday, March 15 St. Louis 1-. [ .4 0 'changed by.Washington's BirOuiay 1 . I 0 0 ^ 7 . 1 0 Piney Point \ . 5 2 1 2-, ; y 8. 4 3 /21 New Orleans \ 0 Algonac 0 0 i 0 0 . .0 .0 Tuesday: February 16, March 16 0 1 V Tptajs 235 250 81 182 191 .. -45' •74 381 408 181 Mobile Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT Wednesday, February 17, March 17 • New York 7 y 14 6 13 9 3 9 1.2 . : 36 40 San Francisco : Philadelphia 4 6 •4 2' ; .1...' • 0 . 0 '•: 5.' 7 9 Thursday:.February 18, March 18 •y "2. Baltimore 6 11 ;3.; ' 3 • 4 .' "..O:9 13 Wilmington Norfolk -.1 -y • 4 10 S'.'" 0 12 . "... 1 . 8 20 • 8 Monday: February 22, March 22 Miibile 13 19 .2 ..•. 7 10 . 1 17 ••20 ' 4 Seattle New Orleans 16 137." . 47 .. 9 . 4 . • .31 .18 12 Friday: February 26, March 26 • '7.4 Jacksonville II 22 8 , 12 10 4 26 36 13 San Juan yT-'B'. San Francisco 19 18 3 0 36 39 11 Thursday: February 11, March n :.y-1'y y... •'•'3 y 13 Wilmington 8 15 6 ,6 12 13 21 St. Louis .. 12 yy Seattle 15 14 5 13 13 • 'v 3.y9 31. 22 Friday: February 19, March 19 •^5 y .. ' 0 10 Puerto Rico 7 ^ • . . . '3- . • •. .0 •'••• 3' 3 0 '• 4 1. ••• Honolulu . Honolulu 10 10 , 2' 4, • 11 • 7 • ' \ 7 :• 4. 14 12, . Friday: February 19, March 19 4-5 • Houston. 16 15 • 3 23 23 15 . 10. 9 6 Duluth St. Louis 0. 0 0 1 0 0 0 0. . 30Wednesday, February 17, March 17 • • 3 -y Piney Point 6 1 10 0 ..•.'.•3 • " •1 1 18 Jersey City 0, 0 0- ,. 1 Algonac . • 4 1 ' 1 0 • 4 Wednesday: February 24, March 24 y.i.i5'-..yyy"-^ 136 180 66 89 123 28 56 246 Total.s 312 New Bedford STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Tuesday; Februar>'23, March 23 y'5^"y'" 3y. '3. . New York 13 9 7 . . 9 '8 : • 28 21 0 •4. -yy'^-y-:. •.•yy 3 y 2 : "y'...i'' 0 0 4 1 Philadelphia 2 3 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. yy. • •• 3 • Baltimore 0 0 , 0 1 4 :. • 2.. 0 ' • .2 4 -I t '•• '••. . 7 6 7 ; ' ^5 •• •• 6 •Norfolk. .A • 7 ,2;. 4 ' 3. 4 1 1,0 ,11 Mobile - , 8 6 2 •. 1 yi, .. 9 0 • 18 19 New Orleans 12 6 2 12 ..•••' 2 25 20 4 : 6 3 0. 5 -• Jacksonville 14 . 7; 1 BARRY R. BARR . . . 77 4 0 6 35 6 San Francisco 31' 20 16 2 Please contact Sharon Sharabi at 4335 Resport 6 6 16 3 0 • 2 Wilmington 16 5 0 14 • 7.y. Loop, Holiday, Fla. 34691-5298. 331. 12 , . 2 . 17 5 1 -Seattle 26 4 1 3 y 8 .3 • • • • 0 : 0 ' 2 '. • 6" 1 2 2 Puerto Rico • y.-27 1.9 33 . ^ 22 15 Honolulu 18; 12 ^ 21. 13 13 y 16 6 3 0 6 7 • 8 6 Houston 5 •.•' •20 0 0 1 0 1 0 St. Louis 0, 0 1 •4."y 2 1 0 1 Piney Point • 19 4 IS YOUR CORRECT 'n 0 ^/ 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 0 . 0ADDRESS ON FILE? 263 203 / 62 81 63 21 111 Totals 1159 117 41 With W-2 tonus due out soon, it is necessary for every /ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port SItJ ineniber to have his or her correct address on file with 78 0 • 26 9/ 14 5 .. 2 the Seafarers Vacation Plan. 37 30 New York 14 • If you recently have moved or changed your name and .; 0 • 78 12 0 1 . " • 2 1 6 • ' 4 Phiiadelpfiia 1 have not notified the union, till out a change of.address fomi 0 ' 1 . 0 0 0 . 7 0 Baltimore 11 0 ; . at your nearest union hall or send your new addr ess i along 0 / 33 . 13 .7 .4 . • 1 • . ^ • . • 7 . 13 Norfolk'2 ••. with your name, book number and social secidriiy numbert • A to: Address Conirol. Seafarers International Union. 5201 . 0. '13 •I" y 12 2 ' / 24 yi • ••••0' ; 15 , y' 42,4"Mobile •AuthWay. Camp Springs. MD 20746 2() ' • •y':4 8 ,y..^ 29 .47 ;/ 49 3: . " .8. •• .y A.y; ,y..; 0 y New Orleans 10 •••6 y 4 / 36 17 0 6 16 . UNCLAIMED WAGES 5 .24 . Jacksonville A • ,. 48/ 61 0 : 52 12 • 12 • '•"•l3 .•' 32 •• 20 San .Hrancisco Inleroeean Management Corporation is holding some ' • y4-yy 9 15 0 13 ..3 • unclaimed wage paymenis for crewmen they ha\e been 4- .11 Wilmington 7 unable to locate. T> •y. .Tyy.;-. • ' • .6.; -'y- 17 30 19 0 r'oT .'5 Seattle . John Delbus j 18 •. 5 . • -•2 . ' y'2'• y .' 10 Puerto Rico . 9 f 6" • \Vinsiori Walters ' . • •yy; y 49 y ;• '146. • 0 62 . 183. ill . 7 ' i36"v •fh)i1oliilu Bobby I'leteher .• 44 , .Adel Ahvaslii \ . C;-7 .,y., •'' '• n • M4y 3 "7 : ;-y -. • '•7 31 . . '8 • 0 ... 16 Ho U.St on • • • '.r• . 5 It; your name is lisied:'abtne. please eoulaci Jcan.M. ..i y0.: • 0 y . 'OT" - 0. . . 0 "• 4 ^ 2 0 • 1 ' St. Louis McDermoil at hiterocean Manaeaemynt, Ttnee Park was.. 2 .y^.. 0 30 . . 3 . ,; Suite l.>(X). niiladelphia. P;L. ^102-1.^8. or tstll 1215) 3 .0 0 : 0 30 .41 . • Piney Point . JK () y, 0. • • (V () ' ' • 0 569-4550. . ' .'.",•. :• 1 <1 • 0 '• "o . y 0 . Algonac •, 'y ."'44 ' 505 • 0158 448 197 143 246 301 rolals . ^ S3 THEORDEAE OF C ()NVO\ NA 119 : Totals All • 5 The Onlfdl of C'iUivcY '\y I Charles nana Ciibson. 806 1,048 1,428 211 574. 237 426 S4S • 434 : l)t'|)artiiienls613 fir st published in 197.V is a narralis e history; of a eon\ oy of .,c V^ •' /-i './.-r'-. •"">•', •n Vo ' ,• Personals •' •: Notices .1 • • ••,' -„r'- ^ .'•" 'Z% Ifv'"' <• • () ; •* "Total Registereif" nieans the number i)f mefl \vho actually registeietl for shipping at the p.ort last fnojlth. ,.|.o= "Rc-gistcreil on the Beach" means;the-total nufuberof men registererl at the poil .at the end ol last nionth. VA total of L448 jobs were shipped oii SlLreOntr'aeted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,448 Jobs shipped, 42,6 Jobs or about 29 percent were taken by ".A" * seniority member.s. The rest were niled by "B" and "G" .seniority neoole. From November 16 to December 15, 1992, a totaf of 21.1 t rip, relief Jolts were shipped. Since the trip relief pf-ogram began on April 1, 1982, a total of 17^864.J(d)s ba.ve;been shipped. 6 •' .'v/- • v i:": •" seagoing lugs, har bor trigs, yard t.rnkers and barges which were owned by the U .S.: .-Vrmy and which left New York m ' the tall of 1944. This'elassie work, long oiii ol print, is available once ; again. .Adiiress ortlers to Hn'sigii Press, P.O. Box 638; Camden, Maine 0484.3. The,cost is $28.00 plus-S3.tX) \ shipping/liandlmg tin the U.S.). • ,1 'V . • •• • ' - •• .ri- •'\ �;" • : •' • . . • • • .. \ .".. .' \ 18 I- • SEAFARERS LOC Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory I Michael Sacco President ' ; John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice "President West SStCO£ Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government,Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice Presidenttcfur Gulf Coast ; V NOVEMBER 16 — DECEMBER 15,1992 GL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority , HEADQUARTERS 520.1 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duhith,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-§424 MOBILE jphi Island Pkwy. 1640 Dauphin Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 N^ ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. NewOrlfi^, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 . (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 9604 S 4 St Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, PL 32204 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)4411-19^ ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4()(X) JANUARY1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 17 3 b 9 6 0 •V.-5 , *. 0 0 22 5 TOTAL SHIPPED AH Groups QassCL Class L Class NP / ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 18 .1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 8 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT • 0 0 ' • 0 • '^ -0. 37 . 9 • 0 '11 15 0 6 3 ,f| - 49 0 53 14 0 29 1 0 85 Totals All Deparlnfents * "Total RegistereiT^eiRis the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters NOVEMBER 16 — DECEMBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region •^5 Atlantic Coast ' >4 Gulf Coast 4 Lakes & Inland Waters' 41 , 18 West Coast 20 Totals i 47 Region Atlantic Coast ' \r» 2 Gulf Coast 0 Lakes & Inland Waters , West Coast 0 Totals 13 Region Atlantis Coast ^ « Gulf Coast L^es & Inland Waters West Coast Totals - 1 2 7 .> • 0 10 0 7 1 0 8 0 12 . •••it-.... 0 3 15 r 0 . 0 b. V' i" 3 „ 0 0 0 • 0 b 1 •• I iSMM 0 3 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 , b 1 9 •• •; 2 41 0 0 52 • ; -3 . 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 , : 0 0 0 0 : ' ' 1 1 • •r 0 6 • ''Of0 1 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 10 0 0 0 1 ^2 0 .0 0 0 0 3 0 1 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ' 70 9 38 10 1 0 13 tl 439 10 1 31 0 42 , 23 0 11 34 V ,0 b . 6 4 . 0 0 0 .5 6 15 0 14 •V-'' 1 0 2 3 """"r 30 Totals All Departments 70 9 19 61 4 1 211 21 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" me^ns the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 0 1 41 French Novelist Seeks Information on Marine Worker The French novelist, Francis Pomon, and his sister, an English teacher, came to the United States this summer to do some research for the writer's next historical novel. They are seeking thTe assistance of any individual in the United States who may have had contact with a man named Francois Boujard, who lived in New York for almost 10 years. Born in 1903, Fran9ois Boujard (known a.s Frank) arrived in NYC, probably in 1924, and worked in the port as a militant unionist among marine workers. He was an activist in the Red Labor Union International since the French Marine Union was affilij^d with the R.L.U.I. For this activity, he was deported back to France. He came back to the States illegally to participate in the or­ ganization of maritime unions in the early 1930s. He had a girlfriend, a Jewish-bom trade unionist who was called Dora (un­ fortunately, her family name is not known). The photo at right was taken in a workers' rest camp in the New York area, probably Camp Unity. Dora is pic-' tared with her hand on Frank's hair. This French seaman took an active A French writer seeks information on Frangois Boujard, pictured in this 1930-era part in,the Resistance and has been con­ photo. Boujard. a French seaman, is at bottom right reading the paper. sidered as a hero by Haute-Savoie in­ habitants (in the east of France) ever The author thanks in advance any. All replies should be sent to the since he was killed by Nazis on March person who could provide him with any editor of the Seafarers LOG, who will 9, 1944. , information about the photo. forward the material to the author. J .11 •L.; ''/t' -f �.V V • WARBSUK JANUARY 1993 19 For many people, the Christmas season—once gift shopping is finished—is a time for relaxation. But lor Seafarers ba^ed in Puerto Rico and working for Crowley Maritime, business during the holidays seemingly did not slow at all. "To say it's busy around here would be an under­ statement," SlU Port Agent Steve Ruiz said. "There is always work in Puerto Rico." Some of the Crowley tugs are "local boats," but others sail to Santurce and San Juan, P.R. from AB Ken Barron secures the water the ports of Philadelphia, Jack­ line on the pier in San Juan. sonville, Fla. and Lake Charles, La. Ruiz reports that he servici each of the SlU-crewed Crowh tugs in the area at least once pi Aboard the tug Defender, (from left) AB Nick Worrel, Mate Michael Deckhand Felix Prieto puts afresh month. "We take care of things Lydick, Captain Bill Gosset and Cook Guillermo Cruz show wh'ere coat of yellow paint on one of the like medical questions and any their allegiance lies. Crowley tugs. beefs," he explained." The tugs often transport fuel barges along the coast of Puerto Rico and to the U.S. Virgin Is­ Mk . f WtkktnA '-C. lands and Central America. They also serve as what Ruiz described as a lifeline to Puerto Rico, moving vessels which carry com­ mercial goods. Last year, Crowley celebrated its 100th anniversaiy. It also reor­ ganized all of its subsidiaries into two companies: Crowley American Transport for liner ser­ vices and Crowley Maritime Ser­ vices for contract services. Pascasio "Paco" Rivera received The SIU has a long history of Lifeboat, LNG, Sealift, Oil Spill collective bargaining with Containment, Firefighting and Crowley, which originally "self-study" Tankerman endorse- ——— operated as a ferry service in San ments recently at the Lundeberg Mechanic Felix Passapera (left) and John C. Nelson take care of Francisco. Crowley Seafarerk Stay Busy Through the Holiday Season School in Piney Point, Md. -J business on deck. Aboard the tug Patriarch, Mate Robert Artioli secures water line. >• '• A . n:: • • . ;• • • Sif: •. Engine Utility Rafael Campos (left) mmUHH • l^Hli Crowley Mechanics Jose Caceres Jose Alvarez keeps things run- (left) and Rene Pedraza remain en- Crowley tugs in San Juan1, P.R. approach aTMT barge arriving from and Mechanic Juan Retiolio are • hardatworkat^rdaCrgwIeytug. ning smoothly in the engineroom. thusiastic about their jobs. Jacksonville, Fla. • J- ii •; ^ , .• r 'ui: • • -.v '-•A' �* \ JANUARY 1993 20 \ SEAFMEHSLOe V/ .5. Know Your Rights / 'J i >: L union, 9f-"lT5rtuliariz6'themselyes ' 1with its FiNsANCIAL REP iget to know their shipping rights ofanV^ individual in the _ -* contents. Any time a member feels ficer or member. It alsci constitution of the SIU ^tlan- Copies of these contracts are any other member or officer is at­ refrained from publisming articles :, Gulf, Lakes ahdlnianctj^W 'posted and available in all union tempting to deprive hi^i or her of deemed bSn|iful to th^union or its District makes specific provi^on halls. If piembers believe there any constitutional right or obliga­ "bellective membership)nu^stabfor safeguarding the membership's have been violations of their ship­ money and union finances. "The ping, or seniority rights as con­ lished policy has been rammed tion by any methods, such as deal­ constitution requires a detailed tained in the contracts between the by membersrim action^)fthe ^p- ing with charges, trials, etc., as audiUiycortifipd^^ublic account­ union and the employers, they tember 1960 nteetingrin all in­ well as all other d^ls, the mem­ ports. "The ber so afPfected sbei^ immediately ants eveiyye^ wmd^.is to be sub­ should notify the Seafarers Ap­ stitutional headquarters. mitted to the mei^^ership by the peals Board by certified mail, responsibility for Seafarers 1.^11 memsecretary-treasurer. A yearly finance return receipt requested. The policy is vested in an edito|"»" EQ'UAL RIGHTS.^11 ^anteed equaj rights in board which consists of th( bere committee of rank-and-file mem- proper address for this is;^ uf and as. mepibers of cutive bopd of fhe unio: tfbers, Elected by the membership, Augustin Tellez, Chairnihti.rigb^^e clearly set each year examines the finances of executive H?MrdJbay d^ Seafarers Appeals Boafd the SIU coh&^tio^j^d in from^ amongtts ranks. rai the union and reportsfully their find­ 520l1?uth Way cts" which the union has dividuql to carr^ ings and recommendations. Mem­ Camp Springs, MD 20746 with the employers, negotn bers of this committee may make Full copies of contracts as sibility. gently, no member may be dissenting rqrorts, specific recom­ referred to are available to members PAYMENflf OF MONIES mendations and separate findings. at all times, either by writing directly monies are to be paid to anyone in discrU mated against because of to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ any official capacity in the SIU un­ race. color, sex, national or TRUST FUNDS. All trust peals Board. less an official union receipt is given geograpKic origin. If any member funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, CONTRACTS. Copies of all for same. Under no circumstances feels that he or she is denied the Lakes and Inland Waters District SIU contracts are available in all SI^ should any member pay any money equal rights to which he or she is are administered in accordance halls. These contracts specify for any reason unless he is given such entitled, the member should notify with the provisions of various trust wages and conditions under which receipt. In theevent anyone attempts union headquarters. fiind agreements. All these agree­ an SIU member woiks and lives to require any such payment be made SEAFARERS POLITICAL ments specify that the trustees in aboard a ship or boat. Members without supplying a receipt, or if a ACTIVITY DONATION — charge of these funds shall equally should know their contract rights, as member is tequir^ to make a pay­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate consist of union and management well as their obligations, such as ment and is given ^n official receipt, segregated fund. Its proceeds are representatives and their alter­ filing for overtime (OT) on the but feels that he or she should not used to fi^er its objects and pur­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ proper sheets and in the proper man­ have been required to make such poses including, but not limited to, sements of trust funds are made ner. If, at any time, a- member payment, this should immediately be furthering the political, social and itfupon approval by a majority believed that an SIU patrolman or reported to union headquartos. economic interests of maritime' of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ other union official fails to protect CONSTITUTIONAL workers, the preservation and fur­ cial records are available at the? their contractual rights properly, te RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ thering of the American merchant headquarters of the various trust or she should contact the nearest SIU TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ marine with improved employ­ funds. port agent. stitution are available in all union ment opportunities for seamen and SHIPPING RIGHTS. A EDITORIAL POLICY — rails. All members should obtain /boatoen and the advancement of e union concepts. In connec­ member's shipping rights and THE SEAFARERS LOG. The copies of this constitution so as seniority are protected exclusively Seafarers LOG traditionally has by contracts between the union and refrained from publishing any ar­ the employers. Members should ticle serving the political purposes Letters to the Editor License Plates For Veteran Seamen Today I met with Mississippi State Senator Terry^ordan. He promised to badk^ bill in the Mississippi State Senate so that retired veteran seaman would be able to buy United States mer­ chant marine retired automobile license tags, such as can be done in Louisiana. Mississippi veteran seamen interested in passage of this J5ill should express their interest by writing to: Senator Billy Harvey P.O. Box 551 Prentiss, MS 39474 George A. O'Berry Philadelphia, MS 39350 d/ i SUP Delegates Say 'She's A feeder!' of capital to move overseas where slave labor produced high priced goods for U.S. markets. Foreign slave labor does not contribute our Social Security trust fiind, so that will go down the drain with the labor unions if laws are liot enacted to stop this migration. We hear President Bush and others say it's the small mom and pop businesses that will put people back to work. What they do not say is that those shops usually pay minimum wages and very seldom provide health care for employees. We don't need any more of the fast food type jobs! We have enough Of them making up what our govenmertj calls the work force. Frank R^ Tampa, Fla. tion with isuch objects, SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are volunta^. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financirf reprisal, or threat of such conduat, or as a con­ dition of membership in the union or of employmgntyli a contribution is made by rea^n^of the above improper cojiauct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, p^itical and ^social interests, Hand American trade union concepts^ K at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitution­ al right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re* quested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. <S>pp0rtunit^ for Seafarers and Dependents Some 36 years ago, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union's Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict became the first maritime union in America to establish a scholarship pro­ gram to help qualified members and their dependents finance college and voca­ tional education. Every year, three of the scholarships are reserved for SIU members, and four are awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. April 15, 1993 is the deadline—just three months away. Now three months may sound like a lot of time jiist to fill out an application form. But there's more to it than that. The applicant must not only fill out the application form, but must also include other items in the entire package. These include an autobiographical state­ ment, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript, letters "^f reference and SAT or ACT results. All these items take time to collect. Eligibility requirements are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. It is available at all SIU halls or by filling out the coupon below arid returning it to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. This is the start of a new year. Don't put off your dreams of a better education for yourself or your children any longer. Remember, to be considered for ont of the • seven scholarships, all material must be sent to the SeafarersWelfare Plan on or before April 15, 1995. The deck department aboard d/ d» d/ the MV President Eisenhower would like to thank Chief Retiree Mitchell Ste^X^4^nald Ganung, Chief Answers His Mall Cook Steven Sun and Assistant I've been in Baptist Hospital j "please send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet whicl! contains eligibility Cook/GSU Clifford Scott for a , information, procedures for applying and the application form. superb Job! For all yoii'do, this in Winston Salem and haven't handshake's for you! Thanks been able to answer my mail. So ' Name I am going to write this to the again. Seafarers LOG and hope the Book Number SUP Delegates people who wrote me since I MV President Eisenhower . •7-- / '/ wdl see this. 1 retired 4 A/ddress U'ih-li !•: ' III My kianey gave out on die, d» d* J/ but they do wonderful things here. You never know how much , City, ^tate. Zip Code -^/ ^ Stop Sending V OufJobsrOverseai t means that when you need 1 y 1 [ Telephone Number 1 ^ ( fmedical care, the SIU is there. Be In order to weaken our labor ; V. unions wUh-their substantial trust '^roud that you are a memb^x^ This application is for: Self Dependent funds ftfqst n^ds that provide the best union in the i^rld. health care and pehsitmsjor mil­ Willie MitcheU Mail this completedfoni^ Scholarship Program, Seafafers Welfare Plan, ' lions ommerichns), our gwern- P.O. Box 65 • 5201 AutkWay, Carpp^Springs, MD 20746. • . 27258 ment has allowed vast amounts Ilaw River,' N.Cl L____ \ • 1/93 \ ciw » • '/.: • ' ' ///• 1 1 1 { i V v.- �•>V' • r-. • ^'• •• .• ' ^L '•''I •.:••. JANUJUIYI^S* SEAFARERS LOG reported receiving isafety award. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. the Seafarers LOG attempts toprint as many digests of union shipttoard minutes as possible. On occasion, d^ai/se of space limitations, some willbe omitted. ^ Ships fhinutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), August 16 — Chairman J. Garner, Secretary F. Robertson, Deck Delegate Raphael Vargas, Steward Delegate Rafael Cardenas. Chairman reported smooth sailing. He reminded crewmembers who are signing off to clean their rooms and leave keys with department heads. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chief Cook Car­ denas asked contracts department to modify rules for reclaiming jobs. Crew was reminded about no smok­ ing in mess hall during meal hours or coffee breaks. Crew was reminded to separate plastics. Next port: Nagasaki, Japan. BALDOMERO LOPEZ(Amsea), August 27 — Chairman Robert Johnson, Secretary Bruce Barbeau, Educational Director William Ar-. nost. Deck Delegate JelTMoritz, En­ gine Delegate William Andrews, Steward Delegare Isaac Mercado. Chairman said company and union still are discussing COLA. He an­ nounced payoff. He said captain is looking into question about transpor­ tation forcrew.change. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on payment of medical benefits. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to consider having the SlU ftmd one-time attempts by members to quit smoking — for example, supply­ ing nicotine "patches." Crew asked contracts department for clarification . on crew-change date. Next port: Ford Island, Hawaii. CAPE MOHICAN{OMl Corp.), September 20 — Chairman J. Roundtree, Secretary R. De Bois­ siere, Educational Director Samuel Monroe, Deck Delegate J. Humason, Steward Delegate Ronnie Hall. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to consider return to sixmonth shipping for A-books, four months for B's and 60-day relief jobs. Crew gave special vote of thanks to Chief Steward De Bois­ siere, Steward/Baker Hall and Third Cook Robert Bright. Crew also thanked deck and engine gangs for fine work. Crew reported Cape Mohican, Clewed in Norfolk, Va., rated 100 per­ cent by military for exercises with Army and Navy. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Norfolk. Colorful Dl$play STONEWALL JAC/fSO/V (Water­ man Steamship), September 20 — Chairman C. Lineberry, Secretary J. Reid, Educational Director J. Rogers, Deck Delegate M. Singletary, Engine Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward Delegate Robert Mosley. Chairman thanked crew for good trip. He advised crew about budget cuts affecting OT. He stressed need for all members to keep safety foremost in mind. Secretary ex­ plained new feeding plan being used by Waterman. He thanked Chief Cook Mosley for fine meals and reported that some of the food sup­ plied by Pelican Grocery (Waterman's supplier) is of poor quality. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into reducing time limits for A-books to 180 days and for B-books to 120. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers, especially the late Gentry Moore, former San Francisco patrolman. Next port: Newport News, Va. LNG GEMINI (ETC), September 25 — Chairman Sam Brooks, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Ralph Gosnell, Deck Delegate Johnny Rodriguez, Engine Delegate Marcus Hill, Steward Delegate Ron Aubuchon. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Secretary reminded all members signing off to clean rooms for reliefs. Vocational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to read Seafarers LOG, especially the president's report. Chairman and steward talked with crew about poor condition of crew lounge. They inged members to pitch in and keep it properly maintained. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. AMBASSADOR (Crowley American Transport), September 20 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary Milton Yournett, Deck Delegate Charles Whitehead, Steward Delegate Angel Correa. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV SENA TOR (Crowley American Transport), September 27 — Chair­ man Donald Wagner, Secretary Gwendolyn Shinholster, Education­ al Director James Williams, Deck Delegate Ronald Mena, Engine Delegate Curtis Lang, Steward Delegate Andre Keller. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He said crew still has questions about travel expenses. Educational director advised mem­ bers to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. OMI BUYER (OMI Corp.), Septem­ ber 20 — Chairman James Blancbard, Secretary Louis Nicoud, Educational Director Robert Mar­ tinez, Deck Delegate Craig Holdredge, Engine Delegate Joseph Billotto, Steward Delegate Curtis Spencer. Chairman announced payoff. Engine delegate reported dis­ rated OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Captain gave vote of thanks to all departments. Crew has not received mail in more than six weeks. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on vacation benefits. Next port: Concord, Calif. steward. Assistant Wiggle Reyes looks over his food dis­ play at a cookout on the Sgt. William R. Button. OMI CHARGE/? (OMI Corp.), Sep­ tember 28 — Chairman E. Beverly, Secretary N. Johnson. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegate. Crew asked contracts department to include emergency leave in next contract. Crew asked contracts department to seek change in retirement age from 65 to 62. Crew SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), September 27 — Chairman Elex Cury, Secretray E. Douroudous, Educational Director R. Risbeck.Chairman announced Coast Guard inspection and drills have been canceled due to delayed ar­ rival in Oakland, Calif. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Piney Point. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported bW—. deck delegate. \ SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), September 28 — Chairman Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director L. Holbert, IJeck Delegate Charles Howell, Engine Delegate Ahmed Hassan, Steward Delegate Cesar Lago. Chairman asked con­ tracts department for clarification on electrician's duties. Secretary thanked members for teamwork with steward department. Deck delegate asked con­ tracts department for written confir­ mation on OT at Ehitch Harbor. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Lei^t, Deck Delegate Dana Naze, Engine Delegate G. Tedder, Stewaid Delegate B. Gray. Chairman reminded members to donate to SPAD and MDL. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: San Diego. MV COURIER{Wulcan Carriers), Octobgri5 — Chairman James JWeyTSecretary R, Brumage, Educa­ tional Director J.Stokes, Deck Delegate Gavino Octaviano, Engine Delegate Bepjamin Conway. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requests new TV for lounge and new books for ship's library. Crew thanked steward department for good work. MV RANGER{yalcan Carriers), Oc­ tober 25 — Chairman Robert Saylors, Secretary H. Johnson, Educational Director R. Plummer, 21 reported. Crew discussed importance of abiding by all work rules. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), October 4 r— Chairman M. Zepeda, Secretary G. Todd, Educational Director O. Esquivel, Deck Delegate Sean Essex, Engine Delegate W. Carter, Steward Delegate Mark Flores. Chairman reminded members to fill out their own OT sheets. He reminded members of proper proce­ dures for resolving beefs. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT/eported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to seek increase in dental and optical benefits. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS OH/O (Maritime Over-, seas), October 17 — Chairman G. Hernandez, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director Kevin DeSue, D^k Delegate T. Solomon, Engine Delegate J. Miranda, Steward Delegate Julio Arzu. Secretary Talking Over the Old Times SEA-LAND PACIFIC{Sea-Land Service), September 13 — Chairman R. Lothar, Secretary G. Bronson, Educational Director S. Bigelow, Deck Delegate G. Johnson, Engine Delegate David Bland, Steward Delegate John Bennett. Chairman encouraged members to vote for Bill Clinton for president. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by department delegates, but crew sent registered let­ ter reporting beef to company. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of former San Francisco Patrolman Gentry Moore. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TRADER{Sea-Land Service), September 20 — Chairman L. Watson, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director M. Sahin. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. USNS ULTRAMAX{Seamt, Inc.), September 13 — Chairman J. Glenn, Secretary T. Hanson, Educational Director Ron Gehhi, Deck Delegate Michael Johnson, Engine Delegate Harry Roch, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Educational director urged members to help their job security by upgrading at Paul Hall Center. He asked contracts department for clarification on pumpman's job re­ quirements. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang. AMERICAN FALCON (Crowley American Transport), October 12 — Chairman William Dowzicky, Secretary Paul Zilkow, Educational Director James Clement, Deck Delegate W. Van Horn, Engine Del^ate David Colageo. Education­ al director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine or steward delegates. Crew Uianked steward department for excel­ lent meals. SGT. WILLIAM BUTTON (Amsea), October 19 — Chairman Stephen Berschger, Secretary Bill Collins. Educational director en­ couraged all members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ rated OT reported. Crew congratuated Chief Steward Collins, who will be attending the Culinary Institute of America in January 1993 and who received a two-year scholarship from the SIU. Slop chest hours will be 1130-1200 until further notice. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), October 25 Chairman Jim Garner, Secret^ Franklin Robertson, ' Educational Director E. Ahidin, Deck Delegate Paul Jagger, Engine Delegate Walter Fey. Chairman " reminded crew to keep noise levels ow. Deck delegate reported beef. No leefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine or steward delegates. Crew asked cdntracts department to seek change in pay scale for entry workers. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN Ocean Shipholding), October 29 — Chairman Jim Martin, Secretary C. Crane, Educational Director Don Dennis Prescott, chief , steward (left), James Logan, chief engineer (center) and George McCartney, SIU vice president, pose in front of the cable ship Charles L. Brownin Honolulu. Logan and McCartney were oilers together on the Cities Service tankers Logans Fort, Bradford Island and Cities Sen/ice Baltimore, and a Bull Line C-2. Both also were organizers in the Cities Service drive. Deck Delegate Casey Downing, En­ gine Delegate Michael Johnson, Steward Delegate Elston Tensley. Chairman reported morale is high. Secretary said stores will be taken in Korea. No beefs or disputed OT reported. PFC EUGENE OSHEGOH(Water­ man Steamship), October 25 — Chairman Henry Bouganim, Secretary Patrick Helton, Education­ al Director Charles Clackley, Deck Delegate Reeves Hornby, Engine Delegate John McCahe, Steward Delegate Mariano Martinez. Chair­ man reminded members to vote. He stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for great job. Next port: Panama City, Ha. OMI BUIER (OMI Corp.), October 25 — Chairman George Bradley, Educational Director Frank Hall. Chairman reported crew would receive subsistence pay due to lack of hot water. Educational director ad­ vised members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed impor­ tance of communication within and between departments. OMI CHAMPION{OMI Corp.), Oc­ tober 11 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary Alexander Reyer, Educa­ tional Director Steve Bower, Deck Delegate Joseph Ellias, Engine Delegate Rick Metcalf, Steward Delegate Francisco Aral. Chairman announced payoff date. Secretary reminded members to work safely. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. En­ gine delegate reported b^f and dis­ rated OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. OVERSEAS HARRIETTS Maritime Overseas), October 18 — Chairman Mark Davis, Secretary S. raftin. Educational Director J. Topeland, Deck Delegate John Giliam. Engine Delegate John Copeland, Steward Delegate Phillip McKenzie. Chairman announced payoff. Educational (iirector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT thanked crew for helping keep ship clean. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School to further advance their careers and their earnings. No beefs or disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. Crew requested that engineroom stop using carbon cleaner in galley and around crew's quarters. Crew reported beef about sewer gas. Crew requested new mat­ tresses and reported lack of heat in quarters. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Richmond, Calif. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Oc­ tober 18 — Chairman R. Dailey, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director R. Velez, Deck Delegate R. Livermore, Engine Delegate J. Cmnan, Steward Delegate G. Gor­ don. Secretary urged members to vote. Educational director reminded members to donate to SPAD and read their contracts. Engind delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT rieported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for great improve­ ment in meals. Crew reported slop chest has not been open every week and new captain sells only cigarettes. Next port: San Juan. RALEIGH SA Y(Sea-Land Service), October 11 — Chairman H. Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director D. Dukehart, Deck Delegate J. Fnige. Chairman advised members to donate to SPAD. He thanked galley gang for job well done. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), October 18 ^Chairman Roy Williams, Secretaiy H. Scypes, Educational Director D. Manthei, Deck Delegate P. Torres, Engine Delegate F. Rodrigues, Steward Delegate R. Arana. Oi man announced payoff and ( couraged members to dona SPAD. No beefs or dispi^ OT reported. Crew observe^ one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next porti^zabeth, NJ. Continued on page 22 /»'!>//'•0 : J/ '.I. n '"k-- • M: �22 JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Ships Digest Continuedfrom page 21 SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), October 18 — Chair­ man R. Pinkham, Secretary L. Pinn, Educational Director J. Ross, Steward Delegate Richard Gegenheimer. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaLand Service), October 25 — Chair­ man Paul Florcs, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director I. Roussean. Chairman reported crew dryer exhaust vent has been broken for almost three months. No other beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good meals. Educational Director Kelly Davis. Engine delegate reported4isputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 11 — Chairman L. Vasquez, Secretary A. Delaney, Educational Director M. Powell, Deck Delegate Edward O'Brien, En­ gine Delegate D. Locsin, Steward Delegate Fagalilo Maliga. Secretary repohed beef. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. He asked cojitracts department for clarification on split wages. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to abolish permanent jobs. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), October 25 — Chairman L. Watson, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director M. Phillips, Deck Delegate M. Anderson, Engine Delegate T. Hawkins, Steward Delegate C. Atkins. Engine delegate reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang. SEA-LAND HA IV/i/f (Sea-Land Service), October 25 — Chairman Daniel Teichman, Secretary R. Paul son. Educational Director D. Gordious. Deck Delegate Nelson Rodriguez, Engine Delegate L, Viles, Steward Delegate M. Omer. Chairman reminded members to vote SEAUFTINDIAN OCEAN (IMC), in national and union elections. October 28 — Chairman William Educational director encouraged members to take advantage of upgrad­ Lowry, Secretary B. Habib, Deck Delegate Ricardo Ramos. Chairman ing opportunities at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported beef. Steward requested patrolman for arrival in Charleston, S.C. Educational director department asked contracts depart­ urged members to upgrade at Lunment for clarifications on sanitary deberg School. Deck delegate and late meal hour. No beefs or dis­ pported disputed OT. Engine and puted OT reported by engine Reward delegates asked contracts delegate. Chairman reported birth of baby girl, Janiel-Pepsie Lanzar Teich­ department for clari^c^ions about OT. Crew reported ne^chairs man, who was bom on August 12. needed for mess hafl. Crew requested section be added to LOG for questions and answers SEAUFT CHINA SEA (IMC), Oc­ regarding contracts. Next port: Oak­ tober 11 — Chairman Carlos Spina, land, Calif. Secretary Rudy Catahan, Education­ al Director G. Bixby. Chairman SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{Seareported dryer has been installed. Land Service), October 19 — Chair­ Secretary advised members to turn in man N. Prats, Educational Director linens and blankets to GSU for count. J. Walsh, Engine Delegate Donald No beefs or disputed OT reported. Cox, Steward Delegate William Crew discussed continuous follow-up Muniz. No beefs or disputed OT on cleanliness. Crew recommended reported. Crew requested TV hook­ spraying of ship by commercial com- ^ up tp every room. Crew reported no pany to kill roaches. patrolman came aboard in Charles­ ton, S.C., but crew was not notified. DSNS HARKNESS(Mai Ship Crew thanked steward department. Operators), October 11 —Chairman Herschel Turner, Secretary Ben SEA-LAND KODIAK(Sea-Land Service), October 21 — Chairman D. Henderson, Educational Director Cella, Secretary M. Morgan, Educa­ Harold Tolchin, Deck Delegate Stephen Thompson, Engine tional Director Sam Hacker, Delegate Barbara Guarine, Steward Steward Delegate James Willey. No Delegate Robert Tovay. Secretary beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported fresh milk and other asked contracts department to change provisions should be plentiful relief from 120 days to 90. through October. He said the supply SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land ship Niagara will re-supply Harkness Service), October 18 — Chairman at next port. Deck delegate requested Lothar Reck, Secretary John Hantwo-day advance ship's billet while , rahan. Deck Delegate Greg in port. Steward delegate reported Johnson, Engine Delegate David some crewmembers are taking food Bland, Steward Delegate John Ben­ from reefers and galley without per­ nett. Chairman urged members to mission. No beefs or disputed OT vote. He encouraged crew to support reported by engine delegate. Crew SPAD. Educational director thanked galley gang for good meals. reminded members about LOG's SA Troy Mitchell's wife recently Christmas greeting deadline. Engine gave birth to a baby girl. delegate reported beef. He noted AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex crew has written OT for work per­ Marine), October 1 — Chairman formed by foreign labor. No beefs or Clyde Smith Jr., Secretary M. disputed OT reported by deck or Roberson, Engine Delegate A. steward delegates. Hunter, Steward Delegate B. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Johnson. No beefs or disputed OT Service), October 25 — Chairman reported. Crew reported good trip,to Carrol Heick, Secretary J. Russell, Africa, with good cooperation ampng all crewmembers. They thanked steward department for top-of-theline work. Fora Job Well Done GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), October 4 — Chairman P. Har­ mon, Secretary G. Smith, Educational Director Alvin Markowitz. Chairman discussed im­ portance of cooperation. Secretary re­ quested crew list from contracts department. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed ^ OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galle^ gang. VCR in crew lounge needs to be replaced. After a full day of lightering operations, OMU Kim Higgens enjoys a shipboard barbecue on the Overseas Arctic. NEDLLOYD HUDSON(Sea Land Service), November 8 — Chailrman John Bertolino, Secretary Edward Collins, Educational Director Jerry Dellinger, Deck Delegate Joseph Caruso. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary advispd members tq upgrade at Lundeberg School. Educa­ tional director encouraged, members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department for clarification on back pay for OT. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Boston. ITS PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportatiop), November 1 — Chairman V, Nielsen, Secretary J. Emidy, Educational Director M. Beck. No beefs or di.sputed OT reported. Steward department thanked crew for keeping mess clean during off hours. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Ship still has no TV reception. LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), November 14 — Chair­ man Jerry Borucki, Secretary Steve Venus, Educational Director J. Hipolito, Deck Delegate Jim Pinkston, Engine Delegate Gary Toomer, Steward Delegate Isaac Gordon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported ship needs to be fumigated. They di.scussed impor­ tance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and donating to SPAD. Crew thanked steward department for fine chow. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. LNG GEMINI (ETC), November 17 — Chairman Sam Brooks, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educational Director Ralph Gosnell, Deck Delegate James Kash, Engine Delegate Mar­ cos Hill, Steward Delegate Ronald Aubuchon. Chainnan explained this is a special meeting due to bosun signing off on arrival. Bosun ex­ plained the difficulty concerning reliefs and their respective time re­ quired had been resolved. Crew ap­ preciated his actions. Educational director urged members to helfTthem­ selves by upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Members were reminded not to smoke during meal hours. Crew thanked steward department for outstanding food preparation. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. LNG LIBRA (ETC), November 15 — Chairman Bill Darley, Secretary R. Frazier, Educational Director O. Sessions, Deck Delegate George Keblis, Engine Delegate Dave, Terry, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chairman reminded everyone going ashore in Indonesisf to respect local customs. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed various subjects, including possibly relocating coffee service. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. OMI SACRAMENTO(Vulcan Car­ riers), November 15 — Chairman W. Baker, Secretary John Darrow, Deck Delegate W. Dickey, Engine Delegate Henry Hall, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. Steward delegate asked contracts department for clarification on work­ ing rules. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department to seek in­ crease in optical and dental benefits. Crew recommended all pensioners receive cost-of-living increases. Next port: Houston. OVERSEAS MARILYN(Mantime Overseas), November 15 — Chair­ man M. Galliano, Secretary Ray Fletcher, Educational Director E. Smith, Deck Delegate J. Englehart, Steward Delegate Alan Bartley. Chairman reported good trip with ex­ cellent crew. He asked everyone to donate to SPAD. He reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported no cold water available ^or showers^ Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent food and clean mess. Next port: Houston. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), November 15 — Chairman Raul Iglesias, Secretary J. White, Educational Director Coppola, Deck Delegate SK Cooper, Engine Delegate Daniel Vazquez, Steward Delegate Moflehi Mohamed. Chair­ man thanked deck gang for good job. He said Piney Point is the place for menibers to go toadvance their careers. Secretary asked contracts department for clarification on pay­ ment of transportation expenses. Educational director urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed proper procedures for resolving problems. Next port: Pasadena, Texas. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), November 4 — Chair­ man S. Castle, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director K. Bertel, Engine Delegate R. Surrick, Steward Delegate William Bryley. . Chairman announced payoff. Secretary noted all upgrading and welfare plan forms are available. Educational director reminded mem­ bers to vote in SIU elections. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Radio and TV antenna in crew lounge need repair. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment. En route to home port, SeaLand Anchorage picked up an unusual passenger—an owl—which was cleaned and fed gourmet meal by chief mate. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), November 7 — Chair­ man John Stout, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Dan Dean, Engine Delegate Horst Beatjer. Steward Delegate Cynthia Caster. Chairman reported good trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to modify rules governing members' transportation from airport to ship. Crew asked contracts department to seek change in steward's schedule so that he of she has day off in pott upon completion of voyage. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), November 1 — Chair­ man Nelson Sala, Secretary J. Salazar. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to reinstate 180-day rotary shipping rule for all members. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), November 1 — Chair­ man Elex Cury Jr., Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational Director R. Risbeck, Deck Delegate Clyde Luse, Engine Delegate Joseph Graves, Steward Delegate C. Sisneros. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), November 13 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. Burdette, Educational Director Guy Pollard, Deck Delegate D. Rothman, Engine Delegate B. Tapia, Steward Delegate J. James. Chairman announced that floor tile in rec room will be removed before ship arrives in Long Beach, Calif. Educa­ tional director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported minor food-service beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew reported change of vendors in Taiwan was very effective. SEA-LAND HA WAII (Sea-Land Service), November 22 — Chairman James L. Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educational Director David Gordius. Steward Delegate Emmanuel Laureta. Educational director con­ veyed vote of thanks to radio operator for keeping ship tuned in to election coverage. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed values of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Crewmembers reminded each other to pitch in and keep lounge clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for good food. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), November 15 — Chairman Claude Dockrey, ' Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director L. Holbert, Deck Delegate M. Ortiz, Engine Delegate Ahmed Hassan, Stewarc) Delegate Randy Witowich. Chaifmail thanked steward department for good meals. Secretary thanked deck and engine gangs for keeping crew lounge and mess clean. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by. deck delegate. Crew received new dryer. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), November 23 — Chairman Robert Awards, Secretary G. Lynch, Educational Director E. Ford, Deck Delegate Francisco Munpz, Engine Delegate B. Beckwith, Steward Delegate L. Raza. Chairman noted safety meet­ ing was conducted before union meet­ ing. He discussed result of U.S. presidential election and how it may Graduate on Bridge J '"4 OS Walter W. Oswald stands on the bridge of the SS Gulf Trader. Oswald graduated from trainee class #48§ at Piney Point in January 1992. have positive impact on maritime in­ dustry. Secretary reported that com­ pany is initiating its quality program throughout the fleet. Educational director reminded members to ^ upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Nd beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good food. Galley gang thanked other crewmembers for keeping rec room clean. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), November 15 — Chairman W. Baker, Secretary John Darrow, Deck Delegate W. Dickey, Engine Delegate Henry Hall, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked union to seek cost-of-living in­ creases for pensioners. Crew asked contracts department to seek in­ creases in dental and optical benefits. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), November 1—Chair­ man L. Cope, Secretary L. HofTman, Educational Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate James Spranza, Steward Delegate Y. IsrII. Chairman reminded crew to work safely. Educational director advised members to take advantage of excel­ lent opportunities available at Lun­ deberg School. Deck delegate advised members to be familiar with their contract. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 8 — Chairman G. Burke, Secretary A. Hassan, Educa­ tional Director M. Kovach. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), November 1 — Chairman J. Colson, Secretary S. Goodman, Educational Director R. Chapman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. DLTHASEA (American Maritime Transport), November 1 — Chair­ man Mickey Noble, Secreiaty yV. Lau. No beefs pr disputed OT reported. Crewlwas reminded to k^p noise levels low. ! ,i i USNS INVINCIBLE (Sealift,inch, November 13 — Chairman Lo|iale\ Andrews, Secretary R. McDortald,W Educational Director M. Everhart, * Deck Delegate M. Chevalier, ^ Steward Delegate E. Furman. Crew elected department delegates. Crew is satisfied with amount of OT. Crew thanked galley gang for outstanding ' food. • \ -ii.- / 'f vv •/ • 11 '/• 'ii'.f .'i''. /• •/ -j.. �• - ' '• ' • • .' / •:^ / :• •' iv;' "> .• JANUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 24 members. Seventeen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while six sailed in the inland division and one sailed in the Great Lakes division. The new pensioners' birthplaces cover 14 states plus Puerto Rico. Four of the retirees were bom in New York, while three each were bora in Virginia and Louisiana. Two each were bora in North Carolina and California, with the rest account­ ing for one state apiece. Florida, North Carolina and California proved to be the most popular retirement spots for this group, as three new pensioners reside in each state. Raymond O'Dowd had been an active Seafarer longer than any of the other new pensioners. He joined the union in 1946 in the port of New Orleans. Brief biographical sketches of O'Dowd and the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA TERRAL ANDERSON, 65, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Bora in Utah, he served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950. Brother Anderson in 1988 completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Marysvale, Utah. PERTWEE ANDREFONT, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of Hous­ ton. He was bora in Eunice, La. and sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Andrepont upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. Brother Andrepont resides in Lake Charles, La. JOSEPH BAILEY, 62, joined the SIU in ~ 1959 in the port of Bal­ timore. A na­ tive of Stonewall, Ga., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Bailey upgraded to QMED at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949. Brother Bailey lives in Metter, Ga. JOHN BEL­ LAMY, 65, joined the union in 1969 in the pdrt of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bora in Panama City, Fla., he sailed in the steward and engine depart­ ments. Brother Bellamy upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Araiy from 1946 to 1949. Brodier Bellamy has retired to Jacksonville. JOSEPH CRAGE, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Baltimore. The native of Buffalo, N.Y. sailed Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers qnd sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. CARLOS GARCIA, 65,joined the Seafarers in 1966 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department and in 1973 upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Brother Garcia served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He lives in Carolina, P.R. CLYDE GIBSON, 62, joined the union in 1956 in the port of Hous­ ton. He was bora in Can­ ton, N.C. and sailed in the steward department. Brother Gibson completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1949. Brother Gib­ son has retired to Lake Junaluska, N.C. SIYLAS GREEN, 62, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of San Francis­ co. Bora in Louisiana, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Green served in the Navy from 1948 to 1950. He resides in Oak­ land, Calif. WILLIAM LE ecu, 65,joined the Seafarers i in 1960 in the port of Wilmington, I Talif. The ^s Angeles native sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Le Cou served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947. He has retired to Lytle Creek, Calif. ROBERT LEYVA, 61, joined the union in 1974 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Rich­ mond, Calif., he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Leyva served in the U.S. Army from 952 to 1954. He lives in San rancisco. RAYMOND O'DOWD, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans. He was bora in Utica, N.Y. and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother O'Dowd still lives in Utica. GERALD PAYNE, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of New York. The na­ tive of Niagara Falls, N.Y. sailed in the engine department. Brother Payne upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. He has retired to Palm Bay, Fla. Maryland, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Bloodsworth has retired to Salis­ bury, Md. LESLIE COLLIER, 62,joined the union in 1969 in the port of Philadelphia. He was bora in Portsmouth, Va. and sailed in the deck department. Boatman Col­ lier upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. In 1979 his son won one of the SIU scholarship grants awarded to dependents of Seafarers. Boatman Collier lives in Coinjock, N.C. GEORGE GOFF JR., 62, joined the union in 1962 in his native Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed in the deck depart- EDWARD RYAN, 65, joined the union in 1965 in the port of Seattle. Bora in Toledo, Ore., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Ryan resides in Seattle. joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of New Orleians. A na­ tive of Covington, La., he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Spell upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. Brother Spell lives in Folsom, La. LEWIS STANTON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in his native Houston. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Stanton served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1945. He has retired to Splendora, Texas. RUFINO TORRES, 67, joined the SIU in 1974 in his native Puerto Rico. He sailed in the deck and steward departments. Brother Torres resides in Carolina, P.R. INLAND GEORGE BAGGOTT, 62, joined the union in 1976 in the EDWARD port of Hous­ MITCHELL, ton. A native 65, joined of Charles­ the SIU in ton, S.C., he 1967 in the sailed most recently as a tugboat port of Wil­ captain. Boatman Baggott served mington, in the U.S. Marine Corps, front Calif. Bom 950 to 1953. He lives in Folly in Boston, he Beach, S.C. sailed in the engine department. Brother Mitchell served in the WILLIAM BLOODSWORTH, J.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. 64, joined the union in 1961 in He has retired to Portland, Ore. the port of Philadelphia. Bora in NASA JENNETTEJR., 72, joined the union in 1971 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. The native of Buxton, N.C. sailed in the deck department. Boatman Jennette served in the U.S. Army from, 1948 to 1954. He still lives in Buxton. ROLAND. RICHARD­ SON, 66, joined the union in 1951 in the port of Bal­ timore. He was bora in Charleston, W.Va. and sailed in. the deck department. Boatman Richardson served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1947. He lives in Dover, Fla. GREAT LAKES CHARLES HEMP, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Duluth, Minn. Bora in McKenney, Va., he sailed in the deck and engine departments. Brother Hemp upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 until 1962. Brother Hemp has retired to Arlington, Va. Suipmary Annual Report Seafarers Pension Plan JOSEPH SPELL,65, U'--' ment. Boatman Goff served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1951. He still calls Norfolk home. To Our New Pensioners • • .Thanks for a Job Well Done in the deck department. Brother Crage served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947 and from 1949 to 1952. He resides in Seat­ tle. 23 This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Plan EIN 13-6100329 for the year ended December 31,1991. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $29,037,206. These expenses included $3,489,633 m administrative expenses, and $25,547,573 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 24,547 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits^ The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabiliUes of the plan, was $478,001,893 as of December 31,1991 compared to $427,183,807 as of January 1,1991. During th^lari year, the plan experienced an increase in its assets of $50,818,086. This increase included unrealiz^ appreciation in the value of lan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the eginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $79,855,292, including employer contributions of $10,889,208, gain of $14,895,632 from the sale of assets,earnings from investments of $51,862,235 and other income of $2,208,217. E Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it fimded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3. Actuarial information regardin the funding of the plan 4. Service provider and trustee inl ormation To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, l^mp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge tocover copying costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report form the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp^^rings, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be address^ to: f^blic Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Dejpartment of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. Supplementary infmmation In accordance with £>epartment of Labor regulations, the net realized gain of $14,895,632, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis"—the difference between thesales price and the market vqlueof an asset as of January 1,1991; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. ^ P' Ifhe net appreciation in fair value of investments of $39,908,223 as shown on the financial statements includes a net realized gain of $1(1,983,863, the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the asset '.rm /• , 'f t • .V-'f t. �> -si • • -•-..-"i^i-.'s' 'rip"'''-''''- y^''- "i; 24 JANUARY 1993 S2AFARERSL0G Making Sure Passengers Are Well Fed Is The Goal of the Independence Galley Crew One of the pleasures of travel­ ing by sea is the quality (and quantity) of meals served, like those aboard the SlU-crewed 55 Independence. Passengers can take advantage of meals and snacks beginning before sunrise and lasting until after midnight. Galley operations are non-stop. While one meal is being served, the next is being prepared with steward depart­ ment members working together to offer the food many tourists remember long after returning home. ii. Chief Steward Jim Otani has been working with American Hawaii Cruises for 10 years. He can be seen all over the cruise ship when food is being served. Be­ hind the scenes. Executive Chef Olab Pedersen choreographs the action in the galley, making sure the menu plan is being followed so that dinner is perfect for guests at either the early or late seating. Whether passengers have breakfast in the Barefoot Bar, Second Cook Roland Cabasag lunch by the pool, dinner in the slices vegetables for salad. Palms Dining Room or a snack anytime, the galley is always open. ''-"W-'-mT. '• • • •'I'l •" 'J L... / T i' , Part of the reason baked goods taste so good on the Independence are (left to right) General Utility Galley Sibio Santino, Baker Vincent With some of the homebaked breads is Chief Larder Helen Batan. Displaying sonirol the Wepende^ galley s^eciies are SoiTs «onzo, Third Bkker Walter Mdore ^ Chief Baker Fred Klotsch. Chef Elmeanani Hamid (left) and Executive Chef Olab Pedersen. • • • ii Cook Trainee Dexter Ferrer waits Assistant Cook Periclis Pericleous Getting a roast ready for lunch is Another member of the galley Checking the roasted lamb |s Second Cook Eddie Collado. gang is Saucier Cerlito Fabia. Second Cook Ronald Main. watches over the steam table. for a passenger's request. •v.\ M •'..V'-..' ---r'.. Sfe; li •• ' Chief Steward Jim Otaiii-'offers . .. .« . ,x gravy during a buffet lunch. "Hanging loose" in the galley are Second Cook Jim Evans (left) and Assistant Cook Cherie Wolfe Assistant Saucier Patrick Traynor Assistant Cook Jim McKenna. watches the poolside lunch grill. prepares vegetables for dinner. rf Third Steward DinoOrnellasovpr- When the crew is ready to eat, Assistant Cooks Dennis Bolden (left) and Dean Ward provide the food. Carving roast beef for a passenger Is Assistant Cook Kalei Galario. sees galley operations. • • '1 �SeHFARERSLOG JANUARY 1993 '• 25 ^— Final Departures DEEP SEA FRANK BARONE Pensioner Frank Barbne, 68, passed away November 14 due to cancer. A native of Philadelphia, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Barone sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Barone began receiving his pension in August 1989. JAMES REAL Pensioner James Beal, 69, died September 20. He was bom in For­ ney, Texas and in 1962 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of Seattle, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Beal served in the U.S. Army from 1941 until 1945. He retired in July 1986. ROBERT GRANT Pensioner Robert Grant, 77, passed away November 14. The native of Illinois joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Grant sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Grant retired in May 1980. HENRY HALEAKALA Henry Haleakala, 20, died Oc­ tober 31. Bom in Maui, Hawaii, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1991. Brother Haleakala sailed in the steward department. JOHN HOLT WILLIAM KALER Pensioner William Kaler,67, died Septem­ ber 21. A na­ tive of Wapato, Wash., he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1975 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Kaler often sailed aboard Delta Lines vessels. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1984. Brother Kaler retired in December 1988. HENRY PISZATOWSKI Pensioner Henry Piszatowski,73, died Novem­ ber 6. Bom in Massa­ chusetts, he joined the Seafarers in 1950 in the port of Boston. Brother Piszatowski sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. OLAVIKIVIKOSKI Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Pensioner Olavi Kivikos^ Piszatowski retired in Febmary mi. ki, 78, passed away Septem­ JOHANNES RODS ber 11. The Pensioner native of Fin­ Johannes land joined Roos, 82, the SIU in . passed away 1947 in the^ October 10. A port of Ndw York. Brother Kivik^native of Hol­ ki sailed in the deck department. land, he He retired in September 1979. joined the SIU in 1948 JOAQUIN LAPASTORA A in the port of New York. Brother Pensioner Joa­ Roos sailed in the engine depart­ quin Lapasment. He began receiving his pen­ tora, 83^ died sion in July 1974. June 11 due to congestive JAMES STALEY heart disease. Pensioner Bom in the Jmnes Staley, Philippines, 72, died he joined the November 20. Seafarers in 1942 in the port of,Los He was bom Angeles. Known to his shipmates in South as George, he saifed in the steward Carolina and department. Brother Lapastora in 1966 began receiving his pension in . joined the April 1971. He is survived by his Marine Cooks and Stewards in the wife, Nieves; three daughters, port of Portland, Ore., before that Vivian, Georgeanne and Christine; union merged with the AGLIWD. two sons, Joaquin Jr. and Mario; Brother Staley began receiving his his sister, Adoracion; and five pension in May 1986. grandchildren. JUAN NIEVES Pensioner Juan Nieves, 76, passed away Novem­ ber 13. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1955 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLlWD. Brother Nieves served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He retired in May 1981. Pensioner John Holt, 71, passed away November 8. He joined the SIU in 1951 in his native New York. Brother Holt sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Holt began receiv­ ing his pension in June 1982. TOMMY PELL HENRY HUBER Pensioner Henry Huber, 88, died July 9. Bom in Wisconsin, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Be­ sides his maritime career. Brother Muber spend nearly 40 y^ars as a travel photographer. He retired from the sea in April 1969. Tommy Pell, 35, died November 18. A native of Opelousas, La., he graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1973. Brother Pell sailed in the deck department. In 1978 he retumed to Piney Point for upgrad­ ing courses. LESLIE JOHNSTON Pensioner Leslie Johnston, 99, passed away October 15. He was bom in Idaho and in 1955 joined the Seafarers in the port of Seattle. Brother Johnston sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in June 1975. ton sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942^0 1945. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950. Brother Pelton began receiving his SIU pension in July 1989. THOMAS STUBBS JR. Pensioner Thomas Stubbs Jr., 72, • passed away October 1. Bom in Plymouth, N.C., he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Stubbs sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1948. Brother Stubbs retired in Febmary 1992. BORGEVIDKJAER Pensioner Borge Vidkjaer, 77, died last September due to bone cancer. The native of Denmark joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957 in the port of Baltimore, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Vidkjaer retired in 1978. GEORGE VISTAKIS George Vistakis, 62, passed away November 19. He was bom in Salt Lake City and in 1948 joined the Seafarers in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Vistakis sailed in the engine department. LOYAD WHITE Pensioner Loyad White, \ 75, died Oc­ ALFRED PELTON tober 10. He Pensioner joined the Alfred Pelton, union in 1960 68, passed in his native aw^y June 18. Norfolk, Va. He joined the Brother White SIU in 1958 sailed in the deck department. He in his native •/ served in the U.S. Army from 1934 New York. to 193l. Brother White began BrotherPel- receiving his pension in August 1977. WILLIAM WOODS JR. William Woods Jr., 73, passed away October 27. The Florida native joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of Jacksonville, Ha. Brother Woods sailed in die steward depart­ ment, He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. INLAND CLYDEBRANTON Pensioner Clyde Branton, 73, passed away recently. Bom in Mississip­ pi, he joined the union in 1972 in the ' port of St. Louis. Boatman Branton sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1946. Boatman Branton began receiving his pension in March 1984. . JOHNBEISSEL Pensioner John Beissel, 80, died November 15. He joined the union in 1961 inhisnative Philadelphia. Boatman Beissel sailed in the en­ gine department. He worked for Curtis Bay Towing Co. for more than 40 years. Boatman Beissel retired in Febmary 1978. DAMON DEAN Pensioner Damon Dean, 87, died November 20. The native of Texas joined the union in 1965 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Dean sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1970. •: . / GREAT LAKES RONALD SHOULTER Ronald Shoulter, 54, passed away October 29. He was bom in New York and in 1985 joined the Seafarers in the port of Algonac, Mich. Brother Shoulter sailed in the deck depart­ ment He served in the U.S. Navy in 1955. Summiy^nnual Report Welfare Fund Uiis is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund EIN 13-5557534 for the year ended December 31, 1991. The annual rq)ort has been filed with the Intemal RevenueService, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). " The Tmst has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the ferms of the plan. Basle Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was a (deficit) of ^25,771,455) as of December 31, 1991, compared to $(25,530,370) as of January 1, 1991. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $241,085. This decrease included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the current valueof assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $43,795,804, including employer contributions of $43,226,898, miscellaneous income of $31,174, and eamings from in­ vestments of $537,732. Plan expenses were $44,036,889. These expenses included $4,496,845 in administrative expenses and $39,540,044 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Service provider and tmstee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilitiesof the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. Tlie charge to cover copying costs, given above, does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because portions are furnished without charge You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. department of Labor in Washington, DC,/ojr to obtain a copy from the U.S.Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should beaddressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Aven\je, N.W., Washington, DC; 20216. ..... „ ... i -HI. Suf^ttementary information The plan has a deficit of $(!25,771,455) as of December 31, 1991, which includes an estimated liability for retired participants and their dependents in the amount of $34,302,000. This amount represents the estimated liability for payment of all future hospital, medical, dental, prescription drug and medicare premiums for the life of the pensioner and for the period provided in the plan's rules for the dependents of such pensioner. • .:-3 '•\i. ••.. •n •' I ' • H ifr^. �25 -Mt SEJ^ARERSLOG ;:) • • " • • 4; I, • JANUARY 1993 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Lv'•?-r Trainee Lifeboat Class 505-—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 505 are (from left, kneeling) Michael Rogers, Jason J. Golis, Peter Rice, William Prince, Vincent Webre Jr., Dana Thomas, Marcella Williams, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) William Bruin, Enka Harris, Thomas Tice, Matthew Sandy, Patrick Neary, Francis Mish, Troy Browne, Jae Trowbridge, Robert Taylor and Latauska Roberson. •/ • QMED--Graduating from the November 30 QMED class are (from left, kneeling) George Demetropoulos, Jesus Pilare, Welton Weaver, Frederick Gibson, Dominick Vidal, Donald Mesiah, Joseph Holzinger, Brantley Twiford, David Jonassen, William J. Carlin, (second row) Paul Lightfoot, Marsha Dawson, Van Jones, Trinity Naeole, Gary Frazier, Nick Reyes Jr., Stephen Merel, (third row) Andr6 Smith, Frederick Petterson, John Brooks, Michael Parker, Eddie Almodovar, William Heaton, Catharine Small, Walter Filleman, (fourth row) Paul Lewis, Tim Bumett, Ralph Hendershot, Larry Rose and Albert Collins. Marine Electrical Maintenance—Completing the MEM course oh October 7 are (from left, first row) Eric Sutton, M. Daniel Malo (MFOW), (second row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Frank Bakun, Joey E. Acedillo, Kenneth Justice (MFOW) and Howard Bland (MFOW). Marine Electrical Maintenance—Members of the December 7 MEM graduating class are (from left, kneeling) Ernest Lacunza Jr., Linda Halderman, John K. Halim, Herrnan Manzer, (second row) John Meidinger, David G. St. Onge, Kevin Conklin, Riley Donahue III, Paul A. Barbadillo Jr. (third row) Eric Malzkuhn (insturctor, Raymond Culpepper, Robert Gaglioti, Vincent Larimer and Christopher Gilman. Fireman, Ojler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Gregory Shepard, Sean Foumier, Charles Mascali, Albert Hadley, Gabrial Williams, Robert Laidler, Davis Benjamin, Peter Largmann, (second row) Joseph E. Bemieri, John Crate, Moses J. Rosario, William V. Lardieri, Claudio Mazzara, James Weismore, Keeper Brown, Derrick D. Gates, Mark Maduro, Juro, Jim Shaffer (instmctor), (instmctor), (third row) Mark Jeffers, Donald Burroughs, William Gordon, Justin Golub, Daniel Cancel, Leonard Telegdy II and Melvin Grayson Sr. Shiphandlinjg Simulator—Successfully completing the shiphandling simulator course on November 13 are (from left, kneeling) Salvatore Gilardi, Stephen Moll, Frank Messick Jr., Kendall Strong, (second row) Ken Scott Chinn, Don DeSchutter, Kenneth Battan, Joseph Saeger, Wallace Rosser Jr., David Soperand Jake Karaczynski (instmctor). • - -:nt; . • • 1,- .-V k^'^- • Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the Novemtrer 5 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorsements are (from left, front row) David S. jElston, Kamin Raji, Enrique Crespo, (second row) Timothy Johnston, Russell Williams, James Keevan, Jon Schmittmayer and Wayne A. Powers. Not shown are Benjamin Shupp, Karmell Crawford, Richard Pumphrey, Samuel Ganrettand Andy Campollo. Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat en­ dorsements on November 17 are (from left, front row) Sam Gordon III, Exxl Ronquillo, (second row) Ben Cusic (iristructor), John Henry Willis, Robert Russell, Dawn D. Ruiz and Douglas Leichter. Refrigerated Maintenance—Completing their studies leading to certification in refrigerated main­ tenance are (from left, front row) Dennis Baker, Thomas E. Harris, Edward Rynberg, Angelito Francisco, John Weigman (instructor), (second row) Robert Scott, Arthur Wadsworth, Tom Priscu and Mark Lawrence. �MMIUmi993 XAFMBtSLOe LUHDEBERG SCmm 1993 UPGRAOme fWRSE SCREDULE Check-In Date March 29 February 1 June 28 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification \ Completion Date Able Seaman February 16 April 26 June 21 March 1 April 19 May 17 March 15 May 24 May 3 Radar Observer - Unlimited Celestial Navigation Third Mate Oil Spill Prevention and Containment •m- .. . . Lifeboatman ' ' - >1'. . .'i • Taiikeminti Basic/AdvaiMzed Completion Date All open-ended (contact admissions oHice for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Check-In Date April 12 Completion Date July 2 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler AprU 12 May 21 June 7 July 16 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint. & Operations June 21 July 30 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations March 29 May 7 Marine Electronics—^Technician I Marine Electronics—^Technican II Hydraulics Welding Date April 26 March 16 May 11 March 22 May 10 Sealift Operations & Maintenance /check-In / Date February 1 March 15 March 12 June 7 July 2 February 16 March 29 March 12 April 23 Diesel Engine Technology March 1 March 26 Refrigerated Contoiners Advanced Maintenance May 10 June 18 Completion February 16 March 15 May 24 February 1; March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 21 " , V Course QMED-Any Rating Safety Specfafty Corneas Coume , Engine Upgrading Courses February 26 May 7 July2 March 5 April 23 May 21 April 9 June 18 August 13 Check-In Date i Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker February 1 March 12 March 29 May 7 May 24 July 2 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Ship Handling Completion Date May 3 March 8 August 2 ttOmrd Upgrajting Courses Deck Upgrading Courses Check-In Date •-J: Recertification Programs The following is the current cour.>c schedule fot classes beginning between February and June 1993 at the Seafarers —.W Harry Lundeberg School of V/A Seamanship kJVCUtiail^lAip located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, 3VtlO skills of Seafarers and to promote the Md. All programs are geared to improA^job American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, ^the^ maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course 27 February 19 March 19 May 29 "IFebruary 12 March 12 April 9 May 7 June4 July 2 May 21 March 26 Mby21 April 16 April 23 - 1992•93 Aduii Education Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please coi^ict die admissions office for enrpUment information. Check-In Completion Couri« Date Dale High Schocd Equivalei^ Ah (^n-radcd (cmitact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for stariin^ English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) FULL 8-week sessions . ^ T- : S :• - June 4 April 17 • '•Wa W-ii « « •• IW&IAIUHGAPnHMmH Name Date of Birth (Fiist) (Last) Address (Middle) Month/Day/Year (Street) Telephone _L iSSr (City) (State) Deep Sea Member O (Zip Code) Lakes Member CH JL (Area Code) Inland Waters Member CH With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qiMify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card the front and back of your Umdeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Pacific IZK If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. SIGNATURE Social Seciuity #. Book# Seniority Department . U.S. Citizen: DVes D No I am interested in the following course(s) checked belowor indicated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held D Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? . If yes, which program: from •hi • No to. Last grade of school completed •Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? GNO If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes •No DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation D Simulator Course • • CI n D Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training Primaiy language spoken 1 • '; CI Marine Electrical Maintenance E] Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation CI Diesel Engine Technology O Assistai^ngineer/Chief EnginewMotor Vessel CI Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor n Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • ElMtro-Hyt^ulic Systems ALL DEPARTMENTS CI Welding D Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) D Oil Spill Prevention & Contaiiiment D Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CI Adult Basic Education (ABE) D : High School Equivalency Program (GED| ; • Developmental Studies (DVS) O English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation n Automatioii • Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD If yes, how many weeks have you completed? • Yes GNO DATE • GNO ENGINE • FOWT D QMED—Any Rating D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics). • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • ChiefCook D Chief Steward . • Towboat Inland Cqok COLLEGE PROGRAM CI Associate in Arts Degree TraiuporUlion will be paM in accordance with the scheduling ielter only If you present original receipts and succcssftiUy com­ plete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for PIney Point RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney POiid, MD 20674. 1/93 .' •jV: •• " •; 1 'V• r ' :<:(i '- f, < >• 'i'\ -! -i.-hrlh::: .. -1 a' �. rV. •\.:f^'^ f-i . •>. -. SEAEUCERS \ REVIEW OF 19M Seafarers sail through a year of military operations, legislation, new vessels and elections. Pages 14-15 January 1993 Volume 55, Number 1 y.-i 'A-- AB Forgeran Steers Steady Course on Alaskan Run From the time AB Larry could be way off course, then started sailing in 1943. "We have Forgeron sailed aboard the Sea- have to steer back. There is no one man to a room. That's a far Land Anchorage deliyering the comparison between the old and cry from the Liberty Ships when we had three to a fo'c'sle. first container of goods to Alaska the new." in 1964 to late last year when he When the Sea-Land Privacy on Boaixl was on board the Sea-Land Anchorage sailed to Cook Inlet However, that was not the Tacoma as it delivered the one- with earthquake relief, deck worst Forgeron had seen. On one millionth box to the state, the one department crewmembers "had World War I-era tanker, all the constant in the deck department to chain lash and wire lash every­ member's sailing career has been thing when it was loaded onto the crew slept in bunks in a forward area of the ship. "Those bunks change. ship," Forgeron recalled. "We were one on top of the other. "Change?! Oh my, have I seen were out there for hours securing There was no privacy on that change," Forgeron told a reporter cargo." Time in port was ship," he recalled. for the Seafarers LOG about dif­ measured in days. Forgeron began his formal life ferences during the last 30 years "Today we can unload and at sea in 1943 when he dropped in bridge, deck and living condi­ load in hours. Our port time in tions since he made the original Anchorage is between 12 and 14 out of school to sail in the mer­ run which assisted earthquake hours, then we're sailing again." chant marine during World War II. He came from a seafaring victims. Loading and offloading on the family where there was no doubt "On the bridge, everything is Sea-Land Tacoma is done by what he would do for a living. "I computerized. It's like having automation. "You push a button remember when I was 12 years power steering in a car," the 66- to load the hatch. The containers old sailing to Portugal with my year-old AB noted. "We can hit (a are loaded on top of each other. father. I come from a long line of small) iceberg, go right through it Then, when (the hatch) is filled, 'blue noses' (the Nova Scotian and the ship stays right on course. (the computer) locks everything name for sailors): father, uncles "With the old vessels with in place and closes the hatch." and cousins. I knew that's what I their wooden wheels, you'd hit a Concerning living conditions was going to do. small iceberg and veer off course at sea, the Tacoma is "like living Although he was bom in Nova after hitting it. Sometimes you in a hotel" compared to when he Scotia, he came to the United Falcon Crew Rescues Beaters Stranded Off West Palm Beach reported for the Seafarers LOG. 'Then I saw a flare, so I grabbed a pair of binoculars and spotted the boat. Because of the winds (15-18 knots) and waves, there was a lot of j:lutter on the radar. We could not spot them on that. "We used a [loudspeaker] to talk with the people and we kept a light on them so we wouldn't lose them, because by then it was dark. We were just glad that they were safe." I The cutter arrived within two hours and took the six aboard. The other §IU members Capt. Robert O'Neal maneuvered the tug Falcon and barge Sugar aboard the Falcon during these Express around a stranded pleasure boat until a Coast Guard cutter events were Mate David Flader, arrived to complete the rescue. •:.\ " .iP: Seafarers aboard the tug Fal­ con recently aided six people stranded aboard a 22-foot pleasure craft about two miles from shore near West Palm Beach, Fla. Captain Robert O'Neal spotted the disabled boat which had lost all power and had no radio T— at dusk. The size of the Falcon, a tug pushing an empty 380-foot barge, prevented an immediate, rescue. But the pleasure boaters were unharmed and in no danger, so O'Neal and the other Seafarers contacted the Coast Guard, illuminated the pleasure boat and talked with its occupants until a Coast Guard cutter from Lake Worth, Fla. ar­ rived. "I had just come on watch and it was nearly dark," O'Neal, a 22year member of the SIU, told a Engineer John Reber, ABs James Busby, Glenn Holden and John Mullen and Cook John Franklin. O'Neal, who has sailed with Allied Towing Co. throughout his SIU career, added that the Falcon probably could have picked up the pleasure boaters, but since there was no emergency, he did not want to risk damaging the smaller boat. "I was riding high because I was etnpty. I was afrajd of running over their boat." Summary Annual Reports in this Issue: Seafarers Pension Plan - (age 23 Seafarers Welfare Fund - page 25 '• ' r rfrifirt AB Larry Forgeron receives a plaque commemorating his role in transporting Sea-Land's first and one millionth container to Alaska. Flanking him are Captain Richard Brooks (left) and Tom Cowan, a Sea-Land vice president. States to sail during World War II. Following the war, he worked ashore but the sea called him back for good when the Korean con­ flict erupted. SIU Since 1952 Forgeron joined the SIU in 1952. His first SIU ship was the SSSea Star. Since then, he said he has sailed nearly every other type of deep sea ship ere wed by Seafarers. For the last 30 years, though, he has tried to stay aboard SeaLand^ vessels on the Alaska run. It's close to home (Seattle) so I can be there every 11 to 12 days and check on my property. It's very convenient." The Alaskan run taken by SeaLand container ships consists of stops at Anchorage, Kodiak and Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Is­ land chain before the vessels retum to Tacoma, Wash. Ships run all year despite the cold and icy weather. The deck department member will mark his 50th year at sea in July. During a recent ceremony to commemorate the fact he was on board the Sea-Land vessel delivering the first container, then on the one that offloaded the one millionth box, he was asked when he planned to retire. "I'm enjoying my work too much to give it up," he answered. "I'll retire when I can no longer handle the job, but I still pass the physicals and I still handle the work." The one millionth container carried by Sea-Land to Alaska was filled with groceries for the Safeway food store chain. The container itself was painted with a special "1,000,000th Load" logo for the occasibn. The box was one of Sea-Land's newest M19 refrigerated containers with the technologically advanced humidity control system. Help Find This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating Donna Jean Mezo, a 17-year-old from Belleville, Il­ linois. Missing since February 18, 1992, the child was last seen at approximately 1:30 a.m. as she was walking to a restaurant onEast Monroe Street in Bel­ leville. The child is considered at risk as lost, injured or other­ wise missing. At the time of her disap­ pearance, the brown-haired, blue-eyed girl was 5 ft. 7 in. tall and weighed 125 pounds. She has a scar on her nose, a birthmark on her right ear and tattoos on her right ankle and right wrist. Donna Jean Mezo has asthma. She was last s^n wearing a blue jean jacket and skirt. Anyone having information about this case should contact the Center at (8G0) 843-5678 or the Belleville (111.) Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at (618) 234-1212. ponna Jean Mezo � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS ELECTION RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THIS MONTH STUDDS, BREAUX HEAD MARITIME PANELS BUT COMMITTEES’ MAKE-UP CHANGES DOT SECRETARY-DESIGNATES PENA VOWS MARITIME REFORM WILL BE A ‘PRIORITY’ U.S. SEALIFT RACES TO AFRICA WITH AID FOR SOMALIA SEAFARERS BRING NEWEST AT&T CABLE SHIP TO STATES SIU JOINS BATTLE AGAINST UNION-BUSTING VEGAS HOTEL SEAFARERS PLAY ACTIVE ROLE IN SUBIC BAY BASE DEPARTURE GUAM BECOMES NEW SE ASIA STAGING AREA ‘TEDDY’ GLEASON, ILA OFFICIAL, DIES AT 92 RUSSIANS AWARD MEDALS TO MURMANSK RUN SEAMEN ITF AIDS CROATIANS IN SECURING $450,000 IN BACK PAY IAM’S OSTRO RETIRES; LONTIME SIU FRIEND SHIPPING RULE CHANGE AFFECTS CREWING OF CABLE SHIPS SLOW ECONOMY FORCES END TO GREAT LAKES SAILING SEASON QUICK RESPONSE BY TUGBOATMENT HELPS SAVE LINE-WORKER FROM FREEZING WATER EXPLOITATION AND BLACKBALLING MARKED BITTER NON-UNION YEARS, RECALLS RETIRING LAKES SEAFARER ‘FINK BOOKS’ DOGGED U.S. SEAMEN BEFORE PERIOD OF STRONG UNIONISM SIU PENSIONER’S WIFE CANNOT STOMACH ANTI-UNION GROCERY STORE REGULATIONS SEAFARERS ASSIST U.S. MILITARY IN U.N. RELIEF EFFORT TO SOMALIA THE OLSENS ARE TOO BUSY TO SLOW DOWN FOLEY RELISHES ROLE AS SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR LUNDEBERG SCHOOL COLLEGE PROGRAM HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR EVENING COLLEGE CONTINUES AT PAUL HALL CENTER LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CONTINUES AID FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE ANDREW WATCHING THE WORLD SERIES BY JOSEPH MAGYAR AB FORGERON STEERS STEADY COURSE ON ALASKAN RUN FALCON CREW RESCUES BOATERS STRANDED OFF WEST PALM BEACH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 1 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/97ab47414715ce44151bcdf2aaebfe06.PDF 130a1cc4d09017198380a0eb097cf9e1 PDF Text Text / f . Tallying Panel Announces Union Election Results ::p. • N.J. Fishermen's Group Signs Up with the SlU • . •••. isJTi. . • Pages Pages OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS imERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, UKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Numbers February 199S Braer Tanker Spill Revives Runaway Issue • .'I The January 5 grounding of the Liberian-flag tanker Braer, pictured in the photo above, and the corresponding 26 million gallon oil spill have focused public attention to the vagaries of runaway-flag registries. The public is becoming increasingly aware that runaway registries are used by shipowners to evade taxes, safety regulations, obligations to crewmembers and often are a tool for get-rich-quick schemes unconcerned with the shipping industry itself. Crew Reports Smooth Sailine 3- • . • I •I? First Trip a Succesp For New Cable Ship '• %' • •-iX- Pagb3 • ..'••HM#; •• The SlU-crewed GlobalMariherenters Honolulu harbor on its maiden voyage. : "-r'--' . // - • •• ' -i , .T-' ' 4>-- :"-i / V �2 FEBRUARY 1993 SEk^MERSlOG President's Report House Maritime Panei Reorganizedi Senate ConRrms New OUT Secretary Missed Opportunities Congress convened its 103rd sight and Investigations Subcom­ the Senate. Lloyd Bentsen CDLate last year the giant cruise ship company. Carnival Cruise session on January 3 in order to mittee, while splitting the old Texas) was selected by President Lines, announced it had entered into an agreement with an Italian hold its own organizational meet­ Fisheries and Wildlife Conserva­ Clinton to serve as secretary of shipyard for the building of three immense pas­ ing as well as confirmation hear­ tion and the Environment Sub­ the treasury. Bentsen's seat on the senger vessels. That action has put the spotlight ings for Clinton administration committee into two separate subcommittee is vacant and will on what other nations' governments are willing groups. The changes in the make­ be filled this month. appointees. to do to encourage ship construction in their At the same tim^, the House of up of the subcommittees were countries' yards and what arrangements they seek Pena Approved Representatives approved the part of the House leadership's re­ to promote their national flag fleets. Maritime was a concern for The Shipbuilding Council of America, repre­ chairmen of its various commit­ quest for more efficient working senting U.S. yards, has asked the Federal tees, including Gerry Studds (D- arrangements among all of the the senators who questioned Maritime Commission to investigate the Italian Mass.) to head a revamped branch's committees. Studds will Federico Pena, the former mayor subsidies. The SCA points out that unsubsidized Merchant Marine and Fisheries serve as chairman of the new En­ of Denver, during his confirma­ Michael Sacco American yards cannot have fair access to vironment and Natural Resources tion hearings to be secretary of ' Committee. markets in which competitors enjoy significant During its initial meeting on Subcommittee. Representative transportation. Pena, who was ap­ assistance from their governments. January 7, the Merchant Marine Thomas Manton (D-N.Y.) will proved by the senate, told the The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and the Metal Trades and Fisheries Committee ap­ head the Fisheries Management elected officials on the Senate's Department have supported the shipbuilders' request. The Maritime Commerce Committee that he al­ proved William Lipinski (D-Ill.) Subcommittee. Trades Department's submission to the FMC notes the U.S. govern­ The Oceanography, Gulf of ready had spoken with several as head of the Merchant Marine ment must determine what steps are necessary to ensure American shipyards can enter the world shipbuilding market. The Metal Trades Subcommittee. He succeeds the Mexico and the Outer Continen­ people involved in maritime. Department warned the FMC that if action is not taken, scores of Without being specific, Pena late Walter Jones (D-N.C.), who tal Shelf Subcommittee will be yards will close by 1998 with a loss of 180,000 shipyard and shipyard had served as both chairman of led by Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas). said he would work with all con­ supplier jobs. Despite the naming of the sub­ cerned on U.S.-flag maritime the subcommittee and full com­ Like it or not, we in the United^ates must face the fact that while committees and their chairmen, legislation. He added the bills of­ the Italian government has been out there hustling for its maritime sec­ mittee. Representative W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) retained several seats remain vacant on the fered in the last session were an tor, the U.S. remains asleep at thp^witch. Look at what happened in his chairmanship of the Coast full Merchant Marine and important first step, but more the past decade. In the Unitod-States, the Reagan administration Guard and Navigation Subcom­ Fisheries Committee. A spokes­ needs to be done. unilaterally ended a shipyafu support mechanism known as the Con­ The new secretary noted that man for the conunittee said all the mittee. struction Differential Subsidy and did not develop any replacement programs. Meanwhile, nations around the world were busy increasing seats should be filled sometime he grew up in Brownsville, Texas direct and indirect government subsidies to their shipyards. New Subcommittees Formed and knew how important the ship­ this month. In the case of the three Carnival ships, the Italian government is One of the new committee's The same is true for the Mer­ ping industry was to the economy picking up more than half the shipbu^ing tab. Of the total $800 mil­ first acts was to dissolve the Over­ chant Marine Subcommittee in of the area. lion price tag for the construction of the three ships, it is estimated Carnival will not have to pay some $464 million. • The Italian government also encourages shipowners to register ves­ sels under the Italian flag. By building in Italian yards and operating tivities to celebrate the swearing the ship under the Italian flag, a vessel owner enjoys a 30 percent sub­ sidy equivalent to the depreciation during the first five years of a in of the new president. ship's life. The Seafarers, wearing the By contrast to what Italy will do to support its ship building sector, union's traditional white caps, the small assistance the U.S. government can extend to assist in ship­ were located near the stage area building projects through rnortgage loan guarantees seems paltry in­ where members were able to see deed. President and Mrs. Clinton and The Italian example shows the government of any nation has an im­ Vice President and Mrs. Gore ar­ portant role to play in the destiny of any industry and in the job oppor­ rive in Washington. They also tunities offered to its citizenry. This is not to say that the government were able to see and hear a diverse has to find all the answers, but its involvement is critical. We are hopeful the new administration in this country understands group of entertainers including the role of government in encouraging investment in American in­ Aretha Franklin, Kenny Rogers, dustries and the American economy. The Clinton administration, we Bob Dylan, Oprah Winfrey, Jack hope, also will take up the challenge of true fair trade. As is the case Nicholson, Ray Charles and in shipbuilding, ma,ny American industries are forced to go at it alone Receiving instructions for helping spectators from fellow trade unionist Michael Jackson. while their international competitors-enjoy very favorable direct sub­ Chris Marston (left) are Seafarers Brett Hopson and Raul Hernandez. "To be so far from home and sidies or government regulatory schemes. see all these sights, I'm just proud Getting the Ball Rolling The inauguration of President "This is a new experience." to be a Seafarer," noted Robert Certainly U.S.-flag ship operators are confronted with unfair trad­ Bill Clinton took on a special "I'm proud to be representing Sweatt, an engine department ing practices. American-flag ships compete with national flag ship­ meaning for more than 40 my union at this event," added member from Compton, Calif. ping lines which are heavily subsidized and, in some cases, owned Seafarers who participated in engine department member "We' re in a great spot," added and managed by foreign governments. Additionally, U.S. ships must events around the Lincoln Thomas Stead. Peter Rice from the port of Jack­ compete with vessels operating in the bargain basement of shipping— Memorial in Washington, D.C. Brintley, Stead and the others sonville, Fla. "It doesn't get any the more than 20 runaway flag registries offering breaks from taxes, on January 17. were part of a delegation of trade better than this." crew wages, inspection procedures and other safety-related standards. "I never thought this would unionists assisting inaugural or­ At the tail end of the Bush administration there was a sudden inter­ Looking at the stage, steward happen," galley gang member ganizers at the nationally department member Justin est in getting something going, due largely to the interest and deter­ mination of Andrew Card who was then secretary of transportation. Cameron Brintley told a televised "Reiinion on the Mall," Stewart smiled and nodded, "This It is now up to the Clinton administration to meet the challenge. reporter for the Seafarers LOG. the first event in a week of ac­ is great, and I voted for them." The new DOT secretary, Frederico Pena, recognizes there is a prob­ lem. At a recent meeting of the National Governors Conference, Pena said, "There is a strong feeling that unless we do something very quickly in this nation we are going to lose the maritime industry to the rest of the world." It's time for the administration to play a strong role, and working with Congress and the industry come up with programs that will pro­ vide opportunities for investment in the American merchant marine. The time is now to come up with creative, cost effective programs that address all components of the industry—liners, tankers, bulkers, passenger ships and vessels in the domestic trades. Seafarers 'Proud' of Inaugural Rolo •t Volume 55, Number 2 February 1993 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 ^ Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Seafarers march into position around the Lincoln Memorial to participate in pre-inaugural festivities " /I I y- • • ':lri i'lr. ' �:.V FL3HUARY1993 SOFARBtSLOG *• , • 3 '•f® Election Tally Panel Announces Results of Vote 4-i ""3 president; Coast assistant vice president; • Mike Paladino, Philadelphia lenged ballots. The report issued Uit^ael Sacco •mentJackviceCaffey, Atlantic Coast • David Heindel, Gulf Coast as­ port agent; by the committee will be sub­ vice president; sistant vice president; mitted for a vote by the member­ • David Carter Sr., Mobile port Re-Elected Pns. • Dean Corgey, Gulf Coast vice •' Don Anderson, West Coast as- agent; ship at union meetings in March. -. / The SIU's Tallying Commit­ tee, composed of two members elected from each of the Seafarers' 10 constitutional halls, have released their tabulation of the ballots cast by union members in the voting for national officers of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District which took place November 1 through December 31, 1992. The rank-and-file committee, chaired by Bosun John Cain from the port of Houston and cochaired by Recertified Bosun The Union Tallying Committee reviewed and counted all ballots cast In the recent SlU election. Seated Henry Bentz of San Francisco, from left are Bill Davis, Jim BernachI, Henry Bentz, John Cain, Ray Smith and Alfred Varona. Standing certified the re-election of Michael from left are Mike Slaght, John Wozunk, Robert Scott, Wllmer McCants, Calvin James, Peter Lolk, Gary Sacco as president of theSlU, elec­ Coates Frank Lyie, Jamie Miller, Felix Santiago, John Hosklns, Gary Lackey and John Thomas. SlU tion of John Fay as the union's attorney Leslie Tarantola, SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay and Joanne Herrlein, assistant to the secretary-treasurer and re-election secretary-treasurer, helped the committee by answering technical questions during the vote count. of Joseph Sacco as executive vice president; sistant vice president; • Jose "Joe" Perez, New Or­ president. All three were elected to • George McCartney, West Co • Anthony Sacco, Great Lakes leans port agent; four-year terms which will begin ast vice president; and inland waters assistant vice • James McGee, Houston port immediately after approval of the president; agent; tallying committee's report by the • Byron Kelley, Great Lakes • Robert Hall; government ser­ • Nick Celona, San Francisco membership at union meetings and inland waters vice president; vices and fishing industries assis­ port agent; next month. Roy "Buck" Mercer, govern­ tant vice president; • Steve Ruiz, St. Louis port The committee also reported ment services and fishing in­ • Leo Bonser, headquarters rep­ agent; the election of the following of­ dustries vice president; resentative; • Joe Sigler, Detroit-Algonac ficers, who also will serve four- • Kermett Mangram, contracts • Carl Peth, headquarters repre­ port agent. year terms: and contract enforcement assis­ sentative; The committee met during the • Augustin "Augie" Tellez, tant vice president; • Edward "Edd" Morris, Piney week of January 4 at the union's Robert Pomerlane, Atlantic Point port agent; contracts and contract enforce­ headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. • Robert Selzer, New York port to receive the ballots from the bank agent; where they were held, count the • Thomas Fay, Philadelphia votes in die contested races and port agent; determine the status of void or chal­ In concluding the report which was approved unanimously, the committee congratulated the newly elected officers and ex­ tended "best wishes for the next four years. We hope that you will carry on the tradition of our union and advance the strength of the maritime industry." Also serving on the committee from the Atlantic Coast were QMED John Hosklns and Recer­ tified Bosun Jamie Miller from Piney Point, Recertified Bosun Calvin James and AB Felix San­ tiago from New York, Oiler John Wozunk from Philadelphia, and Chief Steward Gary Lackey and Recertified Bosun Peter Lolk from Baltimore. Representing constitutional ports on the Gulf Coast were AB Frank LyIe from Houston, QMED Wllmer McCants and Recertified Steward Robert Scott from Mobile, and AB Gary Coates and Recertified Bosun Bill Davis from New Orleans. Elected to the committee from Algonac were Captain Michael Slaght and Deck/Engineer Raymond Smith. Attending from St. Louis were Recertified Bosun James Bemachl and AB John Thomas. AB Alfred Verona served after being elected from the port of San Francisco. • V •-I •,•-.iy, -. •; :, •i • ' Crew Reports Smooth First Voyage On New AT&T Ship Global Mariner Seafarers report all is well oceanic fleet, after completing bers hustled down the gangway to aboard the Global Mariner, the the initial leg of the vessel's first use the pier's lone telephone Bill Davis (left) and James BernachI Inspect a sealed ballot. booth tocall home. Others headed newest cable ship in the Trans- voyage. into the city to take advantage of Bosun N.C. Keydel told Honolulu Patrolman Kevin BalContinued on page 6 dado that the trip went smoothly with no mechanical problems. The bosun added the crewmembers were getting used to the new surroundings. Among those getting ac­ quainted with the ship is Chief Cook Olav Pederson who said he "loved working in the new gal­ ley." Pederson had sailed as an executive chef on both of the SlU-crewed passenger ships, the SS Independence and SS Constitu­ tion, during the last five years. In that role, he oversaw the activity of Belford (N.J.) commercial fishermen sign on as members of the Seafarers International Union. From the the entire galley crew that served left are fishermen Bern Yahara and Roy Dlehl; SlU President Michael Sacco; fishermen Dave Thompson up to 8(X) passengers daily. and Joe Branin; SlU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay; and fishermen Louis Egnatovlch and Tom Schnoor Jr. "This is quite a change," Pederson said to Baldado. "1 have A group of New Jersey com­ we act individually. There are manage and conserve the national been looking forward to it." mercial fishermen is the newest many issues confronting fisher­ resource of fisheries in an equi­ As soon as the 479-foot vessel Rlgglng the ship's gangway net Is member of the Seafarers Interna­ men, and we have to work table manner. Since their estab­ cleared U.S. Customs, crewmem- Splicer/Joiner Mike Mitchell. tional Union of North America. together to protect our interests. lishment, the councils have.been Among those issues is the paying more attention to the SlU President Michael Sacco over-regulation of the fishing in­ recreational side of the industry presented a Seafarers' member­ dustry. Fishermen point out that by limiting wh^t could be har­ ship charter to a delegation of they have to bear the brunt of vested and in what amounf ac­ Belford, N.J. fishermen during a costs when new regulations are cording to Branin. meeting at the union's head­ issued concerning their industry. quarters in Camp Springs, Md. on "Congress meant well in pass­ January 15. The fishermen sail One example concerns the many ing the Magnuson Act," he noted. out of the Belford Seafood Co- changes announced^by both the "However, today it's a regulatory U.S. Coast Guard and the Nation­ nightmare for fishermen. No one (^perative Association. al Marine Fisheries Service over wants to manage and conserve Following the presentation of the size and type of nets commer­ our fisheries more than fisher­ the charter, Sacco told the group, cial fishermen can use. men. It's our livelihood." "We are proud to welcome you "They tell us we must use this into the SIU family. We will work net or that device, but make no Branin sees working with hard with you and for you to rep­ provision for how much it costs Congress to revamp the Mag­ resent your needs and interests in us," Branin noted. "They make nuson Act as a top priority for New Jersey and in Washington." these decisions and expect us to 1993. "As fishermen, we look "The SlU is the way to go," comply with them immediately." forward to working with the SlU said Belford fisherman Joe The Magriuson Act of 1976 in Washington to make the Mag­ Branin about the group signing on established a system of regional nuson Act work for commercial Members of the GlobalMariner's deck gang head for shore. From the with the Seafarers. "The union councils under the National fishermen and conservationists at left, they are AB John Halpin, Bosun N.C. Keydel and ABS Thbr Young, Jack Madden and Paul Latere. gives us a stronger voice than if Marine Fisheries Service to the same time," he said. NJ Fishermen Sign On with the Sill iJfh • r - i-- '' . - % y-'-. M • "•' y. y- '• yr 4 yy ;• J .yIf • f „l • , .v'yy 'M ?- �'iMnij 4 FERRUARY1993 SEJ^ARERSLOG Harbor Tugs Answer Call for Help From FlrO'Slrlcken Tug Osprey Crewmembers aboard the tug Osprey discovered firsthand what the "Brotherhood of the Sea" means when their vessel caught fire last month in the Savannah, Ga. harbor. Four tugs, including two SIUcrewed boats from Crescent Towing, responded immediately to control the fire, move the loaded barge the Osprey was pushing and rescue the crewmembers, none of whom was injured. leaking fuel line sprayed a fine en vessel, two other tugs secured mist which ignited when it hit a the barge and pulled it away hot engine part, according to from the Osprey. Spoerle and Petty Officer Andy Legge who is his crew had boarded the Vir­ investigating the fire for the Coast ginia to continue the fight Guard. Chief Engineer Ray Bax­ against the flames. Land-based fire crews extinguish the fire on the Osprey (left) while a ter spotted the fire and closed the Shortly after a Coast Guard Coast Guard rescue boat and the Virginia stand by. fuel valves. He then called the rescue vessel arrived, the port wheelhouse to sound the alarm. authority cleared the Crescent In a matter of seconds, vessels to push the Osprey to the Spoerle, who had been on the dock where land-based barge to direct docking opera­ firefighters were standing by with tions, returned to the wheelhouse foam to extinguish the flames. to take charge of the firefighting The fire was out within 20 details. He notified the port minutes of arriving at the dock. Port Captain Jeff Parker of Al­ authority and Coast Guard of the lied Towing (which operates the Osprey's situation, then grabbed a hose with AB Don Autery and Osprey) also had high praise for began shooting water down the everyone involved in the inci­ blower stack. "It was the only dent. "They did a very good job way we had access to the fire," the in a difficult situation," he noted. "We were very fortunate." captain said. Crewmembers of the Osprey gather on the dock after inspecting the In a few minutes, smoke Little Metal Fatigue tug. From the left are AB Tom Norton, Cook Maxwell Carawan, Mate chased the pair away. They An initial inspection of the tug G.W. Urban and AB Don Autery. moved to the fiddley hatch on the revealed minimal metal damage first deck and started sending water through it. Again smoke to the vessel. "The damage in the and heat prevented them from engineroom was confined mainly staying there, and they retreated to the overhead," Parker stated. to the b^arge where the other mem­ Smoke and fire damage was bers of the crew were manning found in the galley and crew Utilityman Frank Ingellis shows hoses spraying water on the su­ living quarters. The Osprey was physical wear-and-tear after as­ perstructure to keep the rest of the towed to a Louisiana shipyard sisting in fighting the fire. vessel from catching fire. Crew­ where it is being repaired. Maggioni said he never had members had rigged a hose from "I want to thank everybody the washdown pumps on the experienced a rescue before in his with Crescent Towing and all the barge to continue spraying water 16 years of sailing. "You never know what you're going to do others who helped," Osprey Cap- after losing power on die tug. tain Phil Spoerle told the until it happens. All of my crew, Seafarers LOG. "Everyone did an Harbor Tugs Respond the Osprey crew, the Fall River excellent job." In the meantime. Crescent har­ crew and everyone else involved - Captain Joe Maggioni from bor tugs monitored the call for should get recognition for a job the Crescent tug Virginia added help and headed to the scene. "We well done." thafeveryone involved in the res­ could see smoke but no flame," Spoerle added his crew cue "worked well together. We Maggioni reported. "Our main responded immediately when the did what we had to do. I'm glad concern when we got there was to alarm was sounded. "We do a fire nobody was hurt." drill every trip (21 days)," he keep everything cool." Engineroom Fire While the Virginia and pointed out. "TTiis top notch crew The.fire is out and (left to right) Mate G.W. Urban, Chief Engineer Ray The January 6 fire began in the another Crescent ing-^Fall knew what to do without being Baxter and Captain Phil Spoerle prepare to examine the damage. Osprey's engineroom when a River—shot water onto the strick­ told. We're all proud of them." Seafarers Stand by ILA in Sugar Beef Seafarers join with Longshoremen and other trade unionists urging consumers to boycott Domino sugar. With Atlantic Coast Vice President Jack Caffey (in front of gate) are SlU members Hugh Woods, Francisco Bosch, Louis Charlean, Sean Grace, Damon Lobel, Chester Trundy and Warren Mundy. II Seafarers are marching with their fellow trade unionists to urge shoppers to stop buying Domino sugar until a strike is settled be­ tween theLongshpremen's Union (ILA) and Domino's parent com­ pany, Tate and Lyle, Pic. Approximately 25 SIU mem­ bers hit the bricks in midtown Manhattan on January 6 in sup­ port of more than 300 members of ILA Local 1814 who have been on strike since October 3, 1992. Seafarers and other trade unionists participated in a rally and an informational picket liiie. They also distributed leaflets in front of Tate and Lyle's head­ quarters. "The (ILA) local has been a longtime friend of ours," noted Jack Caffey, SIU Atlantic Coast vice president. "Seafarers wanted to lend a hand to our brother longshorenien in this beef." While the ILA members have been out of work, the strike has affected the SlU-crewed New York Cross Harbor Railroad whose barges deliver sugar to the Domino refinery in Brook­ lyn. The union is honoring the picket line and no barges have delivered sugar since the strike began. Caffey stated Cross Har­ bor SIU members have stayed busy with other towing jobs. The ILA claims Tate and Lyle is trying to bust the local by not negotiating in good faith. Is­ sues include the company's proposal to use temporary workers paid at lower wages with no fringe benefits and its push to eliminate employee as­ signment restrictions, minimum manning requirements and guaranteed overtime at the Brooklyn Domino plant. During the shutdown of the waterfront refinery. Domino has been transporting sugar from facilities in Baltimore and New Orleans not affected by the strike to fill the company's noitheastem United States orders. Posing on the Virginia are Its crewmembers who helped the Osprey. From the left are Deckhands Ron Gering and Keith Glass, Chief Engineer Richard Johnson and Captain Joe Maggioni. ii u. : The crew of the FallRivera\so assisted in the action. From the left are Deckhand Kelley Stanford, Chief Engineer George Morales and Cap­ tain Anthony Gober. Engineer Charlie Hart provided the Seafarers LOG with the photographs for this story. �; / •' • .'• ' FEBRUARY 1993 f^r K • '• '.I SEAFARERS LOG Braer Tanker Spill Highlights Dangers Posed by Runaways The Braer's oil spill has revived the fee to an agency of a non-maritime nation issue of runaway-flag shipping and sug­ seeking to raise revenue and thereby es­ gests this is an area for the public and cape from a maritime nation's safety coastal communities throughout the world regulations, procedures and inspections, to reexamine. ^ tax laws and higher wages. En route from Norway to Canada the Adding to the furor over the dangers morning of January 5, the Braer, a posed by runaway-flag tankers was a Liberian-flag tanker, lost power in the 22- January 21 collision in the Malacca Strait mile channel between Scotland's Orkney of two ships^—one Danish-owned, the Islands to the south and its Shetland Is­ other Japanese-owned and both operating lands to the north. under the Singapore flag, another flag-ofFloundering and unable to be towed in the convenience register. (See accompanying AP/WideWorid Photos Waves driven by gale force winds crash against the house of the runaway-flag tanker severe weather, the 17-year-old, 797-foot article on page 8.) Braerafter it ran aground last month on the southern coast of the Shetland Islands. The disabled ship grounded near the 75-foot Hundreds of Ships vessel split apart, spilling 26 million gallons of oil along the shore and into the North Sea. cliffs on the southern Shetland coast and six Fall Safety Tests days later snapped apart in towering 30-foot It has been pointed out that hundreds of swells and 95-mile-an-hour winds. flag-of-convenience ships are unable to tional Federation of Transport Workers Shell representatives said in their ex­ For more than a week, the public pass routine safety inspections instituted (ITF), seamen aboard the Braer had their perience at least 20 percent of the world around the world saw images of the by marine insurance companies because of share of complaints. The Braer's manage­ fleet is substandard. stranded but twisting and turning tanker a spate of costly marine accidents. Despite ment, it appears, did its best to chisel and A Shell statement noted the business first spewing and then leaking her 26 mil­ disgruntlement about the independent sur­ chip away at the pay of its seamen. consequences of a market riddled with in­ lion gallons of oil. (By comparison, the veys from shipowners and classification For example, last January, the Braer ferior ships: "The ability of such substan­ March 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska societies, the marine insurers intend to crew contacted the ITF in an attempt to dard ships to evade the authorities and was 11 million gallons.) keep up the practice because of the rectify unpaid standby wages, insufficient continue trading for less well-informed or The public witnessed the helplessness astonishingly high number of ships which food allowances, unpaid excess overtime less scrupulohs charterers, instead of being of officials and spill experts unable to fail the inspection. for officers, inadequate manning and in­ forced into the scrapyard, is delaying the adequate pay for Sunday and holiday recovery of freight rates, one of the neces­ reach the tanker because of hurricane-like A marine insurers group in London sary precursors to shipowners being able storms. News reports carried accounts of a reports of its most recent 133 inspections, work. deep stench throughout the island, a sheen only 21 ships passed the first time around. Responsible Companies to invest to improve safety standards." Among Shell's recommendations for of oil coating fields, roads and fish farms; That means an 84 percent failure rate, or Fed Up with Sham Registers safer and cleaner seas is the strengthening inhabitants ddnning respiratory masks; five out of every six. The majority of the A number of responsible shipping com­ and wildlife coated in crude. of links between ship ownership and ships which flunked the inspection survey panies and charterers have called for a Public comment and news coverage were bulk carriers and tankers operating crackdown oh substandard vessels, urging country of registry; improved account­ during this time began to focus pn factors throughout the world. that old and dangerous tonnage be forced ability of ship registers; tightened training, which may have contributed to the Braer The group further reports that 40 ships off the high seas. Among those calling for manning and certification regulations; in­ disaster. Cited quite often is the issue of of the 133 eventually did pass the survey a revamping of world shipping is the creased resources for government agen­ flag-of-convenience registers, dubbed after owners made the recommended marine arm of the giant oil company cies responsible for ship safety; and more rigorous inspections. runaway registers by American maritime repairs and equipment modifications. Shell. unions in the 1940s because of their use as Alarming, however, is the fact that 72 of Speaking as a charterer of 114 tankers. Continued on page 8 a device for shipowners to pay a nominal the vessels that failed the first inspection have outstanding obligations. casualty data indicate ships Who Is Responsible? thatWorldwide are totally lost in marine accidents are Because runaway-fla^ ships layer each seg­ twice as likely to be runaway-flag ships ment of the responsibilities for vessel opera­ tion between scores of companies and instead of those vessels belonging to a agencies of different nationalities, it is not national fleet. .vk", i..-• 7,,y Hinders Safe Shipping ^ always easy to pin down where respon­ sibility lies. Here is a breakdown of the country of origin for the following aspects of the Braer: Owners U.S./U.K.-based Norwegian Register Liberia (Headquarters is in Reston, Virginia in the U.S.) Japan Shipbuilder U.S. Shares Listed Canada Charterer Great Britain Accident Site U.S. Manager Nonivay Classification Society Greece, Philippines, Crewmembers Poland Protection & Nonivay Indemnity Club Netherlands Salvage Company . /•¥» ' • '• Seafarers Bear Brunt Of Inferior Standards Runaway-Flag Operators Promote Fast Bucks Scheme The Braer disaster has put a spotlight on an often unseen side of runaway ship­ Some 1,200 seamen died last year in ping—its use as a get-rich-quick scheme ship accidents, the majority of them in­ for those who want to dart in and but of the volving runaway shipping. Thousands of industry to make a quick killing without other seamen bore the brunt of a system any regard to longterm profitability and which seeks to expend the least amount of the development of stable, established and funds. integrated shipping companies. These exploited seamen, often hailing This type of business scheme does little from some of the most economically dis­ to encourage responsible shipping because advantaged areas of the world, had to purit depends on inexpensive, older vessels chase their shipboard jobs from and the low standards and costs afforded unscrupulous manning agents; signed con­ by runaway registries. tracts stating one rate of pay, only to be While it is recognized universally that paid something much lower; and worked making a profit is a positive thing and part in unsafe conditions, fearful of reporting and parcel of any business operation, the such to any outside authority. quick; windfall approach of speculative According to records of the world or­ business ventures makes a dangerous in­ ganization of transport unions, the Interna­ dustry even more perilous and works against the interests of responsible and legitimate shipping companies. In the Braer case, the vessel is immedi­ ately owned by the Braer Corp., and the stock of that company is in the hands of other companies to which the ultimate ownership is traced to Arvid Bergvall and Michael S. Hudner. The ship is managed by another Bergvall and Hudner company, B&H Ship Management based in Stam­ ford, Connecticut. Cheap Old Tankers Part of Business Plan The Braer's owners are known in ship finance circles for their elaborate network of public and private companies with in­ terest in more than 30 runaway-flag ships—all of them bulkers and tankers. The Bergvall/Hudner formula for quick financial success appears to be as follows: Set up a self-liquidating company with a AP/WideWortd Photos short life span; raise capital from specula­ Recent accidents involving runaway-flag vessels have focused the world's attention on tive investors; buy cheap old ships; how these vessels operate outside of international norms for safety and crews. Above, employ them in the world tramp market/ waves batter the stack and bridge of Liberian-flag Braer days after vessel ran aground. operate them in the most lax, unrestricted and tax-free environment afforded by runaway Registers; then watch the fluctuat­ ing used-ship market and sell the vessels off at the right time to other operators or to scrapyards. Runaway Operator Points To Real Estate Model Hudner, in a 1988 interview with an American shipping magazine reporter, talked about the B&H strategy. Hudner told the American Shipper that the ship­ ping industry could learn something from the real estate industry, a business in which he had some experience. He said the"ship­ ping business is 20 years behind the real estate business in terms of the depth of capital markets and lack of sophisticated financing techniques." He noted one could "apply real estate financing techniques to shipping. A ship is like an office building—you rent out space." It is ironic that in the case of the Braer, Bergvall and Hudner had to neither sell nor scrapie vessel to make money. The Braer, while estimated to be worth close to $5 million in resale value, was insured at the time of the accident for $19 million. According to news reports, the Braer and another ship, the Celtic, were pur­ chased at the same time for $31.6 million. The $19 million the company will collect will pay off all but $2.8 million on the two ships' mortgage, significantly-reducing their mortgage costs. Interestingly, Bergvall and Hudner had another ship go down from which their operation experienced financial gain. In August' 1990, B&H's runaway-flag product tanker, the Livi, sank in a typhoon off the coast of Taiwan. Insurance pay­ ments collected totaled $15.3 million, of which $7.7 million immediately was con­ verted into shareholder dividends. , t/', / ././ - • -7 ' 7-- ^•^1: I • -r - �6 FERRUARY1903 SEAFARERS LOG Safety Masks Require Clean Shaven Face On Tanker Seamen for Peak Effectiveness The masks approved by the Seafarers who wear beards fuel, kerosene, crude oil, gasoline and sail aboard tankers and tank and other products. It can be ab­ Coast Guard and the Occupation­ vessels as designated by the U.S. sorbed into the blood stream by al Safety and Health Administra­ tion are ones that have a snug fit. Coast Guard benzene regulations breathing and/or skin contact. must remove any facial hairs that It has been found by these agen­ cies that the masks cannot fit impede the snug fit of any breath­ properly if impeded by facial hair. ing apparatus required when TTius, for the safety of a crewworking around the petroleummember, the Coast Guard is requir­ based chemical. ing any seaman who may be in a The SIU contracts department position to wear such a mask must is notifying members aboard not have a beard or other facial hair these vessels that the Coast Guard which prohibits a snug fit. is enforcing the portion of the The Seafarers Appeals Board benzene regulations regarding approved in November 1992 a safety masks. change in the shipping rules that "The new Coast Guard benzene provides for any member being regulations state the breathing ap­ shipped to a contracted tanker, paratus must fit securely and tank vessel or barge to have a properly," noted Augie Tellez, SIU Seafarers Welfare Plan benzene vice president for contracts and contract enforcement. "This is the Facial hair must not impede the clearance on his or her clinic card latest condition associated with the snug fit of breathing apparatus re­ and a current Seafarers Welfare benzene regulations that our quired when working with benzene. Plan benzene certificate. Members have to take two members have to work with on a daily basis, and the regulations The regulations require tanker tests to receive the clearance. A are quite clear on this matter of a and tank vessel operators to carry blood test, known as a Complete tight-fitting mask." on board the ships the necessary Blood Count (CBC) is taken an­ Tests have determined that protective equipment—including nually and reveals the make-up of benzene can cause immediate and masks^—to minimize the amount an individual's bipod. This test is long-term health care problems. of chemical exposure when the given because benzene can affect the blood's chemisitry. The chemical can be found in jet gear is worn. The other test is called a Pul­ monary Function Test (PPT) which measures a member's breathing capacity. Taken once every three years, the PPT deter­ mines the type of breathing ap­ paratus a member needs to wear while working around benzene. Members showing little or no pulmonary restriction after a PPT test can be fitted to wear a nega­ tive pressure respirator. The per­ son wearing such a mask does all the work to breathe air through carbon-filtered cartridges. For those members displaying breathing impairments, positive pressure respirators are to be made available. These units supp­ ly fresh air or oxygen into the mask from an outside source. Seafarers who sail only on containershif>s, dry bulkers or certain other tyi^ of vessels are not re­ quired to take the benzene clearance tests, nor are they required to be clean shaven. However, the tests are available to all members. SIU Fishemen Score Victory with Dropping Of Rack Tax AoUon New Cable Ship Begins Maiden Voyage Continued from page 3 the few hours of shore time they would have in Honolulu. The Global Mariner is ex­ pected to dock at its home-port of Baltimore later this month after leaving Honolulu. Seafarers flew to Singapore in December when Transoceanic, a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T, assumed control of the vessel. The crewmembers worked for several weeks on the vessel to make it ready for the trans-Pacific voyage that began in mid-January. Once its shakedown voyage is completed, the Global Mariner will join the Global Sentinel, Global Link, Long Lines and Charles L. Brown in the Tran­ soceanic fleet of cable-laying and repair vessels. The SIU has crewed Transoceanic vessels for Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and SIU fishermen met last summer to review legislative action to prevent a punitive IRS ruling from coming into full force. From the left, Steward Assistants Hayward Pettway, Lee Ellis, Dennis Fitzgerald and Darryl Jackson are ready to see Honolulu. nearly 30 years. Like the Global Link and Global Sentinel, the Global Mariner features storage facilities that provide space for up to 4,100 miles of cable. The ship is capable of a cruising speed of 15 knots per hour. That drops to around 4 knots when towing a sea-plow and laying cable. Looking over a list of stores delivered to the cable ship is Chief Steward Brian W. Gross. i bieUCook Olav Pederson and ^ ook/Baker Barbara^Clucas are AB Thomas Spangler watches ac­ happy to be back in the U.S. tivity on the gangway. • I- i/Vhile OMU Richard Tankersley catches up on news from home, Bringing stores aboard ship is AB Kamin Raji. Wiper Celina Butler and OMU Kelly McDonal wait patiently. Officials with the Justice delay the trial, set to start in late Department and the Internal January. The break came when Revenue Service (IRS) have Kennedy talked with the head of agreed to stop pursuing a trial to the Justice Departhient's tax collect back taxes from New Bed­ division and explained the situa­ ford fishing boat owners as well tion only days before the trial was as defer any collection action in to get under way. order to give Congress a chance Legislation calling on the IRS to resolve the dispute. to use an annual average to deter­ The SIU, working with the mine crew size was filed in both Massachusetts x^ongressidnal branches of Congress on the first delegation, has been seeking a day of the session. Senator John remedy to a tax law that, if pur­ Kerry (D-Mass.) joined Kennedy sued by the IRS, would have as a sponsor of the Senate's bill. levied New Bedford fishing boat JRe|)resentatives Richard E. Neal owners with $11 million in back (D-Mass.) and Barney Prank (Dtaxes, penalties and interest. Mass.), whose district includes The dispute stems fi-om the IRS New Bedford, have offered a act of 1986 which stated that fisher­ similar ^1in the House. The bills men on boats with crews of fewer do not aHect how much taxes the than 10 are self-employed and fishermen pay, but address the would have to file their own state question of whether the fisher­ and federal withholding taxes. men are treated as self-employed. In 1988, the IRS issued a "The whole fleet faced being ruling stating that the agency taken over by the IRS," said Henri would calculate crew size on a Francois, port agent in New Bed­ quarterly rather than annual ford. "The boat owners love what average. The ruling was made has been worked out. We have retroactive to 1985. been afraid that the trial would Most New Bedford fishing occur before the change in the boats hold crews of fewer than 10. White House. Now we have faith However, there were times when that a bill will pass." more were needed. Under the In 1990, U.S. Representative" 1988 ruling, boat owners who had Geny Studds (D-Mass.), whose more than 10 fishermen on their district at the time included New vessels during a majority of any Bedford, offered legislation to quarterly period between 1085 and return the crew determination to 1988 became liable for filing the an annual average. Thjit bill taxes for those crewmembers. The passed the House but did not clear federal agency went after the .boat the full Senate. owners for the back taxes, going so Similar legislation to correct far as to file a suit in federS court. the problem passed both the The IRS interpretation of the Senate and House of Repre­ ruling has been a source of legis­ sentatives twice last year. How­ lative; action in Washington for ever, both times the legislation four years. The most recent effort became part of larger tax bills that to amend the act began shortly were vetoed by President Bush after the November elections because of other considerations when U.S. Senator Edward Ken­ not associated with New Bedford, nedy (D-Mass.) started contact­ the nation's largest per catch fish­ ing officials at Justice and IRS to ing port. •U'ii! / �, * ' "• :.• ':• •' •• X FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Somalia Is 'Bleak,' B^MUIS Smanan Evans Taking a tour of Mogadishu, Somalia via military convoy has provided Seafarer Cliff Evans and fellow crewmembers of the USNS Pollux the opportunity to see the people they are helping through the shipment of food and materiel to the East African na­ tion. In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, Evans wrote, "The people here in the city are, I am told by the Marines, hungry but not starv­ ing as they are in the interior [of Somalia]. The children wave and smile as we pass, but most of the older people give us sullen looks. Let us hope for better times in Mogadishu." The Pollux is one of 17 SIUcrewed vessels involved in the U.S.-led, United Nations (U.N.) effort toend the civil war and feed the people of Somalia. The ships—including other fast sealift vessels like the Pollux, military prepositioning vessels from Diego Garcia and roll on/roll off ships chartered by the Military Sealift Command—are assisting approximately 24,000 U.S. troops as well as almost 12,000 soldiers from 20 U.N.member nations. U.S. vessels have been docking at the Indian Ocean ports of Mogadishu (Somalia's capital city) and Kismaayo since forces started going ashore December 9. Evans, who is sailing as a utility junior engineer, stated that he and several other crewmem­ bers from the engine department caught a ride with a Marine patrol around the city when they were given shore time. "The city—what 1 could see of it from the ship—looks pretty bleak," he wrote. "As night fell and no lights could be seen, not even from automobiles, one could almost feel the destitution and suffering of the city of Mogadishu. "The port, airport and U.S. Embassy are guarded by U.S. troops, but if one goes eWn a small distance past the gates, gangs of kids and teenagers will swarm upon you and take any­ thing they can, as two of my ship­ mates discovered the hard way." ' Evans continued that the route used by the Marine patrol carried him "through areas where the most heavy fighting occurred as • 'VrtiI'r- V" ' ': 44^: - Crewmembers from the USNS Pollux pose with a Marine patrol in front of closed shops in the business district of Mogadishu. The mariners include Chief Engineer Glen Richard Loeber, Third Asst. Engineer Cosby L. Anderson and Chief Electrician Dwayne Jones. well as by the airport and U.S. and French embassies. Large portions of the city are deserted and what must have been a pretty city now is for the most part in ruins." Original plans had called for American forces to begin withdrawing in mid-January in order to turn over command to the U.N. by February 1. However, the U.N. sought and received an ex­ tension for the U.S. forces to remain for an unspecified tiifie. U.S. and U.N. troops are lo­ cated throughout the country providing armed support for food convoys and attempting to return order to a country that has been in tl?e midst of a civil war since 1991. Washington Befriends 7th Grade Class Suburban Pittsburgh is not a Children run out of battle-scarred building to view U.S. Marines driving regular stop for the Overseas through Mogadishu. Utility Junior Engineer Cliff Evans provided the Washington, but crewmembers of the SlU-contracted tanker never­ Seafarers LOG with the photos for this story. theless have befriended a class of seventh-graders at a parochial school located outside the city. For the second straight year, the O/S Washington is participat­ ing in the "Adopt a Ship Pro­ gram" run by the Propeller Club of Washington, D.C. The pro­ gram educates Americatis about the merchant marine. Last year, the ship corresponded with a fifth-grade class from Irwin, Pa.'s Immaculate Conception School, Vessels continually offload food and materiel in the port of Mogadishu. which has since merged with another to form Queen of Angels in nearby Huntingdon, Pa. This year, both the unlicensed and licensed crew are keeping in touch with a seventh-grade science class at the new school. The merchant mariners answer students' questions and also send Aboard the Overseas Washington, (from left) Chief Cook Thurman items such as charts, photos and Johnson, GSU Mike Bubakerand Steward Baker EricT. Manley enjoy videotapes taken aboard ship. the correspondence program. Christmas cards from the seventhRecently, DEU AH Saleh wrote a grade class are in the background. letter in Arabic to a student who from basic to fairly complex to • How did you get to vote in speaks the language. (Saleh's let­ humorous (whether by intent or the presidential election? ter was copied in the school not). A sampling: • If you are on watch, what do newsletter.) • What kind of rhusic does you do if you have to use the Armed support helps provide security in Mogadishu for food convoys. In return, the children send let­ bathroom? ters and cards. They also say a most of the crew like? special prayer every day for crew• Do you ever get to swim off The O/S Washington can hold Lundeberg School Honors Great Chefs nieipbers and are working on the ship? more than 600,000 barrels of their own videotape. • Are there any wonien on cargo oil and often sails on an "The crew enjoys correspond­ Alaskan run. ing with the students," Steward- board? Baker Eric Manley said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. "It helps keep up the morale and gives us something to look for­ ward to." Audrey Quinlan, the teacher The 1993 sailing season for during the winter. who four years ago got Immacu­ SlU m^bers on the Great Lakes The American Republic will late Conception School involved starts this month when the carry ore from Ashtabula, Ohio to in the program, said the seventh- American Republic fits out in the McLeod Steel plant in Tren-/ graders "are managing it themsel­ Toledo, Ohio. The American ton, Mich. The of the ves. They jumped right in, and we Steamship Company (ASC) ves­ ASC fleet will remainder follow the usual The culinary department of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School all really love that ship. The crew sel is scheduled to begin saihng fitout schedule of late March or of Seamanship, which trains SlU members in the art of food has been terrific." during the middle of the month. early April, depending on Quinlan added that the curtent preparation and presentation, draws course material from a The February fitout by the weather and job orders, stated a premier chefs' association. As a way of saying thanks, Lundeberg sixth-graders who last year cor­ company spokesperson. School Corporate Chef Romeo Lupinacci, who himself is a mem­ responded with the O/S ASC vessel is unusual, according All Great Lakes members are ber of the Golden Toque board of directors, presented a plaque Washington "dXrcady are talking to Byron Kelley, SlU vice presi­ for the Johnson and Wales University culinary school on behalf Of about getting back with the ship dent for the Great Lakes. None of reminded to stay in contact with the Great Lakes has iced over be­ the Algonac, Mich, or Duluth, the SlU. From the left are John Bander, Lupinacci, Robert Nograd, next, year." cause of mild weather conditions Minn, halls for fitout information. Stanley Nicas and James Bowden. ITie students' questions range ''.jtr.l -i.'i •. ... .H'-V'' American Republic Fits Out To Begin '93 Lakes Season /•'4 :4 ,4/ .m X: •' ijy w ' • -• 'V . r-y • ; :4-4,-\' • • • • -s 'i vA ' �8 FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG Runaway-flag Issue Brought to Fore by Braer's Massive Spill '"f " s'"' ** agency of the United Nations, is the proper vehicle to bring about effective and uniform implementation of safety regulations.. Others have argued for more control by The British transport secretary an­ the nations in which vessels call. Tffls notion nounced on January 11 that his agency's of port state control allows the authorities of Marine Accident Investigation Branch the country in which a vessel is docked to (MAIB) had begun a full investigation of check the ship's seaworthiness, equipment the incident. According to a public state­ and other indicators of safety. ment distributed by the MAIB, the agency Some governments argue for unilateral will address the cause of the accident, the action and the enactment of individual na­ action taken after the event, the seaworthi­ AP/Wide World Photos tional laws governing ship safety practices The Singapore-flagged, Danish-owned Maersk Navigator burns near the Strait of ness of the vessel, the competence of the and regulations governing their coastal Malacca after colliding with another runaway-flag tanker in late January. The Navigator crew and the safety of navigation. was on fire for five days and spilled 11 million gallons of oil, creating three major oil slicks. A wider public inquiry is being headed waters. At the heart of the discussion are the by a high official. Lord Donaldson, who was appointed by the British secretary of risks inherent in a system which promotes state. The panel headed by Lord the use of substandard shipping through Donaldson will establish whether further the proliferation of runaway-flag registers. Obviously, the Braer incident and the measures are appropriate and feasible to protect the United Kingdom coastline hundreds of marine accidents involving runaway-flag ships which preceded it from oil spills. point to the fact that closer and closer What Happens examination must take place by the A fully loaded Danish-owned tanker dolphins and whales abound. In the Future? There were no reports of serious in­ public and government groups around the and an empty Japanese-owned tanker — There is a debate among those con­ world. juries to the crewmembers on either both registered under the runaway registry cerned with the condition of international tanker. The Singaporean, Indian, British, of Singapore—collided January 21 in open With the lives and limbs of seamen and shipping as to the best mechanisms avail­ Malaysian and Burmese crewmembers seas, 60 miles off the northern tip of the able for policing ship safety standards and individuals living in coastal communities from Navigator were picked up by a Indonesian island of Sumatra. vessel conditions. Some governments and at stake, as well as the condition of the passing German ship near the entrance to The Danish Maersk Navigator, owned organizations believe the International marine environment, this matter is of the congested Strait of Malacca, a shallow, by y*P. Moller, was carrying almost 78 Maritime Organization, a London-based pressing international concern. million gallons of crude oil. The tanker busy and often dangerous channel separat­ bumdd for five days and drifted 20 miles ing Malaysia and Indonesia. while spilling much of its cargo into the Immense Insurance Bill sea. By the time firefighting tugboats ex­ Insurance claims for the 255,312-deadtinguished the blaze and after the weight-ton Navigator, operated by Maersk Navigator was fully patched, roughly 11 Singapore Pte., are expected to exceed million gallons had been spilled. $100 million. The Japanese vessel, the ill35 Mile Slick fated, 96,545-deadweight-ton Sanko As a result, three major oil slicks exist, Honour, did not suffer serious damage. (In including^one that stretches at least 35 the past 11 years, the Sanko Honour has miles long and several hundred yards wide. been grounded, stalled at sea and in a col­ Another oil shck, 10 miles long, threatens a lision.) rich reserve of marine life in India. At press Investigations by regional authorities time, that slick was less than 10 miles from are expected to last for several weeks. It southernmost tip of the island chain, where still is not clear why the tankers collided there are 179 species of coral, and where or who was at Continuedfrom page 5 Inquiry Under Way On Braer Disaster I TWO Rmiawa]^ CoUbte; Spew 11 MiHion Gallons German Union Wins Raise For Riinnino Seamen Filipino crewmembers aboard the German runaway-flag MV Atlanta show their solidarity during a three-day strike in which they gained a contract bringing their wages and working conditions to the same level as German seafarers. ir-Wtffyi, The German Seafarers Union (OTV) scored its second victory since November against German-owned, runaway-flag vessels. On January 16, the union negotiated back wages and a five-fold pay increase for Filipino Workers aboard the MV Atlanta, which is registered under the German off-shore ship registry, known as the German International Shipping Register (DISR). Second registries like the DISR are mechanisms for fraditkenal maritime countries to set up flag-of-conveniencelike conditions under their national flags. The German government established a second registiy so shipping companies could hire foreign crews and exempt them from national labor standards. The OTV is fighting this by getting contracts for the foreign nationals and raising their salaries and conditions to the standards set for Ger­ man seafarers in order to keep the com­ panies from undercutting German vessel/s with all-German crews. The contract, which brought .the Filipinos to the same status as the Germans sailing on board the Atlanta, is the latest effort by the OTV to organize foreign workers on DISR vessels. Strike Called \. .;; ,, The incident began January 14 in the port of Newark, N.J. when 13 Filipinos went on strike shortly before the fully loaded Atlanta was to set sail. Spiro Varras, v/ho worksfor the Seafarers and serves as an inspector for the International Transport Workers Union (ITF), was called to the scene. Varras notified the captain and pilot, a member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots who already was on board, that a strike was taking place and conditions were not safe for the vessel to leave the dock. He also told the members of the Longshoremen's Union who were handling the lines from the docks about the strike. They immedi­ ately tied the ship back to the dock and honored the strike. Galley Gang Helps Wyman Celebrate 21 Years at Sea SIU steward department members or­ ganized a special celebration in honor of the 21st anniversary of the USNS Wyman. SA Tom Milovich wrote to the Seafarers LOG that the galley gang put together a birthday party including a bar­ becue on the deck. Cook/Baker Lorrin Rodrigues baked a unique cake which was carved and assembled into a model of the Wyman. When Captain Edward P. Wilisch cut the first piece of cake, he thanked the galley gang led by Chief Steward David St. George for the deli­ cious food and wonderful tribute to the ocean survey ship. "All in all, the celebration was a suc­ cess," stated Milovich. He noted the event took place while the crew was cleaning, painting and buffing the ship for its quarterly inspection. The steward assistant added the crew and ship passed the inspection with an excellent rating. The Wyntan is operated by MarShip Operators Inc. It was launched in 1969 and commissioned in 1971. Sub-Par Wages The Filipinos claimed they were being paid below both the level paid to German seamen for the same work and the ITF standard for crewmembers aboard runaway-flag vessels. They also stated they were forced to work overtirtie with no compensation, suffered from a lack of stores and winter work clothes and were being discriminated against. TTie .strike was settled after nearly roundthe-clock negotiations when theowner of the German shipping company signed an OTV contract covering the Filipinos at the same level as the German seafarers. The contract raised the salaries of the Filipinos to nearly $3,(XX) ajnonth, more than three times the standard called for by the ITF. The OTV gained a, contract for a foreign crew on anotherGerman runawayflag vessel that was docked in Sweden in November. I I // I \ ;/\\ Cutting the 21st anniversary cake aboard the USNS Wyman is a team effort. From the left are Chief Steward David St. Geor||e, Cook/Baker Lorrin Rodrigues, Captain Edward P. Wilisch and scientist Mark Sands. �FEMUARYim SEAFARERS LOG 9 Parents of Victim in Runaway Ship Fire Urge Closing of Loopholes in World Safety Regs Editor's note: The following Organization is in the process of emptor. The seller should have a misfeasance, since they are a legitimately imposed by the article was written by Louis anc' adopting new standards for pas­ duty to disclose fully to the buyer powerful stimulus to enforce shipowner's country of principal Winifred Rome, whose daughter, senger ship safety, including rules all present conditions, prior sur­ safety standards. operation and/or domicile. Ruth, died in the Scandinavian for emergency alarms, smoke veys and government reports that • Nations with ship registries As to the Scandinavian Star, Star ferry disaster in 1990. It was detectors, fire doors, automatic deal with safety issues. must ensure ship safety. Where we ask: published in the December 18, sprinklers, flammability and the • Governments should these governments fail to or­ • Do foreign "flags of con­ 1992 issue of The Marine toxicity of wall and ceiling sur­ prevent ships from leaving their ganize, pay for and assure the ser­ venience" protect sufficiently the Fireman and is reprinted here faces. Standards for crew safety ports if they don't carry a certifi­ vices and protection they offer, interests of Denmark, Norway, with permission. training and management, fire cate, issued to its current owner, their flag should not fly above the the United States or other The Scandinavian Star wa5 a drills and a common language for that certifies it as seaworthy. ship. The IMO should not permit countries in today's international runaway flag vessel which prior shipping environment? to use as a passengerferry sailing • Did the Bahamas flag offer between Norway and Denmark, real protection to our daughter? had been a flag-of-convenience • Did it protect anything cruise ship operating out <? other than the shipowner's pocket Florida. and the Bahamas Treasury? The vessel, while operating We believe these are truly in­ from the U.S., had been taken to ternational problems that should task by the National Transporta­ be addressed by the entire tion Safety Board (NTSBf the maritime community. government's safety agency We believe tJjie answers to which investigates transportation these problems are found in accidents and disasters. The prevention. But we recognize that NTSB investigated a March 1988 human action often is tardy and engineroom blaze, finding a lack remedial. Not all cures come from of preventive maintenance, in­ treaties, legislation and judicial adequate crew training, lack of decision. The best regulation is by written firefighting procedures the shipping industry itself, where and an inability of crewmembers there should be a constant and to communicate in a common lan­ AP/Wide World Photos mutual commitment to safety, guage. Firemen try to put out the fire in the bridge of the Scandinavian Sfar hours after the crippled ferry was practiced with vigilance by The Scandinavian Star was towed to the port of Lysekil, Sweden. Officials suspect arson as the cause. everyone. sold to a Danish company not Our daughter lives on in us, long after the NTSB issued its communication between crew • Punitive damages should shipowners to shop for registry and this is the way we honor her report. Shortly after it began and ship command are also in the be levied more often against a and "flags" to escape the rigors of goodness, her talents and the love operating in Scandinavia as a works. shipowner fpr malfeasance or safety standards that are we had for each other. passenger ferry under the Had any one pf these safety Bahamian flag, a fire raged measures been implemented on through the vessel as it was sail­ the Scandinavian Star, some lives ing through the North Sea. would have been spared. Hac Crewmembers from the more been in place, perhaps all Philippines and Portugal were 159 people would be alive today. unable to understand the orders Perfecting ship construction of the Scandinavian officers. The and safety equipment, and the ship's master testified that safety jresence of well-trained crews, . equipment had not been checked improves ship safety. Treaty A fatal accident aboard a nor had there been time to train protocols that require uniform Bahamian-flag ship off the coast crewmembers in safety opera­ standards worldwide are also im­ of New York serves as yet tions—including fire and evacua­ portant. Together, they are another example of the tion drills. As the fire burned, the jowerful catalysts for better ship dangerously loose regulations vessel's officers abandoned the safety. But the implementation of under which flag-of-convenience ship in a lifeboat while the pas­ treaties and regulations depend in vessels operate, said an inspector sengers waited to be rescued. The arge part on the good faith and for the International Transport death toll as a result of the fire good will of people in the ship­ Workers Federation (ITF). was 159 passsengers and crew­ ping industry. It is they who must On December 11, an Indian give their personal commitment officer aboard the Castillo de members. Ricote apparently was swept - Last week in Copenhagen, the to safety at sea. We suggest that everyone in overboard during a severe storm Sea and Trade Court of Denmark the international maritime in­ roughly 200 miles from the port The Castillo de Ricote unloads at Bayway, N.J., four days after the closed a chapter in the tragedy of dustry consider these important of New York. Bahamian officials, ship's officer was declared missing at sea. the Scandinavian Star passenger changes in ship safety rules, even at first reluctant to investigate the ferry fire of April 7, 1990. The if it is politically and financially man's unexplained disap­ court, after trying the shipowner, difficult to do so: pearance, did not board the ship SlU's ITF Inspector Spiro Varras, Also, Mody had gotten married his rhanaging director and the • Establish an international until December 16—four days who interviewed Castillo de four months earlier. ship captain on criminal viola­ Bahamian investigators have Ricote officers and crewmembers tions of ship safety laws, found ombudsman for ship safety after it had docked. By then, th^ day the ship doc)ted in New not made public their official list-1 the defendants guilty and sen­ within the IMO or as an inde­ many of the Spanish, Indian and Jef^ey!i "Because of fhe mix of ing of the cause of the officer's tenced them to brief prison terms. pendent entity fqnded by the en­ Filipino crew had left the vessel, nationmities aboard the ships, death. However, one possibility We lost our only child, our 27- tire industry. This office would which in November had switched they (ipn't consider it their would seem to be that Mody— year-old daughter, in that disaster. receive ha:^ard reporfs from from a Spanish to a Bahamian responsibility. either following orders or on his ( Ruth Rome, a singer and enter­ seamen, officers or the public and flagown—was securing the deck as "In this case, the Bahamian tainer, joined the ship just/eight report them to shipowners, the - "The flags-oficonvenience, consi^Iatejin New York thought the storm hit and thWeby was* classification society andithe and even some national flags, days earlier, as had all the Ctew. U.S. authorities should inves­ washed overboard. • That Ruth and 158 other ship's insurer so that corrective don't investigate properly," said tigate, even though the ship was Varras said the mcident il­ peol)le ,lost their lives arid their action would occur and sub­ lustrates how easily ^atal acci­ beyond U.S. territorial waters dreams because of the reprehen­ sequent reviews be made. | dents aboard flag-of-cdnvenience when the crew realized the sible disregard for hum^n safety^ „ • Classification sociefies vessels can avoid legal scrutiny. second mate was missing." (The by shipowners and an afso^ist is 'shoiild have only one unc6m"There should have been a Coasti Gujard had no jurisdiction promised master and one source an unspeakable tragedy. professional inv^st^gatipn," he to investigate the incident.) That courts in the United of funding—either the nation of said. He also noted that rej^reThe officer, Pinakin Mody, States and Denmark have had so ship registry or perhaps the in­ was relieved of his watch at about sentatives from the Protection surance industry, but certainly much trouble attributing criminal 4 a.m. by the chief mate, just as and Indemnity Club, which repre­ and civil accountability to the not the shipowner. the ship was entering a stonu. sents the ship's underwriters, • The inspection and survey shipowners borders on the Mody never was seen again. boarded the vessel as soon as it Jl'l of passenger ships should be in­ bizarre. When Mody did not report for his arrived in New York anchorage itiated by the inspecting agency at nexf assignment about eight and proceeded to conduct an unf\ That countries allow the ship­ times of its choicey not Just when hours later, he was discovered supervised investigation to ping industry to evade its share of the ship's master or owner ex­ missing. A futile search of the protect the shipowners' interests. responsibility for maintaining tends an invitation. Moreover, when Varras, at the vessel ensued. safe passagf;, and that some na­ • A risk-rating "seaworthi­ According to written state­ request of an Indian seamen's \tions earn ijevenue by perpetuat­ ness" system with comparative ments from various crewmem­ union, went to the vessel, the of­ ing loopholes in ship-safety ratings for each vessel, should be ITF Inspector Spiro Varras (left) bers, Mody's recent behavior and ficers and crew were reluctant to regulation, are causes for an-^ a matter of public record. guish. • Ship sales should not be meets with Rupam Mody, brother the condition of his cabin indicate answer questions. Instead, they that suicide is extremely unlikely. offered written statements. \ The International Maritime governed by the rule of caveat of the missing officer. •m • •' • '• '• 1' Bahamian Government Authorities Fail To Gonduct Proper Investigation In Officer's Disappearance, Charges IFF W \ • /i v' ; /; .. S i • ... ' • 'v - �10 FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG Trainins Expands on Riverboats Lundeberg School Enhances On-Site j^' i ., 5.^ '.' In 1990, when the Seafarers •Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship first brought its com­ prehensive safety training pro­ gram to the SlU-crewed . overnight passenger boats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen, in­ structors John Smith and Byran Cummings spent most of their time meticulously covering the basics of CPR and first aid, firefighting and damage control. In 1992, more than 300 Seafarers who have crewed the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen received not only refresher courses, but also additional ad­ vanced training. And for this year, Cummings and Smith plan to continue furthering the training aboard America's two most famous riverboats. Last year. Smith conducted his usual trio of week-long classes aboard the Delta Queen while Cummings did the same aboard the Mississippi Queen. The in­ structors will go again this year, beginning this month with Smith aboard the Delta Queen. Seafarers will receive a total of anywhere from 15 to 120 hours of instruction, including hands-on training. (The emergency squads, comprised of the master, two ^ots, chief mate, third mate and deck crew, receive about 40 hours of training per week. The rest of the hotel staff receives about five per week.) "Both of these vessels are family-oriented, and sometimes they might be five or six hours from the nearest doctor," said Part of firefighting training includes a day ashore so crewmembers have a chance to work with various hose lines. "We have to expand each year so we're not redundant," ex­ plained Cummings who, like Smith, has years of experience as a firefighter and paramedic; "There's not that much turnover in the deck and engine depart­ ments on these boats, so we're stressing continuing education, building on programs." Cummings. "So the crew has to be able to handle any situation." 'Man Overboard' Course cover ruptures in various parts of the boats' hulls. During those ex­ ercises, Seafarers had to calculate how many gallons of water would be taken aboard, based on the size and location of the rupture or rup­ tures. The first aid and CPR segment included certification or "recertification of crewmembers. ' As usual. Smith and Cum­ mings provided training throughout the day and evening, interspersed between regular crew duties and various shifts. "You catch crewmembers around the clock," Cummings said. "We're taking time out of their schedules, so we have to be avail­ Seafarers get plenty of hands-on training in CPR, first aid, damage control and firefighting, as this porter on the hotel staff demonstrates. able whenever they are." Even Better in '93 Cummings and Smith each year have been received warmly by the crewmembers aboard the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen. "We're like family now," Cummings said. "They are ap­ preciative, efficient and eager to learn more. They know that this training makes thern better and better at their jobs." David Kish, vice president for the Delta Queen Steamboat Com­ pany, reiterated Cummings' remarks. "The instructors have built a personal relationship with the crewmembers. [Cummings and Smith] also know more about the vessels each time they teach Lundeberg School Instructor Byran Cummings (left) explains proper use of breathing apparatus to Carl Koen (center), Robert Pou (right) here," he noted. and Greg Hawkins (with back to camera). "We have been very pleased with the classes taught. Tliey get programs on both vessels, Kish tough," noted Cummings, who better every year because the added. pointed out that many untrained school provides quality training This year, members will leam people may hesitate to perform and education that is up to date. CPR not only for adults, but also CPR on an infant simply be­ Thanks to this program, we have for infants and children. "The cause they are afraid of causing been able to start new safety psychology of infant CPR can be injury. The training last year included a surprise "man overboard" drill (a dummy was used) on the Mis­ sissippi Queen. With the approval of the company and the boat's master, Cummings checked river traffic and then tossed the dummy into the water. He was pleased that the crew reacted very quickly from the time they were alerted to recover what they eventually realized was a stuffed uniform. Other training on both boats included drills with a non-toxic smoke generator which simulates conditions of a shipboard fire. Also during firefighting training. Seafarers spent time ashore workr ing with various hose lines and other equipment. During the damage control week, SIU members drew a com­ plete "pre-plan" of their respec­ tive vessels. The pre-plan marks the exact locations of all cabins, fire-main systems, radios and es­ cape hatches and routes. Aboard the Delta Queen, Joseph Serpas, Mike Williams, Johnny Crewmember emerges from The members also practiced Speed, Gerald Henderson, Michael Ward and Willie Allen construct smoke-filled hold with breathing Rescue of the dummy in the manmaking patches which would a patch for the hpll. apparatus in place. overboard drill took little time. From left, SIU members William Freitas, Man/in Joy and Rob McLemore practice adult, infant and child CPR- A dummy was used for the surprise man-overboard drill. 4 ••J. ^ •• • -V •;/ -i • ' ^ •• ... ' : , ••• ' . v •' , �• •\;,v -rM. SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUAltY1993 11 .•i •/ • \:.''y'.--. l' .<, V St. Clair, others Complete Busy Year on the Lakes J'. ... .. .'> ..* . ., ... .„. '•:' t.v: '•'..• s....,..,. / QMED Edward Elder makes sure all opera­ tions are running smoothly in the engineroom. n' Watching loading operations , on the deck is 23-year SIU mernber AB/Wheelsman John B. Church. ' m ..' When the SIU members aboard the St. Clair signed off for the last time in December, they had com­ pleted another busy sailing season on the Great Lakes. The crew, led by Bosun John Sellers, carried nearly 2.2 million tons of cargo with most of it coming in the form of coal. The ship hauled almost 1.9 million tons of coal to Detroit Edison power plants along the eastern shore of Michigan. Sellers, who has been sailing since 1960, stated the crew did another excellent job this year on the American Steamship Company selfunloader. One of the highlights of 1992 came when the 770-foot vessel successfully entered the dock at Calcite, Mich, to load stone. The St. Clair became one of the largest ves­ sels to enter and load at that location. Overall, the sailing season on the Lakes came lU to an JUaKeS cailic an end in the middle of January. Preliminary totals, as ac­ cumulated by the Lakes Gamers Association, showed ah increase in total cargo carried by U.S.-flag ves­ sels on the Lakes of 1.7 percent above the 1991 totals. A total of 105.7 million tons of cargo were car­ ried during 1992. The breakdown includes 56.6 million tons of iron ore (an increase of 3.1 percent above 1991), 18.8 nullion tons of coal (almost even with the 1991 figure), 3.3 million tons of cement (up 7.1 percent) and 1.1 mil­ lion tons of grain (up 5.7 percent). Among the cargo totals that decreased in 1992 were limestone, gypsum, sand and liquid bulk. Fitout for the 1993 sailing season is expected to begin in late March and continue into April. MM . -v' ' V4 v> S' • iis^- I-.' Operating the lift on the ship's bow is Bosun John Sellers. RIGHT AB/Watchman Con * Gleason drives the hatch cover on the deck of the St. Clair. ,jy." * •M' • fc •.'I- ^ i'bte .J .^1 �12 SEAFARERS LOG FERRUARY1993 MxxrmeLnsk.—^2: THE DIARY OF WILLIAM D. HENDERSON 1 was in the shower when the seen leaving the docks down at Murmansk as they always do alarm was sounded aboard ship. when the alarm sounds, and head Washed off soap and was strug­ gling into my pants when the out into the stream. 1 had carried my plate from the )ombs began to whistle. 1 threw supper table aft to the poop deck myself down onto my bunk so when the guns ashore and on the that, should the ship be struck, the Russian destroyer ahead of us concussion and rebound would opened up. Then our machine not be so apt to throw me about. ' The Nazi's and Russians guns began to fire. The Germans came in across the hills above fought a long dogfight very high town, swooped a couple of above us for half an hour. Air raid at 6:20 p.m. Just one hundred yards aft of us from the starboard side, and dropped load plane came over at a very high after load of bombs on the Empire altitude—probably to take pic­ Starlight lying about four ships' tures. Heavy shrapnel barrage. 1 had grabbed a few bites of supper lengths upstream from us. I can't remember what the Ger­ from the deserted table and was man planes were (though some of back finishing washing my socks the boys say there were eight or 10 when it came this time. Seafarer William Henderson met Wymond in Rotterdam, Holland on in number and of both one- and [Diary interrupted for two December 20,1947, the day this photo was snapped. They were married two-motored types), but 1 remem­ weeks while ashore—without four months later in Rotterdam. Two of their sons are now seafarers. ber the little seed-like black leave—in Murmansk.] June 8. Got aboard Russian tug of a boiler and went out through between the anchor paw and the bombs as they left the planes and to return to ship at 7:00 a.m. in grew with awful rapidity, like a the bottom of the ship, apparently anchor windlass. company of White, Walker, Waldrop of water falling toward your Three Russian tugs came along without exploding, leaving a hole the starboard side. One made fast face as they hurtled earthward. lis, the chief engineer, the third somewhat larger. There was no one below at the there; one took a bow tow-line, First they lay in a neat little line mate, Tully. These last two had like peas when you pop open a been instructed by Naval attach^ time. The water came in rapidly. and one went back. We were moved up the Kola pod. When they hit the water, they to round up those of lis ashore and When the watertender went below, he found water up to the Inlet to a shallow spot several seemed very large and threw up a tell us to go back aboard. We got aboard at 10:00 a.m. floor plates. He closed the water­ miles above town where several geyser of water. This time the toads of bombs each contained The chief mate told the bosun we tight door into the shaft alley and wrecks already were beached. A salvage tug tied up on the some small ones with one or two could turn to if we wanted to, but came Up. The orders were called aft to port side after the sloop had cast much larger. They fell all around that he would tog us for the entire the Empire Starlight, aft, forward day anyhow. We didn't turn to. make the lifeboats ready for off. June 9. Turned to for first time This was about 3:00 a.m., and and on each side. lowering. since Wednesday, May 27, when All hands threw a few items in the merged sunrise and sunset that How Can They Miss? Parti about 8:00 in the evening. Walker, had glowed crimson and lovely their suitcases and streamed up to 1 just can't understand how, May 12. Ten minutes after the the boat deck. over the snow all night was still when the planes swooped so tow, White, Kostigan, Bill (the wiper). mate had ordered the men below The smooth water of the nar­ tinted with color though the they could miss. It may be that Sparks and I got aboard a Russian into the lower hold, the thread-like row inlet, carrying her proud but daylight was getting stronger. workboat and went ashore. On some of them may have struck her, white trails of planes flying at high somewhat ineffectual flotilla of No orders were being given, for 1 remember that when we were May 28 1 went to the Maritime altitudes were observed approach­ warships and armored merchant and things seemed at a standstill, Commission representative here hit a week or more ago, we did not in Murmansk, Mr. (or Capt.) Pear­ ing. Our gun crew rushed to their men, and the narrow, snow- so 1 turned in. know it 'til the water started to rise stations. The planes circled, dived molded hills, all looked good May 17. Air raids at 6:00 and in the engineroom. It is strange sons, and complained that the and attacked the Yaka, a tanker on when one's ship was sinking. 10:00 a.m. No alarm on the last that none were dropped at us, but crew of the Yam was not being one side, and a freighter on the giveii reasonable consideration by 1 threw off the turns on the one. Was awakened by diving other. No ships were struck, but forward fall of #4 boat and waited, planes and the whistle of bombs. now that they are singling out cer­ the Master when, after remaining three huge bombs fell so close to under the third mate's command, Bombs fell between us and the tain ships, our turn will undoubthe Yaka that water drenched the to lower away. shore in two groups, but apparent­ decks and the ship jumped and The captain called to the ly were not aimed at us. There shook 'til men were thrown off nearest British sloop to order a tug followed the sounds of shooting their feet. Minor damage was done for us. She replied on her address and zooming in the clouds above, to the ship by the concussion, in­ system that she would do so. where a dogfight was in progress. cluding several broken lines in the The captain then ordered us A Russian Hurricane plane came engineroom, and the galley stove forward to break out two manila spinning down directly over us. It was damaged. A huge screen from hawser lines for towing, it being seemed that it would hit the poop the engineroom ventilator was apparent that we would not go deck, and many of us ran forward hurled to the hatch below. into the after well deck. The huge four-motored bom­ down immediately. The deck engineer was already As it struck the water aft of us bers (there were several of them) then fled. Our machine guns working on the pin in the anchor in a slow, flat spin, the pilot ceased firing. The Russian fighter chain shackle, trying to loosen it seemed to be standing up in his planes filled the air. All hands, in for easting off (as there was, of cockpit. Later, when his body was no steam for raising the brought up, it was found that he life preservers, stood about watch­ course, anchor). had been shot between the eyes. ing the planes. May 18. Air raid at 11:20 a.m. Saving the Ship May 15. Yaka struck in en­ Shrapnel barrage put up around gineroom by bomb today. The air Soon the British sloop Husser town. Many planes in air. Dog­ raid alarm commenced about 5:15 (J82) came along the port side, put fights over town. No bombs p.m. A wave of about five four- lines aboard fore and aft, took a motored Nazi bombers came over couple of manila lines aft, and dropped. Could see nothing about 6:00 p.m. and dropped very made ready to give a side tow. At decisive, but one Russian fighter large bombs that fell close off the the same time, she inserted a hose went in low, smoking. Air raids at starboard side; also near a British into the hold above the waterline 12:30, 1:05, 2:50 and 4:10 p.m. freighter lying after and starboard and commenced pumping water Bombs dropped from consider­ Although Ben Henderson was on|y four months old and George only two of us, and a British sloop to port. out of the engineroom, which by able height without diving. They years old when their father, the author of the diary appearing on this page, No hits. Tremendous concus­ then had filled to the level of the struck the edge of town, the other died, both have followed in his footsteps by choosing a career in the SIU. sion. They came back about 7:10 second grating down from the side of a long line of low hills that tedly come. Air raid at 6:25 p.m. aboard for one month while the rise from the edge of the inlet here. p.m. dropping sticks of about nine level of the after well deck. May 27. Air raid at 1:30 p.m. No ship lay at anchor in the harbor of Air raids at 7:20,10:10 and 11:45 small bombs. Most of them fell to An officer and a number of German planes observed, but Murmansk, he still refused to starboard again, but one apparent­ men came aboard and directed the p.m. shooting heard in distance. Raid grant shore leave. 1 also requested May 19. 10:00 a.m. air raid. ly entered our port side a little cutting of the anchor chain which lasted 'til 2:45 p.m. Clear weather that gas masks be provided the crew, Shrapnel barrage put up. Enemy above the water line amidships, was finally sawed with hacksaws all morning, but high clouds cover if possible, as most other ships were planes sighted. Plane shot down leaving a jagged hole about 18 until nearly off, then broken with . the sky now. so provided and as all Russian inches across. It tore off a corner a wedge and hammer. It was cut about 10:35 a.m., crashing into Air raid at 5:05 p.m. Bombers civilians were carrying them. hill. 12:30 p.m. air raid. Enemy He replied that as to shore bombers came in high, leaving dove in about three minutes after white trails and dropped bombs the siren alarm was heard going up leave, tugs were veiy hard to get, somewhere over hills" in Finnish town. There were one- and two- so that it would be difficult to ar­ motored (perhaps some four- range for transportation to and direction. 11:00 p.m. air raid. May 25. Overcast 'til noon. motored, too) jobs. Probably from the boat while ship was at Clear and warm all afternoon. Air about seven or eight of them came anchor (this, despite the fact that Russian workmen were commut­ raid 5:30 p.m. Dropped bombs at down from a high altitude. They dropped tremendously ing to and from the ship every day 8:00 p.m. in inlet about a quarter mile upstream from us. Apparent­ large bombs. One group nearly working on the boilers), but that ly, two Germans let bombs go struck a tug that happened to be he would endeavor to arrange for when attacked by Russians. passing. Another group fell on the shore leave when the ship went starboard sidepretty well forward. into drydock, where he expected Heavy shrapnel barrage sent up. May 26. Clear and warm with Two groups of^bombs fell aft of us her to go shortly. As to gas masks, he said it was low cumulus clouds occasionally between us and the Empire Star­ light. The ship jumped and shook, impossible to obtain them here. 1 closing in qverhead. but not as violently as during the told him that 1 had understood from Air raids at 2:10 and 9:20 a.m. raid when we were struck at the Russians with whom 1 had talked Siren did not go up town 'til after other anchorage. that they could be obtained. He said Shooting had' commenced up the Shrapnel barrage was put up all that if 1 found a supply, to let him inlet ahead of us. around us. Guns shooting like know. 1 asked him if he would have Just four months after this family picture was taken, Brother Henderson Shrapnel barrage. Air raids at mad. Our machine guns among the ship pay for any that 1 might buy died in an automobile accident in Portland, Ore. From the left are William; 1:00 and 5:15 p.m. Siren went up them. nwself. He said he thought that his his wife, Wymond; Ben, 3 days old; George, 2; and John, 3V2. town. The little towboats could be How can they miss so often? office would pay. With all the current recognitiori being given by the Russian republic to U.S. merchant mariners who sailed in the Mur­ mansk Run during World War II, the Seafarers LOG is pleased to have received a copy of the diary of a Seafarer who was part of this vUal supply run. Seafarer William D. Henderson chronicled his thoughts and experiences during the Murmansk Run. Although he died in 1959, Henderson 's sailing tradition lives on. Of his three sons, John, 38, the eldest, works in the field of computers; the other two, Beni 33, and George, 35, are members of the SIU. Ben Henderson sails aboard the USNS Harkness as chief steward. George, who provided the LOG with this material, joined the SIU in 1989. He sails in the engine department and currently is attending the QMED upgrading course at Piney Point. He was only two years old when his father died. William Henderson's wife, Wymond, resides in Oregon. What follows is Part I of Henderson's narrative of the SS Yaka's voyage to Murmansk, Rus­ sia in 1942. The remaining part of Brother Henderson's diary will appear in future issues of the �\,• . ': <:' .• :'"•- - -; •' FEBRUARY 1993 SeAFARERSLOG 13 STATE: TAXES NOT WITHHELD F •r OR SEAMEN, the tax filing process can become extremely complicated. The nature of Seafaring work raises many issues at tax time that most shoreside workers do not have to consider.. Among the concerns raised by seamen interviewed by the Seafarers LOG were questions of claiming a residence for purposes of filing state tax returns and the issue of what is considered a work-related tax deductible expense. In preparing this guide of t?ix tips for seamen, the staff of the LOG, working with a certified public accountant familiar with the maritime industry, has attempted to gather information that addresses the concerns of Seafarers. FOR MORE INFORMATION General Information: 1-800-829-1040 can be called for general information. IRS staff answer questions from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Publications: 1-800-829-3676 operators will take or­ ders for publications. "#553 Highlights of 1992 Tax Changes" and "#552 Record Keeping for Individuals" are two publications that many people find especially useful. Walk-In Help: IRS representatives are available in many IRS offices around the country to help with tax questions that cannot be answered easily by telephone. To find the location of an IRS office, look in the phone book under "United States Government, Internal Revenue Service." Telephone Help: IRS representatives are available to help with tax questions. If needed, call the IRS using the toll-free number listed in the telephone directory. Send IRS Written Questions: Written questions regarding the tax returns can be sent directly to an IRS District Director. Include a social security number with the letter. INFORMATION BY PHONE The IRS is prepared to answer questions by phone. Through the agency's tax-payer information service, publications covering all aspects of tax-filing can be ordered. The "Tele-Tax" Service has recorded tax information covering more than 140 topics. 1-800-829-4477 is the IRS's 24-hour automated "Tele-Tax" system. When call­ ing from a touch tone phone, the "#" sign will repeat the topic and the will stop the message. To listen to a directory of topics after the introductory message finishes, dial 323. This telephone service is available from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. when calling from a touch tone phone. 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Specifically, the law [46 USCA 11108(11)] provides •that "no part of the wages due or accruing to a master, officer or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel engaged in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, interstate or noncontiguous trade shall be withheld pursuant to the provisions of the tax laws of any state, territory, possession or commonwealth, or a subdivision' of any of them, but nothing in this section shall prohibit any such withholding of the wages of any seaman who is employed in the coastwise trade between ports in the same state if such withholding is pursuant to a voluntary agreement between such seaman and his employer." The law, however, does not exempt seamen from paying state and local taxes. A seaman, just like any other citizen of any given state, must meet his or her obligations to the government of the area in which he or she lives. Each state has a set of criteria to determine whether an individual is a resident of that state. A seaman should check with a state tax office if he or she is unsure as to his residency status. For example, in California during the early 1970s, a case before the California State Board of Equalization stated that a merchant seaman—despite the fact that he was on a ship for 210 days of the year—was a resident of the state for tax purposes. The board took into considera­ tion the fact that the seaman owned a home in California and maintained a bank account in a California-based bank. Additionally, each state has established conditions under which non-residents of that state must pay a portion of state tax if such an individual earned income from a source based in that state. Many states allow a credit in the amount an individual must pay the state if that person has already paid taxes in another state. In this supplement are two charts for seamen to use if questions arise on residency and state tax issues. The first is a list of phone numbers of state tax boards and offices to call for more information . The second provides infor­ mation on what each state consideres to be tajtable in­ come for residents and non-residents. The chart indicates that seven states do not require state taxes to be paid of its residents and three states limit state taxes to profits earned form investments but do not consider wages sub­ ject to taxation. : '> •' - 7^ t : , VV-:« U.<XB M4M A'' 'f— • • * ' >* rvi: i PREPARING A RETURN Step 1. Get all records together. • Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099. • Itemized deductions and Tax Credits. • Medical and dental payment records. Real estate and personal property tax receipts. • Interest payments records for items such as a home mortgage or home equity loan. • Records of payments for child care so an individual could work. Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications neces­ sary to assist in filing the return. IRS Publication 17 entitled "Your Federal Income Tax for Use in Preparing 1992 Returns" is the most comprehensive guide the agen­ cy has issued this year. Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed to provide individuals with information on cor­ rectly filing tax returns. Step 3. Fill in the return. Step 4. Check the return to make sure it is correct. Step 5. Sign and date the return. Form 1040 is not con­ sidered a valid return unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint return. Step 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. Attach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2Gand 1099R to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 ip order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040. OVERSEAS? Should a seaman find himself or herself overseas and seeking IRS forms or IRS assistance, U.S. embassies and consulates are equipped to provide some taxpayer-re­ lated services. At a minimum, IRS forms are available at all U.S. embassies and consulates. The U.S. embassies and consulates located in the following cities can provide IRS assistance: Bonn, Germany; Caracas, Venezuela; London, England; Mexico City, Mexico; Nassau, Bahamas; Ottawa, Canada; Paris, France; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Rome, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sydney, Australia; and Tokyo, Japan. -x". STANDARD DEDUCTION This is the standard deduction chart for most people. It should not be used if taxpayer is 65 or older or blind or if a dependent. Filing Status Standard Deduction Sifigle $3,600 Married filing joint return or Qualifying widow(er) with dependent children . . $6,000 Married filing separate return $3,000 Head of household . . . . . . $5{250 J.'- .'• ; .; . -•Sl. �\ J-?. v-VJ • . ''r ' . ••. -C • i ?.--V i'-' '.-, •'f'r- "l : "v.:,' '' ' FEBRUARY 1993 SEEAFAREifS LOG DEDUCTIONS, W-2'S AND OTHER INFORMATION '.'v..-'' • *:.v •. l' Employer W'2's: Employers are required to mail W-2 forms to employees by January 31. If an individual believes he or she is missing W-2's, contact the employer. For seamen who have ever used a union hall as a return address, check with the SIU port agent to determine if a W-2 has been sent to that address. Seafarers Vacation Plan W-2's: If a Seafarer has received monies from the SIU Vacation Plan, he or she should receive a W-2 from that fund. Seafarers who have received SYP monies but who have not received a W-2 from the plan should contact their union hall or call Andy Marmo at the SYP office in Camp Springs, Md.: (301) 899-0675. Increased Peductions: The deduction for each ex­ emption—for the individual, his or her spouse and de­ pendents has increased to $2,300 per person. Standard Deducation Has Increased: The standard deduction has increased for most people. Because of this increase, it may be to an individual's benefit to take the standard deduction this year even if that person has itemized deductions in the past. Personal Interest Deducations: For 1992, personal interest cannot be deducted. Personal interest includes interest on car loans, credit cards and personal loans. Interest on Secured I^ans Deductible: Interest paid on mortgages or secured loans is 100 percent deductible. Union Dues Deduction: Union dues are only deduct­ ible if they exceed 2 percent of gross income. If they do, only the portion over the 2 percent is deductible. SPAD contributions have never been deductible. Deducting Work-Related Expenses: Expenses as­ sociated with a seaman's work, may be considered tax deductible. However, no expense can be deducted for which a seaman has been reimbursed by the employer. Travel to the union hall to register or travel to the union's designated medical facility to take the required physical and drug tests are examples of expenses which are workrelated but not reimbursed by the company. Members of the galley crew may deduct the costs of knives and other equipment they personally own but use when on a ship performing their work duties. The purchase of work-re­ lated clothing and other gear, as long as it is truly for work and not paid for by the employer, are likely to be'considered tax-deductible. Deducting Work-Related Car Expenses: Use of a personally-owned automobile in work-related travel can result in deductible expenses. Two methods can be used to compute automobile expenses—either listing a stand­ ard mileage rate or determining actual cost. On the tax return due April 15 of this yesr, the IRS is accepting a standard mileage rate of 28 cents per mile. Parking fees and tolls can be added when using the standard mileage rate. If using actual expenses, information must be avail­ able on all operating-related costs for the vehicle, includ­ ing interest, insurance, taxes, licenses, maintenance, repairs, depreciation, gas, oil, tolls and parking. In either the standard mileage rate or the actual cost method of determining car expenses, accurate records should be kept. The IRS recommends keeping a log book or diary listing all expenses related to travel. Only work-related expenses not reimbursed by an employer can be claimed. Deducting Work-Related Meals When Traveling: Workers in transportation are allowed a special rate on the meal allowance of $30 per day. Otherwise the IRS standard meal allowance is generally $26. In some loca­ tions it is $34, and in Hawaii and Alaska it is computed differently. Travel expenses, including meals, can only be deducted if directly related to one's work and if they have not been reimbursed from any other source. Umit on Itemized Deductions: Beginning in 1992, itemized deductions may be limited for an individual earning more than $105,250 of federal adjusted gross income (or $52,625 if married and filing separately). Keeping Records: Keep records of income, deduc­ tions and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any worksheets used to figure them, until the statute of limita­ tions runs out for that return, usually 3 years from the date the return was due or filed, or 2 years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is recommended that all records be kept for about 6 years. Fast Refund: If a tax refund is expected for 1992, instead of mailing the return to the Internal Revenue Service, it can be filed electronically. When filed electronically, a refund will be received in about 3 weeks, or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directly into a savings or checking account. For a charge, many professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If an individual prepared his or her own return, a preparer or transmitter in their area can file the return electronically. For a list of who can file a tax return electronically in any given area, call the IRS toll-free number, 1 (800) 829-1040, and ask for the Electronic Filing Office. Dependent's Social Security Number: If an in- dividual claims an exemption for a dependent who is at least 1 year old by December 31, 1992, he must list the dependent's social security number on Form 1040 or Form 1040A. A social security number requirement ap­ plies to all dependents (not just children) claimed on the tax return who are at least 1 year old. • Gift to Reduce the Public Debt: An individual may make a gift to reduce the public debt. To do so, enclose a separate check with the income tax return. Make it payable to "Bureau of the Public Debt." Do not add it to any tax owed. Change of Address: If an individual has changed his or her address fro the one listed on that person's last tax return, IRS Forrti 8822 should be filled out and filed with the agency. • Education Savings Bond Program:All or part of the interest for certain U.S. savings bonds can be excluded from income if one pays qualified higher education expenses during the year he redeems the bonds. Death of a Taxpayer: If a taxpayer died before filing a required return for 1992, the taxpayer's personal rep­ resentative (and spouse,in the case of a joint return) must file and sign the return for that person. A personal repre­ sentative can be an executor, administrator or anyone who is in charge of the taxpayer's property. Rounding Off to Whole Dollars: Cents may be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax return and schedules. To do so, raise amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 becomes $1 and $2.50 becomes $3. Unemployment Compensation: Unemployment compensation (insurance) is fully taxable. By January 31,1993, an individual who has received unemployment compensation should receive a Form 1099-G showing the total unemployment compensation paid during 1992, Use line 20 on the tax return to report unemployment compensation. Earned Income Credit: To qualify for the earned income credit, families must have an income of less than $22,370 and have at least one child living with them. The maximum credit for families with one child is $1,324. Families with 2 or more children may receive up to $1,384. With a child bom in 1992, the family may qualify for an additional $376 credit and if the family paid for part of the premiums for a health insurance policy cover­ ing a child, an additional credit of $451 may be due. To apply for the eamed income credit, a family must file using Form 1040 or 1040A, but not 1040EZ, and attach IRS Schedule EIC. SOFMEItSLOG FEBRUARY 1993 STATE MAILING ADDRESS (address written Inquiries to'Taxpayer Information") LOCAL NUMBER TOLL FREE NUMBER NON-REPORTED INCOME FILING AN EXTENSION In addition to wages, salaries, tips, unemployment compensation, capital gains, dividend payments and other income listed on the federal tax retum, the following kinds of income must be reported. • Jones Act settlements for lost wages. • Amounts received in place of wages from accident and health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if employer paid for the policy. • Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. • Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. • Endowments. • Original Issue Discount. • Distributions from SEPs and DECs. • Bartering income (fair-market value of goods or services received in retum for services). • Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act. • Lump-sum distributions. • • Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property (capital gains). • Accumulation distributions from trusts. • Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gam­ bling winnings). • Eamed income from sources outside the United States. • Director's fees. • Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. • Embezzled or other illegal income. The following kinds of income do not need to be reported on the federal tax retum: • Benefits from govemment welfare programs. • Jones Act settlements for injuries, pain, suffering, medical costs. • Maintenance and Cure. • Workers' compensation benefits, insurance damages, etc^r injury or sickness. • Disabilky-r^irement payments (and other benefits) paid by the Yeterans'Administration. • Child support. • Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. • Dividends on veterans'life insurance. • Life insurance proceeds received because of a person's death. • Amounts received from insurance because of loss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of normal expenses while living in the home. • Certain amounts received as a scholarship. IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a fourtnonth extension to file IRS Form 1040A or Form 1040. An individual requesting an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. Filing of the form gives an individual until August 16,1993 to file his or her 1992 federal tax return. The IRS will contact the individual directly only if the request for an extension is denied. To be able to extend the period of time in which one can file his or her tax retum, that individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due (as noted on line 6 of the form). If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four-month extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as "Application for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Retum." Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is neces­ sary and mailing it to the correct IRS location (see "Where to File" in this supplement). An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. To obtain a copy of Form 4868, an individual can call the agency's toll free number which is dedicated to tax form requests. That number is 1 (800) 8293676. Also, Form 4868 is available from all main IRS branch offices. If a Seafarer finds himself or herself overseas, he or she can obtain the form from any U.S. embassy or consulate. It is important to bear in mind that the filing of Form 4868 requesting an extension does not get one off the hook fromhaving to pay any taxes due. Form 4868, when sent in, must be accompanied by all tax monies due the U.S. govemment from the individual filing the extension. The deadline for filing the form and the taxes due is April 15. Deadline for ALABAMA Taxpayer's Assistance, P.O. Box 327410, Montgomery, AL 36132-7410 ALASKA Department of Revenue, Juneau, AK 99811-0400 ARIZONA Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 29086, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9086 .. i •• • • • K• (205) 242-1000 (907) 465-2320 (602) 255-3381 (800)352-4090 Phoenix (602)628-8421 "Tucson Tax Administrator, P.O. Box 3628, Little Rock, AR 72203-3628 (501)682-1100 (800)882-9275 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 942840, Sacramento, CA 94240-0040 (916)854-6500 (800)852-5711 Taxpayer's Assistance, 1375 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80261 (303)534-1209 Taxpayer's Assistance, 92 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105 (203)566-7033 (800)382^9463 Taxpayer's Assistance, Ninth and French Streets, Wilmington, DE 19801 (302)577-3746 (800)292-7826 Taxpayer's Assistance, 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202)727-6103 Department of Revenue, Carlton Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 32.399-0135 (904)488-6800 (800)226-3411 Revenue Information, P.O. Box 38007, Atlanta, OA 30334 (404)656-6286 (800)338-2389 Department of Taxation, P.O. Box .35.59, Honolulu, HI 96811-.3559 (808)587-6515 (8(K))222 .3229 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 56, Boise, ID 83756-0201 (208)334-3660 Tax Infomiation, P.O. Box 19044, Springfield, IL 62794-9044 (217)782-3336 (8fXl)732-8866 Taxpayer Information, 100 N. Senate Ave., Rm. 209, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2253 (317)232-2240 (800)382-4646 Taxpayer Services, Hoover State Office Bldg., Des Moines, lA 50319-0120 (515)281-3114 (800)367-3388 DepartmentofRevenue, P.O. Box 12001, Topeka,KS 66612-2001 (913)296-0222 Revenue Cabinet, Capitol Annex Bldg., Frankfort, KY 40620 (502)564-4580 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 3440, Baton Rouge, LA 7082.3-0001 (504)925-4611 Bureau of Taxation, State Office Bldg, August, ME 04.332-1067 (207)626-8475 (800)452-1983 Comptroller of the Treasury, Income Tax Division, Annapolis, MD 21411-0001 (301)974-3981 (800)638-2937 Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue, P.O. Box 7071, Boston, MA 02204 (617)727-4545 (800)392-6089 Taxpayer Information, Treasury Bldg., 430 Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48922 (517)373-2873 (800)4&7-7000 Deptartment of Revenue, Taxpayer Information, St. Paul, MN 55146-4450 (612)296-3781 (80())652-9094 Use this address: ...IRS Atlanta, GA 39901 " New Jersey, New York (New York City ...... ......... IRS ; Holtsville, NY 00501 and counties of Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester) ....: IRS ' New York (all other counties) Andover, MA 05501 . Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island. Vermont IRS Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri.........; Kansas City, MO 64999 Wisconsin Delaware, District of Columbia,............; .........IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia IRS Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio,........ ^ Cincinnati, OH 45999 West Virginia Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas...... A........ IRS Austin, TX 73301 IRS Alaska, Arizona, California (counties......... Ogden, UT 84201 of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, (Tontra Costa, Del Norte, A*!'A-; - V ''•> A/;- . , - • • El Dorado. Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, ; • ' •• •, ' A; • •• Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba), ' A.­ "Aj ' •.* •' .. v'-" • A A'A Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska. •/••A-.'-:'•'^ • - -"A -/'.-l'A "• Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota. Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, •'' ' A' • -A" , Washington, Wyoming > IRS ;. California (all other counties), .............. Fresno, <2A 93888 A Hawaii IRS Alabama. Arkansas, Louisiana ..........: Memphis. TN 37501 Mississippi. North Carolina. Tennessee ., ........IRS American Samoa Philadelphia. PA 19255 Commissioner of Guam Revenue and Taxation 855 West Marine Dr. Agana,GU 96910 ; Puerto Rico (or if excluding incbme.......;.. .........IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 under section 933), Virgin Islands: Nonpermanent residents ......... V.I. Bureau of Internal Virgin Islands Revenue Charlotte Amalie Lockharts Garden No. 1A St. Thomas, VI 00^2 IRS All A.P.O, or F.P*0. addresses .... • • > -.... v. Philadelphia, PA 19255 in the following states Florida, Georgia, South Carolina 'Taxpayer Information") LOCAL NUMBER TOLL FREE NUMBER (800)332-6103 (800)323-4400 (800)225-5829 (8(X)) 222-9965 (800)224-3450 (800)282-1780 (800)522-8165 (800)356-4222 (800)76.3-1295 (800)342-100.3 (800)252-5555 (800)662-4335 (800)642-9016 , • "H • • ;•, V. -A;;.•• ' . . V V'' • ,•' • '• -a"-' • ;N",. i, - ' •v.'"";'"- ' For Individuals iiving . .•% I*.. :• \ r' Tax returns should be mailed to the Internal RevenueService Center designated for the area in which the taxpayer lives. These addresses are listed below. No street address is needed for the IRS. (601)359-1141 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 23050, Jackson, MS 39225-.3050 (314)751-7191 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 2200, Jefferson City, MO 65105-2200 (406)444-2837 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, MT 59604 (402) 471-5729 Taxpayer's Assistance, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4818 (702)687-4820 Department of Taxation, Capital Complex, Carson City, NY 89710-0003 (603)271-2191 Taxpayer Assistance, 61 South Spring St., P.O. Box 637, Concord, NH 03302-0637 (609)292-6400 Taxpayer Information, 50 Barrack St., CN 269, Trenton, NJ 08646-0269 (505)827-0700 Department of Taxation & Revenue, P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe, NM 87509-0630 (518)438-8581 Taxpayer's Assistance, W.A- Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12227 (919)7.33-4147 Department of Revenue, Two South Salisbury St.. Raleigh, NC 27602 (701)224-3450 Taxpayer Infonnation, State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505-0599 (614)846-6712 State Information, P.O. Box 2476, Columbus, OH 43266-0076 (405)521-3146 Taxpayer Information, 2501 Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194-0009 (503)378-4988 Revenue Bldg., 955 Center St., NE, First Floor, Room 135, Salem, OR 97310 (717)787-8094 Taxpayer's Assistance, Department 280504, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504 (401)277-2905 Taxpayer's Assistance, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908-5801 (803)737-5000 Research and Review, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 (60.5)773-3311 Department of Revenue, "700 Govemors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Department of Revenue, 807 Andrew Jackson State Office Bldg., Nashville, TN 37242-0482 (615) 741-3665 (800)252-5555 Taxpayer Assistance, Capital Station, Austin, TX 78774 (801) 530-4848 Taxpayer Assistance, 160 East Third South, Salt Lake City, UT 84134-0200 (802)828-2865 Department of Taxes, 109 State St., Montpelier, VT 05609-1401 (804)367-8031 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 1115, Richmond, VA 23208-1115 (206)753-5525 Taxpayer Information & Education, P.O. Box 47476, Olympia, WA 98504 (304)348-3333 Taxpayer Services, P.O. Box 3784, Charleston, WV 25337-3784 (608) 266-2486 Department of Revenue, 4638 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 (.307)777-7962 Department of Revenue, 122 West 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002 MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN WYOMING - 1^::..; •-r. WHERE TO FILE STATE MAILING ADDRESS (address written inquiries IS REPORTED INCOME OIRECTORY FOR ADDITIORAL STATE TAX INFORMATION ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE WASHINGTON, DC FLORIDA GEORGIA HAWAII N IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA M-"-' • . .• •;-. > a 14 -\V'v \ • • .• J ii �.r-" • ••.n-r;-'.'--';?'';-*'-;' '-••••,• 16 FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG .1 i. - • , STATE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Alabama Subject to state income tax on entire net income. Taxable on income from property owned or business transacted in Alabama. Alaska , No state tax. No state tax. Arizona Subject to tax on entire net in­ come. A credit is only allowed for taxes paid to the other state on income derived from sour­ ces within that state which are taxable under that state's laws without regard to theVesidence or domicile of the recipient. No credit is allowed if the other state allows residents of Arizona a credit against taxes imposed by that state for taxes paid to Arizona. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Arizona. I 'l" • Arkansas California Subject to state income tax on entire taxable income. Subject to state income tax on all net income from sources within the state such as all property owned, and from every business, trade or oc­ cupation carried on in Arkan' sas. Subject to state income tax on all taxable income derived from sources within the state. Subject to state income tax on federal adjusted gross in­ come attributable to sources within Colorado. Colorado Subject to state income taxa­ tion on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Connecticut Subject to tax on certain dividends, interest and capital gains income. Delaware Subject to state income taxa­ tion on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to state income tax on federal ."djusted gross in­ come attributable to sources within Delaware. District of Columbia Subject to D.C. income tax on entire net income. Not subject to the income tax. Florida No state tax. No state tax. Georgia Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income less cer­ tain items. Subject to tax on net taxable income derived from certain ^ecified activities within Georgia. Hawaii Subject to tax on entire income and a credit is allowed for taxes paid to another state which is paid on income derived from sources outside the state. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Hawaii, with the possibility of a credit for taxes paid to other governments outside the state. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territory. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income attributable to certain sources within Idaho. Illinois Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on all income attributable to certain ac­ tivities within Illinois. Indiana Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications and with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. Subject to tax on federal ad­ just^ gross income derived from sources within Indiana with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with modifications and with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state on income sub­ ject to tax in Iowa. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Iowa, with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state or foreign countiy on income subject to tax in Iowa. Idalio Iowa • Subject to state income tax on entire net income. Kansas Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on that portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Kansas. Kentucky Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justs gross income derived from sources within Ken­ tucky. Louisiai;a Subject to tax on all net income which is defined generally as gross income of whatever kind minus the deductions allowed. Subject to tax on net income derived from sourcps within Louisiana. Maine Subject to tax on taxable in­ come with the possibility of a reduction of taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdiction. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in; come derived from sources within Maine with the pos­ sibility of a reduction in taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdiction. ' NON-RESIDENT STATE RESIDENT Michigan Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income allocable to sources within Michigan. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come allocable to sources within Michigan. Minnesota Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income al­ locable to sources within Minnesota. Missouri Subject to tax on Missouri tax­ able income. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Missouri. Mississippi Subject to tax on entire n^J^come. Subject to tax on entire net income from sources within Mississippi. Montana Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Credit for taxes paid to other states is al­ lowed Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Montana. Nebraska Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax.on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Nebras­ ka. Nevada No state tax. No state tax. New Hampshire Subject to tax on interest and dividends over $1,200. New Jersey Subject to tax on entire New Jersey gross income and credit is allowed for tax paid to another state on income sub­ ject to New Jersey income tax. Subject to tax on certain specified categories of New Jersey gross income from New Jersey sources. New Mexico Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modification and with the pos­ sibility of a credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on net income derived from within New Mexico. New York Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mmifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within New York. North Carolina Subject to tax on net income with the possibility of a tax credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within North Carolina. North Dakota Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on net income from sources within North Dakota. Ohio Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mc^ifications. Subject to tax on adjusted gross income derived from sources within Ohio. Oklahoma Subject to tax on the federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Ok­ lahoma. Oregon Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications and credit against Oregon income taxes for taxes imposed by another state. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income derived from sources within Oregon. Pennsylvania Subject to tax on entire income with a credit for taxes paid to another state on income also subject to tax in Pennsylvania. Subject to tax on income from sources within Pen­ nsylvania. Rhode Island Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Rhode Island. Tennessee Subject to tax on dividends from stock and interest on bonds. South Carolina Subject to tax on their entire net income. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within South Carolina. South Dakota No state tax. No state tax. Texas No state tax. No state tax. Utah Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources-^ within Utah. Vermont Subject to tax on federal adJusted gross income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territory upon income derived from sources within that state or territory. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Ver­ mont. Virginia Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mi^ifications. - Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within the state. Washington No state tax. No state tax. TAXABLE INCOME BY STATE ft- Maryland Subject to tax on federal adju.sted gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Maryland. West Virginia Subject to taxable income as defined in terms of federal ad­ justed gross income with modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within West Virginia. Massachusetts Subject to a tax on federal ad­ justed gross income. A credit for taxes paid to qther states is allowed. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources' within Massachusetts. Wisconsin Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Wisconsin. 1^1 , Wyoming No state tax. No state tax. / /. SOURCE; Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program; Voting Assistance Guide 1992-1993; Appendix G. Slate Income Tax Liability; pp. 265-285. 1. •M �FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C March & April 1993 Membership Meehrtgs Deep Sea, Lakes, inland Waters New York Philadelphia 30 34 16 24 21 9 13 62 43 27 3 9 3 2 11 2 4 2 9 5 5 Baltimore 5 0 9 12 0 0 9 3 6 Norfolk 11 18 16 10 18 4 8 25 28 18 Mobile 13 12 5 10 10 2 2 19 30 5 New Orleans 16 24 10 14 17 8 5 38 36 17 Jacksonville 25 25 8 16 24 3 • 5 52 37 25 San Francisco 28 22 6 20 18 2 . 5 52 45 11 Wilmington 22 16 8 8 6 25 33 12 Seattle 28 26 7 15 21 1 9 46 35 14 Puerto Rico 12 5 3 5 3 : 1 2 20 9 3 Honolulu 7 15 7 5 8 9 8 9 24 10 Houston 37 '•4"f •v#;f';.47 24 19 26 • 1 -v 49 18 St. Louis 1 0 0 0 1 0 oJ-i 3 0 Piney Point 6 0 4 0 :• 1 -> 0 2 6 Algonac 2 1 0 0 • 1 0 0 • 1 1 0 Totals 255 228 99 164 202 45 71 411 394 169 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York 3 29 16.-/^ 14 7 0 7 42 47 9 Philadelphia 34' 4 0 .1 • , 4 7 Baltimore 6 7 12 2 1 12 -3 ' Norfolk 7 6 3 2 T:": 8 4 0 10 13 5 Mobile 12 10 2 8 3 2 4 20 24 3 New Orleans 11 14 7 13 3 4 1 27 23 15 Jacksonville 20 14 8 14 «10^' 7 24 : 35 16 San Francisco 14 17 4 11 8 • 1 37 42 12 Wilmington 10 11 3 4 7 1' 3 23 8 Seattle 15 10 2 12 11 0 7 25 25 10 Puerto Rico 5 0 2 6 2 0 1 8 2 0 Honolulu 6 13 11 4 11 10 10 5 17 9 Houston 22 16 5 . 8 14 4 5 32 21 7 • St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Piney Point 0 20 0 1 4 0 1 23 2 0 Algonac 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 Totals 160 160 58 97 101 29 49 265 312 104 Port STEWARD DEPARTMENT New York 25 11 3 • 13 8 0 33 19 6 W6\ Philadelphia 3 l':'^ 3 0 • 3 2 4 3 3 Baltimore 3 0 3 4 2 '• o-:;-^:::uv 0 , : -3 4 0 Norfolk 6 ' 9 4 3 5 1 3 9 10 6 Mobile 12 7 1 3 2 0 • 1 17 13 2 New Orleans 10 7 0 6 10 0 0 18 12 2 Jacksonville 8 10 3 10 3 2 2 20 21 4 San Francisco 49 8 14 . 25 • 11 0 84 28 5 Wilmington 12 , 6 • • -ir' ' 6 2 / 0 4 17 9 3 Seattle 6 15 4 12 4 1 7 26 11 4 Puerto Rico 6 0 0 1 1 4 0 9 3 3 Honolulu 13 15 12 8 9 10 37 20 30 19 Houston 8 0 8 6 0 13 3 18 3 5 St. Louis 0 0 0^ 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Piney Point 3 3 8 0 • v 5 13 0 2 23 6 0 0 0 Algonac 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 109 71 75 Totals 177 114 14 280 191 66 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port New York 39 22 5 31 3 0 27 9 76 71 3 2 1 2 0 9 Philadelphia 6 1 8 1 0 15 0 0 0 Baltimore 2 9 1 2 10 16 Norfolk 3 16 3 1 2 0 6 27 15 3 5 0 Mobile 4 14 2 3 3 30 9 ' 15 7 3 0 . New Orleans 6 20 • 4 15 35 25 11 1 12 3 0 5 Jacksonville 3 15 30 21 20 2 0 30 14 •• 13 46 64 49 San Francisco 26 6 4 8 Wilmington 17 7 5 • 11 9 0 20 13 5 2 2 0 16 Seattle 8 11 14 24 1 5 3 0 0 13 17 8 Puerto Rico 6 6 6 32 38 79 100 0 61 137 Honolulu 8 12 10 8 2 7 44 11 Houston 3 27 0 - -1 ^ •> . 1, ' 0 2 0 ' 0 0 5 4 0 2 St. Louis 0 24 26 0 0 0 0. 7 0 25 4 Piney Point 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 Algonac 0 4 127 49 197 0 159 481 390 175 88 281 Totals Totals All 574 ^37 195 806 434 426 1,048 1,428 848 Departments 653 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last mpnth. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,432 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vesselsX>f the 1,432 jobs shipped, 426 jobs or about 30 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C seniority people. From December 16,1992 to January 15,1993, a total of 195 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,059 Jobs have been shipped. 1^ • 17 • • Piney Point Monday: March 8, April 5 New York Tuesday: March 9, April 6 Philadelphia Wednesday: March 10, April 7 Baltimore Thursday: March 11, April 8 Norfolk Thursday: March 11, April 8 Jacksonville Thursday: March 11, April 8 Algonac Friday: March 12, April 9 Houston Monday: March 15, April 12 New Orleans Tuesday: March 16, April 13 Mobile Wednesday, March 17, April 14 San Francisco Thursday: March 18, April 15 Wilmington Monday: March 22, April 19 Seattle Friday: March 26, April 23 San Juan Thursday: March 11, April 8 St. Louis Friday: March 19, April 16 Honolulu Friday: March 19, ^nl 16 Duluth Wednesday, M^ch 17, April 14 ^pierseyCity lesday: March 24, April 21 Wednesday: New Bedford Tuesday: March 23, April 20 ' . Each ports meeUng startsat 10:30 a jn. Personals WALTER H. SIBLEY Please contact Roger Warren at 4 West 12th Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225; telephone (410) 636-4377. LEONARD DOWER Richard Blomquist is looking for Leonard Dower who was deck maintenance aboard the Steel Navigator in 1956 on a round-the-world trip. His inquiry is in regard to photos taken on that voyage. Please contact Richard Blomquist, 4002 77th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232; (718) 854-4529. PAT FOX Please get in touch with Jimmie Tucker at P.O. Box 374, Kenansville, NC 28349 or phone (collect) at (919) 293-7955. Anyone Who Knew SHELBROUN W. HUDGINS Shelbroun W. Hudgins sailed aboard Murmansk Run vessels Alomar and Massmar. Anyone who knew him, please contact Mrs. Maxine Hudgins Seinfeld at 11800 NE 11th Avenue, Biscayne Park, FL 33161. JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ Please contact the LOG office for a message: (301)899-0675. ' ' ' • ' Correction The December 1992 edition of theSeafarers LOG (page 13) incorrectly stated the length of time Chris­ topher R. Chubb has been a member of the SIU. He sailed from December 1978 until January 1981, spent 10 years in other ventures and then returned in December 1990. He will be putting his book into retirement soon, however, due to medical problems. •/ : : j• •• V .si. ' .m: �18 FE8RUARY1993 SEAFARERSLOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco ' President John Fay Secretaiy-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnCT Vice President West C?oast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Gulf Coast • :rv HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)8^99-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 1313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 • HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PmLADELPHIA DECEMBER 16,1992— JANUARY 15,1993 CL—;Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP •y -.V-; ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port 0 Algonac 27 0 Port 0 5 0 0 32 1 0 12 4 0 7 1 0 22 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0, Algonac . 12 ; y 1 0 4 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 Algonac 6 1 0 4 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 Algonac 16 4 0 0 0 7 • Totals All Departments 0 61 6 0 13 3 0 73 .* "Total Registered" means the number of men who.actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 13 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters DECEMBER 16,1992 — JANUARY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast 5 0 • Gulf Coast 4 8 Lakes 8c Inland Waters 26 . i.:0. West Coast 3 0 Totals 38 8 Region Atlantic Coast ,. -' A 2 0 Gulf Coast 0 1 Lakes & Inland Waters {i: 20 0 West Coast 0 0 Totals 22 1 Region Atlantic Coast ^|,, Gulf Coast 0 1 Lakes & Inland Waters 48,-:^§;' West Coast 1 0 Totals 11 0 0 9 0 5 14 0 2 0 0 2 10 0 10 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B ClassC ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 0 0 55 4 0 1 2 12 11 , 0 0 0 46 0 J 46 0 23 4 0 50 6 136 15 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 .00 0 0 0 0 •' '•ycytm 0 30 ••"••• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 .0.,:r 10 0 • 6 1 0 0 ; 0 12 . a-v; I'rvO'. 0 0 0 .2 1 0 0 2 25 1 0 20 16 ; 36 0 6 .; mom • o' Totals All Departments 71 9 26 50 0 8 201 17 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 0 6 8 8 50 I «• '..v, ft 4 St Philadelphia,'PA 19148 (21$) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LpUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ^ SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS ^ The South StreekSeaport Museum in New York is seeking^en and women : who are able to volunteer four hours per week of their time to help the complex. The volunteers would work with visitors who are viewing the museum's ships and galleries. Free special training clas­ ses for all interested volunteers will begin Sunday, March 7 at the museum. ; For more information, call Patricia Sands or Catrin Perth at (212) 669-9400 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time. The South Street Seaport Museum is located at 207 Front Street in Manhattan. Is ATTENTION: GREAT LAKES MEMBERS Several vessels are having an early fitout this year because of the mild winter in the Great Lakes region. Please mm stay in touch with the Algonac, Mich. (313-794-4988) 6r Duluth, Minn. (218722-4110) hiring halls to get the latest information on when vessels will return to the Lakes. 9 CJ QMED GLASSES AVAILTia;^ FOR UPGRADING-^ The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Paul HaU Center for Maritime Training,.alfd Education in Piney Point, Mdi-Jfas en­ gine department upgrading classes Available throughout the year. The ship­ ping rules state that QMEDs must upgrade their classifications each year until they reach QMED 1. To find out more about classes like Marine Electrical Maintenance, Diesel Engine Technology, Welding, Hydraulics and others, talk with a union representative at any hall, a boarding patrolman at payoff—or contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center at P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 9 ATTENTION: PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS INLAND MEMBERS A meeting for all inland members in the Port Arthur area will be/held on Wednesday, April 7, 1993 atjZ:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. ' PENSIONER SEEKS INFORMATION ON POEM Maxwell Wadlington, an SIU pen­ sioner, writes: "Long ago, shipping out of New Orleans on the passenger ships Del Sud and Del Norte, some crewmembers were a bit literartly inclined. We sat in the crew's lounge and recited poetry. One such poem concerned a seaman of long ago. "I have tried librarians and have run ads offering a reward to anyone who can furnish the title and author of the poem that contains the following verse, all that. I can remember: I I ; Tell me sailor and tell me true Is my little boy, my Elihu Asailing with your jhip? The sailors eyes grew dim with. dew What little boy, what ship? Why it was just the other day The white swan sailedaway..." Anyone who can help Pensioner Wadlington find the title and author of the above poem may write him at 15404 Chisholm Trail, Eustis, Fla. 32726. �FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 19 Personal Touch on SlU-Crewed Constitution ' The call of duty for SIU mem­ bers working in the Hibiscus Dining Room aboard the 55 Con­ stitution includes several items outside of the usual taking orders and serving meals. The members' singing skills are called upon al­ most every evening. "Many of the passengers travelling with us are celebrating a special occasion, like an an­ niversary or birthday," noted Head Waiter Alex Borgogno. "We try to make dinner on that evening a special event for them." Keeping up with who is celebrating what is no small task. With two seatings nightly for din­ ner, Borgogno works with Maitre d' Hotel Bob McCioskey and AsBetween-meal preparations are handled by Waiter Jeff Gerow. sistant Head Waiter Shawn what they were assigned^McCanon to match who is celebrat­ Gloskey said. ing what with their table and seat­ Before the Hibiscus doors ing priorities. open to passengers for the eve­ ning med, McCioskey, Borgog­ Passengers Seek Changes no and Canon meet with the McCioskey works on the seat­ waiters and assistant waiters to ing assignments each day because advise them if anything is people make friends on the seven- planned for their sections. But, day trip and want to visit with sometimes it works in reverse. them during dinner. In other "There have been times when cases, when the American Hawaii we've been told while serving Cruises vessel still is in port, pas­ dinner that someone is celebrat­ sengers may wish to stay ashore ing a birthday," Waiter Tom to enjoy dinner and nightlife oh Bean recalled. "The people at the one of the islands before return­ table didn't know to tell the com­ ing to the ship. pany or someone on ship in ad­ "It's a challenge, but we try to vance, and they want to know work out something for those pas­ Continued on page 24 sengers seeking a change from ;0i". SIt&im I \ "( t u Ready to take a drink order is Deck/ Lounge Stev/ard Christina Alo. . #>• Assistant Waiter Steve Kuklis Singing "Happy Anniversary" to a couple are (left to right) Waiter brings freshly cut lemons to the Marek Narzekalski, Head Waiter Alex Borgogno, Wine Steward Evaristo Russo, Waiter Craig Naugle and Waiter Tom Bean. Removing trays from a poolside tea stand, Waiter Tara Bartolome verifies lunch is Deck/Lounge Steward meals with her order sheet. Gino D. Freedum. •> • k.\.- .'•liOffering a slice of pie during a pool- Congratulating Waiter Pale Samuelu (center) on the birth of twin sons are Heading to his station with dinners Waiter Noel Nazareno has everyside lunch is Waiter DebraMcRight. fellow Waiters Kitty Vandaal and Tom Bean. is Waiter Ed Cateil. thing under control 4 �Y .1• 20 FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG Roundtrip to India Takes 83 Days Frances Hammer Crew Heads for Heme After CompleUon of Long Journey The port of Mobile, Ala. was a welcome site to the crew of the tug/barge Frances Hammer as they returned home from an 83day voyage to India that included very little shore time. "This is a good, hard-working crew," Bosun Rick Wilson, who sails from the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla., told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG shortly after the vessel cleared U.S. Customs. "But we are ready for some time off." The Ocean Shipholdingoperated vessel was shutting down for a brief layup for minor repairs once its tanks were cleaned. The crew had their gear packed and airplane tickets for home in hand, but still had memories of India to share. Chief Cook Toyo Gonzales took advantage of his few hours off the ship in the port of Paradip, India (on the west coast) to sightsee. "I took a horse-andbuggy ride into town arid^had delicious garlic shrimp at the hotel," said the 12-year SIU member who sails from Seattle. "I also got to look at wood carvings before heading back to the ship." ••-N, The voyage allowed AB Kevin Hare of Houston to recall being in India 20 years earlier. "The people and sites appeared the same as I remembered," he stated. The vessel departed Jackson­ ville loaded with merchant grade phosphoric acid. It delivered half of the cargo to Paradip. The remainder was offloaded at the east coast town of Madras. The Frances Hammer, like its sister tug-barge, the Julius Hamliquid fenilizer feedstock, The galley gang of Chief Cook Toyo Gonzales and Stewafd«aker Janet Pace discuss travel plans. Mobile Patrolman Ed Kelly (right) answers a question for Engine Utility John Kasbarian. Heading for his New York home is Ready to go ashore is AB Kevin Bosun Rick Wilson inspects deck AB Joseph Humphrey. . Hare, an eight-year member. lines before signing off the ship. SEAFARERS SCHOLARSHIPS Members and Dependents Should Apply NOW Checking out the galley a final AB George Roth catches up with time is OS William Powell. the news in the Seafarers LOG. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply for one of seven scholarships being given out in 1993. Three will go to SIU members; the other four will go to the spouses or dependent children of eligible Seafarers or SIU pensioners, AprillS, 1993 is the last day in which applications are being accepted for the Seafarer&Scholarship Program. (The application package includes not only the application form; it also includes an autobiographical statement, photograph, copy of birth certificate, high school or collie transcripts, letters of reference and SAT or ACT results.) For most scholarship winners, receiving the cash grant can greatly ease the financial burden associated with attending college. Don't let the April 15 deadline pass you hy. Apply NOW! ' Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibilit^ ] -tTOformation, procedures for applying and the application form. j • Name I Book Number I j Address [ City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number This application is for: Self Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Pumpman William Dooling keeps an eye on the ballast tank gauges. ' I 2/93 �, ,,-'r • V FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitatipns, some wiil be omitted^ Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's conh^t department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are admssed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. ULTRAMAX(Sea\ift Inc.), Sept. 13 — Chairman Glen James, Secretary Tamara Hanson, Educational Direc­ tor R. Gebbi, Deck Delegate 'Micbaeljohnson, Engine Delegate Harry Rocb, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman reported ship had problems with boiler and evaporator. Secretary said repair list items still need to be addressed. Educational director asked contracts department for clarification on pumpman's duties. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), Oct. 25 — Chairman J.R. Wil­ son, Secretary E. DofToh, Educational Director W. Dooling, Deck Delegate D. Christie, Engine Delegate C. Zubowicz, Steward. Delegate A. Algazalli. Chairman dis­ cussed importance of voting and pro­ cedures for filing absentee ballots. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundebergi School. Engipe delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew discussed need for caution when locking work spaces. Crew expressed genuine thanks to galley gang for otitstanding job. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), Oct. 23 — Chairman'Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Mike Devonish, Deck Delegate Peter Bean, Engine Delegate S. All, Steward Delegate C. Gubisch. Chair­ man thanked ^1 departments for job well done. He noted importance of donating to SPAD and MDL. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and read Seafarers LOG. Deck delegate asked contracts department for clarification on sanitary. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew reported beef about draws. Crew still needs new VCR. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. t/LrF?4/ll4X(Sealiftlnc.),Oct. IS — Chairman Glen James, Secretary Tamara Hanson, Educational Direc­ tor R. Herian, Deck Delegate Michael Johnson, Engine Delegate James White, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman announc^ payoff. Secretary suggested pumpkin-carving contest between departments. Educa­ tional director discussed shipping rules and permanent jobs. He advised mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and thereby keep up with industry's rising standards and requirements. Deck and steward delegates reported beefs. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. Next port Houston. CHARLES L. SHOWW (Trans­ oceanic Cable), Nov. 28 — Chairman J. Harrington, Secretary Dennis Prescott, Deck Delegate Richard Morris, Engine Delegate J. Canada, Steward Delegate William E. Smith. Two of ship's three ice machines are out of order. Chairman announced payoff and upcoming cable operation. No beefs or ^sputed OT reported. En­ gine delegate asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification on working dues. Scenes for TV series "Raven " were shot aboard the Charles L Brown, with episode to air sometime in January. Next port Honolulu. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea Land Service), Nov. 15 — Chairman F. Goethe, Secretary V. Harper, Educa­ tional Director D. Bush, Deck Delegate S. Luna, Engine Delegate B. Hutching, Steward Delegate R. Tarantino. Chairman reminded mem hers to vote in SlU election. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Next port: Boston. ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), Nov. 29 — Chairman J, Wil-^ son. Secretary E. DofToh, Educational Director W. Dooling, Deck Delegate D. Christie, Engine Delegate B. Davis, Steward Delegate A. Algazalli. Chairman thanked crew for fine work. Educational director ad vised members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked QMED C. Zubowicz for generosity in pur­ chasing new movies for crew. LNG ARIES (ETC), Nov. 15 — Chairman Robert Schwartz, Secretary Dana Paradise, Education­ al Director Curtis Jackson, Deck Delegate R. Mohamed, Engine ^ Delegate D. Panko, Steward Delegate A. Fretta. Chairman reminded crew to use proper techni­ que when lifting objects or pulling lines. He congratulated AB Rami! Mohamed, who is going to LNG Gemini as bosun. Educational direc­ tor noted upgrading schedule is posted. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to have magazine sub­ scriptions included in next contract. Crew thanked galley gang for good eats and menus. LNG LEO (ETC), Nov. 22 — Chair­ man Albert Pickford, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Educational Direc­ tor John Wong, Deck Delegate Stephen Hill, Engine Delegate Hose Quinones, Steward Delegate Rick Juzang. Chairman spoke about U.S. seamen being unofficial ambassadors of their country. He noted deadline for SIU scholarships. He discussed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. Educational director noted new books and movies are available. Crew asked contracts department to seek increases in dental and optical benefits. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good food and pool parties. MV PATRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), Nov. 25 — Chairman Ralph Gibbs, Sepretary Joseph Williams, Educa­ tional Director M. Pryor, Deck Delegate R. Desmarteau, Engine Delegate Thad Hyatt, Steward Delegate L. Jenkins. Chairman reported ship will lay up for repairs. Educational director urged members to apply for SIU scholarship. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. Steward delegate reported minor beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of departed members. OMI MISSOURI(Wulcan Carriers), Nov. 30 — Chairman Marvin Zimhro, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate C. Merida, Engine Delegate R. Bunch, Steward Delegate Jorge Bemardez. Chair­ man announced payoff. He asked those who are signing off to strip bunks and turn in dirty linen. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew will see patrolman about company refusing to send money home. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI CorpO, Nov. 22 — Chairman M. McDuifie, Secretary Robert Scott, Educational Director J. Badgett, Deck Delegate 1. Desaville, Engine Delegate Robert Pricherd, Steward Delegate A. Groode.jChairman encouraged all members to attend union meetings. Crew asked contracts department to return to rotary shipping. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS MARILYN(Mantime Overseas), Nov. 29 — Chairman M. Galliano, Secretary O. Castagnino, Deck Delegate Arthur Sjaastad, En­ gine Delegate A. Jones, Steward Delegate Lucas Martinez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek reduc­ tion from 120 days to 60 for mem­ bers to be eligible for vacation check. SEA-LAND A TLANTIC (Sea-Land Service), Nov. 22 — Chairman W. Byrd, Secretary F. Costango, Educa­ tional Director Miguel Rivera, Deck Delegate Ernesto Guarin, Engine Delegate D. Walker, Steward Delegate Eugene Perez. Chairman announced payoff. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine delegate. New chairs are needed for crew lounge. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), Nov. 15 — Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Dann Manthei, Engine Delegate S. Padilla, Steward Delegate Rivera Genaro. Chairman reminded members to vote in SIU elec­ tion. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for cookout and other good meals. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth, N.J. for use in tank cleaning. Crew en­ countered four days of rough weather en route to Tacoma, Wash. On third night, heavy seas pushed in a dining room window. Main deck was awash but entire unlicensed crew was in­ strumental in securing gangway, mop ping sea water and providing damage control at open window. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), Nov. 29 — Chairman L. Cope, Secretary L. Hoffman, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, En­ gine Delegate Teddie Carter, Steward Delegate Y, Isril. Chairman announced annual Coast Guard in­ spection scheduled for Dec. 3 in Long Beach, Calif. He reported ship's gym is complete thanks to recent additions of rowing machine, stair-climber and universal weight set. All equipment was paid for by in­ dividual crewmember donations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to review possible amendment to shipping rules to again limit A-books to 180 days, B books to 120 d^ys and C-books to 60 days. Crew also suggested reducing vacation pay requirement from 120 days to 90 days of sailing time. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), Nov. 29 — Chairman Car­ mine Bova, Secretary T. Smith, Educational Director Harold Mes- Celebrating Christmas at Sea The entire crew abbard the LNG Taurus thanks the steward depart­ ment for a delicious holiday feast on Christmas Day. Steward department members are, from left, Steward Assistants Ronald Adriani and Vicky Echeverio, Chief Cook Mark Kalmus, Chief Steward David Pappas and Steward Assistant Ralph McKee. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), Nov. 29 — Chairman Pat Gallagher, Secretary L. Finn, Educational Director Robert Dehlbom, Deck Delegate Tillman Churchman, Steward Delegate Michael Baker. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and good work by deck crew. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to seek addition of refrigeration main­ tenance man to crew. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), Nov. 29 — Chairman N. Sala, Secretary J. Salazar, Educa­ tional Director J.Shuler, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, Steward Delegate Osvaldo Rios. No beefs or . disputed OT reported. Crew recom­ mended reduction in minimum re­ quirement for annual seatime for full books. Next port: San Juan, F.R. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(Sea;^and Service), Nov. 22 — Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vaz­ quez, Educational Director D. Beeman. Chairman reported every­ thing mnning smoothly. Educational director conveyed thanks to galley gang. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land Service), Nov. 26 — Chairman Wil­ liam Lough, Secretary John Hanrahan. Deck Delegate Greg Johnson, Engine Delegate Mike Viegle, Steward Delegate John Ben­ nett. Chairman reminded members that SIU elections are in progress. He wished everyone a happy Thanksgiv­ ing. Engine delegate reported disjjuted OT. No beefs pr disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew reported need for oxygen tester and other equipment sick. Deck Delegate Jose Soto, En­ gine Delegate Ali Monsin, Steward Delegate Tliomas McNeills. Chair­ man noted hospitable seamen's club in La Porte, Texas. Educational direc­ tor advised members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew requested fans for each room. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), Nov. 19 — Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director A. Jaramillo, Deck Delegate Thomas Schroeder, Engine Delegate C. Aragou, Steward Delegate J.McCree. Chairman thanked crew for smooth trip. He reminded crew to help keep laundry room and rec room clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New thermo­ stats have been ordered for all crewmembers' rooms. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), Nov. -29 — Chairman L. Watson, Secretary J. Johnson, Educational Director M. Phillips. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good job and particularly for fine Thanksgiving dinner. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), Nov. 30 — Chairman Pete Loik. Chairman thanked all depart­ ments for cooperation. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed . OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. PFC DEWAYNE t. WILLIAMS (Amsea), Nov. 8 — Chairman Alvin McCants, Secretary Kenneth Whit­ field, Deck Delegate Frank Hedge, Engine Delegate Steve Johnson, Steward Delegate Dehorah Koen. Chairman discussed U.S. elections. He thanked all crewmembers for ex­ cellent job keeping ship clean. He dis­ • "^r 21 cussed alcohol and drug testing. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate gave spe­ cial thanks to Chief Steward Whit­ field. Crew asked contracts department to forward new copy of contract. Repair list has been posted. Galley gang thanked other crewmem­ bers for helping keep ship clean. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman Steamship), Dec. 13 — Chairman B. Hutcherson, Secretary Anthony Piazza, Educational Director S. Wilkinson, Deck Delegate E. Gerena, Steward Delegate Albert Hendricks. Chairman thanked steward department for good food and good service. Secretary thanked deck and engine crews for coopera­ tion. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew would like to see posted in messhall at all times a union contract for military vessels. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), Dec. 20 — Chairman J. Gamer, Secretary F. Robertson, Deck Delegate P. Jagger. Chairman discussed need for all SIU brothers and sisters to look out for each other not only while aboard a vessel but also when ashore. Secretary advised members to start new year right by upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES (ETC), Dec. 13 — Chairman Robert Schwartz, Secretary Dana Paradise, Education­ al Director Curtis Jackson, Deck . Delegate R. Vargas, Engine Delegate D, Panko, Steward Delegate Al Fretta. Chairman reported all going well. He.reminded eligible members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Educational director discussed importance of working safe-, ly. No beefs or disputed OT. Chief Steward Paradise praised Chief Cook Fretta and SAs Chad Rodriguez, Kenneth Epps and Andre Graham for job well done. Crew suggested contracts department consider having pensions based on a percentage of base pay, thereby encouraging all ac­ tive members to upgrade frequently. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for pool parties and being a good feeder. LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), Dec. 13 Chairman C. Kahl, Secretary N. Duhe, Educational Director Brude^ Smith, Steward Delegate Benedict ( Opaon. Chairman thanked crew for smooth work. Educational director noted information about SIU scholar­ ships has been posted. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for very good food. LNG LIBRA (ETC), Dec. 2 — Chairman Bill Darley, Secretary R. Frazier, Educational Director Otis Sessions, Deck Delegate George Kehris, Engine Delegate David Terry Jr., Steward Delegate Henry Janiels. Chairman reminded crew to be considerate of fellow crewmem­ bers by reducing noise. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and apply for SIU scholarship. He urged members to keep lounge clean. Steward delegate reported one hour of disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Washing machine has been ordered. Basketball court will be painted as soon as weather permits. Crew thanked steward department for Thanksgiving dinner. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. i VIV GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), Dec. 3 — Chairman Keith Matthey, Secretary Marvin Jeloatch, Educational Director / indreas Alexakis, Deck Delegate trian Fountain, Engine Delegate ames Perez, Steward Delegate Hichael Hammock. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. He encouraged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. Secretary thanked crew for keeping mess room clean. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Chief Steward Deloatch and Chief Cook Hanunock for good meals, including Jammock's firesh-baked pastries. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. Continued on page 25 •;j;*v' :• • • • :' }f, '' �22 T FERRUARY1993 SEAFARERS LOG he Seafeirers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 18 members. Eleven of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while five sailed in the inland division and one each sailed in the Great Lakes and Railroad Marine divisions. Recertified Bosun James Mann is one of 11 new pen­ sioners who served in the U.S. armed forces. Brother Mann served in the Army from 1954 to 1955, and he received the Nation­ al Defense Service Medal and the Army Occupation Medal. Brief biographical sketches of Brother Mann and the other new pensioners follow. RAILROAD MARINE To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month inthe Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. port of Port Arthur, Texas. Bom in East Broussard, La., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Duhon spent nearly 20 years of his maritime career working as a JAMES captain for Higman Towing and MANN, 65, for Westem Towing. He also joined the served in the U.S. Navy from Seafarers in 1945 to 1950 and in the Army 1947 in his DEEP SEA from 1950 to 1953. Boatman native Savan­ Duhon lives in Kaplan, La. nah, Ga. He PAUL inteiTupted EVANS JR., his maritime VICTOR 65,joined career to serve in the Army from SCHERER, the SIU in 62, joined 1954 to 1955, then retumed to 1971 in the the union in department. sailing in the deck port of Bal­ 1970 in his Brother Mann completed the timore. A na­ bosun recertification course at native Bal­ tive of the Lundeberg School in 1982. timore. He Halifax He has retired to Houston. sailed in the County, N.C., he sailed in the engine deck department. Brother Evans department. Boatman Scherer PETER served in the U.S. Navy from served in the U.S. Navy from MAZZI1943 to 1946. He sailed in the 1949 to 1952. He has retired to TELLI,65, union's inland division before Glen Bumie, Md. joined the converting his book to the deep union in sea division in 1979. Brother 1951 in his Evans has retired to Roanoke native New Rapids, N.C. York. He Editor's note: SIU pen­ sailed in the JUAN GARCIA, 61, joined the sioner Anthony Skillman, 72, steward department. Brother Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Mazzitelli has retired to Jackson­ was an active Seafarer for 34 San Francisco. Bom in Puerto ville, Fla. years (1944-78). Last month his Rico, he sailed in the engine niece, Yvette Paris, a freelance department. Brother Garcia's RUPERTO writer, wrote and submitted the first SIU ship was Sea-Land RIVERA, Service's SS Ponce. Brother Gar­ following feature story about 59, joined cia resides in Stockton, Calif. Brother Skillman, who most the SIU in recently sailed as a bosun. 1977 in the EDWIN HARRIS, 65, joined Even before he became a port of New the union in 1956 in the port of merchant mariner, Anthony York. Bom New York. He was bom in Geor­ in Puerto Skillman—affectionately gia and sailed in the engine Rico, he known as Uncle Tony or Sea department. Brother Harris sailed in the steward department. upgraded frequently at the LunDog to me and the rest of his Brother Rivera resides in deberg School. He lives in family—somehow seemed Carolina, P.R. Washington, Ga. drawn to water. But it wasn't always JOHN SAMUELS, 62, joined . WILBURT pleasant. At age 14, dressed in the Seafarers in 1957 in the port RYDER, 65, a new blue suit that his parents of Baltimore. The native of joined the really couldn't afford, Tony Mobile, Ala. completed the SIU in 1971 headed forms confirmation at a steward recertification course at in the port of the Lundeberg School in 1982. local Catholic church in Brook­ San Francis­ Brother Samuels served in the lyn, N Y. Halfway to the co. The na­ U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. tive of church, he heard screams for He still c£dls Mobile home. Missouri help coming from the East sailed in the engine department. River. Brother Hyder upgraded frequent­ SALA young boy was drowning. VATORE ly at the Lundeberg School. He Tony, new suit and all, SBRIGLIO, served in the U.S. Army from jumped into the water and 63, joined 1946 to 1947 and from 1951 to saved the boy. He then con­ the SIU in 1954. Brother Hyder has retired tinued on to the church, after 1959 in the to Reno, Nev. port of Hous­ wiping off as much of the river ton. He was mud as he could. LEWIS bom in Mas­ LAMTen years later, in 1944, PHERE, 58, sachusetts and in 1976 completed Tony joined the SIU in the port the bosun recertification course joined the of Baltimore. He soon took part at the Lundeberg School. Brother Seafarers in in another rescue, this one Sbriglio has retired to Hender­ 1964 in his aboard the Bull Steamship son, Nev. native New Beatrice. York. He INLAND On unstable seas, the chief completed mate went to check the anchor the steward recertification course CHARLES at the Lundeberg School in 1982. cha:ins when a huge wave CHISHOLM, Brother Lamphere also served in 64, joined washed over the side of the the U.S. Navy from 1953 to the union in ship. Tony was looking out of a 1961. He resides in Seattle. 1963 in the porthole when the chief mate port of Port washed past him. HORACE Arthur, Tony ran out on the slippery LEDWELL, Texas. He deck and carried the uncon­ 64, joined was bom in scious man to safety. the SIU in the British West Indies and 1955 in the sailed in the deck department. port of New Boatman Chisholm served in the Orleans. A U.S. Army from 1948 to 1954. native of He lives in Port Arthur. Johnson City, Tenn., he sailed in the en­ CLEMENT DUHON, 65, gine department. Brother Ledjoined the union in 1964 in the well upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Bristol, Tenn. EDWIN CARTER, 64, joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The North Carolina native sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Carter served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He has retired to Portsmouth, Va. ALAN WRIGHT, 66, joined the union in 1978 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. A na­ tive of Washington, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Wright upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1976. Boatman Wright lives in San Diego. Pensioner Skittman's Career WILLIAM CALLIS, 62, joined the union in 1959 in the port of Norfolk, Va. The Virginia native sailed in the deck department. Brother Callis has retired to Hudgins, Va. GREAT LAKES JAMES BURNS, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Bums served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. He has retired to Lorain, Ohio. Correction The December 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG con­ tained incorrect information about new pensioner William Hawkins. Brother Hawkins joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944, not 1963. In '63 he sailed with Weyerhauser Lines for the first time. Brother Hawkins, 69, lives in San Francisco. by Rescues Amazingly, Tony's involve­ ment in rescues continued on its "schedule" of one every 10 years or so, although the next one took place on land. In 1955, while back on the beach in Brooklyn, Tony was passing a tenerpent when he noticed black smoke billowing from a window of one of the first-floor apartments. With fire trucks en route, Tony shifted through the flames and helped a mother and her three children to safety. Not until they were back on the street did Tony understand the mother's hysterical plea to save her newborn, who was still in his crib inside the building. The firemen would arrive at any moment, but Tony refused to wait. He re-entered the apart­ ment and grabbed the baby, but by then the thick smoke virtual­ ly had eliminated all visibility. Still holding the infant, Tony finally got back outside. He was rushed to the hospital and received treatment for smoke inhalation and minor bums. He also received recog­ nition for his heroic acts when the New York Daily News put him on the front page. Five years ago, Tony met one of the children he helped save from that fire. Now grown and with a family of his own, the erstwhile fire victim ex­ pressed his most sincere thanks. A Natural Seafarer One might say that Tony had sailing in his blood. His father sailed in the Austrian navy and, after immigrating to the United States, worked as a chief mate. SIU Pensioner Anthony Skillman recounts exciting stories atx)ut his career at sea. With him is the family pet, Red Bear. ./ . After his initial stint as a merchant mariner, Tony served in the U.S. Army. He advanced to sergeant and served during World War II, but decided to return to the sea. (He also sailed during the war.) Tony has been all over the world, seemingly visiting each port several times. He sailed to Egypt, down the Amazon River and through the Bermuda Tri­ angle as often as a landlubber might stroll down Main Street. Uncle Tony now is covered by faded blue tatoos, but he still is in "shipshape." And when he occasionally recounts the excit­ ing and funny stories about his long career, there is no doubt that his heart still belongs to the SIU and to the sea. �I FEBRUARY 1993 /- SEAFMERSLOG Summary Annual Report Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan This is a summary of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund EIN13-1953878 for the year ended December 31, 1991. The annual report has ben filed with the btemal RevenueService, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 197^ (ERISA). Baste Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan exiwnses were $836,142. These expenses included $155,221 in administrative expenses and $680,921 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 546 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet eamed the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $17,097,845 as of December 31, 1991 compared to $14,571,440 as of January 1,1991. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $2,526,405. This increase included unrealized appreciation (deprecia­ tion) in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $3,362,547 including employer contributions of $212,284, employee contributions of $90,120, gain of $536,112 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $2,524,031. Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report:. 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. 4. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.10 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request arid at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report form the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You alsohave the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washin^on, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. Supplementary Information In accordance with Department of Labor Regulations, the net real­ ized gain of $536,112, as shown above, is computed on the "market-tomarket basis'—^the difference between the sale price and market value of an asset as of January 1, 1991, or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year,it is the difference between the purchase and sale price. Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair value of invest­ ments of $2,030,822, as shown on the financial statements, is $739,951 of net realized gain which is the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. 23 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. an SIU member works and lives EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ The constitution of the SIU Atlan­ aboard a ship or boat. Members bers are guaranteed equal rights in tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters should know their contract rights, employment and as members of District makes specific provision as well as their obligations, such as the SIU. These rights are clearly set for safeguarding the membership's filing for overtime (OT) on the forth in the SIU constitution and in money and union finances. The proper sheets and in the proper the contracts which the union has constitution requires a detailed manner. If, at-uny tithe, a member negotiated with the employers. audit by certified public account­ believes that an SIU patrolman or Consequently, no member may be ants every year, which is to be sub­ other union official fails to protect discriminated against because of mitted to the membership by the their contractual rights properly race, creed, color, sex, national or secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance he or she should contact the nearest geogra^ic origin. If any member committee of rank-and-file mem­ SIU port agent. feels that he or she is denied the bers, elected by the membership, equal rights to which he or she is EDITORIAL POLICY — each year examines the finances of THE SEAFARERS LOG. The entitled, the member should notify the union and reports fully their find­ Seafarers LOG traditionally has union headquarters. ings and recommendations. Mem­ refrained from publishing any ar­ SEAFARERS POLITICAL bers of this committee may make ticle serving the political purposes ACTIVITY DONATION — dissenting reports, specific recom­ of any individual in the union, of­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate mendations and separate findings. ficer or member. It also has segregated fund. Its process are TRUST FUNDS. All trust refrained from publishing articles used to further its objects and pur­ funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, deemed harmful to the union or its poses including, but not limited to, Lakes and Inland Waters District collective membership. This estab­ furthering the political, social and are administered in accordance lished policy has been reaffirmec economic interests of maritime with the provisions of various trust by membership action at the Sep­ workers, the preservation and fur­ fund agreements. All these agree­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ thering of the American merchant ments specify that the trustees in stitutional ports. The marine with improved employ­ charge of these funds shall equally responsibility for Seafarers LOG ment opportunities for seamen and consist of union and management policy is vested in an editorial boatmen and the advancement of representatives and their alter­ board which consists of the ex­ trade union concepts. In connec­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ ecutive board of the union. The tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ sements of trust funds are made executive board may delegate, ports and contributes to political only upon approval by a majority from among its ranks, one in­ candidates for elective office. All of fte trustees. All trust fund finan­ dividual to carry out this respon­ contributions are voluntary. No cial records are available at the sibility. contribution may be solicited or headquarters of the various trust PAYMENT OF MONIES. No received because of force, job dis­ funds. monies are to be paid to anyone in crimination, financial reprisal, or SHIPPING RIGHTS. A any official capacity in the SIU un­ threat of such conduct, or as a con­ member's shipping rights and less an official union receipt is given dition of membership in the union seniority are protected exclusively for same. Under no circumstances or of employment. If a contribution by contracts between the union and should any member pay any money is made by reason of the above the employers. Members should for any reason unless he is given such improper conduct, the member get to know their shipping rights. receipt. In the event anyone attempts should notify the Seafarers Inter­ Copies of these contracts are to require any such payment be m^e national Union or SPAD by cer­ posted and available in all union without supplying a receipt, or if a tified mail within 30 days of the halls. If members believe there member is requii^ to maJce a pay­ contribution for investigation and have been violations of their ship­ ment and is given an official receipt, appropriate action and refund, if ping or seniority rights as con­ but feels that he or she should not involuntary. A member should tained in the contracts between the iave been required to make such support SPAD to protect and fur­ union and the employers, they payment, this should immediately be ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and should notify the Seafarers Ap­ reported to union headquarters. peals Board by certified mail, CONSTITUTIONAL American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels return receipt requested. The RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ proper address for this isi^— TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ 1 hat any of the above rights have Augustin Tellez, Chairman stitution are available in all union been violated, or that he or she Seafarers Appeals Board haUs. All members should obtain tas been denied the constitution­ 5201 Auth Way copies of this constitution so as to al right of access to union Camp Springs, MD 20746 familiarize themselves with its con­ records or information, the Full copies of contracts as tents. Any time a member feels any member should immediately referred to are available to-members other member or officer is attempt­ notify SIU President Michael at all times, either by writing directly ing to deprive him or hCT of any Sacco at headquarters by cer­ to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ constitutional right or obligation by tified mail, return receipt re­ peals Board. any methods, such as dealing with quested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President CONTRACTS. Copies of all charges, trials, etc., as well as all SIU contracts are available in all SIU other details, the member so affected Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way halls. These contracts specify the should immediately notify head­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. wages and conditions under which quarters. Letters to the Editor Thirty-five Years And No Regrets Once again the John W. Brown appears from the past as a reminder of the type of living conditions in which she sailed in serving our country during WWII. Being built in the early '40s by American men and women with American steel and know-how, she served well in carrying men and supplies to wherever needed, put­ ting countless sea miles astern of her. It seems she. was destined for fame from the moment she was launched, hitting the water with a big splash, no doubt. She served well in wartime, otherwise she wouldn't be a sight to see in the present day of seamanship as a museum piece for the seamen and seawomen of today and the fu­ ture. Today's seafarers should com­ pare the living conditions of her with the vessels of today. Un­ believable is the only word to describe the difference. These conditions didn't come easy aboard the ships of today and will improve even more for future seafarers. The union fought very, veiy hard to get my conditions when I started sailing in 1951, which were just great. Two men to a room, a sink, a locker per man and, at times, a desk, and shower in pas­ sageway. As my years of sailing continued, I had a room to myself, 2 big lockers, bunk bed with drawers under it, sink, shower, writing desk and even piped-in music. There weren't any port­ holes, instead there were windows, even a swimming pool (since it was a former passenger ship be­ sides carrying a regular load of cargo). It was paradise, and gettiri^ a good salary to go with it—along with the food. > As I've said, my conditions and yours didn't come easy, so whatever is asked of you by the union, do it, 'cause the leadershp has your interest in mind. Whenever the John W. Brown appears in the LOG, I look very closely at the forward gun tub, thinking I can see the spot that I was assigned to, not as a gunnner of the Navy but as a high school student of Metropolitan Vocation­ al High School in 1948. The spot I look for was my first assigned job aboard a real ship and it was a CSR (chipping, scraping, redleading) job which I was proud to do. I honestly feel to this date that I did the best CSR of the entire class, which encouraged me to a sailing career that ended in 1986./ , Thirty-five big years with the SIU without regretting one year of it, even when asked by MSTS per­ sonnel to sail with them. Walter Karlak 35-20 62nd Street Woodside Queens, NY 11377 Editor's Note: Brother Karlak collects stamps and has many duplicates from around the world. Any stamp collectors who are in­ terested in his free duplicates should write him at the above ad­ dress. 4. 4. 4. Steward Assistant on Charger A Credit to the SIU In today's world of finger pointing and blame spreading, I ask for your attention in a different perspective. I bring to you not a letter of malice, accusation or defense; but a letter of respect and pvation. I seek-to deserv^ly turn your attention to a member of your union, Donald Meder. Having the pleasure of sailing with Don for the last four months, I can attest to his ability, conviction and enthusiasm. Don is a man who knows his job and goes beyond the call of duty. He is always there, always polite and always busy. He is overwhelmingly the best steward assistant I have ever sailed with. Don always has a first-dayon-the-job enthusiasm. I was surprised to learn he has been going to sea for more thian 42 years. A credit to his ship, his union and the American merchant marine: Donald Meder deserves noteworthy acclaim. Second Mate Robert Lee OMI Charger ' . '• • •" '-v, = �24 iwmuutrisos SEAFARERS LOG Dining Room Members Do More than Serve parade. Immediately after the dinner plates have been cleared, the house lights go out. Then all the waiters and assistant waiters march in single file from the gal­ ley carrying trays of flaming baked Alaska while the ship's or­ chestra plays "When the Saints Go Marching In." They parade throughout the dining room before the house lights go back on and the dessert is served. Maitre d'Hdtel Bob McCloskey (left) leads the Constitution dining room staff in singing "Aloha." Finally, the sound of a conchf shell horn sounds throughout the room. That call rallies the waiters and assistant waiters to the stairs in the front of the dining room Final Evening Parade where, led by McCloskey, they On the last evening of the sing "Aloha" to bid farewell to cruise, the dining room staff the passengers departing the ship presents its famous baked Alaska in the morning. Continued from page 19 then if we can do anything spe­ cial." The something special— whether known in advance or at the spur of the moment—usually means a visit from the maitre d', a head waiter and as many of the waiters and assistant waiters as are available to sing around the table. Leis are presented and des­ sert is served. "We try to make it something they'll remember," added Waiter Kitty Vandaal. ' With his tray loaded with dirty Dessert is always a treat aboard glasses and silverware is Assis- the Constitution, as Waiter Rasa tant Waiter Roger Jackson. Clark well knows. m / • I The job is not over until the plates are clean, as Assistant Waiter Ally Baldomero conveys. m Discussing the next day's tours with a passenger is Assistant Waiter Tony Eyans. 00 to i 'I if 1 Bartender David Lee stands ready to answer a passenger's call. Serving a passenger in the dining room is Deck/Lounge Steward Cheryl Heflin. Assistant Waiter Alex Garrett Jr. serves butter to guests at the captain's table. / •'Hanging loose" aboard the Con­ stitution is Waiter Glenn Dennehy. Waiter John Mark helps a passenger make his dinner selection. j. •;1: Stewards. Upgrade Your Skills Deck/Lounge Steward Mike Pownall heads back to the bar with a drink request. % \ Make the most of your union benefits by increasing your learning as well as your earning potential! A number of courses have been scheduled this year at the Lundeberg School for training assistant cooks, cooks and bakers, chief cooks and chief stewards. See page 27 of this month's Seafarers LOG for an application form to apply for one of these upgrading programs. Waiter Kevin Gushing presents dinner to a passenger. �N^,: FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 25 ir r Final Departures DEEP SEA DAVID CRAWFORD David Craw­ ford, 38, passed away November 18. A native of South Carolina, he graduated from the Lundfeberg School in 1972. Brother Crawford sailed in the steward department. JAMES CURRAN Pensioner James Curran, 69, died December 9. Bom in Oxnard, Calif., he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Seattle. Brother Curran sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 until 1961. Brother Curran began receiving his SIU pension in January 1988. JOHN DEHRING Pensioner John Dehring, 68, passed away December 16. The native of New Orleans Joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Dehring sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother Dehring retired in July 1985. ALFRED DEREPENTIGNY Pensioner Alfred Derepentigny, 90, died October 26. He was bom in Manchester, N.H. and in 1954 joined the Marine Cooks anc} Steward in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Derepentigny began receiv­ ing his pension in Febmary 1980. ROBERT DILLON Robert Dillon, 66, passed away Oc­ tober 30. Bom in Danville, Va., he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Dillon completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1944. Brother Dillon was an active member at the time of his death. PETER GEBBIA Pensioner Peter Gebbia, 63, died November 20. He joined the Ships Digest Continued from page 21 . ».,. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), Dec. 27 — Chairman H. Johnson, Deck Delegate Casey Downing, En­ gine Delegate Michael Johnson, Steward Delegate Karriem Allah. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on conversion to stand­ ard tanker agreement. Educational director informed members about SIU scholarships. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for good job and great . holiday meals. Next port: Providence, R.I. NEWARK BA Y (Sea Land Ser vice), Dec. 14 — Chairman Pedro Sanchez, Educational Director Richard Johnson, Deck Delegate Fred Collins, Engine Delegate P. Pardovich. Chairman announced payoff and thanked deck crew for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New TV and VCR for lounge are on order. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), Dec. 1 — Chairman W. Card, Secretary G. Prescott, Educa­ tional Director C. Gallagher, Steward Delegate Brian McEleney. Chairman stressed importance of safety. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew was reminded to separate plastics from trash. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), Dec. 22— Chairman W. Card, Secretary G. Prescott, Educa­ tional Director C. Gallagher, Deck Delegate R. Davis, Engine Delegate John Leiter, Steward Delegate Seafarers in 1958 in his native New Orleans. Brother Gebbia completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He retired in October 1986. ERIC HAYES Pensioner Eric Hayes, 88, passed away Decem­ ber 14. A na­ tive of British Guiana, he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Hayes sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1971. ALVIN JOHNSON Alvin Johnson, 53, died Novem­ ber 15. Bom in St. Louis, he joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Johnson com­ pleted the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1991. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Johnson was an active member at the time of his death. FRANK KING Pensioner Frank King, 76, passed away Decem­ ber 11. He was bom in Georgia and in 1965 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. brother King sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother King retired in December 1983. WILLIAM MEEHAN Pensioner William Meehan, 75, died October 31. He joined the SIU in 1958 in his native New Orleans. Brian McEleney. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Brother Meehan sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Arniy from 1941 to 1945. Brother Meehan began receiving his pension in September 1982. JOSEPH MICHAEL Pensioner Joseph Michael, 73, passed away November 8. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in his na­ tive Bal­ timore. Brother Michael completed'the bosun recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He retired in August 1985. WILLIAM MILLET Pensioner Wil­ liam Millet, 70, died of a heart attack December 3. A native of Lovell, Wyo., he joined the union in 1968 in the port of New York. Brother Millet sailed in die deck de­ partment He retired in februaiy 1987. KENNETH SANFORD Pensioner Kenneth Sanford, 67, passed away December 9. Bom in Texas, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Lake Charles, La. Brother Sanford sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Sanford retired in December 1990. WILLIAM SMITH department. He began receiving his pension in March 1982. DENNIS SMITH Pensioner Dennis Smith, 91, passed away December 9. The native of Florida joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Smith sailed in the engine department. He retired in October 1968. GERVACIO VINLUAN Pensioner Gervacio Vinluan, 85, died December 9. He was bom in Binalonan, Philippines, and in 1947 joined the Seafarers in the port of New York. Brother Vinluan sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Vinluan spent most of his SIU career sailing with American President Lines. He retired in August 1972. INLAND EMMETT BERTRAND Pensioner Emmett Bertrand, 55, passed away October 20. A native of Oberline, La., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Bertrand sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in June 1989. GEORGE DAVIS Pensioner Wil­ liam Smith, 75, died November 14. He joined the Seafarers in 1955 in his na­ tive New York. Brother Smith sailed in the engine announced payoff. He noted request has been submitted for new washing machine and dryer. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and support SFAD. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs br disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew re­ quested antenna for lounge. Crew thanked steward department for Thanksgiving dinner and job well done. PFC EUGENE OBREGON(Water­ man Steamship), Dec. 13 — Chair­ man Henry Bouganim, Secretary Patrick Helton, Deck Delegate Reeves Hornby, Engine Delegate John McCabe, Steward Delegate Mariano Martinez. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Educational director OVERSEAS ALICE(Maritime urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School to help ensure themsel­ Overseas), Dec. 30 — Chairman Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary Paul ves of future employment. No beefs Stubblefield, Educational Director or disputed OT reported. Crew Dennis Riley, Deck Delegate T. thanked galley gang for great trip, Thomas, Engine Delegate F. Bolton, especially Thanksgiving. Steward Delegate S. Deanda. OMI DYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), Steward delegate reported beef. No Dec. 13 — Chairman Lawrence beefs or disputed OT reported by Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, deck or engine delegates. Crew rec' Educational Director Randy Snay, room needs new sofa and chairs. TV Deck Delegate M. De La Cerda, En­ and radio antennas also need repair or gine Delegate Michael Harmanson, replacement. Crew gave vote of Steward Delegate Beverly Harris. thanks to galley gang. Chairman reported beef about reliefs. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA Educational director urged members (Maritime Overseas), Dec. 27 — to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No Chairman E. Slwaeard, Secretary beefs or disputed OT reported by Jose Rivera, Educational Director department delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Ross Hardy, Deck Delegate Robert Pacheco, Engine Delegate D. Next port: Lake Charles, La. Vasquez, Steward Delegate Billy OMI HUDSON (OMI Corp.), Dec. Mitchell. Chairman reported smooth 30 — Chairman David Smolen, trip. Secretary wished a Merry Secretary F. King, Educational Direc­ Christmas and Happy New Ye^ to tor James Raible. Steward delegate all SIU brothers. He thanked deck reported beef. No beefs br disputed and engine departments for keeping OT reported by deck or engine ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT delegates. Crew reported no launch ser­ reported. Crew thanked steward vice in Mexico. Next port: Houston. departmeht for good food and job well done, especially Christmas din­ OMI STAR (OMI Corp.), Dec. 12 — ner. Next port: Providence, R.I. Chairman Eugene Granthan, Secretary K. Jones, Educational OMI WABASH (OMI Corp.), Dec. Director J. Anderson, Deck 2 — Chairman H. Jones, Secretary Delegate John Wolfe, Engine R. Jones, Educational Director J. Delegate Terrance Reed, Steward Trent, Engine Delegate William Delegate Coy Hendricks. Chairman Beatty, Steward Delegate Anderson Pensioner George Davis, 68, died December 4. Bom in Paulsboro, N.j., he joined the union in 1973 in the port of Philadelphia. Jordan Jr. No beefs or disputed OT reported, but steward delegate will speak with patrolmen about voucher for OT not paid due to mistake on OT sheet. Chairman reminded crew about alcohol testing. RALEIGH DAYfSea-Land Ser­ vice), Dec. 20 ^ Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educa­ tional Director David Dukehart Educational director reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported.. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), Dec. 13 — Chairman R. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Ronald Smith, Deck Delegate Juan Ayala, Steward Delegate Genaro Rivera. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), Dec. 12 — Chairman William Mortier^ Secretary G. Boop, Educational Director die Webber, Deck Delegate R. Funk. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE(SeaLand Service), Dec. 6 — Chairman E. Sierra, Secretary M. Kohs, Educa­ tional Director G. Evosevich. Educa­ tional director discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. He noted scholarships available to SIU members and their dependents. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave special thanks to steward department for Thanksgiving feast. Crew extended sincere best wishes to Chief Cook Roland Francisco, who is retiring after 47 years with SIU. Boatman Davis sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1943 to 1949. He retired in December 1987. ROLAND WRIGHT Pensioner Roland Wright, 67, passed away November 24. He joined the Seafarers Intemational Union in 1950 in his native Galveston, Texas. Boatman Wright sailed in the engine department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in October 1985. GREAT LAKES VIRGIL APPLETON Pensioner Vir­ gil Appleton, 79, died November 20. The Michigan nati ve joined the Seafarers Intemational Union in 1953 in the port of Frank- fort. Mich! Brother Appleton sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1975. GAYLORD DRAGOO Pensioner Gaylord Dragoo, 84, passed away December 12. Bom in Michigan, he joined the Seafarers In­ temational Union in 1956 in the port of Elberta, Vlich. Brother Dragoo sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in November 1973. They will be sorry to see him hang up his apron for good! Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea-Land Service), Dec. 27 — Chairman Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. Burdette, Educational Director Guy PollardLowsleyi Deck Delegate D. Rothman, Engine Eielegate B. Tapia, Steward Delegate George Lee. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Und Service), Dec. 20 — Chairman J. Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educa­ tional Director D. Gordius, Steward Delegate J. Laureta. Secretary reported malfunction of freezer boxes which resulted in lost stores. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), Dec. 27 —;Chairman Stephen Argay, Secretary Pedro Laboy, Steward Delegate William Muniz. Chairman reminded mem­ bers who wish to sail on tankers that mandatory benzene testing is nW under way. He discussed importance of working safely. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), Dec. 13 — Chairman Werner Becher, Secretary R. Spingat, Educational Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate BUI Rackley, Engine Delegate R. Zurfluh, Steward Delegate Raymond Garcia. Chairman reported good trip. Educa­ tional director discussed upgrading opportunities available at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for excellent Thanksgiv­ ing dinner and in general the fine food served on board. Crew lounge needs new coffee machine. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. • I '• . i-r ';-i • '••''v.- V. .1- .r ••V • • �26 FEBRUARY 1993 SEAFAREKSLOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Trainee Lifeboat Class 506—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 506 are (from left, kneeling) Raul Hernandez III, Adele George, Steven Roquemore, Kevin Bowden, Casey Sutton, Adam Talucci, Lloyd Bates, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) Sean Adkins, Darren Watson, Carol MacDonald, Cindy Winter, James Cedeno, Cameron Brintley, Donas Armstrong, Ryan Reedy, (third row) Brett Hopsori, Brian Sargen, Steve Stepanski, Justin Collins, Herbert Anderson Jr., (fourth row) Scott Brietzke, Keith White, Troy Arrowoood, Robert Sweat III and Matthew Booth. Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on December 7,1992 are (from left, kneeling) Casey Taylor (instructor), Kamin Raji, P. Paul Staib Jr., Carl Nelson Jr., James Keevan, James Speer, Marius Louw, Enrique Crespo, (second row) Joseph J. Arnold, Martin Knezevich, Paul J. Fehling, David Elston, Joe Mieluchowski, Wayne Powers, Dwyen Ringbauer, Andrew Eastman, (third row) Benjamin Shupp, John Wills, Russell Williams, Greyson Brantley, Timothy Johnston, Thomas Zemiamek and Carlos Bonilla. -J Lifeboat--Members of the December isr f992 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorse­ ments are (from left, front row) Gabrial Williams, Tom Priscu, John Brooks, Nick Reyes Jr., (second row) Uirry Rose, Justin Golub, Walt Filleman Jr., George Demetropoulos and J^e Karaczynski (instructor). Third Mate Graduating from the third mate course on December 3, 1992 are (from left, front row) Ron Raykowski (instructor), Tracy Reed, Anna Buyvid, John Baker, (second row) Henry Scott III, Kevin Combs, Jim Burt, George Davig, (third row) Patrick R. Hanning, Mark Holman and Ray Snow. Not pictured is William Payne. Hydraulics—Completing the hydraulics class on December 15,1992 are (from left) Bill Foley (instructor), Eric Bain, Jon Beard, Bruce Zenon, Richard Natoli, Troy Robin, Darren Henderson, Daniel Johnson, Monroe Monseur. Silas Bent 7 Have Unplanned ^Reunion' at Piney Point Seafarer Darryl Smith signed off the USNS Silas Bent in Oc­ tober, but when he recently ar­ rived at the Lundeberg School to upgrade to AB, for a moment he must have thought he was back aboard the oceanographic survey ship. Six of Smith's shipmates from the Silas Bent already were upgrading at the school when he arrived in Piney Point, Md. "It felt like a family reunion when I saw all of them," he said. "Maybe it's just a coincidence we're all here, but I think more and more people are getting the message that upgrading is the only way to go." Like Smith, Clay Swidas is upgrading to AB. Faustino Pereira is taking the QMED course, while galley gang mem­ bers Daniel Idos, Gary Mooney and Jeanette Ball each are taking cook and baker. Additionally, Mobney is taking lifeboat train­ ing and the GEO course, while Ball is taking firefighting and sealift. Dick Higgins was enrolled in celestial navigation, but in late January he rejoined the crew of the Mar Ship Operators vessel. Higgins and Ball in fate 1991 were part of another unplanned Silas Bent 'reunion' at the school. They and three other shipmates upgraded at the same time. In fact, one of those five is Danyl Smith's father, Donald, who sails in the engine department and From left. Clay Swidas, Daniel Idos, Gary Mooney, Faustino Pereira, Darryl Smith and Jeanette Ball recently sailed together and now are upgrading at the Lundeberg School. Not pictured is Dick Higgins. joined the SlU four years ago, one contact with instructors. after a 20-year career in the Navy. In the cook and baker course, he is enjoying learning "how to Encouraged to Upgrade prepare breakfast on the grill and For Idos, attending shipboard how to make biscuits." Idos added that upgrading is union meetings, helped him real­ ize the benefits of upgrading. "In more important than ever, largely every meeting, we always were because of competition for jobs. encouraged to upgrade," said the Ball, who joined the SlU two 30-year-old Seafarer, who joined years ago in Wilmington, Calif., the union in August 1991. "That said she has a simple reason for definitely helped our awareness." upgrading frequently. "I'll be Idos, who often writes to crew- very honest. 1 need to make more members still on board the Silas money, and the way to do that is Bent, said he is impressed by the to increase your skills and quality and breadth of the school knowledge—get better at your at the Paul Hall Center for job." Maritime Training and Education, The native of Georgia said the but he also appreciates the one-on- best part about the Lundeberg School "is the instructors. They are informative and friendly." Ball, 48, signed off the Silas Bent in November, following voyages to Japan and Hong Kong. "1 love the travel that goes with my job, and 1 don't mind the shopping in places like Hong Kong, either,'' she said with a laugh. , Similarly, Mooney chuckles "when1go home and see ads on TV offering trips to Hawaii for $400 or whatever amount. I've sailed there and gotten paid for it." Like most of his fellow upgraders from the Silas Bent, Mooney, 27, is fairly new to the SlU. He joined in San Francisco in June 1991. But again like the others, he headed for the Lundeberg School as soon as he had enough sea time to be eligible to upgrade. "1 like the variety of classes that are available," he said. "Upgrading will help me in my career and help me get a better-paying job." Moreover, Mooney and the others all praised the captain of the Silas Bent, Ernest Queck, for his professionalism and leader­ ship. "He was like a father fig­ ure," Mooney said. "Really, he and all the other officers are ter­ rific to work with." bitious. Opportunities abound at Piney Point, they said, but it is up to each individual to maximize his or her chances to learn, im­ prove and hone skills. "This school is fabulous, and it definitely makes people more effi­ cient at their jobs when they return to the ships," said Pereira, 66. "This is an opportune time , for me to upgrade, and I'm enjoying it." Swidas, a 25-year member of the union, said he likes the downto-earth nature of the Lundeberg School instructors. "They're like your shipmates," said the native of Cleveland. Swidas added that he was pleasantly surprised when he met his old Silas Bent shipmates at the school. "It's nice to know a few people right off the bat." For Smith, the school has been everything his seafaring father said it is. "He always kept telling me, 'Go to that school. The facilities are great.' Well, he was 100 percent right," said the deck department member. "Not many organizations have something like this school—not only the facilities but the staff." Smith has been with the SlU since August 1991. He already has a long-range goal: to continue upgrading in order to become a third mate. School Rewards Effort "The opportunities certainly The six Seafarers interviewed are here," he said. "1 plan to con­ for this story agree that the Lun­ tinue advancing, and 1 hope that deberg School rewards the am­ makes my father proud." - m... �FEBRUARY 1^ SEAFARERS IM 27 .<-r: LUHDEBBRG SCHOOL 1993 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE RecertmcaUon Pmgnuns The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between March and July 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Check-In Completion Date Date March 29 May 7 May 24 July 2 July 19 August 27 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. AprU2i5 June 21 May 7 July 2 ^dar Observer - Unliniited j March 1 April 19 May 17 July 12 March 15 May 24 July 19 May 3 March 5 April23 May 21 July 16 April 9 June 18 August 13 August 13 Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Date March 15 May 24 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 21 July 19 April 26 March 16 May 11 July 13 March 22 May 10 July 5 Course Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Lifeboatman Tankerman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Sealift Operations & Maintenance Completion Date March 19 May 29 March 12 April 9 May 7 June 4 July 2 July 30 May 21 March 26 May 21 July 23 April 16 June 4 July 30 UPGRADING APPUCATWH Date of Birth Name (Last) Month/Day/Year (Middle) (Fiist) Address. (Street) Telephone _L (Oty) (State) Deep Sea Member D (Zip Code) (Area Code) Lakes Member IZJ Inland Waters Member Q . Department if.S. Citizen: • Yes • No • Yes • Yes If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? a » ^ High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) • Yes FULL 8-week sessions April 17 ^ ' • •- June 4 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for*the course(sj requested You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPFED DISCHARGE SIGNATURE. GNO CPR:GYes. GNO ;• All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) College Program Schedule for 1993 DECK AB/Sealift Jst Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel Towboat Operator Inland Celestial Navigation Simulator Course ENGINE Firefighting: G Yes ONO • The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Course Date Date • • • Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • 11 1992'93 Adult Education Schedule • No If yes, how many weeks have you^pompleted?_ Primary language spoken A a • • • • • Last grade of school completed Date available for training Completion Check-In Date Date Aprill2 July 2 July 19 October 8 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler April 12 May 21 June 7 July 16 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint. & Operations June 21 July 30 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations March 29 May 7 July 6 August 13 Marine Electronics—^Technican H March 15 AprU23 Hydraulics June 7 July 2 Welding March 29 Apra23 Diesel Engine Technology March 1 March 26 Refrigerated Container May 10 June 18 GNO to Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Oigfne UpgrarHag Courses .DATE. • Marine Electrical • • If yes, which program: from Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (icontact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward ' Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Yes GNO August 2 I am interested in the following courts) checked below or indicated here if not listed Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held June 28 Pacific IZI If the following information is hot filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# Social Security #. Seniority Steward Recertification Course QMED-Any Rating Shiphandling Third Mate Completion Date May 3 Course Assistant Cook» Cook and Baker Course Able Seaman Celestial Navigation Check-In Date March 29 StewanI Up^iHng Courses Deck Upgrading Courses • .- Course Bosun Recertification • ;• • FOWT n QMED—Any Rating ' D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor Refrigeriated Containers Advanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Automation Hydraulics Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker CThief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Spill Prevention & Containment • Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting • • • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation .<'{.U' v;' COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter oidy if you present original receipts and successfully piele the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Uindeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Bo* 75, Piney Point MD 20674. , .11. 2/93 ... .'^0':' • •• •• �SEAEUaXS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan Page 23 February 1993 Volume 55, Number 2 New OS Learns Meaning of Trust from LNG Crew For any crewmember boarding a vessel for the first time, the mean­ ing of one word is learned very quickly in order to have any chance of success. That word is "trust." with them," OS Debbie Textor told the Seafarers LOG shortly after she signe'd off the LNG Capricorn. "You cannot lie to your shipmates because they are depending on you as much as you depend on them. What else do you have to build trust with your fellow crewmembers?" Textor boarded the 946-foot vessel in August 1992 after suc­ cessfully completing the trainee and LNG programs at the Lun­ deberg School. "At first I was scared and shy. Then, when you are working with and seeing the same people, you get chummy and friendly." "Indonesia is an Islamic na­ tion. Women there can be com­ pletely covered except for their eyes and hands, even when the temperature reaches 110 degrees. The guys on the ship showed us the ropes so we knew what we could do." :.'L Crew 'Very Helpful' The member of Lundeberg class 499 had nothing but praise for the crew headed by Bosun Charlie Kahl. "They are fantas­ tic. Being new, I had a lot of ques­ tions. Everyone took the time to show me or teach me the right Barbecues are special occasions on the LNG vessel. Crewmembers way to do what was needed on enjoy the food and fellowship while storm clouds gather behind them. ship." Textor was one of two females aboard the Capricorn. Although the years of experience among the crew varied from decades to new­ comers, the only place where Textor encountered any supersti­ tions about women on board a ship took place on land in Japan. "In Japan, they believe any woman on a ship is bad luck," she noted. "And if there is a woman on the ship, it's automatic that they are in the galley washing dishes or making beds. When Japanese men and women] heard The "bow gang" waits for the tug in Himeji, Japan. They are, from left: worked on the deck, it was un­ OS John Gillespie, 3rd Mate Jim Seliskar, Bosun Charlie Kahl, AB Ken Steiner and AB Zain Basir. real to them." Airlift Preparations She witnessed firsthand how trust worked when a crewmember went into an epileptic seizure. "Everyone pulled together. No questions were asked. Each mem­ OS Debbie Textor learns about ber accepted his Or her assign­ trust on her first time at sea. ment to make sure the member could be airlifted safely. We To a graduate of the Seafarers knew it had to be done." The Capricorn was a day out Harry Lundeberg School of of Japan when the attack started Seamanship working on her first after dark. The captain radioed vessel since leaving Piney Point, the U.S. military base at Okinawa the meaning of that word was for help. The air ambulance could driven home from the first day. not arrive until dawn, so crew"When you spend every day with the same people working members took turns watching and relaxing, you learn you have over their friend between their Boats Chased by Devil to depend on them and be honest own shifts as the liquified natural gas vessel changed course until Another superstition that Tex­ tor heard about and had to react to the helicopter arrived. When crewmembers went was the one held by Japanese ashore, trust once again played an fishermen that the devil chases important role. Textor stated each their boats at sea. new member was advised as to "When we would enter a which places were safe and wel­ Japanese port, extra watches were comed Americans, especially iti posted to make sure none of the Indonesia where the LNG vessels fishing boats were cutting too operated by ETC have two ports close across our bow. These boats of call. are like our pleasure boats—14 to 30 feet in length. They try to cut across our bow as close as pos­ sible in the belief that if any large ship gets between them and the devil, they can sail on to their fishing grounds arid have good luck fishing because the devil will not find them. "At any one time, there could be five or six boats trying to cut across our bow. We repeatedly had to change course to keep from hitting them." Textor plans to upgrade in the engine department as soon as she has the time. She praised the Lun­ deberg School especially for the LNG course which she said "helped me to know what I would be doing when I arrived." She enjoyed seeing Iridonesia, Japan and the Philippines while work­ ing on the LNG vessel and looks forward to visiting more df the OS Kevin Young chips a monitor on the vessel's bow. world in her travels. Help Find This Missing Child OS Terrence "T-Bone" Boney The galley gang of (from left) SA Henry Freeman, SA Larry Anderson and Chief Steward Norman Duhe watch over the grill. heads for his quarters. Standing in front of the LNG Capncom tied up at a pier in Bontang, Indonesia is SA Henry Freeman. OS Textor provided the Seafarers LOG with the photos on this page. The National Center for Police Department's Missing Missing arid Exploited Children Persons Unitat (604) 841-6490. has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating Leigh Marine Occhi, a 13-year-old from Tupelo, Miss. Missing since August 27, 1992, the child was last seen at her home. Foul play is suspected. At the time of her disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, hazel-eyed girl was 5 ft. 2 in. tall and weighed 95 pounds. She wears glasses. Anyone having information on the disappearance of Leigh Marine Occhi should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) Leigh Marine Occhi 843-5678 or the Tupelo (Miss.) • ••• --''I'-' .:v r • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE MARITIME PANEL REORGANIZED; SENATE CONFIRMS NEW DOT SECRETARY ELECTION TALLY PANEL ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF VOTE MICHAEL SACCO RE-ELECTED PRES. CREW REPORTS SMOOTH FIRST VOYAGEON NEW AT&T SHIP GLOBAL MARINER NJ FISHERMAN SIGN ON WITH THE SIU HARBOR TUGS ANSWER CALL FOR HELP FROM FIRE-STRICKEN TUG OSPREY SEAFARES STAND BY ILA IN SUGAR BEEF BRAER TANKER SPILL HIGHLIGHTS DANGERS POSED BY RUNAWAYS RUNAWAY-FLAG OPERATORS PROMOTE FAST BUCKS SCHEME SAFETY MASKS REQUIRE CLEAN SHAVEN FACE ON TANKER SEAMEN FOR PEAK EFFECTIVENESS NEW CABLE SHIP BEGINS MAIDEN VOYAGE SOMALIA IS ‘BLEAK’ REPORTS SEAMAN EVANS WASHINGTON BEEFRIENDS 7TH GRADE CLASS AMERICAN REPUBLIC FITS OUT TO BEGIN ’93 LAKES SEASON TWO RUNAWAYS COLLIDE; SPEW 11 MILLION GALLONS GERMAN UNION WINS RAISE FOR FILLIPPINO SEAMEN PARENTS OF VICTIM IN RUNAWAY SHIP FIRE URGE CLOSING OF LOOPHOLES IN WORLD SAFETY REGS BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES FAIL TO CONDUCT PROPER INVESTIGATION IN OFFICER’S DISSAPPEARANCE, CHARGES ITF LUNDEBERG SCHOOL ENHANCES ON-SIT SAFETY COURSE ST. CLAIR, OTHERS COMPLETE BUSY YEAR ON THE LAKES MURMANSK- THE DIARY OF WILLIAM D. 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OFFICIAL 0R6AN OF THE SIAFARtRS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATIANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Number 3 N • hi • ; •; 1* ••V- . •• March 1993 Ship Revival Tops issues At MID Board Sessions •my- Studtfo, Moynihan, Gephardt Stress Need For Speed in SetUng MariUme Policy Page 3 Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Rep. Gerry Studds Rep. Richard Gephardt Speaking before the MTD executive board, the Senate Finance Committee chairman blasted runaway flags, saying "this Liberian and Panamanian business has got to come to an end!" The new chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee declared, "We have got to operate U.S.-flag vessels and have got to operate more of them! We need new tonnage under the U.S. flag." Concemed about the nation's economic fu­ ture, the House Majority Leader announced, "We need an industrial and technological policy that includes a maritime and shipbuild­ ing policy!" New Facility Opened SlU Upgrades Training For Cuiinary Skiiis A new state-of-the-art steward department located on the grounds of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education is designed to provide greater emphasis on individual training andmore one-on-one instruction for stu­ dents seeking to improve their steward department skills. i '' Pages 12-13 v .r-"" • '•'•t'" '-'v.- �2 SEAFMBRSLOG / MARCH 1993 President's Report DOT'S Pens Meets with Maritime To Understand indushy Probiems The Maritime Trades Department This issue of the LOG reports on the speakers and actions of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's recent executive board meeting. It might be a good idea to remind Seafarers of the kind df organization the MTD is and what it does. The MTD operates for the mutual benefit of all of its 42 affiliated unions and their mem­ bers and families. From the SIU standpoint, this means that when legislation or other mat­ ters come up that affect the welfare of Seafarers^ we are able to call upon the other af­ filiates of the MTD to join our cause. It also means that Seafarers reciprocate by assisting the other affiliated unions in their times of Michael Sacco need. At last month's board meeting in which the affiliated unions had a chance to catch up on each other's objec­ tives for the coming year and to exchange views, one of the speakers summed up how important this mutually benfeficial relationship is for the workers represented by unions in the MTD. Lenore Miller, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, talked about how the support of the MTD made a big difference. There were times, she said, when her union "would not have been successful were it not for the maritime trades unions." Citing examples. Sister Miller talked about how the un­ derpaid juice processing workers represented by her union at one company won a good contract because that firm was owned by a shipping company, and the maritime unions with contracts in its ship operation section went to bat for the juice workers. It should be noted that this kind of grassroots support activity is really at the heart and soul of what the MTD is all about. And, while the MTD's executive board meeting is important as it provides a framework in which the organization can map out strategies and priorities for the year, these meetings are but the sur­ face level of the work the department carries out. The real guts of the organization is its activities on the grassroots level, through its port councils in vm-ious cities throughout the United States and Canada. Often, Seafarers participate in these grassroots activities. Whether it means joining fellow trade unionists in a picket line, providing hot coffee and sandwiches to striking workers, or calling on legislators on an important issue to all working people. Seafarers have been a part of the MTD's grassroots action. For Seafarers, the MTD is an opportunity to work with the rest of the labor movement, to lend a hand when we can, and, when it's needed, to call on fellow trade unionists to weigh in on our fights. Training for the Galley Crew Once again, we take pride in our record of constantly seeking to improve the quality of our training programs. Evidence of this is in the new facility at the Lundeberg School at the Paul Hall Center for our steward department crewmembers. This facility allows for an expanded and more detailed course of instruction for galley Seafarers. But it does not only benefit steward department mem­ bers. Because mealtime is so important to all seamen, the benefits of the new facility ultimately benefit every Seafarer aboard ship. I urge all to take advantage of these improvements and develop­ ments in the course of instruction at the school. These changes are made available with the welfare of all Seafarers in mind. Conse­ quently, it makes sense for every Seafarer who wishes to become a better seaman to take advantage of the opportunities that these programs offer. Any Seafarer interested in upgrading should talk to their port agents or boarding patrolmen about enrolling in the school's courses. Applying for a Scholarship April 15 marks the deadline for Seafarers and members of Seafarers' families to apply for the seven SIU scholarships. Four of those are earmarked for children and spouses of Seafarers and three go to SIU members. I urge any Seafarer or Seafarer family member who seeks to ex­ pand his or her education to take advantage of this opportunity and apply. Do it quickly as there is only a month or so to take care of all the paperwork. Volume 55. Number 3 In an evident attempt to get a sense of the problems within maritime. Secretary of Transpor­ tation Federico Pena met on March 2 with representatives of the vessel operating industry, shipbuilding companies and maritime labor. Michael Sacco represented the SIU at the twohour meeting. The session was called at the request of Secretary Pena in order to develop an understanding about the views of the individual industry components as well as explain where the Clinton ad­ ministration Stands on the subject. Reports from the meeting said Pena proposes to unveil between mid-April and early May the administration's legislative pack­ age to revive the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. He told the group that shipping companies renewed the administration plans to place their threats to go foreign flag if a the same energy into helping program is not passed by 1995. maritime that it is using to fight (The Bush administration, led by foreign subsidies within the air­ former Transportation Secretary Andrew Card, proposed a line industry. The secretary announced he maritime revivaljg^kage last would create an industiy-govern­ summer after execuljyes from \ ment committee on U.S.-flag Sea-Land and American Presi­ maritime revival. The committee dent Lines threatened to go would be made up of three offi­ foreign flag.) Those who attended the meet­ cials from the Department of ing stated Pena was well versed Transportation and two repre­ sentatives each from maritime about maritime and asked many labor, shipbuilding, liner questions. They said they were operators and bulk operators. The impressed by how quickly Pena group will be asked to have a plans to act on the problem. A spokesperson at the depart­ legislative proposal ready for Pena's review by the April/May ment said there was "a consensus among all parties that the goal is deadline he announced. During the meeting, several a sound and revitalized U.S. executives representing U.S.-flag maritime industry." AFL-CIO Announces its Support Of Clinton Economic Package The executive council of the AFL-CIO has endorsed President Clinton's economic package "in most of its details." In a prepared statement issued ebruary 18, the day after Clinton addressed a joint session of Con­ gress, the national trade labor ederation stated, "The president las provided the leadership the nation desperately needs." Clinton outlined four major components within tlie economic package he is presenting to Con­ gress: a short-term spending stimulus to be used on infrastruc­ ture and job creation; long-term deficit reduction; long-term in­ vestment strategy; and health care cost containment. "The Clinton plan has the great virtues of stimulating a depressed economy, of putting people back to work and of in­ vesting in the nation's future," the AFL-CIO statement read. It also noted that America's working people are willing to contribute their fair share to make the plan -work. However, the AFL-CIO asked the president to reconsider his proposal of placing a wage freeze as well as other burdens on federal workers. The labor federation pledged to "help see [the package] through the legislative process, while making certain that workers' con­ cerns are properly addressed." Range Reports on Somaiia Mission For SIU crewmembers aboard the Cpl. Louis Hauge Jr., their job in Somalia is far from over. TTie jrepositioning vessel is one of 3 SlU-crewed vessels still involved in the combined U.S./United Na­ tions effort to feed Somali citizens that began in December. The Hauge is one of several vessels responsible for the ship­ ment of food and materiel to American forces stationed in the East African nation. In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, Chief Steward William usti wrote that galley gang members are following a normal schedule. Despite the turmoil around them, the steward depart- ment continues to prepare excel­ lent meals for the crew aboard the Maersk-operated vessel. Justi (who provided the photos accompanying this article) reported that the food prepared by Chief Cook Victorino Vince Cruz and Assistant Cook Larry Griffin has helped keep morale up for the crewmembers and troops stationed on the Hauge. The ship is based out of Diego Garcia and is assisting ap­ proximately 17,000 U.S. troops as well as almost 15,000 soldiers from 20 U.N.-member nations. U.S. ves­ sels have been docking at the In­ dian Ocean ports of Mogadishu and Kismaayo since forces started going ashore Decembo- 9. An upsurge of violence in Somalia iii late February has prompted U.S. military planners to consider slowing the withdrawal of U.S. troops and leaving a larger number of com­ bat troops in Somalia than originally planned. The increased activity by warlords who rule various parts of Somalia has been associated with a March 15 con­ ference to determine the political future of the nation. Until this recent outbreak of fighting and rioting, the Pentagon had expected to begin a full-scale withdrawal in a matter of weeks, leaving behind as many as 5,000 U.S. troops, mainly in support of a larger U.N.-Ied force. March 1993 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthfiy by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Chief Steward William Justi (second from right) informed the Seafarers LOG that the galley gang on the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. is Peeling fresh garlic for a stir-fry doing a great job. From the left are Chief Cook Victorino Vince Cruz, dinner is Chief Cook Victorino SA Clive Steward, SA Esther Wilks, Assistant Cook Larry Griffin, Chief Steward Justi and SA Thabet Alsaedi. Vince Cruz. i 'M- �..-vl.^..r ^.. •.;>.^.v.v:.- .; MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 Ikmgns^onal Leadav Tell MTD BoanI Of Suppoff for U.S.-Flag Ship Prognun Three key members of Con­ labor, business and govern­ gress, addressing the AFL-CIC ment—to meet to develop a con­ Maritime Trades Departmen sensus approach to new (MTD) executive board meeting legislation to aid maritime. last month, urged adoption of a AFL-CIO President Lane U.S.-flag shipping program. Kirkland added the support of the Senate Finance Committee national organized trade labor Chairman Daniel Patrick movement to the cause. Moynihan (D-N.Y.), House Mer­ "The Persian Gulf served as a chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ stark reminder of what our mer­ mittee Chairman Gerry Studds chant fleet means," Kirkland told (D-Mass.) and House Majority the body. "We pledge our support Leader Richard Gephardt CD- as you try to enact a sensible Mo.) all noted the need to pass a maritime policy under Bill Clin­ U.S.-flag maritime revival pack­ ton." age during this session of Con­ New Technology gress. Rebuilding the U.S. merchant Speaking to the group on fleet became the theme of the February 11, Moynihan noted a two-day meeting of the MTD, recent visit he had made aboard which is made up of 42 the Aegis-class niissile cruiser Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ autonomous unions containing Valley Forge. He described how mittee, tells the executive board of the Maritime Trades Department that he will work to enact a maritime ^ 8.5 million members. The board the engineroom looked more like revival program during this session of Congress. passed a number of resolutions of an operating room and talked the largest Navy in the world, we Representative asks European gressional committee for this ses­ concern to the maritime industry about the changes associated have one of the smallest merchant Community representatives to sion. on the,Jones Act, workplace with it. "At 25 toots, [the ves­ marines. It is time we tended to reduce its subsidized airline pro­ "I told him two things: clean safety and cargo preference. sel] can stop in three ship's this issue. Revision of the gram, Airbus. water and the American merchant Another of those resolutions lengths and reverse," the chair­ American merchant marine must "What's fair is fair," marine," the 11-term repre­ called on President Bill Clinton to man of the Senate Finance Com­ be part of the national economic Moynihan added. "We cannot sentative said. "We need to re-es­ issue "an executive order that un­ mittee said. policy." compete against shipping that has tablish the merchant marine for derlines the nation's historical "We need to put that kind of The chairman of the Senate been subsidized by their govern­ national security, trade and to needs for and its legal mandate to technology into merchant ship­ Finance Committee called on the ments. Shipbuilding subsidies produce jobs. He told me, 'I maintain an adequate American- building. If we can do it on Clinton administration to include will be part of the negotiations." didn't come [to Washington] to flag merchant fleet and a domestic cruisers, then we can do it on conrollback on foreign countries When he addressed the MTD veto bills. I want to make things shipyard mobilization base." Ibe tainerships." subsidizing new shipping which on February 12,Studds recounted happen.'" boaM also called on all sections Moynihan also pointed out puts the U.S. fleet at a disad­ meeting with President Clinton to Studds noted it was too soon to within the industry—organized that while the United States "has vantage when the U.S. Trade discuss the priorities for his con- discuss details about any maritime revival package. How­ ever, any plan must include build­ ing vessels within the United States, he stated. "Our skilled shipbuilders can build vessels for the same cost as in Europe," he told the audience. "We than just don't have the management or en­ Officials representing the 42 continued, "A true, meaningful Automobile Workers (UAW), gineering experience. There is getting told the board how has been in­ and long-term recovery of the autonomous unions of the nothing wrong with our labor, but cluded in meetings between the job," said U.S. economy only is possible if Maritime Trades Department we have to import our engineers. new president and the heads of working Otero, who (MTD) agreed the time is now to There is no excuse for that" the ttoee American automobile people and is working begin enactment of economic (The district Studds represents companies. t h e i changes needed in this country to as a volun­ includes Quincy, Mass., which He called the meetings historic unions are help the working people of teer with the as Clinton would not meet with part of the America. Office of had been a major shipbuilding solution. the chairmen of General Motors, The representatives to the Personnel area until the facility closed six The people Ford and Chrysler without labor meeting passed several resolu­ Manage­ years ago.) being at the who know tions c^ling on the Clinton ad­ ment "Our Maritime Policy Needed table what this ministration and Congress to Jack Otero country While outlining the four com­ "T h i country enact health care reform, a nation­ needed a ponents of Clinton's proposed meant needs are al industrial policy, workplace m a j o economic plan, representative great deal the people safety legislation and an intemachange in direction. Enough Gephardt noted the need for a Lane Kirkland to me and who have tionsd trade policy. Labor offi­ trickle down economics is nationwide industry and technol­ the trade cials addressed the group's suffered the most." enough." ogy policy. unionists, Lane Kirkland, president of concern about changing the direc­ Otero stated the president had "As long as other nations are Bieb er tion of the federal government. the AFL-CIO, noted thechange in started to fill some of the 7,400 playing the game a certain way in said In opening the two-day meet­ the make-up of the government positions available for his ap­ electronics and maritime, we bet­ Under the ing of the MTD executive board when he told the MTD executive pointment. He added that ter do the same," the long-time Reagan last month, MTD President board, "We look ahead to a new Owen Bleber Clinton's staff is sorting through maritime proponent said. "We and Bush Michael Sacco stated, "We meet era in the White House. Bill Clin­ adminis­ more than 115,000 resumes for need a shipbuilding and maritime at a time of change. We talked ton and A1 Gore were elected into policy." change last year during the elec­ office with the support of a trations, labor was excluded from those jobs. There is hope within or­ the gatherings. As an example of how such a tions. Now it is time to bring unified trade union movement. The UAW president also ganized labor that some of the policy should be crafted, "I know you will continue to about change." do what you do best, building pointed out that Clinton had told positions will be filled by people Gephardt described how the U.S. 'Time of Change' solidarity and support for your him he will meet with the repre­ affiliated with the trade union was almost out of the semicon­ He pointed out that the unions programs across a wide spectrum sentatives of imi)ort automobile movement. Otero noted the AFL- ductor business eight years ago. belonging to the MTD must work of interest within the labor move­ companies when their economic CIO is' following appointments Semiconductors are used in com­ ^ "to turn ment itself," he continued. and political leaders meet with within all federal departments. puters and wer^ invented in this r I this mood Kirkland listed maritime the representatives from Detroit. coupjfy. When the Pentagon dis­ for change revival, national health care covered it had to go overseas for Work for Solution : More MTD meeting into some- reform, striker replacement and semiconductors for its weapons, Making sure that labor's voice thing international trade agreements coverage on legisla­ the military began a joint research beneficial among issues needing attention will be heard. Jack Otero, the in­ tive issues and trade effort with Congress to revitalize our from the administration. "There is ternational vice president of the for union solidarity is on the industry. ' members no issue under the sun in which Transportation • Communica­ 'We're making progress," the page 4. Additional and for we do not have an interest and tions Union, described how he is St. Louis congressman noted. working with the Clinton ad­ America's seek a voice," Kirkland added. coverage about Foreign countries are buying ministration to recommend, in­ working runaway-flag vessels more [semiconductors] and Labor Included In Talks dividuals for government service people." Michael Sacco and health care dumping less. Today, we have 53 who understand the issues facing Sacco, Highlighting one of the chan­ reform is on page 24, percent of the market in semicon­ working Americans. who also ges ^eady t^ng place, Owen "Our objective is far loftier ductors." serves as president of the SIU, Bieber, president of the United New Administration's 'Mood for Miange' Soon as Bringing Hope for tl.S. Workers • ni •vli. -i' - .V �. .,-r , 4 V. . ,, SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewal ^nies Pnssed Into Service 1;. , W.-- .•'• •'>• • >- / •.'• . SlU-crewed ferries were a lot of people who normally take called into service to transport the subway or the train," ferry thousands of people from Man­ Captain Rick Thornton told a hattan across the Hudson River reporter for the Seafarers LOG. on the afternoon of February 26 "Every boat was packed, al­ following the explosion which though none were close to being rocked the World Trade Center. overloaded. With everybody The ferries, which traditionally working together, things went operate between Manhattan and fairly smooth." TTie SIU represents the men New Jersey, quickly increased and women who crew the ferries, the number of runs and pick-up most of which have capacities of locations. up to 400 passengers. Some of the The blast, which resulted in at boats operate within a mile of the least five deaths and thousands of World Trade Center. injuries, also severely disrupted One secretary who works in local subway, train and bus ser­ the World Trade Center was vice. But 10 SlU-manned pas­ trapped in an elevator for an hour senger ferries, operated by on the 91st floor. Eventually she ARCORP of New Jersey, quickly got to the stairs, but,"All the way started an emergency schedule down, I kept wondering how I'd that afternoon and relieved the get home. Then somebody said overcrowding for the city's not to worry, the ferry would be stranded commuters. here," she told the Newark (N.J.) "We had our usual riders, plus Star-Ledger. The ferries stayed on an ex­ tended schedule throughout the weekend and the early part of the next week. But by March 2, Thornton reported, "Things had pretty much gotten back to nor­ mal, which is kind of amazing." The explosion took place shortly after noon, in a parking garage beneath the two buildings. It created an underground crater almost the length of a football field, tore a hole down three levels of the garage, caved in the ceiling of the commuter railroad station and started fires in one of the building's lower levels. The blast also destroyed the port authority's underground com­ mand center, rendering the complex's evacuation plan use­ less. The ferry workers first heard about the incident around 12:30 p.m., Thornton said, although none heard the explosion. "It was overcast and hazy that day, so we really couldn't see any smoke," he added. "The first reports were sketchy.... I remember a deck­ hand from another boat came out and told us about it, and one of our deckhands thought he was kidding. It just seemed im­ possible." But they soon saw rescue helicopters heading for the twin towers, and within a half-hour after the explosion, other captains and crews arrived to start an early rush-hour schedule. 'More Bread' Is Goal For Labor in Congress Although the occupant of the will be able to work with the new White House has changed, labor secretary of labor, Robert Reich, will continue its fight to enact because "he understands the legislation that will help the economy and what it means to working people of America, the have a good-paying job. We AFL-CIO's legislative director haven't had a secreta^ [recently] told the Maritime Trades Depart­ who knew what a job was, let ment (MTD) executive board last alone a good-paying job.^Besides [Reich] is very, very close to the month. Robert McGiotten, director of president." The legislative director the national labor federation's legislative predicted the North American department, Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) SlU-manned ARCORP ferries like the one pictured above transported thousands of commuters from New advised the among the U.S., Canada and York across the Hudson River after an explosion disrupted local train service. board that Mexico "will go down like a dud" the unions if it comes to the floor of the will have House of Representatives in its to "make present form. Labor has opposed sure that the legislation because—among Members of the Maritime we cooperated with each other The union president also [President other filings—the pact makes no Trades Department (MTD) ex­ and we have to continue to recounted the role Seafarers have Bill Clin­ provisions for raising the work­ ecutive board received a reminder cooperate with each other." played to assist the RWDSU. ton] does ing, safety, environmental and from one Miller began her presentation "We would not have been suc­ the job so living standards within Mexico to of their with a thank you to all of the cessful in organizing Macy's if Robert McGiotten that we can levels equal to those in the U.S. own about unions who have stood with her Paul Hall had not provided the bring some, and Canada in order to prevent a what union members during beefs. She manpower and the pickets. Our bread to the table of our members mass exodus of jobs to south of solidarity recalled how the late Teddy efforts at Macy's would not have and ensure that they are going to the border. has meant Gleason, former president of the been successful. have the kinds of programs that and still Longshore- men's Union, "Of all the unions that don't President Would Sign we so desperately need. means threatened to close the port of have maritime or seafarers in its Striker replacement legisla­ when they Charleston, S.C. if unionized name, it is that kind of relation­ "For the first time in 12 years, tion already has 113 sponsors in met last hospital wooers were not recog­ ship that makes us join, belong we are able to take our issues to the House of Representatives. month. nized. She noted how juice and be proud to be part of this the White House," he added. "But The bill, which would prevent Lenore processing workers were able to get department," Miller said. we have a lot of enemies who are scabs from being hired per­ Lenore Miller Miller, a contract because the firm was "We need to continue to do upset that we have access." manently when workers go on president of the Retail, Wholesale owned by a shipping company that kind of work, because it is Health Care Struggle strike, may be debated in Con­ and Department Store Union and maritime unions applied only that kind of solidarity that McGiotten pointed out that na­ gress in the spring, he said. (RWDSU), informed the group pressure. makes us successful." "If striker replacement gets to that her organization would not tional health care reform—a plan proposed for years by the AFL- his desk, the president has indi­ exist if it had not been for the CIO—faces strong opposition in cated he will sign it," McGiotten efforts made on its behalf by other Washington, despite the fact that noted. Similar legislation passed trade unions. the labor-supported family leave the House of Representatives in 'There were initiatives in (my) bill was passed and signed into the last session of Congress but union which would not have been law during the first month of the failed to gamer enough votes in successful were it not for the The executive secretary43-year the Senate. President Bush had new administration. maritime trades unions," she said. treasurer of the Maritime Trades career stated he would have vetoed the He mentioned some proposals "I think we forget to take pride in Department (MTD) announced with the circulating around the Capitol in­ bill had it made its way through that. I think we forget how much she would be retiring from the AFL-CIO Congress. clude taxing health care benefits. position effective May 31. began im­ "Our members have the best Jean Ingrao made her inten­ mediate­ health care programs in the tions known at the opening of ly. MTD country built through collective the MTD's executive board Resident Fosco meeting last month. She has bargaining. Taxation of benefits Angelo Fosco, president of the Michael held served with the organization will destroy collective bargaining Laborers International Union, Sacco various since being appoint^ by Paul as we know it today. It woUld be passed away February 11 after a said, positions Hall in 1979 when he was presi­ very desthictive." brief illness. He was 71 years old. "Your Jean Ingrao within the dent of the MTD. Brother Fosco was a senior Union members already are years of paying extra into the nation's member of the AFL-CIO Execu­ union, in­ . Immediately after her an­ loyalty cluding in­ nouncement, the executive health care systems because "we tive Council, having been elected and kindness are treasured by all ternational board elected Frank Pecquex as are the only ones with health to it in 1976. of us who have had a chance to care," McGiotten said. "The sys­ vice presi­ acting executive secretaryA native of Chicago, Fosco work with you." dent, be­ treasurer until the full MTD tem is broke. We didn't break it, began his labor career there as a AFL-CIO President Lane fore he as­ convention meets this fall. Pec­ but we are willing to help fix it. member of the union's Sewer and Kirkland noted that IngraO was sumed the quex had been serving as ad­ We should not have to pay for Tunnel Miners Local Union 2. He Angelo Fosco. "part of my original AFL fami­ presidency ministrator. what has been done to die sys­ became an international repre­ ly. You have worked tirelessly of the tem." sentative for the Laborers in the Tributes for Ingrao and her for solidarity." McGiotten stated trade unions early 1950s. Laborers in 1975. MTD Remimleil of Solidarity's Strength MTD Sec'y Jean ingrao Announces Retirement Ai^lo Fosco, L^oras nvsUea^ Dies �-r • '-.-X-'-Ar^- MMCa 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 / Ignored by Forei2n'Fla^ Ship Ranger Saves Five from Sinking Schooner Five people aboard a founder­ crew to abandon ship. Joining the ing schooner were grateful a human crew was an eight-weekU.S.-flag tanker responded to old dog. However, the Topaz crew their distress call after watching a realized it had more problems foreign-flag tanker steam past when the members found the.life them without even acknow­ raft would not hold air. It had ledging their request for help. been serviced last in 1981. The SlU-contracted Ranger At daybreak, the Ranger was picked up a distress call from the beside the life raft. The rescue twin-masted Topaz around 5 a.m. operation proceeded normally on January 11. The OMIuntil, according to Downing, operated tanker was off the coast "one of [the Topaz'] crew fired a of Venezuela sailing from San flare across our deck giving us all Nicholas, Aruba when it changed a good scare." course to answer the call. Downing continued with a The Topaz, one day out of Las description of the rescue, "Bosun Piedras, Venezuela, was taking Mike Moore got a line on the raft on water. The engine of the New and positioned it below our pilot Zealand-registered vessel would ladder. ABs Jonathan Weaver, not run, and the three bilge pumps Joe Mieluchowski, Norm Had­ on board were broken. The sail­ dad, Tom Lasater and I started boat had been in Venezuela for helping the crew and their dog more than four months for a hull aboard and pulling up their gear. overhaul. Members of the Ranger's deck gang pose with the crew of the Topaz. From the left are (kneeling) ABs That was the last we saw of the After consulting with the cap­ Jonathan Weaver, Norm Haddad and Joe Mieluchowski, (standing) Topaz crewmembers Neil Rooney, Topaz." tain, Second Mate Ben Tidwell, Anastasia Ledwon, Jim Baldwin, Steve Sheeling and Mike Kelly and Bosun Michael Moore. an SIU hawsepiper, called all The rescue was completed by hands at 5:20 a.m. to assist in the Seafarers LOG about the opera­ their stations, they noticed the rescue, the crew of the schooner 7:40 a.m. No injuries were reported rescue, according to AB Casey tion. foreign-flag tanker within three said they tried to raise the vessel by members of either crew. The Downing, who wrote the As crewmembers arrived at miles of the Topaz. Following the but were not successful. The Ranger resumed its voyage to Port Ranger spotted the Topaz on radar Everglades, Fla. Once ashore, the around 5:30 a.m. and began Topaz crew again thanked the maneuvering operations. Weather mariners aboard the Ranger. As he conditions were posted as 17- to was talking with Third Mate Sam 21-knot winds, moderate waves of McBean, also an SIU hawsepiper, about seven feet and white caps and AB Downing, the captain of Seafarers aboard the USNS yacht delivery from Bermuda to members were huddling inside with some spray. After reporting the Topaz told them, "TTtank God Capella recently helped save the the Caribbean.) the cockpit," Kelly said in a letter the schooner was filling with water, for American merchant ships and the captain of the Topaz ordered tiie union crews." lives of three people manning a With the Capella heading recounting the rescue. Utiliziiig the strong wind 37-foot catamaran who were toward the unnavigable boat. rendered helpless by severe Radio Officer Ashley Vail con­ members of the engine depart­ weather approximately 300 miles tacted a weather center in Nor­ ment stopped the Capella's en­ folk, Va. and learned that the gines while the captain let the fast north of Bermuda. The rescue took place around storms were expected to worsen sealift vessel drift toward the sail­ boat. The catamaran also tried to 9 a.m. the day after Christmas, during the next 48 hours. All hands reported topside to maneuver into rescue position. despite 20-foot seas and winds of After one failed attempt, the 30-40 knots. No one was injured, search for the boat, which would although the sailboat capsized have been easy to miss because of three boaters reached the ladders and broke apart after its crew­ the waves. Also, the only flares and safely climbed aboard the members were safely aboard the aboard the sailboat were nearly Capella, where members of the impossible to reach, as they were steward department provided Capella. blankets and hot coffee. The The Capella, operated by Bay in an enclosed life raft. Bosun Michael Shappo and ship's medical officer examined Tankers, was en route to Somalia as part of the U.N. relief effort other members of the deck the boaters and found them ex­ when the vessel received a department readied two rope lad­ hausted but otherwise unharmed. The unmanned catamaran sub­ Among the Ranger deck gang members who participated In the Mayday from the catamaran. The ders on the Capella's port side. rescue were (left to right) ABs Casey Downing, Jonathan Weaver and Cat Hull, approximately 18 miles Since it would have been difficult sequently capsized. "The crew was elated," wrote Tom Lasater and Bosun Michael Moore, who provided the Seafarers northeast of the Capella and or impossible to properly recover headed to Bermuda from New­ one of the Capella's lifeboats in Kelly, who commended the crew­ LOG with the photographs for this story. port, R.I., had endured four days the dangerous weather. Captain members for their "heroism" and A Valuable Asset to the Harkness of rough weather. Its captain and David Kelly planned to maneuver "skillful performance." The thankful boaters were dis­ crew, all citizens of France, were the vessel close to the sailboat and drifting with a sea anchor out, in have; the stranded crewmembers charged in Gibraltar on January 1 and returned to France via arran­ hopes of outlasting the foul climb the ladders. One of the lookouts spotted gements made through their weather. But it appeared the small craft was in imminent danger of the drifting craft from about four employer. The SIU members who took capsizing or coming apart. (The miles. "Waves were crashing part in this rescue are: Bosun over the boat and the three crewboaters were scheduled to make a Shappo, ABs Gino Whitehead, Joseph Bryan, Kaare O'Hara, William Sieggreen, Joseph Conlin and Gregory Gorenflo; OSs Glenn Baker, Denis Piccinolo and Mark Weaver; DEU Jeffrey Hailstone; Electrician Lawrence French; UJEs Phillip Burke, Terry Harmon, Glenn Kenyon and Richard Presson. Also assisting in the operation "Brother Jose Martinez has been aboard the USNSHarkness tor are: FOWTs Ronnie Micklos, C. over one year and has consistently performed above expecta­ tions In both the steward department and deck department." Davis and Paul Pagano; Wiper These were words In praise of Steward Assistant Jose Martinez, Randell Porter; Chief Steward written by Chief Steward Ben\l|enderson and echoed In other Sergio Castellanos; Chief Cook letters of commendation from the master, chief mate and crew­ Jimmie Reddick; Assistant members aboard the Mar Ship vessel. "Brother Martinez sets one Cook James Jordan; and GSUs of the best examples of a merchant seaman and SIU memberone In which we can all be proud." In photo above, Martinez poses The USNS Capella was en route to Somalia as part of the I^I.N. relief Dayna Roger, Gerald Williams on the deck of the USNS Harlmess in Dubai, UAE. and Leon Gonzales. effort when It received a distress call from a 37-foot catamaran. iL . > --V •' • CapeHa &VW Rescues Boaters hi Rott^ Seas, Hi^ Wiads '• •. -1: V- -'-v. '• -..4.' 4. -• • • •- 'J Cio • �7 - •, • 6 I • SEAFARERS LOG MARCH 1993 Benzene Regs Top Concerns at Safety Team Meeting mented, specifically concerning facial hair. The safety team is composed of representatives who work out of SnJ halls around the country. They meet with crewmembers aboard SlU-contracted vessels to keep them updated on safety-re­ lated items and information. team members stated many of the tanker crewmembers with whom they have talked still have Listening to an answer regarding benzene regulations during the safety team meeting are Bobby CInton III of questions regarding the restric­ Norfolk, J.J. Arnold of Honolulu, Ken Conklin of the Lundeberg School, Tony McQuay of Jacksonville and tions on faci^ hair stipulated by Steve Judd of New Orleans. the benzene regulations. Dr. Kenneth Miller, director of issue ip this process. The SIU's nated by the Coast Guard in the respirators on board as well as the Seafarers Welfare Plan's concern is to make sure our mem­ benzene regulations, carry both other safety gear required for medical department, reviewed bers are as safe as they possibly positive and negative pressure working around the chemical. the Coast Guard directive which can be. "Today's respirators will only states facial hairs cannot impede the snug fit of any breathing ap­ work if they are not impeded by paratus required on a crewmem- facial hair. We are looking for Former SIU official Ernes ber when working around the new technology concerning respirators. But for now, the Frank "Scottie" Aubusson died of petroleum-based chemical. safety of our members is the most natural causes Feb. 10 in Miami. "A snug fit between the important thing," he added. Brother Aubusson, who passed respirator and face is vital to the Miller reminded safety team away in his sleep, was 72. Dr. Kenneth Miller, medical direc­ safety of our members working members to verify that tankers, "The former bosun and SIU tor of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, with or around beiftene," Miller barges and tank vessels, as desigport agent was in Florida to attend reviews the benzene regulations. stated. "Facial hair has become an the Maritime Trades Department executive board meeting—an ex­ ample of how Brother Aubusson stayed in touch with his union and SIU members are manning the the industry even though he offi­ Sea-Land Shining Star, a 637cially retired in January 1977. foot containership which SeaBrother Aubusson was bom in Land Service chartered "Scottie" Aubusson Middlesex County, England, just beginning last month. outside London. Seafarers crewed the Shining He sailed as a merchant Street beef of 1946 and the Star in the port of Wilmington, mariner aboard British ships from Isthmian strike of '47. He also Calif., although the vessel will 1940 to 1942, thenJoined the SIU participated in organizing drives operate from Ae East Coast. The under unusual circumstances. As for the SlU-affiliated United In­ Shining Star ts "filling in" for four Brother Aubusson once said, "I dustrial Workers and facilitated other Sea-Land ships (the Chal­ came into the SIU on a torpedo! the building of a large and active lenger, Crusader, Discovery and The British ship on which he Maritime Trades Department Expedition) as they "cycle sailed during World War II was Port Council in Chicago. through shipyard periods," said a torpedoed by Germans at Mur­ After he retired. Brother company spokesperson. The mansk, Russia, and Aubusson Aubusson did extensive work Shining Star will go on a run (then 22) was wounded. He was with charities and with hand­ known as the America's Service, picked up by a hospital ship icapped children in the Chicago which includes stops in the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Posing at the console in the engineroom of the Shining Starare, from which berthed in Loch Ewe, Scot­ area. A close friend of retired SIU left, OMU Jesse Manard, Engine Utility William Gordon, OMU Victor land. But when he heard that a official Ed Mooney, he also Caribbean. convoy of U.S. ships was forming stayed abreast of SIU matters, and "The members are excited Bermudez and OMU Gary Mitchell. nearby, he snuck away from the attended the SIUNA convention about it," said SIU Patrolman Rob hospital and signed on an SIU last summer. Scrivens, who sent the accom­ ship, the Gateway City. He was so "He was a great guy to work panying photos to the Seafarers anxious to get to America, he did with," said Ed Pulver, an SIU LOG. "The ship had been laid up not care that the Gateway City vice president who had stood for a while, and it looks like there was going to Murmansk. And it with Aubusson in many beefs will be a lot of OT available while was aboard that vessel where over the years. "And he definite­ the guys get it back in shape." Aubusson was dubbed Scottie ly was one of the funniest people Crewmembers will have in­ (because he had signed on in I ever met. The day he died, he dividual quarters aboard the ves­ Scotland). was passing around cartoons he sel, which will transport a variety For the next 10 years. Brother had drawn." of dry cargo. Aubusson sailed as AB or bosun. George McCartney, SIU vice During the last five years, the In 1949, he became a U.S. citizen. iresident West Coast who also vessel was on charter to Lykes Aubusson came ashore in lad known and worked with Bros, and sailed by the name Al1952 and began working his way Aubusson for many years, meria Lykes. Before that, it was The passenger area of the Shin- The Shining Star takes on cargo up through the union. In 1955 he described Brother Aubusson as at Nasco shipyard In San Diego. an American President Lines ship ing Star Is aft of the house. became a patrolman in the port of very popular. He had many known as the President McNew York. Four years later he yams to spin, but he also did a lot Kinley. became port agent of the port of for the union. The Shining Star has a breadth Chicago. Brother Aubusson oiften; of 82 feet and a depth of 30.8 feet. Brother Aubusson spent more referred to himself as A-8, which/ than a dozen years working in was his SlU book number. Chicago, then finished his SIU When he retired, he told the career as port agent in St. Louis Seafarers LOG that his greatest from 1973 to late 1976. accomplishment was obtaining Throughout his years with the his high school diploma at the Seafarers, Brother Aubusson Lundeberg School in 1974. He is gained a reputation as someone believed to be the first SIU offi­ who had a great sense of humor. cial to complete the GED pro­ Scottie was much loved by the gram at the school. membership," noted SIU Presi­ "Sure, I was afraid of failing," dent Michael Sacco. "He always Brother Aubusson told the LOG had a grin on his face and a stoiy in January 1977."But I was deter­ to tell." mined to show the trainees that if Chief Steward Curtus Phillips and Aubusson participated in a guy who dropped out of school Chief Cook Allan Sim are at work Bosun Bobby Garcia (lower right) and Mike Charben (seated left) draw many of the epic beefs involving 40 years ago at age 14 could make In the ship's galley. the SIU beginning with die Wall it, anybody could." cards with other deck department crewmembers for watches. Seeking to promote safety practices in benzene-associated environments, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship safety team met last month to review the Coast Guardissued regulations related to the petroleum-based chemical Several wrinkles have come up in the way regulations cover­ ing benzene are being imple- Former Seafarers Port Agent 'Scottie' Aubusson Dies at 72 Seafarers Crew Sea-LantFs Shining Star I �.trr MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Gnat Lakes Boatmen damplete Special Courses Seafarers employed by Great Lakes Towing Company recently completed special courses cover­ ing AB and engineroom skills ai the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. Early last month, 10 SITJ members who sail for Grea Lakes Towing finished the train­ ing programs which were developed for the company due to f: Opening a water valve prior to en­ gine start is Tony Willoughby. sailed exclusively in the deck department until recently, when he also started working in the en­ gineroom. "As you can imagine, I learned a lot from this engine course," Homer said. One of the Seafarers who took both courses is Tony Willough­ by. He summed up the experience when he stated, "^ey were good courses and I got a lot out of them." Greg Stamatelakys, another first-time visitor to the Paul Hall Center, said, "It was great to see another part of the union, and I think the school is a very progres­ sive idea." Mark Rohn, director-fleet operations for Great Lakes Towing, said in a letter to the Lundeberg School, "... from the enthusiasm and response shown by our employees, [the courses] should prove to be a success and beneficial to both the individuals and the company by insuring that the equipment is being operated Seafarers who completed the special courses are (from left, kneeling) Lonnee Aakeberg, Greg and maintained properly." Rohn Stamatelakys, Ray Smith, Tony Willoughby, (second row) Timothy McKenna, Cliff Stockman, A.K. also expressed appreciation about Horner, Mike McCormick, Mike Lock and Mike Kornmeier. Instructor Joe Kurley is at far right. the school's willingness to pro­ vide the special training. informative. When you learn on While all of the formal teach­ the job, you usually don't have ing was handled by instmctors, time to End out why things are Kurley noted the "wide variety of done certain ways. But in these background and experience" courses, everything seems to among the students, who also come together for you." taught each other. "The exchange Aakeberg added that instruc­ of information among them was tors Joe Kurley (engine depart­ fabulous," Kurley said. "The in­ ment) and Jim Brown (deck) "are teraction helped everyoiie, in­ lighly skilled in relating to our cluding me. I learned from them, questions and giving answers we and I tlunk that proves once again understand." the caliber of people in the SIU." Similarly, Mike McCormick, new tonnage regulations affect­ ing tugboats. The Lundeberg School modified its AB course and created the engine training in order to accommodate both the company's and the members' needs and schedules. The Seafarers, most of whom previously sailed as deckhand/en­ gineers, got plenty of hands-on training in areas such as valve maintenance, back and hearing safety, pumps, repair techniques for broken bolts and studs, start­ ing a boat's main engines, cutting and threading pipes, lifeboat operation and many other skills. (Four of the men already were ABs and took only the engine course. The others took both courses.) They also took written tests and kept training manuals which were produced specifically for them by Lundeberg School instructors. Lonnee Aakeberg, who sails from the port of Duluth, Minn., Before starting the engine, Cliff said he found the classes "very Stockman gives it a pre-lube. .j; A.K. Horner wipes up oil on the BullShepard'sstaiboard main engine. who sails from the ports of jobs." Kommaier also said the Toledo, Ohio and Detroit, said he scheduling allowed the Seafarers gained a lot from the courses. "In to make the most of their time at fact, I'm considering coming the school. A.K. Horner has been a mem­ Timothy McKenna reviews the back to the school so 1 can learn ber of the SIU since 1971. He pre-engine start-up checklist. more." While discussing thefrequent­ ly changing needs of the industry, Tim McKenna said he recog­ nized the importance of the train­ ing available at the Lundeberg School. "We have to be sure we have qualified employees." For Cliff Stockman, who has been a Seafarer since 1978, this was his first trip to the SIU educa­ tion facility in Piney Point, Md. 'I'm impressed with the staff and the facilities," he said. "It's much larger than 1 realized." Like several of his fellow classmates, Ray Smith, who works in Cleveland, said he ap­ preciated the instructors' willing­ ness "to go out of their way to help us. '^at really helped, and 1 feel likeeveryone benefitted from the courses." A Great Lakes employee for more than 23 years, Mike Kornmaier described the cour­ ses as "well-handled. The facilities were better than we ex­ Checking the schematic to ensure proper lubrication for the Bull pected, and we picked up some important things that apply to our Tho Alaska and the Missouri are two of Great Lakes Towing's tugs. Shepard's main engine are Mike McCormick (left) and Ray Smith. W --'--.AT?: • • USi'v'Vv;*- •« �8 MARCH1993 SEAFARERS LOG Charter Member Eloris Tart Finds Relaxation on Links Retired Steward Still Keeps Up with SIU .L/- • After a long, distinguished Rescue at Sea career with the SIU that included One of the most dramatic serving in World War IT and later events of Tart's career took place taking part in a dramatic rescue at in May 1972, 30 miles off the sea, SIU pensioner Eloris Tart coast of Florida. He was sailing, has settled into a comfortable aboard the Sea-Land Warrior routine which includes plenty of when he and his fellow crewmemhis favorite sport: golf. bers rescued all 104 passengers who Many people find the game had been forced from their fuomaddening, but Tart, a charter ravaged vessel, the Liberianmember of the Seafarers, says, registered Oriental Warrior. "I've always liked it. I used to be a The Sea-Land Warrior's crew caddie when I was young, and I later received a prestigious safety never lost my interest in the sport." award from the National Safety He plays at least nine holes on Council and the American In­ most days, weather permitting. stitute of Merchant Shipping Assessing his skills, he says, "I (AIMS). At the awards still need to brush up!" ceremony, the president of AIMS Last month. Tart celebrated singled out Brother Tart, describ­ his 80th birthday. The former ing him as "a credit to his vessel recertified steward retired from and to theU.S. merchant marine" the SIU in 1975, settling in for the fine care he and the Mobile, Ala. steward department extended to It requires some cajoling to get the rescued passengers and crewTart to reminisce, but his memories members of the Oriental Warrior. of the union are plentiful. At the time. Tart said the burn­ ing ship reminded him of the Started in 1933 many vessels he saw go down in Brother Tart was born in flames during WWII. "There was Baldwin County, Ala. in 1913, no chance for rescue in those near Mobile. He first went to sea days," he said in 1972. at age 20, mostly because"80 per­ But, according to an article in cent of the people from my com­ June 1972 Seafarers LOG, munity did it. You have to realize, Brother Tart also said he had no those were different times." qualms about taking risks to help He started with the old Inter­ national Seamen's Union, but be­ save lives. Under similar cir­ came a Seafarer in 1939 in the cumstances, he said, "1 would do port of Mobile. In fact, his SIU the exact same thing —just like membership began on his any other Seafarer." Helpful Suggestions birthday, February 14. "There wouldn't have been an Just before he retired. Tart SIU if we hadn't resisted the (at­ played a big part in having some tempted) takeovers by the of the steward department ratings NMU," Tart declares. "A lot of restructured. Based partly on his good men helped keep the SIU recommendations, the steward/ going, naturally including Paul cook position was re-rated to Hall (who headed the SIU from steward/baker, while chief cooks 1947 until his death in 1980), retained their old ratings. This whom I knew for a long time. I resulted in fair pay and distinctive also sailed with his brother. Bill." job descriptions for those who Brother Tart participated in sailed with those ratings. many of the union's beefs. He Since then. Tart, who has two also sailed extensively during sons, has enjoyed his time on the World War n, including trips on links. But he also has stayed the bauxite run. "Those were very abreast of the union"^s activities. dangerous, hard voyages," he He still regularly reads the LOG recalls. "But we had to get the and occasionally drops in at the bauxite for aluminum for airplanes Mobile union hall. and other war materials." In fact, Brbther Tart says he is Tart remembers one trip when hopeful that this year the cutoff his ship ran out of stores. He also date for WWII veterans' status recalls sailing with all of the for merchant mariners will be ex­ ship's lights out so the merchant tended to include those who vessels would not be easily sailed during the first year of the spotted by enemy submarines. war. "1 know a lot of people have An occasional contributor to written their congressmen about the Seafarers LOG, Brother Tart this issue," he says. "From ex­ also served in the Coast Guard perience, 1can tell you there were during WWII. a lot of deadly mines and other But he returned to the SIU hazards out there." before the war's end, and in 1964 (Brother Tart recently sent his he graduated from the chief original membership records to steward recertification course in the LOG. He included dues New York. Brother Tart was a mem­ receipts and discharges, copies of ber of the ninth recertification class. which, appear on this page.) Graduation tlma in the Maritime Advancement Program, finds Class No. 9 of the Stewards Training and Recertification Program lined up after receiving their new certificates. In the photo are (front,1-r) Walter Newberg,, Orville Payne, Eloris Tart, Juan Oquendo, Jr. and Terrill York. At rear are instructor Tony Goncalves, Angel .Seda, SIU President Paul Hall, who presented the certificates, Juan Reinosa, Rex O'Connor, Frank J. Meggie, and instructor Eric Kingwall. Brother WiRlam McNelly was not present when the photo was taken. (See Page S.) Recerfificoffon. -ate*.) • « r Y Sis ijsr mi. 93. *>« "St. IS. S94S. !io. -So.. ''HiA 'xr V DECK 3EAFABEBS INTERNATK^ otNorfii Am«{3, • 1; 2 oil 7 > L lb« cmfbonx* 1 i Ghra rsealpt to tho i » ond 1 p Qici azn%£} sloctpod hU bcok y - .1^ 1/ �•. F- MARCH1993 " J-' ;®: SEAFABERSLOG 9 Efforts Begin io Pass WWII Mariner Veterans Extension Grassroots efforts already are noted Joseph Katusa, vice chair­ being organized to seek congres­ man of the Merchant Mariners sional support for legislation that Fairness Committee of the would extend the cutoff date for American Merchant Marine World War Il-era merchant Veterans. manners. Katusa and George Searle, The Merchant Mariners Fair­ chairman of the committee, have ness Act of 1993 has been sub­ organized a data base of the mitted for the third straight American Merchant Marine session of ^Congress by Repre­ Veterans to know which veterans sentative Jack Fields (R-Texas). live in which districts. "We want It seeks to extend World War II our members to contact the dis­ veterans status to U.S. merchant trict offices or the Washington of­ mariners who sailed between fices to let the Congress loiow of August 15, 1945 and December our support," Katusa noted. 31,1946, the date President Harry Already letters are being Truman declared an end to the received in Montgomery's office hostilities. as well as in the office of Jim In just one month, the bill (also Slattery (D-Kansas), who is known as HR 44) has acquired chairman of the House Veterans more than 130sponsors. This is as Affairs' Compensation, Pension many as the bill acquired in the and Insurance Subcommittee. To first year of the previous session date, no hearing on HR 44 has of Congress. Before the session been scheduled. adjourned last fall, 227 members Bill supporters received a of Congress (more than half) had boost last month when the Sun­ signed on as sponsors. day newspaper magazine Parade However, the bill still faces ran story about HR 44. "It was Opposition from the chairman of tremendous to see that article ap­ the House Veterans' Affairs pear at the beginning of Con­ Committee, G.V. "Sonny" gress," Searle stated. "That Montgomery (D-Miss.). brought more national attention to our cause." Writing Campaign Starts Changes 1988 Ruling "We have started letter-writ­ ing campaigns by members of our Both Searle and Katusa organization who live in a district received their veterans status in where the representative is not a 1988 when the secretary of the sponsor or serves on the commit­ Air Force (the branch of the tee where the bill is hung up," Department of Defense that over­ sees veterans affairs) declared merchant mar i -. s who sailed be­ tween Dece.-.'uer 7, 1941 and August 15,1945 as World War II vets. However, all other branches of the service use December 31, 1946 as the cutoff date for World W^ n veterans status. "The members of the mer­ chant marine who were in train­ ing as of August 15 had no idea that the atomic bomb existed or would end the war," Katusa ex­ plained. "They were in training to prepare for the invasion of Japan." Like many other merchant mariners from the war, Katusa and Searle sought to join the Navy to fight for their country, but ended up in the merchant fleet. Write to Congress to Express Support for HR 44 Seafarers and their families are urged to voice their support for the Merchant Mariners Fairness Bill of 1993 (HR 44) by writing to their member of Congress or to the House Conmnittee on Veterans' Affairs. The names of the committee members appear below. Letters for all members of the House of Repre­ sentatives should be addressed to: The Honorable • U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515. Luis V. Guiterrez, 111. Democrats Scotty Baesler, Ky. G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery, Sanford Bishop, Ga. Miss. James E. Clybum, S.C. Don Edwards, Calif. Mike Kreidler, Wash. Douglas Applegate, Ohio Conine Brown, Fla. Lane Evans, 111. Republicans Timothy J. Penny, Minn. Bob Stump, Ariz. J. Roy Rowland, Ga. Christopher H.Smith, N.J. Jim Slattery, Kan. Joseph P. Kennedy II, Mass. Dan Burton, Ind. Michael Bilirakis, Fla. George E. Sangmeister, HI. Tom Ridge, Pa. Jill Long, Ind. Floyd Spence, S.C. Chet Edwards, Texas Tim Hutchinson, Adc, Maxine Waters, Calif. Terry Everett, Ala; Bob Clement, Term. Steve Buyer, Ind. : Bob Filner, Calif. Jack Quinn, N.Y. Frank Tejeda, Texas "I went to enlist in the Navy with a friend," Katusa recalled. "We were shoved into the maritime service. The trappings were military and we wanted to serve oin country." Searle became a merchant mariner when "the Navy turned me down because of my eyes. It was on my 17th birthday and I had dropped out of 10th grade. They told me if I wanted to join a ser­ vice, go into the maritime service. I wouldn't have left high school if I thought I was going to be a civilian." Outside Support Besides congressional sup­ port, the bill has been endorsed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion posts around the country as well as by nation­ ally syndicated columnist James J. Kilpatrick. If passed, the bill would allow the merchant mariners it covers to receive a military burial, medical care at Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals and VA homeloan guarantees. Harry Bur­ roughs, the minority staff Erector for the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, pointed out that most of those ^ected already have their own doctors and homes so the cost to the government would be minimal. SlU Pensioner Wadlington Helps Henor All Veterans of War World War 11 veteran seaman and SIU pensioner Maxwell Wadlington wants to make sure his fellow merchant mariners are not forgotten. Brother Wadlington noticed an advertisement in his local Eustis, Fla. newspaper requesting community contributions toward SIU pensioner Maxwell Wad­ lington placed a wreath at the new war memorial in Florida. thJ building tend the dedication ceremony on November 11 where he could place his own special wreath of remembrance on the memorial. Wearing his Seafarers jacket. Brother Wadlington attended the ceremony and proudly placed a wreath on the monument. Its in­ scription read, "The U.S. Mer­ chant Marine - WWII." "I was anxious for people to know about the seamen of World War II. I wanted to remind them that soldiers and aviators weren't out there fighting alone. There were seamen too," Wadlington said. "I am proud to have sailed as a merchant mariner. The problem is that hardly anyone knows about the merchant marine and what they did in World War II. That is the purpose of my wreath, to make people remember that we were there too." His is still the only wreath to date on display at the site, but he said he expects there will be more once other area veterans visit the memorial. A native of Hopkinsville, Ky. Brother Wadlington joined the merchant marine in 1943 in Sheepshead Bay, N.Y. He sailed the Mediterranean throughout World War II. In 1943, Wadlington sailed on his first ship, the Sebastian Vizcamo, a Liberty ship. The vessel's mission was to transport six locomotives to Londpn. But the locomotives were too heavy of a load, and the vessel began to crack. The ship had to detour into Newfoundland for repairs before delivering its cargo safely. Once in London, the Sebastian Vizcamo tied up at the Royal Al­ The memorial In Ferran Park stands as a tribute to all veterans of war. bert docks. Wadlington recalled there were Nazi bombers over­ curate in those times. Some came The vessel then took 400 German head every night. The target was close to us, very close. Search prisoners to Oran, Algeria in the Woolwich Arsenal across the lights, bombs exploding, tracers North Africa. Brother Wad­ Thames River. and star shells made the most lington also sailed in Korea. "Bomb sites were not so ac- spectacular sight this kid had ever He joined the SIU in 1950 and witnessed," Wadlington ob­ finished his career as an AB in served. During World War 11 he was 1980. Brother Wadlington still aboard the Robert Dale Owen, a loves to be on the water and cur­ Liberty ship which participated in rently owns and sails boats on the the invasion of Southern France. lakes of Lake County. of a veterans memorial. He quickly researched the "Troject and discovered the memorial was being built to honor all veterans of war—not just a particular branch of the military. Wadlington provided a donation. "I contributed be­ cause I have a deep love and affection for the mere^hant seaman," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. His donation, along with other community contributions, helped pay for a monument honoring the veterans of Lake County. The memorial was built in the city's Ferran Park on Lake Eustis. Brother Wadlington received a letter thanking him for his con­ Brother Wadlington had this wreath specially made to honor fellow tribution and inviting him to at­ merchant seamen who served in World War II. • • "-i-f' Russian Medals Presented in San Francisco A group of 26 WWII merchant mariners who sailed the Mur­ mansk Run, among them retired SIU member James Fuller, received medals of heroism from the Russian government at a commemoration ceremony held aboard the Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien on January 30 in San Francisco.. Duringthe war. Fuller (who sailed with the SIU from 1946 to 1990) was in the Armed Guard crew aboard the American Mail Une SS Gilbert Stuart which went from Manchester, England to Mur­ mansk and then down to Molotovsk t>eyond Archangel on the White Sea and then back to Murmansk. Pensioner Fuller lives in Setjastopol, Calif. < T �10 MARCH 1993 SEAFAIKRSUMt 55 Years of SIU Membership Come to an End When Boatman J.F. "Jake' Kelley announced his retirement as an active member of the Seafarers earlier this year, it marked the first time since 1931 when the SIU was founded that neither he nor any of his four brothers were sailing for the union. J.F. "Jake" Kelley Last month, Kelley ended a 29-year career as an engineer with G&H Towing of Houston. He began sailing as a deep sea member in 1947, then switched to inland in 1964. "It was after the war [World War II] and I couldn't find any­ thing else to do," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "My oldest brother was sailing so I thought I'd make one trip to see what it was like. "That turned out to be the started," Ed noted. "Working conditions, pay scales, fringe benefits, less hours, overtime—^it is almost unbelievable. When I started, we got $1 an hour for overtime. But that was good money back then. "Today, the union is the land of opportunity. You have to work hard, but it is a good life," he longest one trip anyone has made because I kept going and didn' quit until now," added the 66X. year-old. Oldest Brother Was First According to all of his surviv­ ing brothers, the eldest. Jack Keily, was the reason they went to sea and joined the SIU. Jack was a charter member of the union. His career went back even further as he had been a member of the old International Seamen's Union. He had sailed in the Gulf pf Mexico with Alabama-native and former SIU president Paul Hall. Brother Kelly held Gulf book number 10 when he joined the SIU. After the war, the other Kelly brothers began their careers with the Seafarers. Ed Kelly Sr. signed on in 1947 shortly after Jake went to sea and just before Fred Kelly Barney Kelly brother Barney Kelly came aboard. Finally, Fred Kelly joined his brothers at sea in 1953. Jake started in the steward department but chahged to engine after a few trips. As his family began to grow, he decided he wanted to spend more time at Jack Kelly home. He began sailing inland the same year that Jack lost his life when the tugboat on which he added. was working sank during a freak His brother Fred, who retired accident in the Houston Shipping as a utilityman in 1973, agreed. Channel. I'd tell someone getting started to go ahead and join. Make a life Work His Way Up While Fred also went from out of it and stay until you retire. deep sea to inland, Ed stayed on The union will be good to you and the ocean-going vessels and br you," he said. worked his way up to recertified Carried Grain to USSR steward before retiring in 1986. During his 40 years with the "There has been a big change SIU, Ed stated that he had gone m the merchant marine since I from sailing on C-1 and T-2 ves­ sels that hauled bauxite to the large military prepositioning ships now stationed in Diego Gar­ cia. Among his many voyages was one on board an Ogden tanker that carried some of the first American grain to the Soviet Union in 1973. "When we arrived, the people were so grateful," he recalled. "We had a party on the ship and entertained about 50 people in the saloon." Fred was the first in the family to retire. He started receiving his pension in 1973. Barney signed off the next year. Barney, Fred and Jake all live in Texas while Ed resides in North Carolina. Of the Kelly generation that followed, only Ed's son— Ed Jr.—still is with the union. He serves as a port representative in Mobile, Ala. V Ed Kelly Sr. SnowsUnm Does Not Delay EartyFHout for American Republic The weather may not have Weather conditions had been looked like spring, but the SIU mild—for the Lakes regioncrew of the American Republic prior to the fitout. When he started working on the deck, AB/Watchman Don White joked, "Ice skates should be is­ sued as work gear." Hoses used in fire drills for Coast Guard inspectors began to freeze almost immediately after the tests, forcing the deck crew to clean them out before putting them back in their stations. In the conveyor area, engine depart­ ment members had to clean up what the winter's cold and ice had messed up, while the steward department got the galley back in order. Although crewmembers had AB/Watchman Glen Tate realizes extra effort will be needed to release frozen hatch covers. to deal with the cold above and below deck, none of them com­ plained because of the unex­ pected extra month of work. The 635-footer was called to duty to carry ore from Ashtabula, Ohio to the McLeod Steel plant in Trenton, Mich. The ship was able to answer the call because there is relatively little ice on the Lakes this winter. While the Republic already is making its runs, most of the other vessels crewed by SIU members are expected to return to the Lakes in late March or early April. Crewmembers should stay in touch with the union halls in Algonac, Mich, or Duluth, Minn, Trying to empty fire hoses of water before they freeze are Deckhand Dean Brownjng (left) and AB/Watchman Ronald Vandercook. for the latest information. , • ' got a month's jump on the rest of the Great Lakes fleet when the self-unloader departed the port of Toledo, Ohio on February 18. "This is the earliest I've gone back to work," Deckhand Dean Browning told Algonac (Mich.) Fort Representative Don Thornton who met with the crew before the ship set sail. The vessel had laid up for the winter in late December. The crew did not ex­ pect to go back to work until midMarch. "Yeah, but I sure am glad to be back to work," added his watch partner, AB/Watchman Ron Vandercook. A snowstorm hit the western Lake Erie region two days before While ice has formed around vessels docked In the harbor, the ship A hard snow welcomes the crew of the American Republic as they the American Republic set sail. channels have remained almost Ice-free this winter. . report to work. �MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 11 Dredge Dodge Island Heads lor Wanner Waters After Summer on Great Lakes Mjp SIU members aboard the dredge Dodge Island reported all was going well when union rep­ resentatives recently serviced the crew near Chestertown, Md. The North American Trailing Company vessel was working in Chesapeake Bay after spending the summer on the Great Lakes around Michigan doing main­ tenance work and cleaning out the shipping channels. The crewmembers had plenty of questions concerning upcom­ ing contract negotiations, upgrad­ ing at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and health and medical matters, reported SIU Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco and Bal­ timore Patrolman Charlie Clausen. The crew also praised the fine food served by Chief Cook Curtis Brodnax. After completing its work in the bay last month, the Dodge /s/flnd sailed south for Norfolki Va. to take on another job. ^ Taking part in a shipboard union meeting are (left to right) Wiper Joseph Ritter, AB David Lijewski, SA Michael Isnas and Assistant Engineer Jay Stiles. , Crewmembers of the dredge Dodge/s/andgather in the galley to meet with union representatives. From the left are (seated) Chief Engineer ' Michael Hinchcliffe, Wiper Joseph Ritter, (standing) ABJim Anderson ^ and SIU Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco. Drag Tender Bill Padgett over- Chief Cook Curtis Brodnax dices sees operations from the bridge, an onion while preparing dinner. •, J-"- ^ . f •• Global Link Galley looks Forward to 1993 The past year has been an eventful one for the galley gang of the SlU-crewed Global Link, according to Chief Steward D. (Brandon) Maeda. The vessel, the first of Tran­ soceanic Cable Ship's new cablelaying vessels for its parent company, AT&T, made two trips during 1992 across the Atlantic. Maeda noted the steward department stayed busy as it took care of the full working crew when the ship departed its berth Viewing work from the bridge are, from left, SIU Assistant Vice President in Baltimore to load cable in New Tony Sacco, Mate Pat Dollard and Captain Howard Hawrey. Hampshire in February. The Global Link then laid cable across the ocean to a point north of Scot­ land before heading to a shipyard in Southampton, England for minor repairs. The vessel sailed home in May. In late October, the crew was notified of a cable break in the Atlantic and set sail for one month. When they got back, the galley gang discovered an addi­ tional "member" was waiting ^hore for them. Chief Cook Cheryl Neff had signed off before the second voyage because she was due to give birth. Her son, Dakota Wil­ liam Neff, was bom November 3. Upon die Global Link's return, Mae^ and the rest of the crew gave Dakota his first tour of the cable ship. "The crew has done an out­ standing job all year," Maeda wrote in a note included with the photographs that appear with this story. "We are looking for-: ward to another productive year in 1993." -I;'; v.; Cold Work on the Philly-Camden Ferry Aboard the Delawhaleare, from left. Captain Bob Papale, Philadel­ phia Patrolman Sean Ryan and Capt. Dom Rizzo. Chief Cook Cheryl Neff brings her Taking desserts to hungry crew- Giving Dakota Neff his first tour of newborn son, Dakota, aboard the members is Steward Assistant the cable ship is Chief Steward D. cable ship. Joseph Sneed. (Brandon) Maeda. SIU Captains Bob Papale and Dom Rizzo, as well as other Seafarers who crew the Philadelphia-Camden, N.J. ferry, recently endured bone-chilling weather to get the Job done. During a three-day span in late January and early February, the Philadelphia area had its coldest weather in three years—sub-zero temperatures and high winds which made it seem even colder. But that did not stop the SIU members aboard the Delawhale from transporting passengers across the Delaware River. Captain Dom Rizzo secures The ferry crosses the Delaware gangway on the Delawhale. River in all kinds of weather. The galley gang of the Global Link gathers around the ship's Christmas tree. From left to right are Cook/Baker George Sasaki, Steward Assistants Nolan Hurtt, Keith Barfield, Barbara Boyer, Scotty, Greenlee and Cromwell Henderson, and Chief Cook Jose Luaces. • '?-• •^ '••'4m I' �• - A- miWH 1993 12 SBAFAKERS LOG SEAFARERS UK II/UUICH1993 SIU Hatches New Idea To Improve Galley Training - • Marked by state-of-the-art equipment, spacious design and opportunities for more individual instruction, the new steward department lab at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education opened last month. The lab, which represents the continuing effort to fine-tune the SIU's shipboard feeding programs, covers 5,300 square feet and features a dining room, an amphitheater-like demonstra­ tion room, a classroom and an eight-station lab. All of the cook­ ing and refrigeration equipment is brand new, and up to 16 people simultaneously may use the facility. "It's well-planned, it's designed well and there's no limit to what we can do here," said Recertified Steward William Winters, whose class was the first to use the lab. "This opens the door for higher-level culinary arts training." Winters added that the lab's layout will give upgraders a chance for more hands-on training and more oneon-one instruction. Top photo; The lab Is housed In buildings which formerly were used as bungalows. Three photos above: Recertified Steward Anthony Curran (top), a Lundeberg School graduate, says the lab i ' i;';V _;.-.f', •' •i '•' • ..' -t- • • Facil^ Features Kloderu Equipment, Itoaiduess Stewards Lab Oaais at Paul Had Salter Above: Recertified Steward Carl Poggioll gives cooking demonstration for fel­ low upgraders at the new lab. '44 The lab is housed in what used to be two one-story bungalows. (Winters stayed there in 1976 as a member of class 218.) The buildings were refurbished, while an addition was constructed which adjoins the two structures. Most of the installation has been finished, but a few items — such as mirrors, desks for the classroom and seats for the demonstration room — are scheduled to be in place shortly. "The facility is comfortable and very modem," said Recer­ tified Steward Mark Flores. "This is what it's like on modem ships, so it's great that we have all this equipment right here. As for quality of the equipment, this is the best I've ever seen, and I've been a cook in many different hotels and elsewhere." All steward department upgrading courses will include time in the lab, which was designed to allow improved monitoring of each member's capabilities. The Lundeberg School steward conunittee (com­ prised of representatives from the school, the SIU and the union's contracted companies) is scheduled to meet March 8 "to address priorities and planning— decide specifically how often the lab will be used by people in various courses," said Don Nolan, Lundeberg School culi­ nary services director. Nolan and other SIU reps visited numerous culinary school labs around the country, then modeled the Lundeberg School lab after the best ones — for example, the Culinary Institute of America, Cornell University, the California Culinary Academy and Johnson and Wales Univer­ sity. "Naturally, those places have a lot more space than we do," Nolan explained, "so what we did was take the same design ideas and condense them. "This is just another example of how the union works with SIUcontracted companies to con­ tinually upgrade our members." Construction and refurbishing From top left "egg:" Construction and refur­ bishing began last year and was comleted early In *93. The Seafarers will benefit all galley gang upgraders. Julio Roman (left) ap­ preciates the spacious­ ness at the facility. Instructor Ed White prepares a sample in the demo room. were done by a local contractor whose employees are members of the SIUNA-affiliated United In­ dustrial Workers (UI^. Addi­ tionally, the refrigeration equipment that was purchased for the lab was constmcted at Vic­ tory, a UTW plant near Philadel­ phia. Much of the equipment is port­ able, so it may be moved to the demo room, where guest chefs periodically are expected to ap­ pear. Recertified Steward Car! Poggioli said the new lab, located near the computer lab and other academic buildings, "is a lot like the labs at Cornell. It definitely is beneficial for the school, espe­ cially with the (potential employ­ ment opportunities on) gambling ships and cruise ships, because you do more refined cooking on those ships I think this allows more hands-on experience and more individual attention for each upgrader." Julio Roman, another mem- I 'r®? •« SMS Wi •!I .TF1 t I I Photos 1-7 show various stages in the building process. The lab Includes a classroom, a demon­ stration room (pictured at left) and other modern features. Much of the design Is patterned after prestigious culinary labs throughout the United States, including those at the Culinary Institute of America. ^ •X'.'A Am 4 her of the recertified class which christened the lab, noted the inodern equipment which "al­ lows you to do a whole batch of shrimp at once." He also men­ tioned one of the new ovens which cooks meat at low temperatures and does not shrink the meat. In fact, in a recent demonstration, Lundeberg School instructor Ed White showed the stewards a piece of comed beef which was left in an, oven for 24 hours—but came out full-sized and juicy. "It's amaz­ ing," said Roman. Each of the stewards ex­ pressed appreciation for the roominess in the lab. Joe Ortega summed up his experience there when he said, "So far, everything is running nicely. I think [the new facility] willgive us more time to learn, and that's why we're here." John Reid likened his time at the lab to "breaking out a ship. It's just like that.... We're still get­ ting stuff running, but people down the line will benefit from what we're doing now." who will graduate as re­ certified stewards on March 8 were the first to use the facilities. . ;- •0^^. 'v •.-r,;..; ; ^ '••••:" f- Below: Carl Poggioli and Monica Kohs work at one of the lab stations. i From top left: Mike Thornton chops steak at lab station. Carl Poggioli continues with demo. Patrick Briggs emerges from freezer and prepares another dish. 6 .-N, / —t r"'-. Above: From left, Andrew Austin, William Winters and Julio Roman arrange cake exhibit, while (directly above) Joe Ortega works on desserts. ' ; ±uiL •A X V". I �14 MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Muimansk—'42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D. HENDERSON : i . ' •. f f . ' • Last month, the Seafarers LOG published part of a diary written by Wymond D. Henderson, a ,Seafarer who was part of the vital supply run to Russia known as the Murmansk Run. [Last month's ar­ ticle incorrectlyddentified him as William. Although he was known as "Bill," his full name was Wymond Donlan Henderson. His widow, Wilhemina, resides in Oregon.] Henderson was killed in an automobile accident in 1959, but the family sailing tradition lives on. Two of his sons—Ben, 33, and George, 35—are members of the SIU. Part I of Brother Henderson's diary left off with Henderson going ashore in Murmansk and asking the Maritime Commission to provide gas masks to the Yaka's crew. Whatfollows is Part II of his narrative. The remaining portion of the diary will appear in future issues of the LOG. with five cartons of cigarettes (worth 300 rubles or the Part II I obtained masks at a Russian equivalent of $60.00 U.S. dollars store several miles out on the edge per carton in the consumer goodsof town, and gave the address to starved town). Several crewmembers stayed Mr. McGinnis who is part of the ashore for various lengths of time, staff of U.S. representatives. The next day when I called on including—besides unlicensed Mr. Pearsons to be reimbursed, I men—the chief engineer, second found the Naval attach^, Mr. assistant engineer, third mate, second mate, etc., so I was not Frankle, waiting to talk to me. alone, you see. Among other things, he asked Though conventional enter­ why we were ashore without leave. I told him we had come tainment and diversion are not to ashore to walk around and break be had in this war-torn, once the monotony of ship life and to evacuated frontier city, the people see Capt. Pearsons about shore are brave and friendly. Many of leave and gas masks. Frankle said the girls are very beaiitiful. I was that he could understand that but more fortunate than most in ob­ wanted to ask us to return to our taining liquor. (I bought West In­ ship. This was Friday. I told him I dian rum and vermouth on a couldn't say for sure, but I thought British ship.) One or, at the most, the fellows intended to return after two glasses of wine or vodka at the Arctica Hotel per day was all, ab­ the weekend. solutely all, you could get fi-oiti As to the gas masks, Pearsons spoke up to deny that he had Russian sources! I made the ac­ agreed to pay for any I might buy, quaintance of several intelligent affirming that he had only asked and charming people. Unlike most me to let him know where they of my shipmates, I hope to visit Murmansk again some day. could be bought. There were many spectacular Frankle then said that he didn't think gas would be used here.That air raids for the first week of my if it were used, it would be mustard stay ashore, for the weather was gas sprayed on the docks, which excellent—clear and warm. But would not be repelled by gas for the last five or six days, it was masks anyhow. He didn't think it overcast, cold, often sriowing or fair for a few people or even a few raining, so the planes did not come ships to be supplied while others over. were not. Furthermore, he said . I thought the convoy was ready that he could not allow his office to leave when I went back aboard. to be used for these unimportant Back Aboard Ship things when more important June 10,11,12—air raids. things were to be done. He said June 13. Air raids at 6:50,8:50 that if anybody was able to buy and 11:30 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. masks himself, as a souvenir, it Heavy shrapnel barrage over was all right, but that his office town, bombs apparently fell above would have nothing to do with it. town. Air raid at 3:30 p.m. No He said that he was glad that 1 warning 'til seven heavy bombers had not brought up the matter of (probably four-motored) were "seamen's rights" as such, be­ overhead, quite high, and the guns cause this was war. He was a opened up a barrage ahead and Naval man and wouldn't stand for below them. They held their al­ it. We were working for our lives titude and dropped their bombs and not for money^ That his duty without swooping—the first time was first to cargoes, second to I'd seen that. As near as we could ships and last to men. tell, they fell on the town some­ Before the weekend was over, where between the docks and the however, I had obtained sleeping town proper. However, a tremen­ accommodations at the over­ dous black smoke was thrown up crowded Arctica Hotel and had which we later were told was a met several people whom I wished plane, loaded with incendiary •to see more of. I had gotten into bonibs that crashed and burned. the swing of how to enjoy oneself Air raid at 5:30 p.m. Enemy even in a constantly raided, war- dived on Yaka about 5:45 p.m. torn city, and decided that as the About seven or eight two-motored ship was simply lying in the bombers dived on us. Bombs fell stream waiting for a chance to go aft and on port side, striking shal­ to drydock, as the seamen were low water, thus going off near the occupied doing small, unimpor­ surface and throwing large tant things such as chipping the amounts of bomb fragments deck and red-leading, etc., I would which rained down onto the water just stay ashore awhile and enjoy and swept the decks. Several small myself. holes were put in the port side of the ship from mid.ships forward. Yaka In Drydock One large fragment went through^ When the Yaka went into the {xnt side of the fo'c's'l head" drydock, June 2, I went aboard, occupied by the survivors. No one changed clothes and loaded up was in there at the time. Another tore a hole in the comer of the captain's cabin. One mast shroud, port side forward, was nearly cut in two. Other minor damage. Small pieces of bomb fragments were picked up all over the decks. This makes about seven times we've been individually attacked. Everyone hopes the captain will move the ship a mile or so in order to throw the Nazi maps off, as they undoubtedly will keep at us here 'til they get us. I think I'll get my things in order again in case we have to abandon ship in a hurry. Air raids at 7:00 and 9:20 p.m. June 14. Shifted ship at 6:30 a.m. several miles downstream around the bend from town. Tried to drop anchor close in under some cliffs, but as there were over 40 fathoms of water, we shifted into a little bay where we still have some of the protection of the cliff. It is a surprise that this long, nar­ row inlet should be so deep and that, even though of glacerial origin, that the run-off of the stream at its head should not have filled it with sediment. We all feel much better now that we've shifted. Undoubtedly, we were again marked at the other anchorage. I hear the House of Culture was stmck by bombs yesterday, when we saw all the smoke up town, and that all the windows and window frames in the Arctica were blown in. I wonder how Zoe and Esther made out. Sailors called out at 10:30 to )ut #4 lifeboat over the side and ead it along the port side forward while the size of ^eshrapnel holes along the waterline were measured, preparatory to mending them. Air raid at 11:05 a.m. Shrapnel bursts between ship and airfield beyond near hills. Did not sight enemy planes, but Russian Hur­ ricanes, "stubbies," bi-planes, some other small fighter and a number of Russian two-engine planes were in the air. About 11:40 a.m. heavy barrage was thrown up over city which, from our present position, lies across high hills. Bombs were dropped and dense clouds of smoke appeared and hung heavily over the hills. Air raid at 12:40 p.m. The warning flags on the corvettes and destroyers had never been hauled down. Eight, four-motored bom­ bers crossed over the town rather low and dropped bombs. Dogfight ensued over city. Air raid at 2:05 p.m. Gunfire, then we saw one huge bomber coming out of the sun very high, leaving a trail, without dropping bombs. Apparently a reconnais­ sance and photographic flight. I suppose they'll be back in earnest in a couple of hours. Air raid alarms at 4:50 and 5:48 p.m. Dogfight over town. Air raids at 6:50 and 7:45 p.m. Large bomb­ er flew quite high. Small barrage put up. Apparently observer and photographer. Land of the Midnight Sun 12:00 midnight, June 14-15. It is comfortable and warm tonight as I sit in a deck chair with the sun streaming out of the north, over the top of the world, into my face. The wispy, cirrus clouds are tintedgold. The evergreens and grasscovered hills are fresh and ex­ uberant between rocks and snow patches, like the banks of the Snake River in April. The tinted waters of the inlet, icily smooth, lay placid and still. Smoke from a freighter anchored down the way rises in a thin, straight column. The fresh, clean call of birds is in the air like the evening noises back home. Mostly one hears a large, pure white, swallow-like bird, and his call—a short, slightly trilled whistle—resembles the call of parakeets in Central America. A little earlier, a half-dozen black ducks sped in their head-long flight across the water. This surely is the end of their long northern flight, so I don't see why they should still be in such a hurry. There is the friendly drone of a Russian "stubby" fighter as he goes through spectacular stunt flying over die field south of us. I rather expect the big raids tomor­ row. There have been a number of reconnaissance flights today. Oh well, perhaps this is a lucky anchorage. I'm sure it's a more beautiful one! June 15. Air raid alarm at 12:45 p.m. Esther Samwell of the Infleet office came out to the ship in the evening to ascertain bomb damage to the ship for her office. She stayed aboard 'til 1:00 a.m. She spoke of bomb damage to the Arctica and to her own hotel where three people were killed. June 16. Airraids at 7:30,8:45, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 and 8:10 p.m. We believe, and hope, the convoy will be leaving soon. June 17. Air raids at 8:00,9:15 and 10:15 a.m. Clear weather with scattered cumulus clouds. At 10:25,18 bombers dived on ships Wing about a mile across the inlet from us. We could see no hits from here. The attack was not far below the location where we were bombed on the 15th of May. These planes dove in unexpec­ tedly, and there was no fire 'til they released their bombs. A great, many Russian fighters were in the air and chased the bombers back over the hills. One parachute drifted down from the west and landed in the water quite a dis­ tance above us. We didn't see his plane shot down. Air Raids Continue Air raids at ,12:05 and 12:45 p.m. , June 18. Air raids at 7:15 and 10:45 a.m. Continued 'til 12:40 p.m. Small barrage was put up over city. We saw no planes, but shortly after a great deal of black smoke came up over the hills toward town and continued all afternoon. Air raid at 4:00 p.m. continued 'til 5:30 p.m. About 4:15, 11 bombers came over the town. A tremendous barrage was put up, part of which was hidden by the great column of smoke from the morning raid that still rose over the town. The detonation of these guns and the concussion of bombs continued to be heard several minutes. From our present anchorage, the raids over the city seem a long way off. It is the first time in two months that we have not been under all action. They seem to be "blitzing" the town in earnest now. Perhaps that would indicate an attempt to take it this summer. If so, they might change from fire and dynamite to gas. I'm going to carry my gas mask with me in case. Air raid at 7:00 p.m. Shooting commenced about three minutes after the alarm wa§ given on ship. Heavy motors could be heard crossing above clouds and haze near us. Then anti-aircraft fire and. exploding bombs commenced a rolling cacophony like thunder that continued for several minutes. This continuous sound was dis­ tinct from the separate pop, pop of close fire and is new to me. I don't know whether they are using more guns now or if qur distance from town causes the piling up of sound. June 19. Air raid alarms at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Shooting over the city. Warning continued and at 2:25 p.m. a barrage again was thrown up over the city. Sky is full of huge cumulus clouds. Among these, Russians and Ger- mans engaged in brief dogfights as the Nazis fled. Air raid at 8:30 p.m. June 20. Air raids at 3:00 and 4:50 p.m. Shooting over town. Large number of Russians took to the air. Sky crowded with cumulus clouds. No Nazis seen. June 22. Air raid at 2:50 p.m. Shooting over town. Again at 5:45 and 11:05 p.m. Shooting over city again. The sky has cleared. It is a beautiful sun-drenched midnight. The fresh green of the hillsides, the cool moist air tempered by the hot touch of the low sun, makes midnight here resemble an early June morning high in the moun­ tains of Montana or Idaho. The old gray-headed gentleman of the Infleet office came out to the ship in the afternoon with two assis­ tants and took up our Russian pas­ ses. Mine was already sewn up in a canvas bag with the rest of my papers and waterproofed. I would have declared them lost rather than cut the bag open except that I feared one might be refused shore leave in Russia at some possible future time. Heavy artillery could be heard firing to the north of us all eve­ ning. June 23. Shooting and dogfight over town at 9:20 a.m. A naval boat came alongside with papers for the captain. We, all hope it means we are about to sail. �SEAFAREK106 IS ilMffCMf993 April & May 1993 Membership Meetings Deep S^, Lakes, inland Waters Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1993 1. ' :7" '• I" '; •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port 15 18 32 New York 2 8 0 {Philadelphia 11 •.•:••; 5 3 Baltimore 5 13 6 Norfolk 3 13 12 Mobile 3 18 New Orleans 21 19 • ^ 11 Jacksonville 23 4 22 San Francisco 27 2 16 Wilmington 10 6 18 23 Seattle 4 4 4 Puerto Rico 7 16 ' 6 Honolulu 3 29 22 Houston 0 3 ••. 0 St. Louis 1 •f'i© 16 Piney Point 1 2 1 Algonac 72 226 191 Totals Port 19 fnm23 New York Philadelphia •. 2 ' •••••• • 2-:© 6 Baltimore 5 7 7 Norfolk 1 9 9 Mobile 3 14 New Orleans 12 8 17 Jacksonville 11 3 San Francisco 13 2 10 Wilmington 11 5 11 6 Seattle 0 1 7 Puerto Rico 5 10 3 Honolulu ••5: iM-Houston 0 G St. Louis 16 '•M: 2 PineyPoint 0 0 0 Algonac 43 168 117 Totals Port •41 13 12 New York 2 Philadelphia • 1 d "{3: 2 Baltimore 4 5 3 Norfolk 2 5 3 Mobile •©•X,'--..' New Orleans 7 Jacksonville 15 San Francisco 30 9 J: Wilmington 17 Seattle 3 Puerto Rico 12 Honolulu 8 Houston 0 St. Louis 2 Piney Point 0 Algonac 124 Totals Port 8 New York 1 Philadelphia 2 Baltimore 4 Norfolk , 1 Mobile New Orleans 10 2 Jacksonville San Francisco 17 6 Wilmington 9 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 3 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac • < 4 3 •1• • 19 3 34 1 10 18 11 23 • Til 20 9 15 8 57 14 2 21 0 254 ©•••'1 4 0 162 0 15 0 37 <•© ©:©" 5 1 6 3 6 6 15 '-9:: 6 0 138 2 0 3 0 220 4 1 0 0 1 4 0 1 24 m 12 J 2 6 11 9 19 11 a. M. y-% 10 . 2 8 1 16 1 0 0 0 53 1 159 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 9 8 2 1 O'0 3 3 3 1 1 7 9 3 10 9 5 10 ?-•••; ;6 0 10 ©'|{dO 8 ISV91 17 9 0 3 2 8 16 3 {•"•.s: 4 0 0 0 y-S 1 0 1 0 26 109 77 STEWARD DEPARTMENT ... 4 4 5 ©•• .5 5 isiyt d 0 4 2 3 0 0 2 0 19 0 0 0 2 18 7 3 8 0 0 • • • 1^.-| ©d 0 0 0 0 32 60 105 ENTRY DEPART DEPA ?|2' . 16 IIO:-; : 1 V..-' 3 {|©.©:..6...:: 0 3 9 2 1 8 2 3 12 5 "{•'-1 6 0 3.'. 10 13 4 15 0 5 3 133 57 7 13 1 0 0 0 1 25 ©..,...^.:..,' 0 0 0 0 149 191 49 '• yy0f "• ' 53 1 .8 23 16 36 41 y-m y':M 46 17. 8 45 ©l,';-0 , 1 1 372 48 .3 0 0 0. 1 3 2 ^l3-^ 2 2 1 5 •{ST.: 0 1 0 24 l'8{-15 15 23 25 29 17 23 13 4 28 0 2 0 254 0 0 2 1 7 3 11 3 5 2 27 4 0 1 0 72 30 -3 4 7 10 10 20 > 81 1 20 27 9 19 13 : 0 ' 4 0 257 .© , .^©.-.•^,.. j©-,©©!. :>:2©^'v ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 1 20 23 1 5 :-Vl 2 2 1 2 10 6 1 8 11 1 19 19 T6:;^I ©•22 •••.IS-:-©; 16 .-Oyy 17 9 2 20 20 1 0 8 6 13 4 12 16 0 1 •;•;: 1 iyy.i:.. 2 1 •^•"'l3 ' • 4 0 91 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 pm . © . :T 6 2 14 6 42 10 15 12 10 8 0 0 0 153 40 9 13 29 25 33 40 47 29 27 10 22 60 4 15 3 406 35 5 4 16 6 11 21 11 n 13 6 8 17 0 2 0 166 36 8 12 14 22 27 33 46 19 16 1 11 27 3 29 1 305 9 4 3 5 1 10 16 15 7 9 0 7 9 0 21 .9 i'- 0 96 yy/s/yy 5 8 10 9 17 29 •r-lo'.-^:{|5 1 1 • 8:-«l': 4 . 3 31 3 2 18 8 3 26 PF-6:"{ yyy0 •• 0 ::\'•-.A 23 0 0 59 176 76 6 13 28 24 34 32 58 16 22 17 54 34 6 21 2 443 Piney Point Monday: April 5, May 3 New York Tuesday: April 6, May 4 Philadelphia Wednesday: April 7,May 5 Baltimore Thursday: April 8, May 6 . Norfolk • l:©&l;;l- : Thursday: April 8, May 6 ; ..•{{(© Jacksonville Thursday: April 8, May 6 '' , Algonac Friday: April 9, May 7 Houston •/©'Si Monday: April 12, May 10 1 New Orleans .iifi©-- Tuesday: April 13, May 11 {':•{• Mobile •:''r • Wednesday, April 14, May 12 I San Francisco Thursday: April 15, May 13 Wilmington Monday: April 19, May 17 © • , .«©• Seattle ©. Friday: April 23, May 21 San Juan yy • : Thursday: April 8, May 6 St. Louis Friday: April 16, May 14 Honolulu Friday: April 16, May 14 1 Duluth ^ K© Wednesday, April 14, May 12 Jersey City Wednesday: April 21, May 19 . , , New Bedford |li , Tuesday: April May 18 •. .1 60 8 0 16 6 25 19 42 18 10 6 142 11 0 6 0 369 149 1,036 1,330 Totals All 390 522 231 Departments 506 739 . actuallv registered for shipping at the port last month. . -real Registered" means the at the port at the end of last month. •• "Registeied on the ^ t„„,racted deep sea vessels. Of the 1.292 jobs shipped, 390 jobs A total of 1,292 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracien p or abont^SO percent rf 149 ttdp relief Jobs were sblppel. Since the trip Jit. • •; ;tT L^© Each ports meeting stalls at 10:30ajn. Personals WILLIAM IVAN THEODORE Pleae contact Audrey (Theodore) Drawdy at 8731 Berry Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32211. WILLIAM KELLY WESS a.k.a. "KELLY" Please contact Marian D. (Wess) Jones at 9104 Crosshill Rd., Baltimore, MD 21234. PAUL EHLERS Please contact David Foster at (813) 933-0072 or (800) 786-9330. WILLIAM LEE WEY a.k.a. WILLIAM HAYES Anyone with any information about this retired merchant mariner is asked to contact Jacl^ Miselis at 23 Noah Chapin Drive, Somers, CI 06071. JOHN WAYNE NEWTON Please contact your sister, Linda Welch, at (205)343-4114. CLYDE KREISS Please contact your former shipmate, Jack Meyer at 222 Groveland Circle, Savannah, GA 31405; or call (912) 354-4253. .• ©St! . •. ©.©:&ass . ©M ;©;:©©©-^^•© Correction Mike Paladino was elected to a four-year teim as port agent at the Norfolk, Va. hall. On 3 of the February 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG, he was listed incorrectly as port agent for Philadel­ phia. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. ' ."III" > • '•V ^t •. 'hy. " ' ''V " r • , •• �16 MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ Ibast Vice President West Co Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS ^uth Way 5201 At igs, MD MU 20746 ZK Camp Springs, m-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans.'LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 " PHILADELPHIA 2604S.4St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San FrancLsco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop I6V2 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE \ 2505 First Ave. battle, WA 98121 ^\1[206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS \ 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 \ (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilinington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1993 NP—^Non Priority CI^omparo;^ake^_^^ ••"KG.ST.RKD ON BEACH All GrouDS Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 2 1 6 0 ' 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 45 0 22 4 d' 0 39 190 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 73 10 0 3 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 19 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JANUARY 16 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast V,, Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 2 4 22 0 28 0 13 0 1 14 0 3 0 0 3 '2 0 16 0 18 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 5 Q 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 A-,' 0 3' 0 0 3 FEBRUARY 15,1993 TOTALSHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 2 0 P 101 103 0 1 1 P 0 3 0 4 7 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 ^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 > 0 0 0 1 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 P 1 1 0 p Q 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 55 11 51 23 140 2 9 0 0 11 12 0 37 0 49 1 0 0 0 1 0 19 0 9 28 0 0 16 1 28 0 0 0 1 9 Totals All Departments 51 4 20 104 2 8 217 13 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 43 SUNUBIinNtD 9 BOAT MODEL FESTIVAL AT SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM . More, than 100 model boat builders will descend on Pier 16 for the South Street Seaport Museum's 3rd Annual New York Model Ship and Boat Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 7-8. To display a model you've constructed yourself, call or write for a registration form (Model Festival, South Street Seaport Museum, 207 Front Street, New York, NY 10038) or call (212) 6699400. ATTENTION: PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS INLAND MEMBERS A meeting for all inland members in the Port Arthur area will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 1993 at 2:(X) p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 |n Port Arthur. LOOKING FOR PICTURES OF OLD SHIPS A veteran merchant seaman, Otis L. Bouchie Jr., is looking for pictures of old ships—specifically Liberty T-2 transports. Anyone with photos they would like to donate may send them to Otis L. Bouchie Jr., 518 A Shade Crest St., Oneonta,AL 35121. ATTENTION: GREAT LAKES MEMBERS Several vessels are having an early fitout this year because of the mild winter in the Great Lakes region. Please stay in touch with the Algonac, Mich. (313-794-4988) or Duluth, Minn. (218722-4110) hiring halls to get the latest information on when vessels will return to the Lakes. REPLACEMENT CARDS ^ PUBLIC HEALTH AVAILABLE FOR RECORDS AVAILABLE UPGiymERS Members who were treated at United • Seafarers who have upgraded at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of ^ States Public Health Service Hospitals may obtain their medical records by Seamanship but have lost their school writing to PHS Health Data Center, identification/upgrading card may ac­ GWL Hansen's Disease Center, Carquire a replacement. For more informa­ ville, LA 70721. To make sure your tion on how to obtain one, see your port request is answered i^ickly, be sure to agent or contact the Director of Admis­ include your name, date of birth, social sions, Lundeberg School Upgrading security number, in which facility you Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD were treated and the approximate dates 20674. of'treatment. ' '..'J �MARCH 1993 SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), December 13—Chairman George Burke, Secretary A. Has­ san, Educational Director G.Rogers, Deck Delegate Abdul­ lah Oun, Engine Delegate W.B. & The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- McCan, Steward Delegate Miguel tnmrd minutes as possibie. On occasion, because of space Pabon. Chairman reported smooth iimitations, some wiii be omitted. sailing. No beefs or ^sputed OT Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. reported. Crew suggested new Those issues requiring attention or resoiution are addressed by the telephone system allowing mem­ to pay aboard for long-dis­ union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ bers tance calls made at sea. Crew warded to the Seafarers LOG. thanked steward department for well-prepared Thanksgiving din­ OAr/LE>tDE/7(OMI Corp. Inc.), ner, Next port: Elizabeth City, N.J. year-end payoff. Secretary November 29—Chairman A. reminded crew to read Seafarers SE4-iyOLF(American Transport Trikoglou, Secretary C. Davalie, LOG and wished a Happy New Educational Director C. Coello, Year to all. Educational director en Line), December 27—Chairman Haman Rivers, Secretary Phillip Deck Delegate B. Hanback, En­ couraged members to upgrade at gine Delegate Terry Mouton, Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ Paquette. Chairman reported ice machines not working. Pressure Steward Delegate Francis DIcarlo. puted OT reported. Crew thanked washer and TV need repairs. Educa­ Chairman and crew gave thanks to galley gang for job well done. tional director stressed safety stand­ steward department for wonderful Crew requested contracts depart­ ards aboard ship. Deck delegate Thanksgiving at sea. Crewmem-. ment clarify to company that reported new captain and change in hers also thanked the Seamens travelers' checks are to be made crew. No beefs or disputed OT Church Institute for Christmas available as cash in foreign ports. reported. A hand of appreciation gifts. Educational director en­ Crew also would like standard couraged members to upgrade at policy of checks or cash at payoffs. was raised to steward department for excellent holiday dinner. Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ One minute of silence observed in puted OT reported. Crew reported memory of departed brothers. Next STONEWALL JACKSON repairs needed for TV, radio anten­ port: Rotterdam. (Waterman Steamship), December na and dryer. 20—Chairman Carl Linberry, SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land USNS WILKES (Mar Ship Service), December 27—Chairman Secretary Reid Christensen, En­ gine Delegate William Jones, Operators), November 15-^hairWilliam Lough, Secretary G.M. Steward Delegate Robert Mosley. man R. Seratt, Secretary K. Bronson, Educational Director Chairman reported good trip and Dougherty, Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate J.T. thanked crew for keeping tidy ship. Johnson, Engine Delegate CJ. Brown, Deck Delegate Stan­ He reminded crew to work s^ely ley Whitaker. Chairman reported Michael Veigel, Steward Delegate and look out for one another. acknowledgement from contracts Don Spangler. Chairman asked Treasurer reported movie fund of department regarding previous writ­ members to document all beefs to $647. Deck delegate reported dis­ ten resolution. He announced pur­ make them easier to understand. puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT chase of universal remote for VCR Educational director reminded reported by engine or steward and blank tape to begin video members that Lundeberg School is delegates. Crew requested new radio state-of-the-art facility with supe­ library. No beefs or disputed OT for lounge and new mattresses. Crew reported. Crew asked contracts rior training opportunities. He asked that fresh milk be used before department for clarification of last added this was the most congenial bringing frozen milk into galley •wage adjustment..Crew requested crew with whom he has sailed. refrigerator. Special thanks given to TV antenna be repaired for better Treasurer reported 17 movies and entire crew for excellent job of keep­ reception. Crew asked if those on new rice cooker purchased. Engine ing laundry room clean. Next port: watch could be served first at delegate reported disputed OT. Newport News, Va. meals. Crew voted to use ship's Steward delegate reported beefs. fund to fix bicycle. Crewmembers No beefs or disputed OT reported USNS HARKNESS (Mar Ship by deck delegate. Crew thanked stated they are now capable of Operators), December 20—Chair­ stewiard department for job well making movie copies and begin­ man Hershel Turner, Secretary done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. ning a video library. Next port: Ben Henderson, Educational Oakland, Calif. Director Joyce Tovay, Deck SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE Delegate Stephen Thompson, En­ (Sea-Land Service), December L/eE/?7Y W4VE(Liberty gine Delegate Jorge Vicente, 17—Chairman R. Moss, Secretary Maritime), December 27—Chair­ Steward Delegate Robert Tovay. R. Griswold. Chairman and crew man John Leonard, Secretary E. Chairman read memo from purser. thanked steward department for Hagger, Educational Director Secretary reported crew coopera­ delicious Thanksgiving dinner. In David Dunklin. Chairman tion helped complete 35-day opera­ return, galley gang thanked crew reported a good trip. Educational tion. Treasurer reported ship's fund for cleaning up after themselves. director encouraged crew to of $581. New treasurer was No beefs or disputed OT reported. upgrade at Lundeberg School. elected. Deck delegate gave thanks Crew made request for refrigerator Deck delegate reported disputed to engine and steward departments OT. Engine delegate reported beef. in lounge and reported washer in for job well done. No beefs or dis­ need of repair. Next port: Elizabeth No beefs or disputed OT reported puted OT reported. Crew reported by steward delegate. Crew asked City, N.J. ship's fund to be used for SlU contracts department to look into Christmas party at the Seameii's SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Seaputting additional men in all depart­ club. SA James "Doc" Whalen Land Service), December 27— ments. Crew thanked steward won first prize in talent show. Chairman J. Edwards, Secretary department for good food and job Christopher Maye elected new L. Hoffman, Deck Delegate Larry well done. chairman by majority vote. Crew Thompson. Chairman announced reported steward departmenf MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf year-end payoff. He said transporta­ received 98.5 percent on weekly Marine), December 27—Chairman tion to main gate in Honolulu was sanitation inspection score. Next D.M. Ticer Jr., Secretary J. Pratt being discussed. Treasurer reported )ort: Dubai, U.A.E. Chairman reported crew must wait $55 in crew fiind. Crew requested to find out if ship will make next dockside phone to communicate USNS WYMAN (Mar Ship trip. Educational director urged with main gate regarding transpor­ Operators), December 19—Chair­ members to upgrade at Piney Point tation to and from ship. No beefs or man Charles Brooks, Secretary No beefs or disputed OT reported. disputed OT reported. Chairman Dorothy TakahashI, Deck Crew asked contracts department asked crew to dress properly for delegate W. Hamrick, Steward to look into adding additional men meals. Crew expressed thanks to Delegate T. Milovich. Secretary to steward department. Ship to lay steward department for holiday reported new secretary will be Lorup upon arrival. decorations and food. rin Rodrigues. Engine delegate reported new engine delegate will OVERSEAS BOSTON SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land be Brian Gelaude. No beefs or dis­ (Maritime Overseas), December Service), December 6—Chairman rated OT reported. Crew asked 21—Chairman Eddie Cain, Rafael Clemente, Secretary S. contracts department for written re­ Secretary Harry Lively, Education­ Apodaca, Educational Director quirements for full book on a al Director Brian Burkis. Charles Henley, Deck Delegate military vessel. Crew also sent Treasurer reports $400 in ship's E.F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate wishes for a Merry Christmas and a fund. Crew reports VCR needs Phil Parent, Stewed Delegate F. iappy New Year. tune-up. No b^fs or disputed OT ^aliga. Chairman remind^ crew report^. WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM). to let mate know they have signed December 31—Chairman D. on. No beefs or disputed OT SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Koebel, Secretary R.B. Sander­ reported. Crew asked contracts Service), December 20—Chairman son, Educational Director R.E. department to look into retirement Robert Woods, Secret^ Danny Clock, Deck Delegate John or members who have been with Brown, Educational Director Kelly labib,. Engine Delegate S. Sopfi, Davis, Deck Delegate Tom Keely, the union 20 years. Crew ialso Steward Delegate D.E. Hines. asked contracts department to look Engine Delegate Leonardo PapChairman announced layup of ship into additional eye and dental care. pas, Steward Delegate Wayne Bal­ or 14 days. Educational director "4ext port: Honolulu. lard. Chairman announced Digest of Ships Meetings SEAFARERS LOG told crew of new informational rack in lounge with material on AIDS and substance abuse. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Christmas card received from head­ quarters. Chairman and crew thanked galley gang for good Christmas meal. ITB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transport Co.), January 3—Chair­ man D. Plummer, Secretary Fran­ cis DiCarlo, Deck Delegate William Lumber, Engine Delegate Mohamed Hadwan, Steward Delegate Johny Bolton. Chairman reported successful trip. Crew received new couch. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to SlU for Christmas card. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into full medical coverage for spouses and children. 17 members of importance of upgrad­ ing. He also urged crew to donate to SPAD and MDL. Crew requests new chair, TV and carpet for lounge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into allotment increase. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port; Char­ leston, S.C. RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), January 13—Chairman Michael Moore, Secretary Joseph Mieluchowski, Deck Delegate Casey Downing, Engine Delegate Gerald Daley, Steward Delegate Karriem Allah. Educational direc­ tor encouraged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg School. He informed members that donating to SPAD in­ creases job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into increase in crew size. Crew Hot Off the Press '•'y', Payoff aboard tfie ITB Mobile and a chance to look at the latest LOG took place recently at Stapleton Anchorage in New York. From the left are Bosun Fred Jensen, Chief Ckrak Theodore Quammic, QMED/Pumpman John Quintec and Steward Pedro Selian. LNG ARIES (ETC), January 17— Chairman Robert Schwarz, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educa­ tional Director Steven Hoskins, Deck Delegate Raphael Vargas, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Alebert Fretta. Chairman reminded crew to check posted taxi/bus schedule and be on time. He also pointed out gas ter­ minal policy of taking taxis to and from vessel. Educational director encouraged crew to attend upgrad­ ing classes at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $439 in fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Crew said they would all miss Brother Fretta's cooking. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. LNG TAURUS (ETC), January 3—Chairman Carlos ^neda. Secretary D.A. Pappas, Deck Delegate Tom Harding, Engine Delegate David Veldcamp, Steward Delegate Mark Kahnus. Chairman thanked crew for job well done and gave his best wishes for pleasant vacation in Japan. He reported tour was great and en­ couraged all to return to the Taurus after their vacation. Educational director informed crew to submit scholarship applications as soon as possible. Treasiu-er reported $800 donated by company for recreation­ al use. Entire crew thanked steward department for very enjoyable holiday feast. Members of galley gang include: Chief Steward Pap­ pas, Chief Cook Kalmus; SAs Ronald Adriani, Vicky Echeverio and Ralph McKee. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. NEWARK BAY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 9—Chairman Pedro Sanchez, Secretary Edward Porter, Vocational Director R. Johnsen, Engine Delegate Phillip Pardovich. Payoff in Charleston announced. Chairman reminded reported ship to be sprayed for bugs in port. Crew expressed thanks to steward department for wonderful holiday m^. Captain and crew to spUt cost of mpvies for ship. Crew helped rescue five people and a dog in a sinking sailboat. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), January 10—Chair­ man Patrick Gallager, Secretary Frank Sison, Deck Delegate Tillman Churchman, Engine Delegate G. Bemloehr, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman reported request to replace VCR. He said ship will pay off upoii ar­ rival in port. Educational director urged members to go to Piney Point and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to keep them informed on union contract negotiations. Crew re­ quested new mattresses, pillows, washer, dryer, microwave oven And toaster. Crew thanked steward department for job well done^ Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), January 17—Chair­ man F. Sierra, Secretary M. Kohs, Steward Delegate C. Gomez. Seafarers LOG was distributed. Crew thanked galley gang for put­ ting out better-than-gourmet food for Christmas and New Year's Day. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), January 13—Chairman W. Willis, Secretary J.L. Johnson, Educational Director M. Shin. Secretary reported $100 in ship's fund. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. •/• • •. .( . .; I �18 MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG • .. •" --V.' Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. the employers. Members should Seafarers LOG traditionally has halls. All members should obtain boatmen and the advancement of The constitution of the SIU Atlan­ get to Imow their shipping rights. refrained from publishing any ar­ copies of this constitution so as to trade union concepts. In connec­ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Copies of these contracts are ticle serving the political purposes familiarize themselves with its tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ District makes specific provision posted and available in all union of any individual in the union, of­ contents. Any time a member feels ports and contributes to political for safeguarding the membership's halls. If members believe there ficer or member. It also has any other member or officer is at­ candidates for elective office. All money and union finances. The have been violations of their ship­ refrained from publishing articles tempting to deprive him or her of contributions are voluntaty. No constitution requires a detailed ping or seniority rights as con­ deemed harmful to the union or its any constitutional right or obliga­ contribution may be solicited or audit by certified public account­ tained in the contracts between the collective membership. This estab­ tion by any methods, such as deal­ received because of force, job dis­ ants every year, which is to be sub­ union and the employers, they lished policy has been reaffirmed ing with charges, trials, etc., as crimination, financial reprisal, or mitted to the membership by the should notify the Seafarers Ap­ by membership action at the Sep­ well as all other details, the mem­ threat of such conduct, or as a con­ secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance peals Board by certified mail, tember 1960 meetings in all con­ ber so affected should immediately dition of membership in the union or of employment. If acontribution ports. The notify headquarters. committee of rank-and-file mem­ return receipt requested. The stitutional bers, elected by the membership, proper address for this is: responsibility for Seafarers LOG EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ is made by reason of the above policy is vested in an editorial bers are guaranteed equal rights in improper conduct, the member each year examines the finances of . Augustin Tellez, Chairman board which consists of the ex­ employment and as members of should notify the Seafarers Inter­ the union and reports fully their find­ Seafarers Appeals Board ings and recommendations. Mem­ ecutive board of the union. The the SIU. These rights are clearly set national Union or SPAD by cer­ 5201 Auth Way executive board may delegate, forth in the SIU constitution and in tified mail within 30 days of the bers of this committee may make Camp Springs, MD 20746 dissenting reports, specific recom­ Full copies of contracts as from among its ranks, one in­ the contracts which the union has contribution for investigation and mendations and separate findings. referred to are available to members dividual to carry out this respon­ negotiated with the employers. appropriate action and refund, if Consequently, no member may be involuntary. A member should TRUST FUNDS. All trust at all times, either by writing diiectiy sibility. funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ PAYMENT OF MONIES. No discrinlinated against because of support SPAD to protect and fur­ Lakes and Inland Waters District peals Board. monies are to be paid to anyone in race, creed, color, sex, national or ther his or her economic, political are administered in accordance CONTRACTS. Copies of all any official capacity in the SIU im- geographic origin. If any member and social interests, and with the provisions of various trust SIU contracts are available in all SIU less an official union receipt is given feels that he or she is denied the American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels fund agreements. All these agree­ halls. These contracts specify the for same. Under no circumstances equal rights to which he or she is ments specify that the trustees in wages and conditions under which .should any member pay any money entitled, the member should notify that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she charge of these funds shall equally an SIU member works and lives for any reason unless he is given such union headquarters. has been denied theconstitution­ consist of union and management aboard a ship or boat. Members receipt. In the event anyone attempts SEAFARERS POLITICAL representatives and their alter­ should know their contract rights, as to require any such payment be m^e ACTIVITY DONATION — al right of access to union nates. All expenditures and disbur­ well as their obligations, such as without supplying a receipt, or if a SPAD. SPAD is a separate records or information, the sements of trust funds are made filing for overtime (OT) on the member is required to make a pay­ segregated fund. Its proceeds are member should immediately only upon approval by a majority proper sheets and in the proper man­ ment and is given an official receipt, used to further its objects and pur­ notify SIU President Michael of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ ner. If, at any time, a member but feels that he or she should not poses including, but not limited to, Sacco at headquarters by cer­ cial records are available at the believes that an SIU patrolman or have been required to make such furthering the political, social and tified mail, return receipt re­ headquarters of the various trust other union official fails to protect payment, this should immediately be economic interests of maritime quested. The address is: funds. their contractual rights properly, he reported to union headquarters. Michael Sacco, President workers, the preservation and fur­ SHIPPING RIGHTS. A or she should contact the nearest SIU CONSTITUTIONAL thering of the American merchant Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way member's shipping rights and port agent. . RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ marine with improved employ­ seniority are protected exclusively EDITORIAL POLICY — TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ ment opportunities for seamen and Camp Springs, MD 20746. by contracts between the union and THE SEAFARERS LOG. The stitution are available in all union Letters to the Editor Apfylications Available for Union's 1993 Scholarship Program SIU Helped Make Police Work Possible Some 37 years ago, the came the first maritime union in members and their dependents Seafarers International Union's America to establish a scholar­ finance a college or vocational Atlantic and Gulf District be­ ship program to help qualified education. Every year, four scholar­ ships are given to children of SIU members. These are worth $15,000 each over a four-year period at the college of the winner's choice. In addition, three scholar­ ships are reserved annually for SIU members, themselves. One is a $15,000 four-year scholar­ ship. Each of the other two is a $6,000 two-year stipend for study at a vocational school or comunity college. The scholarship materials are available at any SIU union hall. Prospective applicants also may request a copy by fill­ ing in the request form below. Time is running out. All applications must be received at the Seafarers Welfare Plan by April 15,1993. r P lease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility • information, procedures for applying and the application form. ' Name Book Number Address : ' •/'!,• I City, State, Zip Code. I j Telephone Num|5er_ '• This application,is for: I I Self Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 AUth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. \ i sible for me without experience I gained in the SIU. Of course, I miss going to sea, but at least I am tiying to do some good for others. QMED Perry Ellis Forth Worth, Texas I would like to give specia thanks to the SIU for helping me to prepare myself to do police reserve work. Due to a health problem, I cannot go to sea at this time, and most people know how merchant seamen will put them­ selves on the line to help others, whether it is on land or at sea. I had to go to school for the Police Reserve and take a state test, but nothing could have prepared me for this any better than the SIU did. Going to sea and dealing with life-threatening situations aboard ships is the best way to learn how to deal with people. I have also learned from Michael Sacco how to sit down with people and deal with almost any type of situation. A kind word and a little under­ standing can go a long way. Everyone is aware of the rising crime rate; it affects us all. The SIU helped prepare QMED Perry I volunteer so many hours out of Ellis for work in the Police Reserve. the month with a small police NL *1/ department outside Fort Worth, Texas. We deal with every situa­ Robinson Family tion imaginable, family violence Expresses Thanks included. Unfortunately, We the family of the late Wilchildren often get caught in situa­ liam Robinson [who died tions they don't understand. But February 21,1992] would like to we try our best to make this world take these means to express our a little safer for them. It is a warm thanks to the Mississippi Queen feeling to know that you can try family for all assistance to us to help a community to be a little during William's employment safer and to talk to children to with the Mississippi Queen, his assure them that everything will illness, death and to this point.' be OK. For us, the memory will never be The police department I forgotten. To the Mississippi volunteer with commented on Queen's band leader, Brian O'[low well I deal with people. My Neil, thanks for the poem answer to them was that I have "Skywatch." We will ever keep leen with the merchant marine the Mississippi Queen family in For many years. I would like to our thoughts and prayers. say that it does get scary at times Mrs, Gwendolyn Robinson, dealing with the criminal ele­ daughters and grandchildren ment. None of that would he pos­ Fulton, Ky. /• 1, �MARCH 1993 nr^he Seafarers Pension Plan i this month announces the retirements of 18 members. Ten of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while three sailed ip the inland division and five sailed in the Great Lakes division. Two of the retirees were bom in Arabia while three each were bom in New York and Alabama. Two were bom in North Carolina as well as two in Michigan. Cuba, Greece, Ireland, Maine, Florida and Wisconsin account for one retiree apiece. Florida, Alabama and Michigan proved to be the most popular retirement spots for this group, as four retired in Michigan and three each in Alabama and Florida. Carl Francum had been an ac­ tive Seafarer longer than any of the other new pensioners. He joined the union in 1945 in the port of Boston. Brief biographical sketches of Brother Francum and the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA JOSEPH BENNETT JR., 64, joined the SlUin 1967 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Coy, Ala., he com­ pleted the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in August 1982. Brother Bennett served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1950. Brother Bennett has retired to Houston. FRANCIS DICARLO, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1948 in his native New York., He com­ pleted the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother DiCarlo served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He lives in Green Cove Springs, Fla. KENNETH DUDLEY, 65,joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Bom in Maine, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Dudley served in the U.S. Navy from 1945, to 1966. He resides in Porterville, Calif. CARL FRANCUM, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Bos­ ton. A native of North Carolina, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Francum completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in April 1976. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1947. He has retired to Lenoir, N.C. ORLANDO GON­ ZALEZ, 65; joined the . Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recentiy have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. Bom in Cuba, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Gonzalez upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Metairie, La. BILLY JARVIS, 62, joined the union in 1951 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Alabama, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Jarvis upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He lives in Mobile. GEORGE KONTOS, 65, joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Greece, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Kontos upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He retired to Mardela Springs, Md. MARTIN MCHALE; 62,joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Ireland, he sailed in the engine department. Brother McHale served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He has retired to Seattle. HARRIS PATTER­ SON, 65, joined the union in 1946 in the jort of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Opelika, Ala., he sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Patter­ son upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1952. He lives in Robertsdale, Ala. ; ROBERT VANCE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. The na­ tive of Alabama sailed in the engine department, brother Vance still calls Alabama home. MOHAMED OBAID, 52, joined the union in 1971 in the port of Detroit. Born in Arabia, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Obaid resides in Detroit. GLENN SOMERVILLE,71, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. A native of Babcock, Wis., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Somerville served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1954. He resides in Seattle. LEONARD JASKOLSKI,71, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Detroit. A native of Al­ pena, Mich., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Jaskolski served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1947. He still calls Alpena home. SAMUEL TORINA, 62, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Bom in Detroit, Brother Torina sailed in the engine department. He lives in Warren, Mich. 19 INLAND WILLIE GRAY, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va A North Carolina native, he sailed as a tankerman. Boatman Gray resides in Elizabeth City, N.C. ROBERT E. PETRLAK, 68, joined the union in 1983 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in New York, he sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. He has retired to Jacksonville, Fla. i .'rv DEWEY ROUTH,66, joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of Jacksonville, Ha. Boatman Routh sailed in the deck department. He calls Jacksonville home. SoimMi^ Hew Every Day Aboan! Resean^ Vessel SIU crewmembers aboard the oceanographic research vessel USNS Wilkes stay busy con­ tinuously, according to one of the ship's officers. Whether it is deck maintenance, engineroom work or meal preparation, there is al­ ways something to do on the Mar Ship Operators vessel. Chief Mate Frederick Smallwood (who provided the photos for this story) reported to ihe Seafarers LOG that sailing on the oceanographic fleet ship keeps niembers busy. "For crewmembers of the Wilkes, there is There is always work to be done aboard ship for OS George Galanis something new every day, and the (left) and AB Tom Skubinna. next assignment is always more interesting than the last," he noted in his letter. Keeping with the regulations of an oceanographic research vessel, the Wilkesmust be painted a brilliant white at all times. This makes deck maintenance for the crew, led by Bosun Tom Trehern, a constant challenge. Chipping and painting must be worked out with oceanographic over-the-side operations, and the crew often works long hours. Operating primarily in Pacific AS Donald Shuler helps keep the Wilkes In ship-shape condition. waters, the Wilkes sails as far west as the Strait of Malacca or closer to home in waters off San Francisco. Ship's Nurse Tom "Doc" Jensen takes advantage of down time. GREAT LAKES SALIH SAID ABDULLAH, !, joined the Seafarers 1972 in the port of 'rankfort, vlich. A na­ tive of Arabia, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Abdulah has retired to Detroit. Reworking the ship's lifetroat oars is AB John Bobbins. jhe USNS Wilkes ties up alongside docks in Oakland, Calif. -'Mr VX �VT-S'r V- - "'''i""""" ' .M' 20 MARCH 1993 SEAFAOERSLOG Independence a \Great White Ship' t^: ' • looking good. Most of the time they are out of sight for the hundreds of passengers who travel aboard the SS Inde­ pendence. In the galley, the GUs serve as assistants to the cooks and chefs who prepare meals almost around the clock. In order to meet all the requests from the passengers for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, the galley gang depends on the GUs to do the initial preparation of foods—such as cleaning, peeling and slicing. On deck, the porters, who are dressed in aqua-colored shirts, help monitor buffet conditions, supplying trays and utensils. They also assist the waiters by running items between the deck and the galley. General Utility Galley Augusto Pineda (left) helps Assistant Cook Porter Linda Keyes provides a And when the eating is Edgar Cezar with meal preparation. cheerful smile while doing her job. finished, the job of dishwashing and pot scrubbing falls on the GUs, who make sure everything is ready when preparations for the next meal begin. As with all SIU members sail­ ing on the Independence, work never ceases for porters and GUs. Everything is done with the General Utility Mohammed Adam passengers' satisfaction and conheads for his next assignment. I venience in mind. Part of the reason the American Hawaii Cruises vessels that sail around the Hawaiian Is­ lands are known as the "Great White Ships" is the pristine clean­ ing job done by theSIU members who sail as porters and general utilities (GUs). These crewmembers work be­ hind the scenes in the steward department^—either in the galley or the passenger cabin areas—to keep everything spotless and Always ready to assist passenger Standing by to load dirty dishes after a meal are GUs Saleh Mohsau or crew is Porter William Kellum. (left) and Wilfredo Zuniga. Peering from behind a dishwasher is General Utility Rudy Morere. Porter Daniel Hernandez keeps the lunch buffet spotless. SIU Crew Aboard Seaiift Pacific Travels Through Panama Canal For SIU crewmembers aboard the Sca/i/ifFacij^c, it was business as usual as they traveled through the Panama Canal en route to Houston from the port of Los Angeles. AB Robert Seaman told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG that the trip was a success. Seaman, 56, joined the SIU last year in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Operated by International Marine Carriers, Inc. the military tanker usually sails coastwise delivering jet and diesel fuel. On February 28 the Seaiift Pacific left Houston to deliver a shipment of jet fuel to Turkey. The accompanying photos were taken by Brother Seaman as the Seedift Pacific sailed through the P^ama Canal. / ^7 , The ship prepares to go through one of the locks in the Panama Canal. AS Robert Seaman stands watch on the bridge. TO The Seaiift Pacific travels through the Panama Canal. QMED Ray Prall does some repair work on one of the ship's doors. �J MMCH1993 SEAFARERSLOG Final Departures DEEP SEA HUSSEIN AHMED Hussein Ahmed, 46, died Septem­ ber 13, 1992. A native of Arabia, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of New York. Brother Ahmed sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. , JACOB ARSHON Pensioner Jacob Arshon, 70, passed away January 3. He joined the SIU in 1958 in his native Seattle. Brother Arshon sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in 1984. MERLE BOND Pensioner Merle Bond, 84, passed away November 8, 1992. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1942 in the port of Portland, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Bond retired in August 1969. • WILLIAM BRACK Pensioner William Brack, 68, died January 20. A native of Boston, he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of New York. Brother Brack sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1968. Brother Brack began receiving his pension in Febru^ 1988. DAVID BURGESS David Bur­ gess, 38, passed away July 11, 1992. Bom in Norfolk, Va., he joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of New York. Brother Burgess sailed in the steward department. JOHNCABELLO Pensioner John Cabello, 79, died December 12, 1992. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Cabello retired in January 1975. JOSEPH CALCAGNQ Pensioner Joseph Calcagno, 84, passed away December 8, 1992. Bom in Italy, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1956 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Calcagno began receiving his pension in October 1970. WILLIAM DOUGHMAN William Doughman, 37, died December 29, 1992. A na­ tive of Oshkosh. Wis., he joined the union in 1990 21 ^4 i'r in the port of San Francisco. Brother Doughman sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1980. ALLEN DAWSON Pensioner Allen Dawson, 67, passed away October 9, 1992. Born in Los Angeles, he joined the Seafarers in 1959.in the port of Portland, Ore. Brother Dawson sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Dawson retired in May 1985. JAMES FITZGERALD Pensioner James Fitzgerald, 88, died January 19. A native of Galway, N.Y., he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Fitzgerald sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1921 to 1947. Brother Fitzgerald retired in Oc­ tober 1969. EDWARD FOULGER Pensioner Edward Foulger, 80, passed away October 20,1992. A Ohio native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1948 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Foulger began receiving lus pension in July 1970. Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Jee retired in April 1978. GABRIEL LECLAIR Pensioner Gabriel LeClair, 67, passed away November 14, 1992. Bom in Canada, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother LeClair sailed in the steward department. He began receiving bis pension in November 1990. EDWARD MISAKIAN Pensioner Edward Misakian, 66, passed away DecembCT 1,1992. The New York native joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Misakian sailed in the deck department He letued July 1978. ERNEST OHLSSON Pensioner Emest Ohlsson, 96, passed away January 14. Bom in Sweden, he joined the Seafarers as a charter member in 1939 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Ohlsson sailed in the engine department. He retired in October 1971. STEPHEN FRANKEWICZ Pensioner Stephen Frankewicz, 72, passed away Decem­ ber 31, 1992. Bom in Mobile, Ala., he joined the union as a charter member in 1938 in the port of New York. Brother Frankewicz sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Frankewicz began receiving his pension in November 1977. MIKADE OLENCHIK Pensioner Mikade Olenchik, 87, died January 8. He joined the SIU in 1950 in his na­ tive New York. Brother Olenchik sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in December 1974. HARRY FRIERSON Pensioner Harry Frierson, 57, died December 5, 1992. A na­ tive of Missis­ sippi, he joined the Seafarersin 1967 in the port of Houston. Brother Frierson sailed in the deck depart­ ment He served in the U.S. Coast Guard fiom 1955 to 1956. Brother Frierson retired in July 1988. MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ Miguel Rodriguez, 57, died November 2, 1992. He joined the SIU in 1978 in his native Puerto Rico. Brother Rodriguez sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. Brother Rodriguez served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. JOHNFUNCHESS Pensioner John Funchess, 79, rassed away November 30, 1992. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1964 in the port of San Francisco, refore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Funchess retired Febraary 1978. CALVIN SEWELL Calvin Sewell, 35, passed away December 10, 1992. A native of Jamaica, West Indies, he joined the Seafarers in 1989 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Sewell sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1989. Brother Sewell served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 to 1983. [i'RANK HOWE 'ensioner Frank Howe, 65, passed away December 6,1992. The China native joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1960 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif., before that union meiged with the AGLIWD. Brotiier Howe began receiving his pension in December 1976. GINGYIPJEE 'ensioner Ging Yip Jee, 77, died November 6,1992. Bom in China, le joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1952 in the port of San FRANK RAMSEY Pensioner Frank Ramsey, 46, passed away December 5,1992. He was bom in Texas and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 946 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Ramsey began receiving his pension in September 1973. ADOLF STRAWINSKI Adolf Strawinski, 63, died December 12, 1992. Bom in Poland, he joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother Strawinski sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1954. DIRKYISSER Pensioner Dirk Visser, 83, passed away January 20. A native of Holland, he joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston. Brother Visser sailed in the deck department. He retired in November 1973. JOHNWRIGGINS John Wriggins, 56, died January 1. A Mississippi native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1971 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. INLAND GEORGE BARNES Pensioner George Bames, 85, passed away January 9. He joined the union in 1961 in his native Philadelphia. Boatman Bames sailed in the deck department. He retired September 1973. HOWARD ETZEL SR. Pensioner Howard Etzel Sr., 82, died December 23, 1992. Bom in Smithville, Texas, he joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston., Boatman Etzel sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army in 1945. Boatman Etzel began receiving his pension in Febmary 1980. CHARLES KORDOWSKI Pensioner Charles Kordowski, 88, passed away January 11. A native of Warsaw, Poland, he joined the union in 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Kor- | dowski sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired in March 1974. ROBERT WAKEFIELD Pensioner Robert Wakefield, 71, died January 26. Bom in Angalton, Texas, he joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston. Boatman Wakefield sailed in ihe engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Wakefield began receiving his pen­ sion October 1984. ••a EDWIN WELCH Pensioner Edwin Welch, 61, passed away January 17. He joined the union in 1961 in his na­ tive Port Ar­ thur, Texas. Boatman Welch sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Boatman Welch retired in Decem­ ber 1988. GREAT LAKES FRANK ROYSECK Frank Royseck, 76, passed away January 16. A native of Mil­ waukee, Wis., he joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Detroit. Brother Royseck sailed in the deck department. He also sailed as a merchant mariner during World War II. RAILROAD MARINE ROBERT BLUMLEIN Pensioner Robert Blumlein, 74, died November 22,1992. Bom in Yonkers, N.Y., he joined the SIU n 1960 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Blumlein served in the U.S. Army from 1937 to 1945. He retired in April 1981. EOIEI •r -..ft- •' •.flt • •-"a'-;: �22 MARCH 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes • ••• •'''d " a - . -,v •'ifi Trainee Lifeboat Class 507—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 507 are (from left, kneeling) Curtis Torres, Jason Pechette, Glen Liddle, Dennis Danforth Jr., Pedro Melendez, Josue Iglesia Jr., Ttiomas Stead, (second row) Instructor Ben Cusic, George Gill III, Willis Cahoon, Justin Stewart, Antfiony Niekrasz, Scott Gautreaux, Steven Reed, Darrin Eastridge, Jeremy Nores and Andrew Clausen. m: Upgraders Lifeboat—Howard H. Hendra Jr. (right) poses with Instructor Ben Cusic following his com­ pletion of the January 12 lifeboat course. Since he was the only student in the class, Hendra went through his lifeboat training with trainee class 507. 'mtm •ysmM . ' f t Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Charles Brockhaus, James Perez, Sjamsidar Madjidji, Adam Noor, Kenneth Jischke, Scot Jauma, Jose Rodriguez, (second row) Mohamed Eljahmi, Joel Smith, Billy Joe Cox, Troy Williams, Gary Smith, Glenn Snow, Howard Bryant III, (third row) Conrado Martinez, David Powers, Instructor J.C. Wiegman, Robert Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the January 26,1993 graduating class receiv­ Maurer, David Matto, Ricky Couillard, Claud Yockey, Nash Henrietta and Alvin Pence. ing t^ir lifeboat endorsements ate (from left, kneelingy James Ward, Mark Bleau, Daniel Bryant, Dale Kaiser, Darryl Smith, (second row) Clay Swidas, Ahmed Naga, Sean Flaherty, Phillip Jackson, Kenneth Cuffee, Instructor Casey Taylor, Jerome Hawkins and Robert Stanbach. Advanced Firefighting—Completing the advanced firefighting course on January 28,1993 are (from left, front row^ Instructor Byran Cummings, Kenneth Steiner, John Toomey, Lee Toczylowski, Henry Muller, (second row) Robert Adams, Jim Tracey, Calvin Miles, George Murphy, Skip Sims, (third row) Ftoyd Turner, Russell Nelson, David Murphy, James Martin, Fredrick Swain Sr., (fourth row) Phil Wilson, Albert Schroeder, Robert Layko, William Thomas, Robert Habina Jr., (fifth row) Jim Wood and Tyler Womack. Not pictured Radar—Successfully completing the January 14,1993 radar course are (from left, first are Tommy Dowdell, Giro Igneri, Charles Jones, Charles Pieterson and Wendell Sprague. row) Randy Van Hom, Carl Kriensky, David Albert, Charles Pieterson, Instructor Jake Karaczynski, (second row) Charles Jones, Stephen Tannish, Chris Regan and William Robitzsch. -.i Pumproom Maintenance & Operations-Graduating from this engine department course on February 2, 1993 arelfrom left, kneeling) Joshua(seofgiades, Paul *Ar t J. .... ^ . m-r- .1. Peterson, Larry Prttman, (second row) Instructor Jim Shaffer, Ralph Kurpeski, Sergio Welding—Members of the January 14,1^3 da^ in welding are (from left) Timothy Pasilong. Gifidio Esquivel Jr., Gilbert Tedder Jr., Troy Robin, David PlumbrChristopher Johnston, Jerome KIrstern, Brian Haley arKl Instructor Bill Foley. Benzenlsierg and Jim Gibbion. J'""" • .',i �'l;.' :./ • • • MiUieH 1993 SEAFMERSLOe UMKBERGSamL 1993 UPBRADIHG COURSE SCHEDULE 23 'it-i ftecerancatkmPngnuns The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between April and August 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Pointy Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertification October 4 Novembers Steward Recerttfication June 28 August 2 SiewanI Upgiaillng Courses Check-In Date Course DeckUpgtading Courses Check-In Completion Date Date May 24 July 2 July 19 August 27 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Course Able Seaman 'f' Completion Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Engine Upgrading Courses Shiphandling April 26 June 21 August 23 May 7 July 2 September 3 Radar Observer - Unlimited April 19 May 17 July 12 August 16 April 23 May 21 July 16 August 20 Celestial Navigation May 24 July 19 May 3 August 30 June 18 August 13 August 13 December 10 Third Mate Check-In Date Completion Date May24 August 2 AprU26 May 24 June 21 July 19 Augustl6 April 26 Julyp May 29 August 6 May 7 June4 July 2 July 30 August27 May 21 May 21 July 23 May 10 July 5 .August 30 June 4 July 30 September 24 ' Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Lifeboatman . I Tankerman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting May 11 April 12 July2 July 19 October 8 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler April 12 May 21 June 7 July 16 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations June 21 July 30 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations July 6 August 13 Hydraulics June 7 July 2 August 2 August 27 Diesel Engine Technology August 9 September 3 RefrigeratedContainers May 10 June 18 Advanced Maintenance 1992'93 Adult BducaUon Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the acknissions office for enrollment information. J: Address- (Middle) Month/Day/Year .Telephone ( (State) Deep Sea Member D (Z^Code) Lakes Member D (Area Code) Inland Waters Member D Book# Seniority Department - U.S. Citizen: D Yes D No High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) SIGNATURE _DATE Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Ves If yes, which program: from , DNO • • • • to. Last grade of school completed •Ves Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? DNO • CH No C] Q Q If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? C] Yes DECK AB/Sealift 1st Qass Pilot Third Mate Radar Ohserver Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel Towboat Operator Inlwd Celestial Navigation Simulator Course If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Firefighting: CH Yes [U No Date available for training Primary language spoken CPR: IZl Yes - ^ ' • • FOWT [H No • ;• • • Q Marine Electrical Maintenarice C] Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Q Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology O Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel Q Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor n RefrigeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance • D Electro-Hydrsulic Systems n Autorrration • Hydraulics EH Marine Electronics Technician • • ENGINE Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? n Yes IZl No June 4 '-O. I am interested in the following coufse(s) checked belowor indicated here if not listed Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? AprillT Pacific• If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #. Completion Date With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE (Street) (Qty) Check-In Date FULL 8-week sesskms Date of Birth (First) (Last) Course College Program Schedule for 1993 UPGRADIHO APPLICATION Name Completion Date QMED-Any Rating Safety Specialty Courses Course Check-In Date Couree n QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine El^tronics) • D • STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) n Oil Spill Prevention & Containment D Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting D EH • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM EH Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will be paid in acrordancc with the scheduling letter only if yon present original receipts and successfully com­ plete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney PoinL RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. V93 •II ' I <1/, �SBAEUtERS SlU Scholarships The deadline for submission of schoiarship appiications is APRIL 15. Volume 55, Number 3 March 1993 SeepageiSfordetaiis and an application form. Hew ITF Mrief CHes Hunawa]^ as Major Target Cockroft said a positive worldwide team of inspectors coast and into the North Sea. Declaring the "war" agains development toward improving The ITF also is initiating who are responsible for going shipowners who fly flags of con the life of mariners worldwide aboard flag of convenience vessels programs designed to force na­ venience above their vessels stil was the recent presidential elec­ is going strong, David Cockroft to check on safety, working and tions to take their maritime safety tion held in the United States. living conditions and to erfoice responsibilities more seriously. acting secretary general of the In collective bargaining agreements. "We seek to strengthen port-state "The election of Bill Clinton will ternational Transport Workers "We impose some kind of dis­ control systems by which coast make a big difference not just to Federation (ITF), asked the ex ecutive board of the Maritime cipline to the conditions and wages guard and maritime authorities go the working people of the United on board ships of countries which States, I dare say, but also to the Trades Department (MTD) for its of seafarers," Cockroft said. don't take their own respon­ working people of the world." continued help. Initiating Programs He noted that the previous ad­ sibilities. We want to force condiCockroft recently was elected ministrations in the White House by the ITF board to head the One of those vessels that ITF tions to be brought up to had opposed "every progressive worldwide organization of trade inspectors had visited and noted acceptable standards." unions affiliated with maritime He added that the ITF is an piece, of legislation, eveiy progres­ poor working and pay conditions interests. The ITF operates with was the runaway-flag tanker organization that "worries" the sive rule or regulation that workers' 400 trade unions representing ap­ Braer, which recently lost power owners of flag of convenience organizations put forward. The proximately 10 million people in and crashed onto the southern ships. Because of the ITF, "they idea of having administration rep­ more than 100 countries. David Cockroft, acting ITF coast of the Shetland Islands. The don't have total freedom to ex­ resentatives listen to what we say Speaking about the ITF's cam­ secretary general, calls for an end vessel, which Cockroft described ploit seafarers. They don't have rather than automatically tooppose paign to raise the standards and to mnaway flag vessels. as "a badly run ship," spilled 26 total choice over the use of labor everything \ve put forward, that's a pay of seafarers on runaway, million gdlons of oil dong the and over conditions." very, very positive development." Cockroft noted, "The ITF is not maritime over the last 10 years, just a federation of trade unions, he noted. "The flags of con­ it is a trade union," Cockroft told venience have gotten bigger anc the audience. "In maritime, we bigger. More and more countries The director of the AFL-CIO play an unusual role that we never lave become cheap, open flags. To complicate the problem, imployee Benefits Department wanted to have. We act as the only bargaining representatives the opening of the Communist- suggested one way tofind the dolfor trade union members on board bloc nations in Europe has in­ ars needed to fund a maritime ships which have chosen to take creased the already glutted reinvestment progi^ is to get runaway flags and fly the flags of market of mariners on the world America's health care costs under convenience of Liberia, Panama, market. "Seafarers in Russia control. today would be more than happy Karen Ignagni—who oversees Vanuatu and others." o work for $100 a month. In fact, the national trade union Started 40 Years Ago they consider [that figure] to be a federation's activities concerning He noted the ITF began a cam­ ring's ransom," Cocl^oft added. health care, pensions, social paign almost 40 years ago to put an security and child care—told the Fair Trade for Mariners end to flags of convenience, which executive board of the Maritime The ITF head noted the debate Trades Department (MTD) that are ships owned by people or com­ within this country concerning the time to tackle the problem is panies in one nation but registered iree trade and fair trade also deals now while the new president and in another country which has estab­ with merchant mariners around nation's attention are focused on lished a ship registry with the pur­ le world. pose of attracting outside revenue. the matter. "There cannot be an industry Runaway registries promote Ignagni noted polling exits themsseelves with shipowners by n which fair trade is less isted health care right behind the offering low standards and low prevalent than the shipping in­ economy in order of importance. costs—no taxes, lax safety regula­ dustry worldwide," Cockroft 'The president has shown he is tions and superficial inspections. stated. "It is the only^dustry in serious about getting the health Noting that 37 million Americans have no health care, Karen Ignagni told However, several nations which employers have complete care problem resolved by keeping the MTD executive board that the cost for these people Is put on the backs known for their strong maritime reedom to choose what workers the issue in the White House and of companies that provide employees with coverage. traditions have adopted second they want to employ, what condi­ appointing his wife to head the registers "which offer flag of con­ tions they want to employ them commission," she stated. "And to make matters worse, gresspeople, senators, families, venience conditions without the under and what laws they will (Shortly after becoming presi­ our labor costs look higher be­ friends and relatives" to fight for stigma of flying the flag of obey when they employ them. dent in January, Bill Qinton of that subsidization. We national health care reform. countries like Liberia or Vhen the laws are too unpleasant, named a commission to review cause pay a surcharge on our health care "Many already are lined up Panama," Cockroft stated. He ley are free at a flick of a pen to lealth care in America. His wife, protection to cover the cost of against reform, but it means dol­ listed Norway, Denmark and change flag and jurisdiction." Hillary, was appointed to head the those employers who fail to do lars and cents to us. It won't be To combat the exploitation of roup that includes cabinet mem­ Germany among those countries. "It has been a veiy tough timein mariners, the ITF has a bers, political officials, scholars their fair share. Then our easy, but let's get a good package employers look uncompetitive in and pass it." and health care representatives.) the marketplace." Following her presentation, the MTD board approved several Increases Auto Costs Prevents Projects resolutions calling on the ad­ To emphasize her point, she ministration and The amount of money being Congress to cre­ The National Center for 843-5678 or the Missing Per­ referred to statements made ear­ Missing and Exploited Children sons Unit of the Suwannee spent on health care in this lier to the MTD board by United ate a health care program that is has asked the Seafarers Interna­ County (Fla.) Sheriff sOffice at country is preventing many Auto Workers President Owen equitable to all without taxing needed projects from being un­ those who have health benefits. tional Union to assist them in (904) 362-2222. dertaken, Ignagni said. The high Bieber who stated health care in­ locating Christina Ann Wood, a cost of health care "is lining Ae creases the cost of each American 17-year-old from Live Oak, Fla. pocketbooks of insurance com- car by more than $100 over the More MTD Missing since December 2, lanies, doctors and hospitals. It is cost of imports from countries 1991, the young woman may be Coverage Irtside crowding out everything else— with national health care with an adult male companion. programs. infrastructure, shipbuilding, She is considered an en­ Pages While health care costs ac­ education." dangered runaway. Three key legislators Although union members count for 8.5 to 10 percent of the At the time of her disap­ gross national product of most of lave the best health care coverage address maritime revival. pearance, the brown-haired, of any other group in the nation, our nation's trading competitors, brown-eyed Christina Wood New administration offars gnagni pointed out it has not the latest figure in the United was 5 ft. 4 in. tall and weighed States is 14 percent, according to come without a cost. hope for change. 145 pounds. She has a tattoo of "The facts are there are 37 mil- Ignagni. "We don't need to tell a heart on her left ankle and a ion people who have no access to anyone what our members have Page4 3-inch scar on her upper leg. given up in wage increases if it health care," she said. "This af­ Labor legislative Initiatives Anyone having information fects each and every person here hadn't been for the amount of on the disappearance of Chris­ still face tough fight In when you go to the bargaining money paid into health care over tina Ann Wood should contact the last 10 years." Congress. table. You are paying for these the National Center for Missing Ignagni asked the board to people. and Exploited Children at (800) Christina Ann Wood have their members contact "con- AFL-CIO to Tackle Health Care Crisis Help Find This Hlissing CMId � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES DOT’S PENA MEETS WITH MARITIME TO UNDERSTAND INDUSTRY PROBLEMS AFL-CIO ANNOUNCES ITS SUPPORT OF CLINTON ECONOMIC PACKAGE HAUGE REPORTS ON SOMALIA MISSION CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS TELL MTD BOARD OF SUPPORT U.S. -FLAG SHIP PROGRAM NEW ADMINISTRATION’S ‘MOOD FOR CHANGE’ SEEN AS BRINING HOPE FOR U.S. WORKERS SIU-CREWED FERRIES PRESSED INTO SERVICE ‘MORE BREAD’ IS GOAL FOR LABOR IN CONGRESS RANGER SAVES FIVE FROM SNKING SCHOONER CAPELLA CREW RESCUES BOATERS IN ROUHC SEAS, HIGH WINDS BENZENE REGS TOP CONCERNS AT SAFETY TEAM MEETING FORMER SEAFARERS PORT AGENT ‘SCOTTIE’ AUBUSSON DIES AT 72 RETIRED STEWARD STILL KEEPS UP WITH SIU EFFORTS BEGIN TO PASS WWII MARINER VETERANS EXTENSION SIU PENSIONER WADLINGTON HELPS HONOR ALL VETERANS OF WAR SNOWSTORM DOES NOT DELAY EARLY FITOUT FOR AMERICAN REPUBLIC DREDGE DODGE ISLAND HEADS FOR WARMER WATERS AFTER SUMMER ON GREAT LAKES STEWARDS LAB OPENS AT PAUL HALL CENTER FACILITY FEATURES MODERN EQUIPMENT, ROOMINESS MURMANSK--- ’42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D. 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' V... • • • . ,•'.• : • :• : OFFiqAl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS iNTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INUND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFKIO ••• Volume 55, Number 4 Aprll1993 Bentley Seeks Cargo Preference Loophole Closure Pages Runaway Bulker Los^ AH Hamfo Perish Page 4 • v:. Coast Guard Revives Seaman Work Tax Pages SlU Urges Congress to Hatt Phony 'Cruisos-'to'Nowhoro' Pages Anyone Call for a Cab? INSIDE Twelve Stewards Graduate from Top Training Course ^ Renting ayehicle for sightseeing can be a challenging experience for Seafarers, no matter where their vessel is docked. AB Keith Finnerly and SA Elisabeth Leech discover their "cab" wants a bath while the pair was visiting Indonesia. Once clean, the baby pachyderm continued its journey and retumed the members to their ship, the L/VGAguanus. \• { :• Page? • '=• if Polish Winter CoUer Than Home for Louisiana Memher ^ ^ *'1''r' • y-i':- Page 11 =!i!iga . -im: flli'fe:: �2 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report DOT Head Sets Indusby MeeRngs Te Develep New MariHme Pnposal Bargain,Basement Shipping A Threat to Life and Limb Meetings between a commit­ tee of representatives of the U.S.flag shipping industry and the government continue in order to hammer out maritime revival legislation that will be presented to Congress. revival before Congress no later than May of this year. Meets with Subcommittee According to published reports in the Journal of Com­ merce, Pena told the House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee late last month that the maritime package would be greater than the one submitted last year by the Bush administration. (That package, presented late in the congressional session by then-Secretary of Transportation Andrew Card, proposed a sevenyear, $1.1 bilhon program that would have helped U.S. com­ panies acquire new vessels, in­ cluding governmental payments for up to 74 militarily useful com­ mercial ships. Congress ad­ journed before action could be completed on the measure.) "I'm absolutely convinced that if we do not take action very soon, we will soon see large num­ bers of U.S. carriers reflagging under foreign flags," Pena was quoted as saying to the House subcommittee. "That would be a disaster for our nation." Carriers Offer Plan Prior to Pena's meeting with the maritime representatives, U.S.-flag shipping companies proposed a 15-year, $4 billioii package, which has been cited as too expensive in most published stories. The efforts to come up with some sort of legislative program for the U.S.-flag fleet began in January 1992 when executives for Sea-Land and American President Lines declared they would have to go foreign unless something is done to help the in­ dustry. Executives from both companies recently reiterated their statements that if a maritime revival package is not passed soon, they will be force to reflag their vessels. One of the biggest threats to the lives and safety of seamen is the runaway flag device used by shipowners the world over to attain low shipping costs and other savings by avoiding the regulations and controls of the legitimate maritime communities. Seamen on runaway-flag ships are the principal victims of the runaway shipowner's shortcuts because they must work The committee was formed for low wages without any of the standard after Secretary of Transportation benefits enjoyed by union seamen. These seamen also are shortchanged on everything from food Federico Pena met with officials and drinkable water to survival suits and basic of maritime labor, the vessel gear. They also feel the impact of many of these operating industry and shipbuild­ operators' practices of stinting on maintenance. ing companies on March 2. Presi­ Michael Sacco and averting needed repairs. In many cases, dent Michael Sacco represented seamen on runaway ships are likely to find them­ the SIU at the meeting. selves on rickety old scows—^rustbuckets that don't belong on the seas As a trade union representing American merchant seamen and their Pena called the meeting in interests, our concern with this runaway flag device is that it is an in­ order to leam more about the strument of exploitation and abuse of seamen from various parts of problems of the U.S.-flag mer­ the world who are unable—for a variety of reasons—to protect them­ chant marine and what could be selves by means of collective action. It is this kind of runaway ship­ done to help it as well as to ex­ ping activity that the American merchant marine is criticized for not plain the Clinton administration's competing with. Certainly we accept the need for our industry to com­ position. During the meeting, the pete. But we cannot match ships in which the seamen are virtual wagesecretary stated the new ad­ slaves working on floating sweatshops for pay levels that would force ministration wants to offer a Americans to live on the streets. legislative package for maritime Those who are trying to make this subhuman, substandard mode of operation a new norm to be imitated by civilized and progressive countries should know with what we are dealing. How can the United States, for instance, compete on a level playing field when nations like the Philippines consider human labor Aeir number one export? The annual financial commit­ Baltimore and Ordinal Seaman the committee is to be read in all The Philippines government promotes the employment of its citizens tee consisting of rank-and-file Jobn McLain of Philadelphia. ports. The report just finisheid will on foreign ships—no matter the level of pay and benefits—^^and in Seafarers elected during the Also elected but unable to serve be issued this month. some shore-based industries in foreign countries in order to relieve the March membership meeting at on the committee was Recertified nation's huge unemployment crisis and to bring in funds to its Piney Point, Md. found the 1992 Steward Anthony Curran of economy. In another example, a government such as the one in power union's financial records to be in New York, who was called out of in Burma hawks the labor of its own citizens to foreign-flag order and issued a report which town. shipowners, promising a docile workforce which can be paid peanuts. will be presented to the April Article X, Section 15, Subsec­ To sweeten the pot, the Burma regime makes it illegal for Burmese membership meetings. tion (c) of the union's constitution seamen to contact the International Transport Workers Federation "We went through boxes upon deals exclusively with the aimual (ITF), the worldwide union federation which organizes seafarers on ijoxes of materials and everything financial committee. The group's runaway ships. Or take the case of Russia. There, with the dismantling ooked fine," noted OMU Robert sole charge is to "make an ex­ of the once vast merchant marine of the Soviet Union and a weak ^ulvaney from the port of amination for each period of the economy, thousands of Russian seamen have turned to runaway ships Philadelphia. finances of the union and (to) for employment, becoming one more exploitable group of shipboard The committee met at the report fiilly on their findings and labor. Throughout South Asia and Latin America there are scores of union's headquarters in Camp recommendations." nations in which labor and employment conditions are"such that their Springs, Md. for one week tocon­ A total of seven members are citizens are easily lured to the promises associated with shipboard duct the review. All departments to be elected to serve on the com­ employment on runaway-flag vessels. For the unscrupulous runaway ship operator this means a vast pool of seamen who can be paid as lit­ were represented on the commit­ mittee. In the event one or more tee with the members coming members cannot fulfill their term, tle as $300 a month and fed as much as one meal of rice a day. rom around the country. the committee can carry on More than half a million seamen who work on runaway-flag ves­ Joining Mulvaney on the com­ without replacements until the sels mostly come from nations which are in no position to complain or mittee were Recertified Stewards number still serving reaches Chairman Robert Mulvaney looks seek justice in behalf of their citizens. Labor conditions in these Mark Flores of Houston, Carl three, at which point all work through one of the financial countries are often deplorable. In this regard, the International Labor Poggioli of Honolulu and Wil­ shall stop and a special election records. Organization (ILO), a branch of the United Nations, reports hundreds liam Winters of New Orleans; be held. of cases of worker abuse. In Sri Lanka, young boys are indentured as Cook/Baker Barbara Beyer of fishing camp laborers, working 17 hours per day. Forced labor, par­ Upon completion; the report of ticularly at harvest time, has been reported throughout Latin America. Slavery is practiced in Sudan where boys between 7 through the age of 12 are sold to traveling merchants for $70. In dozens of nations in South Asia and Latin America, a vast crimp system exists. Workers are charged for accommodations, tools and food by their employers. Their meager salaries can never cover these expenses, leaving them in a permanent debt bondage to their employer. A Fight That Must be Fought It is obvious the fight to help the seamen on runaway-flag ships will not come from the nations of which those seamen are citizens. The fight must come therefore from the traditional maritime nations where union seamen enjoy decent conditions and from the union seamen themselves. This is why the SIU participates in, and is af­ filiated to, the Seafarers section of the ITF, which consists of unions representing transport workers throughout the free world. The aim of the ITF is to continually try to improve and raise the conditions of the exploited seamen on runaway ships. This is a massively difficult job Preparing to approve the review of two separate files are Recertified Cook/Baker Barbara Boyer adds as the issue of national sovereignty must be dealt with. For example, Stewards William Winters (left) and Mark Flores. her signature during the review. the SIU, in the early '60s, tried to organize foreign seamen on runaway-flag ships when they came to U.S. shores. The U.S. Supreme Volume 55. Number 4 Court denied us the opportunity to pursue this course, which had been April 1993 very successful in that the foreign seamen had jumped at the oppor­ tunity to organize with an American union, arguing it interfered with the The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published sovereignty on those ships. Most nations endorse the idea that the flag of a monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, ship represents sovereignty of the flag state over all dealings on that vessel. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 In recent years, among the strategies of the ITF has been the use of Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) a policy is known as "port-state control." This program allows the nation 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Wnce to which the waters of a port belong to exercise some legal authority over Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing the vessel anchored in its area, no matter the flag of the ship. Thus, if a offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the runaway-flag shipowner is operating an unsafe ship or one on which Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. crewmembers are being abused, the govarunent authorities of that 20746. country can take action aimed at correcting the situation. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ The SIU will continue to address this problem, no matter how sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate tough the fight, and attempt to end the discrimination seamen on Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ runaway-flag vessels face. We will work with the ITF and its af­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, BUI filiates. More and more in the days ahead there will be an intensifica­ Brower. tion of activity in this area. And, we will continue until these seamen Studying the figures in a file is Recertified Steward Carl Poggioli. are free to have a voice in their own destiny. Rank-and-File Panel issues Finance Report ' V �• • '•• ^ •: '#«;%aa3i; APRO. 1993 SEAFMERSIOG BenUeyPuslKs Cargo Prefemwe AoflfiAnie Clasurv SlU's Mercer Thanks NAACP's Hooks for Job Well Done RayCroweD/Pa^One SlU Government Services Division Vice President Roy (Buck) Mercer extends his congratulations for a job well done to NAACP Executive Director Benjamin Hooks. Mercer, who has worked with the civil rights organization for many years, represented the Seafarers at a reception thrown by the AFL-CIO in honor of Hooks'retirement which started April 1. USCG Revives Work Tax Scheme The U.S. Coast Guard wil begin charging a fee for the is­ suance of merchant marine docu­ ments and marine licenses on April 19, the agency announcer in a government publication last month. The scheme, labeled a "user fee" by the agency, revives a proposal initially put forward by the Coast Guard in June 1991. When the Coast Guard's plan was introduced in 1991, it was greeted by a barrage of protest from seamen and boatmen throughout the United States. The SIU branded the ploy a "work tax" and raised vigorous objec­ tions about the measure to the agency. Congress and the courts. Issued in a notice for proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register, the 1991 Coast Guard plan to attach a fee to the is­ suance, evaluation and testing for merchant marine documents (also known as z-cards), marine licen­ ses and certificates of registry had its roofs in a 1990 budget action initiated by the Bush administra­ tion and Congress. The 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act was passed to raise funds to offset the nation's deficit. The act included the repeal of a long-standing statute that prohibited the collection of fees for the licensing of certain shipboard positions. Majority Against Fees On March 19 of this year, the Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register a final rule on the. user fee plan. The Treasury Department agency admitted, "Only a few comments supported the concept of charging fees for these Coast Guard services. The majority of comments objected to any fee being charged, and many stated the view that the general public receives the benefit of the licensing program, and not the mariner who is required to obtain the license, certificate of registry or document." The agency opened two com­ ment periods to handle all the protests against the fees. More than 3,000 letters and 15 petitions with 1,600 signatures were received. The fees being charged start at $35 to duplicate a z-card, license or certificate of registry and can go as high as $272 to acquire an upper level license. While the standard fee for a z-card alone is $35, examination costs range be­ tween $40 to $150 depending on the test. Evaluation fees are be­ tween $45 and $70, again depending on what is being sought. (See chart on page 4.) For example, a Seafarer seek­ ing to upgrade from an ordinary seaman to able bodied seaman would have to pay a total of $135—$60 for an evaluation fee, $40 for an examination fee and $35 for the new, updated z-card. One of the statements against the work tax came from the Military Sealift Command (MSG) noting it barely had enough mariners to crew Ready Reserve Force vessels during the Persian Gulf war. MSG added that the user fees "would keep many otherwise available mariners from renewing their licenses." The Coast Guard dismissed those who stood against the fees by saying the "licensing program does confer special benefits upon those who hold a license, certifi­ cate of registry (or z-card). The Coast Guard has determined that it is appropriate to establish fees for services provided to these in­ dividuals." Public Hearing Dismissed Many of the letters also asked the Coast Guard to hold a public hearing. However, the agency stated, "Whereas receiving oral presentations at public hearings would increase the number of comments, the hearing process would not materially assist in the development of the final rule." In December 1991, the SIU filed a federal lawsuit seeking to have the user fees declared un­ constitutional because they are actually a tax. The federal judge presiding over the case declared in March 1992 the suit could come before him only when (he Continued on page 4 A loophole found in certain laws promoting the use of U.S.flag vessels for the transport of American-generated cargoes has been used by several agen­ cies to ship their goods on foreign-flag bottoms, charged U.S. Representa­ tive Helen D e 1 i c h Bentley (RMd.) during a Rep. Bentley congressional hearing in late February. Appearing as a witness before the House Merchant Marine^ubcommittee, the legislator, who is a former chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, said the loophole—no more than the clause "notwithstanding any other provision of law"—has been invoked by certain governmental agencies to evade cargo preference requirements. Cargo preference laws call for a certain percentage of govern­ ment-generated cargo for export to be carried aboard U.S.-flag vessels. Bentley also introduced legis­ lation to codify a 1954 agree­ ment between the departments of Commerce arid Defense (known as the Wilson-Weeks Agreement) to set limits on the number of Defense Departmentoperated vessels that can be used in peacetime. The bill, known as H.R. 57, is designed to emphasize "maximum reliance 3 '-•ym on privately owned U.S.-flag shipping" and limit the use of foreign-flag shipping to times only when U.S.-flag ships are not available. During the hearing, which was a follow-up to one called in Sep­ tember 1992 to look into cargo preference practices, Bentley revealed the results of her re­ search by citing example after ex­ ample which took place in 1991 and 1992. The five-term legislator presented examples of how the Maritime Administration (MarAd) during the Bush ad­ ministration was contradicting its own>earlier rulings on what is and is not covered by cargo preference laws. She also listed efforts by several federal agen­ cies during the early '90s at avoiding or ignoring the law, in­ cluding the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty Implementation Act of 1991 (CFE Transfers), the Defense Department Humanitarian Assistance Programs, the Bush administration's $10 billion loan guarantees to Israel and the rebuild­ ing effort in Kuwait Fines 'Not Appropriate' At the beginning of this year, she asked MarAd why the Agen­ cy for International Development (AID) was imposing loading delay assessments on Food for Peace shipments. Such fines are "not appropriate under the 1954 [Cargo Preference] act," she noted. Continued on page 5 Sacco Cites the Union Hiring Hall As Marine Unionism's Heart and SouV Editor's Note: The chairman of the Federal Maritime Com­ mission, Christopher L Koch, expressed his view on the state of the U.S. merchant niarine in a recent interview with Sea Power (February 1993), the magazine of the Navy League of the United States. While Chairman Koch put forward many constructive and incisive observations about the industry's condition, he did attack the union hiring hall sys­ tem. This drew fromSIU President Michael Sacco a response in which he emphasized the critical role of the union hiring hall throughout its history. Sacco sent his views to both Chairman Koch and to Sea Power magazine. The letter from Sacco to Chairman Kochis reprinted in its entirety: Dear Chairman Koch: Just a note to let you know that I thought your comments on the state of the U.S. merchant marine as reported in the February issue of Sea Power were, for the most part, right on target. The industry would be wise to give the maximum serious consideration to your views. Those of us who are com­ mitted to the preservation of a U.S.-flag industry will be putting ly suitable for the industry's all our energies into the big job had to endure to obtain jobs. To "break" the hiring hall is peculiar requirements. that faces us, because we recog­ And the flexibility of the nize the gravity of the situation. to break the union. Even the late However, I was greatly disap­ Senator Robert A. Taft, a spon­ hiring hall is enabling the in­ pointed in a viewpoint expressed sor of the restrictive Taft-Hartley dustry to meet each new demand in the interview that I thought law, recognized the superiority of m^em shipping—as it has in revealed a narrow, anti-worker of the hiring hall over the chaotic the case of the complex drug test­ bias. I refer to your statement that hiring system that preceded it ing and benzene-related testing "We have to break this thing and agreed with the late Harry programs. The union hiring hall where you have to go to the Lundeberg, who headed the facilities permit across-thehiring hall." Seafarers International Union of board implementation of the I don't know whether or not North America from 1938 until various government-instituted you are aware of the reasons for his death in 1957, that maritime programs that otherwise would the hiring hall or the construc­ union hiring halls should be ex­ require substantial multiplica­ tive, stabilizing role it has played empted from his law banning tion of the dollar costs involved if each shipping company had to in maritime. It is the very heart closed shops. deal with these situations on an and soul of maritime unionism Aside from its benefits to individual basis. and it came into being because of merchant seamen, the hiring hall Examples of the hiring hall's discriminatory and corrupt is a distinct asset in a great many unique, essential role can be hiring practices that were ram­ other ways to both the industry cited on and on. Perhaps the most pant in an industry that was vi­ and the nation generally. During telling testimony to the effective­ ciously anti-union and military operations—as for ex­ ness of the hiring hall institution notoriously violative of ample in Desert Storm and is the widespread endorsement it seamen's civil and human rights. Desert Shield, in the Korean and has been given by ship operators The hiring hall, with its Vietnam wars—the hiring hall themselves. democratic rotary system of serves as a reliable source of ex­ If there is to be a revitalization shipping, for the first time gave perienced, skilled and respon­ of American-flag shipping, I American seamen a sense of dig­ sible manpower for the crewing think unions will contribute nity and self-respect. That was of the vital support ships. responsibly to the effort. The impossible under the employerSimilarly, the seafaring record will indicate that unions controlled, archaic and abusive unions' hiring halls make avail­ fight at least as hard for this in­ hiring system which was an open able to all shipping companies dustry as does management. invitation to exploitation by alilce a manpower pool of trained, Without the hiring hall that crimps and other corrupt senous, career seamen which couldn't happen. employment practices, notable translates into the most efficient, Sincerely, for the "piece-off and other cost-effective and equitable Michael Sacco forms of bribery which seamen m^od of hiring that is p^cular- •I* •{1 •• :vi • ' "• V'zj.,' .y .• •4/ y . �4 APRIL 19^ SEAFMERSLOe All 33 Crewmembers Lost in Storm Ubman-Fkm Bulker Sinks OH Nova Scotia Investigators still are search­ ing for the reason why a Liberianflagged, U.S.-owned bulker set sail from a Canadian port during the onset of a severe winter storm, then sank hours later taking the lives of all 33 crewmembers with it. "We still are looking for the cause," noted Captain Bill Chadwick, who is heading the inves­ tigation for the Liberian-flag shipping registry, from his office in Reston, Va. "We can't add any­ thing to what has been reported already in the press." The fully loaded Gold Bond Conveyor, owned by Skaarup Shipping of Greenwich, Conn., was en route to Tampa, Fla. from Halifax, Nova Scotia on its regular gypsum ore run when it hit the full force of the storm shortly after midnight March 14. 65-Foot Seas ••. • Vr Wf§$- ' At approximately 12:20 a.m. the captain radioed waves were breaking over the bow and the crew was' abandoning the 584foot ship. Winds in the area were recorded at 80 miles per hour with swells listed at 65 feet. When search-and-rescue planes descended on the area at daybreak, all they found were the body of one crewmember, an oil slick, a damaged lifeboat and two life rafts. There was no sign of life from any of the Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese crew. The runaway-flag vessel hac only six survival suits on boarc for the entire crew. (Canadian and American-flag vessels by law must have one survival suit for each member of the crew.) Inter­ national standards call for three survival suits per lifeboat on a vessel. The Gold Bond Conveyor was equipped with two lifeboats. The Liberian registry only re­ quires three suits be on board. The suits are designed to help keep people alive even in frigid water and weather conditions for up to 36 hours. The lone crewmember whose body was recovered was wearing only work clothes and a life jacket. Only Ship to Leave The Gold Bond Conveyor v/as, the only vessel to leave the Canadian port during the storm. Warnings and advisories were posted. The vessel's owners were reported as saying that there was no pressure on the captain or crew to head for sea. Patker Robinson ofI "We arie looking for any This damaged lifeboat was nearly all that was left when search-and-rescue planes circled the North reason, any evidence that com­ Atlantic where the Go/d Bond Conveyor went down. There were no signs of life. pelled the captain to sail on time," Chadwick said. "Unfortunately, ping registry, which is taking the the captain is no longer available ead in the investigation. Chad­ wick estimated a final report for comment." would not be available for at least Canadian authorities are working with the Liberian ship- three months. sill Crewmembers Donate Funds To Build Subic Bay Bus Shelter Citing the need to help those left behind when the Navy left Subic Bay, 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo crewmembers SA Maria S. Hanna and Recertified Steward Hans Schmuck'collected con­ tributions from the crew to build a bus shelter in the city of Gerona, Philippines. "We donated the money to the )eople of Gerona to build a public )us shelter in a strategic spot to help protect those less fortunate in both rain and sun," Hanna told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. She noted that her motiva­ tion to help the people of Gerona stemmed from the fact that she was bom in the Philippines. "There is so much misfortune there. We thought that we'd take up a collection and have some­ thing done on behalf of those we've left behind as a result of the closing of Subic Bay," Hanna said. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 caused exten­ sive destruction to Gerona and the Special recognition given to Hanna and Schmuck—as well as to the entire Bobo crew—is printed on the side of the bus shelter. surrounding areas of the province of Tarlac. The destruction was so severest caused the U.S. to reas­ sess its position in the Philip­ pines. Clark Air Force Base was damaged so heavily that the U.S. decided to abandon it. The U.S. then sought an extension on its lease of Subic Bay Naval Base. Despite efforts by Filipino Presi­ dent Corazon Aquino to support the extension, the Philippine senate rejected the deal. The last American forces left Subic Bay on November 24, 1992, ending a 94-year history of U.S. military fo rces on the archipelago. The Municipal Court of Gerona gave a special thank-you to the Bobo crew when it met on February 24 and forwarded a copy of the minutes to the ship. An excerpt of the proclamation stated: "We extend our appreciation and thanks to the officers and crew of the John P. Bobo through M.S. Hanna for their generosity in donating a waiting shade at Nam Kuwang St., Gerona, Tar­ lac." The city recognized the con­ tributions given by crew overall and Hanna and Schmuck specifi­ cally." Hanna joined the Seafarers in 1990 and sailed with American Hawaii Cruises as a cabin steward. She is currently sailing as a steward assistant aboard the Baldomero Lopez. Hannah stated she plans to upgrade in the near A Gerona resident relaxes in the "Waiting shade" while waiting for a bus. future. Coast Guard Announce Feeds tor Documents Win Begin This H/ienth Continued from page 3 Coast Guard implements the fees. In February 1992, the House Coast Guard Subcommittee called a hearing to look into the matter. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco presented the panel with a petition against the work tax signed by more than 400 Gulf-based boatmen (both union and non-union). Congress Offers Repeal Shortly after the hearing, Subcommittee Chairman W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.) offered a bill to repeal the work tax. The House Coast Guard Subcommit­ tee unanimously approved that the legislation go before the full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, but Con­ gress adjourned before any other action could be taken. The Reagan administration started the idea that mariners should pay for their documents by including such fees in their budget proposals in the mid1980s. However, the Congress refused to consider such fees. But the latest round of user fees to be collected by the Transportation Department were amended onto the 1990 budget act without going through the normal legislative process. As the Seafarers LOG waS going to press, the SIU was study­ ing foe Coast Guard's final rules to determine a course of action on behalf of its members and their interests. User Fee Costs to Mariners Evaluation Examination Fee Fee issuance Fee Total Fee Z-Cards Without Qualified Rating With Qualified Rating .0 0 60 35 40 35 Certificate of Registry Jr. Asst. Purser, Medical Doctor, Nurse 0 >dChief Purser, Purser, Sr. Asst. Purser .... 45 35 135 0 35 ^ 35 0 35 80 35 35 35 35 3^ 3? 135 80 180 255 35 35 License Continuity Endorsement . 0 Renewals or , Endorsement 45 Radio Officer ....... 45 Lower Level 65 Upper Level 70 Duplicate or Replacement for Any of Above .... 0 55 0 80 150 Note — An additional charge of $17 may be applied for an FBI criminal record check if the application is for an origina z-card, license or certificate of registry. Source: FederalRegister; Department of Transportation Coast Guard "User Fees forMarine Licensing, Certification of Registry andMercfiant Mariner Documentation; Final Rule,"March 19,1993. . !';• I.'" .'i • �•:. :• APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG 5 SIU to Congress: Time to End Foreign-Flag Day Cruises In U.S. Coasbl Waters The SIU is urging Congress to during a hearing on the bill on Taylor called the cruise-topass legislation that would put an March 11, Terry Turner, the nowhere industry "a sham." He end to foreign-flag passenger ves­ union's legislative and government noted U.S.-flag cruise ships rep­ sels operating one-day excursions affairs dilator, noted passenger resent jobs for American workers from American ports. The bill, safety is a major reason to imple­ on board the vessels as well as in sponsored by U.S. Representative ment the bill. He stated the vessels shipyards where they are built. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), would predominantly serve U.S. ports and close the loopholes in several carry American citizens. Pay No Taxes maritime acts which allow such Passenger Safety Vital Taylor pointed out that pas­ voyages—^known as "cruises to "Often a lack of shipboard sengers on the world's cruise nowhere"—to take place. safety skills and the inability to ships—85 percent of whom are The United States-Flag Pas­ communicate in English to pas­ American—spend approximately senger Vessel Act of 1993 (H.R. 1250) would sengers—or even in a common $8-10 billion annually. "These Terry Tumer (center), SIU legislative and governmental affairs direc­ tor, informs subcommittee members passage of H.R. 1250 would amend both language among the crew—^under­ foreign-flag cruise-to-nowhere mean more American merchant mariners available in case of a crisis score a serious threat to passenger vessels are making millions of the Passenger like the Persian Gulf. safety," Turner told the subcom­ dollars in profits without paying Vessel Act of mittee. "American merchant 1886 and the mariners must meet U.S. Coast one cent in taxes to the U.S. Treasury," the congressman said. Jones Act of Guard requirements, are drug- "Less than 3 percent of [aU cmise Joining the SIU in testifying Marine and Fisheries Commit­ 1920 to close tested, are subjected to an FBI ship] money is spent on American- for the bill were representatives tee is expected to take up the loopholes that background check and are able to flag ships b^ause our government from the American Maritime Of­ bill sometime this spring. permit the communicate allows these foreign vessels aU of ficers, the Masters, Mates and Similar legislation to H.R. sailing of with pas­ the privileges of doing business in Pilots, U.S. shipbuilders and 1250 passed the House of Rep­ foreign-flag sengers." Rep. Taylor resentatives in the last session America but without them paying cruise operators. cruise ships to The full House Merchant of Congress. Turner any of the costs." and from the same port without was asked by stopping anywhere else. Over Subcommitt the years, the U.S. Customs Ser­ ee Chairman vice has ruled these voyages are William legal. Lipinski (D(The Passenger Vessel Act of m.) what the 1886 states no foreign vessel can significance Rep. Lipinski transport any of these di lions statute, but merely clarifying ex­ Continued from page 3 transport passengers between two of such a bill unless something dra] isting law to make crystal clear to U.S. ports directly or by way of a would be on the U.S. merchant curs," she said. government agencies its intent." She told the panel that the foreign port. The Jones Act calls marine. He responded that pas­ The Maryland legislator told Congress Ignored for commerce between two sage of H.R. 1250 could mean response she received was that the subcommittee how she had Concerning the Humanitarian MarAd was "powerless to require domestic locations to be carried thousands of jobs for American AID to remove the [assessment] Assistance Program, she stated contacted the secretary of state on U.S.-owned, U.S.-built and workers aboard ships as weU as in provisions from [the Food for that Defense Department wit­ when the Israeli loan guarantees shipyards and steel mills. U.S.-crewed vessels.) because it is noi nesses told Congress the delivery were being proposed seeking the In presenting H.R. 1250 to the Peace] program Speaking before the House subject to cargo preference under of meals ready to eat (MREs) Bush administration's "assurance Merchant Marine Subcommittee subcommittee. Representative the 1954 act. were not covered by cargo that binding U.S. procurement and shipment provisions will be Bentley went on to ask under preference laws. applicable to this assistance in­ Since those hearings. Con­ what authority MarAd can itiative." finance incremental differential gress included within the funding for the for Food for Peace if the program authorizations Agreement Sought Humanitarian Assistance Pro­ is not subject to the 1954 act. After receiving no response, "The only authority for such gram statements that the 1954 act she contacted the secretary's of­ financing is provided in the Mer­ does aplply. fice, again only to be told the ad­ "It is my understanding that chant Marine Act of 1936. This ministration would not placesuch authority only applies to some MRE shipments are still provisions on the original $2 bil­ The committee noted that programs which are subject to moving on foreign-flag vessels lion of assistance. The Hous^e Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is seek­ during the Persian Gulf war, more cargo preference. Therefore, because [the Defense Depart­ ment] believes that only MRE Bentley said she has written ing a presidential executive order than "80 percent of critical MarAd—according to MarAd appears to lack the authority to shipments financed with [Fiscal the new secretary of state.Warren requiring federal agencies to Department of Defense cargoes finance any freight differential Year] 1993 funds are embraced Christopher, to include a side comply with the nation's cargo were carried on U.S.-flag vessels for [Food for Peace]. Yet, it still by cargo preference the Con­ agreement covering the rest of the preference laws in the wake of a which were crewed by the United has provided the financing. gress was not making a new Israeli loan guarantee. congressional hearing in which States merchant marine. Con­ "I will be extremely interested the departments of Defense, sidering only two years have in MarAd's response on this issue Agriculture and Transportation passed since the war, it is a traves­ because either MarAd's legal were cited for bypassing regula­ ty that our own federal agencies opinion is faulty—as I believe it In recent testimony t>efore the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee, tions that call for a certain per­ do not support the United States is—and should be retracted, or U.S. Representative Helen Oellch Bentley (R-Md.) revealed the names of centage of U.S.-govemment aid merchant industry." MarAd officials have been guilty several federal programs that avoided or Ignored cargo preference laws to be carried aboard U.S.-flag Follows Hearings of misappropriation of funds—a during the Bush administration. By doing so. she noted tfie federal govern­ vessels. ment has jeopardized revenues for iJ.S.-flag merchant shipping, thus The letter came a week after a very serious offense. MarAd can­ aiding in the decline of size of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. In a letter to President Bill Listedbelow are the programs included in Benttey's testimony that have Clinton dated March 4 and signed House Merchant Marine Sub­ not have it both ways." Ignored cargo preference laws: committee hearing in which U.S. Defense Programs Cited by the members of the House The congresswoman then B The SouthernReghnAmendment Tranefers. This program, overseen by the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Representative Helen Delich of D^ense, was an agreerr^t between the U.S. and the Bentley (R-Md.) detailed several began citing the two Defense Department Committee, Committee Chair­ former Soviet Union to move conventional military equipment from NATO programs that have avoided cargo Department programs that ig­ bases in northern Europe to bases In southem Europe. Defense claimed man Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) noted, "No other nation in the preference laws during the Bush nored Congress' call to obey the materiel no longer belonged to American forces but to NATO, so cargo preference didnot apply. cargo preference legislation. world donates aid to other administration "I believe the CFE matter is • HodtorPeace. The Agency for International Development (AID), which Among the governmentcountries without returned economic benefits for their own generated programs that used one of the clearest examples of administers the program, has t)een Imposing loading delay assessments maritime industries. We believe shipping but avoided cargo deliberate cargo preference penalties. Bentley noted these fines should not be levied because the our maritime industry and the preference were the transfer of evasion," Bentley told the sub­ shipments are covered by cargo preference regulations. American taxpayers are entitled U.S.-owned surplus equipment committee. She pointed out that • The ConrntUond Forces In Europe Treaty knplmnenlathn Act of 1991. This to benefit from the considerable being shipped to allied European Defense Department witnesses Defense Department program has been using fore^n-flag ships to deliver amount of United States foreign nations, the Defense Department's before a House panel were told in surplus U.S.-owned ^uipment to allied European nations despite t>eing aid we offer to needy nations humanitarian assistance efforts to "'grpeit detail" about how cargo advised by Congress the program Is covered by cargo preference. ship meals-ready-to-eat to needy preference laws would apply to around the globe." HumanKarian Asdslance Program. Another Defense Department pr<Miiram countries, the $10 billion U.S.- the transfer of surplus U.S.- In which ready-to-eat meals are delivered to needy countries. ~he The Rscal Precedence Established backed Israeli loan guarantees owned equipment to allied Year 1993 authorization trill for the program includes cargo preference The letter pointed out that with no "Ship American" European nations. language to make crystal dear to government agencies (Congress*) precedence for such an order al­ provision included by the Bush "Unfortunately, at this time Intent," Bentley said. ready exists. In 1962, President administration and the Kuwaiti more than 50 percent of the U.S. $10 BlUon Israeli Loan Guarantees. Bush acknintetration dUclals within the John F. Kennedy issued a direc­ government's exclusion of U.S.- donated equipment already has • State Department toM Bentley the department would not Include provisions tive that "all executive branch flag ships to transport rebuilding been transported by foreign-flag agencies comply fully with the materials to the country follow­ vessels and there is virtually no has ask^ the^Ciln^l'ackninlstratjon to^dude a side agreern^^provk^ for "Ship American' provisions for the remainder of the loan ^jarantea purpose of our various cargo ing the war. I chance that U.S.-flag vessels will preference laws." Rep. BenUey: Loophole Clause illloiirs Govomnumt Fnlghl to Sail Forolgn'Flag House Marine Panel Urges Clinton to AfHim Cargo Preterence Law Violations of Preference Laws •\. •r: % .. A- ;.•?• • <*,•' . • •••'I �6 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Charles Brown Crew 'Flawlessly' Handles Repair Exendse Chief Steward Dennis Prescott reported that the SlU-crewed cable ship Charles L. Brown recently "operated flawlessly during a simulated cable repair exercise near Hawaii. "Thanks to a dedicated SIU crew and the expertise of Captain John Dooley and Chief Mate David Sherman, it couldn't have better," Prescott said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. The chief steward, who also sent the accoitipanyin photographs, noted there is an in teresting mix of work aboard the Brown. Owned and operated by the AT«feT subsidiary Trans Oceanic Cable, the Brown "is a unique ship," Prescott wrote, serves as both.a cable repair ship and sometimes as a showpiece used for public relations oc casions. She is kept in immacu late condition by the SIU crew and, when decked out with shin­ ing brass rails, varnished rails anc duck-boardings, she looks like a millionaire's mega-yacht." He added that the SIU has con­ nections with both the unlicensed and licensed crew. Chief En­ gineer James Logan is an SIL hawsepiper. glazed carrots for lunch; roast New York striploin of beef, chicken and turkey chow mein, baked potatoes and com on the cob for dinner; and cherry pie and homemade peanut butter and jelly cookies for desserts. The galley gang also provides plenty of health food such as iced yogurt and salads. AB Bob Freer is all smiles after a successful repair exercise. Great Feeder According to copies of the Brown's ships minutes, the vessel is a great feeder and morale is outstanding. Items on one of the ship's recent daily menus in­ Chief Electrician Bill (Hoppy) Carroll (left) discusses the cable repair cluded diced ham, eggs benedict, exercise aboard the CharlesL Brown, operating out of Honolulu, with coffee cake and French toast for Bosun Jeremiah Harrington, Chief Steward Dennis Prescott breakfast; roast turkey, dressing, prepares the weekly menus. mashed potatoes and honey- The crew gets a chance to enjoy a meal between cable operations. From the left are AB Victor Mariano, Oiler Arthur Marshall, Wiper Jerty SAs Toni Amalfatino (left) andJennifer Storms prepare a health salad Howard, Oiler Seamus Canada and Messman Jose Fernandez (in consisting of mixed greens, sliced mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower 3uds, tomato wedges, sliced cucumber and carrot curls. background). „ Third Engineer Walter Jacobson (left) and Oiler Arthur Marshall keep the power up in the ship's engineroom. Committee Begins Work to Determine Schoiarship Winners As the staff of the Seafarers Welfare Plan collects the last of the applications for the annual Seafarers Scholarships, the men and women who review the sub­ mitted paperwork are beginning the process of deciding who will be awarded the seven grants. Members, their spouses and dependents had until April 15 to apply for one of the seven scholarships offered by the plan. Four of the awards, worth $15,000 each, are given to de­ pendents or spouses of SIU mem­ bers for use at a four^year college or university. The remaining three grants are reserved for Seafarers themsel­ ves. One of these scholarships is for $15,000 to be used at a fouryear college or university with the remaining two valued at $6,000 each for use at a two-year voca­ tional school or community col­ lege. The program, which made its debut in 1952 and presented its first four grants in 1953, has awarded altogether 221 scholar­ ships to Seafarers and their family members. 25 Years of Service A total of eight professional educators will comprise the scholarship review committee this year. All eight have served on the committee, with two going as far back as 1967. Dr. Char­ les D. O'­ Connell is one of the two withaquzutercentury of service to the scholarship review com­ mittee. The Dr. O'Connell dean emeritus of the Univer­ sity of Chicago, Dr. O'Connell also served on the board of trus­ tees for both the College Entrance Examination Board (of which he was chairman) and Educational Testing Service. Presently, he and his wife are serving with the Citizens Democracy Corps in the new Czech Republic where they are volunteer consultants to Palacky University. Also serving on the committee since 1967 is Dr. Charles A. Lyons Jr., chancellor emeritus of Fayetteville (N.C.) State Dr. Lyons Jr. University. He served as president of the National As­ sociation for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education from 1973 to 1981. The Maryland resident is president of the Center for Leadership, Development and Research, Inc. of Arlington, Va. Maryland Educators Another Maryland resident who serves on the committee is Dr. Trevor D. Carpenter. The Pennsyl­ vania native is the director of physical education and intercollegi­ ate athletics at Charles Dr. Carpenter County (Md.) Community College. Dr. Carpenter received his doctorate from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Michael S. Glaser teaches as a professor of literature at St. Mary's College of Maryland. He also serves as the director of the school's study abroad program. Dr. Glaser received his Dr. Glaser bachelor's de­ gree from Denison University and his doc­ torate at Kent State University. (Both schools are located in Ohio.) Ethics Professor The Rev. David Albert Boileau teaches as a professor of ethics at Loyola University in New Orleans. Father Boileau received his doctorate at the University of Louvain, Father Boileau Belgium in 1961. His work has included visiting all South American countries as director of Loyola's InterAmerican Center. A member of the staff at the University of New Orleans for the last 22 years. Dr. Gayle A. Olson is the coordinator of the psychol­ ogy depart­ ment's doct o r a 1 programs. Dr. Olson Dr. Olson received both her master's and doctorate at St. Louis University. Dr. Keith K. Schlender is the dean of the graduate school as well as professor of pharmacol­ ogy and therapeutics at the Medi­ cal College of Ohio in Toledo. During the 1992-93 academic Dr. year. Schlender the was "Visiting Professor of Pharmacol­ ogy" at Shan­ Dr. Schlender ghai Medical University, People's Republic of China. He holds a master's degree and doc­ torate from Michigan State University. History of Seafaring The final member of the com­ mittee is Dr. Henry P. Toutain, the dean of students at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. His working career in­ cludes positions within the stu­ dent affairs curriculum at the University of Chicago (where he received his doctorate), For d ha m University and Buclo^dl Dr. Toutain University. Dr. Toutain's biography reflects a multigenerational interest in the sea: his French ancestors were pirates. The LOG will announce the winners in the June issue. �APML1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Stewards Attain School's Top Twelve SIU members recently completed the steward recertification course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in the Paul Hall Cen­ ter for Maritime Training and Education, thereby finishing the highest curriculum available to Seafarers sailing in the steward department. Recognized during the March membership meeting at Piney Point, Md., the recertified stewards were the first to com­ plete the five-week course taking Recertified Steward Monica Kohs gives an enthusiastic graduation speech, thanking the staff and in­ structors at the Lundeberg School. advantage of the new steward department training facility. The recertified stewards received advanced training in menu planning, computer opera­ tion, leadership and communica­ tion skills. They also took refresher courses in food prepara­ tion as well as firefighting, CPR and first aid. Additionally, the group at­ tended classes reviewing the union's medical and pension programs. Members learned about the SIU political and legis­ lative operations and met with SIU officials. Several of the recertified stewards said a highlight of their schedule was March 3, the day they visited SIU headquarters ant traveled to Washington, D.C. to join theSlU's legislative program for a day. The Political View Michael Thornton, 35, who sails from the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. said, "1 enjoyed learn­ ing about the political standpoint of the union during the visits to headquarters and Capitol Hill. We were informed on things tha are politically helping our in­ dustry as well as hurting us." "The political end of the course was very informative, said John Reid, who graduatec from the Lundeberg Schoo trainee program 14 years ago. "I is important to discuss the future of this union and gather informa­ tion to keep our government rep resentatives accountable on SIL issues. "I got a lot out of speaking The 12 SIU members completing the recertified steward course are (from left, kneeling) William Winters, with President [Michael] Sacco Andrew Austin, Michael Thornton, Patrick Briggs, (second row) Anthony Curran, Monica Kohs, President and learning about my future in Michael Sacco, Julio Roman, Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco and Joe Ortega, (back row) Carl the SIU. It was very important to Poggioli, Richard Paulson, John Reid, Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco and Mark Floras. me to discuss the political anc legislative action of the union, instructor and we all worked wel In his graduation speech, Julio added Patrick Briggs, who note^ together breaking in the new lab.' Roman gave a special note of that steward recertification was gratitude: "I would like to thank Several of the recertifiet not the end of his training. "I'm stewards began their SIU careers my best friend, my mother, for all looking at the long-term future of at Piney Point and have continuec of theencouragement and support the SIU and I know I will always upgrading over the years unti she gave me. Without her this need additional training to grow being accepted into the recer­ would have not been possible." with the union," said Briggs, 34. tification program at the Both of Roman's parents traveled He added that his Seafarers Harry Lundeberg to Piney Point from Pennsylvania grandmother, an SIU pensioner, School of Seamanship. to attend the graduation ceremony. worked in the union hall in New "I enjoyed meeting and learn­ Orleans during the early years of ing from my peers. It is always A former MCS member, the union. Roman said the course was "very nice to return to meet new people beneficial. It was worth coming "It is a little joke I play with and to recognize familiar faces,' people. I say 'My grandma has said Anthony Curran, 32, who all the way [to Piney Point]. Upgrading your skills is very im­ more time in the union than graduated from the Lundeberg portant." you!"' School as a trainee in 1982. Monica Kohs, 30, thanked the William Winters describee Reflections on the School^ staff and instructors of the Lunhis experience at the Paul Hall In their graduation speeches Center deburg School. "The course was "very good. The course and in interviews with the touchedason great and I enjoyed my stay at a lot of areas in the Seafarers LOG, the recertified steward department that I was not Piney Point," Kohs said. stewards reflected on their most sure of. Training has really im­ recent experience at the Paul Hall proved for the steward depart­ Deftly chopping vegetables is Center. The cohesiveness among and the entire culinary field Recertified Steward Mark Flores. the galley gang members was evi­ ment with the of the facility. dent, and several noted that it Winters,addition 38, also signed on at I'm recertified, I have reached the lielped the group in the schooling. Piney Point as a trainee 17 years top. I've waited 30 years for this,' "This was a great group. I real­ ago. Ortega enthusiastically said. ly enjoyed working and learning Andrew Austin appeared al­ "Being a recertified steward is with qualified class members,' the best," said Mark Flores, 45, most overwhelmed. "It was all said Carl Poggioli, who joined who joined the SIU 15 years ago very exciting," Austin, 37, told a the union 11 years ago in in Houston. "Once recertified, reporter from theSeafarers LOG. Honolulu. "Ed White was a good you have the advantage of train­ "I particularly enjoyed the dif­ ing and education. That is the best ferent demos given by the other part of being a recertified stewards." He added that learning steward." Flores added that he to create ice carvings and canapes also gained a lot from the CPR, was ^so a favorite part of the firefighting and first aid sections course. Austin began his career in 1978 as a member of class 265 out Joe Ortega mixes up batter for his of the course. recertification demonstration. of Philadelphia. Proud of Endorsement "They don't pick just anyone or this," commented Richard Paulson, 37, who joined the Sparine Cooks and Stewards MCS) two years before that union merged with the union's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLFWD). "1 am proud that I completed the steward recertification program, and I am happy to get the endor­ sement that will enable me to ceep moving ahead." Paulson added he enjoyed the computer training which covers word )rocessing, the windows pro­ gram, spreadsheets and disk operating systems. He first began upgrading at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Joe Ortega, at 61 the oldest of the new recertified stewards, is preparing to take advantage of his Demonstrating their ice-carving abilities are Recertified Stewards William new skills. "1came here to better SIU President Michael Sacco joins Recertified Steward Julio Roman myself—and I have. Now that and his parents for a photo following the graduation service. Winters and Andrew Austin. f . • .: . I-'. �8 ^ APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Conveyorman Provides Experiencey Education To Crew on Sam Laud After the Sam Laud had tied up before getting a good contract. Lakes and seeing it grow to be the in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. late in He sailed and collected pledge union it is today on the five lakes, the 60-year-old admitted he December, Conveyorman John cards, one of the first steps Frankovich came down the union takes in an effort to secure would do it all over again. He gangway having completed his union representation for non­ noted that the change in pay 42nd year of sailing on the Great union workers, aboard the Syl- scales, overtime rates and living conditions on the ships have been Lakes. He began his sailing career yania. Upon completion of that drive, substantial. in 1951 before the SIU repre­ The one piece of advice he Frankovich signed on the William sented crewmembers there. His vast, rich experience is a J. Reiss in 1959 as an oiler. Once would offer to new members is to source of much conversation with again, he helped to organize "keep moving up, keep upgrad­ his fellow Laudshipmates. In dis­ another Great Lakes fleet and col­ ing. Leam as much as you can and Waiting for the signal to start offloading coal from the Sam Laud are cussions with Frankovich, crew- lected pledge cards on the Reiss go as far as you can. The union, Gateman Randy Frank and Conveyorman John Frankovich, who helped members learn from someone Company ship. That fall, the through the school. [Seafarers organize several companies on the Lakes for the SIU in the '50s who has firsthand knowledge of crewmembers of that company Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship], provides a wonder­ conveyorman and the crew of the the beefs and struggles that built voted to join the SIU. After that, Frankovich ful opportunity for members to dO 635-foot self-unloader. John the SIU. In the mid-'50s, the engine retun^ed to sail with the Tomlin- whatever they want. There is ho Frankovich was on board as the department member got involved son fleet aboard the G.A. Tomlin- limit." ship left for another season of with the SIU in the movement to son until 1971. He spent the next Frankovich stated he has no transporting coal, iron and organize mariners sailing on the shipping season working on a plans to retire to his cattle farm in whatever else was needed along Lakes. "We got started in 1956 towboat, but returned to the Michigan's upper peninsula the shores of the Great Lakes, and 1957 and organized the Tom- bulkers for good in 1973 aboard anytime soon. ready to tell crewmembers of the linson fleet," Frankovich American Steamship Company The 43rd sailing season on the union's past, present and poten­ recalled. "Late in 1957, we voted vessels. Lakes began in late March for the tial for the future. Having sailed through the in­ the union in and had to go on strike the next year for five weeks fancy of the SIU on the Great Seafarers Help Ready Ships for Lakes Fitout Fitout on the Great Lakes is in full swing, with 36 ships in service as of April 1. Eighteen more vessels are scheduled to be operating by the end of the month. Seafarers got an early start this year, as the Crew of the American Republic reported for work in mid-February in the port of Toledo, Ohio. Also in Toledo, SIU members last month got the American Mariner and the H. Lee White under way. The Buffalo is scheduled to sail on April 14, while the Paul Thayer's deck department will report on April 5. No sailing date had been set for the Thayer as the Seafarers LOG went to press. The SlU-crewed Indiana Harbor and St. Clair already have sailed from the port of Duluth, Minn., while ih&JohnJ. Bolland will sail in mid-April. Three Inland Lakes Manage­ ment vessels have begun opera­ tions in the Algonac, Mich. area. Seafarers had the S.T. Crapo and the Alpena ready by midMarch, while the Paul H. Townsend sailed on March 29. The Walter J. McCarthey and the Sam Laud at press time were due to sail from Sturgeon Ready for his next assignment is Deckhand Adil Hussein leaves his Wiper Vilena MacRury sweeps up QMED John Gamache. fo'c'sle to go to work. in the engineroom. AB/Watchmen Brian Wagner and Bill Padgett are aboard the Indiana Harbor, which already has sailed from Duluth, Minn. Bay, Wis. In Milwaukee, the Medusa Challenger's forward end was to report on April 3, while the Presque Isle's deck department got started on March 29. In Erie, Pa., the deck gang of the Richard Reiss is scheduled to report on April 3. No sailing date has been set. QMED John Cull takes a break from welding aboard the Sam Laud. Elsewhere, the Charles E. Wilson is slated to sail on April 14 from Calcite, Mich, and the Kinsman Independent is due to leave Buffalo early this month. The Independent's deck depart­ ment reported on March 30. Several other SlU-crewed ships, including the William J. Roesch and the Kinsman Enterprise, will not begin operating on the Lakes until later this year. The Lakes region had rela­ tively mild weather this winter, although ice in Lake Huron delayed some ships. The Soo Locks opened on March 21 so that one million tons of iron ore could be moved. Ships were able to pass through The St. Lawrence Seaway No matter what is on the menu. Second Cook Ray Calo makes it the SOD Locks as of March 21. opened on March 30. special for the crew. Taking part in a shipboard meet­ ing is AB/Watchman Tom Chabot. Looking in the tool shed is ABA/Vheelsman Tim Bell. �.•, :: f APRIL 1993 • :^•;.;,7. SEAFARERS LOG .V •••••'; •' 9 Lundeberg School Team Outlines inland Training Needs •V i^S^S;, .'. -• ^•sa'--:. In an ongoing effort to deter­ mine the industry' s training needs and fine-tune the Lundeberg School's curriculum for Seafarers sailing on tugs and tows, repre­ sentatives from more than a halfdozen inland companies last month met with SIU officials at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The group, which also included Coast Guard representatives, is a subcommittee of the Inland Towboat Advisory Board. The focus of the two-day meeting was further development of the school's courses for boat­ men, whose time-off requirements are different from members in the deep sea division. The Lundeberg School already has provided tailormade training for Seafarers who work for Delta Queen Steamboat Co., Great Lakes Towing Co., Luedtke Dredge and Allied Towing Corp., among others. An expanded curriculum is being planned and is scheduled to be in place by the end of the year. Mark Rohn, director of fleet operations for Great Lakes Towing, said that based on his experiences with the school, he is optimistic about future training Ten SIU members who sail for Great Lakes Towing recentlj completed special cburses cover­ ing AB and engineroom skills ai the Paul Hall Center. The courses were developed for the compan by Lundeberg School instructors due to new tonnage regulations affecting tugboats. "What pleased me the most about the school was that they could develop a program to meet a specific company's needs as to when the men are off their ves Special Course Prevldes Reatmen The Skills for Allied Englnerooms Seafarers employed by Allied Towing Corp. recently completed a special course covering en­ gineroom skills at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The two-week utilityman course was designed by Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School engine department instructors specifical­ ly to meet the needs of inland division members who sail for Allied Towing. While the initial course was given in September, with students receiving both classroom and shop instruction, seven more students completed the more recent course, which ended in February. Classroom studies focused on diesel engine theory and opera­ tion, with emphasis on four dif­ ferent types of diesels. Shop work included welding, hydraulic sys­ tems, pumps, electrical safety and use of electrical test equipment. A utilityman works as an unlicensed assistant or chief engineer on Al­ lied Towing vessels. "The members all said they found the course helpful and infor­ mative," said Allied Towing Port Captain Jeff Parker. "I've been dealing with the school for 15 years, and they're always helpful." Parker pointed out that inland members often have very limited Successfully completing the special utilityman course at the Lun­ deberg School are (from left, front row) Wayne Woodland, Leonard Paul, (second row) Wayne Potter, Frank Ingellls Sr., Norman Peters, John H. Reber III and Louie Payne. Instructor Bill Foley Is at far right. time off their boats, so their train­ ing needs are unique. That is why the school and the company worked together to create a course which offers maximum in­ struction in a relatively short period. The course also will be offered for other Allied members. Seafarers who completed the class are Wayne Woodland, Leonard Paul, Wayne Potter, Frank Ingellls Sr., Norman From the left, Frank Ingellls Sr., Leonard Paul and Wayne Potter listen as Instructor Bill Foley (behind Ingellls) gives some pointers. Peters, John H. Reber III and Louie Payne. Lundeberg School Instructor Bill Foley taught the course. Variety of Work The power on Allied's seven tugboats ranges from 1,000 to 2,5^00 horsepower. While the company's opera­ tions are based in Norfolk, its equipment can be found along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. One of the tugs is used for bunkering in the Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay areas. Another carries phenol, a chemi­ cal used in a variety of items from cough syrup to plastics, from Frankfort, Pa. to Hopewell, Va. The other five sail along the coastline with oil, sugar or chemi­ cals in their holds. sels," Rohn said. "They accom He added that the subcommit­ modated my personnel schedules, tee meeting "went very well. and I got a lot of positive feedback Everybody had theirown positive from the men who took the cour­ thing coming out of it." ses, some of whom initially \^en the advisory board met in weren't too excited about going late 1992, Lundeberg School in­ back to school. structors presented outlines of the "But they enjoyed it and courses already available to the in­ learned a lot, and the high rate of land industry. Vopational Director people passing the courses indi­ Bill Eglington also made sure that cates the quality of the programs the company reps knew the school being put forth." is willing to meet the unique-train­ Similarly, Captain Russell ing needs of each company. McVay of Moran Towing said his Lundeberg School Repre­ experience with the school makes sentative Bill Saul pointed out him very optimistic about upcom­ that the Coast Guard requires a ing courses. "That same week of minimum amount of hours for the meeting, we had 12 crew- teaching the courses for many members from Moran of Texas ratings, so the school "shortens taking a course at the school," some courses in terms of days, but McVay said. The course included not hours. It makes for longer a refresher on the simulator, up­ days, but nothing is omitted." dates on oil pollution prevention, The companies represented vessel response plans and com­ last month at the meeting were pany policy. "TTie cooperation Maritrans, Crowley, Express between our office and crew has Marine, Orgulf, Moran, Allied improved tremendously since we and Great L^es. Representatives started these programs," McVay from two other companies could said. "The members' reaction al­ not attend the meeting due to ways is very positive." severe weather. CWA Launches Organizing Drive Against Anti-Union Long Distance Co. Workers at one of the nation's long distance telephone services have called upon the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in an effort to hang up on Sprint's low-wage, low-benefit service. Among the items to which the workers object are that women workers earn typically $7,000 less than women workers at unionized telecommunications companies (like AT&T), operators have their schedules changed weekly so they are unable to make any advance plans with friends and feunily, and supervisors secretly monitor and tape conversations between operators and the public. Also Sprint telemarketers are required to be on the phone almost seven hours a day, make a sale every three-and-a-half minutes and take only 10 seconds betwcjen calls. Sprint has initiated a vicious anti-union campaign designed to keep members from signing up with the CWA. Supervisors have been given "Union-Free Management Guides" and tiy to keep pro-union workers from speaking at mandatory meetings. Meanwhile, the union is working on many fronts including a corporate campaign and public outreach. The CWA has created an organization called the Friends of Sprint Workers to let them know the public supports their right to unionize. The organization can be contacted by writing to Friends of Sprint Workers, Coirununications Workers of America, 501 Third Street NW, Washington, DC 20001-2797. 4, 4. 4. Food Lion Continues to Lose Its Roar Following News on Poor Working Conditions The bad news against anti-union Food Lion continues to come in after the public saw what has been taking place in the Charlotte, N.C.>ased grocery store chain last year. Following a November broadcast on ABC's PrimeTime Live that showed unsanitary practices and told of illegal activities. Food Lion las suffered one financial setback after anoUier. Its reported fourth quarter profits for 1992 were down 55 percent. The company was forced to cut its quarterly stock dividends by 20 jercent and scale back its plans to open new stores. At the end of ^arch, the long term debt rating of the chain was lowered because 'ood Lion is not expected to recover the sales and earnings momen­ tum it once had prior to the broadcast. The majority of Food Lion's stores are in right-to-work states. A story in the January 1993 Seafarers LOG noted thp chain, a subsidiary of a Belgian company, pushes its anti-union policy in its employee [landbook. Food Lion continues to block efforts by the United Food and Commercial Workers to unionize its workforce. ^ Elite Department Store Chain Settles OT Suit; Employees Will Receive More than $20 Million Nordstrom Inc. agreed to pay more than $20 million in back wages, legal fees and administrative costs to its present and past employees across the country to settle a suit filed in 1990 by -the Jnited Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The suit alleged Nordstrom, which has 71 stores in 11 states, required employees to work off the clock, write thank-you notes on During the course, John Reber III jersonal time and dp other jobs without pay. Members of the class use a hydraulic trainer to see the operation of learns the correct way to connect Each employee involved could receive as much as $2,000 in what valves and cylinders. From the left are Frank Ingellis Sr., Wayne a pressure gauge to a directional the UFCW called "the largest monetary settlement reached in a Woodland, Leonard Paul, Norman Peters, Louie Payne, John Reber control valve. private wage and hour lawsuit." III and Wayne Potter. J /• -J' �10 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Gourmet' Galley Gamers Raves from Kestrel Crew •..I Thursday and Saturday even­ ings are special in Diego Garcia when the American Kestrel is at anchor in the harbor. On those nights. Chief Steward Chris Clanton and the rest of the galley gang on the LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship) vessel prepare "excellent" din­ ners of "out of this world" prime rib and "very tender" steak, ac­ cording to Baltimore Port Agent Sal Aquia who recently visited the ship. "Military people come from ashore to eat with the crew on those nights," Bosun Carl Kick­ er noted in his report. "But the whole galley is like a gourmet restaurant for us at all times." Working with Clanton in the /.V V- •• f , • galley is Chief Cook Brenda Gail Cheatham who makes sure all meals are special for the crew. During his visit to the vessel, Aquia updated crewmembers on union activities as well as answered questions about the contract and welfare plan. He stated the crew was in good spirits, "especially thanks to the galley gang." The American Kestrel, which is operated by Osprey Manage­ ment, carries military goods from the atoll located southwest of India in the Indian Ocean to Returning to the /Ces/re/after being ashore are Chief Cook Brenda wherever it is needed. Barges are Gail Cheatham and OMU Allan Lejeune. carried aboard the vessel that can be used for loading and offload­ ing cargo when the Kestrel is un­ able to dock. Showing off another of his culi­ nary creations is Chief Steward Chris Clanton. Catching up on seafaring news is Ready for dinner to be served is AS George McClendon. AB Francis Sloan. Crewmembers gather in the Kestrel's messhall to attend a union meeting. ?^adTaMs°we'irstoSld.®"'® While AB^^hn Dumkoff (left) waite for lunch, Bosun ready to dig in. OMU Calvin Lawson relaxes in Checking on boiler operations is the crew lounge between shifts. OMU Charlie Ferryman. Seafarer Stamatelakys Owns Lakes' Oldest Tugboat Seafarer Greg Stamatelakys lists photography, fishing, bowl­ ing and restoring old boats as some of his hobbies. Based on his outlays of time and money, he definitely takes the last one more seriously than the others. Stamatelakys, a 38-year-old AB who works for Great Lakes Towing Co., owns what is believed to be the oldest tugboat operating on the Lakes. He bought the Islay, which first was launched in 1892, about 10 years ago. The tug had no engine and needed lots of other work, but Stamatelakys eagerly forged ahead. He researched the tug's history, changed its name from the Bayfield back to its original Islay and eventually found and purchased a Kahlenberg diesel engine for the 60-foot craft, which took several years to make seaworthy. "I'm working to get it on the National List of Historic Places," says Stamatelakys, a Milwaukee resident who joined the SIU last year. "But the Islay is in no shape to go to work, so I just run it as a pleasure boat. It redly is making a full cycle." Ind^, while the boat has had a remarkably varied career, it first was used as the private club boat of its builder, Alexander McDougall. But in 1899, financial troubles led McDougall to part with the boat. For the next 12 years, the Islay assisted ship traffic in Twin Ports harbor in Wisconsin. Duluth Marine Supply Co. bought the Islay in 1911, and for the next 30 years it was used as a grocery supply boat in Duluth, Minn. Another new owner came along during World War U and turned the tug into a floating repair shop. The 1950s and '60s brought more new owners, a name change and new uses. Renamed the Bayfield in 1949, the boat was a lumber-tower during the '50s. It became part of the construction industry in Port Huron, Mich, during the '60s. The boat made its last run in the 1970s, and in 1979 was recorded as abandoned in Mil­ waukee. Stamatelakys, looking for just such a project, bought the craft in 1983. He changed its name back to Islay, then started searching for a Kahlenberg diesel engine. He found a '36 Kahlenberg available from someone who was stripping an old commercial fishing boat. "The engine is a threecylinder, and a type known as a two-cycle, hot-bulb, semi- diesel," Stamatelakys explained. "It's 12 feet long, weighs five tons and has 90 horsepower at 375rpm." A longtime Milwaukee resi­ dent and former U.S. Navy boatswain's mate, Stamatelakys added that both the engine and the boat were built in Wisconsin. "I got the boat really cheap, and when I found out about its histoty, I decided to stick with it," he said. Seafarer Greg Stamatelakys restored the Islay and now uses the 101-year-old vessel as a pleasure boat on the Great Lakes. �•'. •\N"'.-.''.»"V.\ dr-~ '^y-:': fJLj^' V. APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 11 '^•••;.V'-V"' • Snow lightly covers the Polish dock where the Liberty Sun is tied up. Winters in Poland can be cold and cruel. Just ask any crewmcmber who recently sailed to Gdansk in the middle of the season aboard the Liberty Sun and they will verify it. "It snowed the whole time we were over there," AB Arthur Machado told the Seafarers LOG shortly after the Liberty Maritime vessel completed a round trip at the end of February. "We were al­ ways breaking ice off the hatches and clearing the decks of snow," The bulker left New Orleans on January 2 loaded with 50,000 tons of coal and sailed for Polish port on the Baltic Sea. Machado, who sent the photographs on this page to the Seafarers LOG, reported the offloading took several days. The crew was invited to look around the town, but the weather was too rough for the Louisiana resident. On the way back, the crewmembers practiced fire, survival and hazardous materials drills as well as performed their regular duties in the deck, en­ gine and steward departments aboard the sevenyear-old ship, Machado added. From left, AB K. Gllson, QMED Douglas Felton and DEL) Darren Walker are part of the L/be/fy Sun's crew. 'V\v.ri% Cr • : Viewing the Polishlandscape was a real treatfor the Uberty Sun's crewmembers, even if just from tfie dock. Liberty Sunsailed through bad weather on the way home, ''-y^ �12 • .w APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Murmansk—'42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D. HENDERSON Last month, the Seafarers LOG published part of a diary written by Wymond D. Henderson, a Seafarer who was part of the vital yet treacherous supply run in World War II to Russia known as the Murmansk Run. Henderson was killed in an automobile accident in 1959, but the family sailing tradition lives on. Two of his sons—Ben, 33, and George, 35—are SIU members. Part II of Brother Henderson's diary left off with the Yaka first in drydock arid then at anchorage as constant air raids broke the monotony of shipboard life. What follows is Part III of his narrative. • The concluding portion of the diary will appear in a future issue ofthehOG. Air raid at 7:05 p.m. One plane and intimate: "Come, let us go out crossed over us from the city, very and risk our lives unnecessarily, high. Considerable barrage. One for if they are worth anything at delayed-action shrapnell shell ex­ all, it is this, that they are worth ploded a few feet above the water nothing!" Out of the inlet through high 20 yards off our stem with a loud crack. No shrapnel on deck barren rocks at 8:00 p.m. into the cold, gray Barents Sea. High, though. square-topped cliffs run along the Air raid at 10:45 p.m. ning too. Some depth charges in distance. Floating mines passed on port side. July 2. We rejoined the convoy in thick fog soon after midnight. Two reconnaissance pl^es came into sight about 9:30 am. As there are patches of fog now and then, the planes might come down on us Part III June 23. Air raid at 11:50 a.m. Shooting over town. We could see a number of German bombers. Many Russians took to the air. Big fire set over town. Air raid at 1:05 p.m. One reconnaissance plane passed right over us. Looks bad! Firing from shore batteries. Warning lasted 'til 2:30 p.m. Large Russian ship came alongside and tied up to give us water at 2:45 p.m. Air raid at 4:00 p.m. Seven Germans circled over the city through tremendous barrage. Dived several thousand feet, and I suppose dropped bombs, then leveled off to tangle in dogfights with Russians. They soon moved beyond sight, but there were a large number of Russians after them. Airraid at 8:10p.m. Plane shot down over town. June 24. Air raids at 6:00 and 8:10 a.m. Barrage fired between us and town for 15 minutes. Air raid at 9:15 a.m. The warning flags bad just been pulled down on the other ships and I had started for­ ward to go to work when a barrage was suddenly thrown up by the shore batteries almost right over us. Five two-motored bombers were coming in quite low. They made a slow, halLcircle into the sun. Our machine guns opened up. They passed a bit beyond us and then peeled off into their dives. We all thought they'd come under at us again. Instead, they dropped bombs at the ship across the inlet. We couldn't see any hits from here, but plenty of water was flying. They continued up the inlet and the Russian fighters engaged them in the distance. Air raid at 9:30 a.m. Two more planes, apparently not bombers, passed over ships that had been bombed before at considerable al­ titude. A little fire was thrown up, but they didn't dive. The sky is cloudless and intensely blue. So clear, in fact, that it seems even harder to spot planes than on a cloudy day'. Air raids at 2:25 and 3:10 p.m. At 3:15 p.m. The shore batteries opened up on 14 or 15 Nazi bom­ bers. They came in from the north, medium high, crossed between us and the sun. For a minute it was a toss-up whether they'd come this way of not. They dived off over the town, however. A tremendous anti-aircraft barrage was thrown up around their course before they dived. Not until they were gone did the sound of this barrage reach us. Then it came in like diunder, rolling for a couple of minutes or so. Air raid at 5:45 p.m. At 6:05 p.m., five or peiliaps six enemy bombers (looked like singlemotored jobs) came in between us and the city, turned and crossed over the city through considerable barrage. Russian fighters pursued quickly. We could hear machinegun bursts as they receded beyond clouds and hills. sea not unlike Iceland or the Cape of Good Hope. Still overcast, but it looks as though it may be breaking away around the edge. Hope not! Anyhow, as Bennie used to say, "Here goes nothin.'" June 28. Still overcast at 2:00 p.m. Several depth charges went off at 1:30 p.m. The first "shoot­ ing." They must have been quite a way off, but the concussion in the ship was sharp. At 3:45 two merchant ships came in from starboard with several escorts. That's aU so far of the Arch­ angel convoy. 1 wondra* what be­ came of the rest? Maybe lost in the thick weather... liiaybe... 5:45 p.m. The Achangel con­ voy came in. Hooray! Air raid warning flags were hoisted at 8:05 p.m. Very thick,low cloud ceiling. Misty on the water. No planes ob­ served. June 29. Sky started to clear at noon. By 4:00 p.m. the sky was Clear with some strato-cumulus clouds. Sun bright. No planes yet, but they ought to be here any time now. Tomorrow evening we should be off North Cape. So tomorrow and Wednesday will probably see the worst of fire air attacks. Passed floating mine on port side this morning. June 30. Close, low clouds of­ fered some screen from aircraft' til noon when it became clearer. Sunshine most of afternoon. No aircraft yet (4:30 p.m.). We should The Long Voyage Home be off Bear Island sometime this 1 have always maintained that evening. adventure was a one-way ticket. Air raid alarm at 5:45 p.m. One That whenever you start^ back reconnaissance plane low on the adventure was over. And so horizon. 1 suppose we're in for it perhaps with this trip—though not now! Well, here goes nothin! in the full flavor of adventure, it is Thick weatho- closed in. Plane quite sure to be eventful,. But in left at 5:45 p.nL Heavy fog fol­ the fullest sense of life ever un­ lowed. Many seals and duclm and folding, ever progressing into the gulls on waterat midnight We must new, the deep, quiet, joy of adven­ have been close to Bear Island. ture is still there for those who are The convoy changed course in capable of it. evening to miss a large iceberg. As 1 look off over the gray, July 1. Wednesday. Aarm at lake-like inlet, bordered round by 5:50 p.m. when we came very now somber green hills beneath close to being ranuned in stem the dark melancholy sky where during thick fog. At noon all ships other ships are getting ponderous­ were still together. A wonder, conly underway, and as1feel the sub­ sidering thick weather. Still dued slow-ahead vibration of the cloudy. propeller beneath thestem,1recall Thick fog all afternoon. Chief the words of Baroness Blixen- Mate lost us again on his watch. Finicke to her sportsman friend Nearly rammed a boat this eve- The captain, the ensign and Sparks attended the convoy con­ ference today. Russian interpreter and aide came aboard also. It looks as though we may get out very soon. 1 expect it'll be pretty tough out there—but some of us are bound to make it! June 25. Air raid at 9:10 a.m. No developments. Air raid at 10:15 a.m. Seven bombers came across from south to north at 10:30 a.m. between us and town. Heavy barrage was put up. They dived through this over the town. We thought one of them was shot down, but it was hard to be sure as he might have recovered below the hills. Air raid at 11:40 a.m. Some shooting. Ar raid at 1:00 p.m. Lasted IV4 hours. Air raid at 6:00 p.m. No developments. A truly lovely summer day. Amost tropical in its penetrating, humid warmth. The low newgreen hills below the cumulus clouds and West Indian sky were not unlike the hills of Panama. June 26. Cloudy and dark all day. Much colder. No air raids. British naval officer came aboard this evening, apparently arranging for the leaving of the convoy. The Russian boatman told us by signs that we would soon leave. 1 think by noon tomorrow. June 27. Saturday. Watches set at noon. Cloudy and overcast. No air raids. Anchor aweigh at 4:15 p.m. 3r visibility. We are only 400 miles or so off Norway, so a determined plane attack is not im­ possible yet. Depth charges evety now and then. Planes left before noon. Suspicious looking surface craft reported in vicinity at noon by fog signal. We could see a little smoke on the starboard beam. Perhaps it's some of our own fleet scouting around, or perhaps Nazi raiders are waiting their change, or per­ haps we are passing a convoy going up. Fog banks all afternoon. Sky overcast at a high level even when fog clears. Ice forming on rigging now. July 3. Followed massive ice floe all aftemoon. Changed course around 3:30 p.m. to avoid mnning into it. Overcast. No planes. No depth charges. Convoy splitting up to Scotland and to Iceland soon. Broke through small ice floes be­ tween 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Fog, overcast, cold. July 4. Fourth of July—and no shooting! Strong following wind that blew fog wisps of vapor from the crest of the waves like smoke. Ship rolling and pitching. Temperature somewhat moderated, but air is often mistladen, always damp and penetrat­ ing. Thus we crossed the Arctic Circle around noon and ap­ proached the North Cape of Iceland, though we had not been able to get a bearing for several days. Apparently hidden and secure in the deep folds of dense weather, we were relaxed and thankful for a safe voyage to Iceland. Massmar Is Hit About 9:30 p.m. I was awakened by a hard sharp ex­ plosion and the violent trembling of the ship. I had no doubt we were hit Slipping on my life-preserver and grabbing my rain gear, 1 ran forward to the boat deck, arriving there among the first two or three. Explosions were shaking the air. Visibility was particularly bad, but1could see a half dozen of our ships about us. Looking ahead, I saw the -s' Massmar, whose position in the column was directly ahead of us. She was down by the stem with her after decks already awash. Men were working at her lifeboats. Explosions were coming from everywhere. 1 couldn't tell what they were. Somebody yelled mines! But 1 knew it was more than mines or torpedoes, for there were spouts of water between us and a following ship. It was far too thick for planes to operate, so 1 assumed it was a surface raider shelling us from somewhere out in the mist. But 1 could see nothing. The convoy was in confusion. We hauled left and passed the Massmar on our starboard "TSide. One boat was launched and pull­ ing away from her side loaded. She must have had 40 men in her. 1 saw another boat with just one man in it, grotesquely pulling on a lone oar. How he managed to get her away from the side alone 1 don't know. The bow was rising slowly. The after end was completely under up to the midships house. The lifeboats seemed to be having a hard time getting away still. They seemed to be driven back onto the ship by the sea and the wind. But still they were making some progress. 1 think 1 saw a raft aft on the port side, too. 1 saw at least two men bobbing about aft of the ship. They had evidently jumped over the stern immediatfely or been blown over. But forward they were having a lot of trouble getting onto the port life raft because the bow was rising steadily. Men were coming down a ladder which now was at least twenty feet short of reaching the water and dropping into the water near the raft. 1 think there was one man clinging to the ladder to the last, apparently afraid to jump. A corvette came up from astern and commenced picking men up out of the water. Presently the bow canted straight up rather rapidly. The stack and midships house went under in a cloud of steam. The ship stuck straight in the air down to about the bridge. Then, slowly, she began to slide straight down. The hatches blew out of #1, falling down over the mast and onto the submerging bridge-like matches. She sank slowly, ponderously, deliberately. 1 should judge it was five or 10 minutes from the begin­ ning 'til the fo'c's'le slipped quietly beneath the surging waves. Nearly all the crew must have been saved. All the while, shells were bursting around us on the water. 1 )ut the plugs in #3 and #4 ifeboats, then went down to the machine shop and got a monkey wrench to tighten diem with, as the threads were so rusted that they would only screw on about three-fourths of one turn. The ships of the convoy were turned in tdl different directions. Two or three ships after and to port of us were firing their four-inch guns rapidly to port, so they must have bc^n able to see the attacker. 1 saw machine gun, tracer bullets, flying either toward or away from us on the port beam. 1 warned those around me to get down in case they raked our decks. A freighter aft of us signalled for us to stand by t^ive assistance as she was hit. "Ine signalman answered that he would contact a naval vessel for them, but that we couldn't stop. The Exterminator, a Panamanian ship, was struck in #2 hold and the hatches flew in the air. A ship appeared to be hit on the bridge. Exterminator was able to continue. �i^ - . 1- • • v'^ ".' • •" •' • - ' • . ' ' • '.• . "' • '' }*: ' "' ' . ^•. • ' . • • '• ' • ' •-' ' V"'• •'- .' •" APRIL 1993 SEAFARBISUK .li'-.C-i.ffix-'.V:.r,. .•:>•:-..-^ -i ••iVtii.ViV.^ 13 'L.-..,-.v,';. '.• . <X i<Acd<iC4t<^, 6ut SM'SZ^ cele^^tatctt^ t^^eOi 25tA. CKte^idCtt^ Se^-^<x*td ^ectel/x^tex. 7^<ii*Hc<t*u^ <iuui ^ co^ <z(l (Ae ^a«*U<uta (Vie Here's another peek into the Seafarers LOG family album to see what some of our members and their families have been up to recently. We welcome your photographs and will publish them on a periodic basis. ' '. ' • TTeta d cete^^ieUoM. iicu^ SaM C*t "VCix^ile, T^Cctuied (^^uxftc 6e^) <vie ^ecextc{ced Steii^xd "Rodent Scott; dto cv^e, OUvettc; tdecx oldeot do*<., 1R.CcA<ixd (o.ta*tcU*tJ^), (tnd tdeOi otdex. do*t, ^odext ^x. ,r''/-/,;' "••' "KM Pod*i<uut dttcftded tdc cAce^ cooA u^uyutdi*tt^ co^tx<ie eit tde .du*uiedex^ Scdoot tdco, ^loiot ^ali <t*td cutntex. "^Co. tac^c, "^xCdtc, <tKcC ^oux-co-ee.4.-ot<i cUiufdtex, SitAoi,^otHCcC di*tc duxiH^ (de caeed o^ "^exe de ^looe^ c<Actd. tde "Icttleot Se.<x{<viex. " rR.idifi^ tde d*to«A c<Ad<tl€. (detf, duUt ut T^ctte^ ^ot*tt <vtc dt^KA^ixd elc^t.<x^ittfte*it u^x<xdeA^ t^4t) "TViMtex., ^iicA. 'pxecituxtt, *t/exoHiA<x ^<vicie*uto, 'TH'cUeito^ <xtui Itonttuut SxtcAoM. S^TfCSS/^den^/tfHo^ "S. 'TH'^fCxo- do*tetf*Hoo*io cottd dto UA^e, ^ewU^ex, i*t ^C*H41 (^deutcx, Td^eo-t /i^xic^. Idc <^e<i<U(C(^ tooA ^<tce "pedxtt^tx^ 7, t ^^92 UAttd.(^dce^Stet(Mtxd(^<tlvcK Pdaj^xxd <t<t deot ttuuc. Ide coic^tte xeocdeo CK S>etxoct, TTtccd. 'i �' " "' ' ' •; '•" '-• 1 !f® •H- *= C y '-A: fip Xft •;:• ^C: - f'9f^ ift 'iv'-vl' ("'•! ' • ': •;" ' •^••' ' r-. .'• •. "ft -ftV;,''' •':,,t',:' V';- • .v..''ft-. U:-:'r .-ftf " •;:-: ft 14 SEAFARERSLOG IS ft-ll|iig^^:Sa V- • ft:' •' • . ' SEAFAKRSUIG APRIL 1993 APR1L1993 -ft'" •ft'.'. - .* • •'^'^ r:' • ggr:^jg#ift5| j I all [ii •^-1"'; ; .v - "^1 % ; igAxae^ • ?'• K, • •• a' •'• g-^ 'ift fc'v* 'ft-*'al • '• -.^'ggSlga'^laggiai •' >- . 1 I 0i, at ' ISi < "J ' ^^ ' ' "" '•J - 1 i ftftft - •• WM ii. ft ft Crewmembers of the LNG Leo see the MV Richer listing in the South China Sea. The crew of the Panamanian bulker already has abandoned ship. The Leo stands ready to assist in case there are any problems, which eventually developed. mi • ' •.< • -• ft- Second Mate Thomas Dorr (hold­ ing ring) risks his Hfe and jumps into the boat to save the mariner. He then times the ocean swells, secures himself and lifts the mariner to Third Mate Michael Cummings who is waiting on the lower gangway platform. The mariner is passed to Third Assis­ tant Engineer Bruce Whichard who carries him to the deck. Meanwhile, Cummings pulls Dorr back aboard the Leo. Third Mate Michael Cummings (upper) and Second Mate Thomas Dorr throw a life ring and lines to the stranded mariner. However, the man is too weak to hold on to the lines to be pulled up to the gangway as the heavy seas continue to rock him and what is left of the boat. The LNGLeo locates the remains of the lifeboat and spots a crewmember still on it. The Leo moves in to save the stranded manner. The gangway is lowered with Third Assistant Engineer Bruce Whichard (upper) and Third Mate Michael Cummings securing it for a rescue attempt. ',>ft SlU-Crewed Leo Reacts To Listing Vessel's SOS - •., I w^.an^.'i =-^'S;T„^M:. '.'-4^.... •- •' . ....•• The Leo sails past the LNG Taurus, which was the first ship on the scene and took control of organizing the rescue. Because of rough seas . and the location of the Richerto the lifeboat containing all 22 crewmembers, the Taurus was not able to pick up the survivors on its original two passes. A smaller tanker named the Neverita attempted the rescue and secured 15 of the crew. However, seven others were swept Into the ocean. , The dramatic rescue of an In­ donesian seaman was captured on film by AB Angel Perez and other crewmembers aboard the LNG Leo. The seaman, along with the others aboard a Panamanian-flagged bulker, was forced to abandon ship in the South China Sea. The MV Richer was sailing from China to Brunei with a load of cement when water began leaking into the number two hold. The captain of the stricken vessel issued a distress signal that was monitored by the SlU-crewed Leo, the LNG Taurus (also SIU crewed) and two foreign-flag ves­ sels. The Richer's crew of 22 mariners abandoned ship in me same lifeboat. The Taurus was the first vessel on the scene; how­ ever, it was unable to get close enough to the raft because of the proximity of the sinking ship and rough seas. The tanker Neverita moved in to pick up the mariners, but seven up the bulker's captain. However, the other four mariners thrown from the raft had died. Also witnessing the rescue were members of the U.S. Coast Guard inspection team, who were conducting their annual vessel in­ spection of the Leo. Perez stated they were very impressed with the way the Leo and Taurus hand­ led their roles in the rescue. "LNG crewmembers are con­ stantly drilled," Perez stated. "Safety equipment is reviewed each week, so it wasn't strange to see everyone pull together. "However, it is unbelievable to see firsthand how the crew of the LNG Leo was able to come together at a time of need with the efforts of the LNG Taurus, MV Neptune Amber and Neverita to save the lives of some of our foreign brothers of the sea. This made me realize that the term •Brotherhood of the Sea' is a term whose meaning extends to all of Aose countries and persons who sail the vast oceans of our world!" of the Richer crew were swept into the water. All other vessels sailed in to assist in the search and rescue. The Leo found one live crewmember still within the remains of the raft. However, he was too weak to climb the gangway which had been lowered to help him. Second Mate Thomas Dorr jumped into the raft and lifted the mariner to Third Mate Michael Cummings to bring him to the deck of the Energy Transporta­ tion Company ship. According the Perez, the res­ cued mariner—Oiler Mochtar Muni—^was revived on deck but was badly malnourished. The AB said all the crew of the Panamanian bulker had toeat was rice. "He was on board with us for five days," added Perez, who joined the SIU in 1988. "He was happy to be with us—well-fed and clothed." The Taurus rescued the Richer's electrician, while the Neptune Amber was able to pick •ftft. -"ft. ft ' ' ••'' • •}'' •, -•v.-' i.' . "••"•ft •'t •- , •" ft;- ^ ft ft" E vft-rM •-- ftft- •' 'V">-.-'.^^ft-ft: •ftft::«;-ftSurvival efforts are under way on the deck of the LNGLeo. AB Angel Perez (left) takes the pulsb while Chief Mate Lionel Senes provides oxygen for Mochtar Muni. In the background. Steward Assistant Grea Howard prepares a stretcher to lift Muni into the hospital. The Indonesian mariner was not b^ly injured and recovered from the ordeal. He sailed with the Leo for five days until the vessel docked in Japan and thanked the crew for its efforts and fine food. -/7-/rI • V• ..'-'•ft • •• r.-,.it, .ft"" ft" ft V • ir.ft -'. /l '-vr...v. '•'•I ' '• - -.I . ft • ••'ft... ftV; ' • " .ftftftft 'a,- •..ft:;;';ftv| fe: ft'-^:'. • .• .'ft-' • •3^* �16 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG J Wayward Sparrow by Daniel Idos Oh lost and weary sparrow. Exhausted from your flight. The winds have blown you seaward And out into the night. Come mom the sun is hiding, The rain and clouds take form. My wayward little sparrow Is lost within a storm. Behold, a merchant vessd, A shelter from the rains, A place to rest your body Until the seastorm wanes. In time the seastorm passes. The sea and winds are calm. The tired hungry sparrow Eats bread crmbs from my palm. Sea Power LOG-A-RHYTHMS by Robert J. Seaman The power of the sea Is way beyond reproach. Her massive arms surround us And reach from coast to coast. The poems on this page were written by Seafarers, pensioners and members of their families. In a different way, all of the poets reflect on the powerphysical, emotional or mystical—that the sea holds over them and so many others who make seafaring their career. Her majestic colors lure us. Rich reds, deep blues and greens. That's been a longtime basis For many sailors'dreams. To be cradled in her arms And feel her gentle breeze. To ride upon her waters Will set your soul at ease. The sea's not always gentle As many will profess That have been rocked and tattered And taken to its depths. For me I'll keep on steamin' Enroute to distant shores 'Til the ocean claims me and spreads me on her floors. This temporary dwelling Is nothing like his home. So with the breeze he rises Across the sea to roam. Fly on my wayward sparrow. Fly home where you belong. Fly on my wayward sparrow. Fly home to sing your song. (An SIU member since August 1991, Daniel Idos currently sails out of Piney Point as a cook/baker. He formerly sailed aboard the USNS Silas Bent.) A Sailor's Love byCJ.Hill I love to sail the ships Across the watery space. I love the feel of the.wind and spray Of a western gale against my face. I love to sail under northern lights And under the Southern Cross. And in my company I love to have The bird of good luck, the Albatross. I love the sun, moon, stars and sea Almost as much as family. But at night when I close my eyes, I see the cross on the hill at Calvary. And as to Him I make my plea. I know He died For you and me. (Retired member C.J. Hill joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1944, sailing from East Coast ports until 1950 when he got married and joined the Savannah Police Department. From 1954 until 1956 he returned to sea as a car deckman aboard Seatrain vessels. He presently resides with his wife in Pasadena, Texas.) When I Close My Eyes If I shall pass while landlocked My last request will be To take my humble ashes And spre^ them on the sea. by John Baker —I see you. I see you in the distance, you are alone, just as I am. When I close my eyes... I see the waves crashing around you. The pale silver moonlight enhances the white water as it rolls off of your skin. Oh, such beauty can capture the heart of any seafaring man! (This is Robert J. Seaman's first published poem. The chief steward has been a member of the SIU since 1983 and sails from the port of New York.) A Description You approach me now. As you come closer, my mind wanders to the things we can do together. I think about the sun rising above us, then falling beneath us as the darkness takes us in. I think about all of the beautiful places our love will carry us. Oh, so many places to go. by Timothy Eric Dumsha Riding the motions, Setting the pace. Cruising the oceans. Such a mystical place. Rising and falling. Rolling and rocking. The full moon's calling. The clock's tick-tocking. We are together now. I stand before you, admiring your structure, your beauty... You are indeed a lady. I reach for your hand. I pull myself to you. My heart beats furiously as I begin to climb. Alas! I am on top of you. I smile as I... as I... I open my eyes and you are gone. My eyes are open how, and I see nothing. You were a dream. (This is John Baker's first piece for the Seafarers LOG although he has been writing poetry for years. It was written while sitting in the Puerto Rico hall "hoping, praying for a ship to come in." In this poem, the threeyear SIU member decided to bring together the two things he cares for most—writing poetry and sailing.) The sounds are few. The views are many. The sky's rich blue. The water's plenty. Thedayisfiill Of memories and ideas. Under the captain's rule We serve the meals. Home has been missed. But lessons were learned. I hold my clenched fist Collecting respect that I've earned. (Timothy Eric Dumsha wrote this poem in 1991 following the Gulf war. He was a messman aboard the Cape Canaveral and now sails on the Nuevo San Juan.) One With the Sea by Sylvia M. Niemi Come away with me to the sea, it captures the soul and sets you free Free to wander exotic places, filled with new and curious faces Free to absorb nature's glory and grace, never alone in God's embrace Free to explore the inner you, touching upon what's pure and true Free to dream and grow with passion, creating a world of your own fashion. 1 /• .i. 'U Hi; So with the whispering winds, caress of the sun, and the moon and the stars... You become as one. (This poem by Sylvia Niemi "comes from my he^." The steward department member from Washington state wrote to the LOG that she is grateful to the SIU for the life it has opened up for her.) My Lady, My Love, the Sea byLisaCator Long ago in my childhood days I became curious to her mysterious ways. So elusive and out of reach, searching for treasures along the beach. When I grew to be a man, I heard her calling "come to me." That's when I took the mystery voyage with my Lady of the Sea. She ,took me to places so far away, from Nova Scotia to the Chesapeake ^ay. . Drifting on down to the southern-most state,^ through warm Gulf waters to the Golden Gate. At night she would sing me a soft lullaby, her colors at dawn would light up the sky. Tradewinds blowing gently as I lean upon the railing; I feel her power within me as I'm sailing. From Alaskan winds to Hawaiian breezes, my Lady goes just where she pleases. Across the Bering Strait to Hudson Bay, I'll stand beside her all the way. From pole to pole and shore to shore, she's in my blood forever more. My Lady, My Love, The Sea. (Lisa Cator is the wife of John Cator ffl, an SIU member since 1982, who sails as an assistant cook from the port of Baltimore.) .i �- -^. .•.••/>i. .-I Vf" ) •• '•/• ^ SEAFARBIS LOe APim.1993 PI, 17 • Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Class A ClassB Class C Class A Class B Class C Reliefs May & June 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port 24 37 63 7 • 7 . 25 6 15 33 29 New York 3 9 2 0 1 7 8 0 2 Philadelphia 2 15 0 P-..' 5 2 9 4 1 5 14 Baltimore 17 25 21 2 5 11 10 5 16 .14 Norfolk 7 30 13 4 2 11 2Q 8 3 9 Mobile 10 25 .36 8 6 20 21 7 15 New Orleans 28 14 39 49 4 p. 14 . 10 15 Jacksonville 25 •;pP',3 13 50 53 3 12 15 / San Francisco 22 27 9 28 1 13 11 ife5 P.... 24 15 Wilmington 17 10 30 36 7 5 14 24 3 20 17 Seattle 5 10 23 0 1 1 1 3 1 Puerto Rico, 9 14 15 10 13 7 16 3 12 9 Honolulu 5 =:P.= 9 ^ • 57 21 42 • I 10 / 14 • •, 21 25 21 Houston 1 5 0 , , 1 . ••1a P.:-P.O.2 3 2 : • • 2 St. Louis 3 14 ip'2 •1 -.0 1 ,•,•••• ••• L • • • '5 ' Piney Point :1• 7 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 1 Algonac 0 153 378 391 69 45 176 147 62 225 212 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 8 36 47 3 .^P,': • 6- ; 14 .. 13 19 ••vT. 16 New York .^.P-:'..';OP 5 . 5 2 0 , 3• :\-p4--:: 0 p^-p.pp. 1 3 Philadelphia 4 11 4 1 ••pP-.'"'5 1 5 L-;:Pw3 3 Baltimore 6 12 1 9 1 8 8 3 9 4 Norfolk 3 14 21 2 0 5 4 2 7 11 Mobile 10 23 20 4 2 13 6 6 13 New Orleans 8 . 18 30 ',:':P'3':3L.' 4 3 PP 9 11 8 16 Jacksonville 15 46 14 .•Pi::fp-':35'-' • , • 5 : 1 7 9 3 San Francisco 19 •Sl8^':• 15 7 10 v-Z'-r. 2 8 10 8 Wilmington WMi 6 24 18 4 3 9 10 1 17 9 Seattle 0 4 13 1 0 3 4 0 6 7 Puerto Rico 9 8 5 6 4 14 2 4 11 2 Honolulu 'J |'26.:' 23 2>l ••>.-13:P'^V.P-'9^. 5 •.V15 12 Houston 0 0 'n 0 u 0 2 1 0 St. Louis • 2 23 0 0 4 0 :rl:r 7 2 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 98 279 245 38 22 116 94 46 153 121 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 29 10 6 10 2 6 13 New York ilftStl . 3 0 0 -2x. :L. 2 1 Philadelphia 0' • -••P:-4'?-: -.L.;'o'' -,2^: 4 5 Baltimore 5 10 7 6 2 3 4 2 6 5 Norfolk 2 • 108 1 0 0 5 1 3 3 Mobile 0 7 13 1 3 5 3 2 7 New Orleans 8 p^;:3... 12 20 4 0 6 1 Jacksonville 11 W-A'-'-: 29 80 10 0 18 13 1 San Francisco 36 1 6 18 4 .:L: 0 Wilmington •12P3I 5 1 4 32 2 3 4 11 3 • •• 1 17 Seattle 3 2 6 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 Puerto Rico 18 28 18 44 11 16 13 12 19 14 Honolulu 1 10 y4 18 2 3 0 11 Houston 0 0 0 0 0 0 3'::5 0 0 St. Louis 6 . 24 P^-''2 1 iWI»- 0 5 2 1 Piney Point • '6^"' 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 51 169 263 87 23 61 91 26 99 143 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 50 85 18 13 ,8'.P''^ New York 5 "^PJ , 4 0 1 Philadelphia 0 9 3 0 , 1 ' Baltimore 17 24 5 5 J2 4 Norfolk 5 31 4 0 19 3 Mobile 22 40 13 10 21 New Orleans 9 19 39 6 22 lacksonville 40 59 47 • 22 ^^anFrancisco IS 14 14 t::74 I Wilmington 13 21 15 17 4 Seattle 7 13 13 5 8 Puerto Rico 108 52 8 39 7 Honolulu 11 T. Bouston 0 7 0 3 0 ISt. Louis 6 40 0 39 0 l^ney Point 0 4 2 0 Algonac 316 471 267 69 Totals .rr, • i_ ...P - , %m v-ipvpi-p Piney Point Monday: May 3, June 7 New York Tuesday: May 4, June 8 Philadelphia Wednesday: May 5, June 9 Baltimore Thursday: May 6, June 10 Norfolk Thursday: May 6, June 10 Jacksonville Thursday: May 6, June 10 Algonac Friday: May 7, June 11 Houston Monday: May 10, June 14 New Orleans Tuesday: May 11, June 15 Mobile Wednesday, May 12, June 16 San Francisco Thursday: May 13, June 17 Wilmington Monday: May 17, June 21 - Seattle Friday: May 21, June 25 San Juan Thursday: May 6, June 10 St Louis Friday: May 14, June 18 Honolulu Friday: May 14, June 18 Duluth Wednesday, May 12, June 16 Jersey City Wednesday: May 19, June 23 New Bedford Tuesday: May 18, June 22 Escbpaifsmeett^ri^ L |S , , Vv' /' iLislt. SjJ :te; •f ' J'v.'V 10:30 am. k m• ;• •: J-X'.- ^• "- V" ... 3:im- %W-,M Totals All 384 516 218 194 1,032 1310 BURTON HIRSH Please contact John Applegate at (609) 6525344. JOHN WAYNE NEWTON Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Wayne Newton, please contact Linda Welch at (205)343-4114. ROBERT O'ROURKE Please contact Joyce Kolbaek at either (800) 235-5466 or (702) 322-9171 immediately because of a family emergency. RED CHAPMAN Please contact an old shipmate, Ray Nowak (Overseas Alice '81), at 465 Winslow Way East, #207, Bainbridge Is., WA 98110; or caU (206) 780-1917. Corrections Mike Paladino was elected to a four-year term as port agent of the constitutional port of Baltimore. In the March 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG, he was incorrectly listed as being elected from Norfolk. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. 618 ^^T^S^R^i^tered" m^s thcmmhcv of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last monA ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the the end A total of 1312 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1^12 jobs s»"PP^» 384jote or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were Tdled »»y ^ F.br»..y 16U,_^h 15,m3 .toWrf Personals Robbynson Suy, not Robert Schwartz, was the bosun of the ZJVG Aries during a rescue operation reported in the November 1992 issue of the Seafarers LOG. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. ••Sw' l^ef Dronmm beean on April 1,1982, a total of 18,402 jobs have been shipped. ••..i ' /"'••>' -TT:* �18 Seafarers IntemationM Union Directory , v'r'-i ••'f.' • • • . :»••' • . . Vr i APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacc» Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ oast Vice President West Co Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coigey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) §^99-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. JetSCTCih'.NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA JfXH <5 4 Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, PL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP— •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L QassNP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 5 3 8 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Qass CL Class L Class NP ••REGISTEMD ON BEACH Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0. • 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT S-- . ' 0 2 0 9 8 0 3 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 24 11 0 9 0 0 121 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 35 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters FEBRUARY 16 - MARCH 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland West Coast Totals 0 2 0 0 2 3 7 26 0 36 0 12 J:-3'. 4 19 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 1 0 48 52 7 0 15 22 1 0 0 1 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 50 13 37 5 105 2 6 0 0 8 0 13 3 13 29 a?: 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2. 1 14 0 17 0 0 3 Q . 1 0 0 0 4 2^0. 0 0 o;-;'.,: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3^ 0 0 3 0 0 1 •U 0 1 1 H . o 0 1 1 31 0 43 0 io izi 1 25 0 \ P 0 1 1 0 n u 2 2 11 1 1 0 12 Totals All Departments 60 3 26 54 2 23 173 11 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 0 7 I' 48 SnBOUBMnMltD 9 SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SPRING PROGRAM Many activities are scheduled at the South Street Seaport Museum in New York through the month of June. Tours of ships, galleries and the historic dis­ trict are held daily, as are harbor sails and demonstrations at the maritime crafts center, boat building shop and the museum's center for city archaelogy. Upcoming special events include "Spring Launchings" on Saturday, May 1. This is an annual volunteer day tohelp refurbish the ships and piers for the sum­ mer season. Call (212) 669-9400 for in­ formation. And on Saturday and Simday, June 19 and 20, the Fourth Annual Wooden Boat Festival will be held to showcase traditional wooden boats by profes­ sional and amateur builders, lliere is no charge for this event. The museum is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning May 29, it will remain open until 6 p.m. on weekends. ATTENTION; DESERT STORM SEAFARERS Video footage of Seafarers and SlUcontracted ships participating in ac­ tivities related to Operation Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie is being sought by the SIU Communica­ tions Department. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like the footage to be sent in so that copies of the original videotape can be made. The union will return to each member all original footage submitted. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. S % BOAT MODEL SHOW OPENS IN MAINE A unique exhibition of boat models and marine art will be on display at the Portland, Maine showroom of Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers, 415 Cumberland Ave., from March 19 through April 17, coinciding with the Maine Boatbuilders Show. For additional information, call (207)774-3791. STEWARD DEPARTMENT: MEMBERS UPGRADE NOW Attention galley gang members: Here is your chance to use the new steward department training facility at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education. SIU members can practice and learn in the new state-ofthe-art facility as part of any steward department upgrading course. Check-in dates for the assistant cook, cook and baker, chief cook and chief steward courses all are open-ended. Contact the Lundeberg School admis­ sions office by writing to Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674 for starting dates. ft 39 UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS! If you recently moved or chwged your name, it is necessary to have your correct address on file with theSeafarers Vacation Plan. If you have not yet notified the union, go to your nearest union hall and fill out a change of address form or send your new address (along with your name, book nilmber and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. J .- •• V.r.r-'C'"'' •JJ: ' /7- :I �v'': '•; rv,; 'tii^t'i >- APRIL 1993 ^->#' f ^ "^hree members who graduated from recertified programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship are among the 25 members who are retiring as announced by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Brothers William Tillman and Leo Paradise graduated from bosun recertification in 1974 and 1975 respectively, while Brother David Velandra successfully completed the steward recertifica­ tion program in 1984. A total of 22 members sign­ ing off sailed in the deep sea division while one member from each of the inland, Great Lakes and Atlantic fishermen divisions is retiring., Twelve of those signing off served in the military: five in the Army, three in the Air Force and two in the Navy. Brother Calvin Langley served in both the Army and Air Force. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Langley, Paradise, Tillman and Velandra as well as the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Wei! Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. ERNEST DOMINGUEZ, 65, joined the MCS in 1965 in the port of New York, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Dominguez sailed as a steward assistant. Bom in New York, he upgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Dominguez lives in the Bronx, N.Y. ROLAND FRANCIS­ CO, 65, joined the union in 1957 in the portofWilrmngtoi^Calif^'Anative of New Orleans, he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Francisco retired to Sacramento, Calif. PETER JOHN BATAYIAS, HUDGINS, 69,joined 54, joined the Seafarers the Seafarers in 1972 in in 1969 in the port of his native Jacksonville, Norfolk, Va. Fla. A native He sailed in of Georgia, the steward he sailed as a chief steward. He department. Brother Hudgins calls Savannah, Ga. home. upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He served in the DAVID U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. BOONE, 59, Brother Hudgins still calls Nor­ joined the folk home. SIU in 1967 in the port of ALI Seattle. Bom JABER,61, in Philadel­ joined the phia, he SIU in 1968 sailed as a in the port of steward/baker. Brother Boone San Francis­ upgraded at the Lundeberg co. Bom in School frequently. He still calls Yemen, Seattle home. Arabia, he sailed as a steward assistant. HARRY Brother Jaber retired to Seattle. BOURNE, 65, joined the CALVIN Marine Cooks LANGLEY, and Stewards 65, joined (MSQ in the union in 1945 in the 1969 in the port of San port of Francisco, Mobile, Ala. before that union merged with the A Mississip­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland pi native, he WatCTs District (AGLIWD). A Bal­ sailed as a chief electrician. timore native, he sailed in the Brother Langley upgraded at steward department Brother Piney Point frequently. He Bourne served in the U.S. Air served in the U.S. Air Force from Force fixrm 1950 to 1953. He 1949 to 1953 and the U.S. Army retired to Long Beach, Wash. from 1958 to 1965. Brother Langley resides in Mobile. SAL BUZALI, HUBBERT 65, joined the LEE, 49, Seafarers in joined the 1969 in the Seafarers in port of New 1968 in the York. Bom port of San in Argentina, Francisco. he sailed in Bom in Jen­ Brother the steward department. nings, La., he La. Buzali lives in Metairie, sailed as a QMED. Brother Lee upgraded at the Lundeberg JOSEPH CROWLEY, School frequently. He lives in 65, joined the New Orleans. SIU in 1957 GEORGE in his native NICHOL­ New York. SON, 65, He sailed in joined the the deck SIU in 1973 department in the port of Brother Crowley served in the Seattle. A U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Washington He retired to Shelton, Wash. native, he sailed as a cook/baker. Brother Nicholson retired to Chicago. LEO PARADISE, 66,joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Bom in Fall River, Mass., he completed the bosun recertifica­ tion course at Piney Point in 1975. Brother Paradise resides in Moultonboro, N.H. RUFINO RAMIREZ, 68, joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, he sailed as a steward assistant. Brother Ramirez upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He, retired to Bayamon, P.R. JACK RANKIN, 66, joined the SIU in 1968 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Rankin sailed as a chief cook. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. Brother Rankin still calls Mobile home. REYNALDO RODRI­ GUEZ, 66, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Yokohama, Japan. Bom in Manila, Philippines, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Rodriguez served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949. He resides in San Francisco. ALFRED SEVERE, 61,joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Baltimore. A Maryland na­ tive, he sailed as a steward/baker. Brother Severe served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1955. He lives in Baltimore. MURLE SHIRLEY, 65,joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Louisiana, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Shir­ ley served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. He retired to Shreveport, La. EDWARD SLINTAK, 70, joined the union in 1942 in the port of Bal­ timore. A na­ tive of Czecho­ slovakia, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Slintak upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. WILLIAM TILLMAN, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Pass Christian, Miss., he com­ pleted the recertified bosun course at the Lundeberg School 19 in 1974. Brother Tillman retired to ML Shasta, Calif. RAFAEL TORO JR., 51, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of New York. A native of Puerto Rico, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Toro served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. DAVID VELANDRA, 63,joined the union in 1967 in the port of Bal­ timore, Bom in Michigan, he completed the steward recertification course at Piney Point in 1984. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Brother Velandra retired to Imlay City, Mich. INLAND JAMES LEE, 68, joined the SIU in 1972 in the port of Hous­ ton. A Florida native, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Lee upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1973. He resides in Blountstown, Ra. GREAT LAKES NORBERT WERDA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1950 in his native Alpena, Mich. Brother Werda sailed as a conveyorman. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Werda still calls Alpena home. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN SAMUEL SCOLA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in his na­ tive Gloucester, Mass. He sailed as a cook. Brother Scola still calls Gloucester home. CORRECTION On page 19 of last month's Seafarers LOG, an error was made in the pension notice for Martin McHale. Brother McHale sailed in the steward department. �1^:- •II 20 n APRIL 1993 5i^ilil£il5IIN; Know Your Rights ^ ^;.V, ing to deprive him or her of any ports and contributes to political FINANCIAL REPORTS. halls. If members believe there lished policy has been reaffirmed constitutional right or obligation candidates for elective office. All The constitution pf the SIU Atlan­ have been violations of their ship­ by membership action at the Sep­ by any methods, such as dealing contributions are vblunta^. No tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters ping or seniority rights as con tember 1960 meetings in all con- with charges, trials, etc., as well as contribution may be solicited or ports. The District makes specific provision tained in the contracts between the stitutional aU other details, the member so received because of force, job dis­ for safeguarding the membership's union and the employers, they responsibility for Seafarers LOG affected should immediately crimination, financial reprisal, or policy is vested in an editorial money and union finances. The should notify the Seafarers Ap­ threat of such conduct, or as a con­ notify headquarters. board which consists of the ex­ constitution requires a detailed peals Board by certified mail dition of membership in the union EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ ecutive board of the union. The audit by certified public account­ return receipt requested. The or of employment. If acontribution bers are guaranteed equal rights in executive board may delegate, ants every year, which is to be sub­ proper address for this is: is made by reason of the above employment and as members of from among its ranks, one in­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman mitted to the membership by the improper conduct, the member the SIU. These rights are clearly set dividual to carry out this respon­ Seafarers Appeals Board secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance should notify the Seafarers Inter­ forth in the SIU constitution and in sibility. 5201 Auth Way committee of rank-and-file mem­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ the contracts which the union has PAYMENT OF MONIES. No Camp Springs, Mb 20746 bers, elected by the membership, tified mail within 30 days of the negotiated with the employers. Full copies of contracts as monies are to be paid to anyone in each year examines the finances of contribution for investigation and Consequently, no member may be the union and reports fully their find­ referred to are available to members any official capacity in the SIU un­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ at all times, either by writing directly less an official union receipt is given discriminated against because of appropriate action and refund, if bers of this committee may make to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ for same. Under no circumstances race, creed, color, sex, national or involuntary. A member should should any member pay any money geographic origin. If any member support SPAD to protect and fur­ dissenting reports, specific recom­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all for any reason unless he is given such feels that he or she is denied the ther his or her economic, political mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust SIU contracts are availablein all SIU receipt. In theevent anyone attempts equal rights to which he or she is and social interests, and funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, halls. These contracts specify the to require any such payment be made entitled, the member should notify American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels Lakes and Inland Waters District wages and conditions under which without supplying a receipt, or if a union headquarters. that any of the above rights have SEAFARERS POLITICAL are administered in accordance an SIU member works and lives member is required to make a pay­ been violated, or that he or she with the provisions of various tmst aboard a ship or boat. Members ment and is given an official receipt, ACTIVITY DONATION — has been denied the constitution­ fund agreements. All these agree­ should know their contract rights, as jut feels that he or she should not SPAD. SPAD is a separate al right of access to union ments specify that the trustees in well as their obligations, such as liave been required to make such segregated fund. Its proceeds are records or information, the charge of these funds shall equally filing for overtime (OT) on the payment, this should immediately be used to further its objects and pur­ member should immediately poses including, but not limited to, consist of union and management proper sheets and in the proper man­ reported to union headquarters. notify SIU President Michael CONSTITUTIONAL fiirthering the political, social and representatives and their alter­ ner. If, at any time, a member Sacco at headquarters by cer­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ believes that an SIU patrolman or RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ economic interests of maritime tified mail, return receipt re­ sements of trust funds are made other union official fails to protect TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ workers, the preservation and fur­ quested. The address is: only upon approval by a majority their contraptual rights properly, he stitution are available in all union thering of the American merchant I of the trustees. All trust fiind finan­ or she should contact the nearest SIU laUs. All members should obtain marine with improved employ­ Michael Sacco, President cial records are available at the port agent. copies of this constitution so as to ment opportunities for seamen and headquarters of the various trust EDITORIAL POLICY — familiarize themselves with its con­ boatmen and the advancement of Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way funds. THE SEAFARERS LOG. The tents. Any time a member feels any trade union concepts. In connec­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A Seafarers LOG traditionally has other member or officer is attempt­ tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ member's shipping rights and refrained from publishing any ar­ seniority are protected exclusively ticle serving the political purposes by contracts between the union and of any individual in the union, of­ the employers. Members should ficer or member. It also has get to Imow their shipping rights. refrained from publishing articles and that was in June. It was over 180 degrees. Copies of these contracts are deemed harmful to the union or its Crew Aboard Harding On my next trip there, I was on the Liberty SS posted and available in all union collective membership. This estab- Is Happy and Weil Fed Stephen Vincent Benet. Joseph DiGiorgio [SIU Happy New Year! We, the members of the secretary-treasurer from 1972 to 1990] was our deck gang on the President Harding, would like BR. I made two more trips there on the Shickto go On record as being "Well Fed" on shinny. Christmas and New Years. The steward depart^ So you see, all the cargo we took to the Gulf ment really did an outstanding job in putting out This is a summary of the annual report for the SIU Pacific District went up to Russia. So don't you think we should the holiday fare. Pension Plan (Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, Plan No. GDI) get our medals, too? These men: Steward Ron Mathew, Chief for the year ended July 31,1992. The annual report has been filed with Cook Gerald Fig and GSU Timo, have consis­ Richard Heffley the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ Cardifr,NJ tently put out a fine menu and we are all talking ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). of our neglected diets. When the food is as well Basic Financial Statement prepared as these union men put out, you have a J. Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan happy ship, and we're all happy to have them expenses were $14,483,715. These expenses included $1,150,516 in aboard. administrative expenses and $13,333,199in benefits paid to participants Hoping that all good things happen to you and beneficiaries. A total of 6,015 persons were participants in or Setting the Record Straight and yours during the New Year, we are distress­ beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, dthou^ not all of Regarding Liberty Ships ingly overweight. these persons had yet eamed the right to receive benefits. Being a sponsor and lifetime member of The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was Deck Gang Crewmembers $156,607,498 as of July 31,1992, compared to $146,139,338 as of July President Harding Project Liberty Ship, a Liberty Ship made into a 31,1991. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its museum iniBdtimore, Md., I wanted to clarify net assets of $10,468,160. This increase included unrealized apprecia­ an error i^^Jn a local story about Project J. tion or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference Libert)^^l|5fi^ri^ story stated that the Liberty between thevalue of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value Ship SS Pdul Hamilton sank at Anzio, Italy on of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired April 20,\lw4, losing all hands (504 Kudos Given to Three during the year. American tr^ps, 47 merchant crew and 29 Aboard LNG Aquarius The plan had total income of $24,951,875 including employer arra^ guards). Please be informed of the absolutely out­ contributions of $2,129,368, earnings from investments of $6,483,120, This actually happened off Algiers, North stock dividends of $885,884, net realized gain on sale or exchange of standing work of the Steward/Baker Franklin Africa, in convoy UGS #38. While aboard the assets of $13,831,196, unrealized appreciation of assets of $1,611,235 Rohertson and Chief Cook Martin E. Buck and other income of $11,072. Employes do not contribute to this plan. SIU Liberty Ship SS Josiah Bartlett, we were and SA Mark W. Kotojarvi, during the past attacked by dive bombers and torpedo planes. tour pf duty on the LNG Aquarius. Minimum Funding Standards Coming down our colunm was the German Our holiday meals have been just stupendous Our actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed plane that hit and sank the SS Paul Hamilton. and service excellent. to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding Our ship made direct hits on the plane with Please be sure that a copy of this constandards of ERISA. assistance from a British gun boat running at our gramlatory letter gets into their pesonnel files. Your Rights to Additional information stem as we brought the plane down. That night. John J. Donahue You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any Axis Sally on radio claimed a great German Master, LNG Aquarius part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that victory—15 American ships sunk and no planes report: lost. The actual count was four ships and two 1. An accountant's report, " planes lost. 2. Assets held for investments, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. Any crewmember on the SS Josiah Bartlett To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write who is still with us will never forget that aboard or call theoffice of the Plan Administrator,SIU Pacific District Pension our ship (loaded with ammunition and with Helping the Russians Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Telephone drums of high octane gasoline on our deck), Before Murmansk Run number: (415) 495-6882. while under enemy fire, one of our crewmem­ This is old Rich Heffley, better known as Heff. You dso have the legally protected right to examine the annual bers known as "Brooklyn Charlie" was singing In 1943, when I first went to sea in Philly at report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, the national anthem! 6th and Market, the only foreign ships we had California 94105 or toobtain acopy from the U.S. Department of Labor Yes—the greatest seamen of the century were the Persian Gulf runs. I made four or five upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor sailed on SIU ships. trips there. should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Lalmr, 200 Con­ The first one was on an old Hog Islander, the Peter Salvo stitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. SS Kansan. We were at anchor for over a month. McKeesport, Pa. Letters to Editor f'f ' , Summary Annual Report SIU Pacific District Pension Plan • ^ -V.;,• ^ I'- .; •> t �vS;:.rr?..->.>v;\Vt;'.. • .:ot. :.. -• .^® ' •' ;•• ;^';-^V;" ._;, ;•• ;• V, •.••• _ APRIL 1993 SEAFARERSLOG The S^farers LOG attempts to print as many digests of onion ship­ board minutes as possibie. On occasion, l^ause of space iimitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's conhact department Those issues requiring attention or resoiution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. UST PACIFIC (lOM), October 11—Chairman Raymond Brown, B< Secretary George Borronieo, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate Steve Foster, En­ gine Delegate Kenny Hansen. Chairman reported transfer of ship's funds and read letter in response to scholarships. Educa­ tional director encouraged mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reports $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed • OT reported. Chairman announced cur­ rent issues of Seafarers LOG avail­ able. Crew discussed way news is communicated. Crew also dis­ cussed sanitation duties and pur­ chase of new movies. Crew requested a patrolman to come on board next port. UST PACIFIC{lOM), November 29—Chairman Raymond Brown, Secret^ George Borronieo, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate Steve Foster, Enine Delegate Kenny Hansen, teward Delegate Faith Downs. Chairman announced job rotation during lifeboat drill to familiarize crew with all aspects. Educational director informed crew of safety personnel on ship for training. Treasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced scholarship opportunity notice sent. Crew requested public t(telephone be made available! Crew also raised questions about availability of satellite television, more movies and library books. Crew requested patrolman for clarification of shore leave and launch service. LNG GEMINI(ETC), December 20—Chairman R. Mohamed, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ tional Director R. Gosneli, Deck Delegate James Kash, Engine Delegate M. Hill, Steward Delegate R. Aubuchon. Secretary reported Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon will attend chief steward course at Lundeberg School and wished him luck from all. Secretary also thanked crew for pleasant voyage. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $712 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported: Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. f v.. .-. re# OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Overseas), December 18—Chair­ man Frank Cottongin, Secretary is® Getting a Good View From the left, Pedro Marcial, Antonio Rodriguez and Luis Perez—all members of the Sea-Land shoregang in Puer­ to Rico—get to work. •f T. Laflitte, Educational Director Earl Macom. Chairman an­ nounced year-end payoff and Coast Guard inspection. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked Steward department for job well done. Crew requested lighting sys­ tem, sink and TV antenna be repaired. Crew asked contracts department to look into leave time. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaLand Service), December 31— Chairman John Lundborg, Secretary G. Bryant, Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Brian Bassett, Engine Delegate Jean Couvillion, Steward Delegate Don Flunker. Chairman urged members to support union, guard rights and donate to SPAD. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew asked contracts department to look into raising pension cost of living allowance. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for holiday meals. Next portTacoma, Wash. UST PACIFIC (lOM), December 27—Chairman Raymond Brown, Secret^ George Borronieo, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate Steve Foster, En­ gine Delegate Kenny Hansen, Steward Delegate Faith Downs. Educational director urged mem­ bers to go to Piney Point and upgrade skills. Treasurer reported $112 in ship's fund. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew requested patrolman to come aboard. Also asked contracts department to look into relief in Per­ sian Gulf and 20-year retirement period. Crew statra iraairs needed for dryer. Next port Galveston, Texas. AMERICAN CORMORANT (Pacific Gulf Marine), January 3— Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary Darryl Goggins, Educa­ tional Director L. Parker, Deck Delegate Charles Simmons, Eniine Delegate Lamar Parker, Iteward Delegate Mariano Moreira. Chairman announced layup of ship for six months. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported mail not being received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department (Steward/Baker Dar^l Goggins, Chief Cook Mariano Moreira, As­ sistant Cook Robert Wright, SAs Bertrand Macary and Derek Fye) for job well done. Next port: Kenya. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), January 24—Chairman Carlos Soto, Secretary Pedro Rodriguez, Steward Delegate Ivan Sails. Chairman distributed Seafarers LOGs. CONSTELLATION (Maersk Lines), January 23—Chairman Salvatore Ciciulla, Secretary Donald Williams, Deck Delegate Thomas Atwell, Engine Delegate Lenny Strong. Chairman reminded crew to have shipping card when report­ ing to vessel. Ediiucational director announced Piney Point upgrading applications available. Treasurer reported $649.98 in ship's fund and reminded crew to sign out movies. Deck delegate reported diluted OT. No bSfs or disputed OT from engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked chief cook and galley gang for job well done. Next port: Sin­ gapore. CO(/f?/Ef? (Vulcan Carriers), January 17-^hairman Seymour Yaras, Secretary Richard Brumage, Educational Director Adrian Saavedra. Chairman asked crew to keep radio volume down. Educational director reminded crew to get benzene test. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. En­ gine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew reported mail not being received and TV and VCR need repair. GAL VESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Service), January 10—Ghairman Carlton Hall, Secretary R. Ascano. Steward Delegate D. Huf­ fman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GflOTO/V (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), January 31—Chairman Neil Matthey, Secretary Marvin Deloatcn, Educational Director Richard Natoli, Deck Delegate Eric Perez, Engine Delegate Peter Murtaugh, Steward Delegate Sukirman Suraredjo. Chairman reported smooth sailing and payoff upon arrival. He also reminded crew to donate to SPAD. Secretary extended vote of thanks to crew for keeping messroom clean. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. (Maersk Lines), January 30—• Chairman T. Grosskruth, Secretaiy William Justi, Educa­ tional Director Dave Nance. Educa­ tional director reminded crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed restrictedto-shlp pay. ITS BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transportation), January 31— Chairman Jimmy Rogers, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educa­ tional Director Paul Honeycutt, Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chairman repotted new couch for messhall received and VCR sent for repairs. He announced payoff in New York. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new ice machine. Crew thanked steward department for delicious fresh tuna from St. Croix. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), January 31— Chairman V.T, Nielsen, Secretary Marvin St. George, Educational Director Monte Beck, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. Secretaiy thanked crew for keeping messhall clean. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at Hney Point. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. JAMES ANDERSON JR. (MaerskLines), January 31— Chairman Thomas Anderson, Secretary William Bunch, Educa­ tional Director R. Baker, Deck Delegate James Hailstone, Engine Delegate Kim Brown, Steward Delegate Thomas McCurdy. Chairman thanked galley gang for excellent job performance during Operation Restore Hope. Educa­ tional director urged crew to take advantage of education and train­ ing facilities at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. Chairman reminded crew to keep dues current and the need for ben­ zene testing. Chairman announced iimiture in crew lounge sent to Sin­ gapore for repairs. Crew discussed need to provide Welfare Plan with marriage and birth certificates for dependents. Crew was thanked for ceeping tidy ship. Entire crew thanked galley gang for excellent service and meals. Next pott: VIogadishu, Somalia. L/BEHTT SEA (Liberty Maritime), January 24—Ghairman T.A. Burrell, Secretary W. Manuel Jr., Deck Delegate C.E. Bonilla, Engine Delegate A1 — —Delegate :Te Joseph Thomas, Steward trooks. Chairman thanked steward department for nice Christmas din­ ner. No beefs or disputed OT , reported. Next pott: Haifa, Israel. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), January 24—Chairman Carlos Spina Jr., Secret^ H.G. Williams, Educational Director James Scanlon, Deck Delegate Randy Black, Engine Delegate Isaac Rowel, Steward Delegate Gerardo Lopez. No beefs or dis­ puted OT repotted. Crew asked contracts department to look into getting additional { medical care on ship. Galley gang thanked by entire crew and ndoffia officers for excellent job. Next pott: Alexandria, Egypt. LNG LIBRA (ETC), January 31— till Darley, TSecretary Chairman Bill Alexander R^er, Educational Director Otis Sessions, Deck Delegate George Kehlis, Engine Delegate Mark Glinka, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chair­ man repotted all is well and TVs are in crew lounge. Additional Seafarers LOGs requested. Chair­ man announced posting of Piney Point classes ana reminded crew getting off to clean room and leave keys. Educational director urged crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. Treasurer repotted $1,125 in 21 OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI), January 10—Chairman Ray Gorju, Secreta^ Nazareth Battle, Deck Delegate Francisco Orta, Engine Delegate Alex Resendez, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman repotted new chairs needed for recreation room and urged crew to donate to movie fund. Crew discussed launch ser­ vice. Educational director en­ couraged crew to upgrade at Lundeberg "1. School. Crew Crev said trip was very pleasant. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked for clarification of retirement qualifica­ tions. Crew requested new bedspreads, sheets, TV and VCR head cleaner. Crew repotted enter­ tainment center and dishwasher need repairs. JNext pott: New Or­ leans. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI), January 19—Chairman D. Ellette. Chairman announced payoff and repotted chief cook will be signing off. Educational director en­ couraged crew to upgrade at Paul Union Meeting Aboard ITB Mobile While at Stapleton Anchcorage in New York, Bosun Fred Jensen (left). Steward Pedro Sellan (center) and Chief Cook Theodore Quammic attend the union meeting atx)ard the ITB Mobile. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LOGs distributed. Crew voted for new microwave oven. Chairman asked crew to help locate TV remote. Steward depart­ ment thanked by crew for outstand­ ing job. Next pott: Arun, Indonesia. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service)—^January 24— Chairman P. Butterworth, Secretary Carroll Kenny, Steward Delegate Ronald Tarantino. Chairman announced payoff and reminded crew to pay union dues and put in for vacation pay. Educa­ tional director urged crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Steward delegate reported some dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT repotted by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into emergency leave for members without loss job. Crew requested new coffee pot and better movies. The entire crew thanked steward department for ex­ cellent trip. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (SeaLand Service), January 17—Chair­ man John Bertolino, Secretary Edward Collins, Educational Director Kenneth Hart, Engine Delegate Roy Speer. Chairman an­ nounced payoff and urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer netted $68 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. Crew asked contracts department to look into emergency leave due to death or serious family illness. Crew thanked galley for job well done. Next pott: oston. OMI MISSOURI (Vulcan Car­ riers), January 10-—Chairman Michael Ventry, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate Mark Wright, Engine Delegate Donald Wright, Steward Delegate Jorge lemardez. Chairman announced layoff in Portugal and reminded :rew to clean rooms and linen, iucational director reminded qualified members to upgrade at Piney Point. Disputed OT repotted by deck delegate. No beefs or dis­ rated OT repotted by engine or eg; steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Hall Center and donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reminded crew to wear respirators when hooking up hoses. Beefs reported by engine and steward delegates. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck del^ate. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), January 3— Chairman J.L. Bass, Secretary C.S. Navarro, Deck Delegate Donald Gilbert, Engine Delegate John Rwp, Steward Delegate Cfuer Marco Guevara. Chairman ad­ vised crew to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School and use education as jab security. Secretary thanked crew for cooperation in keeping messhall and crew lounge clean. Educational director encouraged those with enough seatime to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT repotted. Crew repotted dryer needs repair. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent holiday meals. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Overseas), January 17—Chairman Frank Cottongin, Secretary C. Miks, Educational Director Earl Macom, Deck Delegate Kenneth Moore, Engine Delegate Gene White, Steward Delegate T. Kreis. Chairman announced change of captains and payoff. He reminded crew to keep lower passage door closed at all times. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), January 25—Chairman A. Mohsin, Secretary R. Malozi, Educational Director V. Carpi, Deck Delegate D. Davis, Engine Delegate J. Coombe, Steward Delegate G. Vorise Jr. Chairman discussed importance of donating to SPAD to help get jobs and en­ couraged crew to upgrade at Paul " " Center. Secretary repotted receiving fresh stores and sending linen ashore in Houston. He thanked crew for keeping messhalls clean at night and gave spe­ cial thanks to Chief Electrician V. Caipi. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney PoinL No beefs or disputed OT repotted. , Crew repotted new cushions and vacuum cleaner needed in/loimge. Next pott: Houston. Continued on page 22 . I •/ ' . �22 SEAFAKRSLOG Point. No beefs or disputed OT man discussed importance of reported. Crew requested VCR be SPAD forJob security and en­ hooked up in crew lounge. couraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaContinued from page 21 puted OT reported. Land Service), January 17—Chair­ man R. Stuverud, Secretary M. SEA-LAND HA WAII(Sea-Land SAM HOUSTON(Waterman ny, iEducational Director Service), January 31—Chairman J. Meany, Steamship), January 10—Chair­ :l^i G. Carter, Secretaiy J. Jones, Educa­ Brett Landis, Deck Delegate man Jorge Osorio, Secreta^ tional Ehrector D. Gordius. Chair­ Poer, Engine Delegate M. Fer­ Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director guson, Steward Delegate G. Shir­ man reported a good trip to Hong repoi Donald Christian, Deck Delegate ley. Secretary reminded members ;ry (cold ''"weather Kong despite very Claude Lee HoUier, Engine of importance of donating to Crew thanked galley gang and Delegate Brian Monnerjahn, SPAD and helping passage of a deck department for jobs well Steward Delegate Ronald Moore. maritime bill. Educational director done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Secretary reported year-end encouraged members to upgrade vouchers will be delivered to ship SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE skills at Lundeberg School. No in Suez Canal. He discussed impor­ (Sea-Land Service), January 3beefs or disputed OT reported. tance of upgrading at Lundeberg Secretaiy A. Davis, Educational Crew asked contracts department idci School. Treasurer reported $280 in Director C.M. Devonish, Engine to look into retirement at any age ship's fund. Deck, engine and Delegate Saleh Ali, Steward for members who have 20 years steward delegates reported beefs. Delegate Cecil Gubisch. Crew seatime. No disputed OT reported. Crew re­ gave vote of thanks to Assistant quested three-way switch for TV. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Vice President Tony Sacco for Entire crew thanked steward depart helping during payoff. Secretary Service), January 17—Chairman ment for good food during Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary A. and educational director reminded Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hassan, Educational Director members of importance of upgrad­ ing at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ Steven Miller, Engine Delegate SEA-LAND A TLANTtC (SeaGerald Rogers, Steward Delegate Land Service), January 31—Chair­ puted OT reported. Crew said they Miguel Pabon. Crewmembers dis­ are glad to see Sea-Land Indeman Calvin James, Secretary F. cussed pension increases and enaence off European routes and Costango, Educational Director seatime. No beefs or disputed OT ack in United States. Next port: Miguel Rivera, Deck Delegate reported. Crew requested new Kobe, Japan. Mario Batiz, Engine Delegate recliners for lounge and stated they Paul Moran, Steward Delegate SEA-LAND NA VIGA TOR (Sea- are looking forward to entertain­ Eugene Perez Jr. Chairman Land Service), January 31—Chair­ ment system. Vote of thanks was reported crew lounge chairs are man Werner Becher, Secretary R. given to steward department for a going to be Exed or replaced and ^ingat. Educational Director J.B. well prepared Christmas and New TV and VCR need repair. Canaghaii, Deck Delegate Sean Year's dinners. Next port: Secretaiy reported new TV Jaherty, Engine Delegate Robert Elizabeth, N.J. promised but sent to wrong ship. Zurfluh, Steward Delegate No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaRaymond Garcia. Chairman Crew thanked galley gang. Next Land Service), January 31—Chair­ thanked crew for cooperation and port: Boston man J.R. Colson, Secretary Scott togetherness that made shipyard Opsahl, Educational Director Wil­ stay pleasant. Educational director SEA-LAND CHALLENGER liam Hatchel, Engine Delegate O. urged members to upgrade at Lun­ (Sea-Land Service), January 10— Mortensen, Steward Delegate deberg School. No beefs or disChairman Roy Williams, juted OT reported. Crew requested Jose Maglalan^. Chairman an­ Secretary H.L. Scypes. Chairman nounced ship going into dry dock for new coffee machine. Crew gave reported new TV is being dis­ 14 days in^Kobe. Educational direcvote of thanks to galley gang for cussed and announced payoff. me food served and social thanks tor posted Piney Point schedule and Secretary stated more hnens are discussed importance of upgrading or excellent Christmas dinner. needed on ship. No beefs or dis­ at Paul Hall Center. No brefs or dis­ "Jext port: Tacoma, Wash. puted OT reported. Vote of thanks puted OT reported. Crew thanked given to steward department for SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Seagalley gang for holiday feast, espe­ deck cookouts. Next port: Land Service), January 20—Chair­ dally cially the the'barbecue. Elizabeth, N.J. man S. Evans, Deck Delegate jr.T. Milabo, Steward Delegate A. SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sealussein. Educational director an­ Januai7 17—Chairman WilUam hand Service), January 31-^hairnounced upgrading schedule Sharp, Secretary Franchesca man John Stout, Deck Delegate Rose, Educational Director posted. No beefs or disputed OT R.E. Wagner, Engine Delegate reported. Crew thanked chief Raymond Frail, Deck Delegate Horst Beatjer, Steward Depart­ steward, chief cook and entire galWayne Ward, Engine Delegate ment James Harper. Chairman ey gang for variety of good food. Charlie Sandino, Steward thanked galley gang for Christmas Delegate Mansour Abdalla. Chair­ and New Year meeds and reminded Next port: Oakland, Cauf. man and crew thanked steward crew to leave rooms clean and keys SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE department for wonderful holiday behind when signing off. Educa­ ,Sea-Land Service), January 20— feast. He stated it was like being at tional director advised members to Chairman Richard Moss, a Hawaiian luau. The galley gang upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or Secretary Gary Griswold, Educa­ included Chief Steward Franchesca disputed OT retried. Crew dis­ tional Duector William C^eron, Rose, Chief Cook Mansour Abdal­ cussed time and work at sea. Steward Delegate Bert Winfield. la and SA Joshua Hollinger. He Chairman reported a great crew SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (Seasaid smooth sailing with happy Land Service), January 24—Chair­ and everything ran smoothly. He crew makes one big happy itamily. thanked steward department for man Carlos De Grucia, Secretaiy Secretary encouraged members to ] |ood meals. Secretary thanked crew J.R. Culls, Deck Delegate Joseph take advantage of educational pro­ or picking up after themselves in Leheuw, Engine Delegate J.Gotgram at Lundeberg School and ounge and messhall. Educational tschlich. Steward Delegate J. upgrade. Engine delegate reported director reminded members to Wadsworth. Chairman reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center new dryer ordered. Secretary OT reported by deck or steward reported new refrigerator for galley and become more professional. No delegates. Crew promised to work reefs or disputed OT reported. Crew together to keep union strong. Next ordered. No beefs or disputed OT asked contracts department to look reported. Crew thanked steward port: Jacksonville, Fla. nto an inarease in pension benefits. department for job well done. Next Next port Charleston, S.C. USNS POLLUX(Bay Tankers), port: Elizabeth, N.J. January 23—Chairman Michael SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea- SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaDavis, Secretaiy H. Ward, EducaLand Service), January 17—Chair­ Land Service), Jmuary 24—Chair­ tional Director orD. D. Jones, Deck man J. Edwards, Secretary J. Jim, Delegate Ronnie Lambert, Engine man Elex Gary Jr., Secretary E. Steward Delegate M. Abdulla. Michael Douroudous, Education­ Delegate Robert Stevenson, Chairman announced payoff. al Director Jim McBride, Deck Steward Delegate Martha Lion. Vocational director encouraged Delegate Walter Price, Engine Secretary reported very safe trip members to upgrade at Piney Delegate Charles Kichak. Chair­ with good crew. Crew requested new movies. Disputed OT reported by engine delegate. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. USNS PREVAIL (USMMI), January 28—Chairman Grant Shipley, Secretary A. Davidson, Educational Director Michael Hooper, Deck Delegate William Fielding, Engine Delegate Gary Hare, Steward Delegate Michelle Hopper. Secretary reported ballots from Naval Base in Rota, Spain were not received by members in time to vote in presidential elec­ tion. Local,voting was done. Educa­ tional director announced eight members received CPR certifica­ tion in Rota. He reported informa­ tion on upgrading, vacation and medical benefits available to all members. Crew asked contracts departipent to send copies of / SIUAJSMMI contract. Crew reported ship's books donated to Bosun Teddy Nielsen makes sure all lines are stowed during the local naval library and more books ITB Philadelphia's payoff at Stapieton Anchorage in New York. have been received from American Ships Digest Everything In Its Place AFRIL 1993 Alexander Reyer, Educational Merchant Marine Society. Director O.Sessions, Deck BROOKS RANGE (lOM), Delegate George Kehlis, Engine February 24—Chairman M.G. Delegate Mark Glinka, Steward Gutierrez, Secretary J.S. Smith, Delegate Henry Daniels. Chair­ Educational Director K. Miles, man announced room inspection Deck Delegate M.R. Hester, En­ for those signing off. Secretary gine Delegate J. Laguana. Chair­ man reminded crew to separate plastic from garbage in room trash. Crew requested new TV. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE HENRY(OMl), February 12—Chairman T.S. Votsis. Secretary A. Holland, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Delegate Benny Freeland, Engine Delegate Troy Fleming, Steward Delegate R.C. Catahan. Chairman reminded members to donate to SPAD and keep dues up-to-date. He announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), February 14—Chairman S. Yaras, Secretaiy A. Ross. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported efforts being made for ship's fiind. Chief Steward Franchesca GAL VESTON BA Y(Sea-Land Rose prepares the daily menii Service), February 14-—Chairman atx}ard the SeaMPac/Wc. Carlton Hall, Secretary R. Ascano. Steward Delegate Donald Huffman. No beefs or disputed reminded members to upgrade at OT reported. Crew thanked Piney Point. Educational director steward department for excellent announced SIU representative to variety of good food. Next port: visit ship in next port. Treasurer Port Everglades, Fla. reported $144 in members' fund and $1,397 in general fond. No GLOBAL SENTINEL (Trans­ beefs or disputed OT. Crew oceanic Cable), February 12— reported Seafarers LOGs received. Chairman J. Olson, Secretary D. Crew requested new movies and Collison, Deck Delegate J. current issues of magazines. Stringer, Engine Delegate C. ^cCoy, Steward Delegate David LNG VIRGO (ETC), February Nason. Chairman thanked galley 28—Chairman Monte Pereira, gang for cookout and reminded Secretary Robert Brown, Deck crew to keep lounge clean. Treasurer reported $1,400 in ship's Delegate John Batorski, Steward fund. No beefs or disputed OT Delegate Glenn Williams. Chair­ man reported SIU port agent Sal reported. Crew asked bosun to Aquia visited ship in Japan and check into transportation to and crew voted to use ship's fond for Tom ship in Astoria, Ore. Next port: Astoria. second subscription to Stars & Stripes. No beefs or disputed OT GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ reported. Crew requested shore tion), February 28—Chairman N. gang for Indonesia. Crew thanked Hatthey, Secretary A. Banky, galley gang for fine meals. Next ^ucational Director R. Natobi, port: Osaka, Japan. mgine Delegate P. Murtach, Steward Delegate M. Hammock. NEWARK BA Y(Sea-Land Ser­ Chairman announced payoff and vice), February 14-—Secretary J. ayup of ship in May or June. He Educational Director thanked lanked stewar steward~ department for great Jordan, Richard Johnson, Deck Delegate larbecue. Educational director Robert Kirk, Engine Delegate reminded members of Lundeberg Philip Pardovich, Steward School scholarship deadline on April Delegate Willie Grant. Secretary 5 and urged them to upgrade. No announced payoff. Educational reefs or disputed OT reported. director reminded members of im­ Steward delegate thanked crew for portance of upgrading at Lun­ lelp and participation in cookouL deberg School. No beefs or Crew requested short-wave radio, a disputed OT. Crew thanked mixer and was told new sofa was OTsteward department for job well dered. Rqrairs needed to TV, radio done. Next port: Boston. antoinas and galley refrigerator. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan OVERSEAS ALASKA Transportation), February IP(Maritime Overseas), February Chairman T. Tierney, Deck 13—Chairman John Zepeda, delegate Joe Turocy, Engine Secretary D. DeCesare, Education­ delegate Leo Sullivan, Steward al Director C.K. Dunnavant, Deck Delegate J. Emidy. Crew reported Delegate B. Riddick, Engine dishwasher needs repair. Steward Delegate John Cooper, Steward del^ate reported disputed OT. No beel:fs or disputed OT reported by Delegate Malcolm Holmes. Chair­ deck or engine delegates. Crew re­ man read letter received from head­ quested new couch for lounge. quarters. Educational director Vlembers urged to use caution on urged members to take opportunity decks due to icing in cold weather. to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Crew discussed importance of Treasurer reported $50 in ship's educating public on merchant fond. Steward delegate reported marine and its function—not only disputed OT. No beefs or disputed in defense but commercial use. OT reported by deck or engine Crew suggested union commer­ delegates. Chief pumpman gave cials educating public. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for excellent food. Next port: ment for fine meals. Galley gang New Orleans. thanked crew for keeping messhall clean. Next port: New York. OVERSEAS MARILYN LIBERTY SUN (Liberty (Maritime Overseas), February Maritime), February 21-Chair­ 21—Chairman Peter Victor, man Willie Rice, Secretary F.L. Yashington, Educational Director Secretary Ray Fletcher, Deck V.Sj Delegate A. Sjaastad, Engine )ouglas Felton, Engine Delegate Delegate Hector Frederick, ). Walker. Chairman announced layoff. Secretary reminded crew to Steward Delegate Lucas Mar­ tinez. Chairman reported smooth itrip bunks, clean room and leave cey before signing off. Educational sailing and good crew. He asked crew signing off to clean rooms and director discussed importance of ipor leave "fresh " nn Hnens. " He announced upgrading at Paul Hall Center. Enpayoff. He noted this was greafcrew ; »ine delegate reported disputed and thanked everyone. Secretary OT. No b^fs or disputed OT thanked crew for cooperation in reported by deck or steward keeping tidy ship. No" beefs or dis­ delegates. pute OT repoi^. ( . Crew gave vote NG LIBRA (ETC), February 8of thanks to galley gang for job well Chairman Bill Darley, Secret^ done. Next port: New Orleans. What's for Lunch? v.. • :f s.^3! •.J ..-sl �r ••/V..- '•^\ • .1<«V APRIL 1993 •'>'< SEAFARERS LOG Final Departures DEEP SEA Navy from 1943 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in January 1974 WILLIAM ALLEN Pensioner Wil liam Allen, 84, died February 16. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS)inl949 in his native Seattle, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Allen began receiving his pension in September 1976. LORENZO ALVARADO Pensioner Lorenzo Alvarado, 63, passed away February 24. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of New York. Brother Alvarado sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother ^varado retired in October 1988. JAMES BOTANA i. 23 Pensioner James Botana, 70, died Febraary 11. The na­ tive of Cuba joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of New York. Brother Botana sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in April 1988. LARRY BOUTTE Pensioner Larry Boutte, 69, passed away December 10,1992. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Boutte began receiving his pension in July 1973. HARVEY BURGE Pensioner Harvey Burge, 75, died Febmary 11. A native of Picayune, Miss., he joined the union in 1945 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Burge sailed in the deck dqrartmenL He retired in September 1983. YUNG K. CHOW Pensioner Yung K. Chow, 87, passed away December 28,1992. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1950 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Chow began receiving his pension in December 1969. SHIU L. CHOY Pensioner Shiu L. Choy, 75, died January 3. A China native, he _ oined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1946 in the port of San Francisco, before that union ma-ged with the AGLIWD. Brother Choy retired in August 1974. FEDELE DIGIOVANNI Pensioner Fedele DiGiovanni, 86, »assed away Febmary 10. He oined the SIU in 1951 in his na­ tive New Orleans. Brother Di­ Giovanni sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. •..y • GEORGE GREEN Pensioner George Green, 70, died Decem­ ber 2,1992. A native of Seattle, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Green retired in July 1977. JOSEPH GUIDICE JR. Joseph GuidiceJr., 34, died January 19. Bom in New York, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Guidice sailed in the deck department. DARWIN HAND Darwin Hand, 51, passed away Febmary 15. A native of Gary, Ind., he joined the Seafarers in 1982 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Hand sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1988. Brother Hand served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1968. PAUL HUGLI Pensioner Paul Hugh, 72, died December 30,1992. A Cdifomia native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1941 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Hugh began receiving his pension in June 1964. JOSEPH LISI Pensioner Joseph Lisi, 74, passed away Febmary 8. He joined the SIU in 1960 in his native New York. Brother Lisi sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1982. Brother Lisi served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1941 to 1945. He retired in March 1984. RJ. LOWE R.J. Lowe, 63, died December 16, 1992. Bom in Mississippi, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Lowe completed the steward recertification class at Piney Point in 1983. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. HARRY LUCKEY Pensioner Harry Luckey, 70, passed away Decem­ ber 19, 1992. A native of LaBelle, Ra., he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Luckey sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Luckey began to receive his pension in January 1988. GREGORIO MADERA Gregorio Madera, 43, died January 12. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of New York. Brother Madera sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. JESSIE MARTIN WILLIAM HUNTER Pensioner William Hunter, 74, passed away January 24. Bom in Warren, Ark., he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Hunter upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1935 to 1962. Brother Hunter retired in September 1983. Jessie Martin, 67, passed away January 6. A native of Alabama, he joined the union in 1975 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Martin sailed in the en­ gine department. ROBERT JOFFERN Pensioner Robert Joffem, 80, died anuary 5. Bom in Arizona, he oined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San "rancisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Joffem began receiving his pension in October 1970. JUANMELENDEZ Pensioner Juan MelenI dez, 65, died Febmaiy 4. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the |X)rt of New York. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Vlelendez upgraded at Piney Point in 1977. He retired in July 1992. JAMES JOHNSON Pensioner James Johnson, 74, passed away January 10. A native of Louisiana, he joined the union 1955 in the port of New Orleans, le sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Johnson served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. EON KANE Pensioner Leon Kane, 66, died Febmary 19. A New York native, he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Kane sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in July 1969. WILLIAM MINES William Mines, 62, passed away Febmary 1. An Oklahoma native, he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of 'ortland. Ore. Brother Mines sailed in the steward department. ROBERT MORRISON Pensioner Robert Morrison, 75, died Febmary 11. Bom in Iowa, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1940 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. MILTON PANG Milton Pang, 56, died September 12,1992. Bom in China, he joined the Seafarers in 1988 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Pang sailed in the steward department. AHMED MOUSSAIN Ahmed Moussain, 63, passed away January 18. A native of Yemen, Arabia, he joined the union in 1990 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Moussain sailed in the steward department. FRANK PENNING RUYK.NG Pensioner Ruy K. Ng died January 5. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1947 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Ng began receiving his pension in July 1976. JIMMIE NICHOLSON Jimmie Nicholson, 40, passed away Febmary 12. A native of Cheyaw, S.C., he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1978. Brother Nicholson sailed in the engine department. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. Frank Pen­ nine, 42, passed away December 24, 1992. He joined the SIU in 1990 in his native New York. Brother Pennine sailed in the steward department. vr EMMANUEL RAPITIS Pensioner Em­ manuel Rapitis, 70, died Decem­ ber 23, 1992. Bom in Greece, he joined the union in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother Rapitis sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sion in December 1988. GERONIMO REFUERZO Pensioner Geronimo Refiierzo, 84, passed away January 18. A native Continued on page 25 S.N. 'Smitty' Smith Passes Away; Saiiedin Galleys for 50 Years Samuel N. "Smitty" Smith passed away February 7. The retired steward department mem­ ber—a fixture in the San Francis­ co hall—was 74. Brother Smith began sailing in 1938 with the Marine Cool« ailQ Stewards as a cook aboard an American President Lines ship. He decided to give it a try after listening to an uncle describe what life is like at sea. He con­ tinued sailing until his retirement from the SIU in 1989, when he signed off the President Taft. For most of his maritime career, he sailed aboard pas­ senger ships. But, during World War 11, he signed on to whatever ship needed his help in the galley. Smith, in an interview in 1990 Samuel N. Smith with a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, recalled the most memorable shipment aboard a In 1980, Smith came to the vessel on which he sailed during Seafarers Harry Lundeberg that period was "transporting School of Seamanship to work mules for the 97th Infantry." with SIU members preparing to crew the dining room staff of the Worked Passenger Ships SS Independence. He served as Following the war, the New chief steward when the first York native returned to sailing on American Hawaii Cruises vessel passenger ships. He worked his made its inaugural run, then way up the ladder from waiter to worked his way up to hotel maitre d'. Along the way, he manager. He also served as hotel picked up some tricks of the trade manager aboard the Indy's sister that made his voyages ship, the SS Constitution. memorable for the passengers. 44 Round Trips "One evening on the trips, we The galley gang member es­ featured a 'Nights of Arabia' theme. 1 helped make the cos- timated he made 44 trips around tumes for the event," he recalled. the world during his career on the "In fact, we tried to have cos­ various passenger ships. He stated tumes and decorations for all his favorite vessel was the Presi­ kinds of special parties. That's dent Roosevelt because of "the why so many people came back great crewmembers aboard." to my ships." Following his retirement. Smith volunteered his time in the San Francisco hall, making cof­ 6,000 Christmas Cards One of Smith's characteristics fee for members and helping with was making friends whenever he special events. At his request. Brother sailed. At &e time of his death, his Christmas card list was Smith's ashes were scattered at greater than 6,000. He mailed- sea outside the Golden Gate cards to each person on the list Bridge following a ceremony aboa^ the President Jackson. every year. • (r �...-T, 24 APRIL 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Cruise Director and Staff Members Put the Fun into Sailing Hawaii No cruise is complete without sunrise with aerobics, walking the people who provide the spe­ and jogging sessions. For those cial, personal touches—those passengers not going ashore on a who t^e away any of the possible given day, there are—among worry a passenger might have numerous other activities— while sailing around the ukelele and hula lessons, arts and crafts sessions, bingo games and Hawaiian islands. On board the SlU-crewed In­ children's programs. In the afternoon, the staff dependence and Constitution, might put on short plays or enter­ cruise directors like Robert tain tea-time passengers with a Tanaka and Greg Fucci oversee few trips down memoiy lane on almost all of the passenger ac­ tivities on the seven-day voyages. the piano. The ships' orchestras From organizing passenger talent entertain in the evenings before Ready to help travellers aboard the Constitution are (from left) Jr. Asst. shows or trivia conteste to limng late-night pajama and dance par­ Purser Deslree Dold, Chief Purser Lynn Santos and Jr. Asst. Purser "P magic shows or big band-style ties begin. However, when the American entertainment for listening and Eldie Bawden. dancing pleasure, the cruise Hawaii Cruises vessels are dock­ directors and their staffs keep ed and passengers seek to become tourists, another SlU-crewed things moving. "Our goal is make sure the pas­ department is there to help. A stop sengers are happy and involved," at the purser's office on the main Fucci noted. "We want to make deck of either of the "White sure there always is something on Ships" can make sure passengers board the ship for them to see or have no problems when they go ashore. do." Cruise directors and staff, all Chief pursers like Sally Jo of whom are Seafarers, start at Robinson and Lynn Santos •\ •^ work with other SIU members to sell tour tickets, offer information about on-shore attractions, line up ear rentals, cash travellers checks and do many other things for tourists seeking to enjoy the beauty of one of the islands. Their offices are open 24 hours and assist passengers on board with such after-hours items as providing an extra pillow for the cabin or locating a medical of­ ficer for someone who had too much sun during the day. The Constitution orchestra, composed of SIU members, plays for passengers after dinner in the Tropicaria Showplace. Cruise Director Greg Fucci orAssisting a passenger on the Independence is Jr. Asst. Purser Alex ganizes passenger activities Viemez. aboard the Constitution. A Taking a call from a passenger on the Constitution is Jr. Asst. Pur­ ser Shannon Perry. Sports Director Derrick Mizuguchi keeps track of a passenger's workout aboard the Independence. _ u • * I , Saxaphonist Sean Lyons finds a Working in the purser's office aboard the Independence are Chief secluded place to practice onPurser Sally Jo Robinson and Jr. Asst. Purser Steve Hinton. board the Independence. Members of the Independence orchestra are (from left) Tom Rastorfer, Eric Shifrin, Robin Miyashiro (band leader), Sean Lyons, Rich Rychel and Chris Sharkey. Taking a moment to plan the evening's activities are (from left) Musician Keoni Manuel, Attendant Roey Daugherty, Deck/Lounoe Steward Deidre Larkin, Stage Manager Greg frochill' Deck/Lounoe Steward Sonny Whiting and Asst. Stage Manager Rick Erickson. '/'r- ' , -- ; .'i > • �APRIL 1993 Final Departures Continued from page 23 of the Fliilippine Islands, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1941 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Refuerzo sailed as a ma-chant mariner during World War II. He retired in April 1970. LESTER SMITH Pensioner Lester Smith, 68, died January 25. Bom in Washington, N.C., he joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Smith completed the bosun recertification class at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. WILLIAM SMITH Pensioner William Smith, 65, passed away January 17. He joined the Sharers in 1947 in his native • Philadelphia. Brother Smith sailed in the deck department. He began re­ ceiving his pension in January 1986. BOBBIE B. SPEARS Pensioner Bobbie Spears, 67, died February 8. A native of Okhurst, Okla., he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Spears sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in January 1987. ORVILLESTICH Pensioner Orville Stich, 71, passed away February 9. Bom in Dahlgren, 111., he joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Stich sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sion in October 1981. GREGORY TAYLOR Gregory Taylor, 37, died Novem­ ber 21, 1992. A native of Jonesboro, Ark., he graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. Brother Taylor sailed in the steward depart­ ment. THOMAS WALKER Pensioner Thomas Walker, 57, passed away Febmary 18. A Los An­ geles native, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Walker completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. HENRVWU Pensioner Henry Wu, 84, died November 27, 1992. Bom in China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1939 in the port of ms SEAFARERS LOG San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wu began receiving his pension in January 1968. INLAND SIDNEY ASNER Sidney Asner, 58, passed away January 26. A New York native, he joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Asner sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1971. JAMES DILLON Pensioner James Dillon, 63, died Febmary 6. Bom in Easton, Md., he joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Dil Ion sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Boatman Dillon served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He began receiving his pension in September 1991. STANLEY JAMES Stanley James, 55, passed away January 23. A native of Jackson, Miss., he joined the union in 1979 in the port of New Orleans. Boat­ man James sailed in the deck department. WILLIAM MALLARD Pensioner William Mal­ lard, 76, died January 17. A New Bern, N.C. native, he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Mallard sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1944. Boatman Mallard began receiving his pension in August 1978. began receiving his pension in January 1989. FRANCIS POTTER Pensioner Francis Pot- . ter, 82, died Febmary 6. Bom in Michigan, he joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Potter sailed in the engine department. He retired in November 1975. " LEON STILLWELL Pensioner Leon Stillwell, 78, passed away Febmary 15. A native of Mackinaw City, Mich., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Detroit. Brother Stillwell sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in July 1981. Pensioner Wilfred Roux, 74, died Febmary 11. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the union in 1967 in the port of Seattle. Boatman Roux sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in December 1981. GREAT LAKES HUSSEIN ALEIDAROOS Pensioner Hussein Aleidaroos, 58, passed away October 16, 1992. A native of Yeman, Arabia, he joined the SIU in 1966 in the port of Detroit. Brother Aleidaroos Morale Reported High On LNG Capricorn "Hard work is a pleasure among SIU members aboard the LNG Capricorn," reported Bosun A.L. *Tet^' Waters to the Seafarers LOG. The February 21 ship's minutes reported no beefs or disputed OT on the Energy Transporation Corp. vessel. The minutes were signed by Chairman Waters, Secretary J.L. Gibbons, Educational Director D. Busby, Deck Delegate Dirk Adams, Engine Delegate Thomas Harris and Steward Delegate George Taylor. The camaraderie among crewmembers is evident in everyday activities at sea. Bosun Waters added. The steward department prepares excellent meals, and he noted his pleasure in sailing with such an enjoyable and experienced crew. Chief Cook George Taylor and SA Donna Moore add smiles and laughter to each day with their happy approach to a long day's work aboard the Capricorn, he pointed out. The report noted Waters plans to retire this year after one more voyage. The crew stated they will miss him when he signs off for the last time. • -1 ATLANTIC FISHERMEN RAYMOND RICHARDS Pensioner Raymond Richards, 75, died January 30. Bom in Newburyport, Mass., he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. Brother Richards served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired in November 1978. RAILROAD MARINE Members of the deck department take time out from a busy day to pose for a group photo. They are (from left) OS Kevin Young, Bosun A.L. "Pete" Waters, AB Dirk Adams, OS Jake Mayo and AB Jeff Fry. JOHNWEIDNER Pensioner JohnWeidner, 90, passed away January 25. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y.,he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. He retired in January 1968. SA Darrell Weather- Cleaning air con- Wiper D. Bell stows spoon helps with gal­ ditioner screens is his cle^up materials ley washup. QMED Tom Harris, for the day. JAMES McTIGHE Pensioner ANTHONY MAXWELL James McPensioner An­ Tighe, 80, thony Max­ died January well, 72, 10. A native passed away of Paterson, Febmary 3. N.J.,he He joined the joined the Seafarers in SIU in 1963 1957 in his na­ in the port of New York. Brother tive New Or­ McTighe sailed in the deck depart­ leans. Boatman Maxwell sailed in ment. He began to receive his pen­ the deck department. He retired in sion in April 1970. Febmary 1988. WELFREDROUX 25 SA Donna Moore and Recer- Preparing each meal with a tified Steward John Gibbons smiie is Chief Cook George clean fresh red snapper. Taylor. Summary Annual Report SIU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. This is a summ^ of the annual report for the Your Rights to Additional InfoimaUon SIU PD Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. You have the right to receive a copy of the full (Employer Identification No. 94-1431246, Plan No. annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The 501) for the year ended July 31, 1992. The annual items list^ below are included in that report; report has b^n filed with the Internal Revenue 1. An accountant's report, Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ 2. Assets held for investments, ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). 3. Transactions in excess of five (5) percent of the fund assets. Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan expenses were $10,857,639. These expenses included $293,902 in administra­ tive expenses and $10,563,737 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,188 per­ sons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $3,052,472 as of July 31, 1992, compared to $3,934,296 as of the beginning of the plan year. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $881,824. The plan had total income of $9,975,815 including employer contributions of $9,773,180, earnings from investments of $ 169,055, and other income of $33,580. Employees do not contribute to this plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, SIU PD Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105. Telrohone Number. (415) 4956882. You also have the legally protected right to examine the atmual report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, California 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of coping costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pen­ sion and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210. ... .... , �20 SOFARBRSLOG APRR. 1993 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes • • • . • -'f'- Trainee Lifeboat Class 508—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 508 are (from left, kneeling) William Sorenson, Dale Rice, Kimberly Clark, Micfiael Santiago, Gamal Fitatiey, (second row) Bryan Ellis, Terrence Carmody, Andrew Palmer, Duane Washington, Eric Graham, Ben Cusic (instructor), (third row) David Connole, Michael Moore, Everett Downey, Bruce Sewer, Charles Wright and Patrick Levens. Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of the February 8 graduating class receiving their lifeboat endorsements are (from left, front row Saleh Nagi Hussen, Gualberto Mirodor, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Lee Toczylowski, Stephen Adams and Robert Habina Jr Welding—Members of the March 9 class in welding are (from left) Bill Foley (instructor), Robert Curtin, Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on February 12 are Joshua/ Mayer, Marcos Hill, Olifidio Esquivel Jr., William Jarvi, Sergio Pasilong, Paul Peterson, Gilbert Tedder (from left) Bill Lupton, Milton Gomes, Gerard McGovem and Jake Jr., David Plumb, Jim Gibson and Larry Pittman. Karaczynski (instructor). Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on March 9 are (from left, kneeling) Scott Snodgrass, Dale Kaiser, James Ward, Darryl Smith, Sean Flaherty, Thomas Sneed, Mike Soulier, David Denizac, Rodney Irons, (second row) Phillip Jackson, Daniel Bryant, Michael Smith, Joseph Young, Mark Bleau, Sean Essex, Derek Law, Ahmed Naga, Cory Gardiner, (third row) Rick James, Phillip Evans, Michael Ethridge, Kevin Masefield, William Dize, Kenneth Cuffee, Alfred Tucker, Robert Stanback, (fourth row) Casey Taylor (instructor), Dodd Edington, Michael Conway and Clay Swidas. Marine Electronics Technician I—Graduating from this engine department course on February 23 are (from left, seated) Robert C. Adams, David Murphy, Henry Muller, (standing) Albert Schroeder, Floyd Tumer and Russ Levin (instructor). Celestial Navigation—Completing the three-week <»lestial navigation course on * • i ** • I February 8 are (from left, front row) Jake Karaczynski (instarctor), Donald Marini, Darren Marine blectncal Maintenance—Successfully completing the marine electriBates, George Uriaan III, (second row) Carl Kriensky, Stephen Tannish, Bemard De pf'f"3'"tenance course on March 10 are (from left) Mark Stewart, Jon Beard, Ed Ryn^rg Repentigny and William Robitzsch. Monseur, Jom Priscu, Michael Hall, William Mogg and Eric Malzkuhn (instructor).' ' '•••- • ^ - �' \ *PiaL 1993 ^Muteitsum loot iliM' Course Ompteflon BosunRecertification ^ 1777^ Steward Recertification .e , Novembers J«»e28 Augusta Comes Course ~~~~—-—- • • Course Check-In Date Able Seaman ^ n5i«i. Date Cook, OH* Completion Date E". Cherlr-fn Check-In ^*npletion ^^7^7""^^—----j^opCT-ended (contact admissHms mCook,ChiefStcw,rt """forstartingdatea) AM opCT-cnded (contact admfari.-. Office for Starting dates) M ®W®w'Swwfflw ftiBwep Sihiphandling June 21 August 23 September 27 Badar Observer-Unlimited Course juj 2 Septembers October 8 1 QMED-Any Rating Mjy" 7' • >"7 S«P«ember20 May24 July 19 CdeatialNavlgaUm. IWrtMate Mays August 30 J — V :• / May 21 Jul/|« Augnst20 September24 — October 8 June21 ugustlS AnguatSO •'"'7* MarineEhH^calMaintenancel Marine Electrical Maintenance II PfeMlEnjjneTecfanology JJfeboatman June 4 July 2 July 30 August 27 Sealift Operations & Maintenance May21 Joly23 September 17 J*f7M June 4 Jnl7S Angnstao JulySO July 30 Seplember24 September24 August27 Augustis •"™'21 June7 Augusts j^3g July 2 August 27 August 9 Sei Septembers Or Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting ?*f7ll ^713 September? Novembers Novembc •'""7* "«7lO Marine Electrpmcs Technician D Hydraulics O'JSpm Prevention ahd Containment Course Check-In Date Completion Date aSfttaST' l!^==Sr Engl.sh as a Second Language fRq v '^.-^onsolBce for starting July 30 September24 ABRADING APPUCA7WH Name_ Address (Last) -Date of Birth (First) -Telephone ^fiivjiic (Zip Code! Deep Sea Member• IfthefnI1n'iA,:^^:^j^^ Lake, M K n Lakes MemberD Seniority • ) (A^^dT" — lolaad Wa.„ Member • PscineD --" — memoerLj Pacific • . Social Security # _ ~~ ®™''= * U.S. Citicen: • ves O No Home Pott Endorsementts) or License(s) now held Department Maintenance ^yon a graduate of the SHLSS riaineeptogtam? if .yes,. which program; from —"j^vgioiii. irom_ T__. . _ to Last grade of- —av^v^x school cewiijpic^^ea completed n Have yon attended any SHI^S w .yyes, course(s) UU^^Cn taken Have yon taken any — *VV D Towboat Operator Inland LJ Celestial Navigation LJ SimulatorConrse Ifyes,. how many weeks have have yon ^.7 you eompjetedv completed-? Do VOll hnM TT o ^ _ n ENGINE U FOWT O QMED-Any Rating Primary language spoken " ~ L:—- \ ReWgeration Systems Maintenance & Operation U Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer/Chief engineer Motor Vessel DECK" D AB/Sealift O 1st Class Pilot D "niirdMate S Observer Unlimited ^g^/^nspectedTowing - Spill Prevention & Containment -.FMuuiunent U Basic/Advanced Fine Fighting SStor^"'®"«'"'=^'Steam D RefrigeratedContaineis Advanced Maintenance LJ Electro-Hydraulic Systems ~ Automation D Hydraulics ^—' -v*Aiauiics • Marine Electronics rechmcian U U D Q LJ ,- STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility CookandBaker ChiefCook ChiefStewaid Towboat Inland Cook / ' ' the course. IfyoQ have letter oolv If von ^^EDUCATlOtr^ DEPARTMENT n ^^^'''P'nental Studies (DVS) LJ English as a Second Language (ESL) U ^E/ESL Lifeboat "Bpaiation COLLEGE PROGRAM LJ Associate in Alts Degree ' ' 4/93 .'•riiWfc. • •-,v:;;: .1-.' October22 Befrigeration Maint. ^Operations Marine Electronics Techmcian I May 24 June 21 July 19 August 16 27 P^mber27 Basic £lM:tronics August 13 DemnberlO Date . Finm^atertenderand oiler must take the Oil Spill Pr^ PumproomMalnt. & Operations June 18 August 13 Completion am ....^ 'tn. �SEAEiRERS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS SlU Pacific District Pension Plan — Page 20 SiUPacific District Supplemental Benefits Fund, inc. — Page 25 April 1993 Volume 55, Number 4 SS ConsBtuUen Saves Tvm ta NMA Resaie MS 'b;'' lis.'- Two Oahu Island residents owe their lives to the sharp ears oi Ordinary Seaman Jayson Agana who heard their cries for help as the SS Constitution sailed pas them early on the morning o March 14. Agana was standing watch on the port bridge wing more than 7C feet above water level when he heard the cries of "Help!"coming from Victor Bakke and Tom Holquin. After notifying the bridge, the deck department member tossed life rings and water lights to mark the location, approximately eight miles south of Koko Head on Oahu. In less than an hour, the pair was warm­ ing up and drying off aboard the American Hawaii Cruises vessel. Later that morning, a Coast Guard cutter returned them to land. Chief Officer Maik Darley spoke with Bakke a few days after the rescue to find out what had happened and how he and Holquin were doing. Darley provided the Seafarers LOG with following the rescue off Koko Head of the two pleasure boaters, the Constitutionemergency squad gathers on a copy of the interview as well as le ship's bow. From left to right are (front row) Chief Officer Maik Darley, AB Maintenance John Madsen, OS •^ire Patrol Emmanuel Bayani, OS Rre Patrol Sanytroy Whiting, Carpenter Pat Patterson, (second row) AB details of the rescue. dado ordered the ship to begin a Williamson turn to initiate rescue operations. Araiza arrived on the bridge. He ordered Bosun Louie Zizzo to call up the emergency squad and requested that medicd officers be awakened and spot­ lights turned on. Shortly after 2 a.m., Bakke anc Holquin were spotted when the Constitution made its return pass A lifeboat was lowered and emer­ gency squad members ABs John Madsen, Tobias Rose, Francis­ coSousa, Robert Corbett, Brett Van Drie and Albert Dela Alma OSs Emmanuel Bayani, .Sanyboy Whiting, Lawrence Delay and Robert Williams; anc Carpenter Pat Patterson worker together to pluck the pair from the sea. Within minutes, they were safely aboard the passenger ship. Both men were suffering mild cases of hypothermia and stayed in the ship's hospital until their temperatures rose. They were transferred to a Coast Guard cut­ ter around 4 a.m. 'Euphoric Air' Darley stated "a euphoric air Vatch Tobias Rose, Captain Ricardo Araiza, Bosun Louie Zizzo, OS Watch Jayson Agana, AB Watch Francisco of accomplishment was clearly Sousa, (back row) OS Watch Lawrence Delay, OS Rre Patrol Rotrert Williams, AB Watch Rolrert Corbett, AB On the afternoon of March 13, Vlaintenance Brett Van Drie and AB Maintenance Albert Dela Alma. evident" among the crew after the Initial Sailing the duo had been sailing a catamaran Bakke recently pur­ chased when the port hull went under, causing the craft to flip. They were approximately three miles ftom shore and could see the Kahala Hilton. On their seaward side, the duo saw small crafts and vessel traffic. The time was approximately 3:30 p.m. Within 45 minutes, the cur­ rents had taken the inverted craft and its two passengers past all the boats and through the shipping lanes. No one had spotted them, and attempts to remove the mast—which stayed intact when the catamaran flipped—were un­ successful. At 4:30, after a boat sailed past but did not spot them, Bakke and Holquin decided to get off the catamaran rather than risk being carried further into the Pacific CX:ean. The pair secured a bungee line around each other so they would not separate. Neither had a life jacket or vest Early in theirstay in the water, two shaiib swam near but did not bother the pair. Helicopter Misses Them After nightfall, the two saw a Coast Guard helicopter flying over the ocean, shining a spotlight and making parallel tracks be­ tween Diamond Head and Koko Head. The pair thought they were about to be saved, especially when the chopper was directly above and shone its light directly over them. However, Ae helicop­ ter flew on, making a few more passes, then returned to land. The time was close to 10 p.m. Later a tug and barge passed within 200 yards of Bakke and Holquin. But the vessel was too Help Find This Mining Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating Leonard Louis Romanelli, a 7-year-old boy from Beacon, N.Y. Missing since August 7, 1992, the boy was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Lisa Marie DeBiase. A felony war­ rant for custodial interference has been issued against De­ Biase. At the time of his disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy was 4 feet tall Leonard Louis Romanelli and weighed 68 pounds. He has a 4 to 6 inch scar on his shin. Missing and Exploited Children Anyone having information at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing on the disappearance of Persons Unit of the Dutchess Leonard Roihanelli should con­ County (N.Y.) ShedfiPs Office at tact the National Center for (914)452-0400. noisy for anyone to hear their yells. The pair attempted to stay in the shipping lane as neither thought they had the strength to swim to land. Around midnight, the two spotted a cruise ship leaving Honolulu harbor and, as Bakke related, they started watching it. That vessel turned out to be the Constitution, which was depart­ ing more than three hours late be­ cause many flights—^thus cruise passengers—^were delayed by a strong winter storm affecting the southern and Atlantic regions of the United States. rescue. He noted the Coast Guard congratulated the Constitution on a job well done. While talking with the chief officer days after the rescue, Bakke said he and Holquin had not properly thanked the crew of the Constitution for spotting and Rescue Begins rescuing them. He said they both Once Agana notified the were very grateful and planned to bridge of the cries for help. et the crew know it when the Second Officer Raymond Bal- vessel returned to Honolulu. "Sweeter prose has never been written by the most gifted poets or learned writers. We guessed we had been spotted, then became alarmed when the ship turned away from us." Storms Cause Changes Although the "Connie," as it is known to the crew, was scheduled to sail west to Nawiliwili, a Pacific storm with gusts of up to 60 knots was ap­ proaching Oahu, and Captain Ricardo Araiza sailed east to circle the island and avoid the bad weather. This change in sailing direction had the vessel headed straight for Bakke and Holquin. Bakke noted, "The distant and interesting passenger vessel which had left Honolulu now began to look more and more like the World Trade Center bearing down on us. I do not know which way we attempted to swim, but we knew it was time to get out of the way as both running lights were visible." As the bow began to pass Bakke and Holquin, they counted to three, then starting yelling at the top of their lungs. TTiat is when Agana heard their cries, with several other crewmembers and a The suivivors thanked the crewmembere for their efforts when the pas­ passenger also picking up the yells. senger ship returned to Honolulu. Posing in front of the lifeboat used in the "Dien the best souni^g word I rescue are (left to right) Tom Holquin and Victor Bakke, who spent 10 hours have ever or will ever hear sounded in the Pacific after their catamaran flipped; OS Watch Jason Agana, who from the bow of the ship—'OVCT- heard their cries for help; Captain Ricardo Araiza and Second Officer Ray board!"' Bakke told Darley. Baldado, wfio was on duty on the bridge when the pair was spotted. t- jiil/Vtl. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Defendants. Seamen's Unions Unite Te Fight Work Tax' ty BULLETIN—In a joint action, major seamen's unions have filed suit in federal court against a Coast Guard-imposed tax on seamen's documents and licenses. The action was announced by the heads of the organizations: SlU President Michael Sacco; District No. 1 MEBA/NMU Unlicensed Division Chairman Louis Parise; District No. 1-PCD, ME^A President Gordon Ward; AMO District 2 MEBA President Raymond McKay and MM&P President Timothy Brown. Two SlUNA Pacific District presidents— Gunnar Lundeberg of the SUP and Henry Disley of the MFOW—also joined the action. Page 3. -) TT1TP"""™^0^ 1. ,.r,ius old prohibition on congress reversed the ^centur^^^^^^^^ '""'"Z..', pu=". - «» :-.'i ri • • '•If ^° ^ or "OBRA 1990"). Act (the "1990 Budget Thereafter, the United ^ iiili ^..^^ast >/v-W-v •• X- �t.: 2 MAY 1993 SEAFMERSLOG President's Report Unfair Taxation of Seamen In an effort to halt the charges the U.S. Coast Guard is now at­ taching to seamen's documents and licenses, the Seafarers and the four other major seamen's unions filed a lawsuit against the agen­ cy in federal district court last month. The Coast Guard put into effect on April 19 a scheme it concocted three years ago to make seamen and boatmen pay for their Coast Guard required documents and licenses. Basically, the government is charging the men and women who earn their living working on U.S.-flag vessels a "work tax." It is not a practice in this democratic nation of ours to make a person pay for the privilege of going to work. Yet, that is exactly what seamen and Michael Sacco boatmen have to do now because of these socalled Coast Guard user fees. It has taken the U.S. Coast Guard two years to implement their plan to charge fees for documents and licenses. The agency first announced its intent to levy a fee in June 1991. The SIU raised im­ mediate and strong objections; so did thousands of individual seamen. The SIU filed a lawsuit stating the fees were in reality a tax and therefore unconstitutional and, on top of that, were deter­ mined unscientifically—based on bad and inconsistent data. The judge assigned to the lawsuit would not hear the case. He said that since the so-called user fee on marine documents and licenses was just a proposal and no one had been actually hurt yet by the fee, the matter was not ready for court review. While we did not get our day in court then, I believe the lawsuit, as well as the protests lodged with the Coast Guard, had the effect of delaying the im­ plementation of the scheme for more than a year. Now thk the government has begun to implement this work tax on seamen, we can have our day in court. The issue is so fun­ damental, so critical, that the major unions in maritime repre­ senting seamen have joined together in an effort to fight the work tax, including District No. LMEBA/NMU Unlicensed Division, which represents the seamen of the former National Maritime Union seamen; and three marine officers' unions—American Maritime Officers, which is also known as District 2 Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association; District No. 1 -PCD Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association and the International Organiza­ tion of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P). House Subcommittee Fights for Fairness The House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine, chaired by Con­ gressman William Lipinski, recently brought about an end to the unfair shipping practices of Kuwait. This nation, over which the United States launched Operation Desert Shield, had promised U.S.-flag carriers access to cargoes needed for rebuilding the na­ tion after the Gulf war. But it had reneged on the deal, putting all the cargo on Kuwaiti ships. Last year, Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley demanded the Kuwaiti government stop discriminating against U.S. shipping. This year. Congressman Lipinski and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee followed up by warning the Kuwaiti government that if the situation did not change, the U.S. govern­ ment could begin an investigation that could result in big fines for Kuwaiti ships if discrimination against U.S. ships was proven. Last month, in response, Kuwait announced that up to 50 per­ cent of the cargoes directed at rebuilding activities would be car­ ried by U.S.-flag ships. Congresswoman Bentley's work, the vigilance of Congressman Lipinski, the support of the members of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and its subcommittees have meant cargo for U.S. ships and consequently jobs for American seafarers. But more importantly, their continued efforts to revitalize the American merchant marine serve the entire nation and the world. After all, a U.S.-flag fleet capable of a swift and massive sealift such as the one which took place in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, is in the nation's—and in some cases other countries'—security interests. New Faces at MarAd President Bill Clinton has nominated two top flight people to key Maritime Administration posts. Retired Vice Admiral Albert Herberger, appointed to the job of MarAd administrator, brings to, the job 35 years of Navy experience and 18 years of sailing in the U.S. merchant marine. The nominee for the position of MarAd deputy administrator, Joan Yim, is a professional planner with a strong background in infrastructure and government administration. During his years as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Transportation Command, the military's transportation logistics coordinating center, 1 had an opportunity to work with Vice Ad­ miral Herberger in my capacity as president of the SIU. Noting his deep commitment to a U.S.-flag presence on the high seas, I believe this country will be well served by the new Maritime Ad­ ministrator. Certainly, both Vice Admiral Herberger and Ms. Yim have our sincerest good wishes and pledge of cooperation in the future. SIU Ships Spotless Recently, I had an opportunity to visit with many Seafarers aboard SlU-contracted vessels docked in the ports of San Francisco and Oakland. The ships were spotless, well mn, and gleamirig—a per­ fect example of the SIIJ slogan "An SIU Ship Is a Clean Ship," / / /, I'm proud of the job Seafarers are doing every day oh U.S.-flag ships around the world. This makes me proud to represent Seafarers, the best seamen in the world. I-- 1993 Paul Hall Lecture Gen, Cassidy Urges Speedy Action tin a New U,S, Shipping Policy The United States has been too long in bringing forth a program to provide this nation the merchant marine it requires, charged retired four-star Air Force General Duane H. Cassidy, who gave the 1993 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture. Gen. Cassidy, who is now a senior vice president for CSX Transportation, urged the ad­ ministration, Congress and the in­ dustry to work together to craft legislation for a U.S. shipping policy that will ensure a U.S.-flag fleet on the high seas. He warned, "If this call to action is not heard, if we do not do this now, if there is no bill passed in the first year of the new adminisratioil, then our government will have succeeded in doing what Hitler and the Third Reich could not do, and that is to General Duane Cassidy called for cooperation between the ad­ sink the U.S. merchant marine...." ministration, Congress and the industry to develop a program to save Speaking to an audience of the U.S. fleet. some 150 representatives of the maritime industry, the administra- unswerving commitment to a U.S.- powerful U.S. merchant marine flag presence on the high seas would with its modern, competitive ships have had Paul's unqualified respect and skilled American crews." and admiration." Can't Count on Runaways The general retired after 36 Cassidy discounted the argu­ years in the armed forces after serv­ ment that vessels owned by ing as the first commander of the Americans but registered in nations then newly established, globalU-S. that fly a flag of convenience like Transportation Command of the Panama, Liberia bf Vanuatu could military. Brand said. From his posi­ be counted on to aid the United tion as chief of the military's States in a time of crisis. transport logistics arm. Gen. Cas­ "Foreign-flagged ships may sidy "set the adrenaline flowing in mean that ownership and control the maritime industry's veins with are no longer in U.S. hands, and the his quick grasp of the plight of loyalties and availability of crewmaritime and its effect on the na­ members cannot be assured. This tional security. No one did more in makes military access to these vital trying to move the White House to resources—including related intertake positive action in support of a modal systems—unpredictable. viable merchant marine," Brand "I spent a full career as a military In introducing General Cassidy, recalled. man attempting to create predict­ Cassidy referred in his lecture to Herbert Brand, chairman of the ability—the present situation un­ Paul Hall Memorial Committee, that period in his life when he first dermines all such training and praised the speaker's "determina­ became acquainted with the U.S.planning." tion, gutsiness and leadership." flag merchant fleet. "So here I was, an airman, a guy Proposed Changes tion. Congress and academia on with an airlift background, put in a Four years ago, while he still April 22 in Washington, D.C., Gen. role that demarided a focus on headed the Transpor' ition Com­ Cassidy said he was "using this sealift," he told the audience. "I mand, a member of the congres­ forum dedicated to the most wrote letters. I made speeches. I sional committee asked Cassidy courageous labor leader in our met the people who operate the whaf he would like to see done to time—Mr. Paul Hall" to issue "a ships. I met the people who built the create a healthy merchant marine. call for action," a plan to "save" save the ships. I spent time at the Harry LunThe general told his audience that American merchant marine. deberg School of Seamanship. his words back then ring true today. "1 got a crash course in the mer­ Hall's Legacy Among the changes he sug­ In opening the session. Dr. chant marine and discovered what gested then and now were to reform Robert Friedheirn, director of the many people here already know: it U.S. tax policies that place a heavy Sea Grant Program of the Univer­ gets in your blood. It gets in your burden on U.S.-flag carriers com­ sity of Southern California's Han­ blood because of the awesome con­ pared to foreign-flag operators, cock Institute for Marine Studies, tributions of the past and the need eliminate regulations that increase said the lecture series is named for yet to come." the cost of U.S.-flag operations and The general pointed out that the work out a different approach Paul Hall, the late president of the Seafarers International Union, and merchant marine is a vital part of toward subsidies. supported through an endowment. the nation's defense transportation At the conclusion of his address. Before introducing Gen. Cas­ network. "In times of national emergency, Dr. Friedheim presented Cassidy sidy, Herbert Brand, who serves as chairman of the Paul Hall such as the recent Persian Gulf war, with a glass etching in the likeness Memorial Committee and worked there is no acceptable alternative to a of Paul Hall. closely with the late SIU president in many efforts to build the U.S. maritime fleet, reminded the audience how the endowment, which was established in 1987 at the University of Southern Califor­ nia, and its lecture program, got May 1993 started. "This series of lectures is Volume 55, Number 5 the result of efforts by friends and The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published associates of Paul Hall in the monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, maritime industry, organized labor, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 in government and the private sec­ Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) tor as a means of paying continuing 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince respect to the memory of a man Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing whose leadership contributed so offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the much to the industry—inspirationSeafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. ally and pragmatically," he said. 20746. ' Brand said Paul Hall would have Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ been "intrigued" by the 1993 lec­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate turer. "General Cassidy's vigor, his Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ detennination, gutsiness and leader­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Mines; Art, Bill ship abilities, his achievements as a Brower. manager and people person, and his The full text of Cassidy's Paul Hall Memorial Lecture is on pages 14-15. f �MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 Seamen's Unions Unite to Fight 'Work Tax' Concerned with the impact of a work tax on American seamen, major maritime unions have Joined in a fight to knock out the levy. On April 19, the unions jointly filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court aimed at having the so-called user fees on marine documents and licenses declared unconstitutional. Joining the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia are the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America, the Unlicensed Division of District No. 1 Marine Engineers' Beneficial As.sociation/National Maritime Union, District No. 1—Pacific Coast District Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, the American Maritime Officers Dis­ trict 2 MEBA and the Internationa al Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Also joining in the fight are the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen's Union, both of which are affiliated with the Seafarers. Five individual marinersAnthony Primeaux, William H. Mulcahy, John Paul Hoskins, James C. Oliver and Perry O. Lawrence—also are plaintiffs in the suit filed against the Coast Guard and Federico Pena, the secretary for the Department of Transportation, which oversees the Coast Guard. 'Discriminatory Tax' In announcing the suit, which was filed April 15, SIU President Michael Sacco said, "This is an entirely inequitable and dis­ criminatory tax on seamen. It puts a tax on a mariner obtaining employment." The suit contends the work tax is unconstitutional and was calcu­ lated inaccurately by the federal agency. The basis of the action is that only Congress can pass a tax, and the legislative body cannot delegate authority to another branch of government to devise and levy such revenue raising. The imposition of the work tax has its origins in the 1990 Om­ nibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Included in the bill was a repeal of the long-standing statute that prohibited the Coast Guard from collecting fees for licenses for certain shipboard positions. The suit points out that the Congress in the 1886 Shipping Act prohibited the government from charging for services estab­ lished by the 1852 Steamboat Act, which set standards to protect life and property at sea. The then-commissioner of navigation in his accompanying 1886 report stated that these federal requirements were "for the purpose of government and not for the benefits of the shipping interest. When Congress passed the 1990 budget act, the suit contends World's Giant Grain Exporters Attempt to ScutUe Carriage On U,S. Ships of Food Aid Cargo the purpose for dropping the ban The plaintiffs have asked the on fees for merchant documents federal court to declare the user was to "increase revenue to fur­ fees an unconstitutional imposi­ ther reduce the budget deficit." tion of a tax and seek an injunc­ tion against the implementation Iinprecise Data Used of the rules requiring collection of The plaintiffs stated that the such fees. Coast Guard used inaccurate in­ Cost Ranges formation to establish the fee levels. To back up the charge, the The Coast Guard announced suit noted the commanding of­ on March 19 in the Federal ficer of the agency's New York Register final rule on the work Marine Inspection Office com­ tax. Costs, which the federal plained that he had only one week agency did start collecting on to respond to a headquarters re­ April 19, range from $35 for a quest for the amount of time used duplicate z-card, licen.se or cer^ by Coast Guard personnel to tificate of registry to $272 for an process merchant mariner docu­ upper level license. ments and licenses. The officer The Transportation Depart­ wrote that "those times and per­ ment agency said it would collect centages noted are not an accurate fees for issuance, examination account concerning activity at and evaluation purposes. For a this... center." Seafarer seeking to upgrade from Another flaw in determining ordinary seaman to able bodied the scale for documents and licen­ seaman, the cost would be ses, according to the suit, was the $135—$60 for an evaluation fee. Coast Guard's use of the annual $40 for an examination fee and pay of "an average" merchant $35 for a new, updated z-card. manner. Noting the costs being charged Job Differences Ignored to maritime officers by the federal However, the federal agency agency, AMO District 2 MEBA failed to consider the different President Ray McKay stated, pay scales, shipping seasons and "The U.S. Coast Guard's license nature of employment among the fees will discourage professional various deep sea mariners and in­ advancement in an essential in­ land boatmen. The lawsuit stated, dustry and aggravate the growing "Based on these salary projec­ shortage of qualified licensed tions, the Coast Guard concluded labor U.S. defense planners must merchant seamen could afford the call on for sealift service in na­ licensing and documenting fees, tional security emergencies. arguing that 'on an annualized What civilian American seafarers basi s, user fee costs to the average need are more jobs, not more bur­ employed seaman should repre­ dens." Supporting McKay's com­ sent significantly less than one day's wages.'" ments against the imposition of Not factored into these costs the fees on the members of his was the fact that merchant union as well as all merchant mariners continuously upgrade mariners was Gordon Ward, and test based on their increased president of District No. 1-PCD, experience and training. "It is MEBA. "It's kind of cynical to through the endorsement process stick our people with this bill that these individuals augment when Congress already caved in their training and responsibilities to political pressure on recrea­ for activities such as firefighting, tional boating user fees," Ward lifeboat duties and radar opera­ Continued on page 6 tions," the suit added. Once again, the giant grain ex­ and services. Another govern­ began suggesting that the U.S. porters are seeking to scuttle the ment agency has put forwarc government should allow the law of the land that requires a $150 million in financing for a U.S. food aid cargoes to be car­ certain portion of U.S. govern­ Conoco oil project in Russia. ried on foreign-flag ships. Rep. ment-aid cargoes to be carried on On April 5, AP reported that Bill Barrett (R-Neb.), for ex­ American-flag ships, a program President Clinton said the Rus­ ample, has introduced three bills known as cargo preference. sian people would yield "immedi­ that would waive cargo Not satisfied with their profit- ate and tangible results" from the preference rules that apply to the swollen, U.S.-government sub­ $1.6 billion aid package, and that Russian aid package. sidized grain sales, the giant it, would benefit Americans as As the LOG was going to press agricultural commodity dealers well. "The package includes on April 30, the Journal of Com­ and their allies in Congress have direct grants and credits for the merce reported the Clinton ad­ launched a vitriolic attack on U.S. purchase of food and other ministration had announced there would be no presidential shipping. Their current platform goods," the wire story said. That U.S. businesses and waiver of cargo preference re­ is the U.S.-government aid pro­ citizens would benefit from the quirements on upcoming food gram to Russia. The $ 1.6 billion U.S. aid pack­ aid package is evident from the aid shipments stemming from age to Russia was pre.sented by list of programs proposed by the the $700 million grain and food administration. aid package. President Bill Clinton to Russian Clinton President Boris Yeltsin during an American farmers, giant grain April 3-4 weekend summit in dealers, American oil and gas Vancouver, British Columbia. It companies, and other American allocated $700 million of grain businesses stand to receive a and agricultural products credit.s, share of the government's lar­ $194 million of new direct food gesse. This fact did not stop the aid (which brings the total direct Herberger is a graduate of the League Ar­ Retired Vice Admiral Albert food a,ssi.stance to $425 million in spokesman of the giant grain Herberger, a career Navy man who U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in chitects and thecurrent-fiscal year), $215 mil­ dealers from an attempt to have began-his life at sea as a merchant Kings Point, N.Y. He sailed aboard Marine Enlion for dismantling the Russian the U.S.-government supported, mariner, has merchant vessels before joining the g i n e e r s nuclear arsenal and $50 million U.S. grown grain shipped on Sealift Panel. been selected Navy in 1958. Yim brings for a joint Russian-American foreign-flag ships. During his career in the by President On April 6, in an AP wire enterprise fund to help establish Bill Clinton military service, Herberger ac­ mpre than 17 business opportunities for story, Steve McCoy, president of to be the next cumulated more than 17 years of years of com­ American and Russian the North American Export Grain head of the executive experience involving munity-based entrepreneurs, among other Association, launched an attack U.S. Maritime all aspects of managing man­ planning, on the U.S.-shipping component items. « Administra­ power resources including policy The $700 million of grain and of the aid program. tion (MarAd). recruiting, training, education, analysis, pro­ McCoy's North American Ex­ food credits come from the U.S. Announced distribution and logistics. The last ject ^sign and Joan Yim government's Food for Progress port Grain Association (NAEGA) at the same position he held before retiring management. program. The terms of payment in is the front organization for the time to serve from active duty in April 1990 inter-agency coordination and this program are extremely easy world's largest grain traders, in­ as the deputy was deputy commander-in-chief government affairs to the position and favorable—3 percent interest cluding many foreign companies Albert Herberger administra­ of the U.S. Transportation Corn- of deputy administrator. From 1975 to 1992, she rates, extended repayment plans and many enterpri.ses with their tor is Joan mand. In that post, he was respon­ and a six-to-sevfen-year grace own foreign-flag shipping opera­ Yim, a supervising planner at a sible for developing and worked with the Hawaii Office of period for payments. The U.S. tions. Honolulu construction firm who implementing a strategy to promote State Planning as a planner on Among NAEGA's members also has experience in policy government and civil sector sup­ issues relating to natural resource government in this program and in any of its grain and food export are Mitsubishi International analysis, community planning port for improvements in all modes and coastal zone management and public infrastructure financ­ policies ensures that the agricul­ Corp., Mitsui Grain Corp., C.ltoh and government affairs. of national transportation. tural products commodity dealers & Co., Zen-Noh Unico American In August 1990, the Albany, ing, among other issues. SIU President Michael Sacco are paid, and paid at subsidized, Corp. (all of which are Japanese- praised the selection of Herberger N.Y. native became vice president In her present job, she is a super­ often inflated prices. The risk of owned companies), Ferruzzi to head MarAd. "President Clin­ for maritime affairs at the Interna­ vising planner with the Honolulunonpayment is borne by the U.S. USA, Central Soya Corp., ton would be hard pressed to find tional Planning and Analysis Center firm of Parsons Brinckerhogg Italgrani USA (three companies another leading candidate who of Arlington, Va. He has served as Quade and Douglas. She holds a government. In other Russian aid measures with Italian ownership). Elders would be as skilled and qualified as the vicechairman of the sealift com­ bachelor's degree from Connec­ of the Clinton administration, an Grain (Australian), Garnac (Swit­ Admiral Herberger," Sacco said. mittee for the National Defense ticut College and pursued graduate AP wire story reported the zerland-based ownership). CarThe SIU president noted he Transportation Association. His in­ studies at the University of Hawaii. The Senate Commerce, governments of the two nations gill, Inc., Continental Grain, las worked with the nominee terest in maritime since the Navy are close to securing $2 billion ConAgra Grain Corp., among when Herberger served on the also included being a member of the Science and Transportation Com­ through the Export-Import Bank others. U.S. Transportation Command Navy League of the United States mittee is expected to hold its con­ Following NAEGA's com­ and is "looking forward to work­ Merchant Marine Affairs Commit­ firmation hearings for both to help the Russians purchase of tee and the Society of Navy Herberger and Yim by summer. American oil and gas equipment ments, certain congressmen ing with him again." Herberger Named to Head MarAd Joan Yim Appointed Deputy Administrator •"r •r • �>:'.. •' ''':•- V ' •;' , 4 Union Seeks U.S. Commitment To independent Fishermen in iWagnusen Reautberizatien 'T' •: ' r:.., . ''jr ,'2 it MAY 1993 SEAFMBRSLOG ' cover the costs of new equipment The SlU is urging Congress to for safety or conservation created retool the national law that covers by changes in rules and regula­ the conservation and manage­ tions. ment of U.S. fisheries resources, known as the.Magnuson Act, "As it stands, those in the com­ during hearings being held to mercial fishing .sector are taxed twice by these policies," Smith reauthorize the legislation for another five years. said. "First, they must finance these expensive changes themsel­ Speaking April 21 before the ves, and, second, they lose either House Fisheries Management through decreasing volumes of Subcommittee, Jessica Smith, fish or increased time at sea in SIU director of communications, Katherlne Thomas, president ofthe Alaska Fishermen's Union, meets pursuit of this catch." told the panel that "the fruits of Another change proposed by with Rep. Dan Hamburg (D-Calif.), a subcommittee member. the Magnuson Act have turned the SIU was the National Marine sour. SIU Director of Communications "There is widespread disil­ Jessica Smith testifies family fisher­ Fisheries Service get out of the lusionment with the role of the men are integral part of community. business of enforcing its own government in the process of rules and regulations. The union fisheries management. There is a stated agencies like the Coast These boats would generate feeling that the National Marine work for trucking companies, Guard and local marine police are Fisheries Service and the dock.s, welding shops, engine available for such a role. The ra­ Regional Fishery Management repair facilities, electronic goods tionale for such a change would Councils are in the business of be to create a consensus and in­ driving fishermen out of busi­ and repair shops, grocery stores crease cooperation among comand marine supply stores, not to ness." mercial fishermen, sport Smith, who was joined at the mention the docks and boatyards. fishermen and environmentalists. congressional hearing by SIU- In a town like New Bedford, The union also proposed member commercial fishermen Mass., home to the largest per giving the councils a role in catch fishing port in the continen­ and fish-canning workers from protecting the fisheries habitat. U.S., the number of Jobs within tal New Jersey, Washington and the community created by the fish­ Alaska, explained that the way Hearings Nationwide the system now works "the big ing fleet grows exponentially. Representative Thomas Manwinners of the management While pointing out that ton (D-N.Y.), chairman of the process are huge vertically in­ decisions made by the Regional subcommittee, announced more tegrated corporations with deep Fishery Management Councils hearings would be held around enough pockets to withstand the are driving small-scale fishermen the country to gain the input of myriad requirements of various out of business in favor of large fishermen so they would not have federal, state and local regula­ fleet operators, the SIU pointed to lose time at sea traveling tp tions." out that inclusion of support for meetings. Discussing the Magnuson Act with a subcommittee member are New Support for Family Fishermen family fishermen in the Mag­ Authorization of the Mag­ Jersey-based fishermen Jim Lovgren (left) and John Cole (center). Among the many recommen­ nuson Act would acknowledge nuson Act expires September 30. dations for changes in the act of­ "that smaller operators have a The law, which was passed in fered by the union was one calling lifelong and generation-.spanning 1976, is named after the late for support of family fishermen. commitment to fishing which senator from Washington, War­ "The independent fisherman, makes them intrinsically the best ren Magnuson, a champion of the the small boat owner/operator, conservators of the resource and U.S. maritime industry. It was those who have passed on a fish­ the environment. These fishermen designed to phase out foreignBeginning immediately, up to these same vessel operators and ing tradition from one generation have a .stake in not depleting any flag fishing along the U.S. coasts 50 percent of the materials merchant mariners who assisted to another, are an invaluable part resource as their livelihoods and and to create the 200-mile needed to aid in Kuwait's rebuild­ our governments in the sealift ef­ of the fisheries system," Smith those of their children depend oh fisheries conservation zone ad­ ing efforts will be carried to that fort which preceded the liberation said. "These fishermen and their the continued presence of stocks." jacent to the coastline. country aboard U.S.-flag vessels, of Kuwait." families also are ah integral part As the House of RepreiActions Sought for Years According to congressional thanks to the efforts of the House of our coastal communities— sentatives looks into the act source;s, foreign-flag vessels ac­ Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Lipinski's letter pointed out Shortly after being named sub­ that the matter had been brought from Maine to Alaska. They rep­ reauthorization, the SIU said "it is counted for 71 percent of the total resent what America is supposed in the best interest of Congress to catch in the 200-mile zone in committee chairman last Decem­ to the attention of the Kuwaiti to be about—the ability to earn a change the way the fisheries are 1977. By 1991, the percentage ber, Representative William government several times during Lipinski (D-Ill.) began looking the last two years. "We are now livelihood which affords a home managed." Smith stated the coun­ was down to 0.2 percent. into the fact that Kuwait was shut­ and a college education for the cils move too slowly and make The act created eight councils ting out U.S.-flag shipping from convinced that the responses children." were apparently nothing more decisions without the input of responsible for allocating resour­ delivering cargo to the war- than an effort to delay corrective those affected by their plans. One ces among various and often ravaged nation. This was happen­ Jobs In Community The union listed the number of way to improve the situation competing users. The regions in­ ing despite the fact Kuwait had action until all of the project car­ businesses that are affected would be "to increase the number clude New England, Mid-Atlan­ promised to include U.S. com­ goes had moved," the con­ within an average small coastal of active fishermein on the coun­ tic, South Atlantic, Gulf of panies in the rebuilding process gressman noted. The letter, which was signed Mexico, Caribbean, Pacific, as a thank-you for America's ef­ community served by ap­ cils," Smith testified. by 12 other representatives in­ The SIU urged Congress to North Pacific and Western fort in expelling Iraqi troops from proximately 40 fishing vessels cluding Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) that employ arourtd 160 fisher­ look into ways of helping small Pacific. The councils include the Persian Gulf nation more than who chairs the parent House Mer­ operators and family fishermen U.S. territories as well as states. two years ago. men. chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ Panel's Vigilance Opens Kuwait to U.S.-Fiag Ships v:^ Howe Joins Government Affairs Staff >;--v. The Seafarers International Union has named Allynn L. Howe as a legislative repre­ sentative for the union's Political Action and Government Rela­ tions Department. Howe, who has extensive ex­ perience working on Capitol Hill, primarily will track maritime legislation and activity in the U.S. House of Representatives, ac­ cording to Terry Turner, director of the department. Prior to coming to the Seafarers, Howe served as the director of government affairs for the National Lumber and Build­ ing Material Dealers Association in Washington. In that post, he organized a national network of volunteers into political teams, and represented the organization before Con­ gress. His backI ground also in" eludes work Allynn Howe with three trade unions. From 1979 to 1986, Howe served as an international union repre­ sentative for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. During the next three years, he was a legislative representative with the American Federation of Govern­ ment Employees. From 1989 to 1991, he was associate director for legislative and political affairs with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. A graduate of Concord (W.Va.) College, Howe holds a master's degree from West Virginia University. After college, he was an English teacher in Howard County, Md. where he headed the Howard County Education As­ sociation legislative and politi­ cal action committee. Arab Shipping Given Rights Immediately after its govern­ ment was re-established, Kuwait gave the right of first refusal to deliver goods to the United Arab Shipping Company. More than $2.25 billion worth of cargo was shipped from the U.S. to Kuwait between February 1991 (when the war ended) and September 1992. In a letter dated March 2 to Dr. Mohammed Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti ambassador to the U.S., Lipinski wrote on behalf of the subcommit­ tee: "From the evidence before us, it appears that very little, if any, of the cargo shipped to Kuwait from the United States has moved on U.S.-flag vessels. This is par­ ticularly disturbing in that it is . ''Tr. mittee, warned the Kuwaiti govemment that an investigation by the Federal Maritime Com­ mission of such discriminatory acts would be sought unless the situation was corrected. "It is with deep regret that your government's actions to exclude our carriers from participation in this commercial market have caused us to seek this type redress, however we sincerely believe this matter has gone un­ resolved far too long," Lipinski wrote in closing. On April 21, the govemment of Kuwait announced U.S.-flag vessels would be permitted to carry Kuwaiti government-im­ pelled cargo to the nation's rebuilding effort. �• ^ ; '.;• ' V;' " MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 unnf Sets t^yanaing as Goal for l^Os Organizing new members ings, collecting signatures on summarized its position in enacting a national health care resolution calling for national petitions, demonstrating, lobby­ program, re-establishing the health care reform that "requires ing and other activities, UIW word "fair" in the nation's labor all employers to contribute fairly members prevented the reloca­ laws and insisting on a truly fair to the cost of care; and establishes tion of the famed liner. A grand international trade agreemeni a public program for all those not re-opening of the Queen Mary is were among the key issues ad­ in the workforce—including scheduled for June. dressed last month at the United retirees, the unerriployed and • Maritime Trades Department Industrial Workers' (UIW) ninth workers on strike." Administrator Frank Pecquex and quadrennial convention. The resolution further called AFL-CIO Legislative Repre­ The UIW, an autonomous af­ for a cap on the annual rate of sentative Calvin Johnson ad­ filiate of the Seafarers Interna­ increases in health care spending, dressed the convention about tional Union of North America, and creation of a national inde­ various legislative happenings on represents workers employed in pendent commission of consumers, Capitol Hill. • Delegates elated national the manufacturing, service ant labor, business, government and govemmeilt sectors. health care providers to administer and regional officers. Delegates to the convention, the systeih. which took place April 19-21 at Delegates and guests pack the Paul Hall Center auditorium on the Regional Divisions Established the Paul Hall Center for Maritime first day of the convention. In other news firom the con­ Training and Education, also vention: elected new officers and voted to vehicle to transport American massive relocation? Not • Delegates voted to adopt a restructure the union in order to factories south of the border," he American workers, who have new constitution which replaces better serve the membership. The said. been forced to settle for low- localis with regional divisions. delegates also approved a merger "The last 10 years offer us a paying, part-time, unskilled This move is designed to give with the i,500-member Alaska glimpse of what NAFTA really employment due to the closing of greater flexibility to the mem­ Fishermen's Union. means to the American worker. factories here in the United bers, make it easier for them to Planning for the Future Since the onset of the Reagan free States. Not the Mexican workers communicate with their regional In giving their respective trade era, American factories who labor at American-owned representatives and allow more reports to the convention, UIW transferred one million jobs to Mexican production plants input from shop stewards. • Officials and delegates con­ officials emphasized the impor­ Mexican-based maquiladora without health benefits for wages tance of organizing. UIW Nation­ plants. Conservative estimates that are barely over a dollar an gratulated the rank-and-file mem­ al Director Steve Mney cited the suggest that NAFTA would hour." bership for its successful efforts to save the Queen Mary hotel and vast potential for recruiting new result in the additional loss of Call for Health Care restaurants, which employ 1,200 members and added, "The future half a million more jobs in this Almost every speaker ad­ UIW members. Through a belongs to those people who plan country. dressed the issue of the runaway grassroots campaign that in­ Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) calls for for it and who fight for it. We can cost of health care. The UIW cluded packing city council meet- passage of striker replacement bill. "Who benefited from this win if we stick together and if we dedicate ourselves to organiz­ ing." Bill Dobbins, vice president of the union's Great Lakes region, The Paul Hall Center for trained to respond to an oil or the danger level, select and use available for several years. The stated that organizing new mem­ the appropriate safety gear (such two shorter courses primarily Maritime Training and Education hazardous materials spill in bers must be a focal point not only as boots, gloves and protective cover identification of hazardous safe, professional and efficient recently expanded its hazardousfor the UIW, but also for all of suits), contain the spill (whether materials, use of protective gear manner, whether on board the materials (hazmat) curriculum for organized labor. the hazardous material is only on and procedures for contacting vessel or shoreside," said Lun­ Seafarers to include more Officials and delegates alike board the vessel or also is in the emergency response personnel. deberg School Instructor Jim thorough training of safety, spill concurred that the UIW will Hundreds of Seafarers have water), identify the solution Shaffer, who along with K.C. prevention and containment and redouble its efforts to organize. completed all but the 40-hour needed for decontamination of Taylor, teaches the various haz­ chemical precautions necessary Regarding a bill to ban the the equipment, and decon­ HAZWOPER course, with the mat courses. work aboard a vessel. practice ofailowing^scabs to t^e to taminate the ^uipment. The haz­ majority taking the 40-hour oil — Last iHonth, 40 students be­ Thorough Training away the jobs of workers who came the first to complete the ardous material may be any one spill course or the 24-hour HAZ­ The 40-hour HAZWOPER have gone on strike. Rep. Steny or more of thousands. "You name WOPER training. Hoyer (D-Md.), one of the guest Seafarers Harry Lundeberg course features intensive hands- it, if it's in the federal regulations, of Seamanship's new 40- on training as well as written speakers, said he is certain the Schoolhealth and safety course exams. Topics include legal over­ we cover it," noted Shaffer. hour House of Representatives this The first group to complete the year once again will enact a covering Hazardous Waste and views of OSHA and Coast Guard course included Seafarers John Emergency Response (HAZ"Workplace Fairness" bill. The WOPER). This detailed course is regulations; basic chemistry of Thompson and Michael hazardous materials; use and care House passed such legislation Pressor, along with eight in­ one of many hazmat classes avail­ twice last year, but the bill fizzled able at the SIU training facility in of different safety and breathing dustry reps who are members of a in the Senate. President Bush had Piney Point, Md. It was imple­ equipment; emergency first aid; group called the Spill Coopera­ vowed to veto the measure if it mented in consideration of the sampling techniques; emergency tive of the Upper Tidewater. response plans; decontamination; reached his desk; however. Presi­ industry's continued strong em­ dent Clinton has stated he will phasis on oil-spill and hazmat and many other subjects. Other Courses Available (As of February 19,1993, any sign the bill if given the chance. Similarly, the Oil Spill Emer­ raining. vessel handling, storing, gency Containment and Cleanup 'Important to a Free Society' Other hazmat courses taught at transporting or lightering oil in Hoyer, who as chairman of the the school—all of which meet or U.S. navigable waters must sub­ course—first offered at Piney House Democratic Caucus is the exceed Coast Guard and Occupa- mit a response plan to the Coast Point in 1989—consists of class­ fourth highest ranking Democrat ional Safety and Health Ad­ Guard. The plan must address room, laboratory and on-site training. Students receive instruc­ in the body, called die right to ministration (OSHA) standards notification procedures, spill strike "the only real bargaining include: 40-hour Oil Spill Emer- mitigation procedures, shore- tion in spill containment booms leverage the trade union move­ jency Containment and Cleanup; based response activities and list and boom towing configurations ment has. If we take that away, we 24-hour Health and Safety for of contacts, among other things. and anchoring operations. The have undermined what is at the hazardous Waste Operations and As of August 19, any such vessel course also covers selection of basis of free society." He added mergency Response; 16-hour not operating under a plan may sorbents, suction equipment and that enactment of the Workplace iJenzene Safety; and 8-hour not tranisport or handle oil in U.S. skimmers and their proper use. Also included is an extensive sec­ Oil Spill Emergency Containment Fairness bill is essential "if in fact Jealth and Safety/"First waters.) and Cleanup is one of several tion on benzene. in America we believe in a free ?.esponder." Persons completing this hazardous materials courses While certain parts of these trade union movement." "It is our goal to ensure that course should be able to identify taught at the Lundeberg School. SIU President Michael Sacco, SIU members are properly the hazardous material, monitor courses (such as basic toxicol­ ogy) are rigid, Lundeberg School who was re-elected as president instructors vary the hands-on While much of the training is of the UIW, said, "An effective training "depending on the types complex, Shaffer said he has yet right to strike—not even an actual of vessels the students sail on, or to find a student who has not en­ strike—is an important tool in the ports they work from and the joyed it. "The courses are chal­ raising the standard of living for lenging, but they also are types of ships there," Shaffer ex­ millions of working Americans." interesting." plained. Joseph Sacco, who won re­ Persons completing the 40Additionally, the Lundeberg election as vice president of the School now is offering a 48-hour hour HAZWOPER or oil spill UIW's Gulf Coast Region, spoke containment courses are certified Incident Commanddr course. Shaf­ out against the proposed North as specialists, while those who fer said that several SIU-contracted American Free Trade Agreement finish the 24-hour HAZWOPER companies have expressed interest (NAFTA)—a pact between the training are considered "hazmat in this training, which will instruct United States, Canada and technicians," Shaffer reported. students on how to coordinate and Mexico which will be debated by They should be able to handle the a hazmat containment and run policy makers in Washington initial respon.ses to a hazmat spill. cleanup. "We haven't taught this within the next few months. That course, along with the 16- course yet, but we're ready to go "NAFTA is not a free trade agree­ The 40-hour hazardous materials curriculum includes hands-on train­ and 8-hour courses, have been right now," Shaffer said. ment, but rather a thinly veiled ing as well as classroom lectures. Lundeberg School Fine Tunes Hazmat Training -.'f{ •4- �6 MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG District No. 1 Pays Back Sill Loan The fight for autonomy and independence of the marine en­ gineers of District No. 1-PCD MEBA has been successful, as evident by the organization's ability to pay off a loan from the SIU ^ead of schedule. The temporary loan for up to $500,000, which was authorized by the SIU membership at the February 1, 1992 membership meetings, was extended to District No. 1 after its members, on January 15, 1992 voted to restore their union to its original independent structure which had existed prior to a 1988 merger with another maritime union, the NMU. The action to reinstate the marine engineers' original union had its roots in their frustration over the way in which the merged structure—District No. 1 MEBA/NMU—had been used to block the elected officers of the marine engineers and to take away the democratic rights of the MEBA members. The MEBA membership, in a late-1990 election for officers of their organization, had elected a group of reform-minded rankand-file candidates—among them Gordon M. Ward for the top post. Gene DeFries, the head of the organization at that time, refused to relinquish power to the newly elected candidates. DeFries and his group manipulated the union's post-merger structure to ensure their continued hold on the organization and to under­ mine the Ward officers elected by the MEBA rank-and-file. The District No. 1 member­ ship, frustrated by more than a year of DeFries' tactics, voted in that January 1992 meeting to re­ store their structure to that which had existed before the merger. The move resulted in the marine engineers' ability to collect their own dues and manage their own dfYsirs The loan from the SIU was used by District No. 1 for operat­ ing costs until the union had built up its own treasury. The pay off of the SIU loan, as well as the early retirement of DeFries and District No. I's reinstate­ ment in their Washington, D.C. office, are among the indications District No. 1-PCD MEBA President Gordon Ward presents SIU that the marine engineers once President Michael Sacco with the last check for the loan payment again have their autonomy and in­ dependence. UMWA in FigM for Job Security, AFL-CIO Unions Rally In Support • •• v' ..•^.•:^-'' •'•':• A '. Seafarers were among the hundreds of trade unionists who descended on downtown St. Louis on April 24 to show their support for members of the United Mine Workers (UMWA) in their ongoing negotiations with the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association (BCOA). The rally was held in the hometown of the Peabody Hold­ ing Company, the nation's largest coal producer. Mine Workers had conducted a one-month strike against the company during February after the union charged the BCOA, of which Peabody is a member, was not negotiating in good faith. The strike was called off a day after the UMWA ex­ panded the walkout to five other Members of the United Chauffeurs, an SIU affiliate, show their support BCOA members and the coal for the Mine Workers. From the left are James Matthews, Robert companies agreed to a 60-day Scales, James Johnson and Alonzo Myers. . contract extension. Peabody is a subsidiary of a States and its rank-and-file mem­ 'You Take Us On' London-based corporation bers are prepared to change cor­ Among the speakers at the St. known as Hanson PLC that porate attitudes toward working Louis rally was SIU President reported more than $ 1.6 billion in people!" Michael Sacco, who told the profits last year. "Peabody itself Mine Workers and others in at­ had profits of $245 million and it Among the issues being tendance, "When you take on the it can't afford decent claims sought by the UMWA is job United Mine Workers, you t^e on the entire trade union move­ wages for its miners," Sacco told security. While companies are ment! You take us on and you the trade unionists. "That kind of opening new mines by creating attitude has got to go! non-union entities, union-con­ take on our allies!" 'Times Have Changed' tracted mines have an average Sacco .pointed out that coal "If Peabody and the other coal remaining productivity of seven mined by UMWA members travels by rail, barge and ships to companies of that association years. The Mine Workers have reach plants that produce a want to take a crack at old- been seeking from the members variety of construction and con­ fashioned union busting and old- of the BCOA a list of mines fashioned exploitation of within their corporate structure sumer products. "In every one of these in­ workers, then it is the job of every that have been opened as non­ dustries, you will find union trade unionist in America to show union. During negotiations, workers," Sacco stated. "The these companies that times have which began in August 1992, the coal companies presented the fight for the jobs of the Mine changed! "Whatever it takes, this trade UMWA with three different Workers is a fight for the jobs of union movement of the United membership lists. every union worker! White-capped Seafarers join members of the United Mine Workers and other trade unionists to tell giant coal company Peabody the time of corporate greed at the expense of workers has ended. 'i- f.'.' Seamen's Unions Join Forces in Suit Against'Work Tax' Continuedfrom page 3 said. "It is bad enough that current laws allow US. shipping com­ panies to regi^er their vessels in foreign ports to circumvent exist­ ing tax laws, while employing foreign seamen who add nothing to the tax rolls," added District No. 1 MEBA/NMU Unlicensed Division Chairman Louis Parise. "Instead of imposing this workers' tax on U.S. merchant seamen, the Coast Guard should enforce the Jones Act to its fullest extent, prohibiting these ships from doing business in U.S. ports while avoiding payment of U.S. taxes." Timothy Brown, president of International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots noted it is not in the public's interest for the Coast Guard to make licens­ ing and documenting of mariners more difficult. "It is not in the public interest to further weaken the American merchant marine by decreasing the number of trained mariners ready and will­ ing to serve the economic and military needs of the United States, or to make it more expensive for American ships to operate as such fees are passed on to employers, shippers and con­ sumers." When theCoast Guard first an­ nounced the idea of a user fee in 1991, the SIU filed a lawsuit against the agency and its parent department to prevent its im­ plementation. A federal court ruled the suit could not be heard because no one had been adverse­ ly affected by the proposal. Majority Opposed In the meantime, mariners wrote letters and signed petitions to the Coast Guard and members of Congress to announce their op­ position to the work tax. Because of the uproar created, the federal agency opened two comment periods to handle all the cor­ respondence. More than 3,000 letters and 15 petitions with 1,600 signatures were received. A vast majority opposed the plan. Shortly after the House Coast Guard Subcommittee held a hear­ ing on the matter in February 1992, the subcommittee chair­ man—Representative W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D-La.)—offered a bill to repeal the work tax. It was approved unanimously by the subcommittee but Congress ad­ journed before further action could be taken. The idea of placing a tax on merchant documents and licenses first was raised during the Reagan administration in the mid-1980s. Aquarius Crew Honored Crewmembers from the LNG Aquarius recently were honored by the Women's Propeller Club in New Jesey for their part in a 1991 rescue of 17 Filipinos 50 miles off the east coast of Taiwan. SIU Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey represented the Seafarers at the Women's Propeller Club luncheon on April 14 and accepted on behalf of the unlicensed crew a heroism award. The Aquar/usCoordinated the rescue at night and in 4Q-plus,knot winds and 8- to lO-meter seas with three other vessels. The LNG ship, operated by Energy Transportation Corporation (ETC), saved six ot the crewmembers from the Panamanian-registered MV Marine Future after they had abandoned ship. �K', ;" • IMW,, •' • • "t-'ftiy'-y ;;y MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Capiain Praises OMI Leatler Crew for Securing Tanker The tremendous winter stoim that wreaked havoc on the eastern half of the United States March 12-14 also brought out the finest in seafaring skills among the SIU members sailing aboard the OMI Leader. On the evening of March 13, the tanker was bound for Boston loaded with #6 fuel oil as it navigated through the storm. Weather alerts warned the storm was "potentially dangerous and life threatening" with hurricane force winds, high seas and heavy snow and rain. The ship was 120 miles southeast of Montauk Point, N.Y. when it was engulfed by a gigantic wave shortly after 8 p.m. "I was on the bridge talking with the captain," recalled Bosun Clyde Smith. "We had no indica­ tion from the sea of what was about to happen. The wave went right over the flying bridge." A sheet of water estimated at more than 70 feet high slammed the forward starboard side of the superstructure. Smith stated water was everywhere, including in the wheelhouse. "It almost knocked out all the bridge win­ dows," he added. Captain Steven Fox ordered a course change to get the Leader out of the wind so a deck crew could survey the damage anc make any needed repairs. Smith led a crew that includec ABs Roy Blankenship, Eugene Finley and Timothy Olvany onto the deck in the foul weather The damage report included the galley and first engineer's room Tugs, Barges, Riverboats Affected By Flooding on Upper Mississippi Rising waters on the Missis­ sippi River and its tributaries are affecting everything on the water­ way'from tugs and barges to pas­ senger riverboats to gambling boats. "The Alton Belle has not been able to sail for several days," noted Alton (111.) Port Employee Patti Rogers."The river width has increased by 700 to 800 feet and our mernbers have placed sandbags all around the barge and landing areas so guests are able to park their cars and come aboard to gamble." While the town upstream from Alton was under water on April 23, Rogers said massive pumps were being used to keep the Mis­ sissippi from flowing over the sandbags in the low-lying area around the A/ton BeWc. Further south on the river, flooding in downtown St. Louis prevented the SlU-crewed Mis­ sissippi Queen from docking in the Missouri city on April 24. A spokesperson for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company said provisions were made to land at St. Genevieve, about 50 miles portholes blown in, a deck star­ board ladder gone and the star­ board fire hoses missing. The report from the engineroom noted a potentially serious situation as the deck pumproom door was knocked open and the pumproom ven­ tilators were swept off the vessel, creating two three-foot openings on the deck. Because the ship still was within the storm, the pos­ sibility of flooding existed. Smith's deck crew joined QMED/Pumpman James McDaniel, Chief Mate Dana Haff and Chief Ehgineer Longin Tybur to secure all the openings created by the massive wave. In a letter dated March 18 and sent to the OMI Corporation, Captain Fox praised the efforts of the crewmembers to secure the ship. "These men exposed themsel­ ves to personal danger when they went on deck during the storm to secure all pumproom openings," Fox wrote. "They worked as a team and showed a high degree of professionalism, spending mini­ mal time to accomplish their task. "1 am convinced that without their actions thfe damage to the vessel would have been much greater on the night of March 13," he concluded. The Leader arrived in Boston the following day and began offloading. Smith told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG that storm was not the worst weather he had seen in his 42 years of sailing. "I've been in sustained storms with rough seas for days up to a week," he remembered. "The waves would crash over the whole ship, but. those were older, smaller vessels. This was only the one wave, but it was enough." -WmM:' ^ v:: '••-i: AT&T Honors Unions For 30 Years of Service AT&T celebrated the 30th an­ niversary of its cable ship operations by saying a special thankryou to the two unions "who have provided the shipboard per­ sonnel: the SIU and the American Maritime Officers District 2/MEBA (AMD). In a ceremony April 28 aboard the Global Link in Baltimore, SIU Alton Belle maintenance crewmembers Dan Griggs (center) and Brad President Michael Sacco and Jones (right) check the sandbags and pumps while Deckhand John AMD President Ray McKay each received a commemorative pla­ Chief Mate Miroslav Mavra shows Mills prepares to greet passengers. que and framed paintings of a sample of fiber optic cable to SIU President Michael Sacco downstream. The company was the Delta Queen, has not had to several of the company's five aboard the Global Link. watching weather conditions alter its schedule as of press time cable ships. AT&T Vice Presi­ upstream before determining due to liver conditions. The pad- dent James Barrett made the the forefront of telecommunica­ whether the riverboat would at­ dlewheeler was sailing from presentations. tions technology," Sacco said. "It "That's the whole purpose of tempt a scheduled docking in St. Memphis to Cincinnati. Meanwhile, five SlU-crewed this celebration," Barrett said is also a tribute to AT&T that Louis before the end of April. America's national security and The company's other vessel. tug/barges operated by Orgulf are prior to the ceremony, which also economic interests are served by was attended by other AT&T ex­ hung up in the upper Mississippi its vigorous fiber optic cable pro­ River because seven locks have ecutives, guests and several SIU been closed due to high water and crewmembers and officers from gram." The plaques given to each the Global Link. "We want to say flooding. union read: "In recognition of 30 Ron Stillman, transportation thank you for the partnership." outstanding partnership years of In recognizing Sacco and manager for the Cincinnati-based and excellent teamwork which company, said he expected delays McKay, Barrett said that without has contributed to the construc­ of up to four days "assuming there the Seafarers and the AMO, "We tion, operation and maintenance is no more rain" because of the wouldn't operate. We need both of the highest quality, most ad­ river .conditions. He said some unions. They have provided locations are two-and-a-half feet qualified crewmembers to handle vanced submarine cable network state-of-the-art equipment. It's in the world." over flood stage. Besides the Global Link and Stillman also noted all Orgulf because of this team—our the Long Lines, AT&T's other tugs are pushing fewer barges be­ laboratories, our engineers, the cable ships are the Charles cause of the high waters and captains, the crews—^that this Brown, the Global Sentinel and treacherous currents on the rivers. works." After accepting the plaque and the Global Mariner. Crewmem­ The flooding, reported as the paintings, Sacco recounted how bers aboard each ship specialize worst since 1973, has been caused in installing, maintaining and by continuous storm fronts dump­ AT&T's shipping company. repairing AT&T's underwater Transoceanic, started with one Steady rain and snow runoff have contributed to flooding along the ing rain in the northern plains and cable ship: the Long Lines. "The fiber optic cables. midwestem states. Along with upper Mississippi River which has affected SlU-crewed tugs, barges The ceremony in Baltimore the runoff from melting snow, the reason the one ship has become was preceded by a tour of the and riverboats. Mississippi and its tributaries are five is a tribute to AT&T and its taking in more water than their willingness to pioneer and stay in Global Link. banks can handle. Besides the Orgulf vessels, more than 50 other tugs with bar­ '^1 ges are tied up in a 180-mile region between Muscatine, Iowa and Clarksville, Mo. waiting for the locks to reopen. A spokesman for the Army Corps of Engineer said all the locks could be operating again by the first of May if there is no more rain. The high water to the north has affected river operations as far south as New Orleans. Nearly 100 tugs were forced to tie up before Sandbags try to keep the Mississippi River from flowing into the being given clearance to sail AT&T Vice President James Barrett addresses guests at the parking lot of the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino. The pilings nearly north, according to written ac­ ceremony aboard Global Link. Seafarers currently sailing on the U.S.-flag cable ship look on from the bridge level. counts. underwater on the right are the normal banks for the river. , 'J:V • v'' * V ; • 'M �I,' • • 8 J MAY 1993 SEAFARERSLOG Seafarers aboard the USIVS Pecos became a part of history when the Military Sealift Com­ mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) vessel hooked up with a Russian navy ship during an underway replenishment exercise in the central Arabian Gulf in March. "I honestly thought I would never see or do anything like this with our former adversaries, but it was a treat for all hands," stated Captain Jeff Cook of the USNS Pecos when the event ended. The unlicensed crewmernbers of the Pecos are represented by the Seafarers' Government Services Division. The vessel serves as a floating general store providing The USNSPecos, whose unlicensed crew is represented by the SlU's Government Services Division, took part in the history-making exercise. fuel, groceries and other provisions to American and allied military so signal flags utilizing interna­ changed gifts before parting. The tional codes assisted the ship-to- Pecos sent the Admiral Tributs a vessels in the Pacific fleeL ship communications. Cook ship's cap and plaque. The The replenishment operation did not come off without a few greeted the crew of the 536-foot American vessel received an Ad­ hitches. While the Navy has been destroyer in Russian, thanks to miral Tributs' ftdig and Russian utilizing the system since World some lessons he had received navy officer's cap. War II, the whole process is new from a Siberian friend. First Mission a Success to the Russian navy. Crewmembers noticed the Because of the success Communications Probiems sailors on the Admiral Tributs did achieved in this first mission, an As the Admiral Tributs (a not wear the personal protective MSCPAC spokesperson said Udaloy-class destroyer assigned gear required on American ves­ more such exercises are expected to the Russian Pacific fleet) began sels during an at-sea replenish­ to take place. Underway pulling alongside the Pecos, the ment operation. While the replenishment involves two Russian crewmembers seemed to Americans were decked out in moving vessels separated by a be unaware of how to handle the hard hats, life preservers and distance of 150 feet with steel phone and distance lines that steel-toed shoes, the Russians, wires and heavy fiiel lines being went over with the fuel hoses. The were seen wearing sandals and passed from one vessel to the Russians also did not know how did not have on life jackets or other. Once secured onto the Photo by Walt Wells, USNS Pecos second vessel, the transfer of fuel A Pecos crewmember watches as the Admiral to interpret the paddle signs com­ safety helmets. Tributs maneuvers to The crews of both vessels ex­ and stores can begin. monly used to relay information. begin replenishment operations with the MSCPAC vessel. V, On SIU Ships in San Francisco While in San Francisco on business, SIU President Michael Sacco took the opportunity to go aboard three different union^ crewed ships — the Sea-Land In­ dependence, Matson's Matsonia and the President Lincoln of American President Lines—to meet with Seafarers. Crewmembers discussed with Members of the Sea-LandIndependence crevj hold a union meeting conducted by SIU President Michael Sacco (left) aboard the con- Sacco and SIU Secretarytainership last month in San Francisco. Treasurer John Fay, who accom­ panied Sacco, programs being Touring the galley of the Pres/ofenfL/nco/n are Chief Steward Gomez considered by Congress and the Zuluagag, SIU President Michael Sacco, Asst. Cook Utiity Wilfredo Clinton administration to revital- Rodriguez and SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay. ize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet and how union members and their families can show their support for the merchant marine. Sacco also advised members what they can do to ensure job satisfaction and security and updated them on new maritime technology and training programs at the Lundeberg School. Also meeting with the crew­ members were West Coast Vice President George McCartney arid , SP' Ready to go through the President Lincoln's serving line are Chief Cook Michael Fields, SIU President Michael Sacco, Chief Steward Ce"ona^"^'^'^^ Celona. Leslie Propheter and SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay. Agent Nick The galley gang on the/Wafson/a receives an update from President Michael Sacco. y '-I ! ?•',••••. ,- a" V " •'v /' The Matsonia galley gang greets the union president and secretarytreasurer. Standing from the left are West Coast Vice President Kwlllf Tnl George McCartney, Chief Steward Donald Polzin, SIU President Michael Sacco, SA Moon Wong, SA All Mutania, Asst. Cook Marcos Legaspi and SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay. Kneeling is SA itone!ca Hussein Saleh. •/ , M® Sea-Land/ndependen^ are, from left to right (kneeling) steward member Mate John Schoelstine, OMU Greo / • , ' �; if: ; •/ill*'• Bosun Terry Henrietta Cleaning up what winter left heaves a line as the behind on tfie R/charafRe/ss American R^bfcdocks. is Gateman David Hubbard, Hoisting a landing boat from winter storage on the Paul Thayer is AB/Wheeisman John Kemohan. Ready for work ashore is Deckhand A! Damarofthe Sam Laud. Checking offloading operations is Conveyorman Rick Springs on the American Republic. All SlU-contracted companies on the Great Lakes are reporting their sailing season is well under way as fitout wrapped up by mid-April. Cement ships, bulkers and self-unloaders could be found steaming on all five Great Lakes, declaring an end to winter. Seafarers began crewing vessels as early as February, thanks to a mild winter. Very little ice had formed on any of the lakes until a strong storm in mid-March blew across the eastern half of the United States. Whatever ice that formed was light and developed around ports and har­ bors, not in the shipping channels. After a majority of the vessels began fitting out in late March and early April, the bulkers and self-unloaders were able to break through the ice with little or no problems. "It feels good to be back out here," noted ABAVheelsman Larry English aboard the Richard Reiss. "I like having the time off, but I was ready to come back to work." That sentiment was echoed by a crewmember aboard the Sam Laud. "I had a good winter, but it was time to report to the ship," said Roy Calo who sails as the second cook. For crewmembers aboard the American Republic, the season began a month early in February. "That was quite a surprise, but everyone has enjoyed the extra pay," stated Con­ veyorman Rick Springs. "We are looking for­ ward to the rest of the year being as good as the beginning." Most vessels run on the Great Lakes from the spring fitout until late December or early January when the ships are forced into port by winter. SlU-crewed ships generally carry iron ore, ce­ ment, stone, grain and gypsum to ports between Lake Superior and Lake Ontario. Spring also means fix-up as Gateman Randy Frank prepares to change a conveyor roller on the Sam Laud. Adjusting the gangway ladder on the American Republic is Deck Utility Dave Gapske. Aboard the Laud, QMED Pete McCabe uses a come-along to secure oil drums for the upcoming voyage. QMED Dave Cameron keeps'his eyes on the Amer/canRepuW/cengineroom control board. No iob is done until the paperwork is oomoleted as PortS^aleh ^eed discovers on the Re/ss. Retrieving a heaving line from the Reiss' dunnage room is Deckhand Joe Schmanski. Moving an oil drum on the Thayeraxe Wiper Deckhands on the Paul Thayer secure the landing Releasing a line used to tie up the landAhmed Mussed (left) and Third Assistant boat as the self-unloader gets ready for another ing boat aboard the TTiayeris Deckhand Engineer David Healey. season on the Great Ukes. Tom Hocking. I- "•-•I ' v.v. •'' ' �10 SEAFARERS LOG MAY 1993 Cesar Chavez Dies at 66; Organized Farm Workers Cesar Chavez, president of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO (UFW), passed away April 23 in San Luis, Ariz., where he was staying on business. He recently had finished two days of testimony in a state court case for the UFW. He was 66. Brother Chavez was bom on a small farm near Yuma, Ariz. His family took to the road as migrant workers when he was 10. "We were the strikingest fami­ ly in all of farm labor," he said when he delivered his mother's Through his successful boycott, Cesar Chavez made the country Seafarers Harold Younce (left) and David Scott/along witti AMO member Mike Burke, are filmed by a eulogy in December 1991. aware of the plight of farm workers. local television station during a rally against a non-union stevedoring company outside the Port "Whenever we were working where there was a strike or when In 1966, the NFWA and Everglades (Fla.) Authority headquarters. the workers got fed up and AWOC merged to form the UFW walked off the job, she'd be the and became affiliated with the first one to back up our dad's AFL-CIO. decision to join the strike." Chavez led a successful fiveIn 1952, Chavez was working year strike-boycott against grapes in the apricot orchards outside of that rallied millions of supporters Union representatives also ar­ San Jose when he met an or­ to the UFW and forced a national SIU members walked an infor­ 90 cargo-related' accidents mational picket line with more recorded since 1990 involved the gued the company was undercut­ ganizer for the Community Ser­ support coalition of unions, than 300 fellow trade unionists to fink firm, which handles less than ting its competitors by hiring vice Organization (CSO), a church groups, students, urge the Port Everglades (Fla.) 10 percent of the cargo at the temporary workers off the streets self-help group based in minorities and consumers. The Authority to cancel a stevedoring facility. to perform hazardous cargo load­ California's Mexican-American SIU extended its assistannce to Included on the list of reported ing operations. contract with an injury-plagued, the boycott efforts. community. incidents were an employee non-union company. The International Long­ His dream, however, was to The Greater South Florida whose legs were run over by a In a letter to the late SIU presi­ Maritime Trades Council or­ 30,000-pound forklift and shoremen's Association (ILA) create an organization to help the dent, Paul Hall, read during the ganized the March 29 rally out­ $44,681 in damages to Port has been picketing the company farm workers whose suffering he S.IUNA Fourteenth Biennial side the port authority's Everglades and private property. since 1986, when Florida had shared. In 1962, after failing Convention in 1969, Chavez headquarters in Fort Lauderdale Former company emplqyees tes­ Transportation switched to most­ to convince CSO to commit itself wrote, "We are proud to be stand­ to highlight the problems created tified to horrendous worWng con­ ly non-union employees. (Florida to farm worker organizing, he ing together wi^ the Seafarers in by Rorida Transportation Ser­ ditions, including unqualified is a right-to-work state.) The resigned his paid CSO job, moved vices in the port. heavy equipment operators and company's last union employees, his wife and eight smdl children the trade union movement and in The trade council noted a port work shifts of more than 38 hours eight crane operators, went on to Delano, Calif., and founded the the struggle for justice, decent strike in November. authority report that 60 out of the in duration. National Farm Workers Associa­ wages and safe working condi­ tions for all farm workers." tion (NFWA). At the time of his death. In September 1965, Chavez' NFWA, with 1,200 member Brother Chavez continued to run families, joined the AFL-CIO's the California table grape Agricultural Workers Organizing joycott, as well as conduct con­ Committee (AWOC) in a strike tract negotiations for farm against Delano area table and workers across California's agricultural valleys. Twelve Seafarers employed The March workshops presented managementconcepts, wine grape growers. by Moran Towing of Texas, as marked the third time that the led discussions which identified well as management repre­ Seafarers Harry Lundeberg potential barriers to putting the sentatives from the company, School of Seamanship has ideas into practice, and finally Is It the Photo or the List? recently completed special provided specialized training for demonstrated problem-solving workshops covering pollution Moran Towing. Captain Russell strategies. Both the SIU mem­ prevention, vessel response McVay of Moran commended bers and Moran representatives plans, communications skills and the school for the course and company policies at the Paul Hall added that the employees "look participated in this training and Center for Maritime Training forward to these courses. The said it helped them realize how and Education. members' reaction always is the concepts of quality manage­ The workshops, which took very positive." He noted that the ment can improve job satisfac­ place for several days in mid- workshops have helped improve tion and productivity. The Seafarers who completed March, were structured to meet the already-good relations be­ the specific needs of Moran of tween management and SIU the workshops were Aubrey Texas personnel. Most of the par­ members. Kennedy, John Sparks, Ernest ticipants had attended other The program in March fea­ Gingles Jr., Richard Heath, workshops at the Paul Hall Cen­ tured "quality management" Ronald Lambert, Douglas ter last year which included training. Using materials and Crawford, Charles Tuck, Her­ health and safety training, oil techniques shared with the Lun­ bert Zehnder H, Glen Arnaud, spill containment and vessel deberg School by Sea-Land Ser­ Louis Barra, Dominic Bailey simulator demonstrations. vice, Instructor Kate Richardson and Gustavo Flores. SlU Members Rally with Port Council To Protest Fink Stevedoring Company Moran Seafaims Horn Sfcflls At Lumlelwrg Sdwol Course Completing the special workshops on March 18 are (from left, front row) Emest Gingles, Dominic Bailey, Richard Heath, John Sparks, Glen Arnaud, Charles Tuck, (second row) Ronald Lambert, Herbert Zehnder, Aubrey Kennedy, Douglas Crawford, Louis Barra and Gustavo Flores. it s not the list of a ship or a crooked back, the angle of this photo IS due to the photographic efforts of SIU Vice Great Lakes President Byron Kelley who captured Bosun Brett FIschbach tying up the landing boat on the deck of the Paul Thayer. �• • .'•' •• -J--' —--x'" «f MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 11 Appalling Conditions Prevail on Foreign Rustbucket Runaway-Flag Ship Restricted by Coast GuanF Since the first week of January, the MV Advance a' flag-of-convenience dry cargo ship—has been restricted to port in Norfolk, Va. due to a Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) intervention mandated by international law. The Advance serves as yet another example of the dangers of runaway registers. The rustplagued, rat-infested ship is owned by Denver Shipping Ltd. of Venezuela; flies the flag of Malta; is managed by World-Wide Ship Management of Chile; and has a iwrence Jackson crew of 24 Ecuadoneans. A joint investigation of the Ad­ The rust-plagued, rat-infested Advance serves as an example of the vance by the U.S. Coast Guard and dangers of runaway registers. the International Transport bers eventually were required by winter clothing on board. Workei^ Federation (ITF), with as­ the Coast Guard to shovel the • Crewmembers were being sistance from other organizations, ankle-deep waste into buckets, paid less than what they were has led to charges of 85 violations which then were taken to a dis­ promised, and some were being of an International Labor Or­ posal truck. forced to work 16 hours per day ganization treaty (ILO 147) which • Living quarters are, infested or longer without overtime pay. combines a number of treaties on with rats and roaches. Unsafe Conditions basic shipboard conditions. • The fire pumps do not work Additionally, those who Numerous Problems and the lifeboats cannot be cooperated with the Coast Guard The list of problems with the released. and the ITF were punished with • The crew's drinking water is assignments such as painting and 452-foot Advance is staggering. Some repairs have been made on contaminated. chipping outside in the dark and • There have been regular cold, and in unventilated areas in­ the 19-year-old vessel, but ac­ cording to reports from the Coast shortages of stores. side for long stretches—some • There are no medical supplies lasting until approximately 4 a.m. Guard and the ITF, as well as on board, and many ill crewmem- No respiratory protection is avail­ news reports: • The ship's sewage system bers were denied medical treat­ able. has not worked for two years, and ment. A number of crewmembers • Crewmembers each have since then waste has been had or have serious rasheS and only one sheet and one towel. pumped into the sea. During the lesions. A steward department • There is no hand soap or first month the vessel was tied up member has intestinal problems in­ laundry soap on board. in Norfolk, toilets were emptied cluding worms or parasites. • For an entire week, a • There are no survival suits or stowaway was not permitted to into the engineroom. Crewmem- take a shower. Coast Guard Chief Jim Brickett, head of the agency's foreign affairs office in Norfolk, described the Advance's condition as "deplorable. It's an abomination in just about all aspects. The only thing I've seen in worse condition had been Severely damaged in a hurricane." He added that the ship is a danger to the port, other vessels, the environment and those aboard. 'Disaster at Sea...' Additionally, The VirginianPilot, a Norfolk newspaper which has covered the situation, described the Advance as "a disaster at sea waiting to happen." The paper noted foe ship's deck is "a sheet of rust, crunching like comfleikes un­ derfoot At foe topof the gangway is a hole that would send foe unwary plunging into the water. Hatch covers are severely corroded. Links on foe anchor chain ate corroded to a centimeter's width." The crew signed on the Ad­ vance in Brazil, then went to Nor­ folk by way of Trinidad. The ship carried cocoa beans (some of which were damaged) and un­ refined sugar. The beans were un­ loaded in Norfolk; the sugar is to be taken to Baltimore whenever the ship is seaworthy—although the Advance then must return to Norfolk for additional repairs, ac­ cording to the Coast Guard. ITF Inspector Fdd Morris, who has worked on foe case, noted that foe Norfolk Coast Guard office ex­ tended itself by "investigating rather than just chasing the ship out of port. Those people have put in a lot of extra hours on this, and they -don't get paid overtime," said Morris, who also works as a special representative of the^ Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. SIU member Elsa Mlilier, a steward assistant who sails from the port of Norfolk, voluntarily has assisted Morris in the inves­ tigation. She speaks fluent Spanish, the language Of the Advance's crewmembers, "and deserves much praise for her ex­ tensive help," Morris said. The Hampton Roads United States Coast Guard Maritime Safety Office also spent many evenings and weekends working to correct foe ship's unsafe condi­ tions. Additionally, the Seamen's Friendship House and Father Frias of foe Apostleship of foe Sea also took active parts in helping foe distressed seamen. SIU Patrolman Bobby Clin­ ton, a deputy ITF affiliate inspec­ tor, joined Miller several times in meeting with the crew and ad­ dressing their problems. Like the recent Braer dis­ aster—in which a runaway-flag tanker spilled 26 million gallons of oil into a channel near the Shet­ land Islands—the Advance spotlights the dangers posed by runaway-flag shipping. Panamaaiaii Vessef Detaiiwd Following Smuggling Attempt Coast Guard boarding party ar­ rived to assist foe vessel which was dead in the water 1,500 miles southwest of Hawaii. Chew was listed as the East Wood's chief steward on one manifest and as a passenger on another. The SlU-crewed Patriot was the first vessel to arrive on the scene after the Coast Guard monitored a mayday signal from the foreign-flag vessel, manned with a Burmese captain and In­ donesian crew. According to Bosun Ralph Gibbs, it was like nothing he had seen in his 33 years of sailing. "We saw a few people on the deck with rifles," Gibbs recalled. "The captain kept the vessel far enough away that we wouldn't be shot at." The Patriot, which was sailing from Korea to Panama, was diverted on January 30 to assist the East Wood after a call was Indicted by Grand Jury received that the ship had been Chew initially identified him­ hijacked and the crew thrown self as Phua Hung Chye when a overboard. U.S. government agencies still are investigating a failed attempt by a Panamanian-flagged vessel to smuggle more than 500 Chir/ese nationals into Hawaii. A federal grand jury in Honolulu has indicted Kok Ahi Chew as the person allegedly in Charge of the smuggling opera­ tion. Chew was taken into cus­ tody by the Immigration and Naturalization Service after the MV East Wood was escorted by a Coast Guard cutter to an Army base on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The agencies are trying to determine if a hijacking actually took place, if two missing crew­ members were thrown overboard by the alleged hijackers, if the captain or crew was involved in the botched smuggling operation and if this was part of a larger attempt to smuggle Chinese na­ tionals into U.S. territories. Pafr/of crewmembers gather on the bridge wing following the searchand-rescue operation. From left to right are GSU Mohamed H. Ghaleb, AS Don DeSchutter, AS Karel Sumilat, AB Jeff Mateer, QMED Jeff Scott, AB Alex Relojo, QMED Louis Hardy, AB "Jimmy" Relojo and Bosun Ralph Gibbs. We were asked to perform an S.A.R. (search-and-rescue)," Gibbs said. "The ship was dead and the whole crew was supposed to be in the water. We were told the ship was taken over by bandits." By the time the Vulcan Car­ riers tanker had arrived, all the crewmembers except the second engineer and the radio officer were back aboard the East Wood. No trace of the pair could be found. According to the Coast Guard, the second engineer had disabled the ship, causing it to stop, while the radio officer had sent the initial reports of the hijacking. SIU Member Translates The Patriot was unable to es­ tablish radio contact with the East Wood until a Coast Guard aircraft dropped portable radios onto the decks of both vessels. Indonesianbom AB Karel Sumilat estab­ lished contact with the East Wood and translated what had happened for foe Patriot crew. "We spoke with the ship every hour," Gibbs stated. "Sumilat would speak in Indonesian which would upset the Chinese because they could not understand. That is how the East Wood crew ex­ plained the hijacking to us." The East Wood set sail in bal­ last on December 27 from Hong Kong for Taiwan when it was diverted to Shangchuan Dao, China where it picked up the pas­ sengers who were placed in the holds without proper sanitation or cooking facilities. According to the Coast Guard, the East Wood was planning to offload its pas­ sengers in Hawaii. The Patriot stood by for ap­ A Coast Guard airplane drops food nearthe East Wood. Bosun Ralph Gibbs of the Pa/r/of provided the SeafarersLOG with the photographs accompanying this story. proximately 24 hours and rigged a system to transfer 50-gallon dmms of fresh water to the East Wood, all the time maintaining a safe distance from foe vessel. "The captain didn't want to get close enough so that the passengers would be jumping off and swim­ ming to us," Gibbs added. "We had no idea what was going on." After standing by for nearly a day, the Coast Guard released the tanker to resume its voyage while a Coast Guard cutter raced to the scene. An armed boarding party from the cutter Rush surveyed the situation upon arrival. Conditions 'Depiorable' The Coast Guard reported conditions on the East Wood as being "deplorable," and feared for the lives of the passengers trapped in the holds. Coast Guard aircraft dropped food and other supplies so the Rush galley could prepare meals for the crew and passengers. The vessel also made drinking water for the Pan^anian-flagged ship. Passengers had been cooking with open fires in the cargo holds as well as eating what was being lowered to them from the deck. The boarding party noted that passengers in the holds may have paid people topside to provide food and water during foe voyage from China. After a Coast Guard crew repaired one of foe East Wood's two generators, the Rush escorted the vessel to the Army base at Kwajalein. Once there, the pas­ sengers boarded an Air Force plane and were flown back to China. The crewmembers were returned to their homes, while Chew was taken to Honolulu to stand trial. Rear Admiral William C. Donnell of the Coast Guard's 14th District (which oversees Hawaii), stated, "If this is an in­ dication of things to come, we've got a problem" concerning the magnitude of the East Wood smuggling operation. The Coast Guard announced the Panamanian-flag vessel was foe fifth ship caught attempting to smuggle illegal aliens into Hawaii in the past year. Donnell also praised foe ef­ forts of the Patriot's crew for its role in the situation. "My con­ gratulations to Captain Kurt Hallier and foe crew of the Patriot for playing such an integral part in this operation. Your timely and professional response to this re­ quest for assistance is in keeping with the time honored traditions of foe U.S. merchant marine." •j;' •, , -'v- �12 MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG ^. -V'. Murmansk—-'42: THE DIARY OF WYMONDD. HENDERSON Last month, the Seafarers LOG published part of a diary written by Wymond D. Hender­ son, a Seafarer who was part of the vital yet treacherous supply run in World War II to Russia known as {he Murmansk Run. Henderson was killed in an automobile accident in 1959, but the family sailing tradition lives on. Two of his sons—Ben^ 33, and George, 35—are SIU members. His widow, Wilhelmina, lives in Portland, Ore. Part III of Brother Henderson's diary left off on July 4 with the Yaka joining her convoy across the Arctic Circle and approaching the North Cape of Iceland—only to be caught in the middle of ex­ plosions all around her. This is the final installment of Brother Henderson's fascinat­ ing diary. PartIV • --v All this in the most extreme state of confusion, with ships going every which way, visibility limited to two or three ships' lengths, the light rain and spume driven on a strong cold wind across the rough, turbulent seas. Add to this the ghastly un­ certainty of what actually was coming at us and where it was coming from. One was prepared any moment for the jolt of a hit. We steered to the left of the Massmar and continued full speed on into the gloom. Soon no more detonations were heard. The general consensus was that a very large surfaced sub­ marine was firing both tor­ pedoes and five-inch shells at us. However, I did not hear the crack of the rifle preceding or following the explosions in the water near us. I heard no depth charges being dropped. So either no destroyers got there in time, or else the submarines did not submerge, but escaped into the fog and the storm. We all stood around on deck for some time in little groups talking rapidly of what we had seen and felt. Of course, everyone was keyed up, but no one that I saw actually lost his head. About 10:30 a light spot ap­ peared on the horizon to port. Visibility had increased some­ what. I thought it might be smoke. Soon, however, it proved to be a thin spot in the cloud curtain against which could barely be discerned the high dark bastions of a cliff. So we were on the tip of Iceland! Soon, between the dark sea and the opaque cloud roof, was a line of light breaks through which not sunlight but just a greater clearness streamed down on a chain of grand high cliffs like the coast of South Africa from Table Mt. to Cape Agulus. The effect was ominous, moody, prophetic, as only a manifesta­ tion of nature can be. It reminded one of old biblical prints in light and shade, depicting the "Com­ ing of the Lord"—the opening up of heaven through the clouds with thunder and lightening. Soon we had gained the lee of the island aiid the sea had gone down. By the time I went on lookout at 3:00 a.m., the sea was oily, ashen, metallic, brooding with a disturbed, repressed rip­ ple seeming to run along under the surface as the sea breathed in hot quiet breaths from its recent exertions. Without there being a single streak or ray of pure light, or without the sky being visible, the clouds themselves had taken on the quality of light. Or rather it was as though the sea, beneath the rugged, high buttress-onbuttress of coastline, radiated a light from deep within itself, throwing it up into the sky with its own surface catching only a little of it, while the clouds above absorbed and glowed with it. And there was color in it. In this cold, luminous gray, there was also color. Not a color you could isolate or recognize. It was rather that the living gray, itself, was animated by an inner vision which it did not reveal to the world, but still was its mood and soul, and which you felt rather than saw. And the mood of the un­ broken gray of the sky was red. A purplish, dead cerise. And the hidden motive of the sea was green. It was a most unholy, an impersonal, a dread green. But it was green. And the black, silhouetted cliffs, choked like wedges be­ tween the absolutes of sky and sea, were also green. It was like the dawn of creation. That color in the hard, luminous gray was as impersonal as the first experi­ ment of life in the inanimate world. And it grew into h completely pastel sunrise. The sun never shone, and the sky never broke of cloud, yet the cumulus clouds beneath the nimbus ceiling glowed with soft diffused red. When I awoke at noon, it was clear, calm, hot. The sun was bright. The sea temperature was up 14 degrees. ^ neat little town of Reykjavik. From behipd shore the clean bright reds of a brilliant sunrise streamed out of the sea. I have never been to Den­ mark, but this restful, graceful, pastoral setting by the sea is ex­ actly as I should have expected to find the country between, say, Copenhagen and Elsenor—of course not considering the mountains to the left. Then, too, the low, red-topped town, built close over the flat hills, bears a resemblance to part of Havana seen from her inner harbor. July 7. Beautiful warm day in Reykjavik harbor. No shore leave. Sailed at 9:40 p.m. with 13 ships, three escorts and a bomber overhead. July 8. Warm day at sea. July 9. This morning at 2:00 a.m. was our first darkness in several months. From 1:00 to 3:00 a.m., deep twilight, with 2:00 a.m. really dark. Colorful red and gold sunsets and sun­ rises. Some 15 rounds of shells fired by one of the escort ships this morning. Heard depth char­ ges today and passed floating mines. July 10. Quite dark from 12:00 to 4:00 a.m. At 1:45 p.m., unidentified aircraft was reported. The guns were made ready. Then the "Friendly" sig­ nal went up. About the same time, another convoy was sighted on the horizon. The plane, when it came over, was a huge British four-motored job. When our convoy gets rear­ ranged, I guess we'll be off for the States at last. July 11. Fog in patches and misty rain all day, setting in thick this evening. I suppose we'll be lost by morning as usual! Many of the fellows are get­ ting quite nervous now. It's the last stretch that hurts. Yes, "Ad­ venture is still a one-way ticket." Even for them, whatever adven­ ture they are able to find in this business is dissipated on thelong voyage home. They are moving their mat­ tresses up on the poop deck in the rain, seeking that last module of safety where there just is no safety to be had. Of course, reasonable precaution is only common sense wherever one is. But beyond that. Damn the Danger! Life for me is merely a vehicle for doing the things I want to do; for tasting certain experiences. Life is not a thing in itself to be carefully guarded, to be frugally proportioned. When one seeks safety as an abstraction, beyond one's func­ tion through his desires and fan­ cies into life, he suddenly has nothing left to hold but a pale narcissistic existence with no sparkle to it. No, I shall leave the wrangle with destiny to Lady Luck, who looks after those who love her and regale her with a grand in­ difference. WWII — Another Perspective A LEUER FROM WILHELMINA HENDERSON Out of the Night It was a new day. The face of the world had changed. Death and destruction are not foreign to human life. We become quickly accustomed to it. A patrol bomber flew around most of the day. We are 12 ships now. There were 19 last night. There was only one sloop with us 'til about 3:00 p.m. when two corvettes came up from behind. Where is the rest of the es­ cort? Where are the other mer­ chant men? We only know of one being sunk for sure. Perhaps some of the others will come on later. The Panamanian came in behind us down by the head with water in #1, 2 and 3 holds, and two Navy tugs on the sides. We could see Reykjavik from a long way off and approached it slowly by a circuitous route. I was called to go on watch at 11:30 p.m. and got up to find the ship gliding slowly between low, grassy islets in the harbor. The air was warm, fresh. To the left, the massive mountains, rearing a sheer cliff that bears a resemblance to Table Top Mountain itself, dominated a brief flatland that is very green • with grass. There is not one tree in all the landscape. Before us the land rose gently in undulat­ ing green hills, soft with shadow. Back of these were almost iso­ lated mesas and peaks, rising as such peaks so characteristically do out of the lowlands of Brazil and El Salvador. While to the right, nestled in the shallow fold of the hills and running down to the waterline of a protruding peninsula, spread and compact. Wymond ("Bill") Henderson married Wilhelmina, a young Dutch girl he met in Rotterdam, on April 9,1948. This photo was taken in Rotterdam on December 20,1947—the first day they met. The following is a letter from Wilhelmina Henderson, received at the Seafarers LOG office following publication of the first installment of her husband's diary of his ex­ periences in World War II on the Murmansk Run [February 1993]. I'm writing to thank you for publishing the first installment of my late husband's WWII diaries. As you may imagine, it brought back many memories of my early life with him and the children we had together. It was from Bill that I first learned of the enormous impor­ tance of the merchant marine and of the brave men who serve its global needs. I also heard firsthand of the extraordinary heroism of the crews of the ships on the Murmansk Run. Bill's stories and the example of his own life gave me the determination to help my sons achieve seafaring careers. I think our story gains more poignancy when I tell you that •v--.. - ... Bill met, fell in love with and married a young Dutch girl who grew up in war-torn Europe: a young girl who daily foraged for scraps of bread and lumps of coal in the dock area of Rotterdam, knowing that the German soldiers had orders to shoot on sight anyone they thought was stealing from the Third Reich; a young girl whose knees were blown apart by an English bomb during an air raid and whose life was saved by a Nazi surgeon; a young girl (and her little dog) who gained an early taste of life at sea when, during an intense air raid, she was taken into shel­ ter in a docked U-boat. The crew assured her it would all be over soon. It wasn't. It grew worse, and the U-boat was ordered to sea. Again, the crew assured her that she would soon be back home. She wasn't. The U-boat was ordered to attack an Allied convoy moving through the English Channel. So the young girl and her little dog lived through the nerve-wracking or­ deal of submarine warfare. These wartime events were part of a s^uence that brought her and Bill together. Shortly after the war, when Rotterdam was still a bomb-devastated city, there was one oasis for visiting seafarers—the Ambas­ sador restaurant and nightclub, where the singer was related to the young Dutch girl of this stoty. One evening, the singer invited her young friend to the nightclub—the same evening during which Bill and his cap­ tain walked in. Bill saw the young Dutch girl and, as the saying goes, the rest is his­ tory. I tell you these things be­ cause seeing Bill's diary in print brought back so many of the things that held us togeAer. As you can imagine, I never had the chance to do much schooling as I grew up, but I don't need schooling to say that any woman who gives sons to her country's seafaring tradi­ tion can live proudly all her life. �»-• mrma SEAFARERS LOG 13 Chipping and Painting Leads to Patent for Retiree What do paint brushes and Seafarers have in common? Plen­ ty, if a deck department member is asked this question. Because of his firsthand knowledge of paint brushes ac­ quired during 26 years of chip­ ping and painting, retired AB Robert Mull has-used his time since signing off to create some­ thing that would extend the life of the average brush. With his home as his shop. Brother Mull created the "Paint Brush Storage Bag As­ sembly." "I did a lot of painting on ships, and I saw a lot of good paint brushes thrown away after a few uses because they dried out. I wanted to create something to save the paint brushes so that they could be reused," Mull told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "After I stopped sailing, I had a lot of time on my hands and my mind was racing 90 miles per Pensioner Mull poses with his paint brush storage bag and the patent for his invention. hour," Mull added. The retiree spent a year designing a device that would clean and save paint brushes so they could be used repeatedly rather than drying out after a couple of jobs. What Mull created is a freestanding, self-supporting bag made of multi-ply material closed with a rubber seal. The device allows the painter to soak a brush in water or solvent until it is time to paint again. The brus stands up in the bag, secured air­ tight with a rubber seal, and hangs just above the bottom of the ba to prevent the bristles from get ting bent during storage. The foi material of the bag wraps arounc the bristles, allowing them to keep their shape while the added solution keeps the bristles like new. Mull said that he has left a brush in, the assembly for as Ion as a year, and it came out perfect After two unsuccessful at tempts at getting a patent for the invention, final approval for the assembly came in December 1992. "This device is going' to revolutionize the use of the paint brush. In fact, 1 think it will be­ come as common as the brush itself," Mull stated. Brother Mull recently received approval on a Canadian patent for his invention. He has had offers from Rorida, Ohio, California and overseas to manufacture and market the device. Brother Mull joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Detroit. He sailed on the Great Lakes for three years before signing oh as a deep sea member in 1964 in New York where he was presented his book by the late SIU President Paul Hall. "It was the highlight of my life," Mull said. In 1977 he began sailing in the inland division on tugboats with Crowley Maritime out of the port of Jacksonville, Fla. and retired in 1983. "Being a Seafarer was the greatest adventure of my life," Mull added. Two of Mull's sons are mer­ chant mariners. David Mull sails as a second engineer with Amsea while Victor Mull ships as a QMED. His youngest son, Vinr cent Mull, also plans to become a Seafarer after he finishes high school. Recertified Steward Paulson Completes Golfing Manual Lupinacci's Cookbook Available Romeo Lupinacci, corporate executive chef of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime and Educa­ tion, recently announced the pub­ lication of his book entitled "From Chef Romeo's Recipe Collection." The paperback book (printed on 7-by-8V^-inch paper) contains more than 400 pages of recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, breads, salads, dressings, sauces, preserves and relishes, eggs, cheese, pasta, vegetables, game, beef, lamb, pork, veal, poultry, seafood and desserts. The book is available at the Sea Chest store at the Paul Hall Center, or by mail order. To order a copy, send a money order for $15 ($12.50 for the book plus $2.50 for shipping and handling) to: Comptroller, Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ Not surprisingly, the chapter ship, Piney Point, MD 20674. of seafood dishes is extensive ONLY MONEY ORDERS More than 50 recipes are listed WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR for meals such as Lobster Or­ MAIL ORDERS. Be sure to in­ leans, Oysters Rockefeller clude your return address. poached salmon, imperial crab, Lupinacci is a member of. avocado crab cutlets, Che many culinary associations and Romeo's crab cakes, bass in beer has won numerous awards in his and many others. field. He occasionally writes Similarly, anyone with a sweet columns for several newspapers tooth will find plenty to choose in Pennsylvania and recently was the subject of a feature story in from in the chapter on desserts, The National Culinary Review, a where nearly 100 recipes are monthly magazine published by listed. In this section, Lupinacci the American Culinary Federa­ shares his methods for creating such dishes as apple mousse tion. gatinaise, biscuit tortbni, cannoli Lupinacci's book features cheesecake bars, Hungarian hundreds of recipes, from rela­ cheesecake, pickled peaches, tively basic items such as ginger pumpkin pie, strawberries ale punch to more complicated Romanoff, Viennese almond dishes like lobster and celery crescents and more. salad in tarragon mayonnaise. Dream Comes True for New AB Fereuza Gifford is about to will be buying a com­ experience her lifetime dream: puter so I can get all the talung control of the wheel of a software to continue deep sea vessel. Last month, the studying and learning. I Military Sealift. Command plan to keep all my books (MSC) civilian mariner acquired with me and review her able bodied seaman's endor­ everything I've ac­ complished. sement. "I don't want to forget "You cannot believe how I feel," the new AB told a reporter anything because I want for the Seafarers LOG. "1 am so to move up to third proud that I accomplished this." mate," she added. Her interest in the sea The member of the SIU's Government Services Division began shortly after World (which sails MSC-Pacific Fleet War II when she and her vessels) has been sailing since late husband, with their 1948. One of the goals of the 6-year-old daughter, steward department member sailed as part of the crew through all those years was to be­ of a foreign-flag vessel from California to the come a helmsman. Age never has gotten in the Philippines. Gifford way of Sister Gifford, who turned sailed in the steward 76 this month. She attended the department. When she Seafarers Harry Lundeberg would take night lunch to School of Seamanship for the first the bridge, she would time last year and graduated from stay up there in hopes of learning more about han­ lifeboat training. dling the wheel. However, it was not her first After joining the SIU, attempt to prove she still can Gifford stayed in the gal­ AB Fereuza Gifford runs out the sea learn. At age 64, she graduated painter during lifeboat drills at the Lun­ from the Community College of ley. Within the last three deberg School. San Francisco with an associate's years, she decided to go degree in geography. She told the for her dream and asked to run for office in the LOG. in a story published in switched to the deck department. group. "I'm too busy sailing to do March 1990, "I'm always willing She sailed as an ordinary seaman that," she noted with a grin. to study. I just wanted to show on the USNS Chauvenet during Sister Gifford urged other SIU the Persian Gulf war. With her members to upgrade at theschool. that I could do it." Despite the fact that she just discharge in hand, she was able to "This is the only school outside acquired the AB ticket, Gifford is join her local Veterans of Foreign the militaiy that does anything for not ready to rest on her laurels. "I Wars post and even has been workers." • ''''C'Wk 'y Richard Paulson works in the new galley at Piney Point whiie com­ pleting the steward recertification course. Recertified Steward Richard step instructions on every facet of Paulson has a simple explanation the game: from basics like grip for why he became an avid golfer and stance, to comparatively at age 11. "My parents' house complex techniques such as chip backs up to a golf course," says shots and intentional hook Paulson, 35. "I liked the game swings. "There are thousands of golf right away, and I just stuck with books out there," Paulson says, it.' Capitalizing on his home's acknowledging the odds are proximity to the links, Paulson against him getting his manual took an almost obsessive ap­ published. "But just completing proach when he began golfing. "It the book was a dream come true." Considering his love for the took me exactly 185 days to get good," he recalls. "1 went out that game, it is not surprising that Paulson once wanted to play many times (in a row)." Paulson, who grew up in Mar­ professionally. But the odds of tinez, Calif, near Oakland, says he making it to golfs "big time" are does not play very often astronomical. Most aspiring pros nowadays, although he has not start and end their careers by lost his touch. But he fondly playing a seemingly endless recalls several highlights from his series of small, low-paying tour­ more active days: three holes-in- naments. In fact, the hefty entry one, all on different courses and fees for those tours were enough all on par-3 holes; and a personal to nip Paulson's career in the bud. t)est score of 85 on a par-72 You really have to pay a lot just course. (Most golfers never shoot to get in," he says. Paulson worked at his back­ lelow 1(K).) "My first hole-in-one went in yard course for more than 10 on the fly," says Paulson, who years, giving lessons and helping oined the Marine Cooks and the club pros, then decided it was Stewards (MCS) on the West time to move on. He joined the MCS and sub­ Coast in 1976, two years before that union merged with the SIU. sequently showed the same drive "It hit the pin and just dropped and dedication to his maritime right in. Fortunately, I had wit­ career as he displayed during his nesses each time I made an ace." first year of golf. "My first time While the holes-in-one were upgrading at the Lundeberg unexpected thrills, Paulson takes School was 1980. I upgraded to more pride in the 86-page instruc­ assistant cook, and I knew then tional manual on golfing he wrote that 1 had to continue upgrading about three years ago. He remains in order to get the most out of my lopeful of getting the book pub- career," he says. Paulson ished, although thus far he only upgraded again in 1981, '86, '87 las heard from one of a multitude and '91 before completing the of publishers to whom he sub­ recertification course last month. Paulson, who still lives in mitted copies. It took Paulson several years to Vlartinez, is proud of the fact that Inish the manual, entitled "Golf: 'they don't just pick anybody" . liasy as One, Two, Three." As the For the recertification course. title indicates, the book, which I'm glad to get the endorsement Features large photographs and and I'm looking forward to going concise captions, gives step-by- back out to sea." l ../r' : tr—•— �• ' " . •' ' ' • ". ' ^ \' V' ^'1'" l;'.* '•AM'X-Z 14 MArms SEAFARERS LOG Former Military Transcom Chief Speaks Out Cassidy Issues a Call To Action for the U.S.Flag Merchant Marine K ^ • '• .:•' - General Duane H. Cassidy, senior vice presidentsales and marketing at CSX Transportation Inc., delivered the 1993 Paul Hall Memoridl Lecture this month in Washington, D.C. The text of General Cassidy's lecture, entitled "A Call to Action—Again," appears on these two pages. Prior to joining CSX Transportation in late 1989, General Cassi<fy served 36 years in the United States Air Force. A pilot with more than 8,000 hours flying time, his final military assignment was commander in chief of the U.S. Transportation Command. In this position, he was responsible for all global land, sea and air transpor­ tation support for the U.S. armed forces. It was during this time that he became well known to the U.S. maritime community. . The Memorial Lecture Program is one in a series begun in 1987 by the Paul Hall Memorial Endowment at the University of Southern California. The endowment was established shortly after SlU President Paul Hall died in 1980by friends and associates in organized labor and the maritime industry. It honors distinguished con­ tributors to marine transportation, bringing to the public their thoughts in the form of an annual lecture series. ^ "t -i- '4 PAUL HALL MEMORIAL LECTURE - .V.;- . ,'; :••• • I •'•"• •v----- .. . •'•; l^. h :• • did not know Paul Hall—I wish I had. I admire what In 1988,1 told the New York Propeller Club of my he did. Moreover, I admire those who followed him concerns for the maritime industry. I said it then and I'll and the work they have continued. I know he would be say it again: proud today as they carry on in his footsteps. "We have a crying need for more sealift and a viable When I consider those who have spoken before me... merchant marine. We have a new administration—^and when you look at my credentials to speak... I am amazed a new Congress—which offers us a great opportunity for I am here. As honored as I am, I do not have the a fresh effort." credentials needed to address this group in honor of Paul When I made those remarks I was struck by the fact Hall. I have never sailed a ship! I did not go through that we had a moment in time to do something about our Kings Point! I'm not a member of the Seafarers Interna­ sealift policy. Unfortunately, over the years, nothing has tional Union... . In fact, I have spent most of my life happened. We developed a (National Security) sealift flying airplanes. policy in 1988, but quite frai^y it was neutered by the The only legitimacy for my appearance here is a great Bush administration. We worked long and hard on a respect and love for the U.S. merchant marine. That was national policy that was gutted by the White House at developed some years ago when I became the first the 11th hour. commander in chief of the U.S. Transportation Com­ I don't have to tell you what needs to be done. Andy mand. I realized very quickly that to do my job, as Gibson told you that in his lecture last yem-. It's been specified by the president and secretary of defense, I debated and discussed many times, yet nothing ever gets would have to depend on the U.S. merchant marine. done. When I assessed the merchant marine, I discovered In 1989,1 restated the need for a healthy merchant that I was counting on something that was in decline; no, marine in testimony to the Congress. I said if I were not just decline, but something that was settling to the "king for a day," I would make five decrees: bottom—and nobody seemed to care. Since World War • Decouple the U.S.-flag carrier industry and the n, there has been a steady decline in the fleet. In 1970, shipbuilding industry. The continued yoking of these we had 18 major liner shipping companies, each operat­ ing five or more ships; today there are five. In 1970, we had 905 U.S. flagships; now there are only 364. So here I was, an airman, n guy with an airlift back­ ground, put in a role that demanded a focus on sealift. I believed it was something necessary to do; it was needed and I was anxious to do it—I got hooked. I wrote letters. I made speeches. I met the people who operate the ships, I met the people who built the ships. I went to labor—I spent time at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point. I crawled all over the ClOs, D9s, SL7s... the Ready Reserve Fleet. I got a crash course in the merchant marine and discovered two industries stifles competition for both. Carriers, to what many people here already know: It gets in your be competitive, need to buy new ships where the market blood. It gets in your blood because of its awesome dictates, like any other U.S. business. contributions of the past and the need yet to come. • Gain government support for shipyards in order to At the same time, I learned that only 4 percent of our level the playing field against subsidized foreign shipr trade was carried on U.S.-flagged vessels. That fact has building. But the shipyard cure can't cripple U.S. car­ been emphasized by all who have preceded me here. Our riers or we'll defeat the purpose. market share has frittered away in the past two • Eliminate regulations that increase the cost of U.S.decades—yet nobody seemed to care. The survival of flag ship operations. Ships in international commerce the U.S. shipping industiy was in jeopardy and no one are governed by a uniform code of standards that have was doing anything. been set by the International,Maritime Organization. 7/ would be totally incon­ sistent with our history for the United States to be without a strong merchant marine.^ The U.S. Coast Guard, however, has added standards of its own that creates a further cost disadvantage for U.S.flag ships. • Reform U.S. tax policies that place U.S. operators at a disadvantage to their competitors. The tax burden has hurt U.S. operators, while foreign competitors do not have such a liability. Other countries allow more liberal depreciation schedules for ships flying their flags. Al­ though it is difficult to make simple comparisons, some offer accelerated write-downs in the first year. Korea and Hong Kong, for example, allow 50 percent and 60 per­ cent in the first year^ compared with 10 percent in the United States. Current taxes on U.S. ship earnings can be deferred by placing them in the Capital Construction Fund, but only for the purpose of building U.S.-flag merchant ships in the United States. The CCF is not useful because it requires that ships be built in U.S. yards. • Work out a different approach to subsidy, it hasn't worked in the past and it isn't working now. We need a reserve of some kind to ensure a pool of skilled mariners and a fleet under our flag. (By the way, there is a program today, proposed by a coalition of carriers that provides for the problem I outlined in 1989; a Maritime Security Heet Program under which those vessels committed to the program would earn an annual contingency payment to offset costs of operating under the U.S. flag.) It was a call to action and everybody agreed. But nothing was done. The irony is undeniable as John Snow, chairman of CSX Corporation, recently noted: 'Today, at a time when America stands as the only remaining global militaiy power... with the most influential economy on ; the planet... our maritime policy lies in shambles. "The fundamental question is simple and direct... Do we want to take the necessary steps to revitalize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet.. . or witness its demise and the end of its role as a critical component of our national defense and commerce." You look around and have to wonder. U.S.-flag ves­ sels are subject to higher operating costs^ rougher ship regulations, higher maintenance costs (50 percent duties on foreign repairs), and less favorable tax treatment than their foreign-flagged competition. Moreover, U.S. liners receive fewer preferential cargoes from the U.S. govern­ ment today as a result of cuts in U.S. troops stationed overseas. The man for whom this lecture series is named would be appalled. I do not believe our citizens want to see their national maritime capability become extinct. However, that pos­ sibility is predictable if our current course is not reversed—^it is happening before your eyes. Defense transportation is essential to U.S. national strategy because it provides a credible deterrent to war, as well as a safety net for national emergencies and humanitarian efforts. It would be totally inconsistent with our history for the United States to be without a strong merchant marine. In times of national emergency, such as the recent Persian Gulf war, there is no acceptable alternative to a powerful U.S. merchant marine with its modem, com­ petitive ships and skilled American crewmembers. During the gulf war, the Department of Defense called on U.S. liner companies to carry 29 percent of all military cargoes and all the military's container traffic— 38,519 containers—into the theater of war. U.S.-flag ships, crewed by civilian mariners, delivered 90 percent of tire cargo from the U.S. to the troops in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Virtually all the container loads needed by the military were carried on U.S.-flag ships, and U.S. . liners were transferred from commercial service and chartered to the Military Sealift Command for its ex­ clusive use. Foreign-flagged ships may mean that ownership and control are no longer in U.S. hands, and the loyalties and availability of crewmembers cannot be assured. This makes military access to these vital resources—^includ- MAri993 SEAFARERS LOG 15 More than 150 representatives from maritime labor and Industry attended the 1993 Paul Hall Memorial Lecture In Washington. ing related intermodal systems—unpredictable. I spent a full career as a military man attempting to create predictability—the present situation undermines all such training and planning. Cliff Sayre, a retired vice president at E.I. DuPont de Nemours, put it this way at a hearing of the Advisory Commission on Conferences in Ocean Shipping: "The presence of a U.S.-flag liner gives you a place at the table, and, if you lack that.,. you can be handicapped as a nation." Given the intensity of global competition today and the important role of exports in spurring the growth of the domestic economy, the loss of a U.S. merchant marine would be a setback to economic growth. We've already seen the results. South Korea moves 54 percent of its commercial shipping on Korean vessels. Taiwan is expanding its fleet to carry 60 percent of its oil imports. Japan carries roughly 50 percent of its imports and 35 percent of its exports in Japanese-flag ships. Here's the kicker: Only 19 percent of America's foreign seaborne trade is carried on U.S.-flag liners. cargo ships will shrink from 140 to about 30 by the year 2005. That's not unrealistic, considering that many of our ships today are at least a quarter of a century old and woefully outmoded. However, there is always hope. For the first time in recent history, U.S. liner carriers and maritime labor are in agreement on specific changes to create operating parity with foreign competitors. There is common ground and no excuses this time for government not to act. So here I am again... now a private businessman—^as a matter of fact a railroader now—following four giants of this industry: Herb Brand,-Henry Marcus, Clint Whitehurst and Andy Gibson, calling once again to anyone who will hear... for action—^not work or good intentions—action! Unfortunately, I would have to admit to Paul Hallwere he here today—^so far, I have failed! Nothing is yet accomplished. But I must wam you and the country's private and public leadership again that it's time—^past time—to make certain the bickering is behind us and demand that our new administration and this Congress take action. In 1991, we were in total chaos. The Congrera was blaming industiy; industry was blaming labor; labor was blaming both Congress and industry, and nothing was getting done. Last year, Andy Gibson reported to this group that two leaders of the industry—^John Snow, chairman of CSX, of which Sea-Land Service is a subsidiary; and John Lillie, chairman of American President Com­ panies, were carrying the ball. They stepped forward and said, "We are 80 percent of this U.S.-flag business. Here is our position: We can no longer afford to recapi­ talize the ships that we are operating. In fact, we are not going to put any more capitd into this industry until we We got that way because of fewer and fewer incen­ find out our govemment's position on the ne^ for a U.S. tives. American shipping lines—while world leaders in merchant marine. Do you need us? Do you want us or quality service and efficiency—face substantial cost not? Just tell us!" penalties by operating under the U.S. flag rather than They took their message to the White House. They under a foreign registry. took it to the Pentagon. They took it to the Department The military is cutting back on its overseas commit­ of Transportation. They took it to the Department of ments, thus reducing the amount of government cargo Commerce. And everyone agreed, "Yes, we need... we reserved for U.S.-flag ships. In 1990, Department of want a U.S. merchant marine." Defense global shipments totaled $506 million in In fact, the 1936 Merchant Marine Act says we're revenue; by 1995, they are expected to fall to only $253 required to have a merchant marine that is sufficient "to million. carry its waterbome domestic commerce and a substan­ As peacetime shipments continue to decline and sub­ tial portion of the waterbome export and import of sidy contracts expire, U.S. liners find it increasingly foreign commerce of the United States...capable of serv­ difficult to remain both cost competitive and U.S. flagged, despite their desire to be avail­ able in time of national emergency. If there is no change in policy, U.S. car­ riers will be forced to reflag their ships off­ shore. The Maritime Administration estimates that the U.S.-flag fleet of general ^For the first time in recent history, U.S. liner carriers and maritime labor are in agreement on specific changes to create operat­ ing parity with foreign competitors.^ General Duane Cas­ sidy was given a stand­ ing ovation by ttie audience at the con­ clusion of his remarks. Dr. Robert Friedhelm (left), director of the DSC Sea Grant Program which administers the Paul Hall Memorial En­ dowment, presents General Duane Cassidy with an etching In glass of the late SlU president. • '.A '• > ••••. . •• ing as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency." We have ignor^ the law of the land. Last year, the administration submitted a Maritime Reform Bill, but it became bogged down in congres­ sional committees and failed. This time, however, it wasn't for a lack of caring. Everyone cared, but for very parochial reasons: The ship builders, the ship operators, the unions, the government, the Department of Defense; everyone seems to have their individual interest at heart. ^If this call to action is not heard, then our govern­ ment will have succeeded in doing what Hitler and the Third Reich could not do, and that is to sink the U.S. Merchant Marine.^ A ship operator once described the industiy to me as one where each wanted his share—and part of the other guy's, too. Now, using this forum dedicated to the most courageous labor leader in our time—Mr. Paul Hall—I stand here with a call for action. Not to do good things for the merchant marine, to .vavc {?. It will take a united industry with practical, unselfish goals; an active Department of Transportation, a coali­ tion of government agencies and Congress; a supportive administration; and increased public awareness of the current plight. Who among us will lead that charge? Without substantive maritime reform, our destiny will be one of default rather than design. We will hav^ a national sealift policy. The only question is whether it will be done now in a deliberate, timely fashion or forced upon us later by sudden suffering. A decision to forgo government action is a decision to lose a large part of the remaining U.S. maritime capability, a decision that is not in the national interest. A critical part of that maritime capability is maritime labor because the pool of skilled personnel employed on U.S.-flag vessels is considered a national security asset, able to meet surge-shipping requirements. I wonder if we could do Desert Shield today? Therefore President Clinton, therefore Secretary Pena, therefore Secretary Aspin, you have an oppor­ tunity. . . you have a moment in time with a Congress that will listen. President Clinton, you have shown the leadership qualities and the role you play is crucial. Secretary Pena, you can be objective and must be the one who steers this ship. Secretary Aspin, no one knows the issues better thari you. If we've ever had a secretary who understood the need for sealift, it is you. We can be encouraged by the early signs, particularly Secretary Pena, who has been willing to meet with all segments of the maritime industry and appears genuine­ ly interested in pushing for maritime reform this year. But we have been here before and nothing happened. If this call to action is not heard, if we do not do this now, if there is no bill passed in the first year of the new administration, then our government will have suc­ ceeded in doing what Hitler and the Third Reich could not do, and that is to sink the U.S. Merchant Marine; and, the next lecturer in the Paul Hall series will be telling you of its history. (I S-— ^ V. " • ,'A •" " —.7- .. �'''wbr. ' i' 16 MAY 1993 SEAFA6ERSL0G If modern history is what you seek, the Patuxent Naval Air Station in Lexington Park contains the nation's only museum dedicated to the full scope of testing and evaluation of U.S. Navy aircraft. PINEY POINT Major Cities Nearby For those seeking and wanting more, the metropolitan areas of Washington and Baltimore are within two hours of the Paul Hall Center. While history abounds from Fort McHenry near Baltimore to Arlington National Cemetery outside o the nation's capital, there is much more available. For animal loveirs, Washington's Na­ tional Zoo can keep the family enter­ tained all day. Most of the animals on display live in natural habitat compounds rather than cages. From elephants to eagles and panthers to the panda, a trip to the zoo is fun and educational. Located between the Capitol and the Washington Monument are the museums of the Smithsonian Institution. Known as "America's Attic," the Smithsonian col­ lects and displays artifacts of American >.V The Best of Both Vacation Worlds Say your idea of a perfect vacation is to get away from it dl. No people, no bustle, no noise, no worry. Just relax and commune with nature. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion is just the place for you. But, what if you are the type of person who wants to see and do it dl? You want to be where the action is, where some­ thing is happening day and night. You want to be able to gather the family in the car and take off without being trapped behind the wheel all day. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion is just the place for you, too. How is it that one place can be ideal for both types of vacationers? Because of its location and what is available in the immediate area, the Paul Hall Center is the best of both worlds. Convenient Location Based in the rural community of Piney Point, the center is located where St. George's Creek flows into the Potomac and land-based expeditions. The center, home of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, is the largest training facility for deep sea merchant mariners and inland waterways boatmen in the country. The center con­ tains a number of administrative and educational buildings as well as a sixstory training and recreation center on more than 60 acres of waterfront proper­ tyEach summer, a number of the rooms in the training and recreation center are set aside for Seafarers and their families to vacation for up to two weeks. The center has a marina where vacationers can take a boat out for the day to sail around the region or look for a good fishing hole. With 400 miles of waterline surrounding St. Mary's Coun­ ty, waterbome activities are abundant. At the center are a picnic area with grills and tables, outdoor tennis and bas­ ketball courts, an Olympic-size swim­ ming pool (with lifeguards when the facility is open), a health spa and plenty of room for walking. Off the base are several state and county parks within easy driving distance that provide picnic, ex­ ploration and golfing opportunities. ments and union memorabilia. In between the marina and libraiy is the historic boat shed. Within its walls are a collection of several varieties of watercraft that have sailed the Chesapeake Bay region, including a bugeye and a skipjack. Mere minutes from the center is St. Mary's City, where vessels from England first landed in 1634. Exhibits located on 800 acres of unspoiled tidewater landscape include a replica of the first Maryland statehouse; Farthing's Ordi­ nary, a reconstructed inn with outbuild­ ings; and Old Trinity Episcopal Church, built around 1829 with bricks from the original statehouse. In nearby Hollywood is Sotterley Mansion, a working 18th century planta­ tion on the Patuxent River. Some of the original buildings still stand and are open to &e public. A little further down the road, civil war students can explore Point Lookout State Park where the remains of a prisoner of war camp for Confederate soldiers once stood. Local legend has it that the site is inhabited by ghosts. History on Site River near the Chesapeake Bay in St. M^'s County in southern Maryland. This peaceful setting, where city resi­ dents from nearby Washington and Bal­ timore have weekend-getaway cottages, provides the opportunity for both water UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School Is limited to two weeks per family. Member $40.40/day Spou^ $ 9.45/day Child $ 9.45/day A/ote; There is no charge for children under the age of 12. The prices listed above include all meals. Send completed ap­ plication form to Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, Piney Point, MD 20674 or call (301) 994-0010. For history buffs, the center provides an excellent starting place. The marina serves as the home of the restored (by SlU pensioners) sailboat Manitou, the last pleasure vessel owned by President John F. Kennedy. Across the grounds is the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum. The library contains more than 17,000 volumes on maritime and labor history, while the museum features a collection of ship models, historical nautical instru­ r- I 'I history, folklore, art and architecture from dinosaur bones to the original Starship Enterprise from television's Stor Trek. Baltimore is home to the National Aquarium, featuring a great variety of fresh and salt water creatures. The aquarium is one of the highlights of the refurbished Inner Harbor which com­ bines tourist activities, the Baltimore Orioles baseball stadium, shopping and dining on the downtown waterfront. Plenty for the Kids For children of all ages, there are several theme parks within the area. Wild World amusement park in Prince George's County, Md. is one of America's largest water theme facilities. Wild World also features several thrill rides including the Wild One roller coaster, voted one of the nation's top 10. Near Richmond, Va. (approximately two hours from the center) is the Kings Dominion theme park. This park is home to roller coasters, water flumes, bumper cars and other rides as well as live enter­ tainment. These are just a few of the activities that can fill your vacation days. From the solitude of fishing on the side of a creek to the good times that come from a local seafood festival, there is enough avail­ able to make a summer vacation at Piney Point both relaxing and memorable. SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information Name: Social Security number: Book number: Address: Telephone number: Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: _____ Date of arrival: 1st choice: 2nd choice: 3rd choice: Stay is limited to tvvo weeks. Date of departure: . Send this completed application to the Seafarers training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 5/93 �V •• MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MARCH 16 — APRIL 15,1993 *TOTALREGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 31 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 4 Norfolk 11 Mobile 10 New Orleans 21 Jacksonville 20 San Francisco 27 Wilmington 16 27 Seattle Puerto Rico 15 Honolulu 9 Houston 34 St. Louis piney Point :^gonac,;::v^fv.;; 0 Totals 226 Port New York • /W Pfj< I •'^. • 19 18 21 16 16 27 31 23 34 4 16 32 2 :0s 270 8 4 10 4 9 5 •5 •'•:5 8 2 4 6 '•••3 2 77 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 16 22 6 0 5 2 4 12 0 21 9 14 3 11 3 19 15 6 18 16 3 17 6 M' ;iL' 6 0 22 14 2 5 4 1 5 12 8 23 22 1 2 •:-2, W 6 W 0 0 1 152 174 51 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 15 9 0 w Trip Reliefs *'*REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ' ' f ' •••• ,./• 7 2 1 68 1 5 20 19 29 44 56 29 41 22 11 47 0 iSL' M:M 0 9 13 1 3 9 0 6 5 0 m-D 0 58 393 30 5 17 21 33 23 42 65 39 47 6 21 59 S 4 17 4 3 5 6 11 12 16 9 11 5 14 17 2 11 1 424 135 Baltimore 6 ^^ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 4 8 0 New York 1 1 Philadelphia 1 • 0 Baltimore Norfolk 3 Mobile 5 New Orleans Jacksonville 3 San Francisco 3 0 3 Wilmington 0 0 ' Seattle 1 Puerto Rico 12 Honolulu Houston 0 2 0 St. Louis Piney Point 0 0 1 Algonaa: 88 62 29 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 8 17 41 12 New York 0 i 6 Philadelphia •'^1 0 1 1 tm:: Baltimore 2 6 3 Norfolk M 1 2 12 2 Mobile 4 7 19 New Orleans 3 4 6 4 Jacksonville 19 8 19 San Francisco 20 28 6 4 11 5 Wilmington 10 8 14 8 Seattle 3 2 5 Puerto Rico 9 5 101 59 8 Honolulu 2 4 22 6 Houston 0 0 1 0 St. Louis 0 2 43 1 Piney Point 0 0 2 0 Algonac 53 185 308 79 Totals Totals All 585 Departments 617 862 344 391 509 229 165 1,077 1,420 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at foe end of last month. A total of 1,294 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the jobs shipped, 391 jobs or about 30 percent were taken by «A" seniority members. The rest were fiUed by arid "C seniority people. From March 16 to April 15,1993, a total of 165 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,567 jobs have been shipped. liSry '.•f'r. .'i i.--; June & July 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday: June 7, July 6* ^changed by Independence Day holiday 'y. iTv'.;" I .v. 17 '!«- -' t '11 " ' • ^' ' New York Tuesday: June 8, July 6 Philadelphia Wednesday: June 9, July 7 Baltimore Thursday-June 10, July 8 Norfolk Thursday; June 10, July 8 Jacksonville Thursday: June 10, July 8 Algonac Friday: June 11, July 9 Houston Monday: June 14, July 12 New Orleans Tuesday: June 15, July 13 Mobile Wednesday, June 16, July 14 V San Francisco Thursday: June 17, July 15 Wilmington i : Mxmdi^: Jmie 21, July 19 ^ Seattle Friday: June 25, July 23 San Juan Thursday: June 10, July 8 . St. Louis Friday: June 18, July 16 iiipii Honolulu Friday: June 18, July 16 Duluth Wednesday, June 16, July 14 Jersey City Wednesday: June 23, July 21 . i "NewBedford . .-07 • ' • i Tuesday: June 22, July/20 20 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 ajn. ..i: V- Personals , ALAMAR, MASSMAR SURVIVORS Any survivors of foe vessels A/amar(PQ-16) or Massmar (PQ-13) who sailed on foe Murmansk Run during World War U are asked to contact Maxine Seinfeld, who is doing research on her father who sailed aboard these vessels. Survivors may write her at 11800 NE llfo Avenue, Biscayne Park, FL 33161. ALTON "BIG AL" FINN Please contact Robert T. "Robaire" Seim, c/o SBS, M/V Senator, Crowley Caribbean Transport, P.O. Box 359004, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33335. JACK (JOHN) KEHOE Please contact your old friends John and Rita Brady at 1152 Beale Court Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512; telephone (706) 745-5654. Correction The photo­ graph of Ordinary Seaman John McLain from foe port of Philadelphia was inadvertantly omitted from foe April 1993 Seafarers LOG story on foe annual' financial commit­ tee. We regret any confusion this error may have caused. John McLain ./ -V'-ri �18 Seafarers International Union Directory .-. - ;r--SiM-Sv •' .v.:"'.,;,i.i--' ,.•>.-'>•• •• ^ -i, •«^A' . ^:' KM wm S-'Si-f SsSi^sS^iS^SSfe .' ;: MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice ft-esident Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coraey Vice President Guff Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore SL Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU K 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEWYORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania,FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Govenunent Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 • WILMINGTON. 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 jiington,CA 90' (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes MARCH 16 - APRIL 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups a.»CL*Srcta.NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 4 2 Gl 10 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups a.»CL OXL CU»NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 31 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 19 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 BEACH ••REGISTOMD ON BEACH All Groups CU»»CL C.a»L C.»»NP 0 8 38 0 •O' 11 ' 'i' 2 i 0 34 21 38 0 105 0 Totals All Departments 0 68 17 0 58 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. DispatchersV Report for Inland Waters MARCH 16 — APRIL 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B OassC Region 3 Atlantic Coast 4 Gulf Coast , ; A . 22 Lakes & Inland Waters 1 West Coast 30 Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wa West Coast Totals Region 2 Atlantic Coast' 'VT' 1 Gulf Coast 4 Lakes & Inland Waters 0 West Coast 7 Totals 0 3 0 1 4 0 29 0 17 46 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 4 3 1 0 m 8 0 63 11 1 67 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C 50 11 51 3 ' 0 115 9 --'1* * ' 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 16 0 25 77 10 187 11 70 54 57 Totals All Departments • "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. HUBMnW ^ ONTHELOOKOUT— SHIPPING SUPERSTITIONS I Marine artist, historian and author Jim Clary, who owns and operates Cap'n Jim's Gallery in St. Clair, Mich., ' is requesting information pertaining to any superstitions that Seafarers know of in existence today. This information will be used in Mr. Clary's upcoming book "Superstitions of the Sea," a digest of old and new superstitions, customs, traditions and slang on the high seas and on the Great Lakes. Some examples of maritime supersti­ tions are: never say "fog" on the bridge, never ship out on a Friday, hang all the coffee cups a certain way in the galley. If you have information of this sort, would like to share it, and perhaps be included in this book, contact Jim Clary at 201 N. Riverside, St. Clair, MI 48079, or call him collect at (313) 3297744. ATTENTION; PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS MEMBERSHIP MEETING A genersj informational membership meeting will be held on Thursday, July 15, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. LIBERTY SHIP ^ % DISCONTINUE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Tentative plans are being made to sail WATCHKEEPING OF the Baltimore-based Liberty Ship, the John DISTRESS FREQUENCY W. Brown, to Normandy, France, to 500 KHZ celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944). She would accompany two Effective August 1, 1993, all United other World War 11-era ships, the Jeremiah States Coast Guard communication sta­ O'Brien and the Lane Victory. Before this tions and cutters will discontinue can be done, however, a lot of work must watchkeeping on the distress frpquebe done to clean up and restore her. Volun­ quency 500 kHz, and will cease all teers are needed to help make this ship a morse code services in the medium fre­ living memorial to all the men who served quency radiotelegraphy band. in the U.S. merchant marine in all wars. More efficient telecommunication Donations are also welcome (and are taxsystems now are available to provide the deductible). mariner with options for initiating or Donations may be sent to Project Liberty relaying distress alerts, and passing and Ship, P.O. Box 25846, Highlandtown Sta­ receiving maritime safety information. tion, Baltimore, MD 21224-0846. Any ad­ These options include INMARSAT, ditional information may be obtained by radio telex (SITOR), MF/HF single calling Dan Cap at (516) 667-3466 or Paul sideband and VHF radiotelephone, Bock at (516) 799-0061. satellite EPlRBs (for distress alerts and ^ telecommunications), and INMARSAT ^ ATTN: SEAFARERS ^ Safetynet, NAVTEX and HF NAVTEX (SITOR) (for maritime safety informa­ SAILING ABOARD tion broadcasts). BAY SHIPPING VESSELS NAVTEX broadcasts include the Since Bay Shipping Management is not same Notice to Mariners, weather, contractually obligated to make contribu­ search and rescue and fixed fishing gear tions to the Vacation Plan for weekends, location products that have been and since it is difficult to ascertain exact provided by the MF morse broadcasts. dates of employment from U.S. Coast Distress and other calls to any U.S. Guard discharges, it is necessary for Coast Guard communication station Seafarers aboard Bay Shipping vessels to also may be made on any of the follow­ submit copies of their pay vouchers when ing HF single sideband radiotelephone filing for Vacation Beneflts related to channels: 424 (4134 kHz), 601 (6200 employment with this company. kHz), 816 (8240 kHz) or 1205 (12242 Applications submitted without copies of pay vouchers will be held in a pending ; kHz). Meteorological broadcasts also are status until the proper verification is made on these channels. received. �• y:&<£iS;?';fi3si3i;a?»rtS^ nunaas SEAFJOIBRSLOG S even members who graduated from the SIU's top training programs for deck and steward department Seafarers are among the 35 members who are retiring as announced by the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. Brothers George Burke, Rufino Garay, John Mullis, Alejandro Ruiz, and Charles Todora graduated from the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification cour­ ses, while brothers Chester Moss and Ruperto Peralta successfully completed the steward recertifica­ tion program. A total of 23 members whose retirements are announced this month sailed in the deep sea division while 10 members sailed in the inland division and two sailed with Great Lakes-contracted operators. Texas, California, Puerto Rico, North Carolina and Michigan proved to be the most popular retirement spots for this group, as six retired in Texas, six in Michigan, five in California, and four each in Puerto Rico and North Carolina. Ora Rhoades had been an ac­ tive Seafarer longer than any of the other new pensioners. He joined the union in 1944 in the port of NorfoUc, Va. Brief biographical sketches of Brother Rhoades and the otho* new pensioners follow. Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. GEORGE BURKE, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Mass, Mich., he completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Burke resides in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. ROBERT COOPER, 62, joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. A Texas native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Cooper calls Pasadena, Texas home. JOSEPH DEBLANC, 64, joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in 1966 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Bom in Califomia, he sailed as a cook/baker. Brother DeBlanc sorved in the U.S. Army ftom 1951 to 1953. He retired to Seattle. JOHN DONALDSON, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Galveston, Texas. A na­ tive of Mil­ waukee, he completed the bosun recertification course at Piney ROBERT EDWARDS, 63, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in Califomia, he sailed as a bosun. Brother Ed­ wards retired to Los Angeles. EXEQUIEL LIWAG,65, joined the union in 1968 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in the Philippines, he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Liwag upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1967. Brother Liwag retired to Norfolk. PEDRO FIGUEROA, 73, joined the union in 1956 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Puer­ to Rico, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Figueroa calls Fajardo, P.R. home. VINCENT FRISINGA, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Wilmngton, Calif. A Califomia na­ tive, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Frisinga retir^ to Los Angeles. DEEP SEA RAYMOND ALLEN, 59, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Lake Charles, La. A native of Mobile, Ala. he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Allen retir^ to Houston. U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. He resides in San Francisco. RUFINO GARAY, 65, joined the SIU in 1965 in his native New York. He com­ pleted the bosun recer­ tification course in 1976. Brother Garay served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1952. He retired to Guayama, P.R. JAMES GLEATON, 65, joined the union in 1962 in the port of New York. Bom in South Carolina, he sailed as a steward/baker. Brother Gleaton served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1950. He calls Charleston, S.C. home. DAVID HORTON JR., 65, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in his natrve Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward department Brother Horton served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. He still caUs Mobile home. CHESTER MOSS, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Seat­ tle. An Arkansas na­ tive, he com­ pleted the steward recertification course at Pjney Point in 1980. Brother Moss lives in Oakland, Calif. JOHN MULLIS, 67, joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York. An Alabama na­ tive, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Mullis calls Mobile, Ala. home. department. Brother Trader served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957. He resides in Jop^ patown, Md. ROBERT SCHLEIER, 55, joined the union in 1973 in the port of San Juan.A Brooklyn, N.Y. native. he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Schleier served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962. He retired to Rio Piedras,P.R. PEDRO SEPULVEDA, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of New York. Bom in Rincon, P.R., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Sepulveda upgraded at Piney Point frequent­ ly. He resides in Salinas, P.R. CHARLES SMITH, 64, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. A Mississippi native, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Smith served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1951. He calls Arabi, La. home. RUPERTO PERALTA, 66, joined the union in 1975 in the port of Yokohama, Japan. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he completed the steward recertification course at Piney Point in 1987. Brother Peralta served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1966. He retired to San Francisco. CHARLES TODORA, 65, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Detroit, he completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Brother Todora served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1948. He retired to Dallas. ORA RHOADES, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Calais, Maine, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Rhoades resides in Oviedo, Fla. LORENZO BEVERLY, INLAND 65, joined the SIU in 1972 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Geor­ gia, he sailed in the steward department. Boat­ man Beverly served in both the U.S. Army and Navy firom 1945 to 1969. He calls Norfolk home. ALEJANDRO RUIZ, 64, MAXIMO joined the GABINO, SIU in 1959 65,joined in the port of the union in New York. 1971 in the Bom in Puer­ port of to Rico, he JOHN Tampa, Fla. completed HOULIHAN, Bom in the bosun recertification course 66, joined Ecuador, he at the Lundeberg School in 1976. sailed in the deck department. the SIU in Brother Ruiz calls Apopka, Fla. 1955 in the Boatman Gabino upgraded at home. port of New Piney Point in 1976. He retired Orleans. A to Tampa. ERNEST TRADER, 65, joined Boston na­ the Seafarers in 1948 in the port tive, he CURTIS IRELAND, 64, joined of New York. A North Carolina the SIU in 1970 in the port of sailed in the deck department. native, he sailed in the deck Norfolk, Va. Bom in Lowland, Brother Houlihan served in the imv \ •J W • : /;• « Tm* •• N.C., he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Ireland served in the U.S. Navy firom 1950 to 1952. He still calls Lowland home. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Point in 1984. He resides in Gal­ veston. 19 ; MICHAEL HUNT, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his native Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman Hunt still calls Philadelphia home. JAKE KELLEY, 66, joined the union in 1964 in the port of Hous­ ton. A native of Flomaton, Ala., he sailed in the engine dqiartment. Boatman KeUey served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He resides in Theodore, Ala. V ' •; 'Si. iiv- WILBERT MAIN, 50, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Washington, N.C., he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Main still calls Washington home. JACKIE STOUT, 62, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Houston. A Wichita, Kan. native, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Stout upgraded at Piney Point in 1980. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1967. Boat­ man Stout retired to Rye, Texas. DAVID TILLETT, 63, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Kitty Hawk, N.C., he sailed as a captain. Boatman Tillett resides in Tarboro, N.C. FRANCIS VAUGHN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of New York. Bom in Cromona, Ky., he sailed as chief engineer. Boatman Vaughn served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947. He calls Lufkin, Texas home. ROBERT WATKINS, 43, joined the SIU in 1976 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Wilmington, N.C., he sailed as a captain. Boatman Watkins retired to Leland, N.C. GREAT LAKES MISSED ALI,64, joined the union in 1971 in the port of Detroit Bom in Arabia, he sailed in Ae steward department. Brother All upgraded in 1984. He resides in Dearbom, Mich. MOHAMED ALI, 42, joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Detroit. A native of Arabia, he sailed as a gateman. Brother Ali retired to Dearbom, Mich. -' • • '/<V ' • • n -• •• "v..1 �•'Wi'.i. • - •r: 20 MAY 1993 SEAFAOERSLOC Letters to the Editor Reminiscences from WWII: The Last Attack on Guadalcanal Shipping a single enemy plane dropped out of the clouds overhanging the island and glidec noiselessly into the superstructure of the John Penn. By 2150 hours, the flames were extinguished, but so was the ship. The next morning, burned bodies were founc washed up on the nearest beach. This was the last recorded attack on shipping in the Guadalcanal anchorage. Richard G. Morris San Mateo, Calif. ' /.J#" ' tory (Duke) in a race to Rotterdam. And the Liberty ships that would rol even at the dock. You must remember them. They were so numerous it was almost impossible not to ship out on one. I even got a chance to sail on one a few months before turning 18 years old. Where are you guys from that ship. Isthmian's Winthrop L. Marvin around-the-world in 1947-1948? Merchant seamen have the best jobs in the world, and if they sail SIU, they have the best union and conditions possible. I am glad my number two son chose a career at sea and with the union. He left the Navy after five years to go to Piney Point and has sailed SIU for the last 16 years. I hope one of my grandsons carries on for us. I'm seriously suggesting it to them even now. Ted Vargas Princeton, W. Va. Merchant seamen during WWII often referred to voyages in the Pacific as the "vacation run." TTie Liberty ship Jane Addams, operated by the American President Line, could testify to this. Never having suffered any war damage, she was sold for scrap in 1969. However, in 1943 the U.S. Army assigned me aboard to run the com­ missary or post exchange for one trip. I recall the following incident: vL J/ AI* On the night of August 13, 1943, the Liberty troopship Jane Addams lay anchored off Guadalcanal when the general alarm sounded. All shipboard activity Memories of Ore Line Days This letter contains a flood of nostalgia. ceased and an unearthly silence prevailed. It was brought on by the recent letters and The Navy Armed Guard stood ready at their guns. For over a month now, we had been articles in the LOG about the old days. kept on"shuttle duty, hauling military cargo Golly, a mountain of memories came forth. Do you remember Bull Line, South At­ between the Solomons and New Hebrides. J. J, vl, Not once had the general alarm sounded to lantic, Waterman, Isthmian, Ore Line? remind us of the enemy. The great naval Especially Ore Line and the port of Bal­ A Member Sends a Salute battles of Ironbottom Sound were now his­ timore SIU hall at 12 N. Gay St...; By today's standards. Ore Line ships To the Crew of the Tug VIrgihIa tory and Guadalcanal was secured. In the Presently I'm enrolled in an upgrading planning stage, however, was a landing on were unique. Remember Bethore, Steelore, Vella Lavella to the north. As part of the Firmore and their fire-tube boilers, fusible course at the Lundeberg School. ITiis is my task force, the John Penn (APA-23) lay plugs, twin screws and wooden decks aft? fifth time attending the school. Each time I And then there was the first trip. This return, I observe improvements. I'm par­ anchored close inshore, loading troops and equipment to carry out its mission. At this was an experience second to none for m6. ticularly impressed with the professional time our captain paced the bridge some­ Certainly, it has been the highlight of my responsibility of the staff. Everyone knows lis or her mission and sticks to it. what nervously, listening for enemy 63 years on this old globe. I'm very proud to be a part of the SIU On July 18, 1947, just after the 11 aircraft. Captain Cox had received his baptism o'clock job call, A1 Stansbury, shipping and will continue to improve the industry of fire the first month of the war. Serving dispatcher at the Baltimore hall, walked up ly taking advantage of the educational op-, as first officer on the Ruth Alexander, the to me and handed me my shipping card. He portunities. In the February 1993 edition of the liner, fleeing Manila, came under air attack said, "Hey, kid. Here's a wiper's job on the LOG, I read with pride about a Crescent at the entrance to Makassar Straits and was Muncie Victory. Go dpwn to the customs owing tug [Virginia] crew in Savannah, quickly sent to-the bottom. Our captain house and sign on. Then get down to the Ga. The crew, through its expertise in hoped the Jane Addams might outlast the ship. She is at the Port Covington Grain Irefighting, was able to save the lives of Pier." war: Named after a heroic woman who That job, ship and trip turned out to be the entire crew as well as save the vessel. devoted her life to lending hope to the This is a good example of being bereft and disinherited of Chicago, the ship the best of all for a 17-year-old kid just out of high school and as green as the West jrepared for an unpredictable occurrence. I so far had led a charmed life. commend the crew and wish to encourage Around 2000 hours, a deadly explosion Virginia hills from which he came. Where are the guys from the Muncie all SIU members to be prepared for such split the air and we watched the John Penn burst into flames. Soon, small craft, sil­ Victory? Where are you—Pat Delaney, situations. The life you save may be your houetted against the flames, circled the George Roach, Johnny Long, Tex Morton, own. doomed ship trying to save men struggling Eric Joseph? It has been almost 46 years Al Schmitt in the water. This inferno was started when since we beat South Atlantic's other V7c- New Orleans, La. AI/ Karlak Thanks the Welfare Plan Every union has its officials for con­ tract talks, settling beefs, safety talks, etc. But little is said of the Welfare Plan per­ sonnel. I have been—and still am—dealing with them concerning a number of medical problems. I feel they do a terrific job for the members each day. My dealings with them started in 1987 due to a back problem in July, then an eye problem in December. Before any monies are paid out to doc­ tors and hospitals, the Plan goes over the records with a fine-tooth comb. It seems a $500 fee was charged for treatments that were never called for while [I was] hospi­ talized with the back problem. This fee was never paid by the Plan or myself. I feel the Plan saved me the fee by checking the records and finding the error.. . Whenever I receive any bill or statement, I make copies to keep and send the originals to the Plan, including letters. Doing this turned out to be very helpful and I suggest that other members do the same.... Whenever speaking with the Plan by phone, I find them very polite and helpful in explaining my situation. Recently I had a problem with the billing department of an eye clinic. Calling the Plan and giving them the phone number of the clinic, the Plan called and I never had to get involved again. With all the services I've had, I can't remember them all. So I put them in a small book to carry whenever I go for an appoint­ ment. This is very helpful for the Plan in having the correct information whenever needed. Editor, I'll have to sign off due to"typeritis" of the fingers which the Plan doesn't cover. I'm the fastest two-finger-plusthumb typist the union has in retirement— and getting faster. The Plan deserves a lot of praise for the great job they do each day. Walter Karlak Woodside Queens, N.Y. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The con­ mail, return receipt requested. The proper PAYMENT OF MONIES. No SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ stitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes address for this is: monies are to be paid to anyone in any TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD and Inland Waters District makes specific official capacity in tiie SIUunless an officii is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds Augustin Tellez, Chairman provision for safeguarding the union receipt is given for same. Under no are used to further its objects and puiposes Seafarers Appeals Board membership's money and union finances. circumstances should any member pay any including, but not limited to, furthering 5201 Auth Way The constitution requires a detailed audit money for any reason unless he is given the political, social and economic inter­ Camp Springs, MD 20746 by certified public accountants every such receipt. In the event anyone attempts ests of maritime workers, the preservation year, which is to be submitted to the mem^ Full copies of contracts as referred to^are to require any such payment be made and furthering of the American merchant bership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly available to members at all times, either by without supplying a receipt, or if a member marine with improved employment op­ finance committee of rank-and-file mem­ writing directly to the union or to the is required to make a payment and is given portunities for seamen and boatmen and bers, elected by the membership, each year Seafarers Appeals Board. an official receipt, but feels that he or she the advancement of trade union concepts. examines the finances of the union and CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU should not have been required to make such In connection with such objects, SPAD reports fully their findings and recommen­ contracts are available in all SIU halls. payment, this should immediately be supports and contributes to political can­ dations. Members of this committee may These contracts specify the wages and con­ reported to union headquarters. didates for elective office. AH contribu­ make dissenting reports, specific recom­ ditions under which an SIU member works tions are voluntary. No contribution may mendations and separate findings. and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS be solicited or received because of force, TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the should know their contract rights, as well as AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the job discrimination, financial reprisal, or SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland their obligations, such as filing for overtime SIU constitution are available in all union threat of such conduct, or as a condition Waters District are administered in ac­ (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper halls. AU members should obtain copies of of membership in the union or of employ­ cordance with the provisions of various manner. If, at any time, a member believes this constitution so as to familiarize them­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason trust fund agreements. All these agree­ that an SIU patrolman or other union official selves with its contents, i^ny time a member of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ments specify that the trustees in charge fails to protect their contractual rights feels any other member or officer is at­ ber should notify the Seafarers Interna­ of these funds shall equally consist of properly, he or she should contact the tempting to deprive him or her of any con­ tional Union or SPAD by certified mail union and management representatives nearest SIU port agent stitutional right or obligation by any within 30 days of the contribution for and their alternates. All expenditures and EDITORIAL POLICY — THE methods, such as dealing with charges, tri­ investigation and appropriate action and disbursements of trust funds are made SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG als, etc., as well as all other details, the refund, if involuntary. A member only upon approval by a majority of the traditionally has refrained from publish­ member so affected should immediately should support SPAD to protect and fur­ trustees. All trust fund financial records ing any article serving the political pur­ notify headquarters. ther his or her economic, political and are available at the headquarters of the poses of any individual in the union, social interests, and American trade various trust funds. officer or member. It also has refrained EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are union concepts. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's from publishing articles deemed harmful guaranteed equal rights in employment If at any time a member feels that any shipping rights and seniority are protected to the union or its collective membership. and as members of the SIU. These rights of the above rights have been violated, or exclusively by contracts between the This established policy has been reaf­ are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution that he or she has been denied the con­ union and the employers. Members firmed by membership action at the Sep­ and in the contracts which the union has stitutional right of access to union records should get to know their shipping rights. tember 1960 meetings in all negotiated with the employers. Conse­ or information, the member should imme­ Copies of these contracts are posted and constitutional ports. The responsibility quently, no member may be discriminated diately notify SIU President Michael available in all union halls. If mernbers for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, believe there have been violations of their editorial board which consists of the against because of race, creed, color, sex, return receipt requested. The address is: national Or geographic origin. If any shipping or seniority rights as contained executive board of the union. The ex­ Michael Sacco, President in file contracts between the union and the ecutive board may delegate, from member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, Seafarers Intemaitional Union employers, they should notify the among its ranks, one individual to carry the member should notify union head­ 5201 Auth Way Seafarers Appeals Board by certified out this responsibility. quarters. Camp Springs, MD 20746. h f 'Ml �• • . r- v.. '• MAY 1993 Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, Educational Director Randy Snay, Deck Delegate Billy Hill, Engine Delegate Uchard Rodgers, Steward Delegate P.R. Mena. Chairman an­ nounced payoff upon arrival. Chair­ Th fyeafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- man also reported new dryer to be received and thanked deck depart­ Hoard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space ment for job well done. Secretary limitations, some wiii be omitted. asked contracts department how new Leave Act will affect Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Family maritime industry. Educational direc­ Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the tor reminded members to upgrade union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $124 in movie fund. Deck warded to the Seafarers LOG. delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or LONG LAA/ES(Transoceanic reported by engine or steward steward delegates. Crew asked con­ Cable), November 24—Chairman P. delegates. Crew thanked galley gang tracts department to look into paid Amper, Secretary M. Bonsignore. for fine cookouts. Next port: Port transportation for trip relief. Crew Chairman encouraged crew to vote in Everglades, Fla. thanked galley gang for job well presidential election and take ad­ done. Next port: Los Angeles. AMERICAN CORMORANT vantage of educational facilities at (Pacific Gulf Marine), February 15— OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Lundeberg School. Secretary in­ Chairman C. Simmons, Secretary Overseas), February 13—Chairman formed members that teachers at D.K. Goggins, Deck Delegate Char­ John Zepeda, Secretary D. DePiney Point are excellent. Treasurer les Klim, Engine Delegate L. Cesare, Educational Director C.K. reported $500 in ship's fund. No Parker, Steward Delegate Mariano Dunnavant, Deck Delegate B. Ridbeefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Mofeira. Educational director en­ dick. Engine Delegate John Cooper, asked contracts department to look couraged each crewmember to upgrade Steward Delegate Malcolm Holmes. into additional medical benefits for skills and become beist possible Chairman announced payoff and members and families. Next port: As­ seafarer. Treasurer reported $270 in reported letter received from head­ toria, Ore. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT quarters. Educational director en­ reported. Crew thanked steward depart­ couraged members to take advantage COt//?/Efl (Vulcan Carriers), ment for job well done and fine January 17—Chairman Seymour of opportunity to upgrade at Piney Yaras, Secretary Richard Bnimage, cookouL Next port: Mombasa, Kenya. Point. Treasurer reported $50 in Educational Director Adrian ship's fund. Steward delegate CAPE HENRY (lOM), February Saavedra Chairman reminded crew reported disputed OT. No beefs or 24—Chairman Thomas Votsis, not to play radios loudly. Educational Secretary A1 Holland, Engine disputed OT reported by deck or en­ director advised members they need gine delegates. Crew asked contracts Delegate Troy Fleming, Steward benzene tests for continued tanker department to look into change in sea Delegate R.C. Catahan. Chairman sailing. Deck delegate reported dis­ time and ship leave time. Crew re­ reported no beefs or disputed OT. puted OT. Engine delegate reported Crew thanked Seattle Patrolman Her-' quested another dryer and chief beef. No beefs or disputed OT pumpman gave vote of thanks to mando Salazar for updating mem­ reported by steward delegate. Crew steward department for excellent bers. Crew thanked for contributing reported mail not being received and meals. Next port: New Orleans. to Maritime Defense League. Crew TV and VCR need repairs. gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ OVERSEAS NEW YORK ment for job well done and deck (Maritime Overseas), February 14— FRANCES HAMMER (OCCI), January 3—Chairman Larry Manry, department for garbage sorting. Next Chairman T. Alanano, Secretary port: Honolulu. Secret^ Janet Price, Educational Tube Dansley Jr., Deck Delegate William Jackson, Engine Delegate Director Terry Jacobsen, Deck FRANCES HAMMER (OCCI), Robert Santos, Steward Delegate Delegate Kevin Hare, Engine February 15—Chairman Larry Delegate John Kasbarian, Steward Dennis Skretta. Chairman requested Manry, Secretary J. Price, Educa­ Delegate Toyo Ckinzales. Chairman crew separate plastics from garbage. tional Director Terry Jacobsen. reported refrigerators have not been Chairman asked contracts department Secretary encouraged members who delivered. He announced vessel was have never attended Paul Hall Center for clarification of holidays. Educa­ in shipyard from September to to upgrade skills to do so. No beefs or tional director advised members to November. Secretary advised mem­ disputed OT reported. Crew thanked look at new course schedule in galley gang for job well done. Crew bers to get benzene test. Treasurer Seafarers LOG for upgrading at reminded to bring trash to galley win­ reported $441 in ship's fund. No Piney Point. He urged crewmembers beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dow and clean up after themselves in to upgrade as soon as possible. lounge and mess hall. Next port: reported Christmas card from SIU Treasurer reported $526 in ship's Honolulu. received. Members said they ap­ fund and announced purchase of preciate thoughts and were impressed bicycles. No beefs or disputed OT PATRIOT (Vulcan Carriers), with union's original card. Crew reported. Chairman reminded crew to February 11—Chairman Ralph asked contracts department to look leave keys in room when signing off Gihbs, Secretary J. Williams, Deck into increase in manning size. Crew ship and put lids on garbage barrels Delegate Jeffrey Mateer, Steward thanked company for promptly send­ on second deck after use. Crew Delegate Lovell McElroy. Secretaiy ing Christmas mail. Next port: Morthanked galley gang. Next port: Bom­ reported crew involved in rescue mis­ mugao, India. sion of Panamanian-flagged East bay, India. Wood. Captain and crew were LNG LIBRA (ETC), January 10— /A/GEf?(Sealift Bulkers), February honored by Coast Guard Rear Ad­ Chairman Billie Dariey, Secretary 21—Chairman Stanley Jan Dora, miral W.C. Donnell. Educational Alexander Reyer, Educational Direc­ Secretary Vincent Sanchez, Deck director urged members to upgrade tor O. Sessions, Deck Delegate Delegate W. Chestnntt, Engine skills at Lundeberg School. Treasurer George Keblis, Engine Delegate Delegate J.A. Burkette, Steward reported $400 in ship's fund. Crew Mark Glinka, Steward Delegate Delegate E. Alvarez. Chairman Henry Daniels. Chairman asked reported company thanked deck depart­ agreed to use $300 to receive Armed Forces radio station via satellite at night watchstanders to keep noise ment for good work. No beefs or dis­ sea. Deck delegate reported level low. He reminded crew to work puted OT reported. Seafarers LOGs bathrooms and water fountain need safely and stay alert. Educational distributed. Next port: New Orleans. repair. No beefs or disputed OT. director encouraged members to INGER (Sealift Bulkers), Febmary Crew reported outdoor dinner en­ upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer 28—Chairman Stanley Jan Dora, joyed by all and looking forward to reported $1,000 in ship's fund and Secretary Vincent Sanchez, Deck future dinners. $2,000 in movie and book fund. No Delegate W. Chestnntt, Engine beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew PFC EUGENE A. OBREGON Delegate J.A. Burkette, Steward reported Seafarers LOGs received. (Waterman Steamship), February Delegate E. Alvarez. Chairman an­ Next port: Arun, Indonesia. nounced inspection when ship arrives 14—Chairman B.G. Hutcherson, Secretaiy T. Piazza, Educational SEA-LAND EXPEDITIONiSeain U.S. He thanked deck department Director J. Laratta, Deck Delegate Land Service), January 17—Chair­ for cleaning and stowing grain bags. Fred Hunter, Engine Delegate man Joseph Mele, Secretary Edgar No beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Robert Rester, Steward Delegate Vazquez, Educational Director D. New Orleans. George Carter. Beef reported by Beeman. Chairman announced vessel ITS BALTIMORE(Sheiidan deck delegate. No beefs or disputed to shipyard at end of month. He Transportation), February 28—Chair­ OT report^ by engine or steward report^ everything running smooth­ man J. Rogers, Secretary A. Hagan, delegate. Crew thainked.steward ly. Secretary thanked utility crew, Educational Director Paul department for job well done. especially Luis Rivera, for keeping ship clean. Educational director urged Honeycutt, Deck Delegate Tony RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Service), Helnoldt, Engine Delegate A. Almembers to upgrade at Lundeberg February 28—Chairman A. Mohsin, faqeh. Steward Delegate John PadllSchool. No b^fs or disputed OT Secretary R. Malozi, Educational la. Chairman announced new ice reported. Crew asked contracts Director V. Carpi, Deck Delegate C. machine received. No beefs or dis­ department to look into increased Whitehead, Engine Delegate J. puted OT reported. Next port Houston. vacation time. Crew gave vote of Coombs, Steward Delegate G. thanks to steward department for job Vorlse Jr. Chairman announced LIBERTY IVAVE (Liberty well done. payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. and dis­ Maritime), February 23—Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Mucational Direc­ cussed current Piney Point courses SENATOR(Cmv/ley American for members. Secretary reported new tor David Dunklin, Deck Delegate Transport), January 31—Chairman vacuum and cushions for lounge or­ Joseph Korchak, Engine Delegate D. Wagner, Secretary J.F. Miller, dered. Educational director stressed B. Santana, Steward Delegate Vic­ Educational Director M.Scinto, importance of upgrading skills at Deck Delegate Michael Duggan, En­ tor Lacay. Educational director en­ Paul Hall Center. No brofs or dis­ couraged members to upgrade skills gine Delegate William Owings, at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT. Chairman distributed Steward Delegate Robert Lang. Seafarers LOGs and Piney Point puted OT reported. Crew requested Chairman announced payoff and course schedule. Crew requested new reminded crew to take care of plastics copy of contract for ship. Crew gave recliners and juice machine for properly. Secretary reminded crew to vote of thanks to steward department lock doors in port. Educational direc­ for job well done. Next port: New Or­ lounge. Next port: Boston, Mass. tor encouraged members to donate to leans. SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ SPAD and upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ship), February 2S:r-Chairman Car­ OMIDYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), ter. Deck delegate reported disputed los Canaies, Secretaiy Emle Hoitt, February 19—Chairman Larry GT. No beefs or disputed OT SEAFARERS LOG Eteck Delegate Bennle Spencer, En­ gine Delegate William Smith, Steward Delegate Nelson Corey Jones. Chairman announced next port will be Alexandria, Egypt. tion foni Secretary reported vacation forms received from headquarters and en­ couraged crew to donate to SPAD. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $290 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Discussion held on question­ naire from SIU headquarters concern­ ing dates of receipt of Seafarers LOG. CreA<' asked contracts depart­ ment to look into changing require­ ments for retirement. Crew reported requested box springs not received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Shipholding), February 14—Chair­ man H.G. Bentz, Secretary R. Craw­ ford, Educational Director R. Kindred, Deck Delegate Joerg 21 Smith, Deck Delegate Juan Ayala, Engine Delegate SIma Padllla, Steward Delegate Genaro Rivera. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into vacation requirements. Crew gave vote of thanks to gallfey gang. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), February 7—Chair­ man D. Tetchman, Secretary G. Boop, Educational Director B. Cohnel. Chairman thanked steward department for job well done. Treasurer reported $600 in ship's fund. Crew reported 15 new movies , and complete movie list. On Monday, February 8, per request of his family, with crew in attendance, flag of ves­ sel was lowered to half-mast, as ashes of Brother Anthony Frank Nottage Sr. were spread upon the sea at longitude 144.70 west and latitude 42.59.3 north. Ship's captain led farewell prayers. Sailing the Asian Route Crewmembers aboard the LNG Aries were able to get a view of the dock area in the port of Arun, Indonesia recently. They are, from left to right. Steward Assistant Jose Guzman, Chief Steward Doyle Cornelius, Steward Assistant Derek Varnado, Steward As­ sistant Arlene Ringler and Chief Cook Udjang Nurdjaja. Wltte, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontlflet. Steward Delegate Tom Bar­ rett. Chairman discussed importance of donating to SPAD and great oppor­ tunities available for members at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers LOGs distributed. Crew thanked President Michael Sacco for doing great job for all SlU members. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Shipholding), February 28—Chair­ man H.G. Bentz, Secretary R. Craw­ ford, Educational Director Russell Kindred, Deck Delegate Joerg Wltte, Engine DelegateRodney Pontlflet Sr., Steward Delegate Tom Barrett. Chairman praised crew for very clean and well fed ship with true SIU style. He discussed excellent union leadership from President Michael Sacco and down through ranks and thanked all SIU officials for jobs well done. Chairman also dis­ cussed importance of donating to SPAD and informed crew that meet­ ings will be held every Sunday. He passed around Piney Point brochure and encouraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. He stated how proud he was to be an SIU member. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Singapore. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), Februaiy 18—Chair­ man Gary Walker, Secretary L. LIghtfoot, Deck Delegate Rick Campbell, Engine Delegate J.R. Day, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chairman announced payoff. Secretaiy reminded crew to be alert when departing or returning to vessel when cargo is being worked. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers LOGsdistributed. Educa­ tional director discussed scholarship program and encouraged members to take advantage of educational oppor­ tunities at Lundeberg School. Entire crew thanked steward department for fine food and creative salad bar and chief electrician for rewiring new broiler in galley. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), February 8—Chair­ man Jerome Williams, Secretaiy N. Duhe, Educational Director R. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), Februaiy 21—Chair­ man P. Gallagher, Secretaiy F. SIson, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck Delegate T. Churchman, En­ gine Delegate J. Pamlnlano, Steward Delegate James Boss. Chairman reported smooth trip with happy crew. Educational director urged members to take advantage of Piney Point and donate to SPAD. Treasurer reported $60 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported that, thanks to training at Piney Point, AB Steve Baker saved life of AB Rod Clark by using skills to dislodge large piece of meat stuck in Clark's throat. Crew wished a happy 25th anniversary to QMED J. Paminiano and his wife. Steward department given vote of thanks. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), February 27--Chairman M. Johnson, Secretary J. Freeman, Educational Director G. Evosevlch. Chairman reported smooth sailing and reminded mem­ bers to use upgrading opportunity available at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reminded crew to save aluminum cans for recycling. No beefs or disputed-OT report. Crew asked contracts department to look into increase in dental and optical coverage. Crew requested seat for quartermaster on bridge and asked tmsun be put on day woik. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaLand Service), February 24—Chair­ man Paulino Hores, Secretary Edgar Vazquez, Educational Direc­ tor D. Beeman. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Ship scheduled for shipyard in Norfolk, Va. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), February 14—Chair­ man O. Wiley Jr., Secretary D. Clay, Educational Director G. PollardLowsley, Engine Delegate J.R. Miller. Chairman reported smooth sailiitg and thanked steward depart­ ment for good job. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or Continued on page 22 •. •. -Ml- jV . V'" - '-I- �22 Ships Digest ' v'VLlfe," Continued from page 21 disputed OT reported by steward or deck delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into maintaining wage status, eye and dental care and better health care package. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPRESS{Sea-Land Service), February 11—Chairman J. Lundborg, Secretary R. Maddox, Educational Director A. Beli, Deck Delegate R. Caruthers, Engine Delegate J. Couvillion, Steward Delegate D. Flunker. Chairman urged members to support union. Secretary reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND HA WAII{Sea-Land Service), February 28—Chairman J. Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educa­ tional Director J. Del Reo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Steward/Baker Jones and gal­ ley gang and wished Jones a happy vacation. Chairman reminded crew of purpose of SPAD and urged dona­ tions. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), February 3— Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Chris Devonish, Deck Delegate Vic­ tor De Jesus, Engine Delegate Salen Ali, Steward Delegate Cecil Gubish. Chairman reported smooth sailing and encouraged members to write representatives and senators urging their support of stronger merchant marine fleet. He reported relief over having Democrat as president and thanked all union members who helped campaign. Secretary reported everything running smoothly. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point and get GED if needed. Treasurer thanked Tom "Mad Mikey" Bullen for Charles Gibbens tapes on investments. He reported new treasurer to be elected and $60 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported beefs and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked Mr. Tom, manager of Seaman's Club in Yokohama, for bringing Seafarers LOGs. Chairman reminded crew to rewind tapes and put back in their jackets. Captain ordered new VCR. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC{Sea-Land Service), February 7—Chairman Lothar Reck, Secretary G.M. Bronson. Educational Director Michael Powell. Chairman encouraged mem­ bers to keep rooms clean at all times and support SPAD. Secretary report^ 25 movies were brought by DEU Scott Melle in Kaohsiung. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $60 in ship's fund and $50 in movie fund for next trip. Disputed OT noted by deck, engine and steward delegates. Crew reported no mail service in Kaohsiung or Oak­ land, Calif. Crew thanked steward department for pleasant voyage and shipyard stay. Chairman thanked crew for job well done while ship was in Kaohsiung. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. MAY 1992 V, V SEAFARERS LOG SEA-LAND PRODUCER {SeaLand Service), February 21—Chair­ man J. Edwards, Secretary L. Hoffman, Deck Delegate L. Thompson, Engine Delegate L. Diaz, Steward Delegate M. Ahduiteh. Chairman announced TV anten­ na switched from engineer lounge to crew lounge for reception in in­ dividual crew rooms. He noted Oak­ land stay to be approximately 12 hours, ^ucational director urged everyone to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter Treasurer reported $55 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into wage in­ crease. Crewmembers were requested to be more quiet when returning to ship. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND SP/fl/r (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 14—Chairman Rafael Clemente, Secretary S. Apodaca, Educational Director C, Henley, Deck Delegate Stephen Barry, Engine Delegate Phil Parent, Steward Delegate Fagalilo Maliga. Educational delegate suggested cabinet in steward's office be used for movies. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported barbells and universal gym to ^ bought with ship's fund. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Honolulu. SEALIFT INDIAN OCEAN (IMC), February 28—Chairman C. Leycock, Secretary T. Winrker, Educational Director R. Gaglioti, Deck Delegate Luis Malave, Engine Delegate Michael Ricci. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. Treasurer reported $196 in ship's fund. Beefs and dis­ puted OT reported by deck depart­ ment. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew asked for more com­ munication with union. Crew re­ quested chairs for mess hall and lounge. VCR and TV in need of repair. Seafarers LOGs distributed. SEALIFT PACIFIC (IMC), February 24—Chairman announced ship headed toward Turkey. Treasurer reported $19 in ship's fimd. No beefs or disputed OT report^. Next port: Houston. UST PACIFIC (lOM Coip), February 14—Chairman W. Csapo, Secretaty N. Evans, Educational Director F. Durand, Deck Delegate H. Macip, Engine Delegate G. Mazzara. Steward Delegate A. Jackson. Chairman reported smooth sailing and deck and engine departments will receive one hour per week for doing room sanitation.Vocational director reminded crew to check out one movie at a time, rewind and return it to correct place. Treasurer reported $292 of ship's fiind to be donated toward TV satellite system. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into retirement after 20 years of sea time and clarify sea time needed for mem­ bers. Crew also asked contracts department to look into improve­ ments in dental plan. Crew was asked to help keep mess hall clean. Steward department received vote of thanks from crew. 1STLT. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (Amsea), March 9—Chairman Robert Johnson, Secretary Bruce Barheau, Educational Director Wil­ liam Amost, Deck Delegate Scott Wilson, Engine Delegate Robert Heading to Diego Garcia Crewmembers aboard the Jeb Sft/arf help secure pushboats while stopping at the dock in Singapore enroute to Diego Garcia. From the left are AB Kevin Combs, AS Hank Scott and Bosun Jim Burtnett. Rudd, Steward Delegate Isaac Mercado. Chairman reported General Dynamics no longer owns Amsea. In­ ternational Shipholding Co. is now the parent company and there have been no personnel changes. Educa­ tional director passed out Lundeberg School course schedule and en­ couraged all members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $208 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into why ships do not observe Martin Luther King holiday. Chairman announced payoff. Crew discussed possible purchase of free-weights. Chairman thanked steward department for efforts during holiday season. Bosun congratulated crew on professionalism during un­ derway replenishment drill. Next port: Guam. GLOBAL SENTINEL (Trans­ oceanic Cable), March 20—Chair­ man J. Olson, Secretary K. Rosiek, Educational Director Cliff McCoy, Deck Delegate Ray Dailey, Steward Delegate Diana Nason. Chairman an­ nounced while vessel docked in Bal­ timore, crewmembers must board other cable ships to read posted mes­ sages from company. Treasiuer reported $91 in crew's fund. Disputed OT reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. No beefs reported. Crew report^ they want more safety meetings. Next poiit Balbmore. /TB AfEW YO/?K(Sheridan Transportation), March 7— Chair­ man Patrick Ray, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director James Carnell. Chairman thanked crew for job well done and announced payoff. He reported smooth sailing and thanked steward delpartment for keep­ ing mess hall and galley clean at night. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. No beefs or disputed OT reported. 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS (Amsea), March 7—Chairman S. Melendez, Secretary L. Oram, Educational Director S. Anderson, Deck Delegate S. Stoelzel, Engine Delegate P. Happel, Steward Delegate E. Loret. Chairman read Telex from contracts department con­ cerning hazardous duty pay. J. Wat­ son elected new chairman after crew change. Chairman discussed union benefrts and stressed leaving informa­ tion at home for family. Educational director stated importance of continu­ ing education and always striving to better oneself. New educational direc­ tor to be elected at next meeting. Treasurer reported $287 in ship's ftind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman commended crew for good trip and told members they were backbone of ship. He said "hats off to galley gang for serving 14,741 meals during voyage. Next port: Seychelles, B.D.A. LAWRENCE H. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), March 14Chairman T. Lasater, Secret^ D. Cunningham, Educational Director J. Kelly, Deck Delegate Franz Brook^ Engine Delegate E. Lacunza. Steward Delegate M. Ketchem. Chairman reported smoodi sailing. He reminded crew that because ship is in Diego Garcia, at least 3 weeks lead time is requirV for reliefis. He en­ couraged crew to use delegates and keep problems from going topside. WiA Ointon in office, chairman said maritime industry will improve. Tie^urer reported $346 in ship's ftmd. Educational director encouraged mem­ bers to take advantage of programs available at Limdeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man encou^ed crew to take ad­ vantage of island activities such as sailing, boating, swimming and bowl­ ing. Crew gave vote of tlmiks to galley gang for job well done. Crew reported $50 donned to Seaman's Club for party, and company will match money for purchase of fishing gear, drop lines only. Crew requested new pillows and net for basketball court to keep balls from going over side. Next port: Diego Garcia. LONG LINES (Transoceanic Cable), March 17—Chairman P. Amper, Secretary M. Bonsignore, Educational Director M. Las Duce, D^k Delegate FA. Gonsalves, Steward Delegate P. Parisi. Treasurer reported $500 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew requested daily bus shuttle to and from Seattle. Crew requested steak knives, soup spoons, variety of break­ fast juices, Kool-aid instep of fruit syrups, and more ice cream and fresh fruit. Next port: Seattle. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Car­ riers), March 7—Chairman Ray Gorju, Secret^ Raul Cayalcanti, Educational Director Alex Resendez, Deck Delegate Francisco Oria, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman reminded members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center to further advance careers and earning potential. He reminded crewmembers signing off to clean rooms and leave keys for relief. Treasurer reported $650 in movie fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into pay increases. Next port: New Orleans. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas ), March 10--Chairman John Zep^, Secretary Dorma DeCesare, Educational Director Gary Pratts, Deck Delegate Irvin Crutchlow, Engine Delegate Trent Sterling, Stew^ Delegate Malcolm Holmes. Chairman aruiounced payoff upon arrival March 13. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point and reminded crew to report all hazardous conditions imme­ diately. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. Engine and steward delegates report disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Crew reported second dryer for laundry to be received. Crew re­ quested new TV antenna for lounge. Crew asked where new movie supply is. Next port San Francisco. OVERSEAS OH/O (Maritime Over­ seas), March 2—Chairman George Schuj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educa­ tional Director D. Bautista, Deck Delegate Pete Kouchy, Engine Delegate William Behan, Steward Delegate Shari Smitson. Chairman reported he would pick up informa­ tional packets in port and go by union hall. Educational director advised members to attend Piney Point to up­ grade skills. No beefs or disputed OT. Steward department thanked by crew for job well done. Next port: Honolulu. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Marine Overseas), March 17—Chair­ man T. Koehel, Deck Delegate Jeff Kass, Engine Delegate Scott Wilkin­ son, Steward Delegate Mike Buhaker. Chairman stressed impor­ tance of political donations support­ ing maritime legislation with new adimnistration. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new VCR for crew loimge. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. PAUL BUCK{Ocean Shipholding), March 7—Chairman J. Lisenhy, Secretary D. Wuerth, Educational Director J. Rohins, Eteck Delegate Jack Cochran. Chairman urged members to obtain upgrading forms and apply for upgrading courses at Lundeberg School. Secretary reported mail service slow and faster service from company requested. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Delegates reported good working con­ ditions. Charrman reminded crew to notify department heads of any problems in work areas or staterooms so repairs can be made. Crew reported barbeques held often and quality of life among crew excellent. Next port: Dubai, U.A.E. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steamship), March 8—Chariman William Penney, Secretary S. In­ gram. Chairman reported ship not receiving Seafarers LOGs. Education­ al director encouraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. Steward and deck delegate reported beefs. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into limiting crewmem­ bers to 6 months per vessel. Crew requested better quality stores on board vessel. Next port: New Orleans. SAMUEL L COBB(Ocean Shipholding), March 7—Chairman H.G. Bentz, Secret^ R-E. Craw­ ford, Educational Director R. Kindred, Deck Delegate Joerg Whitte, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet, Steward Delegate Tom Barrett Chairman discussed SIU pride and why SIU is best. Chairman reminded crew to think what they can do for union, not just what union can do for them. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department members who are getting off in Singapore. Chair­ man reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. SEA-LAND DEFENDER{SeaLand Service), March 21—Chairman K.C. McGregor, Secretary James Chaney, Educational Director Rolan­ do Gumanas, Deck Delegate R.E. Wagner. Chairman reported crew questions on new contract in June. Educational director reminded mem- Sharing Cuisines Chief Cook Mansour Abdalla often includes some Egyptian specialties in his menus aboard the Sealift Pacific. bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{SeaLand Service), March 7—Chairman N. Prats, Secretary Pedro Laboy, Educational Director Dennis Baker, Deck Delegate Albert Haarmann, Engine Delegate Philip Zaiewski, Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. Educational director reminded mem­ bers to check Seafarers LOG for Lim­ deberg School course schedule. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for great job. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), March 7-^hairman Howard Gibbs, Secretary Louis Nicoud, Educational Director Joseph Callagban, Deck Delegate Sean O'Doherty, Engine Delegate Robert Zurffluh, Steward Delegate Raymond Garcia. Chairman an­ nounced payoff upon arrival March 12. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade skills at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new locks on room doors and additional ship security to prevent vandalism. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew gave vote of thanks to OMU Ed Decoucey for his quick thinking when galley area air con­ ditioner caught fire. Crew said it could have ^n much bigger prob­ lem if not for Decoucey's actions. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PATRIOT{Sea-Land Service), March 7—Chairman S. Evans, Secretary R. Casin, Educa­ tional Director R. Hamil, Deck Delegate J. Brooks. Chairman thanked crew for keeping ship clean and reminded everyone not to throw plastic over side or put spray cans in garbage disposal. Educational direc­ tor urged members to use Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills. He reminded crew to watch safety films and know fire station. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Seafarers LOGs received and distributed. Crew thanked steward department for variety in very tasty meals. Next port: Okinawa, Japan. SEA-LAND RELIANCE{Sea-Land Service), March 1—Chairman R.E. McGonagle, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Educational Director Lorance Penio, Deck Delegate Thomas Scbireder, Steward Delegate J. McCree. Chairman reminded crew to keep watertight doors closed in bad weather. He announced tile ordered for rooms, payoff upon arrival and thanked crew for smooth trip. Secretary thanked entire crew for keep­ ing tidy ship, especially crew lounge, niess hall and salad bar. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. �'•, ' iwarfsas .., it- .••; SBAFAFBRS LOG Filial Departures • 'i'v :• • V. -' 23 ,' , '.s- DEEP SEA DAVID BECK David Beck, 22, passed away March 18. Bom in Beaufort, S.C., he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1990. Brother Beck sailed in the steward department. He most recently sailed aboard the SS Independence (American Hawaii Cruises) as a waiter. Brother Edelson began receiving his pension in January 1979. as a QMED He upgraded at the department Brother Manesis began receiving his pension in August 1969. Lundeberg School frequently. ANTHONY EVANOSICH Pensioner An­ thony Evanosich, 64, passed away Febraary 28. Hejoin^ the union in 1957 in his native Philadelphia. He sailed as a deck engine utility. Brother Evanosich retired in April 1992. AMBROSE MAGDIRILA Pensioner Ambrose Magdirila, 85, died Febraary 26. A native of the Philippines, he joined the union in 1942 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Magdirila retired in November 1972. HAROLD MCALEER Pensioner Harold McAleer, 79, died March BERNARD FALK 24. A Haver­ Pensioner Ber­ hill, Mass. na­ HENRY BRADLEY tive, he joined nard Falk, 75, Pensioner Henry Bradley, 89, died the Seafarers died March Febraary 1. A native of Oran­ in 1950 in the 27. A native geburg, S.C., he joined the Marine port of New York. He sailed as a of Poland, he Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in joined the chief cook. Brother McAleer 1946, before that union merged SIU in 1955 served in the U.S. Army from 1941 with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and to 1945. He retired in January 1981. in the port of Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). New York. Brother Bradley began receiving JAMES MESSEC He sailed in the steward depart­ his pension in November 1970. Pensioner ment. Brother Falk began receiving James Meshis pension in August 1974. BENNY CALLIORINA sec, 71, Pensioner RENE HIDALGO passed away Benny CalMarch 9. He Pensioner liorina, 87, joined the Rene Hidal­ passed away union in 1955 go, 80, died March 13. in his native March 24. Bom in the Baltimore. Bom in Philippines, Brother Messec sailed in the en­ Youngs,ville, he joined the gine department. He upgraded at La., he joined Seafarers in Piney Point in 1970. Brother Mes­ the union in 1944 in the port of New York. He sec served in the U.S. Army from 1962 in the sailed as a chief cook. Brother Cal1939 to 1945. He began receiving port of New Orleans. He sailed as a liorina retired in August 1969. his pension in December 1983. cook/baker. Brother Hidalgo retired in August 1979. JEROME CHAPKEWITZ CARL NELSON Pensioner ROY JUSTICE Pensioner Jerome ChapCarl Nelson, Pensioner Roy Justice, 65, passed kewitz, 64, 68, died away Febraary 7, A Texas native, died Febmary Febraary 17. he joined the SIU in 1952 in the 21. A Brook­ A native of port of Houston. He sailed as a lyn, N.Y. na­ Michigan, he QMED. Brother Justice upgraded tive, he joined the at Piney Point in 1980. He began joined the SIU in 1968 receiving his pension in July 1990. union in 1955 in the port of in the port of New York. He sailed WU CHI KING Seattle. He sailed in the engine in the steward department. Brother Pensioner Wu department. Brother Nelson served Chapkewitz began receiving his Chi King, 71, in the U.S. Army from 1943 to pension in March 1987. died March 1945. He retired in May 1973. 27. A native FREDDIE DAVOCAL STAN O'BRIEN of Beijing, Pensioner Pensioner China, he Freddie DavoStan O'Brienj joined the cal, 80, 80, passed MCS in 1972 passed away away March in the port of Febraary 13. 14. Bom in San Francisco, before that union Bom in Canada, he merged with the AGLIWD. Philadelphia, joined the Brother King retired in December he joined the Seafarers in 1980. SIU in 1961 1961 in the in the port of Seattle. Brother Davo- EDWARD LESSOR port of New York. He sailed in the cal sailed in the steward depart­ Pensioner Ed­ engine department. Brother O'­ ment. He retired in June 1977. ward Lessor, Brien began receiving his pension 82, passed in August 1977. FRANK DISTEFANO away ROBERT OZOLINS Febraary 22. Pensioner Frank Distefano, 56, Pensioner Bom in Sheldied March 7. A Califomia native, Robert bume, VL, he he joined the Marine Cooks and Ozolins, 84, joined the Stewards in 1962 in the jrort of San died March in Seafarers Francisco, before that union 20. Bom in 1945 in the port of Boston. Brother merged with the AGLIWD. Riga, Latvia, Lessor sailed in the deck depart­ Brother Distefano began receiving he joined the ment. He upgraded frequently at his pension in December 1968. union in 1967 the Lundeberg School. Brother Les­ in the port of sor began receiving his pension in JOHN DONALDSON New York. He sailed in the engine November 1975. Pensioner John Donaldson, 66, department. Brother Ozolins passed away April 3. Bom in Mil­ ANTONIO MANESIS retired in July 1976. waukee, he joined the Seafarers in Pensioner An­ 1961 in the port of Houston. He tonio FABIOUS RICORD sailed as a bosun. Brother Manesis, 82, Fabious Donaldson retired in Febraary. passed away Ricord, 53, March 26. died April 1. MEYER EDELSON Bom in He joined the Andros, Pensioner Meyer Edelson, 75, died SIU in 1968 Greece, he January 28. A Califomia native, he in his native joined the joined the MCS in 1968 in the port New Orleans. of San Francisco, before that union SIU in 1957 in the port of San Fran­ Brother cisco. He sailed in Ae engine merged with the AGLIWD. Ricord sailed FRANK PITTS Pensioner Frank Pitts, 88, passed away July 31,1992. A Maryland native, he joined the MCS in 1945, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Pitts began receiving his pension in September 1966. JUAN RODRIGUEZ Pensioner Juan Rodriguez, 78, passed away March 20. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers as a charter member in 1938 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Rodriguez upgraded frequently at Piney Point. He retired in October 1985. AARON SASSER Pensioner Aaron Sasser, 78, died Febraary 23. A Georgia na­ tive, hejoined the union in 1955 in the port of Bal­ timore. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Sasser served in the U.S. Army from 1938 to 1940. He began receiving his pen­ sion in October 1974. WILLIAM SMITH Pensioner William Smith, 68, passed away Febraary 20. Bom in Maryland, he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Smith served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1951. He retired in August 1977. EXEQUIELTIONG Pensioner Exequiel Tiong, 70, died July 2,1992. Bom in Philadel­ phia, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Tiong began receiving his pension in July 1971. ANDREW VLAHOS « Pensioner Andrew Vlahos, 66, passed away March 7. Bom in Greece, he joined the MCS in 1943, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Vlahos retired in 1972. PAUL WARHOLA Pensioner Paul Warhola, 66, died April 2. Bom in Johnstown, Pa., he joined the union in 1947 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Warhola upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Warhola began receiving his pension in July 1987. SAMUEL WEST Pensioner Samuel West, 83, passed away December 28,1992. An Arizona native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1943 in the port of Wilmington, Calif., before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother West retired in July 1974. - ROBERT WILLIAMS Pensioner Robert Williams, 70, died March 6. Bom in Port Allen^ La., he joined the MCS in 1952 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Williams began receiving his pension in June 1978. INLAND JOHN EPPERSON Pensioner John Epper­ son, 74, passed away Febraary 18. A Pennsyl­ vania native, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Texas City. Boatman Epperson sailed in the steward department. He retired in January 1983. 'V RUSSELL HAMPTON Pensioner Russell Hampton, 81, died April 2; Bom in Poplar Branch, N.C., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Hampton began receiving his pen­ sion in January 1974. EUGENE HEGARTY Pensioner Eugene Hegarty passed away recently. He joined the union in 1974 in his native Philadelphia. Boatman Hegarty sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Hegarty retired in 1984. JAMES S. JAMES Pensioner James S. James, 70, die5dMarch7. A Texas na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman James upgraded at Piney Point frequently. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1952. Boatman James began receiving his pension in June 1989. USE Pensioner Joseph Krause, 69, passed away March 19. He joined the SIU in 1957 in his native Baltimore. He sailed as a pilot. Boatman Krause retired in November 1987. PATRICK LUBY Pensioner Patrick Luby, 85, died March 23. Bom in Tripperary, Ireland, he joined the union in 1957 in the port of Houston. He sailed with Great Lakes Towing. Boat­ man Luby began receiving his pen­ sion in 1974. Continued on page 25 • ' cll • V.'"' . ^ • • •. ... �v>'^-;feVV - Huna^ SEAFARBISL06 Crewmember's Catch Provides Entree As LNG Leo Galley Cooks Special Meal The crew of the LNG Leo was looking forward to a special din­ ner the evening the vessel anchored in Tobata, Japan recent­ lyOn the way up from Indonesia, the SlU-crewed tanker anchored in Singapore. While there, one of the crewmembers went fishing and snagged a wahoo large enough to feed the entire crew. The fish, approximately tu'o feet in length, was taken to the galley where it was frozen. The crewmembers decided it should be saved and turned into a feas: for all the crew. "We couldn't believe it when they carried it in here," stated Chief Cook Amy Rippel. 'Tt was huge—and that's no fish story." When the vessel arrived in Tobata, the galley gang, under the direction of Chief Steward Mike Ruggiero, went to work prepar­ Preparing the LNG Leo's galley for the special fish dinner for the entire ing the wahoo. After a trip to town crew are SAs KImberly Castro and D. Leighter. to get just what was needed, the fish was grilled to perfection. The crew reported a' good meal was had by dl. The LNG Leo, which is operated by ETC Corporation, sails between Indonesia where it loads liquified natural gas and Something's fishy In the galley of the LNG Leo as Chief Steward Mike Japan where it offloads at various Ruggiero and Chief Cook Amy Rippel are set to clean and grill a ports. wahoo caught by a crewmember. Historian Sets Straight Name Mixup On SiU-Crewed Prepositioning Vessei Relaxing In the crew's lounge Catching up oh the mall from after lunch Is QMED John Wong, home Is AS Richard Hockfeld. Formerly the Pvt. Harry Fisher, this Maersk Line ship now Is correctly named the Pvt. Franklin J. Phillips. Thanks to the respurcefulness covered Fisher was not really of a hometown historian, an SIU- Fisher and went about to set the crewed military prepositioning record straight. ship operated by Maersk Lines Fisher's real name was has received its new and proper Franklin J. Phillips. Phillips was name. from McKeesport and was an For years. Seafarers sailed Army veteran of the Philippine aboard the Pvt. Harry Fisher, one insurrection and the Spanish of 13 roll on/roll off vessels American War. In fact, he served named after U.S. Marines who with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough were Medal of Honor winners. Riders in Cuba where he con­ TTie ships cany gear, ammunition tracted malaria in 1898. Shortly and other materiel to support thereafter, he left the Army Marines when they are called into without leave and returned action. Prepositioning vessels home. like the Fisher played vital roles In March 1899, Phillips turned during the recent Persian Gulf himself in to authorities and war and the Somalian aid relief received a dishonorable dis­ mission. charge. But the call of the military A plaque on the vessel told of was too much for Phillips, so he the history of Private Harry Joined the Marine Corps as Harry Fisher, who gave his life in 1900 Fisher. in defense of his fellow In the early 1980s, Mc­ Americans in China during the Keesport amateur historian Wes Boxer Rebellion. In fact. Fisher Slusher discovered that Fisher was the last American to die and Phillips were one and the during the fighting. same and began efforts to set the Despite his heroics and the record straight. In order for the honor bestowed upon him, a his­ Marines to officially present the torian from McKeesport, Pa. dis­ Medal of Honor in Phillips' name, the Army had to issue Phil­ lips an honorable discharge. Al­ though Phillips had distinguished AB Mike Presser watches the Ready to participate In a shiphimself as a member of the latest union meeting aboard the Marines and died in the line of lounge.safety video In the crew's board LNG Leo Is OS Jeffrey Hockfeld. duty, it was not enough for the Army Board of Corrections to change his discharge status. The New York Times reported on the situation in 1986, giving the strange tale of Phillips/Fisher front page coverage. Soon, the Army announced it would give Phillips an honorable discharge. Although Marine Corps records now reflected Phillips as the proper name of the ser­ viceman who died in the Boxer Rebellion, it still took some time before his tombstone was changed. Finally, more than 90 years after the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously and near­ ly 10 years after Slusher began his work, the name Pvt. Harry Fisher was removed fronf® the prepositioning ship and Pvt. AB P. Hoffman listens to the dis- Wiper Muharam Husin asks a Franklin J. Phillips was painted cussion during the LNG Leo's question about the union's welin its place. union meeting. fare plan. ;.v- .... V'''.v -'Jv:--'; . �•".5 "•'3';^..-v*:£-';-.'^-^,.'' •'•••'^\'£;-'^.'T^.<rj>:v-'.ii'V^^^^ MAY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 25 • Falcon Braves Foul Weather SIU crewmembers aboard the American Falcon faced chal­ lenging conditions while transporting military equipment between Morehead City, N.C. and Norway from February 6 to April 6. "We had to endure adverse weather conditions in ports and during transit," AB Mike Davis wrote in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. "Overcoming freezing temperatures, driving snows, icing conditions and strong winds, we worked with the U.S. Marine Corps to ensure the cargo was loaded safely and profes­ sionally." Davis added. Norway ports of call were Bogen Bay, Narvik, Hommelvik, Troindheim and Bodo. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Robert Roberson told the crew. "Working with the SIU members on the American Falcon has demonstrated how the U.S. mer­ chant marine provides additional capabilities for a force in readi­ ness." Davis concluded his letter to the LOG with, "The SIU crewmembers aboard the American Falcon proved the need for strong and skilled U.S. merchant marines. Once again, the SIU played a large and important role by providing the necessary trained men and women for U.S. flagged vessels, serving both military and commercial in­ dustry." Photos on this page were provided by AB Chris Moore. The American Falcon is AB Chris Moore cleans the operated by Crowley American Falcon's deck during a break in Transport. the wintry weather. r;' 'v' • ''''v.;-! From left to right, Chief Cook Mack Jones, Chief Steward Paul Zllkow and SA Chino Gullberto prepare food for a cookout on a rare sunny day aboard the Amer/can Fa/con. • ii Shipping Is Non-Stop in New York In one of the busiest ports of the world, shipping around New York is non-stop. SlU-crewed vessels continuously are moving in and out of the ports of New York and New Jersey. Recently, payoffs were held aboard the Sea-Land Achiever and Nuevo San Juan. The Achiever was back in the States following a run to the Mediter­ ranean, while the San Juan was at its northernmost port on its coastwise and Puerto Rican run. SIU officials from the port of New York conducted union meetings aboard both vessels. Crewmembers asked questions concerning the union welfare program, vacation plans and ships' contracts to Kermett Mangram, assistant vice presi­ dent for contracts, and Jack Sheehan, a New York-based patrolman. Reports received by \\\c Seafarers LOG indicated all was well on both containerships. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Rob Roberson shakes hands with AB Mike Davis while Bosun Mike McCardle looks on. port of Philadelphia. Boatman Taylor began receiving his pension in February 1991. Final Departures Continued from page 23 VANCE MEEKS Crewmembers gather In the crew lounge of the Nuevo San Juan lor a union meeting. From left to right are Chief Steward Robet Fagan, OMU Jack Crosby, Asst. VP for Contracts Kermett Mangram, Engine Utility Andre Smith, Messman Pedro Alicia, Messman Bob Bess and OMU Robert Appel. Pensioner Vance Meeks, 62, passed away March 4. A native of Martin Coun­ ty, N.C., he joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the steward department. Boatman Meeks served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1950. He retired in August 1986. ANGELO PRINCBPATO Pensioner Angelo Principato, 65, died March 25. He joined the SIU in 1970 in his na­ tive Philadel­ phia. Boatman Principato sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1949. Utilltyman Willie Smith shows his Getting In from the cold for a shipboard meeting on the Achiever are, Boatman Principato began receiv­ approval for what he hears during '©ft to right (seated) Bosun James Davis, (standing) QMED Electrician ing his pension in November 1988. the meeting on the Achiever. John Yarber, SA Alfred DeSlmone and AB Felix Santiago. THOMAS SPRINGFIELD Pensioner Thomas Springfield, 81, passed away February 16. A Texas na­ tive, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He sailed in the steward department. Boatman Springfield served in the U.S. Army in 1941. He retired in Febmary 1971. Ready for lunch on the Sea-LandAchiever are Chief Cook Robert Arana and Chief Steward William Perry. ROBERTTAYLOR Pensioner Robert Taylor, 58, died February 22. Bom in Virginia, he joined the Working aboard the Achiever on a safety net are Seafajers in ABs Felix Santiago (left) and Jose Caballero. 1959 in the JOHN WERNER Pensioner John Wemer, 91, passed away March 26. He joined the SIU in 1961 in his na­ tive Philadel­ phia. Boatman Wemer sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army in 1918. Boatman Wemer retir^ in August 1969. GREAT LAKES CALVIN WAGONER Calvin Wagoiier, 71, died January 20. Bom in Onekama, Mich., he joined the union in 1964 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Wagoner served in the U.S. Army during World War II. RAILROAD MARINE NORMAN KASDEN Pensioner Norman Kasden, 69, passed away March 21. He joined the Seafarers in 1959 in his native New York. Brother Kasden sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Kasden retired in June 1984. PETER RADOSLOVICH Pensioner Peter Radoslovich, 96, died Febmary 4. Bom in Austria, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Radoslovich began receiving his pension in May 1962. '. •:i-. If I •it. ' / ff" r: �. ' • -. •> 2ff a •*r«- • IIIUri993 SEllfiMERSUW Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Trainee Lifeboat Class 509—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 509 are (from left, kneeling) Curtis Campaigne, Kristen Swain, Neville Hughes, Richard Gendaszek, Michael Dubie, John Schafer, (second row) Christopher Davjd, Jim Brown (instructor), Jason Bannister, Isaac Kapua, Eric Mahoney, Dustin Niemoeller, John Kaack III, Ray Magneson, Shawn Elder and Russell Harriott. - Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the March 24 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Stephen Bishop, Francis Gilligan, Robertt Costantino, Edgar Diaz, (second row) Elhussiny EInaggar, Bryan Smith, Barbara Boyer, Daniel Idos, Sylvia Niemi, David Albert, (third row) Timothy Macrury, Waymon Sellers, Keith Innes, David Stanford and Rudolph Hyndman. Advanced Firefighting—Receiving their advanced firefighting endorsements on Jtoch 31 are (from left, front row) Cummin^ Onstructot), Wade Hudgns Marvin Diesd Engine—Members of the graduating diesei engine course on March 26 are •'f '*'T" (from lofr. I<n^«"9) Thomas Moran, LaSrence C^, Albert Schmitt, (second row) Troy (thrrd row) Phrl Spoerle, Dal Bunus, Frank Ingelirs Sr. and Thomas Douglas. Robin.MarkGlinki'stevenHoskins. Woodrow Smith Jr., Hal Puckett, D^ielTaggart'(third row) John Copeland Jr., Eric Morrison, James Scanlon and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). Advanced Firefighting—Completing the advanced firefighting course on March 22 are (from left, front roW) John Smith (instructor), George Maffioli, Peter C. Westropp, Paul Buckhard, William Mogg, Byran Cummings (instructor), (second row) John Bellinger, Herm^^ Stewart, George Urban III, Marvin Forbes, Charies Lore and Clinton ^ Anderson. /• Sealift Operations —Graduating from this safety specialty course on April 12 are (from left, front tow) David Denizac, Danyl Smith, Rick James, Michael Ethridge, Michael Soulier, Thomas Sneed Jr., (second tow) George Keblis, Coty Gatdiner, William Dize Jr., Michael Smith, Clay Swidas, (third row) Jeff Swanson (instructor), Kenneth Cuffee and Bill Hellwege (instructor). �! '•'•I • . /'• •' ••.' /v.-•• • ( ' SEAFARERS LOG MAY 1993 LUHDEBERG SCmm 1993 UPGRADIHG COURSE SCHEDULE Itecertlflcailon Programs The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between June and October 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. u- u The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—^the nation's security. Completion Date July 19 September 13 August 27 October 22 Shiphandling June 21 August 23 September 27 July2 September 3 October 8 Radar Observer - Unlimited j July 12 August 16 September 20 July 16 August 20 September 24 Celestial Navigation July 19 Aii^ust30 August 13 December 10 Able Seaman All students v?' Cbhrse A^istant Cook, Cook and Baker Marine Electronics Technician H Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Date Completion Date Oil Spill Prevention and Containment August 2 August 6 Uifeboatman June 21 July 19 August 16 September 13 October 11 July 2 July 30 August 27 September 24 October 22 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting July 13 September 7 July 23 September 17 Sealift Operations & Maintenance July 5 August 30 October 25 July 30 September 24 November 19 Course Hydraulics Diesel Engine Technology Date of Birth _ (City) (Fust) (Stiect) (Slate) , , Telephone JL DeepSeaMemberD , LakesMemberD August 2 Completion ' Check-In Date • Date All open-ended (contact mimisslons office for starting dates) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) V July 30 June 7 July 2 August 27 September 9 September 3 June 21 Hydraulics August 2 August 16 August 9 College Program Schedule for 1993 FULL 8-week sessions 3ulyl9 September 10 " mththi's application COPIES of yourdischarges must be time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a CO^of each of the following: the first page of your union bwk indicating and seniority your clinic card and the front and back of your U^berg School identificationcardlistingthecourse(s)youlmveta^nandcompletedneAdmissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received DATE OF RATING DATE DISCHARGE HELD SHIPPED VESSEL _L (Area Code) (Zip Code) June 28 The following courses are available through the Seafmers H^ Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Date Date Course All open-ended High School Equivalency (GED) (contact admissions office for starting Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) Month/Day/Year (Middle) Completion Date • • November 8 1992'93 Adult Education Schedule UPGRADING APPUCATHUI Name. (Last) Address. Check-In Date October 4 Completion Check-In Date Date Gfiiirse . Octobers July 19 QJilED-Any Rating July 16 June 7 Fireman/Watertender and Otter All students must take the Oa Spill Prevention and Containment class. July 30 June 21 Pumproom MainL & Operations September 24 August 16 September 24 AugustJO Basic Electronics August 27 July 6 Marine Electrical Maintenance I September 13 October 22 Marine Electrical Maintenance H Augustl3 July 6 Refngeration Maint & Operations October 22 September 13 September 27 November 5 Miirine Electronics Technician I - ' lliirdMate Course BoSun Recertification Steward Recertification Chief Cook, Chief inward Check'ln Date Course tt |—I InlandWateraMemberO PacficD If,he following Informalion is no, filled ou,completely, your appUcalion will no, be processed. Social Security #__ *— Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. I am interested in the following coufse(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Ves Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes course(s) taken If yes, coursers; laKcn ^ Have you H&en any SHLSS Sealift Operalionscouiaes? DNO • No p. UYes If how many weeks have ^you completed?. II yes, now . Do yon hold the O.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Rrenghtmg-.GYes GNO CPR:DYes ^ GNO Date available for training Primary language spoken • • —— DATE. SIGNATURE. DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • • • ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) O Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician • • • • d STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Spill Prevention & \ Containment D Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting • • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associate in Arts Degree RETURN COMPLtTED APPUCATION TO: Lm«leb«g UpgmdIng Center, P.O. Bos 75. Pine, Point. MO 2M74. — •. 5»3 "V--- :t �.A.::':.' ••^ SEAEtMlEMtS SEAFARERS Have you planned your summer vacation? May 1993 Volume 55, Number 5 The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with all the ingredients for an exciting vacation. For details and rates, see page 16. Linton Overcomes Odds, Succeeds as Seafarer John Linton first walked into Linton, 44, recently told the and oiler, Linton said with a an SIU hall in 1967 as a skinny, Seafarers LOG. "The SIU is like laugh. He sailed with that rating until 18-year-old high school dropout a family. A lot of my upbringing 1980, at which time Hall, Diwith shaky confidence and came from the union." Giorgio and Mongelli steered him limited ambition. Importance of Education toward the QMED course. Linton Intimidated by the bluntness Linton, who sails with AMO earned the endorsement and sub­ of the men who worked at the hall learned to appreciate the way SIU in Brooklyn, N.Y., Linton—who officials constantly espoused the sequently sailed with Sea-Land, Ogden Marine, Delta Lines, as a teenager ran away from value of education. Waterman Steamship and Puerto home—nevertheless stuck He first heard about the SIL around until he got a job as a from a friend who worked for a Rico Marine. He also worked on saloon messman aboard a coal printer which did business with the Sea-Land shore gang. Linton, an avid rider of Harley ship, the Globe Carrier. the union. With visions of Erro Davidson motorcycles, was ac­ Predictably, after a childhood Flynn, Linton decided to check it spent roaming the city streets of out. "I remember going to the tive throughout his SIU career, Queens, he struggled to acclimate Brooklyn hall to see Freddie which lasted until the late 1980s. himself to life at sea. Along the Stewart," he recalled. "I weighed He participated in beefs, political events and other union activities. way on his first couple of vessels, 118 pounds. He also served on finance com­ he met a few co-workers who "But the main thing I remem­ mittees and credentials commit­ mistakenly warned him that there ber about those days is, the oldwas no future for the U.S.-flag timers—Leon Hall, George tees. In 1988 he earned his first merchant marine. McCartney, Fete Loleas, Jack engineer's license at the AMO But John Linton ignored the Bluitt, Frank Mongelli, Joe Di- school in Dania. "I remember tell­ doomsayers, overcame his inex­ Giorgio—always looked out for ing Joe DiGiorgio about it. He Now a chief engineer, Linton says he got there with the help of the SIU. perience and fears and succeeded us and they always stressed was so proud," Linton notes. as a merchant mariner. Two education. Not just the officials, Building a Foundation months ago, he earned his chief but the older guys who sailed also opportunities are there." Linton, who has taken part in So how did a seemingly hopepushed education." engineer's license at the The new chief engineer, who two rescues at sea, adds that he stiU Still, it took a little extra per­ ess, teenage runaway find the American Maritime Officers Dis­ lives in Pennsylvania, says he is is optimistic about the future of the trict 2 MEBA (AMO) school in suasion from Loleas to convince motivation to excel at his job? not sure when he will retire, U;S.-flag merchant fleet. "We've Dania, Fla. May 30 will mark the Linton to upgrade for the first It's nothing that happens over­ though it will not be any time had to re-trench over the years, but start of his 26th year going to sea. time. "He was the one who con­ night," Linton explains. "It's like soon. "One of the rewards of this we haven't retreated. The SIU and "Without the SIU, I never vinced me that I would be better building a house: You have to AMO are progressive unions that would have gotten my license," off when I upgraded to fireman start with a strong foundation, a career is passing on information to other crewmembers, little help their members and help the desire to succeed. Even though tricks of the trade that have been industry. Our progressive nature you may not have the skills, if you passed on through the genera­ and insight have brought us to the start with the right attitude, that's tions. I still enjoy that very forefront, and I think we'11continue )alf the battle. much." to grow." "The other part is, you have to jelieve in what you're doing. I remember walking picket lines with Paul Hall [the late SIU presi­ dent], and you had to believe in the cause or you wouldn't want to stay out there." Seafarers aboard the new To coincide with the new Alton Linton, who sailed during both Alton Belle Riverboat Casino will Belle's arrival, construction of an the Vietnam and Persian Gulf sail for Illinois oii May 5 to bring enlarged Alton Landing should be wars, had another reason for the vessel home in time for its finished at the same time. The sticking with the sea. "The food scheduled opening on Memorial Landing-^which already contains was great, the money was good, Day weekend. a restaurant, buffeL bar and gift but you have to have a little bit of The last touches are being shop—will add a sports and entCTypsy in your heart. My mother placed on the l,2()0-passenger taiiunent lounge, a VIP lounge, an summed it up when I took her to vessel before it leaves a Jackson­ expanded gift shop and kiosk food see my daughter's high school ville, Fla. shipyard for its journey service. More than 37,000 square Unton stopped by SIU headquarters to share his accomplishment with graduation." When Linton and around Florida's coast into the feet have been added to the floating Augie Tellez, vice president contracts. lis mother arrived at the airport, Gulf of Mexico then up the Mis­ structure. they discovered their flight had sissippi River. Before the new vessel can go been canceled. Linton quickly About the only things on the into service, it must pass sea trials made other arrangements, and 220-foot vessel that will look and a Coast Guard inspection as within the hour they were air­ similar to the original riverboat well as receive approv^ from the borne on another flight. "She are the company logo and the SIU Ulinois Gaming Board. The Alton The National Center for looked at me and said, 'I finally crewmembers on board. Missing and Exploited Children Belle Riverboat Casino began understand why you keep going has asked the Seafarers Interna­ The new vessel is 55 feet operations in September 1991. back. There are people who longer than the present Alton The SIU represents crewmem­ tional Union to assist them in travel, and there are travelers. Belle, which will go out of service bers on the vessel, on the Landing locating Cynthia M. Britto. You are a traveler." Missing since May 29,1992, upon the other boat's ^val. and in the reservation office. Additionally, when he first the child was last seen being heard about the SIU, he liked the dropped off at a store in idea of belonging to a union. As a Chandler, Okla. with her teenager, he had been fired from mother and her aunt, who also a job at a gas station for missing a are missing. Foul play is day's work during a blizzard. "I suspected. had no recourse because there At the time of her disap­ was no union," Linton states. pearance, the child was wearing "When I saw the opportunity with a pink sweater, a blue and black Cynthla M. Britto the SIU, I knew I had to do the striped shirt, and tennis shoes. right thing. I had to make it." The brown-haired, brown-eyed tional center for Missing and 'Have to Apply Yourself 6-year-old girl weighed 60 Exploited Children at (800) "The thing I want to tell people pounds and was 3 feet tall. 843-5678 or the Missing Per­ is, if I can do it, anyone can," Anyone having information sons Unit of the Oklahoma Linton says of his successful, on the disappearance of Cynthia Bureau of Investigation at (405) career. "All you have to do is Last-minute preparations are performed on the new Alton Belle RiverM. Britto should contact the Na- 848-6724. appl^yourself. With the SIU, the t)oat Casino before it begins operations in Alton, III. later this month. Seafarers Set to Sail Home New Alton Belie Hiverboat Help Fina This Missing Chiid t,''f iiii r . • .. •1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES GEN. CASSIDY URGES SPEEDY ACTION ON A NEW U.S. SHIPPING POLICY SEAMEN’S UNIONS UNITE TO FIGHT ‘WORK TAX’ WORLD’S GIANT GRAIN EXPORTERS ATTEMPT TO SCUTTLE CARRIAGE ON U.S. SHIPS OF FOOD AID CARGO HERBERGER NAMED TO HEAD MARAD UNION SEEKS U.S. COMMITMENT TO INDEPENDENT FISHERMAN IN MAGNUSON REAUTHORIZATION PANEL’S VIGILANCE OPENS KUWAIT TO U.S.-FLAG SHIPS HOWE JOINS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STAFF UIW SETS ORGANIZING AS GOAL FOR THE 1990S LUNDEBERG SCHOOL FINE TUNES HAZMAT TRAINING DISTRICT NO. 1 PAYS BACK SIU LOAN UMWA IN FIGHT FOR JOB SECURITY, AFL-CIO UNIONS RALLY IN SUPPORT CAPTAIN PRAISES OMI LEADER CREW FOR SECURING TANKER TUGS, BARGES, RIVERBOATS AFFECTED BY FLOODING ON UPPER MISSISSIPPI AT&T HONORS UNIONS FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE PECOS MAKES HISTORY, ‘UNREPS’ RUSSIAN DESTROYER LAKES SEASON OPERATING AT FULL STEAM CESAR CHAVEZ DIES AT 66; ORGANIZED FARM WORKERS SIU MEMBERS RALLY WITH PORT COUNCIL TO PROTEST FINK STEVEDORING COMPANY MORAN SEAFARERS HONE SKILLS AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL COURSE RUNAWAY-FLAG SHIP RESTRICTED BY COAST GUARD PANAMANIAN VESSEL DETAINED FOLLOING SMUGGLING ATTEMPT MURMANSK-42: THE DIARY OF WYMOND D HENDERSON WWII- ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE A LETTER FROM WILHELMINA HENDERSON CHIPPING AND PAITING LEADS TO PATENT FOR RETIREE LUPINACCI’S COOKBOOK AVAILABLE DREAM COMES TRUE FOR NEW AB CASSIDY ISSUES A CALL TO ACTION FOR THE U.S.-FLAG MERCHANT MARINE PAUL HALL MEMORIAL LECTURE CREWMEMBER’S CATCH PROVIDES ENTRÉE AS LNG LEO GALLEY COOKS SPECIAL MEAL HISTORIAN SETS STRAIGHT NAME MIXUP ON SIU-CREWED PREPOSITIONING VESSEL FALCON BRAVES FOUL WEATHER SHIPPING IS NON-STOP IN NEW YORK LINTON OVERCOMES ODDS, SUCCEEDS AS SEAFARER SEAFARERS SET TO SAIL HOME NEW ALTON BELLE RIVERBOAT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 5 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e3244c437f9add184cb5c290eb6144d7.PDF 06925c8fbe1b9a41639a459ef257828e PDF Text Text k-o«*;vv:r*; ;-v-->--.^f/.-VV.V^rvf/i:^ •t' Ship Unions Support New Maritime Bills Pages OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Number 6 June 1993 • # • Ex-FMC Official, Foeof American Flag, Signs on ^ i;, ;*.c. For Runaway Operator . aJ'S; O- <tii '-.li iT' Q.Ci •<>'•'. . • •£)• .• SJ'O .;u:-C- in. CO • >1- t-) s:'r 0;Ci.r^ cr, -cv>_. f^ r'-'; '• \ ... , Pages h- O _i»-u.CAO; z:i-- • >-'• O ' C" <3' kO c. <-' l_'>- c- •«-^; t'-' Seven Awanled SlU Scholarships Pages 2, IS Kenneth Hagan Gerald Shirley Neil SImonsen Danielle Brooks Christine Hall Jerry Halsey Jr. o. •••,•• ;• : -•...Jv/i/; • ^• . • ' -••*• /• V..' V/v'-'-viv' •-•' Viv' Michelle Paris! -• vi.vV:.^r '•-••• ''M Trf-' - r>'T.»»+".»-.T».-;v''fW»>,'- StSK �2 JUNE 1993 S£»Fil/l£i75l.(M7 President's Report can remember. The American merchant marine has survived despite continued at­ tempts by its opponents, including foreign-flag shipping interests, to weaken it. By now, most of the Seafarers' membership is probably aware that the ad­ As a matter of fact, currently we are battling yet another assault on U.S. shipping ministration is withholding action on a proposal to revitalize the American mer­ by the congressional allies of the world's giant grain dealers. Five senators last chant marine put forward by Department of Transportation Secretary Federicp month introduced legislation designed to gut the nation's cargo preference laws. Pena. One of the reasons given was that the administration had Here again, we in the SIU, working with supporters of the American merchant decided to await the conclusion of a Department of Defense marine in Congress, will be fighting with every ounce of our energy to defeat the study on the role of American-flag shipping in the nation's self-serving agribusiness interests—many of them foreign-owned—who are looking security plans. We understand this study is due in August. to get government aid cargoes carried on foreign-flag ships, many of which are Meanwhile, the SIU is continuing to press for action that will owned by their various subsidiaries. result in a new program that will preserve and expand U.S. mer­ chant marine operations. To this end, we are fully supporting Congratulations Are In Order two bills just introduced in Congress. In fact, as indicated in the To the winners of the 1993 scholarships offered by the Seafarers, we extend our article on page 3 of this edition of the Seafarers LOG, the SIU congratulations and best wishes for future academic success. The seven scholarship along with the other maritime unions testified in behalf of this awardees were selected to receive cash grants between $6,000 and $15,000 to be Michael Sacco legislative initiative brought about by Representatives Studds, used towards tuition costs by a panel of educators who reviewed their qualifications Lipinski, Fields and Bateman. and found them deserving of the awards. The SIU is going to increase its efforts to achieve a merchant marine that is con­ For those Seafarers and sons, daughters and spouses of Seafarers who are con­ sistent with the needs of this nation economically and from the national security sidering higher education opportunities, I urge you to apply for next year's scholar­ standpoint. Among our actions are meetings with administration officials to urge ship awards. Since 1952, when the SIU's scholarship program was first established, favorable and positive action towards a revitalized U.S.-flag fleet. Similarly, we are close to 230 Seafarers and dependents of Seafarers have attended institutions of seeking the support of all members of Congress for this goal. higher learning with help from these grants. It is not a far-fetched notion to think The struggle to achieve an American merchant marine worthy of the U.S. role as that you can qualify for one of the awards. With the cost of education sky-rocketing, the world's superpower has been part of the SIU's business for as long as anyone it is well worth your time to apply to the SIU Scholarship Program. The Fight Continues Seven SIU StJiolarships AwarUeU Jean Ingrao (left) recently announced her retirement as MTD secretary-treasurer. Frank Pecquex was appointed to the position. Ingrao Retires from MTD; Pecquex Assumes Office --V;' X Frank Pecquex is the new ex­ ecutive secretary-treasurer of the Maritime Trades Department (MTD), AFL-CIO, following the May 31 retirement of Jean Ingrao. Ingrao announced her retire­ ment at the opening of the MTD's executive board meeting in February. She served with the or­ ganization since heing appointed by the late MTD President Paul Hall in 1979. Both AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and MTD Presi­ dent Michael Sacco saluted In­ grao for her 14 years as the department's secretary-treasurer and her 43 years in service to the national trade labor federation during a reception in the lobby of the AFL-CIO headquarters build­ ing in Washington, D.C. Following Ingrao's retirement Volume 55, Number 6 announcement, Sacco appointed Pecquex to fill the remaining two years on the term for secretarytreasurer. The board unanimously ap­ proved the appointment. Prior to becoming secretarytreasurer, Pecquex served as the MTD's administrator, having been appointed by Sacco to the position in 1991. In that post, the New York native coordinated ac­ tivities between the MTD and its network of 28 port maritime councils throughout the United States and Canada. In 1985, Pecquex was desig­ nated as the department's legisla­ tive director. He promoted issues on Capitol Hill related to the wellbeing of the 8.5 million men and women represented by the MTD's 42 autonomous unions. June 1993 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Cortina Christensen; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. was comprised of the following Three Seafarers, three Seafarers who each won children of SIU members and the $15,000 scholarship are Danielle scholars and academicians: wife of a Great Lakes member are Shanika Brooks, daughter of Pen- Father David Albert Boileau, the winners in the 1993 Seafarers sioner Edward Brooks Jr.; Loyola University; Dr. Trevor Christine W. Hall, wife of Great Carpenter, Charles County (Md.) Scholarship Program. With these seven winners, the Lakes Boatman Craig D. Hall; Community College; Dr. Michael total number of scholarship Jerry Lee Halsey Jr., son of inland Glaser, St. Mary's College of recipients since the program was division member Jerry Lee Hal­ Maryland; and Dr. Keith established in 1952 is 228. sey Sr.; and Michelle Ann Rivera Schlender, the Medical College Seafarer Kenneth A. Hagan Parisi, daughter of deep sea mem­ of Ohio. Also on the scholarship selec­ of Winston-Salem, N.C. was ber Raul ^vera. The $15,000 scholarship tion committee were Dr. Charles awarded a $15,000 scholarship to be used toward a four-year de­ awards are paid over thecourse of Lyons Jr. of the American As­ gree. Hagan, 36, currently sails four years. sociation of Colleges and Univer­ aboard Sheridan Transportation's sities, Dr. Charles D. O'Connell ITB Baltimore. He plans to attend Jr. of the University of Chicago, For biographical sketches the University of North Carolina, of each scholarship winner, Dr. Gayle A. Olson of the Univer­ see page 13. majoring in history and sity of New Orleans and Dr. anthropology. Henry Toutain of Gustavus AdolApplicants for the scholar­ phus College in Minnesota. Recertified Steward Gerald Shirley, 34, won a $6,000 ships were judged by a panel of In his congratulatory letter to scholarship with which he hopes professional educators on the each of the scholarship winners, to complete his bachelor's degree basis of scholastic ability, charac­ John Fay, chairman of the Board in computer science with a minor ter, high school grades, college of Trustees of the Seafarers Wel­ boards or American college test fare Plan, wrote, "Both the in business and economics. Another two-year scholarship scores, letters of recommendation Seafarers International Union and was given to Neil Simonsen, 28, and participation in extracur­ the Welfare Plan are proud of its who sails as an AB aboard the ricular activities. The group met members who pursue advanced Sugar Islander. Simonsen in­ May 7 and made its an­ academic and vocational goals." tends to use his scholarship to ob­ nouncement shortly thereafter. For Seafarers or their family tain a degree in international The panel, which was ap­ members thinking of going tocol­ relations. pointed by the Board of Trustees lege next year, the deadline for The four dependents of of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, applying is April 15, 1994. Seafarers Educational Grants Benefit More thrai 200During Pctst 40 Yecurs The Seafarers Scholarship Program celebrates its 40th an­ niversary this year of providing funds for higher education to SIU members, their spouses and their children. When the program was an­ nounced in October 1952, a total of four four-year scholarships were offered for members and their families. Each aw^d was for $1,500 per year. In 1953, the first scholarships were issued. From those four, the program has continued through 1993, granting 228 . Seafarers and their dependents cash awards to be used for schooling. The October 17, 1952 issue of the Seafarers LOG stated, "This is the first scholarship plan in maritime unions and one of the few union scholarship plans in the U.S. The $1,500 grant is far larger than the average college scholarship, ranking among the largest scholarships for students in the country." The article noted Columbia University in New York as one of the most expensive schools in the country, with an annual fee of $1,410. That price included tuition, room and meals. Since 1953, colleg^ costs have increased and so have the awards given by the program. KJ RriUn-MfldUroe- Today, the union offers a total of seven scholarships. Spouses and children of SIU members are eligible to apply for one of four four-year scholarships worth $15,000 each. Members can seek one four-year grant also valued at $15,()()0 or two twoyear awards worth $6,000 each. ^|H|^ARHRS « LOG^ LID FOUR WIN ^,000 SIU STMITS SIU scHouRSHips EOUCUIOM FUHD.rUII " 5:fsL500A?nua.7cLiai^ The Seafarers LOG announces the inception of the scholarships. ! I �.i,.- ]•./^^,.::rJ.'• _.~ • ' . ..-r: ••iw JUNE1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 Labor Bacte House Bills For Now U.S. Ship Plan White House Action Awaits Study Results Discussing the proposed Crowley contract are (left to right) Chief Mates Roger Rothschild and Andy Smith aboard the tug Samson. Seafarers Give numbs Up To Crowley 3-Year Pact Seafarers who sail aboard Crowley Towing and Transporta­ tion tugboats have overwhelm­ ingly approved a new three-year contract that increases wages and benefits. The new contract takes effect July 1 and will run until June 30, 1996. Negotiations were con­ ducted this spring in two separate sessions in Piney Point, Md. The tentative agreement was presented in April and May to Seafarers who work aboard Crowley equipment. Each mem­ ber working for the company had an opportunity to vote on the con­ tract. Voting took place on each boat, and balloting was con­ ducted in union halls so Crowley Seafarers on the beach could register their views. Taking part in the negotiating sessions as delegates for the Seafarers aboard Crowley tugs The heads pf the major U.S. seagoing unions have announced their support for legislation designed to revive the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. H.R. 2151 (the Maritime Security and Competitiveness Act of 1993) and H.R. 2152 (the Merchant Marine Investment Act of 1993) were introduced May 19, National Maritime Day in Washington, by U.S. Repre­ sentatives Gerry Studds (DMass.), chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Conunittee; William Lipinski (D-Dl.), chair­ man of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee; Jack Fields (RTexas), ranking minority member of the committee; and Herbert Bateman (R-Va.), ranking minority member of the subcom­ mittee. H.R. 2151 would amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 by creating a "Maritime Security Fleet" of privately owned U.S.flag vessels engaged in interna­ tional commercial trade that would meet the country's security and defense requirements. The bill would authorize the secretary of transportation to enter into 10 year operating agreements with the vessel operators and provide annual payments for inclusion in the fleet. Its companion bill, H.R. 2152 seeks to establish new financia and tax policies to create invest­ ment in new U.S.-flag vessels Key features of the bill, which cleared the House Merchan Marine and Fisheries Committee on May 26, include an ac­ celerated tax depreciation were Glenn Murray and David LaPorte from the port of Hous­ ton; A1 GItonviach, Scott Lindsey and Mickey Main from Continued on page 12 the port of Wilmington, Calif.; Robert August and Raymond Richardson from the port of Jacksonville, Fla.; Steve Welsh and Jeff Poulos from the port of Philadelphia; and Leoncio Can­ cel, Robert Candelario, Moises Huertas and Miguel Vasquez from the port of San Juan. Crowley tugs and barges operate coastwise, deep sea and harbor duty in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and in the Gulf of Mexico from terminals in Lake Charles, La., Wilmington, Jacksonville, Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. Crowley Towing and Transportation is based in Jack­ sonville. The company is a sub­ U.S. Rep. William Lipinski (D-lll.) responds to a question from a reporter during press conference to sidiary of Crowley Maritime, introduce the maritime revival package. Looking on are (left to right) Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), Rep. based in Oakland, Calif. Jack Fields (R-Texas) and Rep. Herbert Bateman (R-Va ), who with Lipinski sponsored the bill. 'J Ex-FMC Official Has New Auspices Quartel Winds Up as Runaway^Flag Mouthpiece Rob Quartel, a former Bush-appointed member of the ping activities right up their alley and a service to be tacked the United States as the "most consistent and egregious offender" of actions hostile to world shipping. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and an inveterate rewarded." He smd the United States "is a country that complains critic of the U.S. merchant marine, has joined forces with Links Up With Flag-Dod^r self-righteously about the faults of everyone else and Ole Skaarup, an American citizen operating runawayShortly after the MTO called for his dismissal as an flag ships who has long been known for his attacks on the FMC commissioner, Quartel resigned from the post. finds itself faultless." Both Skaarup and Quartel have peppered their American merchant marine and his advocacy, in effect, Then he went to Florida to run for the Republican remarks with calls for an American maritime policy that for its elimination. nomination for the U.S. Senate. The 42-year-old Quartel would consist of an "open registry." It was almost inevitable that Skaarup would enlist the lost the September 1992 primary. Not long thereafter it ^ ^ ^ The so-called open registry, also called an "internaservices of Quartel given the former government was announced that he had join^ the Skaarup group. ofrKTaVtiti; wiuTthe o^^SiSion -J'''"''' or a "second regist^," is simply a device official's controversial performance as one of the five to permit the use of an American flag on a vessel while commissioners of the FMC, the U.S. agency charged with m all other respects operating that ship outside of maintaining fair rates in ocean shipping. For the two years *When [Quartel] leaves the commis­ American jurisdiction—evading U.S. taxes, bypassing he was on the public payroll, Quartel perpetually sion, he*ll no doubt return to his U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations and not employing barnstormed the country advancing the idea of foreign Americans as crewmembers. former business as a'private registries and criticizing the U.S. government's maritime New Name, Old Gimmick policies and laws. As an FMC member, Quartel repeated­ consultant* to 'international firms* ly made public statements and speeches calling for the An open registry is essentially a runaway operation which will find his anti-U.S. shipping elimination of the Jones Act, the nation's maritime which sports the label of a traditional maritime country. activities right up their alley and a cabotage law. He attacked the policy of cargo preference The only difference between an open registry and a which allows for U.S.-flag ship carriage of a set percent­ service to be rewarded.* runaway operation is the name. age of American government cargoes. The open registry scheme has been pushed by flag— Michael Sacco, in Report The self-anointed crusader against U.S. shipping said dodging shipowners and their mouthpieces in the United To MTO Executive Board Meeting, 1992 subsidies and supports to American-flag shipping should States and Europe. A few European nations, like Norway, be abolished. He urged the major U.S. liner companies to is president of its "U.S. Shipbuilding Consortium." Denmark and Germany, have adopted open registries in' immediately re-flag their American ships by registering Financed by the Skaarup group and headquartered on the order to give the impression that their shipping operations their tonnage under foreign nations' ship registries. Time premises of Skaarup Shipping Corp., the outfit is chaired are not fully runaway. But wherever open registries have been instituted, runaway conditions follow—shipboard and time again, Quartel assailed U.S. shipping com­ by Ole Skaarup, now in his late '70s. employment opportunities have plummeted for seamen panies, American seamen and American maritime Skaarup and Quartel, in a rash of recent speeches and of those nations as shipowners have hired employees unions. articles, have attacked U.S. maritime jmlicies—such as from the world's poorest and most exploitable groups of MTD Predicts Quartei's 'Reward' cargo preference and sealift availability—which have workers. Equally, the safety conditions and standards of Quartet's alliance with a runaway operator was served as the foundation for the American merchant open registry ships are as low or non-existent as the ones foreseen by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department marine and its role in the economic security, political of runaway-flag operations. (MTD) in February 1992. At its annual meeting, the MTD interests and national defense requirements of the United Speaking to the New York Chapter of the U.S. Mer­ executive board adopted a resolution calling on then- States. chant Marine Academy Alumni Association in April, President Bush to fire FMC member Quartel not only for Skaarup: U.S. Has Flag 'Obsession' Skaarup said a U.S. open registry would allow the the tone of his remarks but also for acting in a manner In March, before the Connecticut Maritime shipowner to "sail with any kind of labor" and would contrary to government policy and doing it at taxpayer Association's Shipping '93 conference, Skaarup said, allow an American shipping company the"same benefits expense. "The U.S. government's maritime policy, what little we as any foreign company that doesn't pay taxes." Quartel, In introducing the resolution urging Quartei's dismiss­ have, is wrong." He claimed that "the obsession with the in an opinion piece published in theJournal of Commerce al, the organization's president, Michael Sacco, who also U.S. flag and the excuse of the military need" were two in March suggested that all current American maritime serves as president of the SIU, prophetically remarked, factors that "have led to the decline" of the American programs be abolished and in their place the U.S. govem"When [Quartel] leaves the commission, he'll no doubt merchant marine. nient should "open the flag." return to his former,business as a 'private consultant' to Similarly, (Juartel, in ari address to the International Continued on page 12 'international firms' which will find his anti-U.S. ship- Cargo HantUing Coordinators Association in May, at- •' ' :• • - - a-; - r f,, •, ,V-. JUL • - 'k.. '.'•0 �''iv 4 .":. ;• JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Pipelines Pose Grave Dangers, Experts Warn House Panel Advocates of stringent 1992 resulting in 170 deaths anc regarded as an authoritative pipeline controls presentee 901 injuries — because "insuffi source on pipeline safety because powerful arguments against the cient care is exercised in the plan of his extensive research in this theory that pipelines are a safer ning, siting, construction, and area, said in his written tes­ timony, "Oil pipelines spill or alternative to ships for the operation of the pipelines." leak the equivalent of an Exxon transportation of oil ant Accidents Waiting to Happen Valdez spill every year in petroleum products at a May 18 A big concern to Congress anc America, on average, year after congressional hearing on the the public must be the fact that year." According to the Depart­ recent pipeline rupture in North- many of America's pipelines are ment of Transportation (DOT) em Virginia. quite old. "Older pipelines may Spurred by a more than exhibit a greater potential for Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), 400,000 gallon spill of No. 2 fuel leakage or rupture than new lines from 1972 to 1992 oil pipelines from a break in the Colonial because of pipe corrosion," saicJ spilled or leaked 272,036,562 pipeline in Reston, Va., a sub­ Allen Li, associate director for gallons of oil and petroleum committee of the House Commit­ transportation issues of the products, he said. Terry Turner, SIU governmental relations director, urges the House Rackleff cited data from a Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety tee on Public Works and Government Accounting Office Transportation called the hearing (GAO) Resources, Community Wilderness Society report en­ to pass a bill extending U.S. labor standards to all vessels regularlyto leam of the reasons for the ac­ and Economic Developmen titled "100 Oil Spills, 1000 Ex­ involved in American commerce. cuses," which tracked the 100 cident and to determine what can Division. worst oil spills in North America be done concerning pipeline between 1989 and 1990. It found safety in general. *Oil pipelines spill or pipelines and storage tanks ac­ Lax Regulations leak the equivalent of an counted for 80 percent of the gal­ The dangers posed by lons spilled in the ICX) worst oil The SIU is urging Congress to ing field for all ships competing pipelines and the lack of a com­ Exxon Valdex spill every accidents. support legislation that would in this trade." prehensive national safety regime year inAmerictM, on Pipelines spilled 51.6 percent apply U.S. labor standards to all Introduced by William Clay governing pipelines were high­ of the Jotal oil spilled. Storage vessels regularly engaged in U.S. (D-Mo.), the bill seeks to apply average, year after year* lighted in the testimony of tanks, both above and under the commerce that operate under a both the National Labor Relations federal, state and local officials, —Robert B. RacMeff, Authority ground, spilled 27.4 percent. runaway flag. Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor environmental scientists and On Pipeline Safety issues Tank ships and barges, on the Runaway-flag, also known as Standards Act (FLSA) to pipeline experts who appeared other hand, spilled 18.1 percent of flag-of-convenience, vessels are runaway-flag vessels that are before the subcommittee in the "Most of the nation's natural that oil. those which are owned by regularly engaged in American day-long hearing. The pipeline gas pipelines were constructed in Pose More Dangers citizens of one nation, crewed by commerce. industry was defended by the head the 1950s and 1960s," Li told the The NLRA protects the rights Rackleff, who heads the citizens from other nations and of Colonial Pipeline Company. subcommittee, which called the Among the problems posed by hearing at the request of Rep. Les­ Friends of Lloyd, a community registered in another country. Na­ of workers to engage in collective pipeline leakages, ruptures and lie Byrne (D-Va.) in whose dis­ organization concerned about tions like Panama, the Bahamas, bargaining while the FLSA estab­ other kinds of failures raised by trict the Colonial spill cxjcurred. )ipeline encroachment in north Liberia, Vanuatu operate lishes a minimum wage and many of the witnesses were the Li said comparable data on liquid ^orida* warned that "petroleum runaway-flag registries that allow protects against gender-based loss of life, injuries, long-term pipelines was not available but pipelines are far more dangerous shipowners from countries like discrimination among other health problems, environmental that the majority of these lines and unreliable than both the in­ the U.S. and Great Britain with things. Tlie legislation would include strong maritime traditions and dustry and regulators claim." damages, disruptions to com­ were built after 1950. all foreign-flag vessels that make laws to avoid the labor, safety and The dangers of pipeline spills munities, threat of fires, toxicity But age is not the only con­ of fumes and corraption of water cern, Li pointed out. The can be greater than marine spills, tax regulations of their home regular calls to U.S. ports like cruise ships, liquid and dry bulk supplies. Colonial pipeline which ruptured iackleff said, "We should never states. cargo vessels, vessels that shuttle "H.R. 1517 (as the bill is Causes for pipeline failures in March, pouring fuel oil into the ose sight of the fact that pipeline cargo from large vessels cited by the witnesses were faulty 'otomac River from its tributary, spills tend to happen inland, and known in Congress) addresses anchored in international waters working practices on all runaway materids, improper installation, Sugarland Run Creek, was built x)llute the ground and water we and factory ships that process damage during installation, in 1980. "Even relatively newer depend on for municipal and ships engaged in American com­ goods for sale in the U.S. except deterioration of the metal in the ripelines are subject to failure," agricultural supplies. Unlike merce," Terry Turner, the union's tiiose that are owned and crew^ director of govemment relations, coastal waters, where tides and pipe due to abrasion and le said. told the House Subcommittee on by a majority of citizens from the other flushing action can disperse electrolytic action, earth move­ Pipelines Biggest Spiiiers Labor country of registry. Standards, Occupational contamination (although the ments, operator errors, the strik­ It was revealed that pipelines Health and Safety on May 13. ing of the pipeline by outside "Thus, it establishes a level play­ forces such as building com­ are more likely to account for oil Continued on page 25 Continued on page 25 spills than any other form of panies, among others. As noted by John M. De- transport. Robert B. Rackleff, a Noyer, a scientific advisor to the writer by profession and an en­ local government of Northern vironmental activist by avoca­ Virginia and a member of the city tion, provided the subcommittee council in the area hit by the with data compiled by the U.S. Legislation Requires Texas), George Hochbrueckner Joseph Sacco testified that there (D-N.Y.), Thomas Manton (D- "is a lack of uniformity between Colonial pipeline spill, there are government and private groups That All Boatmen N.Y.) and Pete Stark (D-Calif.). the requirements that must be met which find pipelines to be the so many pipeline accidents — More are expected to become by individuals employed on leaviest oil polluters. Carry Documents more than 3,500 from 1985 to cosponsors. various vessels." He pointed out Rackleff, who is widely U.S. Representative Gerry As the law now stands, z-cards to the representatives that Great Studds (D-Mass.) has introduced are not required for mariners sail­ Lakes and deep sea mariners are egislation in the Congress ing aboard inland tugs and tows required to have documents while designed to close a safety of less than inland boatmen do not have the oophole that allows cfewmem100 gross same requirement. lers aboard more than 3,300 tugs Last year, the SIU conducted The chairman of the Joint the thousands attending as well as and tows to sail the nation's in- tons. Of these research that showed inland water Chiefe of Staff honored U.S. mer- those listening on television and and waterways without a Coast vessels that the vessels are less safe than U.S.radio. "We Guard-issued merchant mariner's ply chant mariners with other nation's flag deep sea and Great Lakes honor them document. veterans who have answered vessels — which carry fully because America's call in times of trouble The bill, known as H.R. 1915, 25,777 miles documented crews. Through data without their would require mariner's docu­ of navigable during remarks made at the Na­ on casualties and marine acci­ sacrifice, ments (also known as z-cards) for inland water­ tional Memorial Day Concert in dents compiled by the Coast without their all men and women sailing ways, the Rep. Studds Washington on May 30. Guard, the SIU discovered that courage, aboard inland vessels of more Coast Guard General Colin L. Powell repre­ without their than five gross tons. Similar legis- requires a human error is a much larger fac­ sented the U.S. armed forces commitment, ation passed the House of Repre­ license only of the operator of tor in the total number of acci­ during the ceremony which fea­ this noble ex- sentatives last year, but Congress vessels greater than 26 feet in dents involving inland tugs and tured nationally known enter­ tows than those vessels sailing on tainers and the National Gen. Powell periment that adjourned before the Senate length. All holders of z-cards must the deep seas and Great Lakes. God blessed could complete action on the Symphony Orchestra on the submit to drug testing, undergo an Included within the Coast and we called measure. Capitol grounds. The nation's FBI criminal investigation and Guard definition of human fac­ highest ranking military officer America would have ended long Cosponsors Sign On allow for a check of the National tors are bypass of available safety saluted the efforts of all men and ago." Immediately after Studds, Driver Register for evidence of devices, inattention to duty, in­ Powell served as head of all women who have gone "into harm's way in many foreign lands American forces during Opera­ who serves as the chairman of the alcohol abuse. Mariners with z- toxication by alcohol or dnigs, far from home" to serve the tion Desert Storm/Desert Shield iouse Merchant Marine and cards must take an oath to adhere calculated risk, carelessness, lack when thousands of merchant isheries Committee, presented to all applicable federd laws and oL training, error in judgemenL United States. "We honor all of our veterans mariners responded to the call to the bill, seven House members must renew the documents every lack of knowledge, stress, psyc^logical or physical impair- from the Army, the Navy, the crew U.S.-flag vessels that were signed on as cosponsors. They in­ five years. Vi^en a version of the bill was inen^ailure to comply with the Marine Corps, the Air Force, the u^ to supply troops sent to the clude Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), Coast Guard and, yes, also our Middle E^t to remove Iraqi sol­ Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Elizabeth first introduced in March 1992, rules or regulations and inade­ Furse (D-Ore.), Gene Green (D- SIU Executive Vice President quate supervision. Merchant Marine," Powell told diers from Kuwait. BID Backs Plan to Extend US. Labor Laws In Runaways Studds Offers Inland Safety Bill Pow^l Salutes Marinas During Dteuuuial Day Evari �:•;• ft; JUNE 1993 : t.-> '>--r.--.-'>i.v».'- •••.;'tt>- », ••Vt. ., ... . . , ,. ..... , ,, . .. SEAFARERS LOC 5 Maldivian Seafarers Sail as 'Virtual Slaves' A Government-Manning Agents-Runaway Operators Conspiracy Shackles Mariners Agreements akin to inden­ tured servitude, below interna­ tionally accepted wages and constant fear are among the con­ ditions merchant mariners from the Republic of the Maldives live and work with daily when they go to sea. Seafarers from the tiny island nation located southwest of India are sold "into virtual slavery" ac­ cording to John Sansone, who coordinates the actions of eight foreign-flag vessel inspectors within the U.S. for the Interna­ tional Transport Workers Federa­ tion (ITF). "If you go aboard a vessel with Maldivian crewmembers and just ask them if everything is all right, they will avoid you at all costs, Sansone told the Seafarers LOG. "They are afraid to be in the same room as you. They're afraid to be seen with you. This happens not just in the U.S. but worldwide. One of the reasons for the fear is Maldivian mariners sign con­ In order to obtain jobs, Maldivian seafarers sign contracts, such as the ones pictured above, for wages below international standards. The tracts with manning agents who pacts also prohibit the mariners from seeking any means to increase their salaries and benefits. work with the local government. The contracts state that the cepted and the Greek seafaring them know that mariners are As part of the testimony tract they signed. seafarers will "not join any local union standards. available from the country at gathered, the eight Maldivians Protests Unsafe Conditions or international trade unions or The salary range in the second who had sailed aboard the Forum cheap rates. "The government In a specific incident any such organization, with the contract calls for the Maldivian keeps them under wraps," the ITF Wind are seeking political asylum Mohamed Zahid stated he joinec intention of increasing (their) seafarer to make between $1,200 official said. "The government in the United States because "they 11 other Maldivian seafarers in wages or demanding any other and $1,500 monthly. However, tells the ship owners that there are aware of other seamen who walking off a vessel in 1988 be­ facilities, without prior permis­ when payoff comes around, the will be no problems with the have been incarcerated for com­ cause of unsafe working condi­ sion of the Ministry of Transport Maldivians never see the higher seafarers because they will do plaining about working condi­ tions. Zahid returned home where and Shipping, Male, Republic of amount. anything you want. If a mariner tions and wages on board he promptly was arrested, jailed Maldives." The mariners are forced to sign vessels." for seven months and fined. The does not practically kill himself This contract also stipulates two wage receipts at payoff. One The eight mariners contacted government blacklisted him anc on the job, he will be sent home, the exact salary the mariners will states the Maldivian has been an ITF inspector shortly after the have no job and will be per­ earn when they sign on to a ship. paid at the Greek rate. The other Forum Wind docked in New Or­ kept him from shipping for two- secuted. years. For an AB, that figure is less than receipt is for the much smaller leans in October 1992. They and-a-half 'Everybody Gets Piece' "The only thing I did was to $400 a month, according to docu­ amount dictated by the contract claimed they were not being paid "These guys are under ments offered in a federal court he has signed with the manning the amount authorized in the con­ assert my rights as a human being the thumbs poor of the manning agent, to a safe workplace," Zahid saic suit involving Maldivian agent in his home country. The tract they signed when they in ship owner and government. the deposition. seafarers. latter is the actual amount boarded the Cyprus-flagged ship. A third crewmember from the Eveiybody gets a piece of the poor Sign Two Contracts Dodson took on the case and had Forum Wind testified he had been seafarer," Sansone added. received. According to attorney Jerry the ship arrested until Greek- employed by the Maldives' nation­ The mariners then are sent As an additional condition that around the world to crew Dodson of Baton Rouge, La., who based Forum Maritime, operator al security service prior to becom­ nothing will go wrong for the ship runaway-flag vessels, generally is trying a case in behalf of eight of the Forum Wind, posted a $3 ing a seafarer. Abdul Kareem owners, one of the governmentGreek-owned, added Sansone. Maldivians who challenged the million bond. Idrees stated he had witnessed the controlled shipping agents In depositions taken for the arrest of a mariner because "he provides a fact sheet. When they board the ship, the layoff system when their ship seafarers must sign another docked in New Orleans late last federal case, two of the Maldivian had complained about wages and It states, "Non[e] of the Mal­ employment contract. This year, "Any complaint by the Mal­ seafarers talked about instances working conditions. The reason I divian seamen will join ITF or second contract incorporates the divian seaman as to this scheme in which family members were know why the seaman was arrested any other such union as per our Greek collective bargaining eads to his immediate termina­ arrested, imprisoned, fined and is that we asked the immigration government rules and regula­ agreement. It is done so the vessel tion, repatriation to the Maldives stripped of all property as a result service why the seaman was ar­ tions. In case any Maldivian owner can tell any charterer that and punishment under the of seeking the international stand­ rested and that's what theimmigra­ seamen join ITF and acquire ards stipulated in the Greek con- tion service told us." more funds, then we give our full the ship meets internationally ac- criminal laws of that country." guarantee to the ship owners for Later in his deposition, Idrees remittance of the amount which added that his wife was warning has been paid to the seamen by the him not to return home because ITF." Maldivian government-control­ Sansone recalled his first en­ led radio news accounts were an­ counter with Maldivian mariners nouncing eight mariners had tied after he began his assignment up a vessel in the United States. with the ITF, the world federation TTie reports said the eight would of transport unions, in 1987: lose their seamen's books and all "It was a clear-cut case of of their property when they set double-bookkeeping. Some foot in the country. Pakistani members on the vessel An investigator hired by Dod­ son was detained for nearly 21 had come forward and had both hours by Maldivian officials as he sets of books. "There were three Maldivians sought more information about shipping practices in the countiy. on board; one was the bosun. We / The investigator posed as a poten­ met on a street away from the tial client within the country for vessel. He wouldn't be seen with almost a month. He was told how me on the ship so a couple of the government and manning agents Pakistanis arranged the meeting work together to keep the away from the vessel. 'I tried toshow him that he and mariners in line. While in the country, press the other Maldivians were due a reports circulated about his ot of money. I tried to get him to presence as an American spy out sign on to claim what was rightto destroy the Maldivian shipping 'ully his, but he completely industry. He was held without refused and took the books back charges by Maldivian authorities with him." Sansone called the situation before being escorted out of the or the Maldivian seafarers "hor­ island nation. Sansone noted the Maldivian rendous. The seafarer is the Nineteen clusters of coral atolls make up the Republic of the Maldives, a nation which offers runaway-flag government contacts runaway- weakest link in the chain so they flag shipping companies to let all go after him." shipowners the guarantee that its citizens will not join the ITF, the world union of seamen. "1 'J. ' J,.. . !'f" ••T. - • f. ; • •: ^ \ M •- �6 JURE 1993 SEAFMERSLOG Fl¥eMSCPAC Vessels Earn 'SmaiFAwards Three vessels repeated their and Pacific, the USNS Zeus met top-quality efforts of 1991 to join all calls last year for cable laying two other Military Sealift Com­ and inspections. Often the jobs mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) were performed iii adverse ships as the 1992 Smart Ship weather conditions. The vessel, which has been award winners. The SIU's Government Services Division designated a Smart Ship several represents the unlicensed crew- other times, conducted the first members aboard MSCPAC ves­ MSCPAC joint inspection and survey/material readiness evalua­ sels. Selected as the best for 1992 tion. The ship and crew received were the USNS Kilauea, USNS outstanding ratings for their work Catawba, USNS John Ericsson, in both. The USNSKilauea shifted more than 40,000 tons of ammunition and other materiel during withdrawal of The Observation Island, the Navy forces from Subic Bay. It received the Gano Award as the best in the fleet. USNS Observation Island and USNS Zeus. The Kilauea, Zeus third of the 1991 repeat winners, and Observation Island all won is one of MSCPAC's special mis­ sion ships. The vessel is designed Smart Ship status in 1991. Taking the highest award in to serve as a floating missile the 1992 Judging was the USNS tracking platform used to verify Kilauea. MSCPAC's lone am­ foreign ballistic missile tests. Despite operating under harsh munition ship won the Vice Ad­ miral Roy A. Gano Award, conditions and from remote loca­ named for a former Military Sea tions several of the times it went Transport Service commander, as to sea, the Observation Island maintained a high degree of the best of the best in the fleet. The vessel was cited for its readiness while providing out­ efforts during the withdrawal of standing services to its Air Force Navy forces from Subic Bay sponsor. The tugboat, USNS Catawba, Naval Base in the Philippines, shifting more than 40,000 tons of obtained its Smart Ship status ammunition and other materiel to through its work in towing new bases throughout the decommissioned ships as well as Western Pacific. During the helping with the Subic Bay During a five-month period, the USNS Catawba towed 19 barges from Subic Bay to various other bases. transfer operations, the Kilauea withdrawal. Within a five-month period, also towed two vessels — a Ready Reserve Force ship and a the Catawba iowcd 19 barges U.S. Navy supply ship — at dif­ from Subic Bay to various bases ferent times when they lost power. in the Western Pacific and Indian In nominating the ATiZaMea for Ocean. During inspections, the the Gano Award, the commander vessel and its crew exhibited of the USS Independence battle textbook management with a high group wrote, "IGlauea has been concern for crew safety and ship 3ie grease that made thik battle equipment. Receiving the top honor for group function smoothly logistically. No matter whom you talk the fleet's oilers was the USNS to, the response from all quarters John Ericsson. In']\xsi its first full when the name Kilauea is men­ year of operation, the Ericsson tioned is 'outstanding' and 'the served as a floating training facility for the Navy in Southern best.'" Besides being a Smart Ship California. The oiler also saw duty in winner in 1991, the Kilauea also was named the Lx>gistics Ship of Operation Golden Blade which 1991 for its efforts during Opera­ resulted in a significant drug Often performing jobs in foul weather, the USNSZeus met all calls last year for cable laying and inspections. tion Desert Storm/Desert Shield. seizure in the Pacific off the Operating in both the Atlantic California coast. The USNS Observation island is one of three repeat winners. Govt Services Members To Get Retroactive Pay increases Seafarers who sail in the SlU Government Services Division aboard Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) vessels are begin­ ning to see an increase in their paychecks. Roy "Buck" Mercer, SlU vice president for government services, reported the pay in­ crease was cleared in all governmental review agencies last month. The increase, which was negotiated in the latest contract between the union and MSCPAC, is retroactive to Oc­ tober 1,1992. "It always takes the govern­ ment several months to ap­ prove raises even if they are in our contracts," Mercer noted. "This is standard procedure." He added that it will take the government a couple more weeks before the retroactive checks are issued but "it's like money in the bank." While waiting for the checks to be cut. Mercer urged members to contact the Government Services Division office in San Francisco with their correct mailing address. The pay raise covers all wage-related MSCPAC civilian mariners sailing in the unlicensed deck, engine and steward departments. The USNS John Ericsson served as a floating training facility for the Navy in Southem California. sn Ihwarts Attanpt to Sbto OT WaMKtomUttg Pay The SlU is monitoring the ac­ tions of the Military Sealift Com­ mand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) to keep the Navy agency from deleting overtime pay for watch standing in port by deck depart­ ment members between 1700 and 0800 Monday through Friday. "MSCPAC tried to do this unilaterally in 1989 when we fought it and wpn," recalled Roy "Buck" Mercer, SlU vice presi­ dent for government services. "If they try it again, we will go to the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) again. You can bet diat the SlU will be in there fighting for what we believe is fair and just." Mercer noted MSCPAC was making efforts to delete the over­ time pay effective May 15 until the union stepped in to prevent it. MSCPAC stopped paying the overtime on May 1,1989 without negotiating the change with the union. Four SlU members filed a grievance with the FLRA, stating die removal of the overtime pay was a violation of the contract between MSCPAC and the SlU. After reviewing documents re­ lated to the case and interviewing union officials to find out why the overtime pay was eliminated, the FLRA ruled in favor of the Seafarers and ordered the over­ time to be paid retroactively. At the time of the decision in the spring of 1990, Mercer estimated affected members would be receiving thousands of dollars in back pay. As a result of the ruling, MSCPAC also stated it would "not interfere with the bargaining relationship between MSCPAC and the SlU by unilaterally im­ plementing changes in overtime pay practices" without first bar­ gaining with the union. Finally, MSCPAC agreed it would not make any changes in the contract without first negotiating with the union, would not interfere with employees' rights to file a charge V'ith the FLRA apd would reinstate the overtime pay as well as provide back pay for those af­ fected. �'. >• _ • •;" ;;•• f'. \ •, . ft .• r.v, •.-.irvr:'-' '. ' JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 12 Rosuns Reach Pinnacle by Completing RecerORcaUon f-": ii"- :'^ •; ^ v_ ,<.- , ': Pf: . ••'V I. Twelve SIU members recently doubtedly make me a better union progressed to the pinnacle of the member and a better seaman." unlicensed deck department The quality of the facilities when they completed the bosun and the knowledge of the instruc­ recertification course at the Paul tors made the entire course Hall Center for Maritime Train­ worthwhile, said 1973 Lundeberg ing and Education. School graduate Robert Sayiors. The recertified bosuns, who "I honestly enjoyed everything." finished the highest curriculum Learning the inner workings available to Seafarers who sail in of the union, along with the ad­ the deck department, graduated vanced firefighting training were on May 3. They were selected for the most valuable parts of the the course from among numerous course to Charles Parks. He also applicants by a committee of noted, "Today's seamen are bosuns who already had responsible for increasingly com­ graduated from the program. plex, sophisticated equipment. The bosuns received rigorous This school and this course help training and testing in areas such ensure that we are well trained and as firefighting, navigation, com­ able to keep up with technology." munication and union education. 'Best-Trained Seamen' "I got back in touch with some skills and also learned new things," said Bruce Gordon, who Graduates of the recertified bosun class are (from left, first row) Sallm Ibrahim, Enrique Velez, Roberto sails from the port of Philadel­ Diaz, Tyrone Burrell, (second row) Charles Parks, Tim Olvany, Ralph GIbbs, Robert Sayiors, (third row) phia. "This course reminded me Dan Fleehearty, Errol PInkham, Alvin KIrksey Sr. and Bruce Gordon. about how the Lundeberg School ensures our future. The [SlU-con- the school." paying dues. It's important to perience were the facts that the tracted] companies know that During the five-week course donate to [the Seafarers Politica bosuns came from many different when they get Seafarers who have the bosuns finished advancer Activity Donation fund and the regions and also got along very classes in firefighting, safety anc Maritime Defense League], it's well, stated Enrique Velez. "This first aid as well as deck skill cour­ important to volunteer to help was a terrific group, and we ses in wire-splicing, knot-tying during campaigns, and it's impor­ helped each other whenever pos­ and navigation. Additionally tant to let your congressmen and sible." they practiced ship handling pro- senators know that you want them Gaining Insight cedures in the Lundeberg to support the U.S.-flag merchant .Dan Fleehearty cited the School's simulator, which marine." communications studies as the reproduces sailing conditions at Similarly, Salim Ibrahim, high point of the course. "I gained sea and in ports worldwide. who sails from Brooklyn, notec a lot of insight into how to deal Recertified Bosun Roberto Diaz The course also included that he "learned a lot" about the with all kinds of people in all gets a congratulatory handshake segment which focused on the SIU's political activities during kinds of situations. This will un- from SIU President Michael Sacco upon graduation. workings of the SIU and its the group's trip to union head­ various components. The bosuns quarters."It was very educationmet with representatives from d, not only about Congress but every department of the SIU for also about how the union works. question-and-answer sessions. Importance of Upgrading For example, they spoke with As one of the recertified At graduation ceremony, Recer­ officials from the union's collec­ bosuns said, upgrading is crucial tified Bosun Ralph GIbbs urges tive bargaining department, from to the success of any Seafarer's trainees to return for upgrading. its governmental affairs depart­ maritime career. ment, from the welfare, vacation, Speaking at the graduation training and pension funds and ceremony, which was part of the been through this school, they get from the Seafarers LOG. the best seamen in the world." May membership meeting, Errol Additionally, the bosuns prac­ New Orleans' Tyrone Burrell Pinkham listed the three "major agreed, calling the Paul Hall Cen­ ticed and studied leadership skills turning points" in his life: "my ter and Seafarers Harry Lun­ and communications techniques marriage, the birth of my deberg School "a great training in sessions with Lundeberg daughter, and the first time upgraded, which was in 1979. facility with excellent instructors. School instructors. Political Activity a Key Pinkham, one of four new recer­ This course will help me be more efficient, and I can pass along a Tim Olvany, a 1981 Lun­ tified bosuns who began his lot of what I've learned to my deberg School graduate, said career with the Seafarers as a larts of the course reaffirmed his Lundeberg School trainee, ad­ shipmates. "The SIU can meet all the re­ jelief in the importance of mem­ vised the present trainees who quirements of the maritime in­ bers "getting involved with the were in the audience that dustry, and a lot of that is due to union, doing more than just "upgrading is the way to go." He also noted the "remarkable" progress of the school since his first visit. Timothy Olvany (left) and Alvin KIrksey Sr. check out the flag Indicators Roberto Diaz, from the port on a single probe refueling receiver as part of the required seallft course. of Santurce, said, "I learned a lot in this course and feel like it will improve my work. And I don't intend to stop coming to the school." Like Pinkham and Diaz, Ralph Gibbs stressed the impor­ tance of upgrading. In his remarks at the graduation ceremony, he urged the trainees to "come back lere whenever you can to upgrade. It's absolutely vital." Polishing Skills "I really feel that I was able to jolish my skills and also learn some new things," said Alvin KIrksey Sr., who started as a undeberg School graduate in 1979. "The best part was the Irefighting, first aid and CPR. vjaturally, those are skills you lope you never have to use. But it's great to know you're able to ielp people when it is needed." WIre-spllcIng, as demonstrated by Enrique Velez, Is a required area Adding to the learning ex­ of proficiency for SIU recertified bosuns. Sallm Ibrahim (left) and Bruce Gordon practice CPR on a dummy. -t •V t ; ' V;.': • 'W/ - '• : -A • « I- �tSv-X:-;' SSMf'': 8 JUHE1993 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewed Vessels Remain in Somalia for Support Although U.S. armed forces have completed their forma withdrawal from Somalia, U.S. flag merchant vessels—including four contracted with the SIU^— still are providing support to U.S and United Nations troops in the East African nation. Three Ready Reserve Force vessels—the Gopher State, Cape Henry and Rover—os well as fast sealift vessel—the USNSBellatrix—continue to provide food, ammunition and other materiel to U.S. soldiers stationed in Somalia as command of all foreign forces in the war-tom nation shifts to the United Nations. The five-month U.S. military intervention in Somalia officially came under United Nations con­ trol on May 4 when Marine Lt. Gen. Robert B. Johnston turned operations over to his Turkish successor, Lt. Gen. Cevid Bir of the United Nations. With the changing of the flags, 3,625 U.S. servicemen were left behind in logistics and support roles. The SlU-crewed vessels will remain in support of these American troops until further The 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman was one of the SlU-crewed vessels that participated in Somalian relief efforts. notice. SlU-crewed military prep^ition- Nations, U.S. military forces led vessels were involved in the relief Hague, 1st Lt. Alex Bonnyman, PFC William Baugh and Pvt. ing vessels fiom Diego Garcia sailed an international effort to bring effort. As soon as other Army and Franklin Phillips as well as the across the Indian Oc^ to Somalia food and peace to the wardays before the first Marines ravaged nation. Two years of Marine units began arriving via replenishment ship, Lawrence landed on December 9. Until a civil war as well as many more airlift, other SlU-crewed Gianella. beachhead was established, the I'ears of famine and drought prepositioning vessels were wait­ A total of 329,000 metric tons IstU. JackLummus served as the caused an estimated 600,000 ing to offload trucks, tractors, of supplies, food and materiel press center for journalists cover­ people to die. At the height of ready-to-eat meals, medical sup­ were transported to Somalia ing the troops' arrival. the intervention in December plies and other materiel. Those during the relief effort. This in­ At the request of the United 1992, a total of 17 SlU-crewed ships included the Cpl. Louis J. cluded more than 800 containers of food and other consumables. Also called into duty by the Military Sealift Command to as­ sist the offloading of goods were the SlU-crewed, roll on/roll off vessels American Cormorant, American Condor and American Eagle. The U.N. mandate is techni­ cally only for six months but could remain in effect for up to two years. Political elections in Somalia are still at least two years away, according to a U.N.-supported plan outlined in the most recent Somali peace accords. During this time period, U.N. forces and services will attempt to rebuild the country by restoring destroyed institutions ranging from banking and finance to health, education, sanitation and communications. Even once elections are held, U.N. officials, relief workers and Somali analysts have said in press reports there should be no rush to re-establish a strong central government. Instead, there is a broad consensus that elections should be first held on the local and then regional levels, with elections for a national legislature or president coming only after stability has been firmly rees­ tablish^. No timetable has been estab­ lished for the withdrawal of the remaining U.S. forces. SIUcrewed vessels are expected to remain in the theater un^ all U.S. troops leave Somalia. Call for 11.5. Maritime Revival Rings LeutHy at Nat'l Maritime Day Around the coun^, the sixty- find a way to tell the people of this Lines. He stated, "A healthy mer­ first National Maritime Day was country what it is they stand to chant marine is a vital part of marked by celebrations of lose. It is unfathomable to me that America. Maritime reform is very American maritime heritage and the United States, the last remain­ important, and it is time for the tributes to merchant mariners ing superpower on this planet, industry to come together to sup­ who gave their lives in times of could very shortly have no trad­ port the U.S. merchant marine." war. Representatives from the in- ing vessels to call our own." Sacco summed up the atmos­ dus^, government, military and The day provided a chance to phere of the May 19 ceremony maritime labor took the oppor­ reflect on the role of the U.S. mer­ when he said, "It is also fitting tunity to sound the call for U.S.- chant marine. Air Force General that on this day, the SIU and die flag maritime revival. Ronald Fogleman, commander- other unions representing in-chief of the United States licensed and unlicensed mariners A Time to Pay Tribute Transportation Command, said, call upon Congress and the ad­ In a Maritime Administration "I have a good appreciation for ministration to demonstrate their (MarAd) merchant marine the merchant marine and what it commitment to maintaining a memorial service conducted in has done for this country. It has high-seas, U.S.-flag fleet that is Washington, SIU President served as the fourth arm of essential to the national interest. Michael Sacco, speaking before defense in every foreign conflict In an uncertain world, America an audience of maritime industry deserves no less." and government officials, said, The Military Sealift Com­ "Maritime Day is a time to pay mand (MSC) also conducted its tribute to the seamen who unsel­ annual wreath-laying ceremony fishly gave their lives in war time at the Washington Navy Yard to defending the ideals that repre­ pay tribute to the U.S. merchant sent America's greatness: marine. freedom, equality and justice for Nation Has Maritime History all. "But, it also is a day to take Guest speaker U.S. Rep. Helen stock of where we are headed. Delich Bentley (R-Md.), a Will we as a nation continue to longtime supporter of the U.S.maintain a merchant fleet that can flag merchant shipping in­ advance America's security inter­ dustries, recalled the importance ests? Or will we fall victim to of the U.S. merchant marine. "As shortsighted policies that over­ SIU President Michael Sacco a maritime nation," she said, "the look the important role that an pays tribute to the seamen who United States has relied on the American-flag fleet can play in gave their lives in defense of oceanS:.and seas for protection of our future economic and military America's ideals. our homeland, for free trade and security?" a strong economy for worldwide U.S. Rep. Gerry Studds ID- with bravery and distinction. influence since Ae earliest days Mass.), chairman of the House Ninety-five percent of the cargo of our history. We are an island Merchant Marine and Fisheries needed to support Operation nation with access to the world's Committee, announced th^ intro­ Desert Shield and Desert Storm major population and trade duction of legislation designed to went by sealift. The American centers from the vantage point of revitalize the U.S. merchant merchant marine is always ready two oceans. Thus, our history is marine. At the MarAd ceremony, to answer the nation's call." largely a maritime history." Call for Revival he declared, "We must not only Bentley cited recent examples devise bold methods to revitalize The call for revival also was of the role the U.S. merchant this industry-before it evaporates heard from Richard du Moulin, marine has played in the nation's from our shores, but we must also president of Marine Transport security. "It was the 1990 Persian Seafarer Eric Foultz proudly shakes the hand of Vice Admiral Michael Kalleres, head of the Military Sealift Command, after presenting the MSC commander with an SIU white cap he sgined at the National Maritime Day sen/ice conducted in Washington on May 19. Kalleres requested the cap for his personal collection. Gulf war that provided merchant mariners with their finest hour in four decades. MSC's maritime prepositioning ships and their civilian mariner crews brought the first crucial materiel to our forces in the Persian Gulf. "^d most recently, civilian mariners were involved in transporting and supporting our armed forces running relief operations in Somalia. Four of the Military Sealift Command's 'It ia un­ fathomable to me that the United States could very shortly have no tr€Mding vessels to call our own.' - U.S, Rep. Gerry Studds civilian-crewed prepositioning ships steamed to Somalia, as did two fast sealift ships. In all, civilian mariners have served on nearly 30 ships that supported Operation Restore Hope," Bentley said. Vice Admiral Michael Kalleres, U.S. Navy commander, MiUtaiy Sealift Command, concluded the ceremony when he said, "Evayone on the sea is a brother or. sistCT to one another. I am honored to be commando- of sealift and to see so many dedicated people focused on our cause." National Maritime Day was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1933. The date of May 22 was chosen to single out an historic day in U.S. merchant marine his­ tory—the first successful cross­ ing of the Atlantic by a steam-driven ship, the SS Savan­ nah, in 1819. �jimeigas SEAFARERS LOG O AFL-CIO Pres, Kirkland Recalls War Service as Seaman Editor's Note: The following slack, together. are remarks given by AFL-CIO I still have his old Bowditch, President Lane Kirkland at the which he inscribed to me when I sixth annual Battle Standard Din- left Kings Point. Its earlier ner, held at the United States provenance is attested by another Merchant Marine Academy, signature, dated 1921, of L. Kings Point, N. Y. on March 29, Magruder Passano, Jr., 3rd Of1993. Kirkland began his career ficer, S.S. Delvolente, with the in labor as a shipboard officer further notation: "It's a long and a member of the Intemation- ship!" Seafarers will recognize al Organization of Masters, that as meaning exactly what the Mates & Pilots. Governor of South Carolina is Admiral Krinsky, my good reputed to have said to the Goverfriend and classmate Admiral nor of North Carolina: "It's a long Tom King, midshipmen, mem- time between drinks." bers of the brotherhood and Maybe we weren't too sharp sisterhood of the sea, friends: and maybe our training broke We gather here before the bat- down too soon, but that Class of tie standard, the symbol of honor, '42 got the job done. We paid our pride and sacrifice, to pay our dues. respects to those 142 shipboard There was not a battlefront cadets who gave the last full anywhere in the Second World measure of devotion to human War that was not served, under freedom, on active service in the fire, by the ships of the "civilian" merchant marine during World merchant marine. Warll. I had the honor to have served with them. Some I knew per­ sonally. One of the first of that gallant number to die in action was my shipmate. This occasion, therefore, means a great deal to me. It also marks, I am told, the completion of a f^ull half-century since the formal dedication of the Merchant Marine Academy. That is, no doubt, technically true, but there are a few of us left who believe that we began it all a full year before that, when a motley handful of rag-tag cadets moved over the sound from Fort Lane Kirkland Schuyler to the Chrysler estate. My time at sea, in seven difSchool Pioneers We settled, like pioneers, a ferent ships, was in no way excepcampus that consisted of the old tional, and many saw more^d Chrysler mansion, a gardener's rougher action. But my ships cottage, a chauffeur's apartment hauled the goods on the North over the garage where I was ^fiantic run to Bntain, to No^ bunked, and abig greenhouse that Afnca, fte Sicilian inva^on, the was converted, with hoses and Anzio beachh^d, to Guadaltroughs, into a communal head, canal, to I^yte Gulf, and to Iwo I am proud tohave been one of J™®- My last stop was m Tmian that body. But it is, I think, fair to when the Enola Gay took off suggest that no impartial observer "ere for ftrostoma. would have identified us as the Definition of Fear finest material with which to A few months ago, a journalist elevate the level of the decorum asked me if I was not afraid that a and dignity of the profession of decision that the AFL-CIO had ship's officer. We had all been taken on a particular course of yanked untimely, from our natal action would prove to be a bad wombs on a variety of freighters, mistake, and I gave him this mostly rust buckets of World War answer: I vintage. We had absorbed, and "Afraid? I'll tell you what rather relished, the unique culture afraid is. Afraid is a four-hour of that environment. night watch on the bridge of a Our admired role models were freighter in the middle of a blackmen like the skipper of my pre- ed-out convoy loaded with high vious ship: "Hard Hat" Johnson, explosives and high-octane a sturdy and salty Swede of some gasoline, in a full gtoe in mid80 years—so known because he winter on the North Atlantic, surwore a black derby hat at all rounded by wolf-packs. Afraid is times, even when going ashore in knowing that in another eight otherwise full uniform. hours you are going to have to do It pleased us to believe that we it all over again and for many days were regarded by the powers that and nights yet. That's what afraid be as an indigestible lump in the is, and I haven t been afraid of craw ofgood order and discipline, anything since, to be crammed for our tickets and Some of those trips to distant shipped out as soon as possible, battle zones were tough. But most so that they would get on with the people still don't know that for a real work of building a proper couple of years the most training program. dangerous stretch of sea on earth x/r, th'.t was the waters Within Sight of the Capuin Jphn Master of homeward bound, on Pearl Har­ bor Day, December 7, 1941, reaching American waters at about the time the first wave of German U-boats hit the area. Classmate Remembered I was pulled off in New Or­ leans, having my seatime in, and set to Fort Schuyler for license prep. He stayed aboard for the next trip, which ended off the coast of North Carolina when a German torpedo exploded in the engineroom, instantly killing the entire watch, including Howard Conway, on duty below. There was no convoy, no naval escort, no gun crew, no chance. Howard Conway was bom and raised in North Carolina, and after one voyage at sea, at the age of 19, he died within sight of the coast of North Carolina. During his one voyage, we shared a cabin, we shared our shore leaves, we shared our hopes and illusions. He remains young and smiling in my memory. That was the period that Ger­ man U-boat commanders called the "Happy Time"—the great turkey shoot that left our coast from Canada to the Mississippi Delta a massive graveyard of defenseless freighters and tankers, and blackened our shores with oil, bits and pieces of ships and the remains of those that sailed in them. The submarines did that, yes, before they were tardily attacked by effective means and brought under control. But it was also the product and price of many years of indifference, neglect, inertia and laissez-faire according tofree market principles. I learned about free market principles, as applied to the maritime industry, from veteran mates and captains who told nie about the pre-war years, during the Depression, when a master's ticket might get you a berth in the fo'c's'le, if you weren't on a company's blacklist. I learned about the days when ships were laid up, brought out for a voyage when a cargo was found, then laid up again. Mates were told after the voyage that they could live aboard and perhaps make the next trip, if it ever hap­ pened, if they didn't make trouble and did a little chipping and scraping and painting in the meanwhile—without pay, of course. When we consider the future of the merchant marine and the opportunities that it might offer to young people, we would do well to remember how and why the cadet training program, and this fine academy, got started. New Deal Program It all goes back to the Morro Castle disaster—the ultimate disgrace of the maritime free market system—and the subsequent Merchant Marine Act of 1936. This academy and its products are the offspring of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, or that part of it embodied in the Mer­ chant Marine Act. It was tfiat New Deal that enabled a kid like me from a small, depressed town in South Carolina, and many like me, to go forth into the world and do things that we could not other­ wise have dreamed of doing. The lesson is^at government can, by negl^t, allow decay, or by foresighted action can bring about revival and renewal. That fact has not lost its force today, though it may have gone out of fashion after 12 years of blind worship at the shrine of the free market. 'Heart and Character' Though I hold a ship master's ticket, I lay no claim to mastery of the cold economics of this or any other industry. But of one thing I am deeply certain. If and when an American kid can no longer choose to go down to the sea in ships bearing the AmTerican flag, and follow that way of life, some­ thing vital will have died in the heart and character of America. And late or soon there will be a price to pay for it. Another lesson I gained from the sea was the meaning of trade unionism. I learned it Iwth in its literal form as a member in good standing, and in its more basic meaning as an expression of human solidarity, as the ultimate requirement for survival in the fact of forces far greater than your­ self—^be they wave, weather, war or raw power. In either sense, to be a human being and a good ship­ mate, you have to pay your dues. Beyond that, I have no further wisdom to impart, except those ancient words of Hippocrates: "Life is short, art long, oppor­ tunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgment difficult." That, at sea qnd ashore, is what life is really all about. Thanks for the use of the hall, and good luck to you all. Seafarers Celebrate Maritime Day SlU members throughout the U.S. celebrated National Maritime Day on May 22. Above: Seafarers look toward the American flag during the playing of the National Arithem which kicked off a ceremony in Washington. Pictured second from right is Brian Surhigh. Third from right is Jennifer Berry, while Steve Nelson is at Berry's immediate right. ^ Representing the SlU at ceremonies in Mobile, Ala. are (from left) former Seafarer and retired Masters, Mates & Pilots member Don Wood; SlU Port Agent Dave Carter; and retired Chief Steward Eloris Tart. .... - --r , f SlU West Coast Vice President George Mc­ Cartney (left) delivers memorial wreath aboard the San Francisco-based Liberty Ship Jeremiah O'Brien. .. vr- • • • V>--- •• •. .. r t )' • ••if . /, �- 10 .r'., J0NE1993 SEAFARERS LOG Overseas Philly Crew Reports Smooth Sailing :•! \;T ^ r' 7," ••.7-v.i^'">'?-;.r:' , •-• .' ;/Vj '•;•• ••', I'y-Vry" :; The crewmembers aboard the Overseas Philadelphia reported a safe coastwise voyage with good food and fel­ lowship among Seafarers when they docked at a Gulf port recently. The crew loaded various petroleum products at the Chevron terminal in Pascagoula. Miss, and delivered u.b. Army pr^oio the cargo to Boston before sail­ ing into Port Everglades, Fla. Formerly named the Utrillo, the Buffalo Soldier is operated by SlU-contracted RR&VO Partnership. Bosun Raul Iglesias noted that there were no beefs or dis­ putes reported from any . . . . ^ . ir, _I ;»!, IT- department and that the crew Seafarers recently signed on to Mississippi River and the Rocky a 17-month charter with two 17- aboard the Philadelphia the Buffalo Soldier, the latest of Mountains before it was settled. month renewal options. Four of the vessels—the Ad­ worked hard. seven Military Sealift Command- The Buffalo Soldiers were or­ chartered vessels announced in ganized after the Civil War and vantage, Maersk Constellation, August 1992 to be under contract existed nearly until World War II. Noble Star and American Cor­ ^ ,peB: • Like the other vessels sailing morant — already were under to Reunion. Formerly named the Utrillo for MSC, the Buffalo Soldier has contract to the union. and operated under a foreign flag, the breakbulk vessel is now owned by RR&VO Partnership. The ship was one of three in the August announcement that were reflagged and registered in the U.S. Before the Buffalo Soldier set sail on its first mission taking sup­ plies to Germany, a re-christen­ ing ceremony was held on the docks in Sunny Point, N.C. At­ Second Pumpman Abdullah Attending the celebration was tlas performs his daily duties in the James L. Gaines, former member engineroom. of the Army's 10th Cavalry— one of the units known as the Buf­ falo Soldiers. U.S. Army photo The members of the 10th Cavalry were African-Americans Taking part in the christening reception are (left to right) Capt. Barry assigned to outposts in the area in Annala, Commander Carlton Philpot and former members of the 10th the United States between the Calvary, James L. Gaines and Zachary Branch. . Reflagged Buffalo Soldier Departs with Seafarers The steward department headed by Chief Steward Jose Rivera prepared excellent food that was commended by the entire crew. SIU Patrolman Ed Kelly met the ship in Pascagoula, distributed the Seafarers LOG and gave Bosun Iglesias rnedical forms; upgrading and mem­ bership applications. Kelly, who took the photos accompanying this story, noted he and the crew reviewedshipboard safety regulations and discussed the importance of safety. They also talked about newly ap­ pointed MarAd officials. SID member and upgradger Sergei Sblogiele (right) chats with representatives of the Russian seafarers union at the Paul Hall Center. Russian-bom SIU Member Meets Countrymen . . File this one under the "small world" category. SlU member Sergei Sologiele, who immigrated to the United States from Russia two years ago, recently met with three of his dountrymen at SIU headquarters and again at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The last things Sologiele, who is upgrading to AB, ex­ pected to see were familiar faces, but he knew the three Russian seafarers from his days in the former Soviet Union. Sologiele had attended a Rus­ .. •.« .« sian maritime academy with the three men. Two of the Russian visitors represent the seafarers union of Russia, while the third is the director of an international labor department based in Mos­ cow. They were in the U.S. for tours of the union's operations, and while at Piney Point, an SIU official who knows Sologiele set up the meetings. "I'm probably the only Rus­ sian in the SIU," said Sologiele, 23, who joined the union in 1991. The resident of New York added, "I talked with them and explained what the SIU is all about and how much I like it. We also talked about how U.S. and Russian mariners have to work together. It was very nice to meet them." Sologiele, who in Russia sailed as third mate aboard a cruise ship, spent the better part of two days with his familiar guests. "We all had heard about the SIU many years ago," he recalled. "Believe me, people in Russia know that the SIU is a strong union, the best maritime union." « « 1 CCW .^_11 .'V.r -1. • ci -- AB Keith Benneth (left) and Wiper Daniel Vasguez relax after loading cargo aboard the Philadelpfiia.. From left to right, Third Cook Andrew Caballero, Chief Cook Lionel Dunkins and Chief Steward Jose Rivera meet to discuss the stores for the next voyage. ,y-'S r\-y:W% h'i iifytir-P 1 Gathering in the galley before the union meeting are Bosun Raul Iglesias (left), OS Levi Ross (sitting) and AB Bob Pacheco. yPfmC: /• �SEAFARERS LOG JUNE 1993 11 a.- - — '.J!:' • vii'/ ' 4-i. ,• : • i',') ''. '41' All hands muster on the deck of the LNG Taurus, an Energy Transportation Corp. vessel, Taurus crewmembers secure a line from the outrigger to the deck. From the left are to assist In rescue operations for the disabled fishing outrigger Gemma, adrift for 12 Dap Tennant, AB Richard Lewis, AS John Wells, AB M. Rawi, OS Mark Johnson and days with a broken motor and no food or fresh water on board. Chief Mate Paul Turner. Outrigger Towed to Safety hy LNG Taurus Editor's Note: Steward Assis­ tant Judi Chester wrote to the Seafarers LOG to tell how the LNG Taurus provided aid last month to a disabled fishing vessel ojf the coast of the Philippines. Sister Chester's firsthand ac­ count is carried in full along with photographs shot by crewmem­ bers during the rescue. On Thursday, May 13, officers and crewmembers of the LNG Taurus, en route to Tobata, Japan, came to the aid of a Filipino fish­ ing vessel in distress in the Celebes Sea. Awaiting the signal to send food, water. Ice and other supplies to the Gemma are (left to right) SA Shawn Fujiwara, SA JudI Chester and Chief Cook Janet Lyson. At 1204, wheelhouse person­ nel Third Mate John Chapman and AB John Wills sighted the fishing vessel emitting white smoke from approximately five miles away. When they steered closer to them, they saw men waving white flags on the deck. The third mate notified Cap­ tain Ed Carr, who immediately alerted Chief Mate Paul Turner and Chief Engineer David Par­ sons. The chief engineer called out First Engineer Roger Spiridinoff who, with the aid of Third Engineer Tim Downey, began preparing the engines for maneuvering. "Sparks" [Radio Officer] Mike Holl was told by the captain to stand by for emer­ gency communications. The chief mate worked with Second Mate Scott Ervin, Third Mate Mark Bolster and Bosun Robby Suy to prepare to throw a line out to the distressed vessel and to secure them to our star­ board side. Deck department ABs Richard Lewis, Stephen Votta, M. Rawi, Michael McCarthy and John Wells, and OSs Ben Johnson, Dan Tennant and Mark Johnson tied lines to the vessel to stabilize it. Upon closer inspection, it was determined to be a 60-foot open wooden outrigger named Gemma, with seven people aboard—four men and three young boys. The smoke, which was their distress signal, was coming from a stovebox on the deck of the vessel. After checking for weapons and determining that it was not a ruse for piracy, the chief mate ordered that the gangway be lowered to allow the second mate to board the vessel to determine As Chief Mate Paul Turner observes from the gangway. Second Mate Scott ErvIn Inspects the Gemma for weapons and other possible dangers. their need. He carried a chart of the Philippine Islands with him to find out where they came from. Communication was difficult since they spoke very little English, but the captain of the vessel, Eliezer Lagariza, indi­ cated that their motor broke down and they had been adrift for 12 days, after leaving their home port of General Santos on Min­ danao Island in the Philippines. They had no water for five days except for the bloody water in their fish holds, and only had the fish they caught for food. The steward department Chief Steward Francis Ostendarp. Chief Cook Janet Lyson and SAs Shawn Fujiwara, Judi Chester and Patty Balance— immediately brought water, fruit, rice and a variety of foods, along with plenty of ice for their fish hold. The deck department lowered a hose down to the vessel to fill all of their water cbntainers. Also helping out were Cargo Engineer Michael Blakeslee, Second Engineer Robert Griffin, Third Engineer Roberto Daniels, QMEDs Larry Pittman, Vince Latrimer and Joe Arnold, and Wiper Brandon Greaux. The observing cargo engineer, John Andrews, was sent down by the captain to see if he could get their motor running. He made several attempts to start it manually since the starter motor was on the deck and the battery was dead. He also surmised that they had major problems in the fuel system—too extensive to repair in the little time we had. Therefore, Captain Carr decided to tow the vessel to Sarangani Bay—close to their home port. At 1500, after giving them flares to use in case of emer­ gency, and after the deck depart­ ment secured the vessel approximately 500 feet astern, we assumed a slow towing speed of eight knows, so that we would arrive at the drop-off point at daybreak. The vessel was monitored all night long by the officers and crew on watch. At sunrise. Captain Carr con­ tacted the Clifford Maersk, which was in the vicinity at the mouth of the Sarangani Bay, awaiting their port pilot to take them in. The ship indicated that they will notify their agent, who will, in turn, notify the local authorities to come to the Gemma's aid after we drop them off. We took them up to 6 degrees north latitude in the bay. At 0600 on May 14, we deposited seven weary but grate­ ful sailors close to their home and went steaming on our way. "[It was] just another day at sea on the LNG Taurus... .. . •V ^^ me'eSSto ..v.-i ' 79 ff"-"Mi' t cor^r.nH Mata <?rott ErvIn assists Carao Engineer John Andrews onto Preparing to lower a basket of Ice for the Gemma's fish hold are (left c™" <>" le« couVrt«lance the oulrigger. to righl) Thirei Mate Mark Bolster, AB Stephen Votta and AB M. Raw,. ••• ..'•I �12 JURE 1993 SEAFMERSLOG Quartel, Skaarup I*ush Rimaway Ruse Continued from page 3 The open registry advocated by Skaarup and Quartel envisions an American flag flying over the con­ ditions of runaway operations. Under such a scheme Skaarup Shipping Corp., the company owned by Ole Skaarup, an American citizen, and currently operating vessels under the runaway-flags of Vanuatu, Panama and Liberia, could continue to hire foreign seamen and dodge U.S. taxes and evade American safety standards. It could also stand to save the nominal fees it pays to the runaway registries. (Incidentally, on March 14 a Skaarup Shipping bulk carrier registered under the Liberian flag sank in a winter storm off the coast of Canada. All 33 crewmembers lost their lives. According to news world. Themselves American reports in Lloyds List, the South citizens who enjoy all the ad­ China Morning Post and the vantages and benefits afforded by Halifax Herald-Limited, the ship's the United States, Skaarup and seamen were hired by an agency in Quartel are pushing a program that Hong Kong; 29 were from that is­ would deny the same opportunities land, one was Taiwanese and three to thousands of Americans who were Chinese. It also was reported currently earn their livelihoods as that the 26,459 dwt, 17-year-old seamen on U.S.-flag ships. While the U.S. government and Gold Bond Conveyor only carried six survival suits. U.S.-flag ships all sectors of the American ship­ require that a ship carry at least one ping industry are attempting to survival suit per crewmember. The come up with ways to strengthen Liberian-flag bulker was the only existing maritime programs and vessel to disregard posted storm laws and to develop policies that warnings in Halifax and to set sail assure the U.S. a merchant marine from the Atlantic port during the which befits its superpower status, Skaarup and Quartel are promoting gale.) Skaarup and Quartel, in promot­ a scheme which would make the ing the so-called open registry, U.S.-flag an empty shell—a coverhave adopted as their own what is up for labor conditions and safety currently the most fashionable gim­ standards long since abolished in mick of flag-dodgers all over the the civilized world. House Bills for U.S. Ship Plan Baokeil by Maritime Unions Continued from page 3 schedule on U.S.-flag vessels and expanded use of the Capital Con­ struction Funds into which a vessel owner can depositeamii^s for later use to acquire ships. The bill now goes before the House Ways and Means Committee. 'Fast as We Can' In introducing the bill, Studds, speaking on behalf of his fellow committee members, swore, "It is with the profound determination of Congress and this committee to move as far and as fast as we can on this reform. It's our intention to have a merchant fleet flying our flag and have our ships built here." The introduction of the maritime revival legislation came less than a week after the White House announced it would with­ hold its own efforts until a Depart­ ment of Defense study on the role of the U.S. merchant fleet in the nation's security is released. Since being sworn in as secretary of transportation, Federico Pena had been meeting and working with officials from shipboard labor, shipbuilders, ves­ sel operators and owners to create a maritime revival package. Studds noted officials for the Clinton administration had told him the White House would be "neutral" concerning the bills intro­ duced by the congressmen. "We hope the administration can sup­ port us later this summer or fall," the comrnittee chairman added. Labor Stands United "Maritime labor is united, and we will do everything we can to ensure the enactment of legislation critical to maritime jobs and the growth of our industry," SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco told the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on May 25 during a hearing on the maritime reVival package. Sacco was speaking in behalf of the maritime unions, who jointly had announced their support of the legislation shortly after it was intro­ duced by the bipartisan leadership of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on May 19. "We believe both bills clearly demonstrate the bipartisan commit­ ment on the part of the leadership and members of this committee to preserve and create American jobs and to increase the competitiveness of U.S.-flag vessels," Sacco noted. "We believe it is essential that Congress act now to put in place the regulatory and statutory framework necessary to carry our industry into the 21st Century. Hie jobs of the people we represent depend on our mutual success." Joining Sacco in the statement were Louis Parise, chairman of the Unlicensed Division of District No. 1 MEBA/NMU; Gordon M. Ward, president of District No. 1 - PCD, MEBA; Raymond T. McKay, president of American Maritime Officers District 2 MEBA; Timothy A. Brown, president of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots; as well as the presidents of two SlU-affiliated unions — Gunnar Lundeberg of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and Henry Disley of the Marine Firemen's Union. Shortly after Clinton was sworn into office, officials for Sea-Land and American President Lines re­ stated their position originally made in early 1992 that unless ac­ tion toward maritime revival is completed this year, they would begin the process of replacing the U.S. flag on their vessels with foreign flags. After the bills were introduced, both companies—which havecon­ tracts with the SIU — issued state­ ments that they would work with Congress to pass the new legisla­ tion. Rob Quartel on U.S. Shipping • While an FMC commissioner speaking before the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders in Orlando in January 1992 remarking on a joint initiative by Sea-Land and American Presi­ dent Lines to bolster U.S. shipping: "My own personal response is—Why wait until 1995? Do it now! Start flagging out as soon as possible!" • Addressing the intemational Trade Club of Southern California In November 1991 in Long Beach while an FMC official: "I am said to support the repeal of the Shipping Act of 1984, cargo preference laws, the Jones Act, the Merchant Marine Acts of 1920 and 1936, and large parts of the Shipping Act of 1916, and, in fact, I do." • Identified as a former FMC commissioner, Quartel said the following In a March 10, 1993 opinion piece appearing In the Journal of Commerce In which he advised Transportation Secretary Federico Pena to do the following In regard to develop­ ing a maritime program for the future: • "Build a new policy on the premise that it's about trade, not ships. (Chuck the notion that it's about defense, because it's not....)" • "...get rid of the Jones Act." • "Get rid of cargo preference and ODS...." • "...abolish conferences from the U.S. trades." • The FMC should be abolished, too." • Recruit mariners for sealift by working "with the Navy to do what they did in the last two world wars: Train the Navy Reser­ ves for merchant ships." • "And most important of all, open the flag." • Speaking to the Bulk Expo '91 conference In Houston In October 1991 as a member of the FMC: "...you may no doubt be able to tell that I view the Jones Act— this most over-rated, over-expensive, ineffective, anti-competi­ tive, anti-consumer, protectionist, archaic of all maritime legislation—as long overdue for elimination." • Remarks to the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders In January 1991 as an FMC commissioner: The union leadership fears mixed crewing because it may mean a decline in union dues and retirement contributions and officer compensation. The congressmen fear the decline of their special interest constituency and PAC contributions.... And MarAd bureaucrats fear the loss of the programs on which their power—indeed their very existence—depends. Ulna speech to the Intemational Cargo Handling Coordinators Association In May In Miami while serving In current capacity as an officer In the Quartel-Skaarup group: "Despite the near (but not complete) universality of actions ul­ timately hostile to shipping, one country stands out, however as the most consistent and egregious offender. It contains the world's largest unified market and the world's largest economy, thus believing itself immune to the petty multilateral activities of the diplomat, often preferring unilateral action instead.... It complains of international subsidies, yet has given its own operators over $40 billion ih constant dollars since 1950.... It is a country...which even today withholds from the open market its own giant food aid and non-essential government cargoes, preferring to pay 3 or 4 times fair market rates in order to suppli­ cate the demands of its declining maritime unions.... It is a country that complains self-righteously atrout the faults of everyone else and finds itself faultless.... It is, off course, ( my own country, the United States." High Water, Darting Currents No Match for Orguit Crews can be treacherous. "Besides the usual concerns we have when the river is normal, now we constant­ ly walk around the barges on all shifts—night and day—to make sure everything is tight and secure," Smith said. The McDermott sails on the southern Mississippi River from Orgulfs Moore's Landing stag­ ing area in Wyatt, Mo. to New Orleans. The boat can push up to 50 barges loaded with grain, coal and other items but has been forced to reduce its capacity for safety and navigational reasons. Along the upper Mississippi, flood waters have receded allow­ ing locks to reopen, and traffic has started sailing again. How­ ever, tugs like Orgulfs Joey Chotin also have to push reduced loads. The Chotin, one of the oldest tugs in the Cincinnati-based company's fleet, usually can Deckhand Chris Smith gets a handle up to 15 barges. Coast quick cup of coffee before going Guard restrictions have reduced on watch aboard the McDermott. the Chotin to pushing 10 or fewer SIU crewmembers aboard Orgulf tugboats along the Mississip­ pi River and its tributaries are being extra vigilant because of high water and rushing currents as they check on the barges being pushed along the waterways. Deckhand Chris Smith reported from the tug J.S. McDermott that he and other mem­ bers of the watch crew take extra precautions because the rivers ' :r ' barges at this time. Despite the troubles created, by nature. Cook Terry Godden reported all was going well with the crew. "We're happy to be back to work," noted Godden. The upper Mississippi as well as the Illinois River had been closed to tug/barge traffic over the winter months. Loading stores for the McDermott Catching up on the latest news in at Moore's Landing is Mate Shorty the Seafarers LOG aboard the Williams. AfcDermoff is Cook Walter Wise. Cook Terry Godden takes part in Proving the food aboard the Chotin is quite tasty are (left to right) Mate a hazardous materials drill Billy Hutchinson, Assistant Engineer Dan Richardson, Pilot Dewey aboard the Joey Chotin. Carrington and Deckhand Daryl Bullock. I '..I /•/•. -•/ ! / J �m :-r'^- JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 13 Seven Award Red lients See Education as Key Seven students will enter col lege in the fall as recipients of the 1993 Seafarers Scholarship Pro gram. For two of them, it will be a new and challenging ex­ perience. The other five have taken some college-level courses in the past, but now, with the financial assistance from the scholarship program, will have the means to give full attention to their studies. What follows is a brie description of the backgrounc and goals of each of the collegebound students. ( ' '• fi these work experiences and folc them up neatly and keep them close by in case I need them, and I'm going to get myself an educa­ tion, and when I'm finished, wi let the work experience that my new skills prepare me for come by its own accord." Francisco," he notes, "I was al class of 200 seniors. The 18-year-old loves work­ lowed to roam the town at will. She has participated On the ing with children and believes . usually this entailed hanging volleyball and basketball teariis education is the key to the future. around the wharf and visiting and runs track. She also has been He plans to pass this belief on whatever ships would allow me an active participant in many o through his work. "Children need aboard. This, coupled with my her high school's extra-curricular guidance," Halsey noted in his favorite boyhood authors activities such as science club scholarship application, "and I [Joseph] Conrad and [Jack] Lon vice president, honor society hope that I can lead the children don, I think it was to be expectec secretary, student govemmen of tomorrow into a brighter fu­ that I join a seaman's union many treasurer. National Merit ture." Gerald Richard Shirley years later." The deep sea mem Scholarship nominee and mem­ In high school, Halsey main­ Gerald Shir­ ber currently sails as an AB ber of the Afro-American Club. tained excellent grades and was ley is starting aboard the Sugar Islander. Danielle has six brothers and involved in many activities. He his 13th year Traveling has always been sisters. She is the daughter o ranked 36th in his class of 350 with the SIL part of Simonsen's life. Each Geraldine Johnson-Brooks and students and took a strong Presently sail summer his parents would take Pensioner Edward Brooks Jr. academic program—including ing aboard the him and his sister on tours of the who joined the SIU in 1959 anc advanced calculus, Spanish and Sea-Land U.S., Europe, North Africa, Haiti retired in 1990. honors English. Tacoma, the and Guatemala, in the hopes o Kenneth Andrew Hagan He participated in the debate 34-year-ol( exposing them to different politi­ Kenneth club. Student Council Associa­ Christine W. Hall Hagan of has been awarded a $6,000, two cal and social systems. He at­ tion, honor society and other Christine Hal clubs. He also Winston- year scholarship to complete his tended boarding school in has been recog­ is proof that nized for participation Salem, N.C. bachelor's degree. He has at­ Germany as a teenager and used in a you can do Spanish scholarship competition, is the recipi­ tended upgrading courses at the his holidays to meet differen anything at the science fair and the presiden­ ent of the Lundeberg School a number o people, learn a new language anc times, most recently in 1990 as a any age, no tial academic fitness program and four-year travel extensively. graduate of the steward recermatter the has participated in church youth scholarship Simonsen spent a few years tification program. obstacles. The for $15,000. sailing aboard the SlU-crewed SS Before joining the SIU, Shir­ Independence and Constitution 30-year-olc group activities and in the sports Hagan, 36, entered the trainee of football and basketball. With wife of this heavy load, Halsey also program at the Hany Lundeberg ley spent diree years in the U.S around the Hawaiian Islands anc School of Seamanship in 1980 Navy arid received an honorable aboard LNG vessels on the Japan Seafarer Craig Hall is the mother found time to work in restaurants and has returned several times to discharge in 1981. to Indonesia run. He spent some of two sons, ages six and four. In and markets. Additionally, he Now serving as a recertifier upgrade his rating, most recently time in Tokyo and supported him­ applying for the four-year performed volunteer work in a steward aboard the Sea-Land as a recertified steward. He cur­ self by teaching conversationa scholarship award, she noted that ocal political campaign. Tacoma, Shirley has spent the las rently is sailing aboard Sheridan English—and, in turn, was able to the SIU has been a big part of her Jerry Halsey is the son of Fran­ couple of years sailing as chie life. Her husband's father, Neal ces E. Halsey and Jerry Lee Hal­ Transportation's TTB Baltimore. pick up the Japanese language. Hagan plans to attend the steward aboard other Sea-Lanc With this experience behinc D. Hail, was a former SIU mem­ sey Sr., a member of the SIU's Service vessels. Prior to that, he University of North Carolina, him, Simonsen now is ready to ber, her husband has been a mem­ inland division since 1975, who sailed aboard Maersk Line ves­ either in Greensboro or in Chapel continue his formal education. He ber since 1981, and she, herself, works as a deckhand with the As­ sels and before that he worked on Hill, majoring in history and has earned a number of credits at was a member from 1983 to 1985, sociation of Maryland Pilots in any vessel going anywhere" in anthropology. He also would like Contra Costa College in San sailing as a purser aboard the Baltimore, Md. an attempt to work in as many to receive his teaching certificate Pablo, Calif, and the University Delta Queen steamboat. different environments as pos­ A resident of Genoa, Wis., she while in school with die intent of of Hawaii's Kapiolani Com­ sible. returned to school (the University teaching social studies. munity College and has been sail­ of Wisconsin in LaCrosse) about Michelle Ann He spent a year on the SS In­ "Fascinated by hobos, freight ing in order to save money to die time her husband started to Rivera Parisi trains, sea stories and the romance dependence in Hawaii which he continue his studies. Michelle describes as "the hardest year of of the open road," the deep sea As a recipient of the $6,000 work on the Great Lakes in 1990. She is majoring in parks and Rivera Parisi labor, but the greatest year in in­ member started traveling at a two-year scholarship award, he learning due to the recreation management and also completed her tense culinary early age, financing his trips as a will be able to resume junior col­ in archaeology, with a minor in school high exposure of the vast amount of ranch hand, carpenter, house lege in the fall at City College in degree from San Francisco. He chose this col­ art. painter, bicycle messenger talent employed there." She is an outstanding student Papa Juan After sailing and upgrading to lege because of the large number taxicab driver and musician, XXIII High academically and maintains the position of recertified steward of courses offered in Asian demanding academic workload among other odd jobs. School in in the summer of 1990, the Seattle Before starting his career as a studies and the fact that both along with a full schedule of B ay amo n, resident decided that his full merchant mariner, he visited Japanese and German are taught. Lcxjking further into the fu­ volunteering and student ac­ P.R. last year and is presently many Aztec and Mayan sites potential was yet to be reached. It was then that he resolved to atture, Simonsen hopes to transfer tivities—as well as helping raise completing the second semester throughout Mexico and two sons. of her first year at Central Univer­ end college and obtain to the University of California at lierUpon Guatemala as well as the Pueblo completion of her sity Bayamon. She maintains a lachelor's degree, just as he had Berkeley or Davis, or the course work. Hall hopes to obtain 3.38ingrade and Anasazi ruins of the point average, major­ intended when he originally American University in American Southwest. As a ing in biology. a position in a park, preserve or started going to sea. Washington, D.C. which are seaman, his travels have enabled His primary reason for going The 18-year-old student has known to have excellent recreation area with archaeologi­ him to see the Egyptian p3^amids to sea, he notes, was to acquire the programs in his major—^intema- cal significance that will allow always been interested in veteri­ of Giza, Machu Picchu in Peru ler to interpret to the public the nary medicine, and has been of­ and the major ruins of Greece, imds to attend college. "Travel­ ional relations. importance and care of our out­ fered admission as a transfer ing and seeing the world was only Turkey and Italy. door environment. secondary and very nice by­ student in Purdue University's In 1985 he spent six months She especially enjoys working product of the endeavor." School of Agriculture in West Danielle Shanika Brooks visiting Indonesia and Thailand with young people and hopes to Lafayette, Ind. He enrolled in Highline Com­ after completing an eight-month Danielle instill in them an appreciation of Her $15,000 Seafarers tour on an oil tanker in the Far munity College in Des Moines, Brooks is a nature and an understanding of Wash, for the fall quarter where, scholarship award will help her East. And in the Philippines he used the American heritage. after 15 years away from school, continue her .studies there, where spent six weeks diving with an u n g Christine Hall's husband, she will take two years of prele managed to carry a 3.81 grade underwater salvage operation to woman. faig, has worked on the Missis­ recover artifacts from a Chinese )oint average and make the Graduating sippi Queen, Delta Queen and SS veterinary medicine classes. She Jean's List. then plans to enter the School of shipwreck which dated back to this year from Constitution in his early SIU Veterinary Medicine for ,her de­ With his scholarship award, the Ming Dynasty. Oliver Perry years. Since 1990, he has worked hopes to receive a With all his work experience, Shirley Walker High aboard OLS Transport and Han­ gree. jachelor's degree in computer In high school, Michelle had a Hagan is, however, most proud of science with a minor in business School in New Orleans, the 18- nah Marine vessels. superb academic record, taking having built his own house in the and economics. He plans to con­ ^ear-old student plans to use her )oth advanced English and math­ last four years during stints he tinue at Highline Community bur-year scholarship award to ematics courses. She also was a was ashore. While high school ollege and dien perhaps transfer major in biomedical engineering Jerry Lee Halsey Jr. Jerry Halsey member of the National Honor studies never held much of an in­ to a four-year degree program at at Xavier University in Louisiana IS a well- Society. terest for the Seafarer as a he University of Washington in and then Georgia Institute of rounded stu­ For the past two years, the teenager, he has come to ap­ Seatde or Western Washington Technology in Atlanta. dent at aspiring animal doctor has The high school senior said preciate the learning process and Jniversity in Bellingham, Wash. Bayside High worked as a volunteer at two she had many positive influences envisions himself becoming a School in Vir­ veterihary clinics and has served while growing up—nurses, teacher and advocate of educa­ '^ell Forrest Simonsen ginia Beach, as the secretary of the student as­ policewomen, secretaries and tion. Va.. Graduat­ sociation of biology at Bayamon Neil Simon- eachers—but her curiosity in He completed his GEO, and in ing this year, Central University. sen, 28, joined Inding out how things work and 1987 and 1988 attended courses he plans to Michelle Rivera Parisi is the the SIU in ier concern to better the condiat Salem College. He says he is 1985 upon lions of people everywhere led continue his education at Old daughter of Antoinette Rivera reminded of some advice an old Jominion University in Norfolk, and Raul Rivera, an SIU member graduation lier to biomedical engineering. China Coast sea-dog gave him Va. with a major in teaching. His since 1962. Brooks is a well-rounded stu­ the from eight years ago who said, "Get our-year award from the For the past several years, the dent who participates in schooltrainee pro­ yourself an education, experience Seafarers Scholarship Program in deep sea mariner has worked gram at the jased activities as well as will take care of itself." he amount of $15,000 should aboard Sea-Land Service vessels, community and church-related Lundeberg Hagan says he has never heard lelp defray some of the costs as­ most recently aboard the Seaones. She has a grade point in School truer words. "So I'm going to fol­ sociated with reaching his goal. Land Challenger. average of 3.60 and is third in her "Bom in San Piney Point, Md. low his advice and pack up all I ! •%'f. . ' • • r ., ;• • �V ."•'I" - ••' • ' * .V V,'"- •* !y- •:•;»• rU-r-f, v'>:':Vr'. • 'f-i .'• 14 JUHE1993 SEAFARERS LOG )y!'^'~ ,iiX-*is^:r!'j:^^:f '''-:.^r'j-r''-.: •.•-•;• •'' • •"f^-'-^'-'i'*^' .•••Ji''-*.^•<'V: "'«>yV^t-. ..•S-..--...J-. JURE 1993 '.5,'-.'• SEAFARERS LOG 15 •"•'iv','.'i'- -*• ••; •'•< •••f : r [b?! I V "We make efforts well beyond what is required by law," said John Burns, Maritrans director of labor relations. "We require greater endorsements, documenta­ tion and licenses than does the Coast Guard. And our boats are quipped above and beyond minimum requirements." AB/Tankerman Todd Edwards, Rabideau's shipmate aboard the tugboat Columbia, noted that Maritrans crews routinely conduct fire drills and safety meetings. "The quality management pro­ gram also has a lot to do wiA our safety record. We have good people working here, weget any safety equipment we need, and it's dl first-rate,," he said. Indeed, the cooperation between Maritrans officials and the workers aboard the company's 35 tugs, 45 barges and several oil terminals is captured in the recently introduced quality program to which Edwards referred. Beginning in 1990, Maritrans implemented a three-part system which included briefing every employee in the methods and processes of quality improvement; restructuring management to allow for and encourage participation of all employees in decision­ making; and developing standards for a "Partners in Excellence" agreement be­ tween crewmembers and management. "We have used all of those ^ngs to be more efficient and more effective," said Bums. "We spent close to $2.5 million in training, and certainly the quality improve­ ment process is not mandatory." Jim Sanborn, executive vice president of the company, which was incorporated 65 years ago and is headquartered in Philadelphia, added, "Naturally, we believe that our safety record is largely a result of those programs." ; ',•.. / V-- " EVERYONE WINS! F (chartered by insurance clubs to conduct OR MARITRANS AND THE audits of various companies). SEAFARERS who crew the company's tugboats and barges, 1992 was a virtually perfect perfor­ mance year. As a result of hard work, attention to detail and the full cooperation of management and crewmembers, Maritrans com­ pleted more than 7,000 cargo transfers ac­ counting for deliveiy of approximately 10 billion gallons of oU — and only 22 gal­ lons, or about two teaspoonsful per ihillion gallons moved, were spilled. Last year, Maritrans was recognized for its environmental protection efforts by the National Environmental Development As­ sociation (a coalition of industry and government representatives). Maritrans, which operates on the Eastern Seaboard and in the Gulf of Mexico, also earned the best possible safety audit rating from the International Loss Control Institute "We're responsible for the environment and we're proud of our safety record," stated AB/Tankerman Homer Rabideau, who has worked aboard Maritrans tugs for the past 12 years. "Everything this com­ pany does is geared toward safety, and it's not like preaching. It's to everyone's benefit." Long before the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Maritrans initiated CPA '90-type reforms. The company first published a Fleet Operations Manual in the 1970s, standardizing safe operating procedures for every vessel. Maritrans has published formal oil-spill contingency and cleanup plans since 1980. And in the 1980s, Maritrans became the first tug and barge company to develop computer-simulated training programs to enhance wheelhouse skills and proficiency. 'Quality Management' In an ongoing effort to improve its operations, Maritrans invested in the pro­ gram offered by the Quality College founded by former ITT executive Philip Crosby. Since its inception in 1979, the college has educated thousands of repre­ sentatives from companies of widely vary­ ing sizes from throughout the world. It generally is recognized by business leaders worldwide as the best program of its type. While the program's curriculum is ex­ haustive and at times fairly complex, it boils down to getting everyone from an organization involved in setting high operating standards —"and then following precise steps to ensure not only efficiency, but alsosteady improvement. TTie program emphasizes the importance of each employee's work, as well as the value of doing things right the first time, thereby preventing accidents and avoiding un­ necessary repetition. All Maritrans executives and employees, including Seafarers and SIU representatives, attended quality seminars either in Tampa, Fla., Baltimore, Cherry Hill, N.J. or at the college in Winter Park, Fla. "One thing I learned is that all work is a process, even though you may not realize it," said 26-year-old Deck/Utility Troy Zimmerman, who sails aboard the En­ deavor and who attended the seminar in Che^ Hill. "With a work plan, the job inevitably goes a lot better. "The quality management program definitely has a lot to do with our safety . record, which we're very proud of. It's also easier now to have your voice heard by management." Mate Jim Zeller, 24, said the quality program "eliminates any finger-pointing and teaches individuals to t^e respon­ sibility. The man tying a line on deck is just as important as the person running the company. Because if the man tying the line doesn't do his job correctly, eventually there won't be any company." li •vV '. (Br /I -rm": ,1 /Tl Zeller, who joined the SIU three years ago, added that the equipment aboard Maritrans vessels is further evidence of the company's commitment to safety. "We carry fire suits, foam, self-contained breathing equipment, fire monitoring sys­ tems, survival suits, damage-control equipment (such as magnetic patches) and more," he said. "I think quality breeds safety. In the time I've been with Maritrans, we've spilled next to nothing. We're talking about gallons as opposed to millions of barrels spilled by foreign-flag ships." Steward department members, who are part of the crews on Maritrans' larger ves­ sels, also went through the program. Cook Alvin Ellis, who joined the SIU in 1975 and has worked aboard Maritrans vessels ever since, went to a seminar in Baltimore. "I think it helped us become more of a team," said Ellis, 62, who sails aboard the Intrepid. "We now have better channels for identifying problems and for corrective ac­ tion. We have a system, and management does give you answers." AB/Tankerman Charles Bigham, another member of the Intrepid's crew and a graduate of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1979, also attended theseminar in Baltimore. "To me, one of the best parts was just getting everyone from shore and from the boats together to leam about each other's opera­ tions and any problems we might face," Bigham said. Always Safety-Conscious The Seafarers and Maritrans repre­ sentatives interviewed for this article stressed that, while the quality program helped fine-tune operations and was a fac­ tor in the near-perfect performance of 1992, the company and crewmembers al­ ways have been s^ety-conscious. For ex­ ample, in each of the past five years, Maritrans has averaged less than one gal­ lon of oil spilled per one million gallons carried. "A lot of it comes down to using good judgement," explained OS Phillip Johnson, who sails aboard the Endeavor. "If you have any doubt about whether or not something is safe, don't do it. "I've always believed that a safe crew is a good crew." AB/Tankerman Dolphin Moores, a crewmember of the Columbia, cited the Lundeberg School as the vital factor in the efficiency of SIU members. "I've been with the union for 15 years, and I'm certain the main thing that helps us do our jobs well is our school in Piney Point," said the 35-year-old Moores, who has upgraded twice. Another Seafarer who has upgraded twice, 44-year-old AB Skip Graul, pointed out that Maritrans crewmembers have "a high level of pride in their work. We always stress safety and cleanliness, and if we see something's wrong, we fix it." (Graul, who regularly sails aboard the Patriot, comes from a family with a strong maritime background. His father sailed on the Murmansk Run during World War Has a member of the Masters, Mates Pilots.) Keeping Up-to-Date In another move to enhance safety, Maritrans recently installed a system known as Intercon on the 255,0(X)-barrel barge Ocean 255 and her tug, the Intrepid. Intercon securely links the tug and barge and allows the tug to push virtually all the time when the barge is loaded. This results in faster, more reliable operations. Maritrans plans to install two more In­ tercon systems this year. Additionally, personal computers are being put on all of the boats. (Some already are in place.) This will enable crewmem­ bers to use a wide range of programs, from vessel-loading programs to comparatively simpler functions such as menus. The Maritrans fleet includes more than 500 shipboard workers and 160 more who work ashore at the company's support facilities and oil terminals. Some of the barges can carry up to 417,(KX) thousand barrels. The crewmembers are represented by either the SIU or the American Maritime Officers (formerly District 2-MEBA). "We wouldn't have the success we've enjoyed without our partnership with the SIU and the AMO," said Burns. "If situations change, either beneficial or otherwise, we're able to sit down with our employees and come up with solutions in the best interests of both parties." Bums added tiiat Maritrans recognizes and appreciates the high-level training that Seafarers receive at the Lundeberg School. "We're getting ready to send ^ people through the school to get their tankermen's endorsements," he said. "A lot of our crew­ members already have been through the school, and many of the shoreside workers also are Piney Point graduates. "In the last several years, the vocational staff at the school has been most helpful in accommodating us and developing train­ ing programs which are extremely beneficid to our employees." >7 \• r ' w% iMim OS/Cook Eduardo Arango puts away stores aboard Columbia. AB/Tankermen Dolphin Moores (left) and Homer Rabideau take a quick break from their maintenance work aboard the Columbia. Securing a line on the Columbia Is AB/Tankerman Todd Edwards. j, Computers like the one used by AB Skip Graul (above) aboard the Patriot, are "just one more tool to help" operations, says Maritrans official John Bums. , : • IHM, Making a log entry aboard the Endeavor ls Mate Jim Zeller. OS Phillip Johnson, who sails aboard the Endeavor, says the quality improvement process "definitely works." 1^ x-r ^7" rdx. Above: Deck/Utility Troy Zimmer­ man displays one of the survival suits carried on board theEndeavor. At left, Zimmerman makes an adjustment in the engineroom as the tug prepares to push a barge along the Delaware River. M 1..- J.:.:— I ' I zee ' Maritrans vessels feature state-of-theart safety equipment, as well as basic reminders like the one shown here. :''i =S~> W-V-'J V-: P'"-- •/' .r '• .y- - y Setting the tension on the wench atjoard the Roa/roke is Deck/Utility Greg Gibson. Tying up the tugboat Endeavor is AB/Tankerman Kevin Hill. •J ... ij /,• p I. . •. It ' I 9, U. • -HO. 'n y 1. y '• I ' ' i." .• .i'\' , /. '•(7. _ . - • "J- •' y . •» Cook Alvih Ellis has been a Seafarer and has worked aboard Maritrans vessels since 1975. Maritrans prides itself on safe operations and well-maintained vessels. AB/Tankerman Charles Bigham Last year, the company received intemational recognition for its efficiency, readies a hose aboard Intrepid. /- , / 7- �16 JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Restoring JFK's Racing Yacht Is Labor of Love for Johnston for the passage in northeastern Lake Michigan where she often passed in winning several races in the '30s and '40s. The vesse changed hands several times before being donated to the Coast Guard Academy in 1955. Kennedy began sailing the Manitou late in his presidency Enjoys the Work Despite putting in long hours After the boat was refitted with a on the boat, which in 1968 was new engine and White House purchased by the Lundeberg conununications gear, the presi­ Mike Oriando takes the oath of office as Deputy Pilot Commissioner. School and then added to the dent and his family began enjoy­ school's fleet of historic sailing ing the vessel during the summer and power vessels, Johnston says, of 1963. After Kennedy's death "I have enjoyed every day that I that November, the Manitou was have spent on her. With the help returned to the academy to of the marina personnel, she is in resume her career as a training Retired SIU official Mike Or­ any of their problems; overseeing ship-shape. We don't get to sail vessel. lando recently was appointed as a the proper conditions of the har­ In 1968, the Lundeberg Schoo her as much as we would like, but state maritime official by Mas­ bors; and setting prices for pilot she can be rigged to sail in purchased the Manitou from the sachusetts Governor William fees. Defense Department Surplus minutes." This is Orlando's fifth ap­ Weld. When the Manitou is open to Sales Agency in a closed bid. The Orlando, 70, was named Deputy pointment as a Deputy Pilot Com­ visitors, Johnston—the vessel's vessel has been part of the Pilot Commissioner of District missioner. He previously was honorary captain—notes, "All school's floating museum since. Two in Massachusetts. His term appointed in 1966, 1969, 1972 Wedding Gift flags are hoisted, cushions are and 1981. expires at die end of 1996. "There is one story that I ran placed in the cockpit, deck chairs Orlando served in various District Two includes ports are set up and all lights below across many times in my re­ from Salem, Mass. to the New capacities with the Seafarers and deck are on. Most visitors like to search," Johnston recalls with a Hampshire border. formerly was an SIU official in see how the living conditions augh. "When Jackie Kennedy Among Orlando's duties will the northeastern fishing ports. He were." was engaged to a Greek tanker be working with pilots to resolve also was an organizer. Occasionally, Johnston makes tycoon, she asked him for the a guest list and, with the Manitou Manitou as a wedding present. Johnny Johnston stands at the pier operating under auxiliary power, The rich man offered any amount in Piney Point with the Manitou. t^es as many as a dozen pas­ the Seafarers Union wanted for sengers up the St. Mary' s River- the yawl. sel, once used by President John which is not far from the vessel's Well, (late SIU President) F. Kennedy, ready for tourists and Jack Caffey, SIU vice presi­ are approximately 100 locals other guests at the southern birthplace on Solomons Island, I'aul Hall's reply to the man Maryland center. This year is no Vld. in the Patuxent River. who had his fleet under flags-of- dent for the Atlantic Coast, has made up of members from the different, as Johnston anticipates Johnston points out that the convenience—was, 'Money been elected the new president of building finishing final restorations some­ Manitou's 81-foot wooden main­ can't buy the Manitou. However, the Long Island (N Y.) Federa­ trades, time this month to the 56-year-old mast no longer is capable of hold­ if you put 10 of your tankers tion of Labor, AFL-CIO, by its government workers, under the American flag, with a executive board. Manitou, which sustained ing her sails in a strong wind.) Caffey, who began his career maritime Seafarers International Union damage during a severe storm last Long History with the Seafarers in 1961 as a trades, retail winter. Johnston—who still has his contract, we will gladly give the Johnston, a charter member of original SIU membership book >fawl to you.' Jackie never got the deck department member, will clerks and ill the last three years of the cur­ communica­ the SIU who sailed in the deck rom 1938—takes pride in his Manitou." rent presidential term which ex­ tions tech­ department and retired in 1974, borough knowledge of the Jack Caffey pires at the federation's 1996 nicians. first started his volunteer work on Hanitou, which is made of oak, convention. (His predecessor Among his the Manitou \n 1990. "It was in carvel planked, with a teak deck resigned from office earlier this responsibilities as president, Caf-. pretty bad shape," recalls and m^ogany trim. (Fastenings >fear.) fey will help affiliated unions in Johnston, 83. "I had the time and and deck hardware are of bronze.) While Caffey will retain his organizing and negotiation ef­ the interest, so I volunteered to ^ast year, after completing exten­ rcsitioh with the SIU, he also will forts, promote Jrade unionism get her back in shape." sive research he wrote a lengthy lead the labor council, which rep­ within the community and assist In 1990 Johnston worked with paper about the vessel's storied resents 150,000 union members in the AFL-CIO grassroots efforts fellow pensioner William Drew, )ast, complete with details of From Suffolk and Nassau coun­ in local, state and national legis­ who fixed the vessel's wiring, and many of the ship's races and ties. Included in the membership lative and political matters. slowly but surely they got the owners. Manitou into good condition. The Manitou was built as a The Manitou suffered a set­ racing vessel in 1937 at the M.M. Seafarers Support Sausage Makers back during the winter storm, Davis and Sons yard on The Manitou was purchased by the which tore off the gangway and Solomons Island. She was named lundeberg School in 1968. For retired Seafarer Johnny Johnston, spring means opening the 62-foot yawl Manitou to visitors on weekends at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education. Each year it takes lots of hard work to get the former racing ves caused other structural damage Undeterred, Johnston led another repair effort and now he says "You can't even tell it was damaged. All that's left to get i ready is some priming, painting and glazing, plus installing some screens. It won't take long. m Retired Official Uliike Oriando Appointed to Maritime Post Jack Caney Bedieil PmsUent Of Long IslantI Labor CouttcH .-5-: M.J it. '••. •• , The 56-year-old yawl sustained damage to its wooden hull during a severe storm last March. Seafarers from the port of Baltimore marched with other local trade unionists to show their support for United Food and Comrriercial Workers Local 27 members who were locked out of their jobs last month during negotiations with the Parks Sausage Company. Shown on the picket line are Ernest Greece (left), president of the Metropolitan Baltimore Council of AFLCIO unions, and Steward/Baker Andre Gee. �JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 i •3 m •AK •mM "M jj, Port New York 34 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 10 Norfolk 15 Mobile 13 New Orleans 24 Jacksonville 23 San Francisco 31 Wilmington 15 Seattle 15 Puerto Rico 8 Honolulu 4 Houston 22 St. Louis 4 Piney Point 3 Algonac 0 Totals 224 Port New York 14 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 4 Norfolk 7 Mobile 12 New Orleans 9 Jacksonville 16 San Francisco 9 Wilmington 9 Seattle 13 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 3 Houston 9 St. Louis 1 Piney Point 0 Algonac 0 Totals 114 Port New York 18 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 3 Norfolk 4 Mobile 6 New Orleans 9 Jacksonville 8 San Francisco 38 Wilmington 9 Seattle 11 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 8 Houston 12 St. Louis 1 Piney Point 3 Algonac 0 Totals 136 Port New York 8 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 2 Norfolk 1 Mobile 1 New Orleans 6 Jacksonville 3 San Francisco 16 Wilmington 8 Seattle 11 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 8 3 Houston St. Louis 0 Piney Point 1 0 Algonac 73 Totals Totals All Departments 547 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class Bi Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 27 10 28 18 7 9 62 13 4 2 3 1 3 2 13 I 4 7 1 0 9 12 7 7 9 5 1 28 16 3 11 22 1 2 15 29 2 19 17 1 3 34 33 6 23 21 ,2 ,• 9 , 44 21 • --'3 13 16 1 6 60 9 ^^••7 • : 14 10 1 11 32 '= 14 •:uyi4 29 3 3 • 9 38 6 1 10 5 1 4 19 19 8 6 11 12 6 TO 25 3 20 17 1 10 45 2 0 0 1 0 0 4 14 0 1 0 2 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 269 58 172 174 37 76 405 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 18 0 12 6 0 3 37 3 0 1 1 1 1 ^ I'T,:;,', 5 2 2 3 4 3 0 6 17 7 2 5 0 8 4 6 2 12 7 1 0 , 19 9 4 4 11 3 6 27 21 15 3 11 14 6 24 19 6 0 2 10 4 32 v: : 1 11 4 5 6 1, 16 17 6 7 5 0 , 3 27 3 1 0 2 0 0 16 12 3 2 7 1 5 4 15 3 9 8 1 4 23 0 2 1 • • 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 1 4 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 85 91 19 41 30 249 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 12 4 16 0 10 25 4 3 -••• • 1 . 1 0 2 0 0 2 1 6 • • 2 0 5; : 7 2 6 2 6 1 5 0 1 9 1 5 13 0 3 5 4 3 16 1 7 3 10 4 1 5 18 6 0 87 13 0 19 7 0 7 1 2 22 1 1 0 7 7 0 6 31 1 3 0 0 0 6 1 1 17 20 15. 15 10 9 20 6 5 0 0 2 18 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 6 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 63 57 276 30 12 94 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 18 7 19 2 0 12 32 0 1 0 2 2 4 2 5 0 0 • '3 1 6 2 7 3 0 5 8 0 15 14 0 0 1 16 2 4 9 3 0 10 5 10 17 6 17 2 . 0 7 i 23 0 46 5 4 •^1 26 16 10 0 0 10 3 8 10 0 13 4 15 1 7 17 0 10 4 1 3 6 6 86 0 14 32 2 130 52 0 8 6 1 4 5 12 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 20 17 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 • 3 0 147 170 102 40 213 258 342 402 498 170 163 1,077 37 13 20 21 18 32 48 59 29 58 5 24 60 3 16 0 443 15 7 2 9 6 10 9 12 13 8 4 14 15 2 1 1 128 37 8 6 19 17 18 32 40 22 28 4 16 32 3 28 0 310 5 0 • 1 •. 5 3 9 23 9 12 9 0 5 8 0 0 0 89 21 6 6 2. 7 0 2 y,,. 7 12 1 8 2 10 4 33 5 ^ 7 1 14 . • 2 2 4 23 21 10 0 0 1 22 2 0 0 183 52 78 3 9 32 26 45 38 64 17 21 14 89 29 3 33 4 505 44 5 3 17 3 25 15 36 14 16 6 163 11 0 4 0 362 1,441 631 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end 6f last month. A total of 1,233 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,233 jobs shipped, 402 jobs or about 33 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From April 16 to May 15,1993, a total of 163 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,730 jobs have been shipped. .. J' : : July & August 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Tuesday: July 6*, Monday: August 2 *changed by Independence Day holiday • 1 781 17 New York Tuesday: July 6, August 3 Philadelphia Wednesday: July 7, August 4 Baltimore Thursday: July 8, August 5 Norfolk Thursday: July 8, August 5 Jacksonville Thursday: July 8, Au^st 5 Algonac Friday: July 9, August 6 Houston Monday: July 12, August 9 New Orleans Tuesday: July 13, August 10 Mobile Wednesday, July 14, August 11 San Francisco Thursday: July 15, August 12 Wilmington Monday: July 19, August 16 Seattle Friday: July 23, Monday: August 23* Vviff,; i". • , ; 'changed by Paul Hall holiday San Juan Thursday: July 8, August 5 St Louis Friday: July 16, August 13 Honolulu Friday: July 16, August 13 Duluth Wednesday, July 14, August 11 Jersey City Wednesday: July 21, August 18 New Bedford ' Tuesday: July 20, August 17 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals ROGERBEROUD Your daughter, Yvonne, is trying to locate you. Please reach her by contacting Helen Re, her moAerin-law, at Box 26, Smith Ridge Road, South Salem, NY 10590. EDWARD HENRY RAPACKI Please contact your old friend, Wanda (Mikles) Cantor, at 118 Mountain Road, Sun Valley Condo, GlenBumie, MD 21060. WWII MERCHANT MARINERS Any members who sailed or worked on the docks during World War 11 are asked to contact Capt. William J. Howard Jr. who is doing research about the era. Capt. Howard's address is 428 Pennington Drive, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060. SPnef it io the/ Z3® ® •' 'J ''MmSB, �18 JlWf 1993 SBAFAIIE8S LOG •» .1 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining GeorgeMcCartnw Vice President West (joast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President GovernmentServices Jack CafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCoraey Vice President Gulf Coast ' HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN, 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 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Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1993 CI^-Coirpany/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Totals All Departments 0 28 5 0 11 6 0 .;;v2 0 ;• 25 6 66 17 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassCL ClassL ClassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 15 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 4 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 23 1 0 45 12 0 18 8 0 8 •• 2 0 30 20 0 101 42 r • * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED .All Groups aass A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inlanil Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes &Tnland Waters West Coast 2 4 24 2 32 0 3 0 0 3 0 17 0 4 21 1 0 18 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 ^3 0 0 3 1 9 Totals TOTAL SHIPPED .All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 5 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 6 40 0 80 44 1 91 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 4 4 1 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 45 8 48 3 104 2 4 0 1 7 0 27 0 25 52 7 0 33 0 40 'l- 0 6 6 0 0 0 1 1 1 13 1 21 0 0 0 1 ' * 0 6 0 6 0 1 7- 165 65 49 90 27 60 Totals All Departments * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ^re You Missing Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active member and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG each month—as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and welfare checks and bulletins or notices—^your correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel : HOME ADDRESS that you are not getting your union mail, please use the form on this page to update your home address. Your home address is yourpermanent address, and this is where all official union documents will be mailed (unless otherwise specified). If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please complete the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (PLEASE PRINT) June 1993 T I » Name Phone No. (_ Address Social Security No. Book No. n Active SlU _J Pensioner • Other This will be my permanent address for all official union mailings. This address should remain In the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed) 6/93. I J •1^ :.r'i �•- JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 20 members. Twelve of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while three sailed inland and five on the Great Lakes. Brothers Christian Christensen and Gerald Sinkes com pleted recertification courses at Piney Point. Brother Christensen graduated from bosun recer­ tification in 1974 while Brother Sinkes finished steward recer­ tification in 1986. Of the retiring Seafarers, 10 served in the military: seven in the Army, and one each in the Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. Out of all of the Seafarers signing off this month. Brothers Christensen and Enri­ que Hernandez sailed the longest—^both receiving their fmst books in 1947. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Christensen, Sinkes and Hernandez as well as the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA DONALD CALDER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Bom in England, he sailed as anFOWT. Brother Calder retired to North Cambridge, Mass. CHRISTIAN CHRISTEN­ SEN, 77, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Galves­ ton, Texas. A native of Copen­ hagen, Den­ mark, he completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Christensen resides in San Jose, Calif. ROBERT FAVALORA,54, joined the union in 1969 in the port of New Orleans, A Louisiana native, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Favalora cal Madiville, La. home. WILLIAM GOINES, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1974 in his native New Orleans. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Goines served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He stiU calls New Orleans home. DUDLEY GRANT,^ 65, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New York. Bom in St. Vin­ cent, West Indies, he sailed as a W-r-fcSw,., . To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. third cook. Brother Grant retired to San Francisco. department. Brother Suarez resides in Bronx, N-Y. ENRIQUE HERNAN­ DEZ, 66, joined the union in 1947 in the. port of Bal­ timore. A na­ tive of Vega Alta, P.R., he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Hemandez upgraded at Piney Point fre­ quently. He resides in Bayamon, P.R. LESLIE TOLLETT, 65, joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Los An­ geles, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Tollett upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. He served in die U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. Brother Tollett calls San Francisco home. LOUIE YEU JEUNG, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1981 in the port of Honolulu. Bom in Califomia, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Jeung calls San Francisco home. HENRY ELBOURNE, 65, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Rock Hall, Md., he sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Elboume served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1950. He resides in Baltimore. RAYMOND DeLEARY, 62, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. A native of Muncey, Ontario, he sailed as a dredgeman. Brother DeLeary served in the U.S. Army in 1952. He calls Superior, Wis. home. FRANK LAPCZYNSKI, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Al­ pena, Mich., he sailed as a bosun. Brother Lapczynski served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He still calls Al­ pena home. GREAT LAKES RAYMOND BUZWAH, 64, joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Detroit Bom in Canada, he sailed in the steward department. His last vessel was the William R. Roesch. Brothra- Buzwah resides in Port Huron, Mich. WILLIAM SPARKS, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Arkansas, he sailed as a wheelsman. Brother Sparks resides in Hol­ land, Mich. INLAND RAYMOND ALCORN, 63, joined the 1 Seafarers in 1980 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. An Il­ linois native, he sailed as a chief mate aboard Crowley tug­ RUSSELL MANCINI, 65, boats. Boatman Alcom joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. A na­ upgraded frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to tive of Portland, Maine, he 1975. Boatman Alcom retired sailed as a QMED. Brother to Neptune Beach, Fla. Mancini upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946. Brother Mancini retired to Hard work and dedication Westminster, Calif. among SIU steward department members aboard the USNS GERALD Wilkes proved to be an over­ SINKES, whelming success when their 65, joined team efforts led to a remarkable the union in score of 99 percent (out of a pos­ 1946 in the sible 100) on a recent Quality As­ port of New surance Inspection conducted by York. Bom the Military Sealift Conunand in Illinois, (MSG) on April 7. le comChief Steward Ben Hender­ leted the recertified steward son reported, "Only by the course at Piney Point in 1986. steward department working Brother Sinkes resides in North closely together as a team could Vemon, Ind. such a high score be possible. We are very proud of our accomplish­ FRANK ment ahd haveserved not only our SIRIGship but also our union well by NANO, 71, achieving such high results as joined the SIU members." Seafarers in Brother Henderson also 1972 in the reported in the ship's minutes that port of New the Wilkes' storerooms are well York. A na­ supplied, clean and in good order. tive of Brooklyn, N.Y., he upgraded to assistant cook in March 1978 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Sirignano served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. In be­ tween shipping, he worked in the Jacksonville, Fla. hall. His last voyage was on the SeaLand Crusader. Brother Sirig­ nano lives in Jacksonville. 19 ROBERT SMITH, 58, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. A Michigan na­ tive, he sailed as a conveyorman Brother Smith served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He retired to Manistique, Mich. RICHARD NELSON, 47, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A Texas native, he sailed as a cap­ tain. Boatman Nelson served in theU.S". Army from 1963 to 1966. He calls Port Arthur home. IJ Wilkes GaUey Aces MSG QmUy h^yedkm and the crewmembers thanked the entire steward department for providing excellent meals. In a written report filed with the MSG, the Wilkes crew was praised for its outstanding work. , The inspector wrote, "The Wilkes has an excellent program in place for cleanliness. Absolutely no grease buildup [exists], and storerooms are in excellent and neat condition." SH\P t ANDRES SUAREZ, 71, joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of New York. Bom in Puerto Rico, he sailed in the engine :-;v The Wilkes galley gang Is (from left, kneeling) ACU Jimmie Hill, SA Cameron Brintley, SA Robinson Tacang, SA Phillip Morris, SA Adele George, (second row) Chief Steward Ben Henderson, Chief Purser Dennie Cook, Chief Cook John Gehring, SA Suzanne Van Schoor, SA Jack Mohamad, Cook/Baker Kerry Roby and Nurse Thomas Jensen. SAs Phillip Morris (left) and Adele George (right) are Piney IS from the U.S. Point graduates Virgin Islands who now sail in Chief Stewad Ben Henderson (left) poses with Chief Cook John the steward department aboard Gehring after the military's Quality Assurance Inspection on April 7 in which they scored 99 percent, a very close to perfect score. the Wilkes. m--- p.. .i: �20 MNEisaa SEAFAKERSLOe In^iiiiig Seafarer •' t y A1 Damer, Deck­ hand—It is taxa­ tion without repre­ sentation. We don't like taxes being put on us without our say. They are hitting the merchant mariner from Question: How do you feel about the Coast Guard assessing fees to acquire or renew a merchant marine docu ments? .S;','.-'ii.-' ^ Vv,..'":.- -t-iA.-v -1/ 1-' • , •' ' 1 •> >• • «^L'' 'fr- (Asked of SIU members on ships in Toledo and Lorain, Ohio and Erie, Pa.). Alan Maury, AB—^It's terrible and everyone is trying to figure out what to do to get around it. The Coast Guard is overstepping their power by going into the private lives of seamen. It is really none of their business. The past eight years under Reagan and Bush changed the Coast Guard into a police agency for the government. It's Very unfair. Boh Evavoid, AB/WatchmanWe pay enough in taxes. We shouldn't have to pay out more be­ cause we are seafarers. •)': •: ."v'lC''" • '. V ft;:. ;• ;•'•• .-A' every angle possible. Tom Chahot, AB/Watchman— Just another tax to hold your job. We all agree it's not fair. We've gone so long without it. The merchant marine is hurting out here on the Great Lakes and now they do this and it hurts us even more. V^at about the young guys start­ ing out? John Olsen, Wiper—^They are trying to get us to financially support the Coast Guard for bettering oursel ves. It is way too steep. If Ihey must make us pay, it should be less or the mariner should make more to afford it. It isn't right to pay for our jobs. Robert Heath, Second Cook— We get taxed enough. It shouldn't come out of our pock­ ets. The Coast Guard gets paid enough. I think it's ridiculous for them to charge us to better ourselves. landy Frank, Gateman—I don't see why we must support the Coast Guard. We work iiardforour money. Roy Calo, Second Cook—It is crazy to charge us to get a new document when we upgrade. Why should it come out of my pocket when I upgrade . my skills and im­ prove myself so that I can get better jobs? It is really unfair. John Frankovich, Conveyorman—I don't see why we should get them renewed. Why should we pay for something we al­ ready got? Sounds like the Coast Guard is looking for a steady income From the merchant mariner. coHwem 7dm POLITICAL ACTfON DONATION Know Your Rights PAYMENT OF MONIES. No FINANCIAL REPORTS. The con stitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes monies are to be paid to anyone in any and Inland Waters District makes specific official capacity in the SIU unless an official provision for safeguarding the union receipt is given for same. Under no membership's money and union finances circumstances should any member pay any The constitution requires a detailed audi money for any reason unless he is given by certified public accountants every such receipt. In the event anyone attempts year, which is to be submitted to the mem­ to require any such payment be made bership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly without supplying a receipt, or if a member finance committee of rank-and-file mem­ is required to make a payment and is given bers, elected by the membership, each year an official receipt, but feels that he or she examines the finances of the union and should not have been required to make such reports fully their findings and recommen­ payment, this should immediately be dations. Members of this committee may reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS make dissenting reports, sp^ific recom­ AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU constitution are available in all union SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland halls. All members should obtain copies of Waters District are administered in ac­ this constitution so as to familiarize them­ cordance with the provisions of various selves with its contents. Any time a member trust fund agreements. All these agree­ feels any other member or officer is at­ ments specify that the trustees in charge tempting to deprive him or her of any con­ of these funds shall equally consist of stitutional right or obligation by any union and management representatives methods, such as dealing with charges, tri­ and their alternates. All expenditures and als, etc., as well as all other details, the disbursements of trust funds are made member so affected should immediately only upon approval by a majority of the notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the guaranteed equal rights in employment various trust funds. and as members of die SIU. These rights SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution shipping rights and seniority are protected and in the contracts which the union has exclusively by contracts between the negotiated with the employers. Conse­ union and the employers. Members quently, no member may be discriminated should get to know their shipping rights. against because of race, creed, color, sex, Copies of these contracts are posted and national or geographic origin. If any available in all union halls. If members member feels that he or she is denied the jelieve there have been violations of their equal rights to which he or she is entitled, shipping or seniority rights as contained the member should notify union head­ in the contracts between the union and the quarters. employers, they should notify the SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ Seafarers Appeals Board by certified TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD mail, return receipt requested. The proper is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds address for this is: are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering Augustin Tellez, Chairman the political, social and econoniic inter­ Seafarers Appeals Board ests of maritime workers, the preservation 5201 Auth Way and furthering of the American merchant Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are marine with improved employment op­ available to members at all times, either by portunities for seamen and boatmen and writing directly to the union or to the the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU supports and contributes to political can­ contracts are available in all SIU halls. didates for elective office All contribu­ These contracts specify the wages and con­ tions are voluntary. No contribution may ditions under which an SIU member works je solicited or received because of force, and fives aboard a ship or boat. Members job discrimination, financial reprisal, or should know their contract rights, as well as threat of such conduct, or as a condition their obligations, such as fifing for overtime of membership in the union or of employ­ OT) on die proper sheets and in the proper ment. If a contribution is made by reason manner. If, at any time, a member believes of the above improper conduct, the memthat an SIU patrolman or other union official jer should notify the Seafarers Interna­ ails to protect their contractual rights tional Union or SPAD by certified mail properly, he or she should contact the within 30 days of the contribution for nearest SIU port agent. investigation and appropriate action and EDITORIAL POLICY — THE refund, if involuntary. A member SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG should support SPAD to protect and fur­ traditionally has refrained from publish­ ther his or her economic, political and ing any article serving the political pur­ social interests, and American trade poses of any individual in the union, union concepts. officer or member. It also has refrained From publishing articles deemed harmful If at any time a member feels that any to the union or its collective membership. of the above rights have been violated, or This established policy has been reaf- that he or she hais been denied the con­ Irmed by membership action at the Sep­ stitutional right of access to union records tember 1960 meetings in all or information, the member should imme­ constitutional ports. The responsibility diately notify SIU President Michael For Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, editorial board which consists of the return receipt requested. The address is: executive board of the union. The ex­ Michael Sacco, President ecutive board may delegate, from Seafarers International Union among its ranks, one individual to carry 5201 Auth Way out this responsibility. Camp Springs, MD 20746. �^•• \ JUNE 1993 Nicholas, Secretary F. Corder, Deck Delegate Tom Orzechowski, Steward Delegate Frahklyn Cordero. Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs received but other mail very slow. Secretary requested The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- refrigerators for individual rooms. board minu^s as possible. On occasion, bwause of space Deck delegate reported beefs and limitations, some win be omitted. disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. delegates. Crew asked contracts Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the department to look into improved union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ care for dependents and better den­ tal and eye care. Crew requested warded to the Seafarers LOG. new shortwave radio and VCR. Crew thanked galley gang for job OOCL INSPIRATION (Seaand Job well done. Chairman well done. Next port: Tampa, Fla. Land Service), December 13, reminded crewmembers not to 1992—Chairman John Bertolino, LIBERTY STAR (Liberty slam doors and to keep crew Secretary Edward Collins, Educa­ lounge doors closed. Next port: Maritime), March 7—Chairman tional Director Jerry Dellinger. Ray Todd, Secretary H. Williams, Long Beach, Calif. Chairman announced payoff and Educational Director James SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE asked members to donate to SPAD Thihodeau, Engine Delegate Isaac (Sea-Land Service), February 3— and movie fund. Secretary thanked Rowel, Steward Delegate Gerardo Chairman Francis Adams, crewmembers for keeping pantry Lopez. Chairman reported ship en route to Poland with grain and clean and urged them to upgrade at Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa­ tional Director Chris Devonish, com. He announced payoff in New Paul Hall Center. Treasurer Deck Delegate Victor De Jesus, Orleans during first week of April. reported $68 in ship's fund. No Engine Delegate Saleh Ali, No beefs or disputed OT reported. beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward Delegate Cecil Gubish. Crew praised galley gang for good Crew asked contracts department Chairman reported everything run­ job. to look into extending vacation ning smoothly. He encouraged time. Crew requested new chairs crewmembers to write senators and LNG ARIES (ETC), March 21— for crew lounge and thanked Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary congressmen urging support of steward department for job well Doyle Cornelius, Educational merchant marine. He thanked all done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. Director Riley Donahue, Deck union members who helped cam­ Delegate Raphael Vargas, Engine OOCL INSPIRATION (Seapaign for the new Democratic ad­ Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Land Service), December 20, ministration and reminded crew to 1992—Chairman F. Goethe, donate to SPAD and MDL. Educa­ Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair­ man thanked crewmembers for tional director encouraged crew to Secretary V. Harper, Educational cooperation in keeping noise down upgrade at Lundeberg School and Director D. Bush. Chairman urged while others are sleeping. Secretary members to take advantage of Lun- get GED if needed. Treasurer gave thanked entire crew for keeping vote of thanks to Tom "Mad deburg School and donate to lounge clean. Educational director Mikey" Bullen for tapes on invest­ SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reminded all crewmembers to ments. He reported $60 in ship's reported. Crew asked contracts upgrade at Lundeberg School and fund and $70 in movie fund. En­ department to look into improved announced posting of upgrading gine delegate reported beefs and dental and optical benefits and schedule. No beefs or disputed OT disputed OT. No beefs or disputed clarification of watchstanding reported. Crew gave vote of thanks wheel relief. Crew gave vote of OT reported by deck or steward to steward department for poolside thanks to steward department. Next delegates. Crew thanked manager barbecues. of Seaman's Club in Yokohama, port: Charleston, S.Cfor delivering Seafarers LOGs. NEWARK BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ LNG LEO (ETC), January 31— Crew requested new VCR and vice), March 23—Chairman Fred Chairman Albert IMckford, were reminded to rewind tapes and Collins, Secretary Jerome Jordan, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Educa­ put them back in jackets. Next Educational Director Richard tional Director John Wong, Deck port: Long Beach, Calif. Johnsen, Deck Delegate Tommy Delegate Michael Presser, Engine Benton, Engine Delegate Philip SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), Delegate MJ. Brennon, Steward Pardovich, Steward Delegate Wil­ February 1—Chairman R. Huyett, Delegate A. RIppel. Chairman Secretary E. Dumont, Educational lie Grant. Chairman announced reminded members to support payoff upon arrival. Secretary Director S. Haudsford, Deck SPAD and upgrade skills at Piney thanked crewmembers for keeping Delegate Brian Johnston, Engine Point. He reminded crewmembers ship clean and gave special thanks to respect one another. Educational Delegate James Williams, to steward department for good director urged menibers to upgrade Steward Delegate M. Abdulla. job. Educational director reminded Chairman reported crewmembers at Lundeburg School. Treasurer saving ship's fund to purchase exer­ members of importance of upgrad­ reported $700 in ship's fund and ing at Lundeburg School. No beefs cise equipment. $40 in SlU communication fund. or disputed OT reported. Crew­ No beefs or disputed OT reported. CLEVEL>D\fD (SealiftBulkers), members thanked galley gang for Chairman reminded crew to keep March 12—Chairman Shawn Orr, job well done. Next port: Charles­ recreation room clean and stop Secretary Michael Baker, Educa­ ton, S.C. noise in passageways at night. tional Director D. Melanio, Crew gave steward department OMI COLUMBIA (OMICorp ), Steward Delegate Miguel Vinca. vote of thanks. Next port: Arun, In­ Chairman reported dryer in crew March 31—Chairman AJ. Eckert, donesia. laundry fixed and all crewmembers Secretary P.P. Lopez, Deck Delegate W.K. Blankenship, En­ due transportation upon arrival. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN gine Delegate T.F. Evans, Steward Secretary notified crew that letter (Ocean Shipholding), February Delegate J.A. Barahona. Chair­ was sent from last jwrt guesting 11—Chairman J.T. Martin, man reported captain happy with patrolman upon arrival in Hawaii. Secretary C. Mosley, Educational the way crew did jobs. He Educational director urged mem­ Director Wendell Parrish, Deck reminded crewmembers to clean bers to take advantage of Piney Delegate George Jordanides, En­ rooms and make sure keys are Point and upgrade. Treasurer gine Delegate Dean Dobbins. turned in before signing off. He reported purchase of six movies. Treasurer reported $218.19 in thanked and told crew it was a No beefs or disputed OT reported. ship's fund and $108 in crew's pleasure sailing with such a good Crew asked contracts department fund. No beefs or disputed OT group. Educational director urged to clarify time crewmembers can reported. Crewmembers requested members to upgrade at Paul Hall stay on board and DEU's specific patrolman in next port. Crew Center and keep up with dues. No sanitation duties. Crew reported thanked galley gang for great food beefs or disput^ OT reported. dishwashers and refrigerator need Crew asked contracts department repairs. Next port: Pearl Harbor, to look into mandatory retirement Shipboard Camaraderie Hawaii. at age 62. Crew gave vote of COVE TRADER (Cove Ship­ thanks to galley gang for job well ping), March 28—Chairman C.E. done. Next port: Portland, Ore. Fryer, Secretary G. Quinn, Educa­ OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI tional Director A. Hickman, Deck Corp.), March 27—Chairman M. Delegate D. Calotter, Engine McDuffie, Secretary R. Scott, Delegate L. Reynolds, Steward Educational Director F.V. Vogler, Delegate D. Payne. Chairman Deck Delegate Frank Lyle. Chair­ reminded crew to help separate man announced payoff in Houston. plastics and keep galley spaces He reported more union meetings clean. Educational director urged needed to keep in touch with union members to upgrade at Lundeberg values. No beefs or disputed OT School. Deck delegate reported reported. beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS Steward delegate reported every­ (Maritime Overseas), March 23— thing running smoothly. Crew gave Secretary Cariito Navarro. QMED/Pumpman Monte vote of thanks to steward depart­ Secretary reported good trip with Beck (left) and Chief Cook ment. Next port: Tampa, Fla. no beefs or disputed OT. Educa­ Jack Hart attend a union tional director urged members to JULIUS HAMMER (OCCI), meeting aboard the ITB upgrade at Piney Point for job March 14—Chairman Richard Philadelphia. Digest of Ships Meetings • \ .. I XAFARBKIMI security. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to look into im­ proved death benefits and glasses and prescription programs. Crew gave vote of thaiiks to steward department. Next port: Deer Park, Texas. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), March 22-^hairman George Schuj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director D. Bautista, Deck Delegate Thomas Howell, Engine Delegate W. Behan, Steward Delegate Shari Smitson. Chairman reported smooth sailing and payoff. He urged members to keep in touch with union by attending all meet­ ings. Secretary announced next voyage will be to West Coast. He urged crewmembers to attend Lun­ deberg School and upgrade skills. Educational director encouraged 21 Crew asked contracts department to look into improved medical coverage and death benefits. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), March 21—Chair­ man Nelson Sala, Secretary J. Colls, Educational Director Joseph Shuler, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, Engine Delegate Juan Guari, Steward Delegate Dimas Rodriguez. Chairman announced payoff and reported crew needs new VCR. Secretary reported everything running smoothly with no beefs or disputed OT. Chairman announced vessel in shipyard first week of June. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), March 28— Chairman Francis Adams, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa- Cookout Is a Group Effort The steward department on board the Sea-LandPacific gets great marks from the crew for Its shipboard barbecues. From the left are Chief Cook Don Spangler, Steward George Bronson and AB Mel Talaloto members to take advantage of Piney Point and continue supplying SlU vessels with best possible seamen. Crewmembers voted to use $50 of ship's fund for fresh fish in Honolulu. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job very well done. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), March lbChairman Thomas Bluitt, Secretary J. Rivera, Educational Director Patrick Coppola, Deck Delegate Keith Bennett^ Engine Delegate Abdulrud Atiah. Educa­ tional director reminded members to go to Paul Hall Center and upgrade in order to better oneself. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang.for good job. Next port: Tampa, Ra. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), March 31— Chairman Garry Walker, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertel, Deck Delegate Steve Castle, Engine Delegate Raymond Clock, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chair­ man announced payoff and reminded crewmembers signing off to leave rooms clean with fresh linen. He reminded all crewmem­ bers to check with boarding patrol­ man. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed NAFTA and Seafarers' involvement. Crew reported waiting on information from contracts department regard­ ing new contract. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department, ^lext port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Sea-Land Service), March 7— Chairman Barry Carrano, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educa­ tional Director Dann Manthei, Oeck Delegate Juan Ayala, En, ;ine Delegate SIma Padilla, < Steward Delegate Pedro Santos, ^o beefs or disputed OT reported. tional Director Raymond Machaj, Engine Delegate Saleh Ali, Steward Delegate Cecil Guhisch. Chairman discussed politics with crewmembers and encouraged SPAD and MDL donations. He thanked all departments for doing jobs in professional SIU way. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade skills at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. Deck delegate reported beefs and dis­ puted OT. Disputed OT reported by engine and stewartldelegates. Crewmembers requested new movies and VCR for crew lounge. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), March 14—Chairman Lothar Reck, Secretary George M. Bronson, Educational Director F. Fredrickson, Deck Delegate Greg Johnson, Engine Delegate Prentiss Smith, Steward Delegate Donald Spangler. Chairman reported crewmembers need new washing machine and dryer. He remind^ crew to keep living quarters clean and gadier plastic and aluminum in separate bags. He encouraged crewmembers to donate to SPAD. Secretary reported 13 movies brought aboard in Kaohsiung by AB Mel Talaloto and DEU Scott Melle. Educational director lu-ged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $80.34 in ship's fund and $82 in movie fund for next trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanla to stewa^ department for cookouts. Request was made for no smoking in crew mess hall. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), March 28—• Chairman Richard Moss, Secretary H. Johnson. Chairman Continued on page 22 �-•^ t-., 22 , ^ s JUNE 1993 SEAFABEHSIOQ ,>:-••> r , Ships Digest Continued from page 21 announced payoff and thanked steward department for job well done. He reported smooth sailing with no beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Charleston, S.C. pv," ppplf • ' . i -^J. •' SEA-LAND TRADER (SeaLand Service), March 23—Chair­ man Mike Willis, Secretary Jim Weed, Educational Director Mihone Sabin, Deck Delegate Tom Mylan, Engine Delegate W.J. Lee Jr., Steward Delegate Charles Atkins. Chairman reported captain requested all OT be put on separate sheets of paper to be turned in for payment. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chair­ man announced patrolman board­ ing ship at payoff. Crew requested vessel be sprayed for bugs and pests every time ship finishes voyage. Chairman and crewmem­ bers thanked galley gang for good food and service. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. -• • •• V •••//' -tf SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), March 28—Chair­ man J. Edwards, Secret^ L. HofTman, Educational Director G. Cruzen, Deck Delegate R. Vicari, Engine Delegate L. Diaz, Steward Delegate M. AbouIIa. Chairman announced relief bosun will come aboard in Long Beach, Calif, for two trips. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $55 in crew's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into dental plan. Chairman reminded crewmembers to lock library while in port due to missing video tapes. Next port: Oakland, Calif. • SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Service), March 21—Chairman D. Leon Jr., Secretary J. Grundy III, Educational Director Steve Miller, Deck Delegate Tom Kilbride, En­ gine Delegate Gerard Rogers. Chairman reported crew lounge needs two new chairs and sug­ gested phone be put in chief cook's room in case of accident or ill health. Secretary gave vote of thanks to deck department and en­ gine room with special thanks to chief electrician. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chairman gave special vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for hard work and good job by all. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEAUFTATLANTIC (IMC), March 10—Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Deck Delegate Doug Lawton, Engine Delegate William Keble, Steward Delegate Brian Lindsley. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crew- Tying Up Loose Ends i •^v members not to stand on equip­ ment in lifeboats and to shut down fire hoses tightly after using fire pump. Next port: Houston. SEAUFT ATLANTIC (IMC), March 29—Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Secretary O. Angeles, Deck Delegate Doug Lawton, En­ gine Delegate William Keble, Steward Delegate Joseph Ryan. Chairman announced payoff in Beaumont, Texas. Educational director encouraged eligible mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into collecting retirement in luinp-sum payment before age 65. Steward department requested larger variety of stores in order to add items to menu. Next port: Tampa, Fla. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), March 26—Chair­ man William Dean, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educational Direc­ tor Clifford Hall. Chairman en­ couraged members to go to Paul Hall Center and upgrade skills. Secretary reminded crew of impor­ tance of SPAD donations. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested carpet cleaning and new VCR. Next port: Galveston, Texas. couraged members to upgrade at Lundeburg School, keep up dues and contribute to defense league fund. Crew thanked galley gang for good job. Next port: Oakland, Calif. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), April 13—Chairman Anthony Maben, Secretary R. Poovey, Educational Director Richard Gracey, Deck Delegate Gary Gambrel, Engine Delegate A. Wadsworth. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for great meals. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. LIBERTY BELL (Liberty Maritime), April 11—Chairman C. Loveland, Secretary Bud Marchman, Educational Director Mark Ruhl. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MOKU PAHU (Pacific Gulf Marine), April 18—Chairman D.M. Ticer, Secretary A.F. Suncin. Educational Director G. Dabl, Steward Delegate John Pratt. Secretary reminded crewmembers to keep mess hall clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew received payoff. Entire crew gave vote of thaidcs to steward depart­ ment. OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land USNS BARTLETT (Bay Ship Service), April 4—Chairman F. Management), March 28-^hairGoethe, Secretary V. Harper, man Tbomas Gagnon, Secretary Educational Director V. Bolton, Charles Fincher, Educational Deck Delegate A. Fabre, Engine Director Eric Sutton; Deck Delegate G.A. Yore, Steward Delegate Henry Morin, Steward Delegate M.A. Harris. Chairman Delegate James Jordon. Educa­ reminded crewmembers to check tional director encouraged crewfor safety violations and notify members to upgrade at Piney department heads. Treasurer Point. Mobile Patrolman Ed Kelley reported $75 in ship's funds. No deWw&redSeafarers LOGs to crew)eefs or disputed OT reported. members at payoff. Crewmembers Chairman announced response voted to buy new VCR. Chairman Tom contracts department regard­ announced Bay Ship and MSG rep­ ing emergency leave. He reminded resentatives will meet ship upon ar­ crewmembers to return all movies rival in New Orleans if to movie locker. Crew gave vote of crewmembers have questions. thanks to galley gang. Next port: Crew requested a grill for cookouts. Elizabeth, N.J. USNS WILKES (Bay Ship OVERSEAS HARRIETTE Management), March 29—Chair­ Maritime Overseas), April 11— man Tom Trehern, Secretary Ben Chairman Carlos Spina Jr., Henderson, Educational Director Secretary T. Davalie. Chairman an­ Clarence Brown, Deck Delegate nounced Seafarers LOGs received. J. Davis, Steward Delegate Je reported all departments have Donald Mann. Chairman an­ )een extra cooperative. Secretary nounced safety bonus for Decem­ reported new stores will be pur­ ber 1992 and January 1993 and chased in Durban, South Africa reminded crew to read memo on when stopping for bunkers. Educa­ jobs. Secretary reported storerooms tional director reported ship's read­ well supplied, clean and in good ing material the best there is, and order. Treasurer reported $190 in VCR will be fixed next port. Deck ship's fund. No beefs or disputed delegate reported beefs. No beefs OT reported. Crew voted to keep or disputed OT reported by engine TV on during meal hours in crew or steward delegates. Steward mess hall. Crew reported safety delegate reported crew thinks food bonus had not been received. Next is excellent. Captain complimented port: Honolulu. galley gang on job very well done. CAPE HENRY (lOM), April 13—Chairman Tbomas Votsis, RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land), Secretary A1 Holland, Educational April 4—Chairman Howard Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Cnox, Secretary J. Speller, Educa­ Delegate Troy Cooley, Engine tional Director David Dukehart. Delegate Troy Flemming, Educational director reminded Steward Delegate James Alston. members to upgrade at Paul Hall Chairman announced no beefs or Center and put movies away after disputed OT reported and thanked viewing. No beefs or disputed OT crew for job well done. He enreported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. The crew lounge of the Sea-LandCrusaderv/as the location of the ship's union meeting in Port Elizabeth, N.J. recently. From the left are OMU Alfred Gonzalez, Steward Nick Andrews, OMU Angel Hernandez, AB Reyes Flores, SlU Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram and Bosun Rafael Vega. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN Ocean Shipholding), April 15— Chairman J.T. Martin, Secretary IZ. Mosley, Educational Director ' V. Parrish, Deck Delegate Vayne Cosey, Engine Delegate Jean Dobbins, Steward Delegate S. Sparks. Treasurer reported $254.44 in ship's fund and $86.61 in crew's fund. No beefs or disjuted OT reported. Chairman an­ nounced company bought new TV br crew lounge. Crew reported new washing machine will be brought aboard in San Diego. Chairman reminded members not to slam doors and to keep crew ounge door closed. Crew thanked ;alley gang for good meals and keeping tidy ship. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Sea-Land Service), April 4— Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary Norman Dube, Educa­ tional Director Dann Manthei. Crew asked contracts department to look into improving death benefits and pension plan. Crew thanked galley gang for good food and service. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), April 4—Chairman T. Murpby, Secretary L. Finn, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck Delegate Steven Baker, Steward > Delegate James Boss. Chairman announced payoff April 11 and reported everything going well with professional and hard-work­ ing crew. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Treasurer reported 25 new movies purchased. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers asked contracts department for update on negotia­ tions. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), April 18—Chair­ man Oscar Wiley, Secretary D. Clay, Educational Director G. Pol­ lard Lowsley, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Murpby. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported safe, accident-free voyage with fine job done by steward department. Crew thanked GSU for keeping sparkling clean decks and mess hall. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), April 1—Chairman Wal­ ter Weaver, Secretary G.S. Lyncb, Educational Director Jose Del Rio, Deck Delegate Lee Selico, Engine Delegate Ricky Williams, Steward Delegate Joesepb Laureta. Chairman noted kudos from captain for fine perfor­ mance by all crewmembers through bad weather. Secretary reminded crew to secure recreation room chairs in bad weather and keep pantry area clean. Educational director informed members about safety meeting items and reminded them of opportunities available for those who upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Secretary reported new VCR for next voyage will come aboard upon arrival in port. Crew announced new books revived will be turned over to Seaman's Club in Yokohama because there are not enough shelves to keep them all on board. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), April 11—Chair­ man Jose Ross, Secretary K.D. Jones, Educational Director Den­ nis Baker, Deck Delegate A. Haarmann, Engine Delegate Philip Zalewski, Steward Delegate Charles RatcIifT. Chairman thanked crewmembers for job well done. Secretary commended crew­ members for heroism and skillful performance on rescue of eight English seamen aboard the Vanderdecken. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman urged crew to donate to SPAD. Crew thanked steward department for job well done during rescue mission. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), April 11—Chair­ man Howard Gibbs, Secretary Louis Nicoud, Educational Direc­ tor Walter Stevens, Deck Delegate Sean O'Doherty, Engine Delegate Robert Zurflub, Steward Delegate Raymond Garcia. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good food and clean ship. Crew also gave special vote of thanks to deck delegate Sean O'Doherty for good job. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), April 18—Chair­ man Carrol Heick, Secretary L. Hofiman, Educational Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate R. Vicarri. Engine Delegate J. Smiley, Steward Delegate M. Abdullah. Chairman announced payoff. Mobile Meeting OS Angel Passapera attends a union meeting on board the American Heritage during a recent stop in Mobile, Ala. Educational director reminded members to attend Lundeburg School and upgrade skills. Treasurer reported $55 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Chairman reported videotapes will continue to be purchased at rate of 15 to 20 per month from crew entertainment fund. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), April 8—Chairman R. McGonagle, Secretary G. Sivley. Educational Director A. Jaramillo, Deck Delegate Thomas Scbroeder, Engine Delegate R. Wasserman, Steward Delegate John McCree Jr. Chairman asked crew not to remove safety belts fiom stack, they are for gangway only. He thanked crew for smooth trip. Educational director stressed im­ portance of donating to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Ne^t port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT (Sea-Land Service), April 11—Chairman Christopher LoPiccolO, Secretary H. Curry, Educational Director H. Manzer. Educational director reported two crewmembers from engine department going to Piney Point to upgrade skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thawed crew for donations that made new gym possible. Crew re­ quested transportation from ship to gate. Next port: Oakland, Calif. UST PACIFIC (lOM), April 8Chairman W. Csapo, Secretary R. Evans, Educational Director A. Mercado, Engine Delegate K. Graham, Steward Delegate K. Swain. Chairman reported mail problem discussed with captain. He noted packages must be smaller and addresses printed clearly and accurately. He also reported cotton coveralls will be on board in next port. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and take ad­ vantage of fine facilities and educa­ tion. Treasurer reported $50 in • ship's fund. New treasurer AB Andy Barrows elected. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs not yet received. Crew suggested rewinder for VCR be purchased. Crew dis­ cussed Coast Guard policy on respirators for those with facial hair. Crew reported new washing machine and dryer needed. A vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Galveston, Texas. �, . ..-'v' ; V'".".V'"?:' . '• •••;• v.- •'• ' .' •••" -•••••• -I;;;"' \ "•:- ••/ ' v- JUNE 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA OSKARKALA RICHARD BLAKE Pensioner Richard Blake, 73, passed away April 8. Bom in Min­ nesota, he joined the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Blake began receiving his pension in September 1974. NATHAN COLLINS Nathan Collins, 39, died Febraary 24. A native of Weatherford, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1991 in the port of Houston. Brother Collins sailed in the deck department. GABRIEL MORALES Pensioner Gabriel Morales, 73, passed away April 17. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the union in 1968 in the port of New York. Brother Morales sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. Brother Morales retired in October 1985. ROBERT ROSADO Robert Rosado, 36, died Septem­ ber 21,1992. A New York na­ tive, he graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Rosado sailed in the . deck department. He i|pgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Rosado served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1978. LESTER STONEBRAKER Pensioner Lester Stonebraker, 72, passed away April 24. Bom in Tyrone, Pa., he joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Stonebraker served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in Febraary 1992. CHARLES WESLEY Pensioner Charles Wesley, 68, died March 18. A Califomia na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. He was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) before that union merged with the SIU's At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland WatCTS Division (AGLIWD). Brother Wesley sailed as a chief cook and upgraded frequently at Piney Point He retired in February 1987. DONOVAN HUGHES Pensioner Donovan Hughes, 55, passed away March 24. Bom in Honolulu, he joined the union in 1959 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Hughes sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Brother Hughes began receiving his pension in January 1988. r, , Pensioner Oskar Kala, 87, died April 30. A native of Es­ tonia, N.Y., he joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Kala sailed as a chief electrician. He retired in November 1972. FERLTONMEARS Pensioner Ferlton Mears, 62, passed away May 2. Bom in Wachapreague, Va., he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Mears completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in August 1983. JOSEPH MUCIA SR. Pensioner Joseph Mucia Sr., 65, died April 11. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y.,he joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Mucia completed the bosun recertification course at Piney Point in 1979. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Brother Mucia retired in August 1989. JESUS DELOS REYES Pensioner Jesus Delos Reyes, 77, passed away April 28. A native of the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of New York. Brother Reyes completed the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He began receiving his pension in January 1982. ELMER RUSHING Pensioner Elmer Rushing, 80, died April 13. Bom in Mississip­ pi, he joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Rushing sailed as a bosun. He retired in May 1974. union in 1979 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Cherabini served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. JAMES SMITH Pensioner James Smith, 76, died April 20. Bom in Germfask, Mich., he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Detroit. Brother Smith sailed in the en­ gine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Smith began He sailed as a mate. Brother Ros­ chefsky began receiving his pen­ receiving his pension in April 1982. sion in Nfey 1974. FRANCISMOEN Pensioner Francis Moen, 74, passed away April 25. A native of Bagley, Minn., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Moen sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Moen retired in April 1984. WILLARD BLAKE Prasioner Willard Blake, 76, pitesed away April 8. A Virginia na­ tive, he jcuned the union in 1960 in ihe port of l^ptfolk, Va. Brother ^lake sailed in the deck department with Chessq)eake and Ohio Rhiiroad. He sdved in the U.S. NaW from 1944 to 1945. Brother make, retired in April 1971. RAILROAD MARINE JOHN ROSCHEFSKY Pensioner John Roschefsky, 84, died April 9. Bom in Staten Is­ land, N.Y., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. .fi LHG Leo Cnw HoUs ManoM for Bosun muamSi^ • 'i-r' Crewmembers gather in^iience as the ca^ain plays "AmMing Grace" on tbe highland4>agpipes. cis Smith, Smi AS Ed Gontha, AB Kenji Hofftnan, QMED They are, from left, QMED John Smith, OS Francis Tim Vanpelt, Recertified Bosun Jack Davis and Captain N.M. Smith. SIU crewmembers aboard the LNG Leo joined together in prayer, music and fellowship to bid farewell to Recertified Bosun William J. Smith, who passed away January 17. The vessel stopp^ at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 21 in the South China Sea, between the mainland of China and Taiwan, to hold a special memorial ser­ vice for the late bosun as he had requested before his passing. His son, QMED John H. Smith, and his brother, OS Francis H. Smith, were QMED John Smith scatters the honored guests as well as Bosun ashes of his father, William J. John Davis, who sailed with the late recertified bosun for many Smith, off the side of the Leo. years. Master N.M. Smith (no rela­ tion) read Psalm 23as the ashes of Brother Smith were con­ signed to the sea by his son. The ceremony concluded with the master playing "Amaz­ ing Grace," "Rowers of the Forest" and "LochabwNo More" on the highland bagpipes. Born January 29, 1927, Bosun Smith joined the Seafarers in 1947 in his native Philadelphia and retired in January 1986. Late last month, he was inducted into the Philadelphia Boxing Hall of Fame for his prize fighting career in that city. Seafarers Take Part in Chavez Funeral Procession ... .-. f '• WvM GAVINO SANDIEGO Pensioner Gavino Sandiego, 86, passed away December 18,1992. A native of the Philippines, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Sandiego began receiv­ ing his pension in August 1972. LAKES JOSEPH CHERUBINI Joseph Cherabini, 65, died April 14. Bom in Calumet, Mich., he joined the -y \ £>an uwgo Union-Tilbune/Don Kohbaiwr White-capped Seafarers join an estimated 35,000 mourners in the three-mile funeral procession of Cesar Chavez, president of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO (UFW), who died April 23 in San Luis, Ariz, at the age of 66. 7'. ,,7/7-'t7.; ' r• • n'- 'Vr.VJ; �<:• Vv.' 24 JUNE 1993 SEAFARHISLOG Reiss Crewmembers Prefer Lakes Jobs to Florida Sun Florida may have the climate, first trip in 1974 which was on a the beginning and end of the [sail­ but the Great-Lakes have the jobs, Steinbrenner vessel. "I never left ing] season, the weather may be bad, but we're used to it and ex­ according to two SIU Sunshine to go back to teaching." English already had sailing in pect it up here." State residents who sail aboard "Besides, we know what we his blood. The Shady Grove, Ra. the Richard Reiss. ABs Larry English and Alan resident had completed a tour of have to look forward to when we Maury make the commute each duty with the Navy when he sign off," added Maury. Both members noted they ; spring to sign on to the bulkers that joined the SIU as a deep sea mem­ sail the Great Lakes. This year the ber. He sailed three years aboard have relatives living along the I duo is sailing aboard the Erie Sand Seatrain and other vessels to Viet­ Lakes who help to close some of nam before switching to the Great the distance between the water­ I Steamship Co. self-uhloader. ways and Florida. Maury, who hails from Largo, Lakes in 1976. The 620-foot Reiss carries r Residing in Florida and sailing Fla., was teaching school when friends told him about the mer­ on the Great Lakes allows the rock, sand and salt to ports along chant marines. "I figured I would deck department members to the lower Lakes. The yessel was AB/Wheelsman Larry English try it out once and see what it was "live and work in good climates built in 1943 and converted to a makes the annual trek to the like," Maury recalled about his year-round," English noted. "At One of the tasks for Oiler Doug Rumball is cleaning the strainers for oily water in the cooling water separator. OS Kevin Bleau carries stores across the deck while the vessel is docked in the port of Erie, Pa. �JUNE 1993 SEAHUmiSLOG 2S Experts Warn Congress: Pipelines Are Biggest Oii Poiiulers Continued from page 4 ecological effects can be devas­ tating) inland spills from pipelines can produce groundwater contamination that persists for decades and may never be completely cleaned up." Distorted Facts The chief executive officer of Colonial, Donald R. Brinkley, in his written submission to the sub­ committee, countered the tes­ timony that pipelines are riddled with safety problems. "Data show that pipelines are the safest mode of transportation for petroleum and petroleum products," he said. He added that "Colonial's record is significant­ ly better than that of the oil pipeline industry in general." Rackleff pointed out in his written testimony that repeatedly "Colonial Pipeline has mis­ represented both its company record and the industry record of spills and leaks." Rackleff s group reviewed data Colonial had distributed to North Florida residents stating that in 1990 pipelines spilled 18,709 gallons per billion tonmile while water carriers spilled 44,458 gallons per billion tonmile. Colonial claimed the data came from DOT. However DOT disavowed the data. Colonial's statistics appeared to come from the government's Emergency Response Notifica­ tion System, Rackleff said, "which counted less than 20 per­ cent of the volume of oil pipeline spills in the 1980's." Colonial "ignored the more accurate OPS data." Looking at 1991 and 1992 data. Colonial Pipeline "alone spilled more than did all the t^ships and barges throughout the United States," Rackleff said. Lack of Regulation Marine transportation of oil and petroleum products is highly regulated, particularly since enactment of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90), passed by Congress in the wake of the Exxon Valdez spill. Pipeline regulations are much less strin- Sill Pushes Legislation to Protect Seamen on Rieiaway-Flag Vessels Continued from page 4 "H.R. 1517 is a chance for the United States to assert its moral leadership in the world," Turner testified during the hearing. "There are times when the United States — the world's only super­ power and most stable long-term democracy — must step out in front when it comes to addressing human suffering and the exploita­ tion of human beings." Turner noted that in the area of environmental protection the U.S. took the lead in the world with the passage of the Oil Pollu­ tion Act of 1990, a bill which requires all vessels regardless of nationality operating in American waters to comply with its strict procedures and rules. "What can be done for the, en­ vironment can also be done in behalf of human beings," Turner concluded. In opening the hearing, Subconunittee Chairman Austin J. Murphy (D-Pa.) stated passage of the bill would help to put "American shipping lines and the foreign shipping lines on a level playing field. [One of] the unfair advantage that foreign lines have over American lines is wiped away when this legislation is enacted." Murphy also noted, "Foreign ship operators gain all the benefits of American commerce without having to obey any American worker protection statutes. These shipping lines find themselves in the enviable posi­ tion of having their cake and eating it too. This situation creates an unfair double standard and leaves American shipping at a decided disadvantage." John Sansone, who oversees a team of eight U.S.-based FOC in­ spectors for the International Transport Workerk Federation (ITF), stated in testimony before the subcommittee, "One does not need to be a union official, only someone with a keen eye and a concern for people to observe that foreign seamen on ships entering United States ports are often forced to perform their jobs under unsafe and unhealthy conditions and that they often act in ways that suggest tihey are fearful of the ship masters they work under." Sansone stated he had tes­ tified before Congress about working conditions on runaway ships in October 1989 only to see the situation get worse since then. Among the problems he listed are poor health and safety conditions where food is improperly stored and drinking water is con­ taminated; cramped living quarters; undermanned vessels with overworked crews 'Toiced to work long hours at sometimes dangerous jobs" and wage cheating. After providing several specific examples of how runaway ships take advantage of their crews, Sansone said when the Coast Guard goes to inves­ tigate, "Foreign-flag ships can simply sail away from respon­ sibility for their actions." Thomas J. Schneider, speak­ ing on behalf of AFL-CIO Maritime Committee, pointed out, "There is no legal or political validity to the argument that con­ gressional jurisdiction should stop at the water's edge. Many laws, most recently the Oil Pollu­ tion Act, project U.S. concems and interests into the world marketplace." Supporting the remarks of the Turner, Sansone and Schneider, Deacon Robert M. Balderas, the national director of the Apostleship of the Sea, asked the subcommittee, "How long are we going to protect the unscrupulous shipowner?" The subcommittee has planned several visits to where runaway-flag vessels are docked before taking further ac­ tion on the bill. Rose A. McMurray, acting ad­ ministrator of DOT'S Research and Special Programs Administration, which encompasses OPS. The GAO representative tes­ tifying at the hearing pointed out that the government's National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the agency which inves­ tigates transport accidents and makes safety recommendations, had made a number of sugges­ tions in the area of new pipeline regulations. Li said despite these recom­ inspection Devises, Doubie-Skins mendations, there are no federal Pipeline companies should be regulations requiring the periodic required to "report all spills over one gallon, or [that] produce a visible sheen on waters, or that 'Existing federal result in injury or $100 in damage to company, private or public resources alone will property," suggested Rackleff. not adequately "This would make petroleum ensure the safe pipeline incident reporting re­ quirements consistent with re­ operation of pipeline quirements for other forms of facilities...* petroleum transportation." The acting head of the govem— DOTS Rose McMurray ment agency charged with pipeline safety noted that the regulations currently in effect do use of instrumented inspection not go far enough in monitoring devices (known as "smart pigs"), the nation's 1.7 million miles of periodic hydrostatic testing or the gas pipelines and 152,000 miles installation of remotely control­ led valves. The institution of these of liquid pipelines. "Existing federal resources measures would be a good step in alone will not adequately ensure the direction of more responsible the safe operation of pipeline government regulations. Rackleff urged Congress to be facilities, given the size of the regulated community and the "more specific and forceful about complexity of operations." said technical standards" for gent and as a result they "are not protecting the environment and public safety at the local level," Rackleff said. One difference in regulatoty standards highlighted in Rackleff s testimony is the level at which a spill must be reported. Hazardous liquid pipeline operators are required to report spills or leaks of more than 2,100 gallons or that involve $5,000 or more in damages, or result in in­ juries or death. pipelines. He said his group ad­ vocates the use of double-wall pipe with continuous leak detec­ tion mechanisms for hazardous liquid pipelines in environmen­ tally sensitive and hjgh-density population areas. Double-skin pipelines "can offer enhanced protection much the same as double-hull tankers, double-wall underground storage tanks, and secondary contain­ ment of aboveground storage tanks," Rackleff said. While the concem of Congress and the public recently has focused on preventing oils spills from tankers, barges and ships in general, the testimony of the ex­ perts from government and the private sector at the pipeline safety hearing indicates that the nation would be well seryed by a stricter regulatory regime on pipelines. The SIU is part of a coordinat­ ing organization which works to prevent further invasion of Florida communities by pipelines. The Florida Al­ liance—which brings together private citizens, community groups, public bodies, pilots' as­ sociations, marine industry representatives and insurance companies—also is working to secure safety standards for the nation's pipeline operations which will minimize the risks and dangers now present in this method of cargo transport. Sign Up for Piney Point Vtwation Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer. And summ«time means a chance for a well-earned vacation. But, just what is a summer vacation? Do the very words con­ jure up thoughts of lying on the beach . . . fishing. . . sailing. . . sightseeing... reading... swim­ ming . . . spending quality time with the family? A vacation can be all those things—and more—for SIU members and their families by taking advantage of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the complex embody­ ing die Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. . 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' '! -i" •T : ^ •• • .J.:'; -, I'' �26 mm 1993 SBAFARERSLOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Able Bodied Seaman—Completing the AB course on April 27 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Jon Eipp, Jack Mills, Robert Costantino, David Albert, Trainee Lifeboat Class 510—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 510 are David Stanford, Edgar Diaz, (second row) Ricardo Sebastian, Waymon Sellers, Paul (from left, kneeling) Eric Lund, Jeramia Cooper, Eddie Pippins, Edwin Fuller, Vincent Carlton, Richard Barron, Jeffrey Hockfeld, Walter Oswald, Robert Dusich, (third row) Igneri, Stepfien Berube, Lance Dyer, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Eric Brad Haines, Rudolph Hyndman, Robert O'Connell, Keith Innes and Douglas Tuten. Foultz, Ismael Fernandez, Steven Nelson, Patrick Vandegrift, Robert Bilger, Cfiristian Beckas, (tfiird row) Jason Stanish, Lee Harmason, Patrick McPtierson, Michael Zabielski and Jerry Lott Jr. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on April 23 are (from left, kneeling) Bruno Kalmeta, Chuck Hodges, John Brown, Dave Wendle, Albert Wheeler, Herman Rohrman, (second row) Richard Benoit, Charlotte Winstead, (third row) Patrick Rawley, George Keblis, Paul Grepo, James Brown (instructor), David Brusco and JosephHumphrey. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Matilde Zuniga, Joseph Perry, Deniel Butler, Jason Bonefont, Brandon Shannon, Allan Rogers, Gregory Carroll, (second row) Gerard La Porte, Richard Dunston, John Kissanis, Charies Donley, John Thompson, Vincent Merenda; John Miller, Alton Hickman, Kroeger lobst, (third row) Daniel Johnston, Alfred Herrmann, Jeffrey Stuart, Brian Gelaude and Daniel Hdskins. t-' Third Mate—Completing the third mate course on April 16 are (from left, front row) Ray Raykowski (instructor), James Tracey, Thomas Dowdell, Larry Sims, (second row) Philip Wilson, Calvin Miles and Donald Peterson. Not pic­ tured are James Watts and John Toomey III. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the April 6 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Gary Mooney, James Gibson, (second row) Dimarko Shoulders, John Lange and Larry Pittman. Cellestial Navigation—Graduating from the cele^ial navigation course on April 8 are (from left) Jim Brown (instructor), Phil Rawley, Klein Smith, John Brown, Joseph Humphrey and Michael Presser. Not pictured is John Bigger. Hazardous Materials—Completing the first 40hour HAZMAT course are (from left, kneeling) Thomas Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on March Johnson, Ronnie Langley, Richard Thomas Pilkerton, 3 are (from left, front row) Jon Watson, Warren Miller, Buzzy Higgs, Paul Wathen, (second row) Michael (second row) Geof Murphy, George R. Wilson, Ricd Ander­ Presser, Mark Goddard, Allen Hurry, Joseph Turner and son and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Jerry Cutchember, / . Welding—Members of the April 21 class in welding are (from^ft, kneeling) Mark Stewart, John Phillips, Woodrow Smith Jr., (second row) Bill Foley (instructor), John Copeland Jr., Ray Culpepper, Richard Hollis and Edward Jansen. �v'^ • ; MNE1993 SEAFARBtSLOG LUNDEBEHG SCHOOL 1993 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Recerttflcatlon Programs Check-In Completion Course Date Date Firenuin/Watertender and Oiler September 27 Novembers All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations August 16 September 24 November 8 December 17 Basic Electronics August 30 September 24 Marine Electrical Maintenance I July 6 August27 Safety Specialty Courses Check-In Completion Date ^ , " . B^ic/Advanced Fire Fighting fSealift Operations & Maintenance August 6 > November 12 July 19 August 16 September 13 October 11 Novembers July 30 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 Julyl3 September 7 November 2 July 23 September 17 November 12 Julys August 30 October 25 July 30 September 24 November 19 Address Deep Sea MemberD • -j :K«: Social Security #. Book# • •'1:•••-''•,'»;''''-'i^ Seniority Department • No September 27 November 5 Marine Electronics Technician n November 8 December 17 Hydraulics August 2 September 13 August 27 October 8 Diesel Engine Technology August 9 November 22 September 3 December 17 Welding October 25 November 19 Crane Maintenance November 8 December 17 VESSEL • No to. •Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? ; •Yes GNO •NO DECK AB/Sealift I St Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlirnited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • • • • ENGINE Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting:• Yes • No CPR:• Yes • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive • No Systems (Marine Electronics) Date available for training Primary language spoken DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE • Marine Electrical • • Last grade of school completed If yes, how many weeks have you completed? RATING HELD SIGNATURE I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed • Yes September 10 • ::v Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held If yes, which program: from July 19 Pacific IZI Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. U.S. Citizen: • Yes Marine Electronics Technician I ) Inland Waters Member CD • August 13 October 22 FULL 8-week sessions (Area Code) (Zip Code) Lakes Member D July6 September 13 Cellege Pmgram Schedule for 1993 Month/Day/Year Telephone ( (State) Refrigeration Maint. & Operations Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) (Street) (City) October 22 1992'93Ailuli Education Schedule Date of Birth (Middle) (Firet) September 13 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. UPGRADING APPLICATWN (Last) Marine Electrical Maintenance 11 Date August 2 Novembers Name ' All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) , Completion July 19 August 27 September 13 October 22 November 8 December 17 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Shipbandling . August 23 September 3 September 27 Octobers ,.k-.kk;likkk/r: November 8 November 19 . Badar Observer - Unlimited July 12 July 16 August 16 August 20 September 20 September 24 November 1 Novembers yd" Celestial Navigation ' July 19 August 13 November 22 December 17 IMrdMate August 30 December 10 ILifeboatman • Date Able Seaman Oil Spill Prevention and Containment ; Cbeck-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions ofiBce for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward Check-In Date Completion Date November 8 Steward Upgrading Courses DeckUpi fradhty Courses Course Check-In Date October 4 Course Bosun Recertification The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between July November 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, 'Md. AU programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. T^e course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times ofconflict-—the nation's security. .,Coursev''"v:: 27 • • • • • • • • • • • • Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer/Chief • Engineer Motor Vessel Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor Refiigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Automation Hydraulics Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Spill Prevention & Containment • Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting • • • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Shidies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will lie paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully com­ plete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney PoinL RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Bo* 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. • 6/93 k - ; • f:-' t:-. - ir' ••': •./ »•• ; • II... •- .' I, ,.i-.ii :i • /•' W." • ' I - ... �SEAmttERS •" i'', • S'.' /it SEAFARERS Have you planned your summer vacation? The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with an excellent vacation site. For details and rates, see page 25. June 1993 Volume 55, Number 6 Integrity's SkiUful Rescue Saves Lives of Eight Englishmen Crewmemt>ers aboard the Sea-LandIntegrity pose with the eight Englishmen whose lives they saved. SIU members aboard the Sea- QMED recalled. "It was very rescue considering the cir­ Land Integrity battled fierce dangerous and we had to work cumstances. It really worked out winds, seas and rain to rescue quickly. At times we weren't sure well," the QMED added. In the ship's minutes. Bosun eight Englishmen adrift aboard we could do it. 'The mast was swinging back Jose Ross thanked the crew for the sailing yacht Vanderdecken on April 10. and forth in the wind and barely exceptional heroism and skillful According to reports from missing some of the men as we performance in the rescue of the crewmembers and from Sea- brought them up the ladder," Vanderdecken crew. The Englishmen sailed with Land Service officials, a call from Baker stated. the captain of the stricken vessel The severe winds and waves the SIU crew into Charleston, was received at approximately caused the abandoned vessel to S.C., where they acquired plane 4:40 p.m. requesting immediate cling to the side of the Integrity. tickets for a return flight to Lon­ assistance, The vessel was en Engines aboard the Sea-Land don. route to Ireland from the ship had to be reversed to safely The photos accompanying this Bahamas when severe weather break away from the sailboat. story were provided by Able The Vanderdecken's mast was swinging back and forth, barely missconditions caused structural "It was a very calm and cool Seaman A. Haarmann. ng some of the men as they were brought up the ladder to safety. failure of the stem fastenings. Violent waves continued to crash against the stern, causing the wooden sailboat to fill with water Seafarers aboard the OMI very quickly. Charger endured up to eight-foot It took the Integrity ap­ swells to rescue seven Cuban proximately four hours to reach the refugees while the tanker was Vanderdecken, which by this time steaming toward Port Everglades, had little power left. Gale force Fla. on May 6. winds, rough seas and nightfall Bosun Eugene Beverly made locating the vessel difficult. reported to the Seafarers LOG QMED Dennis Baker told a that AB Oscar Osmund was reporter from the Seafarers LOG, standing watch around 2 p.m. "We knew it was going to be dif­ when he spotted an unknown ficult when dark started to fall. number of people aboard a small When we reached them, they had raft in the distance waving franti­ been using buckets for four hours cally to the Charger. to get the water out because the Master W.E. Nason was made bilge pump couldn't keep up with aware of the raft. He immediately the amount that continued to put the Charger's engines into the come into the boat." maneuvering mode and ordered a Crewmembers lowered lines Williamson turn to begin the res­ down to the yacht and, using a cue of the distressed crew. After getting some food, drink and sleep, the seven Cuban refugees joined the Chargercrew on deck for pilot hoist ladder, brought all a "We summoned all crewmem­ photo. The SIU crewmembers pictured include AB Clemente Rocha, AB Jimmie Scheck, DEU Milton eight Englishmen safely aboard bers from their work to prepare Israel, AB Oscar Osmund, AB Lawrence Zepeda and Bosun Eugene Beverly (at right with ball cap). the Integrity. for a rescue situation," the bosun found six adults and one small were completely but of food and boarded the raft to secure the line "From the first to the last stated. child. The group had left Cuba for had little water remaining. and assisted the remaining sailor, it took us 12 minutes," the The vessel reached the raft and America four days earlier. They "The refugees did not speak refugees aboafd the tanker. English and crewmembers had Beverly noted the entire rescue trouble communicating on how effort took under an hour from to secure the line to the raft," start to finish. "The crew did an excellent job, Beverly said. "They would have The National Center for pearance from Los Angeles, perished in another day if we and the refugees were very grate­ Missing and Exploited Children Calif., the brown-haired, brown- hadn't seen them. It was a very ful. It is a proud feeling to have has asked the Seafarers Interna­ eyed boy was 3 feet tall and desperate life or death situation." saved a life," the bosun said. tional Union to assist them in weighed 45 pounds. He has white In a letter dated May 7 to SIU Three Cubans were boarded spots on his arms, neck and lips. locating Luis Gabriel Manzo. President Michael Sacco, Captain safely before the raft drifted away Missing since September 1, Anyone having information with the currents. The Charger Nason wrote, "I would like to 1989, when he was just 3 years on the disappearance of Luis maneuvered around once again to commend the officers and crew old, Luis Manzo was abducted by his non-custodial father, Gabriel Manzo should contact bring aboard the remaining three aboard the 'OMI Charger for a fine performance in the rescue Rafael Manzo Jr. (alias Rafael the National Center for Missing adults and child. and valor beyond duties." In order to keep the raft from and Exploited Children at (800) Guerrero). A felony warrant has drifting away again in seven and 843-5678 or the Missing Persons The refugees traveled with the been issued against the elder swells, AB Jimmie eight-foot Unit of the Beverly Hills (Calif.) Charger crew to Port Everglades Manzo. Sheck and Chief Mate Robert where they were taken into Coast Police Department at (213) 285At the time of his disap­ Wren climbed down the ladder. Guard custody. Luis Gabriel Manzo 2162. Seven Cuban Refugees Plucked from Sinking Raft Help Locate Child Missing More Than Three Years / ...' ;• •' ,v, .. ^ -i-.' - \ • •- V. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEVEN SIU SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED INGRAO RETIRES FROM MTD; PECQUEX ASSUMES OFFICE LABOR BACKS HOUSE BILLS FOR NEW U.S. SHIP PLAN QUARTEL WINDS UP AS RUNAWAY-FLAG MOUTHPIECE PIPELINES POSE GRAVE DANGERS, EXPERTS WARN HOUSE PANEL SIU BACKS PLAN TO EXTEND U.S. LABOR LAWS TO RUNAWAYS STUDDS OFFERS INLAND SAFETY BILL GEN. POWELL SALUTES MARINERS DURING MEMORIAL DAY EVENT MALDIVIAN SEAFARERS SAIL AS ‘VIRTUAL SLAVES’ FIVE MSCPAC VESSELS EARN ‘SMART’ AWARDS SIU-CREWED VESSELS REMAIN IN SOMALIA FOR SUPPORT CALL FOR U.S. MARITIME REVIVAL RINGS LOUDLY AT NAT’L MARITIME DAY AFL-CIO PRES. KIRKLAND RECALLS WAR SERVICE AS A SEAMEN REFLAGGED BUFFALO SOLDIER DEPARTS WITH SEAFARERS RUSSIAN-BORN SIU MEMBER MEETS COUNTRYMEN OUTRIGGER TOWEL TO SAFETY BY LNG TAURUS HOUSE BILLS FOR U.S. SHIP PLAN BACK BY MARITIME UNIONS HIGH WATER, DARTING CURRENTS NO MATCH FOR ORGULF CREW QUALITY EVERYONE WINS! RESTORING JFK’S RACING YACHT IS LABOR OF LOVE FOR JOHNSTON RETIRED OFFICIAL MIKE ORLANDO APPOINTED TO MARITIME POST JACK CAFFEY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF LONG ISLAND LABOR COUNCIL REISS CREWMEMBERS PREFER LAKES TO JOBS TO FLORIDA SUN EXPERTS WARN CONGRESS: PIPELINES ARE BIGGEST OIL POLLUTERS INTEGRITY’S SKILLFUL RESCUE SAVES LIVES OF EIGHT ENGLISHMEN SEVEN CUBAN REFUGEES PLUCKED FROM SINKING RAFT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 6 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/68e26e5cdca9d9056ce1c29aeba3cac8.PDF 82f37c8fac632b9605513ee5e4a94125 PDF Text Text -V.-/ • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANHC GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRIQ • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Number 7 Runaway ^ Sli.•sVisf:, ..^^ Nt A % 71^, .-V- . ' tf r sir /. - IK jgggc '• i-Z jf* X >1* r. Condu^ ' \i V •* -. kJv y l "'W V'' /Kja • UJ3: • .CL CUC CLO C OO {VJ vO 3*0 00 UJD -J2:</) r-1 V. I H-_Jl-vO »_:.CUJO V ' J," / vV .-. ^ '••» /•• V Vv&f L' ^ zu-ouur^ •ctooH-ta^ro cO-ir. </:2Ct/^> CClHH o:t-^<rj\±i'3iL-il—»—tl— M fx ov KC lH-<U.:cot/^ C.Il^l- HH QiO<t>CCj O<LC0CX,S. f ") - Runav of the legal a tion is caughi coast humar ^ %r;r. ' f- If " / / N • 5§i . g n t P • •A'-;-:: Q- < Drugs for Jobs: Another NAFTA Threat •'i ^ 4 by Gus Tyler '.>•' .1 Pages ..'^V .- :.• •cr^'a ~.. :w-irta» -t- '"k-'J.': • -iv �2 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report A Dirty Business In the mounting number of news stories coming across the wire of the efforts of hundreds of illegal aliens seeking entry into the United States it is becoming clear that runaway ships are playing a big part in this unlawful traffic. The most recent of these incidents in­ volved the Hot^duran-flag MV Golden Venture, which ran aground outside of New York City last month. Registered under a runaway flag, the Golden Venture incident points to the fact that flag-of-convenience ship registries are being utilized by those individuals who seek to evade legal authorities. Michael Sacco Runaway ship registries have long offered shipowners of the world havens from the safety standards, tax laws and rigorous inspection requirements of nations with a maritime history and infrastructure. Another bonus for the shipowner offered by a runaway registry is the ability to hire crewmembers from anywhere in the world, from the most ex­ ploitable labor pools, from nations that do nothing to protect the working conditions of their citizens. Flag-of-convenience registries also allow shipowners to dodge the legal regimes and responsibilities of their own nations. But the runaway registries are more than just a flag-dodging ploy. They allow those with an interest in escaping legal authority a way of doing so, By registering with bargain basement registries, the owner or the operator of a vessel is ensured a registry which has neither the means nor the inclination to pursue him for bending any standards or breaking any laws. That's because the runaway ship registry generally is nothing more than a mailbox-and-fax-machine operation set up by a couple of guys with fast bucks who run the flagof-convenience registry as a business, splitting the profits between themselves and the nation renting out its flag. ; The runaway registries are basically for-profit corporations. Runaway registries offer no real control. They offer no real govern­ ment agency dedicated to marine safety. They offer no real interest in the welfare of crewmembers. They offer no effective means of enforcement of the so-called standards they may put up as window dressing on their registries. Negotiations Under Way 1990-1993 Standanl Pact Extended fer 82 Days The SIU and its contracted operators that are signators to the standard freightship and tanker agreements have arranged for a 62-day extension of those pacts which were due to expire last month. The extension continues the contract, which was ratified in June 1990, until midnight August 16. The extension went into effect at midnight June 15. SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez stated "the exten­ sion was agreed to by both sides rather than rush to do things at the nth hour." Meetings between the union and the American Maritime As­ sociation, a group of shipowners who contract with the SIU to pro­ vide unlicensed mariners for Aeir vessels, have been under way for several months. Tellez noted the companies during this same period are negotiating other con­ tracts with some of the officers' unions and the Longshoremen. Members Kept Advised "Our objective is to complete negotiations for the standard agreements on or before the ex­ tension deadline," Tellez said. "As always, we will keep the members informed." Meanwhile, negotiations on the West Coast between theSIU's Pacific Division and American President Lines were still under way as the midnight June 30 deadline approached. (The SIU Pacific Division is composed of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific which represents the deck depart­ ment, the Marine Firemen's Union which represents the en­ gine department and the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District which represents the steward department.) SIU Vice President West Coast George McCartney said he ex­ pected negotiations to go down to the wire but was not sure if a 30-day extension would be necessary. When the contract was last negotiated three years ago, talks were completed on the last day of a 30-day extension. Trainees Rescue Stranded Swimmers Two Lundeberg Schoo As Reiss navigated the sail­ swimmers to the center where it trainees rescued two teenagers at­ boat closer, the Seafarers could was discovered they were from tempting to swim against a strong see the teens had stopped swim­ the Piney Point, Md. community. current in St. George's Creek near ming and were holding on to each No medical treatment was re­ the Paul Hall Center for Maritime other while yelling. Reiss tossed quired as neither boy was injured. Training and Education in Piney a line to the pair. One of the boys Arrangements were made to grabbed it as the other retained his return 5iem to their homes. Point, Md. on June 19. Wes Reiss and Francis Pap- hold on him. Pappas reached First Rescue las, members of class 512, were over and pulled both teens into the The rescue was a first for both n a sailboat on St. George's Sailboat. Reiss and Pappas, who are due to Creek when a speedboat with five Exhausted But Thankful graduate at the end of this month. teenagers slowed down, then "They were exhausted," Reiss Unlike Pappas, Reiss has pre­ stopped, near them in the channel stated. "They plopped on the deck vious sailing experience having jy the St. George's Island bridge. and started thanlang us profuse­ worked on yachts in his home of Two of the teenagers jumped into ly." Pompano Beach, Fla. He came to Tools for Lawbreakers the creek and attempted tQ swim "The boys told us if somebody the Lundeberg School "because I These unregulated ship registries, established and maintained to to an island 70 yards away as the hadn't come soon, they were had heard about it and I wanted to speedboat departed. cater to shipowners' greed, are now—as can be seen in the press going to give up," Pappas noted. get the best training I could." The "They began swimming back­ where pictures show hundreds of people being smuggled into the wards," Reiss recalled. "The cur­ They were completely ex­ 23-year-old plans to sail in the United States on unseaworthy rustbuckets flying runaway flagsrent (going toward the Potomac hausted and had only been in the deck department. the tools of the trade for international lawbreakers and profiteers. Pappas is studying to be an liver) was swift and they began water about five minutes." Learning of the criminal syndicates who traffick in illegal human Reiss and Pappas explained engine department member. The elling for help immediately." cargo, extorting huge sums of money from their victims who hope Both Reiss and Pappas that the current was so strong that 19-year-old hails from Philadel­ to make it to the United States, using runaway-flag ships to do watched as the speedboat even experienced swimmers phia. He came to the Lundeberg their dirty work, only confirms our feelings that there is something returned but did not pick up the would have had problems staying School after he heard about the very unwholesome about this whole proposition of flag-of-con­ )air. The teens tried swimming in place, let alone trying to swim merchant marine from a Philadel­ forward. phia SIU member, QMED Billy venience registries. again but it did no good. The trainees brought the Sullivan. "They began bobbing in the While we know the world is not all wholesome and pure, the water," Pappas added. "We didn't question remains: why should the United States be a party to this enow if they were joking but we Idnd of dirty monkey business? didn't want to take a chance. It The United States government and the governments of every was instinctive. We took off to lelp them immediately." maritime nation, including Japan and those in Europe, should be Both trainees said they were deeply ashamed of their easy acceptance, and in some cases, their the only boaters in the area to embracing, of runaway registries. respond to the cries for help. The SIU intends to dig deeper into the charade of runaway 'There were other boats around, flags and to continue to publicize to the Congress, the administra­ )ut no one bothered to help," tion and to the public whatever we find. Reiss said. "It boggled my mind." House Backs Scab-Ban Bill; Senate Next The U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives on June 15 passed a bill that would prevent employers from permanently hiring the people (scabs) who cross picket lines to replace striking workers during lawful strikes. The legisla­ tion passed by a vote of 239-190. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a difficult and close battle is expected. The House last year passed similar legislation on two oc­ casions, but the Senate each time failed by less than a handful of votes to pass it. Supporters of the Workplace Fairness Act, includ­ ing the AFL-CIO and every U.S. union and scores of community and civic organizations, are working on a massive grassroots lobbying drive to convince senators that fair and balanced labor relations are provided for in this measure and are in the nation's interest. These groups are working to gamer enough Senate votes to prevent a threatened filibuster and to pass the bill. Unlike former President Bush, who vowed to veto the Workplace Fairness Act if it reached his desk. President Clin­ ton has promised to sign it if given the chance. If the bill becomes law, it would halt the trend started during the Reagan administration of firing workers who engage in strikes. For example, from 1985 to 1989, businesses hired so-called permanent replacement scabs in roughly one of every five strikes report^ to the federal government. In the recent debate on the House floor. Rep. Pat Williams (D-Mont.) asked, "What good is the right to strike if when you do. the boss fires you? Those mem­ bers who oppose this bill are for bosses firing workers for strik­ ing." Trainees Francis Pappas (left) and Wes Reiss pose on the Lundeberg As passed by the House, the School dock where they brought two exhausted swimmers to safety bill, also known as H.R. 5, does after rescuing them from St. George's Creek. two things: • Prohibits employers from Volume 55. Number 7 July 1993 hiring "jpermanent replacements" for workers who go on strike over The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published economic issues, like wages or monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, benefits. Current law prohibits Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 permanent replacements only in Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) strikes over unfair labor practices 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince on the part of employers. Georges, Md20790-9998 and at additional mailing • Prohibits employers from offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the giving any employment ad­ Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. vantage to a striking worker who 20746. crosses a picket line to return to Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ work before the end of a strike; sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate H.R. 5 only applies to union Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christenseh; As­ work sites, including those in­ sociate EditociPlDduction, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, BUI volved in an organizing cam­ Brower. paign. �r: JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 10 SIU Co.'sWin Bids To Run 68 RRF Ships t'" A' ' I:- QMED Claudio Mazzaia (left) and Bob Milan, aboard a flatboat on the Mississippi River, talk union over a battery-operated public address system to Avondale shipyard workers on their lunch break. Avondale Goes Union in 1,804 to 1,263 Vote Keeping in mind the issues of pay, health insurance and work site safety, the workers at the New Orleans-based shipyard of Avondale Industries voted "yes" for union representation by a margin of 1,804 to 1,263. In balloting conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an impartial agency of Ae U.S. government, on June 25, shipyard workers voted to go union after a four month organiz­ ing effort in which Avondale's management attempted to scare or pressure the employees out of their support for the union. Not counted in the three-totwo pro-union vote are 847 chal­ lenged ballots. The majority of Continued on page 16 Ten companies that have col­ collective bargaining agreements with the SIU were awarded con­ tracts from the Maritime Ad­ ministration (MarAd) to manage 68 Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels located across the country. As a result, the un­ licensed crewing needs of these vessels will be met by Seafarers. A total of 14 companies were awarded contracts for the 92 ships in the federal agency's RRF fleet which is kept in an advanced state of readiness to meet surge sealift needs when requested by the military. The contracts range from two-and-a-half to a full five years. SlU-contracted companies whose bids were accepted, along with the number of ships they will manage, include; All Marine Ser­ vices (3), American. Overseas Marine (10), American President Lines (11), Apex Marine (5), Bay Ship Management (8), Interna­ tional Marine Carriers (8), Interocean Management (7), OMl Corp. (10), Stapp Towing Com­ pany (2) and U.S. Marine Management (4). Sea-Land, APL Seek OK To ReHag 20 U.S. SAIjps • a-^:' " Citing the lack of a new U.S. maritime program, Sea-Land Service Inc. and American President Lines (APL) an­ nounced on June 28 that the companies are each filing ap­ plications for approval from the U.S. government to transfer 20 vessels to foreign registry. Sea-Land, a subsidiary of CSX Corporation, is seeking ap­ proval for the transfer of 13 ships; APL said it will file to reflag seven of its 15 U.S.-flag containerships. Under the Shipping Act of 1916, the U.S. government must approve transfers of Americanflag ships to foreign registries. Applications for such transfers are submitted to the Maritime Administration, which makes an evaluation based on the nation's security needs and other factors. The two liner companies have been threatening such a move for over a year, stating that unless a government program was put in place which ad­ dress^ the inability of U.S.-flag ships to compete in the world transportation market, the car­ riers would transfer tonnage to foreign flags. Competitive Factors ;/ ' ' In its announcement, SeaLand President John P. Clancey said the company "can no longer afford to continue operating these vessels under the U.S. flag, competing against lower-cost, foreign-flag operators or sub­ sidized U.S.-flag operators." The Sea-Land official also said that should a new U.S. maritime program be put into place, Sea-Land would consider returning its vessels to American registry. John Lilly, the chairman of American President Companies, Ltd., APL's parent company, claimed the ship transfer an­ nouncement was provoked by "the message from the ad­ ministration that there will not be funding for a comprehensive maritime reform program." SIU to Do All Possible tional trades carry U.S. militaiy cargo under contract to the U.S. government. Sea-Land's state­ ment said it "may file for ap­ proval of foreign registry for some of those vessels." Sixteen of the company's containerships are engaged in the domestic trades in service to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico and, by law, muSt be operated under the U.S. flag. News reports of the liner companies' reflagging request said that of APL's seven ships up for foreign registry, five were built in 1988 and two in 1980. In addition, APL said it will apply to operate under foreign registry the six vessels the com­ pany is currently having built in German and South Korean shipyards. Upon receipt of Sea-Land's June 28 notice to the union of its intent to seek reflagging authority, SIU President Michael Saccd immediately ad­ vised the Seafarers' member­ ship of the action. In a communication to all ports, he said the union will be meeting with representatives of SeaLand to discuss any and all moves by the company which impact on the employment op­ portunities of the membership. Continue the Fight "The membership, of course, SIU President Sacco, in a is assured that the union will be doing everything possible to public statement on the reflag­ secure the maximum protection of ging moves, said that "any time the member's interests," Sacco diere is a danger of a loss of American-flag ships and a con­ said Sea-Land will apply to sequent loss of American jobs it MarAd to reflag six ships in the is cause for deep concern not trans-Atlantic service; four in only to seamen but also to the as a whole." the trans-Pacific trades; two in nation He added, "The answer to the the Asia-Europe Express ser­ maritime industry's problems is vice; and one in feeder service in still a comprehensive approach Asia. Of these vessels six are that will result in programs that Atlantic Class, six are D9J's and will provide the United States a one is a D6 ship. balanced U.S.-flag fleet Sea-Land's announcement viable, which serves the national inter­ said it seeks to put these vessels est. under the ship registry of the "The SIU is committed to Republic of the Marshall Is­ continuing to work in that direc­ lands, an independent nation tion. We diink there is the wis­ with a population of 41,000 dom and the motivation in this tpade up of a series of 32 atolls country to attain a comprehen­ in the West Pacific Ocean. sive U.S.-flag fleet. In short, we 12 Others Considered cannot envision an America Sea-Land's remaining 12 without a visible presence on U.S.-flag ships in the interna­ the high seas," Sacco said. During Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield in 1990-91, MarAd called to active duty a total of 79 RRF vessels to cany materiel to U.S. forces overseas. The ships were crewed by U.S. citizens. The companies whose bids were accepted are responsible for maintaining, activating and operating the vessels. The ships must be capable of activation within five, 10 or 20 days, as 1 I' IMC's Cape Flattery is one of eight RRF ships the company will manage and operate under a contract with the Maritime Administration. List of Vessels To Be Managed By SIU Companies In the awarding of MarAd contracts to manage and operate Ready Reserve Force Vessels to U.S. shipping companies, the agency selected 10 enterprises which have collective bargaining agree­ ments with the SIU. That means, should the need ari^e ~ either from reserve operating status (ROS) or an activation of any kind -Seafarers would crew the following ships: \AII Marine Services Pioneer Crusader Pioneer Contractor Pioneer Commander American Overseas Marine Cape Juby Cape Johnson Cape Nome Southern Cross Santa Ana California Cape Lambert Cape Lobos Wnght Cuiliss American President Lines Jupiter Cape Isabel Cape Inscription Comet Meteor Cape Breton Cape Blanco Cape Bover Cape Borda Cape GibsonCape Girardeau Apex Marirte Gulf Shipper Gulf Trader Gulf Merchant Gulf Banker Gulf Farmer iBay Ship Management Mount Washington Mount Vemon Petersburg American Explorer American O^r^ Potomac Chesapeake Shoshone IIMC Cape Florida Cape Flattery Cape Farewell Grand Canyon State Gem State Keystone State Austral Lightning Green Mountain State lOM Gopher State Flickertail State Comhusker State Diamond State Equality State Cape Bon Northern Light OMl Corp. Cape Catoche Cape Carthage Cape Clear Cape Cod Cape Canaveral Cape Canso Cape Chalmers Cape Mohican Cape Mendocino Cape May : A---:,w il^ppTqwing Mission Buenaventura Mission Capistrano \USSMl Lake Scan Pride Cape Catawba The Cape Cod is one of 10 RRF vessels operated by OMl Corp. •" • ' -/ - -v determined by the Navy. The RRF fleet primarily con­ sists of roll-on/roll-off vessels, container ships, bulkers, tankers, freighters and military support ships. They are tied up in various ports around the country on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts. Other companies that received bids were Farrell Lines, Marine Carriers (USA), Marine Transport Lines and Mormac Marine Transport. -"1? - • ••': , •• ' . '^7'rr^" T-sr ' �t-. -yy. 4 SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1993 Giant Grain inlaresis Step Up Attacks On Cargo Preference Legislators from agricultural president of the North American no available docking areas, and commodity producing states and Export Grain Association Other related problems. All other the giant multinational grain in­ (NAEGA), which represents 40 foreign vessels have contracts terests are continuing their at­ where the Russian government tacks on cargo preference, the law *One can only wonder pays for the delays.) Vice Commander Wallace Sansone (right), of the Military Sealift The chairman of the Senate Command, tells a House subcommittee that cargo preference laws of the land which allocates a cer­ what multinational Merchant Marine Subcommittee, helped make sure the U.S. had adequate sealift to fight the Persian tain percentage of government- agribusinesses should John Breaux (D-La.), attempted Gulf war. Listening is Acting Maritime Administrator Joan Yim. impelled cargo to U.S.-flag be called for stuffing to quickly rally support against vessels. their pockets with bil­ the late-night ammendment, The broadsides on U.S.-flag lions upon billions of numbered 497, which was ofshipping began shortly after U.S. tajqtayers'dollars.* ferred by Senators Hank Brown President, Clinton announced at an April summit with Russian — Rep. Helen Bentley, referrin (R-Colo.) and Charles Grassley agricultural subsidies receivei (R-lowa) during the debate on the President Boris Yeltsin a $1.6 bil­ to by giants grain companies Clinton budget package for Fiscal lion aid package to assist the people of Russia. Of that amount, Year 1994. $700 million was set aside in Buy Lowest-Priced Grain grain and food credits through the multinational agribusinesses, was "If the argument is we shoulc Legislation to ban foreign-flag then return that evening without U.S. government's Food for called to task for his comments ship at the lowest possible price at Progress program. The president critical of the law and the U.S.- all times, should we not buy the vessels that sail in and out of the stopping at another port. Ibe Wll would close loopholes announced cargo preference laws flag merchant fleet. (See accom­ grain at the cheapest price, no same U.S. port offering one-day gaming cruises is before the full in the Passenger Vessel Act of would apply to the Russian aid panying story below.) matter, where it comes from? The House subcommittee asked Breaux. "Should we not House of Representatives follow­ 1886 and the Jones Act of 1920 package. In the face of the vehement hearing came a day after the buy wheat in China and use ing action by the House Merchant that have allowed the U.S. Cus­ attack, valiant efforts are being Senate past a non-binding resolu­ taxpayers' dollars to do that and Marine and Fisheries Committee toms Service to declare such voyages as legal. (Yet, the same made by a number of repre­ tion urging the cost to carry cargo then give it to the new Russian on June 30. The United States-Flag Pas­ federal agency has ruled that sentatives and senators to shed preference aid be no more than republics? 1 suggest most people light on the self-serving nature of double the competitive world would not think that is a good senger Vessel Act of 1993 (H.R. charter fishing boats sailing into 1250) was marked up without international waters, but return­ the commodity giants' opposition market rates. (U.S.-flag vessels idea." amendments and sent to the full ing to the same port without stop­ to cargo preference. At a House are forced to pay the cost of Added Senator Paul Sarbanes House. (Mark up means the legis­ ping, must be U.S.-built, Merchant Marine Subcommittee delays in Russian ports caused by Continued on page 16 lators prepare the bill for action U.S.-owned and U.S.-flagged.) hearing on cargo preference, the a lack of cargo storage locations. by the next highest chamber, in If enacted, H.R. 1250 would this case the full House of Repre­ phase out all foreign-flag ships in sentatives.) The SIU, joined by the market as of March 9,1993 by the American Maritime Officers the latter of January 1,2000 or 15 (formerly District 2-MEBA) and years after the date the ship was the International Association of built or underwent a major con­ Masters, Mates and Pilots, tes­ version. They will be able to stay tified in favor of the bill during a in operation past January 1, 2000 The June 23 hearing on cargo gressman who represents the only if American citizens are hearing in March. preference legislation by the Norfolk, Va. area. In presenting the bill to the full employed on board, a U.S.-flag House Merchant Marine Sub­ Representative Helen Delich panel. Committee Chairman vessel with at least 75 percent of committee turned into a session Bentley (R-Md.) questioned a Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) noted, the passenger capacity does not where representatives of both statement made by McCoy during H.R. 1250 creates jobs for U.S. enter the same m^ket or the ves­ political parties exposed the mul­ a House agriculture hearing on shipyards and jobs for American sel is not sold. tinational agribusinesses and cargo preference a week earlier seagoing workers. It also makes Americans Should Benefit their Washington mouthpiece, when he said NAEGA is "a sure that foreign-flag vessels When he offered the bill to the the North American Export Grain simple little trade association." which transport millions of U.S. Congress, Representative Gene Association (NAEGA), of want­ "It is my understanding that citizens every year are subject to Taylor (D-Miss.) called the ing more government largess at NAEGA has about 40 members full safety inspections by the cruise-to-nowhere industry "a the expense of the U.S.-flag mer­ including all of the biggest multi­ Coast Guard." sham." During the mark-up ses­ national grain houses and some of chant fleet. Rep. Helen Bentley (R-Md.) offers Phase-Out Provisions sion, he added American citizens "If the name of the game in all the biggest companies in the the House Merchant Marine Sub­ H.R. 1250 would phase out all are the market. We ought to get of our humanitarian aid programs world," Bentley told him. "The committee an eight-page list of existing foreign-flag passenger the benefits." and such activities is to maximize largest grain houses are owned by foreign-flag vessels owned by vessels engaged in "cruises-toAdding his support to the how much food gets delivered to some of the richest companies in members of NAEGA. nowhere." It calls for the ships in legislation was Representative country A, B or C, we wouldn't the world." the trade to be U.S.-flagged, U.S.Jack Fields (R-Texas), who necessarily be buying only Farm Subsidy Recipients owned by companies affiliated built and U.S.-owned. pointed out, "These voyages American grain to supply the After McCoy told the con- with NAEGA. She asked McCoy On a daily basis, more than a being conducted exclusively by needs of country A, B or C," Rep­ gresswoman that none of the to supply a list to see if the num­ dozen ships leave ports—^piimarily foreign-owned, foreign-flagged resentative Herb Bateman (R- foreign interests involved with ber of ships he would record in Florida and California—on one- and foreign-manned cruise ships Va.) told Steve McCoy, NAEGA benefitted from "foreign matched hers. day voyages iqto international represent a significant economic VAEGA's president. aid paid for by the American tax­ waters where gambling is legal. growth potential." "We would buy it on the inter­ payers," Bentley stated, "Mr. Taylor Notes Difference national marketplace where it McCoy, think of what you're After listening to McCoy's Seafarers March with UFCW Strikers was available cheaper," con­ saying!" testimony that Congress ought to tinued Bateman, who serves as Later, she noted that of the change cargo preference laws. the ranking minority member of $3.7 billion paid by the Export Representative Gene Taylor (Dthe subcommittee. "But 1 suspect Enhancement Program between Miss.) said he did agree with the the American farm community 1985 and 1991, $688 million NAEGA president on that one and the grain dealers would very went to NAEGA member Cargill point. Then, the congressman strongly resist our buying and $503 million to French- stated where they differed, "I Australian wheat or Brazilian owned and NAEGA member think Congress ought to change soybeans or the rest. Louis Dreyfus Corp. (The Export the law and require 100 percent of "1 resent very much hearing Enhancement Program was our products be shipped on representations of the American created in the 1985 farm bill to American-flag carriers." merchant marine community as make American agricultural Representative Alcee Hast­ being 'Welfare Queens of the commodities competitive with ings (D-Fla.) urged Congress to Sea' coming from people whose subsidized food products grown "give everybody a level playing livelihood is more deeply, af­ and produced in the European field and let American-flag ves­ fected by the things the United Community and other nations.) sels carry this grain," while Rep­ States government does for them Bentley then asked McCoy if resentative Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) Seafarers from the port of New York march In the UFCW Local and on their account than any­ any of the NAEGA members added that the govemment "owes it 1262 picket lines during the union's recent strike against area thing the United States govern­ owned foreign-flag vessels. After to the merchant marine industry grocery store chains. Pictured above (left to right) are Seafarers ment does or has been doing in a he said he did not know, Bentley and also the U.S. taxpayers to make Jack Caffey Jr. and Robert Gorbea with UFCW members Carole long, long time for this merchant waved from the dais an eight- sure (cargo preference) laws are Graves and Mike Natoli. The strike was settled June 17. marine," concluded the„ con­ page list of vessels she said were fully executed." Fill Advanced by Panel PmhiUts Foreign Ships in 1-Day Cruise Market Home Panel Expams IHeal OthPI Commodity "tiadors �JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Uunaway RegisMes Serve as Conduits for Alien Smuggiing More and more, the nation is Flag^of-convenience learning of the key role of registries were dubbed runaway runaway-flag ships in aiding registries by American maritime criminal syndicates to pull off unions in the 1940s because of smuggling operations moving their use as a device for thousands of people seeking a life shipowners to pay a nominal fee in the U.S. The recent surge of to an agency designated by a nonattempts to smuggle Chinese na­ maritime natibn seeking to raise tionals into the United States has revenue and thereby escape frorh spotlighted the issue of runawaya maritime nation's safety regula­ flag shipping and pointed out how tions, procedures arid inspections, these unregulated, lax ship tax laws and higher wages paid to registries serve as useful tools to crewrriembers. international outlaws and Part of that escape is ac­ criminals. complished through the ease of Since 1991, 24 vessels—the involving several nations in the majority of which are from operation of one vessel, thereby runaway registries—carrying creating red tape and enforcement thousands of would-be illegal im­ difficulties for authorities. migrants have been intercepted on U.S. shores. This year alone, Smugglers Try Mexico the U.S. Coast Guard has stopped The problem is not limited to nearly 2,000 immigrants from the U.S. coasts. Reacting tathe Coast Far East. Many others successful­ Guard's steppedjip efforts to ly make it into the U.S. without catch smugglers in U.S. ter­ being caught. ritories, the syndicates have tried The most recent case to hit AP by Michael Albans to exploit Mexico by unloading U.S. newspaper headlines is the Illegal Immigrants huddle in blankets in the morning chill on a New York beach after reaching shore from MV Golden Venture. Other the freighter Golden Venture, which ran aground in the pre-dawn hours of June 6,1993. A human wave the illegal immigrants there, then notable, recent incidents involved of illegal Chinese boat people is finding its way to U.S. shores, where the immigrants apply for asylum. providing ground transportation to America. The Journal of Com­ the East Wood and the Manyoshi the loose and unregulated style of While the U.S. court system is Runaways: merce recently reported that offi­ Maru (see additional stories, this runaway registries. In the case of attempting to prosecute the per­ A Big Part of the Problem cials from the State Department, page). the Golden Venture, the U.S. Coast petrator of these illegal traffickers Long known as a vehicle to Coast Guard and Immigration In these smuggling operations Guard had to follow a trail which of human lives, often those ul­ escape taxes, safety laws and and Naturalization Service all which have been caught by U.S. law enforcement officials, inves­ involved a flag switch and vessel timately responsible are too hard other protective regulations, flag- have confirmed that Asian crime tigations have been hampered by name change in the middle of atrip. to find, hidden behind layers of of-convenience registries are part syndicates are using Mexico (and agencies and front companies, all of the root of the recent spate of possibly Central America) in this located in different countries. immigrant smuggling. As manner. Often, the easiest target for law demonstrated in several recent in­ The paper quoted a U.S. bor­ enforcement officials are the cidents on both U.S. coasts and in der patrol spokesman as saying crewmembers of these vessels, Havvaii, runaway-flag ships are that from October 1992 to late last who themselves come from dif­ the most popular means of month, there have been 400 ferent countries than those of the transportation to America for the detentions of undocumented ship registry or the ship's owners. aliens—whose "travel agents" in Chinese citizens at the San Diego For the smugglers, the traf­ frontier, compared with only 34 While the saga of the Honduran-flag Golden Venture last ficking of illegal aliens is big the syndicates are criminals. If the immigrants knew how during the first 10 months of last month made national headlines, it hardly is the only recent business. In most cases, the incident involving the attempted smuggling on flag-of-con- people being transported pay unsafe many runaway ships are, year. Mexico has tried to battle this venience registered vessels, of Chinese illegal immigrants thousands of dollars to Asian or they might never come aboard. Indeed, a marine insurers group in problem, but is handicapped by into the United States. Mexican smuggling syndicates. London reports that of its most lengthy coastlines and limited Here are a few other noteworthy examples: Smugglers often charge as much recent 133 inspections of resources. As a result. President • In December, the freighter ManyoshiMaru-^apanese- as $20,000 to $50,000 per person runaway ships, only 21 vessels Clinton recently announced owned but registered under the flag of Honduras—was for a one-way trip, forged passed the first time around. That to work more closely with plans offi­ seized in the San Francisco Bay as it prepared to unload its passport and strategic advice on means an 84 percent failure rate, cials in China and Taiwan to com­ human cargo. The Immigration and Naturalization Service what to do if caught. or five out of every six. bat the situation. discovered that 180 undocumented Chinese had been kept The travel accommodations i.| H-. Recent Cases of Runaway Ships Used in Human Smuggiing Operations ^ :1 below decks during a 42-day voyage from China. Partially because the Chinese's living conditions were so bad—the cargo holds where they dwelled were liberally strewn with vomit and human waste—the case drew the attention of several federal agencies. The shjp's Indonesian captain last month was sentenced to two years in federal prison for conspiring to smuggle illegal aliens into the U.S. The eight other crewmembers received lesser sentences, and none of the Chinese has been returned home. • Last month, a pair of fishing vessels—including the China-owned, Honduran-registered Chin Lung Hsiang—al­ legedly attempted to bring 300 aliens to the San Diego area. A grand jury has indicted five men on charges to smuggle, transport and conceal undocumented Chinese. • Also last month, indictments were handed down in the case of the vessel Pai Sheng, which allegedly dropped off nearly 200 Chinese near the Golden Gate Bridge. The ships have been seized, and most of the undocumented Chinese have been taken into custody. The Pai Sheng flies the Taiwanese flag, yet the vessel holds Honduran documents and is managed via a company in Hong Kong. • In January, a Panamanian-flagged vessel owned by a company in Hong Kong failed in its attempt to smuggle 500 Chinese nationals into Hawaii. The Coast Guard, aided by the SlU-crewed Patriot, discovered the runaway flag East Wood dead in the water 1,500 miles southwest of Hawaii. The Pafr/of—first on the scene—performed a search-andrescue; a Coast Guard vessel later escorted the East Wood to a U.S. Army base on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. A federal grand jury in Honolulu has issued an indictment against a person believed to be in charge of the smuggling operation, and a trial is scheduled to begin this morith. Among the issues to be resolved are whether a hijacking took place (as alleged by East Woodcrewmembers); if two missing crewmembers were thrown overboard by the al­ leged hijackers; and if the captain or crew were involved in the botched smuggling operation. hardly are commensurate with those "fees." Often, the i migrants live in slave-like conditions while aboard the runaway-flag ships, suffering If nothing else, the grounding ferred to Honduras. The vessel from malnutrition, dehydration of the MV Golden Venture last then stopped in Kenya to pick up and severely unsanitary sur­ month at a New York City beach 200 more Chinese nationds. roundings. According to published Even if the immigrants arrive helped point out to millions of in America and find work, they Americans that their country is reports, the ship was supposed to might spend years trying to pay being besieged by smuggling at­ rendezvous with an unidentified off their debts to the smugglers. tempts launched from runaway- vessel somewhere in the Atlantic, whereupon the immigrants would' Many illegal immigrants sell their flag ships. When the foreign-owned, switch ships. When no other ship personal belongings in order to post small deposits for the voyage runaway-flag freighter inadver­ arrived, a crewmember who to America; once in the U.S., they tently stopped in the nation's un­ turned out to be the agent of a become virtual indentured ser­ official media capital, plenty of Chinese crime boss tied up the vants, living in slums while the reporters and cameramen arrived captain, took command and or­ vast majority of their earnings to capture the harrowing scene. It dered the Golden Venture to New . consisted of almost 300 undocu­ York. goes to the smugglers. Soon after the grounding, mented Chinese immigrantsAnyone who falls behind on some wearing business suits. Americans through news reports the payments faces grave conse­ some wearing only underwear— got a taste of the liyes of illegal quences. As reported last month huddled on the shore, soon to be immigrants travelling aboard in the New York Times, the smug­ picked up by federal authorities. runaway-flag ships. The Chinese glers employ enforcers who beat Eight other would-be immigrants told authorities they had paid syn­ laggards. Sometimes, the enfor­ had died trying to swim to shore; dicates thousands of dollars cers take another route: abducting the whereabouts of five others apiece so they could experience the aliens and holding them until were (and remain) unknowri. the American dream. Photos relatives from overseas pay ran­ The Golden Venture, a rusting, showed the incredibly cramped, soms. Often, the debtors are tor­ 150-foot freighter with a Bur­ foul quarters where the Chinese tured until payment arrives. mese and Indonesian crew, began had lived throughout the fourFor example, in late May its voyage from Thailand in month voyage—during which authorities discovered more than February bearing Panamanian time they subsisted on one meal a 50 illegal Chinese immigrants registry and the name Tong Sem. day and little water in grossly un­ huddled together in a New Jersey Ninety Chinese emigrants were sanitary conditions. warehouse. The Chinese were aboard at that time. The captain and 10of the other being held there until relatives One month later, the In­ 12 crewmembers have been produced $25,000 to $30,000, the donesian-owned ship changed charged in this incident, which Times reported. names and had its registry trans­ still is under investigation. Golden Venture's Grounding SpoHlghis Runaways' Role J "• f • •••V,-: •,? , , '••V • -• -'i.'.. . '.t S �6 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Crew Proud ot^eek Hew220-Foot AHoa II Seafarers have nothing but praise for the new Alton Belle Riverboat Casino and the Alton Ending. The new boat, known as ihc Alton Belle II, began sailing in early June after the barge which houses the Alton Landing was moved into position. The addition of the riverboat and barge provided many new jobs aboard the casino which is docked in the Illinois town lo cated approximately 20 miles north of St. Louis. The SIU will continue to rep resent crewmembers aboard the new riverboat and barge as it has since 1991, shortly after the casino operation began. The new crewmembers will join other STL members working as officers anc deckhands, food and beverage service employees, galley workers, ticket sales-people reservationists, housekeepers The Alton Belle H is 220 feet long and features three decks for gambling, sit-down bar areas and a deli. cashiers and maintenance The design of the riverboat allows up to 1,400 passengers to ride at one time. workers. sit-down bar areas on all three featuring the Piasa House res­ the Alton Belle II. Pennell has Crewmembers Are Excited taurant, buffet and bar for pas­ been a union member since the New SIU member, Deckhanc decks and a deli. sengers to use before and after employees voted in 1991 to be, "I love the Alton Belle II. I Vincent Gibbs, told a reporter cruises. It also includes a snack­ represented by the SIU for pur­ from the Seafarers LOG, "I love have a lot of seatime already and I bar, cocktail lounge, gift shops poses of collective bargaining. the ntw Alton Belle and the union. am working toward getting She is in the process of applying I've never met such nice people licensed. I really enjoy my job and guest services. for upgrading courses at the LunPiasa House steward depart­ in both the employees and- the here," saidDeckhand Jeff Newton, deberg School. ment worker Pamela Fry visitors. Everyone works so good a new crewmember having just described herself and SIU mem­ together. We're like a big family. served sbc^ years in the U.S. Navy. "I'm really excited about ber Sbeila Pennell as the "jacks upgrading. I've heard a lot of There is always praise for doing a Landing Is Enlarged of all trades" in the galley. Fry good things about the school" she good job and that really makes and Pennell do everything from noted. The Alton Belle //docks at the you feel good." making snacks to preparing gour­ SlU-crewed Alton Landing Constructed in Jacksonville, Continued on page 23 t)arge, which is a two-deck barge met meals for the passengers of Fla., the sophisticated new river­ boat features a sleek, aerodynamic look and is 55 feet longer and slightly wider than the After a Year-Long Fight to Save Ship original riverboat casino. The new design allows up to 1,400 passengers to ride at one time, Deckhand John Hargis sweeps which triples the old riverboat's Several hundred people turned water off the deck after an after­ capacity. The 220-foot craft fea­ out to celebrate the reopening of noon thunderstorm. tures three decks for gambling. the Queen Maiy Seaport on June 23 in Long Beach, Calif. While everyone there: seemed enthusiasic about the ceremony, members of the United Industrial Workers UIW) who were in attendance rightfully cheered a little louder and took more satisfaction in the event than did most others. The UIW, which is the SIU's industrial division and which rep­ resents the workers aboard the Queen Mary, waged a year-long grassroots campaign to prevent what once seemed an inevitable overseas relocation of the historic liner-tumed-hotel. The union's efforts—such as packing city council meetings, SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay addresses crowd of well-wishers demonstrating, collecting signa­ at bow of Queen Mary. tures for petitions and other ac­ tivities—^were rewarded late last city council meeting." cluding British Consul General year when the City of Long Beach More than 400 UIW members Merrick S. Baker-Bates, RMS bought the vessel and subsequently are employed at the Queen Mary Foundation Chairman of the approved a five-year lease; Seaport, which covers 55 acres Board Dr. Robert Gumbiner and and includes the hotel, numerous other city and state officials. restaurants and shops both aboard Business had been brisk since The American Queen is scheduled to begin service by April 1995. the Queen Mary and at the adjacent the Queen Mary partially Queen's Marketplace village, a reopened in February and jumped The SlU-contracted Delta elevators. But the designers' goal new ride and game area for dramatically the weekend follow­ Queen Steamboat Company "is to create a boat that relies more children, and other features. The ing the ^nd reopening. More plans to have its newest and most on charm than on glitz," the steam­ number of employees is expected than 12,(XX) people showed up at elaborate paddlewheel steam­ boat company said in a statement. to increase steadily now that the the Queen Mary on Saturday, June boat—the American Queen—in Designers wUl create a late I9thcomplex—Long Beach's major 4, and more than 13,500 others centuiy look for the paddlewheeler, operation by April 1995. tourist attracdon^as reopened. were there on the following Sun­ Last month, at a steel-cutting which will be built with a covered SIU Secretary-Treasurer John day. Both days' numbers surpassed ceremony in New Orleans, the deck utilizing swings and rocking Fay, one of the speakers at the a decade-old record of ap­ company celebrated the start of chairs. Joseph Prevratil, president of the ceremony, noted the "textbook proximately 11,000 visitors. construction of the 420-foot, sixAn antique steam engine that foundation which operates the cooperation between labor and In mid-April, the Queen Mary deck vessel which is being built at originally drove a dredge called QueenMary, credited the SIU and management" which helped save was placed on the National Register the McDermott, Inc. shipyard in the Kennedy will propel the UIW for helping save the ship. the vessel. of ffistoric Places. The ship ^ed Amelia, La. at an estimated cost American Queen, 's 60-ton paddle Dozens of other dignitaries from 1936 to 1967. It also served as authorizing the not-for-profit also attended the ceremony, in­ of $60 million. Like its sister wheel. a troop carrier during World War 11. Other features of the new boat RMS Foundation, Inc. to operate ships, the Delta Queen and the the luxury liner. Locally Mississippi Queen, the American include: renowned businessman Joseph Queen will cruise the Mississippi • A showroom and lecture hall Prevratil—who formerly and Ohio rivers as well as several designed to look like a miniature operated the Queen Mary during of their tributaries. opera house, its most profitable days—is presi­ The American Queen is the • A design which will allow dent of RMS Foundation. first steam-powered riverboat passengers to observe the en"A year ago, things looked built in the U.S. in almost 20 gineroom at work, bleak for the Queen Mary," Prev­ years. Able to accommodate 420 • 206 suites and staterooms, ratil said at the ceremony. In overnight passengers, it is the recounting the successful battle to • An all-steel welded hull and largest overnight passenger ves­ save the ship, he added, "I'd like superstructure. sel built in the United States since to acknowledge the Seafarers The project will employ more the SS United States in 1953. Union and the UIW, who were The new boat's plans call for than 5(X) shipyard workers and left, UIW Representative Irma Lerma and UIW members Irma tireless [and were] atevei^ harbor Frorn plenty of modem amenities, in­ subcontractors for nearly two Ramirez, Margaret Alvarez and Linda Jefferson enjoy the Queen commission meeting and eveiy Mary's grand opening. cluding a swimming pool and years. Queen Mary Reopens with Fanfare SEAPORT ConstnicBon Commences On New Paddlewheeler ]UNE 23,1993 �' ,W' JULY 199? SEAFARERS LOG Tax Delmteil la tim Senate As Congress on Budget The Senate failed to adopt the They demonstrated how two Clinton administration's identical tankers—one plying the proposal for a tax based on the domestic trade from a Gulf energy content of fuel, known as refinery, the other sailing from a British thermal units (Btu), fol­ Caribbean port and both heading lowing an intense lobbying effort to the same northeastern U.S. by the Seafarers, maritime inter­ port—would travel basically the ests and other energy users. same mileage. Yet, with a Btu tax The Btu tax was included in in place, the fuel costs for the the administration budget pack­ domestic vessel would be age as a means of reducing the $26,000 more than the one sailing deficit. The House of Repre­ from the international port for the sentatives approved the tax when voyage. it passed the proposed Fiscal Year In addressing the interests of 1994 budget. However, the the Ashing industry, Sacco wrote Senate rejected the idea. in a letter to the members of the Senate Finance Committee that 'Destroys Tanker Fleet' In a joint communication to U.S. fishing boats would bear an members of Congress, SIU Presi­ unfair burden under the proposed dent Michael Sacco—along with tax. "Since foreign fishermen John Stocker, president of the would not be subject to the same Shipbuilders Council of America, tax, it will create a noncompeti­ and Jack Goldstein, president of tive market resulting in increased OMI Corp.—pointed out the Btu imported seafood products," he tax would hurt all of the U.S.-flag noted. "Additionally, it creates an maritime industry. Concerning unequal trading climate as many the U.S.-flag tanker fleet, they foreign governments subsidize wrote, "The Btu tax would the fuel of their private, commer­ destroy the domestic tanker fleet cial fishing fleets." In passing their own version of by dramatically increasing its fuel a deficit-reduction plan, the costs while exempting the fuel of Senate instead created an addi­ international vessels with which tional 4.3-cent-a-gallon tax on all it directly competes." fuels with no mode of transporta­ tion being exempted. Other Taxes Considered Both the House and Senate plans also deal with increases in income taxes for individuals making more than $115,000 a year and couples earning more than $140,000 annually, a jump in the top corporate tax rates, taxes on social security benefits anc much more. Because of these differences as well as others in the two bills, the House and Senate will form a conference committee to create an overall deficit-reduction plan. Under the rules of the Congress, the conference committee mem­ bers can adopt all of whht the House approved (including a 50cent-a-gallon inland waterways fuel taxX all of the Senate's pack­ age, parts of both or nothing from either and create their own fund­ ing formula. The union willstay vigilant for any proposals coming from the committee that will affect the membership and the maritime community. The committee is ex­ pected to complete its work by late July or early August. 7 Just for the Halibut . "' . • .J .' ''mi'iS 'tell Bosun Clifford Perreira caught this halibut while the Overseas Juneau was anchored in Prince William Sound waiting to berth in Valdez, Alaska. The fish was 65 inches long and weighed 140 pounds. The crew has enjoyed numerous meals of fresh fish cooked by Steward Ray Garcia and Chief Cook Andy Campollo. Jobs for Drugs — Another Major Flaw in NAFTA The following article by Gus Tyler is reprinted from The For­ ward, a weekly news publication. Mr. Tyler is a veteran trade unionist and a writer specializing in economics as it effects America's working class. He ser­ ves now, and has for many years, as assistant to the president for While stating the North companies to take advantage of the International Ladies' Gar­ American Free Trade Agreement cheap Mexican labor, Hanley ment Workers Union. (NAFTA) would be bad for the asked, "Has anybody seen a dif­ Keeping Latin American American economy and work ference in the showroom price of cocaine out of the United States force if it were enacted, Frank that GM car produced in Mexico has been difficult. If the North Hanley, president of the Interna­ and the one produced in Detroit? American Free Trade Agreement tional Union of Operating En­ Or the Zenith TV set made in ratified, control of the drug is gineers (lUOE), proposed Matamoras (Mexico) or the one flow will be impossible. scrapping the treaty for one be­ from Springfield (Mo.)?" That is the conclusion of tween the U.S., Canada and the Low Level Wages senior U.S. officials who oversee European Community. Gus Tyler Hanley, who also serves as a drug enforcement. In a report Hanley made his proposal vice president of the AFL-CIO released to the National Security glers are buying up factories as during an address at the annual (the national federation of Archives, a private group that "fronts for drug trafficking." union-management conference at American unions), said U.S. fac­ uses the Freedom of Information Trucks will have to pass border the University of Notre Dame on tory workers averaged $16.17 an Act to make public what would inspection, of course. But, realis­ June 11. The conference brings hour in 1992 according togovern­ otherwise be secret, an official tically, any attempt to do a together representatives from ment statistics, while Mexican source warns that drug traffickers thorough examination of trucks both the trade labor movement workers made around $2.35 an 'intend to maximize their and the cargo they carry would be and business to discuss and hour. Yet, Mexican workers egitimate business enterprises impossible. Right now, border debate issues affecting the U.S. working in American-owned within the U.S.-Mexico free trade guards cannot give more than five economy. Frank Hanley plants located just south of the agreement." minutes to checking on a truck's "Profits are a corporation's U.S.-Mexican border (known as Here's how it works: Colom­ cargo. Under NAFTA, with primary goal," Hanley said. "And maquiladoras) earned even less Kirkland earlier in the year. bian drug lords buy ma­ trucks free to cross national lines, that is.all well and good, provided $1.64 an hour. quiladoras, factories that the traffic would be far too heavy A free trade agreement be­ the goaf is attained through fair, We're talking a lowest level tween the U.S., Canada and the assemble component parts of for any agency to check the unim­ equitable and humane means. where wages are about one-tenth iroducts that originate in the NAFTA does not meet those of ours, where the minimum wage European Community "would Jnited States. The usual rules of peded flow of cocaine into the expand America's trade and busi­ U.S. criteria." is about 68 cents an hour, where ness opportunities without drag­ international trade do not apply to Until recently, the main argu­ labor leaders are thrown in jail for ging down the wages and maquiladoras: No tariff is paid on ment against NAFTA has been Thousands Lose Jobs on contracts that dis­ working conditions of U.S. and the component parts entering that it would lead to the export of Hanley referred to studies that insisting please employers, where the rich Canadian workers," Hanley told VIexico; virtually no tariff is paid jobs from here to Mexico. In the NAFTA would cost 500,000 and powerful routinely ignore the on the finished product entering light of the recently revealed Americans their jobs, while creat­ laws of the land," Hanley said of the conference. Rather than harm U.S. and the U.S. By law, the finished report, however, there is an equal ing, at best, 200,000 new jobs in Mexico. Canadian workers, as the agree­ iroduct may not be sold in danger: the import of narcotics, in the U.S. "You still end up losing Free T rade Alternatives ment with Mexico would, a North VIexico. The finished products massive quantities, from Mexico 300,(X)0 American jobs, and that Atlantic free trade agreement are carted to the American border to the U.S. Presently, the Clinton ad­ is unacceptable under any cir­ would benefit these workers. It and then transferred to trucks that Ironically, neither the export cumstances," he told the con­ ministration is t^ing to amend distribute them in the U.S. If the would create a link with countries of jobs nor the import of narcotics NAFTA with side agreements ferees. ^orthAmerican Free Trade that enjoy high wages, strong shows up in official statistics. The He pointed out a Wall Street that would include health and Agreement goes through, these consumer purchasing power and contracting of assembly jobs out Journal poll.of U.S. companies safety standards, wage protec­ iroducts will be transported into high standards of living." to Mexico and the moving of that noted 24 percent of those tions and environmental he U.S. in Mexican trucks with machinery and equipment from Hanley pointed out a North polled would use the threat of job guidelines not included when the VIexican drivers. the U.S. to Mexico are counted as loss created by NAFTA to hold Bush administration completed Atlantic free trade agreement The Colombian drug cartels "exports," not of jobs but of down U.S. wages. "The list could its work on the package. Mem­ should incorporate the social see a rare opportunity to move American-made products. And go oh and on of well-known U.S. bers of Congress, who can only charter used in the formation of their wares into the U.S. via the imports of narcotics go un­ companies that have fled to ratify or defeat NAFTA as the European community. That so­ VIexico. By ownership of the fac­ reported because they do not pass Mexico, leaving their American presented to the body without cial charter set standards for equal tories and the trucks, they can workers high and dry—all in the being able to amend it, have said work, vocational training, freedom conceal their filthy poisons in through official trade channels. name of increasing profit mar­ they would not approve the trade of association and the right to col­ )oth the finished products and the Meanwhile, these invisible processes are wrecking our lective bargaining which improved gins, all seemingly oblivious to agreement as it is written. vehicles that carry them freely economy and ruining our physi­ As an alternative, Hanley of­ wages and working conditions for the social and economic turmoil across the border. cal health, and are certain to do so fered a North Atlantic free trade workers in Spain and Portugal to they left in their wake." The report unearthed by the even more virulently under Calling the move to Mexico a agreement, which was presented levels found in other European investigators notes that smugNAFTA. "greed motive" used by U.S. by AFL-CIO President Lane nations. lUOE President Henley Declares Proposed Bill Caters to Greed fyi ;1'-•^'^V4'' ;M<-U;'^ t O •• -IS' ... -rr? I ;i! ( if,* ' �JULY 1993 8 SEAFARERS LOG Flooding Hampers Navigation on Mississippi Rivor Operations along the Missis­ He added the Mississippi was sippi River are coming to a halt as expected to crest in St. Louis at 39 flooding on the upper portion of feet on July 7, provided no more the river has reached record rain fell in the region. The mar levels. is only four feet under the recorc The high waters have forced of 43 feet which occurred in 1973 several SlU-contracted com­ Orgulf Boats Tied Up panies to alter plans until the river A total of six Orgulf boats and its tributaries return to their were tied up in the upper Missis banks. sippi. Four of them—the Dave As of July 1, rain was continu­ Carlton, Peter Franchi, Bob Lab ing to fall in the region with more don and Ed Renshaw—are a storms predicted through July 4. various points on the river wait­ Locks and dams along the river ing for locks to re-open. The 7a/began closing in late June until all bott was docked at Lansing were shut down in the 5(X)-mile Minn, while the Enterprise stretch between St. Louis and St. waited in St. Paul. Paul, Minn. Five more Orgulf tugs tied up The Army Corps of Engineers, in Paducah, Ky. because of the which operates the series of locks, flooding. These vessels included and the Coast Guard closed the the Twin Cities, Geary, Irene AP by Jim Mono river to pleasure boaters as well Chotin, Justin Rogers and John because of the dangerous currents Kcager. Meanwhile, the lower Barges stand idle in the flooding Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minn., putting a halt to shipping on the river. and debris floating in the river. river tug McDermott docked in "We have stopp^ all activity on Reserve, La. until upper river Queen Steamboat Company was crewed Alton Belle Riverboat Spokesmen for the Corps of En­ the river," noted Coast Guard Petty traffic and commerce resumed. in tiie middle of its annual race from Casino had not been hampered by gineers said they expect the Mis­ St. Louis Port Agent Joe Sigler New Orleans to SL Louis between the high waters and rain, accord­ sissippi to crest all along the Officer Keith Richter, who is based in St. Louis. "We do expect the said Orgulf operations may no the Delta Queen and Mississippi ing to Port Representative Patti upper river at the highest readings Missouri and Illinois rivers to rise get back to normal before mid- Queen. The schedule called for the Rogers. Despite being located 20 ever recorded, including more but not to dangeous.levels. Both of July. riverboats to arrive in the Missouri miles upstream froni St. Louis, than 22 feet in Davenport, Iowa. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Along the lower portion of the city on July 4. the casino boat was able to main­ those rivers and the Ohio still are river, the SlU-contracted Delta Espy was inspecting the area the tain its sailing schedule. No open for navigation. Finish Line Moved week of June 28 to determine if flooding had been reported in However, the high waters and the river and farmlands should be Alton, 111. as of press time. strong currents caused the pair to declared a disaster area, Be­ Commercial traffic had finish the contest in Ste. sides the Mississippi, flooding returned to normal following the Genevieve, Mo., approximately was reported along the Mis­ spring rains and thaw shortly 50 miles south of St. Louis. souri River. before the latest flooding began. Operations aboard the SlUSIU member Andrew Smith a new three-year contract that in­ reports "no problems at all" creases wages and benefits. The aboard the Crowley Towing and members overwhelmingly ap­ Transportation tugboat Samson. proved the contract, which took Smith, who sails as a mate effect July 1 of this year and runs aboard the 115-foot tug, until June 30,1996. Crowley tugs and barges describes the work aboard the SIU boatman sailing aboard Samson as "smooth. We have a operate coastwise, deep sea and larbor tugs in ports along the Atgood crew; everyone pitches in to harbor duty in the Atlantic and antic and Gulf coasts are sailing get the job done," says the 15- Pacific oceans and in the Gulf of under new three-year contracts. Mexico from terminals in The pacts with both Crescent year member of the Seafarers. The Samson, built in 1966, es­ Philadelphia, Lake Charles, La., Towing and McAllister Towincorts barges along the Delaware Wilmington, Calif., Jacksonville, gincluded wage and benefits in­ River in Philadelphia and in near­ Fla. and Puerto Rico. creases. Crowley Towing and by areas. The boat has a weight of After the union negotiating Transportation is based in Jack­ committees ironed out the details 190 gross tons. The Samson's five crewmem- sonville. The company is a sub­ of each accord, the contracts were bers were among the Crowley sidiary of Crowley Maritime, submitted to the SIU members as­ employees who recently voted on based in Oakland, Calif. sociated with each company for review and ratification. In both cases. Seafarers voted in the new three-year pacts. The Crescent contract covers ship docking tugs in New Orleans Meeting after completion of negotiations for the new Crescent contract where the company is based), are (standing, left to right) Captain Joe Carson, Consultant Jim Martin, Vlobile, Ala. and Savannah, Ga. SIU Port Agent Joe Perez, SIU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean According to New Orleans Port Corgey, Engineer Paul Von Bodugen, SIU Patrolman Steve Judd, Agent Joe Perez, negotiations Deckhand Junior Hebert, Deckhand William Judd Jr., Crescent Su­ were conducted over a two-week pervisor Eddie Pinner and (seated) Crescent Vice Presidents Arthur Kulp and Charles Andrew. period. Delegates to the talks included Robert Macbinsld. Representing 'aptain Joe Carlson, Engineer the boatmen from Norfolk were Robert Walker, Engineer 'aul Von Bodungen and Deck- Captain Emmett DeRosba, Mate Johnnie Trotman and Deckhand Marvin White. lands Junior Hebert, Tommy White and William S. Judd Jr. From New Orleans. Representing the membership in Savannah was Andrew Smith, mate, reports to Jeckhand David Watford. Seafarers who earn addition­ fishermen it represents have their Taking part in the negotiations Mike Stephens, chief engineer, al income by commercial fish­ interests protected in the fom Mobile were Captain Peter makes adjustment beiow deck as Samson s next assignment, Burns, Engineer James Johnson ing during periods ashore may government's fisheries manage­ tug readies to escort a barge. find this extra source of revenue ment process, which often rides and Deckhand Jimmy Lee. While one contract covers all endangered by government roughshod over the needs and three ports for Crescent, separate plans which will limit access to concerns of the men and women )acts between the SIU and Mc­ some of the nation's fisheries. who earn their livelihoods har­ Allister were negotiated for the The SIU is working with vesting seafood. Seamen who also work as 5orts of Philadelphia, Baltimore Seafarers in this position who have contacted headquarters to fishermen are urged to contact the and Norfolk, Va. Dave Heindel, SIU assistant try and protect their right to fish union's commercial fishing division so that the SIU can be vice president for the Gulf Coast, commercially. It would be helpful to the SIU, brought fully up-to-date on the reported the negotiations for all three ports took one month to in making its case to the govern­ impact of fisheries management ment agencies which manage decisions on their activities and to complete. fisheries and determine fishing provide any assistance possible in Etelegates elected to participate rights, if it had more detailed in­ these matters. Those seamen who in the Philadelphia negotiations formation on how many Seafarers also work as commercial fisher­ were Captains l^chard Role and are engaged in fishing activity as men should contact Shaun Gehan Gary Koshland. Involv^ in the a seasonaloccupation. at the SlU's headquarters, 5201 altimore talks were Captain View from the Samson's bow Richard Jervas, cook/deckhand, Gregory Lukowski, Engineer The SIU has long been work­ Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD shows a Crowley barge it and has been an SIU memberfor eight oseph 2k)rbach and Deckhand ing to ensure that the commercial 20746; (301) 899-0675. years. Crowley Tug Samson Plies Delaware River GuK and Aflantic Harbor Boatmen Ratify New Contracts with Crescent, illicAiiister •' -• s. • Seafynrs mio An Abo Kshennett ShouU Cmitact SIU HeaiUiuarters anothe tug assisted into port. A- �.'isii:.,I;-, V. «»aae^ If" •• • • • JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG TRANSCOM's Chief IttspeiRs Uttiott's Paul Hall Center The head of the U.S. Transpor­ tation Command conducted an in­ spection of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion on May 24. Air Force General Ronald Fogelman toured the facility as well as talked with Seafarers upgrading in various courses at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Fogelman took the reigns of the Transportation Command, also known as TRANSCOM, in August 1992. In that position, he oversees the military organization that controls the movement of U.S. troops and their equipment and supplies, which includes U.S.flag merchant vessels chartered to carry such materiel. Upgraders at the Lundeberg School performed special demonstrations of their skills on the Hagglund crane and in the com­ puterized shiphandling simulator. The gener^ also sat in on a hazard­ ous materials safety class where students leam how to prevent and deal with oil spills while at sea. As he toured the union's man­ power facility located at the cen­ ter, Fogelman received an explanation of how it worked around the clock during Opera­ tions Desert Storm/Desert Shield to make sure SIU crews were available to man military chartered commercial vessels as well as Ready Reserve Force, fast sealift and other ships used during the Persian Gulf conflict. "r'T'?'-' ' :''.-"i .'-A'- 9 UIW Asst. VP Huber Succumbs to Cancer Joseph Huber, an official with the SlU-affiliated United In­ dustrial Workers (UIW) for more than 20 years, passed away June 29 as a result of cancer. He was 52. Brother Huber became a UIW representative in 1970. For the past 12 years, he served as assis­ tant vice president of the UIW's Great Lakes Region—a position to which he most recently was re-elected at the union's conven­ tion in April. He worked in the Columbus, Ohio area throughout his career with the UIW. "Organized labor has lost a hard-working, honest man," said SIU President Michael Sacco, who also is president of the UIW. "Joe Huber was a friend to work­ ing people." Bill Dobbins, vice president of the UIW's Great Lakes Region and a longtime friend and col­ league of Huber's, described him as "dedicated to helping not only our membership, but also others Joseph Huber served as assistant vice president of the UIW's Great Lakes Region. •V in our community. Joe was ex­ tremely active as a volunteer in community services. He was onein-a-million, and we're going to miss him." A funeral mass for Brother Huber took place in Columbus on July 3. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Joseph Huber's name to Charity Newsies, 716 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206. General Ronald Fogelman, head of the U.S. Transportation Com­ mand, observes a hazardous materials safety course taught to Seafarers at the union's training facility, the Lundeberg School. Tug Oglethorpe's Fast Action G&H Boatmen Aim for Operators' Licenses Saves All Hands and Wings 1 ••....•I- year-old Terry Walker, who lives in Houston. "It can get a little hectic at times, because there's a lot to cover. But with a little extra study­ ing, it all comes together." Walker, who had not been to the Paul Hall Center previously, also commended the location and facilities of the Lundeberg School. Bill Hadley, 26, described the towboat operator course as "very in-depth. I'm sure this will leave us well prepared for the future, including any future upgrading Once upgrading Is completed, G&H boatmen will perform their newly we do." acquired skills on tugs like the Juno. Another member of the class, Eight Seafarers who are preceded by a week of training Jacques Mouttet, said he ap­ employed by G&H Towing, as and testing in firefighting, first preciates the way the instructors have designed the course so the well as three SIU members aidandCPR. In the towboat operator boatmen are able to maximize employed by other companies, are studying for their uninspected course, the members—who cur­ their time at the school. "That towing vessel licenses at the Paul rently sail as ABs^—receive ex­ whole idea is excellent," said Hall Center for Maritime Train­ tensive, hands-on training as well Mouttet, 35, who was bom in the ing and Education in Piney Point, as written materials covering West Indies and now resides in Md. Final testing is scheduled to navigation and piloting, emer­ Corpus Christi. take place during the week begin­ gency procedures, federal regula­ 1 The other members who are tions including oil-pollution taking the course are; Paul ning July 11. . Instructors at the Paul Hall regulations, watch-standing re­ Carlton, John Maxey III, Jerry Center designed the course to best quirements, weather, chart work McPeak, Lawrence Roth and Thomas Tinsley. The course is meet the needs of all members. and more. 'It's a good course," said 23-1 being taught by Jim Brown. The five-week curriculum was Joe the Rooster knew some­ thing was fouled up when the pushboat Emily Bourg, on which he is the mascot, scraped an ob­ ject while the tug was entering the Kenner Bend, La. fupl dock and came to a stop. Seeing water coming on board, Joe was afraid of becom­ ing chicken soup. When he heard the tug's captain call for help, he was glad to see the SlU-crewed General Oglethorpe, and not Col. Sanders, come to the rescue. The Bourg was sailing into the fuel dock near New Orleans, when it ran across the barge. The Bourg was unable to move and was taking on water when it is­ sued an emergency call. The General Oglethorpe was in the vicinity. Captain Joe Car­ son brought the Crescent tug close enough.for Deckhand Bret Mattel to throw a line to the Bourg. With Engineer Sal Mac^uso watching over the diesel, the Oglethorpe then pushed the Bourg to the shore. Deckhand Chiles Messmer, who provided the Seafarers LOG with the photos below, reported everyone—^including the Bourg's mascot—^reached land safely. ] : Above, Deckhand Bret Mattel secures a line from the Oglethorpe to the Bourg. Below, safely aboard the Crescent tug, Bourg mascot Joe the Rooster watches the action. t'V • v.'sV., Members of the towboat operator course are (from left, first row) John Maxey Mouttet, (second row) Herman Rohrman. Jim Brown (instructor), Uwrence Roth, Bill Hadley, Thomas Tinsley and John N. Welrauch. �10 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG IMC Tanker Provides Wiper Vogt With Chance to See the World Wiper David V<^ discovered the Sealift China Sea was a wonderful learning opportunity, both about sailing and sightseeing. "We traveled to Korea, Okinawa, Guam, Hawaii, California and Washington," the 22-year-old SIU member told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "It was wonderful. I saw a lot and learned a lot from a great, ex­ perienced crew." Vogt, who graduated as a trainee from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1989, had high praise for Giving the thumbs-up after dock­ ing in Anacortes, Wash, are OS Recertified Bosun Anthony Jake Jacobson (left) and Bosun Zizzo. "He really was in charge and looked after everyone. He Anthony Zizzo. made sure all of us knew what we and when we were able to go were doing and there were no ashore. The crew congratulated them when all of us found out problems." Besides handling his job in the they had just been married." engineroom, Vogt was asked by In Vogt's four years with the two crewmembers to provide an union, the Seattle native has additional duty. AB Errol Pak sailed in all three departments. He and Chief Steward Louise Mar­ plans to upgrade to jfireman, oiler, tin Pak signed on in Hawaii when the vessel was returning to the watertender this fall at the Lun­ U.S. from the Far East. The deberg School. The Sealift China Sea has no Seafarers were married a month regular run under its military earlier and failed to bring a charter with IMC. It primarily camera on board. carries jet fuel and other "They were lucky enough to petroleum products along the land a job on the same vessel at West Coast. It also makes an oc­ the same time," Vogt recalled. casional voyage to Hawaii and So they asked if 1 would take some pictures of them on the ship Asia. Prepanng baking sheets in the gal­ ley is Chief Cook Willie Gomez. The IMC-operated tanker Sealift China Sea lies at anchor outside Anacortes, Wash. Osaka—A Rest Stop for Aries Crew •/}'•-. ' "•,.'; For SIU crewmembers prepar­ ing to join the LNG Aries, the Hotel Royal in Osaka, Japan was a welcome sight after the better part of a day flying from the United States. The hotel serves as a staging area for Seafarers signing on the LNG vessels that dock in the nearby port of Sanbuka. The SIU members were from various ports in the U.S. Those getting ready to board the LNG Aries gathered there recently to spend the night before a company agent took them the next day to meet the ETC vessel. "After that long flight, it's good to be able to relax, get ad­ justed to the new time zone and get a good night's sleep before heading for the ship," Bosun Ulus S. Veach noted. "Also we're able to catch up on the activities of fellow members who are returning to an LNG ship after some time at home.'' Once the crew leaves the hotel, the agent picks them up in a van and escorts them to the dock area. Although the port is approximate­ ly 30 miles away, an individual cab ride would cost more than $1GO because of the tolls and high cost of gas on the island nation. At the port, the Seafarers still have several hours of work ahead before climbing the gangway. All members must clear customs and immigration in Japan. Then, they are allowed to go to the ship and relieve those members signing off. LNG vessels like the Aries carry liquified natural gas to Japan from refineries in Indonesia. AB Errol Pak and Chief Steward Louise Martin Pak were married a month before signing on the Sealift China Sea. Catching a view of the Golden Gate Bridge is Wiper David Vogt, who provided the Seafarers LOG with these photographs. A Mast with a View Bosun Ulus S. Veach uses the Catching up on activities from time in Osaka to adjust to the home are AB Lou Sorito (left) and Japanese time zone. QMED Charles Pomraining. This photo was taken aboard the cable ship Charles L. Brown in Honolulu, Hawaii. Getting a bird's-eye view from the top are AB Victor Mariano, AB Joel Saul, AB R.J. Sagadraca, AB Jay Speer, AB Sam Tumala, Bosun C. Wemer and AB Luis Balatbat. Waiting in the hotel lobby for the agent to pick them up are Chief Cook Udjang Nurdjaja (left) and Wiper Victor Serrano. V �SEAFAREKSLOG JULY 1993 11 NE Port Calls Are Time to Talk Union ': iV-v j."'- •• "t- "c-lV '"V-." •' When an SlU-crewed tanker or containership docks in the vicinity of the hiring hall in New York, crewmembers can be cer­ tain of one thing: a union port representative will be waiting to meet the vessel. It does not matter if the ship is docking at an oil terminal near Boston-—like the Overseas Vivian recently did during a coastwise run^or at the con­ tainer facility in Port Elizabeth, N.J.—as the Sea-Land OOCL In­ spiration did at the end of May­ an SIU official will be there to Chiof Stswnrd Ekoh Doffoh assistthgcrew, reviews the patrolman's report for Shipboard union meetings are the Inspiration. p,g|jj answer any questions SIU members may have concerning the contract, medical claims or vacation plan. Crewmembers are updated on what is happening within the union and the maritime industry. Finally, the repre­ sentative will leave application forms for upgrading, the welfare plan and the vacation'plan as well as the latest issue of the Seafarers LOG. Because port time is brief, the union representatives try to help Seafarers maximize their time ashore. From handling a beef during a payoff to having the right form to file for a new union book, the port representatives try to as­ sist in whatever way they can. ABs Ron Paradise (left) and Mark Konokowski work on the bow of the ITB New Vork after it docked at Port Reading, N.J. KoSw?k1 Chief Cook Greg Johnson of the Ready to begin a union meeting dh board the ITB Groton are (left to Listening to the dtecussion during ITB New York takes part in the right) ^ , AB Ahmed Ahmed, Bosun Neil Matthey, AB Carlos Cortes and (left to right) QMED Pumpman Angel Mercado, AB Mark Konokowski ^ -t-• • . • and Bosun Sidney Wallace. shipboard meeting. QMED Pumpman Andres Alerakei. Children Befriend Chief Cook Dyer As MV Patriot Unloads in Odessa Chief Cook Mark Anthony Dyer returned to the United States talking about the new friends he met during a recent voyage aboard the MV Patriot. "I was able to spend time with some children in Odessa," Dyer Catching up on the latest news in the Seafarers LOG are (left to right) reported to the Seafarers LOG. DENU Sayed Amasha, Steward Gregory Melvin and OMU D. Campos "We may not have a common language, but smiles and kind­ aboard the Overseas Wv/an. ness break through any bar­ rier," he said after playing with them for hours. The Patriot took on grain in Albany, N.Y. and Baltimore before setting off for the Black Sea port in April. The Vulcan Carriers vessel reached Odessa after 16 days of sailing. The ship was in port several days, which allowed Dyer'Stherxrcwm^^ Chief Cook Mark Anthony Dyer poses with sorne Of the children he opportunity to see the Ukrainian met when the Pafr/of docked in Odessa in April, town. "We had a wonderful time ~ 1 On the ship's return voyage to crew. According to Bosun James seeing the town and meeting the people," the steward department Houston, the galley gang put On Blanchard, the fellowship was a Memorial Day barbecue for the great and thefood was even better. member added. Being updated on recent union news are (left to "ght) Bosun ^ Trepp, AB Oscar Lopez, AB James l^rter and DENU Nathaniel "Bobo" Lamb aboard the Sea-Land OOCL Inspiration. 1/ QMED Pumpman Andres Alerakei (le«) reviews a weKare plan ?l!cation with Steward/Baker Gerhard Schwarz aboard the ITB Groton. . Dwr'chiefStSrfwllter^Ha^^^^ Dyer, Chief _ ready to begin serving the Memorial Day barbecue AB Dan Carman knows work has to to be be done done wherever the has Pafnof may sail. - • . ,i r. 'r? V �12 JULY 1993 SEAFAREBSLOG Seafarers Pull Together For a New Sailing Season Seafarers need only a few minutes to pull the Paul Thayer from its safe harbor in Toledo, Ohio into the Toledo River where the vessel will begin another season of carrying iron ore pel­ lets, coal and stone to various ports around the Great Lakes. The SlU-crewed Louisiana, a Great Lakes Towing tug, waits outside the anchorage for the sig­ nal from the Pringle Transit ves­ sel to begin towing operations. Meanwhile, deck department members, led by Bosun Brett Fischbach, have been in constant motion making sure safety gear is in place, the landing ladder is secure and. all obstructions created by three harsh winter months of inactivity have been removed. Below, engine department Seafarers already have the diesels turning. Two weeks of prepara­ tions have paid off as the ship is ready to sail. The cargo holds and conveyor room are clean and prepared for the year's first load. Finally, steward department members catch a glimpse of the outdoor action while they prepare the crew's first meal of the year on the Lakes. The horn sounds and the Louisiana springs into action. The tug maneuvers through the inlet so Deckhands Don Carl and Richard Gimpel can handle the lines being tossed from the Deckhands on the tug Louisiana await a line being thrown by crewmembers from aboard the Thayer. Thayer. Once secured, the tug signals back to the 630-foot selfunloader that the tow is ready to begin. The Louisiana takes the Thayer from its shallow inlet into the shipping channel of the deckhands release the lines and •/. Deck department members wait for the signal, then begin reloading hose onto a reel on the Thayer's ah deck. Clockwise from the bottom are AB/Wheeisman Walter. Szelag, AB/Wheelsman John Kemohan, Discussing a union matter with Aigonac Patrolman Ken Homer (right) ABA/Vatchman Bob Evahold, AB/Watchman Leonard Scott and Deckhand Tom Hocking. is Conveyorman William Truax. O A; / ' .yV • �... . ,••• " JULY1993 SEAFMERSLOG Port Agent Steve Ruiz (right) wraps up a meeting with Crowley Seafarers (left to right) Mechanics Alejandro Vazquez, Felix Passapera and Leoncio Cancel; Carpenter Pedro Figuaroa and Captain Roberto Candelareo. Non-Stop Action Keeps Crowley Members Busy in San Juan M?:.: ..•' 13 Tankermen William Viust (center) and Melvin Cardoza (right) receive instructions from Supervisor Lino Colon. O Checking the diesel on the tug Sentry is Chief Engineer Rick Cristofano. Reviewing the day's assignments are (left to right) Port Captain Jose Crespo, Supervisor Angel Carrera and Chief Mate Noel Lopez. n the tugs and barges or around the docks. Seafarers who work for Crowley in Puerto Rico remain busy. 'Work continues to be non-stop," San Juan Port Agent Steve Ruiz reported. "There is always some­ thing going on here." Tugs, their barges and ships from the mainland serve as a lifeline to the Caribbean island. SlU-crewed vessels sailing from Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Fla. and Lake Charles, La. ti;^nsport con­ tainers loaded with commercial goods needed by the people on the island. Crowley boats based in the San Juan-Santurce area assist in docking operations and other port functions as needed. Also, other tugs are used to transport fuel barges along the coast of Puerto Rico as well as to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Central America. SIU members at Crowley recent­ ly approved a new three-year pact that took effect July 1. The new con­ tract increased wages and benefits for the members. Positioning a dockside crane is Mechanic Felix Passapera. From left to right, Mechanics Alejandro Vazquez, Ivan Calderon, Miquel Vasquez and Leoncio Cancel report for duty. • .'M - - : •V-v;. •V- - T^TToTwithrtacrs seen at Crowley in Puerto Rico. From left to right are OS Jose Cooks Rafael Jovet (left) and Wooten Jackson prepare lunch ATTAalon and AB Robert, Robles. on U,gboa«. ' . ... .... > �'•K::i9:^---r;::u:^: -y '•ii&:^yyyy -: ': •.v,„.:c. .-' UK -.1 ?=:•:•' V 1.,^^ J '.nv 14 SEAFARERS LOG •- •, . ' ' •X'ixr/k'i . • t'.,• ,V%v-••/•-•••'-•••'• Old Glory flies in the port of Klaipeda, Lithuania as (left to right) Bosun Bill Dean, PGfy/l Fleet Support Manager Todd Johnson and the local agent prepare to go into town. 15 'A fV\', .. ,.'f. XAFMORSLOG MH.ri993 JULY 1993 #n-''»„-'; *HE SIU-CREWED Sugar Islander delivered a big I dose of friendship and comradery to children in two orphanages when the Pacific Gulf Marine (PGM) vessel docked in Klaipeda, Lithuania on June 14. Besides the 25,000 metric tons of U.S.-govemment aid com originally contracted to be sent to the port, the crew offloaded toys, clothing and medical supplies voluntarily donated and collected by PGM employees and New Orleans-area merchants. Todd Johnson, fleet support manager for PGM, was in Klaipeda to oversee the port operations for the ship's first visit ever to the newly independent nation. He traveled with the crewmembers when they delivered the packages. ... "This has to be the most touching thing we ve ever been associated with," Johnson told the Seafarers LOG upon his return from the former Soviet-occupied nation. "It was tmly a humbling experience." Among the items delivered for the children by the Sugar Islander were badly needed cough syrups, vitamins, bandages, diarrhea medications and many more medical items that are very difficult for the or­ phanages to obtain. "We at PGM were chatting among ourselves that it would be nice on the Sugar Islander's first trip to show friendship from the American people to the Lithuanian people, so we decided to adopt two orphanages," Johnson recalled. "It was supposed to be an internal thing. But in eight days, the word spread around New Orleans and all kinds of people wanted to help. We took over more than $10,000 worth of toys, clothes and sup­ plies." The deck crew led by Bosun Bill Dean watched over the items on the 19-day voyage to Lithuania. In their spare ajl^CUW time LtlllV aboard ship. Seafarers assembled the toysJ including bicycles and tricycles—so they would be ready for the children upon arrival. The crewmembers spent several hours at each or­ phanage playing with the children, ranging in age from a month to 9 years old. The galley gang, headed by Chief Steward Michael Thornton, provided ice cream and candy for the visits. Johnson said the success of the trips was noted by Captain James Nolen who said, "It looked like an M&M and ice cream bomb went off in the orphanages!" The Sugar Islander is scheduled to return to New Orleans early this month to reload com for another trip to Lithuania. Johnson said PGM already has collected a container full of items donated for the children in Klaipeda and expects more to arrive before the vessel sets sail. Ckxjkwise from upper left: Chief Steward Mike Thomton shows a child how to play with his new toy. • A child discovers a drivethrough ice cream stand. • Children wait to receive their gifts. • Toys, clothes and medicines are ready for distribu­ tion. • Presenting aphoto of the ship are (left to riaht' right) Capt. James Nolan, GLIDE Kevin Moon and AB Charles McPherson. • Two boys enjoy their gifts. • GUDE Kevin Moon un­ packs a tricycle at an or­ phanage. • Ice cream and candy prove to be a winning combina­ tion. Offloading the 25,000 tons of corn took only five days once the operation began. WmSi iislWiliS ..cr " " r»''' -V-. 1 • M •Vik-- Sugar Islander Crew Delivers Supplies and i: •3MH- Friendship .'•v"'.; ouo J945 m. to Lithuanian Children -'ifr'"" .'>1. •' i:i - .^•' • 'apkridi'o 7d. 1993 m. birfelle naclo. kak^Va U x Meeting before the donated items are loaded onto the bulker are (left to right) PGM Fleet Support Manager Todd Johnson, SlU Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey, PGM Chairman Capt. Peter Johnson and SlU New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez. ^^^^8 ^ wj.,, !l ' ^ ksiog „ s5?ivr.—.... su akciiu 10 jTeriDinuog indeBai ... [Afetaiesi ® 'isa tft J '•oztj i t.® "*»ij ' 1^ IDMIU 1 '(Btau >7*. mtbi 'B ''.ill!, '*27t. A . ''lietttvog K::: /,"3 IS; s ««.„ ^"vo& «r Oo* per. / ^'Ikinu 1 " •lot ^'iku jAVdoi:? % ,'y'ojus '®P'1| PavidJf ^farers ChaTieTf^Pher^fSinnTKeUMBe^d help load clothing onto the Sugar Islander. Operating the winch to offload the donated goods is AB Gerard "Jake Halligan. Watching the deck department member, who will be retiring upon his return to New Orleans, is Bosun Bill Dean. The town square in Klaipeda lies empty three years after residents tore down the statue of Lenin that once occupied it. ••v .. 'ik *"«<>. »v '"P'otile L!f ° »kaj. Do, ' iosj \orn '«HtanB<lenjaf ••'.'A;' neoi, ®fce/biu,„ •mi,•'"ocijciio. "anok- ' I.-- S'l' yy / "i ^ • - 'ijii- •:W' •y'r. I-' '-".-.K.: ' i "I'/f;- 'r.v; • .V.'-f/! 4 I .yf', •.• 1 J 1- "' •ft. • :V^ �H-. v<;v5-; -- • i) • •. _ . - • '• 16 JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Former Union Rep Frank Boyne Dies Avondale Yard Workers Vote For Reprosentation by Unions boat. The 14-foot aluminum flat- tried a lot of tricks to scare the boat, owned and donated to the employees out of voting for a campaign by Seafarer Claudio union, the operators, along with Mazzaia, provided a way to hundreds of others in the reach employees working near shipyard, "hung in there," Milan the Mississippi riverfront during said. "They didn't lose sight o what the real issues were — job lunchtime. "The company tried to make security, fair wages, a good medi­ us go away. Some Avondale su­ cal plan and a safe working pervisors tried to sink our boat by place." throwing hunks of metal at us, Employee Ownership? What One Person Can Do Dominic "Frankie" Boyne Milan recalled. "But we just kept Among the Avondale Since March, workers at talking through our workers' concerns were the use o Avondale, which ig the largest microphone—talking about what the pension fund by management Former SIU official Dominic private employer in New Orleans a union means to a worker." for a so-called employee stock "Frankie" Boyne died May 10 at and one of the leading shipyards Seafarers worked particularly ownership plan which had in of the U.S., began organizing for closely with the Avondale reality little employee participa­ the Olympic Alzheimer's union representation in earnest. employees known as ships' tion, the see-sawing wage scale, Residence in Gig Harbor, Wash. The interest in the yard was operators, according to Bob nepotism and favoritism shown Brother Boyne was 76. sparked by the two-year cam­ Bom in Liverpool, England, Milan. These employees, many of by managers in hiring and promo­ Seafarers Active paign of Dick Creed, an Avonhe served in the Army Transport Additionally, SIU members whom hold Coast Guard docu­ tion practices, the company medi­ Service during World War 11. dale worker who, along with his ments for shipboard positions and cal plan which was based on a wife, handed out more than posted signs, met with Avondale sail Brother Boyne joined the on Avondale-built ships in 35,000 leaflets urging his fellow workers when they were away sea trials, demonstrated a great very high contribution from the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of worker and a very small one New York. He sailed in the deck employees to take action to seek from the shipyard, and, in the deal of guts, he said. from the company and unsafe department on vessels such as the better and fairer working condi­ final two weeks leading up to the While Avondale management working conditions throughout vote, manned a union information tions. New Jersey, New York, Chick­ the yard. asaw, Madaket and Suzanne. Since the election, Avondale When Boyne was not sailing, has vowed to fight the vote. How­ he toured the world as a wrestler. ever, lawyers for the unions in­ He competed in matches in volved said they believe that Australia, New Zealand, England when the challenged ballots are as well as in the United States. settled the employees' vote will Retired SIU official Ed Mooney remain strongly in favor of union sailed with Boyne on the Cavalier representation. out of New York. "He had his black Once the issue of the chal­ belt in karate and kept very physi­ lenged ballots is resolved, the cally fit," Mooney recalled. NLRB can certify that the Boyne came ashore in 1956 employees selected union repre­ and began working his way up sentation. Then, representatives through the union. He serv^ as of management and the unions an organizer in the port of Bal­ involved can begin the process of timore and then became a patrol­ negotiating collective bargaining in ports all around the man agreements for the Avondale country and world including Bos­ workers. ton, Houston, San Francisco, Under the auspices of the New Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. Orleans Metal Trades Department, In 1966, Boyne was trans­ the following um'ons participated in ferred to Yokohama, Japan to, the drive: the Boilermakers, Carserve as assistant to the Far East )enters. Electricians (IBEW), In­ representative, Pete Drews. Among the Seafarers who volunteered their time to assist Avondale employees obtain union repre­ sulators, Iron Workers, Laborers, sentation are (left to right, front row) OMU Luigi Maita, SIU Rep Bob Milan, DEU Armando Medina, QMED Vlachinists, Operating Engineers, "He was a very colorful man James Stewart, AS Jeff Ball, AB Benny Guillot, (back row) DEU Lou Lawrence, DEU Darrell Callais, AB 'ainters. Plumbers and Pipefitters who was popular with the mem­ Joe Purcell, Pumpman James Lancaster, OS Joe Ordoyne and DEU Rogelois Castellanos. bership. TTiey simply adored him, and Sheetmetal Workers. and I believe that was the mysti­ que of his personality," said Mooney In 1967, Drews left Japan and Boyne took over the position of lions upon billions of U.S. told the House panel that the rates charged by American-flag Continued from page 4 Far East representative, covering taxpayers' dollars. Department of Agriculture and carriers to deliver grain to Russia areas such as Japan, Hong Kong, (D-Md.), "We did not provide the "This year alone, more than American farmers dp receive as being out of the control of the the Philippines, Singapore and money to the Russians just to give $17 billion will be paid out in benefits from cargo preference shipping companies. Both Taipei. them the money and say go buy agricultural subsidies," the legislation. pointed out that problems and 'When Boyne walked down the wheat on the world market. Maryland congresswoman delays in offloading at those ports "In paying for both agricul­ the dock, he had the crew in his They could get more wheat on the added. tural foreign aid and the costs re­ force the U.S.-flag companies to right hand. He was always avail­ world market for that money. We "The bottom line is greed, five lated to shipping it to the recipient include the cost of the delays. said you have to buy American letters G-R-E-E-D, pure and nation, the American taxpayer They said the contract signed be­ able night and day for members, wheat, and we also said you have simple! Seventeen billion dollars supports the export of agricultural tween the U.S. and Russia calls and they knew it," Drews to ship in American-flag ships." is not enough for these sacred commodities, the readiness of our for the U.S. to cover the costs in recalled. Brother Boyne married Keiko On June 17, the House Sub­ cows who feed at the public U.S.-flag merchant fleet for na­ delayed offloading whereas Rus­ ^akategawa in Tokyo, Japan on sia picks up committee on Foreign Agricul­ trough." the cost of delays for tional emergencies and our June 3, 1976. She served as his ture and Hunger conducted a Bentley,continued, "I want to nation's role in today's global all other flags. hearing on cargo preference. set the record straight. I am not economy. These are very impor­ Responding to a question from secretary at the SIU hall until it Representative Helen Delich talking about the mom and pop tant benefits accruing to the tax- Representative Robert Smith (R- closed in the early 1980s. 'Frank loved the union and his Bentley (R-Md.) was the only farmer—the family farmers—of )ayer which mutually benefit Ore.) about the cost. Mills said, member of Congress out of a wit- this country. I am talking about >oth U.S. agricultural and "When foreign port agents see a ob. He was very proud to be a ness panel of three repre­ the companies I just mentioned maritime interests," Yim stated. U.S.-flag vessel coming, they lick union officer. He went through a sentatives and Sen. Grassley to —Feruzzi, Louis Dreyfus and ot with the SIU in the early days Vice Commander Wallace their chops?"' testify in favor of the legislation. numerous others—which, like Sansone of the Military Sealift of the union," Mrs. Boyne told a After NAEGA's McCoy those I named, are foreign-owned reporter from the Seafarers Counters Senator's Charge Command told the subconunittee finished his testimony before the and foreign-based." OG. She countered Grassley's that cargo preference helps the U.S. subcommittee. Representative Brother Boyne remained in Repeats Clinton's Pledge charge in which he called the maintain an active private mer­ Charles Rose (D-N.C.) noted the Yokohama for 16 years, until the U.S.-flag merchant industry Acting Maritime Ad­ chant fleeL and much of the sealift association had members with "a closing of the hall when he and his "welfare queens of the high seas" ministrator Joan Yim reiterated available during the Persian Gulf stake in foreign-flag vessels." He wife retired and moved back to by stating, "One can only wonder the Clinton administration's war would not have been available pointed out close to half of the States. They lived in what multinational agribusi­ pledge to enforce cargo without the program. NAEGA's membership is foreign Grayland, Wash. nesses—like Cargill, ADM, preference laws regarding aid to Both Thomas Mills, who tes­ owned. Rose then asked if cargo Dreyfus, Feruzzi, Toepfer, Rich- Russia. tified on behalf of Liberty preference was eliminated, would Brother Boyne was cremated In answer to Subcommittee Maritime, and Jonathan Blank, NAEGA's members cut their and his remains were buried at co, Mitsui, Mitsubishi and many others—should be called for Chairman Timothy Penny's CD- speaking on behalf of OMI Corp., prices, but McCoy avoided the Seafarers Haven in Valley Lee, stuffing their pockets with bil­ Minn.) call for the hearing, she defended the higher shipping question. Md. Continued from page 3 these votes were challenged by the NLRB because the voters did not appear on the voting eligibility list, according to Phil Miller of the New Orleans Metal Trades Council, the federation of unions which spearheaded the or­ ganizing effort. •-sn.r-.:, • 'l- -.•? • The Avondale employees' ef­ forts to unionize were assisted by the eleven unions of the New Or­ leans Metal Trades Council of the AFL-CIO and the Seafarers Inter­ national Union. Several rankand-file union members volunteered their time to the or­ ganizing drive, among them scores of Seafarers. Among those who assisted in the drive was Bob Milan, an SIU patrolman based in New Orleans. He said Seafarers helped hand out union leaflets at the shipyard gate every Tuesday and Thursday in the early morning and in the ^ternoon when employees were entering and leaving work. Admmistraiion Repeats Cargo Preference Pledge r- �• • •;• v-'^ JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea August & September 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters MA Y 16 — JUNE 15,1993 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups OassA Class B Class C Port DECK DEPARTMENT New York 26 28 9 17 18 16 62 42 18 2 Philadelphia 2 8 0 4 10 7 1 9 0 1 Baltimore 13 4 17 1 4 0 8 2 14 0 Norfolk 17 14 6 17 6 23 7 16 9 17 Mobile 12 12 3 8 16 16 16 7 2 1 New Orleans 25 37 6 32 8 24 6 38 9 29 Jacksonville 31 20 10 48 4 19 20 45 9 4 San Francisco 22 25 8 53 48 9 23 14 16 Wilmington 18 18 8 31 30 3 16 10 12 1 Seattle 23 24 4 39 55 20 20 4 11 1 Puerto Rico 12 2 5 18 7 8 7 0 1 0 Honolulu 4 16 10 6 6 15 8 2 22 11 Houston 25 18 37 11 28 6 36 22 2 17 3 St. Louis 0 0 3 2 0 0 .• 1 3 1 Piney Point •• l:v 9 3 1 2 9 1 1 12 1 Algonac 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 Totals 219 252 76 399 185 228 35 71 380 134 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT 5 New York 25 20 8 35 4 12 12 1 ' 44 7 Philadelphia 3 4 0 3 2 0 . . 0 W' 5 0 4 11 13 1 Baltimore 0 5 1 0 1 . 4 8 7 5 Norfolk 10 14 •^- 5 : ' 4 2 9 3 10 8 0 3 0 0 15 1 Mobile 12 21 19 8 13 1,2 4 3 28 24 9 New Orleans 18 16 6 10 7 23 37 19 Jacksonville 11 2 4 7 6 7 22 1 19 0 32 32 San Francisco 20 20 10 Wilmington 8 14 3 2 11 1 1 19 27 23 7 15 1 15 0 4 Seattle 13 9 3 2 1 3 3 1 7 0 1 11 Puerto Rico 10 6 6 5 14 3 12 4 2 Honolulu 4 8 13 5 26 30 6 15 18 1 1 Houston 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 1 St. Louis 1 0 0 5 0 0 4 27 . 0 Piney Point 2 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Algonac 0 1 289 76 139 20 44 253 90 140 181 38 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 5 19 0 7 30 14 . 8 8 1 New York 19 4 4 0 1 0 1 1 3 0 1 Philadelphia 1 0 0 4 3 5 2 4 1 Baltimore 0 7 6 3 2 9 8 0 10 Norfolk 9 2 0 8 11 1 0 8 3 5 0 Mobile 3 10 0 4 12 10 10 1 0 New" Orleans 8 12 12 4421 0 7 9 2 Jacksonville 16 1 6 6 85 32 19 4 0 16 San Francisco 39 i 7 1 0 2 18 1 4 12 Wilmington 7 0 6 12 2 31 •03 16 2 20 Seattle 1 0 ,2 5 0 1 4 2 0 0 3 Puerto Rico 19 20 13 16 17 42 12 17 16 Honolulu 9 2 18 10 0 . 4 5 4 5 6 2 Houston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 0 5 22 2 1 9 0 2 1 3 19 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 165 52 258 19 81 75 123 108 28 146 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 71 42 3 0 22 23 5 T8 40 New York 13 3 6 0 1 2 1 5 1 1 0 Philadelphia 3 7 4 0 0 8 2 3 10 Baltimore 2 28 11 6 6 0 22 4 4 20 7 Norfolk 23 4 0 1 0 :",2 12 13 1 2 Mobile 37 19 9 0 4 • 22 9 8 24 8 New Orleans 40 12 ' 5 0 8 2 3 5 17 3 Jacksonville 58 31 0 41 5 1 14 7 23 San Francisco 20 18 19 0 12 0 6 7 8 1 3 Wilmington 16 24 0 12 14 4 7 6 5 17 Seattle 10 10 12 0 0 5 3 5 6 7 Puerto Rico 69 134 9 130 0 7 60 111 52 4 Honolulu 6 22 9 2 0 11 5 . 5 12 3 Houston 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 St. Louis 3 19 0 1 1 32 0 1 24 1 Piney Point 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Algonac 437 318 139 0 157 230 60 187 269 78 Totals Totals All 580 1,030 1,290 196 231 672 458 329 810 Departments 583 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach'' means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A lOiai Of 1^9/ JODS were SllipiJeu «11 uc^p ato T«a*,«a. vr* jwa or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and seniority people. From May 16 to June 15,1993, a total of 196 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 18,926 Jobs have heen shipped. 17 Finey Point Monday: August 2, Tuesday: September 7* *changed by Labor Day holiday New York Tuesday: August 3, September 7 Philadelphia Wednesday: August 4, September 8 Baltimore Thursday: August 5, September 9 Norfolk : ; ; Thursday: August 5^ September 9 Jacksonville WIS' Thursday: August 5, September 9 Algonac Friday: August 6, September 10 Houston Monday: August 9, September 13 New Orleans Tuesday: August 10, September 14 Mobile Wednesday, August 11, September 15 San Francisco Thursday: August 12, September 16 Wilmington Monday: August 16, September 20 Seattle Monday: August 23*, Friday, September 24 *changed by Paul Hall holiday San Juan Thursday: August 5, September 9 St Louis Friday: August 13, September 17 Honolulu Friday: August 13, September 17 Duluth Wednesday, August 11, September 15 Jersey City Wednesday: August 18, September 22 New Bedford Tuesday: August 17, September 21 Each port's meeOngstarte at 10:30 a.m. ^ Personals THOMAS FRANCIS A. MURPHY Please contact your daughter, Frances Murphy Tew, at 3621 BeBee Point Drive, Theodore, AL 36582. BROOKLYN NAVY YARD WORKERS Karen Adelson of the Public Broadcasting Sys­ tem would like to interview anyone who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard between the years 1941 and 1945 for an upcoming documentary. Please contact her directly at (212) 663-5008. r . • •. • �18 JULY 1993 SEAFJUIBIS LOe if Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnCT Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President nt Lakes and I)nland Waters Dean Coi•rgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. NeAV Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •T y Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes MAY 16 —JUNE 15,1993 NP—Non Priority L—Lakes CL—Company/Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 2 0 . • 0 4 13 10 4 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 22 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 30 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 35 9 0 15 6 0 6 1 0 24 17 • "; • H.!:' . K'l; 33 Totals All Departments 0 34 11 0 60 9 0 80 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MAY 16 •TOTAL REGISTERED Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 3 .2 22 1 28 0 4 0 0 4 1 0 19 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 1 3 54 7 0 : - v.- 4 JUNE 15,1993 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 40 0 3 0 0 6 6 4 1 21 0 41 0 7 0 5 30 16 48 0 37 59 36 92 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 27 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 32 4 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 ' •• 5 6 0 1 2 0 0 ' -3, •. 0 0 9 3 0 0 . •• 1 ^ 0 7 7 1 2 14 48 72 5 39 138 2 3 0 1 6 0 24 0 24 48 1 0 0 0 1 0 6 • 0 • ' •.O-* , ^ • •-r:•••''• ^ 0 1 0 2 3 • 0, • 10 68 '0 #1^'. 3 14 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. niBM MID R LUNDEBERG SCHOOL S ^ ANNOUNCES COLLEGE COURSES The next session of day and evening college courses at the Lundeberg School will run from July 19 to September 10. To register, fill out the application form in this issue of the Seafarers LOG (page 27), or call the Admissions Department at (301) 994-0010, ext. 214. This session will, offer courses in English, mathematics, physical science, physics and social science. These courses will help. students complete one of the two associate degrees offered at the school—Nautical Science Technology for deck depart­ ment students and Marine Engineering Technology for engine department stu­ dents. ^ PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON JULY 15 A general informational Seafarers membership meeting will be held on Thursday, July 15, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. Contact the Houston SlU hall for fur­ ther information. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM HOSTS BOAT MODEL FESTIVAL The South Street Seaport Museum and Marketplace will host the third an­ nual New York Ship and Boat Model Festival on August 7 and 8 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Pier 16 of the South Street Seaport Museum. More than ICX) model boat builders will be on hand to introduce visitors to the diverse range of model building traditions. Also on view at the museum will be "Twelve Ties to Tradition: Model Making in New York City" displaying an additional 75 ship models, plus photographs, videos, tools and memen­ tos. For more information, phone (212) 669-9483. -s • I ALTON BELLE CREV^MEMBERS TO MEET JULY 14 Union meetings are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at the Stratford Hotel in Alton, 111. Two meetings are being held so all union members working the different shifts can attend. For more information, call the Alton union hall at (618) 462-3456. ATTENTION: STUDENTS ATTENDING GED CLASSES AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL Any Seafarer planning to attend the GED course at the Lundeberg School should be advised that they n^ to establish residency in the state of Maryland for at least 12 weeks. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (301) 994-0010, ext. 214. �•• JULY 1993 F our members who gradu­ ated from the union's top training programs in the steward and deck departments at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are among the 28 mariners who are retiring as announced by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Brothers Oral Ipsen and Richard Wardlaw graduated from the bosun recertification course in 1974 while Brother Peter Loik completed the course in 1975. Brother James Jones successfully completed die steward recertification program in 1987. A total of 14 members sign­ ing off from their seagoing careers sailed in the deep sea division while 11 members sailed aboard inland vessels, two were from the Great Lakes and one member came from the Atlantic Fishermen division. Out of the 11 members who sailed in the in­ land division, six sailed as tug­ boat captains. Eleven Seafarers who are beginning their retirements served in the U.S. armed forces: five in the Army, three in the Navy, two in the Marine Corps and one in the Air Force. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Ipsen, Wardlaw, Loik and Jones, as well as the others, follow. SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. PETER LOIK, 66, joined the union in 1955 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bora in Canada, he com­ pleted the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in December 1975. Before retiring, he served as a member of the Union Tallying Committe for the 1992 SIU elections. Brother Loik resides in Seminole, Fla. KENNETH STERNER, 65, joined the union in 1945 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A Baltimore native, he sailed as a bosun. In 1955 he was called to duty in the U.S. Army. Brother Sterner lives in Deeifield Beach, Ra. ROBERT DUNN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in his na­ tive Norfolk, Va. He sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Dunn served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1969. He retired to Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. 19 GEORGE THEMIS, 66, joined the SIU in 1977 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bora in Alabama, he sailed as captain. Boatman Themis resides in Brazoria, Texas. JACK THOMAS SR., 65, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A native of . Savannah, Ga., he sailed as a captain. Boatman Thomas served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He retired to Aurora, N.C. CALVIN LASSITER,64, joined the Seafarers in RICHARD 1957 in the WARDLAW, port of Hous­ ROY WILLIAMS, 62, joined ton. Bora in 62, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the Grass Field, the port of Philadelphia. Bora in Ark., he sailed in the deck Seafarers in Chincoteague, Va., he sailed as ROBERT department. Boatman Lassiter 1957 in the a steward/baker/cook. Boatman MEREDITH, port of Hous­ calls Doucette, Texas home. Williams lives in Bloxom, Va. 69, joined ton. A na­ the tive of GREAT LAKES TOMMY PETTY, 63, joined Seafarers in Waco, Texas, he completed the the SIU in 1969 in the port of ALIYEHIA, 1969 in the bosun recertification course at Norfolk, Va. Bora in Hickory, 65, joined port of New the Lundeberg School in 1974. N.C., he sailed as an engineer the SIU in York. A na­ Brother Wardlaw served in the on Allied Towing vessels. Boat­ 1969 in the tive of Los U.S. Army from 1952 to 1953. man Petty retired to Virginia port of Detroit Angeles, he sailed in the deck He calls Romayor, Texas home. Beach, Va. A native of DEEP SEA department. Brother Meredith Arabia, he retired to San Francisco. DONALD JACK sailed as a MARION WHITE, ALVES, 62, porter. RALEY, 65, joined joined the Brother Yehia resides in Detroit. FREDDYS 59, joined the SIU in Seafarers in NUNEZ, the union in 1947 in the 1961 in the CLIFFORD 44, joined 1956 in his port of New port of Seat­ the SIU in TALLEY, native York. A tle. Bom in 1968 in the Mobile, Ala. 65,joined New York Hartford, port of New He sailed as the union in native, he Conn., he 1973 in the York. Bora a captain. sailed in the deck department. sailed in the deck department. port of in Puerto Brother White lives in Anacor- Boatman Raley served in the Brother Alves served in the Rico, he U.S. Marine Corps in 1953. He Duluth, tes. Wash. U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. Minn. Bora sailed in the deck department. lives in Theodore, Ala. He resides in Pine Grove, Calif. Brother Nunez upgraded at in Juliette, Ga., he sailed in the deck Piney Point frequently. He LUIS CARRANZA, 71, ELLIS department. Brother Talley retired to Hollywood, Fla. INLAND joined the SlU in 1961 in the SPIVEY, served in the U.S. Marine port of New Orleans. A native 65, joined GENARO Corps from 1944 to 1945. He HENRY the of Honduras, Central America, DeCOLA, retired to Lakeland, Ha. NUTTING, he sailed as a fireman, oiler, Seafarers in 69, joined 69, joined ATLANTIC FISHERMEN watertender. Brother Carranza 1971 in the the union in the union in resides in Metairie, La. port of Port 1972 in his FRANK TRINGALE, 65, 1965 in the Arthur, native Bos­ joined the union in 1961 in port of Hous­ Texas. A ton. He REGALADO Gloucester, Mass. A native of ton. Bora in Horida native, he sailed as a sailed as a FIGUERA, Boston, he sailed as a en­ Hassell, Bel­ captain. Boatman Spivey calls engineer/ 68, joined gineer/captain. Brother Tringium, he Lumberton, Texas home. cook. Boatman DeCola served the union in gale resides in Everett, Mass. sailed in the deck department. in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1970 in the Brother Nutting resides in St. 1945. He calls Philadelphia port of Wil­ Fairness on Agenda for WWII Mariners Augustine, Fla. home. mington, Calif. Bora LOUIS in Hawaii, SAMUEL he sailed in the deck depart­ FLADE, 64, ment. Brother Figuera calls San PAPPAS, joined the 65, joined SIU in 1961 Francisco home. the in his native Seafarers in Philadel­ ORAL 1947 in the phia. He IPSEN, 65, port of sailed as a joined the Mobile, Ala. captain. Seafarers in A native of Boatman Hade upgraded at 1964 in the Streator, 111., he sailed as a Piney Point frequently. He port of New bosun. Brother Pappas Served served in the U.S. Navy from York. Bora in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1946 to 1948. He retired to St. in Denmark, 1956. He calls New Orleans Marys, W. Va. he com­ home. pleted the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg KENNETH School in August 1974. Brother TONY HUDGINS, Ipsen lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. RABAGO, 66, joined 59, joined the union in JAMES JONES, 71, joined 1973 in the the SIU in the SlU in 1967 in the port of A grassroots drive to secure veteran status for those WWII 1966 in the port of Nor­ San Francisco. A Texas native, merchant mariners who sailed between August 15, 1945 and port of New folk, Va. A December 16,1946 was announced by the American Merchant he completed the steward recer­ York. Bora Virginia na­ Marine Veterans at the group's annual convention in Portland, tification program in 1987. tive, he in Texas, he Ore. last month. SIU Vice President George McCartney pledged Brother Jones served in the sailed in the sailed as a captain. Boatman the support of the SIU in^he effort to have Congress recognize U.S. Army Air Force from Hudgins served in the U.S. steward department. Brother those seamen not included in the 1988 government recogniton 1942 to 1943. He retired to Navy from 1944 to 1945. He labago resides in Sante Fe, of merchant rhariners who sailed from December 7, 1941 to Navato, Calif. resides in Mathews, Va. Texas. August 15,1945. •. •• i -I • /" �&.. 20 The Valentine of Lorelei •" by Christopher R. Chuhh Away She swims toward springs of starlit beauty the Muse of Heartfelt Magic seldom stored within Her tail • ••'v.V ' '"V' JULY 1993 SBAFAR£RSLOG Astride the moonlight dimmed Like Esther Williams treading through the silver screen She's paddling fins with floating hair of satin green while reg ranting wavefull kisses without fail She dived from Her tall rock into Succession Spring in trade for a heart of gold to turn Her spring into warmth from cold with new intent (rfending a reign ofdemisefull hail She swims softly now in Missouri springs an immigrant mermaid with empathy for veteran fought rights and for prioritied times of golden moonlight Something I Want to Say LOG-A-RHYTHMS The lure of the sea has been written about for ages. Today's Seafarers are no ex­ ception. The poems on this page reflect the various ways in which the sea affects Seafarers and their families. There is One human who has need of a mere dinghy to ride him through torment of typhoons They should end with him into the seascapes of waterful keys He longs for that leap into such seascapes He is crowded and dreams of Ea or Cannes and on restless starfUled nights, the muse of the Lorelei rock There surely is a sea nymph of ocean studies beside the benefit of love for the crowded human He eyes seaward in hopes of a hint of even an elfin mermaid with desire to leave all that is land to love ballets of Pearl Swim dear Goddesses with love. The crowded human is loved by you. Love him Press him into your bosums and teach him all that needs to be done (Christopher R. Chubb has contributed many poems to the Seafarers LOG over the years. He presently resides in St. Louis.) Behind them their wakes had also trailed leading back to women who'd loudly wailed for men, of whom, they'd likely seen the last as ships, to war and death, they had sailed. Our seamanship and easy life sadly paled in comparison to ancient sailors long past upon whose vanished wakes we trailed while in thought, their bravery, we hailed. The end of our voyage was approaching fast and I'm proud to say that I have sailed over the seas where ancient wakes trailed. (An SIU member since November 1991, Everett W. Snow has had a love affair with the ocean all his life. Formerly with the U.S. Coast Guard, Snow sails as a QMED/electrician.) / love you like I love the sea. You mean everything to me. I miss you. It breaks my heart to go away,, but I have to work to make my \vay, and it's on the sea that I love to work and play. When I come home we'll have our day to love, leam, laugh and play with each other together again my love, my friend. hy Albert W. Austin Jr. Here I am I'm off again. Sailing somewhere I've never been. Off and away to another port. My time ashore it was too short. Sailing away to faraway shores. Making love to all the girls. The sailor's life is the life for me. Sailing the ocean and on the sea. Sailing the world and all the shores. 'Til the day I'm home once more But 'til then I must go. 'Til I return: Goodbye my friendi Once Again by J.S. Mangold I wish she were here, we always seem to be apart. The one I hold ever so dear, deep in the core of my tortured heart. She be this sailor's dream, while she waits for me ashore. She's my sweetly singing siren, one that could hold me, I'll sail no more. To be basked in her love, to be petted and touched all day. Like a queen's favorite dove. My needs cared for in every way. But, like Ulysses of old, I must stay on the sea. Many ventures still untold to be lived through by me. I must steel myself through, keep my throbbing heart at bay. For my time will come soon, to hold her tight one fine day. I'll look into her eyes, (their color changes with her mood) I will tell her no lies, to be apart is no good. But the bills must be met, our debts must be paid. So our minds must be set on my going to sea soon one day. We shall abide in our love, enjoy each other's good graces. We 'II thank the good lord above for the slow, easy paces. Ancient Wakes Ships had been lost and strong walls scaled by men who had lived before the mast on this historic sea upon which we sailed knowing those ancient sailors hadn't failed to live within the lot they'd been cast. I long to be with you night and day but this ship keeps sailing me away. Goodbye My Friend (Albert Austin Jr. sails as an AB. This poem was written while aboard the USNS Sealift Arabian Sea.) hy Everett W. Snow Into the Mediterranean we slowly sailed where heroes travelled in the long ago past as our wake, behind us, whitely trailed. I woke up today to see a photo of your face that's so far away. (Michael J. Cushman has been sailing since 1980, current­ ly aboard the Medusa Challenger. He wrote this poem for his son, Alexander Kane Cushman.) The Mergoddesses hyChrlstopher R. Chuhh There are courses ofunplotted seaways where swim many maidens from key to cratered key Such a freedom compared to Humans They are limited to unshared crowded stockades by MichaelJ. Cushman The Lonely Sailor's Wife hyLisaCator Oh, the lonely life of the sailor's wife, her love is as endless as the sea itself. The days turn into weeks, the weeks turn into months. She keeps the fire burning with the passion in her soul. She praises the sea that will bring her true love back. Back into the life of the lonely sailor's wife. (Lisa Cator is the wife of John Cator III, an SIU member since 1982, who sails as an assistant cook from the port of Baltimore.) Then she 'II see me off, by the gangway she's crying. My shipmates don't scoff, for a sailor's life is so trying. We'll wish they were here. We always seem to be apart. The ones we hold ever so dear, deep in the cores of our tortured hearts. (This poem was written by SIU member J.A. Mangold for his wife, Mary.) % •' -'f.' �• ' • ' •T:.i:\- ••" ' . • ' •• JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Digest of Ships Meetings The Sea/Sarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ board minutes as possibie. On occasion, b^use of space limitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contmct department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), January 17—Chairman Jimmie Garner, Secretary F. Robertson, Educational Director E. Abidin, Deck Delegate J. Jagger, Engine Delegate W. Fey. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into company paying member's way home in event of death in family. Crew also re­ quested additional cold weather gear. LNG VIRGO (ETC), March 28— Chairman Monte Pereira, Secretary Lein Achmad, Educational Director Randy McKenzie, Deck Delegate John Thompson, Engine Delegate C. Dahchaus, Steward Delegate Glenn Williams. Chairman an­ nounced scheduled safety meeting and encouraged all to attend. He reported George Reilly from ETC visiting ship in Tobata, Japan in April. Treasurer reported $1,375 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman posted letter from SIU headquarters. Crew thanked Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez for response to questions regarding smok­ ing policy and sanitation of bridge. Crew asked contracts department to look into union discounts on airline tickets. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good meab. WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), January 31—Chairman Timotby Koebel, Secretary R. Alexander. Chairman announced payoff and reminded crewmembers to wait for patrolman upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. Educational director en­ couraged members to keep up with unipn activities by reading LOG. No beefs or disput^ OT reported. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to look into emer­ gency crew relief in event of personal crisis. Crewmembers thanked Robert McGee of Tote Company for provid­ ing special dinner. Crew also gave vote of thanks to steward department for excellent work. Crew reported recreation room antenna not working. Chairman reminded crew to use ash trays for cigarette butts and ashes. Steward department reminded crew to keep coffee station on bridge sup­ plied and clean. LNG ARIES(ETC), February 14Chairman Ulus Veacb, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educational Direc­ tor Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate Raphael Vargas, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman wel­ comed new crewmembers and reminded all to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Educational director read and posted letter about SIU scholarship program. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers reported Seafarers LOGs received and distributed. CONSTELLATION (Maexsk Lines), March 28—Chairman Bradford Shelly, Secretary Donald Williams, Deck Delegate Scott Murrain. Chair­ man reported new tape rewinder needed. Educational director reminded crew to make sure to have required amount of ship time before upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $699.73 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked chief cook for job well done. Next port: Hueneme, Calif. LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), March 21—Chairman T,A. Burrell, Secretary Willie Manuel. Chairman announced next payoff and recom­ mended crewmembers donate to SPAD and upgrade skills at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Galley gang reported salad bar needs repair. •t. LNG TAURUS (ETC), March 21— Chairman Robhyson Suy, Secretary Francis Ostendarp, Educational Director Raymond Culpepper, Deck Delegate John Wells, Engine Delegate Joseph Arnold, Steward Delegate J. Lyson. Chairman praised good crew and reported everyone, in­ cluding captain, complimented mem­ bers. He noted most of crew will be returning when ship completes layup and wished all a good vacation. Secretary said it was pleasurable sail­ ing with great crew. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills as soon as possible in order to compete in ever-changing shipping industry. He reminded crew­ members to apply for scholarships and Lundeberg School classes. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to keep them posted on contract negotiations. Next port: Indonesia. OVERSEAS V7FMA/(Maritime Overseas), March 31—Chairman Robert Zepeda, Secretary E. Haher, Educational Director James Fonville. Deck Delegate James Wil­ liams, Engine Delegate Manuel Holguin, Steward Delegate Lee Harmason. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director announced scholarship deadline is April 15. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to con­ sider restrictions when members use benzene products. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: New York. RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), March 21—Chairman Michael Moore, Educational Director Roger Plummer. Deck Delegate Jonathan Weaver, Engine Delegate Gerald Daley. Chairman reported new ice machine. Seafarers LOGs and pack­ age from SIU headquarters received. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked "number one" steward department and discussed advantages of upgrading facilities at Piney Point. Crew thanked Patrolman Bobby Milan for his work in port of New Or­ leans. Next port: Russia. AMERICAN EAGLE(Pacific Gulf Marine), April 25—Chairman Carl Barrett, Secretary Kevin Deegan, Educational Director James Rogers. Chairman announced preparation of ship to shipyard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. CAPE HENRY(lOM), April 23— Chairman Thomas Votsis, Secretary Al Holland, Educational Director Irwin Rousseau, Deck Delegate Troy Cooley, Engine Delegate Troy Flemming, Steward Delegate James Alston. Chairman requested updated news be sent to ship from head­ quarters and union representative meet ship whenever possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man announced ship continuing ser­ vice instead of layup. He reported ship loading in Beaumont and Char­ leston, N.C. before continuing to Somalia. Crew encouraged contracts department to keep up good work. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Crew discussed impor­ tance of keeping dues updated, donat­ ing to SPAD and MDL and upgrading at Lundeberg School. Chairman reminded crewmembers to support union and keep it strong. Next port: Beaumont. ITS GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), April 28—Chairman N. Matthey Secretary G.Schwarz, Educational Director A, Alexakis, Deck Delegate A. Ahmad, Engine Delegate Peter Murtaagh, Steward Delegate Michael Hammack. Chair­ man announced crewmembers need to clean vessel before it enters shipyard. He reported tugboat going into dry dock between June 15 and 30. He advised crewmembers^ ex-, pect to be in yard 30 to 45 d»s. He I---,.. -1 'l •] ; (reported vessel will lay up in Mobile, Ala., Tampa, Fla., Norfolk, Va., or Brooklyn, N.Y. Educational director urged members to write Congress about Coast Guard's implementing user fees on z-cards and licenses. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reported everything running smoothly and thanked deck department for helping galley gang with cookouts. Crew thanked steward department for great cookouts. Chair­ man reminded crew to keep laundry and mess room clean and reported new couch ordered but not yet received. Crew reported good trip. Next portNew York. ITS JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation), April 2—Chairman Luke Wells, Secretary B. Outlaw, Educational Director Carlos Rodriguez, Deck Delegate Stephen Yursha, Steward Delegate B. San­ tos. Chairman reminded crewmem­ bers not to smoke during meal hours. He announced payoff April 3 in Stapleton, N.Y. He reported good crew working well together with very comfortable ship. He gave vote of thanks on behalf of crew to steward department for keeping vessel ship­ shape and crew well fed. Galley gang thanked crew for keeping galley and mess room area clean. Educational director reported union literature al­ ways available and encouraged crew­ members to read. He urged members to use educational and recreational facilities at Piney Point. Treasurer reported purchase of three bicycles for crew. Deck delegate reported very good and sound department. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Steward delegate thanked crew for coopera­ tion. Crew requested lighter overalls for warm weather. Next port: New York. ITS JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation), April 25—Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary R. Hairton, Educational Director Carlos Rodriguez, Deck Delegate Stephen Yursha, Steward Delegate B. San­ tos. Chairman urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), April 4—Chairman Ray Todd, Secret^ H.G, Williams, Educational Director James Thihodeau, Deck Delegate Thomas Bryant, Engine Delegate Isaac Rowel Jr., Steward Delegate Gerardo Lopez. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary reported ship com­ pleted trip to Poland with com and grain. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported union mail and Seafarers LOGs received. Crew requested new washer and dryer and reported VCR needs repairs and cleaning. Crew reported excellent job by steward department. Next port: New Orleans. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), April 11—Chairman H. Berggren, Secretary C. Hazzard, Educational Director Darren Walker, Steward Delegate Gary Truvia. Chairman an­ nounced payoff upon arrival in New Orleans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES (ETC), April 18Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educational Direc­ tor Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate Louis Sorito Jr., Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman reminded crew to rewind and return videotapes to video library. Treasurer reported $489 in ship's fund. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave special thanks to SAs Arlene Ringer and Jose Guzman for fine job keeping mess rooms clean and neat. Crew reported everyone en­ joyed pool party. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico l^arine), April 14—Chairman WJ. Card, Secretary R. Fagan, Educa­ tional Director R. Tannis. Chairman reported smooth sailing with ship just out of shipyard. Educational director reported everything mnning great. No beefs or (disputed OT reported. Crew requested new TV and discussed transportation problems at docks. Crew thanked galley gang for great lood. OMI MISSOURI(Vulcan Cairiers), April 25—Chairman Cesar Gutier­ rez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate C. Parman, Engine Delegate B. Magliano, Steward Delegate A. Aziz. Chairman reported everything running smoothly with no beefs. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew discussed dif­ ference between Vulcan and standard union contract. Chairman reported sofa and chairs to be reupholster^ in Egypt and asked crew to please help keep them in good shape. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port Alexandria, Egypt SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Ships, Inc.), April 18—Chairman H.G. 21 vin James, Secretary E. Porter, Educational Director Gerald Payne, Deck Delegate G. Hernandez. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), April 18—Chairman Nelson Sala^ Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director J.Shuler. Chairman announced payoff in port of Elizabeth, N.J. Secretary urged members to take advantage of oppor­ tunity and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.R. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(SeaLand Service), April 2—Chairman Paulino Floras, Secretary Felipe Orlanda. Crew gave special vote of thanks to steward department mem- A Camel's-Eye View of the City of Hope .vwt • ti ^ j L/f)erfK Sea crewmembers Recertified Bosun Tyrone Burrell and AB Donald McGraw take the most reliable form of transportation to get a panoramic view of Jerusalem (including the Dome of the Rock in the background). Bentz, Secretary Anthony Rivera, Educational Director Rusty Kindred, Deck Delegate Paul Marra, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet, Steward Delegate F. Rosch. Chairman discussed impor­ tance of weekly meetings to keep members strong and active in all union activities. He added members should be very grateful for SIU. He stressed importance of reading Presi­ dent Sacco's report in Seafarers LOG. He urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point and take ad­ vantage of excellent programs and facilities offered by the union. Chair­ man and crew deeply thanked steward department for excellent job on food and cleanliness of galley and mess hall. They gave extra thanks to Chief Steward Rivera and Chief Cook Rosch. Secretary stressed im­ portance of SPAD donations and reminded members to be faithful and strong to SIU. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman discussed im­ portance of members getting in­ volved in political process involving SIU and American maritime future. Crew announced its appreciation for Bosun Bentz and job he does. bers Chief Steward Orlanda, Chief Cook Alonzo Belcher, SA Luis Revera for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea Land Service), April 25—Chairman W. Weaver, Secretary G.S. Lynch, Educational Director D. Gordlus, Deck Delegate L, Selico, Engine Delegate R. Williapts, Steward Delegate J. Laureta. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), April 4—Chairman W. Acievedo, Deck Delegate Ran­ dall Hanke, Engine Delegate Faisal Alshaif, Steward Delegate Randy Witowich. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crewmembers ad­ vised of Long Beach (Calif.) Grand Prix and reminded transportation to port could be hindered. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), April 25—Chairman Joel Miller, Secretary G. Thomas, Educational Director Daniel Dean. Chairman reported good trip without disputes. Secretary reported good voyage with good crew and chief cook. He added GSU James Hines did a "bang-up" job and entire crew sorry to see him sign off. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested rubber pads on chairs because sharp edges ruining tile. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. MV SENATOR (Crowley American Transport), April 25—Chairman D. Wagner, Secretary R.Seim, Educa­ tional Director W. C. Cameron. Chairman waiting for correspondence from contracts department regarding deck department beef and disputed OT. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center, donate to SPAD and support MDL contributions. Deck delegate reported disputed OT and beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman en­ couraged input from members during SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea Land contract negotiations that would Service), April 18—Chairman benefit department, members and Lothar Reck, Secretary G. Bronson, SIU. Chairman commended all SIU members for attendance and participa­ Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate Mel Talalotu, Engine tion in weekly union meetings. Chair­ Delegate Prentis Smith, Steward man and entire crew gave Delegate Don Spangler. Chairman outstanding" vote of appreciation to gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ members of steward department for ment for job well done and en­ varied menus and high quality stores. couraged SPAD donations. He urged Secretary and galley gang thanked members to upgrade at Piney Point crewmembers for team spirit in keep­ and reminded crew to keep mess hall ing entire ship clean. Next port: Port in order. He reported news of new Everglades, Ida. contract not yet received. Educational SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Spa \.and i direptor reminded members Pjney Service), April 11—Chairman CalContinued on page 22 • �..%y*^:.j.::':;5;:' 22 Ships Digest Continued from page 21 Point is the place to upgrade. He sug­ gested any member widi questions about new contract should write them down and send to headquarters. Deck delegate reported beefs and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew reported new washing machine and dryer in crew laundry and new microwave oven in lounge. Chairman reminded crew to keep laundry, rooms and loiinge clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. • .• v' JULY 1993 SEAFARERSLOG replacements and announced new crewmembers will sign on ship in Norfolk, Va. Steward delegate reminded everyone to use scoop in ice machine when getting ice. DEU gave special thanks to deck depart­ ment for keeping rooms clean, and crew thanked galley gang for good food. DSNS BARTLETT(Bay Ship Management), April 19-^hairman Thomas Gagnon, Secretary C. Fincher, Educational Director Eric Sutton, Engine Delegate David Seabrook, Steward Delegate James Jordan. Chairman announced new contract with Bay Ship and thanked all crewmembers. Educational direc­ tor wged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Steward delegate reported b^f. No beefs or disput^ OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chairman reported VCR to be replaced and barbecue pit for cookouts will be built in Gulfpoit, Miss. while anchored. Chairman reminded crew signing off to leave clean linen sets for replacements and leave dirty linen outside room. He thanked chief cook and three SAs for jobs well done. Educational director reminded all disembarking crew to check upgrading schedule and attend Lun- deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received and dis­ tributed. Crew thanked all depart­ ments for enjoyable pool parties. LNG LIBRA (ETC), May 23- Chairman Tom Hawkins, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Education^ Director George Lindsay, Deck Delegate John Gibbons, Engine Delegate John Hoskins, Steward Delegate Jill Prescott Chairman thanked all crew­ SEA-LAND QUAtny (Sea-Land members for making this a good tour. Service), April 18—Chairman Carr He reported it was the best gang he mine Bova, Secretary Terry Smith, sailed with in a long time. Secretary Educational Director Kenneth thanked crew for helping keep mess Linah. Chairman announced payoff hall and pantry area clean. He in Elizabeth, N.J. Educational direc­ reported those signing off will be CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), tor urged members to upgrade skills missed. Secretary also reminded crew May 16—Chairman Anthony at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ of Coast Guard inspection and weekMaben, Secretary R. Poovey, Educa­ long visit aboard vessel. He asked puted OT reported. Chairman tional Director Richard Gracey, reminded crewmembers to rewind departing crew to please clean rooms Deck Delegate Thomas Cuddihy, movies before returning to shelf. and turn in keys and linens. Educa­ Engine Delegate Robert Scott, Next port: Boston. tional director stressed importance of Steward Delegate J. Collins. Crew SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (Sea- gave vote of thanks to galley gang for getting maritime bill pass^ before it's too late. He urged members to Land Service), April 11—Chairman job well done. Crew requested new pay attention during monthly union A.A. Mohsin, Secretary Curtis Phil­ washing machine and dryer. Next meetings and become involved in lips, Educational Director J. Haiim. port: Baton Rouge, La. union politics because membership Chairman announced payoff upon ar­ livelihood could depend on it. He ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan rival in port and discussed impor­ urged members to upgrade at Paul Transportation), May 18—Chairman tance of upgrading skills at Piney Hall Center. Treasurer reported $145 V,T. Nielsen, Secretary M. Andino, Point and SPAD donations. No beefs in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed Educational Director Brian Senor disputed OT reported. Chairman OT reported. Crew reported gelamb. Deck Delegate Joseph reminded members to drop dirty Seafarers LOGs received and dis­ Turocy, Engine Delegate Carlos linen in linen locker, not laundry tributed. Crew thanked galley gang Bonefont, Steward Delegate Jack room, and not to use so much soap for job well done. Next port: BonHart. Educational director reminded when washing. He reminded crewtang, Indonesia. crew about importance of SPAD and members to clean up after themsel­ upgrading to acquire technical skills ves. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime necessary on modem vessels. No ' Overseas), May 2—Chairman R. SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser- beefs or disputed OT reported. Bradford, Secretary P. Alvarez. vice), April 25—Chairman D. Leon, NG AQUARIUS(ETC), May lb- Chairman announced payoff upon ar­ Secretary A. Hassan, Deck Delegate rival in port. Secretary encouraged Chairman Thomas Brooks, T. Kilbride. Crew gave vote of crewmembers to upgrade skills at Secretary JeflT Yarmola, Educational thanks to galley gang for job well Paul Hall Center, ^ucational direc­ Director J. Orr, Deck Delegate done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. tor reminded members to donate to Woodrow Shelton, Engine Delegate SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), SPAD. Crew reported Seafarers Bruce Zenon, Steward Delegate B. April 24—Chairman Steve LOGs received while in Japan. Crew Cardenas. Chairman reported crew Hansford, Secretary James Swartk, thanked galley gang for very tidy looking forward to vacation. Educational Director James Fox, ship. Secretary reported smooth trip. Deck Delegate Brian Johnston, En­ Educational director encouraged OVERSEAS NEW YORK gine Delegate Martin Reedy, members not to delay upgrading op­ (Maritime Overseas), May 19— Steward Delegate Mohsin Abdulla. portunities available at Paul Hall Cen­ AO James Fox elected new education­ ter. He reminded crewmembers to fill Chairman T. Alanano, Secretary G. White, Educational Director Ed­ al director. No beefs or disputed OT out Piney Point application soon. ward Self, Steward Delegate Dennis reported. Chairman thanked steward Treasurer reported $125 in ship's Skretta. Chairman announced payoff department for great food and fund. Np beefs or disputed OT in Long Beach, Calif. The captain reported it was a real morale booster reported. Chairman reported on asked crewmembers to keep showers aboard ship. Next port: Manchester, recent discussion with Vice President and laundry room clean. Educational Wash. Contracts Augie Telez by phone. director urged members to upgrade Chairman reminded crewmembers to SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman skills at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ read Seafarers LOG and keep inSteamship Co.), April 18—Chairman puted OT reported. Crew thanked gal­ 1 brmed on current events. Anjelo Urit, Secretary L. Gamble, ley gang for job well done. Educational Director D. Peteson, LNG ARIES (ETC), May 10— iOVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ Deck Delegate Don Filoni, Engine Chairman Ulus Veach, Secretary seas), May 11—Chairman George Delegate Robert Hines, Steward Doyle Cornelius, Educational Direc­ Schnj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educa- , Delegate Antonio Prezmik. Chair­ tor Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate tional Director D. Bantista, Deck man announced payoff at next port Louis Sorito Jr., Engine Delegate Delegate Thomas Howell, Engine and reported everything running Cevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Delegate R.J. Butch, Steward smoothly. Educational director Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman an­ Delegate Shari Smithson. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at nounced ETC/Dodwell will repatriate reported ship running smoothly and Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT as many as possible on arrival day announced arrival in Long Beach, reported. Crew reported Seafarers and reminded all crewmembers to ad- Calif, on May 16. Secretary advised LOGs received and thanked LOG iiere to company policy while ashore. crew of policy conceming plastic staff for enjoyable reading. Chairman He thanked galley gang for coopera­ waste disposal. Educational director reminded members to clean room for tion in sorting wet and dry garbage reminded crewmembers to consider upgrading facilities at Lundeberg School to raise pay and quality for ships. Treasurer reported movies pur­ chased with ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported new washing machine installed and thanked galley gang for job well done. Galley Gang Keeps Up Shipboard Morale ' r •.'t. Crewmembers aboard the Charleston are in the capable hands of the ship's steward department. They are (from the left) Chief Steward Revels Poovey, GSU Johnis Christian, Third Cook Roderick Coleman, BR Jason Collins and Chief Cook Lawrence Winfield. PAUL BUCK(Ocean Shipholding), May 9—Chairman J.Cochran, Secretary D. Wuerth, Educational Director Karl Friebel, Deck Delegate Robert Schindler, Engine Delegate Albert Hadley. Chairman reported washer and dryer need repairs or replacement. Secretary reported elections for educational director and chairman need to take place due to those officers temporari­ ly signing off to take care of family emergencies. Treasurer reported $325 in ship's fund to be kept by cap­ tain during shipyard period. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quest^ patrolman at ship payoff in shipyard. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Deck Delegate Wayne Casey, En­ gine Delegate D, Dobbins, Steward Delegate F. Aral. Treasurer reported $254.44 in ship's fund and $87 in crew's fund, out of which' came $20 for new VCR remote. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reported new couch for crew lounge received and reminded crewmembers to keep crew lounge and laundry doors closed. Crew requested vegetable oil be used in deep fryer, instead of shor­ tening or lard, for health reasons. Next port Long Beach, Calif. Delegate Hernando Bansuelo, En­ gine Delegate Gary Mitchell, Steward Delegate Allan Sim. Chair­ man announced payoff upon arrival. No beefs or disputV OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for Feeding the Crew SEA-LAND CONSUMER(SeaLand Service), May 2—Chairman William Mortier, Educational Direc­ tor Olie Webber, Deck Delegate Rus­ sell Haynes. Chairman discussed union solidarity with crewmembers. Treasurer reported $125 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested water-tight door for engineroom. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(Sea Land Service), May 16—Chairman Nelson Sala, Secretary J. Gonzalez, Educational Director J. Shuler. Chairman announced layup of ship at end of May. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), May 2—Chairman Elex Cary, Secretmy F.M. Douroudous, Educational Director Ray Chapman, Engine Delegate W^ter Price, Engine Delegate Charles Kichak. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to clarify steward department responsibilities. SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land Service), May 16—Chairman Perry Greenwood, Secretary Mark Scardino. Deck Delegate Arnold Lopez, Engine Delegate Jose Ortiz, Steward Delegate R. DewitL Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed transportation problems while vessel docked in Europe. Crew asked con­ tracts department to send copies of new contracts to steward along with crew lists and SIU ship minutes forms.' Next port: Rotterdam, Nether­ lands. SEA-LAND PA TRiOT(Sea-Land Service), May 2—Chairman Shawn Evans, Vocational Director R. Hamil. Chairman reminded crew to separate trash and thanked all mem­ bers for good trip and keeping ship clean. Educational director urged members to use upgrading facilities at Piney Point for own benefit. He en­ couraged crewmembers to watch safety films and report problems to proper department head. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew thanked chief cook for job very well done and thanked GSU for keeping things clean and well stocked. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), May 16—Chairman Carrol Heick, Secretary Jennifer Jim, Educational Director James Smitko. Chairman announced ship's arrival in Oakland, Calif, on Tuesday May 18 at 0800. He informed crew company will no longer provide van to pick up crewmembers for shuttle service to ship from all ports. Chair­ man reminded crew to rewind and return movies to movie room. Treasurer reported $577 ship's movie fund and reminded crew to put re­ quests on crew wish list for next trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Service), May 14—Chairman R. McGongle, Secretary G. Sivley, Educa­ tional Director A. Jaramillo, Steward Delegate Leon Fountain. Chairman asked crew to please use tunnel in port and reminded crew to keep plastics separated from other garbage. He thanked crew for smooth trip. Vucational director encouraged all members to upgrade at Lunde^rg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (Sea(Ocean Shipholding), May 5—Chair­ Land Service), May 11—Chairman man J.T. Martin, Secretary CJ.Mos- Al Austin, Secretary PhiUlps Curtis, ley. Educational Director W.Parrish, Educational Director J. Halim, Deck Chief Cook Jack Hart (left) and Steward Joe Emidy prepare a tasty meal before the ITB Philadelphia's union meeting. fine food and job well done. Crew also reported great crew on vessel makes job more fun while on board. Chairman reminded crewmembers to pay dues and stay in good standing with union. He encouraged SPAD donations for good and welf^ of SIU and members. He reminded crewmem­ bers Piney Point is for members, so use it Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to send change-of-address cards. Next port Elizabeth, NJ. SEALIFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), May 16—Chairman Steve Hansford, Secretary James Swart, Educational Director James Fox, Deck Delegate Brian Johnston, Engine Delegate Martin Reedy, Steward Delegate Mohsin Abdulla. Educational direc­ tor encouraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave round of applause for fine meals prepared by galley gang. Next port: Taiwan. ULTRASEA (Sealift), May 9— Chairman M. Noble, Secretary Wil­ liam Williams, Deck Delegate Michael Jackson, Engine Delegate E. Scott, Steward Delegate Joseph " Patrick. Chairman announced pos­ sible docking in Louisiana for one-totwo-week layup. He reported TV antenna needs additional repairs. Treasurer reported $56 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported reading Seafarers LOG. Chairman reminded crewmembers everyone sleeps at different hours of day, so please keep noise to mini­ mum and don't slam doors. He reminded all crewmembers to work together to keep lounge clean. Next port: New Orleans. £/SA/5 C4P>1SL£(USMM1), May 2—Chairman C. Kriensky, Secretary M. Hopper, Educational Director D. Harrison, Deck Delegate Paul Pitcher, Engine Delegate Don Har­ rison, Steward Delegate Jesse HarL Chairman discussed ship policy in­ cluding noise, attire, conduct and lan­ guage . Crew thanked steward department for job well done. USNS WILKES (Bay Ship Manage­ ment), May 10—Chairman Raymond Yager, Secretary Ben Henderson, Vocational Director Clarence Brown, Deck Delegate John Robins, Engine Delegate Michael Rueter, Steward Delegate Donald Mann. Chairman reported smooth sailing and stated he was especially pleased with deck gang. Secretary reported crew voted to reimburse Radio Officer John Giles for videotapes. Educational director reminded crew to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Purser ClifTord Stephens informed crewmembers of upcoming events and answered crew questions regarding foreign articles and crew pay. Chairman reminded crew that everyone is to do part in keeping crew mess and lounge clean. Next port: Honolulu. i7 • .cAVilifrnirii �SEAFARERS LOG 23 •;• ... •• r-- ;,-*rV'., Busy making reservations for the mid-afternoon riverboat cruise is Kristen Guiotta. Smiling, Kini Johnson takes care of group sales and reservations. The new shop steward of housekeep­ ing, Chris Corethers (right), and Deck­ hand Rich Schaus become fast friends aboard the Alton Belle II. New Boat Sails from AHon Landing Continued from page 6 Harold Stanton takes out the trash after the evening cruise down the Mississippi. He has worked in housekeeping since the original Alton Belle began operations in 1991. Day shop steward for the wait staff is Lataua Applegate. SIU members praised the level of cohesiveness and solidarity among workers that they say make each day at theA/ronfie//e//enjoyable. Kara Twichell, guest services representative, proclaimed, "Ijust love it. I used to work in the company office and I like it so much better here. I love the hours and the great people that I work with." Sandy Leuty, also with guest services, has been >vith the Alton Belle and the SlU since the beginning. She added, "I like the union and the great representation that we get. The union makes a difference." "Everything is better working for the union," said Michele Kasten, a evening shift cocktail waitress who used to work on the Riverwalk in St. Louis. Cashier Elmer Valladares stated he enjoys interacting with customers while working as a cashier in the upstairs buffet of the landing. "I like my job. It's good knowing I have a union here for me," Valladares noted, who has been a member of the SIU for nine months. "Without the SIU, I probably wouldn't have a job. They have helped me out a lot," said cocktail waitress Anne Oglesby, who has been with the company and the union for two years. The riverboat cruise takes 90 minutes as the vessel sails six miles up the Mississippi River along the Illinois shoreline and then returns to Alton. Patrons are permitted aboard 30 minutes before sailing and may stay aboard an additional 30 minutes after docking, The Alton Belle II is fitted with 650 slot machines, including video poker and video keno, 29 blackjack tables, four craps tables, two roulette wheels and one Big Six wheel. The original Alton Belle, which was designed to look like an oldfashioned Mississippi paddlewheel riverboat, was taken out of service when the Alton //arrived in town. Company officials said they are attempting to sell it. A new member of the housekeeping department, Isaac Williams, cleans the glass doors of the Landing before the evening cruise begins. Carey Lindsay sells Belle memorabilia in the gift shop located in the Landing. I' y (>• Bartender Mary Bayhylle works the day shift in the Sports Lounge located in the Landing. Housekeeping members (left to right) Patrick Taylor, Robin Allen and Tim Gore work together to keep the Alton Belle Hand Land/ny clean. Captain John Mosele and Relief Captain Jerry Wendle (far right) navigate the riverboat down thle Mississippi. /A- •H Alton Landing galley member Sheila Pennell prepares chicken stir-fry for the upstairs buffet. -r -f- Piasa House workers prepare for a busy day at the Alton Landing. They are (left to right) Evey Smith, Mike Foster and Anna Crimmins. Serving drinks in the afternoon aboard the Landing is cocktail waitress Vicki Kirkpatrick. �JULY 1993 24 SBAFARERSLOG ws Inquiring Seafarer ^ j' T" • .-•s' Kevin Bleau, Question: What was your first ship, Deckhand—My and what do you remember about it? first ship was the (Asked of SIU members on ships in H. Lee White dsrA Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pa.) we sailed from David Hubbard, Marquette, Mich, Gateman—My to Ashtabula, first ship was in Ohio. I remember 1969, the Henit was so cold but nipen and it sailed it was a great idea from Stoneport, to join the Seafarers. My first trip we Mich, to Alpena, got stuck under the Mackinaw Bridge Mich, and into for two days in heavy ice. It was pretty Detroit. This was weird, but I loved it. My brother is a my first job and I Seafarer too and is upgrading to AB at wore dress pants and a white shirt, Piney Point. which turned out to be all wrong! Some Dave Cameron, of the old-timers will still remember this. I had no idea what a gateman was. QMED—My first I thought it was someone who stood on ship was the Har­ deck and opened gates for people com­ ris N. Snyder in 1968. It was a ing aboard. I found out in a big hurry coal burner and though! I love the SIU and my only carried about a regret is not beginning earlier. third of the cargo Joe Scbmanski, we now carry. Deckhand—My We sailed from first ship was the Toledo, Ohio to Marquette, Mich, to Columbia from Chicago and everywhere. It was my Detroit and then I first experience on the Great Lakes and sailed as a deck­ I liked the people. Everyone was a big hand on the Boblo happy family. Island boats. I David Gapske, like sailing. Deck Utility—My first ship was the William Roesch. I Douglas P. Rumremember think­ ball, Oiler—My ing there were too first job was as a many clamps, OS on the Boblo twice as many as Island boats, then American Steam­ I went on to be a ship. The crews wiper on the are great and I was ready to stay on the Richard Reiss. I joined the SIU be­ Lakes. cause I was Eugene Repko, around Seafarers all of my life. My Deckhand—My father and grandfather owned a tug com­ first ship was the pany out of Erie, Pa. and they would George F. Rand travel the lake areas. My grandfather on October 20, sailed on the Mary Chapman Scott and 1959 out of my father sailed with Great Lakes Tug. Toledo, Ohio. It is scrap now. The James Corbran, ships are more Watchman—My modem now but first ship was the I've been in 33 years and have no hurts. E.P. Smith ' operated by Rick Springs, American Steam­ Conveyormanship out of Buf­ My first ship was falo, N.Y. I voted the C.L Austin the SIU in on the from Duluth, Lakes in 1960. Minn, to Buffalo, We voted 22 ships into the SIU and that N.Y. On my first is how I got into the SIU. I've been sail­ trip we went into ing for 33 years and with this company Superior, Mich, 22 years. I've upgraded at Piney Point sightseeing. and I recommend other guys go and There was always soihething fiin, but it upgrade. I had a good time down in was hard work. Piney Point, Md. The Best Part of Summer Is Yet to Come—at Piney Point .'• ^'• • One of the benefits of membership in the SIU is being able to take advantage of the facilities at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the complex embodying the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. We are not just speaking here about the educational opportunities available at the school; rather, the relying sidejof life-staking a much deserved vacation. Seafarers and their families may stay at the Lundeberg School for up to two weeks this summer, enjoying the school's comfortable acommodations, use of recreational activities (fishing, boating, tennis, swimming, exercise room) and three meals a day. And the school's ideal location means an easy drive to many areas of historical impor­ tance in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. The daily cost per member is $40.40. For a spouse or a child, the cost is $9.45 per d^y. Space is still available, so call now to make reservations. The number is (301) 994-0010. Know Your Rights PAYMENT OF MONIES. No FINANCIAL REPORTS. 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A yearly without supplying a receipt, or if a member finance committee of r^-and-file mem­ is required to make a payment and is given bers, elected by the membership, each year an official receipt, but feels that he or she examines the finances of the union anc should not have been required to make such reports fully their findings and recommen­ payment, this should immediately be dations. Members of this committee may reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS make dissenting reports, sp^ific recom­ AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU constitution are available in all union SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inlanc halls. All members should obtain copies of Waters District are administered in ac­ this constitution so as to familiarize them­ cordance with the provisions of various selves with its contents. Any time a member trust fund agreements. All these agree­ feels any other member or officer is at­ ments specify that the trustees in charge tempting to deprive him or her of any con­ of these funds shall equally consist of stitutional right or obligation by any union and management representatives methods, such as dealing with charges, tri­ and their alternates. All expenditures and als, etc., as well as all other details, the disbursements of trust funds are made member so affected should immediately only upon approval by a majority of the notify headquarters. trustees. All trust fund financial records EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are are available at the headquarters of the guaranteed equal rights in employment various trust funds. and as members of the SIU. These rights SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution shipping rights and seniority are protected and in the contracts which the union has exclusively by contracts between the negotiated with the employers. Conse­ union and the employers. Members quently, no member may be discriminated should get to know their shipping rights. against because of race, creed, color, sex, Copies of these contracts are posted and national or geographic origin. If any available in all union halls. If members member feels that he or she is denied the believe there have been violations of their equal rights to which he or she is entitled, shipping or seniority rights as contained the member should notify union head­ in the contracts between the union and the quarters. employers, they should notify the SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ Seafarers Appeals Board by certified TIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD mail, return receipt requested. The proper is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds address for this is: are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering Augustin Tellez, Chairman the political, social and economic inter­ Seafarers Appeals Board ests of maritime workers, the preservation 5201 Auth Way and furthering of the American merchant Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are marine with improved employment op­ available to members at all times, either by portunities for seamen and boatmen and writing directly to the union or to the the advancement of trade union concepts. Seafarers Appeds Board. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political can­ CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU didates for elective office. All contribu­ contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ tions are voluntary. No contribution may ditions under which an SIU member works be solicited or received because of force, and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members job discrimination, financial reprisal, or should know their contract rights, as well as threat of such conduct, or as a condition their obligations, such as filing for overtime of membership in the union or of employ­ (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper ment. If a contribution is made by reason manner. If, at any time, a member believes of the above improper conduct, the mem­ that an SIU patrolman or other union official ber should notify the Seafarers Interna­ fails to protect their contractual rights tional Union or SPAD by certified mail properly, he or she should contact the within 30 days of the contribution for nearest SIU port agenL investigation and appropriate action and EDITORIAL POLICY — THE refund, if involuntary. A member SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG should support SPAD to protect and fur­ traditionally has refrained from publish­ ther his or her economic, political and ing any article serving the political pur­ social interests, and American trade poses of any individual in the union, union concepts. officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful If at any time a member feels that any to the union or its collective membership. of the above rights have been violated, or This established policy has been reaf­ that he or she has been denied the con­ firmed by membership action at the Sep­ stitutional right of access to union records tember 1960 meetings in all or information, the member should imme­ constitutional ports. The responsibility diately notify SIU President Michael for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, editorial board which consists of the return receipt requested. The address is: executive board of the union. The ex­ Michael Sacco, President ecutive board may delegate, from Seafarers International Union among its ranks, one individual to carry 5201 Auth Way out this responsibility. Camp Springs, MD 20746. J y / /• '..yv �JULY 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 25 Filial Departures DEEP SEA FELIPE BUMANGLAG Pensioner Felipe Bumanglag, 82, passed away April 25. Bom in the Philippines, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francis­ co, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Division (AGLIWD). Brother Bumanglag retired in August 1973. GIN LUN CHAN Pensioner Gin Lun Chan, 67, died May 13. A native of China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Chan began receiving his pension in September 1990. ALBERT COLES Pensioner Albert Coles, 70, passed away May 10. Bom in Remo, Va., he joined the SlUin 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Coles sailed as a bosun. He retired in November 1983. MICHAEL COLUCCI Pensioner Michael Colucci, 66, died May 5. A native of Brook­ lyn, N.Y., he joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Colucci sailed in the deck department. He also served as a patrolman in New York. He began receiving his pension in November 1975. JOSEPH CZERWINSKI Pensioner Joseph Czerwinski, 77, passed away April 15. Bom in Tomn, Poland, he joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed as a fireman, oiler, watertender. Brother Czer­ winski retired in January 1982. RAMON ENCARNACION Pensioner Ramon Encamacion, 81, died May 11. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a charter member of the union, joining in 1938 in the port of New York. Brother Encamacion sailed in the engine department, where he taught members how to oil Liberty sWps. He began receiv­ ing his pension in March 1971. TOMMY GONZALES Pensioner Tommy Gon­ zales, 87, passed away May 2. A na­ tive of Magsinga Llocos Sur, in the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Brother Gon­ zales sailed as a chief cook. He retired in May 1992. CHILTON HALL Pensioner Chilton Hall, 69, died May 4. Bom in Alabama, he joined the SlU in 1967 in the port of New York. j^-i^'iwiii»-:4^ ... Brother Hall sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy,from 1941 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1954. He retired in August 1991. PEDROJIMENEZ Pensioner Pedro Jimenez, 91, passed away April 11. A Puerto Rico native, he joined the union in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Jimenez sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in October 1968. ANDERSON JOHNES Anderson Johnes, 81, died May 5. Bom in Mis­ souri, he joined the SlU in 1940 in the port of Tampa, Ra. Brother Joh­ nes sailed as a bosun. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. WILLIAM JONES Pensioner William Jones, 89, passed away April 5. A North Carolina native, he joined the Vlarine Cooks and Stewards in 1923 in the port of Sari FranciscOj before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He retired in April 1966. MIKKONUOTIO Pensioner Mikko Nuotio, 67, passed away April 24. Bom in Finland, he joined the SlU in 1968 in the port of San Francis­ co. Brother Nuotio sailed in the deck department. He upgraded frequently at Piney Point. Brother Nuotio served in the Fin­ nish Army from 1943 to 1945. He retired in January 1992. CHARLES O'DONNELL Pensioner Charles O'Donnell, 76, died May 10. A native of Ireland, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Seattle. Brother O'Donnell sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in October 1977. JOSEPH PASINOSKY Pensioner Joseph Pasinosky, 77, passed away May 14. Bom in Pennsyl­ vania, he joined the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Pasinosky sailed as a bosun. He retired in December 1965. SOLON PATERAS Pensioner Solon Pateras, 88, died May 1. A native of Cypras, he joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Pateras sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in 1970. Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Sanchez received a union personal safety citation in 1960 for sailing aboard an acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Frances. He retired in September 1979. MIKOLOJ STRAWINSKI Pensioner Mikoloj Strawinski, 72, died May 17. A native of Russia, he joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Strawinski sailed in the engine department. He served in the Polish merchant marine from 1939 to 1945. He began receiving his pension in March 1986. WILLIAM TERRELL Pensioner William TerreU,69, passed away May 2. Bom in West Vir­ ginia, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Terrell retired in March 1989. Ra. He sailed as a fireman, oiler, watertender. Brother Wallace upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Air Force fitrm 1951 to 1953. BRUNO WOTURSKI Pensioner Bmno Woturski, 80, passed away May 3. A native of Delaware, he joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Woturski sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1977. ORIGE WRIGHT Pensioner Orige Wright, 69, died Sep­ tember 11, 1992.: Bom in Houston, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1942 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Wright retired in 1974. • -f ,v. LARRY YOUNG Pensioner Larry Young, 74, passed away May 12. A China native, he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department Brother Young began receiving his pen­ sion in July 1986. JESSE THRASHER Pensioner Jesse Thrasher, 68, INLAND died May 8. JOHN CUFF Bom in Pensioner John Cuff, 71, died Springfield, May 9. He joined the union in Ohio, he 1961 in his native Philadelphia. joined the Boatman Cuff sailed as a captain. Seafarers in JAN He served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 in the port of San Francis­ RACHEL 1943 to 1945. Boatman Cuff co. Brother Thrasher completed Pensioner Jan retired in July 1978. the steward recertification course Rachel, 69, at the Lundeberg School in 1981. SIEGFRIED GIBBS MARKPITTMAN died May 7. He served in the U.S. Navy from Pensioner Pensioner Bom in 1942 to 1962. Brother Thrasher Siegfried Mark RttPoland, he began receiving his pension in Gibbs, 59, joined the man, 83, September 1989. passed away passed away union in May 20. April 8. Bom FERNANDO VARGAS 1969 in the port of San Francis­ Bom in in Atlanta, he Pensioner F^ando Vargas, 87, co. Brother Rachel last sailed as North originally a QMED aboard the Sea-Land passed away April 23. A Puerto Carolina, he was a mem­ Patriot. He began receiving his Rico native, he joined the union as joined the ber of the pension in April 1989. a charter member in 1939 in the Marine Cooks and Stewards, port of New York. Brother Vargas union in 1961 in the port of ALEXANDEI before that union merged with Philadelphia. Boatman Gibbs sailed in the engine department LAZORISAK the AGLIWD. He sailed as a sailed in the engine department. He retired in January 1967. He began receiving his pension cook/baker. Brother Pittman in November 1988. STEVE VENUS retired in October 1979. Pensioner Alexander Steve Venus, 43, died April 16. PHILIP SALOWSKY Lazorisak, Bom in New York, he graduated DEMETRIOS GRIVAS Pensioner Pensioner 77, passed from the Lundeberg School in Demetrios Philip away April 1969. Brother Venus upgraded Grivas, 86, Salowsky, 28. A Penn­ frequently at the Lundeberg died May 17. 75, died , sylvania na­ School. He sailed in the deck A native of March 27. A department. tive, he joined the Seafarers in Greece, he Masssachu1960 in the port of New York. setts native, STEPHEN WHITE joined the Brother Lazorisak upgraded at he joined the union in Stephen the Lundeberg School frequently, union in 1956 in the le served in the U.S. Army from White, 45, x)rt of New York. Boatman 969 in the port of Boston. 1941 to 1945. He retired in 1982. died January jrivas sailed in the engine deBrother Salowsky sailed as a 13. Bom in ELDRIDGE chief cook. He served in the U.S. jartment. He retired in May 1970. Tacoma, MONETTE Army from 1939 to 1948. He Wash., he DENNIS HOOPER )egan receiving his pension in Pensioner joined the 'ensioner Dennis Hooper, 72, Vlarch 1983. Eldridge union in passed away May 26. Bom in Monette, 77, 1989 in the JUANSANCHEZ Centucky, he joined the union in died May 25. )ort of San Francisco. Brother 972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Pensioner He joined the Vhite sailed in the steward Joatman Hooper .sailed as a Juan Marine department. chief engineer on Allied Towing Sanchez, 77, Cooks and vessels. He was a veteran of the EMMORY WALLACE passed away Stewards in 1955 in his native 1 J.S. Navy, having served during April 4. Bom immory Wallace, 60, passed Louisiana, before that union iVorld War 11, the Rorean Con­ in Puerto merged with the AGLIWD. away May 12. A native of Geor­ flict and the Vietnam War. Boat­ Rico, he Jrother Monette began receiving gia, he joined the Seafarers in man Hooper began receiving his joined the 968 in the pdrt of Jacksonville, lis pepsion in Febmary 1979. pension in May 1986. •J • • •^7 -.•'I: "T • '-i - i • f • •>... f • r- ^ •• • �^••,;i^;Slu-;C::-j£5i-;^^^ .' - ; 2ff ^•*»v lV.>Vw JULYim SBAFAmRSLOe •is ^ i^ \ AM Trainee Lifeboat Class 511—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 511 are (from left, kneeling) Robert Bush, Kenneth Stathos, Brian Surhigh, Terry Vicknair, Brian Rotchford, Dupress George, Daren Nash, (second row) Ray Gayton, Bradley Williams, Edgar Valley, Alfredo Arana Jr., Jason Connors, Jeremie Riehm, Martin Krins III, John Parker, Rodney Aucoin Jr. and Casey Taylor (instructor). sSSSSSSSS^SiSl^ Louie Payne, John H. Reber III, Dexter Moore, Mike Croxton, (second Albert Graul, Kevin Hill, Richard Feague, Foster Watts, Hugh Wheatley, (fourth row) Jeffrey Swain, row) Bubba Jarvis, Robert L. O'Neal, Thomas Horton, Berry Meekins, Richard Robinson and Edward Flynn. (third row) James Busby, Thomas R. Douglas Jr., Thomas B. Claussen, (fourth row) Richard B. Naigle and Richard Morris. Oil Spill Containment—Graduating from the oil spill containment course on May 27 are (from left, kneeling) Richard Butrim Sr., Gregory Carroll, Alton Hickman, Daniel Hoskins, Brandon Shannon, Joseph Perry, (second row) George Keblis, John Kissanis, Denial Butler, Kroeger lobst, Allan Rogers, Charles Donley, Gerard LaPorte, (third row) John Thompson, Gary Koshland, Keith Reiners, Brian Gelaude, Daniel Johnston, John Miller, (fourth row) Tom Zemianck, Jim Jones, Alfred Herrmann and Jeffrey Stuart. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on May 21 are (from left, kneeling) Caiiton Richardson, Mike Laham, Dennis Goodwin, (second row) Jim Brown (instructor). Warren Blankenship, Don Filoni, Walter Taulman and Aldo Bijazic.' Refrigeration Systems—Upgrading members of the engine department completing the refrigeration systems course are (from left, front row) Brantley Twiford, Steven Hoskins, Eric Morrison, Michael Hall, Mark Dumas, (second row) James Scanlon, Laurence Croes, Patrick Keenan, Paul Burkhard, Daniel Taggart Mark Glinka and Eric Malzkuhn (instructor). Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the May 4 lifeboat class are (from left, kneeing) Atxlul Hasan, Casey Taylor (instructor), Richard Hollis, (second row) KhamisMageed,Comell Charleston, KathyShaner, Ronald Drew and Donald Dilley. r. r > Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the May 13 class of upgraders. They are (from left, first row) Pamala Hagler, Maria Vera, Atxlo Ashaiiki, Aguilo Llorente, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Glenn Baker Jr., William Powell and Daniel Tag^it �- - ,r-; mri993 SEAFMBISLOG LUNDEBERG SCHOOL 1993 UPGMOIHG COURSE SCHEOULE The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between August and December 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the m^time industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Deck Upgrading Courses September 13 October 22 November 8 December 17 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Able Seaman Shiphandiiing August 23 September 27 November 8 September 3 October 8 November 19 Radar Observer - Unlindted August 16 September 20 November 1 August20 September 24 November 5 Completion Date Novembers Sleward Upgrading Courses Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Check-In Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward AU open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) EnghteUpgrading Courses Completion Check-In Date Date Course September 27 November 5 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. September 24 August 16 Pumproom Maint & Operations December 17 November 8 September 24 August 30 Basic Electronics September 13 October 22 hiarine ElectricalMalnt^nance^n Refirig;eration Maiht & Opera^ns September 13 October 22 , i. < November 22 December 17 Marine Electronics Technician I September 27 November 5 Third Mate , August 30 December10 Marine Electronics Technician H November 8 December 17 Hydraulics August 2 September 13 August 27 Octobers Diesel Engine Technology August 9 November 22 September 3 December 17 Welding October 25 November 19 Crane Maintenance Novembers December 17 Course Check-In Date Completion Date Oil Spill Prevention and Containment I August 2 November 8 August 6 November 12 Lifeboatman August 16 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 6 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 December 17 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting September 7 November 2 September 17 November 12 Sealift Operadons & IVfointenanee August 30 October 25 September 24 November 19 UPGRAOHIGAPPLKAmM ' Name. (Last) Address. (Qty) wn/- Check-In Date October 4 Course Bosun Recertification Celestial Navigation Safety Spedaltg Course f;s''J--vj;.-- RecertUlcaUon Programs Completion Date Check'In Date Ciwurse Date of Birth _ (Finrt) (Street) (Stale) Deep Sea Member CH Month/Day/Year (Middle) .Telephone _L Lakes Member Q ) (Area Code) (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member O Date available for training Primary language spoken ; • ^ i, 1992Education Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Completion Date Date Course High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended Adult Basic Education (ABE) (contact admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) College Program Schedule fdr 1993 FULL 8-week sessions July 19 September 10 With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the cours(e(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE " vV^. I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed GNO GNO •No • • • • • • D D DECK AB/SealiA 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel Towboat Operator Inland CU^lestial Navigation Simulator Course ENGINE GNO —^—— ^ —— ^—_ -a-' . • T llif •| -S' DATE SIGNATURE. G FOWT G QMED—Any Rating G Variable Speed DC Drive biectronics) Systems (Marine Electronics) G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Enginecr/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systents G Automation G Hydraulics G Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G STEWARD Assistant C^ook Utility Cook and Baker ChiefCook (Tiief Steward Towboat Inland Cook G G G G ' G G G G G • ;i ' ALL DEPARTMENTS Welding Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) Oil Spill Prevention & Containment Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will be paid In accordance with the scfaeduilns letter only If yon present original receipts and sncccssftdly plete the conrse. If yon have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Ptaiey PolnL RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATTON TO: lamdeberg Upending Center, P.O. Box 75, Plney Point, MD 2IM74. ^ 7/93 •r •;y' Pacific D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # Book # Seniority Department • U S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from : to. Last grade of school completed • Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? •Yes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?___ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:GYes 27 .- >• �SEAEUCEItS July 1993 Volume 55, Number 7 SEAFARERS: Have you upgraded your skills this year? Page 27 car­ ries a list of courses offered by the Lundeberg School through December. Before the year has come and gone, why not upgrade your skills and enjoy the benefits of higher pay next year when you sail in a higher rating? TOTE'S Northern Lights Begins New Life as a Centaineiship "i^r--. The SlU-crewed Northern Lights hcgwi its new life June 3 following a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Tacoma, Wash. Seafarers shipping on the retrofitted vessel, as it made its trek from an Alabama shipyard to Washington state where TOTE is headquartered, expressed their satisfaction with the ship and their fellow crewmembers. The Totem Ocean Trailer Ex­ press (TOTE) vessel will sail on a regular container run between the northwest Washington port and Anchorage, Alaska. The rollon/roll-off ship had been part of the Ready Reserve Force before TOTE had the vessel refurbished and ex­ panded in a Mobile, Ala. shipyard. While in the shipyard, the Northern Lights underwent a complete overhaul. Originally built in 1974, the vessel was cut apart and a section was added to lengthen the ship to 744 feet long and 92 feet wide. The gross Formerly a Ready Reserve Force vessel, the Northem Lights was purchased by TOTE, refurbished and expanded and now will sail on a tonage was increased from regular container run between Tacoma, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. It Is operated by SlU-contracted InterOcean Management. 14,770 to 17,527. Seafarers told Mobile Port Agent Dave Carter they were looking forward to sailing the Northern Lights from the yard to its new home on the West Coast. Bosun Ray Waiters backed up those words when he told Carter, 'It's great to be aboard this ship and take her to Washington for her first voyage to Alaska. It should be cooler than the heat and humidity here in Mobile." Captain Michael J. Kucharski told Carter when he was servicing the vessel, "SIU crews are the best I've ever worked with and I am excited about this new crew." Steward/Baker Kenneth Whitfield also had praise for his Crewmembers gather In the galley between shifts. Pictured (left to galley gang before the ship set right) are QMED Demyron Walker, Chief EngineerKeith Jordan, DEU sail from Mobile on May 15. ^ During the dedication Galley gang members take a break after preparing lunch to pose for a photo. They are (front row) Steward/Baker Kenneth Whitfield, SA ceremonies in Tacoma, SIU President Michael Sacco told the Pat Carter, (standing) SA Chris Green and Chief Cook Gnoc Allen. local dignitaries, company repre­ sentatives and union ofEcials in attendance the Seafarers were proud to work with TOTE to get the vessel back into service. "We in theSIU know TOTE as the kind of company where the union and management can work together to get the job done," Sacco noted. "From die point of view of the big picture. Totem Ocean Trailer Express is doing exactly what must be done to build the American merchant marine, and that is to acquire new tonnage—more ships—and to operate these vessels under the Heading out on deck to begin the Enjoying fresh baked apple pie Is DEUs Gabriel Williams (left) and ABs Jeff Saxon (left) and Jeff Cedl Edwards attend union meeting. Englehart wait for lunch. next shift Is Bosun Ray Waiters. SA Jerry Watklns. good old Stars and Stripes." Help Locate This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union to assist them in locating April Joy Briney. Missing since August 26, 1992, when she was 16 years old, April Joy Briney left Monticello. Ark. with an adult male and is considered an en­ dangered runaway. At the time of her disappearance the blonde-haired, April Joy Briney 'A , , • blue-eyed girl was 5 feet 10 in­ ches tall and weighed 160 pounds. (She may since have dyed her hair black.) Anyone having information on the disappearance of April Joy Briney should contact the Na­ tional Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing Persons SIU President Michael Sacco (left) joins other union, company and city Unit of the Drew County (Ark.) officials at the NorthemUgfitd dedication ceremony In Tacoma, Wash, on Sheriff's Office at (501) 367- June 3. AMD Vice President Robert McKay Is third from left, while TOTE 6211. CEO Robert McMillan holds tfie ribbon on tfie rigfrt. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 1990-1993 STANDARD PACT EXTENDED FOR 62 DAYS TRAINEES RESCUE STRANDED SWIMMERS HOUSE BACKS SCAB-BAN BILL; SENATE NEXT 10 SIU CO.’S BID TO RUN 68 RRF SHIPS AVONDALE GOES UNION IN 1,804 VOTE SEA-LAND, APL SEEKS OK TO REFLAG 20 U.S. SHIPS GIANT GRAIN INTERESTS STEP UP ATTACKS ON CARGO PREFERENCE BILL ADVANCED BY PANEL PROHIBITS FOREIGN SHIPS IN 1-DAY CRUISE MARKET HOUSE PANEL EXPOSES GREED OF INT’L COMMODITY TRADERS RUNAWAY REGISTRIES SERVE AS CONDUITS FOR ALIEN SMUGGLING GOLDEN VENTURE’S GROUNDING SPOTLIGHTS RUNAWAYS’ ROLE RECENT CASES OF RUNAWAY SHIPS USE IN HUMAN SMUGGLING OPERATIONS CREW PROUD OF SLEEK NEW 220-FOOT ALTON BELLE II QUEEN MARY REOPENS WITH FANFARE BTU TAX DEFEATED IN THE SENATE AS CONGRESS WORKS ON BUDGET JOBS FOR DRUGS-ANOTHER MAJOR FLAW IN NAFTA IUOE PRESIDENT HANLEY DECLARES PROPOSED BILL CATERS TO GREED FLOODING HAMPERS NAVIGATION ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER CROWLEY TUG SAMSON PLIES DELAWARE RIVER GULF AND ATLANTIC HARBOR BOATMENT RATIFY NEW CONTRACTS WITH CRESCENT, MCALLISTER SEAFARERS WHO ARE ALSO FISHERMAN SHOULD CONTACT SIU HEADQUARTERS TRANSCOM’S CHIEF INSPECTS UNION’S PAUL HALL CENTER UIW ASST. VP HUBER SUCCUMBS TO CANCER TUG OGLETHORPE’S FAST ACTION SAVES ALL HANDS AND WINGS G&H BOATMEN AIM FOR OPERATORS’ LICENSES IMC TANKER PROVIDES WIPER VOGT WITH CHANCE TO SEE THE WORLD OSAKA-A REST STOP FOR ARIES CREW NE PORT CALLS ARE TIME TO TALK UNION CHILDREN BEFRIEND CHIEF COOK DYER AS MV PATRIOT UNLOADS IN ODESSA SEAFARERS PULL TOGETHER TO BRING THAYER OUT FOR A NEW SAILING SEASON NON-STOP ACTION KEEPS CROWLEY MEMBERS BUSY IN SAN JUAN SUGAR ISLANDER CREW DELIVERS SUPPLIES AND FRIENDSHIP TO LITHUANIAN CHILDREN AVONDALE YARD WORKERS VOTE FOR REPRESENTATION BY UNIONS TOTE’S NORTHERN LIGHTS BEGINS NEW LIFE AS A CONTAINERSHIP Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 7 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e292809428653ca6dca8344e8aaf2e03.PDF e52bf181fcdde32369dc5a99350aa80e PDF Text Text . .^r-I :•'• -yv... • i - r' 'Ir# OFUCIAL ORGAN OF THE SiAFARIRS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATIAWTIC GUIF, LAKK AND INUND WATERS DISTRIG • AFKIO .i^W: •V Volume 55, Number 8 August 1993 m': ^ NAFTA Myth A Norwegian second registry vessel's loss of a highly dangerous cargo has touched off a bizarre sequence of events revealing the Mexican government's failure to protect the environment and labor standards. ••• :''5/s'iT' .vyi '•'&•'• ' O0P>^>,O;tJ ^ HCQ </i :;£;n (/>«"• iXJ -» HOO iy*--)2Z<y* 'vJlH^ </)"[> -omn-n.Z OH'—-H Mexican fishermen observe stricicen Betula which iies on its side, empty of its suifuric acid cargo. Reflagging Postponed AFL-CIO Pushes for Reform House Authorizes 1994 Funding For Maritime Agency Lawmakers Set Te Address Health Care Crisis Pages •' BeumaivReuters Pages ^ - Inland Shipping W" /ji. Delta Queen Takes Over By Giant Flood AHG Vessels 1^^ USNS Wilkes' Rescue Mission Is Flawless PaS»4 i-., ,r\ '• �AUGUST1993 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report Behind the Fancy Words AFL-CIO Presses for Reform MealBlr Care Crisie to Top Lawmakas'Agomla thk Fall There has been a big push on now and for the past couple of years to bring about a North American Free Trade Agreement. The an American household. The nation's policy-makers Medicare to 60. American lab^or movement is very concerned about this trade deal, The health care crisis has In presenting its proposals to will turn their attention to the as Seafarers will recall from reading the taken its toll on relations between policy-makers, the AJT.-CIO has Seafarers LOG and discussions at union meet­ nation's health care crisis next unions and companies. In 1990, noted that the U.S. system of month when President Bill Clin ings. The AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions an unprecedented 55 percent of health care in grossly unfair. "It believe the goverament-feanctioned opening of ton presents to Congress his plan strikes were provoked by punishes employers who provide for reforming the m^cal services Mexico to U.S. businesses will bring about an health insurance to their workers management demands for severe exodus of American companies from the U.S., system of the United States. by forcing them to, in effect, sub­ reductions in medical benefit The attention of lawmakers to exporting hundreds of thousands of American sidize the health care of those levels or elimination of health this issue is critical to the millions jobs to Mexico. The trade deal will formalize who are employed by firms that coverage. of working Americans who cur­ an arrangement that allows U.S. companies seek a competitive advantage by To cope with the runaway rently bear the brunt of a health to move to a source of cheap labor and to a refusing to provide such coverage," care system riddled with out-ofcosts of medical care, unions and nation with very few costly environmental control costs, to the 36 million stated AFL-CIO Department of the health care providers they Michael Sacco regulations. Americans who have no medica Employee Benefits Director Karen work with are implementing a Because it stands to gain immeasurably insurance—whether or not they Ignagni in comments to a congres- number of measures designed to from a transfer of American jobs and manufacturing capability to are working, and to the millions siond panel. keep expenses in check while Mexico, the Mexican government is pulling out the stops in a cam­ of senior citizens who retired with maintaining benefit levels. paign to convince the American Congress to sign off on NAFTA. Inefficient U.S. System promises of life-long health Among the programs used are The Mexican government has had all sorts of glossy brochures The current system "is replete benefits only to find those preferred provider organizations printed up which boast of Mexico's commitment to the environ­ with inefficiencies that have programs suddenly terminated by forced (PPOs) in which a single hospital ment. The slick material, printed on green and sky-blue recycled costs to rise sharply, and company executives who say or clinic is designated as the paper, is aimed at putting aside the fears of elected officials and millions of Americans who are American voters that a trade deal with Mexico is a bad deal for the they can no longer afford the ex­ fortunate enough to be covered by primary care giver, a utilization pense. review process in which permis­ environment. These fears are founded on the fact that the few The administration plan has health insurance have, as a result, sion must be obtained for a medi­ Mexican environmental regulations are much more lax than those been fashioned by a task force suffered the financial burden of cal treatment, lifetime limits on we have in the U.S. It stands to reason that a trade deal which en­ increased cost-shifting and reduc­ courages factories to move to Mexico, with its lack of regulations, leaded by First Lady Hillary tions in benefits," Ignagni added. the amount oif services received, can result in increased industrial pollution, endangering human life Rodham Clinton which me Studies show the burden of and health maintenance organiza­ throughout the first half of the and natural resources on both sides of the border. skyrocketing health care costs has tions (HMOs) which provide all The U.S. trade unions also have raised questions about how sin­ year. While the task force was at been shifted to America's of a patient's care for a set annual Work fashioning its own recom­ fee and cover little outside its set cere is the Mexican government's devotion to decent labor standr mendations, a variety of bills ad­ workers. Employer after parameters. ards. It has been argued that U.S. businesses may be attracted to employer has instituted systems vocating different approaches to Mexico not only for its low wages but also because Mexican In upcoming issues of the the problem were introduced in requiring co-payments from the workers do not have the same rights as American employees do to company's workers for continu­ LOG, the health care crisis and Congress. organize to make their workplaces more humane and fair. Do ing health coverage or maintain­ the various plans to institute a na­ Complicated Debate Mexican workers have the right to organize and form unions, the ing benefit levels. Deductibles tional system will be discussed. With many health care reform lave been instituted and in­ Next month, the LOG will report right to speak out freely and the right to join together in collective proposals in the hopper, and with creased. The net result is that on the health care reform action? The truth about the Mexican government's commitment to the many constituencies affected by lealth care costs now eat up close proposals which are being con­ environment and to decent labor standards is probably not going to he outcome of the debate— to 10 percent of gross earnings of sidered by lawmakers. be found in the very expensive materials prepared by American receivers of benefits, doctors, public relations firms. The actions of the Mexican government in hospitals, insurance companies, High Health Care Costs the case of the Betula, a sulfuric acid-carrying tanker beached off among others^the deliberations Spell Trouble for Nation in Congress on the future of Mexico's shores, may be closer to the truth. A more detailed ac­ count of this incident appears elsewhere in the LOG. But in brief, lealth care in the United States Studies of the nation's health care system show ominous if the press accounts are correct, Mexican fishermen, believing are expected to be long and com­ trends. What foilows is some of the information put forward in the debate on America's heaith care direction. that their livelihoods were threatened by a spill of acid from a plicated. grounded chemical tanker, put on a demonstration. The Mexican The AFL-CIO, the federation In 1991, more than 35.4 million Americans—or 14.1 percent of the population—had no medical insurance. The number government arrested them. It also was reported in the press that the of national unions in the U.S., today is close to 36 million. Mexican government insisted nothing had been spilled from the intends to represent the concerns of working people and their • Of those who lost health care coverage in the past year, half Norwegian second registry ship, while the salvage company said there was nothing left in the vessel's tanks. Something does not amilies in this debate. For were employed and the remaining ones lost their jobs. square here. decades a proponent of a univer­ The apparent cover-up of environmental concerns and the hush- sal and fair national system of • In 1990, total dollars spent on health care reached $655 billion, 12.2 percent of thenation's GNP, more than any other country up of workers' concerns by Mexican authorities is troubling. The health care, the AFL-CIO has in the developed world. Betula incident demonstrates that the American labor movement called on lawmakers to enact a has real cause for worry when it comes to a trade deal between the "bold legislative solution." • On a per capita basis, the United States spends more on governments of Mexico and the United States. It also shows that While not taking a stand on health care than any of its primary trading partners—40 per­ cent more than Canada, 90 percent more than Germany and all the fancy materials and studies put out by those who stand to one specific proposd put forward 125 percent more than Japan. gain substantially from NAFTA do not necessarily represent a by any representative of the ad­ good faith account of the American people's—or Mexican ministration or Congress, the • Since 1970, total health care expenditures in the U.S. have people's—interests. AFL-CIO is working to ensure gone up 60 percent faster than inflation. If the trend continues, that any program adopted by law­ by the year 2000 total health-related spending in the U.S. will Educational Opportunities makers does the following: reach $1.6 trillion per year. Each year scholarships are awarded by the Seafarers to three • Establish a nationd com­ the 1980s, health costs for households increased from 6 SIU members and four sons, daughters or spouses of SIU mem­ mission composed of consumers, • In rcent to 9 percent of gross earnings. For people over 65, bers. I urge any Seafarer or fomily member of a Seafarer who abor, management, govemment alth care on average accounts for 11 percent of annual plans to attend an institution of higher leaming to apply for a and providers to administer a household expenses. scholarship. single national cost containment Applications for the scholarships must be received by April 15, >rogram. This group would be • In 1990,55 percent of all strikes by workers were related to health care issues. 1994, and the names of those who win the awards will ^ an­ charged with limiting the rate of nounced in May of that year. There are many forms and test scores rowth of health care expendi­ • For companies with less than 1,000 employees, the cost of that must accompany each application, so it is not too early to start tures. health care rose an average 17.3 percent in 1991. compiling a submission. Yes, it can take some time to put all the • Outline a core benefit Soui^: Physldans for a NationalHealth Program. Public Citizen, Departmentof HealthandHuman material together. But a $15,000 four-year scholarship or a $6,000 package to which all Americans Services, Hewitt Associatee.AFL-CaO.BurMu of Labw Statistics. two-year scholarship can be well worth the effort! are entitled, no matter their health status, state of residence or employment history. For those August 1993 Volume 55. Number 8 not in the workforce, a single ederal program should be set up The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published to cover the unemployed. monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, • Develop ways in which Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 waste, red tape and unnecessary Negotiations still are under would not be rushed. Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) way as the Seafarers LOG goes to The negotiations began aperwork can be reduced by 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince >ress between the SIU and its several months ago between the emanding standardized claim Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing orms, a uniform health care in- contracted operators that are sig- SIU and the American Maritime offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the brmation system, practice nators for new standard Association, a group of Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. guidelines for physicians and a Teightship and tanker agree­ shipowners who contract with the 20746. national strategy to reform the ments to replace those that were union to provide unlicensed Communications Department Director aiid Editor, Jes­ way in which malpractice dis­ to expire June 15. mariners for their vessels. sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate putes are handled. The union and the companies SIU Vice Presidoit Contracts Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ agreed last month to extend the Augie Tellez noted the sessions are • Help solve the retiree sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, Bill lealth care benefit crisis by old pacts, ratified in June 1990, proceeding well and promised to Brower. owering the age of eligibility for until August 15 in order that talks keep the membership informed. Contract Talks Continue For Freightships/Tankers �v-'-i 'W'- i'' - rfe^Siisi^'asasSejisis?^^ - AUGUST 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 'VSSf-' 3 Hearings Reveal Uncertainty Over Maritime Peiicy Charies T. Mayden, Piasa Photographic Sen., Inc. The Alton Belle and Alton Belle Landing have become an island unto themselves, with water reachin 40 feet, an all-time high level. Rood Maud S^iplttg A congressjpnal hearing called to consider maritime legis­ lation underscored the deep frustration held by meml)ers of Congress and two of the subcommittee's witnesses over the apparent inactivity regarding a program for U.S.-flag shipping. Members of the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee ex­ pressed dissatisfaction over the failure of witnesses from the departments of Transportation and Defense to offer specifics when quest io n e d T ho s e providing testimony on behalf of the administra­ tion said they have been thwarted in William Lipinski efforts to present a program because the Maritime Administrator has not been con­ firmed by the Senate. Subcommittee Chairman Wil­ liam Lipinski (D-Ill.) called the July 20 hearing on one aspect of the maritime revitalization pro­ gram offered by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Chairman Gerry Studds and Rep­ resentatives Jack Fields (RTexas) and Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) as well as Lipinski. The program, which was presented May 19 and consists of four pieces of legislation, is designed to offer and fund a 10-year, $1.9 billion subsidy program for U.S.flag ship operators and provide tax reform measures regarding these vessels. The package was introduced after the Clinton administration announced May 12 it would not propose any maritime revitaliza­ tion legislation before a Defense Department study on the need of the U.S. merchant marine for sealift is released in August. On June 28, Sea-Land and American President Lines (APL) an­ nounced they would seek permission from the Maritime Administration (MarAd) to reflag 20 of their U.S.-flagged ves­ sels. The companies had been threatening since early 1992 to take such action if no maritime policy was enacted. Called to testify on the Maritime Security and Competi­ tiveness Act (H.R. 2151) were Acting Maritime Administrator Continued on paged Regular river operations may seen any increased activities. locks reopen. not return to the Mississippi River "There does not appear to be The six vessels that are still in and its tributaries until fall as rain any increase in shipments of grain operation are the Dick Conerly, continued to fall in the upper mid- or coal since the flooding began, Jim Ludwig, Midland, Omega, western United States. noted Gordon Hall, vice presi­ J.N. Phillips and the Eastern Star. Record crests were expected dent/treasurer for the Lakes Car­ Sigler said Orgulf operations to hit Alton, 111., St. Louis and riers Association in Cleveland. may not get back to normal before other river towns in early August. The association monitors the traf­ late September. The Coast Guard and Army fic and loads carried by vessels on "This is even a tentative guess Corps of Engineers continue to the Great Lakes. If the rain doesn't quit, the locks prohibit any commercial boating "We have not been able to will never open up before the end activities on the upper Mississip­ detect any changes. And with all of summer for normal operations pi as well as the Missouri and of the flooding and bridges being to resume," the port agent stated Illinois rivers. washed out, it is hard to believe Paddlewheelers Keep Rolling While some of the locks which the railroads can handle it either. The SlU-contracted Delta handle barge traffic on the upper Hall added. Queen Steamboat Company Mississippi have reopened in plans to keep all operations flow­ Minnesota and northern Iowa, Seafarers in Alton ing despite the record high water tugs and barges still are not. able marks being set on the upper Mis­ Tackle High Waters. to transport grain, coal and other sissippi. Page 28 materials downriver. At the same The company re-routed two time, the navigable portion of the cruises on the big paddlewheeler Meanwhile, the victims along Mississippi Queen, replacing the Missouri River has been shut down between St. Louis and the banks of the rivers include St. Louis to St. Paul, Minn, and Sioux City, Iowa. That river may Seafarers who have lost their the St. Paul to St. Louis itineraries not reopen to traffic until late homes. More than a dozen SIU with Chattanooga, Tenn. to St. September, according to the members have homes under Louis voyages. The other SIUU.S. Senator Barbara in June that water. Army Corps of Engineers. crewed vessel. Delta Queen, has Mikulski (D-Md.) has asked the they were St. Louis Port Agent Joe Sigler President Bill Clinton has been unaffected by the river White House to verify informa­ going to reported receiving several calls asked Congress to grant up to $4 closure. Its cruises were tion she has received that the apply to the about Seafarers who work aboard billion in flood relief to the people scheduled for the Ohio and Cum­ Department of Defense advised Maritime and businesses affected by what Orgulf tugs losing their homes. berland Rivers during July. Sea-Land and American Presi­ Administra­ "So far, we have confirmed one, is being known as the "Great Below Cairo, the Mississippi dent Lines (APL) to replace their tion to re-flag but many people cannot be Flood of 1993." The House of widens out allowing faster disper­ U.S. flags with a flag of con­ 20 of their reached because ttiey have moved Representatives had passed a sion of the water through natural vessels. The $2.7 billion relief package in late and phone lines are down," he means such as evaporation. The venience from the Marshrdl Is­ companies lands. July, which the Senate was ex­ noted. Army Corps of Engineers also Sen. Mikulski had In a July 1 letter addressed to been pected to address in early August. controls the lower river and, if President Bill Clinton, the long­ threatening Orgulf Boats Tie Up Despite the lack of barge traf­ necessary, can channel as much A total of six Orgulf boats are as 30 percent of the water through time supporter of the U.S.-flag to do so since last year unless a fic on the Mississippi since flood­ merchant fleet stated she was "not maritime revitalization program ing began in May, Great Lakes still running the lower Mississip­ Continued on page 8 re-elected... tO see the U.S. mer­ became law. In May, members of shipping companies have not pi while 15 are tied up until the chant marine scuttled." She asked the House Merchant Marine and the president to support a Fisheries Committee introduced a maritime revitalization program, revitalization package through a calling it a "vital national security series of four bills. The box below contains the issue." text of Mikulski's letter: Sea-Land and APLannounced tion program. The House of Rep­ The House of Representatives U.S.-flag ships. approved a $621 million The amendment, offered by resentatives already is consider­ Dear Mr. President: I am writing to express my outrage and deep dismay at reports authorization bill to run the House Merchant Marine and ing a four-bill package that includes a lO-ye^, $1.9 billion that the two largest American-flag shipping companies have Maritime Administration Fisheries Chairman Gerry Studds subsidy program for vessels in­ decided to remove a number of their vesselsfrom the United States (MarAd) during Fiscal Year (D-Mass.), stated, "The Secretary volved in a maritime security flag1994. of Transportation may not ap­ fleet program as well as loan I was not re-elected to the United States Senate last November Added to the bill during debate prove the transfer of a Unit^ guarantees and incentives for to see the U.S. merchant marine scuttled by wonks and green on the House floor was an SIU- States-documented oceangoing U.S. shipyards. eyeshade types in the White House and the Pentagon. I believe our backed amendment that prohibits merchant vessel that is of 3,(X)0 The chairman added that Con­ national security depends upon our moving a maritime revitaliza­ the federal agency from granting gross tons or more (or that type of gress is "working as hard as we tion bill in this session of the Congress to keep our U.S.-flag fleet any re-flagging requests through a vessel the last documentation of can to come up with a com­ sailing. We need leadership from the White House on this vital the end of 1994. The amendment which was under the laws of the prehensive proposal. By the end national security issue. United States) to a foreign of next year, we will know passed by a vote of 388 to 41. lam informed that the Pentagon has given advice to two major registry under section 9(c) of the whether we will have U.S.-flag shipping companies to re-flag their ships with the Marshall IsThe MarAd bill includes funds to operate the agency, which is Shipping Act of 1916, as vessels on the high seas and a U.S. lands. The crews on these ships will come from all over the world. charged with promoting, amended, through December 31, shipyard capability to build those I appreciate our treaty agreements with our friends in foreign vessels." countries, but I lack confidence that foreign nationals will have developing and maintaining the 1994." Joining him in support of the the same commitment to place their lives on the line, if necessary, 'Buys Time' U,S. merchant fleet. The legisla­ amendment was Representative that our U.S. merchant marine have. tion, which now goes to the In presenting the amendment, William Lipinski (D-Ill.), the You have moved slowly and deliberately on your review of Senate for consideration, also Studds told his fellow repre­ chairman of the Merchant Marine maritime policy—I hope the administration will not move quickly provides funds to keep the Ready sentatives he was offering the Subcommittee. "It is vital that at now in the dismantling of the U.S.-flag fleet. Reserve Force vessels in a state of legislation "to buy all of us time a time when we are trying to I look forward to your response. readiness, for shipbuilding loan — the president, the secretary of preserve our maritime industry Sincerely, guarantees and for the operating transportation. Congress" to [s] Barbara A. Mikulski Contuiuedon page 8 differential subsidies for some complete a maritime revitaliza- ;..7 • •¥-' .> - '-yl. 1 •• •'.•.-I • im- Sen. Mikulski Seeks MariUme Commitment Amendment to Delay Re-Flaesing Adopted House Approves '94 MarAd Bill •••-,.g0''f>: " r 'v , , -- r •r'V'Vf-Vv-% •a !/• I'• • •\ . -a. -r 't �4 AUGUST 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Delta Queen Takes Over Operations nendence and Constitution The jobs of SIU crewmembers sailing aboard the U.S.-flag pas­ senger ships Independence and Constitution are secure following a federal bankruptcy court's ap­ proval of the takeover of finan­ cially troubled American Hawaii Cruises by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company of New Orleans. The SlU-crewed Constitution {abOMe) and Independence (below) now The Honolulu-based court anare being operated by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company follow- nounced its decision on July 28. Ing a decision last month In federal bankruptcy court. Piliit Delta Queen, an SlU-contracted company which operates two paddlewheel steamboats on the Mississippi River and its tributaries, presented the only bid on the cruise ships and the busi­ ness associated with them. "We were successful in main­ taining these jobs for our mem­ bership," noted Augie Tellez, SIU vice president for contracts. "This insures that the Con­ stitution and Independence will continue running for years to come," added Tom Fay, SIU port agent in Honolulu. Seafarers who sail aboard the cruise ships held meetings on the Constitution and Independence on July 29 and at the Honolulu hall on July 30 to vote on a new seven-year pact with the Delta Queen subsidiary. Last month. Judge Lloyd King granted interim management of the two cruise ships to Delta Queen pending his decision. The judge had set a July 21 deadline for competing bids or any objec­ tions to Delta Queen, but none was received. The new company will be called Great Hawaiian Cruise Line, Inc. Delta Queen has an­ nounced its intentions to renovate both ships and upscale the pas­ senger cabins. "This transaction provides both Delta Queen and American Hawaii with significant oppor­ tunities for growth," stated S. Cody Engle, chairman of Delta Queen. "For Delta Queen, it rep­ resents ah opportunity® to almost more than triple the company's passenger capacity while remain­ ing focused on the business we know best. For American Hawaii, it represents a means of sustain­ ing and improving a unique product and franchise in the world's premier vacation destina­ tion." In June, Delta Queen had a steel-cutting ceremony as it began construction for its third riverboat, the American Queen, which is expected to start sailing by April 1995. She will join a fleet already served by the SIUcrewed Delta Queen and Missis­ sippi Queen. Inland Waterways Fuel TaxWithdrawn A proposed 50-cent-a-gallon inland waterways fuel tax has been withdrawn from considera­ tion by House and Senate con­ ferees who are negotiating the Clinton administration's economic policy. Early reports from the con­ ference stated the tax was removed in favor of increasing the national sales tax oh gasoline. The SIU, along with other maritime interests and energy users, lobbied heavily against the idea, stating the tax was an unfair burden on the inland waterways industry. The inland waterways tax was passed by the House of Repre­ sentatives as one means of lower­ ing the nation's deficit. Original estimates for the tax noted nearly $500 million could be collected over a five-year period. In its original deficit-reduction package, the House also ap­ proved a tax based on the energy content of fuel, known as British thermal units (Btu). The Btu tax was part of the Clinton administration's request to reduce the deficit by $500 billion. As with the inland tax, the SIU and others were successful in lob­ bying the Senate to have the Btu tax removed from consideration. Instead, the Senate approved a 4.3-cent-a-gallon tax on gasoline. Because of the differences in the House and Senate versions of the legislation, a conference com­ mittee consisting of members from both bodies has been meet­ ing since mid-July to iron out the differences. As the Seafarers LOG was going to press, reports from Capitol Hill stated the conferees were trying to settle on a tax of between 6 and 7 cents per gallon. , ; • I- : IP. The committee is expected to an­ nounce its proposal in early August. Despite the indications that both the inland waterways and Btu taxes are dead, the SIU plans to monitor the negotiations for other ideas that may affect mem­ bership and maritime. Under the rules of a conference committee, the representatives and senators may pass all of what the House approved (which amounted to $72 billion in tax increases), all of what the Senate approved (es­ timated at a $23 billion increase), parts of either or nothing from them and create its own funding formula. None of the ideas is officially excluded fi-om consideration until the House and Senate have ap­ proved the final package, then the president signs it. Also under consideration by the conference committee mem­ bers are increases in income taxes for those individuals who make more than $115,000 a year and couples earning $140,000 an­ nually, a hike in the top corporate Houston Port Agent Jim McGee (right) recently spoke with Treasury tax rates, taxes on social security Secretary Lloyd Bentsen about the needs of maritime In the Clinton administration's deficit reduction program. benefits and much more. Federal Court Announces User Fee Lawsuit Schedule A federal court in Washington has released the pretrial schedule for action concerning a lawsuit filed by the SIU, four other maritime labor unions and five individual mariners against the U.S. Coast Guard and the secretary of transportation to stop collecting fees on merchant marine documents (z-cards). The suit, filed April 15, claims the "work tax," as it has been called because mariners are un­ able to work without one, is un­ constitutional and was calculated incorrectly by the federal agency. Besides the Seafarers, the other unions joining in the lawsuit which has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia are the Unlicensed Division of District No. 1 Marine Beneficial Association/National Maritime Union, District No. 1Pacific Coast District Marine Engineers' Beneficial Associa­ tion, the American Maritime Of­ ficers District 2 MEBA and the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Also joining in the fight are the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen's Union, both of which are affiliated with the Seafarers. The five individual mariners who are plaintiffs against the Coast Guard and Transportation Secretary Federico Pena include Anthony Primeaux, William H. Mulcahy, John Paul Hoskins, James C. Oliver and Perry O. Lawrence. Exchange Information Lawyers on both the maritime and government sides will have until September 23 to exchange information relating to the suit. This process, known as dis­ covery, allows both parties to know what will be involved in the case. Attorneys representing the unions and mariners already have asked the federal agencies in­ volved for any records, com­ ments received and other information that were used to for­ mulate the user fee on merchant marine ddcuments. Both parties in the suit then will have until October 22 to file for a summary judgment. This procedure is used when all the f^acts can be gathered on paper and witnesses are not needed to testify in a trial in order for the judge to make a decision. Legal briefs are prepared by attorneys for both sides explain­ ing the facts and the legal theories behind their reasoning of how the case should be decided. In most cases, lawyers for one of the two sides will ask for the case to be decided by summary judgment, but judges can notify the attorneys that such a request is expected. If a case is decided by sum­ mary judgment, a decision usual­ ly comes from the judge within six months. However, there is no time limit as to when a judge must announce the decision. Some cases have waited more than a year before the judge's ruling was declared. Should a summary judgment not be used in the work tax case, the court then would set a date for atrial. Argue Against Tax By seeking to declare the user fee unconstitutional, the unions and mariners argued that only Congress can pass a tax and the legislative body caimot transfer that authority to another branch of the government. The user fee originated in the 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. In­ cluded in that legislation was the, elimination of an 1886 statute that prevented the Coast Guard from collecting fees for licenses and certain shipboard positions. The suit contends the reason for removing the ban to collect fees on merchant documents was to raise money to reduce the deficit. The plaintiffs also claim the Coast Guard used inaccurate information in establishing fee levels. Although the Department of Transportation agency an­ nounced its fee schedule on March 19, it did not begin collect­ ing the work tax until April 19. The fees ranged from $35 for a duplicate z-card, license or cer­ tificate of registry to $272 for an upper level license. An ordinary seaman upgrad­ ing to able bodied seaman, for example, would have to pay $135 for a new document—$60 for an evaluation fee, $40 for an ex­ amination fee and $35 for an up­ dated z-card. �.-v. ..^->irr:j» Is • , I tM.. AUGUST1993 SEAFARERS lOG 5 ' fir: NIS'Registered Betula Grounded l: •S- Mexico's iiew-Foumi Green image Centradided by its Response To Suifuric Acid-Leaicing Ship '•:'<• • ••' -'"•V" ' Bizarre responses from the newspaper reporters that the Protesting the loss of a fishing Mexican government to claims o; Betula"s tanks were empty. Sal­ ground and their related incomes, sulfuric acid leakage from a vage workers found the deck the fishermen's cooperative grounded Norwegian seconc hatches of the 15 acid-carrying demonstrated on July 8, attempt­ registry vessel have raised anew tanks were open. ing to blockade the port and questions about Mexico's com "In my opinion there ain't demanding compensation. The mitment to high environmenta nothing there," Roy Dodgen of Mexican Navy (which has Coastand labor standards proposed as Titan Maritime Industries told the Guard-like functions) arrested 28 part of a package involving a New York Times as he looked at of the fishermen and issued or­ North American Free Trade the ship. Lloyd's List T&pori&d that ders for the arrest of 525 others Agreement (NAFTA). Beth Christ at Titan's Rorida of­ according to information appear­ The trade deal between the fice said, "All the sulfuric acid is ing in Lloyd'sList supplied by the governments of Mexico, the out of the vessel." environmental group Green­ United States and Canada was Salvage workers and repre­ peace. At the end of July, three negotiated by the Bush ad­ sentatives of the insurance com­ remain in jail, said a spokesman ministration and now claims the pany involved at the site of the for the Mexican Tourism Hotline. support of President Clinton. Bui shipwreck speculated that the In response to inquiries as to several congressmen have voicec ship, which had been beached on whether any government funds Crewmembers of the Eli Marie display "V" for victory and thumbs up doubts about the trade pact, citing June 29 and then struck by Hur­ existed in Mexico to compensate after hearing the shipping company would pay their back wages and the potential mass loss o ricane Calvin on July 6 and 7, victims of environment^ acci­ settle other grievances following a three-day strike in Baltimore. American jobs as U.S. factories becoming partially sunk, had lost dents, the spokesman for the flee south of the border to a land its acid cargo during the storm Mexican Tourism Hotline said he of cheaper, more exploitable and had dissipated in the sea. was not sure. labor and less stringent environ­ Fewer than 30 tons of sulfuric Lack of Information mental and safety and health acid were left in the hold, salvage The Mexican Tourism Hotline regulations. workers reported to Lloyd's List. spokesman was contacted as a To go into effect, NAFTA These July 13 statements of result of a press inquiry made to must be accepted by Congress. To salvage company and insurance the Embassy of Mexico in After three months of no pay After Morris asked about the food make the trade scheme more officials contradicted a statement Washington, D.C. The embassy and meals consisting only of rice on board, the captain blew up palatable to legislators, the ad­ issued on July 11 by the Mexican referred the press call to the and eggs, a Filipino-Indonesian stating, "What are you people in ministration and the Mexican Interior Ministry, a government Mexican Tourism Hotline. Press crew aboard a Norwegian second the United States concerned government are negotiating side department usually charged with calls placed directly to the press registry (NIS) vessel conducted a about their food, they have rice agreements on labor standards internal police and security mat­ attache of the Mexican embassy three-day strike for better condi­ and eggs!" ters. That agency said there had made by a Seafarers LOG and environmental concerns. tions after the bulker docked in At the same time, the Mexican been no leakage of sulfuric acid. reporter were not returned. No Funds Recdved Baltimore. Meanwhile, the third engineer government is spending millions Fishermen Arrested The Mexican Tourism Hotline SIU Representative Edd Mor­ had the chance to contact his of dollars on public relations ex­ Despite the Mexican spokesman said the Betula situa­ ris, who also serves as an Interna­ family in the Philippines, only to perts and sleek materials to government's assertions that tion had been contained by the tional Transport Workers discover that none of the money present an image of a nation dedi­ diere was no spillage of sulfuric Mexican government and that Federation (ITF) inspector, he sent home had been received. cated to the highest environmen­ acid, a local fishermen's coopera­ beaches frequented by tourists helped negotiate a settlement for The radio office displayed proof tal and labor standards. tive insists on the contraiy. They had not been in any way affected the 17 Filipino and three In­ that the funds had been wired.Mor­ Actions Belie Image point to dead turtles, a dead by the shipwreck. He said he had donesian crewmembers aboard ris contacted the manning agency pelican and dead fish as proof. no statement from the Mexican The June 29 grounding of the the Eli Marie, a bulk carrier offices in both Manila and its home Betula, a 1970 built, 10,033 dwt They also point to chemical bums government on the situation operated by Norway-based Gaard office in Singapore about the third chemical tanker, off the shore of suffered by their members who which he could issue to the press Shipping. engineer's request its Michoacan state last month, had ventured into waters near the and that he was not allowed to (By using the NIS, the Nor­ Although representatives in provided the Mexican govern­ beached Beru/a. release the one piece of informa­ wegian International Shipping both offices originally stated they ment an opportunity to live up to The government, on the other tion he had been sent from the registry, a company is allowed to had not received the telex, they its newly found green image. hand, says tests around the Betula Mexican Maritime Secretaiy. fly the flag of this traditional later said the wire was received The spokesman said he was Instead, the Mexican of sea water reveal normal maritime nation. However, the but they would not pass the government's response has been acidity. But Mexican authorities not sure whether there was a company operates under runaway money to the family because they shrouded in mysteiy. It insists the only ^gan testing 10 days after Mexican govemment investiga­ conditions such as using crew­ had not received any funds from sulfuric acid did not spill in the the ship ran aground off the tion under way of the accident members from anywhere around the company. However, a spokesman for the face of empty tanks. Its embassy country's Pacific coast. the world, avoiding taxes and The crew stopped work on in Washington, D.C. refers all Despite its statements that no Betula's operating company said bypassing maritime regulations.) July 10 to protest working condi­ press inquiries to the Mexican sulfuric acid had been spilled, the the Norwegian Maritime Direc­ Inhumane Treatment tions aboard the vessel. By the Tourism Hotline, which turns out Mexican government closed the torate has completed an inves­ tigation of the incident. Not only was food scarce on following day, they were on strike to be a public relations agency in area to fishing. the ship, but crewmembers with picket signs displayed on the Chicago. And its newly created reported inhumane treatment. dock and gangway. Morris con­ office of the attorney general for The third engineer, for example, tinued to make calls to the man­ the environment has had nothing discovered his mother was near ning agency, the Norwegian to do with the incident, among death and asked the captain for consul, the Philippine consul and other peculiar actions. permission to fly to the Philip­ others to resolveffiie situation. According to accounts in the pines to be> with her. He was Washington Post and the New Crew Wins Strike turned down. A few days later, York Times, the Mexican govern­ By July 12, Morris had con­ the third engineer found out his ment denied that the Betula, firmed with the shipping com­ mother had died. managed by Rotterdam-based pany that all claims would be paid Offloading Delayed through the manning agency in Alendal Tankers BV, had spilled • ;v5-'; ••-vv,',"'.;.if''.',,;,;'V any of the more than 4,000 tons of When the vessel arrived in Manila. An agreement between sulfuric acid which remained in Baltimore on June 18, the Eli the crew and the captain was Marie did not dock until July 7 at drafted and signed. Among the its stainless steel tanks when the Domino Sugar. During this time items agreed to in the document ship was first towed to sea. The decision of the Lazaro in the Chesapeake Bay, no shore were salaries and allotments Cardenas port authorities to take leave was granted. Crewmembers would be paid on time, a welfare the vessel to sea was made after asked to be paid or at least receive fund should be utilized, enough the chemical had leaked into one a draw, which the Norwegian provisions should be kept on of the pumprooms during offcaptain denied. After the ship first board the ship, and the captain floading operations on June 25. dropped anchor, the third en­ and chief engineer would not The vessel was towed by a harbor gineer took his $500 emergency harass the crew. tug, a line broke, the Betula The document was signed by cash and asked the radio officer to drifted and later came aground on have it wired through the man­ all the crew and officers and wit­ a sandbar 20 kilometers north of ning agency to his family to help nessed by Morris and a Baltimore Lazaro Cardenas. shipping agent representing the pay for his mother's burial. After the crew contacted Mor­ vessel owners. Tanks Mysteriously Empty AP by Joe Cavaretta Offloading of the sugar ris on July 9, he immediately ap­ \^exlcan fishermen and salvage workers believe 4,000 tons of sulfuric But workers, from the proached the captain about the resumed July 13. A few days later, acid from the Betula leaked Into the sea. The Mexican government American salvage company who situation. The captain said he did the vessel sailed to Boston to pick says none of the ship's cargo was spilled. were inspecting the tanks told the not want to discuss the problem. up a load of scrap steel for China. - rf. After Months of No Pay, NIS Ship's Crew Strikes - r-WI'. •v-s,fmj ti- "'•"! • • -i' -:-•••* iiif • L' V' 'r !i �• r-.-'' 6 AUGUST 1993 SEAFARERS LOG House Hearing Reveals MarMme Pelicy UnUer Review ''iSfe: „s*» V,";,rlr- The bill, introduced last month Unde man our RRF. This is a grave in place," Yim told Taylor. Continued from page 3 Senate rules, by Studds and Armed Services Although Herberger had his concern to us. It is an issue we are one senator Committee Chairman Ron DelJoan Yim and William J. Lynn, looking at in terms of re-flag- confirmation hearing June 23, with an ob­ lums (D-Calif.), is designed to in­ director of program analysis for ging. farm-state senators led by Conrad jection can itiate a technology development the Defense Department. Also When the subcommittee chair­ Bums (R-Mont.), Hank Brown place a hold program to provide a base for ad­ speaking before the panel was Dr. man asked Lynn if the Defense (R-Colo.) and Charles Grassley on a Paul Chapman, the author of Department had any contingency (R-Iowa) are holding up the presidential vanced shipbuilding, create a Trouble on Board about plans for the RRF if American admiral's confirmation in the nomination. market for U.S.-built double-hull runaway-flag shipping and the crews were not available, he said Senate Commerce, Science and former director of the Center for none had been drawn up. Transportation Committee. The Thomas Andrews Herberger is tankers and expand federal loan one of many guarantees for U.S. shipyards. Seafarers' Rights (See article on "The current plan is to rely on senators are using this tactic to get page 3). such Clinton appointees whose Parts of H.R. 2547 are expected back at Herberger because of the the (U.S.) merchant marine," H.R. 2151 Lynn added. strong support he indicated for final confirmation is being or was to be included in the Fiscal Year would amend Neither government witness cargo preference during his con­ delayed by such a move. 1994 Defense Department ap­ the Merchant was aware of a July 1 letter from firmation hearing. Burns, Brown propriations bill. Other Bills Progressing Marine Act of Senator Barbara Mikulski (D- and Grassley are frequent critics While the House subcommit­ 1936 by creat­ Md.) to Clinton stating "the Pen­ of cargo preference legislation. The Merchant Marine Invest­ ing a tagon has given advice to two (Cargo preference laws desig­ tee is expected to mark up—the ment Act (H.R. 2152) is awaiting Maritime major shipping companies (Seanate a certain process of preparing a bill for its action by the House Ways and Security Reet Land and APL) to re-flag their percentage of next assignment—H.R. 2151 late Means Committee after being Program. The ships with the Marshall Islands. govemment- in July, action on other aspects of reported out by the Merchant bill, if passed, impelled the maritime revitalization pro­ The crews on these ships will Joan Yim Marine and Fisheries Commit­ would permit come from all over the world. cargo be car­ gram has begun. tee. up to 90 U.S.-flag vessels operat­ She further noted in the letter that ried aboard The National Shipbuilding ing in international commercia she lacked confidence in foreign U.S.-flag and Conversion Act of 1993 trade to receive a subsidy for IC crews performing up to the same vessels. Such (H.R. 2547) has been reported out The final bill in the package, years. The payments would begin commitment as American laws have of the House Merchant Marine H.R. 2380, is before the Merchant in Fiscal Year 1996. The mariners. Herb Bateman been in effect and Fisheries Committee. It is Marine and Fisheries Committee Maritime Trust Fund Act (H.R. During his testimony before since 1954. 2380) provides the components the House subcommittee, Dr The policy began after World before the House Armed Services as well as the Ways and Means Committee. Committee. for funding H.R. 2151 through a Chapman pointed out that one o War II.) . 5 percent passenger ticket tax on the first things a company will do certain cruises originating in the when it switches flags is to U.S. and a $15 vessel container change the nationality of the tax on import and export cargo. crew. "This is the pattern around Receiving Presidential Attention the world," he said. "This is one In her prepared testimony, of the reasons for flagging out. SIU pensioner Fred Umholtz tended, he noted. He noted noticed an advertisement in the Yim announced, "Maritime "Many of the World War U when Nor­ personals section of his local mariners are still struggling for reform has received vigorous at­ way adopted Springdale, Ark. newspaper for veteran status, and it help^ to tention within the administration a second World War II seamen to meet meet and share our thoughts and and is still underactive considera­ registry, all once a month for coffee and to feelings on the matter," the retiree tion." Norwegian swap old sea stories. Yim praised the role that has said. crewmembeen played by the U.S.-flag mer­ "I thought I was the only "We invited eight local U.S. bers except World War II merchant seaman Navy armed guard veterans to chant marine in times of national the captain around this area, but much to my join us because they stood guard emergencies. "The active com­ mercial fleet also provides a base Helen Bentley and chief en­ surprise, discovered thk there on our ships," he added. gineer were were more than 60 just in the of seagoing employment for The veterans barbecued, American seafarers, who in turn replaced by lower-paid foreign northwest part of Arkansas and played bingo and horse shoes, but are available to the Department of nationals. "But then, in many of over 400 living in the entire the most important event was Defense and the Maritime Ad­ the Norwegian ships that have state," Umholtz told a reporter for swapping stories. Brother Um­ ministration lagged-out, now all of the crew the Seafarers LOG. holtz made prizes in his workshop crew from top to bottom are foreign." to "A number of the veterans are to give out to the winners of the Representative Thomas SUP sailors who really enjoy games. sealift ships, Andrews (D-Maine) commented. reading my issues of the including the "Now that I'm not sailing, We could find ourselves with Seafarers LOG which I brought have Ready a lot of time on my hands. I Reserve crews that might be very unsym- to the meetings, and they'd pass enjoy woodworking and have Force, during jathetic to the cause that the "rom one to another," he said. shop set up. I make things like crises," she Jnited States armed forces may According to Umholtz, the little toys, windmills and special Since retiring in 1987, Brother be engaged in—the very crews monthly meetings grew, and the Umholtz spends time in his shop said. we may be depending upon to seamen began planning for a mini-merry-go-rounds. I sell creating unique wooden crafts. "The use William J. Lynn them to people I know and give a of civilian deliver vital equipment to our arger scale reunion for the lot of them to my friends and merchant mariners on govern- armed forces." Arkansas veterans and their States. Representative Helen Delich amilies. The seamen decided to family," he said. ment ships in times of emergency A native of Elm Springs, Ark., "After the war, we carried Bentley (R-Md.) suggested that is one of the most cost-effective lold the event at Hickory Creek Brother Umholtz joined the German prisoners back to Europe the Defense Department recall and efficient%xamples of 'publicPark on Beaver Lake, just outside Seafarers on the last day of 1945 from prison camps," he said. private partnerships,' a new con­ what happened in Vietnam when Springdale. in Sheepshead Bay, N.Y. In 1951 he was drafted into the cept to many, but a well-tested foreign crews refused to carry Umholtz recently provided the Umholtz's first ship was the U.S. Army to serve in the Korean war supplies aboard fully loaded one for our national defense. LOG with photographs from the Williams Victory, a Smith and Lynn added in his remarks that ships to the southeastem Asia na­ second annual reunion of World Johnson vessel. He sailed in the conflict. In 1952, immediately the Defense Department "needs tion, forcing the vessels to be of­ War 11 merchant mariners living deck department. The vessel following his release from the sealift. The United States is a nation floaded and materiel placed on in Arkansas. The day-long picnic served as a troop ship returning Army, he revived his SIU career with global interests, and it depends other ships. She pointed out there on Beaver Lake was well at­ soldiers from Europe back to the and began sailing out of the port of New Orleans. on the deployment of forces fixjm were several instances when the He sailed with Delta Lines for U.S. bases to defend those interests same thing occurred during the recent Persian Gulf conflict. most of his maritime career but when trouble strikes." also sailed around the world with He pointed out the long-stand­ Senators Block Nominee Isthmian Steamship. ing policy "to rely on the [U.S.] In response to a question from "I must have sailed on about maritime industry to meet Representative Gene Taylor (D80 ships in all my SIU seatime. [Defense] requirements, to the Miss.) seekThere are so many that I lost extent that the industry can do so, ing specific count," Umholtz observed. and we intend to continue that goals for The deck department member policy." Mar Ad, Yim spent many years sailing to West Questions RRF Crowing replied the Africa and South America. "One During the questioning that of my favorite places was Brazil. agency has followed, Lipinski asked Yim if When I was with Delta I sailed on not been able the Maritime Administration a passenger ship and we took 47to implement could count on U.S. mariners to day trips to Brazil and back to any because crew Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Houston. We really got to know the person Gene Taylor vessels should U.S.-flag maritime the Brazilian people, and it be­ appointed by companies re-flag their ships and came a second home for many of Clinton to serve as Maritime Ad­ hire foreign crews. us," the pensioner recalled. "That is a difficult question we ministrator, Vice Admiral Albert Brother Umholtz spent the last are facing," Yim replied. "We Herberger (Ret.), has not been few years of hisSIU career sailing need to have seafarers who have confirmed by the Senate. aboard Sea-Land vessels: He jobs in peacetime in order to be "It is somewhat frustrating in­ ^'ensioner Fred Umholtz (right) joins other Arkansas merchant marine retired to his hometown of Elm available during times of war to ternally in, that our team is rtot yet veterans at the second annual reunion in Hickory Creek Park, Ark. Spings in 1987. Arkansas Merchant Marine Vets Reminisce at Day-Long Reunion 7 /• 7 �V r. ::m AUGUST 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 :'M Wilkes Crew Completes Record-Breaklng Recovery MSG Vessel Rrings Up Sunken Survey Sled Sf- SIU crewmembers aboarc connection of the sled, the the USNS Wilkes participated in Magellan vehicle was brought a record-breaking salvage aboard and the ship's crew recovery on June 20 when the began the long process of bring­ crew brought up an ing the system aboard. The oceanographic seafloor survey Wilkes' deep sea trawl and system sled from 5,450 meters coring winch was used because of water off the south coast o of its ample pulling power and Hawaii. sufficient drum capacity for the The Wilkes, owned by the 20,000 feet of recovery pendant. Military Sealift Command Smallwood noted that (MSG) and operated by Bay several splices in the line were Ship Management, is a Nava difficult to pass through the Oceanographic Office vesse various blocks and fairleads,but OS JaeThrowbridgeand ABTom After hours of hard work by crewmembers, the spooling device Is which operates throughout the the wet and slippery kevlar was Skublnna lay back on a section of hoisted clear of the water. Extending downward Into the water Is the Pacific Ocean. squeezed carefully through nylon pendant being used to hoist recovery pendant leading to the deep ocean survey sled still oh the without mishap. The final 800 the recovery pendant on board, ocean bed. Wilkes Chief Mate Free feet of the recovery pendant was Smallwood supplied the Seafarers LOG with a very large diameter and had to photographs and information be worked separately. about the crew's efforts in "The sled cleared the water recovering the survey system. and was snaked on board after According to Smallwood,the dark of the second day—to the seafloor survey sled had been delight of a tired but dedicated lost by oceanographers when an crew," he recalled. attachment link parted. The "The record-breaking suc­ Naval Oceanographic Office cess of this salvage operation is sought assistance from the su­ a tribute to the skill and efficien­ pervisor of Diving and Salvage cy of the crew of this small who contracted Oceaneering ship," Smallwood added. Technologies, Inc. to operate The Wilkes sailed into the deep salvage remotely Honolulu with the sled on deck piloted vehicle Magellan 724 and wit^ a "broom at the yarjfrom the Wilkes. darm" indicating a successful "The operation was a tricky mission. Bosun "Skip" Yager one at such extreme depths and said of the operation, "Hey, we required the Magellan recovery just got the job done." Bosun "Skip" Yager signals crew to hold the line as the spooling device is hoisted to the deck's edge. vehicle to attach a 20,000 foot Crewmembers aboard the long recovery pendant of half- Wilkes received a commenda­ inch kevlar line to the downed tion from the commanding of­ sled. ficer of the Naval "While the sled was being Oceanographic Office at the located, hooked up and Stennis Space Center in Missis­ recovered, it was necessary for sippi for the sled's recovery. the Wilkes' ship control team to Among those listed by keep the ship within a few Smallwood as instrumental in meters of a position directly the recovery effort were Bosun over the sled. The ship has no Yager, ABs ^'Mac" Davis, Tom automated station-keeping sys­ Skubinna, "Jake" Jacobs, tem and the team used various Steve Herring and Andy combinations of engine, rudder Gutierrez; OSs Jae and bow thruster to keep the Tbrowbridge, Adam Taiucci ship in precise position in the and Matt Sandy. In addition to open sea for more than 30 hours Smallwood, the ship's officers during the hook-up and included Captain Steve Smith, recovery," Smallwood wrote in Second Mate David Ayer and' his letter detailing the event. Third Mate Wendi ImpellizOnce the crew secured the zeri. liiilfc: During the final moments of the 36-hour recovery, Bosun Yager carefully guides the deep ocean sled onto the ship's after deck. m The mkes retums to Honolulu with the sled on deck. "Broom at the yardarm," signifying a successful mission, is hidden among signal flags. The sled, more than 17 feet long, is ready for its return to Honoluju aboard the USNS Wilkes. �.fii.•?:'> t S AUGusrms SEAFARERS LOG \Expert Witness Tells Panel •II. Runaway Flags Mean Loss of American Jobs I Burma, the Philippines and other ter for Seafarers' Rights to advise . Dr. Paul Chapman, the former agency. All direct connection be- developing countries, but oncb port chaplains and mariners from director of the Center for around Ae world on what to do Seafarers' Rights, told members tween the owner/operator and the that seafarer signs onto of the House Merchant Marine crew is lost in the process, and the Panamanian-flag ship, he is con- when they faced serious problems Subcommittee they should ex only criterion for the operation is trolled by the Panamanian aboard vessels. Among the pect foreign crews to replace profit," Chapman told the panel, maritime labor code. The fact is troubles that have been faced by American crews when U.S.-fla: In this highly competitive in- that many of the 30 or more flag port chaplains visiting runawayships replace the Stars-anc dustiy, a downward spiral results, of convenience registries which flag vessels are lack of payment Stripes with a flag of con and an operator is constantly today register almost 50 percent for work performed, inadequate tempted in the pressure of com- of the world's ships have little or food, refusal to access medical venience. Chapman addressed the House petition to go a notch lower in no interest in enforcing their care and forced employment after Many main streets in the Midwest panel on the problems that occur standards. maritime labor code and no ad- a contract has expired. are covered by floodwaters. A Filipino AB can be ministrative capability of doing when merchant vessels re-flag "Without any legal protection He appeared as a witness durin^ employed for $300 to $400 a so. or meaningful union contracts, "The effect of this is that once the owner/operator is free to ar­ a July 20 hearing called to take month. A Chinese AB can be testimony conceming a U.S.-fla hiredforlessthan$100amonth. a merchant ship leaves port, it bitrarily ded with crew without maritime revitalization package Having lost all connection with moves beyond the control of any restraint," Chapman said. "Good offered by members of Congress the recruiting process and dealing legal regime. In effect, it moves management includes a high only with a hierarchy of ship into a legal black hole. Contracts regard for the dignity and work­ in May. The author of Trouble on management companies with can be ignored, and since crews ing conditions of workers, but we Board, a book about the problems various kinds of chartering proce- are often recruited where unContinuedfrom page 3 involving merchant seamen on dures, the owner/operator may employment is high and wages found that on as many as 20 per­ the Atchafalaya River and thus vessels registered to runaway not even be aware of conditions are low, crewmembers are often cent of the ships, the crews were prevent flood conditions in the flags, spoke to the subcommittee on board, or salary levels, or of reluctant to even voice their com- being abused and exploited. And less than a month after Sea-Lanc thestandardsthatarebeingmain-1 plaint except perhaps to a the number may be higher be­ Mississippi Delta. cause crewmembers are reluctant I chaplain." Alton Port Representative Tim I and American President Lines an- tained. He told the House members he to speak up, lest they lose their Kelley reported the Alton hall is nounced their plans to follow End of Tradition working together with the through on threats to replace the He noted if American com­ started the New York-based Cen-1 jobs.' Madison County Federation of American flag on 20 of their ves- panies take their vessels to off­ Labor toward providing relief for sels. shore registries, the effect could community members who have (Runaway vessels, also known )e disastrous for the United lost their homes and businesses as flag-of-convenience ships, are States. because of the Mississippi's those owned in one country, In this country, this would rising floodwaters, He noted the registered in another and crewed result in a loss of maritime hall has taken several phone calls by mariners from still other capability, the end of a career, of from Alton Belle crewmembers countries. These vessels are an expertise, which has helped for about fellow Seafarers who are dubbed "runaway" because they 00 years to shape this countiy. victims of the high waters where are attempting to flee respon"There is no crash course for the Mississippi and Missouri | sibility for taxes and regulations maritime officers. You go to from the owner's nation.) nVers meet. school and you spend 10 years at "We have begun the process of Abandon Nation's Mariners sea working your way up to notifying these union members Chapman cited as an example master. To lose part of our nation­ that we will do whatever we can what happened to Norwegian al competence would be tragic. to help them," Kelley said. crews when Norway decided to Chapman added that U.S. A source from the U.S. Army create a flag-of-convenience shipping companies would face Corps of Engineers reported that registry, le additional challenge of find­ heavy rain in the Missouri River "Initially Norwegians were ing Americans knowledgeable in Dr. Paul Chapman (right) discusses the effects of runaway-flag ves­ is backing up into the flooded hired as masters and chief en- naaritime to help run their firms, sels on merchant mariners with U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.). Mississippi toward Alton, gineers and the rest of the crew t has been suggested that in the Weather reports indicate that the were from foreign lands. But now ong run, not only will the ships Mississippi around the Alton area on ntany of the Norwegian ag out, but the companies them­ is expected to reach a crest of 40 second registry ships, all of the selves may move aboard. While pointing out that he has feet, an all-time high. Emergency officers and crew are foreign." crews are standing by, ready for Chapman, who now serves as not discovered a direct correla- Continuedfrom page 3 the Mississippi to surge top" instructor at the Bangor ;ion between ships' flagging out that we retain our maritime fleet, another record high at Melvin n^®®^°8'^^' Seminar in Maine, and standards on those vessels Lipinski told his colleagues. Price Lock and Dam, south of the ^tat^ that when shipping com- deteriorating, the author said, 'I think we have to take this Illinoistown. panies from developed nations 'That has been the pattem." He dramatic action in ,,order to obtain , J .1. switch to a flag of convenience. o Tered UIW the representatives an wyv ex- | j I.V|/XV/OVIltXiU V WO oil ... • m n Forecasters said they were businesses tend to stop deal- mple of how lower working and i beginning to detect a new pattern ing with manning agents. They iving standards take place. sentative Jack Fields (R-Texas) <1 nio..ir u«i«' concerning the amendment. in the rainy weather that has hung will contract with a ship manageLegal Black Hole Fields is the ranking minority over the Midwest for the better ment company which, in turn, A ship owned in Hong Kong member of the Merchant Marine part of six weeks. | subcontracts with a manning may have a mixed crew from | and Fisheries Committee. Other congressmen offered Rivers' Flow Irrevocably Changed their support. "We must do some­ thing to rebuild (the U.S.-flag merchant fleet) for the benefit of this country because in a time of David Bonior crisis it is absolutely necessary that they be prepared to support our efforts on the waters of the ment report on the need of mer­ world, wherever we need to chant sMpping for sealift. That deliver the goods to supply our report is expected to be released troops," noted Representative this month. The two shipping companies James Quillen (R-Tenn.). 'Comprehensive maritime followed through in June on their reform will enable (Sea-Land and threats to go foreign flag. SeaAmerican President Lines) to stay Land filed a request to lower the under the U.S. flag," added U.S. American flag on 13 of its ves­ Representative David Bonior (D- sels, while APL did the same for Mich.), the House majority whip seven ships in its fleet. APL also and a long-time supporter of the stated it would seek permission to U.S.-flag merchant fleet. "We fly a foreign flag on six vessels that will be built in German and need time to do that." Sea-Land and APL had South Korean yards. threatened togo foreign flag since MarAd representatives noted last year unless a maritime the request by the companies to revitalization program became re-flag 20 ships was an unusually law. Congress introduced its high number with which to deal AP (Earl Observation Satellite t^mp) These two Landsat Thematic Mapper images show the St. Louis area on July 4,1988 (left) and July legislation in May after the Clin­ at one time. Normally, the agen­ 18,1993 (right), demonstrating the dramatic contrast in the size of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. ton administration announced it cy handles re-flagging applica­ would delay its recommendation tions for one or two vessels at a Scientists say the flood will cause the rivers to take up new routes. until it receives a Defpnse Depart- time. Flood Slops Tugs/Barges ^iSSS•1^1 . ff'sif 'K. ''" ''': ' Reflagging Postponed MsarAd AuOwrtalkm BUI Passed 4S"'-" '4-"- ' :l-:3r '•• ,?l.. • -v ..y' �AUGUST 1993 SEAFAGERSLOG Gov't Services Member Named MSCPAC Mariner for 1992 An SIU Government Services to maintain its high degree of Division member has been named readiness. the Military Sealift Command"Mr. Castillo's knowledge of Pacific (MSCPAC) 1992 Marine the Tano propulsion and other on­ Employee of the Year for his board electronics systems is im­ work over and above the call of pressive," Walsh wrote in duty aboard the USNS Andrew nominating Castillo. "Due to his Higgins. knowledge, we've been able to Electronics Technician Her upgrade our propulsion system to min Castillo collected not only include the latest modifications the top award presented annually by Tano and determine the extent by the fleet, but he also received of previous machinery history. the unlicensed engine He alone has processed, recorded department's 1992 Mariner and implemented many Tano en­ gineering change notices. Award of Excellence. Walsh continued his praise for He was joined by AB/Maintenance Allen R. Glassford and Castillo by saying he "doesn't Steward/Cook Perfecto Basilic limit his knowledge and expertise as the outstanding mariners in to only his gear but repairs any each of their respective un­ electrical or electronic problem licensed departments aboard presented to him. His contribu­ MSCPAC ships. The annual tion to the USNS Higgins far ex­ awards recognize outstanding ceeded the scope of his job work efforts and achievements by description." individuals sailing in the unCastillo received a plaque licensed deck, engine and from Captain L.M. Pivonka, the steward departments as well as commander of MSCPAC, in deck, engine and medical officers recognition of his achievements. in the fleet. Concerns for Safety Always Available Unlicensed deck winner Castillo was nominated for Glassford also sailed aboard the both MSCPACs highest award USNS Higgins in 1992. The as well as the engine department AB/maintenance was praised as a recognition by Chief Engineer self-starter, a conscientious Thomas Walsh, who sailed with worker and a person concerned the electronics technician last with the safety of his fellow crewmembers. year. In nominating the deck depart­ Walsh stated Castillo worked long hours under unfavorable ment member for the award. First conditions and was always on call Officer Steve Rose wrote, to allow the Higgins, a fleet oiler. Glassford exhibits profes­ sionalism and dedication to duty in all assignments, especially in the area of damage control. His efforts with damage control aboard the Higgins contributed to the fleet oiler's recent evaluation of "excellent" for damage control and firefighting." While sailing aboard the Hig­ gins, Glassford served as fire marshal. In that role, he taught new crewmembers about the ship's damage control systems and the type of firefighting equip­ ment found aboard the oiler. Excellent Feeder In gaining recognition for his work aboard the fleet tug USNS Catawba, Steward/Cook Basilio was noted for his work in making the Catawba a top-notch feeder. "Mr. Basilio is both highly dedicated and professional in overseeing all areas of the steward department," wrote Cap­ tain Pat Huetter, master of the tug. "From baking zucchini bread to birthday cakes, he goes out of his way to respond to the crew's every request and need. He's al­ ways done a superior job for Catawba and MSCPAC." During his tour on the tug, the steward/cook received two straight "excellent" ratings during command inspections. Pact Insures Atlanta's Olympic Stadium Will Be Built by Union Workers The North Georgia Building Trades Council has announced an agreement with the Atlanta Stadium Contractors for a fair-wage agreement covering the construction workers who will build an 85,000-seat stadium as well as support facilities for the 1996 Olympic Games which will be held in the Georgia city. The agreement includes wage scales, employer-paid health care benefits and pensions, as well as mandatory training for all contractor and subcontractor workers. The council credited efforts by the Atlanta AFL-CIO and local public employee, industrial, service and building trades unions for acquiring the pact in the right-to-work state. The stadium project is expected to cost approximately $210 million. USNS Mercury Joins RRF; Leaves MSCPAC Fleet Seafarers Rally In Protest of NAFTA •:Vv "! J J ' . r J • ' •![ • " V".. m- y-¥ /-•"M Colorado Beef Processors Succeed After 10-Year Struggle to Gain Union Employees at the Monfort beef processing plant in Greeley, Colo, have voted for union representation after 10 years of anti-union coercion, intimidation and discrimination by the company. Workers voted for the United Food and Commercial Workers to represent them. The Greeley plant had been a union shop until it closed in 1980. When the facility reopened in 1982, Monfort refused to hire more than 250 former union members and kept the plant non-union until the recent vote. Mine Workers' Strike Continues Against Coal Operators Association More than 16,000 members of the United Mine Workers in seven states have left their mines as a strike against the Bituminous Coal Operators Association (BCOA) enters its third month. The selective strike against members of the association began on May 10. The Mine Workers are protesting the mine owners' refusal to bargain in good faith and other unfair labor practices. Job security is the key issue for the union members. The Mine Workers claim the companies are opening non-union mines while those where the union members work are'being exhausted. In the meantime, the union signed an agreement with four companies that broke away from the BCOA to form the Independent Bituminous Coal Bargaining Alliance. The pact covers 7,500 miners in Alabama, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. The union also signed agreements with two previously unorganized mines that employ 700 people. The a^eements were reached with Marrowbone SIU Government Services guished career with MSCPAC. Development in Mingo County, W.Va. and Wolf Creek Collieries in Martin County, Ky. Division members bade farewell Capable of carrying around 1,000 to the USNS Mercury, a roll- vehicles, the vessel was one of the New Contract Obtained In New England on/roll-off vessel that has been first roll-on/roll-offi-ships to Following a 24-Week Lockout Following a 24-week lockout, the workers at Bay State Gas in Massachusetts and New Hampshire part of the Military Sealift Com­ deliver supplies and materiel to ratified a new six-year contract on July 2. The Steelworkers Locals 12026 and 14930 as well as Electrical mand-Pacific fleet (MSCPAC) American combat forces during Workers Local 486 represent the workers. Operation Desert Shield in 1990. since it was built in 1976. The lockout began January 16 when members of Local 12026 rejected the company's contract offer. The ship was turned over to the The vessel was the only MSC Members survived on unemployment compensation after the Massachusetts legislature passed extended Maritime Administration RO/RO to operate with a benefits for locked out workers. (MarAd) to become part of the civilian crew. The unlicensed Ready Reserve Force (RRF). The crewmembers were represented Board Orders Tyson Mercury sailed into a New Or­ by the Government Services Labor To Honor Union Contracts leans sMpyard where it will be Division. Members of the Teamsters and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) gained a victory No announcement has been prepared to join the RRF fleet. It against Tyson Foods when thechicken processing company was ordered by the National Labor Relations will join 11 other newly acquired made stating when the Mercury Board (NLRB)to bargain with the unions. RO/RO vessels in the MarAd will be leaving the shipyard or Regarding the Teamsters, the board found that Tyson—^as the successor of Holly Farms—^had where it will be stationed in the fleet. interfered with a union representation election involving approximately 200 long-haul truck drivers in The Mercury had a distin­ RRF fleet. Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. After taking over Holly Farms in 1989, Tyson unilaterally offered the drivers wages and benefits at the lower Tyson rates, thus bypassing the union. . The company threatened workers with plant closures and sale of their trucks if they voted union. The Discussing Maritime in Norfoik NLRB ordered the company to rehire 47 workers who were discharged because of union activities. In a case involving an Arkansas local, the NLRB ruled Tyson had illegally directed and controlled a decertification petition in a chicken processing plant in 1991. The board ordered Tyson to recognize the UFCW local and bargain in good faith. U.S. Senator Charles Robb (D-Va.) Is updated on the concerns of the U.S.-flag maritime Industry by Hampton Roads Port Council President Bernard Hopkins (left) and SIU Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino (right). 9 SIU members join with other trade unlonsts to protest the possible loss of jobs to Mexico should Congress approve the NAFTA treaty. Negotiations among the United States, Canada and Mexico are continuing. iS .• '"'Mr 1 W:-: VQi'" If:, I#.- �to AUGUST 1093 SEAFARERS LOG A S schools begin another year across the country, it is not too early to start i planning to apply for a 1994 Seafarers Scholarship. In 1994, as in years past, the union will be offering seven scholarships. Four of these financial awards are set aside for the children and spouses of Seafarers. Each of the four scholarships is for $15,000 to be used at a four-year college or university. The other three are for Seafarers themselves. One of the awards also is for $15,000 for use at a four-year institution of higher learning. The remaining two scholarships amount to $6,000 each and can be used for study at a community college or vocational school. Since 1952, the SIU has awarded 228 scholarships to its members, their spouses and children to help them reach their educational goals. From these ranks have come doctors, lawyers, teachers and many other careers. Some members have used the program to improve their own job skills as Seafarers. However, all of them took the same first step to win a scholarship. TTiat step was to apply for the Seafarers Scholarship Program booklet which contains the vital information necessary to apply. To receive a copy of this guide, send in the coupon at the bottom of this page. What follows are some highlights from the scholarship booklet. ELIGIBILITY For a Seafarer to be eligible to be awarded a scholarship, he or she must: • Be a high school graduate or its equivalent; • Have a total of 730 days of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welf^e Plan on the Seafarer's behalf prior to the date of application; • have one day of employment on a vessel in the six-month period immediately prior to the date of application; • Have 120 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. (Pensioners are not eligible for scholarships.) For a spouse to be eligible for a scholarship award, he or she must: • Be married to an eligible Seafarer or SIU pensioner; • Be a high school graduate or its equivalent. • • t Be under the age of 19 OR Be under the age of 25 and be a full-time student erurolled in a program leading to a baccalaureate or higher degree at an accredited institution authorized by law to grant such degrees; Be the child of a Seafarer who has credit for a total of 1,095 days of covered employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the Seafarer's behalf prior to the date of application; Be the child of a seafaring parent who has one day of employment in the six-month period preceding the date of application and 120 days of employment in the previous calendar year (unless the eligible parent is deceased). It should be noted that dependent children who win SIU scholarships and marry while receiving the award will not have to forfeit the grant by reason of such marriage. CHECKLIST (i- . • • • • Autobiographical statement Photograph j Certified copy of birth certificate / High school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high school equivalency scores • College transcript 7, . • FOR MORE INFORMATION Ask for a 1994 Seafarers Scholarship Program booklet at any SIU hall, or fill out the coupon below and return it to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. P lease send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. Name Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number This application is for: (Self) (Dependent) Letters of reference SAT or ACT results I All completed applications with all necessary information included MUST be mailed and postmarked ON or BEFORE APRIL 15,1994. The SAT or ACT test must be taken by February 1994 to insure the test results will be available for inclusion in the scholarship application package. For information on upcoming SAT tests, contact the College Entrance Examination Board at either Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08540 or Box 1025 Berkeley, CA 94701, whichever is closest. For information regarding ACT tests, contact ACT Registration Union, P.O.Box 414, Iowa City, lA 52243. Scholarship recipients MUST enroll in a college or trade school and notify the Seafarers Welfare Plan of their admission by AUGUST 1,1994. Recipients who are the spouse or child of a Seafarer are expected to complete their course of study during the four years covered by the grant. Seafarers who receive the $15,000 award must complete the program within six years.Seafarers who receive the $6,(X)0 award must complete their programs in four years. Book Number Deadline for applying is April 15,1994. Items that need to be postmarked by that date for review by the Scholarship Committee include: • Scholarship application • / •• emember, it will take time to gather all this information. Plan ahead to make sure everything will be collected in time. Some schools can be slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants should ask for them as soon as possible. The SAT and ACT examinations are offered approximately six times each year on specified dates. Applicants should take the appropriate test required by the college or trade school he or she plans to attend. DEADLINES For a dependent child to be eligible to be awarded a scholarship, he or she must: • Be an unmarried child of an eligible Seafarer or SIU pensioner for whom the member or pensioner has been the sole source of support the previous calendar year; • Be a high school graduate or its equivalent, although applications may be made during the senior year of high school; • • R ft, ' ' I . I j Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program. Seafarers Welfare \ 1^ Plan, 5201 AuthWay, Carrip Springs, MD 20746. �SEAFARERS LOG 11 Seafarers Pull Together For New Boblo Season SIU crewmembers aboard the Boblo Island boats are geared up for another busy season of taking passengers from Gibraltar, Mich, to Boblo Island amusement park, located at the mouth of Lake Erie near Amherstburg, Ontario. Annual Boblo operations began Memorial Day weekend and will continue until Labor Day weekend when the boats will be laid up for the winter season. Four boats make up the Boblo fleet, and they are crewed by members of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, which has repre­ sented the Boblo crew since the 1940s. Crewmembers work the en­ gines, keep the passengers com­ fortable, tie up lines when docking, release lines when pulling out and properly maintain each vessel's in­ terior and exterior. The entire Boblo fleet's deck crew works together to get the job done each day of the season. The L.R. Beattie is the largest of the four boats with a capacity of300passengers. Crewmembers prepare and sell hot dogs and refreshments to passengers on the 45-minute cruise across Lake Erie to the park. Crewmembers also sell snacks and refreshments aboard the MV Friendship, which holds 120 pas­ sengers. The remaining two vessels hold 150 passengers each and are unique in that they are styled after the old Mississippi River boats. They are the MV Gibraltar and the MV Tecumseh. The Boblo boats operate every hour, seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., picking up and dropping off passengers in both locations. Vf' -• "• • • • • -.L; A • •:>! -"L- Boblo crewmembers pose for a photo before beginning a day of transporting passengers across Lake Erie. They are (from left, first row) Deckhands Husein Hasser, Rochelle Carrington, Janice Stamper and Cheryl Stamper, Captain David Young, (second row) Deckhand Doug Shearer, Captain John Mickey, Deckhand ^sanOnufrak,Captajn Paul Lepage,_ (third row) Captain William Kampfert, Deckhands Craig Deckhand Cheryl Stamper flies the Boblo flag overhead while the Ciarrocchi, Joseph Murray and James Basham. r. u. Phillip Prentiss, X i-_ . r, . passengers await arrival at the island. S'y- Li. Crewmembers aboard the LR. Beattie gather on deck for a group photo. Preparing hot dogs and refresh­ ments for the passengers is the responsibility of food service worker Shannon Hall. Marlin Sails into Guifport Deckhands James Basham (left) and Dana Smith escape the rainy weather as their vessel leaves port for Boblo Island. Deckhands Rochelle Carrington (left) and Doug Shearer keep the decks aboard the MV Friendship keeping busy as both a Boblo captain and a union shop steward Is in shipshape condition. Juan Sanche2. Chief Engineer Donice l.xiwson (left) and Chief Mate Kevin Delattre take a break on the deck of the tug Marlin recently when, the Penn Maritime tug was doing hartxrr wbrk in Guifport, Miss. -"Li '"•/if '.'-V �:..i—.. 12 SEAFARERS LOG AUGUST 1993 Mariiw Eleetnnlcs Comses Avallab^ at LwaMmy School Flashlights Md rags once were November 8 to December 17 There is no prerequisite for common tools of the trade for (For a complete list of the Lun­ Basic Electronics. The Lun­ Seafarers who sziil in the engine deberg School's current course deberg School recommends that department. But nowadays, schedule, see page 27 of this edi­ students complete an introduc­ thanks to automation and high­ tion of the LOG.) tory algebra course before taking These courses have been Basic Electronics, but this is not tech training, working in the en­ gine department means operating available at the Lundeberg required. test equipment such as digital School since 1989. As advances Basic Electronics includes a lot multi-meters, oscilloscopes and in technology continue bringing of reading and problem-solving automation to the maritime in­ Afternoons are spent working witfi logic probes. In light of this ongoing push dustry, Lundeberg School in­ basic circuits and learning how to toward newer and newer technol­ structors update the courses to troubleshoot them. ogy, Seafarers are encouraged to ensure that Seafarers remain the MET I and MET U are high- Seafarers who take marine electronics courses at the Lundeberg sign up now for an important best trained seamen able to hand­ volume courses which extensive­ School will work on high-tech equipment. phase of their training: the marine le this sophisticated equipment. ly cover electronic circuitry and The curriculum includes study electronics courses offered at the troubleshooting. Once a student passes these indorsement. No knowledge of Seafarers Harry Lundeberg of AC and DC theory, basic and courses, he or she should be able Morse Code is required. Both MET I and MET II start advanced electronic circuits, School of Seamanship. to sit for the Federal Communica­ with the study and use of transis­ The three courses—Basic digital logic, automation and For more information, contact tions Commission's exam for and end with a full tors Electronics, Marine Electronics troubleshooting. Plenty of handsthe Lundeberg School admissions General Radiotelephone knowledge of digital and analog Technician (MET) I and MET on training also is featured. office or your port agent. Operators License with Radar circuits. The courses include an The Basic Electronics course II—are particularly important to optional section which teaches QMEDs, as the courses will help was designed for those who have them move up in classification. little or no formal training in students how to use program­ Basic Electronics begins on electronics. As suggested by the mable controllers. Students who graduate fiom August 30 and lasts until Septem­ title, the course teaches the con­ these courses will be able to analyze cepts and theories needed to form ber 24. MET I takes place from September 27 to November 5, solid foundation for more ad­ low a circuit works and be able to Seafarers employed by Allied licensed assistant or chief en­ troubleshoot the circuit faults. while the schedule for MET n is vanced electronics studies. Towing Corp. recently completed gineer on uninspected towing special course covering en- vessels. The Allied boatmen "all said gineroom skills at the Paul Hall Tenter for Maritime Training and they found the course helpful and informative," said Allied Towing Education. The two-week Utilityman Port Captain Jeff Parker."I've been course was designed by Lun­ dealing with the school for 15 Boatmen from three SlU-condeberg School engine department years, and they're always helpful." tracted companies received their instructors specifically to meet Parker pointed out that inland able bodied seaman's endorse­ the needs of inland division mem­ seafarers often have very limited ment after completing training at bers who sail for Allied Towing. off their boats, so their train­ time the Harry Lundeberg School of The course first was given in ing needs are unique. That is why Seamanship. November, with students receiv­ the school and the company Seafarers from Upper Lakes ing both classroom and shop in­ worked together to create a Towing, Crowley and Maritrans struction. course which offers maximum in­ attended the special 3-week Seven students completed the struction in a relatively short course from June I to June 18, more recent course, which ended period. The course also will be The course was designed specifi­ in February. Classroom studies available for other members. cally for inland members to ad­ focused on diesel engine theory Seafarers who completed the dress their needs on America's and operation, with emphasis on class are: Wayne Woodland, waterways. different types of diesels. Leonard Paul, Wayne Potter, four There were 24 union members Shop work included welding, Frank Ingellis Sr., Norman in attendance who participated in hydraulic systems, pumps, Peters, John H. Reber III and the upgrading session. Taught by Lundeberg School Instructor Seventeen boatmen who completed the special AB course for inland electrical safety and use of Louie Payne. Lundeberg School electrical test equipment. Casey Taylor, they received ex­ members will be working on tugboats like these for Maritrans. Instructor Bill Foley taught the tensive, hands-on training as well A utilityman works as an un­ course. as written materials covering this winter when the Great Lakes firefighting and firsft aid, rules of freeze, thus bringing an end to the the road, water survival season. Reviewing Steward Recertification Appiications The 17 upgraders from (lifeboat), buoyage and boat and Maritrans was die third group to cargo handling. Six of those who upgraded to go through a Lundeberg School AB are employed by Upper Lakes training session this year from the Towing, which is based in the Philadelphia-based company. town of Escanaba, in the Upper "The people at Maritrans are Peninsula of Michigan. Upper glad to have a facility like Piney Lakes Towing is a .barge and tug­ Point available for upgrading," said boat company which transports Nick Grassia, inland port captain salt, iron ore, stone and coal be­ for the company. "Our boatmen got tween Lakes Michigan, Huron a lot out of this session. For those and Erie as well as from Lake who had never been to Piney PoinL Superior to Lake Michigan in In­ they were impressed with the diana Harbor. The six SIU mem­ facility and have expressed an in­ bers from Upper Lakes Towing terest in returning." who successfully completed the Maritrans tugboats transport June session are Francis Berube, petroleum products up and down Mark Carlson, Terrance De- the East Coast. The Seafarers who Menter, Joseph Racicot and sail for Maritrans include brothers Thomas and Jerry Richard Belote, William Belote, Stropich. The group drove in a Christopher Boyd, Paul Brown, van from Escanaba to Piney Dannie Card, John Coover, Point. Gregory Gibson, Richard Clyde Van Enkevort, an owner Feague, Mark Leadheater, An­ of Upper Lakes Towing, told a thony Myklich, Mark O'Neal, reporter from the Seafarers LOG, Edmund Putro, Ralph Ramsey, "I think the course was really Mitchell Roberts, Emmanuel good for the guys, and they came Roldan, Jimmie Stevens and back with nothing but great things Troy Zimmerman. to say. It became a necessity for Boatman Leonard Tyson their jobs to learn more and also took part in the course. He receive additional training. We sails for Crowley Towing. His Recertified Stewards (frotn left) Gregory Melvin of Jacksonville, Fla., Peter Schmitt of San Francisco Rosich of San Francisco review applications from fellow galley gang members for had a need and it became ap­ home port is Philadelphia. parent, so we sent the group down Crowley tugs pull roll-on/roll-off the 1994 steward recertification program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. ol'" graduates from the program makes its recommendations to the contracts to Piney Point." barges between Philadelphia, The company plans to send ad­ Jacluonville, Fla., Lake Charles, departrnerft for the next year's classes. Galley gang members who are selected will be notified by the contracts department pnor to the start of the classes ditional SIU members to upgrade La. and Puerto Rico. 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To quote from Merton again: "The bit to starboard and then come back to value of our activity depends almost en­ port on course for each other's stem. On the five occasions that his hap­ tirely on the humility to accept ourselves as we are. The reason why we do things pened while on watch, there was always so badly is that we are not content to do that moment of doubt just before the mast lights began to shift, indicating the what we can." In this context, I am the 8-12 ordinary movement to starboard. Thoughts race seaman. The first thing I will be doing through my head. When was the last each morning is the sanitary for the deck time their steering gear was checked? department. So far it has gone well. I For that matter, when was ours? Does Aboard the USNS Sealift Pacific have cleaned a head, a laundry room, the helmsman speak English? How long I arrived at the USNS Sealift Pacific swept and mopped the 01 and 02 level has that pilot been working this channel? to spend the next three weeks or so sail­ passageways and sougeed the main deck In the end, all went well. We transited ing as the ordinary seaman for the 8-12 and port passageway. I keep telling without any difficulties. It did leave me watch. The childish excitement and en­ myself that the important thing is to keep reflecting on the future plans that I hear thusiasm of the past two summers has moving (so that I am not mistaken for a some govemment leaders have for diis gone. In its place is a confidence that has pipe), and to do quality work. Those overgrown bayou. There has been talk of emerged from those experiences, demons, though, are still trying to get me dredging the channel deeper so that big­ mingled with the knowledge obtained to compete, but with whom? ger ships can swagger down the same through my studies. I feel comfortable narrow plank. What Time Is It Anyway? now with the pace of life aboard ship. At 0100 hours we reached the Hess We sat at supper this evening, the Refinery. All hands were called for In the few days that I was on another ship, Sealift Atlantic, I was assigned bosun, the 8-12 AB, the 12-4 OS and docking and tank preparations. Those of to start on the bridge and sougee the myselfi and tried to discern what day it us on the stem were not working yet as inside of the house. Questions raced was. "Is the day Wednesday or a team. There was some confusion but through my mind as to how much Thursday? Was the date the 19th or the we got everything eventually squared progress was expected of me each day. 20th?" Half of us agreed that it was away. Afterwards, we put out the One deck a day, two passageways, what Wednesday, and the other half thought it gangway and prepared to t^e on cargo. was it? What had the previous steward was Thursday. The alliances shifted, In 18 hours we had completed load­ assistant done? He had quit the day though, when we tried to figure out if ing. The sailinjg board said 2400 hours before. Was he putting out more than I that meant is was the 19th or the 20th. was the departure time. Exactly on time was, or was I winning this "race?" With the help of a calendar and the we began to take in the gangway and the If it was a "race," then who was I agreemeiit by all that we did leave lines. The tugs eased us away from the racing? I couldn't be racing anyone in Orange, Texas on Monday, we came to dock and pointed us south, back to the the department. There wasn't anyone the consensus that it was Wednesday the sea. else in the department. Was I "racing" I9th. In a 48-hour period, we had left for the steward's approval. Yes, that's Things had been happening so quick­ Orange, taken on a full cargo of jet fuel what I was doing. I was knocking myself ly and for such long periods. What had and wereoff the Louisiana coast heading out to get the approval of someone who seemed like two days had actually been for Beaufort, N.C. It seemed as though was already happy that I had not quit the only one. Through a number of delays, days had passed, but in fact it was only first day. I was seeking the approval of a we finally left Houston Ship Repair in 48 hours. A real mariner's tmth is that person who was just happy if I kept Orange at 10:00 a.m. After the break, I one would not know the present day, moving and did an adequate job. was stationed on the bow as watch. date or hour if the steward did not write I remember almost apologizing to There was very little traffic and no com­ these important facts on the menu each him that I did not get done as much as I munication to the bridge. I passed the day. If he or she reused a menu from had hoped. He seemed a bit bewildered, time watching very familiar waters pass Febmary, our table conversation would and reassured me I was doing fine. by, but from a tot^y different perspec­ be about the unusually warm winter we Last November, while on the SS Cape tive. were having. Chalmers, one of the fellows in the deck After I was relieved and had lunch, Grieving at Sea department was a real competitor. Most we began to ready the gear that would be of the time he was a loud-mouth, but necessary for butterworthing and tank Working as a port chaplain, I have when it came to hauling in lines, no one cleaning. This was thought originally to seen and heard many stories of seamen was fast enough for him. He would race be a simple task. The tanks had all b^n far away from their homes confronted to pull the hawser through the chock cleaned in preparation for the shipyard. with some tragedy and not being able to faster than anyone else. He would nearly It was thought that all that was necessary be present to either share in the suffering bust his gut, but he looked real good. On was a little extra cleaning and the tmiks or give support to those he or she loves. one occasion, I was the man at the chock. would be ready for cargo. Wrong! In all these cases, I have sympathized I was going as fast as I could, reaching After butterworthing for about an with the suffering sailors, but it takes a down and pulling the line with all I had. hour-and-a-half, the bosun descended joumey into one's own tragedy at sea to I was subconsciously competing with into the tanks to check out the situation. tum that sympathy into an empathy that him, and because he would try to take What he found did not make him a happy quietly bonds all seafarers. my position if I was not fast enough, I camper. This bond is the dark side of the typi­ hauled with all I had. I wasn't fast In preparing to leave, it became cal seafaring fratemity. The love of the enough! As I pulled back, he stepped in necessary to take ballast from the river. ocean, the insatiable desire for adventure front, and hand over hand, not moving a With the water came silt and mud. This and the psychological need to make the step, he took my position. settled on the bottom of the tanks and whole world one's home are just some The result of all this was that I had to be cleaned out by hand. Starting of the expressions of the mariner's per­ stopped hauling on the line. Oh, I looked about 1500 hours until 2100 hours, we sona. Behind this facade is the grieving like I was. I led the line forward to the washed, pumped, scooped, sponged and sailor who missed the birth of a child, the winch, but he was doing all the work. mopped the bottom of each tank. death of a parent or the wedding of a I pass on these reflections because I At this point, the bosun sent me aft to sibling or friend. have grown a little over the last two get cleaned up. The lights of Galveston When we left Hess Petroleum docks, years. Thomas Merton writes in his book Island were on the horizon, and it was it was a beautiful night. The weather was No Man Is an Island: "We insist on time to go back on bow watch. clear and everything pointed to a com­ doing what is not asked of us, because Bow watch in the Houston Ship fortable and smooth voyage to Beaufort. we want the success that belongs to Channel is really an exciting event. In I had called a friend in Beaumont on the somebody else." many channels there are traffic lanes or day of our departure to make sure that all On the Sealift Atlantic, I had been a some form of voluntary traffic control was well on the homefront. She assured success with the steward because what that keeps large ships from passing in me that all was OK, and I promised to he wanted was someone to stay and work tight quarters. Not in Houston! To sail get back in touch when we arrived. along with him. I was blind to that and this channel is to relive a bad western On arrival in Beaufort, I called home nearly knocked myself out striving to be movie. Two gun fighters swagger to receive the devastating news that my the world's greatest at sougeeing. On the toward each other on a muddy Houston bishop, Bernard Ganter, had undergone Cape Chalmers, the AB strove for the street. The only thing keeping their ex­ brain surgeiy for a malignant tumor the success that belonged to the whole team, pensive boots dry and clean is the plank day before. The day we had sailed, he and in the end brought about poor team­ that is suspended over the mud. They had announced to the diocesan staff that work and coordination. walk closer and closer to each other, he was ill and would be undergoing the So now gone is the childish en­ staring deeply into the other's eyes. At operation on Friday. thusiasm and anxiety that were there in the last moment they sashay around each This news shook me to the core of my my other voyages. In their place, I hope. other. being. He is a man I respect, honor and Father Sinclair Oubre is Port Chaplain in Beau­ mont, Texas and an SIU member. He sails during his time off. Father Oubre has kept a journal during his seafar­ ing voyages. Last Sinclair Oubre year, the Seafarers LOG published several excerpts from the diary. What follows are some additional glimpses into Father Oubre's life aboard ship. ^ Vr •/ I- ^• ^ '. love. I doubt that he has ever realized how much he has meant to me. In 1978, when he became the bishop of Beaumont, I saw him for the first time at a basketball game at my old high school. I was already studying for the diocese but feeling rather adrift as far as my commitment to the church in Beaumont. There was not a priest to whom I felt especially close or who seemed to be a mentor. When I saw him, though, I had a strong desire to walk up to him and kiss his Episcopal ring. I restrained those feelings and thank goodness for that because such an action would have embarrassed him no end and probably started our relationship off on a peculiar leg. Through the years, he has always been my promoter and supporter, no matter how untraditional my activities may have been. Whether it was taking fencing lessons or working as a summer intern for my congressman, he never raised objections or questions regarding the appropriateness of such activities for a seminarian or future priest. It was Bishop Ganter who en­ couraged me to accept the challenge of going to Catholic University of America. By his support, I not only received a top quality education, but I also was able to enter the world of politics and labor unions that still play such an important role in my life. When it became time to look for a graduate school, it was Bishpp Ganter who offered to send me abroad. In fact, he encouraged me to investigate schools in Ottawa, Rome, Innsbruck and Leuven, Belgium. When I decided to go to Belgium, he was there to give me his blessing. As I look back on those four years, they were probably the most im­ portant in my life. My early years as a priest were not fair sailing. In my first three assign­ ments, I struck out. In baseball I would have been sent back to the minors, but Bishop Ganter continued to support me. He never threatened me or took sides. Rather, he would just say that things weren't working out and he would find another place for me to work. Now he has fallen ill. I am sure that among those who criticized him most, there is anxiousness and apprehension. They fear that the one who comes next may not be as willing to endure their moaning, groaning, overblown egos and incompetencies. Like a ship's captain who is always the "Old Man" when things are going well and the "SOB" when they are rough. Bishop Ganter has been accused of being out of touch with his priests, and of being insensitive to their particular needs. He is also accused of micromanaging the diocese and not insisting that Aings be done a specific way. \^en parishes and the diocese would be tossed around by one tempest or another, he would always be looked to as the one who could steer the safe course for all concerned. In the end. Bishop Ganter is simply a man who carries the weight of many Catholic souls on his shoulders. He stands between the grassroots needs of each individual Catholic and the man­ dates and prescriptions that emanate from Rome. He does this with all the idiosyncrasies and weaknesses that any man possesses. He does it, though, with a faith that is based on the certain knowledge that in the end all is in God's hands. I have sailed to foreign lands and have taken in adventure. T^is, I thought, was the bond of seafarers, but this is only half. I have now been initiated into the silent half. I take my place with my other mates as we grieve. We grieve for that parent who died while we were away, that child who was bom, and that friend, that mentor who has fallen ill, all the while we were at sea. �AUGUST1993 5filFilir£il51IM; 15 Seafarers in Houston Volunteer to Help Children When Crowley Captain anc SIU Assistant Vice President SIU member Bert Thompson is Don Anderson commented on the not sailing, he is busy volunteer­ efforts of the union members: ing some of his time towarc "Brothers Bolton and Bowles are several charitable activities in the always willing to help out with Houston area. programs such as this. It is a ex­ Brother Thompson is one o: cellent procedure that feeds many volunteers for ICID CARE, hundreds of Houston's hungry a non-profit organization tha children. It's great that we in the feeds children who are going SIU can get involved." hungry on the streets of the city "This is a wonderful oppor­ due to many varying circumstan­ tunity that we have to be able to ces. help a generation of children who "They make and deliver food could be lost if help doesn't reach and sandwiches to children from them. There is a tremendous 18 years old down to infants. sense of fulfillment that words Some are homeless, some come cannot even describe. It is a great from single-parent families who way to put commitment in our can't earn enough money to sup­ lives," Thompson said. port their children and some are He added, "I have my church, complete families with strong SIU members Bert Thompson and Virgil Bolton study a map of Houston to pinpoint where the next food the SIU and my community. This family values but low incomes. deiiveries wiil be taken by volunteers to children who have no other means of getting a meal. is another reference point from They are all victims of our which I can draw strength." economy who are suffering be­ children return from school. They out and growing throughout center to do a little work on some Bom in Austin, Texas on July cause they don't have any of the are hungry because they haven't Houston. 'To deliver food is a of the refrigerators and other ap­ advantages life has to offer," eaten all day or their parents work rare experience. To see the kids pliances that were given to them. 17, 1936, Brother Thompson Thompson told a reporter from late and they are alone. It's hard responding to the open expres­ It was a one-day job but it felt joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the the Seafarers LOG. for a child to acquire an education sion of love is the most remark­ really good to help out," stated port of Houston and began sailing with G&H Towing. He served in Thompson first learned about or pay attention in school with an able thing," he added. Bolton. Both Bolton and Bowles the U.S. Army from 1956to 1959. KID CARE through his local empty stomach," he noted. are graduates of the Lundeberg He upgraded to Master Oceans in Seafarers Volunteer Help Braebum Presbyterian Church, According to Thompson, KID School refrigeration course for 1979 and began sailing with A building has been acquired when the group decided that they CARE was created approximate­ engine department members. Crowley in 1980. wanted to get involved in some ly eight years ago by a registered to use as a full time food distribu­ tion center. Renovations and type of community project. They nurse and her husband, Carol and learned that there are ap­ Hurt Porter. In the medical field remodeling iare under way and the proximately 300,000 children she was continually confronted demand for volunteers has never under 18 years of age going with "sugar babies," starving in­ been higher. Equipment and hungry and living below the fants that she would nurse back to household items have been donated to the center, and while poverty level. lealth with sugar and water until they are not always in good "We realized that we are miss­ food could be given. One of these Thomas "Tommy" Zee, a of SUP for 35 years and an in­ ing the mark as a society. TTie rabies died in Porter's arms while repair, they are needed desperate­ leading figure in the Sailors' stmctor for 15 years. Brother social agencies are not getting to she was trying to nurse the child ly. The new building has a very Union of the Pacific (SUP), Zee was also a member of Na­ the root cause," Thompson jack to life. large kitchen and areas for child passed away May 30 at his tional Association of Maritime reflected. "Carol came to the realization care and in-house classrooms. Pacifica, Calif, home after a Educators. that thousands of kids in Houston According to Thompson, KID stroke. He was 68. Prepare Food for Delivery In 1991, Zee contributed the Brother Zee was a longtime call board of the former pas­ Volunteers from the Houston were starving. She went out into CARE hopes to use tWs area for ship. President community gather twice each day he neighborhoods and found after-school tutoring for children instmctor in seamanship at the senger to make sandwiches and various these starving kids and began who need addition^ educational Andrew Furuseth School of Roosevelt of American Presi­ Seamanship, mn by the Sailors' dent Lines (APL), to the Paul hot foods to deliver to the cooking in her own kitchen. She assistance. children. Vans crewed with addi­ opened her doors to everyone and SIU members QMED Virgil Union of the Pacific in San Hall Library and Maritime Museum. Zee made the call tional volunteers take the meals ed children and families out of Bolton and Wiper Jim Bowles Francisco. Born in Philadelphia, he board himself while he was ler own pockets. She is truly a have volunteered time and efforts individually to each child. "In general, it is a meals-on- remarkable woman," Thompson toward fixing some of the used served in the U.S. Army from deck yeoman aboard the ves­ wheels operation for kids. We explained. equipment that has been donated. 1945 to 1947. He was a member sel. also deliver snacks after the The organization is branching "We went over to the new ReGnd SUP Insbvctor Tommy Zee Dies at 68 Bold Strokes AB Vicari Brightens Sea-Land Producer with Mural Like his career with the SIU, AB Ray Vicari's unnamed mural which adoms a bulkhead aboard the Sea-Land Producer began on a whim but blossomed into some­ thing special. "I had no idea what I was geting into," Vicari said with a augh while recounting his recent jainting project. "The bosun Jack Edwards) asked me if I could do some art work for the ship. I painted a monkey in a tree, and then I just kept adding to it." Vicari, 40, spent six weeks of ree time adding to the mural, which he estimates covers a 50bot area on the second deck. The scenes include beaches, trees, other ships, golfers, islanders, a jar bearing Vicari's name, and more—"different things you might see in Hawaii," he said. "It was a slow process, mostly jecause I had to have the right weather) conditions," Vicari added. "But the crew really got into it. They gave me ideas and constantly checked it out. "I think it adds something to the ship." don't have much of a background in art, and I'd never done a mural before," he said. "I dabbed in painting in high school, and I used to draw a lot, but that's about it." Nevertheless, the shipboard mural sparked Vicari's interest in art, and he plans to purchase ad­ ditional painting supplies for his time on the beach. "As I get older, I can see myself getting into it more. The only problem with ^ing to make a living as an artist is, you don't make any money until you're dead! A resident of Rancho Santa Margarita, C^if., Vicari said he joined the Seafarers partially on a whim and partly due to the sug­ gestions from his uncle, the late Seafarer Peter Vicari. "I really had no idea this is what I would do as a career," said the AB, who formerly operated a landscaping business in California. "But I love it. It's a good way to make a living." ^i^ile Vicari, who upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981, plans to stick with shipping, he does not envision painting another mural anytime soon. "I don't have any more projects in the works," he said. "I've been working steady for al­ most two solid years. The Producer is a good ship with good people, but I'm ready for some time off." New Interest A graduate of the Seafarers Jarry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1978, Vicari said le is surprised at how well the mural turned out. "Honestly, I Brother Vicari's first mural, which started as a monkey in a tree, adorns a second-deck bulkhead aboard the Sea-Land Producer. I " �'-.y' 16 SEAFARERS LOG %• • •" Play Ball! m. MLm^ j '"- " ' AUGUST ms Seafarers Field New Team in Diego Garcia •n_' _i -r /-..i . 4.i_ _ A. I y* They made plenty of errors, (who supplied the team's Jerseys missed the cutoff man more than and caps), Saylors contacted the once and generally endured the league about having a team com­ struggles one would expect of prised of American seafarers first-year ballplayers. But for the (both unlicensed and licensed). Mariners Softball team, organized The league welcomed the earlier this year in Diego Garcia Mariners and allowed the team by SIU Recertified Bosun Rob not to have a set roster, because of Saylors, records were not all that sailing schedules for the vessels. important. All Games Played "We usually were competi­ Saylors reported that although tive, but the main point was to few practices were conducted provide another activity for our (they would have interfered with members," said Saylors, who the work schedule), and despite most recently sailed aboard the JEB Stuart. "We had a ball. It was the ships' participating in sea tri­ good exercise and everyone als, the Mariners did not forfeit seemed to enjoy it. Plus we got to any of their 14 regular season meet lots of other people, not only games. They also played in a few from the other teams but also tournaments. "Of course, there were times when \ye had no idea some of the locals," A graduate of the Lundeberg who was ashore until five minutes School in 1973, Saylors got the before game time!" Saylors idea to create a merchant noted. The co-ed league also has mariners' Softball team while he teams representing the British Because of work schedules, the Mariners did not have a set roster. But this group showed up for the team was watching local media Police force, U.S. Marine Corps, photo! Team members (both licensed and unlicensed seafarers) pictiired from left are (front row) Bosun coverage of the eight-team, slowU.S. Navy and others. John Higdon, Wiper Carlos Domingue, Bosun Rob Saylors, Mariner Brian Simpson and Charlie Wong, pitch league in Diego Garcia. Seafarer Carlos Domingue, manager of the local seaman's club, (back row) Jo Jo Santos, VondaBront, Chief Engineer Roger Marks, With help from Seaman's Club manager Charlie Wong who sails as a wiper aboard the Second Engineer Jim Sullivan, AB Tony Cheesebrow, Mike Dayo and AB Brian Redoute. Franklin Phillips, was the Mariners' pitcher during the team's inaugural season. (Oc­ casionally, in trying to make a point to an umpire or batter, Domingue would roll the ball across home plate.) During one game, the homeplate ump barked, "Illegal!" rather than "Ball," every time either pitcher failed to throw a strike. Domingue thereafter was known to his teammates as "Il­ legal," and he even had the nick­ name emblazoned on his jersey. Saylors said there are other ac­ tivities available for Seafarers working in Diego Garcia, such as bicycling, sailing catamarans, fishing, bowling and tours of other military vessels. "1 love it over there," the bosun said. "There's plenty of work, but there Bosun Rob Saylors, who provided the photos accompanying this are also a lot of fun things to do Wiper Carlos Domingue, shown here aboard the Franklin Phillips, during off hours." pitched for the Mariners softball team. article, tours a military ship in Diego Garcia. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by thesecretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rankand-file members, elected by the mem­ bership, each year examines the fmances of the union and reports fiilly their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommen­ dations and separate findings. . TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All ex­ penditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A ' member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writingdirectly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber works and lives aboard a ship or boat Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union offi­ cial fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers . - -r-' ' , •' LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposesof any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September I960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one in­ dividual to carry out this respon­ sibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made withoutsupply­ ing a receipt, or if a member is requir^ to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should inunediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. AU members should obtain copies of this constitution, so as to familiarize themselves ,with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitu­ tional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with char­ ges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, further­ ing the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advan­ cement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No con­ tribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in Ae union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the con­ tribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if in­ voluntary. A member should sup­ port SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and so­ cial interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of ac­ cess to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. "• -Kv-' i ^ i r.'. ..' •m .f>v5%Tu Ll-'ra :.r-, �Aueusrma SEAFMERSLOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JUNE 16 ~ JULY 15,1993 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Cla^C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••H^GISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Oass A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port 3 27 21 4 10 52 47 12 32 27 New York 5 3 3 2 13 2 8 1 1 Philadelphia 12 0 6 7 16 2 6 1 8 13 Baltimore " 23 23 7 13 8 2 5 11 18 20 Norfolk 5 7 1 1 16 24 9 20 1 15 Mobile 5 26 36 42 •, 7 7 17 31 New Orleans 25 50 46 9 21 4 25 1 V T'% 5 28 Jacksonville 25 45 14 49 .• 7 18 12 1 5 23 San Franciscof 21 25 1 5 15 9 12-% 16 ^•y-yS' rntm.. Wilmington 18 12 46 56 0 14 18 20 6 25 29 Seattle 4 20 4 4 1 2 5 3 0 Puerto Rico 12 10 8 24 10 9 5 11 8 7 14 Honolulu 16 S%-%41 •••• 40 4 ^ 6 21 24 7 30 31 Houston =?.:• 2 : 0 4 1 0 0 0 • 1 1 2 St. Louis 1 2 •••r. -1:. . 1 0 2 1 2 Piney Point 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Algonac 109 386 421 44 73 192 179 267 58 244 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 30 6 39 2 .5..:;%%:^^" 21 4 ••?S>:%-i-;18' 27 21 New York O;-' • , % B::, , •;()•:%: •• 1 5 7 . • : • • • 4 : 1 6 4 Philadelphia y >::t 8 14 ••• : 2 •. 7 %--"^0--..% 9 9 Baltimore 5 16 11 6 2 8 1 2 16 10 Norfolk 17 18 1 0 2 5 7 0 15 10 Mobile 9 28 29 0 1 7 13 2 16 New Orleans 14 40 19 23 1 ~ 3 • 10 9 6 22 Jacksonville 13 6 29 33 1 5 10 ^ 1118 4 San Francisco 15 18 4 21 4 . 1 8 10 Wilmington 11 7 34 24 V 0 5 6 11^ 0 18 19 Seattle i 12 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 8 Puerto Rico 6 5 19 7 4 6 10 13 4 Honolulu •: 4 •• 24 32 '8'. 18 Houston 0 • • 1 2 . 0 • 0 r-B%';0-' •• •• I 2 St. Louis 0 13 3 0 1 1 0 5 1 Piney Point 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 •• 0 1 0 Algonac 71 257 301 22 41 104 100 35 190 162 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port -.3 O'v'%B%aT0-.^;' 28 >%B17..; 16 0 New York lld^e 14 7 ;%^ 14 3 2 2 : 1 1 Philadelphia 0 l\. :•• • 0 1 0 . Syi Baltimore 3 8 10 2 6 7 1 1 7 3 Norfolk 1 14 11 0 0 3 2 0 6 9 Mobile 2 17 11 0 2 8 6 2 ... 9 New Orleans 13 •^ 2 29 11 1 4 2 0 • 0 6 Jacksonville 15 ^•B.r%4..82 29 0 5 19 3 9 San Francisco 28 :8:V :'%T18 0 4 10 :2:M 0 6 Wilmington 11 3 10 37 0 7 2 12 2 4 19 Seattle 2 0 7 0 1 0 4 1 0 8 Puerto Rico 19 33 15 13 24 8 9 11 23 11 Honolulu 7 -':%2'. 17 0 .7 5 6 Houston 0 2 1 0 0 0 , -Ty0 St. Louis 0, &il.6. 0 •; 2 2 0 r; Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac V •' • -.-mr-' , , V< Totals 101 153 21 '< ^ 283 19 75 58 100 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 3' • o.:-;0:••• M9. 27 7 0 3 : Brr-U 0 2 B '.-M • 3 0 0 2 •%w%'^' 0 7 2 0 22 1 0 1 0 7 1 11 0 0 9 4 'M-7' 1 •-r? 0 • 9 39 0 0 5 7 9 3 0 5 5 16 0 0 11 4 6 0 0 0 2 10 82 0 34 3 4 • 1 • 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 I 0 0 0 0 0 131 96 0 164 39 171 44 Port 36 12 35 8 New York 8 2 0 Philadelphia 1 12 0 8 0 Baltimore 14 24 7 22 2 Norfolk 1 21 0 7 0 Mobile 20 34 5 14 New Orleans 7 14 40 6 18 4 Jacksonville 27 48 9 12 San Francisco 14 12 20 3 14 5 Wilmington 13 28 4 18 10 Seattle 12 15 4 8 0 Puerto Rico 146 71 99 49 5 Honolulu 9 29 3 20 ' 2 Houston 0 3 0 0 0 St. Louis 20 1 0 30 0 Piney Point 0 4 0 3 0 Algonac 314 443 158 260 57 Totals Totals All 1.057 1336 538 189 672 231 418 272 818 Departments 616 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month, ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1306 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1^06 jobs shipped, 418 jobs or about 32 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and «C" seniority people. From June 16 to July 15,1993, a total of 196 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 19,115 jobs have been shipped. • - sr J i; I - 17 . . September & October 1993 Membership tJMetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Tuesday: September 7*, Monday; October 4 'changed by Labor Day holiday New York Tuesday: September 7, October 5 Philadelphia Wednesday: September 8, October 6 Baltimore Thursday: September 9, October 7 Norfolk Thursday: September 9, October 7 Jacksonville Thursday: September 9, October 7 Algonac Friday: September 10, October 8 Houston Monday: September 13, October 11 New Orleans Tuesday: September 14, October 12 Mobile Wednesday, September 15, October 13 San Francisco Thursday: September 16, October 14 Wilmington Monday: September 20, October 18 Seattle Friday, September 24, October 22 San Juan Thursday: September 9, October 7 St Louis Friday: September 17, October 15 Honolulu Friday: September 17, October 15 Duluth Wednesday, September 15, October 13 Jersey City Wednesday: September 22, October 20 New Bedford Tuesday: September 21, October 19 f ? •M -:: .3 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.mi Personals SHIPMATES OF JOSEPH RIPLEY Joseph Ripley would like to hear from his former shipmates aboard the OMISacramento which sailed to Riga, Latvia in February 1992. Ripley's address is 3221 Grey Dolphin, Las Vegas, NY 89117. FRIENDS OF JAMES E. HILL James E. Hill would like to hear from any mem­ bers who sailed with him. He may be reached at 2212 East Henry Avenue, A&B Building, Tampa, FL 33610. WATCH PARTNER WITH WILLIAM ROGERS Will the AB who was a watch partner with Wil­ liam Rogers aboard the William Hooper (Waterman Steamship) from October 7, 1981 to June 3, 1982 write him at 322 Lakeside Boulevard East, Waterbury, CT 06708. He lost your address. Notice •'Mnm .y • •: ATTENTION: Membership - Port of Seattle Virginia Mason Clinic will offer flu shots and blood draws for benzene tests on Wednesday, November 10, between the hours of9:00 -11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at the Seattle hall, located at 2505 1st Avenue. Any member interested in using this benefit should call the hall between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on November 8 or November 9; (206) 441-1960. / In order to utilize this benefit, a member must qualify under the rules of the plan (includingproof of 120 days seatime in 1992 and 1 day of employ­ ment in the last six months). w �•••<^ - , 'V 18 •'K •i v. Seafarers International Union Directory Hi'i' B..J , •/ •• /•vv l - • -\v/ AUGUST 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Co oast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley. Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Co Vice President ulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way arings, MD 20746 Camp Sgr (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth.MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA OMUl ^ 4 Stt Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania,FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop l6Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 ^ (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •y r. /• / Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes •— JUNE 16 — JULY 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—^Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 21 2 0 9 6 0 0 • ' 0 9 10 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 49 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 34 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 10 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 ••REGISTEl^D ON BEACH Class CL Class L Class NP 41^ 0 18 0 ••Om 0 Totals All Departments 0 45 17 0 93 9 0 39 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 33 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JUNE 16 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region 5 Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast 7 Lakes & Inland Waters ; ' y-iy" 22 West Coast 0 Totals 34 Region Atlantic Coast 2 Gulf Coast Lakes & Inl^i|3!^|^ West Coast 0 Totals 25 Region Atlantic Coast 2 Gulf Coast 0 A Lakes & Inland Waters 4 West Coast 0 Totals 6 W:' Totals All Departments 65 0 2 0 0 2 0 15 19 34 3 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 2 4 JULY 15,1993 2 2 n U 1 2 0 2 0 4 7 iM: 50 0 25 61 29 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 l- - ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Q 0 1 0 0 2 0 3: 0 0 2 1 6 0 3 72 32 45 9 41 4 99 2 3 0 1 6 0 4 / 2 5 0 35 0 3 0 5 . 0 0 7 0 6 13 3 0 o ' 1 13 2 Im 1 3 147 12 84 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Corrections Mistaken Identity Northern Lights Sailed as Puerto Rico Before Heading to M^esf Coasf On page 28 of the July 1993 issue, the Seafarers LOG published a story on the Northern Lights, a roll-on/roll-off vessel operated by Interocean Management for Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE). The Northern Lights was beginning operations on a West Coast-run between Tacoma, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. In writing the histoiy of the Northern Lights, the LOG mistakenly used infor­ mation on the Northern Light, a Ready Reserve Force (RRF) dry cargo freighter operated by American Presi­ dent Lines. The Northern Lights, the vessel fea­ tured in the story, is the former Puerto Rico. It was delivered in January 1975 to Transamerican Trailer Transport. When Puerto Rico Marine Management, Inc. (PRMMl) was formed later that year, it acquired the vessel in December 1975. As a PRMMl ship, it was crewed by Seafarers. The RO/RO sailed in the Puer­ to Rico trade and made an occasional charter voyage to the Middle East. At the end of 1988, the vessel was laid up when PRMMl replaced its RO/ROs with containerships. In July 1991, TOTE purchased the leasing company that owned the Puerto Rico. The ship was overhauled, lengthened to 744 feet and renamed the Northern Lights before it sailed to the West Coast. The other vessel, the Northern Light, is a C-3 freighter that was built in 1961. As part of the RRF fleet, it sailed during the Persian Gulf conflict. The Seafarers LOG thanks James R. Shinners, vice president for vessel opera­ tions at PRMMl, for providing the his­ tory of the Puerto Rico. We apologize for any confusion the story may have created. The Northern Lights sails between Tacoma, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. Thd RO/RO vessel Is the former Puerto Rico. A photograph on page 10 of the July 1993 Seafarers LOG incorrectly iden­ tified two members aboard the LNG Aries as Chief Cook Udjang Nurdjaja and Wiper Victor Serrano, who are the menabers in the photo above. The cor­ rect identity of the Seafarers (in photo below) whose picture ran in the LOG last month is AB Bert Gillis and QMED Steven Hoskins. We apologize for the error. v •- 'h • �jumsri993 SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names and brief biographies ofSIU members who recently have become pen­ sioners appear. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 18 members. Twelve of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while three sailed in the inland division, two in the Great Lakes division and one in the railroad marine division. Three of the retirees were bom in Pennsylvania, while two each were bom in Alabama and New Jersey. Texas, Michigan, Massachussetts, Louisana, Maryland, Georgia, Spain, Arabia, the Philippines, Costa Rica and Honduras ac­ count for one retiree apiece. Ten of the eighteen signing off served in the U.S. armed forces: six served in the Nav^, three in the Army and one in the Marine Corps. Nick Alexander had been an active Seafarer longer than any of the other new pensioners. He joined the union in 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brief biographical sketches of Brother Alexander and the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA NICK ALEXANDER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas. A Texas native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Alexander served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. He retired to Texas City. CARLOS COELLO, 65, joined the union in 1969 in the port of New York. Bom in Hon­ duras, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Coello upgraded at the Ltmdeberg School in 1986. He resides in Metairie, La. WARREN UESEGANG, 65, joined the Sea­ farers in 1967 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in New Jersey, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Liesegang upgraded frequently at Piney Point. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1955. Broker Liesegang retired to Ft. Pierce, Fla. the Lundeberg School in 1975. He lives in San Francisco. COY HENDRICKS, 70, joined the SIU in 1950 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. A Georgia native, he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Hendricks served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. He resides in Pinehurst, Texas. JOHN QUINTER, 57, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Bal­ timore. A na­ y •. . J*J n tive of 4 Reading, Pa., he sailed as a QMED. Brother Quinter retired to Jack­ son, Fla. V GLEN TENLEY, 65,joined the Sea­ farers in 1953 in the port of New York. A Pennsyl­ vania native, he sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Tenley served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 195?. He resides in Perkasie, Pa. HENRY GROMEK, 66, joined the union in 1950 in the port of New York. Bom in Bal­ timore, he sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Gromek still calls Baltimore home. JAMES SIVLEY, 64, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Seat­ tle. A Decatur, Ala. native. he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Sivley served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1968. He retired to Demings, N.M. ALFRED ROY, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Houston. Bom in St. OLMAN Martinville, MORALES, La., he sailed as a QMED. He 78, joined upgraded at Piney Point in the union in 1974. Brother Roy served in 1955 in the the U.S. Army from 1953 to port of Bal­ 1955. He still calls St. Martin­ timore. A na­ ville home. tive of Costa Rica, he sailed in the engine department. GUILLERMO DOMINGUEZ, 68, joined the Seafarers Brother Morales upgraded at in 1973 in the port of Yokohama, Japan. A native of Cavite, Philippines, he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Dominguez served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1965. He still calls Cavite home. LIONEL SHAW, 59, joined the SIU in 1970. in the port of San Fran­ cisco. A Mas­ sachusetts native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Shaw upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1957. Brother Shaw resides in Shirley, Mass. INLAND GEORGE HERBISON, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. A New Jersey native, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Herbison lives in Guttenberg, N.J. ORRIE ODOM,62, joined the union in 1956 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama native, he sailed as a captain. Boatman Odom served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He retired to Atmore, Ala. GEORGE LeMAIRE, 55, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Pennsylvania, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman LeMaire served in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1954. He retired to Edgewood, Md. 19 •• •f' 'P': Holttiap ^eakon M Slukt !3rounti tfir Comer One feature in theSeafarers LOG that has been extreme­ ly well received over the past two years is the inclusion of holiday greetings in the December issue. Active and retired Seafarers—as well as their family members—are invited to send their greetings to friends, shipmates and loved ones through the pages of the LOG. The procedure is simple. In 25 words or less (and in your neatest PRINTING possible), write the message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be included in the December 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received in time. The deadline for receipt of the holiday messages is » *, Friday, November 12, 1993. At! * ! Send them by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After November 1, fac­ simile copies will be ac­ cepted. The fax number is (301) 702-4407. Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a vessel's payoff. . • . "A;. ''0. p. Holttia;* iltesikase (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) M To: From:. Message:. GREAT LAKES MANEH AHMED, 64, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Arabia, he sailed as a porter in the steward department. Brother Ahmed resides in Dearbom, Mich. RAYMOND KLINE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Aljena, Mich. A native of Roger City, Vfich., he sailed as a watchman. Jrother Kline calls Alpena • • ppyypyp P- liome. M- RAILROAD MARINE JOSE CARBALLO, 62, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Spain, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Carballo retired to Woodside, N.Y. Check the block which describes your status with the SIU: • Active Seafarer • Family Member of Active Seafarer • Retired Seafarer • Family Member of Retired Seafarer Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting should be received at the LOG office by Friday, November 12,1993. 8/93 •• •• • • �20 AUGUST1993 •'^A XAFAWISLOG -•» Chile Is Next Stop in Seafarer's Quest for Knowledge While in Singapore, he held a job Seeing the world is not unique they are experiencing to provision ships in the harbor. Gaveiek was able to explore for Seafarers. It comes with the "I noticed the foreign ships job for members of the deep sea his quest for information about had three different galleys when division. However, one deck urban planning after winning a we'd take stores aboard," department member has used his two-year Seafarers scholarship in pursuit of knowledge as a ticket 1982. The funds allowed him to Gaveiek recalled. 'The officers to see and learn more about the gain a bachelor's degree in urban had the nicest; they would eat people, conditions and geography studies from Cleveland State lobster. Then there's the one for University in 1984. (He had the unlicensed; they would eat of Planet Earth. James Gaveiek, a 1975 received one of the first associate shrimp. Finally there would be graduate of the Seafarers Haip^ of arts degrees in nautical science the one for the non-white crewLundeberg School of Seamanship from Charles County Conununity members; they would eat a low trainee class 187, is preparing to College in Maryland in 1981.) grade of fish. spend the next two years in Chile "Singapore has approximately Studied Pollution as a member of the Peace Coips. 500 ship movements a day, so I The Cleveland native con­ got to see everything from U.S. After attending an intensive tinued sailing as he worked on a and European supertankers to old three-month program to learn the master's degree in urban studies. and deplorable tramp freighters. language and culture of the South In 1989 he received a scholarship The jobs mariners do are the same; American nation, Gaveiek ex­ from the North Atlantic Treaty it's Ae conditions that differ." pects to be placed at the Univer­ Organization (NATO) to study sity of Bio's school of Gaveiek also taught 13-yearthe effects of petroleum pollution administration in Concepcidn to olds during his 10 months in Sin­ design a graduate-level public ad­ on the oceans. As part of his rer- gapore. "I was teaching general ministration program which will search into the topic, Gaveiek was science to gifted students," he train urban planners and city one of the first Seafarers to said. "I couldn't get them enough graduate from the Lundeberg managers. School's oil spill prevention and materials." "The Peace Corps has told us Upon returning to the United not to go to Chile just to lecture containment course. States earlier this year, Gaveiek ap­ The following year, Gaveiek and teach others," Gaveiek told a plied to the Peace Corps, as one of reporter for the Seafarers LOG. presented his pollution paper in many applications he filed to con­ "Tliey told us to be ready to leam. Brest, France and received his tinue learning more about people master's degree from Cleveland I am looking forward to it." and conditions in the world among The 39-year-old will be State. After sailing for a couple of his "more than 1,(XX) requests for among 28 other Americans com- months, he headed to Sri Lanka to scholarships and jobs overseas and jiising the first Peace Corps team start work on his doctorate. He in Chile in more than 10 years. was not able to complete it be­ in this country." Within six weeks, The group is composed of en­ cause of the civil war that was his application was accepted and he vironmentalists, small business taking place in the island nation was making his plans to leave. operators and urban p»lanners. All southeast of India. "The last time I took any Spanish of them will be living with From Sri Lanka, Gaveiek was 25 years ago when I was in James Gaveiek, pictured here at the Lundeberg School in 198^^111 amilies so they can "leam better worked and studied in Hong secondary school. I know I'll have and quicker" about the culture ^ong, Singapore and Malaysia. to work on it." teach in Chile later this year as a Peace Corps volunteer. New Book Traces Life of ^Emancipator of American Seamen* When Arnold Berwick was 14 years old, his father was in a Sari Francisco hospital. Despite the fact that he was recovering from an accident, he told his son to take a look at the patient across the hall because he is "a good Norwegian ... name is Andrew Furuseth." Thus began the fascination Berwick has maintained for the man who was the founder of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and who almost singlehandedly pressed for passage of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1915 which provided basic civil rights for American mariners. This interest reached its culmination when Berwick's biography of Furuseth (The Abraham Lincoln of the Sea) was published earlier this year. The fast-reading book describes the San Francisco waterfront when Furuseth began his efforts to help his fellow mariners in the late 1800s, his work on behalf of merchant mariners through legislation and organized labor and his friendship with Senator Robert LaFollette that finally secured passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1915. the true discoveries came when the daughter of a fellow Nor­ wegian who had lived at the San Francisco Norwegian Club presented him with a photograph of the young maritime labor leader. LIfelohg Fascination No one knew the photo even existed because Furuseth was famous for not wanting to sit for a portrait until a merchant mariner's bill had passed Con­ gress and was signed by the presidenL Berwick said. It is believed the photo was taken in the 1890s when he first traveled to Washington, D.C. to lobby for "In San Francisco at the Nor­ wegian Club, there hangs a pic­ ture of Andrew Furuseth, but no one really c6uld tell me anything other than he was a sailor and had something to do with unions," said Berwick, who recently visited the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. to do research on a book about Furuseth's suc­ cessor at the SUP, Harry Lun­ deberg. "I decided if my father said I should see Furuseth, and the Brothers Reunited aboard Sea-Land Atlantic Seafarer and Chief Cook Edward Rustandi (left) hosted a special guest in the galley of the Sea-Land Atlantic, his brother Hanafi Rustandi—the secretary of the Indonesian Seafarers Union. Hanafi Rustandi was visiting South Florida when he discovered his brother's vessel would be docking at Port Everglades during his stay. The surprise meeting was the first time in two years that the brothers had seen each other. ; .'/ • „•/ -i: Rare Photo Found manners. "I came to admire Furuseth so much that I wanted others to know him," the author noted. "He devoted his whole life to helping others. Men like this should not be forgotten." For those who would like to assist Berwick in the research of his book on Lundeberg or those who have information about Furuseth, the author may be con­ tacted through his publisher at Odin Press, 511 Summit Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Also, copies of the Furuseth book are available through Odin Press for $19.95 (plus $2.50 for postage and handling). Author Arnold Berwick pores through copies of the Seafarers LOG from the 1950s for informa­ tion about Harry Lundeberg. club thought enough about him to hang his picture, then someone ought to publish his life history." What started out as a magazine article grew into a book, Berwick noted. "The more I could find out about him, the more I wanted to know. Unfortunately, Andrew Furuseth had no family and was a very private man." After beginning his research in the libraries and old newspapers of the San Francisco area, Ber­ wick made contact with several retired mariners who remem­ bered seeing and working with Furuseth before he died in 1938. Berwick also was able to take ad­ vantage of materials collected by Karl Kortum of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. He spent approximately three years working on the book. Although Berwick never sailed (he was a lawyer and con­ tractor before retiring), his Nor­ wegian heritage came into play as Published in 1993, this biography traces the life of Andrew Furuseth he researched Furuseth. One of who devoted his life to securing freedom and justice for all seamen. <•- M .."ll I : i p- '•/•f �•J, "V!v''-. J*V;"-.4.'n'f/>v/.";->'*V> iv',:vr;;..y-'^.' AUGUST 1993 The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of the minutes of union shipboard meetings as possibie. On occasion, i)ecause of space limitations, some win be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contiiKt department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. i '4 SEAFARERS LOG JDelegate Rafael Cardenas. ChairIrian acknowledged letter from con­ tracts department regarding negotiations. He reported veSSel in good order upon boarding. Secretary thanked deck and engine department for taking care of needs of steward department. Educational director urged members to attend Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills and reminded crew school is open year round. Treasurer reported $156 in ship's fund. Disputed OT reported by steward delegate. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs distributed and put in crew lounge. Chairman and crew gave spe­ cial vote of thanks for job well done on Seafarers LOGs and to keep up great work because crew is depend­ ing on it Crew gave unanimous vote of thanks to steward department for variety of good stores and cleanli­ ness. Llhairman reminded crew to keep noise down in passageways. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. 1STLT. JACK LUMMUS Secretary R.K. Ward, Educational (Amsea), January 24—Chairman S. Director E. A. RIchman, Deck Melendez, Secretary L. Oram, Delegate Joseph Allum, Engine Educational Director S.Anderson, Delegate Charles DiGristine, Deck Delegate P. Grady, Engine Steward Delegate Stanley KrysDelegate P. Happel, Steward tosiak. Chairman read letter from Delegate E. Loret. Chairman dis­ Puerto Rico Marine about serving cussed benefits available at Piney extra meals in port and reported crew Point and encouraged members to needs new washing machine! stick together and take advantage of Secretary announced payoff and opportunities. Treasurer reported reminded crew not to mix plastics $100 in ship's fund. Chairman with garbage. Educational director reported new Lundeberg School reminded members to upgrade skills LONG L//VES (Transoceanic course guide posted. Crew asked con­ at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ Cable), March 17—Chairman Perfectracts department to telex ship with in­ puted OT reported. Crew reported to Amper, Secretary M. Bonsignore, formation regarding restriction and new Seafarers LOGs received and all Educational Director M. Las Duce, danger pay for crew while in crewmembers enjoy reading thein. Deck Delegate Franklin Gonsalves, Somalia. Crew thanked Seafarers Crew asked contracts department to Steward Delegates P. Paris!. LOG for added efforts in getting look into extended hospitalization or Treasurer reported $5(X) in ship's papers to Somalia and reminded emergency ship leave. Crew re­ fiind. Chairman reported daily bus everyone that Lummus was first SIU quested new TV and VCR for crew shuttle to and from downtown Seat­ ship in Somalia. lounge and reported tiles in crew tle. Crew requested steak knives, living quarters, mess hall and lounge soup spoons, variety of breakfast SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON need repair. Crew gave vote of thanks juices, ice cream and fresh fmiL (Amsea), January 14—Chairman S. to galley gang for job well done. Berschger, Secretary K, White, MAYAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), Educational Director M. Cruz, En­ SAM HOUSTON(Waterman Steam­ March 31—Chairman Al Caulder, gine Delegate T. Christensen, ship Co.), February 28—Chairman Secretary R.K. Ward, Educational Steward Delegate L. Teague. Educa­ Carlos Canales, Secretary Ernie Director E.A. Richman, Deck tional director discussed necessity for Hoitt, Deck Delegate Bennie Spen­ Delegate J. Allum, Engine Delegate upgrading and job security. Treasurer cer, Engine Delegate William C. Digristin, Steward Delegate S. reported $250 in ship's fund. Crew Smith, Steward Delegate Nelson Krystosiak. Chairman reported crew asked contracts department to look Corey Jones. Secretary reported all needs new dishwasher. Secretary into registration and discharge regula­ union forms including vacation forms reported Seafarers LOGs received. tions for crewmembers on vessels. have been received. He reminded Educational director urged all union brothers and sisters to upgrade at Lun­ members to donate to SPAD. Educa­ Next port: Saipan. tional director encouraged members deberg School and be ready for chal­ AMERICAN KESTREL (Osprey to go to Piney Point to upgrade skills lenges of maritime industry. Steward Shipping), February 15—Chairman and earning power! No beefs or dis­ delegate reported disputed OT. No Carl Richer, Secretary Clarence puted OT. Crewmembers reported beefs or disputed OT reported by Clanton, Steward Delegate Brenda Seafarers LOG questionnaire deck or engine delegates. Crew re­ Cheatham. Secretary read previous received and will be sent from Suez quested new dryer, VCR and toaster minutes. Steward delegate requested Canal. Crew asked contracts depart­ as well as floor tiles be repaired. Next new agreement include job descrip­ port: Jacksonville, Fla. ment to look into changing current tions. Crew reminded special ship­ retirement plan to retirement at any OMI CHAMPION(OMl Corp.), board meal will be prepared on age with 20 years sea time instead of March 14—Chairman J.R. Colanelo, March 19. 55 years old with 20 years sea time. Secretary C.C. Hollings HI, Educa­ GLOBAL AM/7/AJE/7(Transoceanic Crew noted plan should be fitted to tional Director J. Bonelli, Deck amount of sea time. Crew reported Cable), February 22—Chairman Delegate Errick Nohles, Engine box springs ordered but not yet Nikolaus Keydei, Secretary B. Delegate Junius Williams Jr., Gross, Educational Director B. Stear- received. Crew thanked steward Steward Delegate Daniel Crawford. department for job well done. Next man. Deck Delegate Paul Latorre, Educational director announced Lun­ port: Alexandria, Egypt. Engine Delegate Richard deberg School upgrading applications Tankersiey. Chairman announced available. No beefs or disputed OT AMERICAN CORMORANT payoff and reported union repre­ reported. Crew requested new wash­ (Pacific Gulf Marine), March 22— sentative will be present. Educational Chairman C. Simmons, Secretary ing machine, ice machine, TV and director reminded members to remote control. Crew thanked Darryl Goggins, Educational Direc­ upgrade at Piney Point. Steward steward department for job well tor Lamar Parker, Deck Delegate delegate reported beef. No beefs or done. Next port: Pascagoula, Miss. Charles Kllm, Steward Delegate disputed OT reported by deck or en­ Robert Wright. Educational director OMI DYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), gine delegates. Crew reported urged members to seek training at March 22—Chairman Larry Kunc, Seafarers LOGs received in Hawaii. Lundeberg School and reported on Secretary Steven Wagner, Education­ Chairman reminded crew to keep new books in ship's library. Crew al Director Randy Snay, Deck hatches closed during night hours, asked contracts department to contact Delegate Billy Hill, Engine Delegate otherwise men on bridge watch can't company regarding crew wages. Richard Rodgers, Steward Delegate see. Next port: Baltimore. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley P.R. Mena. Chairman announced gang for fine job by Steward/Baker LNG C>lP#?/CO/?A/(ETC), ship scheduled for Jacksonville, Fla., Goggins, Chief Cook Wright and SA Februaiy 21—Chairman Aubrey Houston, then Mobile, Ala. He Bertrand Macary. Next port: South­ Waters, Secretary J.L. Gibbons, reported captain has not received Educational Director D. Bushy, Deck hampton, England. word from office if and when crew Delegate D. Adams, Engine Delegate ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transporta­ will be laid off. Educational director Thomas Harris, Steward Delegate encouraged members to upgrade at tion), March 28—Chairman Fred G. Taylor. Chairman complimented Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT Jensen, Secretary Pedro Sellan, crew on being first class without com­ Educational Director J. Quinten, reported. Crew asked contracts plaints or angry words. He told crewDeck Delegate John Rawley, Engine department to look into giving members it is gratifying to see lounge Delegate Jeffrey Roddy, Steward steward department one hour weekly clean and orderly and food prepared for cleaning rooms and provide extra Delegate Theodore Quammie. by hands of experience. He stated his Chairman asked contracts department OT for department when extra pleasure in seeing people enjoy workers are carried on ship. Next to give careful review to new ITB friendship and food. Treasurer port: Jacksonville. contract concerning food budget. reported $445 in ship's fund and Secretary reported smooth sailing. crew voted to buy microwave. No OMI STAR (OMI Corp.), March 7— Educational director stated "Educa­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Chairman R. Allen, Secretary G. tion Pays!" and encouraged members asked contracts department to look ienny. Educational Director M, to keep upgrading at Lundeberg into increasing monthly retirement al­ School. No beefs or disputed OT Smith, Deck Delegate Larry Mclotment. Crew discussed using Cants, Engine Delegate Walter Sarreported. Crew gave special vote of United Airlines instead of JAL and : ;ent. Steward Delegate Bertrand thanks to galley gang for well per­ stated most members do not know Wright. Chairman announced ship formed job. Next port: Stapleton, there is choice besides JAL. Crew out of shipyard with Mobile, Ala. ^.Y. thanked steward department for job crewup. He announced payoff and well done. Next port: Sakai, Japan. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), ] vlarch 5— reported speaking to captain about replacing washer. Secretary thanked Chairman Thomas "Sam" Brooks, crew for cooperation in helping main­ Secretary Thomas Wyho, Engine AMy4G(/£Z(Puerto Rico Marine), tain mess hall and lounge, ^ucationDelegate Bruce Zenon, Steward February 17—Chairman Al Caulder, al director advised crew to keep safety in mind and reminded all to wear masks while working tanks and wear respirators while on deck for ex­ tended time. Deck delegate reported disputed OT to be discussed with patrolman at payoff. Steward delegate report^ disputed OT and discussed questions regarding portion control of food products. No bwfs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew discuss^ Seafarers LOG questionnaire on how to im­ prove delivery of papers to crewmem­ bers. Crew asked contracts department to look into improving reimbursement for transportation. Crew reported dryers and TV need repair. Crew requested sofa for lounge and gave big vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), March 21—Chairman R. Bradford, Secretary P. Alvarez. Chairman announced payoff. Secretary reminded members to donate to SPAD. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT. Seafarers LOGs distributed to crew­ members. Crew asked contracts 21 Pontiflet, Steward Delegate Francis­ co Rosich. Chairman reported week­ ly meetings to continue at sea. He stressed upgrading at Piney Point and importance of SPAD. Chairman provided members with list of all SIU ships and voiced hope for new ad­ ministration to keep Sea-Land and APL from going foreign flag. He stressed importance of writing con­ gressmen about saving maritime in­ dustry, No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed importance of reading president's report in Seafarers LOG. Crew also asked con­ tracts department to look into im­ proved medical and dental programs for members and dependents. Crew requested new VCR. SEA-LAND CRUSADER(SeaLand Service), March 30—Chairman Angel Hernandez, Secretary N. Andrews, Educational Director Os­ wald Bermeo, Deck Delegate Ben Berherena, Engine Delegate Edgar Young, Steward Delegate Rudolf Xatruck. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into providing AB A Job Well Done The steward department aboard the RFC Eugene A. Obregon has been recognized by the ship's crew as "one of the best" and deserving of special recognition. From the left are SAs Jason Pechette and Bryan Ellis, ACU James Collins, Chief Cook Mariano Martinez and Steward/Baker Patrick Helton. Pechette and Ellis are fresh out of Piney Point and "are doing great work," according to QMED Bud Tuttle, who sent this photo to the LOG. department to look into shipboard promotions for unlicensed crewmemr bers. Crew gave special thanks to gal­ ley gang for very clean ship and good food served during long trip. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Shipholding), March 14—Chairman H.G. Bentz, Secretary Anthony Rivera, Educational Director Rusty Kindred, Deck Delegate Paul Marra, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflit, Steward Delegate Francis­ co Rosich. Chairman reported week­ ly union meetings to be held according to union contract. He stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center to better self. Chair­ man stated members of Samuel Cobb welcome Chief Steward Rivera and Chief Cook Rosich. Chairman stressed unity and encouraged mem­ bers to read Seafarers LOG especial­ ly president's report. He urged members to donate to SPAD and to get involved in political process for maritime industry. He encouraged members always to be available to do SIU picket duty with pride. Secretary also stressed upgrading opportunities available at Lundeberg School. No )eefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look nto putting radios in mess hall. Crew requested bracket holding ice scooper jy ice machine to keep dirty hands 1 rom contaminating clean ice. Crew reported VCR needs cleaning or re­ placement. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Shipholding), March 21—Chairman H.G. Bentz, Secretary Anthony Jvera, Educational Director Rusty Undr^ Deck Delegate Paul Marra, Engine Delegate Rodney on bridge watch with chair. Entire crew and captain gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: San Juan. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 14—Chairman Chris­ topher Lopiccio, Secretary H. Curry. Chairman gave special thanks to galley gang members Chief Cook Nagi Muthala, GSU Amin Mohamed, and Chief Steward Ciirry. Educational director urged all mem­ bers to go to Paul Hall Center to ad­ vance in industry. Treasurer reported $20 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegate. Crew asked contracts department to look into improved dental and optical plan. Chairman an­ nounced movies paid with ship's fund should be available to watch before trip is over. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), March 21—Chairman Ernest Guhon, Secretary Scott Opsahi, Educational Director William Hatchel, Deck Delegate Mike Sorensen. Engine Delegate Richard Surrick. Steward Delegate Jose Maglalang. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Secretary reminded crew to upgrade at Piney Point and read Seafarers LOG completely. Chairman reported reminder received from Seattle hall to monitor tempera­ tures and noise while in drydock. Chairman reported crew mess hall, pantry and lounge will be locked and only crew will have keys while vessel is in port. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Continued on page 22 m. ! '• . •.. ; �f'.i- 22 AUGUST 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Ships Digest Continued from page 21 SENA TOR (Crowley American Transport), March 28—Chairman D. Wagner Secretary R. Seim, Educationa'JhectorW. C. Cameron. Secri ,u.y gave special thanks to Lundeberg School staff for outstanding development of new culinary addi­ tion which allows unlimited pos­ sibilities to all steward department upgraders. Educational director en­ couraged members to continue sup­ port of SPAD and reminded members to take full advantage of upgrading courses offered at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman discussed deck operations regarding cargo and bal­ last. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water man Steamship), March 28—Chair• man Eugene Granthan, Secretaiy A. Robinson, Educational Director F.C. Quebedeaux, Deck Delegate Robert Christensen. Chairman thanked deck department for job well done unload­ ing cargo. Secretary reported good trip and requested better quality stores aboard vessel. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School as soon as possible. Treasurer reported $675 in movie fund. Dis­ puted OT reported by engine depart­ ment. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into amending shipping rules regarding time at sea. Crew gave vote of thanks to chief ^teward and galley gang for captain's 50 years at sea dinner party and job very well done. Next port: Newport News, Va. USNS CAPELLA (Bay Ship Management), March 28—Chairman Mike Shappo, Secretary Sergio Castellanos. Chairman reported movie library 30 tapes short and announced captain performing sanitary inspec­ tion on rooms before docking in USA. Secretary urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beeifs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reminded crew to return plates, glasses, etc., to galley. Crew asked contracts department for clarincation on eligibility of vacation time and medical benefits. Crew reported VCR in lounge needs repair. ULTRAMAXiSealift, Inc.), March 21—Chairman Hannibal Plata, Secretary L. Perales, Educational Director Ron Herian, Deck Delegate A. Martinez, Engine Delegate ClaudioMazzara, Steward Delegate Fred Lindsey. Chairman reported complete satisfaction with all crewraeihbers. He stated it was pleasure working with such competent men who endured hard work and condi­ tions to finish more work than seemed possible. Secretaiy compli­ mented great crew. Educational direc­ tor suggested crewmembers upgrade skills at Lundeberg School, stating there is always room for improve­ ment. Treasurer reported in Working on Peck Hard at work aboard the FranklinPhillips is AB John Rus­ sell. ship's fund. Beefs reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. No dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported^ Seafarers LOGs received in Israel. Crew noted poor quality of stores made available to vessel. AMERICAN FALCON(Crowley American Transport), April 4—Chair­ man MikeMcCardie, Secretary Paul Zilkow, Educational Director James Clement, Deck Delegate Cecil Gentry, Steward Delegate McKinley Jones Jr.. Chairman reported new fUmiture for crew lounge and new curtains for all quarters and lounge needed. Secretary reminded crewmem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. Crew reported small dryer, microwave and juice machine broken. Crew requeisted large barbecue and permanent antemia from company. Crew thanked steward department for excellent job, engine department for great job keeping ship running in bad weather and deck department for excellent job keeping ship tidy. Next port: Morehead City, N.C. AMERICAN KESTREL (Ospiey Shipping), April 27—Chairman John Higdon, Secretary C, Clanton, En­ gine Delegate Allen Lejeune, Steward Delegate Brenda Cheatham. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman annoimced Maritime Day party on May 22 at Seamans Club. Next port: Diego Garcia. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), April 4—Chairman S, Yaras, Secretary Francis DiCarlo Jr.. Chairman reported no spare parts for deck department. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts deparOnent to look into improved medical coverage for spouses and children. Crew requested microwave. Next port: Odessa, Ukraine. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), April 11—Chairman Paul Luckey, Secretary R.Spencer. Chiairman reported problems with company draws. D^k delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew discussed overtime provisions in contract. Crew asked contracts department to look into increase in manning. Crew reported cat was picked up off dock in Egypt. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. LIBERTY St/A/(Liberty Maritime), April 11—Chairman H. Berggren, Secretary C. Hazzard, Educational Director Darren Walker, Deck Delegate Carey Heinz, Steward Delegate Gary Truvia. Chairman an­ nounced payoff upon arrival in port and reminded crew to clean rooms. He encouraged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs of disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Next port: *lew Orleans. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), April 3Chairman Tom Brooks, Secretary Thomas Wybo, Deck E)elegate Woodrow Shelton, Engine Delegate Iruce Zenon, Steward Delegate Rafael Cardenas. Chairman thanked crew for keeping noise down and an­ nounced he is available 24 hours a day. He advised crew to discuss problems with department head. He announced new Seafarers LOGs ar­ rived in Japan. Secretary reminded crew to separate plastics. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and reminded crew to fill out application in LOG. Treasurer reported $250 in ship's fund and crew voted to use some money for charcoal. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman an­ nounced president's report in LOG posted for all to review. Crew asked contracts department to find out if members can apply for vacation while on last voyage so check would Ire ready upon return. Steward delegate requested ordering name 1 rrand items for ship. Crew requested all warnings, precautioiis and first aid directions on stores be translated and posted in English. Crew welcomed Wiper George Gill aboard from Piney Point. Chairman discussed safety conditions and crew requested larger-sized gloves and rain gear for slop chest. Crew asked contracts department to send vacation, medical and crew list forms. LNG LEO (ETC), April 1-Chair­ man John Davis, Secretary M. Ruggiero. Educational Director John Smith, Deck Delegate Francis Smith, Engine Delegate Timothy Van Pelt, Steward Delegate Amy Rippel. Chairman discussed impor­ tance of SlU American-flag ships and keeping local politicians aware of maritime problems. He also dis­ cussed upcoming contract negotia­ tions. Educational director reminded members to check dates of upgrading classes at Piney Point in Seafarers LOG. Treasurer reported $1,556.40 in ship's fund and $30 in SlU fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew asked contracts department to look into having patrol­ man meet ship to collect dues quarter­ ly. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. to Steward Assistant Robert Kotecki who is signing off after 33 years of sailing. discussed how lounge is for SlU meinbers only and gave steward department and captain vote of thanks for job well done. Next port: San Juan. AMERICAN CONDOR (Crowley American Transport), May 28— SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), April 25—Chairman M. Johnson, Secretary A. Delaney, Educational Director Joseph Holzinger. Engine Delegate Sam Rashid, Steward Delegate C. Gomez. Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs received in Yokohama, Japan and urged upgrading at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into discontinuing policy of steady jobs and go back to rotary shipping. Crew requested contracts department look into relief trip after 60 days. Crew asked company for two clothes dryers. Crew also noted need for fire watch policy. SEAUFT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), April 3—Chairman H. Nelson Bailey, Secretary Ivan Salis, Deck Delegate Billy Watson. Chairman asked contracts department to look into getting better supply of stores, paint and brushes. He reminded crewmembers to return plates to galley /V£lY4/?/fS4y (Sea-Land Ser­ and keep food out of rooms. He vice), April 25—Chairman J.D. Foster, Secretaiy J. Jordan, Educa­ asked members to clean rooms when leaving and remove tape from walls, tional Director Richard Johnsen, Deck Delegate Joe Caruso, Engine do not slam or kick doors or talk loud­ Delegate Philip Pardovich, Steward ly in passageway. He discussed bills Delegate Willie Grant. Chairman an­ passed by Congress that may open nounced payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. and new jobs aboard cruise ships and thanked "gang" for job well done and reported some U.S.-flag ships may good trip. Secretary thanked crew for soon go foreign. Secretary report^ cooperation in keeping ship clean and no prior records were found in file gave special thanks to steward depart­ cabinet. Educational director ment for good job. Educational direc­ reminded members to upgrade skills tor reminded members of importance at Piney Point to stay competitive in of upgrading at Lundeberg School. job market. Deck delegate reported No beefs or disputed OT reported. some disputed OT and beefs. Crew asked contracts department to Steward delegate reported beef. No look into improved dental benefits beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ plan for members and dependents. gine delegate. Crew asked contracts Crew requested new furniture and department to define meaning of carpet in crew lounge. Crew gave haridling" in regard to butterworthvote of thanks to steward department ing. Crew requested typewriter to for job well done. Next port: Boston. type ship's minutes. Crew reported many rooms need shower repairs but OOCL INSPIRATION (Sea-Land engineer is awaiting new parts to per­ Service), April 18—Chairman Mark form repairs. Crew reported spotting Trepp, Secretary Ekow DufToh, wreckage of fishing vessel Carol Ann Educational Director Eric Bain, on April 4. No one r^-as found aboard. Deck Delegate Donovan Christie, Coast Guard said vessel had been lost Engine Delegate Harry Kinsman. at sea. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. Educational director urged members USNS KANE(Bay Ship Manage­ to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No ment), April 11^-Chairman Chris beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Brady, Secretary J.Smith, Educa­ requested new chairs for crew tional Director J. Jenkins. Chairman lounge: Crew gave vote of thanks to steward and deck departments for job reported response from headquarters well done, especially for posting sug­ regarding tour of duty question. Educational director reminded crewgestion board to list ideas for new members to upgrade skills at Piney menus. Next port: Charleston, S.C. Point. Treasurer reported $318 in SAM HOUSTON(Waterman Steam­ ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT ship), April 20—Chairman Carlos reported. Crew reported crew reliefs Canales, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, not being provided by company in Educational Director E.E. Neathery, timely manner upon completion of Deck Delegate Bennie Spencer, En­ tour. Chairman reminded members to gine Delegate William Smith, report to union hall within prescribed Steward Delegate Nelson Corey time. Crew reported new mattresses Jones. Chmrman read minutes from and pillows needed. Next port: last union meeting and posted letter Pireaus, Greece. hrom Assistant Vice President Tony WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), Sacco regarding retirement plan. April 1—Chairman Michael KadderSecretary announced all union forms y. Secretary R.B.Sander-son, Educa­ available and reminded crewmem­ tional Director Chris Cunningham, bers who need new mattresses report Crew reported Seafarers LOGs in before Suez Canal so order forms can be sent. He reminded members to received. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers asked con­ donate to SPAD to save jobs through tracts department to look into pay in­ legislative efforts. Educational direc­ creases. Chairman reminded crew to tor encouraged members to visit be careful throwing litter or garbage Piney Point either on vacation or to on deck. He spoke with upgrade skills for increased earning ongshoreman about throwing plastic power. Treasurer reported $400 in safety vests on deck as they leave. ship's movie fund. No beefs or dis­ Crew reported new door jambs on puted OT reported. Crew discussed vacation requirements. Crew reported order. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. door on main deck needs repair. AMBASSADOR (Crowley Crew requested all-beef hot dogs, American Transport), May 16oysters and fried chicken. Next port: Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary M. Newport News, Va. Youmett, Engine Delegate Thomas i larry. Steward Delegate Robert SEA-LAND CRUSADER (SeaKotecki. Chairman announced Land Service), April 26—Chairman payoff and reported extra washing Angel Hernandez, Secretary Nick inachine needed for greasy clothes. Andrews, Deck Delegate Ben BerSecretary reminded crewmembers to herena. Engine Delegate Edgar report beefs to patrolman. Education­ Young, Steward Delegate VIrgillo al director reminded members to Rivera. No b^fs or disputed OT upgrade skills at Piney Point for fu­ reported. Crew asked contracts ture. No beefs or disputed OT department to include chairs for watch standers in new contract. Crew reported. Crew gave special goodbye v: •• l' • Ready for Work GUDE Scott Pendleton is ready for work aboard the Franklin Phillips in Diego Garcia. Chairman William Dowzicky, Secretary James Allen, Educational Director Timothy Cullen, Deck Delegate Darrell Thomas, Steward Delegate ClifTord Elliott. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $80 in ship's fimd; No beefs or disputed OT reported. HUMACAO(Puerto Rico Marine), May 30—Chairman L. Rodriques, Secretary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director R. Bolin, Deck Delegate Angel Camacho, Steward Delegate Anihal Pena. Chairman reminded crewmembers to continue upgrading and support SPAD for future of maritime industry. Secretary told crew the way to help union and self is to keep informed through reading Seafarers LOG. He encouraged mem­ bers to keep in touch with union rep­ resentatives for changes in contracts and volunteer help in any way. Educa­ tional director urged members always to think about safety and report any unsafe'conditions. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew asked con­ tracts department to contact company regarding longshoremen in crew mess hall and lounge in San Juan. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for making ship good feeder. Next port: Charleston, S.C. INGER(SealiB, Inc.), May 16Chairman TJ. Bush HI, Secretary J. BIrke, Deck Delegate Willie Chestnutt, Engine Delegate Steven Boleware, Steward Delegate Henry Edwards. Chairman announced in­ spection by captain upon arrival in port and reported captain thanked en­ tire crew for good trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Houston. ' " "I r* ITB JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Transportation), May 30—Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary R. Hairston, Educational Director S. Perdikis, Engine Delegate Jose Mar­ tinez, Steward Delegate B. Santos. Chairman announced payoff in New York. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested summer coveralls and thanked deck depart­ ment for job well done and steward department for good meals. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transporta­ tion), May 30—Chairman F. Jensen, Secretary Marvin SL George, Educa­ tional Director R. Natoli, Steward Delegate T. Quammie. Deck and en­ gine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by Continued on page 23 / » ; •• • :ll • • •- - .* *, �AUGUST 1993 ^ fV«-- h SEAFARERS LOG • /'•, . • 23 LNG Aquarius Galley Crew Earns Shipmates' High Praise Steward/Baker Franklin Robertson made sure Seafarers sailing aboard the LNG Aquarius were taken care of by the galley gang. In fact, he and his crew did the job so well that Captain John J. Donahue praised the steward department in a recent letter to SIU headquarters. "Please be informed of the absolutely OUT­ STANDING work of Steward/Baker Franklin Robertson, Chief Cook Martin E. Buck and Steward Assistant Mark A. Kotojarvi during the past tour of duty on the LNG Aquarius," Donahue wrote. "Our holiday meals have been just stupen­ dous and service excellent. The entire department (has) pitched in and (has done) a fine job." Bosun Jimmie Garner noted the efforts of the galley gang were duplicated by the deck and engine department members. "We've got a great group on board," Gamer told SIU Representative Sal Aquia who serviced the vessel recently at the port of Himeji, Japan. "Everyone works hard to get the job done." . Like the other Energy Transportation Corp. vessels under contract with the SIU, the LNG Aquarius carries liquified natural gas from refineries in Indonesia to various ports in Japan. The 72,622 Showing the SIU colors aboard the LNG Aquarius are QMEO Eric deadweight-ton vessel was built in 1977. Morrison (left) and SA Mark Kotojanri. ¥' Steward/Baker Franklin Robertson keeps an eye on a cake As Ordinary Seaman Christopher Curtis (left) prepares to go on duty, fellow OS Bosun Jimmie Gamer prepares to Charles Allred is ready for some shore time. call a shipboard meeting to order. in the oven. Ships Digest Continued from page 22 steward delegate. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. LIBERTY BELLE (Liberty Maritime), May 23—Chaidnan Daniel Laitinen Jr., Secretary W. Emarchman, Educational Director Mark Ruhl, Deck Delegate Nelson Poe, Engine Delegate Anthony Ripoll, Steward Delegate John Foster. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Captain gave vote of thanks to crewmembers for job well done and crew thanked steward department for good meals. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), May 23— Chairman Tom Brooks, Secretary JeflTYarmoia, Educational Director John Orr, Deck Delegate Woodrow Shelton, Engine Delegate Bruce Zenon, Steward Delegate Rafael Cardenas. Chairman announced patrolman requested at next port. Crewmembers reported smooth sail­ ing with no beefs or disputed OT reported. Treasurer reported $500 in movie fund and $125 in ship's fund. Chairman reminded crewmembers everyone has right to call meeting Watchful Eye Taking advantage of his more than 30 years as a Seafarer, QMED Irmo E. Salomons makes sure everything is run­ ning smoothly in the LNG Virgo's engineroom. '•.•'A', • rh iL / i:-'" i' '• •»,. 't with eight hours prior notice and reported he will explain as necessary anything discussed at delegates infor­ mational meeting. Engine department thanked deck department for coopera­ tion while working on deck. Crew­ members observed moment of silence in memory of departed union brothers. Next port; Tobata, Japan. LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), May 30—Chairman Charles Kahl, Secretary Norman Duhe, Education­ al Director P. Wolf, Engine Delegate Robert Rice, Steward Delegate Perry McCall. Chairman reported smooth sailing and reminded mem­ bers to keep lounge and living areas clean and neat. He reminded crew to smoke only in authorized areas not on weather decks. He reported crew has new microwave. Educational director encouraged members to check Seafarers LOG for upgrading schedule. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into union coverage of immunization shots for newborn babies of union members. Crew thanked galley gang for fine job. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. LNG VIRGO (ETC), May 10— Chairman Jack Rhodes, Secretary Z. Achmad, Deck Delegate Auhrey Davis, Engine Delegate Charles Dahlhaus, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels Jr. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $1,375.20 in ship's fund and reported captain is buying rice cooker for gal­ ley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tobata, Japan. 1ST.LT. JACKLUMMUS (Amsea), May 9—Chairman Ken Johnson, Secretary L. Oram, Educa­ tional Director P. Kwasi^juk, Engine Delegate J. Beard, Steward Delegate E. Loret. Chairman announced he will sign off this trip so new chair­ man must be elected. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $244 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked chairman and secretary fordoing good job, and chair­ man reminded members to contact dqrartment heads if room repairs are needed. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla NEDLLOYD HOLLAND(Sea Land Services), May 9—Chairman F. Goethe, Secretary V. Harper, Educa tional Director V. Bolton, Deck Delegate Al Fabre, Engine Delegate G.A. Yore, Steward Delegate Michael Harris. Chairman reminded members to take advantage of cour­ ses at Paul Hall Center and upgrade.. Treasurer reported $75 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew asked contracts department to look into having patrolman meet all Sea-Land ships that pay off in Char­ leston, S.C. NORTHERN LIGHTS(lOM), May 23—Chairman Ray Waiters, Secretary Kenneth Whitfield, Educa­ tional Director Keith Jordan, Deck Delegate Tommie Vines, Engine Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward Delegate Christopher Green. Chair­ man complimented crew on good work and encouraged them to con­ tinue. Secretary reported captain thanked crew for hard work and told crew new parts for living quarters have arrived. Educational Erector reminded all members to attend Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported from engine or steward department. Crew requested fans and TV antennas in all rooms. OMI HUDSON(OMl), May 31— Chairman T.P. Banks, Secretary F. King, Educational Director L. Philpot. Chairman and educational director reminded crewmembers of importance of Piney Point Treasurer reported $i20 in ship's movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received by patrolman at payoff. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. OMI STAR (OMl), May 25—Chair­ man L. McCants, Secretary G. Kenny, Educational Director J. Anderson, Deck Delegate S. Argry, Engine Delegate W. Sargent, Steward Delegate B. Wright. Chair­ man announced payoff, repairs com­ pleted by company. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew asked contracts department to review shipping rules regarding sea time requirements. Crew requested additional washer and dryer, microwave and sofa and easy chairs fw crew lounge. Next port: Bayonne, NJ. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), May 2—Chairman John Zepeda, Secretary Donna DeCesare, Educational Director Cary Pratts, Deck Delegate M. Smith, Engine Delegate J. Brown, Steward Delegate E. Killian. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund and suggested crew use part of fund to buy head cleaner for VCR. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into changing shipping rules regarding length at time at sea per voyage. Crew gave vote of thaiiks to galley gang and stated, "We will hate to go home" and gave a special thank you for Easter eggs which were class act Next port: San Francisco. OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Overseas), May 23—Chairman J. Mixon, Secretary Brian Burchett, Educational Director M. Sawin, En­ gine Delegate Edward Whisenhant. Treasurer reported $80 left in ship's fiind. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into speeding up vaca­ tion pay and increasing dental and medictd coverage. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), May 6—Chair­ man Tom Blnitt, Secretary M. Flores, Educational Director Patrick Coppola Secretary announced payoff in Corpus Christi, Texas and urged members to think of themsel­ ves and future by upgrading skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into cost of living adjustments for retirees and to investigate changes in pension require­ ments. Crew requested new TV and repairs to ice machine. Crew reported trip to Venezuela was very smooth with all members being very coopera­ tive. Crew reported stores low but gal­ ley gang did good job. RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), May 9—Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educational Director DJ. Dukehart. Chairman thanked crew for fine work and keep­ '• 'i - , '•' ' . ^ ing clean ship He reminded them to donate to SPAD. Educational director inrged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thank^ steward department for job well done. SEALIFTPACIFIC(mC), May 16—Chairman Ferdinand Gongora, Secretary S. Bird, Educational Direc­ tor Jason Etnoyer, Deck Delegate Ricardo Ramos, Engine Delegate Charlie Sandino, Steward Delegate Antonio Carrasquillo. Chairman reminded crew to return missing movies and announced ETA in Rota, Spain. Secretary reported looking for­ ward to pleasant visit in Rota. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School to im­ prove self and union. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward delegate thanked crew for all positive input and stated it makes job more reward­ ing. Chairman announced new movies will be purchased and thanked galley gang on behalf of en­ tire crew for excellent job. He reported mess halls are cleaner and food is excellent. He aimounced en­ tire crew morale has improved and the old saying, "a well fed crew is a happy one" applies to this crew. " SEALIFTPACIFIC(mC), May 30—Chairman Ferdinand Gongora, Secretary S. Bird, Educational Direc­ tor Jason Etnoyer, Deck Delegate Ricardo Ramos, Engine Delegate Charlie Sandino, Steward Delegate Antonio Carrasquillo. Chairman en­ couraged crewmembers to keep up good work. Secretary thanked ail crewmembers for taking part in stow­ ing trash in proper receptacles. Educa­ tional director stressed need to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. He reminded members Lundeberg School is there to use. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate thank^ crew for helping keep ship clean. Crew announced movie selection list will be posted. Chairman gave special vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent job. He announced food is best he has had in a long time. He also praised crew for keeping vessel so clean. j.:; • • j? "• •t :s, • ^ \ �•.;rrst#l ; 24 SEAFARERS LOG AUi^ST 1993 '•hi.. h. In a Year of Safety Training Seafarers Upgrade Skills Aboard 'Great White Ships' ' -V*' For guests, the atmosphere aboard the al, individual studying. "We ran two SlU-crewed passenger ships Inde Separate classes per day," Barry explainer pendence and Constitution is one of gooc "This was in addition to our members times and cheer. regular work schedules, so they were very But for Seafarers, the emphasis is al­ busy." ways on safety. As part of this devotion to The course material included shipbo^d safety, crewmembers continually are safety, abandon-ship techniques, deep upgrading their skills. One aspect of this is water survival, raft drills, signal training shipboard training in lifeboat operation lifeboat and davit drills, written exams anc and other emergency procedures. more. Throughout the year, the Seafarers Advantage of Experience Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, "One advantage I had as an instructor located in Piney Pont, Md., sends an in­ was that I sailed as a carpenter-joiner on structor to the two cruise ships to conduct the Independence in 1988," Barry noted the onboard training. Instructor Stephen So I know the workings of the ships, and Barry provided the Seafarers LOG with a that helps. yearly report on his lifeboat, CPR and first "Also, I'm roughly the same age as a lot aid training of Seafarers aboard the two of the members aboard those ships, anc Hawaiian passenger trade ships. "I always tell our members, it doesn't that helped make them comfortable work­ matter if you're a hotel worker or a galley ing with me." The instructor also pointed out the worker, you've got to be a Seafarer first. Stephen Barry (far right) instructs the following students in lifeboat procedures: (from benefits of having members train with the ieft, front row) Sky Williams, Sarah Clark, Lisa Jones, Allison Phillips, Debra Gardiner, You've got to know the emergency actual equipment they would use in case o (second row) Irving Houghton, John Wilson, Philip Brockman and Bryant Cornelius. duties," said Barry. Baity, who graduated from the Lun­ an emergency, as opposed to using other deberg School in 1986, stated in his annual gear. "We had exemplary cooperation from report that approximately 200 Seafarers he Coast Guard in Honolulu, and the fact earned their U.S. Coast Guard-certified lifeboat tickets during his classes on board is the classes wouldn't go off smoothly the two cruise ships, also known by crew- without the cooperation of the whole members as "The Great White Ships." crew," Barry added. "I've since me About 60 members, many of whom took jeople who were in some of the early the lifeboat training, also were certified in classes, and they have expressed their ap>reciation for the training. I think the CPR and first aid. familiarization with the workings of a ship, "I would hope for a nice gale wind the and its equipment and terminology, first couple of days of each class," Barry, 28, said half-jokingly. "Training in those helps make people feel more sure of conditions helps emphasize the impor­ themselves and definitely makes them tance of leaming the commands and learn­ more efficient." Shipboard photographer Chris Danby ing how to work together." provided Barry with the photographs that Each lifeboat class lasted four hours per day for two weeks, not including addition­ appear on this page. Completing the safety course are (from left, front row) Tina Smith, Wendy Sue Nichols, Annika Hagland, Romy Binachi, Kristine Swanson, (second row) George Joy (USCG), <en Freddrick, Patrick Lage, Victor Leonard, Mohamed Saleh, Pedro Romas-Castillo, Stephen Barry (instructor) and Brad Younghin (USCG). Posing on deck are (from left, first row) a Coast Guard Rep., Maximo Lugtu, Leonaka Mercurio, Atrice Croke, Yokie Sudjono, (second row) Commander Moll (USCG), Clarence Barroga, Gregory Hardison, R. Davis. Linda O'Brien, Erik A. Hoag, LeeAnn Meurer and Stephen Barry (instructor). banning their lifeboat station are (from left, front row) George Joy (USCG), Bradly Wickman, Jeffrey Brumble, Michael Briscoe, Abdul Ahmed, Omer Muzyad, (second row) Jeff Purtell, Donald Dobras, Brian Schmeer, Mohamed Saleh, Paul Telegdy, John Palughi, Stephen Barry (instructor) and Brad Younghin (USCG). r-'i Taking part in the lifeboat classes are (from left, front row) a Coast Guard Rep., Rosa Clark, J. Dennis Paulin, Jenifer Tuomi, Mark Lammiman, (second row) Commander Moll (USCG), Christopher Mann, Andrew Van Bourg, Brett Zeches, Luis Guzman, Edgar Pace and Stephen Barry (instructor). /•/ �P' •''• -'"vv' . AUGUST 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Final Departures DEEP SEA JAYALSOBROOK Pensioner Jay Alsobrook, 65, passed away June 5. Bom in Eastland, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Al­ sobrook sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in March 1971. FRANK BONA Pensioner Frank Bona, 65, died June 14. He joined the SIU in 1945 in his na­ tive Bal­ timore. Brother Bona completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in November 1979. He began receiving his pen­ sion in November 1986. RUFUSBREEDEN Pensioner Rufus Breeden, 71, passed away May 31. A Louisiana na­ tive, he joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Breeden sailed as a pumpman. He retired in October 1984. RAYMOND BUNCE JR. Pensioner Raymond Bunce Jr., 71, died June 24. He joined the Seafarers in 1957 in his native New York. Brother Bunce sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in December 1984. ROBERTO CADALZO Pensioner Roberto Cadalzo, 88, passed away May 12. Bom in Narvacan, Docus Sur, PhiUppines, he join^ the SIU in 1962 in the port of Seattle. Brother Cadalzo sailed in the steward department. He retired in March 1977. JOHN DOYLE Pensioner John Doyle, 64, died June 3. He joined the union in 1947 in his na­ tive New York. Brother Doyle sailed as a chief cook. He began receiving his pen­ sion in August 1984. HERNELL EDWARDS Pensioner Hemell Ed­ wards, 70, passed away June 16. Bom in Pittsburgh, he joined the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of New York. Brother Ed­ wards completed the bosun recer­ tification course at Piney Point in 1973. He retired in March 1987. DAVID FAIR Pensioner David Fair, 76, died June 12. Bom in Virginia, he was a charter member of the union, having joined in 1939 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Fair sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in May 1983. EUGENE FLOWERS Pensioner Eugene Flowers, 70, passed away May 28. A Pennsylvania native, he joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Flowers com­ pleted the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1966. He retired in March 1988. ROMAN HARPER Pensioner Roman Har­ per, 71, died June 4. Bom in Pennsyl­ vania, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Harper sailed as a QMED. He upgraded at Piney Point frequently. Brother Harper served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in August 1985. WALTER HILDABRANT Walter Hildabrant, 53, passed away July 1. A Texas native, he joined the union in 1967 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Brother Hil­ dabrant sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962. THOMAS JONES Pensioner Thomas Jones, 67, died May 22. He joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Jones upgraded his deck department fating in 1976 at the Lundeberg School. He was shipping as an able bodied seaman aboard the NATCO dredge Manhattan Island prior to retiring in July 1990. THOMAS KEGNEY Thomas Kegney, 44, passed away June 14. He joined the SIU in 1968 in his native New York. Brother Kegney sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He upgraded at Piney Point several times. JOHN KROSKI •/ Pensioner John Kroski, 81, died May 21. A Weaver, Pa. native, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of 25 IV-' •'''f Detroit. Brother Kroski sailed as a fireman, watertender. He retired in Febraary 1976. Palombo sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in March 1986. WILLIAM LANIER Pensioner William Lanier, 85, passed away June 25. Bom in Ok­ lahoma, he joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Lanier sailed in the deck department. He retired in January 1973. MAGDALENO PERALTA Pensioner Magdaleno Peralta, 88, died May 27. Bom in the Philip­ pine Islands, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Peralta sailed as a cook/baker. He retired in December 1972. GETTIS LIGHTFOOT Pensioner Gettis Lightfoot, 75, died June 1. An Alabama native, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New Yoik. Brother Lightfoot sailed in the steward dqrartment. He retired in OctobCT 1971. JACKIE PRUITT PORFIRIO MALDONADO Pensioner Porfirio Maldonado, 65, passed away June 11. Bom in Texas, he joined the union in 1953 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Maldonado sailed in the en­ gine department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in July 1990. WILLIAM McNEELY Pensioner William McNeely, 84, died Jiine 3. A North Carolina na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother McNeely sailed in the steward department He retired in Febmary 1975. ROBERTO MENDEZ Pensioner Roberto Mendez, 76, passed away May 18. An EI Sal­ vador native, he joined the union in 1965 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Mendez upgraded at .the Lundeberg School frequently. He began receiving his pension in Febraary 1982. VERGE NORWOOD Pensioner Verge Norwood, 85, died May 19. Bom in Alabama, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD) of the SIU. Brother Norwood retired in September 1974. MAURICE O'KEEFE Maurice O'Keefe, 59, passed away May 27. A Wisconsin native, he joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother O'Keefe sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1961. Jackie Pmitt, 52, passed away May 23. A Virginia na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Pmitt sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. CORNELIUS RASONABE Pensioner Comelius Rasonabe, 81, died May 5. Bom in the Philippine Is­ lands, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1946 in the port of San Francis­ co, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Rasonabe served in the U.S. armed forces from 1940 to 1945. He retired in July 1978. PAUL REED Pensioner Paul Reed, 81, passed away June 13. A Quincy, Mass. native, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Reed sailed as a chief steward. He began receiving his pension in July 1977. RUSSELL REFFITT Russell Reffitt, 61, died June 13. Bom in Ohio, he joined the SIU in 1989 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Reffitt sailed as a steward/baker. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1990. Brother Reffitt served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1950. MIGUEL REYES Pensioner Miguel Reyes, 64, passed away June 13. A Puerto Rico native, he joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. RAGNAROLSEN Brother Reyes sailed in the steward Pensioner Ragdepartment. He served in the U.S. nar Olsen, 82, Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother died July 4. Reyes retired in July 1987. Bom in Bronnoysund, Nor­ LINWOOD RICH way, he Pensioner Linjoined the wood Rich, SIU in 1944 died June 68, in the port of 27. Bom in New York. Maine, he Brother Olsen sailed in the deck joined the de partment. He retired in June Seafarers in 1976. 1976 in the port of New VICTOR PALOMBO York. Brother Rich completed the bosun recer­ Pensioner Victor Palombo, 72, tification program at the Lun­ passed away July 6. A native of deberg School in 1981. He served Italy, he joined die union in 1961 in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother .V 1966. Brother Rich began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1991. ANTONIO SAKELLIS Pensioner Antonio Sakellis, 72, passed away June 21. A native of Ismilias, Egypt, he joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Sakellis sailed in the deck department. He retired in Decem­ ber 1974. RALPH SECKINGER Pensioner Ralph Seckinger, 78, died May 29. Bom in Ocala, Fla., he joined the union in 1973 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Seckinger sailed in the deck department. He retired in Febmary 1977. MICHAEL TREMPER Pensioner Michael Tiemper, 49, passed away June 1. A Maryland na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Tremper sailed in the engine department He upgraded frequently at Piney Point Brother Trempo- began receiving his pension in July 1992. BERNARD TURK Pensioner Ber­ nard Turk, 68, died June 15. Bom in Illinois, he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Turk sailed as a QMED. He upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1976. Brother Turk retired in Febmary 1986. JOSEPH WOOLFORD I^nsionerJosqii Woolford, 82, passed away June 2. A na­ tive rf Ports­ mouth, Va., he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Woolford sailed in the deck department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in July 1976. INLAND JAMES JACKSON Pensioner James Jack­ son, 74, passed away May 7. Bom in Durmid, Va., he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Jackson sailed with Curtis Bay Towing from 1961 until his retirement in August 1981. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. MARKNAUMANN Mark Naumann, 40, passed away June 2. Bom in Rhode Is­ land, he graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. Boatman Naumann held a chief mate's license as a tug and towboat operator. Boatman Naumann upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School frequently. . •• �•Js 26 Mwusrisos SEAFARERS LOO Lundeberg School Graduating Classes V X • in. I I bnl^Wr^i W L_ OO ..; -r -v:. Trainee Lifeboat Class 512—Graduatingfromtraineelifeboatclass512are(fromleft,kneeling) Oscar Ranos, Westcott Reiss, Jennifer Berry. Darryl Bence, Joseph Meehan, Juan Salgado, Allen Newgen, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) Chris Campos, Jerome Gill, Michael Lau, Fred Fein, Francis Pappas III, Ron Thompson, Aristides Rojas, Joshua Brown, Christopher Sykes, Anna Maria Rosario, (third row) William Jinney, Terry Smith and Melvin Leguillow. Able Bodied Seaman—Graduating on June 9 from a special AB course for Maritrans are (from left, kneeling) Leonard Tyson, William Belote, Richard Belote, Christopher Boyd, Mitchell Roberts, Casey Taylor (instructor), (second row) Jim Stevens, Ralph Ramsey, Richard Keith, Paul Brown, Dannie Card, Edmund Putro, Mark O'Neal, Emmanuel Roldan, (third row) Anthony Myklich, John Coover. Mark Leadbeater, Gregory Gibson and Troy Zimmerman. Crane the six-week of III in^.'ACaa.KW Maintenance—Completing V/V/l I l^lwill 1^ il 19 0l/\ VW9i\ course wWUlOW W1 SSvSntcS^S QfiShifHt' rS ^ ^ ® ^ ® Upper Lakes Towing AB Class—Completing this special Aff class on June 9 are (from left) Mark Carlson. Thomas Stroooich. Terrance DeMenter, Francis Berube, Jeny Stropich and Joseph Racicot , i'y < » ^1 (se^nd row) Jioia de Leon, ^verly Harris, Alfr^ Williams, Vincent Merenda, (third row) jhomas Tinsley, Wayne Woodland, Maxwell Caravan, (third row) David Stanford, Johri Rodney Camera, William Smalley, John Jacobs, Vrctor Jimenez, Mary Brayman and Bruce Maxeynlll, Bill Hadley Jr., Henry Corbelt, Paul Carlton, (fourth row) Lawrence Roth, Freddie Cantreil, Jacques Mouttet (fifth row) Royce Caravan and Augustus Blake. Tankerman—Completing one of the safety specialty courses on May 27 are (from left, kneeling) Dan Van Sciver, William Belote, Timothy Rayfield, Manuel Conchinha, Mitchell Roberts, (second row) Jim Shaffer (instructor), John Schuster, Vinpent Scott, Emmanuel Roldan, James Brown, Chad Vickers, (third row) Charles Bradshaw, James Lombard, Martin Timney, Michael Gavin, Ralph Ramsey, (fourth row) John Coover, Richardo Bowman, Lonnie Merrell, Jerry Mercer, Ray Scott and John Juker Jr. —•• •— i ^ Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates were received by the July 2 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Paul Gatewood, Rodney Jimenez Michael Kieliszeski, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Allen Shaw Misty Shaw Shannon Teem, Peter Luhn, Jon Smith, William Powell, Bobby Kelly and Glenn Baker Jr' �^ J> \ •' ' ^ ^ V -v' •; • 'i •'• '• •' UieUST1993 SEAFARERS LOG LUHDBBER6 SCHOOL 1993IHVRADING CWRSESCHEOULE The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between $eptember and , December 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the naaritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Check-In Date Course KiiSl^ Able Seaman AUstudents must tak£ tfie^U Spill Prev Completion Date Novembers Cbeck-In Date October 4 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Upgrading Courses Course ' Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Completion Cbeck-In Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward Ail open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) October 22 December 17 Engine Upgrading Courses and Containment class. Cbeck-In Date September 27 Completion Date Novembers September 27 November 8 October 8 November 19 Course FiremanAVatertender and Oiler Itiad^ Observer - Unlimited September 20 November 1 September 24 Noveniber 5 November 22 December 17 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maint & Operations Novembers December 17 Marine Electrical Maintenance n September 13 October 22 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations September 13 October 22 .... : ^ ...... .f 5 ; . ,. ., . . Safety Specialty Courses , <2 Cbeck-In • Date Course Completion Date pi! SpiU Prevention and Containment November 8 November 12 Lifeboatman September 13 October 11 Novembers December 6 September 24 October 22 November 19 December 17 September 7 November 2 September 17 November 12 October 25 November 19 ; BbsicAAdvanc^ Fire Fighting S«ealift Operations & Maintenance UPGI^IHGAmKaTmN . Date of Birth _ Name (Last) Address. "• -r : SluphandUng '•••'V Cfjesdal Navigation • v RecertlflcatlonPngrams Completion Date September 13 November 8 (Qty) (Fint) Monlh/Day/Year (Middle) (Sueet) _ Telephone _i _L (Area Code) (Zip Code) (State) 27 Marine Electronics Technician I September 27 Novembers Marine Electronics Technician n Novembers December 17 Hydraulics September 13 Octobers Diesel Engine Technology November 22 December 17 Welding October 25 November 19 Crane Maintenance Novembers December 17 ? 1992'93 Adult Education Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Cbeck-In Date Date Course High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended Aduit Basic Education (ABE) (contact admissions office for startii^ English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATEOF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE - 1 Deep Sea Member• Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member• Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will pot be processed. Social Security # Book # — —___ Seniority • Department U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held dlYes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from — to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? — I am interested in the following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK • AB/Sealift n 1st Class Pilot •Yes DYCS If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO FiiefightingiGYes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training Primary language spoken ONO —— — — GNO GNO D Third Mate G Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course ENGINE GNO DATE SIGNATURE. G FOWT Q QMED—Any Rating Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) G G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refiigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineer/tThief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refngerated Containers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics Marine Electronics Technician G STEWARD G Assistant Cook Utility G Cook and Baker G ChiefCook Chief Steward G Towboat Inland Cook G G G G G ALL DEPARTMENTS Welding Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) Oil Spill Prevention & Containment Basic/Advanced Fue Fighting ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Q Adult Basic Education (ABE) G High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation G G CX)LLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts Degree Transportation will be paid in accoidaiicc witb theadwdaUng letter only if yon present original rccdpls and succc bnyco plete thecoatse. If you have any qucstioas, contact your port agcsl before dcpartiiigfor Plney PMBL RETURN GOMPLETEDAPPUCATION TO: Lundeberg Upfradtaf Center, P.O. Boa 75, PlneyPOlnl,MD 20i74. S/93 • -/!• �SEAEUCERS 1994 Scholarships Announced August 1993 Volume 55, Number 8 Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1994 to help members and their dependents further their college or university studies. Those interested in applying should send away for the scholarship program bookiet. For ad­ ditional information, see page 10. Come High Waters, Seafarers Survive Flood of 93 More than shipping has been Take, as ^ example, the residents affected by the flo^waters of the of Eldred (111.). . . if that levee Mississippi River and its breaks, they will have 15 minutes tributaries. Seafarers living along to gather what they need and gei the rivers have lost their homes to out. Most of their worldly posses­ the high water rampaging through sions will be destroyed and they never had flood insurance, the midwestem U.S. Rogers explained. Alton (111.) Port Repre­ Belle Bartender Mary Shaw is sentative Patti Rogers reported to one of the residents of the nearby the Seafarers LOG several instan­ town hoping that the levee holds. ces where SIU members were ex­ Her house is an eighth of a mile periencing distress due to the from the levee, which is feeling flooding. But, she added, "it is the continuing pressure from the difficult to determine just how rain and high waters. In the event many of our members have been affected by the flood because the levee does break, she and her most lines of communication are neighbors will be notiBed by the out. There aren't telephone lines wailing of a siren. When it to many of the homes, and sounds, the residents will have Floodwaters completely surround the SlU-crewed AltonLandingand the Belle. Since this photo was taken In mid-June, the Mississippi River has risen even higher. transportation for most people is only 15 minutes to evacuate. impossible." Houses Flooded Springer and his wife refuse to A ramp that is nearly 220 feet For other Alton Belle crew- leave immediate area of their long was built over the flood Hall Becomes Info Center members, floodwaters already home.the They have moved into a waters to the riverboat casino so The Seafarers hall in Alton is have washed out the man-made camper on higher ground near passengers as well as employees serving as an information center barriers and entered their houses. their house because ttiey are con- could safely come aboard. for members. The staff has Deckhand Ed Lyons lives in cemed about some of their neigh­ provided SIU members and their Grafton, 111., approximately 30 Rogers reported the ramp was bors who are unable to relocate. families with the latest news on miles west of Alton. He occupies being modified for the third time "Many of those C.J. refuses to to raise it above the current flood the second floor of his home be­ recovery efforts. At the July 14 union meeting, cause the first floor is completely leave behind are elderly with level. It is being raised yet another Stan Gordon, a labor liaison for underwater. His boat is his only heart conditions. One of his three feet above the flowing the Red Cross, spoke to members source of transportation to and neighbors, for example, is a waters. about flood relief. According to from his home. According to stroke victim. He is very dedi­ The Alton Belle has been seen Gordon, the Red Cross cannot news reports, 85 percent of cated and concemed about these in many recent national news fully initiate action until the Grafton's 950 residents have )eople who are afi^aid to leave, so stories. Maintenance department floodwaters have receded. Once been evacuated. More probably le is sticking it out with them, worker Jim Patterson took a the Mississippi is back within its will have to leave as the Missis­ Rogers said. television camera crew out on his banks, the R^ Cross will move sippi River continues to rise. According to Rogers, Springer boat around the Alton and West When Alton Belle Assistant delivers water, food and supplies in. The agency will help those Alton, Mo. area so they could Deckhand C.J. Springer ferries affected by the flood with Engineer Bob Thornton's home jy boat to those residents who are supplies to neighbors unable to remodeling and even rebuilding, began to fill with water in the either unable to leave their film the damage and effects of the leave flooded areas. if necessary. They also will pro­ earliest phases of the flood, he flooded homes or are just too flood. vide residents with vouchers for moved all his belongings into the afraid. clothes, food, furniture and upstairs of his bam. Since then, The SIU deckhand also helped replace just about any possession the waters have risen higher, and move of his neighbors' fur­ which was lost due to the flooding recently a team of Seafarers went niture most into a safe and dry place out to his farm and helped him )efore the water waters. "This only includes those move his things by boat from the record level. rose to its current without flood insurance. Those bam into a storage facility. Despite being chased from his with flood insurance must turn in Belle Operations Continue a claim first. The problem is that own house by floodwaters. Deck­ Despite the weather and water so many are currently without hand CJ.Springer will not leave conditions in Alton, the Belle flood insurance because they his community ^ause he wants continues operations at dockside. never thought that they'd need it. to take care of his neighbors. Living on the second floor of his Fellow Seafarers rescued Asst. house because of floodwaters is Eng. Bob Thornton's possessions Deckhand Ed Lyons. when the water got too high. Help Locate Birrs MIssHig Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Eric Karl Gude. •-.< •/. • • ' /• AP byMichael Wlnokur Alton residents and Illinois National Guard members add more sandbags to a wall created to keep floodwaters out of the city's business distiicLThis scene is two blocks from the SlU-crewed Alton Belle. Eric Karl Gude The child was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Marilyn T. Leguy (alias Marilyn T. Watts), on June 15, 1992 from Millville, Del. An FBI warrant has been issued for her arrest. Eric Gude was four years old at the time of his disap­ pearance. The blond-haired, brown-eyed boy was 3 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 46 pounds. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Eric Gude should contact the Na­ tional Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 8435678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Delaware State Police at (302) 856-5860. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource August 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HEALTH CARE CRISIS TO TOP LAWMAKER’S AGENDA THIS FALL CONTRACT TALKS CONTINUE FOR FREIGHTSHIPS/TANKERS HEARINGS REVEAL UNCERTAINTY OVER MARITIME POLICY FLOOD CRIPPLES INLAND SHIPPING SEN. MIKULSKI SEEKS MARITIME COMMITMENT HOUSE APPROVES ’94 MARAD BILL DELTA QUEEN TAKES OVER OPERATIONS OF INDEPENDENCE AND CONSTITUTION INLAND WATERWAYS FUEL TAX WITHDRAWN FEDERAL COURT ANNOUNCES USER FEE LAWSUIT SCHEDULE MEXICO’S NEW-FOUND GREEN IMAGE CONTRADICTED BY ITS RESPONSE TO SULFURIC ACID-LEAKING SIP AFTER MONTHS OF NO PAY, NIS SHIP’S CREW STRIKES ARKANSAS MERCHANT MARINE VETS REMINSICE AT DAY-LONG REUNION WILKES CREW COMPLETES RECORD-BREAKING RECOVERY MSC VESSEL BRINGS UP SUNKET SURVEY SLED RUNAWAY FLAGS MEAN LOSS OF AMERICAN JOBS FLOOD STOPS TUGS/BARGES GOV’T SERVICES MEMBER NAMED MSCPAC MARINER FOR 1992 USNS MERCURY JOINS RRF; LEAVES MSCPAC FLEET SEAFARERS PULL TOGETHER FOR NEW BOBLO SEASON MARINE ELECTRONICS COURSES AVAILABLE AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL BOATMEN FROM 3 INLAND COMPANIES COMPLETE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL AB TRAINING ALLIED BOATMEN GRADUATE SPECIAL UTILITYMAN COURSE SEAFARERS FAMILY PHOTOS STEEL SHIPS AND IRON MEN: PART IV SEAFARERS IN HOUSTON VOLUNTEER TO HELP CHILDREN RETIRED SUP INSTRUCTOR TOMMY ZEE DIES AT 68 AB VICARI BRIGHTENS SEA-LAND PRODUCER WITH MURAL SEAFARERS FIELD NEW TEAM IN SAN DIEGO GARCIA CHILE IS NEXT STOP IN SEAFARER’S QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE NEW BOOK TRACES LIFE OF ‘EMANCIPATOR OF AMERICAN SEAMEN’ LNG AQUARIUS GALLEY CREW EARNS SHIPMATES’ HIGH PRAISE SEAFARERS UPGRADE SKILLS ABOARD ‘GREAT WHITE SHIPS’ COME HIGH WATERS, SEAFARERS SURVIVE FLOOD OF ‘93 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 8 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c6236e8929d6504bb90c6f813b740458.PDF 51e61cab176aad11797f4a3ddfa1297a PDF Text Text STANDARD FREIGHTSHlP/> between •s'l,'; ,. '_/y--i, ••'.,' Ray McKay, who passed away August 9, is shown speaking at the dedication of the Paul Hail Center for Maritime Training and Education in 1991. Atlantic, - The SlU has negotiated a new three-year standard contract with the shipowners group, the American Maritime Association, that will be presented for approval to SlU members this month • Paged '-^i.-^.^-;.,'-.'-.:; •:•^'•• r-' pi. Ray McKay, AMO Head, Dies at 68 'M. 1993 STANDARD TANKER AGREEMENT bclwecii WON Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO and Contracted Companies Raymond T. McKay, president of AMO-Dlstrict 2 MEBA, who guided his organization to a position of strength in the U.S. maritime industry, passed away August 9. A forward-looking trade unionist, McKay had a long and close working relationship with the SlU going back more than 40 years. ' l3' .- • •• • .. • . . •. ; ..-r - \ • Paged /• '.i: Hefr >'irv^ •J," • / -p- v • • -. �2 S2AFARERSL0G SEPTEMBER 1993 President's Report Senate Panel Told That Re-Hagging Will Cost Nation Mere Than Dollars Our 'Economic and Strategic Future' ' tf. YA-..V-. • '•'• V •!,..?« li;^' .'.V A Senate subcommittee heard testimony from maritime labor Representing more than 80 trade unions made up of more and shipping representatives as than 14 million members, the AFL-CIO serves as the voice of well as a fellow senator that im­ working people in the United States. The mediate attention from the Clin­ AFL-CIO has long held that a strong, viable ton administration is needed to U.S.-fleet is a good thing for America's keep the U.S. flag flying on coneconomic and security interests and as such tainerships belonging to Seais a good thing for American workers. Land and American President So when the AFL-CIO Executive Council met last month in Chicago, it issued a state­ Lines (APL)., The Senate Merchant Marine ment on the subject of the future of U.S. Subcommittee called the August shipping that did not mince words. "The 5 hearing after the two SlU-conU.S. government appears to be on the verge tracted companies filed applica­ Michael Sacco of dismantling what remains of the tions during the summer with the American merchant marine," opened the From left, listening to testimony during the hearing are Sens. Trent Maritime Administration statement adopted by the full council, Lott (R-Mlss.) and John Breaux (D-La.). (MarAd) to transfer 20 vessels "Maritime policy is in chaos," the statement charged. (13 from Sea-Land and- seven The AFL-(CIO statement, adopted unanimously by the coun- from APL) to a foreign-flag The uniort president continued commercial fleet and only hope cil which is made up of 33 international union presidents and registry. The two companies had by saying such a re-flagging that ships will somehow appear in the AFL-CIO's president and secretary-treasurer, urged Con­ been threatening to make such a move could not be viewed as just a national emergency," Breaux gress and the Clinton administration to choose a course "that move since early 1992 unless a a private business decision. "It is added. will not only preserve but rebuild a strong maritime industry national maritime policy was The senator acknowledged the very much the business of the that is so essential to the nation's economic and strategic fu­ enacted. administration's attempts to public, and bad business at that." ture." Appearing as the first witness. reduce the national debt. "While Joining Sacco at the witness Moreover AFL-CIO support for the American merchant I appreciate Senator Barbara Mikulski (Dthe fiscal restraints table were Timothy Brown, presi­ marine casts a different light on the issue. The labor federation Md.) began the attacks on the dent of the International Or­ we are operating under, the cost speaks for working Americans, no matter their occupation— American companies' registering ganization of Masters, Mates and of saving this vital industry is teachers, construction workers, actors and actresses, health care their vessels offshore. "I am ap­ Pilots; Gordon Ward, president of negligible. The cost of not saving employees, workers in manufacturing and mining, among palled at the idea of our leading District No. 1 PCD Marine En­ it, on the other hand, is tremen­ others. When the AFL-CIO says America must have a mer­ shipping companies re-flagging gineers Beneficial Association; dous," Breaux said. chant fleet, it is speaking for millions of Americans who have under a foreign flag," Mikulsia When industry officials were and Jerome Joseph, executive no direct connection with the maritime industry. But those told the panel. "I am, frankly, ap­ asked by the subcommittee why vice president of the American Americans do have a stake in an America that is not dependent prehensive at the idea that the they were seeking to re-flag their Maritime Officers, District 2for her strategic interests on uncertain allies. Those Americms next time our country is called to ships, John Snow, chairman and MEBA. do have a stake in an America that has a U.S.-flag presence in war, we will be dependent upon chief executive officer of Seainternational shipping trades, thereby ensuring the nation's Merchant Fleet Needed some other country's goodwill to Land's parent company CSX, economic security. In opening the hearing. carry our troops and our weapons respond^ "We have no incen­ The AFL-CIO recognizes the essentiality of a U.S.-flag fleet Senator John Breaux (D-La.), die to the nation's interests. It is high time those entrusted with the to the conflict." subcommittee chairman, noted tive under the current system to 'Wake-Up Cair nation's public policy do the same. Insofar as the Seafarers is that "every flag officer that I have invest in the U.S.-flag fleet. We The senator stated she wanted spoken to over the past 20 years don't want to re-flag, but we have concerned, we will be doing everything within our power to "to send a wake-up call to the has acknowledged the impor­ no option with our responsibility make sure that policy-makers at all levels recognize that the president, the secretary of tance of the U.S.-flag commercial to shareholders to take the actions world's largest trading nation is only an independent superdefense and the secretary of fleet to our security. And I con­ we are proposing." >ower as long as the Stars and Stripes is firmly planted on the transportation. I do not believe we tinue to hear that from the people lighseas. American Crews 'Better' can afford to let this vital industry responsible for fighting the wars. Breaux asked Snow what as­ sail off into the sunset." "It's the 'white collared policy surance Americans will have that The Loss of Ray McKay She called on the administra­ gurus' that don't think we need a foreign crews will sail into war We in the SIU are going to miss Ray McKay, a man with tion to offer a plan that would zones with supplies for the U.S. whom Seafarers enjoyed an intimate trade union relationship ensure a U.S.-flag reserve fleet armed forces. for decades. Brother McKay's death last month is a severe or military purposes, provide dif"The only honest answer is blow for everyone who cares about the American merchant erential payments for U.S.-flag there is no absolute assurance," marine—seamen and shipowners alike. He was a man who shipping companies to compen­ Snow said. never gave up on the U.S. merchant marine. His union's for­ sate for milita^ reserve functions The subcommittee chairman ward looking training program is testimony to his determina­ and protect the jobs of thousands then asked if American merchant tion to keep the U.S. flag on the high seas. of American merchant mariners. mariners "are better than those He was a man who never accepted defeat. He always "Everyone is talking about Representing the Clinton ad­ you will use from foreign planned for tomorrow. Brother McKay was a wonderful guy to reinventing government and I ministration tiefore the subcom­ countries." be fighting alongside of. think it might be time to reinvent mittee Is Joan YIm, the acting It will be a long time—if ever—that we see his likes come the merchant marine," Mikulski maritime administrator. Continued on pt^e 8 our way again. But we can be comforted by the satisfaction of told the panel. "We need to be having known and worked with him—that he was one of ours. able to have the flexibility to be He leaves a solid legacy and great memories for those of us able to respond around the world, who had the advantage of comradeship with him. We will al­ even if it's for peacekeeping, for ways respect his memory. delivery of humanitarian help and any number of other things." MSC Head Inspects Union's Training Facility Costs to Country Mount She was joined in opposition to the re-flagging effort by SIU President Michael Sacco. He pointed out the cost to the country if the 20 ships are re-flagged. "The result will be hundreds of jobs that will be lost, a major reduction in our nation's strategic sealift capability, a reduced Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) praises the U.S. merchant marine's American presence in ports efforts In recent military conflicts. around the world, a loss of tax revenues and a worsening of our September 1993 foreign trade deficit," Sacco told Volume 55. Number 9 the subcommittee. "Maritime assets are more The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published than just a collection of ships. monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, They are also people—highly Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) skilled people, adept at the spe­ cialized nature of their craft, who 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing by virtue of their citizenship and offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the professional conunitment offer Seafarers LOG. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. unquestioned loyalty to their 20746. F F 6 country. "Certainly the military views Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ Vice Admiral Michael Kalleres, head of the Military Seallft Com­ its crewmembers as an integral sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate mand, meets an englneroom upgrader during his visit to the Paul Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ component of itsoverall strength. Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education on July 23. sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, BiU Kalleres also toured the union's manpower facility andshipfiandling So too should ship operators," Brower. simulator, as well as talked with Seafarers during his visit. Sacco stated. fii �'WB' ;'^^ V.. SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFARERSLOG 3 3-Year Standard Pact Announced Gains in WageSy Out-Patient Care; Pensions Uncapped •Mm A new three-year standard tions which was brought about by by boarding union officials to health care coverage and other payments are based on the freightship and tanker contract the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 SIU members on ships calling at benefits available to Seafarers Department of Labor Bureau of embodying beneficial gains in (CPA '90). The new contract U.S. ports. and their families. Labor Statistics Consumer Price wages, pensions and medical calls for an extensive training cur­ All the recommendations from Index (CPI) which tracks infla­ Extended Negotiations benefits as well as certain work riculum for Seafarers who sail on tion in the American economy. While the previous standard these venues were compiled and rule changes has been negotiated tankers. The COLA payment goes into crafted into a bargaining position by the Seafarers International In addition to changes brought labor agreement with the for the union as negotiations effect if the CPI rises above 5 Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and about by regulatory concerns, the American Maritime Association began last spring. percent by a full percentage point. Inland Waters District. union and the company addressed for both tankers and freightships Fractions betvyeen 5 and 6 percent Wage increases: 3-4-4 The agreement, reached last shipboard work procedures in an expired June 15,1993, the terms can be carried to the next year. of that contract were extended The pact raises base wages 3 The cost of living adjustment month with deep sea operators in effort to build in flexibility while the management group known as maintaining strict safety prac­ through the middle of August by percent effective July 1, 1993. A measured by full percentage agreement of both negotiating 4 percent increase begins on July the American Maritime Associa­ tices. points will be added to the base parties. The contract talks, which 1, 1994 and another 4 percent tion, calls for a cumulative base wage, premium overtime and offThe work rule changes in the wage increase of 11 percent over new contract increase the ver­ began in the spring, thus extended raise kicks in on July 1,1995. The watch penalty rates. 1993 raise is retroactive to July 1 the next three years and extends satility and skills of Seafarers and into the summer. Criteria for Registering out-patient medical benefits to encourage shipowners to have Increased Pensions which allows Seafarers who have In conjunction with the new sailed on vessels covered by the the dependents of Seafarers. routine maintenance take place Possible standard agreement to apply for contract, the union's shipping The new contract allows the while the vessel is under navigation See page 4 the wage increase back to that rules have been amended to ^ow board of trustees of the Seafarers or in operation at a port instead of a Seafarer to register for shipping Pension Plan to lift the $1,000 per having it done in a shipyard. In preparing for the negotia­ date. at any union hall without present­ The penalty on-watch rate will month maximum limit, paving tions, the union carefully ing a drug test certificate or a ben­ Membership Contract Vote the way for higher pensions for reviewed the contract reconunen- go up 3 percent in the first year of The entire contract package dations made by Seafarers in the contract, effective July 1, zene-test certificate. This will Seafarers who retire in the future and who meet the eligibility re­ will be presented to Seafarers for minutes of shipboard union meet­ 1993. All other Overtime and allow a Seafarer to register approval during union meetings ings, in minutes of monthly mem­ penalty rates will remain the same without having to wait out the quirements of the program. period of time between taking the Under the pact—which covers held on Tuesday, September 7, bership meetings at the varioiis for the life of the contract. tests and obtaining the results and the period of June 16, 1993 to 1993. On this day, the pact will be halls, in communications to the Vacation time remains at cur­ June 15, 1996—the manning presented at the regularly contracts department and in ses­ rent levels, but Seafarers will see clearances. However, the Seafarer will be levels currently in force are scheduled headquarters meeting sions with Seafarers attending higher vacation pay as it is in­ responsible for having proof that at Piney Point, Md. which begins retained. classes to upgrade their skills at dexed to base wages which are Negotiators for the union and at 10:30 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. on the the Lundeberg School. upped under the new agreement. he or she has passed the drug same day, special meetings on the the companies also addressed is­ Included in the pact is a cost- screening and benzene testing at The union also culled the sug­ sues that have come up as a result contract will be concurrently held gestions raised in a series of con­ of-living-adjustment (COLA) the time the job is called and the Seafarer throws in for the work. of the sweeping regulatory at every union hall. ferences held in 1991 sponsored provision for the second and third The pact will also be presented by the Seafarers Plans on the years of the agreement. COLA regime governing tanker opera­ Continued on page 6 /I..;' . •if ft . Meditml Coverage Extended Per Dependents of Seafarers The spouses and children of Seafarers who are employed by shipping companies that are signators to the SIU's standard con­ tract are eligible for a wide range of out-patient benefits as a result of the new three-year pact negotiated by the union. During this round of contract deliberations, the union was determined to secure out-patient coverage for dependents because the membership had sent a strong and clear message of interest in this benefit through communica­ tions to SIU headquarters and Under the New Medical V^fcii?baJ:vy'A•, •;. .-;•. t ^v''4-^V.*'r.-'^ •' The benefit of having dependent out-patient care covered for a large part by the Seafarers Welfare piem can be seen in tire following examples: Bosun Joe Smith's wife, Sally, feels sick and has a fever, chest pains and a rash. She oes to the doctor. The doctor examines her, orders a chest x-ray, a Blood test and other lab work Including a culture of the affected area of skin. The doctor gives Sally a prescription, tells her he will call her and to make an appointment In two weeks to ensure she is completely recovered. In two Weeks, Sally jreturhe to the doctor, he examines her and pronounces her reooveiWd. Here is a breakdown of what would have been covered by the Seafarers Wei^e Plan prior to this contract and what Is paid now. ^rvice Cost Covered BySWP in Past Covered BySWP Now* 1st doctor visit $65.00 $0 $52.00 X-ray $25.00 $0 $20.00 Blood test, iab work $50.00 $0 $40.00 Prescription $10.00 $0 $0.00 2nd doctor visit $65.00 $0 $52.00 * The Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover out-patient dependent medical care at a level of 80 percent of reasonmsle and customary costs which are determined by the general price for the service. The out-patient dependent benefits are subject to a once-a-year $50 deductible per individual. In this case, if this had been Sally's first claim submitted to the Seafarers Welfare Plan in the year, $50 would have been deducted from the amount listed in this column. recommendations at the Seafarers Plans conferences on benefits. Negotiated through the stand­ ard agreement is an increased contribution on the part of the contracted companies which are signators to the pact to the Sparer plans. As a result of these additional monies, the board of trustees of the Seafarers medical plan, known as the Seafarers Welfare Plan, has voted to put in place a series of out-patient benefits for dependents of Seafarers, subject to all the rules and regulations Chief Cook Diane Brown has a ten-ydar old son. Bill. Bill falls out of a tree and appears to have injured his arm. Diane rushes him to the emergency room where he sees a doctor, has x-rays taken of his arm and is treated for a broken arm. Diane is told to take Bill to their family physician in a month. As Bill's arm is on the mend, he visits the family doctor three times. In two of those visits the doctor orders x-rays. In the third session at the doctor's office, six months after the initial injury, the physician says Bill's arm is fully repaired and he no longer needs to be checked for it. Here is a breakdown of what would have been covered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan prior to this contract and what is paid now. Covered Cost Covered Service BySWP BySWP In Past Now* ER doctor** $100 $100 which govern the program. 'M: m Hospitalization Covered Until this contract, only Seafarers themselves were eligible for out-patient health care services under the benefits provided by the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. While dependents of Seafarers have always enjoyed 100 percent of reasonable and customary coverage by the Seafarers medical plan for emer­ gency room and hospital room and board, doctors' office visits and diagnostic services provided on an out-patient basis were not covered by the plan. Dating from June 16,1993, the effective date of the new labor agreement, dependents of Seafarers can receive medical care on an out-patient basis and the Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover a large share of the cost. ii'r • ".'.iV • M ./'SS. •• fi •: ' $100 80 Percent Covered Under the terms of the plan, 80 ER tests** $100 $100 $100 percent of the reasonable and cus­ tomary charges for out-patient $0 1st Dr. visit $50 $40 health care services to dependents of Seafarers will be paid by the 1st Dr. X-rays $100 $0 $80 ' plan subject to a $50 per year deductible for each dependent. 2nd Dr. visit $50 $40 $0 Among the out-patient ser­ $56 2nd Dr. X-rays $70 $0 vices now covered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan for de­ 3rd Dr. visit $ 50 $0 $ 40 pendents of Seafarers are doctors' The Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover out-patient dependent office visits, diagnostic tests con­ medical care at a level of 80 percent of reasonable and customary ducted on an out-patient basis, ined by costs which are determined b\ the general price for the service. The out-patient dependent benefits are subject to a once-a-year $50 pre-natal care and follow-up care deductible per individual. In this case, if this had been Diane's first for a wife of a Seafarer, pediatric claim for Bill, $50 would have been deducted from the amount listed care and routine check-ups of in this column. ••Emergency Room Continued on page 4 •-V-' •;v- • •I ''t • �4 SEPTBUBBt /A99 SBVAREIISLOe Monthly Pension Payment Cap Lifted Active Seafarers who retire after June 16, 1993 may be eligible to receive pensions higher than $1,000 per month as a result of the new standard con­ tract reached with the SIU's con­ tracted deep sea operators. In the past, the monthly pen­ sion was capped at $1,000 per month. The lifting of the maximum ceiling is made possible through higher contributions brought about in the new pact to the Seafarers Plans on the part of its contracted operators. In turn, the board of trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan is able to amend the program to allow eligible Seafarers to earn more retirement income. In determining if the pension plan can take on increased out­ lays, the Seafarers Pension Plan utilizes the services of an outside actuary, a trained professional who specializes in calculating the funds needed today in order to meet the future obligations of the retirement program. The services of an actuary were employed in calculating the Under the Uncapped Pension Service-Time Formuia The lifting of the $1,000 maximum monthly payment will allow qualifying Seafarers who retired after June 16, 1993 to receive a higher norma/ pension. Here are some examples of what the change in the pension plan benefit means: John Rodriguez is an FOWT who is retiring at the age of 65. He has credit for 8,840 days of service. As a seaman who has reached the age of 65 with 5,475 days of seatime, John is eligible for the basic pension of $600 per month. But because the plan allows for $15 more a month for every 120 days after the 5,475 service time has been met, John is eligible for a larger pension. Also because the plan allows a day-and-a-quarter-day credit for every day of seatime after the first 3,000 days have been met, John is credited with 8,840 days although in actuality he sailed less days than this number indicates. With his 8,840 days of service, John can now receive $1,020 per month. Here are some additional examples of what an eligible Seafarer can earn as a monthly pension using the sen/ice time formula before and after the new pact took the cap off the pension's monthly payment: uncapping of the pension in order to ensure that Seafarers currently on pension and those who will take retirement benefits in the fu­ ture will be protected from having a plan that cannot meet its obligations. The removal of the cap on the monthly pension does not change any of the procedures for apply­ ing for the retirement pay. Addi­ tionally, eligibility requirements, and the rules and regulations governing the plan remain the same. A Seafarer applying for retire­ ment benefits will calculate his or her pension using one of the two formulas allowed by the plan — a wage-based determination or the computation of service time. The Seafarers Pension Plan will help in the figuring of what an eligible Seafarer can receive under either formula. The amount the Seafarer will be awarded is the one that is higher. For those Seafarers retiring after June 16, 1993 and who qualify for a higher than $1,000 a month pension, the joint and sur­ vivors annuity benefit will also be higher than what it would have been prior to the lifting of the cap. (The joint and survivors annuity is an option available to a retiring Seafarer who wishes to have his spouse continue receiving his pension benefits after he dies.) Seafarers planning to retire in the near future are advised to con­ tact the Seafarers Pension Plan for assistance in calculating potential retirement income. Re­ quests can be made through any union hall or by contacting the Seafarers Pension Plan at 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Under the Uncapped Pension Wage-Based Formula Bob Lin is a 59-year old QMED. He has 8,760 days of service and in the last ten years of shipping, Bob's average of the highest base wages he earned in any five years in a row comes to $30,000. To determine his wage-based pension. Bob divides his 8,760 days of seatime by 365 and calculates that he has 24 years of service. He then multiplies 24 by 2 to find his percentage credit, which comes to 48 percent. He then takes his average base earnings of $30,000 and multiplies it by 48 percent to find his yearly benefit. It comes to $14,400. By dividing this by 12, Bob arrives at his monthly benefit of $1,200 per month. Under the new system Bob is eligible to receive the $1,200, whereas prior to this contract 'his monthly retirement pay would have been capped at $1,000 per month. Here are some additional examples of what an eligible Seafarer can earn as a monthly pension using the wage-related formula before and after the new pact took the cap off the pension's monthly payment: Allowable Monthly Average Base Percentage Average Base Days of Monthly Benefit Earnings Earnings Credit Service/ Benefit Now Multiplied by Years of Prior to Percentage Service This For Yearly Contract Benefit 5,475 15 years 15x2 = 30 % $35,000 $35,000 X 30% = $10,500 $875.00 $875.00 Actual Days of Seatime Credited Days* Before This After Contract June 16 7,300 20 years 20x2 = 40 % $28,000 $28,000x40% = $11,200 $ 933.33 $933.33 4,980 5,460 6,324 7,668 8,052 8,532 9,012 9,492 5,475 6,075 7,155 8,835 9,315 9,915 10.515 11,115 $600 $675 $810 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 8,030 22 years 22x2 = 44% $32,000 $32,000 x 44% = $14,080 $1,000.00 $1,173.33 8,760 24 years 24x2 = 48 % • $39,000 $39,000 X 48% = $18,720 $1,000.00 $1,560 8,760 24 years 24 X 2 = 48% $20,000 $20,000 X 48% = $9,600 $ 800.00 $800 9,125 25 years 25x2 = 50% $30,000 $30,000 X 50% = $15,000 $1,000.00 $1,250 t $600 $675 $810 $1,020 $1,080 $1,155 $1,230 $1,305 *The plan allows credit for 1.25 days of service for every one day of actual seatime after 3,000 days if it took place after June 16,1984. Medical Coverage Extended to Seafarers' Dependents Continued frontpage 3 babies of Seafarers, physicals and vaccinations at any doctor's of­ fice. The new out-patient benefit plan does not extend to prescrip­ tion drugs. A Visit to the Doctor When a spouse or a child of Seafarer visits a physician's of­ fice for a health-care related ser­ vice, the Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover 80 percent of the cost, subject to the annual $50 per year per family member deductible. The deductible is applied the first time a claim is filed for each in­ dividual family member in any given year and will continue to be applied until totaling $50 in any given year. For purposes of coverage under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, a doctor's office visit can be for any of the following purposes—a check-up, a treatment for an ill­ ness, the seeking of a diagnosis, care for an injury, minor surgical procedures, among others. Doctors often are. not sole practitioners, but work from a health care complex such as a clinic or a health maintenance or­ ganization (HMO) or a preferred provider projgram (PPG). The Seafarers medical plan will recognize a doctor's visit at any of these kinds of establishments as covered by the plan. The SIU and the Seafarers Welfare Plan encourage Seafarers and their families to use the designated PPOs of the Seafarers medical program. However, Seafarers and their de­ pendents may seek medical ser­ vice from their own doctors and health care institutions. The Seafarers Welfare Plan has chosen a PPG in each city where an SIU hall is located. These PPGs are first class hospi­ tals and clinics which have be­ come familiair with Seafarers, their families and the peculiarities of the maritime industry. Thus these PPGs are well-equipped to meet the health care needs of Seafarers and their families. (For the name of the PPG in his or her area, a Seafarer can call the local union hall.) Diagnostic Tests Gften, a physician examining a patient will seek the assistance of test results in making a diag­ nosis. A doctor has a wide variety of tests he or she can order. Many of these tests can be done outside of a hospital facility on an out-patient basis. For ex­ ample a doctor's office might take a blood sample and have a laboratory review it or a doctor associated with a PPG may ask that the tests be done at an on-site laboratory. Also covered under the new out-patient benefit program for dependents of Seafarers are diag­ nostic tests. Among these are xrays, sonograms, mammograms, blood tests, cultures, MRIs and scans. Pre-Natal/Well Baby Care The Seafarers Welfare Plan has traditionally paid the first $300 of health care costs as­ sociated with a spouse's mater­ nity in full and thereafter picked up 80 percent of the maternity-re­ lated reasonable and customary expenses. The medical plan also has covered hospitalization costs associated with the newborn's delivery. Now, the plan will also cover the kind of health care associated with the nine months of pregnan­ cy and the costs of regular check­ ups for the infant. The pre-birth health care needs of the mother and unborn child require regular doctor visits and periodic tests. The plan will cover 80 percent of the reasonable and customary costs of pre-natal care for a spouse of a Seafarer (subj^t to the $50 de­ ductible). Following the infant's birth, the Seafarers Welfare Plan will jiay for 80 percent of the reasonable and customary costs of the baby' s follow-up care (sub­ ject to the $50 deductible). Peri­ odic doctor's visits for check-ups ensure the baby is healthy during the critical stages of early growth. Under the new benefits. Seafarer family members can have their annual physicals con­ ducted at the location of their choice. When the physicals are done outside of a designated SIU clinic, the Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover 80 percent of the cost, subject to the $50 per year, per person deductible. Seafarer can first submit his or her claim to his or her medical plaii. Gnce the spouse's health in­ surance plan has processed the claim, it can be submitted to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In turn, the Seafarers medical plan may then pay the remaining portion of the bill which has not been covered by the spouse's health care plan, or it may provide credit towards the $50 deductible up to the maximum allowed by the plan's rules and regulations. If a child of a Seafarer and a spouse with his or her own medi­ cal coverage is the patient, the health care plan to which the Vaccination/Immunization claim should first be submitted is The fees associated with im­ the one of the parent who has the munization and vaccination ser­ earliest birthday in the year. vices and supplies for all dependents of Seafarers will also National Health Care be picked up in part by the The new standard pact recog­ Seafarers Welfare Plan. Eighty nizes the need for a national percent of the reasonable and cus­ health care policy to make access tomary costs of these services and to medical services fair in this supplies will be provided by the nation and to bring soaring costs Seafarers medical plan, subject to under control. A provision in the the $50 annual deductible per contract states that in the event of family member. a national health care system being enacted by Congress and If Spouse Has Other Plan signed into law by the president, In the case of a household with the union and its contracted two income earners, the spouse of operators will work to ensure that a Seafarer is likely to have health Seafarers and their families con­ care coverage of his or his own. If tinue to receive the high level of this is the case, the spouse of the benefits they currently enjoy. �*>*•" 1993 SEAFMEiaiM 5 AMD President Raymond McKay Dies mm'i -.» <<5 . • ' ll'u . R I' • -Cj* " •; AYMCM)T.MCKAY, was loaded with ammunition. forces with MEBA Local 101 kngitiie president of During the war, he acquirer Under the terms of the merger the American his engineer's license. His first agreement, the BME retained its Maritime Officers voyage as an engineer was cut offshore contracts and had juris­ (AMO) District 2 short when a German submarine diction for the Great Lakes. of the Marine Engineers Benefi- torpedoed his vessel, the SS With the merger effected, cial Association (MEBA) Fairfield City, off the coast of McKay became an officer of passed away in a Miami hospital Florida. National MEBA. He continuec on August 9 due to heart failure. to serve as an officer of National Rises Up the Ranks He was 68 years old. McKay MEBA until his death. After the war, McKay joined had served since 1957 as the As an officer of National the Brotherhood of Marine En­ MEBA, McKay worked with president of the union. In his tenure as head of the gineers (BME), a licensed en­ the leadership of the other dis­ union, McKay dedicated his ef­ gineer union initiated by two tricts of the union in advancing forts to building a premier union Seafarers International Union the interests of the American of American seagoing officers. officers—Harry Lundeberg and merchant marine and working SIU President Michael Paul Hall. BME became an af­ for government policies tha Sacco, speaking at a memorial filiate of the Seafarers Interna­ provided for a strong U.S.-flag service for McKay remembered tional Union of North America fleet. the AMO president as a fighter, (SIUNA) in 1949. Hall and Lun­ National MEBA President deberg considered the BME a Gordon M. Ward, in a com­ a builder and a friend. "He was a fighter for what he vital alternative to a marine en­ munication to the officers, believed, who could be counted gineer union with pockets of members and staff of McKay's oh no matter how difficult or communist domination. union upon the latter's death, McKay's first position with noted that National MEBA "has daring the cause happened to be," Sacco said at McKay's the BME was as a patrolman. He lost a strong leader and a good funeral mass. "Ray was a then worked for the BME's friend." builder, a contributor who al­ newly-established benefit Dij3trlct2MEBA ways did more than his fair plans. In 1957, McKay was elected In 1960, in a reorganiza|tiid!i share to help make maritime a president of the BME and be­ of MEBA, the former BM^nd better industiy for his member­ came a vice president of the MEBA Local 101 forces be­ ship. Above all, Ray was a true, came District 2 MEBA with From his position as head of the AMO-District 2 MEBA, Ray McKay true friend—that rarest of com- SIUNA. The BME ranks grew McKay as its head. District 2, as worked for a vital U.S.-flag shipping industry. modities in this uncertain adding members from off­ it came to be known, successful­ world." Succeeding McKay as presi­ shore vessels as well as har­ ly organized Great Lakes and and known for its profes­ tween the needs of his member­ dent of AMO is Michael R. bor crafts on the Atlantic, seagoing officers. With the escalation of the sionalism and advanced training ship and the health of the in­ McKay, his son, who had been Pacific and Gulf coasts. Shortly after the 1957 merger Vietnam conflict in the mid- equipment, including its dustry. serving as the union's secretaryOne of those who sat across of the AFL and the CIO, the two 1960s, District 2 and the SIU Simulation Training and Re­ treasurer. search (STAR) Centerfrom McKay at the negotiating labor federations in the United met the need for increased man­ regarded as the world's most table was Gene Rose, president Sailed In WWII States, Hall—then president of power in the sealift surge by The native New Yorker the SIUNA—and McKay creating a joint training program advanced ship simulator sys­ of Bay Tankers whose ships sail began his seafaring career prior entered in behalf of BME into to assist seamen in preparing for tem. (See article on page 14.) with AMO members. As District 2's training pro­ "This is a tragic loss to the to World War H as an un­ merger discussions with the U.S. Coast Guard exams for gram has expanded, it has of­ industry, especially at this very licensed mariner in the en- Marine Engineers Beneficial various licensed and unlicensed fered many Seafarers an critical juncture," Rose said. gineroom. Hours before the Association (MEBA), noting shipboard positions. opportunity to move up the "Ray knew the bottom line, and That program proved to be Japanese surprise attack at Pearl that MEBA was free of any hawsepipe, earning marine the bottom line is jobs. the beginning of District 2's Harbor on December 7, 1941, communist sectors. through the school's "It's also a personal loss, be­ the vessel on which McKay was In 1959, the BME merged training and upgrading pro­ licenses program. cause I respected Ray, admired serving sailed out of the port. It into National MEBA, joining gram, now located in Dania, Fla. him and enjoyed him as a per­ Continued Growth son. District 2 has continued to A Trusted Trade Unionist grow. In 1992, District 2 MEBA McKay also committed his changed its name to American Maritime Officers-District 2 energies to supporting other MEBA, representing the in­ workers in their trade union creased membership growth in struggles and to building federa­ the union within dl areas of tions of maritime unions. In 1990, he chartered the shipboard operations. Greater South Florida Maritime The union, in the past 20 years, has been able to secure Trades Council. As president of new jobs for its members aboard this organization, he was able to commercial and military work with and commit resour­ ces to help fellow trade chartered vessels. As president of the union, unionists in the area. The coun­ McKay gained the respect of cil was very active in assisting management as a tough but trade unionists who had lost AMO has its roots in the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, chartered as an affiliate of the SIUNA in 1949. responsible negotiator who In this 1959 photo, Ray McKay is swom into office for a second consecutive time. From the left are Gordon struck the necessary balance be­ Continued on page 14 Spencer, McKay, John Regan and W. Gammill while E. Goldsmith administers the oath. ' " • -Av- \ rfA" • i;-A •. •;'-y "0- ''' : -rtl;. r': / / Throughout his career as a rnaritime trade unionist, Ray McKay was Involved in virtually marine labor. Also participating are SIU President Paul Hall (second from left), ILA every ^ue of concern to waterfront workers. In this 20-year-old photo, McKay (second Pr^esident Teddy Gleason (third from left) and Herb Brand (left), who worked closely rom right) joins a meeting to discuss a,maritime-related issue with representatives of with Hall. m ... ^ V ;-. .... ..... ... "'ir �'-'-y ,.v. 6 ; •w-.-w -- r .•4'- -f - •;-fi SEAFARERS LOG SEFTEMBER 1993 recognizes the work of the John whether in the deck, engine, or Hopkins Center for Occupational steward department—is as safe Environmental Health. Tlie pres­ a working environment as possible. The hours, wages and working tigious medical center was con­ conditions set out in the standard tracted by a Seafarers Welfare Plan specially constituted steer­ freightship and tanker agreement ing committee made up of union apply to Seafarers sailing on ships and company representatives to operated by companies who To ensure compliance with the freightship agreement. conduct a detailed study of the belong to the American Maritime Continued from page 3 In light of increasingly strict essential functions that make up Association. CPA '90, the work schedule of An in-depth training program day workers in the deck and en­ security requirements of shipboard work. for all crewmembers who ship on gine departments may be shipyards and port terminals and Application of Pact The center's team of tankers will be put into effect at modi fled or changed. (Not all SlU-contracted com­ the consequent liability issues, physicians and professionals in the union's Lundeberg School of The general rules of the con­ the agreement says that a Seafarer the field of occupational panies are signators to the stand­ Seamanship at the Paul Hall Cen­ tract have been amended to in­ will no longer be used for medicine conducted a year-long ard contract and Seafarers are ter for Maritime Training and clude under customary duties the gangway watch when the vessel advised to consult with the union study in which they interviewed Education in Piney Point, Md. maintenance of vessel equipment is in these locations and that the Seafarers in person and via ques­ hall on the labor agreements as­ and machinery. Although this has company can hire an outside tionnaires and observed first­ sociated with any shipboard job.) Extensive Training The primary company parties A joint committee made up of generally been among the duties security guard in the place of the hand shipboard work. After to the standard freightship agree­ compiling the data, the team union representatives. Seafarers, of Seafarers, it was put in writing gangway watchstander. ment are Sea-Land Service, Inc.; The new pact adds Columbia, determined the essential func­ shipowners and specialists in in this contract to secure this work Waterman; and Puerto Rico tanker regulations will develop for unlicensed crewmembers in Venezuela and Central American tions of work in each of the three Marine - Management, Inc. Sig­ countries to the list of voyages shipboard departments—deck, the curriculum over the coming the future. natory companies to the tanker which require six months of con­ engine and steward. year. Once in place, all Seafarers contract include Maritime Over­ Work Rule Changes shipboard work who wish to ship on tankers must Descriptions of the work rule tinuous onboard seas and OMl. Safety Program on the part of a seaman in order to take the course. changes put into effect by the new A separate labor agreement is In recognition of the It is projected that the tanker pact follow. These provisions en qualify for transportation expen­ dangerous nature of shipboard in effect on American President course will be instituted next courage the np-keep of a ship ses. work and the need for constant Lines and Matson Navigation Other minor modifications year. The union will advise all while it is in operation, thus vigilance in safeguarding life and vessels. This contract is have been made in the area of members through union meetings eliminating the need for limb, the union, the Lundeberg negotiated by the SlU's Pacific and the Seafarers LOG of the shipowner to commit a vessel to work rules and will be available School, the Seafarers Welfare District Unions—made up of the to Seafarers at the membership dates the course will be offered a shipyard for this function. Plan and the contracted com­ Sailors' Union of the Pacific for meetings held on the contract at and the time period by which each Maintenance work in certain panies will work together to the deck department; the Marine Seafarer sailing on a tanker must areas of the house will be per­ the union halls and on the ships. develop a shipboard safety program. 'iremen' s Union representing en­ have evidencfe of having com­ formed at straight time when per­ It will be the goal of the pro­ gine department seamen; and the Tanker Tour of Duty pleted the Lundeberg School formed between the hours of 8:0( Rated positions above entry gram to reduce the incidence of SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and tanker course. a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday level will now ship on a tanker for onboard injuries to Seafarers and nland Waters District for through Friday. Chipping, a 16-month period in allotments to ensure that their workplace— steward department Seafarers. Second-Hand Smoke In an effort to make a safer sougeeing, scaling, priming and of four-months-on-two-monthsshipboard environment by not brush painting all quarters, pas­ off. After this period, the job goes subjecting non-smokers to sageways adjacent to all quarters, back to the rotary shipping system. second-hand cigarette smoke, dining areas, lounges, laundries, Base wages increase 3 percent this year retroac­ smoking will only be allowed in the galley, pantries and ship's of­ Emergencies and Permanents The permanent ratings may tive to July 1,4 percent in 1994 and another 4 per­ designated areas. The crew fices will be compensated at cent in 1995 now request an emergency relief lounge ^d crew dining areas will straight time. Seafarers serving as for 30 days without forfeiting be smoke-free areas. Seafarers Welfare Plan will cover 80 percent of If the wheelhouse is a desig­ helmsmen while a vessel is un­ their position. the cost of out-patient health care services for de­ The transportation expenses nated smoking area, the derway under automatic steerage pendents of Seafarers — including doctors visits, diagnostic tests, pre-natal care, well-baby care, helmsman or quartermaster will can now perform routine main­ incurred with leaving and return­ to the vessel will be the ing vaccinations and immunizations, subject to a $50 tenance on the bridge, bridge be permitted to smoke except responsibility of the Seafarer with annual deductible per individual covered wings and flying bridge. In order while maneuvering. to ensure a safe working environ­ the permanent rating. The Monthly pension cap of $1,000 has been removed, Day Workers ment, such work cannot be done Seafarer taking the relief position opening the door to higher pensions for Seafarers On vessels with at least one on stagings or aloft. Additionally, similarly will be responsible for retiring after June 16,1993 who meet the eligibility bosun/watchstander and five able no mate is allowed to relieve the lis or her own transportation ex­ requirements and who qualify under either the seamen (ABs), the bosun may be helmsman, except in an emergen­ penses. wage-based or service-based formulas a designated day worker and two cy. Permanent ratings have the ABs may be assigned to the job of On watch penalty rate goes up 3 percent retroac­ Wipers and QMEDs may now right to, one 30-day emergency tive to July 1 an AB/deck-maintenance. This assist the 'deck department with relief in a 12-month period. designation of duties is similar to docking and undocking opera­ Permanent ratings who leave Comprehensive tanker training courses to be es­ what has been in place on tankers tions. This work will be compen­ the vessel for medical reasons tablished at Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training for the past three years. sated at straight time if performed will be allowed to return to the and Education The two ABs who become during regular working hours. same ship and position after ob­ converted to day workers will get Overtime pay kicks in after eight taining a fit-for-duty status as Proof of drug screening and benzene certificate to the corresponding increase in hours on any calendar day and on ong as he or she has not been off be shown at the time of shipping instead of when registering wages. In the case of a Green weekends and holidays. the vessel for more than 120days. Ticket AB this could be near $200 Day worker QMEDs can now Shipboard safety program will be developed Federal Regulations a month in base pay; for a Blue chip, paint and sougee for up to The contract has been Ticket AB the additional money three hours per day during normal Vacation time remains at current levels, but could reach $350 per month base working hours. This change amended to reflect changes Seafarers will realize greater vacation pay be­ paybrings the tanker pact in sync with brought about by regulations is­ cause it is indexed to increased base wages sued by the U.S. Coast Guard on drug testing and the law enacted Cost-of-living-ad]ustment provision for second and by Congress last year known as third years of the agreement the Americans with Disabilities Act Seafarers can vote on the entire contract package at SlU The term "disabled" has been Provision in the new contract states that in the meetings scheduled for Tuesday, September 7,1993. event that a national health care plan is enacted, removed from the contract. The the union and its contracted operators will work to The agreement will be presented at the regularly no-discrimination language of the ensure that Seafarers and their families continue scheduled headquarters meeting at Piney Point, Md., pact now states that shipboard receiving the high level of benefits they currently which begins at 10:30 a.m. employees cannot be dis­ enjoy At 1 p.m. that same day, special meetings on the contract criminated against on the basis of physical or mental disabilities. It will be concurrently held at every SlU hall. Permanent ratjngs may request 30-day also states that all Seafarers will emergency relief without forfeiting position The pact also will be presented by boarding union officials be qualified to perform their shipto SlU members on ships calling at U.S. ports. Protection from second-hand smoke loard duties. In this regard, the new pact 3-Year Pact Reached, Retroactive to June 16 Contract Highlights Contract Vote on Sept 7 . ' A �: --'V- •."; '•*• r - •• • • • •: .'r ;-..^ ^ . ^ --.i'm- ••: -ij.-", • • • >•>;:- y -- SEPTEMBER1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Inland Shipping Resumes en the Mississippi River Barges Md riverboats are sail­ ing the upper Mississippi River after two months of layup created hy record-breaking floods along the river and its tributaries. The high waters affected riverhome operations in nine midwestern states. News reports have estimated the loss to barge com)anies at between $3 and $4 milion a day. The opening of the Mississippi followed towboat test mns con­ ducted by the U.S. Coast Guard. As a result of the test tows, the Mississippi River reopened in mid-August with some restric­ tions from Minneapolis to Cairo, lU. During the worst of the flood­ ing, most of the navigable rivers Alton Belle deck department members rinse off the mud left behind in the midwest north of Cairo by the flood waters. The bridge leading to the Belle has since been were closed and thousands of bar­ taken down, and normal operations of the riverboat have resumed. ges were tied up riding out the smaller loads being allowed on usual routes on the Mississippi flood. Both the Missouri River and the Missiouri and Illinois rivers. River. Normal operations for the SlU-contracted company would the Illinois River opened later in have 16 or 17 tugs .§ailing. The Tugboats Underway August for slow, restricted traffic company plans to get more boats Seafarers are sailing on 14 Oronly. The maximum tow size was underway as river conditions gulf boats that have resumed their 15 barges on the Mississippi, with warrant. Steamboats Shift Routes The, SlU-contracted Delta Queen Steamboat Company con­ tinued operations on the lower Mississippi River and other tributaries despite flooding on the upper sections of the river. The company adjusted the itineraries of the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen so that the steamboats could keep sailing down the rivers. The St. Louis to St. Paul, Minn, cruises on the upper Mississippi were rerouted to the Ohio or other heartland Happy to be back aboard the Orgulf tug Omegaare Cook Betty Adams rivers. The Mississippi Queen was and Lead Deckhand David Rice. diverted to the Tennessee River valley, sailing from Chattanooga, Tenn. on the Tennessee River to Memphis, Tenn. on the lower Mississippi. With a Memphis to Cincinnati departure in late August, the steamboat began series of Ohio River cruises. The Delta Queen also cruisec through Tennessee with the main ports being Chattanooga and Nashville on the Cumberland River. The company announced that the Delta Queen still plans to dock in St. Louis in late Septem­ ber. "The only thing that Will keep us from being docked on the St. Louis riverfront on September 20 is if the river is still so high that we can't get our steamboat stacks under the bridges," a company spokesperson stated. Deckhand James Tomczak and Cook Betty Gibson report to work aboard the Jim Ludwig when the Orgulf tug resumed regular opera­ tions on the Mississippi River. Riverboat Resumes Cruises The Alton Belle Riverboat Casino has resumed its regular cruise schedule up the Mississipissippi River. During" the flood, the Belle continued operations while at dockside using a bridge to safe­ ly carry passengers over the flood waters to the Alton Landing. The ramp has been disassembled and operations are back to normal. While the Mississippi is still well above flood stage, the water has receded back into its banks. Seafarers who work in the deck department have been busy clean­ ing the Belle and the surrounding areas. There is tons of mud and sludge that we have been working to clean up for the last few weeks. It ranges from six inches to up to two feet deep. We have success­ fully cleaned the promenade and the ramps but there is still a lot of sludge in places like the parking lot," deck department member Lonnle Partridge told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. Partridge and other deck department members have been cleaning the Alton Belle and Landing using three-foot pumps and two-foot fire hoses. I think the smell is the worst part of our clean-up efforts. At times it is unbearable," Partridge added. With the reopening of the Mis­ sissippi and the area bridges. Belle business is steadily climb­ ing. The first weekend the river)oat resumed sailing operations there were more than 1,200 guests on board for several cruises. That is only 200 short of the vessel's 1,400-person capacity. Seafarers Return to River Boatmen Keep Sharp Watch for Changing Conditions SIU boatmen once again are moving cargo and passengers along the upper Mississippi River after the waterway and several of its tributaries were closed for nearly two months because of flooding. "Everybody is happy to be moving again," stated Captain Ralph Hawkins from the bridge of the Alton Belle Riverboat Casino in Alton, 111. Although flood waters kept the vessel tied to the Alton Land­ ing for weeks, the casino still was open for business with crewmembers reporting for work. The situation was not the same aboard SlU-contracted Orgulf tugboats. Summer normally is the busiest time of year for the com­ pany. As many as 17 of the Cin­ cinnati-based company's 21 boats would be sailing on the in­ land waterways. At the height of the flooding, Orgulf had tied up Captain Ralph Hawkins of the Alton Belle overlooks a calmer 15 of its vessels. Mississippi River after the floods. 'Good To Be Back' "It's good to be back," noted passed Dubuque, Iowa. "I had Deckhand Greg Camel, who never witness^ anything like this returned to work aboard the Pieter before." The deckhand stated the crew Fanchi in mid-August. The McComb, Miss, resident of the tug, which was pushing a experienced the river just as the full load of 15 barges, had dif­ flooding began in late spring ficulty guiding the vessel through which he compared to seeing it the locks because of the rising waters and increasing currents. return to its banks in August. One attempt took three tries with "We could see pieces of hous­ die full crew called out to help ing and campsites floating past," Camel recalled of the spring catch lines on the stem and head, voyage aboard the tug when it he said. Since returning. Camel described the river as calmer, but still treacherous because of the swift current. The Fanchi was northbound for Minnesota when Camel talked with theSeafarers LOG. "We still have to stop at night because of the conditions," he said. "No one is sure where shallow spots may occur because of silt and top soil that has been washed into the river." Deckhand Adam Shacknai reported similar conditions aboard Orgulf s Ed Renshaw. Crew Taking Precautions "We are using tree lines and houses to see how high the river went," the Memphis resident noted. He added the crew is taking precautions, but the "river ap­ pears to be clean, but muddy." Neither Camel nor Shacknai reported seeing any major debris left in the upper Mississippi. Downriver in Alton, Hawkins resumed piloting the Alton Belle on its six-mile cruises in late August. "There is a little driftwood left in the river and the current is swifL but we're able to sail safe­ ly," he said. Hawkins explained thecurrent normally passes through Alton at one-half mile-per-hour. Present­ ly, he estimate the flow at be­ tween six and six-and-a-half miles-per-hour. The only thing he saw con­ gesting the river was "the barges and tows backed up to go through the locks." The riverboat is ap­ proximately one mile north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam. Deck Gang Praised As noted earlier, the riverboat remained open for business all through the flooding. Hawkins said the crew of the Alton Belle did "a great job" of the making sure the vessel stayed in sailing condition. "The deck crew would pull driftwood from our temporary bridge (which connected the Alton Belle Landing to dry ground) on the average of six to eight hours each day," Hawkins recalled. "At times, full sized trees would be among the debris. "They would use a john boat and rope to pull everything away. It was somewhat dangerous work, but they took every precau­ tion and we never had any problems. All of us are proud of them." Regarding the riverboat itself, the captain said the current was not strong enough to allow the debris to damage the vessel. Some of it would jam under the Alton Belle, but the crew would take the boat out without pas­ sengers and let the debris drift out. In his 20 years on the Missis­ sippi (18 as a towboat captain and the last two with the Alton Belle), Catching up on papenwork is Hawkins said he never had seen Deckhand Adam Shacknai. • f, —en-----.-—r— the river as wild as it was this summer. "There is no comparing this flood to any other floods I have seen on the river. The Mississippi should be a quarter-mile wide as it passes [Alton]. It was eight miles wide at the flood's height when the Mississippi and Mis­ souri merged." The Mississippi exceeded the Alton's 21-foot flood stage on June 7 and crested at a record 42.7 feet on August 1. •C/: -"'L.'r '•K - :{:• •ti v- �8 SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFJI8E8SL0G Document Ignites Protest Senate Passes Clinton's Delicit'Cutting Budget Foreign-Flag interests Push Their Agenda Through iiero 'Reinvent GevT Group 'fi ^ ^ • The handiwork of foreign flag interests apparently found its way into Vice President A Gore's National Performance Review (NPR) and has been claimed to be the work of one staff member assigned to the fivemonth-old White House pro­ gram. Ensconced in the document o the NPR, a review process estab­ lished by President Clinton to find ways to make govemmen agencies more efficient, are recommendations that would vir­ tually wipe out U.S. shipping. Entitled "Congress Should Deregulate the U.S. Maritime In­ dustry," the document calls for eliminating any of the existing government programs which ad­ vance a U.S.-flag fleet, clearing the way for control of the U.S. maritime trades by foreign inter­ ests. The Senate in August passed (Under current law, the top tax President Clinton's budget rate of 31 percent applies to reconciliation plan, with Vice single people who earn more President A1 Gore casting the than $53,500 and couples earn­ tie-breaking vote, paving the ing more than $89,150. The way for the plan to become law. new law creates a 36 percent The action followed a similarly tax rate on the $115,000 and $140,000 groups. It also creates close vote in the House. The agreement, hammered a 39.6 percent rate for either out in a House-Senate con­ singles or couples earning more ference, is designed to cut the than $250,000.) budget deficit by $496 billion. The average family will pay The maritime industry less than 10 cents a day in new scored two important victories taxes, all from the increase in with the budget's passing. In its the federal gas tax. original deficit-reduction pack­ Those earning more than age, the House had approved $200,000 (about 1.3 percent of both a 50-cent-a-gallon inland the taxpaying population) will waterways fuel tax and another account for more than 8() per­ tax based on the energy content cent of the new taxes. The bill of fuel, known as British ther­ also raises the top corporate in­ mal units (Btu). But the SIU, come tax rate from 34 percent along with other maritime in­ to 35 percent, retroactive to terests and energy users, lob­ January 1,1993. bied heavily against both Some low-income workers proposals, stating they would will pay less in taxes under the be unfair. The Senate removed due to an expansion of the plan, both ideas from consideration earned income tax credit. For and instead approved a 4.3example, a single parent who cent-a-gallon tax on gasoline. supports two children, is a renter and earns $19,0()0 per Wealthy to Pay Most year, will experience a federal Opponents of the budget tax decrease of almost $600 in plan have claimed that it is little 1994 compared with this year. more than a massive tax hike The plan includes many other which primarily will be changes from current law, in­ shouldered by middle-class cluding increased taxes on some Americans. But in fact, most people's Social Security Americans will see only a nominal change in their federal benefits, several revisions for income taxes. Only single wage people who own small busi­ earners making more than nesses, changes in the alternative $115,000 and couples earning minimum tax, a bigger tax break more than $140,000 will see a for people in Ae r^ estate busi­ jump in their income taxes. ness, and many others. Overhauling L S Maritime Policy industry is a hodgepodge of subsid regulation and taxation that makes a mockery of sensij ble industrial policy. r* CM n f «r«n uan •• hmei Mr* • iliM m Or, (Mc for supporting hodgepodge of subsidies, protectionism and regula-1 tion that are a "mockerv to sensible .industrial poUcyJ' Hollings Fights Back The document's unexplained A White House program to "reinvent govemment" known as the release to the public last month, National Policy Review adopted a report that obviously comes from touched off a storm of protest anti-U.S. merchant marine lobbyists. The work of foreign-flag shipping from the Senate, the independent advocates is apparent in a number of areas, including reports which Federal Maritime Commission surfaced in the press. (PMC) and the maritime industry. Meanwhile, the leaking of the "Whoever is responsible for it has columns of James Bovard, a free­ document seemed to have caused questionable motives, at the very trader associated with ultra-con­ servative, anti-government considerable embarrassment in east." The most striking thing about groups. the administration. the NPR document is that it The PMC, in its rebuttal of the Senator Ernest Hollings (Dmakes no effort to conceal its document, said the cited material S.C.), angered by the implica­ source of information, freely lift­ in the NPR document is "inac­ tions of the document, ing verbatim the work of foreigncurate and incomplete and con­ immediately introduced legisla­ flag lobbyists and proponents. tain wholly incorrect allegations tion that would create a commis­ The majority of the NPR and misrepresentations." sion to review maritime policy. document's citations excerpt the The independent govemment Hollings charged that if the NPR work of three vigorous opponents agency said die document "makes proposals are adopted "there of a strong American fleet of unwarranted assumptions ... and would be nothing left of the U.S. which at least two have been in presents as support for its positions maritime industry." His bill, he the employ of foreign-flag ship­ flimsy and ane^otal evidence of a said, would "ensure that the issue ping interests. highly selective nature." of maritime reform is given fair The NPR document borrows The PMC response said it was consideration." leavily from the work of Allen "disturbing" that an analysis of The Hollings legislation was erguson, an economist who has U.S. shipping would be done "oh swiftly cosporisored by Senators )een urging Congress to undo the basis of hasty, one-sided John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of U.S.-flag slupping since the late analysis, mischaracterizations the Senate Merchant MarineSub­ 1950s. and errors" and the adoption "as committee; John Kerry (DIt also quotes Rob Quartel, a absolute tmths the rejected argu­ Mass.); Barbara Mikulski mouthpiece for foreign-flag inter­ ments of the past." (D-Md.) and Charles Robb (D- ests who while serving as a com­ The r^ommendations of the Va.). missioner with a government NPR will be released officially on 'Absurd on Ks Face' agency, the PMC, attacked U.S. September 7, according to a SIU President Michael Sacco govemment maritime programs. spokeswoman of the vice presi­ called the paper "absurd on its Quartel immediately upon leav­ dent contacted by the Seafarers face," adding, "it so clearly bears ing the PMC went to work for a LOG. Until that time, no working the imprint of forces inimical to foreign-flag shipowner. paper of the administration pro­ Also citi^ by the NPR docu­ gram is a final proposal, she U.S. interests that it cannot be taken seriously." He said ment are statements from the said. Shipyard Workers Approve Representation Seafarers Ed Len, DEU (left), and Dave Dunklin, QMED, hold up a message for Avondale employees as they leave work. Workers at the shipyard voted this summer to go union. Cost of Re-Fiagging Would Re Severa, Panel Told Continued from page 2 "There is no doubt that there is a much, much higher probability of success of being able to be where we're needed and operat­ ing effectively where we need them with U.S. crews," Snow responded. Both Breaux and Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss.), the subcommittee's ranking minority member, expressed their dis­ pleasure that neither Defense Secretary Les Aspin nor Transportation Secretary Pederico Pena appeared before the subcommittee. "We are in a SIU President Michael Sacco tells the Benate panel that re-flagging serious crisis in America's will cost America money, jobs and respect mantime mdustry and this issue // ^ y.y : / deserves the highest attention from our highest officials," Breaux said. Acting Maritime Ad­ ministrator Joan Yim, who repre­ sented the Department of Transportation at the hearing, noted MarAd was awaiting a decision from the White House regarding various options con­ cerning maritime revitalization made by the agency to the president's National Policy Council. (In one of his first acts after being sworn in. President Clinton created the council to review and make recommendations about various government functions and policies. The council is com­ ./ posed of representatives from all departments of the federal govemment.) Breaux asked Yim if Pena had made a specific recommendation to the president. She said what Clinton received was a combined effort written by several members of the council. "Please understand my frustration. No one can tell me what the [maritime revitalization] recommendation was?" he asked of Yim. "That's correct," she answered. When Breaux asked if Pena's own recommendation received any support from the council, she stated she did not know. �r..^ -.«jci<iT -•,. ^:i?.i;-..^v .;i.-. , _ ^.'' 1993 Hasan Rahman enjoyed all aspects of the steward recertlfication training. Here he presents his latest culinary specialty. :-'i SEAFARERS LOG -•. f i Mew RecerUfieil Stewanfo: l^tgiading ls tite Way to Go Reflecting on their careers and on the courses they have taken at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, the 11 Seafarers who last month graduated from the SIU's steward recertification program all emphasized the importance of members continually upgrading their skills. As members who have com­ pleted the highest curriculum avail­ able to Seafarers who sail in the steward department, they spoke from experience. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "offers you a way to better your careers and your lives," Francisco Rosich stated at the graduation ceremony, which took place during last month's membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. Like most of the other new recertified stewards, Rosich, 52, has upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School. For 61-year-old Hazel Johnson, however, this was his first time at the school. "I'm glad I Anally got here," said the 32-year member of the SIU. "It was even better than I expected. The new lab is the most modern one I've ever seen, the computer training was fantastic and the instructors are great." Comprehensive Training Johnson, Rosich and their classmates received comprehensive training during the five-week course. They worked in the school's new training facility for stewards, a spacious building which features state-of-the-art galley equipment and classrooms. They earned cer­ tification in CPR, first aid and firefighting. Additionally, they studied and practiced communications skills and learned to use computers for setting and storing menus, requisi­ tions, overtime hours and more. The members also met with rep­ resentatives from every department of the SIU for question-and-answer sessions. For example, they spoke with officials from the union's col­ lective bargaining department, from its governmental affairs department, from the welfare, vaca­ tion, training and pension funds and Rebecca Sleeper Manion is congratulated Gregory Melvin learns the proper use of all the from the Seafarers LOG. They also by her husband, Joseph, and son, Trevor, equipment in the school's modern galley. traveled to SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. and to Capitol Hill, where they spoke with Maritime Trades Department Ex­ ecutive Secretary-Treasurer Frank Pecquex. Finally, they went to Baltimore to tour the SlU-crewed cable ship Global Link. "It's a great course and it definitely enhanced us," said Robert Miller, SO, who joined the union 10 years ago in Hawaii and has upgraded three times. "The in­ The whole course is very good," structors are exceptional and the states Raymond Garcia at the Putting in time on computers, a requirement for completion new lab is excellent." graduation ceremony. of the recertification program, is Francisco Rosich. 9 \ "We learned a lot that we will be able to use when we get back on the ships," observed 45-year-old Roger Linasan. "The computer training was excellent, as was the CPR, first aid and firefighting." Steve Crane, 35, graduated from the Lundeberg School trainee program in 1974 and has upgraded several times. "You always learn something here, even if you come in thinking you already know it all," he said. "This was a terrific course." Reach Any Goal Holding her 2-year-old son, an emotionally charged Rebecca Sleeper Manion delivered several important messages in her remarks at graduation. "My son, Trevor, was here the whole time, and it's good to know that you can do this [training] as a mom," said Manion, who graduated from Piney Point in 1984. "I remember when I was a trainee, I used to look at the [recer­ tified stewards and bosuns] and think, 'I'll never make it that far.' But today I'm telling you that you can reach any goal if you apply yourself." Manion, whose husband traveled from their home in Florida to attend the ceremony, is a past recipient of the SIU Scholarship. She told a reporter for the LOG that she is only a few credits short of earning an associate's degree in business administration, and she plans to finish soon. Regarding the recertification course, she said, "The instructors went that extra mile, and I liked being able to work with top-notch stewards. Also, the lab is exception­ al." Similarly, Robert Castillo, 45, said the lab "marks great progress. This is my fourth time at the school, and I still believe it is the best train­ ing facility in the world." "The whole course is very good," added Raymond Garcia, 36. "It helped refresh our minds about some things as well as teach­ ing us new things we can use on a ship." Undertaidng More Studies For Gregory Meivin, there was no immediate time to celebrate finishing the recertification course. That's because he stayed at the Lun­ deberg School an extra week in order to take the oil spill prevention and cleanup course. "I ride tankers, so it made sense for me take the oil spill course," explained Melvin, 32, who graduated from the entry program at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He said that the recertification course "went very well. People worked together and had good unity." Peter Schmitt, 40, said the course's high points included "the practical work at the lab. This is my fourth time here, and the training was even more comprehensive than I've seen in the past." Another frequent upgrader, 50year-old Hasan Rahman, said he enjoyed all aspects of the training. "I learned a lot, and the instructors were wonderful. There was a lot of dne-on-one training and good inter­ The 11 Seafarers successfully completing the steward recertification program pose with SIU Executive Vice President,Joe Sacco action between the class members following the graduation ceremony. They are (from left) Steve Crane, Peter Schmitt, Hazel Johnson, Robert Miller, Francisco Rosich, and the instructors." Roger Linasan, Raymond Garcia, Hasan Rahman, Gregory Melvin, Sacco, Rebecca Sleeper Manion and Robert Castillo. • " Mk ..r;W ••• ...I • •m-y. • •f- 4 v' "ij" • 'M �smBniBERma iOt^ SEMiaensLOG PPO Provides Heaitii Care Services For New Bedford Area Seafarers The Seafarers Welfare Plan very nice. They treated me Hospital; Honolulu—-Straub has designated another notec wonderfully, and service is so ef­ Hospital; New Orleans—Tulane medical facility as a preferrec ficient. It only took two hours to University Hospital and Medical provided organization (PPO). do everything. That sure beats al Center; New York—^Methodist In June, the SIU contractec the long nights on trains travelin Hospital and Healthmark Incor­ with St. Luke's Hospital in New to the Brooklyn clinic. I know porated Clinic; Baltimore^— Bedford, Mass., minutes from the Seafarers in New Hampshire Johns Hopkins University Center New Bedford union hall. The out Maine and Vermont, and this for Occupational and Environ­ patient clinic began operations in [clinic] will take care of all o: mental Health and Francis Scott New England,"said LeGere, who Key Hospital; Houston—St. The new preferred provider organization is St. Luke's Community late August.. The largest community hospi­ lives approximately 40 miles Joseph Hospital; Philadelphia— Hospital, located only minutes from the union hall in New Bedford. tal in Massachusetts, St. Luke's from New Bedford in Braintree, Methodist Hospital and screens; pulmonary function Kathleen Treadup, an adult nurse Healthmark Incorporated Clinic; has 400 beds and the third busies Mass. practitioner for the St. Luke's Wilmington — Torrance tests; cardiovascular studies, in­ clinic who has been a staff mem­ emergency room in the state. cluding stress testing and EKG; Meeting Members' Needs Memorial Hospital and Immedi­ "We have a very dedicatee ber at the New Bedford hospital The Seafarers Welfare Plan's ate Medical Care Center in San drug tests and much more. staff to work with the members o for 15 years. "Occupational medicine is the SIU. Our doctors are highly designation of St. Luke's Hospi­ Pedro, Calif. "Our hospital has the ability to something that we are all learning qualified ranging from gener^ in­ tal represents the coritinuet St. Luke's is a foil service see Seafarers in a reasonable about. It gives us an opportunity ternists to very sub-specializec progress in preferred provider community hospital which to see a new type of working amount of time and provide them physicians," said Administrative health care for Seafarers. The provides various services: prewith all the services they need in Director of Clinical Specialties welfare plan is contracting with a employment physicals; annual people with good skills. Many of a convenient and efficient man­ the Seafarers haive interesting Services Ellen Banach, who is preferred provider in each of the examinations; diagnostic studies, stories about their travels. I think ner," she added: "We are very cities where an SIU clinic pre­ also the director of the clinic. including X-rays and hearing that this is going to be fon. It's pleased to be doing this with the viously had been located. "Because we are located The PPO program was startec tests; vision and glaucoma nice to see a good group of fit and Seafarers and confident that it within the hospital, we have ac­ healthy people for a change," said will work well." to ensure that SIU members and screenings; blood tests; drug cess to any service a patient may their families continue to obtain need, including the emergency room. We set the system up to get quality medical care and, at the care for patients in a quick and same time, help the welfare plan efficient manner. I feel that we combat perpetually rising health President Clinton this month is industry, with premiums based on couraging cost-effective primary have achieved this primary goal. costs. A preferred provider clinic Seafarers began using the or hospital is simply a medical expected to present to Congress an( average costs of providing medica" and preventivecare to avoid having facility on August 17. The plan facility which agrees to provide the nation his health care reform services in particular geographic treatable illnesses turn into costly determined the out-patient clinic services to Seafarers and their jrogram, some details of which he areas — and with no adjustments emergencies. The Clinton plan ... an individual's past or projectec gives consumers greater choices is able to provide all of the medi­ families at a negotiated reimbur­ ;ave on August 16 in a spirited for health. sement rate. and forces plans to compete for the address to the National Govemors cal services required by • Allowing self-employed people to first time on cost and quality." "With the system we have set Association in Tulsa, Okla. Seafarers, such as fit-for-duty deduct the entire cost of their health In all likelihood. Congress will benefits. The AIT.-CIO long has been a physicals, care for illness and up with the SIU, a member can streamline sessions. Everything not produce reform legislation until treatment of injuries. Clinton also pointed out that leading proponent of a universal "We picked this clinic because the member may need is in one sometime next year. most employers already provide a and fair national system of health area. The entire program has Speaking to the governors, Clin­ it is convenient for our members part of their workers' insurance. He care. While not taking a stand on many advantages," said Banach. ton revealed that under his pro­ who live in the New Bedford and said his plan eventjially will reduce one specific proposal put forward gram, employers who currently do The advantages of using health care costs and thereby leave by any representative of the ad­ the New England area. Before at least a portion of their not provide PPG's include: businesses with "more money ministration or Congress, the this, members had to travel to workers' health insurance would be • Using a facility which is they're going to have to invest in federation of national trade unions New York City for the very ser­ required to do so. "I don't believe also has played a key role in expos­ familiar with Seafarers and creating new jobs." vices that now are being offered anybody should get a free ride in ing the fact that the biggest reason whose staff knows the unique Clinton's program has been by the physicians at St. Luke's," this deal," he stated. for skyrocketing health care costs is needs of the membership and described as a managed competi­ said Dr. Kenneth Miller, medical But he also i.ldirectly responded the enormous number of uninsured their families. tion plan. It requires employers to director for the Seafarers Welfare to critics of the program who have citizens. While those people techni­ • Streamlined claims proce­ offer (and, realistically, requires Plan. "This facility will serve as a asserted that an employer mandate cally do not have health care dures for members and depend­ workers to join) one of several com­ drawing card for members Who cripple some companies, would coverage, their expenses inevitably ents using the facility. prehensive, accountable health live in the region. It is another • Use of these facilities al- jarticularly small businesses. The plans consisting of a limited num­ are passed along to those who do. enhanced membership service jresident said his plan calls for a For example, people without that we can offer our members." ows the welfare plan to monitor ive- to seven-year phase-in period ber of doctors and hospitals. health benefits often do not or can­ claims and make sure the hospital Such a plan would bmit costs SIU members have reacted which he believes will help busi­ through market forces, i.e. com­ not afford to seek treatment for rela­ offers services efficiently and positively to the clinic. One of its nesses and create jobs, without any first visitors was Chief Steward maintains high standards of new taxes. "If you just passed an parison shopping by individuals tively minor conditions. But if the from plans screened by employers condition worsens and the unin­ Bob Haggerty,a resident of New quality and care. employer mandate and did nothing sured person goes to the emergency » When the hospital sees or other intermediaries. Bedford."The clinic is really nice else, there'd be a ton of problems, Among the other reform plans room, the cost for his or her care is and everyone is very friendly. St. many Seafarers and their families Clinton acknowledged. for the U.S. under consideration by passed on to those who have Luke's is so convenient. I used to using the facility, reasonable White House aide Ira Magaziner benefits, in the form of higher travel to Baltimore to have my rates for services can be main­ ater elaborated on the plan, saying policy-makers is a Canadian-style premiums, higher deductibles, etc. medical work done. I'd stay with tained. This allows the welfare that it ultimately would require big system in which a tax-supported (reflecting higher hospital billing to relatives to make the long trip a jlan to use these savings to employers to pay 80 percent of their program run by the government compensate for the cost of indigent little bit more pleasant, but it was jenefit members and their de­ workers' premiums. However, he pays all medical bills. Another proposal is dubbed care). This type of scenario is very inconvenient not to have the pendents. added, the administration probably play or pay" because it requires replayed daily throughout the • Preferred provider or­ proper medical facility around," will limit the payments to 7% to employers to provide a minimum country. the chief steward told a reporter ganization hospitals are among .5% of payroll. herdth insurance plan or pay new Other factors contributing to the he biggest in their cities. from the Seafarers LOG. This cap would apply only to taxes to a government fond to cover high cost of adequate health care To date, the SIU has desig­ arge companies that join regional the uninsured. AB Donald LeGere used to include huge profit margins for nated the following PPOs: Seat- iealth insurance purchasing pools take the midnight train to New Still others advocate a "con­ some drug companies, as well as York City for his annual physical, le—Virginia Mason Hospital; to be created by the Clinton plan. sumer choice" plan, in which the cost of scientific advancements. arriving by 6 a.m. "The clinic is San Francisco—St. Mary's The largest companies, probably citizens would be required to buy One way that unions and the those with at least 5,000 workers, health insurance on their own or health care providers they work may have the option of not joining through employers. Presumably with have tried to combat rising the pools. they would pay with a proposed tax costs is the use of preferred Health premium spending by credit. jrovider organizations (PPOs) and small businesses and low-wage iealth maintenance organizations Regardless of which type of irms would be limited to 4% of HMOs). their payrolls, with subsidies cover­ plan one supports, there seemingly is nationwide agreement that the A PPO is a hospital or clinic ing the difference to provide full U.S. cannot afford to continue on designated as the primary care coverage. Magaziner said the sub­ its current path of skyrocketing giver, subject to a utilization review sidies will come from a $30 billion health care costs and gross underin­ irocess in which permission must to $40 billion pool generated by surance or non-insurance. As le obtained for medical treatment. savings in Medicare, Medicaid and Senator Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) and An HMO provides all of a other federal health programs. Senator J.D. Rockefeller (Dpatient's care for a set annual fee Other elements of the plan W.Va.) said in a recent letter to The and covers little outside its set which Clinton described to the Wall Street Journal: "In today's larameters. (President Clinton's govemors include: Coverage for every U.S. citizen, health care system, the more tests ilan will offer incentives to enroll regardless of their health or and procedures doctors and hospi­ in HMOs.) HMOs generally have employment status. Currently, al­ tals do, the more they get paid. salaried physicians, and their struc­ most 40 million Americans have no Under the Clinton plan, health ture encourages doctors and hospi­ New Bedford union hall secretary Nidia Pereira helps two members coverage. dans would be paid a set amount tals to function as parts of large prepare for their first visit to the clinic at St. Luke's Hospital. Chief • Establishment of a national health Jer enrollee, forcing them to groups. Some of the advantages of Steward Bob Haggerty (center) and Recertified Bosun Robert Carson spending budget. manage health care delivery more using an HMO are low out-of-pocket • A restructuring of the insurance efficiently and effectively, and en­ costs and reduced pap^work. gather the forms necessary for their annual physicals. Clinton To Unveil Health Plan This Month .-r-R':'?'-;. :.'• "f . • ••. •i'- • -•/ '•., '' '• v, ':. -t-r • d;!-" I rI �•i'-tyvy."' .'••« •r--~-';.'f;.;- •4->',ri.>^': v'-i--.-,/ ,!•'••>.. 1993 PAGE 11 Marttrans Seatams Earn Tankeman Endorsemmt Twelve Seafarers who sail and Putro, the other Maritrans aboard Maritrans tugs and barges employees who completed the recently earned their tankerman's course are Rodney Bennett, endorsement after completing a George Davis, Gregory Gibson, specially designed two-week Ray Kucharczyck, David O'­ course at the Paul Hall Center for Neal, Rupert Perry Jr., Dale Maritime Training and Educa­ Watts, Phillip Yeomans and tion. Troy Zimmerman. The course The course lasted from August was taught by Jim Shaffer. 2 to August 13 and consisted of Maritrans operates 35 tugs and all aspects of loading, transfer^ng 45 barges, as well as several oil and unloading the various terminals, on the Eastern goeis carried by tank barges. Seaboard and in the Gulf of Members also studied and prac­ Mexico. The SIU members who ticed diesel engine operation and work for Maritrans have taken repair, with particular emphasis part in several special courses at on safety aspects involved in han­ Piney Point in recent years, which dling fuels and other potentially prompted John Bums, Maritrans' dangerous cargoes. director of labor relations, to note. TTie course was designed to In the last several years, the meet the training needs of vocational staff at the school has Maritrans employees while at the been most helpful in accom­ same time accommodating then- modating us and developing work schedules. training programs which are ex­ OS Mike Morrissey said the tremely beneficial to our Completing a specially designed two-week course leading to a tankerman's endorsement are (from left, class was "very informative." employees. This [tankerman front row) Michael Morrissey, Troy Zimmerman, Ray Kucharczyck, Rupert Perry Jr., David O'Neal, David This .was his second time at the course] is one more example of Lane II, Jim Shaffer (instructor), (second row) George Davis, Dale Watts, Phillip Yeomans. Ed Putro, Rodney Bennett, Allen Shaw and Greg Roanoke. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg that training." School of Seamanship, which he described as "a first-class facility with great instructors. I also like the fact that when you're here, Six Seafarers and five mem­ you're with other Seafarers. Be­ The following Seafarers from sides the classes, that interaction bers of the American Maritime Express Marine completed the Officers (AMO) employed by can be educational." upgrading courses: Pruitt, Foster, Express Marine, Inc. last month Parks, Captains Bobby Lewis The tankerman course also completed upgrading a'nd James Pruitt, and Mate marked the second trip to Piney courses at thespecial Paul Hall Center for Mack Keech. AMO members Point for AB David Lane, who Maritime Training and Educa­ who completed the courses are graduated from the Lundeberg tion. Chief Engineers Louis Hopkins School in 1979 and then briefly The courses, which began on and Thomas Pigott, Second En­ sailed in the deep sea division August 23 and lasted until die end gineers Malvin Pendleton and before switching to conunercial of the month, were structured Robert Judy, and Barge Engineer fishing. Lane, who began work­ with consideration for the work Richard Riddick. ing for Maritrans two years ago, of inland division The instructors are White, described the tankerman course schedules members. Courses covering a Karaczynski, Dan Holden, Jim as "thorough" and said the school wide variety of skills were avail­ Shaffer and Eric Malzkuhn. 'has improved considerably. I able to Seafarers and AMO mem­ Express Marine is based m remember as a trainee staying in bers who sail in the deck, engine Pennsauken, N.J. The company the old bungalows. This time, my and steward departments. (Some operates five tugs and barges wife and three kids were with ine, training, such as oil transfer pro­ which move coal up and down the which made it a nice stay. My cedures, was given simultaneous­ East Coast. kids love it here." ly to members from all three Like Lane, AB Ed Putro departments. However, most of works aboard Maritrans tugs in the curriculum, including lots of the Philadelphia area. "This hands-on work, was departmentcourse covered everything we specific.) need to know," said ^tro, who Stewart Parks, a 57-year-old also has completed AB and ad­ AB/cook who has been an SIU vanced firefighting courses at the member for 13 years, said he school. "It boosted my "learned a lot" from the courses. Bobby Lewis checks the radar screen on the deck of the simulator. knowledge about the boats I work "I think very highly of the whole Parks had not been to praised the Lundeberg School on and around." experience. This was my first theWhile facility in Piney PoinL Md. courses and staff. "I find thecour­ Lane added that he firmly time at the school, and it's even before, several other members ses and the instructors exception­ believes in the value of upgrading better than I expected. I love it, who work for Express Marine at­ al," he said. "They handle at the Lundeberg School. "It helps said Parks, who sails aboard the tended a special firefighting and everything we need, and they are me gain more and more tugboat Escort. hazardous very, very willing to work with us materials training knowledge. The school is readily Parks added that he particular­ in tailoring courses to our specific course last year at the school. One available, and the special courses ly enjoyed working with SIU in­ needs. I've heard nothing but of those members, AB/Cook Hil­ for inland members are great. structor Ed White in the new positive comments from the ton Foster, said he was glad to That's what keeps us coming galley training building at the people who have been there, in­ return to the school last month. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg back." cluding myself, and I hope we can Chief Engineer Thomas Pigott "It's always very worthwhile to In addition to Morrissey, Lane School of Seamanship. come here," said Foster, 37, who make even more use of the school was one of the AMO memt>eFS who completed the course. has been a Seafarer for 14 years. in the future." "All of the facilities are first-rate, and the new galley is fantastic." For 32-year-old Mate Gil Pruitt, who sails aboard the tug Guardian, making the trip to Piney Point is old hat. Pruitt graduated from the trainee pro­ gram in 1979 and has upgraded five times, including twice in the past two years. Pruitt commended the training available on the Lundeberg School's state-of-the-art shiphandling simulator and said he learned a lot from instructor Jake Karaczynski. "This school is getting better eveiy day," Pruitt added. "I've always said Piney Point is ex­ tremely helpfiil if you apply your­ self. It's here if you want it." Stan Latka, marine operations Troy Zimmerman studied diesel engirie operation as part of the manager at Express Marine, Steward Parks (left) and Hilton Foster work in the new galley training • iK • Express Marine Boatmen Complete Special Gourees course, designed to meet the training needs of Maritrans employees. building as part of their upgrading curriculum. '• 'hii. "3 • �• -fr 91 'AI . r.. •f?r 12 SEFTEMBER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Bosun Dubs American Mariner's Historic Grain Voyage 'Fantostic' 'i'm'P: • • ;f'•,>.: .ir; ,.'.' fc/V Ip'C.. i:-:' H-« sides. was entering waters never before Eckley handled the aft wine sailed by any of the ASC fleet. After sailing across Lake Onwith the assistance of a deckhanc during each lock operation. Eac tario, the American Mariner process took 45 minutes to an reached the Thousand Islands in hour to complete which Eckley the St. Lawrence River between said was "faster" than he ex New York and Ontario. pected. "It was beautiful," Eckley The crew of* the American said. "I can honestly say that was Maririerwas notified in mid-June all the crew talked about when we on-Locatkm that it would take part in sailed through it. None of us had luring The American Marinerpasses through a lock in the Well transporting the grain—^part o seen it from a ship before." Its historic cargo preference grain voyage to Montreal. the $1.6 billion aid package From there, the vessel sailed presented in April by Presidem through the St. Lawrence Seaway Clinton to Russian President to Montreal, completing the Boris Yeltsin for the people of his voyage in just under three days, where offloading took ap­ country. The 730-foot vessel normally proximately 30 hours. In less hauls iron ore and coal during the than five hours, the ship was Great Lakes sailing season, so loading ore for the trip back to crewmembers went right to work Lake Erie. to prepare the holds for the grain. The other SIU members who "We would clean the holds as sailed aboard the American we unloaded them," Eckley said. A/ar/ner to Montreal and back in­ We would take every advantage cluded from the deck department we could to get rid of any ruSt or AB/Wheelsmen Kenneth Bluitt, paint chips. It meant extra work Joseph Kelly and Richard for all of us, but it was not a bad Lund; AB/Watchmen David deal to be part of this. Barber, Robert Wagoner and Before the grain could be Jeffrey Stockman; and DeckBosun Robert Eckley said this was loaded, the vessel was inspected lands Edward Martin and by officials from the Department Mohamed Shaihi. the best trip of his life. of Agriculture. "We had no Engineroom members con­ >roblems with the inspection," sisted of Conveyorman Myron The American Mariner be­ the 63-year-old bosun stated. Johnston, Gateman Musid El Reacfy to shift barrels of oil are Wiper Mohsin A. Harhara (left) and QMED came the broadest ship, at 78 feet, Not bad for a crew that carries dodiyi, QMEDs Thomas Tuck­ Kassim S. Abdulla. to successfully navigate the locks ore and coal!" er, Kassim AhduUa and Masood along the Seaway. (Maximum Loading started July 6 at the Igirsh and Wiper Mohsin Harwidth allowed is 76 feet.) Anderson Grain Terminal, with lara. Taking care of business in "We had a foot on either side," the American Mariner setting sail the galley were Second Cook Eckley recalled when he was con­ across Lake Erie on July 8. A^en )awn Weymouth and Porter tacted by the Seafarers LOG. the vessel reached the Welland Mward Ringsred. "We were right up against the Canal around Niagara Falls, it Bosun Robert Eckley proclaimed the historic voyage o the American Mariner through the St. Lawrence Seaway to Montreal "the best trip of my life." The 33-year veteran of theSIU was among the crew of the American Steamship Company (ASC) self-unloader that carriec 21,420 tons of cargo preference grain from, Toledo, Ohio to Montreal where it was transferrec to a U.S.-flag ocean-going freighter bound for St Petersburg, Russia. Piney Point Graduate Saves Life of Mariner The first aid and lifesaving techniques taught at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are important skills which con­ tribute to the safety and wellbeing of Seafarers and the vessels on which they sail. SIU members who perfect these skills at the Lundeberg School never know when they may be called on to put such knowledge into practice. For Wiper Anthony Niekrasz, it was only four months after ^adUating from Piney Point and signing on his first ship, the USNS Silas Bent, that these im­ perative skills came into play. On July 22, Niekrasz and OS Ray Gayton were enjoying time off their ship at a seaman's center in Dubai, when Niekrasz noticed one of the fellow mariners drown­ ing after diving into the swim­ ming pool. "I kne>v there was trouble when he didn't come up out of the water right away. I dove in and brought himto the side and rolled him up out of the pool. He was out for a few seconds and then came to," the wiper told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "I remembered everything that I learned in my classes at Piney Point about life saving and reviv­ ing a person who has come close to drowning. I immediately rolled him on his side and he came to quickly, so [additional first aid attention was not needed], would have been prepared though," Niekrasz recalled. The mariner that Niekrasz res­ cued sailed aboard the American Osprey, which was in dry-dock in Dubai. "I didn't know the guy—only that he was a seafarer too and he was in trouble. I had to help him out," the March Piney Point graduate stated. "He was very grateful and happy, and it felt good knowing I played a part in saving another seaman's life. We hung out for a while and mainly he just kept telling me how grate­ ful he was," he added. Brother Niekrasz sailed aboard the Silas Bent until sign­ ing off on July 31. He is planning Wiper Anthony Niekrasz was able to upgrade to fireman, oiler and to put into practice ttie skills he had watertender in the fall classes at earned at the Lundeberg School. the Paul Hall Center. C)omlng upfrom the engineroom Is Caateman MusId 'Art* El Modhji. AS Watchman Jeffrey Stockman keeps an eye on deck operations during a recent voyage on the American Mariner. QMED Masood Elglrsh was an enis Deckhand ywyi^ifeiajw T A /• �:: L::..t:.::..;:^. •:....:i, :- y .• ,- 'i •.'* . .''vV'.:-i"^ SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 13 • . v. ,• , V^l '•M- LEFT Ihe American Republic begins Its journey up the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland with a load of ore. ' y '• .•^fv ir- - '••••• I •A • p.: t , > QMED Dave Cameron operates the engine room control board. From the snows of February to the summer sun of August, Seafarers aboard the American Republic have maintained the ship's steady run on Lake Erie during the 1993 shipping season. The 635-foot self-unloader was called into duty a month earlier than normal this year because of a need to transport ore to a steel mill in Trenton, Mich. A mild winter in the region kept the Lakes from freezing over, thus allowing the vessel to complete the mission. Crewmembers reported the additional time on the Lakes has had no effect on them. "So far, it's been a great year," noted AB/Wheelsman Bren­ dan Murphy. "We've kept busy all season," "This crew has done a great job this year," added Bosun Terry Henrietta."This vessel is in constant motion, so we have to stay alert for any problems that would throw off our schedule." Except for special loads, the American Steamship Company vessel keeps a regular run of carrying ore from Lorain, Ohio to Cleveland—a distance of 40 miles. The ship averages a roundtrip every 24 hours depending on weather conditions and river traffic. The Americanwas specially built in 1981 to deliver ore to steel plants along the winding Cuyahoga River in Cleveland. -v:: Overseeing docking operations on deck is Bosun Terry Henrietta. v 'W • •y; ; •M • n ; V • p. •. •if- -i • .-=S" AB/Wheelsman Brendan Murphy handles' dockslde adjustments from the deck control room. On deck to Inspect the conveyor rollers Is Conveyorman Rick Springs. 11 a AB/Watchman Eugene Repko main- Ready to go ashore Is Second Cook tains a presence on deck. Harry Petersen. m '••'A •,S'. •:> • / / :/, Lonn?e"Br(X)ks.'^°"^^'°"QMED Peering at dock activities from the American Republic's port gate Is Wiper Hamid Hizam. Gapske makes his way to shore In the landing chair. /,v:f mi:..' .f : •. - . �it; r,. .-•.' -If c.- ;• r-' U SEPIEMBEG 1993 SEMFARBtS LOG AMO President Ray McKay Passes Away jv . v ? ' '"M fSs. '• "tV-.','.- .' long endure," Bowers noted. McKay, a forward-looking trade unionist and a remarkable strategist, "was a very effective fighter for maritime," said Herb Brand, the chairman of the board of directors of the Transportation Institute, an education and policy organiza­ tion representing American-flag shipping operators. Brand, who previously had been associated with the SIU, Since the BME merged with the MEBA in 1959, Ray McKay senred as an officer in the union's national organization. From the left are knew McKay for more than 40 Jesse Calhoun, retired National MEBA president; McKay, who most years. "He never hesitated to recently served as an executive vice president; and Gordon Ward, participate in any effort National MEBA president. designed to improve the condi­ John Bowers, president of the tion of the industry. Continued from page 5 He served the industry and International Longshoremen's their homes during Hurricane Association, who also serves as his membership very well, and an executive board member of he made a great contribution.' Andrew last year. McKay is survived by his the ITF, worked with McKay in McKay also represented wife of 50 years, Dolly; three an effort to bring the concerns of American seagoing workers at sons — Michael, Thomas and meetings of the International American maritime labor to the Robert; a daughter, Cecilia Ann; Transport Workers Federation world body's attention. McKay, a trade unionist who believed in fisting other workers "His contributions to his a brother; 15 grandchildren and Ray (ITF), the world organization of n their efforts to attain job security, dedicated himself to bulding a independent unions repre­ membership and to all maritime four great-grand children. South Florida-affiliate of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, He was buried in Oran- n 1991, he received a charter for the Greater South Florida Maritime senting workers in all sectors of workers in the free world were enormous. His memory will ;eburg, N.Y. Trades Council from MTD (and SIU) President Michael Sacco. transportation. ••• ''• ' - A"J''' . -H'" •"• . "-i • McKay's Legacy Includes School Of Engineering and HarigaUon • Ray McKay, the longtime American Maritime Officers (AMO) District 2 MEBA presi­ dent who passed away on August 9, leaves a legacy of numerous and important con­ tributions to the American mer­ chant marine. One of those contributions, of which McKay was especially proud, is the AMO School of Marine Engineering and Naviga­ tion, which he founded in 1966. The original school was lo­ cated on the fifth floor of the old SIU headquarters building in Brooklyn, N.Y. But within a year, the officers had outgrown the space and moved to a fivestory building next door. In 1967 the school provided sealift training in direct response to America's need for qudified seamen to take part in the Vietnam War. The cur­ riculum subsequently expanded, year after year. In 1982, the union purchased property in Dania, Fla. and relo­ cated the school to a three-story building there. A fourth floor was added two years ago, and the school remains as part of AMO headquarters in Dania. Nowadays, about 40 courses are available at the school, with titles such as Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Recovery System Training; Maritime Law Training; Radar Certification and Re-Certification; Health and Safety Hazard­ ous Material Spill Response Training; and many others. The newest feature of the school is the Simulation Train­ ing and Research (STAR) Cen­ ter. Conceived and fostered by McKay, the STAR Center opened earlier this year and is regarded as the world's most ad­ vanced ship simulator system. When the STAR Center opened, McKay said, "Shipowners and operators and insurers understand that a high­ ly skilled manpower comple­ ment is what makes a ship safe, efficient and profitable, and that's what STAR Center promises. In remembering McKiay, SIU President Michael Sacco said, "This great school is testimony to lus determination and deep belief in the future of American-flag shipping. He never accepted defeate. He always planned for tomorrow." Using highly advanced, com­ puter-driven graphics, STAR can recreate Ae operation of any vessel under any conditions in all ports and waterways throughout the world. Other features include: • The world's only 360-degreeview training bridge. • A 247-degree-view rotating docking bridge for close maneuvers. • Three navigation radar/ARPA simulators. • Slow-speed and medium-speed diesel engine simulators. • A liquid cargo simulator. • Day and night navigation. • Climate conditions such as wind, currents, fog, rain and snow. • Remote instruction with video and radar monitors. Since the mid-1960s, McKay developed a premier maritime training program now housed in the union's headquarters complex in Dania. • Video playback for review. • Aerial tracking of plotted courses. STAR also has programs available in emergency response drills, restricted visibility piloting, tug-barge operations, coastal piloting and more. The center also may be used for military training such as con­ voy operations and underway replenishment. In many cases, training at the center counts as Coast Guard-certified sea time. For example, in two weeks, a second mate can earn 60 days of sea time toward the position of chief mate. The STAR Center opened earlier this year at the AMO school in Dania, Fla. Conceived and fostered by Ray McKay, the STAR Center has a number of high-tech features. •• ' j' / ' • 'i:; ,,, • vlvig;...;"; ^ '' ' -V- �';V. sEPimmta^ SEAFARBIS LOe Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea October i November 1993 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port 31 New York 1 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 20 Norfolk 14 Mobile New Orleans 33 Jacksonville 27 San Francisco 26 Wilmington 13 17 Seattle 7 Puerto Rico 4 Honolulu 16 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point Algonac .. 210 Totals Port 20 New York Philadelphia 6 Baltimore 7 Norfolk 10 Mobile New Orleans 13 Jacksonville 18 San Francisco 12 Wilmington 14 Seattle 7 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 11 Houston 0 St. Louis 3 Piney Point 1 Algonac 135 Totals Port 15 New York 1 Philadelphia 2 Baltimore 16 Norfolk 10 Mobile New Orleans 8 Jacksonville San Francisco 33 Wilmington 15 20 Seattle 1 Puerto Rico 12 Honolulu 16 Houston 1 St Louis Piney Point 1 Algonac 160 Totals Port 11 New York 2 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 10 Norfolk 1 Mobile New Orleans 10 2 Jacksonville 13 San Francisco Wilmington 10 9 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 2 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 83 Totals 20 11 9 25 25 20 19 17 15 15 2 16 34 2 - - 6 7 1 5 4 10 5 3 7 1 3 15 5 ••• 0 ,0 235 >. 0 72 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip RelieEs DECK DEPARTMENT 17 19 11 2 1 9 0 5 3 6 2 1 6 11 3 4 6 2 2 14 21 23 1 2 24 22 10 14 15 u::8'^ 1 14 13 7, 1 12 14 1 7 8 1 0 3 4 12 3 6 15 26 5 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 9 . •K-BW'SS i 0 0 0 0 150 193 26 68 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 58 1 4 31 19 43 50 50 30 46 16 8 42 1 1 - J 0 400 38 13 13 40 32 35 39 38 27 48 4 24 45 0 2 '• m 399 11 8 2 7 6 12 9 12 11 9 6 18 14 0 0 7 . 10 13 22 21 14 14 1 12 14 1 15 0 182 1 1 4 0 7 Norfolk Thursday: October 7; Friday, November 12* * changed byVeterans Day holiday Jacksonville Thursday: October 7; Friday, November 12* * changed by Veterans Day holiday Algonac Friday: October 8, November 12 Houston Monday: October 11, November 15 New Orleans' %^ Tuesday: October 12, November 16 Mobile Wednesday, October 13, November 17 San Francisco Thursday: October 14, November 18 Wilmington Monday: October 18, November 22 Seattle Friday, October 22, November 26 San Juan Thursday: October 7; Friday, November 12* •M 125 • 1 wm-s. 1 5 0 8 0 3 0 43 19 5 0 i 3: ...... 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 326 264 50 87 100 24 STEWARD DEPARTMENT "•V''6'; • 19 "t.'- 27 0 1 9 : 3 1 0 2 4 2 4 : 'va),„ mit2 0 7 15 3 1 8 9 11 15 2 6 0 3 16 13 3 0 4 11 11 23 2 W^IO: 28 74 0 24 1 8 25 5 0 4 2, 11 37 : ' 6 1 1 16 1 7 0 0 0 1 37 15 51 10 15 11 5• ^ 20 ':ro'. 6 -^tio; 2 0 0 0 I 3 mi. W.0 4 0 ' ' 0 0 0 0 1 172 282 99 14 58 118 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 76 26 3 22 2 3 2 0 2 2 0 12 1 0 iP 1 4 0 42 11 0 7 6 5 23 0 0 1 7 1 34 12 0 0 11 , 8 > 4 28 0 13 4 50 . 32 0 1 3 7 25 0 :'0^ .• • 3 3 23 0 0 8 8 12 7 0 0 4 1 62 8 0 94 50 5 23 2 0 1 11 ; 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 26 0 0 1 24 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 445 132 0 113 171 47 8 0 10 10 5 7 4 1 9 2 0 3 0 67 * changed by Veterans Day holiday •^€:..,0 38 4 8 28 14 17 12 25 13 9 6 52 9' 1 32 2 270 15 3 2 5 0 7 5 15 6 2 2 96 3 0 2 1 164 •"T-f I- 0 3 0 2 1 2 1 3 2 15 2 0 1 0 34 35 6 2 12 0 19 12 26 13 10 10 129 9 0 1 0 284 Totals All 217 1,078 1342 510 177 522 402 785 300 Departments 588 . Tolal Registered" means Ihe number of men who actually registered for shipping at tfie port last month. •• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at Re port at the end of last inonft A total of 1J18 lobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,318 jobs ahip^ 402 jobs or about 30 nercent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were Blled by "B" and C semonty people. From July 1« to August 15,1993, a total of 217 trip reHefJote^ie shipped. Since the tnp rehef ^ram began on April 1,1982, a total of 19,332 jobs have been shipped. • ' ./ / . / /• St Louis Friday: October 15, November 19 Honolulu , Friday: October 15, November 19 Duluth Wednesday, October 13, November 17 ; Jersey City - •• s f - Wednesday: October 20, November 24 '^ New Bedford Tuesday: October 19, November 23 : 1 1 3 Wy-O ':•••• 1 1 7 0 5 0 8 2 6 0 ^ 2 • 1 6 1 1 14 22 0 4: : 0 0 \ 8, (S® "'O 0 0 21 98 Piney Point Tuesday: Monday: October 4, November 8 New York Tuesday: October 5, November 9 Philadelphia Wednesday: October 6, November 10 Baltimore Thursday: October 7; Friday, November 12* * changed by Veterans Day holiday 5 •V W ':m¥. Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals JOHN CLAYTON ATKINSON If you were bom on August 2, 1949 and are the half-brother of Suzanne Couch, you may contact her directly at: 11505 Highview Drive, Austin, Texas 78750, or you may convey a message for her by contacting Mrs. Mildred Collier at The Salvation Army, 1424 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, OA 30329; (404) 728-1300. ARTHUR RATHJENS Please contact your old friend Larry Caffin at 26 Primrose Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583. sC^. The One That Didn't Get Away I - George Koulouris, cook/baker aboard the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge, does a little fishing in Diego Garcia and comes up with enough tuna for the crew's dinner (plus some leftovers). �16 SmBmER1993 XAFMERSLOG Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ Vice President West Coast Roy A. •'Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack CafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coraey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac,MI 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery SL Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, PL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont SL San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Govenunent Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 R Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 24 7 14 6 0 4 0 0 17 10 TOTAL SHIPPED AH Groups OassCL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 35 12 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 28 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 8 5 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 • IJ 0 13 10 : .oi n 0 8 Totals All Departments 0 59 23 0 79 27 0 34 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 12 14 25 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JULY 16 - AUGUST 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C Region • 6 Atlantic.Coast, 9 Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters „. 16 2 West Coast 33 Totals Region Atlantic Coast 1 X. Gulf Coast 4 Lakes & Inland Waters 13 West Coast 0 Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 0 1 0 1 2 17 31 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 1 1 2 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0. 4 0 3 7 14 TOTAL SHIPPED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3: 2 1 6 9 0 0 79 0 25 93 1 31 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 5 0 0 STEWAM) DEPARTMENT 0 . 0 .. 0 1 3 1 0 0 3 0 3 4 1 6 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Groups Class A Class B Class C 47 12 2 4 0 33 4 96 1 7 55 88 3 4 22 1 0 9 33 0 29 2 0 0 3 4 1 6 2 13 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 9 138 12 111 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Totals All Departments 56 41 102 MARKING THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR n MUM wn SOCIETY SEEKS TUGBOAT PHOTOS AND INFORMATION The Tugboat Enthusiasts Society is seeking photographs, stories and other materials concerning tugs that are plying or have sailed on America's waterways. The Society is dedicated to preserv­ ing the heritage of tugboating in the United States and sharing its wealth of information with people fascinated by the history and current affairs of the tugboat industry. For more information on the or­ ganization, contact Joseph P. DeMuccio at the Tugboat Society of America, Bayview, 308 Quince Street, Mount PleasanL SC 29464. New York City, long a major gateway for the Unit^ States, continued to play a vital role during World War II. Hundreds of convoys were builL loaded and manned in New York's port. The South Street Seaport Museum and The Seamen's Church Institute will mark the 50th anniversary of World War II with programs conunemorating the role of New York's World War Il-era port workers and merchant seamen. Veteran Seamen's Sunday, Nov. 7 at the South Streeet Seaport Museum— A day of activities honoring those who prepared and manned merchant vessels during the war will include a harbor cruise, buffet lunch and museum UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS If you recently moved or changed your name, it is necessary to have your correct address on file with the Seafarers Vacation Plan. If you have not yet notified the union, go to your nearest union hall and fill out a chainge of address form or send your new address (along with your name, book number and social security num­ ber) to: Address Control, Seafarers In­ ternational Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 37 demonstrations. (Admission: museum $6; cruise - $12; lunch - $12; $25 veteran's package includes museum, cmise and lunch. Pre-registration is re­ quired for the package.) Tickets are available at museum's Visitors Center, 12 Fulton Street. Reservations may be made by calling (212) 669-9416. Storytelling Session: Remembering the Port of New York During WWII, November 11—Four who labored at sea and on shore will recount all manner of maritime activity, keeping their memmories alive using the oral tradition of seafarers worldwide. They include a merchant seaman, longshoreman and two female shipbuilders. Free admission at the Seamen's Church Institute, 241 Water St. ATTENTION: MEMBERSHIP PORT OF SEATTLE Virginia Mason Clinic will offer flu shots and blood draws for benzene tests on Wednesday, November 10, between the hours of 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:(X) - 3:30 p.m. at the Seattle hall, located at 2505 1st Avenue. Any member interested in using this benefit should call the hall between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on November 8 or November 9; (206) 441-1960. In order to utilize this benefiL a mem­ ber must qualify under the rules of the' plan (including proof of 120 days seatime in 1992 and I day of employ­ ment in the last six months). isi �' - ^ v: -•;:v-;;:;?;^Gf|^| V-K'^' SEFJEMBER1993 SEAFARERS LOG To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. T wo members who graduated from the union's top training programs in the steward and deck depart­ ments at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are among the 20 mariners who retired last month as announced by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Brother David Atkinson graduated from the bosun recertification course in 1973 while Brother Revels Poovey com­ pleted the steward recertification course in 1985. A total of 11 members sign­ ing off from their seagoing careers sailed in the deep sea division while 6 were aboard in­ land vessels and 3 worked on the Great Lakes. Ten Seafarers who are begin­ ning their retirements served in the U.S. armed forces: three in the Army, three in the Navy, two in the Air Force and two served in both the Army and Navy. TTiree of those signing off are beginning their retirements in Washington while two each reside in Maryland and Texas. The remaining merchant mariners have made their homes in Missouri, West Vir­ ginia, Hawaii, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Ohio, Wis­ consin, Michigan* Norway and the Philippines. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Atkinson and Poovey, as well as the others, follow. DEEP SEA WILDER ADAMS, 65, joined the SIU in 1975 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. A na­ tive of Springfield, Miss., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Adams upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949 and the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1972. Brother Adams still calls Springfield home. DAVID AT­ KINSON, 56, Joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Seat­ tle. Bom in Bellingham, Wash., he completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Atkin­ son served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1958. He resides in Spokane, Wash. ALEX­ ANDER BECKER, 65, Joined the union in 1949 in the port of New York. A - - f'-r,,, "Y " Connecticut native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Becker upgraded at Piney Point in 1975. Brother Becker retired to Seattle. HERBERT WON, 65, Joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. A na­ MARTIN DALE, 66, Joined tive of the SIU in 1964 in the port of Seattle. A native of Norway, he Honolulu, sailed in the engine department. he sailed in the deck depart­ Brother Dale resides in Norway ment. Brother Won still calls Honolulu home. RICHARD GLAZE, 63, Joined INLAND the union in 1946 in his FREMONT native Bal­ ANDER­ timore. He SON, 55, sailed in the Joined the engine union in department. Brother Glaze 1969 in the upgraded at the Lundeberg port of School in 1978. He still calls Philadel­ Baltimore home. phia. Bora in New Jersey, he sailed in the SANTIAGO KINANAHAN, engine department. Boatman 69, Joined the Seafarers in 1969 Anderson served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He in the port of Seattle. Bora in the Philippines, he sailed as a resides in Berlin, N.J. chief cook. Brother Kinanahan served in the U.S. Army from JOHN 1942 to 1946. He resides in FRANKLIN Seattle. JR., 68, Joined the SIU in 1979 EDGEL LUZIER, 64, Joined in the port the SIU in 1946 in the port of of Norfolk, Baltimore. A Richwood, W.Va. Va. Bora in native, he sailed in the deck Miami, he department. Brother Luzier sailed in the steward depart­ upgraded at Piney Point fre­ ment. Boatman Franklin served quently. He retired to Camden- in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to on-Gauley, W.Va. 1964. He retired to Corapeaka, N.C. BONIFACIO PALMA, 72, Joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. Bora in the Philippines, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Palma served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1965. He lives in Metro Manila, Philippines. REVELS POOVEY, 67, Joined the union in 1968 in the port of San Francisco. A native of Gastonia, N.C., he completed the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1985. Brother Poovey served in the U.S. armed forces from 1943 to 1946. He resides in Houston. RICHARD RIGNEY, 65, Joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of New York. Bora in Bal­ timore, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Rigney calls Falkston, Md. home. LOLAPINKSTON,65, Joined the Seafarers in 1981 in the port of Paducah, Ky. A na­ tive of Norfolk, Ark., she sailed in the steward department. Boatwoman Pinkston resides in Melbourne, Fla. GREAT LAKES ROBERT TRAHAN, 50, Joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A Nederland, Texas native, he sailed in the dedk department. Boatman Trahan still calls Nederland home. ? berta, Mich. A Michigan na­ tive, he sailed as a cook. Brother Kahl resides in Manitowoc, Wis. LEWIS DIEHL, 58, joined the union in 1954 in the port of Al­ pena, Mich. A native of West Vir­ ginia, he sailed as a wheelsman. Brother Diehl retired to New Matamoras, Ohio. LEO KAHL, 65, joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of El- 4 •. ROBERT MCCARL, 62, Joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Chicago. Bora in Ashland, Wis., he sailed as a dredgeman. Brother McCarl served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He retired to Ludington, Mich. Clie Holtbaj* ^eaifon Si 3uit ^tounb tl^e Comer ' I" One feature in the Seafarers LOG that has been extremely well received over the past two years is the inclusion of holiday greetings in the Decemberissue. Active and retired Seafarers—^as well as their family members—^are invited to send their greetings to friends, shipmates and loved ones through the pages of the LOG. The procedure is simple. In 25 words or less (and in your neatest PRINTING possible), write the message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be included in the December 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received in time. The deadline for receipt of the holiday messages is Friday, November 12, 1993. Send them by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After November 1, facsimile copies will be accepted. The fax number is (301) 702-4407. Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a vessel's payoff. Holtbap JttesifiaBr (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) To: From: Message: CLARENCE ROBINSON, 65, Joined the union in 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. A Mis­ sissippi native, he sailed as a chief engineer. Boatman Robin­ son served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1957. He lives in Perdido, Ala. JAMES TODD HI, 54, Joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New Orleans. Bora in Amite, La., he sailed as a captain. Boatman Todd upgraded at Piney Point in 1973. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1962. He calls Denham Springs, La. home. 17 It' •y-.. % . Check the blcck which describes your status with the <SIU: • Active Seafarer • Family Member of Active Seaferer • Detired Seafarer • Family Member of CJetired Seafarer Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting shmild be received at the LOG office by Friday, November 12,1993. 9/93 • •••••• -- �tin' ft?:'#-' V. 'i>J ^ ".'T . • •• "1 - IV%. 5• •• • 18 The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ board minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. : •. - : FRANCES HAMMER (OCCI), March 14—Chairman Richard Wil-, son. Secretary Steven Parker, Educa­ tional Director Denny Burns, Deck Delegate William Powell, Engine Delegate George Demetropoulos. ffilPSIiSi!"Chairman discussed contract negotia­ tions and urged members to submit recommendations to contracts depart­ ment. Secretary thanked entire crew for helping keep mess halls and gal­ ley clean. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $477 in ship's fund and announced educational films will be purchased next port. No beefs or disputed OT reported Crew asked contracts department to look into several items including permis­ sion for New Bedford, Mass. union hall to provide clinic cards and drug testing for deep sea members, a change in shipping rules regarding time at sea and explanation of policy regarding maximum OT per voyage. Chairman asked contracts depart­ ment to send vessel safety informa­ tion. Steward thanked Chief Cook Dadang Rashldi for excellent meals and keeping galley spotless. Next port: Rotterdam. ft . r-j ty SEPTEM8ER1993 SEAFARERSLOG Director P. Kanauos, Deck Delegate Daniel Miller, Engine Delegate Ellis Young. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to donate to SPAD and an­ nounced payoff. Educational director reported smooth sailing. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for clean ship and very clean mess rooms and galley. OMI CHARGER (OMI), May 5— Chairman G. Beverly, Secretary Neville Johnson, Educational Direc­ tor M.R. Williams, Deck Delegate Clemente Roche, Engine Delegate A. Craig, Steward Delegate Leon Grant. Chairman announced new washing machine will be brought aboard in Florida. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew held discus­ sion on Seafarers Welfare Plan. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. Steward delegate reported beef and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department to look into amending shipping rules regarding time at sea. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into increasing medical and dental coverage. Crew re­ quested new seat covers for crew lounge and reported sauna door is broken. Crew thanked galley gang for great food and clean ship for entire trip. Next port: Hong Kong. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaSEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE Land Service), May 30—Chairman (Sea-Land Service), May 9—Chair­ W. Mortier, Secretary D'Vaughn Scruggs, Educational Director Chris­ man Francis Adams, Secretary topher Earhart, Deck Delegate Rus­ Nancy Heyden, Educational Director Ray John Machaj, Engine Delegate sell Haynes, Steward Delegate Saleh All, Steward Delegate Cecil Lawrence Carranza. Educational Gubisch. Chairman thanked entire , director announced safety movies crew for great job. He thanked galley available in officers lounge. He reminded members to upgrade at Paul gang for great chow during entire Hall Center to advance in maritime in­ toiir and complimented members for keeping clean ship. He also en­ dustry. Deck delegate reported dis­ couraged SPAD donations. Educa­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT tional director urged crew to read reported by engine or steward Seafarers LOGs and donate to SPAD delegate. Crewmembers reported and MDL. He discussed importance Seafarers LOGs received. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (SeaLand Service), May 25—Chairman Angel Hernandez, Secretary R. Evans, Educational Director Oswald Bermeo. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward and galley gang for job well done. Chairman reminded crew garbage is to be separated into two cans for plastic and paper. gave vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent job. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Service), May 23—Chairman Car­ mine Bova, Secretary TJ.Smith, Educational Director Ken Linah, Deck Delegate Leo Enhace, Engine Delegate Edward Trester, Steward Delegate Louis Lightfoot. Chairman announced arrival in Charleston, S.C. on May 26. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported let­ ter from headquarters received and requested additional Seafarers LOGs. Chairman reminded crewmembers to keep recreation room clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. SEA-LAND SP//?/r (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), May 9—Chairman Rafael Cle- PS CM" Sailing Time Aboard the Ambassador SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), May 16—Chairman G.M. Westphal, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Rolan­ OMI MISSOURI (Vulcan Carriers), do Gumanis. Chairman told crew he May 23—Chairman C. Gutierrez, was happy to join vessel in Kobe, Secretary C. Kreiss, Deck Delegate Japan. Chairman reported no word on Charles Parman, Engine Delegate B. contract negotiations. Educational Magliano, Steward Delegate Abdul director urged members to use Aziz. Chairman announced smooth upgrading system at Lundeberg trip and payoff in Mobile, Ala SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land School to better self and job skills. AB Joseph McGIII updates the sailing board at the loading ramp aboard Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fond. Service), April 18—Chairman Car­ Crowley s Ambassador. Disputed OT reported by deck Deck delegate and engine delegate mine Bova, Secretary TJ.Smith, delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ Educational Director Gerald Payne, reported by engine or stewed of upgrading at Lundeberg School. mente. Secretary Steve Apodaca, puted OT reported by steward delegate. Deck Delegate William Dillion, En­ delegate. Crew asked contracts No beefs or disputed OT reported. Educational Director Charles Hen­ Chairman reported starboard gangway gine Delegate Edward Trester, department to look into amending Chairman reminded crewmembers ley, Deck Delegate Theodore Doi, needs repair and asked crewmembers to Steward Delegate Louis Lightfoot. shipping rules regarding sea time. new contract should Engine Delegate Phil Parent, suggestions for help keep ship clean. Chairman announced arrival in Bos­ Crew asked chairman to look into Steward Delegate Frank Maliga. K turned in to patrolman at payoff. ton and payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. having captain post a notice prior to Chairman reported smooth sailing. Crew reported shipboard funeral ser­ OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Educational director reminded mem­ inspection and have one unlicensed vices for SlU brothers George M^lOverseas), May 2S—Chairman Treasmer reported $420 in movie bers to upgrade skills at Lundeberg person present at all times when fond. No beefs or disputed OT am Harding and Goon Van Ching. Frank Cottongiu, Secretary T. LafSchool. No beefs or disputed OT licensed members enter crew reported. Crew asked contracts 4ext port: Long Beach, Calif. fitte. Educational Director E. reported. Chairman reminded crew to quarters. Next port: Oakland, Calif. department to look into company iiacom. Deck Delegate K. McSEA-LAND NAVIGATOR(Searewind tapes and help keep recreation Lamb, Engine Delegate Guadalupe providing chair on bridge for SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Sea.and Service), May 16—Chairman room tidy. helmsman. Crew also asked contracts Garza, Steward Delegate Carlos Land Service), May 30—Chairman ' Vemer Becher, Secretary J. Or­ department to clarify cargo hold work Arauz. Crew reported new vent for WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. Burtega, Educational Director Walter in new contract. Crew thanked galley dryer needed. Beef reported by deck April 29—Chairman M.W. Kadderdette. Educational Director G. Pol­ Stevens, Deck Delegate Sean gang for job well done. Crew gave delegate. No beefs or disputed OT ly. Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ lard Lowsley, Deck Delegate Edgar )aherty. Engine Delegate Robert reported by engine or steward special thanks to Theodore Doi for tional Director Cris Cunningham, Townsend, Engine Delegate Robert Zurfluh, Steward Delegate helping keep recreation room clean. Steward Delegate Steve Soofi. Chair­ delegate. Crew asked contracts Lee, Steward Delegate Jesse James. Napoleon Gavin. No beefs or disdepartment to look into amending Next port: Honolulu. man reported smooth sailing. Educa­ Chairman reminded crewmembers juted OT reported. Crew reported shipping rules regarding time at sea. tional director encouraged members signing off to strip bunks and leave new coffee machine needed in SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Next port: Tampa, Fla. to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and rooms clean. He gave vote of thanks crew lounge and engineroom. Service), May 24—Chairman A. Eckdonate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ 4ext port: Tacoipa, Wash. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land to galley gang for good menus and ert. Secretary F. Sison, Educational puted OT reported. Crew reported crew for good trip. Steward delegate Service), May 30—Chairman James Director C. Kper, Steward Delegate SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Sea/arerj LOGi received. Crew gave reported disputed OT. No beefs or E. Davis, Secretary Felipe Orlanda, William Wales. Educational director Service), May 23—Chairman Lothar vote of thanks to steward department. Engine Delegate Sheldon Greendisputed OT reported by deck or en­ reminded members to donate to teck. Secretary R. Mathews, Educa­ Chairman reminded crewmembers to gine delegates. Crew reported berg, Steward Delegate Robert SPAD and take advantage of upgrad­ tional Director Steve Bigelow. Chair­ keep lounge clean because it is home Arana. Chairman informed members Seafarers LOGs received and dis­ ing opportunities at Paul Hall Center. man reported no lodging available for while aboard ship. Next port: tributed. Crew asked contracts depart­ of update on contract negotiations. Treasurer reported $700.50 in ship's crewmembers during shipyard period Anchorage, Alaska. ment to look into increased funds for Educational director encouraged fund. No beefs or disputed OT as of yet. Treasurer report^ $80 in fresh produce on foreign voyages. members to upgrade at Lundeberg reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to CLEVELAND (Sealift Inc.), May movie fund and $45 in ship's fond. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. School. Treasurer reported $45 in steward department for good meals. 7—Chairman F, Khan, Secretary R. No beefs or disputed OT reported. movie fond. No beefs or disputed OT Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Linasan, Educational Director J. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE Crew reported Seafarers LOGs reported. Steward delegate reported Barry, Deck Delegate David (Sea-Land Service), May 1—Chair­ received. Crew asked contracts SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land problems with menu selection. Crew Gasoutte, Engine Delegate Dion man Francis Adams, Secretary department for clarification on room Service), May 30—Chairman Loren gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ Papas, Steward Delegate Mike Nancy Heyden, Educational Director cleaning below bridge deck. Crew Watson, Secretary Joe Johnson, ment. Galley gang members include Vinca. Chairman thanked crewmem­ Ray John Machaj, Deck Delegate gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ Educational Director R.W. Risbeck. Chief Steward Orlanda, Chief Cook bers for job well done. Secretary Lee Dubany, Engine Delegate Saleh ment. Crew discussed using movie Educational director urged members Arana and SA Jose Santos. Chair­ thanked crew for keeping ship clean. All, Steward Delegate Cecil fund to get new VCR. to upgrade at Lundeberg School. man reminded crewmembers to cleati Educational directorcongratulated Gubisch. Chairman announced letter Treasurer reported $100 in ship's int off dryer trap before and after Piney Point upgraders and advised all received from captain. He reported SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE fund. No beefs or disputed OT use. Next port: Norfolk, Va. members to upgrade skills at Lun­ everything running smoothly with no Sea-Land Service), May 3—Chair­ reported. Crew gave galley gang vote deberg School. Treasurer reported beefs or disputed OT. Chairman man Ervin Bronstein, Secretary SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land of thanks for job well done on salad ship's fund used to purchase new thanked SlU President Michael Dante Slack, Educational Director Service), May 16—Chairman Calvin bar and excellent food. movies in San Francisco. No beefs or James, Secretary F. Costango, Sacco, Secretary-Treasurer John Fay D.L..Johnson, Deck Delegate Carl disputed OT reported. Crew reported SEALIFT CHINA SEA (IMC), May and San Francisco Port Agent Nick Sands, Engine Delegate Juan Toro, Educational Director Kevin DeSue, urgent need for mail service in every 15—Chairman Anthony Zizzo, Celona for visiting the ship. He also Steward Delegate Stephanie Torres. Deck Delegate G. Hernandez, port. Crew asked contracts depart­ Secreta^ Martin Pak. Chairman dis­ gave special thanks to Wilmington, Chairman announced payoff in Steward Delegate Donald Williams. ment for clarification regarding OT cussed importance of Piney Point and Chairman gave vote of thanks to Cap­ Calif. Port Agent George Tricker for Elizabeth, N.J. Educational director for carriage of explosive cargo and • encouraged members to upgrade. help in resolving beef. Secretary urged members to keep accurate tain Tangen for holding sanitary in­ making potable water in port Crew Secretary announced 15-day order of reported smooth sailing. Educational record of seatiipe and encoiuaged spection during homeward voyage. also had questions about coverage of stores expected next port. No beefs or director reminded members to read crew to upgrade at Piney Point No Chairman reported captain rated ship medical expenses overseas. Next disputed OT reported. Crew gave spe­ )eefs or disputed OT. Chairman read "10." He reminded gangway watch to Seafarers LOGs and donate to SPAD. port: Pusan, Korea. cial thanks to galley crew for smiles He reported new VCR still needed letter from Seafarers Plans' Ad­ look out for strangers who may board along with good food: Next port: vessel while in port Educational direc­ and urged members to upgrade at ministrator Nick Marrone regarding GALVESTON 04/(Sea-Land Ser­ tor reminded crewmembers to take ad­ Paul Hall Center when opportunity retirement time. Crew asked contracts Long Beach, Llalif. vice), May 31—Chairman Jim Has­ presents itself. Treasurer reported $95 department to look into amending ship­ vantage of upgrading at Piney Point san, Secretary C.Scott, Educational in ship's fond. No beefs or disputed Deck delegate rqwrted disputed OT. ping rules regarding time at sea. Crew Continued on page 20 . .'v- • �SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 19 Final Departures DEEP SEA WILLIE ALBERT Pensioner Willie Albert, 67, passed away July 5. Bom in South Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Albert sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Albert served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He began receiving his pension in Sep­ tember 1985. PAULBILLIOT LEARTHUR JORDAN Learthur Jor­ dan, 46, passed away July 31. He joined the SIU in 1970 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Jor­ dan sailed in the steward department. He upgraded to chief cook at Piney Point in 1989. the deck department. HERBERT BRANDON Pensioner Herbert Brandon, 86, died May IS. A native of Glens Ferry, Idaho, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1937 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict (AGLIWD) of the SIU. Brother Brandon retired in July 1968. EVERETT MAXWELL Pensioner Everett Maxwell, 78, died July 20. Bora in Springfield, Mass., he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Maxwell sailed in the en­ gine departinent. He began receiv­ ing his pension in February 1980. LICHECTA BUTLER Lichecta But-^ ler,21, passed away July 14. Bora in Louisiana, he graduated from the Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship in 1992. Brother But­ ler sailed in the steward department WILLIAM MCRAE Pensioner William McRae, 95, passed away June 26. A Philadelphia native, he joined the union in 1955 in the port of Seattle. Brother McRae sailed in the steward department. He retired in April 1976. ERICDAHL Pensioner Eric Dahl, 85, died June 27. A native of Sweden, he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Dahl sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1975. LAWSON EVANS Pensioner Lawson Evans, 87, passed away July 28. Bora in Washington, D.C., he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Evans sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1942. Brother Evans began receiving his pension in June 1969. JUAN HOPKINS 'W ' wich. Conn., he joined the SIU as a charter member in 1939 in the port of Providence, R.I. Brother Hat­ gimisios sailed in the steward department. He retired in Novem­ ber 1973. Pensioner Juan Hopkins, 79, passed away August 3. Bora in Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of New York. Brother Hopkins sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in November 1979. HENRY NUTTING Pensioner Henry Nut­ ting, 69, died July 8. Bora in Hassell, Belgium, he joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Houston. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Nutting recently retired to St. Augustine, Fla. RAMON ROQUE Pensioner Ramon Roque, 81, )assed away July 18. A Key West, ^la. native, he joined the Seafarers in 1940 in the port of Miami. Brother Roque sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in February 1971. UGENIUS SIERADZKI Pensioner Eugenius Sieradzki, 80, died August 2. Bora in Lwow, Poland, he joined the union in 957 in the port of Philadelphia. Irother Sieradzki sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Sieradzki served in the Polish army from 942 to 1949. He retired in Oc­ tober 1973. WILLIAMJEFFERSON William Jef­ ferson, 50, died July 12. RODNEY SIMMONS A Tulsa, Pensioner Okla. native, Rodney Sim­ he joined the mons, 73, union in 1963 passed away in the port of June 18. He Houston. joined the Brother Jeffer­ Marine Cooks son completed the bosun recertificaand Stewards tion program at the Lundeberg in 1959 in his School in 1976. He served in the native New U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1%2. Orleans, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Sim­ KOSTA HATGIMISIOS mons began receiving his pension Pensioner Kosta Hatgimisios, 73, September 1984. in died Apgust 1. A native of Nor^ Paul Billiot, 53, passed away July 5. He joined the Seafarers in 1971 in his na tive New Or­ leans. Boatman Bil­ liot sailed in FRANK BLACHOWICZ Pensioner Frank Blachowicz, 72, died June 16. A Maryland native, he joined the SIU in 1975 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Blachowicz sailed in the engine department. He retired in August 1983. ANTOINEGUIDROZ Pensioner An toine Guidroz, 72, died July 10. A native of Leonville-Pt. Barre, La., he joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Houston. Boatman Guidroz sailed as an AB for G & H Towing from 1969 until his retirement in 1985. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. EARL JOHNSON Pensioner Earl Johnson, 66, passed away July 16. Bora in Rocking­ ham, N.C., he joined the SIU in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Johnson sailed as an en­ gineer. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Boatman Johnson began receiving his pen­ sion in April 1989. WOODROW SEWARD Pensioner Woodrow Seward, 79, died June 19. A native of Galveston, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boat­ man Seward sailed as an engineer. He retired in October 1977. WILLIAM WEST Pensioner William West, 82, passed away May 1. Bora in Mathews, Va., he joined the union in 1967 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman West sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in May 1978. BERNON DAVIDSON Pensioner Beraon Davidson, 78, jassed away June 29. Bora in '4orth Carolina, he joined the union n 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Joatman Davidson sailed as an en­ gineer. He began receiving his pen­ sion in March 1983. GREAT LAKES JOHNWEGLIAN Pensioner John Weglian, 81, )assed away August 1. A Miclygan native, he joined the Seafarers in 965 in the port of Detroit. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Weglian retired in August 1974. RAILROAD MARINE JAMES ANDERSON James Ander­ son, 49, died June 5. A Michigan na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1978 in the port of Al­ pena, Mich. Brother Anderson sailed in the deck depart­ ment. WILLIAM LANCZKY Pensioner William Lanczky, 77, died April 9. A New Jersey native, he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New York. Brother Lanczky began receiving his pension in Janurary 1971. MARTIN OZMINA Pensioner Martin Ozmina, 87, passed away July 25. Bora in Illinois, he joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Chicago. Brother Ozmina sailed in the deck department. He retired in February 1977. VERNONSAVAGE Pensioner Vernon Savage, 71, died May 8. , A native of Jersey City, N.J., he sailed both as a Great Lakes tugboat operator and as an inland boatman. Brother Savage served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1948. He began receiving his pension in May 1989. CLIFFORD THOMAS Pensioner Clifford Thomas, 79, passed away June 19. Bora in Michigan, he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. Brother Thomas sailed in the deck department. He retired in Oc­ tober 1978. JOSEPH TURNER Pensioner Joseph Turner, 66, died May 8. A native of Sault Ste. . Marie, Mich., he joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Detroit. Brother Turner sailed as a tug linesman with Great Lakes owing until his retirement in December 1987. FRANCIS STEWART Pensioner Francis Stewart, 77, passed away May 9. Bora in Brooklyn, N.Y.,he joined the union in I960 in the port of New York. Brother Stewart served in the U.S. Army from 1934 to 1946. He retired in November 1974. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN ANTHONY GALLO Pensioner An­ thony Gallo, 74, passed away June 10. He joined the Seafarers in 1967 in his na­ tive Gloucester, Mass. Brother Gallo sailed as an engineer. He retired in March 1984. •'• • CORRECTION HERNELL E. EDWARDS The August edition of the Seafarers LOG inadver­ tently printed incorrect in­ formation on HernellE. Edwards. The notice should have read: Pensioner Ed­ wards, 71, passed away June 16. A ^uisiana native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1971 in the port of New Orleans, jefore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Edwards comjleted the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 979. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1944. Brother Ed­ wards retired in March 1987. •S Max Steen Honored by Seattle Seafarers Paisioner Max Steen, 83, passed away July 10. Broker Steen had no sur­ viving family when he died, so his SIU brothers and sisters and friends from Seattle's Jewish community joined together to honor his memory. Brother Steen was born in Sweden where for many years he was a professional horse breeder and was involved in the European horse racing circuit. He continued to work widr horses when he flr^t came to the United States during World War II. Steen joined the Seafarers in March 1946 in the port of Baltimore. His first ship was the SS Mission San Araonio. He began sailing as a steward utility and worked his way up to chief steward. In 1969, Steen became a naturalized U.S. citizen and changed his name from Steinsapir. After 22 years of sailing, he began his retirement in 1968 in Seattle. He later moved to Piney Point, Md. to live at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Several years later he moved back to Seattle. When Steen died in June, friends provided funeral and memorial services. Six SIU mem­ bers served as pallbearers and car­ ried Brother Steen to his final resting place. -JL. ..V ,. .a "T • �IP ZO Ships Digest pV"' •'• i?,n ,r.' ^'1^;/^,., ^•: ; ? .• • .... " V • '. • •'* • ' '.•: ' • ;.' c* Continued from page 18 ., , SEPTEMRER1993 SEAFARERS IHQ SEAM rO/? (Crowley American Transport), May 23—Secretary R.T. Seim, Educational Director William Cameron. Crew still waiting for cor­ respondence from headquarters regarding deck beef. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and contribute to SPAD and MDL funds. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed involvement in political areas of union issues. Crew thanked galley gang for fine varied menus and weekly bar­ becue cookouts. Steward department thanked entire crew for fine team woiic in keeping ship very clean. Next port; Port Everglades, Ha. separate sleeping quarters for day sleepers and watch standers. TTB G/70r0/V (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), June 4—Chairman Neil Matthey. Secretary M. Deloatch, Educational Director J. Carnell, Deck Delegate Brian Fountain, En­ gine Delegate Pete Murtagh, Steward Delegate Michael Hammack. Chairman announced ship scheduled to lay up in shipyard end of June or beginning of July. Crew . gave vote of thanks to company for new couch. Secretary thanked crew for keeping mess room clean at night. Educational director reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave many thanks to galley gang and deck department for great cookout on Memorial Day. Louis Sorito Jr., Engine Delegate Richard Robertson, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair­ man reminded crewmembers to ad­ here to ETC policies while ashore as well as on vessel. Educational direc­ tor encouraged members to check upgrading schedule and upgrade at Lundeberg School while off vessel. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Secretary W. Washington, Deck Delegate Errick Nobles, Engine Delegate Earl Adams, Steward Delegate Daniel Crawford. Chair­ man announced payoff upon arrival in Portland, Maine. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Deck and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew gave vote of thanks to chief steward for job well done. Crew requested new washer and reported refrigerator needs repair. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), June 13Chairman Sam Brooks, Secretary Franklin Robertson, Educational Director John Orr, Engine Delegate Bruce Zennon, Steward Delegate Rafael Cardenas. Chairman thanked OMI LEADER (OMI Corp.), June 27—Chairman Patrick Rankin, galley gang for food and menus. Secretary C. Michael Davalie, Educational director reminded mem­ Educational Director Davon Mc­ bers to send seatime in with applica­ Millan, Deck Delegate Eugene Fintion when applying for upgrading ley, Steward Delegate Nee Tran. courses at Piney Point. No beefs or Chairman requested another dryer for disputed OT reported. Crew re- . crew laundry. He thanked crew for quested new VCR. Steward delegate WESTWARD l^E/Vriy/7E(IOM), ITB GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ asked crewmembers not to go in fine job done and announced payoff May 31—Chairman M,W, Kaddertion), June 16—-Chairman Neil Maton July 4 upon arrival in Boston. refrigerators and take things at will. ly. Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ they. Secretary M. Deloatch, Crew gave vote of thanks to galley Crew gave vote of thanks to Rafael tional Director Robert Ohier, Deck Educational Director J. Carnell. gang. Educational director en­ Cardenas for job well done. Cardenas Delegate Paul Davis, Engine Chairman announced ship is couraged members to upgrade at Paul thanked crew for support and help. Delegate Bert Abella, Steward scheduled to lay up in Brooklyn Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. Delegate Steve Soofi. Chairman an­ shipyard dry dock. He reported crew reported. nounced ship to shipyard for 5 days 1STLT. JACKLUMMUS will be laid off approximately 3 in Tacoma, Wash. Educational direc­ weeks. He announced after layup, OMI MISSOURI(Vulcan Carriers), (Amsea), June 13—Chairman Kelly tor urged members to donate to Devine, Secretary Anthony Curran, June 27—Chairman Cesar Gutier­ ship will go to St. Croix for under­ SPAD and upgrade skills at Piney rez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck water survey. He reminded crewmem- Deck Delegate Don Deflorio, Point Crew discussed courtesy in Steward Delegate Dehora Grendahl. Delegate Randolf Boiling, Engine bers repair list must be turned in. , crew lounge with use of VCR and Delegate Grant Shuman, Steward Chairman discussed hazard pay with Educational director encouraged radio. Chairman reminded crew to Delegate Abdul Aziz. Chairman crewmembers. Treasurer reported members to upgrade at Piney Point. ' keep lounge clean. reported smooth sailing and an­ $244 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ No beefs or disputed OT reported. nounced arrival in Tanga, Tanzania. puted OT reported. Crew thanked Crew and officers gave vote of AMERICAN FALCON iCrov/ley He announced outgoing mail should captain for allowing use of rib boat thanks to galley gang for great American Transport), June 19— be given to captain. Treasurer for training. Next port: Jacksonville, cookout. Chairman Harold Power, Secretary reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs Ha. PJ. Zilkow, Educational Director ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan or disputed OT reported. Crew Earnest Cox, Deck Delegate Mike Transportation), June I—Chairman thanked steward department for great NORTHERN LIGHTS aOM), June Davis. Educational director reminded V. Nielsen, Secretary J.P. Emidy, cookouts. 27—Chairman Ray Waiters, members to upgrade at Lundeberg Educational Director B. Sengelauh, Secretary K. Whit, Educational School. No bwfs or disputed OT OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Car­ Deck Delegate C. Brown, Engine Director Keith Jordan, Deck reported.Crew gave vote of thanks to Delegate Carlos Bonefont, Steward riers), June 20—Chairman Ray Delegate Timothy Jackson, Engine steward department for job well Gorju, Secretary Raul Cavalcanti, Delegate Jack Hart. Steward Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward done. Crew asked contracts depart­ Educational Director Henry Hall, thanked crew for keeping mess halls Delegate Christopher Green. Chair­ ment for explanation of weekend OT clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to Deck Delegate Kenneth Gilson, En­ man discussed putting lock on conditions. gine Delegate Thomas Martines, galley gang. Next port: New York. bathroom doors. Educational director Steward Delegate Norman Taylor. CONSTELLATION (Maersk encouraged members to upgrade at PFC JAMES ANDERSON Chairman announced new TV in Lines), June 18—Chairman B. Shel­ Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ (Maersk Lines), June 20—Chairman crew lounge and dryer in crew ley, Secretary B. Tyler, Educational puted OT reported. Next port: Thomas Anderson, Secretary Hugh laundry repaired. He also reported Director L.Strong, Deck Delegate TaComa, Wash. Wildermuth, Educational Director poor mail service on vessel. He urged Glen Miller O, Steward Delegate F. L. Cochrane, Deck Delegate James members to upgrade skills at Piney Umali. Educational director urged NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Hailstone, Steward Delegate Earl ^oint. Educational director also en­ members to upgrade skills at Paul Service), June 13—Chairman F. Castain. Educational director urged couraged merribers to upgrade. Deck Hall Center. Treasurer reported $600 members to upgrade at Lundeberg Gothe, Secretary V. Harper, Educa­ delegate reported disputed OT. No in ship's fund and announced two tional Director D. Bush, Deck School. Treasurer reported $100 in Ijeefs or disputed OT reported by en­ tape rewinders will be purchased in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT Delegate Robert Rager, Engine gine or steward delegates. Next port: Oakland, Calif, for crew lounge. No Delegate Gerald Yore, Steward reported. Next port: Diego Garcia. *ilew Orleans. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Delegate Michael Harris. Chairman gave vote of thanks to galley gang for JULIUS HAMMER (OCCD, June urged members to take advantage of OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), good food. Crew thanked 'Ashing 28—Chairman Richard Nicholas. upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg . Tune 27—Chairman Glen James, gang" on Midway Island and stated Chairman reported contract exten­ School. Educational delegate also en­ Secretary Robert Scott, Educational the six yellow fin tuna and two sion. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs couraged members to visit Piney Director J. Badgett. Chairman wahoo they donated to ship were fan­ not being received. Educational direc­ Point. Treasurer reported $75 in reported crew needs new washer and tastic. Next port: Concord, Calif. tor reminded members to upgrade at ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT dryer for crew laundry. Chairman dis­ Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported reported. Crew gave vbte of thanks to cussed waste disposal. Secretary GOPHER STATE (lOM), June $180 in ship's fund to be used to pur­ steward department. Next port: Char­ reported smooth sailing. No beefs or Chairman Dan Teicbman, Secretary chase two sets of fishing poles and leston, S.C. disputed OT reported. Crew gave spe­ A. Austin, Educational Director M. tackle. No beefs or disputed OT cial thanks to Robert Scott for excel­ Arron, Deck Delegate Claude New, reported. Crew discussed importance NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico lent salad bar. Chairman urged crew Engine Delegate Eric McTinney. Marine),June 6—Chairman J. Wil­ of having U.S.-flag ships. Crew re­ to upgrade skills at Lundeberg Chairman announced date of arrival liams Secretary R. Fagan, Education­ quested new refrigerator, short wave School. Next port: New York. in Newport News, Va. and reported al Director C. Gallagher, Deck radio and speakers, new beds, new patrolman will meet vessel. Secretary sink. Crew reported antenna needs Delegate D.M, Hood, Engine OVERSEAS HARRIETTE gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ repair. Crew thanked steward depart­ Delegate J. Williams Jr., Steward Maritime Overseas), June 20— ment for fine job and extra efforts Delegate B. Winfield. Chairman ment for great food and cookouts. Chairman W. Jeffersen, Secretary putting together barbecues. Educa­ reported ship running smoothly with H.G. Williams, Engine Delegate tional director urged members to take LNG ARIES(ETC), June 2—Chair­ very good deck department. He an­ Nathaniel Gaten. Secretary reported advantage of upgrading opportunities man Dlus Veach, Secretary Doyle nounced payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. and vessel in Lithuania with load of com at Piney PdinL No beefs or disputed Cornelius, Educational Director reminded crewmembers to ask patrol­ and expected back in United States OT. Crew discussed designating Charles Pomraning, Deck Delegate man about new contract. No beefs or on July 12. He reported smooth sail­ disputed OT reported. Crew gave ing. No beefs or ^sputed OT vote of thanks to galley gang for reported. Crew announced Seafarers good food and job well done. LOGs received. Crew reported over­ OOCL INSPIRATION(Sea-Land load in crew mess hall needs repair. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley Service), June 27—Chairman Mark Trepp, Educational Director Donald »ang for doing fine job. Next port: New Orleans. Christian, Deck Delegate Oscar Lopez, Engine Delegate Jeff OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS Kinsman. Educational director en­ (Maritime Overseas), June 3—Chair­ couraged members to upgrade skills man Sonny Pinkham, Se<;retary at Piney Point.Treasurer reported Daniel Brown, Educational Director $190 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ Gerald Daley, Deck Delegate puted OT. Crew reported Seafarers Pasquale Giorgilli, Engine Delegate LOGs received. Crew gave vote of Jim Skuhna, Steward Delegate thanks to steward department with special thanks to Chief Cook George Marco Guity. Chairman announced contract negotiations in process. He Monseur who is signing off. Next Cr^wmembers aboard Crowley's Ambassador inspect one of the encouraged members to stay aware of port: Charleston, S.C. ship's lifeboats to make sure it works properly. They are (from left) maritime politics and elect repre­ Steward/Baker Milton Youmet, AB Glenn Reynolds, Bosun Leon Jekot OMI CHAMPION (OMl Corp.), sentatives who support U.S. mer­ and ABs Rubin Mitchell, Ben Bess and Robert Grubbs. June 13r—Chairman Paul Domes, chant seamen. Secretary reminded Lifeboat Inspection members to rqad Seafarers LOG. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported TV in lounge needs repair. Crew gave vote of thanks to gal­ ley gang and observed moment of silence for departed union brothers and sisters. Next port: Newington, N.H. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), June 24— Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary Daniei Brown, Education­ al Director Gerald Daley, Deck Union Support When the OM/Leacferstopped off in Boston, SlU member Robert Duncan had a chance to catch up on union business. Delegate Pasquale Giorgilli, Engine Delegate Jim Skuhna, Steward Delegate Marco Guity. Chairman reported telephone conversation regarding contract negotiations with Assistant Vice President Tony Sacco, Chairman discussed contract exten­ sion with crewmembers. Educational director urged members to utilize Paul Hall Center. No Ireefs of dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reminded of dress code for meal time. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for outstanding job. Crew con­ gratulated scholarship recipients and observed moment of silence for departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Pascagoula, Miss. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ seas), June 13—Chairman George Schuj, Secretary Earl Gray, Educa­ tional Director D. Bautista, Deck Delegate Larry Lee, Engine ' Delegate RJ. Butoh, Steward Delegate Robert Gilliam. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary reminded members that it is time to consider upgrading at Piney Point. Educational director discussed ad­ vantages of upgrading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew congratulated deck department for excellent job painting ship. Crew gave vote of thanks to gal­ ley gang for job very well done. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas), June 13— Chairinan J. H. Lewis, Secretary R. Miller, Educational Director L« Cope, Deck Delegate Glen Thompson, Engine Delegate Scott Wilkirtson, Steward Delegate Thurman Johrtson.Chairman announced arrival in port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done and clean area. flOFE/? (Vulcan Carriers), June 6— Chairman Dennis Brown, Deck Delegate Jori Williams, Engine Delegate Danny Thoma^, Steward Delegate Leslie Davis. Chairman annoimced fax sent to union notifying of arrival date. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. Disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck delegate. Crew gave steward department letter of apprecia­ tion for excellent work. Next port: New York. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), June 23—Chairman G. Walker, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director K. Bertei, Deck Continued on pt^e 21 �• V^' . • ' SEPTEMBER 1993 Ships Digest Continued from page 20 1.. :. ••-• . <v..: • Delegate Thomas Luketich, Engine Delegate Alan Hansen, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash. He reminded all crewmembers to check with boarding patrolman and those signing off to please leave room clean with fresh linens. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman asked crewmem­ bers to keep recreation and laundry rooms clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. SEA-LAND A TLANTIC (Sea-Land Service), June 20—Chairman Calvin James, Secretary F.Costango, Educa­ tional Director Kevin DeSue, Deck Delegate James Rush. Chairman an­ nounced results of captain's sanitary inspection were good. He thanked crew for good job. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Secretary reported fresh stores will be received in Charleston, S.C. Educa­ tional director urged members to use facilities at Piney Point to upgrade skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received in Rotterdam. Crew requested new washing machine, VCR, chairs and two vacuum cleaners. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), June 13—Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Ronald Smith. Chairman reported ship just out of shipyard in Norfolk, Va. He reported payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. Secretary reported dishwasher;coffee maker, refngerator and pantry sprinkler need repairs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HA WAII (Sea-Land Service), June 20—Chairman James Carter, Secretary J. Jones, Educa­ tional Director D.G. Gordios. Chair­ man announced with the threat of going foreign flag, it is important to contribute to SPAD. He reported ap­ plications for Lundeberg School avail­ able. Crew gave vote of thanks to SEAFARERS LOG steward department for good food. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), June 27—Chair­ man Greg Hamilton, Secretary P. Schulz, Educational Director Ray Machaj, Deck Delegate M. Santana, Engine Delegate Melvin Layner. Chairman discussed importance of fire safety and awareness. Secretary discussed garbage and agricultural laws. Educational director reminded members to read Seafarers LOGs and donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into lowering retirement age for all Seafarers to age 55. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), June 13—Chairman Charles Herrera, Secretary G.F. Thomas, Educational Director D.F. Dean. Chairman requested patrolman to meet vessel prepared for union business. Crew discussed movie fund contributions. Crew discussed pur­ chasing bicycles and new lounge sofa with fund. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Piney Point when possible. Steward delegate asked contracts department to clarify paying of early meals and extra meals to non-crew people in port. Crew asked contracts department to look into improved optical benefits. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), June 20—Chairman Werner Becher, Secretary J. Or­ tega, Educational Director Walter Stevens, Deck Delegate Ken Hagar, Engine Delegate Robert Zurfluh, Steward Delegate Virgilio Hofimann. Chairman reported no new information received fiom headquarters regarding contract negotiations. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), June 28—Chairman H. Gifford. Secretary R. Mathews, Educa­ tional Director Steve Bigelow. Treasurer reported $40 in movie fund and $90 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Due to dif­ ference in schedules of watch standers and day workers, crew asked contracts department to look into having separate rooms for members of engine department. 21 Meeting Aboard USNS Capella SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Service), June 26—Chairman R.F. Garcia, Secretary J. Russell, Educa­ tional Director J.F. Hagner. Chair­ man reported contract extension. Chairman discussed foreign flag issue and urged crewmembers to write representatives asking the government to give merchant fleet tax incentives and help keep U.S. ves­ sels U.S. flagged. Educational direc­ tor announced Lundeberg School class schedule posted and encouraged members to upgrade skills. He reminded members that SPAD helps contribute to keeping U.S. ships under U.S. flag and everyone needs During a recent stopover in Jacksonvilie, Fla., crewmembers gathered in the mess room of the USNS Capella for a shipboard meeting. to do their part. No beefs or disputed Pictured above are (from left) Paul Pagano, Mike Shappo, James OT reported. Chairman reminded Jordan and Joe Conlii ilin. crewmembers to clean up after them­ selves. He also reminded crew not to tor urged memljers to upgrade at Paul and radios off while in passageway put empty coffee pot back on hot burner. Next port: Wilmington, Calif. Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT because people are asleep at different reported. Deck delegate discussed im­ times. Next port: Haifa, Israel. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land portance of separating plastic from USNS WILKES (Bay Ship Manage­ Service), June 17—Chairman R. Me- other garbage. Chairman reminded ment), June 18—Chairman R. Skip Gonagle, Secretary G.Sivley, Educa­ crewmembers to work as teams in Yager, Secretary K. Dougherty, tional Director A. Jaramillo, Deck crew mess area. Educational Director C.J. Brown. Delegate Michael Anderson, Engine THOMPSON PASS(lOM), June Chairman reported everything run­ Delegate Leon Fountain, Steward 24—Chairman Jim Colson, ning smoothly and notes good Delegate L. Acosta. Chairman Secretary D. Bergeson, Educational cooperation between all departments. reminded crewmembers to wear Director Joe Walker, Deck Delegate Educational director urged crew to safety gear on deck and thanked them Muhsin Ali, Engine Delegate take advantage of upgrading and for smooth trip. No beefs or disputed Ahmed Yahmed, Steward Delegate educational opportunities available at OT reported. Crew gave vote of Larry Lopez. Chairman thanked Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported thanks to steward department for job company for new washing machine. $239 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Secretary reminded members impor­ puted OT reported. Steward depart­ SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ tance of upgrading at Piney Point. ment asked for crew cooperation in vice), June 6—Chairman Rafael Cle- Deck delegate reported disputed OT. not walking on newly waxed decks. mente, Secretary Steve Apodaca, No beefs or disputed OT by engine or Crew gave vote of thanks to Chief Educational Director Charles Hen­ steward delegates. Crewmembers Cook Doug Swets and Cook/Baker ley, Deck Delegate Theodore Doi, reported spotting 60 foot albino K. Rohy. Engine Delegate C. Mendeiros, whale with pink eyes off coast of WESTWARD VENTURE (lOM), Steward Delegate Frank Maliga. No Vancouver Island. June 29—Chairman M.W. Kadderbeefs or disputed OT reported. Crew l/Lr/?/lSEA(SealiflInc.), June 13— ly. Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ asked contracts department to look Chairman Jim Dawson, Secretary tional Director Robert Ohler. into wage and manning increases for W. Williams. Chairman reported TV Chairman reported telex received new contract Crew gave vote of antenna has been repaired and crew firtm company regarding two-month thanks to steward department for job can once again enjoy TV while in extension of contract. Chairman well done. Next port: Honolulu. port. Treasurer reported $56 in ship's reminded crew to keep noise down SEALIFTA TLANTIC (IMC), June fiind. Deck delegate complimented and reported ice machine parts will galley gang on excelleht meals. No 26—Chairman John NefF, Secretary be on board upon arrival in Tacoma, R. Catahan, Educational Director beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ Wash. He also asked crewmembers man asked crew to keep noise down Michael Parker. Educational directo return dishes to pantry. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution re-: quires a detailed audit by cer­ tified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance com­ mittee of raiik-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusive­ ly by contracts^ between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the union and the employers, thdy should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is; Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to mem­ bers at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and hves aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for over­ time (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union offi­ cial fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing arr tides deemed harmful to the union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which con­ sists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No moniesare to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member jay any money for any reason uness he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipL but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequent­ ly, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITI­ CAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the politi­ cal, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preser­ vation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment oppor­ tunities for seamen and boatmen " / I' \ ^ and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. Job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such con­ duct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above im­ proper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitution­ al right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad­ dress is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. •. ' •v-f;--- "I "'-'J. �22 SEFIEMBER1B93 SEJ^MERSLOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Trainee Lifeboat Class 513—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 513 are (from left, kneeling) Michael Pedersen, Jo Doris Stinnett, Michael Johnson, Michael Maddox, Nigel Talley, Stephen Walsh, Marshall Turner, (second row) Jack Caffey III, Michael Woodman, Damon Mathews, Miguel A. Carmona Jr., Warren Moore, Emmitt Sykes, Jimmy Hesson Jr., Michael Natoli, (third row) Ben Cusic (instructor), John McClinton, Anthony Jacbbson, Brian Gaffigan • Richard Smetana and Philip Britt. QMED—Graduating on June 23 as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) are (from left, seated) Michael DiAngelo, John Osburn, Peter Sternberg, Thomas Keseru, Burdette Smart, Brian Monnerjahn, Tracy Hill, Scott Duckworth, Jeffrey Murray, (second row) DiMarko Shoulders, Pasquale Gazillo, Bert Voto-Bemales, Mark Aimer, Michael Ribeiro, Eric Millsap, Kevin Twiford, Neil Carter, John Fleming, John Kasbarian, William Scott, (third row) Peter Littman, Richard Metcalf, Brian Collins, Richard Davis, Martin Allred, Eron Hall, Edward Louis, Erik Larka and Ralph Gosnell. Not pictured are Tedd Avey, John Groom and Christine Cameal. Advanced Firefighting—Upgrading members completing the advanced firefighting course are (from left, front row) Byran Cummings (instructor), Willie Marsh, Debra Gardiner, Harry Nar­ rower, Fred Caltabiano, (second row) Richard Butrim, William Burns, David Wigley, (third row) Mary Brayman and Warren Blankenship. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations—Complet­ ing this engine department course are (from left, first row) John Parkhurst, William Parker, Sellers Brooks, Riley Donahue, Steven Hoskins, (second row) Kelly Davis, Cail Montoya, Russ Levin (instructor) and Robert Rudd. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine departmnet ratings are (from left, kneeling) Duane Werda, Carolyn ThifaulL Glynn Courson, Scott Fuller, Celina Butler, Jeffery Roddy, Felipe Clotter, (second row) Greg Garrett, Kevin Cooper, Beckett Young, Stephen Walters, Gene Whellis, George Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on July 14 are (from ow)Jeffer, Willis, Ronald Pheneuf, David left) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Tom Culpepper, Hans Wethal, Jon Beavers, Cromwell Henderson, Gary Winter, Daniel Weaver, (third row)Jeffery Irew Vanbourg. Bowles, Lonnie Matthews and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). Not pictured is Andre Weirauch, Lyie McCorison, Ray Femandez and Thomas Tinsley. Celestial Navigation—Graduating from the celestial navigation course in June are (from left, kneel­ ing) Ralph Race, Dennis Goodwin, Charlotte Winstead, Jon Weirauch, Don Filoni, (second row) Jim Brown (in­ structor), Mike Payne, VVarren Blankenship, Hans Wethal, Walter Taulman and Matthew Holley. • f Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the June 29 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) William Begendorf, Erwin Arellano, Charlotte Winstead, David Gannoun, Ben Cusic (instructor), (second row) Ronnie Davis, Oswald Stoiber, Suzanne Van Schoor, Sah/atore Tomeo and Enrique Garrido, Refngeration Systems— Upgrading memtiers of the engine department completing the refrigeration systems cpurse are (from left, front row) John K. Halim, Bruce Zenon, Rex Solin, Matthew Doherty, (second row) Sean Nicholson, Kevin Conklin, (third row) Pompey Alegado, Jerome Kirstein, Paul Patterson and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). �1, SEPTEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG M -*•' <• ^ -• W LWUDEBERG SCHOm. 23 •m^ RacmMkMtmProigrams The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between September and December 1993 at the Seafarers Hairy Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in piney Point, Md. All programs aregeared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course sc^ may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industiy and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. I ^ i Cbeck-ln Date October 4 , tsL- Course • Bosun Recertiflcation 4" "• .. ' Complethin Date November 8 ' ' i' Course AhleSeamui Shipbandibig^ Cbeck-In Completioil Date Date Ail open-ended (contact adrai^Bipil^ oilice for starti%^tes) Check-In Date Completion Date Course AsslstantCool^ September 13 November 8 October 22 December 17 ChleTCmi^ ChMSietill^ All open-ended(«mbetadiijytes^^ office fSor starting datm) September 27 ^ l^ovemberS November 19 ^urse Ratia y ' ^ 'i '' '' 'y* Chedk-ln Cmtipletlmi Ihde Dale Septemlrer 27 . November 5 September 20 November 1 September 24 Novembers FirenianAVatertender and Ctiler November 22 Decmitiierl7 Ail stiiderusjlmst take the Oil Spill Prevention and Conkdnmera cla^ Pumproom Maint & Operations . Novembers Decmnberl7 ' Marine Electrical Maintenance n 'i/' ' : •, September 13 October 22 ':<.OdMtaHr22 ; '. : U' : Novembers Marine Electronics Technician II November 8 D^nd)erl7 Hydraulics Stq^mnber 13 October 8 November 22 December!^ October 25 November 19 mding 1992 October 11 December b October 22 Nbi^mberl9 De<%mberl7 Septemlnert November 2 Septemlrerl? November 12 October 25 November 19 Novembers Sealift Operations & Maintenance ; 1 AdilltIdiN^^ The following courses are available through the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg SclmoL Please contact the adinissions office for emoIbnern infiDrmation. •'Cwiilsej Oieck-bi Date Completion Date High School Equivalmicy (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) All open-^nded (contact admissions office for startims dat^) A> m mm m mm UPGRADING APPLKATIOM Date of Birth Name (UW) Address (CSly) (Fin#) (SUeel) .Telephone _£ (AreaCbde) (Zip Code) (Stale) Deep Sea Memberd Monlh/Day/Year (Middle) Lakes MemberQ Inland Waters MemberE] Pacified If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # — Book # Seniority Department U.S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held n Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to . Last grade of school completed • Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? GYes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? n Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training Primary language spoken With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indenting your department and seniority, your clinic card the from and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing die course(s)you have taken and completed TheAdnissions Office WILL NOT scfmbde you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATEOF VESSEL HELD SHIFFED DISCHARGE Id No GNO G NO SIGNATURE. I am interested in the following courts) checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class PUot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation D Simulator Course • • D • • ENGINE QNO • FOWT D QMED—^Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (MarineElectronics) .DATE. D Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumpmm Maintenance ft Operation Q Refrigeration Systems Maintenance ft Operation • Diesel Engine Technology O Assistant Engineer/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3idEngiiieer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Q Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation D Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician • n • • • STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility <3ook and Baker ChiefCook diief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALLDK>ARTMENTS • Welding O Lifeboatman (must be taken with anodiercourse) n Oil Si^l Prevention ft Contaimnent D Basic/Advanced ' Rre Fighting • Sealift D Q • O • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) Hi^ School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESLUfeboat Preparation —-— COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associate in Alts Degree rtaMonwOI be fM In acconlaiice with IhtidwdBMiit tetteronly If yoopretnt original rtcelpli and succtadWayteMpkte the course. If you have any qaathmt,contact your port afcat brfore dcparliiii for Phiey Pstat RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: LBiidel>eitD|itraili«C(al«r. P.O. Bon 75, Plmy Flow, MD MC74. *93 W '• I,' -f-: • An- ";V Tn —— ."V k.:'V' . �V" y=^- "T"^ •'• SEAmKERS September 1993 Volume 55, Number 9 Where will you be in December for the holidays? Whether at sea or ashore, Seafarers can send holiday messages to their loved ones through the LOG. See page 17. ^Brotherhood of the Sea^ Comes Through for Seafarers SIU Launch Operators Rescue 11 Boatmen After Collision Sets off Pre-Dawn Blasts Seafarers Stephen Jean and The Manatee and Egmont ar­ Robert Layton were getting rived at approximately the same ready to end a long night of work time, within minutes of the initia shuttling pilots across Tampa Bay blast. While the launches raced to on the launch boat Manatee. the scene, the Ocean 255 began a It was Layton's fourth day series of explosions. The barge with the Tampa Bay Pilots As­ was loaded with 235,000 barrels sociation and his first night duty of jet fuel, oil and gasoline. As Allen explained it, "We with his training partner. The duo were walking down the sidewalk gathered our wits and went about toward the fishing pier at Fort De- looking for survivors. Jean guided the Manatee up­ Spto State Park where the launch was tied when Jean saw an wind and Allen took the Egmont orange glow in the pre-dawn the opposite way to look for any darkness just before 6 a.m. on mariners in the water. About the same time, the Balsa 37 appeared August 10. "What is that?" Jean wondered through the wall of smoke and aloud to Layton. About then, the flames. The Philippine-flagged two heard an explosion and the ship was headed for anchorage. question was answered. As Jean took the Manatee An outbound foreign-flag closer with Layton standing freighter had collided with two watch on the bow, the jet fuel on incoming tug/barges, setting off a the Ocean 255 exploded. "We series of explosions on the were 600 to 700 yards away when second—the SlU-crewed it went," Jean recalled. "It sent a Maritrans tug Seafarer and barge mushroom cloud 2,000 feet in the Ocean 255. air. I thought all the windows on Jean was dispatching the my boat would shatter." association's night launches AP by Huy Nguyen (The St. Petersburg nrnes) Gap in Flames SIU members I ten Jean shoved off from the pier in the bottom right to rescue the which are operated by SIU mem­ Inunediately after the blast, ?an 255burning in Tampa Bay. bers. He knew Michael Allen Layton spotted three glow-sticks crew of the tug Seafarer and barge was standing by on the launch shining in the water. Jean lad the strength to swim beyond Guard is continuing its investiga­ flames and heat, salvage crews Egmont near the Egmont Key maneuvered closer and the two the flames, severd were not able tion. However, news reports im­ could not uncouple the tug lighthouse to pick up the pilot began rescuing the crew of the o climb aboard the boat. Jean ^d mediately following the accident Seafarer from the barge until the aboard the freighter Balsa 37. Layton provided the extra hands stated the Balsa 37, a 400-foot day after the accident. Seafarer. "I knew there were three ships freighter, was outbound from Port Allen, 24, said he had been "As we got the first three, we that brought them to safety. in the area and there was trouble," saw more swimming toward us," All were exhausted, Jean said, Manatee when it struck the non­ part of search-and-rescue mis­ Jean told a reporter for the Jean said. "All of the water was )ut no one was seriously injured. union Capf. Fred Bouchard with sions when he was a member of Seafarers LOG. on fire; jet fuel was everywhere. Once he verified the entire crew Barge B155 and the Seafarer with the Coast Guard. "1 had helped Heard Anxious Voices But there was this gap in the lad been picked up, he called the barge Ocean 255. Only the crew with small boat fires, but notldng Jean radioed die Coast Guard flames at the stern [of the Coast Guard as well as Allen on of the Seafarer was forced to like this," noted the three-year veteran with the pilots. that an accident occurred before Seafarer]. It was like God opened the Egmont and set sail for Eg­ abandon ship. mont Key to provide the crew of The Balsa 37 was run aground The 38-year-old Jean grew up he and Layton raced down the it up to let them out. Otherwise, after it began taking on water. The the Seafarer with warmth and on nearby St. Petersburg Beach. fishing pier to the Manatee. they would have been trapped and shelter until medical help ar­ Bouchard came to rest a little He sailed as a commercial fisher­ Meanwhile, Allen said he heard burned to death." rived. more than a mile inbound from man for 15 years before signing Jean and Layton rescued all 11 "urgency in the voices" between the collision with the barge leak­ on with the pilots association just two boats on the radio and looked members aboard the Seafarer, in­ investigation Continues ing No. 6 ftiel oil, which was Con­ over two-and-a-half years ago. up to see the first explosion. Like cluding a 10-year-old boy who tained before it damaged an The cause of the accident has "That was a first for me and Jean and Layton, Allen took off was sailing with his father, the immediately for the scene. tug's engineer. While all of them not been released as the Coast environmentally sensitive area. plenty to last me my lifetime," he The Ocean 255 was allowed to said. "But if someone is in the bum out near Fort DeSoto Park. water, you go get them. I'd expect Because of the intensity of the the same if 1 was there." Help Locate This Missing Miiid The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Amanda Marie Escobedo. AP by Peter Cosgrove The Philippine-flagged Balsa 37can be seen to the right below the smoke pouring from the tug Seafarer and barge Ocean 255 following a collision in Tampa Bay on August 10. All 11 crewmeml)ers from the tug/barge were plucked from the water by SlU-crewed pilot's launch Manatee. Amanda Marie Escobedo The child was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Arlene Renea Ervin, on August 23,1991 from Olympia, Wash. A felony warrant for custodial interference has been issued in her name. Amanda Escobedo was six years old at the time of her disappearance. The brownhaired, brown-eyed girl was 4 feet tall and weighed 50 pounds. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Amanda Marie Escobedo should con­ tact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Miss­ ing Persons Unit of the Renton (Wash.) Police Department at (206)277-6236. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource September 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SENATE PANEL TOLD TAT RE-FLAGGING WILL COST NATION MORE THAN DOLLARS 3-YEAR STANDARD PACT ANNOUNCED MEDICAL COVERAGE EXTENDED FOR DEPENDENTS OF SEAFARERS MONTHLY PENSION PAYMENT CAP LIFTED AMO PRESIDENT RAYMOND MCKAY DIES INLAND SHIPPING RESUMES ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BOATMEN KEEP SHARP WATCH FOR CHANGING CONDITIONS FOREIGN-FLAG INTERESTS PUSH THEIR AGENDA THROUGH GORE ‘REINVENT GOVT’ GROUP NEW RECERTIFIED STEWARDS: UPGRADING IS THE WAY TO GO PPO PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR NEW BEDFORD AREA SEAFARERS CLINTON TO UNVEIL HEALTH PLAN THIS MONTH MARITRANS SEAFARERS EARN TANKERMAN ENDORSEMENT EXPRESS MARINE BOATMEN COMPLETE SPECIAL COURSES BOSUN DUBS AMERICAN MARINER’S HISTORIC GRAIN VOYAGE ‘FANTASTIC’ PINEY POINT GRADUATE SAVES LIFE OF MARINER SEAFARERS STAY ON-THE-GO ABOARD AMERICAN REPUBLIC AMO PRESIDENT RAY MCKAY PASSES AWAY MCKAY’S LEGACY INCLUDES SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND NAVIGATION SIU LAUNCH OPERATORS RESCUE 11 BOATMEN AFTER COLLISION SETS OFF PRE-DAWN BLASTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 9 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8b1802433feca35dad025605adb1e59f.PDF a82553f1b3cc90ba70f83bca42579654 PDF Text Text ••• ••5^' ' v;#:-•• •• ;^f • OFFKIAl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INnRNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, UKiS AND INLAND WATERS DISTRia •AFt-CIO Lindsey Williams, Sill Pioneer, Dies at 79 Page 7 Lindsey Williams , / •-'• / ./ ' '/ • '>V>' �2 OCWBER1993 SEM=MERSUm President's Report Maritime Stuiiy Commission Backod By Congnssionai SubcommBioo Health Care Reform— Off to a Good Start Insofar as America is concerned, health care looms large as a na­ tional crisis. Last month, President Clinton, who pledged to address the problem during his campaign, announced to Congress the broad principles of his administration's proposed national health care system. While more details of the Clinton plan can be found elsewhere in this edition of the Seafarers LOG, it should be noted that it is a pro­ gram designed to counter the rampant and ravag­ ing problems in medical care today—including lack of coverage for 37 million Ainericans and costs that keep mounting. Fortunately, we in the Seafarers are among Michael Sacco those in the United States who have health in­ surance. And while the last two decades have been economically difficult ones for our industry, the Seafarers medi­ cal plan has remained financially sound through prudent and wise management. This has allowed ^he Seafarers Welfare Plan to maintain comprehensive coverage for its participants. Thus for Seafarers the health care crisis may not seem so immedi­ ate. The same can be said for the millions of union members who also have good health care benefits through their collective bargaining agreements with their employers. But the truth is all workers who enjoy medical care coverage have a deep stake in the Current debate. For one thing, the cost of providing health care to the uninsured has been put on the backs of the people who have coverage. It is the insured who end up paying higher costs as hospitals, doctors and forprofit insurance companies pass on the tab for t^ng care of Americans with little or no health insurance coverage. Another effect of skyrocketing medical care costs is to put in danger the benefits of those who have health insurance. As costs esca­ late, health plans must look for ways to meet the bills. The result to the insured person is decreased coverage, increasing deductibles, copay systems, limited selection for seiVice providers and other restric­ tions instituted for cost-control. Basically, out-of-control health care costs have provoked medical plans to look for ways to make cuts just in order to meet rising expenses. Certainly unions are familiar with the squeeze on existing benefits. In recent years, 75 percent of all disputes arising in union contract talks came from health care-related issues. These days a strike is most likely to involve a difference over health care. j The SIU and all of American labor will be very carefully keeping track of the Clinton health care proposal as it moves through Congress as well as other legislative initiatives on the subject. The SIU, along with the AFL-CIO, will be generally working to ensure that any com­ prehensive health care system enacted into law is fair to all Americans, provides coverage to every American, spreads the ex­ pense of medical services evenly and equitably and contains costs. In particular, the trade union movement also will be working closely with the administration and members of Congress to make sure the high level of health care benefits and coverage which union members have won at the bargaining table is not reduced or subjected to a tax. American labor intends to push vigorously for swift action on this issue as the more time that goes by without a national health care sys­ tem in place, the more existing benefits are jeopardized and the more people find themselves without adequate coverage. As it stands now, the Clinton health care approach allows non­ profit, multi-employer health insurance programs—such as the Seafarers Welfare Plan—the ability to continue to offer to their par­ ticipants the full scope of comprehensive services in place under their plans. The Clinton administration proposal says these kind of plans can continue to give more in the way of benefits than what would be mandated by law. Additionally, spokesmen for the president have indi­ cated that under the Clinton plan the benefits that go beyond the stand­ ard benefit package prescribed by the government will not result in adverse tax consequences to the participants of these plans or to com­ panies which pay into multi-employer plans. At first blush, there is much in the Clinton health care system plan the American labor movement can support. In the upcoming months, as Congress begins its full examination of the Clinton proposal, the SIU and all U.S. unions will be deeply involved in the debate. The SIU's goal, as always, will be first and foremost to see that the needs and interests of Seafarers and their families are met in any national health care plan that ultimately becomes the law of the land. Volume 55. Number 10 October 1993 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jes­ sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Two separate efforts to create majority leader and the House and measure by House Armed Ser­ panels to study the role of the Senate minority leaders. Once vices Committee Chairman Ron U.S.-flag merchant marine with created, the commission would Dellums (D-Calif.). The Dellums amendment regard to national security and the have 60 days to submit its report. would initiate a technology economy are underway in Limits Participation development program to provide Washington. The Hollings-Lipinski com­ abase for advanced shipbuilding, House members already have mission differs from the one begun debate a bill that would proposed by Gore's NPR. Mem­ create a market for U.S.-built form a committee to analyze the bers of the Gore commission double-hull tankers and expand need of the U.S.-flag maritime in­ would be selected solely by the federal loan guarantees for U.S. shipyards. As a separate bill, the dustry. Meanwhile, the National president. Performance Review (NPR) While the size of the Gore shipbuilding legislation had report overseen by Vice President commission has not been deter­ passed the Merchant Marine and A1 Gore recommended last month mined, no more than three mem­ Fisheries Committee. that a different commission be set bers could be from the seafaring Senate Bill Differs up also to investigate the mer­ labor, subsidized carriers. While the House is still con­ chant fleet. It appears probable Department of Transportation sidering the defense funding bill, that in the near ^ture both com­ and the Federal Maritime Com­ the Senate already has approved mittees could be functioning. its version of the measure. The mission. On September 22, the House The Gore panel would be upper chamber did not include Merchant Marine Subcommittee chaired by a representative fi-om any aspects of the shipbuilding marked up for the full Merchant the National Economic Council legislation in its version. Should Marine and Fisheries or Defense Department. It would the bill passed by the House differ Committee's consideration legis­ be required to submit its report from the Senate version, mem­ lation calling for a commission to within 90 days of its creation. bers from both branches of Con­ study the U.S.-flag merchant fleet gress would meet to iron out the and its role with national security. Other Bills Moving differences. Subcommittee Chairman Wil­ While the effort tocreate comThe other maritime revitaliza­ liam Lipinski (D-Ill.) introduced ttees is taking place, two pieces tion bill before the House is the the bill (H.R. 3103) a day before of legislation associated with Maritime Security and Competi­ the subcommittee reported it maritime revitalization are await­ tiveness Act of 1993 (H.R. 2151). favorably to its parent committee. ing action by the full House of It was recommended to the full The legislation is similar to a bill Representatives. body just before the August offered by Senate Commerce As the Seafarers LOG was recess began. Committee Chairman Ernest going to press, the House was The measure is designed to Hollings (D-S.C.) in August. debating the Fiscal Year 1994 amend the 1936 Merchant Marine It c^s for a commission com­ defense funding bill which incor­ Act by creating a Maritime posed of members from maritime porated the National Shipbuild­ Security Fleet Program which labor, shipbuilding, international ing and Conversion Act. would make eligible up to 90 commerce and other related fields Originally offered as a separate U.S.-flag vessels operating in in­ appointed by the president, the bill, the legislation (H.R. 2547) ternational commerce to receive a Speaker of the House, the Senate was amended into the funding subsidy for 10 years. Gore Report Calls for Marine Review Several maritime related is­ sues were included in a 168-page report on "reinventing govern­ ment" released by President Bill Clinton and Vice President A1 Gore on September 7. The document was prepared by career civil servants whose charge from the vice president was to look for ways to streamline the federal government in order to make it more responsive to the people. The National Performance Review (NPR), as it is known, took six months to complete. The review dealt with all aspects of the federal govern­ ment. The Clinton administration estimated $108 billion would be saved and more than 250,000jobs would be eliminated over a fiveyear period if all of the proposals made in the report were imple­ mented. Within the outline was a onesentence call for the establishment of an indq)endent commission to conduct a detailed investigatioii into the U.S.-flag merchant marine industry and the benefits the country derives from it. The state­ ment did not spell out who would serve on the committee, how long they would serve or what specifi­ cally the panel would examine. As reported last month in the Seafarers LOG, a leaked draft about maritime for the NPR was to call for the total deregulation of the maritime industry, including the elimination of the 1920 Jones Act which stipulates that only U.S.-built, U.S.-crewed, U.S.flagged vessels transport cargo between two domestic ports. However, there was no such lan­ guage in the document when it was unveiled. While the draft was not in­ cluded in the September 7 release. the document continues to be cited by foreign-flag interests who are out to scuttle the U.S.flag merchant fleet. Noting the efforts made by foreign-flag allies to influence the NPR report, Herbert Brand, chairman of the board of the Transportation Institute, in­ formed Gore in a letter, "As one who has been involved in the maritime industry for well over 45 years and has borne witness to all manner of attacks on it by, those who would benefit from its demise, never before have I seen their efforts underwritten by the government. "This, indeed, is a sad commentaiy and one that bodes ill for the well-being of this nation," added Brand. (The Transporta­ tion Institute is a trade association representing U.S.-flag vessel operators engaged in domestic and intemationd business.) Also concerning maritime, the review called for establishing re­ employment rights for merchant mariners who leave private sector jobs to serve aboard vessels during times of war or national emergency and for cutting in half the funding provided by the federal government for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. SIU Rallies In Support of Mineworkers Seafarers participated in a rally with members of several other AFL-CIO unions in sweltering temperatures on September 3 to show their support for merhbers of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) in their ongoing strike against Bituminous Coal Operators' Association (BCOA). The union now has 17,500 mirwrs on strike in seven states in Appalachia and the Midwest Voicing their enthusiasm in front of UMWA headquarters in Washington are (left to right) SIU members Leo Ryrin, Alex Lottig, Roliert Clemons. James Crisler, Anthony Luzopone, Luis Escobar, Richard Taylor and Kenneth Creque. • I �OCTOBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 OH Spin Ship Crews Vote for Seafarers • "®:^ .v. Crewmembers working aboard 16 oil spill response ships voted last month to join the ranks oftheSIU. By a count of 47-43 with one challenged ballot, the mariners working for Dyn Marine Services aboard Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) ships around the country voted to be represented by the Seafarers. Representatives from the union and the company are scheduled to meet this month to begin negotiations on a contract. The vote was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) after the union filed pledge cards in August requesting an election. Voting took place on all 16 vessels located along the U.S. coastline as well as in Hawaii and the Virgin Islands on September 2. The ballots were taken to NLRB headquarters in Washington and counted on Sep­ tember 9. A total of 111 crewmembers were eligible to vote. The union for purposes of wage, hour and working conditions will Wearing union colors, Lone Sfar ffesponder crewmembers (left to represent all crewmembers on the rigtit) Mate John Lambermont, Oiler William "Buzz" Canslerand Cook vessels with the exception of the captain and chief engineer. Ray Salas show their approval. During organizing meetings with SIU representatives prior to the vote, crewmembers stated their reasons for going union. "Being affiliated with the Seafarers will give us greater job security," noted OS Stephen Brown, who works aboard the Georgia Responder. "We want to make sure we have good medical and pension benefits," added Mate John Fitzsinunons of the Florida Responder. "A union like the SIU will do that for all the crewmem­ bers." Outgrowth of CPA '90 Dyn Marine, a subsidiary of DynCorp, operates the oil spill response ships in behalf of the MSRC, a not-for-profit corpora­ tion created by major oil com­ panies following the passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CPA '90). The law was Congress' response to the Exxon Valdez dis­ aster in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1989. When the tanker ran aground, it created the worst oil spill in U.S. history as more than 10 million gallons of crude escaped. There was no pre­ planned effort available to con­ tain the oil before it washed ashore. OPA '90 changed the way tankers sailed into U.S. territorial waters. Among the new regula­ tions was one calling on vessels to have a response plan and capability in place in the event of an oil spill. In August 1990, major oil companies organized and funded MSRC in order to comply with the new law. MSRC established a series of responsesites with ships, trained personnel and oil spill containment equipment to handle any disasters created by tankers whose owners contribute to the new corporation. The goal was to have the response program opera­ tional before the August 1993 deadline set by OPA '90. The ships designed by MSRC are 208 feet long and have a nineperson operating crew. In the event of a oil spill, the vessels have quarters for up to 38 people. Each ship is equipped with two deck cranes, two stern- a Continued on page 8 Foreign Shipping interests Unmasked :A. International Plot Seen to Invade U.S. Waters As the LOG went to press, it learned that a substantial part of the attack on the U.S. merchant marine and the govern­ ment programs which serve as its under­ pinning are emanating from an interna­ tional group of lawyers, accountants and trade consultants who have ties to foreign shipping companies. Much of the thinking of the foreign groups spearheading the attack on U.S. shipping is revealed in a September 20, 1993 article in the South China Morning Post. The news story makes clear a primary source of the recent spate of assaults on the U.S. merchant marine and American maritime policy. Up to now, the knowledge of the institgators has been fuzzy with much of the work seeming to originate with a tiny group of free­ traders. This article makes it evident that the recent vehement onslaught on American shipping is rooted in a well- financed and well-coordinated group of lobbyists for foreign shipping interests. Named in the article as the firms be­ hind the effort to deep-six U.S. maritime laws and diminish the role of Americanflag shipping in order to replace it with foreign vessels are three firms; Sheldon & Mak, Moore Stephens and Manchester Trade. Quick research into a series of news articles printed in publi­ cations around the world indicates that each of these groups has deep ties to foreign interests which stand to profit substantially if American shipping is wiped out. Initial research reveals: • Sheldon & Mak is a law firm based in Southern California which has a reciprocal affiliation with China's largest legal entity, the Shanghai Finan­ cial Law Firm. The Shanghai lawyers' group has among its rolls 40 firm attor­ neys who also hold positions in the Pre U.S.-Flag Greup To HgM Attacks On American Ship ITades Concerned with the health of the American merchant marine, forces repre­ senting a wide range of interests including patriotic groups; citizens' organizations; shipping companies active in ocean-going. Great Lakes and domestic commerce; maritime unions representing seamen and boatmen; and shipyards have banded together to counter efforts to downsize the U.S.-flag fleet. The group, which named itself the United States Maritime Coalition, was formed at a meeting called by SIU President Michael Sacco in Washington, D.C. on Sep­ tember 23. Attended by 135 people from a broad spectrum of organizations, the group pledged to seek a U.S. maritime policy consistent with the interests of the Chinese government. • Moore Stephens is the 17th largest public accounting firm in the world and one of the biggest in the ship­ ping world. Based in London, it numbers among its clients Greek and Polish ship­ ping interests, including the Polish Steamship Agency. Tjie accounting firm advises and works with Sovcomflot, the giant ship­ ping entity controlled by seven private transportation companies and the Rus­ sian government. Moore Stephens not only serves the international shipping sector as the world's largest accountant for shipping interests, it also offers consulting ser­ vices in related areas such as ship finance. As a result of a recent merger, Moore Stephens is the accounting firm of most of die protection and indemnity (P«&1) clubs which insure the marine indust^. Most P&l clubs are based in places like Continued on pc^e // A GROUP of professionals spearheading an initia­ tive to encourage the Clinton administration to deregulate the United States shipping market is seeking support from Hong Kong shipping in­ terests. The ^oup comprises in­ ternational trade lawyers Sheldon and Mak, Lon­ don-based accountancy iRrm Moore Stephens, and Manchester Trade, an in­ ternational trade consult- The deregulation move is seen as a radical policy nation. shift as it will open USIn opening the session, Sacco said it flag trade to foreign-built was time to combine the strength of all the and repaired carrier groups that believe the United States must lines, foreign investors have a vital shipping capability. "The full and foreign crews. implication of an America without U.S.flag ships has not been realized in the "If these recommenda­ administration, among certain policy­ tions come to pass, the makers and in the press," Sacco said. world shipping industry "It is up to us to tell thecomplete story... stands to gain significant and that is: America can only be an opportunities to expand economic and defense superpower if the their businesses,"the nation has sufficient shipping power under group said in a statement the U.S.-flag, available in times of conflict and stabilizing trade in times of peace," the The goals of an Intematlonal group of lawyers, accountants and trade consultants with SIU officer said. ties to foreign shipping are exposed in a recent article in the Freight and Shipping Post Continuedon page II section of the South China Morning Post, a Hong Kong newspaper. W -V - mrcv-r. • gawic--:. -1 ' .• •• �4 SEAFARERSLOG OCTORER1993 sill Calls on Congress to Close Inland Safety Loophole majority of individuals working and women sailing aboard inlanc contributing to the safety of on inland water vessels from vessels of more than five gross maritime commerce," stated Ar­ holdingCoastGuard-issuedmer- tons. Similar legislation passec thur Volkle, associate general chant mariner documents (also the House last year, but Congress counsel for Maritrans. Sacco said that the number of known as z-cards)—no matter adjourned before the Senate towboat casualties have been sig­ Wliht the tonnage of the boat. could complete action on the nificant during the period from Presently, individuals serving measure, 1981 through 1990. According to on inland towing and harbor In its testimony of September the Coast Guard's data base, towing vessels as well as ocean 8 to the Subcommittee on Coast and harbor tugs of less than 100 Guard and Navigation hearing on casualties involving towboats gross tons are not required to hold the legislation, the SIU em­ under 300 gross tons numbered z-cards. On navigable rivers and | phasized that the safety of crew 8,242, of which 5,047 or 62 per­ lakes, except the Great Lakes, the members on thousands of tugs cent were attributed to personnel causes. majority of individuals" working j and towboats is at stake. As defined by the agency, per­ aboard a tug or towboat are not "The SIU strongly backs this required to hold merchant measure because it has been anc sonnel causes include such fac­ mariner documents. The Coast will continue to be a strong advo tors as inattention to duty, Representative Bart Stupak (DGuard, however, does require that cate for safety, the safety of its intoxication, error in judgment, Mich.) speaks In favor of Inland on all river and lakes towing ves- members, the safety of vessels on lack of knowledge, lack of train­ documentation legislation. sels of 26 feet in length (regard- which its members earn their ing, lack of experience, operator less of tonnage), the operator of livelihood, the safety of the en error, fatigue, stress, improper Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) also the boat must hold a document vironment, and the safety of the safety precautions, failure to voiced support for the legislation, issued by the agency. communities along the rivers comply with rules, regulations stating, "In this growing industry, TheCoastGuardalsorequires banks," SIU Executive Vice and procedures, improper load­ I thir^ that the requirements of that tankermen working aboard | President Joseph Sacco pointec ing, cargo stowage, securing, this act are a minimd intrusion on mooring and towing. Further, of people to provide safety tugs and toWs hold a document | out. the accidents attributed to person­ throughout our country for ship-^ with the appropriate endorse­ Need For Safe Waterways ments. All other hands abpardl Tugs and barges are respon nel causes, 82 percent resulted in ping on our inland waterways." vessels on the nation's navigable sible for a multitude of cargoes groundings and collisions. Sacco stated that although the The SIU believes that these boat operators and tankermen rivers and lakes, except fte Great Lakes,carrynomerchantmanner|f,„„ Among the casualties are indicative of the hold a docunieixt with the ap­ Executive Vice President Joseph document, other endorsements or material transported on the need to assure all users of the propriate endorsements, current Sacco stresses the importance of licenses. nation's rivers and lakes are inland waterways and the com law needs to expand to include all safety standards on the nation's The inland documentation bill petroleum products, forest anc munities along the rivers that the other hands aboard the vessels. navigable rivers and lakes in his (H.R. 1915), would require "The captain of the vessel is farm products, coal, metallic ores mariners who man the commer­ testimony on Capitol Hill. mariner documents for all men radiation materials and chemi cial craft which share these water­ responsible for the safety of his cals—including benzene^ am­ ways are uniformly examined by crew and his vessel; however, monia, sulfuric acid and fertilizer the Coast Guard for the positions there are times that a deckhand In many cases the cargo is hazard they hold. In the deep sea sector may be involved in certain ous or combustible or both, Sacco where all members of the crew aspects other than his usual duties are either licensed or docu­ while the vessel is underway or noted. "Given the nature of the mented, the accident rate due to product carried, the large popula­ the human factor is significantly Required to Hoid Merchant Vice Admiral Albert Hertion centers on the rivers' paths ess," the SIU official said. Mariner Document or Licenw berger (Ret.) was sworn in as the Documentation Process and the unpredictability of the head of the U.S. Maritime Ad­ • All deep sea and Great rivers themselves, it is ludicrous To obtain a merchant mariner ministration (MarAd) after the Lakes mariners working that within this large segment o document, which is a form o Senate unanimously approved aboard U.S. merchant vessels waterbome transportation, there identification issued by the agen­ his nomination shortly after of atleast 100 gross tons. are personnel in the industry who cy, the applicant is subject to a returning to Capitol Hill follow­ • The operators of towing are not required by law to meet 'ederal Bureau of Investigation ing its August recess. minimal criteria similar to that re­ FBI) check and review of vessels 26 feet in length or His nomination had been quired of deep sea personnel," the criminal records and, as a result greater regardless of tonnage held up for several months by SIU official stated. of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, navigating on rivers and lakes, three farm-state senators who must make available any infor­ • All tankermen with ap­ Company Supports Plan opposed Herberger's stance in mation contained in the National propriate endorsements. Maritrans GP Inc., the largest favor of cargo preference. Drivers Register related to any independent maritime transporter President Clinton announced Exempted from Hoiding of petroleum products in the U.S. driving offense pertaining to al­ the retired Naval officer as his Merchant Mariner Document coastwise trades, is among the cohol. Merchant mariner docu­ choice to head the Department or License growing number of maritime ments are denied by the Coast of Transportation agency in • Individuals serving companies to have thrown their Guard if within 10 years prior to April. After being approved for aboard inland towing vessels he date of the filing, the applicant strong support behind the legisla­ the post of Maritime Ad­ Albert Herberger of less than 100 tons. las been convicted in court of a tion. ministrator by the Senate Com­ narcotics violation, unless the in­ • Individuals serving Tt must be remembered that, merce, Science and dividual has submitted evidence aboard harbor towing vessels Herberger began his life at even if not carrying hazardous Transportation Committee in to the agency to reasonably war­ 100 tons. of less than June, Herberger saw his sea as a merchant mariner. He is substances, these vessels, if rant the conclusion that he is no • Individuals serving nomination put on hold by a graduate of the U.S. Merchant operated imprudently, threaten onger involved with or as­ Senators Conrad Burns (R- Marine Academy in Kings the safety of other vessels operat­ sociated with narcotics and is aboard ocean tugs of less than 100 tons. Mont.), Hank Brown (R-Colo.) Point, N.Y. and sailed aboard ing on the waterway; it makes suitable for employment. and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa). merchant vessels until he joined little difference that all the crew• Individuals serving There are more than 5,000 tugs members of a tanker are screened The senators stated they dis­ the Navy in 1958. aboard harbor tugs of less than While serving in the military, when the other vessel makes a and towboats in the U.S.-flag 100 tons. agreed with Herberger's views on fleet and close to 3,300 of those cargo preference and claimed Herberger accumulated more wrong turn and causes a collision. operate on the nation's rivers and We see H.R. 1915 as significantly they wanted more time to study than 17 years of executive ex­ akes, which make up 25,777 tied up. In an emergency situa­ perience involving all aspects of his nomination. tion, the deckhand on watch is miles of navigable waterways. Coast Guard Requirements managing manpower resources under the direction of the captain. Under Senate rules, a single including for Merchant Mariner Gathering Support recruiting, training, There are times when he will be senator may delay indefinitely education, distribution and Document Bipartisan support for H.R. called up to the bridge by the cap­ the final approval by the whole logistics. Prior to his retirement • Evidence of drug-free 915 was displayed during the tain or even when the cook could chamber of a presidential ap­ urinalysis. hearing. In a statement to the sub­ active duty in April 1990, pointee. In this case. Burns, from • Oath to adhere to all ap­ committee, Representative Jack be called on in certain situations." the Albany, N.Y. native served Brown and Grassley, all ardent plicable federal laws. The vessels exempted from ields (R-Texas), ranking deputy commander-in-chief • Check of National Driver opponents of cargo preference as the Coast Guard merchant of the U.S. Transportation Com­ Register for drunk-driving or minority member of the Merchant legislation, withheld mand where he was responsible mariner document requirement Marine and Fisheries Committee, controlled substance violations. Herberger's name from con­ for developing and implement• Criminal record check said, "The requirement to obtain include marine equipment of sub­ sideration until they had a ing a strategy to promote with the FBI. merchant mariner document al- stantial proportions. Many of the • Verification of U.S. chance to talk with the admiral government and civil sector boats in question are driven by citizenship or evidence from ows the Coast Guard to deter­ about his position. Grassley, support for improvements in all engines with horsepower in the mine which individuals may pose INS of lawful entry and per­ who consistently has attacked modes of national transporta­ manent residence in country. risks to vessel safety. The Coast tens of thousands. There are some the U.S.-flag merchant fleet, tion. • Proof of employment in Guard exercises continuing over­ towboats that push more than 50 the industry or evidence of sight over seamen required to barges at a time, making the over­ was the last to drop his hold, August 1990, Herberger military service. thus allowing the Senate vote to wasIn named all tonnage of the combined vice president for • Renewal every five years. maintain documents as a condi­ take place. marine equipment unit close to maritime affairs at the Interna­ • Completion of 60-90 days tion of employment, and may hat of an ocean-going vessel, (U.S. cargo preference laws tional Planning and Analysis suspend or revoke a document for ofseatime. said the SIU official. mandate that a certain percent­ Center in Arlington, Va. He be­ • To obtain an advanced cause. Without a documentation age of government-impelled came a consultant for MarAd requirement, the Coast Guard is H.R. 1915 has been presented rating, passage of Coast Guard cargo be carried aboard after his nomination was an­ jowerless to act against a seaman to the House Subcommittee on examination indicatingproficien­ American-flag vessels.) who may commit a serious error Zloast Guard and Navigation and nounced. cy and knowledge. or offense." is awaiting further action. The SIU is urging Congress to pass legislation designed to close a loophole in the nation maritime standards which is en­ dangering the safety of the men and women who sail on the nation's rivers and lakes. As the law currently stands, the loophole exempts the vast HerbersfBt Sworn In As Maritime Head - . •' I �tf-': V>:-'-Z p:rm '••Pm; OCTOBER 1993 SEAEARERSLOG 5 Seafarers Ratify New Three-Year Contract far LNG Vess^s Seafarers working aboard Energy Transportation Company (ETC) vessels ratified a new three-year contract with the com­ pany last month following a series of shipboard votes. The pact, retroactive to June 16, increases wages and benefits, while making changes in the working conditions aboard the eight liquified natural gas (LNG) vessels that sail between In­ donesia and Japan. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco held meetings with Seafarers aboard several LNG vessels to discuss the changes and answer questions concerning the Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco reviews changes in the new ETC agreement with Seafarers aboard the LNG Leo before voting. new contract, which in many Orgulf Boatmen Endorse Pact For Work Aleng Mississippi River Seafarers sailing aboard Or­ gulf Transportation tugboats along the Mississippi River and its tributaries have overwhelm­ ingly ratified a new four-year contract with the company. The new pact incliides a wage increase and expanded medical benefits coverage which took ef­ fect September 15. It also coit tained changes in the work rules aboard the boats. These changes, which were made with an eye toward Orgulf fleet expansion, brought about a mutual agreement between the company and the union to reopen the contract prior to its December 31 deadline. The new pact will run until the end of 1997. Crewmembers provided sug­ gestions and ideas for the new agreement when SIU officials serviced their vessels as well as through correspondence with the union. Representatives for the SIU and the Cincinnati-based com­ pany held six negotiating sessions beginning in the spring. Delegates to the talks included Deckhand Greg Camel, Lead Deckhand Gary Gillespie and Cook Nigel Godden. Voting by SIU members aboard the tugboats was inter­ rupted by flooding this summer along the Mississippi River. Most of the Orgulf fleet of 21 boats was '"•'/ See page 13 for photos of crewmembers ratifying the contract aboard LNG vessels. three-year life of the contract. The pact includes outpatient medical care for spouses and dependents of SIU members. It also allows the board of trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan to lift the $1,000 monthly cap, which will permit qualified members to retire and get higher pensions. The contract calls for changes in the crew compliment aboard the LNG vessels. Sacco told crewmembers this measure was tied to efforts by the union to ob­ tain future LNG contracts, thus creating more jobs. "I talked with the crews about the important changes taking place in the maritime industry and, in particular, within the LNG market," Sacco recalled. "There is a tremendous potential for growth with LNG transportation and we are looking to be part of it." "This new contract will allow ETC to compete around the globe," noted Steward/Baker Henry Jones Jr., who sails aboard the LNG Leo. "It's a good contract because it provides greater job security and oppor­ tunities for the membership and our families." Negotiations for the new pact began in the spring. Although the previous contract expired June 15, the union and ETC agreed to an extension under which the members continued working. While aboard the vessels, Sacco also discussed the training and upgrading opportunities available at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion in Piney Point, Md. He ad­ vised the crewmembers how courses at the school are constant­ ly updated to provide Seafarers with the latest information that will help .them with their jobs aboard LNG vessels. "All of the ships I was aboard were in excellent condition," Sacco said. "They were clean and looked great. It was a pleasure to visit the LNG vessels and talk with the crews." Great Lalces Memlfers Approve New Agreement Representing the Seafarers in talks with Orgulf Transportation are (left to right) Deckhand Greg Camel, St. Louis Port Agent Joe Sigler, Cook Nigel Godden and Lead Deckhand Gary Gillespie. * Seafarers aboard American Steamship Co. vessels like the American Republic are covered under the new Great Lakes contract. An Orgulf tugboat sails up the MIsslssipi River past Alton, III. layed up until the river and its tributaries b^gan receding in August. Orgulf tugs push barges loaded with coal, grain, steel pipes and other items along the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers. Trade Gouncil Continues Efforts To Organize Avondaio Shipyard The New Orleans Metal Trades Council is continuing its efforts to begin the collective bar­ gaining process for workers at the Avondale Shipyard in New Or­ leans. In July, Avondale workers voted to go union by a margin of 1,804 to 1,263 at the traditionally non-union site. A coalition of trade unions from the New Or­ leans area, including the Seafarers, worked together during a four-month organizing campaign prior to the vote. The effort to organize the yard, the largest private employer in New Orleans and one of the nation's leading shipyards, was initiated by shipyard worker Dick Creed. Over a two-year period with his wife. Creed informed his fellow workers through flyers about the activities of the com­ pany thaf were not in the employees' interest. regards parallels the union's standard agreement. Seafarers working aboard ETC vessels will receive a cumulative increase in base wages of 11 percent over the Among the issues of interest to Avondale workers were a see­ sawing wage scale, nepotism and favorism in hiring and promotion practices by managers, unsafe working conditions, workers' paying a very high contribution rate for medical care compared to the company contribution and a so-called employee stock owner­ ship plan with little employee participation. In Ae balloting conducted by the National Labor Relations Board, 650 ballots were chal­ lenged. A majority of these votes were withheld by the NLRB be­ cause the names of the people cast­ ing ballots did not appear on voting eligibility lists. A hearing on the matter was set for late September. Union representatives meet with Avondale workers regularly. "We are letting the employees know that this is a full time opera­ tion and that the fight goes on," Great Lakes Seafarers have approved a new contract that will cover their wages, benefits and working conditions into 1997. The new four-year agreement with the Great Lakes Association of Marine Contractors (GLAMO), a management group of Great Lakes operators, in­ cludes wage and health benefit increases as well as changes in the work rules. SIU members ratified the new agreement, which is retroactive to August 1, by casting votes on their vessels throughout the Great Lakes region. For the first time, outpatient medical care is available for the spouses and dependents of Great Lakes members. In meetings, cor­ respondence and ship's minutes, members had expressed their concern that this be included when the new pact was negotiated. Representatives for the Seafarers and the companies held six negotiating sessions begin­ ning late June in Cleveland. When negotiations continued past the July 31 deadline for the previous contract, the union and GLAMO mutually agreed to ex­ tend the pact until an agreement was reached. The contract calls for yearly pay increases throughout the life of- the agreement and maintains all earlier benefits. "This is a good contract with a lot of improvements that will help us. The outpatient medical Care for dependents is great. We really needed this," said ABAVatchman John Spezia, who sails aboard ASC vessels. The companies which incor­ porate GLAMO include American Steamship Company (ASC) based out of Buffalo, N.Y., Cement Transit Company of Cleveland and Litton Great Lakes and Erie Sand Steam­ ship Company of Erie, Pa. The fleet transports iron ore, stone, coal and salt along the Great Lakes. said SIU Representative Bobby Milan of New Orleans, who has assisted the Metal Trades Council during the drive. "lliis is why we are out in the yard handing out pamphlets and talking with them. We do not want them to think that we've for­ gotten them after the vote." Milan noted the company has been contesting the election since it was held and the results an­ nounced. He said the trade unions involved "are going to be there fighting for the employees every step of the way." Besides the SIU, other unions working with the New Orleans Metal Trades Council in the or­ ganizing effort are the Boiler­ makers, Carpenters, Electricians (IBEW), Insultors, Iron Workers, Laborers, Machinists, Operating Engineers, Painters, Plumbers and Pipefitters and Sheetmetal Also covered under the four-year agreement are crewmembers workng aboard the Richard Reiss, an Erie Sand Steamship Co. vessel. Workers. • ..'•'"•ki: • • '• •'..VillV., • , �6 ocnmai993 XAFARBISLOa AFL-CIO httensifSes BaWe to Mix Tirade Deal I :<v., ' Warning that the proposed breakfast in New York, Kirkland shortcomings of the side deals.) North American Free Trade summed up organized labor's Heading South of the Border Agreement (NAFTA) woulc views on NAFTA w'^en he said, Under NAFTA, tariffs anc spell disaster for miillions of U.S "We shall demor t ate that we workers and for the nation's are indeed a free and independent other trade regulations among the economy, trade unionists labor movement, in no one's United States, Mexico and throughout the country recently pocket but our members, when it Canada would be removed during began stepping up efforts to con­ comes to the so-called Free Trade the next 10 years, thereby en­ vince Congress to reject the trade Agreement with Mexico. couraging U.S. businesses to deal which originally was "We believe NAFTA is a sell­ move south of the border to take negotiated by the Bush ad­ out of working Americans. It advantage of cheap labor and in­ ministration. would be deeply damaging to the adequate environmental stand­ A number of "No NAFTA country and to the communities ards. events took place across the that make up America. And the The AFL-CIO estimates that countty on Labor Day, including labor movement is going to fight enactment of NAFTA woulc parades in Cleveland and Cincin­ it with everything we've got." result in half a million U.S. nati and rallies in North Dakota President Clinton last month citizens losing their jobs. It also and Minnesota. Additionally, the officially kicked off his campaign would lead to a general decline in APT.-CIO has collected hundreds to enact NAFTA, during a White wages for those who still have of thousands of signatures on House ceremony when—sur­ jobs, according to studies by the anti-NAFTA petitions, and or­ rounded by former presidents Economic Policy Institute (EPI). ganized labor's legislative com­ Bush, Carter and Ford—he The EPI estimates that NAFTA mittees in key congressional signed side agreements quickly would reduce the wages of districts met with members of the negotiated by his administration 70 percent of U.S. workers whoare House and Senate during the concerning labor and environ­ not in high-skill, high-technology Seafarers from the port of Honolulu (pictured above) recently took part August recess to reiterate the mental protection. in a "No NAFTA" demonstration in Hawaii. The event was one jobs by at least $1,000 per year. dangers of NAFTA. Clinton during his campaign example of the AFL-CIO's campaign to prevent the so-called free Opponents of NAfTA have Seafarers who have not al­ last year promised not to support trade agreement with Mexico and Canada from being enacted. ready done so are urged to contact NAFTA until it included such presented finely detailed argu­ their senators and congressmen side deals. But the AFL-CIO, ments against the deal. House catil't hide this simple fact: mental agreement that excludes and ask them to reject NAFTA, a along with key elected officials Majority Whip David E. Bonior NAFTA still threatens to make air and water. deal which AFL-CIO President on Capitol Hill, and farmer and (D-Mich.) and House Majority American jobs our Number 1 ex­ "Under this agreement, we Lane Kirkland recently described environmental groups, immedi­ Leader Richard Gephardt (D- port," said Bonior, the third rank­ will not be doing the best for our as "a poison pill left OVCT from the ately denounced the side accords Mo.) are among those who have ing Democrat in the House. people," he added. "Drawn down last administration." as failures, cementing their op­ described NAFTA as a high-risk by the lower wages in Mexico, Gephardt pointed out, "Under experiment in which countries at position to NAFTA. our standard of living will con­ NAFTA, the Mexican govern­ far different stages of economic NAFTA: A Sell-Out (Throughout the debates about development tinue to stagnate or decline." ment refused to allow industrial and democratic NAFTA is scheduled to go NAFTA, Ae AFL-CIO has main­ NAFTA proponents, includ­ relations—the right to strike, the before the House late this month tained its position in favor of truly rights attempt to merge their right to bargain collectively and ing Senate Minority Leader Bob or in early November. While the 'air trade deals which benefit all economies. (Mexico's poverty right to freely associate—to be Dole (R-Kan.) and Senator John trade deal apparently has little nations involved. However, the rate is 40 percent, while its gross covered under the dispute resolu­ C. Danforth (R-Mo.), argue that backing in the House, it has far federation of trade unions insists domestic piroduct is one-twen­ tion procedures of the agreement. the trade deal would open the tieth of that of the United States.) greater support in the Senate. that NAFTA is not a "fair trade" "All the fanfare about the This is a glaring and critical omis­ Speaking at a Labor Day agreement, largely due td the Continued on page 20 completion of side agreements sion, equivalent to an environ­ Clinton introduces National Heaith Care Reform Plan Congress to Take Up Plan; Organized Labor Offers Its Backing J,?;:- .. .'A'.:' Organized labor supports President Clinton's health care reform plan, and will "conduct a major campaign for its enactment by the Congress," said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. "This plan will accomplish a goal that the labor movement has sought for the better part of this century: health care for every American." Clinton unveiled the plan in a nationally televised address on September 22, although many of the details had been made public roughly a week earlier. But final action on health care is a long way off. Clinton's speech merely marked theofficial kickoff of an intense national debate that will last for many months. Later this month, the president will send his proposal to Congress for debate. Meanwhile, a number of competing plans also are being offered by both Democrats and Republicans. Some of the key points of President Clinton's program in­ clude: • Requiring all employers to provide health insurance to their employees. • Establishing and enforcing, through federal or state govern­ ment, cost limits on private sector health insurance premiums, as well as limits on doctorand hospi­ tal fees. • Prohibiting health insurance firms from refusing to insure an applicant, or charge excessively high premiums, due to an individual's health condition. • Providing coverage for every U.S. citizen, regardless of their health or employment status. (Al­ most 40 million Americans cur­ rently have no coverage. Many others are underinsured.) • Greatly simplifying paper- How Clinton Heaith Plan Would Be Financed ($ Billion, 1994-2000) Sources of Funds: Medicare Savings ($124) Sin Taxes ($105) Medicaid Savings ($114) Savings to Other Federal Programs ($47) Revenue Gains ($51) Former Medicare and Medicaid Recipients Now Covered by Alliance Plans ($259) Uses of Funds: Long-Term Care ($80) Medicare Drug Benefit ($72) Public Health/ Administration ($29) Subsidies for Low-Income Firms and Workers* ($169) Deficit Reduction ($91) Alliance Coverage ($259) 'Includes self-employed tax deduction Estimates are preliminary and do not incorporate interactive effects. work and eliminating waste and medical fraud, leading to substan­ tial savings. The president also said the only new taxes under his plan would be on tobacco products, plus a surcharge of 1 percent im­ posed on large corporations that decide not to join health alliances. Joining trade unionists in sup­ port of the basics of the plan are large corporations including Chrysler Corp., Xerox and Beth­ lehem Steel; senior citizens groups; many health insurers; and medical providers such as the American Academy of Family Physicians. (The AFL-CIO is part of the Health Care Reform Project, a diverse, non-partisan coalition that collectively repre­ sents 50 million Americans who support the plan.) Thus far, the nation's big health insurance companies and the National Federation of Inde­ pendent Business have been the . most vocal opponents to the president's plan. The business group represents many com­ panies that do not provide their workers with health care coverage. Clinton's proposal calls for employers to pay for at least 80 percent of their employees' premiums. Employers still would be able to pay more than 80 per­ cent, however. Provision Protects Seafarers The president's plan allows multi-employer, non-profit plans like the Seafarers Welfare Plan and others associated with unions to continue to serve their mem­ bers and provide high-quality AB Photo by Greg Gibson A joint sesion of Congress gathers to hear President Clinton outline his plan for health care reform. care. Multi-employer plans, under the Clinton proposal, may continue to offer more benefits than the core benefits package which the president's plan would mandate. Spokesmen for the president have indicated that under the Clinton plan, the benefits that go beyond ^e standard benefit pack­ age prescribed by the government will not result in adverse tax conse­ quences to the participants of these plans or to companies which pay into multi-employer plans. However, there are others in government who have suggested taxing benefits if they exceed the government's standard package. The AFL-CIO and the SIU will work vigorously to oppose any suggestion or placement of such taxes. In addition, a provision in the SIU's new three-year standard contract states that in the event of a national health care system being enacted by Congress and signed into law by the president, the union and its contracted operators will, work to ensure that Seafarers and their families con­ tinue to receive the high level of benefits they currently enjoy. Continued on page 20 �it' .-.m- OCTOBER 1993 SBVARBISUK 7 Former VP Llndsey Williams Dies of Heart Disease at 79 Lindsey Williams, a longtime the American merchant marine Additionally, he served during SIU official who pioneered the or­ delivered military supplies. During the 1970s as president of both the ganizing of inland boatmen and the invasion of Okinawa, his vessel Greater New Orleai^s AFL-CIO deep sea merchant mariners for the was torpedoed and sunk. and the New Orleans AFL-CIO union, passed away September 12 After the war. Brother Williams Maritime Trades Council. In the at Elmwood Medical Center in was assigned as an organizer in the former capacity, he worked as chair­ Louisiana due to heart disease. He Gulf area. He was involved in the man of the federation's Committee was 79. drive toorganize the Isthmian Line, on Political Education, which recom­ Brother Williams served the and later was appointed as the mended to union leaders which can­ Seafarers in many capacities from SIU's director of organizing. didates the AFL-QO should endorse the time he joined the SIU in 1942 Red Campbell, retired SIU vice in local elections. until he retired in the spring of president-contracts, worked with Retired SIU official Buck In 1988, Lindsey Williams was honored for his many years of service 1979. Always politically active, he Williams during several organizing Stephens, who worked with Wil­ to the union when the shiphandling simulator building was named for was vice president of the union's campaigns, on cruise-ship con­ liams for 30 years, described him as him. He is joined by his wife, Cordelia, and SIU President Michael Gulf Coast District from 1965 to tracts and on other projects. "a good leader, the type who Sacco as he cuts the ribbon. '79. He also worked informally "Lindsey was a dedicated official wouldn't ask anyone to do some­ with the union even before he who always was available to pro­ thing he wouldn't do. He was al­ signed on as a rank-and-file mem­ vide sound advice and leadership," ways receptive to suggestions and ber, as well as after he retired. Campbell said. "He was well or­ new ideas." In 1988 the SIU honored Wil­ ganized and a decent guy to work liams by naming the shiphandling for and with. He had a classy Brother Williams remained ac­ simulator building at the Paul Hall relationship with the members." tive even after he retired from the Center for Maritime Training and SIU. In '79 he was appointed clerk Other Activities Education after him. Though renowned for his work of New Orleans Municipal Court, a "We remember Lindsey Wil­ as an organizer. Brother Williams position which he filled for about 10 liams as a fierce fighter for seamen assumed many other respon­ years. He also was a member of the and boatmen," said SIU President sibilities during his career with the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Michael Sacco at Brother Williams' SIU. He was the Gulf Coast area Commission and of the state Athletic funeral mass in New Orleans. "We director of the Inland Boatmen's Commission, which regulates remember him as a keen strategist Union from 1961 until 1976, when boxing. and superb union organizer the IBU merged with the SIU's Brother Williams lived in "Although Lindsey technically A&G District. He was the New Or­ Metairie, La. for the last four years. Lindsey Williams (left) worked closely with SIU members and pen­ retired from the SIU in 1979, he leans port agent from 1950 to 1960 He is survived by his wife, Cor­ sioners. He is pictured above counseling Pensioner Arthur A. Smith never really retired from the (having succeeded the late Earl delia; a son, P. Lindsey Williams; a on his retirement benefits. seamen's movement," Sacco con­ Bull" Shepard) and in 1968 he be­ daughter, Estelle Williams Hubtinued. "He never retired from the came a trustee of the Seafarers Pen­ bell; a sister, four stepchildren and trade union movement, and he cer­ sion Plan. two grandchildren. tainly never retired from politics. Herb Brand, chairman of the board of directors of the Transpor­ tation Institute and a longtime as­ Tom Fay has been named vice sociate of the SIU, said Williams president of the Seafarers Harry "was instrumental, he played a Lundeberg School of Seamanship leadership role in every major ef­ in Piney Point, Md. The 35-yeiar fort in which the union was in­ SIU member becomes the fifth per­ volved. He was one of (late SIU son to head the joint union and con­ tracted-company training facility, President) Paul Hall's most highly replacing Ken Conklin, who retire regarded and respected associates. earlier this year. Above all, he was a very direct and Fay brings to the job the exforthright person for which he was lerience of years at sea on board respected everywhere." merchant ships, as well as the Brother Williams, the son of a variety of duties he has held ashore union printer, was bom in Poplaror the union. Prior to accepting the ville. Miss, butspent most of his life assignment, he was serving as port in New Orleans. He began his agent in Honolulu. maritime career in 1935, working Fay joined the Seafarers in Bos­ aboard towboats on the Mississippi ton in 1958. "I was following my Ken Conklin announces his retire­ River, and within a short time he brother, John (the present SIU ment as Lundeberg School VP. began organizing river tug and towsecretary-treasurer), to sea," he boat crewmembers. recalled of his start in the union. in various political and trade union When the United States entered "He already was sailing and I liked activities. Fay and his wife, Doris, have World War II, Williams joined the Jndsey Williams played an active role in virtually every beef in SIU what he told me about it. three daughters: Robin Fay, Anne Seafarers and subsequently sailed listory. Here he hits the bricks with then-SIU President Paul Hall and The Boston native sailed in the Marie Boidi and Donna Lindsey, a in almost every combat zone where allow Seafarers during the Robin Line beef of the early 1960s. engine department and worked his Lundeberg School graduate who way up the ladder to an electrician's rating. Fay worked briefly at SIU sails as chief steward. Conklin came to the Lundeberg headquarters in the early 1960s School in 1967 following a 23-year before returning to sea. He came career in the U.S. Marine Corps ashore again in 1980 as a head­ where he rose from the rank of quarters representative. private to major. In 1987, Fay became the port The Clifton, N.J. native heard agent in Honolulu. While there, he served as a vice president of the from a fellow Marine that the Hawaii AFL-CIO and secretary- school was looking to create a train­ treasurer of the Honolulu Port ing program for young people inter­ Maritime Council. He was involved ested in beginning a career as seamen on U.S.-flag ships. Con­ klin, who had served as a boot camp drill instructor in the service for more than three years, interviewed and was hired for the position. Having been with the facility since its inception, he held a variety of positions at the school. He became Lundeberg School vice president in 1985, serving as the facility's chief officer. Conklin noted one of the most satisfying experiences he had in his 27 years at Piney Point was working with the trainees. "This was a very gratifying job when you are able to use your skills and knowledge to lelp young people become trained Williams was an advocate of effective and ongoing grassroots political action. He worked with many elected officials in the Gulf states in behalf of U.S.-flag shipping. He is pictured above at the May 1963 Tom Fay holds a meeting with and useful members of our society," Lundeberg School staff. le said upon retiring. SlUNA convention, flanked by then-President Paul Hall and Senator Russell Long. , ' -.r. Ken Conklin Retires Tom Fay Heads School . .. ':'M'i.V' )• - .r i-;' .sp -•te'" • w: �mgi'/ 8 SEAFARERS LOG A Message to SlU Members From the Seafarers' Plans (Editor's Note: The following information is provided to Seafarers by the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Seafarers Pension Plan, Seafarers Vaca tion Plan, Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, and Marine Ccoks and Stewards Sup plementary Plan. It is reproduced here in its entirety.) Tlje Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans are in the process of revising the summary plan description booklets which describe your benefits. However, until these booklets will be available, the Trustees would like to notify you o: several recent changes that have been made to these Plans. This article contains important infor mation about the benefits you may be entitled to receive from these Plans. We suggest that you keep this article until you receive the revisec booklets. In addition, the Trustees of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan and the Marine Cooks & Stewards Supplementary Plan would like to notify participants in these Plans o; some recent changes. OCTOBER 1993 ^ :}•••• • . Pre-retirement Joint and Survivor Annuity The pre-retirement Joint and Survivor Annuity is the benefit that is available to your spouse if you are vested in the Seafarers Pension Plan, but die before you reach retirement age. The Plan now gives your surviving spouse a choice of how they wish this benefit to be paid to them. Pre­ viously, your spouse could not receive this benefit until the date when you would have reached retirement age. Under the new rule, if the total amount of this benefit at your death is less than $3,500, your surviving spouse will receive the entire amount in a lump sum at the time of your death. If the value of this benefit is between $3,500 and $25,000, your surviving spouse may choose to receive the entire amount in a lump sum at the time of your death, or receive it in monthly payments at the time when you would have reached retirement age. Your spouse must make this choice in writing. If the value of the pre­ retirement annuity is greater than $25,000, your spouse must wait until the time you would have reached retirement age, and will then receive the survivor's benefit in monthly payments. SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN Outpatient Benefits for Dependents There has been one minor change in this Plan, The Trustees are pleased to announce an addi required by a change in the law. In accordance tion to the benefits that are provided by the with the law, the Vacation Plan now honors all Seafarers Welfare Plan. As a result of many lawful levies that are served upon the Plan. The requests from participants, the Union negotiatec Plan will notify you immediate y if a levy against increased contributions to enable the Plan to pay you is received In the event that the Plan should for outpatient care for the dependents o receive i levy for state taxes owed, unpaid employees whose employers are paying the ap­ alimony or child support, or other lawful debt propriate rate. If you are a deep sea employee and owed by you, it will be held for a period of 15 your employer is signatoty to the July 1993 con­ months. If you apply for vacation benefits during tract with American Maritime Association com­ this period, the Plan will deduct the amount re­ panies, you are eligible for this benefit. Other quired by the levy from your vacation check. As deep sea employees and inland employees are required by law, levies received from the Internal eligible if the employer is paying the required Revenue Service for federal income tax owed are rate. The Plan will pay 80% of the reasonable and permanently kept on file by the Vacation Plan, customary charge for diagnostic treatments, visits and will be honored at such time as you apply for to the doctor's office, and certain home health vacation benefits. care and hospice care. This new benefit is subject to an annual deductible amount of $50 per de­ GREAT UKES TUG pendent. AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN Eligibility for Maternity Benefits The Trustees are pleased to inform you of the The Plan has liberalized the eligibility require­ ments for maternity benefits, so that it is now bllowing recent Plan improvements: easier to qualify for this benefit. Under the old tension Increase rule, an employee had to meet the Plan's Pension benefits available from this Plan have eligibility r^uirements at the time of conception been increased approximately twenty percent and at the time of delivery. Under the new rule, 20%). The benefits of existing pensioners has the employee only has to meet the Plan's been increased by this amount, retroactive to Oceligibility requirements at the time of deliveiy. ober 1, 1992. All employees who retired on or Limitations on Benefits after October 1,1992 will receive the new benefit As a result of the rising cost of health care, the evels. Trustees have placed the following restrictions on Withdrawal Benefit the benefits provided by the Welfare Plan: The Trustees have reduced the waiting period Visits to a Podiatrist - The Plan has limited ;o apply for this benefit to one year from the time payment for visits to a podiatrist to 20 visits per an employee leaves covered employment. Pre­ year. The Plan will pay a maximum of $40 for viously, an employee had to wait two years to each podiatrist visit, and no more than $1,000 for apply for this benefit. surgery or related services rendered by a Reimbursement for Type 1 Statement of podiatrist. fcamings Physical therapy, occupational therapy and rehabilitation therapy - The Plan has clarified The Plan will now reimburse a pension apthat it does not cover occupational therapy or >licant for the costs associated with obtaining a rehabilitation therapy. The Plan will pay for up to ~'ype 1 Statement of Earnings from the Social twenty physical therapy visits within a year from Security Administration, when the Type 1 State­ the time treatment begins. ment is required as part of the pension application. ' 'he Plan will only reimburse an employee once or these costs. SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Cap on Pension Benefits removed MARINE COOKS AND STEWARDS Previously, the maximum monthly pension SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN benefit that a pensioner could receive was $1,000. The Trustees of this Plan are pleased to an­ The Trustees have removed this cap under the nounce a six percent (6%) increase in benefit following conditions: Deep Sea - Based upon the contribution rate evels. This increase was retroactive to January 1, of all deep sea employers, all deep sea employees 991 for existing pensioners. For all applicants may qualify for the increased benefit. To qualify, who retire on or after January 1,1991, the monthbenefits are calculated based upon the in­ a deep sea employee must accrue 125 days of creased rates. covered employment after June 16, 1993. Inland - Inland employees of companies that If you have any questions about any of the are contributing at least $6.60 per day to the changes described above, you may contact the Seafarers Pension Plan may be eligible for the administrative offices of the Plans by writing to: increased benefit. To qualify, an inland employee Plan Administrator must accrue at least 125 days of covered service 5201 Auth Way after the date their employer began contributing $6.60 per day to the Pension Plan. Camp Springs, MD 20746 Coast Guard Issues New Drug Test Rules New rules implemented by the original rules. The extra testing Coast Guard mean Seafarers will often occurred when mariners not be subjected to as many drug changed jobs or renewed licen­ ses. tests as in the past. When the federal agency im­ The new regulations, an­ nounced in the May 28 edition of plemented its drug testing pro­ the Federal Register and effec­ gram in December 1989, it set up tive as of June 28, permit mer­ five versions of analysis: pre^ chant mariners to be exempt from employment, periodic, post-acci­ pre-employment or periodic tests dent, probable cause and random. if they have passed a Coast All but random began as Guard-required analysis within scheduled. A lawsuit filed by the. the previous six months. The rule SlU and the Transportation In­ also exempts mariners from a pre- stitute, an association of U.S.-flag employment or periodic test if shipping companies, caused the they were subject within the pre­ agency to re-write the regulation vious six months to a Coast Guard dealing with random testing so random testing program for at that it would apply to mariners in shipboard work deemed to be least 60 days. Under the Department of safety sensitive and delay its start Transportation's regulatory for almost two years. Pre-employment testing is regime for drug testing of ship­ board workers, any Se^arer who conducted when a mariner is is sailing in a job deemed to be seeking to go to sea. A periodic safety sensitive is subject to ran­ test is performed when a mariner dom testing. The new exemption renews or upgrades a document or applies whether or not the mem­ license. Post-accident testing takes ber actually was tested while place, as the name implies, ^ter an working on board a ship. Thus, if accident occurs on a vessel. A probable cause test is given a member has worked at least 60 days within the previous 185 days when a crewmember is suspected and did not refuse to take a ran­ as being under the influence dom test, he or she does not have while on board a ship. Random to take a pre-employment or peri­ testing is done by Coast Guardapproved technicians who board odic analysis. The Coast Guard authorized vessels and test crewmembers the change in the drug testing whose jobs are safety sensitive. All the tests are done by regulations to keep mariners from talung any unnecessary or repeti­ urinalysis. Clearance for all tests tive tests required under the is good for six months. Oil Spill Crews Vote Seafarers Continued from page 3 launched 32-foot support boats, one 18-foot search-and-rescue boat, a helicopter landing pad and a stem-mpunted skimmer. Each vessel also contains booms, skim­ mers, transfer pumps, power packs, storage bladders, dispersants and protective clothing. Each can hold 4,000 barrels of recovered oil. Located Around Nation Vessels located along the At­ lantic coast include the Maine Responder at Portland, Maine; New Jersey Responder, Perth Amboy, N.J.; Delaware Responder, Philadelphia, Pa.; Virginia Responder, Virginia Beach, Va.; Georgia Responder, Savannah, Ga. and Florich Responder, Miami, Fla. Assigned to the Gulf coast are the Louisiana Responder in Venice, La.; Gulf Responder, Lake Charles, La.; Texas Responder, Galveston, Texas and Lone Star Responder, Corpus Christi, Texas. Serving the Pacific coast are the Washington Responder, Everett, Wash.; Oregon Responder, Astoria, Ore.; Pacific Responder, Richmond, Calif, and California Responder, Port Hueneme, Calif. The Caribbean Responder based in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Hawaii Responder located in Honolulu serve the region for which they are named. Mate Matt FrankowskI checks fuel on a rescue boat aboard the Delaware Responder. Ready to report for duty on the Delaware Responder are Oiler Jessica Slate (left), AS Randy Attaway (center) and Asst. Eng. David Hall. �OCTOBER 1993 UAFAKIKUIG Challenger Crewmemhers On Call During Port Call I' '• wmiO'iKtfn r.V,'" , •WM '^•v.. j.' t: - • '-"4' • Bosun J. Rodriguez keeps watch on deck activities during offloading. Arrival at the Sea-Land terminal in Port Elizabeth, N.J. means a variety of things to crewmemhers aboard the SeaLand Challenger. When the container ship docks after its 28 day voyage to Jacksonville, Fla. and the Caribbean, some engine depart­ ment members begin the process of preparing refrigerated boxes for offloading. Chief Electrician Curtis Smith and Engine Utility Abby Aragones work the vessel to make sure the right electrical cords are unplugged or remain in service. Others, like OMUs Rafael Quinonez and Rafael Duran, maintain a watch in the engineroom to assist wherever they are needed. In the galley. Chief Steward Herbert Scypes and Chief Cook George Salazar have the freezer and refrigerator ready for the new stores that will come aboard. Bosun J. Rodriguez keeps an eye on the gangway watch as well as offloading and loading operations on deck. Bosun Rodriguez noted to a visiting Seafarers LOG reporter that the teamwork among the crew is great: "Like other SIU ships I've sailed on, this is a great crew who knows its job and how to get it done right." - ~• r ^ 4 Chief Steward Herbert Scypes (right) and SIU Assistant Vice President Kermett Mangram go over the procedure for filing medical care claims with the Seafarers Welfare Plan. U:4;S<' 4^-'4''-: '4 • • 'v)'--- >..' '•''-J}-^•' Ready to take advantage of some Maintaining gangway watch is AB Chief Electrician Curtis Smith (right) reviews the list of Chief Cook George Salazar reads shore time is OMU Jesus Vazquez. Robert Bakerman. reefers to be disconnected with Third Mate Kris Katandy. LOGwithAB Juan Ayala in background. 1. ' V • ;"' ,r '2i' i ' ' ->,>V. .J -- '• '' s • / 'S./ • •: ' ^ a. qwanninn a storv about a recent voyage with New York AB Raul Rivera walks into the gal- Heading for town are AB Abad Calero OMU Rafael Quinonez climbs owapping u auwui « ^ ley for lunch. floftl and SA Anancio Cresoo. down into the engineroom. enoineroom. (left) Crespo. Patrolman Jack Sheehan (left) is OMU Rafael Duran a. - : // '-10 •- t;' . . •/ - y..•' -aaLia-' ^ .• ^yyyy mS'-':-/ • J '•••.'^yyy^yyyfyyyy'i-^-'-y �10 Still Needs Seafarers' Skills On Sam Laud « few • -• ' OarORER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG To ensure fast offloading of cargo along the many ports on the Great Lakes, vessels such as the SlU-crewed Sam Laud are designed to handle the procedure quickly and efficiently through self-unloading equipment. The American Steamship Company vessel was built with a conveyor boom system that allows iron ore, coal, stone and most any other cargo earned during the sailing season to be taken directly from the ship to shoreside storage. •, n Once docked, the conveyor boom is released from its secured position on the deck above the hatch covers and swung over the site where the cargo is to be deposited. A conveyor belt which runs the length of the ship under the cargo hatches is started. Gatemen and conveyormen watch the offloading and release cargo from designated holds until the job is completed. Then the vessel is secured agaiii and sails to its next port to either offload or take on more cargo. Making sure the Sam Laud is ready for action each day are Conveyorman John Frankovich and Gateman Randy Frank. The pair maintains the watch on the vessel's offloading system. "Half of the rollers have to be changed every year," Frank told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. He ex­ plained the rollers, which guide the conveyor belt, are made of teflon and get "chewed up" with constant use. lookout for anything that could hamper conveyor Lcond cook Roy calodeiiand Porter Rob"^eS^ are prepared for a brief afternoon visit to town. operations on the vessel. Making sure an oil drum is transferred safely from one deck of the ship to another is Wiper John Olsen. Shifting the hatch cover lift on the deck of the Sam Laud is AB/Watchman Mike Bensman. Deckhand Al Damar reports for duty aboard the Looking forward to some time off the Sam Laud is American Steamship Company vessel. QMED Gary Fuller. '• '7: • Conveyor belt roller replacement requires working in tight spaces Keeping an eye on the loading operations at the Lorain, as Conveyorman John Frankovich knows well. Ohio dock is AB/Watchman Tim Bell. M^y<:rV ^ / / Gateman Randv Frank maintainc: an annineroom w^h ^ we isloadSSlip �r m :,V. ocmERim SEAFAKffS LOG 11 Bunker Work Picks Up for Crowley Seafarers Seafarers who work stVtnarA Tmmtni of Commerce. aboard Journal Crowley tugs and barges in the This increase in business fol­ Lbs Angeles and Long Beach, lows two inauspicious years, and Calif, areas have noticed an in­ it is not the only good news for crease in the volume of bunker marine fuel suppliers in the area. fuel being trafficked in and out of Recently, marine fuel was ex­ West Coast ports, SIU Patrolman empted from the 4.3 cents-perRob Scrivens recently told the gallon fuel tax called for in Seafarers LOG. President Clinton's deHcit reduc­ Since late last year, when a tion plan, thereby saving the com­ state tax on bunker fuel was petitive West Coast market. repealed, sales have increased Because of low trading mar­ gradually to approximately 1.8 gins, taxes on marine fuel can million to 2.5 million barrels per have massive impact on the in­ month in Los Angeles/Long dustry. For example, two years Beach, according to reports in the ago the California Legislature ap- o ne provedi an 8.25 percent. .tax^ on bunker fuel. Sales in Los An­ geles/Long Beach quickly and dramatically dropped, and it hardly seems coincidental that those fortunes began to reverse as soon as the tax was repealed. For SIU members who sail from the port of Wilmington, Calif, aboard Crowley vessels, the tax relief translates into a busy schedule transporting fuel barges and loading tankers in nearby Long Beach and Los Angeles. "We really shot ourselves in the foot with that tax," said tugboat Captain Scott Linsley. 'Everyone is glad it's gone." Tankerman Mickey Main, who- graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1977, said that business slowly is coming back, but is nowhere near its pre-bunker tax level. "We've been doing a lot of dock-to-dock work, moves in the harbor," said Main. "We've also done quite a bit of450 Series On the flying bridge of the Crowley tug Saturn, AS Mike Prevette talks barges, moving oil from San with the captain by walkie-talkie. Francisco to here. Compared to a - ';h Cook/Utility William Rose (right) welcomes Patrolman Robert Scrivens aboard the Crowley tug Saturn. year ago at this time, work has picked up." "We have some of the guys back on schedule. It really helped having that tax removed," noted Scrivens, who provided the photos accompanying this story. Exposal Foreign Shipping interests Unmasked < 'v' . Continued from page 3 Bermuda, the U.K., Luxembourg and Norway among others. • Manchester Trade is an interna­ tional trade consulting organization. It is the creature of Stephen L. Lande, a former trade official for the U.S. govern­ ment. Lande parlayed his experience into a lengthy list of foreign clients. Among Lande's foreign clients are the Korean Foreign Trade Association (South Korea), Fidermex International (Mexico), Hylsa (Mekico), Tubos de Acero de Mexico, Association of Export and Import (Costa Rica), Wiresteel Mexico) and Mexinox SA de CV Mexico). Manchester Trade also is one of the Irms the government of Mexico has registered as an agent that is working in Mexico's behalf for enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA), now before the U.S. Con­ gress. Lande also has been associated in )ress reports with Manchester As­ sociates, a lobby firm headed by William iberle, another former U.S. government International Plot Seen to Invade U.S. Waters trade official, who serves as an agent for many foreign interests. Manchester Associates has worked as a consultant and lobbyist for the J^anese company Nissan and represents or has rep­ resented other Japanese interests as well as groups from Korea, Canada, Chile and Mexico, among others. At one time, Roderick Hills also had an interest in Manchester Trades. Hills, who since 1989 has headed Manchester Group Ltd., is an attorney whose name has often been linked with assisting foreign groups. In 1987, for example, he worked to kill a congressional bill contain­ ing punitive measures toward C. Itoh, a giant Japanese trading house. The intent of the bill was to punish the foreign firm for its role in the illegal shipping of Toshiba Corp.-produced military machinery. (Paranthetically, C. Itoh is one of the players of the North American Export Grain Association, a group of giant agricul­ tural commodity dealers—^many of them foreign-owned—working to scuttle U.S. cargo preference laws.) All the evidence indicates that Presi­ dent Clinton and his officials are com­ pletely unaware of the spurring role of foreign interests in the current assault on U.S. shipping. Nevertheless, much of the thinking of these foreign interests seems to have made its way into the first draft of Vice President Gore's National Perfor­ mance Review maritime document which called for an elimination of the Jones. Act, repeal of cargo preference statutes, abolishment of the Shipping Act of 1984 and a cessation of any form of subsidy to the maritime sector. The foreign interests appear to be set on a massive mobilization against the U.S. merchant marine. It can be deduced that foreign interests have pledged a great deal of financial resources to the fight. Interna­ tional attorneys, accountants and foreign agents calling themselves trade consultants do not work for pennies. As reported in the South China Morn­ ing Post article, there is no mention in the foreign group's statement of the value of a U.S.-flag shipping capability to America's defense and security interests or to the role the U.S. merchant marine has played in times of war and conflict The group seems bent on going beyond dismantling America's interna­ tional shipping programs; it appears to be gunning directly for the Jones Act, the U.S. cabotage laws which allocate marine transport in American coastal and inland waters to American-built Americanoperated and U.S.-crewed vessels. The moves of the well-heeled foreign interests threaten every coastal com­ munity, large or small, along America's 25,777 miles of coast and inland water­ ways. The elimination of the Jones Act America's Needs Unconsidered would deprive these communities of an It is estimated that very substantial employment source, revenue from taxes sums of money are being expended to and bring down environmental and carry out a plan to lobby for a downsize safety standards. ^ ing of the American merchant marine on The results of further investigations the grounds that all the perpetrators by the Seafarers LOG on the work of would be amply rewarded if the inland foreign interests to disband American and international U.S.-flag fleet is shipping will appear in upcoming issues replaced by foreign shipping. of die publication. Pro U.S. Flag Group to Fight Attacks on American Ship Trades Continued from page 3 In a roll-up-the-sleeves-and-get-to..'ork approach, the coalition's participants w established a steering committee as well as working groups to tackle legislative strategies, public affairs and grassroots obbying. James Henry, the president of the Transportation Institute, a trade as­ sociation representing U.S.-flag vessel operators in domestic and international commerce, was appointed to chair the new coalition. The umbrella group pledged to cwrdinate activity in all parts of the United States, in every state and congressional district. The group determined it is vitally im­ portant to form a pro U.S. merchant marine education group particularly in light of an intense lobbying effort by foreign shipping interests which has been made known through an article in a Hong Kong newspaper. The article, entitled "Lobby Group Seeks Backing for U.S. Plans" (by Wong Joon San, South China Morning the Jones Act, cargo preference and the U.S. market would effectively be opened up to foreign operators for the first Post, September 20,1993, page 1), points operating and construction subsidies. to an aggressive and well-coordinated at­ tack on both the U.S.-flag domestic and Such an unraveling of American maritime international fleet on the part of a group of international accountants, lawyers and laws and regulations would "open U.S.-flag trade consultants (see article on page 3). Foreign Groups Pressing These foreign lobbyists, euphemistical­ ly identified in the article as a "group of professionals," hope to see the dismantling of the programs tifiat provide the founda­ tion of U.S. maritime policy. Such an un­ raveling of American maritime laws and regulations would "open U.S.-flag trade to foreign-built and repaired carrier lines, foreign investors and foreign crews," reports the article. The foreign lobbyists, says the article, back a draft proposal of Vice President A1 Gore's National Performance Review (NPR) which calls for a complete elimina­ tion of U.S. government laws and regula­ tions that bolster a U.S.-flag fleet such as trade to foreign-built and repaired carrier lineSy foreign investors and foreign crews. »> South China Morning Post, page 1 September 20,1993, Hong Kong The article reports that a statement by these foreign lobbyists says if the recom­ mendations of the Gore group "come to pass, the world shipping industry stands to gain significant opportunities to expand dieir business." The article reveals that the foreign in­ terests believe they can achieve their goal by exerting influence through lobbying. TTie statement of the so-called internation­ al group cited in the article says: "Indeed time, provided a concerted lobbying coali­ tion is forged." Immediate Action After a discussion on the article, the September 23 meeting participants desig­ nated "United States Maritime Coalition" as the name of the new organization and outlined a program of action. Upcoming issuesof the LOG will report on the coalition's activities. m If •% .4 &:• w •si: '•h- �12 OCWRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers Begin Operations On Twin-Hulled Survey The first Seafarers ever aboard the USNS Victorious, a new Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design T-AGOS ves­ sel, sailed out of the port of Honolulu on August 19. The Victorious, owned by the Military Sealift Command (MSG) and operated by U.S. Marine Management, is used for Ocean surveillance purposes. The SWATH ship's home port is Honolulu. It is designated to per­ form highly classified missions for the U.S. Navy. The unique vessel is 234 feet long, 93 feet wide, has a 24-foot draft and a top speed of 9.5 knots. It is designed to comfortably sus­ tain rough seas so that the tech­ nicians aboard can safely carry out the current assignment. The Victorious is one of four 'T-AGOS 19" SWATH vessels. These are the newest class of TAGOS vessels. The remaining three—the Able, Effective and Loyal—have not begun sailing Operations. "She has nice quarters and living conditions for everyone aboard," Captain Carl Orderich, Pacific operations manager for U.S. Marine Management, told z reporter from the Seafarers LOG "Each room will have a video player and television. There is also an exercise room, ship's store, a self-service laundry and a medical treatment facility. The Victorious has almost everything a person needs while at sea for a period of time and the SWATH design makes her a ve^ comfort­ able vessel to sail on." Honolulu Port Agent J.J. Ar­ nold, who provided the LOG with the photographs accompanying this article, reported the crew was excited to sail aboard the new vessel. "It's unlike anything I've ever seen for the type of ship it is," Arnold noted."The crew couldn't wait to get it out to sea." This is the first time aboard a SWATH vessel for these two PIney Point graduates—OSs Joe Meehan (left) and Fred Fein. SlU crewmembers gather for a group photo before setting sal! on their first military mission aboard the USNS Victorious. They are (from left) AB Jocko Morris, Bosun Samuel Wooten, MDR Jerry Huffman and OSs Fred Fein and Joe Meehan. • ; >• The unique SWATH hull of the USNS Victorious was designed to sustain rough conditions at sea. .ooking fonvard to the new adventure are (from left) Steward/Baker Susan Sanderson, AB William Brode and Oiler Tina Smith. USNS Bartlett Turned Over to Moroccan Navy • I- ^ ,1^ fastfrlends Is QMED Alan Ard (left). Seafarers aboard the USNS Bartlett bid farewell to their ves­ sel on July 26 in a special ceremony as the U.S. flag was lowered and the Moroccan flag raised. This symbolic gesture marked the official turnover of the Bay Ship Management vessel to the Royal Moroccan Navy at Little Creek Amphibious Base in Virginia Beach, Va. Bosun Thomias Gagnon, who served several tours aboard the Bartlett, told a repOTter fiom the SecfarersLOG, "I really enjoyed the ship and I hated to see her go." "Everyone hates to lose a good AB Michael Williams, who also served several tours aboard the ves­ sel. On July 12, all operations aboard the Bartlett were tumed over to the Moroccan NaVy. The vessel is an oceanographic TAGOS ship which sailed the Gulf of Mexico area with a team of Navy scientists, performing high­ ly classified missions. "We had both crews aboard own active oceanographic inter­ ests. The vessel was in excess of the U.S. Navy's needs and was sold to Morocco, a U.S. ally. On July 18, the vessel left port for Morocco. QMED Alan Ard, sailed with the Bartlett to assist the new crew with operations. Anne Novotny, a Bay Ship Management representative, provided the photos accompany­ ing this article. Woman of the Year always brought me back to ibc Bartlett—the people," recalled AB Richard HIgglns (left) and Chief Cook Jeanette Ball pose with a member of the Moroccan Navy during training aboard the Bartlett. the vessel for about two weeks. The SIU crew trained the Moroc­ cans in many different areas to prepare them for when they sailed the vessel back to Morocco. They even prepared their native food using the American stores," recalled Captain Sam Meyer. According to a spokesperson for Bay Ship Management, the SlU and Moroccan Navy crewmembers lower the American flag on Bartlett was offered to the Royal board the USNS Bartlett and prepare to raise the Moroccan ensign. Moroccan Navy to pursue their At a recent banquet In Pittsburgh, Pa., Mary Georghlou was named Woman of the Year by the Daughters of Penelope, the women's auxiliary of the Order of AHEPA (the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association), the largest Greek heritage organization In ^e world and a major community service organization In North America. In photo atiove, Georghlou, who has worked at the SIU since 1981, previously as comptrollerforthe Seafarers Vacation Plan ^d presently as director of process and development, poses with Sen. Paul Sartjanes (D-Md.), who also was presented an award at the AHEPA convention. /. • 3'..' . • �I! •/'¥ OCTOBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 13 -' • 'V.V- ' •^-^^i<5?'Pia5i7:rer ••;•••' •' '• v.: V-• Executive VP Joseph Sacco explains provisions of the new ETC contract to crewmembers aboard the LNG Leo. Thorough discussions and question-andanswer sessions preceded ratification votes by Seafarers aboard the eight liquified natural gas (LNG) vessels for a new three-year agree­ ment with Energy Transportation Corpora­ tion. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco boarded several of the LNG vessels when they docked in Japan to talk with crewmembers about the questions they had about the pact, which included a cumulative 11 percent base pay raise over three years, out­ patient medical care for the members' spouses and dependents, a lifting of the $1,000 monthly pension cap for qualified Seafarers and more. SIU Representative Sal Aquia, who accom­ panied Sacco to Japan, provided the Seafarers LOG with photographs of the ratification meet­ ings on seven of the LNG ships. Asking a question of Executive VP Joseph Sacco (right) aboard the LNG Taurus is Steward/Baker Francis Ostendorf. On the LNG Leo, Executive VP Joseph Sacco (left) em­ phasizes a point with QMED irmo Solomon. Reviewing an aspect of the new ETC pact are (left to right) Capricorn Steward/Baker NOrman Duhe (left) and OS Robert Sway, AB William Boyd, SA Ronnie Fore and Bosun Charles Kahl (right) catch upon union news Executive VP Joseph Sacco on the LA/G Capr/com. with Executive VP Joseph Sacco. Ready to take part in the ratification meeting on the LNG Virgoare (left to right) AB H.J. Thompson, Chief Cook Henry Daniels, SA William Smailey and AB Harry Massa. LNG Aries crewmembers study the new agreement before voting. AB Donnie Collins from the LNG Gemini looks over the new contract Showing approval for the contract are AB Osmond Raji (left) and OS Kenneth Boone aboard the Aquarius. Listening to the discussion of about the pact are r Seafarers aboard the LNG Gemini. - W t04&^W :•'.: v'.-V ••:. Prior to the contract meeting, LNG Taurus OSs Mark Johnson catch up on news from the union in the Seafarers LOG. Bosun Jack Rhodes (left) of the Wrgo and AB After the vote, Anes crewmembers (left to right) OS Bobby Branham of the Aquarius examine the Ken Mills, Bosun Billie Dartey and AB Peter Funk are all smiles. �. ^.1-: ... ... <• . . itsm--i-;.-:rjs« ''t'M -'-s.r-.v. ••: .•. OCTORER1993 SEAFARERS LOG "•.': ^' 0CT03ER1993 SEAFARERS LOG 15 ; VV;i sign In at the tured from left to right (back row only) are Port Agent Anthony McQuay, OMU Paul Pagano, QMED John Bennifield, QMED John Penrose, DEL) Donald Davis, AB Matt Hamison, Steward/Baker Leonard Murray and AB Thomas Gruber. In Philadelphia, Bosun Roland Williams (left) and OS Billy Holmes like what they hear about the agreement. s Recert. Steward Ekow Doffoh in Philadelphia Electrician Gregory Shepard in Piney Point QMED R.J. Zajac in Philadelphia Bosun Oscar Wiley in Piney Point Chief Steward Dave Merrifield in Piney Point AB Joe Caruso in New York Cook/Baker Richard Aversa in Piney Point AB Darryl Peterson" in Piney Point Reviewing details of the contract in the September issue of the Seafarers LOG is QMED Thomas Martinez at the SID hall in Philadelphia. Seafarers across the country hit the deck to discuss the new agreement during ratification meetings. QMED Mike Kirby votes in Philadelphia Membership Ratifies Standard Agreement lp:.y At the Philadelphia hall (left) and the Norfolk hall, members show their support for the new pact. .-'K- QMED Monte Pryor. reviews new contract in Seattle. ; "V;-: V:.' Bosun/AB Jose Caballero chats with his son, Urie, at the New York meeting •' j: Seafarers aboard the MV Senator vote on the contract on September 17. lU members ports throuehouii ; 1 at r—-^-"eiiuuis Bosun Robert Gorbea hit the services to, Seafarers' dependents At T r •. ® the United States and in Puerto! . deck during the meeting in New. will be paid by the plan subject to a rtoi Rico and aboard ships docked"' — York and said, "We ought to be $50 per year deductible for each dein I the U.S. last month overwhelmingly i proud of what our union has done for pendent, approved a new three-year standard: us. What was negotiated for our penAmong the outpatient services r and tanker •'••"AvwA contract) wv/iiiiauu freightship sions is good, and our new dependent now covered by the Seafarers Welnegotiated by fW.. the c.>„f Seafarers T_. Interna­ care also is good." fare Plan for dependents are doctors' tional Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes Fellow Bosun Earl (Sonny) office visits, diagnostic tests, prenaand Inland Waters District with deep^ Pinkbam added to Gorbea's senti- tal care and follow-up care, pediatric sea operators in the management ; ments, saying after the meeting: "It care and routine checkups for babies, group known as the American i was a good job negotiating, especially physicals and vaccinations. (The Maritime Association. with the economic times the way they new outpatient benefit plan does not The agreement, covering the time i are.' extend to prescription drugs.) from June 16, 1993 until June 15, i — , In Philadelphia, Recertified Members expressed satisfaction 1996, calls for a 3-4-4 percent wage j Steward Andrew Austin said, "The with the health care gains made in the increase (totalling 11 percent) over! SIU really came through for us. This new agreement. "Dependent care is the nextX.Ithree years andJ extends ..t. out­ is a great new contract." what a lot of people need for their patient medical benefits to depend­ Medical Coverage Extended families. This helps a lot," said Chief ents of Seafarers.iThe ffV,contract ^rnnn also —1 Other members commented on Charlie DiCanio after the allowsforremovaloftheSLOOOper. the parts of the contract that mean the ^ „ month limit on pensions, and con-^ most to them QMED Mike McNally, in tains certain ...... work rule changes. In PhilaMphia.desci:itedtheimprov^ addition, the manning levels current­ dependent iovJrage," said AB "1^''"..^"=5'® ^ T'*??? ly in place ares retained. Patrick Joseph Lavin, who was "''ded. It will make a big difference Theratificationvotetookplaceati foUowfor Seafeers like myself who have a special meetingsc in every SIU hall on ing the meeting in New York. family. September 7. SIU representatives In Norfolk, QMED Mike Novak Pension Changes Praised also conducted meetings and voting added, "I think the contract is great. Chief Cook Bert Winfield, who aboard Seafarers-contracted ships particularly the medical attended the meeting in Norfolk, said ' ' but UUL l/d. that came to port beginning Septem-1 benefits mefits." the improved medical benefits are ber 7. The agreement calls for an in- one of the highlights of the new conAmong the comments on the j creased contribution on the part of tract, along with the removal of the overall accord were those stated by \ contracted companies which are cap from the pension plan. "The new AB Curtis Williams following the signatory to the pact and to the arrangement on the pension plan is unanimous vote at the Norfolk, Va.; Seafarer plans. As a result of these great. Tome, that's probably the best hall. "I feel really good about the additional monies, the board of trus- part." Winfield said, contract. We got better benefits and tees of the Seafarers medical plan, Steward/BakerLorenzoSykesof a pay increase. I m definitely Vnou/n thf». .^eafarpirs View of the known as the Seafarers Welfare Norfolk summed un up his view happy," he said. Plan, voted to put in place a series of contract when he said, "We gained a outpatient benefits for dependents of lot and I think it's fantastic, '^e Seafarers, subject to all the rules and chance to eam more for your pension regulations which govern the pro- is outstanding." gram. (Complete details of the contract Under terms of the plan, 80 per- appear in last month's issue of the cent of the reasonable and customary Seafarers LOG and also are available charges for outpatient health care from all SIU port agents.) Aboard the Sea-Land Challenger, AB Juan Ayala (left) makes a point while AB Raul Rivera listens. In San Juan, members listen to details of the three-year pact. lall in Jacksonville for the special voting meeting September 7. . ' A'.'v' ' Upgraders at Piney Point approve the new contract. IV It Is a unanimous vote of approval In Philadelphia. ' 'C ' '• I I' «• j; « I i 'i?.. • ..i .i ' .I.'T'.IJI I ,1,1 !•••• .^1I IMII mil -.J. I , X In New York, Chief Steward Alvin Standing In unanimous support of the pact are Seafarers at the hall Robinson Is satisfied with the vote. In Mobile, Ala. Discussing terms of the new agreement In the Seattle hall are (from left) AB Victor Peters and Recertified Bosuns Bob Stuverud and Bob Woods. From left. Bosun Archie Ware, Electrician Richard Almojera and Chief Steward Cyril Spence check out the contract In New York. ' : -.1- ' — AB Patrick Joseph LavIn Sr (left, with son Patrick Jr.) and Bosun Archie Ware listen to the debate at the New York meeting. I Li'i I i I,',m' 'MM .• . , . • A:-.f- Attending the special meeting In San Francisco, Seafarers prepare to vote on the new standard contract, which Includes wage gains and Improved benefits. li^ Signing in at 1 Cook Robert Allen. ' I . • II " • Iiiri 11 . V • ~ • •. „ ' L I ' X ' ' ' ' J. ' . :.v �16 0Cn0ER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Steel Ships and Iron Men: Part V BY SINCLAIR OUBRE Father Sinclair Oubre is Port Chaplain in Beau­ mont, Texas and an SlU member. He sails during time off from his duties as a parish priest and port chaplain. Sinclair Oubre Father Oubre has kept a journal during his seafaring voyages. In the August edition of the Seafarers LOG several excerpts from his diary v^erepublished. What follows are some additional glimpses into Father Oubre's life aboard ship. Cleaning the Tanks Supper tonight was relaxed and jovial. My fellow crewmates talked and laughed more than usual. We are sitting at anchorJust outside Galveston Bay. Tomorrow we will be heading back into Hess Refinery in Galena Park. After working hard all week, today has been easy and laid back. Only one fellow turned to for overtime this morning; it was only he and I who worked overtime this afternoon. The other ABs and OSs who were off watch chose to sleep in or take care of some much neglected housekeeping duties in their staterooms. For the last three-and-a-half days, we have really been humping it. We are taking on a different product at Hess this next trip. Shortly after we left Beaufort, the deck crew began drag­ ging out the lines and hoses that would be needed for the blowers and the butterworth machines. Beginning the next morning, we carried thefour machines to each of the 18 tanks that would take on cargo. There was a method to the process that was truly understood only by the bosun and the chief mate. The process would go something like this. We would drop the 20-pound butterworth machine attached to a spe­ cial water hose through a deck plate into the tank. Fifteen feet of hose would be lowered in and secured on top by a special saddle. The water would be turned on and we would hunker down on our backsides for ex­ actly 20 minutes. By that time, the machine had sprayed sea water throughout the tank, washing down all the spaces at that level. We would then loosen the saddle and drop the butterworth machine down another 15 feet and hunker down again. It was at about this point that I was beginning to think that this was the easiest $8.82 that I had ever made, but then things began to pick up speed. Instead of having to wet nurse one machine, it became four. Once the tanks had been washed and the butterworth machine pulled from the tank, a water driven blower was inserted into the deck opening to force out the fumes and begin to dry the tank. By early afternoon, hunkering down was only a sweaty memory. It was pull up one machine, disconnect the hose, reconnect the hose, drop the machine down the first 15 feet and turn on the water. We would clamber across the pipes and repeat the process for the two machines on the starboard side. No time to sit, move the blowers into place and start them going. Six­ teen minutes now have pass^. We have four minutes to wait before it's time to drop another 15 feet down. One can't really sit down or take off one's gloves widi only four minutes. So we shuffle about until the bosun gives the word, and the cycle continues again. All day we worked. At 1930 hours the bosun sent the quartermaster and me to get cleaned up for our watch. From the bridge, the last hoses came out of the tanks at 2030 and the tank cleaning was done for the day. The next day the fun really began. Into the tanks we went with our mops and brooms, sponges and pails. We looked like a bedraggled maid service. Carefully we descended the 50 feet or so to the bottom of the tank. One of the men had his cigarettes in his shirt pocket. The bosun thought this was not a good idea. Maybe in the midst of work, he would declare a cigarette break and light one up. Theologically, this may have brought the kingdom of God sooner than any of us wanted or were ready for. The cigarettes stayed topside. Once we made it to the bottom, the adventure had only just begin. The bot­ tom of each tank is divided into sec­ tions by structural ribs and bulkheads. Each rib rose four to five feet from the bottom of the tank. At each rib, over went the mops and brooms, pails, sponges and then ourselves. Six times this ritual was repeated until we were at the forward bulkhead. Then it was sweep and mop, brush up rust, climb over to the next section and sweep and mop, and brush up rust. This was repeated over and oyer until we were back to the ladder. The chief mate checked each tank to make sure that they were gas free. This is a little bit of a misnomer. Ac­ tually, they were "pass-out" free. A seaman could enter the tank and at least for the first 30 minutes not pass out because of the fumes. They definitely were not "gas free." The mo­ ment we entered a tank, we clearly sensed that petroleum products had been here before us. For myself, my eyes burned, nose ran and the strangest, single, unidentifiable bar of music kept playing in my ears. It was like something from an old "Doors" record. It kept playing and playing and playing. In one tank it got so loud that it became a warning. Then it stopped, but for a moment all other sounds also stopped. I guess it was time to get out of Aere for a bit of fresh air, and up we went. . After I reflected on the event for a moment, trying to purge the fiimes from the bottom of my lungs, two thoughts came to mind. The first was a question. If I went to the mess room right now and lit up a cigar, would my lungs explode? My second thought was; Now isn't this wonderful. I've got my own gas detector in my head. If the tune doesn't drive me crazy in the meantime, when it stops I'd better be ready to get out. If I don't, the crew is going to have fun pulling my 200pound body out of the tank on Ae end of a hose. I'm afraid that if they are faced with that much work, they may pronounce me lost overboard and wash me into the slop tank. It took us two whole days of sweep­ ing, mopping and sponging out the rust and water from the t^s. When we were finished, the chief mate and the bosun were pleased with the quality of our efforts. We knew ourselves that the job was hard, hot and difficult, but we had done well. That night, instead of the usual somber silence that is present among most of the men in the mess, there was lighthearted talk and sea stories that usually revolved around some cultural faux pas dn the part of the storyteller. Ted, one of our ABs, began the evening's sea tales with a dramatic telling of his Filipino shower. Having worked hard all day, he returned to the home of his Filipino friends. He inquired if it would be OK for him to shower. They kindly obliged and pointed him in the direction of the shower. When he arrived in the room, he could not find anything that ap­ peared to be a convention^ shower. No plumbing, no faucets and no shower heads were in sight. The only thing that appeared useful for washing was a 55-gdlon drum and a large ladle. As Ted explained it, he figured that one used the barrel as a bath tub and in he went. Standing and animating the story now, he told us that washing the upper body was easy. It was more difficult to get to the feet, but through contortions and effort, he was able to pull each one waist high and so do some good scrub­ bing. When all was said and done, he returned back to his friends' company. They were nonplussed as he thanked them for their landness and their help in dealing with his western hygienic needs. In true Asian form, they with­ held their rage and panic at what they heard. Ted, you see, had just cleaned himself in thefresh water that the fami­ ly had for the whole month. It was for washing, drinking and cooking. Ted had just soaked himself in it. Some of the other stories that were told were funnier but not exactly fit for a family publication. Let it be said that once the many difficult days of clean­ ing tanks were completed, the whole psychology of the crew changed from somber silence to jovial joy. You Never Hear How the Story Ends Standing at the helm, the radio set at channel 16,1listen to the occasional traffic that floats by. One vessel is call­ ing for another and asking to go to channel whatever, or the marine operator breaks in and calls for some unseen vessel because she has traffic. Most of the time, though, the radio sits silently in the comer. The other night, the silence was broken by the message, "Security, Security, this is the Coast Guard Sta­ tion Key West, Florida. Please go to channel 22 alpha for a mariner's ad­ visory." The third mate shifts the radio over and the Coast Guard repeats their call sign and then says, "Be advised that a small vessel with 10 Haitian refugees is reported disabled and adrift at coordinates such and such. Be dn the lookout for the vessel and render aid or contact Coast Guard Station Key West." So ended the message. The mate had already noted the coordinates and began plotting them on the chart. He raised his head and said, "That's right off our port beam." ITie night was pleasant and the seas were calm, but there were thunderstorm clouds all around. We had noticed on the radar a vessel off our port First she sailed west, then southwest and then east. We figured that she must have been the Coast Guard. We sailed on eastward keeping a sharp lookout but seeing nothing. Today, the radio told another story. A pleasure boat was calling out for help. "On fire," he told the Coast Guard. He gave his coordinates and they assured him that a rescue vessel was on the way. The Coast Guard of­ ficer advised the captain of the vessel to have all passengers don life jackets. The boat's captain replied that pas­ sengers were already in the water with their personal flotation devices, and he was fighting the fire with an extin­ guisher but that it was mnning low. At this point I was relieved from the helm and returned to the deck to con­ tinue the butterworthing process. I have heard other such events over the radio. Only on one occasion did I find out how it ended. Now questions arise in my mind. Was the Haitian vessel found? Was she lost with the hopes and dreams of those 10 people going down with her? Or was one spate of bad luck only followed by another and another? Did the rescue by Ae Coast Guard only lead to their being placed in a refugee camp and shipped back to Haiti the next week? A seaman hears these events un­ folding over the airwaves, but seldom does he see them or does he get in­ volved. He carries around the begin­ nings of these stories, but there is no way to find the ending. By morning we were in the Atlantic with cargo bound for Jacksonville. Farewell After 26 days, I signed off the Sealift Pacific. It was time to get back to the parish and get to work. The chief mate and bosun wished me well and told me that they enjoyed sailing with me. If I were to have the chance to join the Pacific again, they would be happy to have me. This meant a lot to me. I was departing from Corpus Christi. We had gotten stuck hanging out on anchor when another ship took our slip at Coastal Refinery. When we were finally cleared to start in, I was off watch and joined another Port Arthur seaman who was on bow watch. It is always beautiful up there. Soon the tugs came alongside and it was time for all hands to be called. I went aft to get my gloves and assisted the bosun preparing the gangway for arrival. When we arrived at the dock, the tugs turned usso that we docked on the starboard side. Eve^thing was going well on the stem until the clowns in the line boat insisted on taking the spring and breast lines at once. By the time they got to the dolphins, they had managed to get all three twisted over each other. Y^Hien we began to heave on them, they bound up at the chock. It was a tough situation for the third mate. He looked as though he was not in control of the situation, but what was out of control were the yahoo's in the line boat. We eventually got things somewhat sorted out and then tum^ our attention to the stem lines. We had to put so much line out to reach the dolphin that our winches could not effectively pull up the slack. We tried on three occasions to lift the lines out of the water, but each time we put on the stoppers and turned the lines over the bitts, they dropped back into the water. It did not look good, but we eventually gave in and squared every­ thing away. As a final ceremony for my depar­ ture, I returned to the sea my hat and the gloves that kept the callouses and blisters from covering my hands. I went to the captain's office to be paid off. When everything was squared away, I took my things to the main deck and began to carry them down the gangway to the van of the ship's agent. The second mate was on deck with all hands getting the hoses from shore aboard. They were busy preparing to start taking on the next cargo of diesel. They had no time to chat or really say goodbye. There was not much more time ^an to shake hands with each of my friends. We both hoped that this symbol could ex­ press all the feelings that we held for each other. As I drove away, everyone's attention was back on the hoses. There was no time for long waves from the pier; the ship requii^ all their attention. •/ �OCTOBER 1993 SEAFARERSlOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups OassA Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B OassC New York 29 37 9 22 26 2 14 '."•..•'P'-' 2 Philadelphia 3 4 8 2 1 2 8 Baltimore 15 0 • 4 ... 0 : 2 12 Norfolk 8 16 2 2 12 10 4 15 Mobile 15 3 10 10 1 1 New Orleans 29 • 28 5 22 16 2 7 npm 13 ,• 2 Jacksonville 22 P'pm 2 |;5. PS. 36 17 18 2 San Francisco 25 4 Pj' 17 8 Wilmington 19 23 1 •••A-25 0 13 16 0 12 Seattle 24 0 0 5 3 8 1 Puerto Rico 9 2 3 14 11 6 18 13 Honolulu 5 33 24 7 10 Houston 32 28 0 0 0 5 1 1 St. Louis 0 O-'P'-PP' 0 4 0 PPPPPP'O. 1 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Algonac 63 175 31 179 294 59 231 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port . 1 7 11 20 1 New York 22 v-1;' 0 2 4 .V-:- 2 '%'i'ipP-l. 4 Philadelphia 0 2 5 PJP.' 3 14 6 Baltimore 2 4 9 7 1 6 8 Norfolk 1 0 5 6 8 1 10 Mobile 1 2 7 • 9 . 3 16 New Orleans 17 1 -x '•P'P^P. ":3. 8 2 19 Jacksonville 16 p'IP 0 0 • 8 6 12 San Francisco 12 -.-3:'. ::,;p P'P'-SP. 4 6 10 11 Wilmington 10 4 1 10 9 1 15 10 Seattle 1 0 0 • • ••. 3 0 2 Puerto Rico 2 5 9 12 4 18 11 4 Honolulu 6 0 17 13 PP..P'''IP 23 16 Houston 0 0 'XPP: 0 0 0 2 St. Louis 0 0 1 2 0 4 1 Piney Point 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 Algonac 35 24 100 96 37 175 140 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port •PS 6 •0.. 11 , 0 18 New York 1 0 2 , 2:. 3 3 'PPP:^" Philadelphia PPP2. 0 0 - 0 2:PP. Baltimore 1 1 2 6 1 10 5 Norfolk 2 1 5 6 5 9 7 Mobile 2 0 6 4 6 1 New Orleans 12 ' o-^.a» "::D 0 ^ 10^1 1 9 Jacksonville 14 0 7 21'i'"S 0 14 San Francisco 35 •i 2 0 '15 ' • • 2 3 Wilmington 12 0 7 19 4 6 23 0 Seattle 2 0 0 5 0 0 3 Puerto Rico 27 11 19 11 19 24 11 Honolulu 1 P:P-2 . PPp'9''', 11 0 12 Houston d 0 1 0 0 St. Louis 0 0 ypi 1 - 3: 1 mPit' Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 64 13 61 125 31 115 155 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 0 18 6 7 46 12 New York 0 • 3 0 0 5 1 0 Philadelphia 0 1 8 0 1 4 1 Baltimore 0 3 15 4 8 14 3 Norfolk 0 0 4 0 0 22 4 Mobile 0 3 ; 10 5 14 26 New Orleans 8 0 . 2 P'4 • 2 4 17 1 Jacksonville 0 • 1 8 4 10 20 San Francisco 12 0 2 6 4 3 14 5 Wilmington 0 2 12 6 4 24 8 Seattle 0 0 6 0 8 10 5 Puerto Rico 0 73 42 3 108 62 5 Honolulu 0 3 21 0 3 19 2 Houston 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 St. Louis 0 0 19 0 • 1 35 0 Piney Point 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 Algonac 0 93 178 34 176 317 66 Totals • Totals All Departments 592 901 303 * 'Total Registered means me nuiiiuci 434 inc.. v»..w 514 161 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Clara A Clara B Clara C Trip Reliefs im 15 59 53 7 8 2 16 . . . . . . 2 . 8 38 5 27 34 5 22 14 48 41 a::;52..:>.:: 45 7 10 52 aac54. a.'..^79a^a 39 12 39 5 42 6 8 15 19 22 10 14 • 42PPi. 44 1 4 : 1 14 0 1 0 0 1 122 459 411 48 6 11 13 19 29 28:aa^ • 29 14 25 7 6 23 1 264 39 11 19 19 21 31 41 38 23 20 3 22 34 1 13 4 339 3 4 0 7 ..•'• 1 8 6 5 7 2 0 10 3 0 3 0 59 0 26 ••••5 3 ^aa- 4 • 3 0 14 ' ' • 1 13 4 12 13 3 12 21 1 15 1 72 •a-a22:t 6 2 23 '"3 12 35 2 1 3 24 37 17 0 20 P 2 0 0 1 miPMP:':••••,...151 0 0 0 45 189 274 28 87 22 PP^PP . 4 8 l-P 37 8 37 4 42 15 33 3 41 31 33 13 31 14 15 10 79 9 15 3 1 0 33 0 2 0 498 135 1.084 —rr -c - 1.485 ^ . 34 7 0 14 0 22 11 28 8 8 14 158 5 0 2 0 311 537 . ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,271 jobs were shipped on SlU-eontracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,271 Jobs shipM. ••M jobs or about 34 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled byapd C ^nionty n^.,pi. From Augustlb to September 15,1993, a total of 162 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the tnp reliefprogramheganonAprill,1982,atotalofl9,494Johshavebeenshipped. 17 November & December 1993 Mmnb&ship fittings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday: November 8, December 6 New York TbeSday: November 9, December 7 Philadelphia Wednesday: November 10, December 8 Baltimore Friday: November 12*; Thursday, December 9 - * changed by Veterans Day holiday Norfdlk Friday: November 12*; Thursday, December 9 * changed by Veterans Day holiday • '''if.:. Jacksonville Friday: November 12*; Thursday, December 9 * (dumged by Veterans Day holiday Algonac Friday: November 12, December 10 Houston Monday: November 15, December 13 New Orleans Tuesday: November 16, December 14 Mobile V Wednesday: November 17, December 15 San Francisco Thursday: November 18, December 16 Wilmington Monday: November 22, December 20 Seattle Friday: November 26, December 24 San Juan Friday: November 12*; Thursday, December 9 •p^p-pppp -i- t . I * changed by Veterans Day holiday St. Louis Friday: November 19, December 17 Honolulu Friday: November 19, December 17 Duluth Wednesday: November 17, December 15 Jersey City Wednesday: November 24, December 22 New Bedford Tuesday: November 23, December 21 port's nw^kigstutg a lOiXlajn. Notices SCHOLAR WANTS TO HEAR FROM WWn MARINERS Kenneth E. Bailey, Ph.D., is interested in contact­ ing anyone who served aboard one or more of the following ships during WWII: SS John Gorrie, SS John Bascotn, SS John L. Motley, SS John Harvey, SS Joseph Wheeler, SS Samuel J. Tilden, SSJohn M. Schofield, SS Grace Abbot or SS Lyman Abbot. He also would like to contact anyone who remembers Army 2nd Lt. Kenneth C. Bailey, who was killed in action aboard the John L. Motley, December2,1943, at Ban, Italy. He was serving as a cargo security officer and made two trips across the Atlantic from New York to Liverpool in 1943. Anyone able to provide information should get in touch with Dr. Bailey at 6116 Rickeihill Lane, Austin, TX 78739. BRITISH FILM COMPANY SEEKS INFO FROM WWII MERCHANT SEAMEN October Films is making a documentary for the BBC in London about the experiences of American and British merchant seamen during the Second World War. Entitled Forgotten Heroes, the program will tell the story of the men without whom Ae allies could not have won the war. The producers would like to hear from merchant marine veterans who served on the Atlantic convoys, the runs to Murmansk, the Pacific, and so on. In addition, they're particularly interested in hearing from veterans of the Booker T. Washington. Any Seafarer who would like to contact October Films may write to them at 63-64 Camden Lock Place, Chalk Farm Road, London NWl 8AF, England, or telephone Oil 44719167198(FAXOll 44 71 916 7201). '' ''3'. • • '-'-.'"'''I-,-- ;•r "'K.- •'• 'MP .. . % • -f Sf. P-f '•:'i • Pf. . �T. 18 V' 0CT0RER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory BifichadSacoo President JdmFay Secretaiy-Treasurer Joseph Sacco ExecutiveVice President Augustin Tellez •Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartnejr Vice President West Coast Roy A. '*80011:" Mercer Vice ftesident Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Gulf Coast AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1993 NP—Non Priority CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH i •f - ,• i. rr'-;/',, ./.v HEADQUARTERS 5201AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore SL Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. lacksonviUe, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City. NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEWYORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA OfiCtd S 4 St Philadelphia,'PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Hi^way Dania,FL 33004 (305)921-5661. SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont SL San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Govanmait Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fonandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups aassCL Class L Class NP TOTALSHIPPED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Oass CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 3 28 4 MmMl I'M: 0 30 11 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 14 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 15 2 0 .19 14 0 0 0 22 62 0 0 52 19 19 79 Totals All Departments 0 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast' Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast 7 ..j 0 35 0 1 15 0 18 Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantie Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 1 12 .Q^ . 0 0 21 1 33 0 0 p 0 1 1 " : 0 5 0 0 1 1 6 TOTALSHIPPED All Groups Class A CliEiss B Oass C DECK DEPARTlVffiNT 0 0 4 11 9 0 61 1 32 74 1 36 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 , 0 4 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 7 0 n 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT .1 0 0 . 1 0 1 7 0 n Z V V 2 9 3 7 1 1 1 2 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 10 3 1 31 1 7 69 100 1 1 . . 28 0 32 2 0 0 3 1 8 1 13 1 0 2 3 - 5 _^ 0 0 5 ••i 9 0 6 15 120 138 13 38 87 43 58 2 Totals All Departments * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. • •- -•••y ^Ilii-lsoyK ? -•H's The Seafarers LOG would like to hear from you. If you have written any stories or poems or kept a diary of your life at sea that you think other Seafarers would be interested in reading, send them along. Photographs of shipboard life (identified on the back) also would be welcomed. Send your items to: Seafarers LOG 5201 Auth Way • Camp Springs, MD 20746 f. • • • t'' • , •' ' ' \ • I '^ms» �OCTOBER 1993 SEJU'MERSLOG 19 'i To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU mem­ bers who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical y ketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. T ROBERT he Seafarers Pension Plan ROWE, 57, this month announces the joined the retirements of eight members. in Seafarers Seven of those signing off 1962 in his sailed in the deep sea division, native Nor­ while one sailed in the inland folk, Va. division. Three of the new pen­ Brother sioners upgraded their skills at Rowe sailed the Harry Lundeberg School of in the steward department. He Seamanship in Piney Point, still calls Norfolk home. Md. Louis Babin Jr. had been an active Seafarer longer than any of the other members sign­ JOHN ing off this month. He joined SCHAEFER the union in 1952 in the port of SR., 65, New York. joined the SIU in 1966 Brief biographical sketches of Babin and the other new pen­ in the port sioners follow. of New York. Bom in Detroit, DEEP SEA he upgraded to QMED at Piney LOUIS Point in 1975. Brother Schaefer BABIN JR., retired to Mio, Mich. 62, joined the WILHELM SCHROEDER, Seafarers in 55, joined the Seafarers in 1965 1952 in the in the port of Wilmington, port of New Calif. Bom in Oldendorf, Ger­ York. Bom many, he sailed as a QMED. in PlaBrother Schroeder upgraded at quemine. La., he sailed in the the Lundeberg School in 1981. steward department. Brother He retired to Honigflehtiz, Ger­ Babin retired to Metairie, La. many. DANIEL BALERIO, 65, VINCENT TARALLO, 69, joined the SIU in 1962 in the joined the union in 1958 in the port of Houston. A native of port of San Francisco. A Brook­ Wharton, Texas, he sailed in lyn, N.Y. native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother the engine department. Brother Balerio upgraded at the Lun­ Tarallo resides in San Bmno, deberg School in 1969. He Calif. served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1958. Brother Balerio resides in Wharton, Texas. INLAND VICENTE ORTIZ, 66, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Portland, Ore. A Puer­ to Rico na­ tive, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Ortiz calls San Francisco home. JAMES STEPHENS, 66, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Huntsville, Texas, he sailed as a captain. Boatman Stephens calls Houston home. Life of a Pensioner Biggest trouble I have in adjusting to retirement is learning to keep my grievances to myself. 'Seafarers Always Stand Up For What They Believe In' Retired Member Salvo Remains Active • •' "• One might call him McKeesport, Pa.'s king of cor­ respondence. Never the shy type, SIU pen­ sioner Pete Salvo keeps postal workers busy with his steady stream of letters, which cover a broad range of topics and are sent to an equally diverse group of organizations, publications, politicians and other in­ dividuals. Brother Salvo, 72, sees his letter-writing as an effective means of voicing beliefs, in­ forming others and sometimes spurring political action. Pub­ lished regularly on the op-ed pages of several westem Penn­ sylvania newspapers, as well as in the Seafarers LOG, Salvo has corresponded with such notable figures as President Clinton and General Colin Powell. Nicknamed the "Street Cap­ tain" by one of his neighbors because of his take-charge at­ titude, Salvo never has been passive about issues which af­ fect or interest him. "I guess you could call me an activist. I've been a law-abidihg citizen for 72 years, but I'm politically active," says the World War II veteran who sailed in the engine department and resides near Pittsburgh. "The SIU definitely had a lot to do with helping me get motivated. Seafarers always have been people who stand up for what they believe in." others in an effort to secure recognition for World War 11 merchant mariners. Whether the issue is granting veterans status, offering some recogni­ tion on Veterans Day and Memorial Day, or simply set­ ting the record straight. Salvo's typewriter stays warm as he conveys his views. Earlier this year, for ex­ ample, he took umbrage with a letter that appeared in a magazine published by the American Legion. The letter charged that, contrary to an ar­ Pete Salvo ticle entitled "Merchant Marine: The Heroic Fourth Arm retired and active U.S. merchant of Defense," Nazi U-boats mariners. For example, in 1989 he sent never machine-gunned any mariners who survived their a letter commending Rep. Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.) vessel being sunk. Salvo and dozens of others to the Irwin (Pa.) Standard Ob­ immediately responded in writ­ server. The letter notes ing and corrected the other let­ Bentley's efforts to make sure ter-writer. Salvo had first-hand all U.S.-flag vessels (in this knowledge of such travesties, case, Kuwaiti tankers in the Per­ having helped rescue survivors sian Gulf which were re-flagged of just such a machine-gun at­ to fly the Stars and Stripes but carry only an American captain tack during the war. "There have been so many and chief engineer) are manned lies told over the years about the entirely by U.S. citizens. Salvo forwarded a copy of merchant marine," Salvo says with a mixture of resignation the letter to the representative, and disbelief. "Our government who in turn sent him a thankdidn't reveal until five years ago you letter. Additionally, Salvo's inter­ that welost over700 (merchant) ships during the war. We were ests stem beyond maritime. He the only all-volunteer service, is active in local politics and we had the second-highest also has written about every­ casualty rate during the war, be­ thing from the Iran-Contra af­ hind only the Marines, and yet fair to Ralph Nader's activities. Still, the Seafarers and the for all those years we were Always Active denied veterans status. That just maritime industry have a spe­ cial place in Salvo's heart—-and Brother Salvo joined the SIU wasn't right." in his order of business. "Any in 1943 in the port of New York Thanks Maritime more, to accomplish anything and promptly sailed on a num­ Supporters you have to make a lot of noise. ber of dangerous voyages That's the way I was brought up during the war. For his service, A member of numerous or­ he has been decorated nine ganizations, including Project in the SIU, and that's what it's times—most recently in Liberty Ship, the Pennsylvania going to take to save this in­ December 1992 when he Humane Society, the Merchant dustry," Salvo emphatically received a medal for taking part Marine Veterans and Amnesty states. "The Seafarers taught me in the treacherous Murmansk International, Brother Salvo to fight for what I believe in. If supply mns to the former Soviet does not limit his writings to you ever attended a meeting corrections or calls to action. He with (late SIU President) Paul Union. After the war. Salvo makes a point of thanking Hall in New York... well, those remained an active member of those who support both the are times I'll never forget!" the Seafarers. Before a back in­ jury in 1955 forced him to end his maritime career. Salvo was elected as a ship's delegate on eight different vessels because of the way he stdpd up for his fellow crewmembers. He was a picket captain during the Isthmian strike in 1947 and played an active part in many other beefs. He also volunteered along with other Seafarers for a government-run medical ex­ periment in 1950. After retiring from the sea. Salvo went into the appliance repair business. He worked in that field for more than 30 years but never forgot his ties to the union and the U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. In fact, the role and plight of the American merchant marine during World War II remains a favorite topic of Salvo's. In recent years, he has written to United States presidents, con­ above are some of the many responses Salvo has received, along gressional representatives, state Shown with twoof his published letters and a brief newspaper report about Salvo. officials, publications and • S' rf .'f- V,. ••. "'«f - •^1.. ' •' "'• . 'X- -W:. • :S , J:'.' " """ .. : I i: ': I ' i .vV ' u -T- j-.' �20 : -X' • a5lia|g|5fev .•••••. ^'v-::;; •••• :^i'. ^•»?.v..' '•• .-. >S • V- "-• • "•••••:-• '•: ;f' •"' -"• . -•'•• • OCTOBER 1003 SEAFMERSLOG HAFTA's Dai^eis Raised by UnUms ClinliHi Offm Plan to Congress; AFL-CIO Backs Basics of Proposal Continued from page 6 manufacturing jobs since the The so-called "employer man Continued from page 6 early 1980s, the work force inside date" is one of the main points o Mexican maquiladora plants has contention in Clinton's plan door for Mexico to import more increased from 120,000 workers Many businesses welcome it, lar­ U.S. products. But despite a in 1980 to more than half a mi gely because they already cover multi-million dollar pro-NAFTA lion today. Some of those at least 80 percent of their public relations campaign waged workers earn as little as 50 cen employees' health care costs anc by the Mexican government and an hour. also indirectly pay for nonsome U.S. business interests, no Severe job losses in the U.S covered employees at other comone apparently has been able to resulting from NAFTA are back panies. For example, when explain how Mexican workers, ed up by these experiences with someone without medica many of whom earn as little as $4 the maquiladoras. For more than coverage is treated at an emergen­ a day, will be able to afford to buy a decade, U.S. companies have cy room, the cost is passed on to American goods. been encouraged through govern those who have insurance, in the Despite contentions to the ment policy toestablish manufac forms of higher premiums, higher contrary, NAFTA threatens not turing factories in Mexico, alon deductibles, etc. (reflecting only low-skilled U.S. jobs, but the American border. The higher hospital billing to compen­ also high-tech, high-wage jobs products from these plants are ex sate for the cost of indigent care). The AFL-CIO long has main­ Professor Harley Shaiken of the ported into the U.S. market at tained that citizens who have in­ University of California recently reduced tariffs. told a House employment sub­ The explosion of manufactur­ surance inevitably bear the committee. ing plants along Mexico's border inancial burden of the uninsured. Shaiken, a respected authority has caused hundreds of boom That situation must be changed so on trade law, noted that the high­ towns and squatter communities that everyone pays their fair share, tech industries (such as auto filled with cardboard shanties anc the federation has emphasized. Others claim the cost of man­ production and consumer housing made from scrap wooc datory coverage would severely AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland outlines labor's plans to mobilize electronics) that have located in for the thousands of workers who larm small businesses and some "or health care reform. Mexico have attained produc­ are employed at the many U.S. other companies. However, the tivity and quality levels com­ companies, where they build cars, jresident's plan apparently The SIU favorably notes that Medicare and Medicaid savings parable to those in the U.S. make furniture, assemble would limit large companies' multi-employer plans, such as the to help Bnance coverage for the However, Mexico's wages electronics components and jayments to about 7 percent of Seafarers Welfare Plan, would be uninsured and also to expand remain at Third World rates. more. The living conditions in jayroll, with smaller businesses considered its own health alliance coverage for the elderly. The professor said NAFTA these areas are characterized by laving a 4 percent limit. Sub­ )ut would have the option of join­ Here again, some have raised will not improve Mexican insufficient and inadequate hous­ sidies would cover the difference ing Others. concerns about whether the workers' conditions, but may ing, lack of running water or Opponents of the Clinton plan financing plan will work. Much seriously harm American sewage facilities and little or no in both cases. But for the largest companies caution that these alliances will depends on the government's workers as the two countries' electripty. economies integrate. Enactment oif NAFTA only jrobably those with at least restrict citizens' ability to choose ability to limit premiums, which "At issue is not economic in­ would increase such scenes, say ,000 workers), this cap only their health care providers, be­ in turn, theoretically at least, would apply if they join regiond cause they would be limited to the would limit payment to health tegration with Mexico—that al­ opponents of the agreement. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer lealth insurance purchasing )lans to which their employers care providers. ready exists and will continue to Some health insurance expand—but the basis on which Thomas Donahue reaffirmed jools or "health alliances" to be subscribe. Proponents of the created by the Clinton plan. iresident's plan counter by providers balk at such limits, an accelerated integration should labor's vehement opposition to saying that all existing choices claiming they will adversely ef­ Health alliances would offer a NAFTA when he stated, "For the take place," he added. plus some new ones will be avail­ fect the quality of care. Others variety of comprehensive plans, Mexico's minimuih wage is rest of this congressional session, able in the health alliances. Addiinsist that networks of doctors, including health maintenance or­ about $4 a day, ^d some citizens the No. 1 priority of the American ionally, Clinton's plan would hospitals and insurance com­ ganization (HMO) plans, tradi­ there earn even l^s. Yet while the trade union movement is defeat­ ensure that quality care is avail­ panies will control costs themsel­ tional fee-for-service plans and U.S. has lost nearly a million ing NAFTA." irobably some combinations of able, in part by providing pre­ ves in order to gain business. While the debate over )oth. The health alliances would viously unavailable information buy services from HMOs and about the provider to the patient. Clinton's plan and others con­ The main sources of funds for tinues, there is bipartisan agree­ other companies which in tum contract with doctors and other the plan from 1994 to 2000 are ment that the current U.S. system health care providers. Individual cuts in Medicare and Medicaid is far too costly. The nation's employees then would have a spending, eliminating "red tape," health care spending, which has 1. U.S. Will Lose High-Skill, High-Wage Jobs hoice among the plans offered JIUS "sin" taxes and other increased by about 11 percent in In a growing number of industries, labor productivity in Mexico is even higher than in comparable U.S. factories because Mexican plants are jy their alliance. (They would not )rojected savings (see chart), each of the last five years, is newer and workers often receive more training. Where labor is cheap to 'resident Clinton would use the projected at $900 billion for 1993. be required to join an HMO.) hire, it i§ cheap to train, regardless of the type of work. HEAITH CAR REFORM PROJEC Setting the Record Straight: 5 Facts About NAFTA If NAFTA is enacted, the U.S. will lose not only a bevy of comparably low-skill, low-wage jobs but also a substantial number of high-skill, highwage positions. Comparing Five Nations' Health Care Spending 2. Current Trade Surplus Is Misleading NAFTA's supporters claim that America's two-year-old trade surplus with Mexico proves the trade deal will create jobs. Yet even pro-NAFTA economists admit the surplus reflects an overvalued peso which is likely to fall by as much as 20 percent next year. That fall will more than wipe out all advantage to the U.S. of eliminating Mexican tariffs. Additionally, the surplus is in capital goods, not consumer goods. In other words, the U.S. is shipping machinery south to expand the capacity of Mexico's low-wage factories to produce consumer goods for sale back in the U.S. 3. Side Deals Fall Short NAFTA's recently announced side agreements do nothing to address the question of suppressed wages in Mexico. They contain no labor standards, and also are silent on questions of air pollution and wildlife protection. The side deals also wouldset up a bureaucratic maze that would make it virtually impossible to enforce the few topics they cover. 4. Mexican Drivers Are Exempt During the Bush administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation (anticipating NAFTA) ordered all state governments to exempt anyone with a driver's license issued in Mexico from the licensing requirements that American truckers must meet. With 85 percent of all commerce between the U.S. and Mexico carried by truck, the implications are distressing. For example, Mexican drivers will tie exempted from California's special certification requirements for truckers who haul double-trailers and hazardous waste. Also, the question of insurance liability is left un­ answered. What will accidents involving uninsured Mexican drivers do to overall insurance rates in the U.S.? Finally, U.S. truck drivers will be forced to compete with Mexican workers who make as little as $7 a day. 5. Other Countries Will Use Export Platform NAFTA surely will divert Asian and European investment to Mexico that othenvise mightI come uuilic; iiiiu into the lilt? u.o. U.S. Additionally, Muuiiiuiioiiiy, uiiitsi other nations iiaiiuiia will win use uov Mexico as an export Kport platform platform into the U.S. Mercedes-Benz, enz, for example, is setting up facilities to produce buses and luxury cars; in Mexico in anticipation of NAFTA. China is building a major textile and apparel center in Mexico to produce products to export to the U.S. 20% 15% •s 10% S ''v ''s ''v ''N ^. ''v ''-V ^ ^>. X X X X X• Japan Unltsd Kingdom i 5% I 0% 1980 iot 1990 Sourc*: OECD, Whits Houss Note: Graphic shows what five nations spent on health care from 1980 to 1990, plus U S proiected spending with and without enactment of President Clinton's health care reform plan." " ^ ' '•P �0CWBBI1993 SEAFARBIS UK Martin Reedy, Steward (Delegate Mohsin Abdulla. Chairman ex­ tended welcome to new Seafarers and announced additional crewmembers boarding in San Diego. Educational director urged members to upgrade Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs board minutes as possible. On occasion, b^use of space or disputed OT reported. N-jpI r,;, - ;••• limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minuted are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. 1STLT. JACK LUMMUS (Amsea), April 4—Chairman K. Johnson, Secretary L. Oram, Educa­ tional Director P. Kwasi^uk, Steward Delegate E. Loret. Chair­ man reported message received from headquarters concerning hazardous duty pay. Treasurer reported $242.58 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to clarify sanitation duties. Crewmembers donated money toward AB James McCarthy's trip home due to death in family. Next port: Somalia. GUS DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), June 6—Chairman John Wolff, Secretary David Smith, Educational Director Raymond Frail, Deck Delegate Tan Ah Joon, Engine Delegate AH Alfaqih, Steward Delegate Timothy Dowd. Chairman discussed 45-day voyage around South America and reminded crew­ members to conserve water, put plas­ tic in proper place and not to slam doors. He announced the addition of TV to crew lounge and reported ex­ cellent group of ABs aboard. Secretary reported good steward department on duty for voyage. Educational director urged crewmem­ bers to use small cycle on washing machine when doing laundry. He en­ couraged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into improved dental coverage. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Captain announced ship will he furrugated while in shipya^ in July. LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), June 26— Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary F. Robertson, Educational Director W. Fay. Chairman announced con­ tract extension. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $500 in movie fund and $39 in ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crew­ members to return to Iship at least one hour before sailing time. He also reminded crew to keep noise down when docking and undocking late at night LNG ARIES(ETC), June 27—Chair­ man BlUie Darley, Secretary R. Brown, Educational Director D. Panko, Deck Delegate P. Funk, En­ gine Delegate Richard Robertson, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaqa. Chairman reported captain is happy with how crew has performed duties. Secretary reminded crew of impor­ tance of acting properly while ashore. Treasurer reported $447 in ship's fund. Chairman reported telex received from company announcing contract extension through August 16. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for excellent food and service. Chairman reminded members to secure weight room after use to avoid problems in rough seas. Next port: Himeji, Japan. PAUL Bl/C/C(Ocean Shipholding), June 27—Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary M. Brinn, Educational Director James Robbins, Deck Delegate Jack Cockron, Engine Delegate Karl Friebel, Steward Delegate Adolphis Young. Chairman announced new washer and mattres­ ses came aboard in Norfolk, Va. He discussed payoff and orders to load in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia and discharge in Sasebo, Japan. Crewmembers ad­ vised to purchase personal items at 1 ^ J SEALIFTINDIAN OCEAN{UAC). June 1—Chairman Bob Pagan, Secretary Roy Royals, E>eck Delegate Jim World, Engine Delegate Mike Ricci, Steward Delegate Ray Rodriguez. Chairman reported TV and VCR need repair. Crew requested chairs for mess hall next port. Educational director urged and lounge area be repaired or members to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ replaced. Treasurer reported $196 in ter and donate to SPAD. Treasurer ship's fund. Crew requested reported $4(X) in ship's fund. No respirators and masks for those mem­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ bers who clean tanks. Secretary man read telex concerning contract reported limited stores and an­ extension. Captain, who reported nounced company's budget for aboard in Norfolk, gave each depart­ stores, cleaning supplies, plates and ment vote of thanks for clean ship forks not adequate. He reported after cottung out of shipyard. Next menus very limited. Educational port: Thule, Greenland. director encouraged members to SEA-LAND EXPEDITION{Seaupgrade at Paul Hall Center and Land Service), June 27—Chairman reminded them of program available Paulino Flores, Secretary E. Vaz­ to anyone with drug or alcohol quez, Educational Director Dan problems. He also led a discussion on Beeman. Chairman reported smooth AIDS and what can be done to trip without problems. Secretary prevent acquiring the disease. Beefs asked contracts department to advise and disputed OT reported by deck members of contract results. No beefs delegate. No beefs or disputed OT or disputed OT reported. reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported no rotation SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land of movies. Crew asked contracts Service), June 3—Chairman Ray department to send information Ramirez, Secretary G. Bryant, regarding clothing allowance for tank Educational Director L. Cowan, cleaning. Steward department Deck Delegate Larry Long, Engine reported microwave needs repair or Delegate Bryan Honeycutt, Steward replacement due to hole in door. Delegate Fadel Abdulla. Chairman Crew reported slop chest needs to he discussed possibility of ship payoff stocked with more than cigiuettes, immediately upon arrival in port. No especially toiletries such as tooth­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew paste. Crew re^rted company needs discussed rotating duties for cleaning to buy light bulbs. Next port: Gaeta, of recreation area and daily sanitary. Italy. Crew also discussed smoking policy in mess room and gave vote of thanks (/S/VS r£/«4C/0t/S(USMMD, June 3—Chairman Roy Conn, to galley gang for good food. Secretary John Reid, Vocational SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE Delegate Danny AUeman, Deck (Sea-Land Service), June 6—Chair­ Delegate Ron Mercer, Engine man E. Bronstein, Secretary R.G. Delegate Howard Hendra, Steward Griswold, Educational Director D. Delegate Eddie Pippins. Crew Johnson, Steward Delegate James elected new chairman and delegates Oreilly. No beefs or disputed OT and discussed information regarding reported. Crew asked contracts upgrading at Piney Point. department to look into amending CAPE HENRY {lOM), My 11— shipping rules with regard to federal Chairman T.S. Votsis, Secretary B. family leave law and improve pen­ Fletcher, Educational Director I. sion benefits. Next port: Charleston, Rousseau, Deck Delegate Victor S.C. Tamulis, Vgine Delegate Kevin SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaHall, Steward Delegate Gordon Land Service), June 13—Chairman Wheeler. Educational director urged Jack Edward, Secretary Jennifer members to upgrade skills at Lun­ Jim, Educational Director Jim Smit- deberg School. No beefs or disputed ko. Chairman discussed end of shut­ OT reported. Crew requested more in­ tle services for Sea-Land vessels in formation concerning union affairs all ports as announced on May 13. and Seafarers LOGs be sent to ship. Chairman announced ship's arrival in Chairman atmounced vessel will be Oakland, Calif, and estimated time of laid up after seven months of duty. departure. Educational director noted Crew asked contracts department to new courses at Piney Point and en­ look into pension increases. Crew couraged members to upgrade skills. thanked galley gang for very good Treasurer reported $55 in crew's job. Deck department commended by fund. No beefs or disputed OT MSC and MarAd for efforts in keep­ reported. Crew requested treasurer ing vessel in excellent condition. post list of movies bought with fund Crew reported waiting for results of including updates on remaitung contract negotiations. Next port Nor­ fimds. Crew gave vote of thanks and folk, Va. appreciation to steward department for job well done. CHARLES L. BROWN(JranSEA-LAND SPIRIT{Sea-Land Ser­ soceanic Cable), July 10—Chairman vice), June 6—Chairman R. CleJ. Harrington, Secretary B. mente. Secret^S. Apodaca, Kamiya, Educational Director Wil­ Educational Director C. Henley, liam Carroll. Chairman reported first aid kits for steward and engine Deck Delegate T. Doi, Engine Delegate C. Mendeiros, Steward departments ordered. He announced union holiday on August 20 honoring Delegate F. Maliga. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well the late SlU President Paul Hall. Treastuer reported $5(X) in ship's done. Next port: Honolulu. fund. Deck delegate retrunded deck SEA-LAND VALUE{Sea-Land Ser­ department members to use caution vice), June 3—Chairman George with new table saw. No beefs or dis­ Wilson, Secretary A. Hassan, Educa­ puted OT reported. Chairman an­ tional Director R. Kitlas. Chairman nounced letter from company reported good crew and officers regarding contract extension. Crew aboard with fine job performed by reported engine department replaced steward department. Crew report^ pipe on deck. lounge needs two new chairs and CHARLESTON {Apex Marine), also requested new pillows and July 18—Chairman A. Maben, linens. Crew gave vote of thanks to Secretary B. Daniels, Educational steward department. Next port: Director Tony Mohammed, Deck Elizabeth, N.J. Delegate G, Ortiz, Engine Delegate Joseph Saxon, Steward Delegate SEALIFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), June 6—Chairman Steve Handsford, Angel Correa. Chairman discussed foreign-flag threat by Sea-Land and . Secretary James Swart, Educational acquisition of 68 Ready Reserve Director Jim Fox, Engine Delegate "1' I ^ ^ ' -i fv-' V Force ships. Secretary informed crew of vacation, medical and change of address forms in crew lounge. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of utilizing Piney Point facility for upgrading job skills as well as GED and college courses. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman dis­ tributed union pamphlets and literature to crewmembers. Chairman conunencled GSU Silverio Arana for doing good job in keeping mess room clean and urged crew to keep eating areas tidy. Chairman reportV clothes iron for crew ordered, and crew gave special thanks to steward department. Next port: Groton, Conn. INGER{Seaim Bulkers), July 25— Chairman Theodore Bush, Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr,, Deck Delegate Bernard Wilson, Engine Delegate Robert Caldwell, Steward Delegate Rehuel Ascano. Chairman reported payoff in Galveston, Texas and an­ nounced repair list will be submitted to captain and patrolman. He 21 department forclarification. Secretary reported smooth sailing with great group of union brothers. He thanked crewmembers for keep­ ing mess hall and ship house clean. Educational director urged members to keep attending Paul Hall Center to upgrade. No beefs reported. Chair­ man reported food prices keepgoing up but not company food budget. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on transportation pay. Crew gave vote of thanks to gdley gang for making do with low stores. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. rrS NEW YORK{SheTidan Transportation), July 31—Chairman J. Harris, Secretary G. Schwartz, Educational Director Michael Vacca, Deck Delegate D. Tuten, Engine Delegate P. Ramos, Steward Delegate Mat Scott. Chairman reported ship in good shape. Educa­ tional director discussed benefits of upgrading skills at Piney Point. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Crew Nearly Two Centuries of Experience The 8-12 watch aboard the PFC Eugene A. Obregon brings a com­ bined total of 194>ears to the job. From left are AB Robert Lambert, 63; Third Mate Edwin Rutter, 65; and AB Reeves Hornby, 66. All three have sailed for many yearson all types of ships. The above photo was taken during a recent underway replenishment exercise with the US. Navy tanker Joshua Humphreys. 100 miles southeast of Bermuda. reminded crewmembers signing off to leavcL^m neat and clean for next person. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Engine delegate reported di^ in engine department shower needs to be unclogged. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. ITS BALTIMORE{Sheridan Transportation), July 4—Chairman Jimmy Rogers, Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educational Director Paul Honeycutt, Deck Delegate Anthony Heinoldt, Steward Delegate John Padilla Crew asked contracts depart­ ment for information concerning status of new contract Bosun con­ gratulated Recertified Steward Andrew Hagan for being awarded four-year SIU scholarship and wished him luck in future studies. Crew gave thanks to Steward department and John Padilla who is signing off for vacation. Next port: Charleston, S.C. ITB JACKSONVILLE{Sheridm Transportation), July 1—Chairman Luke Wells, Secret^ Richard Worobey, Education^ Director Spiros Perdikis, Steward Delegate S. Suraredja Chairman reported crew TV needs repair and armounced deck department needs summer work cloth­ ing provided by company. He an­ nounced payoff and stated vessel heading to St. Croix, V.I. Chairman also encouraged crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into increasing m^cal benefits for dependents. Chairman reminded crew no smoking in crew mess during meal hours. ITB MOBILE(Sheridan Transporta­ tion), July 26—Chairman Fred Jen­ sen, Secretary PedroSellan, Educational Director C. Rodriguez, Deck Delegate J. McCormick, En­ gine Delegate A. Salim, Steward Delegate T. Quammie. Chairman an­ nounced contract negotiations ex­ tended for 60 days. He reported disputed OT in all departments due to sailing time and asked contracts reported deck, engine and steward departments have worked as family and everyone is happy. Crew gave special thanks to galley gang for 4th of July feast. Next port St Croix, V.I. ''-'i, • LIBERTY BELLE (Liberty Maritime), July 18—Chairman Benedict Bom, Deck Delegate Eddie Hall, Engine Delegate T. Ripoli, Steward Delegate John Foster. Chairman reported company will purchase iron and new furniture for day room and crew mess. Discus­ sion was held on finding way to secure lounge and mess while in port UBERTYWAVEOAherty Maritime), July 23--Chairman Jorge Osorio, Secretary E. H^ger, Educa­ tional Director Fred Tiemey. Chair­ man reported good trip with crew and announced payoff. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs OT disputed OT reported. Crew discussed vacation pay arid gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. L/VG CAPI7/CO/?/V(ETQ, July 25—Chairman Charles Kahl, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educatioiial Director P. Wolf, Deck Delegate Thomas Harding, Engine Delegate Robert Rice, Steward Delegate Perry McCalL Chairman asked all departments to work together to make life easier for all and create safe and happy ship. He also urged members to support SPAD. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to take ad­ vantage of Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman read telex on contract extension. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. LNG LEO (ETC), July 25—Chair­ man Robert Schwarz, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Deck Delegate G. Kehiis, Steward Delegate 1. Solomons. Chairman announced he jirst came aboard and looks forward to working with crew. He reported he had not received an update concemCoiUinued on page 22 . v. ••rt 'r : �-:"v; 22 rfe:. :••• • Ships Digest •y. . Continued from page 21 I " .i[c.:"\ ' ;'<; , , OCnBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOC ing contract. He encouraged mem­ bers to support American-flag ship­ ping and donate to SPAD. Educational director urged crew to take advantage of upgrading classes at Piney Point, He also reminded members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ man reported crewmembers doing good job keeping recreation room and mess hall clean. He reminded everyone not to yell in passageways and to respect shipmates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for excellent meals. Next port: ArurJ, Indonesia. 1ST LT. JACK LUMMUS (Amsea), July 4—Chairman Kelly Devine, Secretary Anthony Curran, Deck Delegate Ddn Denorio, Steward Delegate Debora Grendahl. Educational director urged members to take advantage of Lundeberg School facilities to upgrade skills. Treasurer reported $344vin ship's fund and reported someJioney will be used toward purchase of new movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed benzene testing requirements to receive ship­ ping card. Crew discussed movies to add to library. Next port: Newport News, Va. MAJOR STEPHEN W. PLESS (Waterman Steamship), July 25Chairman Bernard Hutcherson, Secretary Tony Piazza, Educational Director G. Wallis, Deck Delegate Fred Hunter, Engine Delegate Felix Miralda. Disputed OT arid beefs reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew discussed what would happen if water was con­ taminated and if bottled water for drinking and cooking was used. Crew agreed to hold union meetings more often to minimize problems. Chair­ man read exerpts from union con­ tract. MAYAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), July 4—Chairman Albert Caulder, Secretary L. Ewing, Educational Director E. Richman. Chairman an­ nounced payoff in Norfolk, Va. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers discussed 30day emergency leave plan for mem­ bers. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang and requested new TV and toaster. Daley, Deck Delegate Emanuel Gazzier. Engine Delegate James SkubOM//.E4DEA? (OMI), July 25— na. Steward Delegate Edward Chairman Patrick Rankin, Secretary Winne. Chairman reported Patrol­ Michael Davalie, Educational Direc­ man Mike Calhoun serviced vessel in tor Alvin Markowitz, Deck Delegate Houston. Educational director Tommie Vines Sr., Engine Delegate reminded members to upgrade skills Bruce Korte, Steward Delegate at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ Stanley Krysyosiak. Chairman puted OT reported. Crew reported reported new dryer in crew laundry July Seafarers LOGs received. Crew needed. He also gave special thanks members gave vote of confidence to to entire crew for fine job. Education­ contracts depaftment in negotiating to al director encouraged members to "keep meat on our tables." Crew upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Beef reported air conditioning running reported by deck delegate. No beefs warm. Chairman thanked all depart­ or disputed OT reported by engine or ments for jobs well done. Crewmem^ steward delegates. Crew requested bers observed moment of silence for new furniture in crew lounge. departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. OOCL INNOVA RON (Sea-Land Service), July 11—Chairman John PFC JAMES ANDERSON Bertolino, Secretary Edward Col­ (Maersk Lines), July 11—Chairman lins, Educational Director Harry T. Anderson, Secret^ H. WilderMessick, Deck Delegate Douglas muth. Educational Director L. Hodges, Engine Delegate Peter Cochbran, Deck Delegate James Hausmann, Steward Delegate RadHailstone, Steward Delegate Earl mes Cosme. Chairman announced ar­ Castain. Educational director urged rival in Charleston, S.C. with payoff members to take advantage of upgrad­ that morning. He reminded crew pur­ ing program at Piney Point. Treasurer pose of SPAD and urged donations. reported $200 in ship's fund. No Secretary thanked crew for keeping beefs or disputed OT reported. Deck pantry clean and advised memlwrs to and engine delegate gave special attend Piney Point and upgrade skills recognition to galley gang for excel­ as soon as possible. Treasurer lent job. Chairman reminded mem­ reported $70 in ship's fiind. Disputed bers to keep dues paid up in full. OT reported by deck delegate. No Next port: Diego Garcia. beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ gine or steward delegates. Crew thanked chief steward, chief cook and ship), July 2-7-Chairman Bobby Rlddick. Secretary C. Rooks, GSU Jose Bermudez for jobs well Educational Director E. Neatbery, done. Deck Delegate James Walker, OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Steward Delegate Ronnie Moore. Overseas), July 18—Chairman A. J. Chairman asked contracts department Eckert, Secretary J. Weedi Educa­ to send all correspondence directly to tional Director T. Kreutzer, Deck bosun and not to officers. Crew Delegate G.R. Christianson, Engine reported mail not being received once Delegate J. Brown, Steward on ship. Chairman reminded crew­ Delegate J. Garton. Chairman members to keep noise down. reported captain will have payoff as SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land soon as money arrives. Educational Service), July 25—Chairman James director reminded members to Davis, Secretary Felipe Orlanda, upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck Educational Director A. Quinn, En­ delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine Delegate Sheldon Greenberg, gine or steward delegates. Crew gave Steward Delegate Jose Santos. Chair­ man reported radio officer announced vote of thanks to SIU President telegram received from SIU head­ Michael Sacco for the work he's done for membership. Crew reported quarters regarding Sea-Land efforts to go foreign-flag but chairman had new pillows and mattresses needed. not received copy. Next port: Anacortes, Wash. Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (Sea-Land OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), July 25—Chair­ Service), July 25—Chairman Calvin James, Secretary F. Costango, man P. Victor, Secretary Howard Educational Director Kevin DeSue, Williams, Deck Delegate P. Baker, Deck Delegate James Rush, Steward Engine Delegate W. Bloodworth, Delegate Donald Williams. Chair­ Steward Delegate Heath Bryan. man discussed cleaning of crew Secretary announced this is second lounge and asked members not to trip to Klaipeda, Lithuania with load leave dirty dishes in lounge over­ of com. No beefs or disputed OT night. Chairman reminded crew to reported. Crew noted Seafarers NORTHERN LIGHTS (lOM), July LOGs and ship's mail received in check heat and air conditioning vents 25—Chairman Ray Waiters, and asked members keep mess room English Channel and new washing Secretary Kenneth Whitfield, Educa­ machine for crew arrived. They furniture in good condition. Secretary tional Director K. Jordan, Deck reported pleasant voyage where announced all cargo will be dis­ Delegate T.Jackson, Engine everyone respects each other and charged between New York and Bos­ Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward gave special thanks to gourmet chefs ton and ship will go into shipyard in Delegate Christopher Green. Chair­ Howard Williams and Heath Bryan Norfolk, Va for 7-8 days. He an­ man reported new items on order. for excellent food. Crew reported nounced no layoffs. No beefs or dis­ Secret^ said captain praised puted OT reported. Crew reported crew mess overhead needs repair. crewmembers' work and reported Seafarers LOGs received and dis­ payoff will be at sea. Educational OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS tributed to all departments. Crew ap­ director urged members to upgrade (Maritime Overseas), July 18—Chair­ proved motion that air cooling and skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs man Sonny Pinkham, Secretary D. heating units and bulkheads be or disputed OT reported. Next port: Brown, Educational Director Gerald cleaned once a month and painted each year. Next port: Boston. The Perfect Splice r rff'v"?''" • % Deck department members aboard the USNS Wilkes splice a large eye in one of the ship's mooring lines. Instructing in proper splicing procedures aboard the oceanographic survey ship is Bosun "Skip Yager (right). Chief Mate Fred Smallwood observes while AB Jake Jacobs and OSs John Kaack and Matt Sandy work on the splice. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), July 9—Chairman G.M. Westphal, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Joe Barry. Chairman reported receiving second-hand information regarding Sea-Land ships going foreign-flag but telegram from SIU headquarters had not yet arrived. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School and reminded them all information available aboard ship. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), July 17—Chairman A. Trikoglou, Secretary J. Colls, Educational Director J.Shuler, Deck Delegate E. Ortega, Engine Delegate J. Guaris, Steward Delegate A. Colon. Chairman reported everything running smoothly with ship out of shipyard. Secretary gave vote of thanks to deck department for good paint job in passageways. He reported new water cooler needed in mess room. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), July 11—Chairman Elex Cary Jr., Secretary E.M. Douroudous, Educational Director R. Chapman. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported every­ thing running smoothly. 2400. He informed crew information from SIU headquarters has not been sent to ship concerning Sea-Land's recent statement to re-flag 13 ships. He reminded crewmembers signing off to clean rooms and refurbish with Ambassadorial BBQ SEA-LAND EXPRESS(Sea-Land Service), July 11—Chairman Ray Ramirez, Secretary G. Bryant Jr., Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Timothy Smith, Engine Delegate Gebar Oghe, Steward Delegate Fadel Abdulla. Disputed OT reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Chairman reminded crewmembers no smoking in mess room during meals. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), July 11—Chairman Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director War­ ren Wright, Deck Delegate Charles Howell, Engine Delegate Frank Alshaif. Steward Delegate Rafaelita Griego. Secretary gave vote of thanks to deck and engine depart­ ments for clean ship inside and out. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed Sea-Land an­ nouncement to re-flag. Chairman reminded crewmembers to clean cabin before signing off. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Chief Cook Floyd Bishop does some grilling on the deck of the Crowley Ambassador. clean linens for new persons coming aboard. Treasurer reported $55 in ship's fund. Beef and disputed OT reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegate. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaSEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ Land Service), July 25—Chairman vice), July 4-^—Chairman R. CleWerner Becher, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educational Director Walter mente. Secretary S. Apodaca, Educational Director C. Henley, Stevens, Deck Delegate K. Hagar^ Deck Delegate T. Doi, Engine Steward Delegate Vir^lio Hof­ Delegate C.Medeiros, Steward fmann. Chairman reminded crew­ members to keep rooms locked while Delegate G. Lee. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported in port because ship's VCR was stolen in Oakland, Calif. Secretary an­ couch and chair in crew recreation room need to be reupholstered. Crew nounced intention of keeping in touch with chairman concerning daily gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: events. Educational director reported Honolulu. crew well informed. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (Seanegotiation extension. Land Service), July 6—Chairman SEA-LAND PACER(Sea-Land Ser­ Joseph Colangelo, Secretary Miguel Pahon, Educational Director vice), July 18—Chairman Lance Thomas Priscu, Deck Delegate Her­ Zollner, Secretary W. Wroten, nando Bansuelo, Engine Delegate Educational Director S. Acosta, Deck Delegate Rudy Asopardo, En- Gary Mitchell, Steward Delegate Allan Sim. Educational director !;ine Delegate Sotmy Acosta, urged members to upgrade at Piney Steward Delegate Jim Ahellano. Point. Deck delegate reported dis­ Chairman reported he called con­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT tracts department for information on Sea-Land's efforts to go foreign-flag. by engine or steward delegates. Chair­ He reported Vice President Contracts man praised members upgrading at Augie Tellez stated union is working Limdeberg School and stressed im­ portance of advancing oneself through Congress and other avenues to prevent this from occurring. Chair­ through education. man discussed Department of SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Defense policy of allocating monies Service), July 8—Chairman Robert to vessels with military capabilities. Stuverud, Educational Director C. Educational director urged members Piper. Treasurer reported $715 in to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No reefs or disputed OT reported. Mem- ship's fund. Chairman noted twomonth extension on contract and Sea1 rers requested information concern­ Land's announcement to transfer 13 ing negotiations and foreign-flag ships to foreip-flag. Crewmembers transfers. Next port: Yokohama, discussed retirement benefits and Japan. thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), July 11—Chair­ SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land man R. Moss, Secretary Gary GrisService), July 4—Chairman L.E. wold. Educational Director Arthur Watson, Secretary J.Johnson, Rhymes. Chairman announced Educational Director R. Risbeck, notice from headquarters regarding Deck Delegate George Vukmir, En­ 60-day extension on contract. Chair­ gine Delegate Ronald Swanson, man discussed retirement benefits Steward Delegate Mohamed Shibly. and seatime with crewmembers. No Chairman handed out sample letter to beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ union members to send to U.S. repre­ man discussed letter from head­ sentatives and senators in support of quarters concerning Sea-Lands's legislation for revitalization of U.S. petition to MarAd to re-flag 13 ships. merchant marine. No beefs or disputed Crewmembers asked contracts QT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks departiAent to look into union com­ to galley gang for great food and salad plying with new federal law allow­ bar. ing up to 12 weeks personal leave without loss of job. Crew also asked SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Ser­ contracts department to look into vice), July 9—Chairman Grarge Wil­ amending shipping rules regarding son, Secretary A. Hassan, Educational length of time per voyage. Next Director Steve Miller. No beefs or dis­ port: Boston. puted OT reported. Crewmembers discussed Sea-Land's announcement SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea- ' to re-flag vessels and reported feel­ Land Service), July 16—Chairman ings of sadness and anger. Secretary . ack Edward, Secretary Jennifer said new towels received and gave . lim. Educational Director Jim Smit- vote of thanks to steward departto. Chairman reported arrival in Oakand, Calif, on Tuesday July 13 at Continued on page 24 . L: . .r'- •/;y - v /"'/:- �saawiiiisLoe 23 0CR»fff f 993 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The PAYMENT OF MONIES. No constitution of the SIU Atlantic, monies are to be paid to anyone in any Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ official capacity in the SIU unless an trict makes specific provision for official union receipt is given for safeguarding the membership's same. Under no circumstances money and union finances. The should any member pay any money constitution requires a detailec for any reason unless he is given such audit by certified public account­ receipt. In the event anyone attempts ants every year, which is to be sub­ to require any such payment be made mitted to the membership by the without supplying a receipt, or if a secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance member is required to make a pay­ committee of rank-and-file mem­ ment and is given an official receipt, bers, elected by the membership, but feels that he or she should not each year examines the finances of have been required to make such pay­ the union and reports fully their find­ ment, this should immediately be ings and recommendations. Mem­ reported to union headquarters. bers of this committee may make CONSTITUTIONAL dissenting reports, specific recom­ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. mendations and separate findings. Copies of the SIU constitution are TRUST FUNDS. All trus available in all union halls. All mem­ funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, bers should obtain copies of this conLakes and Inland Waters District stitution so as to familiarize are administered in accordance themselves with its contents. Any with the provisions of various trust time a member feels any other mem­ fund agreements. All these agree­ ber or officer is attempting to deprive ments specify that the trustees in him or her of any constitutional right charge of these funds shall equally or obligation by any methods, such as consist of union and management dealing with charges, trials, etc., as representatives and their alternates. well as all other details, the member All expenditures and disburse­ so affected should immediately , ments of trust funds are made only notify headquarters. upon approval by a majority of the EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ trustees. All trust fund financial bers are guaranteed equal rights in records' are available at the head­ employment and as rhembers of the quarters of the various trust funds. SIU. These rights are clearly set SHIPPING RIGHTS. A forth in the SIU constitution and in member's shipping rights and the contracts which the union has seniority are protected exclusively negotiated with the employers. by contracts between the union and Consequently, no member may be the employers. Members should get discriminated against because of to know their shipping rights. race, creed, color, sex, national or Copies of these contracts are posted geographic origin. If any member and available in all union halls. If feels that he or she is denied the members believe there have been equal rights to which he or she is violations of their shipping or entitled, the member should notify seniority rights as contained in the union headquarters. contracts between the union and the SEAFARERS POLITICAL employers, they should notify the ACTIVITY DONATION — Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate tified mail, return receipt requested. segregated fund. Its proceeds are The proper address for this is: used to further its objects and pur­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman poses including, but not limited to, Seafarers Appeals Board furthering the political, social and 5201 Auth Way economic interests of maritime Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred workers, the preservation and fur­ to are available to members at all thering of the American merchant times, either by writing directly to the marine with improved employment union or to the Seafarers Appeals opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade Board. union concepts. In connection with CONTRACTS. Copies of all such objects, SPAD supports and SIU contracts are available in all SIU contributes to political candidates halls. These contracts specify the for elective office. All contribu­ wages and conditions under which an tions are voluntary. NcyxontribuSIU member works and lives aboard tion may be solicited ar^eceived a ship or boat. Members should know because of force, job di^riminatheir contract rights, as well as their tion, financial reprisal, or threat of obligations, such as filing for over­ such conduct, or as a condition of time (OT) on the proper sheets and in membership in the union or of the proper manner. If, at any time, a employment. If a contribution is member believes that an SIU patrol­ made by reason of the above im­ man or other union official fails to proper conduct, the member should protect their contractual rights notify the Seafarers International properly, he or she should contact the Union or SPAD by certified mail nearest SIU port agent. within 30 days of the contribution EDITORIAL POLICY — for investigation and appropriate THE SEAFARERS LOG. The action and refund, if involuntary. Seafarers LOG traditionally has A member should support SPAD refrained from publishing any ar­ to protect and further his or her ticle serving the political purposes economic, political and social in­ of any individual in the union, of­ terests, and American trade union ficer or member. It also has concepts. refrained from publishing articles If at any time a member feels deemed harmful to the union or its that any of the above rights have collective membership. This estab­ been violated, or that he or she has lished policy has been reaffirmed been denied the constitutional right by membership action at the Sep­ of access to union records or infor­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ mation, the member should imme­ stitutional ports. The diately notify SIU President responsibility for Seafarers LOG Michael Sacco at headquarters by policy is vested in an editorial certified mail, return receipt re­ board which consfists of the ex­ quested. The address is: ecutive board of the union. The Michael Sacco, President executive board may delegate, Seafarers International Union from among its ranks, one in­ 5201 Auth Way dividual to carry out this respon­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. sibility. i J.:: h-1 ! 7 Opportunities '7-- •. ' ' . .i'' • The cost of a college education continues to rise each yean But for Seafarers and their dependents, help In realizing their educational goals Is available in the for/n of $15,000and $6,000 awards from the Seafarers Scholarship Program. ELIGIBILITY In 1994, the union will offer seven scholarships. Four are set aside for the children and spouses of Seafarers. Each of these four sfcholarships is for $15,000 to be used at a four-year college or university. The other three are for Seafarers themselves. One of the awards is for $15,000 for use at a four-year institution of higher learning. The remaining two scholar­ ships amount to $6,000 each and may be used for study at a community college or vocational school. Eligibility requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and unmarried dependent children are spelled out in a booklet which contains an ap­ plication form. It is available by filling out and returning the coupon below to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. DEADLINES Completed applications with all hececessary information included MUST be mailed and postmarked ON or BEFORE APRIL 15,1994. The SAT and ACT exams are given ap­ proximately six times a year on .specified dates. Applicants should be sure to take whichever exam is required by the college or trade school they plan to attend. (Tests must be taken by FEBRUARY1994 to ensure the results will be available for inclusion in the scholarship ap­ plication package.) Scholarship recipients must enroll in a college or trade school and notify the Seafarers Welfare Plan of their admission by AUGUST 1, 1994. Winners of the $15,000 award must complete the program within six years. Seafarers who receive the $6,000 award must complete their programs in four years. "' '• ••-V CHECKLIST The deadline for applying is April 15, 1994. Completing the application form, itself, is not very difficult. What will take more time, however, is gathering all the other necessary paperwork. Items that will need to be postmarked by that date for review by the Scholarship Committee include: • Scholarship application • Autobiographical statement • Photograph • Certified copy of birth certificate • High school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high st:Hool equivalency scores. • College transcript • Letters of reference SAT or ACT test results. Remember, it will take time to gather all this information. Plan ahead to make sure every­ thing will be collected in time. Some schools can be slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants should ask for them as soon as pos­ sible. Also, now is a good time for the applicant to start thinking about who should be asked to write letters of recommendation. Mall In this coupon for more application details: lease send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the I application form. P Name i - Book Number I Address City, State, Zip Code _ _ _ Telephone Nurnber _ _^ This application is for: • Self • ' • •••7.":^'.^-, • O Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs. MD 20746. 10/93 �'•'i-r -;: v t- .- 24 Ships Digest Continued fivm page 22 ment for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. !. CjA.c' •» ' SEALin-ARABIAN SEA (IMC), July 20—Chairman J.T. Prather, Secretary Fred Clark, Deck Delegate Kimberly Clark, Engine Delegate Charles Mispagei, Steward Delegate A. Avila. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for great food and good service. Next port: Mar­ tinez, Calif. SEAUFT INDIAN OCEAN (TMC), July 2^1—Chairman Mike Moore, En gine E)elegate Victor Mondecl, Steward Delegate E. Rodriguez. Chairman read president's report from July Seafarers LOG. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fiind for VCR and new tapes. Bosun requested union patrolman visit vessel as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reported trouble acquiring stores. Crew reported need for new dryer and refrigerator. • -i STONEWELL JACKSON(Wateiman Steamship), July 11—Chairrrian Carl Lineberry, Secretary Victor Acevedo, Educational Director L.V. Hargesheimer, Engine Delegate M. Hill. Educational director encouraged members to attend Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $675 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new mat­ tress for each bunk. Next port: New­ port News, Va. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), July 2—Chairman Michael Thornton, Deck Delegate Charles McPherson, Engine Delegate Hermus Patrick, Steward Delegate Roberto Escobar. Chairman reported carpets replaced and tiles in­ stalled in engine department, and shampoo and vacuum cleaner needed. He also reported smooth sailing and reminded members to utilize Piney Point facilities for upgrading. Secretary reported smooth cruise with good crew. He thanked crewmembers for keeping ship tidy. Educational director reminded mem­ bers upgrading is key to future. He also reminded crewmembers to turn in all movies before arriving in port. Treasurer reported $400 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman gave vote of thanks to ABs and entire crew for as­ sembling and delivering clothes, toys, medicine, food and candy to children in orphanages in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Crew reported looking forward to doing same next trip. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: New Orleans. 'r OCTORER1993 SEAFARERS LOG DSNS WILKES (Bay Ship Manage­ OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Maritime Overseas), August 1— ment), July 26—Chairman Skip Chairman Sal Lagare, Secretary Yager, Secretary K. Dougherty, Tohe Dansley Jr., Educational Direc­ Educational Director CJ. Brown, tor C. Boudreaxux, Deck E)elegate Deck Delegate Tom Skuhina, En­ gine Delegate Mike Renter, Steward W. Sellers, Steward Delegate C. Gooch. Chairman announced con­ Delegate Don Mann. Chairman praised crew on appearance of vessel tract negotiations continue and new agreement should be reached in next and thanked everyone for working 60 days. Secretary urged members extra hard preparing for quality who have never upgraded to visit evaluation inspection. He also thanked steward department for great Piney Point and upgrade for higher ratings and enjoy school's beautiful chow. Treasurer reported $313 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT surroundings. Educational director reminded members upgrading means reposed. Crew asked contracts department to look into length of stay more pork chops on table and en­ couraged all eligible crewmembers to aboard vessel for crewmembers and upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT back safety bonuses not received. Crew reported soda machine not full. reported. Crew reported washing machine and dryer need repairs. Crew gave special thanks to Adeile Crew thanked galley gang for good George for her tour of cheerful and food. Crew requested new microwave good service as crew mess person. and suggested professional fumiga­ Crew reported Seafarers LOGs not tion once every 30 days. Crew being received in timely manner. reported all members happy and re­ Next port: Sasebo, Japan. quested new linens aboard vessel. AMERICAN KESTREL (Osprey Next port: Honolulu. Shipping), August 12—Chairman PFC JAMES ANDERSON John Higdon, Secretary X. Aquino, Educational Director Joe Overstreet, (Maersk Lines), August 7—Chair­ Deck Delegate Jerry Smith, Steward man T. Anderson, Secretary Hugh Wildermuth, Educational Director Delegate Brenda Cheatham. Chair­ L. Cockrane, Deck Delegate J. man asked contracts department to Hailstone, Steward Delegate E. Casprovide ship with detailed informa­ tain. Chairman reported outstanding tion regarding contract negotiations. SIU crew aboard vessel with all Educational director encouraged lands working together for better members to upgrade at Lundeberg ship. He also reported ship has best School. Deck delegate asked con­ galley gang in Diego Garcia with deli­ tracts department for clear descrip­ cious food. He complimented deck tion of watch procedures and department on hard work getting payment of overtime. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. vessel back in shape after Somalia. Steward delegate reported beef. Crew Educational director urged members reported excellent communication on to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $300 in ship's ship. Crew requested patrolman next "und. No beefs or disputed OT port. Steward delegate noted outdated reported. Next port: Diego Garcia. stores coming aboard ship. ITS PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), August 1^—Chair­ man V.T. Nielsen, Secretary F. DiCarlo, Educational Director M. Rullan, Deck Delegate C. Brown, hgine Delegate Carlos Bonefont, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. Steward delegate gave vote of thanks to crew for keeping ship clean. Crew requested new TV. Next port: New York. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), August 5—Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary F. Robertson, Educational Director W. Fay, Deck Delegate lobby Branham, Engine Delegate Wesley Wise. Chairman reported smooth sailing and commented on imiroved food since Chief Steward Robertson and Cook M. Buck signed on. Chairman announced Executive Vice President Joe Sacco and SlU Representative Sal Aquia in Japan; crew will have chance to discuss con­ tract with them while in port. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. 'reasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT DSNS KANE(Bay Ship Manage­ reported. Chairman discussed safety ment), July 11—Chairman Joe and stressed all crewmembers should Jenkins, Secretary Jeff Smith, be careful on deck when chipping is Steward Delegate Maircelino Anleing done and grease is present. He dino. Chairman announced recreation also reminded crew to keep noise fund will be used for purchase of down and be careful in weight room. videotapes and refreshments for dock- Next port: Himeji, Japan. side crew party in Naples, Italy. Educational director discussed impor­ OMI SACRAMENTO (Ogden tance of upgrading at Lundeberg Marine), August 8—Chairman Ray School. Chief Steward Smith an­ Gorju, Secretary T. Davalie, Educa­ nounced he had just returned from tional Director Alton Hickman. baking course there and praised Chairman advised crewmembers con­ quality of instruction and facilities. tract issues being worked out by Treasurer reported $595.60 in ship's union and companies and reminded fund. Disputed OT reported by them current contract still valid. steward delegate. No beefs or dis­ Secretary thanked crew for being puted OT reported by deck or engine cooperative with galley gang and delegate. D^k delegate noted con­ commented on wonderful crew cern by deck department members aboard ship. Educational director regarding explosives in cargo aboard thanked crewmembers for job well ship and asked contracts department done and encouraged them to for detailed information concerning upgrade at Lundeberg School. He explosives. Chairman announced ship also discussed importance of upgrad­ selected to host annual "Project ing. No beefs or disputed OT Marco Polo" conducted by U.S. Navy reported. Chairman reported telex Oceanographic Office in coordination rom headquarters regarding exten­ with National Geographic Society. sion of contract post^. Educational He reported project designed to foster director discuss^ importance of con­ interest in oceanography and ocean tacting congressmen concerning Seasciences. The best and brightest high .^nd's announcement to re-flag. school science students and teachers Crew thanked steward department for are selected to participate in short job well done. Crew reported slow . cruises to give them hands-on ex­ mail service and Seafarers LOGs not perience in physical oceanography. lieing received. Next port: Baltimore. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), August 4—Chairqian Garry Walker, Secretary Scott Opsahl, Educational Director Marvin Wells, Deck Delegate Jusuf Djuned, Engine Delegate Al Hansen, Steward Delegate Frank Martin. Chairman announced payoff and contract exten­ sion. Secretary thanked crew for keep­ ing mess hall and pantry clean. Educational director stressed impor­ tance of upgrading at Piney Point and reported hazardous materials training will be mandatory. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave spe­ cial thanks to Bosun Walker's wife, Letty Jo, for homemade cookies and jams. Chairman reminded crewmem­ bers to use only enough soap for washing clothes—otherwise it backs up in one of ship's showers. He reminded crew to keep volume down on new speaker system in lounge. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. very tasty. Crew also thanked steward department for their part in making it an unforgettable barbecue Treasurer reported $55 in ship's emer gency fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to check bulletin board for latest news concerning re-flagging issue with Sea-Land. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND SHINING STAR (SeaLand Service), August 3—Chairman Joseph Colangelo, Secretary Miguel Pahon, Educational Director Thomas Friscu, Engine Delegate Gary Mitchell, Steward Delegate Allan Sim. Chairman reported con­ tract extension. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave special thanks to galley gang for doing excel­ lent job. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), Auguist 2—Chairman Hayden GifTord, Secretary G. Bronson. Educational Director Steve Blgelow, Deck Delegate Tillman Churchman, Engine £)elegate Gor­ don Hilthruner, Steward Delegate Donald Spangler. Chairman reported 60-day contract extension and urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Piney Point. Educational director reminded crew­ members not to throw plastic over side or in port. Treasurer reported $185 in ship's fund and $85 in movie fund. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew requested new cabinet for movies in crew lounge. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Steward delegate reminded members to pick up ice that drops on floor from ice machine. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 1—Chairman Howard Glhbs, Secretary S. Apodaca, Educa­ tional Director C. Henley, Deck Delegate Romeo Lugtu, Engine Delegate Charles Medeiros, Steward Delegate Joe Tucker. Chairman an­ nounced ship's arrival in Oakland and Long Beach, Calif. Secretary urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. Educational direc­ tor stressed importance of SPAD donations. Treasurer reported $436 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman posted two letters from headquarters. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), August 8—Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Donna Clemens, Educational Director Her­ man Manzer, Deck Delegate Raymond Vicari, Engine Delegate Leonard Vlles, Steward Delegate N. Ball. Chairman reported shortage of Seafarers LOGs for crewmembers. Crew gave vote of thanks to Captain Cocozza and Chief Engineer Robin­ son and his department for great pig roast. Crew reported Amold the pig SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), August 1—Chairman David Zurek, Secretary Stephen Bird, Educational Director Jason Etnoyer. Educational director reported upgrading forms for Lundeberg School are available. Treasurer reported $231 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported new mattresses and pillows needed. Crewmembers observed mo­ ment of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. The Seafarers LOG is interested in publishing a greater number of photos of SIU members' families at home or on vacation. Color as well as black-and-white photographs are acceptable. When sending photos to the LOG, be sure to identify the individuals from left to right. Also, indicate if the photo should be returned. Send photos and identifications to Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. •V': it-." �OCTOBER 1993 SEAFARBHSLOG 25 • DEEP SEA joined the union in 1987 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Hall sailed as a QMED. WILLIAM ALLEN Pensioner WHilliam Allen, 84, passed away February 16. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1949 in his native Seattle, before that union merged, vndi the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Di^ trict (AGUWD) of the SIU. He sailed as a chief steward. Brother Allen retired in Sqrtember 1976. GEORGE ALTSCHAFFL Pensioner George Altschaffl, 66, died August 26. Bom in Platsmouth, Neb., he joined the uriion in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Altschaffl s^led in the steward departmerit. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1946. Brother Altschaffl began receiving his pension in September 1992. STEPHEN ARALES Pensioner Stephen Arales,90, passed away August 4. A native of the Philippines, he joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Arales sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1921 to 1947. Brother Arales retired in November 1971. EDWARD BROOKS JR. Pensioner Ed­ ward Brooks Jr., 77, died Au^st 30. He joined the SIU in 1973 in his native New Orleans. Brother Brooks sailed in both the steward and engine departmeiits. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1956. Brother Brooks began receiving his pen­ sion in March 1991. EDWARD BURKE JR. Edward Burke Jr., 32, died August 11. Bora in Boston, he graduated from the Lun­ deberg School in 1978. Brother Burice sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1980. FRANK CHAVERS Pensioner Frank Chavers, 68, passed away Aupst 20. A native of Mobile, Ala., he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Chavers sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Chavers retired in June 1983. FRANK HALL Frank Hall, 65, passed away July 30. A Pennsylvania native, he WOODROW CUNNINGHAM Pensioner Woodrow Cunningham, 68, died August 23. Bora in Rome, Ga., he joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Cunningham sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 tb 1950. Brother Cunningham shipped from Jacksonville, Fla. prior to retiring. JUSTING MOLINA Pensioner Justino Molina, 73, died August 18. Bora in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Seafarers in the Philip­ pines in 1944. Brother Molina sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in June 1979. MANUEL NOBLE Pensioner Manuel Noble, 84, passed away July 24. Bora in ^e Philip­ pines, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mew York. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Noble retired in June 1976. n DERRICK NORBERT Derrick Norbert,23, passed away August 3. A Louisiana na­ tive, he graduated from the Paul Hall Center in 1992. Brother Norbert sailed in the engine depart­ ment. NASON NUNN Pensioner Nason Nunn, 74, died June 26. Bora in Michigan, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Nunn sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1981. receiving his pension in January 1984. to 1945. Brother Wilson began receiving his pension in May 1991. WALLACE PERRY Pensioner WaUace Perry, 60, died July 29. Bora in Washington, D.C., he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Perry com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He retired in February 1990. INLAND PAUL TURNER Pensioner Paul Turner, 66, died August 17. Bora in Ten­ nessee, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Turner com- . pleted the bosun recertiilcation course at Piney Point in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy fixrm 1944 to 1946. Late in his seafaring careo-. Brother Tumo- sailed primarily aboard Crowley RO/RO vessels. Following his retirement in January 1992, he volunteered time to assist at the counter in the Jacksonville, Fla hall. ELBERT WILSON Pensioner El­ bert Wilson, 67, passed away August 12. A native of Wallace, Ala. he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Wilson sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 LOUIS BROUSSARD Pensioner Louis Broussard, 86, died August 16. Bora in Louisiana, he joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Broussard sailed as an oiler. He retired in April 1975. EDWARD COVACEVICH Pensioner Edward Covacevich, 66, passed away August 16. He joined the SIU in 1957 in his native Bal­ timore. Boatman Covacevich sailed as a captain. He began receiving his pension in January 1988. JAMES HASSELL Pensioner James Hassell, 80, died August 28. A Columbia, N.C. na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Hassel sailed in the deck department. He retired in Novem­ ber 1975. JOHNNY JEFFCOAT Johtmy Jeffcoat, 35, passed away July 30. A native of Red Level, Ala., he joined the union in 1988 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatmari Jeffcoat sailed in both the deck and oigine departments. He served in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 1979. LELAND LARRIMORE Pensioner Leland Larrimore, 71, died August 9. Bora in Tilgham Is­ land, Md., he joined the SIU in 1966 in Baltimore. Boatman Lar­ rimore sailed in the deck depart­ ment, most recently as a captain. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Larrimore retired in December 1985. THEOSOILEAU Theo Soileau, 69, passed away August 13. A Louisiana native, he joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boat­ man Soileau sailed as a tankerman. jv". 3' : v' JAMES WALLACE Pensioner James Wal­ lace, 75, died August 1. He joined the SIU in 1968 in his native Baltimore. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. His last ves­ sel before retiring in April 1983 was the Papa Guy, on which he sailed as a captain. GREAT LAKES DONALD HORN Donald Horn, 46, passed away Novem­ ber 11, 1992. Bora in Michigan, he joined the union in 1970 in the port of Detroit. Brother Horn sailed in the steward department. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN MICHAEL MILITELLO Pensioner Michael Militello, 79, died August 22. He joined the Seafarers in 1941 in his native Gloucester, Mass. Brother Militello sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1978. SAMUEL SCOLA Pensioner Samuel Scola, 65, passed away June 5. He joined the SIU in 1966 in his native Boston. Brother Scola sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He began receiving his pension in November 1974. ,. ^ ' k- • Good Eatin' Any Time, Any Place I'- • : • h' •. • 'y fc-;, •f • Members of the steward department aboard the Sea-Land Value prepare another fine meal. They are Chief Steward Abdul Hassan (left) and Chief Cook Francisco Tirado. Chief Cook Audrey Brown ^ets the grill going aboard the Sgt. Matej Kocak for a Labor Day bartrecue. ESPERPERDI Pensioner Esper Perdi, 69, passed away August 21. A native of Estonia, he joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Perdi began receiving his pension in May 1988. ISIDORO SALVADOR Pensioner Isidoro Salvador, 84, passed away August 4. A native of the Philippines, he joined the union in 1962 in the port of Seattle. Brother Salvador sailed in the steward department. He began A holiday meal marks the special day for C.S. Global Link crewmembers who otherwise are engaged in the daily duties ofr operating operatinc the vessel. The holiday ef­ fort is put forward by steward department mem­ bers (back row, from left) Steward Assistant William Brown, Chief Cook Cheryl Neff, Steward Assistant Eric Jeffers, Chief Steward Ronald Malozi, (front row) Cook/Baker George Sasaki and BR Ben Mathews. y. : 1- Jji / '.-,1 ' • .-v' ••• i �• ....; ^jnKi I'• J-»'l.*'*-r>n.'Vi^ • OCTOBER 1993 SEAFMERSLOG a'- ^••, • • • \ Lundeberg School Graduating Classes '.V y''\-^pyM/' Trainee Lifeboat Class 514—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 514 are (from left, kneeling) Kenneth Creque Jr., Edward Grey, Julio Buchanan, James Crisler, James Tran, Leo Flynn, Selley Washington, Fhab Ghelth, (second row) Richard Taylor, Aaron Braaten, Lorenzo Sereno, Robert Clemens, Nawa Williams, Samuel Ramos Jr., Anthony Lozopone, Jim Brown (Instructor), William Todd Stringer, Sean Jones, Alex Lottig, Anestacio Sereno Jn and Kurt Bruer. Celestial Navigation—Upgrading ^vig, ._ _ SlU members completing , the celestial navigation course are (from left) Jake KaraczynskI (Instructor), Edward Dwyer, Tom Culpepper, Jeffrey Sousa, Drexel Hanna and Reglna Ewlng. - i • Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the August 24 class of f i «row..=.teo^ «f fho I..K. OO upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Tom Gllllard (Instructor), Kenneth Geter, Michael Flores, Angel pL^fl,.f r^oS Reyes, Anthony Zellars, Agulllo Llorente, (second row) Henry Jones, Santiago Cadiz, Tyrone Garcia, vnnnn ni^* ^'^®"®"^' ®'®"® Dale KIrsch Jr., George Dariey, Kevin Young, (third row) Jack Green, Michael Hill, Basslrou NIang, John Gotlschlich, Jeffrey Willis and Beckett Young III. Barnard III, Michael Struve and James Duffy. Oil Spill—Completing the oil spill emergency contal^ent and cleanup course on August 5 are (from left, sealed) Beckett Young III Charlotte Wlnstead, Pfm^^ing. Dor^y Ca^^^^ F^k Sealift—Graduating from the July 30 seallft class are (from left) Messick, Jeffrey Willis, (serond row) Gre^ry Melyjn, WalteVr^lman, WHie Marsh, ""^hanl ^^James Heiiewege (Instructor), Glenn Baker Jr., Shannon Teem, CharBrown, Michael Marlykan, Glenn Baker Jr., Dan Van Sciver, (third row) Ben Pierciey, David Bowles, Rick winstead, Walter Taulman and Allen Shaw. Bowman, Isalac Watts, Walter Seals, Shannon Teem and Casey Taylor (instmctor) v;;: • • Manne Electrical Maintenance— The August 10 graduates of the marine Third Mate—^Working their way up the deck department ratings are (from left, first electrical maintenance course are (from left, standing) Miguel Rivera, Robert Kerbo, Jorge row) John Gilliam, David Clements, John Brown, Ron Raykowski (Instructor), (second Bonelil, John Brooks, (seated) Duane Toistensen, (second row) Brian Sengelaub, Green row) Nii«)laus Itey^l, Charles SpradNn, Cecil Winstead, Stejshen Barry and Peter Dudley. Hoskins and Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor). : •/ �•, . •• .• . SBmUXKLOG OCWBER1993 LUHDEBERG SCHOOL 1993 UP6RADIHG COURSE SCHBHILE ^ Able Seaman Coiirse ._ Assistant Cook, Cook an^flpl^ Chief office for starting dates) AUoi office for startbig dato) Chief Ste^^ Novembers Radar Observer - Unlimited Novinnberi^^^^^ Celestial Navigbtbtii November 22 CbwitJiil Date cmtrs» Att students must take the Oil SpiU Prevention and Containment class. SblpbandUng ^. - • November 19 Marine Electronics Techiddhm II Hydraulics December 17 Diesd Enghie Tecbnplpgy Course Welding I ' Conqmbin Date Clujckrlii Date *s'' —, '• 'A' Lifeboatman October 11 November S • Decembers October 22 November 19 December 17 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting November 2 Novcmberl2 Sealift Operations & Mwnlenance October 25 > Course !^un Recertifieation Cbeck-In Date Completion Date______ October 4 November S .Date of Birth (Ust) (Middle) (Firat) Ad(bess (Street) December IT 5qpteiid>erl3 Octobers November 22 Decaidierl7 October 25 November 19 | • Completion Date Course Cbeck-In Date School Equivalency (GED) Adult Education (ABE) Ei^sbasaSecondLangm^e(ESL) All open-e^rf , «i„rrtno (contact admissions office for startmg dates) November 19 As soon as the 1994 schedule of courses for the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of S^anslu^s finalized, it will be published m the Seafarers L^. Until that time, members may contact the adnussions office at the school at (301) 994-001() concemmg My questions or concerns they may have regardmg upgrading classes during the coming year. UP&tADIHO APPLHMTION Name. •. December 17 1992' November 8 , l^oy^iiberS The fbllbwing courses are available through the Sea^ Har^Xundeberg sgchool. Please contact the admissions office for enrq^paent mfMiha^ Oil Spill Preventioii and HCcntaibiDa^ ' •' • Con^pletion Date Alt sMienanmstukelheOa SpiU Prevenlion and Qmminnient class. pnmpinom Maint & Operations . r.Xi •" • -Si • .SfSXS. SV -f" December 17 Novembers CompletiQn Dale Check-In Date Comjj^eli^ Date Check-In Date Cdiffli! StMunf DMnHi&V CBHRM WSmiM-: is the current course schedule for classes beginning between S^hiber and the end of the year at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of SAanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers md to promote the American maritime industry. , The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the memberaUpi fhe maritime industry and—in tinaes of confUct—the nation's security. Z7 Mooth/Dey/Year _ Telephone _L time to e^h^Mng'Jhefirs,^^^^ and seniority, your clinic card and die firm, and sLn^in.,, ZJm^^^^'^sly^haceu^andconi^e,^ TheAdnnsrions OfficemU.NOTschedaley^aUofd,e^^eare,eceni DISCHARGE IIELD SHIPPED VESSEL . 6- LakeaMemberP Inland Wa«.s MemberP '•'"f • >• - ---r 1 X"?' •, v.1.' Deep Sea M^mberP '' I U-y-r-'-.-'A ,• , . .if. PamfioU ,f,HefoUo.in, infomoHcn is no. filled on, con.p,e,e,y, your appUcadon rriU no, * , jSocial Secunty # Book#, Seniority U.S. Citizen: DVes I am interested in the foUowi^ coiinie(s)checkedbeloworindicated here if not listed Department • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held — • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from 1 cr ClNo to. U. jrv#a9 Last grade of Lritsi giaut wa school completed a a, J CUT QQ I Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses. If yes, course(s) taken — Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses. • Ves DNO r-i QNO weeks have If yes, how many yecKs nave you jrkaa. completed?^ — Doyouhold.heU.S.CoastGuardUfeboa^anEndor»™n^^^ • Ves DNO Firefighting; • Yes GNO DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar ObserverUnlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • SimulatorCourse • • D • • ENGINE • Mamtenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3id Engineer Steam or Motor • Re&igeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation D Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician D • • • Q STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility CotdcandBaker <3iiefCook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) t.ti«.winirep--ta.ca;^wlth^^^J^^ Tri ALL DEPARTMENTS • Weldinc • lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) • Oil Si^Prevention & Containment • Basic/Advanced • Fire Fighting • Sealift ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies(DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation (XttUECT PROGRAM • Associate in Arts Degree i, !-/ui-ri p: •IotlgiBal receiptsI Date available for training Primary language spoken ' •.•i. ippXPX-^'X;'; 'X^' , • • • • . -v : • I 'I .7 �f < SKAFAKKKX Seafarers ratify standard agreement and vote to accept new contracts witfi ETC, Great Lakes and Orgulf. For additional information, seepages 5,13,14and 15. October 1993 Volume 55, Number 10 Umdeberg SiHiotri IkHMiaes to nabi Seafaras In Hazardous Material OpwaOuK andMamflfira The Paul Hall Center for both basic and job-specific train­ industiy's needs and stay ahead o Maritime Training and Education ing for every hazmat employee new requirementseven before they continues to upgrade its hazarct- Therefore, instructors at the Pau are announced. The school began ous materials (hazmat) program Hall Center work with SlU-con- offering hazmat training in 1989, to meet and exceed new require­ tracted companies to meet their shortly after the Exxon Valdez spil ments recently set forth by the specific training needs. For ex­ but before the government requirec Department of Transportation ample, someone who operates a such training through theOil Pollu­ (DOT). forklift used to transport hazmai tion Act of 1990. The new DOT rule, which ap­ will need different job-specific Individual companies may or pears in docket HM-126F of the training than one who only loads may not require (and provide) Code of Federal Regulations Title and unloads hazmat. However, new job-specific training for 49, Part 172, Subpart H, amends the basic training for both members who already have com­ existing hazmat requirements and workers would be the same. pleted hazmat courses. Seafarers is intended to promote more Initial training, which lasts should be aware that any such thorough training of individuals eight or 16 hours depending the information will come via the involved in transporting hazard­ specific job of the employee, companies since, according the ous materials. HM 126-F gives must be completed by October 1 DOT, they must determine their individual companies the right to for anyone employed on or before training needs and trainers certify training, although such July 2, 1993. If employed after qualifications. training must comply with the that date, training must be com­ According to the DOT, rule, which says: "Hazmat pleted within 90 days of first date Relevant training received from employers must provide training of employment. previous employer or source to ensure each hazmat employee Seafarers who have taken a maybe used tosatisfy the require­ ... is able to recognize and iden­ hazmat course at the Paul Hall ments, provided a current record tify hazardous materials . . . and Center already are considered of training is obtained from a hazhas knowledge of emergency certified for the basic training mat employee's previous response information, self- portion of the new rule. This is employer." protection measures and accident another example of how the Additionally, employees must prevention methods and proce­ Seafarers Harry Lundeberg recertify at least once every two Seafarer demonstrates proper use of breathing gear during hazmat dures." School of Seamanship at the Paul years. The training records must raining at the Lundeberg School. In essence, the rule requires ^all Center continues to meet the contain the employee's name, completion date of most recent The longer course instructs a number of specialized hazmat training, course materials (copy, students on how to coordinate and courses for SlU-contracted com­ description or location), name and run a hazmat containment and panies. The courses meet all legal address of the hazmat trainer, and cleanup. requirements and also are certification that the employee has Among the other available designed with special considera­ been trained and tested. courses is the 40-hour Hazardous tion for the unique settings and The regulation applies to each Waste Operations and Emergen­ circumstances of each company's domestic and foreign vessel when cy Response (Hazwoper), which employees. carrying hazmat in a U.S. port or eatures intensive hands-on train­ An example of a specially in navigable waters of the United ing as well as written exams. designed course is the recent 8States. Topics include legal overviews of hour introductory class which Thorough Training Dccupational Health and Safety was provided for Express Marine Administration standards and employees. The Lundeberg School al­ Coast Guard regulations; basic Other hazmat courses taught at ready has a comprehensive haz­ chemistry of hazardous materials; the school—all of which meet or mat curriculum, with courses ranging from an 8-hour Health use and care of different safety exceed Coast Guard and Occupa­ and Safety/"First Responder" to and breathing equipment; emer­ tional Safety and Health Ad­ the 48-hour "Incident Com­ gency first aid; sampling techni­ ministration Standards—include ques; emergency response plans; 40-hour Oil Spill Emergency mander." The 8-hour course primarily decontamination; and many other Containment and Cleanup; 24The SlU offers a number of hazmat courses at the Paul Hall Center covers identification of hazard­ subjects. hour Health and Safety for Haz­ for Maritime Training and Education. Pictured here are students taking ous materials, use of protective During the last several years, ardous Waste Operations and the oil spill and containment course. gear and procedures for contacting instructors such as Jim Shaffer Emergency Response; and 16emergency response personnel. and Casey Taylor have conducted hour Benzene Safety. Help Locate This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Christina Michelle Suttle. Christina Michelie Suttle I J Missing since February 28, 1993, the 15-year-old ran away from home in Batavia, Ohio. She may be in the company of her boyfriend and is con­ sidered an endangered runaway. The brown-haired, blueeyed girl is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has a pockmark on her right cheek. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Chris­ tina Michelle Suttle should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Miss­ ing Persons Unit of the Cler­ mont (Ohio) County SherifFs Office at (513) 732-2231. f Lundeberg School instructor Casey Taylor conducts a specialized hazmat course recently for employees of Express Marine. J.:/-/' •// / ••• /. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource October 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MARITIME STUDY COMMISSION BACKED BY CONGRESSIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE GORE REPORT CALLS FOR MARINE REVIEW OIL SPILL SHIP CREW VOTE FOR SEAFARERS FOREIGN SHIPPING INTERESTS UNMASKED PRO U.S.-FLAG GROUP TO FIGHT ATTACKS ON AMERICAN SHIP TRADES SIU CALLS ON CONGRESS TO CLOSE INLAND SAFETY LOOPHOLES HERBERGER SWORN IN AS MARITIME HEAD SEAFARERS RATIFY NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR LNG VESSELS ORGULF BOATMENT ENDORSE PACT FOR WORK ALONG MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRADE COUNCILL CONTINUES EFFORTS TO ORGANIZE AVONDALE SHIPYARD AFL-CIO INTENSIFIES BATTLE TO NIX TRADE DEAL CLINTON INTRODUCES NATIONAL HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN FORMER VP LINDSEY WILLIAMS DIES OF HEART DISEASE AT 79 COAST GUARD ISSUES NEW DRUG TEST RULES ‘SELF-UNLOADER’ STILL NEEDS SEAFARERS’ SKILLS ON SAM LAUD BUNKER WORK PICKS UP FOR CROWLEY SEAFARERS FOREIGN SHIPPING INTERESTS UNMASKED SEAFARERS BEGIN OPERATIONS ON TWIN-HULLED SURVEY VESSEL USNS BARTLETT TURNED OVER TO MOROCCAN NAVY MEMBERSHIP RATIFIES STANDARD AGREEMENT STEEL SHIPS AND IRON MEN: PART V RETIRED MEMBER SALVO REMAINS ACTIVE NAFTA’S DANGERS RAISED BY UNIONS CLINTON OFFERS PLAN TO CONGRESS; AFL-CIO BACKS BASICS OF PROPOSAL LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CONTINUES TO TRAIN SEAFARERS IN HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OPERATIONS AND HANDLING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 10 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9f37b434770e753a3760faa1830d598c.PDF 0a0b381c43af056e52af7f054a3222a6 PDF Text Text •• OfFKIAl ORGAN OF THI SEAFARERS IMTERNATtONAL UNION • ATlAWnC GUIF. LAKES AND INUNP WATERS MSTRIG • AFL-CIO Volume 55, Number If A?.' ' In 67-30 Vote, Senate Beats Back Attack On Seamen's Wages c/jyi.TT-ir" CO Sim y)»-«73 •-< -HaQ CO ID 21 CO Vi ^momcr 0-ir-'-H I -s. Seafarer Thomas Correll steadies the pilot lad­ der aboard the ITB New York for a Cuban refugee found adrift in the Caribbean, The SIUcrewed vessel recently performed two rescues, which are described in a story on page 28. . coir ^ D n CD 1-NJ r»s: CO (TO 3*0 O T|j> - -o Sim • .•••: -Mr..-;-' • • -. ^ • Page 3 Lends a Helping Hand • J: O v^j>r) Pag :• :>;;A November 1993 AFL-nO FigMs To Nix NAFTA . •V Amtrak Disaster Points Up Noed For Tighter iniand Safety Regs J i: i. Page 2 Victims of Vietnam Biast Memoriaiized A monument honoring the seven merchant mariners whb died when a mine struck their vessel as it carried rnilitary cargo on the Saigon River is unveiled by Henry Disley (left), president of the SlU-affiliated Marine Fireman's Union. He is joined by Baton Rouge Victory sunlwors BR Toll Alston (center) and AS Milton Hendrick. The monument, located on San Francisco's waterfront, is the first of its kind to honor mariners who lost their lives during the Southeast Asia conflict. Story on page 6. The North American Export Grain Association, the big advocate for foreign shippirig, refuses to admit ties to multinational interests. Story on page 5. . •/•fwK '-i- ^ ' • M>, �2 HOyEMRERim SEi^ARERS LOG President's Report AnrinkObi^ Spol^Ms Heed For Touaha'Maud SaMf Itegs Who Is Looking ^ After the Taxpayers? 7-"-'••• t3i?7 • ': ; N; 'MlifedfSi'.' • AP/Wide World Photos Amtrak's Sunset L/m/fed derailed approximately eight minutes after one of the tugboat MVMauvilla's barges slammed into the Big Bayou Canot Bridae near Mobile. Ala., killing 47 people. see story below.) SIU National Director o Governmental Relations Terry Continued on page 25 Documented Seamen Train Derailment on Bridge Are Safer Tied to the Strike of a Tow Workers, Study Shows On October 12, repre­ given before the subcommittee as sentatives from the National well as from various news reports The contrasting difference in Transportation Safety Board, the since the time of the crash. Na­ the total number of accidents due United States Coast Guard, tional Transportation Safety to human error between U.S.-flag Federal Railroad Administration, Board (NTSB) officials are cur­ deep sea ships or Great Lakes ves­ Amtrak, Seafarers Intemational rently investigating all aspects o sels or tugs and towboats con­ Union and-American Waterways the Amtrak derailment and results What's Really Behind firms the need to have all Operators, testified before theSub­ of the investigation will be an­ crewmembers meet basic require­ The Rhetoric? committee on Coast Guard and nounced to the public in early ments of the United States Coast In the House of Representatives yet another farm-state legislator Navigation concerning the events 1994. the government agency Guard, has found another way to take a shot at the nation's maritime policy. The MV Mauvilla, owned by surrounding the September 22 He says something like this: Just move funding for the transport of crash of Amtrak's passenger Warrior & Gulf Navigation Com­ responsible for marine safety. Data cited in a recent article in food aid cargoes from the Department of Agriculture to the Depart­ train—the Sunset Limited. The pany of Chickasaw, Ala., and its ment of Transportation or the Department of Defense. By law, govern­ disaster also prompted the subcom­ six barges, loaded with coke, coal the Mobile Press Register reveals ment-donated food cargo is purchased and shipped with Department mittee to c^ on the officials to and woodchips, were headed up that more than four times per of Agriculture monies. address safety regulations of the the Mobile River, bound for Tus­ day—1,600 times a year—^barges This scheme is just another way the giant agricultural interests inland tug and barge iiidustry. caloosa, Ala., in heavy fog. With are involved in an accident. There were 11,586 accidents involving hope to increase their subsidy from the U.S. government. The huge The description below is Continued on page 25 tank and freight barges between commodity traders believe that if the Department of Agriculture were gathered from the testimonies 1983 and 1989 and statistics show relieved of the transportation costs, it ultimately would result in a big­ that 2,418 bridges were struck by ger subsidy for the agriculture groups. commercial marine vessels be­ This is not the real issue anyway. In any case it is the American tween 1981 and 1990. taxpayer who is footing the bill. That is what is the most galling about this attempt to try and make another government agency pick up the These astounding figures tab for the movement of Department of Agriculture cargo. The giant demonstrate that the safety of agricultural corporations act like the Department of Agriculture each and every person who works monies are their own personal cash, reserved for them alone. There ap­ on a tug or tow is at stake, as is the pears to be no sense that this is a government agency sustained by all safety of those who live in coastal The United States Maritime dustry," the coalition said in an communities and who use the the American people in the national interest. Insofar as maintaining an American farm sector or an American merchant marine is concerned, Coalition has urged President October letter sent to all con­ water or related bridges. Clinton and every member of gressmen and to other elected of­ it has consistently been the policy of the United States that having a The SIU has studied data con­ vital agricultural sector and a strong shipping capability are in the na­ Congress to support a bill ficials. The bill "is the result of tained in the Coast Guard's designed to revitalize the U.S.- many months of work, delibera­ database on casualties and marine tional interest. That being the case, whatever sacrifices America flag merchant fleet. makes in order to support domestic farming and U.S. shipping are tion and compromise. Immediate accidents (CASMAIN) in an ef­ H.R. 2151, the Maritime and positive action is necessary fort to determine the safety record paid for by American taxpayers overall. The government monies that Security and Competitiveness because if a program is not put in of the inland maritime industry. support these programs should hardly be considered the personal ac­ Act of 1993, scheduled for a floor place soon, many vessels will The union found that within the counts of giant grain companies, many of which are foreign-owned. Finally, what is particularly ludicrous about the entire effort by vote in the House during the first leave the American flag forever." inland field, human error is more the agricultural commodity dealers to sack the nation's cargo week of November,"will result in The coalition, which formed in likely to account for an accident preference laws is that these groups are direct beneficiaries of U.S. cost savings to the U.S. Govern­ September, represents citizen than in either the Great Lakes or government subsidies that amount to some $70 billion a year. By ment, substantial deregulation to groups and all parts of the deep sea areas. comparison, government subsidies to the American merchant marine improve intemational competi­ maritime industiy in the U.S. It While the Mobile Press tiveness of vessels operating includes patriotic groups; Register examined tank and do not even show up on the screen. under the U.S. flag, and a strong, reight-barge accidents, the CAS­ more efficient maritime inContinued on page 9 MAIN data studied by the SIU Who Stands To Gain? bcused on tugs and tows which What aU of us must bear in mind is that the battle over American are becoming equally dangerous maritime pblicy is a battle about money and profits. The billion-dollar Volume 55. Number 11 November 1993 1 o operate on the nation's increas­ giant grain dealing companies and their spokesmen in Congress do ingly crowded waterways. not have as their main goal changing the wages of American seamen The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published In the period from the late or restracturing the budgets of several U.S. government agencies. monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, 1970s through mid-1991, of the (And I want to make it clear that I am saying "world's giant grain Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO- 5201 accidents recorded by the U.Sdealers" because in no way do American family farmers benefit from Springs. Md. 20746. Telephone (301) Coast Guard involving tugs and the maneuvers of these international commodity dealers.) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince tows, the leading cause was at­ This fight is a fight about money—money that the multi-billion Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing tributed to human factors by 58 dollar agribusiness and agricultural commodity dealers believe should offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the )ercent. In contrast, on Great be in their pockets. On the other side, it is a matter of the nation's in­ Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs, Md. ^akes vessels, human factors ac­ terest and its absolute need to have a shipping capability, maintained zU74o. counted for 36 percent of the ac­ for virtually peanuts in the scope of the overall U.S. government / Communications Departmeitt Director and Editor Jes­ cidents; similarly on deep sea budget, that stands ready to serve both in times of peace and war. sica Smith; Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Asswiate vessels human factors resulted in This is what should be borne in mind when you hear all the false Editors,/ordon Biscardo and Cortina Christensen; As­ 31 percent of the accidents. On claims of the spokesmen of the world grain dealers. Remember who sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill is behind the words and who stands to gain. Brower. Continued on page 25 U.S.-Flag CoaliSon Urges CongresSf President to Back Maritime Program t'•; f-'- Last month in a debate in Congress a farm-state senator attacked American merchant seamen as being overpaid. He alleged that American seamen are making a fortune from tax­ payer monies. The senator, who has long been an opponent of U.S. shipping, would have been far more can­ did and honest in his argument if he had gotten right down and said, "I don't want to see U.S.flag ships and cargo preference and the Jones Act because there are more profits for the giant grain dealers and their foreign ships with a U.S. fleet and those laws being around." This statement Michael Sacco would more accurately reflect the farm-state senator's ultimate aim. It seems as if the senator were really serious about the misuse of tax funds, he would not level his guns at the American seaman who is simply an American citizen, skilled in his or her craft, who is paid a decent wage reflecting the civilized and developed nation from which he comes. Instead the farm-state senator would be leveling his guns at the giant grain traders who, according to recent articles in TTie New York Times, are raking in billions of dollars of taxpayer monies under the guise of helping increase the level of exports of American farm products. The New York Times articles (October 10, 11, 12) point out that family farmers are not benefitting from all the export subsidies. It is the giant grain companies, many of them foreign-owned, which are getting rich off taxpayer dollars. The articles further point out.that the huge agriculture groups engage in some very shady practices in the process of wheeling and dealing with the Department of Agriculture and the Agency for International Development. So billions of tax­ payer dollars are lost in schemes that border on the illegal. This seems like an area that a farm-state senator should examine very closely. With family farmers throughout the nation taking a beat­ ing it bears investigation why the very programs that are supposed to help the American farm and rural communities are actually enriching only a very select group of multi-billion dollar international com­ modity companies. Citing the recent Amtrak dis­ aster which stemmed from an ac­ cident involving a tug/tow, the SIU, elected officials and various government agencies stressed the need for improved safety regula­ tions governing navigation on the nation's inland waterways. They made their case at an October 12 hearing before the House Sub­ committee on Coast Guard and Navigation, following the Sep­ tember 22 -derailment of Amtrak's Sunset Limited. The passenger train went off track and plunged into the water after a barge pushed by a tugboat, called the MV Mauvilla, rammed into an Alabama bridge causing the tracks to shift over three feet out of place. The shift ih rail alignment resulted in the derail­ ment that caused the worst train disaster in Amtrak's history and claimed the lives of 47 people. (For a more detailed account of the derailment of the Sunset Limited \ '•y �•r C. • ' NOVEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 3 Looking for Cheap Labor — Go NAFTA AFL-tM Fi^hs To Mx NAFTA Organized labor continues to of proclamation by the prime lead the battle against the minister had not been taken. proposed North American Free Chretien, who will become the Trade Agreement (NAFTA)— new prime minister, said duririg potentially devastating pact the campaign that he wanted to which Congress is scheduled to renogotiate portions Of NAFTA vote on later this month. in order to protect Canadian The AFL-CIO, the national workers and jobs. The Clinton ad­ federation of trade unions, recent­ ministration reportedly is con­ ly began a multi-media campaign sidering imposing trade focusing on key congressional restrictions on Canadian wheat districts throughout the country exported to the U.S. if Chretien and warning that NAFTA would demands new talks.) cost hundreds of thousands of Citing NAFTA's Dangers U.S. jobs. This campaign is Labor has plenty of company designed to counter the efforts of in its opposition to Ae agreement, NAFTA proponents (U.S. multi­ which, would encourage busi­ national corporations and the nesses to take advantage of Mexican government) who have Mexico's cheap labor and lax en­ spent $50 million in advertising and lobbying to push for the vironmental laws. Elected offi­ YES YOU CAN flawed trade deal oiiginally cials, economists and some negotiated by the Bush ad­ business leaders have joined trade unionists in stating that they are ministration. where labor costs average in favor of genuinely fair trade And you rould save over The House of Representatives under $1 an hour, including $15,000 a yeat per worker; is expected to vote on NAFTA, but are against NAFTA because it benefits. Far; far less than in if yoti had an offshore pro­ the Far East And Utss thait duction plant here. which would eliminate tariffs is a severely flawed proposal CBI, Central America and So if you want to see how (and the billions of dollars in which would hurt working even less than the rest of well you or your plant man­ Mexico agers can live here wliile . revenue which they account for) families in all three countries The employee turnover making your company more between the U.S., Mexico and directly affected by it. rate is less than 5% a yeac competitive in world mar­ We're only •ItiO miles and "We can and must do better kets. call for a fiee video Canada, sometime before 90 minutes by air from the tour of the State of Yucatan than this NAFTA," House Thanksgiving. A close vote is ex­ U.S. at 70S-295-I793. Majority Leader Richard pected. When the US. is too expensive and the Far East too hx, (At press time, Canada's im­ Gephardt (D-Mo.) told delegates "%s You Can In lUcatan." mediate position on NAFTA was in October at the AFL-CIO con­ Cknvrnment of the State of Yucatan. Mexico. Department of Industrial and Commeicial Deivlopment unclear due to the decisive vic­ vention in San Francisco. Gephardt pointed out that during Advertisements like these which ran in national business journals tories in late October of Jean the 1980s, real wages of Mexican Chretien and other members of demonstrate that passage of NAFTA will mean a loss of job to that country's Liberal Party in workers dropped by 30 percent— American workers. ^ederal elections. Previously, even though their productivity Canada's Parliament had ap- rose by 35 percent. "If Mexican wages CM't come jroved NAFTA; but the fin^ step YUCmN up, there won't be any money in the hands of Mexican workers to buy the products that we hope freer trade would allow them to buy," he added. "If Mexican wages do not go up, the compul­ sion of our companies to go there to get the benefit of that very lowwage labor will be overwhelm­ ing." Senator Harris Wofford (DPa.) recently told an audience of union members in Pittsburgh that NAFTA "is not fair to American workers, families or com­ munities. Free trade? Yes. Ex­ panded trade? Yes. But fair trade it has to be, and NAFTA does not add up to fair trade." The costs of an enacted NAFTA would be felt in both the short and long term, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Donahue recently told the Senate Labor Committee. Donahue said Continued on page 4 MTD Tackles Trade Pact The Maritime Trades Department (MTD) joined with the AFL-CIO in urging Con­ gress to reject the North American Free Trade Agree­ ment (NAFTA). Delegates to the MTD's biennial convention also called for maritime revitalization legislation and national health care reform. Coverage of the convention can be found on pages 13-16. Senate Repels Attack On Seamen's Wages Explosion Aboard OMI Charger Cargo Preference Foes Try New Tactic Kills Seafarer, 2 in Riding Crew H e?: ^ By a margin of 67 to 30, the his col­ leagues. "He Senate turned back another effort Officials from the U.S. Coast works ap­ Guard and the National Transpor­ by farm-belt legislators to attack proximately tation Safety Board (NTSB) are the U.S.-flag merchant marine. The latest strike was in the six months a continuing their investigation of a year. That is severe explosion which took place form of an amendment, offered his pay, six October 9 aboard the OMI Charger by longtime cargo preference foe months, near the Houston Ship Channel. Senator Charles Grassley (Rabout lowa) which would have limited The blast, apparently sparked $35,000, by a welding torch, resulted in the Sen. Inouye the pay level received by mem­ $40,000 a deaths of three crewmembers, in­ bers of the merchant marine when transporting materiel for the U.S. year; not $44,O0O a month." cluding 56-year-old SIU member armed forces, to the Fiscal Year Rejects Argument Milton "Willie" Williams (see 1994 Defense Department ap­ When one of Grassley's allies. epapate story). Keith Kelly and propriations bill. Senator Hank Brown (R-Colo.), lo^f Boutwell, two members of The Senate moved to table the described cargo preference as an International Marine Services, legislation, a procedural step that "looting the taxpayer to pay for a nc. riding crew, also died from effectively killed the amendment, program that does not work," In­ the explosion, which took place after a spirited debate on the floor ouye noted all nations have cargo around 8 p.m. near one of the of the chamber on October 21. world's busiest waterways. preference laws. Grassley stated the reason he The Charger's other 27 crewEvery country with a fleet has was submitting the amendment a cargo preference law," he said members were rescued almost was because he found it "incon­ in response. "If you want to buy immediately by a passing oil rig ceivable that a U.S.-flag cook oil from Saudi Arabia, can we supply boat. Most of the crewcosts more than the captain of a send our ships there? No way. members were treated at Galves­ U.S. Navy ship." You put it on a Saudi Arabian ton hospitals and released. Only Senator Daniel Inouye (D- vesse . Do we send our ships to one, another member of the riding Hawaii) countered Grassley by pick up Toyotas and Hondas and crew, remained hospitalized for noting if clothing and housing al­ Acuras? The Japanese send their more than one night, due to lowances, meals and health care ships over. That is their law." second-degree bums to his face. are considered, the annual com­ Fifteen other boats, including Mikulski Sounds Support pensation for a private goes from several SlU-crewed tugs, arrived In introducing the amend­ a base salary of $9,777 to $15,621 near the Charger shortly after the and for a lieutenant from $18,727 ment, Grassley also called into explosion and tried to contain the question the patriotism of U.S. to $34,000. fire, which blazed for more than "The real master's pay is not merchant mariners, stating "some five hours. The explosion repor­ $44,000 (as Grassley claimed). seafarers would not serve during tedly was felt as far as four miles His base pay according to the the Persian Gulf war." "I believe that when it comes away. A far less severe blast took Maritime Administration is place about one hour after the first $3,350 per month," Inouye told Continued on page 6 explosion. No time frame has been set for investigators to announce the of­ ficial cause of the accident, a Coast Guard spokesiman recently told the Seafarers LOG. How­ ever, officials have acknow­ ledged that Kelly and Boutwell were welding in one of the tanker's below-deck cargo holds at the time of the initial explosion. Officials initially were conContinued on page 6 SIU Victim of Blast Mourned by Union Seafarers mourned the death of fellow SIU member Milton "Willie" Williams and two riding crewmembers who perished in a massive explosion aboard the OMI Charger last month near the Houston Ship Channel. Brother Williams, 56, was sailing as a QMED/pumpman at the time of the accident. He reportedly died from internal in­ juries after being struck by a ladder which was propelled by the force of the explosion. A funeral was held at Com­ munity Funeral Chapels in Beaumont, Texas, and Brother Williams was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, also in Beaumont. SIU President Michael Sacco, in behalf of all union members, officials and staff, ex­ tended sincere condolences to Milton "Willie" Williams Brother Williams' widow, Pat, and their six children. "This was a tragic, tragic incident. It's hard to find words to adequately ex­ press our deep sense of loss and Continued on page 6 IML: "tv.' ; �4 NOVEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG BaWe Heats Up to Defeat NAFTA for the consequences to workers ment" under the maquiladora pro­ Continuedfrom page 3 gram brought no gains for and their communities." that, in addition to transferring as Mexican workers. Like NAFTA, Similarly, economists many as half-a-million U.S. jobs Timothy Koechlin and Mahrene the maquiladora program does to south of the border, NAFTA not allow for enforcement of such Larudee have concluded that would lead to lost tariff revenues basic worker rights as the right to NAFTA would lead to a crippling "estimated to cost $2.5 billion loss of investment in the U.S. bargain collectively, the right to over the first five years of the strike and the right to freely as­ "NAFTA's net effect by the year agreement." The cleanup of the sociate. "It didn't take into ac­ 2000 [would be] a diversion of environmental destruction in count that wages in Mexico are investment from the United Mexico would cost at least $20 States to Mexico of as much as ndt set by negotiation, but are set billion more, he said. $53 billion, a decline in U.S. by government boards that vir­ The views of many employment of up to 500,000 tually dictate what the wages will economists were summed up by jobs and a cumulative loss in U.S. be," Gephardt said. David Ranney, director of the wage income of as much As a result, Mexican ma­ as $320 Center for Urban Economic billion," they wrote. quiladora plants—at which many Development at the University of workers earn as little as 50 cents Mexicans Also Lose Illinois, who has spent the past an hour—have doubled in the Speaking at the convention, two years studying the impact of past 10 years as U.S. companies transnational corporations on Gephardt cautioned that it is not relocate their factories to posi­ employment in Chicago and the only American workers who tions along the U.S.-Mexican rest of Illinois, as well as policy stand to suffer from an enacted border. Thousands of Mexican implications of that impact. In a NAFTA. While U.S. jobs would maquiladora workers live in letter to the Chicago Tribune, be lost, and wages for remaining nearby slums, in housing made Ranney said, "NAFTA is not real­ U.S. jobs inevitably would be from scrap wood and cardboard, ly a 'free trade' agreement at all. driven downward, Mexico's with no electricity or running It gives supranational corpora­ workers also should be wary of water. tions a blank check to move their the agreement. As proof, he noted that the NAFTA would mean more of operations wherever and i when­ ever they please, without regard one-way free trade arrange­ the same, Gephardt warned. Save American JobsTell Congress 'No' to NAFTA Seafarers and their, families are urged to contact their repre­ sentatives and senators in Washington to vote against the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Later this month, the House of Representatives is expected to cast its first vote on the trade pact which would open the door for American companies to move their factories and plants to the low wages and poor occupational health and environmental standards found in Mexico. Big business and the Mexican government have been waging a rf 1 campaign : nnnnracc •/-« naSS NAFTA. well-financed to persuade Congress to pi Their television advertisements have claimed the United States would gain jobs if the treaty was approved. However, national business trade magazines have carried ads like those seen on page 3 that tell American businesses to uproot their factories and plants and move south of the border to take ad­ vantage of the poorer working conditions in Mexico. Passage of NAFTA would mean the loss of hundreds of thousands of American jobs. The way to keep this from happening is for all Americans to contact their representatives and senators. Members of the House of Representatives can be reached by writing; The Honorable (name of representative) United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 To send a letter to a senator, write: The Honorable (name of senator) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 , f;.: . V ,. y Pro-Worker Course Set By AFL-CIO Delegates I--., Delegates to the AFL-CIO convention heard about worker concems from (left to right) President Bill Clinton, House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt, Rep. William Clay and Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Trade unionists get their point across during an anti-NAFTA rally in San Francisco held last month. Unions Press 'Work Tax' Suit <-:'•>* . •'*, • " Pretrial activities are continu­ ing in a lawsuit filed by the SIU, four other maritime labor unions and five individual mariners against the U.S. Coast Guard and the secretary of transportation to stop collecting fees on merchant marine documents (z-cards) and marine licenses. Last month, lawyers for the unions and mariners, known as the plaintiffs, filed what is known as a motion for summary judg­ ment in a federal court in Washington. The government's response is due early this month, then the maritime side will have one more opportunity for rebut­ tal. (The government previously filed its motion for summary judgment in late August.) Summary judgment is a proce­ dure used when all facts in a case Can be gathered on paper and wit­ nesses are not needed to testify in a trial in order for the judge to make a decision. A lawsuit chal­ lenging an administrative regula­ tion, such as the work tax, usually is resolved this way. Federal Judge Oberdorfer may issue final ruling as soon as early next year, although it may take longer. The suit originally was filed on Tax Day, April 15, in the U.S. District Court for the District of gress can pass a tax and the legis­ Columbia. It claims that the lative body cannot transfer that charging of fees for z-cards is un­ authority to another branch of the constitutional and amounts to a government: "The Coast Guard's "work tax," because mariners are license and document fees should unable to work without docu­ be set aside because they seek to ments. Moreover, the plaintiffs recover from individual merchant charge that the fees were calcu­ seamen and boatmen regulatory lated incorrectly by the federal costs that should be bome by the agency. public at large. Indeed, the licens­ The other unions joining the ing and documenting program Seafarers in the lawsuit are the has historically and expressly National Maritime Union/Dis­ been recognized as being in the trict 4; District No. 1-Pacific public interest. Charging in­ Coast District Marine Engineers dividual mariners for these benefits Beneficial Association; the amounts, as a constitutional matter, American Maritime Officers, to imposing an impermissible District 2 MEBA; and the Inter­ agency-initiated tax on them," national Organization of Masters, says the unions' court filing. Mates & Pilots. The Sailors' The user fee originated in the Union of the Pacific and the 1990 Omnibus Budget Recon­ Marine Firemen's Union, both af­ ciliation Act. filiated with the Seafarers, also The reason for removing the have joined in the fight. century-old ban on collecting fees Anthony Primeaux, William on merchant documents was to H. Mulcahy, John Paul Hoskins, raise money to reduce the nation's James C. Oliver and Perry O. budget deficiL which further indi­ Lawrence are the individual mariners who are plaintiffs cates the measure is a tax. against the Coast Guard and The fees, which the Depart­ Transportation Secretary ment pf Transportation began Federico Pena. collecting in April, range from In their motion for summary $35 for a duplicate z-card, license judgment, the unions and or certificate of registry to $272 mariners argue that only Con­ for an upper level license. 7-V / Delegates to the 20th Biennial than this NAFTA," Gephardt told AFL-CIO Convention renewed the delegates. He noted the treaty their call for the defeat of the did not take into account the fact North American Free Trade that wages in Mexico are set by Agreement (NAFTA) despite as­ government boards and not surances from President Bill through negotiations with Clinton that "I would never workers and management. knowingly do anything to cost an "If Mexican wages can't come American a job." up, there won't be any money in Trade unionists attending the the hands of Mexican workers to four-day meeting, held October buy products that we hope freer 4-7 in San Francisco, also trade would allow them to buy," pledged to fight for health care Gephardt added. reform, striker replacement legis­ To show White House support lation, maritime revitalization with labor. Labor Secretary Robert and a variety of other issues that Reich announced the Clinton affect the working people of administration's support for striker America and their families. replacement legislation. "What In addressing the meeting on its gotxi is the right to strike if a com­ opening day, Clinton said, "The pany can gut it by hiring replace­ most important thing to me today is ment workers?" Reich asked. "It that you know that this administra­ makes a mockery of a system pf tion shares your values and your collective bargaining. We have hopes and your dreams and the in­ got to plug that loophole." terests of your children." As a sponsor of striker replace­ ment legislation in the House, Help for Health Care Representative William Clay (DThe president called on labor Mo.) told the convention, "The to help pass comprehensive pendulum has swung so far in health care reform. He said he favor of business that labor laws wants the American people to are not protecting the rights of have "health care access whether workers to organize. The bedrock they're working or unemployed, whether they work for a little of collective bargaining is and al­ ways will be the right to strike." business or a big one." He noted passage of health Support U.S.-Flag Fleet care reform is a crucial step In approving the report of the needed to prepare America for the AFL-CIO executive council, challenges of the next century. delegates announced their sup­ While acknowledging labor's port for revitalization of the U.S.difference with him on NAFTA, flag merchant fleet. The report Clinton said he supports the treaty noted a variety of initiatives are because it will lead to better trade needed, including adoption of a for America in the future. federal program to enhance vessel . The president's argument for operating capabilities in interna­ NAFTA was rejected by several tional commerce and development speakers including House Majority of a national cargo policy to effi­ Le^r Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.). ciently move both government and "We can and must do better conunercial cargoes. / / / I �1993 SEAFARERS LQf^ Giant ffini/fi Lobby Balks At Revealhig For^gn Ties 5 (l^wnr The organization which serves as the chief propagandist for foreign-flag oriented grain interests is loath to divulge the foreign ownership of many of its member companies and their ties to foreign-flag shipping. The North American Export Grain As­ change between Rep. Helen Delich Bentley and sociation (NAEGA), headed by Steven A. Mr. McCoy below.) McCoy, is comprised of some 40 cor­ The evidence indicates that NAEGA, which McCoy describes as "simply a trade association," has members with links to powerful trading houses of Japan, France, Italy, Australia, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Canada. NAEGA's groups are often among the largest, most powerful corpora­ tions of those nations. The interests and holdings of these companies include hundreds of foreign-flag ships, most of them operating under runaway flags. The use of runaway flags allows shipowners to register their vessels with a nation that operates a ship registry as a cash generation measure. These Disclosed by Other Sources nations, in exchange for selling the use of their flag Despite information on NAEGA's foreign ties on the stem of a vessel, offer shipowners little or being available through a few public sources, no regulation in the area of manning requirements. NAEGA's spokesman will not name names, even Continued on page 7 when pressed by a member of Congress. (See ex­ porate groups, of which close to half are ultimately owned by foreign parent companies. Many of these corporate giants have shipping subsidiaries or af­ filiated companies with shipping interests—^the vast majority of such under foreign-flag. These facts however are not publicly stated by the organization itself. This information is gleaned from government filings of the organization and material available in business publications. (See box on page 7.) Pattern of Abuse, Corruption By Giant Agri Groups Uncovorod Food Exporters Reap Benefits of Cozy Relations With Agriculture Pep't and Development Agency The billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars spent every year to make American food commodities competitive with foreign-grown Slic^cur wheat, com and other products have fattened the coffers of a few giant corporations and have done Reaps Profit, little to increase the export of U.S. agricultural products. The New u to Help ;i AbtaaPhgueProi MONDAY ExportM ofAgTKuhuml FmducitiJ-^ York Times revealed in a series df OCTOBER 11 three articles by two reporters 1993 SUNDAY who conducted an extensive in­ OCTOBER 10 vestigation into the dealings of 1993 the Department of Agriculture. The $40 billion spent to in­ crease American agricultural ex­ Billions of taxpayer dollars spent on subsidies to up exports of ports "has instead enriched American food products are ineffective and, in many cases, misused. small group of multinational cor­ The New York Times reported in a series of three articles. porations while doing little to ex­ Agriculture refused to adopt such pand the American share of the year, while pushing for increases a ban. The New York Times in the $70 billion plus per year world's agricultural markets, reporters discovered. said the authors of the articles, U.S. government subsidy to Gov't Looks the Other Way which appeared on October 10, agriculture. The reporters found that a No Holds Barred 11 and 12. revolving door relationship with The New York Times articles Written by Dean Baquet and Diana B. Henriques, the articles detail a number of cases in which officials of the USDA, the Agen­ document how much of the profit giant agriculture interests have cy for Intemational Development amassed by the giant grain inter­ engaged in illegal and unethical (AID), the arm of the U.S. State ests has come from circumvent­ transactions involving U.S. Department which coordinates ing regulations, unethical moves govemment food aid programs. aid to developing nations, and and, in some cases, illegal ac­ The abuses range from using U.S. giant agribusiness groups government funds to bribe fostered abuses. tivities. foreign officials to spending tax­ The articles cited the case of payer monies to establish the USDA general counsel who in Enemies of Shipping The huge agribusiness groups profitable distribution monopo­ 1988 argued against barring com­ panies caught in infractions relat­ and govemment agencies named lies. ing to department programs from 'The Agriculture Department in the article are among the lead­ ing opponents of U.S. shipping continues to give billions of dol­ future participation in the laws. (See article on the North lars of business to politically agency's contracts. That same of­ American Export Grain Associa­ powerful agricultural companies ficial left govemment and today that have been caught rigging represents large exporters of tion above.) bids, fixing prices and defrauding agricultural products, said the Traditionally, these interests, Govemment programs," the ar­ reporters. while advocating the purchase A memorandum from a and use of U.S.-produced agricul­ ticle states. Department of Agriculture offi­ The reporters also found that tural products for govemment aid programs, have opposed the use the U.S. Department of Agricul­ cial to the govemment's Office of of American-flag vessels to ture (USDA) was loath to dis­ Management and Budget ob­ deliver the donated cargoes. The cipline or prosecute the violators. tained by the newspaper said his giant agribusiness lobby attacks While other govemment agencies agency did not want to adopt such the govemment monies used to prohibit contracts with com- a strict requirement because contract U.S. ships, funds that lanies that have broken U.S. laws Continued on page 7 generally amount to millions a or regulations, the Department of . 1- I Grain's McCoy Evades Congressional Queries The mouthpiece of the giant grain exporters, Steven A. McCoy, who attacks cargo preference iaws and U.S.-flag shipping generaiiy, has consistently refused to reveal the true make-up of his organization, euphemistically known as the North American Export Grain Association (NAEGA). While several members of Congress have attempted to discern the somewhat foreign character of NAEGA's membership and their ties to foreign-flag shipping, McCoy has engaged in evasive tactics. Here is an excerpt of an appearance by McCoy before the Congress. It should be noted that as of October 28 the requests for information made to McCoy last June had not been answered, according to congressional staff. Before the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine June 23,1993. Mrs. Heien Delich Bentiey (R-Md.). ... Mr. McCoy, at the agriculture appropriations hearing last week you stated you represented a little as­ sociation. It is my understanding that NAEGA, has about 40 members, inciuding all of the biggest multinational grain houses and some of the biggest companies in the world. The largest grain houses are owned by some of the richest peopie around the worid. Do any of the companies beionging to your organization have foreign parent companies? Mr. McCoy. Ali of the companies that are members of NAEGA by the by-laws of NAEGA are required to be U.S. incorporated companies. Mrs. Bentley. That is not what I asked. I asked you whether they have foreign parent companies. IcCoy. Yes. Some of the companies have affiiiations with foreign Mr. Mc companies. Mrs. Bentiey. Ail of them? Mr. McCoy. No not all of them. Mrs. Bentley. 50 percent, 70 percent, 80 percent? Mr. I^Coy. It yyouid be difficult to say. Mrs. Bentley. itle\ Come on, Mr. McCoy. Mr. McCoy. Weil, it is difficult to say. I would say that some do, some don't, and it depends on how you defined it. Mrs. Bentiey. What countries are involved in the foreign parent com­ panies? Mr. McCoy. Weil, a multinational company typically might include within its organizationMrs. Bentley. I asked—are they Japan, Switzerland, Italy and Canada? Mr. McCoy. I beg your pardon? Mrs. Bentley. Are they Japan, Switzerland, Italy and Canada? Mr. McCoy. There is a possibility of connections in those countries. Mrs. Bentley. Do those foreign interests benefit from foreign aid paid for by American taxpayers? Mr. McCoy. No, not at ali. Mrs. Bentley. They don't from the grain subsidies they receive? Mr. McCoy, No. Mrs. Bentiey. They do not benefit? Mr. McCoy. No. Mrs. Bentiey. Mr. McCoy, think of what you are saying. j.Thefc Mr. McCoy. I am saying exactly wh&t I just said. No. The foreign interests don't benefit. The beneficiary, if there is any beneficiary as far as a grain company is concerned, would be a U.S. incorporated affiliate. Mrs. Bentiey. Controlled andowned by the foreign parent company, Mr. McCoy. Mr. McCoy. I am sorry. It is irrelevant who would control or own a company. Mrs. Bentley. Come on, Mr. McCoy, let's not play Tiddley Winks. Is NAEGA required to register as a lobbyist for foreign companies under the Foreign Agent Registration Act? Mr. McCoy. No, we are not. Mrs. Bentiey. But you have ail these multinational companies. Mr. McCoy. As I say, the compariies who are a member of NAEGA are members by virtue of their U.S. incorporated status. Mrs. Bentiey. Do any of your members own foreign flag vessels? Mr. McCoy. I don't know. Mrs. Bentiey. Come on, Mr. McCoy. Mr. McCoy. I am sorry. I don't know. I don't know. I would assume that some would but frankly it has never been an issue that Ihave been intensely interested in. Mrs. Bentley. I would like an answer for that and I would like a specific answer for that, the numbers and who. Mr. McCoy, i would be happy to do my best to provide that. Mrs. Bentiey. And with that, some! of the foreign aid that is paid for the cargo carried on these vessels means that your association companies also benefit from the American taxpayers' dollar. Mr. McCoy. I will do the best I can to provide any information you request. •'.f •f. ••i.i •. >•' - ••• 'W �6 ROVEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarer Among Casualties in Houston Channoi ExpiTOion Continued from page 3 cemed about a possible fuel spill (the Charger's holds were empty, but its own bunker supply was 365,000 gallons). However, the vessel's fuel was transferred to a barge without incident, thereby ending the threat of pollution. The 660-foot ship was re­ floated near the channel several days after the accident. Owned by OMI Corp. of New York, the Charger was at anchor when the explosion took place. Accident Remembered Bosun Eugene Beverly had just taken a seat in the crew mess hall when he heard a noise which seemed a thousand times louder than thunder. He felt the ship con­ tort as if it had been twisted in the hands of a giant. "It was a terrible explosion. You had to be there to understand just how serious it was," said Beverly, 59, who was not injured. "My first thought was that there would be a chain reaction of ex­ plosions, because I knew we weren't gas-free." The officers and crewmembers reacted quickly, and within a few minutes the survivors gathered on the stern. ABs Chuck Collins and Jimmie Scheck car­ ried Williams there; Beverly and others knew that two other men had been working in the tank and could not possibly have survived. "Considering the situation, I was very proud of how the men conducted themselves," the bosun said. "They were very or­ derly. Keep in mind, this was a hell of an experience." Rescue Boat Waiting The Charger quickly sank in about 40 feet of water, which ac­ tually facilitated the rescue. "Right after the explosion, we took about a 25-degree list to port," Beverly recalled."Once we hit bot­ tom, the stem was almost even with the water,so we practically stepped off the ship right onto the crew boat (the Tim McCalt)." He added that, although he and the other crewmembers are trying to put the incident behind them, "To be honest, I don't think you ever completely forget something like this." The Coast Guard's Marine Safety Office in Galveston and the NTSB, an independent federal agency, concluded a joint hearing on the accident last month but will issue separate reports once the in­ vestigation is over. According to published reports, this incident marked one of more than two dozen empty-tank ex­ plosions worldwide in the past seven years—accidents which AP Photo/Rick Bowmer The 660-foot gasoline tanker OM! Charger\\es with a giant hole in its side as a result of an explosion and fire that occurred October 9 near the mouth of the Houston Ship Channel close to Galveston, Texas. The cause of the blast, which killed three crewmembers, is under investigation. have resulted in 30 fatalities. The Charger had been in a shipyard for one month prior to the accident and was preparing to take on a cargo of gas in Texas City. The SIU members who were on board during the accident were Beverly, Williams, Collins, Scheck, ABs Daniel Hebior, Clemente Rocha and Kevin Hamilton, Pumpman Jack Singletary, OMUs Eldridge Smith, Daniel Campbell and Andy Lopez, GUDE Darryl Brown, Chief Steward Neville Johnson, Chief Cook Ambrosio Fachini and SA Arthur Reeves. Union Mourns Loss of QMEO Killed in OMI Charger Blast In 1975, the chief engineer of the SS Shenandoah summed up sympathy," Sacco stated. "We Brother Williams' work habits in will miss Willie, and we share his a letter of recommendation which read in part: "Williams was able family's grief." to work cooperatively with 'A Good Union Member' several different mates and en­ Brother Williams "was a good gineers. His attitude is very good. guy, very well-liked and very He is the type of man needed professional. He knew his job," aboard ships I would recom­ said SIU Port Agent Jim McGee. mend him for the engine depart­ "I knew Willie for many years. ment of any ship and would He always made an effort to teach be happy to have him in the young guys. He was a good always my department again." union member." SIU officials and members Brother Williams graduated from the port of Houston ex­ who said, "The use of the from the Lundeberg School in American-flag ship actually 1969, after serving a four-year tended the union's heartfelt sad­ saves the Defense Department stint in the Marine Corps. A na­ ness to Brother Williams' family money because the alternative tive of the U.S. Virgin Islands, he immediately after the accident would be for the Defense Depart­ first sailed as a wiper aboard the and throughout the following weeks. Father Sinclair Oubre, a ment to establish its own fleet to Sea-Land Galveston'm 1969. Catholic priest who also sails as cany this cargo." He later sailed aboard an AB, gave a prayer service for Senator Dianne Feinstein (ID- Isthmian Lines ships, and in 1974 Calif.) emphasized the economic he upgraded to QMED at the Lun­ Brother Williams at the October membership meeting in Houston. and military importance of the deberg School. He also conducted a mass in U.S.-flag merchant fleet. "The Bosun Eugene Beverly, who merchant marine, in peacetime, sailed with Williams off and on memoiy of Brother Williams on plays an important role in the since the mid-1970s, was aboard October 20. economies of coastal states such as the Charger when the explosion Additional condolences may Califomia and has far-reaching im­ took place. "I don't believe you be sent to Pat Williams and Fami­ pacts on states that produce the could find a better shipmate" than ly, c/o Seafarers International cargo carried by these fleets," she Williams, said Beverly. "He was Union, 1221 Pierce St., Houston, said. TX 77002. a fine person." Continued from page 3 Senators Defeat Attack on Wages Continued from page 3 to transporting supplies and other materiel that that should go under an American flag, staffed by American seamen who are not only cost-effective but have an ethic of patriotism," Senator Bar­ bara Mikulski (D-Md.) responded. The senator quoted the head of the U.S. Transportation Com­ mand, which oversees the move­ ment of equipment within the military, during the Persian Gulf conflict as saying unlike foreign vessels no American ship was delayed for the lack of a crew. ii sP:;";!:-. Si.'v-••• V-' Recalling a recent Senate debate, she said, "If American people are reluctant to put their troops under a foreign com­ mander, why would they want to put their materiel and supplies under a foreign-flag ship?" John Breaux (D-La.), the chairman of the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee, pointed out Grassley's "amendment would do away with the cargo preference program for military cargo. Adding that cargo preference laws and the presence of the U.S.flag merchant fleet saves the Defense Department money was Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-Md.), Lost Vietnam Mariners Honorecl By San Francisco Monument Years of struggle against veterans' groups and bureaucratic red tape came to an end last month when a concrete monument honoring seven merchant mariners—including five mem­ bers of the SIUNA-affiliated Marine Firemen's Union (MFU)—who lost their lives in Vietnam was unveiled on the San Francisco waterfront., The ceremony on October 3 was the culmination of seven years of work by the MFU and Califomia state Senator Milton Marks to have these Americans honored with the others who died during the war in southeast Asia. The seven—Chief Electrician Raymond G. Barrett, Second Electrician Earl T. Erickson, Oiler James W. McBride, Wiper Timothy A. Riordan Jr., FiremanAVatertender Robert J. Rowe, First Assistant Engineer John A. Bishop and Second Assistarit Engineer Charles B. Rummel—were killed aboard the Baton Rouge Victory when the ship struck a mine as it was sailing in the Long Tao channel of the Saigon River on August 23,1966. "This caps a longtime effort to honor the crew of the Baton Rouge Victory," stated Henry "Whitey" Disley, president of the MFU. "We were opposed by memorial and veterans affairs commissions who claimed they shouldn't be included in their monuments because they weren't members of the armed forces. But they gave the ultimate sacrifice and we , are here to honor ^d remember them." Disley, who spearheaded the campaign for the monument, described during the ceremony the problems the union and its sup­ porters overcame to honor the mariners. He noted original plans called for the seven names to be added to the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. but that was turned down because the mariners were not part of the armed forces. The same reasoning was used when an attempt to add the names to the Califomia inemorial was refused. When a separate memorial plaque for the state monument was suggested, Califomia Gover­ nor George Deukmejian vetoed it. Then after the present design was submitted for a location on the state capital lawn, the monu­ ment was declared oversized and plans should be resubmitted. Instead, the San Francisco Port Commission approved the monu­ ment and offered a location on the Embarcadaro that overlooks San Francisco Bay. "Here with great pride through the efforts of the unions and their allies, people can pause and read of a sacrifice by merchant mariners," said James Herman, president of the port commission and past president of the Intemational Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union. "It is sad and tragic we had to engage in such a struggle to honor those who went down to the sea on the Baton Rouge Victory," Herman added. "Their loyalty to country was second to none." Jack Henning, executive secretary-treasurer of the Califor­ nia Labor Federation, said no greater tribute could be paid to the memory of the seven than "the Henry "Whitey" Disley (left) joins former Baton Rouge Victory crew­ members Bedroom Steward Toll Alston (center) and AB Milton Hendrick in unveiling the monument to seven merchant mariners who died on the ship in Vietnam. restoration of the U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine. There is no proof war will never visit us again. We must build our merchant marine not only for defense, but also for restoration of our economy." The concrete monument stands four feet high and eight feet wide. It features a bronze relief portrait of the vessel on the right and a description of the sink­ ing of the ship with the seven victims' names on the left. The base is inscribed with the words, "American merchant seamen who made the supreme sacrifice." More than 100 people attended the ceremony including former Baton Rouge Victory crewmem­ bers and family members of those who died in the explosion. Others participating in the un­ veiling included Rear Admiral Thomas J. Patterson, Monsignor John P. Heaney, Captain Frank Johnson of MarAd and Sen. Marks. : r-— �•V -V'.. ••f;. • : -v: '-y-m- NOVEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG AnH U.S.-Flag Ship Gim^ I^M-Lphietl on Awtetan Ties lax safety standards and very favorable tax treat­ ment. Among the world's most popular runaway registers are Panama, Liberia, Vanuatu and Norway among others. (While Norway at one time was a traditional maritime nation, operating national-flag vessels crewed by Norwegian seamen and account­ able to Norway, Ae nation now operates a so-callec second register which lifts the requirements as­ sociated with a national flag register and offers runaway-flag like benefits for shipowners.) Runaway-flag ships, which by their very nature are running away from the higher standards and taxes of traditional maritime nations, have a track record of exploiting, abusing, even enslaving crewmembers, a history of avoiding legal authorities of Who's for Subsidies? any nation, particularly to escape from safety prac­ NAEGA advocates using American taxpayer tices, inspections and other practices which add to money to support bargain basement runaway ship­ the cost of an operation. ping, attacking the American shipping industry, In addition to having a runaway-flag com­ ponent, many NAEGA members operate in the which competes with fleets of other nations sub­ billions of dollars of revenue a year category. And sidized by their governments directly and indirectly a good share of the NAEGA members are trading and with fleets subsidized in a round-about-manner houses, not farmers or farm groups, but traders of by allowing them no ties to any nation through the device of runaway flags. commodities, including oil, metals, and other Ironically, NAEGA does not believe what is products. good for the goose is good for the gander. The organ Congress is Still Waiting for the giant export grain lobby does not advocate As it stands now, two House subcommittees are using U.S. government monies to purchase the awaiting information from NAEGA on its foreign cheaper wheat and com available on the world ties. The requests for this data were made in hear­ market—the very low cost wheat and com on ings on June 17 by a member of the House Foreign which is based the rationale for subsidizing Agriculture and Hunger Subcommittee and on June American grain and food product exports. 23 by a member of the House Subcommittee on The grain group instead stands fully behind Merchant Marine. govemment subsidies for exported agricultural In questioning by representatives at these hear­ products. Much of this is done through a subsidy ings, McCoy feigned lack of knowledge in regard process known as the Export Enhancement Pro­ to the area of foreign ownership and foreign ship gram (EE?) which provides the difference to ex­ links and said he would provide the information. porting companies of the higher cost U.S. product Inquiries made to the staff of each panel revealed and the foreign-produced product selling at a lower that as of October 28, no such material from rate on the world market. NAEGA had been received by either subcommit­ According to press reports, NAEGA members tee. NAEGA is largely known on Capitol Hill and in have profited mightily from the EEF program. federal agencies for its attempts to eliminate the law Since its inception in 1985 up to the end of 1991, of the nation which states that 75 percent of U.S. NAEGA member Cargill, Inc. received $800 mil­ government food aid cargoes must be carried on lion in EE? bonuses, NAEGA member Continental Grain took in $702 million. NAEGA's FrenchU.S.-flag vessels. owned Louis Dreyfus Corp. has received some NAEGA, in addition to working to abolish the $590 million and two Fermzzi companies collected law, known as cargo preference, continually seeks close to $320 million. Holland's Bunge, also a exemptions of the ship-American policy for various NAEGA member, was awarded $132 million, grain cargoes destined for recipient nations. At one among others. time or another, NAEGA has sought cargo preference exemptions for cargoes going to Poland, "We maintain the Export Enhancement Pro­ the Soviet Union, most recently Russia, among gram as a means to maintain our competitiveness others. vis-a-vis the European Community and conse­ Good for Grain Sellers quently so long as [European Community] sub­ Without the requirement to ship on American sidies exist, so too also will our subsidies," said vessels, McCoy believes more grain can be sold, an VIcCoy. NYT: Export Food Aid Abused Continued from page 5 USDA's relationships on food aid contracts "are, by their nature, very close, and usually coopera­ tive, as opposed to 'arms-length' procurement-type relationships." Farmers Not Benefitting companies profited. Four cor­ porations received nearly $1.4 billion, or more than 60 percent, of the $2.3 billion in subsidies dispensed through the Export En­ hancement program, the most generous program, in its first four years," stated the articles. The Export Enhancement Program (EEP) provides a subsidy to the seller of the grain or other product that amounts to the difference be­ tween the U.S. price and the world price. The agricultural export programs of the U^|ed States now favor big corpor^ons, many of which are foreign owned. The New York Times found. "[T]here is little propf that farmers Reprints Available benefit[t]ed from the buildup in A political scientist inter­ export assistance," noted the viewed by The New York Times articles' authors. journalists, Robert,Paarlberg of "[T]here is evidence that big Wellesley College and the Har­ -7' • ./• ^ ^ Foreign Ties of NAEGA Member Groups A partial list follows of the ultimate foreign ownership offhe NAEGA member companies as well as the flag-state of the vessels operated or controlled by NAEGA member companies, their parents and related subsidiaries. It is likely that this list is by no means complete as large commercial interests such as the ones named here generally try to keep information such as this out of the public eye. act that would further increase the massive subsidy of taxpayer monies going to agricultural interests NAEGA Members, (now at more than $70 billion per year). Directors, Officers Responding to an inquiry from Congressman Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) at the June 17 House Bunge Corporation Foreign Agriculture and Hunger Subcommittee Mitsui Grain Corp. hearing, McCoy stated why, from his perspective, foreign shipping is a "more suitable" alternative to U.S.-flag ships. "In general, the foreign vessel would be more suitable because it would be cheaper, and so there­ fore the customer (a foreign country) could maxi­ mize his opportunity to import grain, if that is his purpose," McCoy said. He added, "[The customer] Con Agra Grain Corp. can buy more grain if he pays less on transporta­ Cargill, Inc. tion." Continental Grain, Inc. . Continued from page 5 / V"- Nation of Ultimate Ownership/Control Flag States Of Ships The Netherlands Y Japan Japariy Panama Vanuatu Hong Kong Liberia Singapore Myanmar (Burma) Cyprus Marshall Islands . V Liberia Mexico Antigua & Barbuda Panama Cyprus India Liberia ' ~ r' ' Archer Daniels Midland Co. Ireland J. Aron & Company Louis Dreyfus Corporation France Tradigrain, Inc. Switzerland France Philippines Liberia Hong Kong The Andersons Central States Enterprises Elders Grain, Inc. Australia |v Alliance Grain, Inc. Central Soya Company, Inc. Italy Feruzzi USA, Inc. Italy " Interstate Grain Corp. • Italy Bahamas Cyprus Panama Italgrani USA, Inc. Italy Maple Leaf Mills Inc. Canada Mitsubishi International Corp. Japan Japan Panama Philippines • / Liberia Pasternak Baum & Co., Inc. James Richardson & Sons, Ltd Canada SGS Control Services, Inc. Switzerland Tidewater Grain Company Marubeni America Corporation Japan Oriac International Canada Richco Grain Ltd Switzerland Panama . Cayman Islands Liberia Japan Liberia Panama Singapore Nonvay (1) Greece United Kingdom Spantrade, Inc. Toymenka (America) Inc. Japan Woodhouse Corporation United Kingdom C. Itoh & Co. (America) Inc. Japan Zen^Noh Unico American Corp. Japan vard Center for International Af­ Alabama State Docks fairs, noted that the export sub­ Gamac Grain Company sidies were ineffective. "In the Alfred C. Toepfer European (2) case of wheat, for example, the- International Inc. government could provide a I sranicorp, Inc. France greater benefit to wheat farmers Union Equity Coop. Exchange at lower cost to the taxpayers if it ^ort of Corpus Christi simply purchased the surplus wheat and burned it," Paarlberg told the paper. Reprints of these articles, printed with permission of The New York Times, are available from the Seafarers LOG office. Anyone interested in obtaining a copy should address a request to the Seafarers LOG-, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. 7 Singapore (1) Ships fly the flag of Norway but are registered with the nation's second registry, a device which allows the shipowner flag-of-convenience-like terms with the label of a traditional mar[fime nation. (2) Toepfer is a amalgam of cooperatives in Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, France and the United states. Source; NAEGA's membership, directors and officers are reported on NAEGA's An­ nual Report for Foreign and Domestic Corporations, filed with the Govemment of the District of Columbia. Foreign ownership data is collected from business peri­ odicals, newspaper reports and business directories. Ties to ships operated under foreign registries is compiled from directories, articles in periodicals from around the world and govemment filings. •f.M • �8 MOVEMRER1993 SEAFARERSLOG a-,' -^fS' A The Caribbean Responder l)egins boom-laying operations during a recent drill off St. Croix. m-0 :' Releasing the lines on the Borinquen is AB Jorge L. Borges. I# n AB Jose Guevara fights rain as he prepares to toss lines onto the Borinquen. Lending a hand as the Crowley tug ties up is Engineer Carlos Rodriguez. " J.-. To be prepared in the event an oil spill ever occurs, SIIJ crewmembers aboard Crowley tug­ boats are practicing containment procedures with fellow Seafarers on board the CanT^ftean Responder. ... Santurce Port Agent Steve Ruiz joined the crew of the tug Borinquen in a drill off St. Croix in September. "The session went very well," Ruiz told the Seafarers LOG. "The crews worked very well with each other and all learned from the experience." The Caribbean Responder, one of 16 Marine Spill Response Corporation vessels located along the U.S. coastline as well as Hawaii and St. Croix, served as the lead vessel in the prac­ tice—the same position it would hold in a real accident. The Crowley tugs, along with the Hess I Marine's Limetree Bay, crewed by members of | the SIU of Puerto Rico, assisted in laying booms and capturing the imaginary oil. The tug Dorac/o assists the Caribbean Responder Ruiz noted such drills will take place on a during the oil spill drill. reguiar basis to keep Seafarers up-to-date on containment techniques. SlU-crewed tugboats work with the Caribbean Responder to stretch containment booms. LEI^: Standing by on the BorinlA quen to take a line from a Responder assist boat are (left to right) AB Jorge Borges, AB Jose Guevara and Engineer Carlos Rodriguez. RIGHT: Capt. Hector A Ayala (white shirt) 3^-- - aligns the Dorado as Engineer Alfredo Gon­ zalez (left), OS Angel Sanchez and AB Felix Guilar stand by. ' The crew of the CaribbeanResponderincludes (from left, seated) Oiler Marc Aloisio, Asst. Eng. Gary M. Stetson, Cook Richard Griffith, (standing) AB Elizabeth A. Mark, Taking part m the drill Mate Bruce Fizell, Mate Mark C. Patterson and Captain o"]. James Clifford. Heading for the Dorado galley is Cook Carmelo Feliciano. Capt. Manuel Quinones handles Borin­ quen papery/ork. Monitoring from the Bor/nquenbridge is Mate Kevin Foss. Borinquen crewmembers grab a quick cup of soup prepared by Cook Jose Nunez. �. vv.' • •a;?'-; •'. •••" NOVEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 9 A National Health Problem IB Precautionary Memures to Be InsBtuted by SIU til ifl^ In order to protect the safety and health of union members and their families, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union—Atlantic.Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and the Seafarers Welfare Plan are instituting a new program to tackle what is becoming a nation­ al health problem—the reemergence of tuberculosis (TB). The Seafarers program, which will begin in January 1994, is designed to accumulate data in order to research effects on Seafarers of the now more prevelant disease. The program will also, through a painless skin test, identify if Seafarers have been exposed to TB. The goal of the Seafarers program is to protect its members from the dis­ ease by testing for the unlikely event of some exposure to TB germs. We are basically beginning this TB control program to deter­ mine if tuberculosis is a problem for Seafarers and if so to imple­ ment a program to diagnose and control the disease," Dr. Kenneth Miller, director of the Seafarers Welfare Plan medical depart­ ment, told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. reported tuberculosis in the ease, such as clothing, bedding, the size of a pencil eraser or big­ United States than would have toilet seats, showers, glasses, ger appears on the arm where the occurred had the incidence of TB eating materials or any other tuberculin was placed. This continued declining a^ it did items they have touched. means that the person may have through 1985. Most people who breathe in been exposed and may require TB had largely been the bacteria do not become in­ treatment to avoid getting the full eliminated in the U.S. due to im­ fected when exposed to TB. Of disease at a later time. This provements in living conditions those who do, most do not and effective dmg care. Where it develop the active disease but the preventive treatment takes at least had once been the leading cause germs can lie dormant in the cells six months to a year to kill all the of death in the U.S., after 1900TB lining the lungs where the body tuberculosis germs. A person may The Disease Returns steadily declined as a terminal ill­ may store them. The body's im­ continue to have TB bacteria in Tuberculosis, inactive for a ness and fewer and fewer cases mune system traps the bacteria his or her body unless eliminated number of years in the United were reported. with special germ fighters. From with the proper medication. States, is on the rise once again. this point on, a lifelong balance Importance for Seafarers Reasons for Return Since 1985, the number of between the infection and the "Because Seafarers live in There are many reasons for reported cases of TB has in­ human body's defense against the close quarters and deal with the this change according to the Na­ creased. The Centers for Disease infection continues. An in­ Control and Prevention (CDC), a tional Institute of Allergy and In­ dividual who has dormant TB same people day in and day out for many months at a time, the federal agency involved in re­ fectious Diseases (NIAID), bacteria in his or her lungs is not SIU determined that this TB re­ federal health agency involved in search for the control and preven­ contagious. Only those with ac­ tion of diseases, has estimated the research and development of tive TB who remain untreated are search and control program is necessary. In 1995, we will ex­ that from 1985 through 1991 guidelines for treatment of infec­ capable of infecting others. amine the information collected tious diseases. there were 39,000 mpre cases of and determine if tuberculosis is of importance of Test Causes cited by the agency for significant concern for TB's revival include the emer­ "TB screening is necessary to Seafarers," noted Dr. Miller. gence of drag-resistant strains of determine if an individual has The program will require that the organism causing the disease, been exposed to the tuberculosis increased immigration to the U.S. germ. Only ten percent of those Seafarers participate in the of people from countries with a exposed will become infected screening program at the time of high incidence of the disease, and with the full blown disease while their annual medical examina­ The Clinton administration last month unveiled a program in­ transmission among persons in in most other cases the germs tion. The TB screening will con­ tended to assist U.S. shipyards in converting from defense to com­ crowded living environments. remain dormant in the cells. If we sist of a simple questionnaire mercial work. It includes a plan to seek elimination of shipyard Researchers also state that the find out that a person has been (which will include such questions subsidies worldwide. current resurgence of the disease exposed, it is very treatable with The program would provide for $3 billion in ship construction can be attributed to the growth of existing antibiotics and may as age, place of birth and places of through loan guarantees, and a five-year conversion program to fund poverty and homelessness and an prevent any chance of active travel, as well as family and per­ research and development projects in domestic shipyards. In addi­ increase in numbers of peole con­ tuberculosis developing," ex­ sonal history of tuberculosis) and the painless TB skin test. tion, federal agencies would eliminate unnecessary regulations and gregating in one dweUing, such as plained Dr. Miller. would enhance export promotion and marketing. SIU Takes the Lead prisons, shelters and nursing Miller noted it is important to The White House report, entitled "Strengthening America's homes. The SIU medical department understand that TB germs are not Shipyards: A Plan for Competing in the Intemational Market," cites is moving rapidly to deal with any transmitted through casual con­ What is Tuberculosis? statistics from the Maritime Administration (MarAd) that estimate potential threat the member­ TB is a disease spread by tact. A person must be in close ship through to 7,300 to 9,900 large, ocean-going ships will be built for the intema­ precautionary tional commercial market between 1992 and 2001, with most of the germs called tubercle bacilli (a contact for a long period of time measures such as the skin test, work taking place after 1996. "The administration's five-part plan is species of rod-shaped bacteria) with an infected individual to be­ early detection and treatment as intended to assist efforts already underway within the industry to that can float in the air. The germs come affected by the germ. He well as the collection of data to compete internationally^" the report says. "It is a transitional pro­ are spread if a person infected stressed that even in this case, better analyze any trends or cir­ gram, consistent with federal assistance to other industries seelang with TB of the lungs coughs or only 10 percent will go on to cumstances relating to Seafarers sneezes into the air. The TB bac­ develop active tuberculosis. to convert from defense to civilian markets." and the disease. The report was completed and approved by the president in teria are so tiny that they dry out "It is very important for To Determine Infection response to part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 1993. and float on air currents for long Seafarers to participate in the TB A painless skin test on the arm Legislation for the actions called for in the report will be submitted periods in an enclosed space. is the only way to tell if a person control screening program so that to the appropriate committees of Cohgress. According to the American las been exposed to the germs we can determine if tuberculosis Following are titles and summaries of each part of the plan: Lung Association, a private associated with tuberculosis. A is a significant problem for bur Ensuring Fair International Competition. The U.S. govemment health organization that provides small needle is used to put a test­ membership. In doing so, we can has drafted and submitted a comprehensive proposal to end foreign general information to the public be active in identifying and con­ shipbuilding subsidies, effective January 1,1995, to the Organization on issues of respiratoiy health, ing material, called tuberculin, trolling TB exposure before for Economic and Cooperative Development. "Subsidies provided tuberculosis is predominantly an under the skin. In 48-72 hours, the serious infections develop," by foreign governments to their shipbuilding industries, which artifi­ airbome disease. TB germs are test on the forearm is examined to Miller concluded. cially lower prices, must be ended so that there is a tmly level playing not likely to be transmitted determine if there is a reaction to Future issues of the Seafarers field on which to compete," states the report. LOG will continue to report on through personal items belonging the disease. (Since the Reagan administration eliminated funding for the con- to those individuals with the dis­ The test is positive if a bump the Seafarers TB program. stmction differential subsidy [CDS] in 1981, fewer than a dozen ocean-going, commercial ships vessels have been built in U.S. yards. CDS underwrote the difference between the price of U.S.-built and foreign-built ships. When the differential rose, so did the average subsidy.) Improving Competitiveness. The Department of Defense, through its Advanced Research Projects Agency, will share the costs Continued from page 2 Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), bureaucratic reasons wish to dis­ of industry-initiated research and development projects by matching chairman of the committee, has pose of the American merchant funds from the industry for such work. indicated the committee will offer marine and rely entirely on Eliminating Unnecessary Government Regulation. All govem­ citizens' organizations; shipping an amendment when H.R. 2151 is foreign-flag companies, vessels, ment agencies will review and revise or eliminate any regulations companies active in ocean-going. on the floor. The amendment will ai)d mariners. Daily our industry that "impose unnecessary burdens on the shipbuilding industry." The Great Lakes and domestic com­ include "an overall 10-year is bombarded with contradictory report lists as "major activities" the standardization of international merce; maritimii^ unions repre­ authorization level, which we ex­ messages from Administration construction standards by the U.S. Coast Guard, acquisition reform senting seamen and boatmen; and pect to be in line with the sources. . . . Opponents of the within the Department of Defense, and updating Occupational Safety shipyards. Concemed about ef­ administration's views," Studds U.S.-flag fleet within the Ad­ forts by others to open domestic and Health Administration standards. recently told the Journal of Com­ ministration have been permitted Financing Ship Sales Through title XI Loan Guarantees. Title commerce to foreign interests, merce. to propose the termination of XI currently provides U.S. buyers of ships built in U.S. yards with the coalition is seeking a U.S. U.S.-flag preference for govem­ Meanwhile, in the wake of at­ loan guarantees. The program calls for continuation of those guaran­ maritime policy consistent with tacks on domestic shipping laws, ment cargoes and to demand that tees, plus extending similar coverage to foreign buyers, in order to the interests of the nation. and in the absence to date of a support for a new program for one Unanimous Support encourage foreign carriers to build in U.S. yards. maritime policy proposal from segment of the industry be paid (Under Title XI, U.S. buyers of American-built vessels may obtain H.R. 2151, reported unani­ the White House, the United for by terminating a totally unre­ guarantees for long-term loans at fixed rates, for as much as 75 mously to the full House by the States Maritime Coalition has lated program that largely percent of the loan amount.) Merchant Marine and Fisheries urged President Clinton to reaf­ benefits another segment of the Assisting Intemational Marketing. The report indicates that ex­ Committee, would provide U.S.- firm his commitment to the con­ U.S. fleet. Either proposal would isting organizations such as the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, flag vessel owners annual pay­ tinued existence of a strong, lead, without question, to the American embassy personnel and MarAd will be used to assist U.S. ments of $2.1 million per year, competitive maritime industry in destmction of the fleet and the shipyards in their intemational marketing efforts and "to facilitate per vessel during a 10-year period the U.S. United States maritime industry." cooperative arrangements and alliances between U.S. and foreign for ships enrolled in a maritime A recent letter from the coali­ The coalition's letter con­ security fleet. The bill also calls tion to the president read in part: cludes, "We strongly urge that the yards." The report's annex notes that several independent sources agree for other payments to assist "Yoqr commitment is being cburse you have chosen— that demand for new vessels in the '90s will result mostly from the American shipyards in competing deliberately undercut by Ad­ reforming, revitalizing, and need to replace existing vessels, rather than from increased trade in commercial markets with ministration officials who for rebuilding the U.S. fleet—be foreign yards. volume. philosophical, budgetary and corhmunicated clearly." /• White House Announces II.S. Shipyard Support •i: Congress, President Urged to Back Legislation for Maritime Revitaiization • \ -'^ ••I''; »'• • M;: .-T " �10 NOVEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Luedtke and Zenith Seafarers Ratify New Three-Year Accord SWMS.. Great Lakes Seafarers who sail aboard Luedtke Engineering and Zenith Dredge vessels recent­ ly ratified a new three-year con­ tract with the companies. The new pacts, which took ef­ fect September 20, include yearly wage increases throughout the life of the contract as well as expanded medical benefit coverage. The agreement also maintains all benefits achieved in previous collective bargain­ ing agreements. Seafarers ratified the new con­ tract by casting votes on their ves­ sels and at various job sites throughout the Great Lakes region. The SlU-crewed vessels are responsible for dredge and marine construction work along the lakes. A total of six negotiating ses­ spring and summer. sions were held in Frankfort, Luedtke Engineering is based Mich., Erie, Pa., Green Bay, Wis. in Frankfort and Zenith Dredge is and Algonac, Mich, during the from Duluth, Minn. Discussing the new SIU contract for licensed personnal aboard the Alton Belle Casino are (left to right) Captain John Mosele, First Mate Dave Wendle, Captain Ralph Hawkins, Relief Mate Carl Hinner Jr. and Relief Captain Jerry Wendle. A Luedtke Engineeering dredge sails along the Cuyahoga River. QMED Greg Eastwood Goes Country While some crewmembers may read books or write letters during their off-duty time aboard ship, a New Jersey Seafarer has found a special way to express his feelings when he is away from family and friends. QMED Greg Eastwood passes these in-be­ tween times by writing lyrics to later accompany music. "About half of my music is written while I am aboard a ship. There are many ways to pass the time while at sea, arid there is also a lot of time to think. Different people do different things, but I happen to write my thoughts down and put them into songs," the 36-year old mariner told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. Switches from Rock to Country Eastwood began singing rock-and-roll ap­ proximately 14 years ago, but in the late '80s he decided it was not the musical route he wanted to take. "I couldn't find a place in rock-and-roll so I switched to country. It comes more naturally for me, and in the past few years I have found that people agree," he said. After serving several years in the U.S. Navy and briefly working as a roofing and siding sub­ contractor, he joined the SIU in 1990 in the port of Philadelphia and continued to advance his musical ambitions while at sea and on shore. "I already had my merchant mariner docu­ ment, so I thought I'd look into getting Work on a ship. Fortunately it came through. I love the travel and the great opportunities offered by the SIU to advance and educate myself. The things that I have learned because of the union will always benefit me," said Eastwood. QMED Greg Eastwood has performed for trainees and upgraders at Piney Point as well as for fellow crewmembers while at sea. . ' • . •/. In 1991 he upgraded to oiler at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., and in 1992 he returned for the QMED course. While advancing his skills, he performed for the trainees in the school's auditorium. "It is a great place, and they all really seemed to like my music," the QMED recalled. By Popular Request On all of the ships Eastwood has sailed, he has become a popular fixture of music and fellow­ ship. Many times crewmembers have asked him to play; some have even provided suggestions for new songs. He has written songs about sailing and the sea, but most of his music is created from heart-felt emotions. "I don't just sit down and write a song; I must be experiencing some type of an emotion and go on my very individual feelings. Singing is a type of therapy for me where something inside needs to get out and be heard. For me that voice comes out in my music," he said. More and more people began to tell Eastwood that he had legitimate talent as a singer and musician. "I thought that maybe it was time I put something together. I had people tell me I was good, but they were just ordinary people like my friends and family. I wanted to see if others in the general public thought so," he said. "I must say that my crewmembers at sea did inspire me to reach higher. They really enjoyed my music while on the ship," Eastwood added. He decided to make a demonstration tape and send it out to people in the music industry begin­ ning with local radio stations. He noted he is making connections, and a small radio station (WNJC 1360 AM) near his Turnersville, N.J. home currently plays a few of his songs. "I also sent a tape to Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville record company in New Orleans and told him I was a sailor in the SIU. Hopefully I will hear something soon. I figured if I ship out, I will be able to see how the response goes," Eastwood noted. He also said he met some people at a bluegrass festival this summer who are send­ ing his tape to Sony Records. Inspired by the Seafaring Life The words of Eastwood's songs speak of saying goodbye and feelings of loneliness. One of his songs in particular, "Another Goodbye" recalls the heartfelt feelings the Seafarer ex­ periences as he says goodbye to his children before signing on a ship. "Time at sea inspired me to begin writing, and there is something sad about a lot of my songs. I guess it comes from having so much time to think about my three young boys who I am so far away from while at sea," Eastwood noted. He recently signed off the OMI Willamette after a three-month voyage to Odessa, Ukraine. "Writing and singing is a labor of love for me, and I will always have my guitar and singing as a way to vent my feelings, even if I never get any further in the big music industry," he concluded. Eastwood said he plans to continue writing while at sea and recording while on shore. •. . •' Alton Belle Officers Ammnre Contract Officers aboard theA/ton Belle by the Seafarers. They approved 11 Riverboat Casino in Alton, III. a contract later in the year after [lave approved a three-year con­ forming a bargaining committee tract that provides wage increases, which negotiated the pact. The original Alton Belle, which improved working conditions and was designed to look like an oldbetter vacation benefits. The new pact covers the cap­ fashioned Mississippi paddlewheel tains, mates and chief engineers riverboat, was taken out of service who, earlier in the year, organized when the Alton Belle 11 arrived in themselves and elected to be rep­ town in June of this year. resented by the Seafarers. The Alton Belle II docks at the Representatives for the union SlU-crewed A/ton Landing, a twoand the company held four deck barge featuring the Piasa negotiating sessions in Alton and House restaurant, buffet and bar for Detroit. Delegates to the talks passengers to use before and after from the newly organized officers cruises. It also includes a snackbar, included Captain Ralph Haw­ cocktail lounge, gift shops and kins and Chief Engineer Jack guest services. Norris. The riverboat cruise takes 90 The SIU already represents minutes as the vessel sails six other crewmembers aboard the miles up the Mississippi River riverboat casino. Deckhands, along the Illinois shoreline, then food and beverage service returns to Alton, which is located employees, galley workers, ticket 20 miles north of St. Louis. salespeople, reservationists, Th& Alton Belle His fitted with housekeepers, cashiers and main­ 650 slot machines, including tenance workers organized in video poker and video keno, 29 1991 when the Alton Belle went blackjack tables, four craps into service. Those members of tables, two roulette wheels and the crew chose to be represented one Big Six wheel. G&H Pact Endorsed SIU boatmen sailing aboard G&H tugboats along the Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico have overwhelmingly approved a new three-year contract with the com­ pany. Effective October I, the agree­ ment covers improvements in pension benefits as well as ex­ panded health coverage. The boatmen also will receive a wage increase each of the three years covered by the contract. Outpatient medical care, which is available to spouses and dependants of Seafarers who crew the G&H tugboats, has been greatly expanded by the new ac­ cord. A total of 28 G&H company tugs that work the Houston, Gal­ veston, Freeport and Corpus Christi areas are covered by the new pact. Representatives for the SIU and the Texas-based company held 10 negotiating sessions in both Houston and Galveston beginning late this summer. Delegates to the talks included Captain Rob Arthur, Chief En­ gineer D. Dorsett, and AB Ray Keith representing the Houston, Galveston and Freeport crew­ members and Captain Randy Yeager representing Corpus Christi members. Voting by SIU members took place aboard vessels in Houston, Galveston and Freeport and on a dock in Corpus Christi. The SlU-crewed tugboats do general harbor work and assist various types of tankers, containerships, general cargo and freightships into or out of ports in the Texas Gulf area. The Juno is one of the SlU-crewed G&H tugs covered by the new three-year agreement. . \ I I •r I • I Li �••-M: mmmER ma SEAFARERS L06 11 Assessing Industry Needs, inland Greup Plans Ceurses Representatives from inland your eyes. The smoke is non-toxic mitting some of the required companies last month met with and non-irritating, but it allows us paperwork. Alioto also reminded SIU officials at the Paul Hall Cen­ to practice emergency response the officials that the school's ter for Maritime Training and under realistic conditions." trainee program is available to in­ Education in Piney Point, Md. for Cummings also mentioned, as land members. an in-depth discussion of the an example of the school's ability Director of Vocational Educa­ industry's training needs, as well and willingness to work with tion Jim Shaffer discussed and dis­ as a review of the curriculum SlU-contracted companies, the tributed information on Coast available for Seafarers sailing on training provided for employees Guard regulations, a report on tugs and tows. The meeting was aboard the Delta Queen and the revisions to the Standards of Train­ part of an ongoing effort that Mississippi Queen, two passenger ing, Certification and Watchkeepbegan last year to fine-tune the riverboats operated by the Delta ing Convention of the United Paul Hall Center's Lundeberg As part of an ongoing effort to ensure Inland members' training needs CJueen Steamboat Co. Several Nations International Maritime Or­ met, company officials confer with representatives of the SIU and School curriculum for inland are times each year, Cummings and ganization (which eventually will the Paul Hall Center. boatmen. Instructor John Smith conduct effect training requirem^ts in die The group, which included a Familiarization; General Plant hazmat programs exceed the new firefighting and first aid courses U.S.), outlines of the school's oil representative from the U.S. Maintenance; Diesel Engine requirements set forth by DOT. while the vessels are sailing. spill and hazmat courses, a sample Coast Guard, also touched on the Maintenance; Electrical Main­ (See page 28 of the October 1993 "letter of service" required from 'Invaluable Training' state of the maritime industry in tenance; Hydraulics; Welding; issue of the Seafarers LOG for companies prior to members' taking general and the formation of the and Able Bodied Seaman/ details about the new rule.) "It's invaluable," said David Coast Guaid exams and more. United States Maritime Coali­ Tankerman. Also available are a Instructor Byran Cummings Kish, a vice president of the com­ Additionally, the group tion, a diverse organization which variety of hazardous materials discussed existing and plann^ pany. "The fact that our people reviewed the minutes of the In­ is countering efforts to allow (hazmat) classes, from an 8-hour safety courses. He explained the train with the equipment they land Advisory Board Subcom­ foreign interests to enter the familiarization course to a 48- use of state-of-the-art training would use in an emergency is a mittee meeting from last March. hour "Incident Conimahdef equipment such as a smoke bonus." domestic shipping trades. Companies represented at the The inland group also was ad­ meeting include Maritrans, Ex­ "We have some battles ahead, course which teaches a student machine "that would fill up this but we are very optimistic," SIU how to coordinate all aspects of a (conference) room in about two dressed by Director of Admis­ press Marine, Delta Queen, Great Executive Vice President Joseph hazardous materials cleanup. minutes, to the point where you sions Dan Alioto, who reviewed Lakes Towing, Marine Towing Stan Latka of Express Marine, wouldn't be able to see your hand admissions procedures, including and Transportation, Moran Ser­ Sacco said in opening the October 20 meeting."We are looking to the Inc. was one of several repre­ even if you held it six inches from Coast Guard deadlines for sub­ vice Corp. and Allied Towing. future, and we will continue to pro­ sentatives who conveyed their vide top-notch training for our satisfaction with the special cour­ members, whether they sail inland, ses conducted at the Paul Hall deep sea or on the Great Lakes." Center. "It has really worked out During the past year, the Lun­ well, and we appreciate deberg School has provided spe­ everyone's help," he said. cial courses for hundreds of Everyone at the school has been inland members who are terrific, and our employees Six Seafarers who sail aboarc Seafarers while at the same time Qne of Glover's classmates, employed by the companies rep­ benefit from the training." Maritrans tugboats in the accommodating their work George Davis, earned his "Whenever we have a training Philadelphia area recently schedules. resented at the recent meeting. tankerman's endorsement earlier Such courses are designed with need, the school is very respon­ upgraded to an able-bodied seaman "It was very beneficial,"stated this year after completing another careful consideration of each sive and they get the job done in (AB) rating by completing a spe­ specially designed course at the company's unique needs and of very little time," added John cial course at the Paul Hall Center Frank Glover, 26. 'The rules-of- Paul Hall Center. 'To be honest, I the-road section was outstanding. Burns of Maritrans, Inc. "This has members' work schedules. for Maritime Training and Educa­ I know I'll be in the wheelhouse, was a little hesitant about coming While emphasizing that jrovided our employees with a tion in Piney Point, Md. so I have to understand the here the first time. But after I saw flexibility, instractors presented )roader skill base, which only can The three-week course in­ (navigation) signals and defini­ how things are done here, I really outlines of the courses available help them and us down the road." cluded classroom and hands-on tions and recognize the shapes of looked forward to coming back," to the inland industry. They said the 48-year-old Davis. New Hazmat Reg training in deck seamanship, different boats." answered questions and ex­ Bill Eglinton, director of cargo handling, navigation, An SIU member for the past 10 changed ideas with the company Glover joined the SIU tworepresentatives in attendance quality assurance at the Paul Hall lifeboat operations, firefighting and-a-half years ago, when he years, Davis sails aboard the tug regarding scheduling, class size Center, reviewed a new Depart­ and other emergency procedures, first began working for Maritrans. Roanoke. He described the train­ ment of Transportation (DOT) plus the study of various U.S. The AB course marked his first ing available at the Lundeberg and content and more. regulation which affects training Coast Guard regulations. All courses include plenty of time studying at the Seafarers School as "interesting and very requirements for individuals in­ hands-on training. Those avail­ The course, taught by Jim Harry Lundeberg School of thorough. It's one thing to read able include Limited License I, II volved in hazmat transportation. Brown, was designed to meet the Seamanship, and he was not dis­ rules on your own, but in these and III; Engine Room He said the Lundeberg School's training needs of Maritrans appointed. "I would recommend classes you get so much more to anybody who enters this in­ detail. The practical training is dustry, you need to come here," great, too." Joining Davis and Glover in said Glover, who works aboard the tug Voyager II. "I had heard completing the course were Rod­ good things about the school, and ney Bennett, Lonnie Merrell, it was even better than I expected. Michael Morrissey and Jeffrey Seafarers who sail aboard work 20 or so piers assisting the without traveling around the "One of the things 1 really like Swain. Moran Towing tugboats on the vessels. "It makes for quite a busy Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Maritrans operates 35 tugs and Delaware River put in many hard day," said Jim Malone, an SIU peninsula. The tugs occasionally is they teach you what you need 45 barges, as well as several oil to know now, but they also teach hours towing, shifting and dock­ representative from the port of do shifting work in the Baltimore you things that will harbor as well. help you later terminals, on the Eastern ing vessels safely into the port of Philadelphia, who also supplied The union represents the in your career. This school has a Seaboard and in the Gulf of the pictures accompanying this Philadelphia. mates and deckhands who sail lot to offer." Mexico. The SlU-crewed tugs are respon­ article. aboard the five tugs out of the port Although most of the SIUsible for general harbor work and use their 1800 to 3700 horsepower en­ crewed Moran tugs are assigned of Philadelphia. They are the tug­ Expressly for Express Marine gines to bring tankers, container- to and stay in the Delaware River, boats Carolyn, Reedy Point, Cape ships, general cargo and fmit vessels some are^alled upon to assist ves- May, Hawkins Point and Grace in and out of their individual piers. sels to the Chesapeake and Moran. The machinists who wofk Due to the many various car­ Delaware Canal where the ships in the Moran shop on shore are goes coming into port, the tugs can sail to the Chesapeake harbor also SIU members. Tk'aining Deemed 'Beneficial' By Hiaritrans SIU Boatmen •rMyi • y.U--y- Shifting and Docking Vessels Create Busy Schedule for SlU-Crewed Tugs V •• . . /• After assisting a contalnership to Preparing the Grace Aforan for a SIU Machinist Bill Burow is its pier. Deckhand Louis Reves day on the Delaware River is responsible for performing repairs tidSuptheReeofyPo/nf. Deckhand Joe Chupka. aboard the Moran tugs. '• t %y Seafarers from Express Marine who completed a special shiphandling course at the Lundeberg School on August 27 are (from left) Gil Pruitt, Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Mack Keech and James Pruitt. Express Marine, based in Pennsauken, N.J., operates five tugs and barges that move coal up and down the East Coast. vA»ii.sjiwJS ' Jy- yyi /•. y kkf. •• �12 mV£MB£R 1993 XAFARBtSUIG Navy's Grocery Store Home Afters^B Years in PaciflG ^•r:'. ,7'.- Mi.i ->.••• Members of the SIU's Government Services Division returned the USNS Spica to its home port of Oakland, Calif, for the supply ship's first trip to the continental United States in eight years. The docking was marked with a ceremony involving Military Sealift Command offi­ cials, union representatives and the families of crewmemhers. The Spica, which among its many details provided stores to U.S. Navy vessels during Opera­ tion Desert Shield/Desert Stom, was recognized in a pierside ceremony for its efforts in the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf as well as along the East African coast. Taking part in the welcoming celebration were Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIU vice president for government services, and Vince Coss, a union representative. The Government Services Division represents un­ licensed crewmemhers aboard the Spica and the other vessels in the Military Sealift CommandPacific Heet (MSCPAC). Joined Fleet in 1981 The supply ship became part of MSCPAC in 1981. The vessel was designed to be a floating grocery store thatresupplies other ships while they are at sea. Since oining the fleets the Spica has earned a reputation of "doing a good job and being on time for all assignments," according to Cap­ tain Leroy Gill Jr., the ship's original master. The ship and its crew received praise from the chairman of the House Armed Services Commit­ tee. Captain L.M. Pivonka, MSCPAC commander,read a let­ ter from U.S. Representative Ron Dellums (D-Calif.), whose dis­ trict includes the Oakland Naval Supply Station: "It's my pleasure to say 'Well done' to the captain and crew of the USNS Spica. "Its legacy in the Pacific Fleet has led to the Navy's decision to turn additional military supply ships over to the Military Sealift Command," Dellums added. "USNS Spica has proven you can have an effective defense at less Meeting with some of the famiiy memtters and MSCPAC emptpyees who cost to the government." to Oakland, Calif, are (center left) SIU Representative Vince Coss and (center right) SIU Vice President Government Services Roy "Buck" Mercer. Thanked for Support Captain Dan O'Brien, who and see in person many of the serves as the Spied's master, paid people who have given Spica tribute to all who had been in-' their total support the past several volved in the Spica's successful years," O'Brien noted. deployment, "The ship has al­ The vessel remained in Oak­ ways had an outstanding crew, it's always received great support land for less than a week before from MSCPAC headquarters and sailing to a commercial San the families the crew leaves be­ Diego shipyard where it is under­ hind have always given the ship going an overhaul. The supply ship is expected to return to active their utmost support. "It's nice to return to Oakland duty early in 1994. William Handelsman Dies at 75, Former MSTU Organlilng Official William D. Handelsman, a former official with the forerun­ ner of the SIU's Government Services Division, passed away August 27. He was 75 years old. hers by not hindering the free flow of information. The drive paid off in 1964 when an agreement—the first in­ volving the MSTS in the Pacific— was reached. It covered two Honolulu-based missile ships, the Longview and Sunnyvale, as well as four large passenger ships. The pact also enabled the union to bargain for the men who are civil service employees on most issues other than wages. "In his organizing efforts, Handelsman left no stone Un­ turned. He was truly a legend in his own time," SIU Vice Presi­ dent Government Services Roy The USNS Spica, crowed by members of the SIU's Government "Buck" Mercer told a reporter Services Division, passes the Oakland-Bay Bridge on its first trip home in eight years. from the Seafarers LOG. U.S. Combat Supply Ship Mars Begins New Life William D. Handelsman When the USNS Mars sailed into Guam in September, the supply ship carried notonly a new name but also a new look. The ship had sailed out of the Western Pacific last year as" the USS Mars. It carried a military crew of 440 sailors. In February, the vessel was turned over to the Military Sealift CommandPacific Fleet (MSCPAC) and it underwent a four-month overhaul in a commercial San Diego shipyard. When the ship was ready to sail again, it carried a much smaller crew—137 civil service mariners whose unlicensed mem­ bers are represented by the SIU's Government Services Division Brother Handelsman joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in 1937 and sailed through World War 11 as a member of die steward department. He even­ tually became director of or­ The USNS Mars prepares to sail on its first voyage as a civilian-crewed supply vessel. ganizing for the Military Sea Transport Union (MSTU) of the operating forces at sea with Pacific for the next two years. It and 37 Navy personnel. Seafarers Intemational Union of Yet, only the name and crew refrigerated stores, dry will operate out of Guam. North America (SIUNA), now size changed. Its mission provisions, technical spare parts, The Military Sea Transport known as the Government Ser­ remained the same: provide general stores, fleet freight and Service—the predecessor of the vices Division. He retired in 1967. mail. When the Mars ^t sail with Military Sealift Command In 1962, Handelsman began an MSCPAC, it carried a supply load (MSC)—began operating in 1949 organizing effort by the MSTU to of 43,000 separate line items. as the single ocean transporta­ represent the unlicensed personnel The Mars is the first of several tion manager for the Defense for the Military Sea Transport Ser­ Navy combat stores ships that Department. vice of the Pacific, now known as will be turned over to MSCPAC In the early 1970s, the Navy the Military Sealift Commandduring the next few years. A study started turning over older NavyPacific Fleet (MSCPAC). conducted by the Center for crewed fleet oilers to MSC. The efforts to organize were a Naval Analysis in 1990 compared Presently, the command operates direct result of the signing of a Navy costs against civilian man­ new and old fleet oilers, supply 1962 executive order by Presi­ ning costs of selected auxiliary ships, fleet tugs, cable and mis­ dent John F. Kennedy. The law ships and showed potential sile-tracking vessels, hospital set forth a managerial-labor rela­ savings of $10 million annually ships, dry cargo vessels and an tions program between the when MSCPAC operated vessels ammunition ship. Approximately civilian crews on the non-com­ like the Mar^. Soon to be part of 120 vessels compose the MSC batant military ships and the the MSCPAC fleet will be the fleet of which 25 are in the Pacific Navy officers on board. The in­ USS San Jose and USS Niagara Fleet and crewed by the SIU^s tent of the order was for Navy Government Services Division management to cooperate with Capt. L.M. Pivonka, commander of MSCPAC, addresses the crew of Falls. The USNS Mars is scheduled members. MSC ships are as­ labor unions who were trying to the USNS Mars—including members of the SIU's Government Ser­ to be deployed in the Western signed ^ound the world. organize the civilian crewmem­ vices Division—before the vessel sailed for Guam. �Nmnai»BER1993 ••, .' ', ;i SEAFAWISLOB 13 •;' .? • . Delegates representing 42 trade unions and 28 port councils from the U.S. and Canada fill the meeting hail for the 20th Biennial Maritime Trades Department Convention. lUW Laum^ws Grassroots Effort to Kem U.S. Fleet Keep the American flag flying on the high seas was a theme of the biennial convention of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD), held last month in San Francisco. Delegates to the two-day meeting took home with them in­ formation on a grassroots effort to pass U.S.-flag merchant marine revitalization legislation offered in the U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives. The packages con­ tained a briefing on the bills before Congress, ideas for writin letters to the White House anid Capitol Hill and a fact sheet on both maritime industry review commissions, one recommended by Vice President A1 Gore's Na tional Performance Review (NPR) and the other being con sidered in legislation offered by Senator Ernest Hollings (D-S.C. and Representative William Lipinski (D-Ill.). Convention Supports Clinton Health Reform Delegates to the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) Biennial Convention were reminded that the 50-year fight for health care reform has just started with the introduction of a legislative package to Con­ gress by the Clinton administra­ tion. "There is no doubt that this is one of those rare and wonderful moments when someone carrying our message, the message 1^" •,•31^1 that we've Coming from 42 trade unions and 28 port councils that make up the MTD, the delegates listened to speeches from elected officials as well as representatives of the maritime industry and organized labor calling on the Clinton ad­ ministration and Congress to work with the U.S.-flag fleet. Fronts for Foreigners After pointing out that Mexico has hired 70 different American public relations, attorney and consulting firms to advance the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) through Congress, MTD President Michael Sacco told the conven­ tion, "We in maritime know these San Francisco Mayor Frank Jordan tells delegates to the MTD con­ firms only too well. These firms vention that economies of cities like his depend greatly on the jobs front for foreign interests, and in and senrices that are provided by the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. our case, foreign shipping inter­ ests which are drooling over U.S. registries 20 of their vessels. of the leaked material and only maritime trades. Then, an advance copy of called for a commission to review "These are foreign companies that cannot wait to replace U.S. Gore's NPR feport on maritime the government's policy toward ships with foreign-owned, was leaked to the media in the merchant marine with limited foreign-operated, foreign-built August. The document, loaded participation from those directly and foreign-crewed vessels, most with references and quotes from involved in the industry. Members of Congress ad­ of them to be operated under foreign-flag interests, called for the elimination of cargo dressing the convention stressed runaway-flag registers," Sacco preference, the Jones Act and their support for the U.S.-flag added. merchant fleet and their willing­ other legislation which affects the In May, Representative Gerry ness to fight for it. U.S.-flag fleet. Studds (D-Mass.), chairman of "For over 200 years, America Congressional Support the House Merchant Marine and has been a maritime nation," Rep­ Fisheries Committee, introduced The leaked report led to resentative David Bonior (Da series of bills designed to revi­ Hollings' and Lipinski's legisla­ the third ranking talize the U.S.-flag merchant tion calling for a commission to Mich.), Democrat in the House, told the fleet. However, two of the look into the need of the U.S.-flag convention. "If we abandon that nation's largest carriers, Sea- fleet as it pertains to national great tradition now to save a few Land and American President security. But when the NPR was Lines, announced in June their released in September, its Continued on page 16 intention to transfer to foreign maritime section contained none during a joint session of Congress on September 22. In the weeks that followed, the First Lady ap­ peared before various committees in both the House of Repre­ sentatives and the Senate. On Oc­ tober 27, the White House offeree the actual legislation for the pro­ gram to Congress. As outlined before Congress, the plan would provide insurance for all Americans, require all employers to provide health in­ surance for their employees, es­ tablish and enforce through federal or state government cost l ll*' P'oned, often limits on private sector health in­ alone, has surance premiums as well as doc­ suddenly got­ tor and hospital fee limits, ten center prohibit health insurance firms stage and cer­ from refusing to insure an ap­ Gerald Shea tainly wowed plicant because of the all the individual's health condition and politicians in simplify paperwork. "The package that the presi­ Congress," said Gerald Shea, who as head of the AFL-CIO dent has put forward is really Employee Benefits Depahment is comprehenspearheading organized labor's sive one. efforts to pass such legislation. Shea told the Shea told the delegates, com­ convention. posed of members and officials "This is not a from 42 trade unions and 28 port bare bones councils, that he had been work­ package, it's ing regularly with Hillary Rod­ not a basic ham Clinton, the First Lady, and package, it's Jack Otero her staff as she presented the not a mini­ administration's plans to con- mum pack­ ressional panels. "Certainly age, it's not a safety net kind of when you look back to the post- arrangement; this is a comprehen­ World War II period to Harry sive package of benefits." Truman's days, the vast majority Strong Opposition of Americans believed that na­ The delegates were reminded tional health reform was pos­ that despite the fact polls show a sible," Shea said. "But no one majority of Americans favor since Harry Truman has had the adoption of a national health care conviction and the sincerity and policy, opposition to it will be the drive to get this done that Bill strong in Congress. Clinton does." Tom Donahue, AFL-CIO Commitment Is Strong secretary-treasurer, pointed out That conviction was reiterated that groups claiming to represent ay Jack Otero, a former AFL-CIO vice president who now serves as small business already are stating an undersecretary at the Depart­ their interests will be hurt by the ment of Labor in the Clinton ad­ Clinton package. But, he said, ministration. "We believe that we those who say they stand for small must provide proper health care business really do not. As MTD Vice President Willie Zenga listens, MTD or all Americans," Otero said. ^resident Michael Sacco urges delegates to defeat President Clinton presented Continued on page 16 he North American Free Trade Agreement. the outline of his health care plan 9 ' . ^• r; MTD SpaUights NAFTA's Many Flaws, Congressmen Nolo Dangers of Pact •" • 'T' , . • ' •! L V • If enacted, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) would destroy U.S. jobs and wages, erode the American standard of living and lead to further exploitation of Mexican workers. Those were some of the points about NAFTA voiced last month by officials representing the 42 unions of the Maritime Trades Department (MTD), as well as by several congressmen who spoke at the MTD's biennial convention in San Francisco. Delegates to the convention passed a resolution calling on the Clinton administration to abandon NAFTA, a so-called free trade deal originally negotiated by the Bush administration. Congress is scheduled to cast its first vote on NAFTA on November 17. The SIU and the entire labor movement vigorously oppose NAFTA because its enactment would mean job losses for hundreds of thousands of U.S. citizens. NAFTA also would open the door for abuse of workers' rights and severe damage to the environment. Organized labor is not alone. Reports on television and in newspapers indicate that opposi­ tion to the trade deal is growing as citizens b^ome increasingly aware of NAFTA's details. This is in spite of the fact that pro-NAFTA forces have •i' i:. K. % Continued on page 16 .• J'jf- • / /• 7.I �• ..-•. •VK-> 7 i'-'• --r :'-: - • '; > / 7 ;v • . ' •; i -i' ,-• ,7 ;;; 7'': •7--'':• , •rV--:'y -,;J.*-|-;---»'*^!'-"j^.-ii:.'.-^ii- / 14 H0¥EMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG ROEEMRERIOOS SEAFARERS LOG 15 P-v-'' Robert Baynes, Plumbers Asst. to President - -M .- 77'i-^7 .' V;.. epresenting 42 trade unions and 28 R port councils, delegates to the 1993 Maritime Trades Department biennial 'v'-' Louie Bravo, Laborers Vice President convention gathered in San Francisco last month to take action on issues affecting union workers and their families. Delegates during the two-day meeting called for the defeat of the North American Free Trade Agreement, revitalization of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet, passage by Congress of legislation to reform health care and to end permanent replacement of striking workers, support for striking coal miners and much more. Speakers at the event included Robert B. McMillen, president of Totem Ocean Trailer Express; U.S. Representatives David Bonior CDMich.), Neil Abercrombie CDHawaii), Elizabeth Purse CD-Ore.) and Tom Lantos CD-Calif.); Labor Undersecretary Jack Otero and representatives from the AFL-CIO, including Secretary-Treasurer Tom Donahue, Legislative Director Robert McGlotten, Employee Benefits Director Gerald Shea and Political Director Richard Walsh, Pictured on these two pages are some of the delegates, speakers and observers who took part in the MTD convention proceedings. Inhn l^allw PracirTant anH Ed Panarello, Jack Caffey, SlU Vice Pres., and! New York MTD Sec.-Treas Ed Cleary, N.Y. AFL-CIO Pres. ' Jerome Joseph, AMO Exec. Vice Pres. Martin Byrne, Ironworkers Assistant to President Jim Norwood, Laborers Sec.-Treas., and Sigurd Lucassen, Carpenters President George McCartney, SlU Vice Pres.^ and H. "Whitey" Disley, MFU President Gunnar Lundeberg, SUP President, and Roy "Buck" Mercer, SlU Vice Pres. George Becker, Steelworkers Vice Pres. I arm riamnootf Car> Rnmnn C^ra\(^w\n7. Rto\/A PrlnAV IIIW Natl Dimntnr AHH Douglas Couttee, UFCW Intl. Vice Pres. Ruben Wheatly, Vice Pres.; Benny Holland, Gen. Vice Pres. and John Baker, Vice Pres., ILA Timothy Brown, President; James Hopkins, Sec.Treas. and Paul Nielsen West Coast V.P., MM&P Traac Gordon Ward, District 1-PCD MEBA Pres. Vera Catalli, Distillery Workers Sec.-Treas. and Guy DeVito. GCIU Sec.-Treas. Dominic Martell, Plasterers President Michel Desjardins, SlU of Canada Sec.-Treas. Ande Abbott, Boilermakers Director Fran Poltier, Paperworkers Vice President William Lucy, AFSCME Sec.-Treas. . , .•;S •. Frank Pecquex, MTD Exec. Sec.-Treas. Ed Modney, Frank Martino, SlU Asst. Sec.-Treas. (Ret.) ICWU President John O'Gara, Gen. Vice Pres., and Joseph Cordery, Gilbert Shepherd, Organizing Dir., and Jimmy Herbert Schiffman, Intl. Vice Pres., HERE Intl. Vice Pres., Glass Molders Rankin, Intl. Vice Pres., Glass Molders James Hatfield, President, and Frank Carter, Sec.-Treas., Glass Molders Willie Baker, UFCW Political Director Charles Marciante, New Jersey AFL-CIO Pres. Robert McKay, AMO Sec.-Treas. Robert Scardelletti, TCU President ./ • s*wi,, Richard Cordtz, SEIU Sec.-Treas, John Bowers, ILA President Ed House, IAM Vice Pres. George Kourpias, IA^^ President Angus "Red" Campbell, SlU Vice Pres. (Ret.) and Angelo Russo, ICWU (Ret.) Joseph Sacco, SlU Exec. Vice Pres. Tom Gleason, Counsel, and Richard Hughes, Gen. Vice Pres., ILA Earl Simpson and Maury Sjoquist, Pres. Canadian Merchant Serv. Guild Bonnie Riley and Frances Brown, MTD Administrative Staff Tom Kelly, Vice Pres., and ^ Michael McKay, President, AMO i£ ,(• • - ,7 :/// '71 \ • • :• :• •; I' '7; V, . • '/7; .-i.' ' * !• Dean Corgey, SlU Vice President • • •: ' A. �• L- 16 HOREMRER1993 SOFARERSLOG MTD Calls for All-Oiit Effort to Back Floet carry its own goods and its own will open up their domestic trades through resolutions to- defeat people in peacetime and in war," if we do, I am not at all surprised," NAFTA as it stahds before Con­ he continued. "Of course they gress, work with the administra­ dollars in the short term, we're Lantos stated. As a mem­ will. U.S. operators would gain tion to pass a national health care going to hurt this nation for ber of both the right to sail from Antwerp to policy and support striker re­ decades to come. We can't afford placement legislation that would the House Ghent in Bel­ that. do away with companies' hiring Merchant gium or Bar­ "We've got to keep our mer­ scabs while the regular workers Marine and celona to Alchant marine strong," Bonior conduct a legal strike. in Fisheries geciras added. "This is a national security Committee Spain. issue." and the Representative Elizabeth "For that, Hons we would Furse (D-Ore.) said, "I am astonished at the people in this Rep. Abercromble Armed Ser- sacrifice jobs vices Com­ in country who the mittee, Representative Neil Hawaii, Rep. Bonior think that international Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) noted, Alaska, trade can "What we want to do is redefine Puerto Rico and Great Lakes grow or na- national security to mean that the trade? The answer is no!" Continued from page 13 have health care," McGlotten t i o n a 1 economic security of the people stated. "And I'm saying that's "The National Federation of Urge Administration's Help defense can of the United States is the primary something that we shouldn't do, In calling on the Clinton ad­ Independent Businessmen is very and that's something that we can­ be strong foundation for our national without the security. And in order to do that, ministration and Congress to busy on this one and they will not do, and certainly you can Bep. Furse. means to we must have a vibrant merchant develop a U.S.-flag merchant continue to be," Donahue noted. make sure that we will not do it "They con­ fleet revitalization program, the — transport marine." MTD delegates urged dirough a tinue to bleed by giving your support (to the goods or military supplies on our Questions Sincerity own ships. I insist thk [fellow about small health care policy)." Joining the call that America resolution that such a package in­ members of Congress] under­ needs a strong U.S.-flag merchant clude a program that would en­ business and Congressional Advocates vessel operating stand that our first line of defense marine and the laws to keep it so hance how they're capabilities essential for the is our maritime industry." going to be was Robert Delegates also heard words of maintenance of the AmericanB. McMillen, hurt by this, support for the program from Sealift and Security flag vessels in international com­ as they claim members of Congress. The chairman of the House In­ president and merce. chief execu­ they're hurt ternational Security Subcommit­ Tom Donahue "I will be in the trenches with tive officer of by every tee, Representative Tom Lantos The delegates sought the ad­ the president and with Hillary other piece of (D-Calif.), asked, "Can you for­ Totem Ocean ministration to keep maritime out get about our sealift capability at Trailer Ex­ of NAFTA and the international governmental legislation that's (Clinton) as we deal with the press. a time when from Bosnia to trade talks taking place for the designed to make things a little phony arguments and the shabby He noted excuses of the people who have Somalia to General Agreement on Tariffs better for people." the Jones Act, RoberLMcMillen only squeezed this system of Cambodia and Trade, adopt a national cargo He continued that factories a 1920 law — health care delivery in seeing to it there is turpolicy to efficiently move both and shops with hundreds of which specifies that only U.S.that every single American— b u 1e n ce government and commercial built, U.S.-crewed and U.S.- freight, fully enforce existing employees cannot claim to be man, woman and child—as a mat­ today in more registered vessels can carry cargo cargo preference laws and issue smdl businesses. "If we're talk­ ter of birth right will have quality, than two between two domestic ports, "is an executive order proclaiming ing about the hairdresser, if we're decent medical care," Repre­ dozen places similar to cabotage laws which the White House's support as an talking about the dry cleaner, sentative Tom Lantos (D-Cdif.) on this exist in virtually every maritime essential ingredient in maritime that's a small businessman," told the convention. planet? nation in the world," McMillen policy and clarify the Gambling Donahue stated. "There is Rep. Lantos advised the delegates. no great na­ Ship Act to give potential Defines Small Business Foiidw Hawaii's Example tion that No Other maritime country in operators of U.S.-flag cruise ves­ If we're talking about someRepresentative Neil doesn't have an industrial base, the world has comparable off­ sels the assurances needed to in­ )ody with 300 employees, that's Abercrombie and there is no great nation that shore or inland water trades. vest in U.S.-flag corporations. doesn't have its own capacity to When I am told other countries Delegates also pledged not a small businessman. That's a (D-Hawaii)' )ig business. Two hundred, a said opposi- , lundred, those are big businesses tion to a na­ with huge payrolls. So, we ought tional health to strip that away, and in the care policy course of the health care debate I can be over­ Abercrombie also explained standards yet," Donahue con­ Continued from page 13 hink we can get a benefit of come by folpoured tens of millions of dollars that Arnerica's current trade tinued. "History tells us that [U.S. trying to make people understand lowing into public-relations and advertis­ surplus with Mexico is mislead­ business] has gone down and ex­ a little more about what is small Hawaii's ex­ Bob McGlotten ing campaigns in favor of the ing. He argued that when pro- ploited Mexican workers, defiled business." ample. He NAFTA forces point to that the environment and done it all to pact. Continuing with the theme said trade "NAFTA supporters are con-, surplus as a reason to follow the advantage of the American through with the trade pact, corporation." that others want trade unionists unionists led the way in support­ veniently ignoring the simple "What they are talking about are MTD President Michael through their contracts to con- ing legislation that gave the truths because they know that if components for maquiladoras Sacco described NAFTA as "a inue paying high health care Aloha State employer-mandated the public knows all the facts, the that will be shipped back to us, get-rich-quick scheme for those rates to cover the costs of those health care coverage in 1974. agreement will crash," House rather than consumer goods for at the top. NAFTA hands over without was Robert McGlotten, Majority Whip David Bonior (D'We've had it for 20 years," America's industrial and AFL-CIO legislative director. Mich.) told the MTD delegates. Mexican people. the congressman announced. In other words, the surplus is manufacturing Jobs to Mexico. It "Mexico has lax environmental There are a number of And we've had it because we in capital goods, not consumer drives down the American stand­ laws, no health and safety laws, a people who are still looking for lad a labor organization that un­ goods. The U.S. is shipping ard of living for the majority of coiruptJudicial system, a minimum us to pay the freight for machinery south to expand the derstood the welfare of our own people who live and work in the wage of 58 cents an hour . . . Just everybody else who doesn't people is what is at stake here." capacity of Mexico's low-wage United States." beckoning American companies to factories to produce consumer move south of the border." goods for sale back in the U.S. Dangers of Runaways Exposed Bonior and others pointed out that Mexico has spared no ex­ Side Agreements Fail pense in hiring lobbyists to sell During last year's presidential NAFTA in the U.S. "They tell us election, Clinton vowed not to NAFTA would help Mexican support NAFTA until it included workers buy our products. Ask side agreements protecting yourself, how are they supposed workers' rights and the environ­ to buy American cars when a ment. week's wages barely will allow His administration negotiated them to buy a set of spark plugs," such agreements, which were said Bonior. "NAFTA is nothing presented recently by U.S. Trade more than a Job-stealing, work- Representative Mickey Kantor. exploiting, community-destroy­ But the side deals "don't im­ ing agreement, and we are going prove the agreement a bit," stated to defeat it!" AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Misleading Trade Surplus Thomas Donahue at the MTD Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D- convention. "It's not good for us, Hawaii) warned thatenactment of and it's not good for Mexicans. "We're being told that if only NAFTA would bring immediate harm to the U.S. cities near we have more American invest­ MTD delegates passed a resolution pointing out that the absence of a strong U.S. fleet would result Mexico's border. "Los Angeles, ment in Mexico, it will raise their in increased marine traffic in U.S. waters of runaway-flag ships. Here, they watch a video on the lack Long Beach and San Diego will living standards. Well, it hasn't of safety procedures aboard runaway-flag vessels worldwide. done a thing to raise their living be a wasteland," he said. Continued from page 13 Labor Support Given For Health Reform Congressmen Warn of NAFTA Dangers �• • ^ 'i SEAFARERS UK imEMBER 1993 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1993 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A QassB Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port 18 57 57 3 14 New York 18 29 29 8 22 8 5 12 0 Philadelphia 4 2 6 1 1 2 3 20 5 2 11 1 Baltimore 3 17 3 5 0 35 5 20 13 1 Norfolk 18 2 12 11 5 3 25 22 20 18 15 10 3 Mobile 1 39 43 16 2 19 8 21 New Orleans 22 3 29 46 9 51 5: 3 11 23 6 Jacksonville 21 29 59 0 8 49 10 12 ^.17. San Francisco 32 22 34 34 15 0 17 11 Wilmington 20 21 36 9 45 0 7 21 13 23 27 8 Seattle 6 9 11 4 3 6 0 6 6 5 Puerto Rico 26 14 11 2 2 8 5 Honolulu 8 14 ' 3 51 15 35 1-2 - : 6 30 Houston 41 7 27 BII 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 St Louis 11 0 1 0 1 Piney Point •'TIP 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Algonac 132 465 390 66 18 193 58 172 226 283 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 5 43 46 9 14 New York • Qjsm. 25 •; ,t 4 3 : 7 0 . : 0 3 4 1 Philadelphia • a-l'' 16 ^IP2,: , 12 4 7 1 o 2/1' .1paltimore .••:\9::P;,I 16 8 9 3 5 4 • ' 12 5 13 4 Norfolk 17 2 14 3 0 7 11 1 11 8 Mobile 22 12 28 0 3 6 17 8 15 New Orleans 12 4 ¥1; 44 26 r-i 3" 13 2 11 24 -P'P"2'3' • Jacksonville 16 - • 5 39 28 1 • 10 4 4 16 San Francisco 20 11 :--vl:3:; 15 WM:'' 0 .9 C..P,6.: 4 18 Wilmington 15 23 2 24 1 5 10 12 1 16 17 Seattle 3 8 1 3 1 3 5 4 1 5 Puerto Rico 11 8 21 4 8 2 1 3 11 5 Honolulu ^.••' 3 •• 28 24 1 :IP512 17 13 Hpiistoh 21 •p3'\i:pi 0 . 0 0 0 1 1 St Loiiis •• 0 2 17 2:^¥i-:.. 0 0 0 0 0 Piney Point ' -IP,. •|.vlOP:i 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Algonac 326 74 248 37 19 111 106 43 190 Totals 159 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 29 22 0 ...PPITS-^^'. • 4 12 New York 4 •:::;-P 0 -..Pll 0 1 1 1 Philadelphia 0 0 4 1 •:.3'-p 0 2 0 Baltimore 0 18 12 3 2 4 5 1 9 6 Norfolk 3 12 10 2 1 2 6 1 4 3 Mobile 16 2 15 2 0 3 8 1 8 New Orleans 7 •1,-1 ,• 16 2 18 1 0 4 2 Jacksonville 10 • 6P 2 21 72 11 0 , 9 25 2 16 San Francisco 38 ,, 1 19 0 13 . 2 7 : 0 Wilmington 13 13 3 41 4 3 10 3 6 19 Seattle 0 6 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 Puerto Rico 27 34 22 36 10 18 8 16 18 15 Honolulu 1 13 19 3 0 16 1 9 16 Houston 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 . iMn 1 St Louis :-p-po-" 1 13 4 0 : 1 2 , 0 4 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 46 204 268 79 15 54 114 28 108 152 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 37 89 0 . . 21 25 9 11 41 12 New York 5 7 2 0 2 • 0 1 3 3 2 Philadelphia 0 8 3 0 0 3 0 0 6 2 Baltimore 13 38 8 0 14 4 2 6 18 4 Norfolk 0 30 3 0 0 14 1 . 0 10 2 Mobile 17 40 16 0 6 10 4 6 18 New Orleans 9 11 37 3 0 1 4 •••- 5 5 18 5 Jacksonville 24 51 22 0 0 6 8 5 26 San Francisco 10 12 32 11 0 0 11 • ,4 • 4 18 3 WUmington 8 36 12 0 0 11 7 3 27 9 Seattle 10 15 10 0 0 2 . 2 0 5 3 Puerto Rico 164 86 10 0 67 41 6 95 55 7 Honolulu 7 26 3 0 6 1 3 5 19 3 Houston 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 St. Louis 2 41 1 0 1 17 1 1 33 2 Piney Point 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 Algonac 536 312 125 0 81 169 52 144 300 73 Totals Totals All 564 1,031 1,531 182 133 527 444 273 610 881 • • •'% • lOtai Kegisicrcu UlCOlia UIC uutm/wi ...W.. .... J—O— .. w j ri . .U •• 'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at th9 port at the end of last month. A total of I486 jobs were shipped on SIUH»ntracted dc^p sea vessels. Of toe 1.286jobs sh'PlM. Jobs or about 34 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fdled by B airi C semon^ people. From September^ to October 15,1993, a total of 182 trip reUef jobs were shipped. Since the tnp relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 19,676 jobs have been shipped. December1993 & January 1994 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Wa^rs Piney Point Monday: December 6; Tuesday, January 4 New York Tuesday: December 7, January 4 Philadelphia Wednesday: December 8, January 5 Baltimore Thursday: December 9, January 6 Norfolk. Thursday: December 9, January 6 Jacksonville Thursday: December 9, January 6 Algonac Friday: December 10, January 7 Houston IP Monday: December 13, January 10 New Orleans ' Tuesday: December 14, January 11 pl| Mobile Wednesday: December 15, January 12 • San Francisco Thursday: December 16, January 13 Wilmington Monday: December 20; Tuesday, January 18* * changed by Martin LudterlQng BirAday holiday Seattle Friday: December 24, January 21 San Juan P. , Thursday: December 9, January 6 PP St.Louls Friday: December 17, January 14 Honoluiu Friday: December 17, January 14 Duluth Wednesday: December 15, January 12 Jersey City Wednesday: December 22, January 19 New Bedford Tuesday: December 21, January 18 Each ports met^g starts at 10:3Ciajn. Personals FORMER SHIPMATES OF VAN E. WARFIELD Following a number of heart attacks. Van E. Warfield, who sailed as bosun from 1946 to 1957, is pretty much home-bound. He mis­ ses his sailing days and would like to hear from some of his old seafaring buddies. Van E. Warfield can be reached at 4902 Anntana Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21206. .-.I ••|;P • P., 3" 'ipP Notices UPCOMING REUNION PLANNED >OR CBI VETERANS Veterans who served in China, Burma and India (CBI) in World War II are invited to a reunion, September 3-8, 1994 in Baltimore, Md. This 47th annual reunion is being or­ ganized by the China-Burma-India Veterans Association, which has more than 7,000 mem­ bers. All CBI veterans are asked to send their name, address and phone number to Homer C. Cooper, 145 Pendleton Drive, Athens, OA 30606 to receive information about the reunion. Be sure to include the name of the CBI unit and locations served overseas. Those unable to attend the Baltimore reunion are asked to contact the association in order to receive information about future national and local programs. ' J.- i 17 • /:• ' I - f T: . '••••- ' "• - \ S" •fP' • •' ^ .t.r? . fiSti �18 HOVEUBER1993 XAFAWtSUK Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NF—Non Priority Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 33 13 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 15 b STEWARD DEPARimNT 0 8 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 George McCartney Vice President West Go 'oast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Iihland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 15 4 0 27 7 b 7 0 19 Totals All Departments 0 72 21 0 56 17 0 68 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. .• i 14 26 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters • '•. legion SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Totals All Departments TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Cla^ C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C PECKhEPARt^ Atlantic Coast 0 0 6 Gulf Coast 10 0 16 Lakes & Inland Waters, 23 0 West Coast 0 2 21 Totals 0 41 37 Region •i.;7 • . , lb#"'.. Atlantic Coast 1 Gulf Coast 2 0 1 Lakes & Inland Waters jteLU .•••7:7a 14 West Coast 0 0 6 Totals 17 0 1 Region .V- J-;. Atlantic Coast 0 0 Gulf Coast 0 1 7 774 ,, Lakes & Inland Waters t' 0 ...... 0 ^ West Coast 0 -0 Totals 5 1 9 63 1 3 0 0 40 1 0 8 15 12 34 100 0 58 4 116 0 66 93 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 . •2 0 0 0 9 0 0 30 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 ^ • 7 1 0 4 1 0 3 8 11 47 128 0 74 134 2 0 1 3 0 27 0 70 97 '"""'b"""" 1 7;;i,„o.::7 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 2 1 2 0 7 0 5 12 7 111 : ^7 :()••• ''m- * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ^re You Missing Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active member and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG each month—as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and welfare checks and bulletins or notices—your correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel 9604 S 4 Ct Philadelphia,'PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave, Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Imingh CA 90744 Wilmington, (310) 549-4000 / /• / TOTAL SHIPPED Ail Groups QassCL Class L Class NP ; HOME ADDRESS that you are not getting your union mail, please use the form on this page to up­ date your home address. Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official union documents will be mailed (unless otherwise specified). If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please complete the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (PLEASE PRINT) November 1993 I Name. Address I Social Security No. Book No. I Phone No. Active SlU Pensioner Other This will be my permanent address for aii officiai union maiiings. This address shouid remailin in the union fiie uniess otherwise changed by me personaiiy. •' • • ' /'•'i 'f\ (Signed). 7 'I. r/ �NO¥EMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 19 To Our New Pensioners Thanks for a Job Well Done ranks of SIU pensioners Brother Enrique upgraded fre­ increased by two Seafarers last quently at Piney Point. He month. Brother Enrique Gil retired to Meath, Ireland. ended a 24-year career on the ANGELO deep seas while Recertified ROMERO, Bosun Angelo Romero retired 67, joined to shore after sailing the world's the SIU in waterways for 36 years. Brief 1957 in the biographical sketches of port of brothers Gil and Romero fol­ New York. low. A native of Puerto Rico, he completed the DEEP SEA bosun recertificatioh course at ENRIQUE GIL, 66, joined the the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Seafarers in 1969 in the port of School of Seamanship in 1983. New York. Bom in the Philip­ Brother Romero resides in pines, he sailed as a bosun. Brooklyn, N.Y. The Crew^s Pride Evident Aboard Pres. Jackson Ready to serve another crewmember i,s Chief Cook Steven Sun Scrambling eggs for breakfast is Chief Steward Mohamed Sani. Galley Gang Provides *Toucli of Home' On Board LNG Virgo When sailing halfway around the world, anything that can be SA Paul Russell handles the dish­ done to make Seafarers feel at washing chores on the LNG Virgo. home is appreciated. That is the goal of the steward department on board the LNG Virgo. Led by Steward/Baker Zein Ackman, the galley gang tries to make every meal special for fel­ low crewniembers. "They do a great job on here," Bosun Jack Rhodes told SIU Representative Sal Aquia, who provided the Seafarers LOG with the photographs from the ship. "Through their cooking, they provide a touch of home while we are aboard ship." Catching lunch before returning to his Ackman praised his fellow deck chores is AB Harry Massa. steward department members— Chief Cook Henry Daniels and Steward Assistants Vem Andrews, Paul Russell and Wil­ liam Smalley—for all their hard work. "We do our best to take care of the crew and answer their requests however we can," noted the steward. Among the special touches provided by the galley gang are holiday cookouts, birthday cakes and fresh seafood whenever pos­ sible. "The food on board was fantastic," noted Aquia. The LNG Virgo carries li­ quified natural gas from refineries in Indonesia to ports in Japan. The vessel is operated by Energy Transportation Corpora- Part of the crew that brought the President Jackson out of the shipyard in 1988 is Assistant Cook George Whiting, who said he likes to return to the vessel whenever he can. 1?/^:/' y^i.|r'- V0g>.-v When Assistant Cook George Whiting first climbed the yS.wrt^fr?m^^ s^'yard^n'" 988^^^ I Jackson trom the snipyara m i y»», ne Knew me snip wouia | I r:>>!''''^''-V>TT'. be special, but he did not realize how special. "The first ship1 was on had six people to a room, six lockers for our gear, two sinks and a common bathroom for all of us to share," recalled the galley gang member who began sailing with the Marine Cooks and Stewards 25 years ago. "This ship was something else." The President Jackson, the newest U.S.-flag vessel in the American President Lines (AFL) fleet, features separate quarters for all crewmembers, a gymnasium with a variety of workout equipment, a swimming pool and a large library of videotapes and books. A tour of the vessel reveals the Presi­ dent Jackson is spotless from the engineroom to the galley to the bridge. "Everyone takes pride in her, from the captain on down," Whiting told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "1 try to catch a job on her whenever possible." Seafarers crew the containership's steward department while unlicensed members of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific man the deck department, and the Marine Firemen's Union provides engine department personnel. The President Jackson sails every 35 days from the port of Oakland, \^alll. Calif, lU to Yokohama Kobe, Japan; VjaKianU, I UKUllallla and anu ivuuc, japau, Kaohsiung, Rosario prepares to ^ delicious meal. SA Bill Smalley relaxes in the Bosun Jack Rhodes (right) has nothing but crew oraise for for CS anri his hi.s crew. rrew crew lounoe lounge between between meals. meals. praise CS Zein Zein Ar^kman Ackman and ' 1 >• '' •. .'I'. •' m Taiwan; and Hong Kong before returning to San Pedro, Calif. soup and sandwich makes a tasty and filling lunch for and Oakland. I AB Mike Presser. \ mm QMED Randy McKinzie checks out the menu board while in the galley. J x:,- "i • y..'' '.si -•i-.rTT t; �V- 20 N0VEMSER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Crew Agrees: Altair Has Camaraderie, Teamwork Bosun Larry Ambrous says total support from the union, and the best part alwut being aboard I plan to be a member for a long the [/SNS Altair is working with time," said the 33-year-old an outstanding crew. "Honestly, former boiler technician, who you couldn't hand-pick a better also is from Norfolk. Langley agrees with Ambrous ROS (Reduced Operational about morale aboard the Altair, Status) crew than the one we have which is operated by Bay here," Ambrous recently told a Tankers. "We're like a family on reporter from the Seafarers LOG. this ship. Everyone gets along, "They are all excellent people and and the food is fantastic!" good workers, and they always The camaraderie extends be­ want to do a good job." Ambrous is a native of Nor­ tween both the officers and the folk, Va., where the Altair has unlicensed personnel, says AB been in port for the past several Gary Kypke. "The whole time Wiper Ricky Langley says he is months. The bosun, who joined I've worked on this ship, everyone planning to upgrade his skills. the SIU in 1967, notes that he and has worked together well." several other Seafarers from the Chief Electrician Pete Stein Norfolk area have enjoyed work­ echoed those sentiments when he ing so close to home this year said, "I think we have terrific aboard the 50,0(X)-ton fast sealift people here, people who are hard­ vessel. working and easy to work with. However, earlier this year the And I have to commend (Chief Altair ventured quite far from the Cook) Keith Mayer and Virginia port. Manned by a full (Steward/Baker) Emilio Cor­ crew, the vessel provided logistical dova, who really put out great support during Operation Restore food." Hope in Mogadishu, Somalia. Another of the Norfolk area While Ambrous has been a residents. Deck Engineer member of the SIU for many Michael Phillips, has served years. Wiper Ricky Langley is aboard the ship-for several Bosun Larry Ambrous has been a more of a newcomer, having months. "I like the crew, I like my Seafarer since 1967. joined three years ago. But it did work and I enjoy being so close to not take long for the union to home," he stated. from a high-speed containership make a good impression on Mayer also voiced satisfaction into a naval vessel. The conver­ Langley, who signed on the A/totr widi life aboard the Altair, but sion included changing the last April. "I feel I have received added that he plans to upgrade stowage for 35-foot containers to soon at the SIU's Paul Hall Cen­ multi-deck vehicle stowage with ter for Maritime Training and access ramps amidship on both Education in Piney Point, Md. "I sides. upgraded to chief cook last year, and I'm getting ready to go back." The Altair was built 20 years ago. Taken over by the U.S. Navy in 1981, the vessel was converted Chief Cook Keith Mayer prepares lunch for the crew. The USNS Altair, a fast sealift ship, is based in Norfolk, Va. Chief Electrician Pete Stein, Bosun Larry Ambrous, Patrolman David "Scrap Iron" Jones and Deck Engineer Michael Phillips meet in the galley of the USNS Altair. There's plenty to do on deck for Signing a patrolman's report Is AB Gary Kypke. Chief Electrician Pete Stein. Painting on on the deck of the USNS Altair \s AB Philip Perry. Seafarer Boats Sweep Contest of New Bedford Fleet Blessing ••-It '•t-J'if r-A.. 4 'If SlU-crewed fishing boats won first, second and third places in the annual "Best-Dressed Ves­ sel Contest," which is one of the events at the annual seafood fes­ tival at the New Bedford, Mass. State Pier. Winning the first prize of $500 was the FV Cowboy, owned and captained by Firminio V. Pereira; second place (and $250) went to the Praia Da Torreira, w;hose captain and owner is Manuel Marquinhos; while the Luso American I, captained and owned by Jose Fanguelro, garnered $175 for third-place honors. Each crew also was awarded a plaque. SIU Port Agent Henri Fran­ cois said the August festival fea­ tured beautiful weather and a good turnout. It was broadcast live by a local radio station as it is considered a celebration of the fishing industry and its impor­ tance to New Bedford. The family-oriented event featured eight local bands and other entertainers, children's rides. fireworks, demonstrations by two Coast Guard cutters, vendors selling memorabilia, speeches from local dignitaries, and of course plenty of fresh seafood, as well as other cuisine. (The fish and scallops served at the festival were offloaded each morning.) The best-dressed vessel con­ test was followed by blessings from three local clergymen. Celebrates Industry The contest is a kind of waterborne parade for which crews spruce up their boats and crea­ tively decorate them. In all, hundreds of Seafarers and th^ir families from the New Bedford area took part in the three-day festival, which was highlighted by the 24th annual Also participating in the Blessing of the Fleet was the SlU-crewed The SlU-crewed Cowboy won first place in the "Best-Dressed Blessing of the Fleet. Portugal, one of more than a dozen SIU boats at the event. Vessel Contest," part of the three-day festival in New Bedford. . /: �NOVEMBER 1993 9EAFARERSL0G Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shiptmard minutes as possible. On occasion, tmrmu^ of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract departmen. Those Issues lequlring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for­ warded to the Seafarers LOG. GREEN ISLAND{Waterman Steam ship), July 10—Chairman S. Reed, Secretary J. Reid, Educational Direc­ tor J. Laratta. Chairman posted notice from headquarters regarding contract extension. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers asked contracts department to look into additional group term life in­ surance coverage. Crew noted problems with slop chest inventory, company draws and replacement of mattresses. Discussion held on newspaper reports concerning in­ crease of pirate activity in waters near Singapore. M SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), July 25—Chairman Jose Ross, Secretary Pedro Laboy, Educational Director Dennis Baker, Engine Delegate W.B. McCants. Secretary asked contracts department to look into pension improvements and benefit increases for members. job well done. Crew reported TV and radio antenna need repair. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), August 29—Chairman Jerry Borucki, Secretary F. Washington Sr., Educational Director Gerald Cooper, Deck Delegate Kenneth Moore. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point and clean rooms and refrigerators before signing off. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Seafarers LOGs received on board ship. Crew reported deck in mess hall and serving area needs repair, and steward department reported refrigerator in mess hall needs repair. Chairman reminded crewmembers to walk cautiously on decks during slippery conditions. Bosun gave vote of Aanks to entire crew for job well done. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), August 22—Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary F. Robertson, Educational SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaDirector W. Fey, Deck Delegate Land Service), July 25—Chairman Bohhy Branham, Engine Delegate Charles Herrera, Secretary G. Wesley Wise, Steward Delegate Thomas, Educational Director E.L. Marty Buck. Chairman explained Ford. Secretary reported good trip. functions of new VCR to crewmem­ Educational director reconunended bers and reminded them to use care­ members pay attention to upgrading fully. He announced Executive Vice schedules at Lundeberg School and President Joseph Sacco and SIU Rep­ current union business. Deck delegate resentative Sal Aquia will meet ship announced beefs will be discussed in Japan to discuss and answer ques­ with boarding patrolman. Steward tions concerning new contract. Educa­ delegate reported good trip without tional director urged members to beefs or disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ upgrade at Lundeberg School. No puted OT reported by engine brofs or disputed OT reported. Cap­ delegate. Next port: Oakland, Calif. tain attended union meeting upon re­ quest of bosun to discuss ETC issues SEA-LAND MARINER (Sea-Land with crewmembers. Chairman Service), July 17—Secretary Mark reminded crew to keep noise down. Scardino, Educational Director Gene Crew gave vote of thanks to galley Speckman, Deck Delegate Arnold gang for job well done and baking of Lopez. Secretary reported on SIU fresh pastries. President Michael Sacco's visit to LNG AQUARIUS(ETC), August Seattle to discuss contract extension and negotiations. Educational director 31—Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary F. Robertson, Educational urged members to donate to SPAD Director W. Fey, Deck Delegate and upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Bohhy Branham, Engine Delegate Treasurer stated $120 in ship's movie Wesley Wise, Steward Delegate fund and announced movies are pur­ Marty Buck. Chairman reported chased every tour. Engine delegate smooth sailing this tour with crew reported beef. No beefs or disputed looking forward to Executive Vice OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Electrician asked crewPresident Joseph Sacco's visit No members not to leave exit doors beefs or disputed OT reported. Chair­ open. Crew asked contracts depart­ man reminded crewmembers to keep noise down in crew lounge and not to ment for additional information regarding contract negotiations. Next smoke in crew mess hall during meal hours. port: Rotterdam. Jp-. Delegate Larry Conklin. Chairman announced possible visit from SIU of­ ficial to discuss new contract. Secretary said all members awaiting news concerning contract and en­ couraged eligible crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Seafarers LOGs distributed. Chairman and crew dis­ cussed excellent meals being prepared by steward department and gave galley gang special note of thanks. Crew asked additional items be stored in slop chest for extra long trips. Next port: Nagoya, Japan.^ keep tidy at all times. Next port: Jack­ sonville, Fla. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), August 31— Chairman M. Zepeda, Secretary M. Flores, Educational Director J. Czonan. Secretary advised new mem­ bers to upgrade sldlls at Paul Hall Center. Crew expressed get well wishes to Chief Cook O. Espinoza who signed off in Port Arthur, Texas. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point to improve skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for update on contract negotiations. Crew reported apprecia- QQCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land Service), August 15—Chairman John Bertolino, Secretary Edward Collins, Educational Director Harry Messick, Deck Delegate Douglas Hodges, Engine Delegate Peter Hausmann, Steward Delegate Felix Camacho. Chairman announced payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. He reported crew waiting for more news concern­ ing new Contract. Secretary advised members to upgrade skills at Lun­ deberg School. Treasurer announced $70 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Boston. 21 fund used to repair antenna. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for additional in­ formation regarding new contract. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for great food and job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION(SeaLand Service), August 29—Chair­ man Joseph Mele, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director D. Beeman, Steward Delegate Alonzo Belcher. Chairman reported every­ thing running smoothly. Secretary reported smooth sailing and announced he is going on vacation. Educational director stressed importance of upgrade S-L Explorer Crew Stays Up-to-Date OMI DYNACHEM(Om), August 15—Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, Education al Director Derrick Bums, Deck Delegate Juan Castillo, Engine Delegate Adrian Davis, Steward Delegate P.R. Mena. Chairman dis­ cussed new policy regarding facial hair and remind^ crewmembers beards are not allowed. Chairman announced payoff at first port in California. He reported crewmembers waiting for con­ tract news. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into increased dental benefits. Chairman announced tour will include two docks in Los Angeles, three in San Francisco and two in Washington. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department and reported smooth sailing in all departments. Next port: Los Angeles. Catching up on all the latest union news during a recent shipboard meeting aboard the Sea-Land Explorer in the port of Long Beach, Calif, are (from left) AS George Fries, Patrolman Robert Scrivens, Bosun Jack Edwards, AB G. Milabo Jr. and AB Anthony Sabatini. tion for good meals by steward department, and chairman reminded members to keep mess hall and crew lounge clean since vessel is crewmembers' home while at sea. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), August 1— Chaiman T. J. Olvany, Secretary G.C. Bamman, Educational Director R.P. Curly, Deck Delegate Robert Pachew, Engine Delegate C. Allen, Steward Delegate A. Aggazzali. Chairman suggested new contract should read "he or she" when desig­ nating SIU members. He announced payoff date. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman noted two-month contract extension. Crew asked contracts department to look into increase in pension and medical benefits. Crew reported ice machine not working. Next port: Baytown, Texas. OMI MISSOURI(Vulcan Carriers), August 15^—Chairman Cesar Gutier­ rez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate Randolf BoUins, Engine Delegate Grant Shuinan, Steward Delegate Ahdul Aziz. Chairman an­ nounced next port in US. Gulf. Treasurer reported $60 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT rqrorted. Crew asked contracts department to look into increased dental and optical benefits. ing at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), August 22— Chairman Lee Selico, Secretary P. Schulz Secretary encouraged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Educational director reported various new movies aboard ship. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND PATO/Or (Sea-Land Service), August 14—Chairman R. Garcia, Secretary J. Russell, Educa­ tional Director J. Hagner, Deck Delegate Mark Lance, Engine Delegate Leonardo Papa. Chairman asked crewmembers to write their OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI), August congressional representatives to ex­ 1—Chairman K.P. Amat, Secretary press concern regarding Sea-Land's K.D. Jones, Educational Director J. sail under and APL's efforts to Badgett. Chairman announced foreign flag. Educational director an­ payoff in Beaumont, Texas and RALEIGH BA Y (Sea-Land Service), nounced Piney Point classes posted reported patrolman will come aboard August 22—Chairman David Mur­ on crew deck and advised crewmem­ and update crew on new contract. ray, Secretary Edward Porter, bers to take advantage of Lundeberg Secretary urged members to donate to Steward Delegate Johny Bolton. No School to further knowledge and in­ SPAD and upgrade skills at Paul Hall beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew crease job security. No beefs or dis­ Center. No beefs or disputed OT requested new tape rewinder for crew puted OT reported. Chairman said t/LTfl4/lt4X(Sealift Inc.), July 18— LNG LEG (ETC), August 27— reported. Crew thanked galley gang lounge and gave vote of thanks to vessel had received mail concerning Chairman R. Van Brunt, Secretary for job well done and requested new Chairman Robert Schwarz, contract extension and Sea-Land steward department for job well Joseph Birke, Deck Delegate James Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Educa­ mattresses. filing for foreign flag posted on bul­ done. Rollman, Engine Delegate Eddie tional Director Mark Glinka, Engine letin board. Chairman noted crew has Major, Steward Delegate Malcolm Delegate I.E. Salomons, Steward OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Steam­ kept ship very clean and neat and Holmes. Chairman announced infor­ Delegate Amy Ripple. Chairman an­ Overseas), August 14—Chairman remind^ crewmembers to leave ship), August 8—Chairman Bobby mation concerning next tour not yet nounced Executive Vice President fames Jawers, Secretary Paul Stuh- Riddick, Secretary C, Rooks. Crew room keys in room if signing off. available. Disputed OT reported by .(oseph Sacco and SIU Representative defleld. Educational Director WJ. Next port: Oakland, Calif. asked contracts department for up­ engine delegate. No beefs or disputed Sal Aquia will board vessel in letty. Chairman announced twodate on contract negotiations. Crew OT reported by deck or steward SEA-LAND QUALITY(Sea-Land Simeji, Japan on August 29. He month contract extension. Secretary new washing machine. No delegates. Crew asked contracts reported new three-year contract will reminded crewmembers to have clean requesteddisputed Service), August 1—Chairman Car­ OT reported. Next beefs or department to look into shipping be explained at that time and asked mine Bova, Secretary T.Smith, linen in rooms for replacements. port: New Orleans. rules for working in cargo holds. crewmembers to write questions Educational Director H.C. Chancey, Educational director urged members Crew requested new chairs and VCR down that they would like answered. Deck Delegate W. Dillon, Engine to upgrade skills at Piney Point as SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Seafor crew lounge and thanked galley Delegate Ed Trester, Steward often as possible. Deck delegate Secretary read minutes of last meet­ ^d Service), August 25—Chair­ gang for job well done. Next port: Delegate Elsa Matter. Chairman an­ ing. Educational director stressed im­ reported disputed OT. No beefs or man A. Hernandez, Secretary N. New Orleans. nounced payoff in Charleston, S.C. disputed OT reported by engine or portance of upgrading at Paul Hall Andrews, Educational Director Bersteward delegates. Center. He reminded members of neo Oswald, Steward Delegate Ben- Secretary reported minutes to last FRANCES HAMMER (OCCI), meeting posted on bulletin board. necessity of upgrading skills. amjn Corpus. No beefs or disputed August 29—Chairman J. Konetes, Educational director urged members Treasurer stated $1,000 in ship's fund OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime OT reported. Crew requested comOverseas), August 22—Chairman Secretary J. Price, Educational Direc­ and $40 in SIU communications to upgrade skills at Lundeberg )any provide more stores for Uchard Bradford, Secretary James tor T. Jacohsen. Chairman an­ School. No beefs or disputed OT fund. No beefs or disputed OT voyages. Next port: San Juan. I jladney. Educational Director P. nounced new refrigerators received reported. Chairman reminded crew to reported. Chairman advised crew­ 'agan. Steward Delegate James for crewmembers' rooms. He keep recreation room clean and take members to keep recreation room SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaWadsworth. Chairman encouraged reported transportation time to ship trash to level three. Crew requested clean and respect shipmates by keepLand Service), August 15—Chair­ crewmembers to read company con­ now. being paid by company. He said two new lounge chairs and rug for ng noise down on deck. Crew gave man A. Trikoglou, Secretary J. tract upon boarding ship. Secretary the next port is Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. vote of thanks to steward department crew lounge. Chairman reported Colls, Educational Director Sam reminded crew to rewind videotapes Secretary requested all garbage be recreation room to be sprayed when for cookouts and delicious food. before retuming to library. Education­ ^egron. Deck Delegate E.Ortega, separated in properly marked cans. ship docks in Houston. Engine Delegate J. Guaris, Steward al director urged members to attend Pumpman reminded crewmembers to LNG LIBRA (ETC), August 8— Delegate A. Colon. Chairman an­ SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Lundeberg School for upgrading. No Chairman Monte Pereira, Secretary keep benzene tests and passports up nounced payoff and reported water Service), August 23—Chairman R. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Dana Cunningham, Educational to date. Treasurer reported in cooler machine broken. Secretary reported Seafarers LOGs received. Director John Wong, Deck Delegate ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT Chairman reminded crewmembers to asked cooperation from crew to keep . Bellinger, Engine Delegate reported. Crew noted Seafarers LOGs Continued on page 22 decks clean. Treasurer said ship's ean rooms before signing off and received. Crew thanked galley gang for Thomas Neuwiiler, Steward •) t , I r ' I . I .• A: �22 NOyEHIIBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG Ships Digest in Guam. Steward department reported shortage of stores during voyage. SEAUFT ATLANTIC (IMC), August 22—Chairman Carlos McGonagle, Secretaty-Julio Loureiro, Secretary J.Savoie, Deck Roman, Deck Delegate E. Udan, En­ Delegate Doug Lawton, Engine gine Delegate Leon Fountain, Delegate A. Jones, Steward Delegate Steward Delegate Lito Acosta. Chair­ Neville Monteith. Chairman en­ man reminded crewmembers to use couraged crew to continue to keep safety on deck and separate plastics lounge and crew mess areas clean. in next port. He discussed importance Crew sent condolences to OS Har­ of SPAD for job security and en­ vey Ramos and his family for the couraged members to upgrade at Paul passing of his father, SIU member Hall Center. Education^ director Daniel Garcia, who was sailing urged members to upgrade skills at aboard the Liberty Spirit. Secretary Piney Point and donate to SPAD. No reported captain notified company of beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stores needed on vessel. No beefs or gave special vote of tha^ to Recer­ disputed OT reported. Crew gave tified Steward Roman and Chief Cook vote of thanks to galley gang for ex­ Acosta for good diiuier on Paul Hall's cellent job. Next port: Norfolk, Va. birthday. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEALIFT MEDITERRANEAN SEA-LAND SP/ff/r (Sea-Land Ser­ (IMC), August 8—Chairman vice), August 29—Chairman Richard Houghton, Secretary B. Howard Gibbs, Secretary L. Mesger, Educational Director H, Mc­ Leionek, Educational Director Brian Allister, Engine Delegate Robert Connell, Deck Delegate Romeo Maurer, Steward Delegate Micbael Lugtu, Engine Delegate Ramon Pooler Educational director Lirag, Steward Delegate Joe Tuck­ reminded members to upgrade skills er. Educational director advised all at Piney Point. Deck delegate members to upgrade at Lundeberg reported clothing allowance not being School. Treasurer reported $410 in paid by company. No beefs or dis­ ship's fiind. No beefs or disputed OT puted OT reported. Crew reported reported. Crew asked contracts chairs and tiles in crew mess need ' department for updated contract repair. Chairman announced video news. Next port: Oakland, Calif. library locked after 5 p.m. Crew re­ quested first aid kits. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land Service), August 18—Chairman ULTRASEA (Sealift Inc.), August Joseph Artis, Secretary Ralph 20—Chairman A. Noble, Engine Alexander, Educationd Director R. Delegate Raymond Cuccia, Steward Clock, Deck Delegate Don Rico, En­ Delegate Joseph Patrick. Chairman gine Delegate Welton Weaver, announced payoff and thanked crew Steward Delegate William Wples. for job well done. Galley gang given Chairman aimounced van service vote of appreciation for great bar­ while in port. No beefs or disputed becue. No beefs or disputed OT OT reported. Crew discussed keeping reported. Chairman reported crew slop chest going. Chairman requested dryer to be repaired in New Orleans. crewmembers separate plastic from GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), trash and keep ashtrays empty in September 14—Chairman G. Kidd, crew lounge area. Crew gave vote of Secretary R. Evans, Educational thanks to steward department for Director Scott Speedy. Crew good food and keeping ship clean. reported Seafarers LOGs received in Next port: Tacoma, Wash. San Juan with information concern­ SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Laad ing new contract. No beefs or dis­ Service), August 11—Chairman MJ. puted OT reported. Chairman Willis, Secretary J.L. Johnson, reminded crew doors should be lock­ Educational Director M.Sabin, Deck ed in all ports. Crew gave vote of Delegate George Vukmir, Engine thanks to steward department for fine Delegate R. Swanson. Chairman job and keeping crew well fed. reported everything running smooth­ TB GROTON (Sheridan Transporta­ ly. Educational director urged mem­ tion), September 1—Chairman Neil bers to attend Lundeberg School Hatthey, Secretary Marvin upgrading courses. Treasurer reported $355 in movie fund. No Jeloatch, Educational Director A. b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew Alexakis, Deck Delegate Brian gave galley gang round of applause Fountain, Steward Delegate for fine service. Crew ipport^ Michael Hammock. Chairman an­ socializing with crewmembers from nounced payoff and thanked crew­ Sealift Arctic while at Seaman's Club members for nice voyage. He also Continued from page 21 It's Union Time urged members to read Seafarers LOG to keep updated on union news and to donate to SPAD. Secretary ex­ tended vote of thanks to crewmem­ bers for keeping mess room clean. Educational director advised mem­ bers to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to Steward Deloatch and Chief Cook Hammock for always serving deli­ cious freshly baked pastries and cookies. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. LNG LIBRA (ETC), September 5— Chairman Monte Pereara, Secretary Dana Cunningham, Educational Director John Wong, Engine Delegate Thomas Neuwiller, Steward Delegate Laurence Conklin. Chairman reported magazines now being delivered on time, and cap­ tain agreed to open slop chest twice during long trips south. He an­ nounced Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco will board vessel in Himeji, Japan to discuss new con­ tract. Secretary asked members sign­ ing off to leave rooms neat and ready for replacements. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to take time to upgrade at Paul Hall Center while ashore. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported crew lounge furniture needs to be replaced. Crew discussed purchase of new books. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for good work. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), September 6—Chairman WJ. Card, Secretary R. Fagan, Educational Director Charles Gal­ lagher, Deck Delegate J. Passapera, Engine Delegate J. Williams Jr., Steward Delegate Gary Lackey. Chairman reported all operations run­ ning smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported good trip with vote of thanks to Chief Cook Lackey for good meals. OMI CHARGER (OMl), September 6—chairman E.R. Beverly, Secretary Neville Johnson, Educa­ tional Director Milton Israel. Chair­ man announced ship headed for dry dock in Mobile, Ala. with payoff upon arrival. He reported ship will be in shipyard for 20 to 30 days. Secretary reminded crewmembers to strip bunk, empty all trash cans and leave room clean for next occupant. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. HOPE/? (Vulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 5—Chairman James Blanchard, Secretary E. Harris, Educational Director T.L. Thompson, Deck Delegate Spencer Lyle, Engine Delegate Sergio Pasilong, Steward Delegate Ronald Jones. Chairman announced ship scheduled for layup in Port Arthur, Texas. He thanked crewmembers for job well done. Secretary encouraged members to take advantage of Lundeberg School. Educational director urged members to think safety first. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers asked contracts department to look into quick medical claim payments and increased vessel manning. Crew requested they be allowed to stay on ship while in shipyard. They gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done, and chairman thanked en­ tire crew for being good shipmates and getting along well. Crew re­ quested new chairs and couch for crew lounge. Crew also requested new chairs for crew njess. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), September 5—Chairman Paul Lewis, Secretary Felipe Orlanda. Chairman reported on his call to headquarters concerning new contract He was informed that new pact in­ cludes no reduction in crew and an in­ crease in wages. Tifeasurer reported $60 in movie fund. Deck delegate rqxxted disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT rqiorted by engine or steward delegates. Next port Norfolk, Va. Crewmembers attend a union meetina on board the Overseas New ipman (3. Orleans. They are drom left, front row) AB P. Giorgilli, Pumpnr Daley, (back row) DEU F. Auguilar, Steward D. Brown and SA M. Guity. ./.• ' V A •7' SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), September 16—Chair­ man Garry Walker, Secretary J. Wright, Educational Director Mar­ vin Wells, Deck Delegate Jusuf Djuned, Engine Delegate Moses Shaibi, Steward Delegate William Bryley. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in port. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done and asked contracts department for clarification on sec­ tions of new agreement. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), September 5—Chair­ man Jose Rodriguez, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Ronald Smith, Deck Delegate Pedro Tor­ res, Engine Delegate Abby Aragones, Steward Delegate J.R. Salazar. Chairman reported crew waiting for details on new contract from SIU headquarters. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for Labor Day meal. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), September 12—Chair­ man N. Sala, Secretary Jose Colls, Educational Director A. Negrdn, Deck Delegate Edwin Ortega, En­ gine Delegate J. Guaris, Steward Delegate A. Colon. Chairman an­ nounced patrolman boarding vessel at next port for payoff and contract results. Secretary reported 10 Cuban refugees rescued off coast of Florida were taken by crew to San Juan where immigration officers took them into custody. He reported they were well fed by Chief Steward Colls, Chief Cook Dimas Rodriguez and GSU Colon. Crewmembers reported they also supplied refugees with dry clothing. No beefs or dismted OT reported. Chairman an­ nounced ship begining 21-day round trips starting this voyage upon leav­ ing Elizabeth, N.J. Crew gave vote of. thanks to galley gang for good job. Chief Steward Colls supplied Seafarers LOG with photos of Cuban rescue. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), September 12—Chair­ man Jack Kingsley, Secretary W. Burdette, Educational Director C. Dunn, Deck Delegate G. Fries, Enpne lielegate D.M. Parker, Steward Delegate J.James. Chairman an­ nounced he received word of new threeyear contract He reported new agreement itKludes three percent raise the first year thrai four percent the second and diird years on base pay. He reported contract is yet to be ra^ed. No jeefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Secfarers LOGs received. Next xxt Long Beach, Calif. Dansalan, Deck Delegate Julius Udan, Engine Delegate David Bland, Steward Delegate Johnnie McCree. Chaiman announced addi­ tional contract extension to Septem­ ber 14 and encouraged members to One Big Texan During a union meeting on the Overseas New Orleans, OS Dana "Willy" May discusses the need for larger survival suits with Recertified Bosun Sonny Pinkham. Brother May checks in at 6 feet 10 inches> 270 pounds. donate to SPAD. He reminded crew­ members to keep quarters, crew lounge and laundry room clean. Educational director advised mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $225 in ship's fund and $120 in movie fund. He also noted five new movies pur­ chased. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Bosun thanked steward department for great cookout. He reminded engineroom members to clean up before coming to mess hall to eat. He gave vote of thanks to entire crew. Crew observed moment of silence in memory of the late SIU president, Paul Hall. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), September 16—Chairman M. Willis, Secretary F. Sison, Educa­ tional Director M. Sahin. Chairman reported no more news concerning contract. Treasurer announced $355 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested fan in galley, and chief engineer requested smaller refrigerator for crew lounge. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang. Next port Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), September 5—Chairman T. Murphy, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Educational Director B. Landis, Deck Delegate M.Sorenson, Engine Delegate R.Surrick, Steward Delegate A. Hasan. Chairman an­ nounced port agent to meet vessel upon arrival in port on September 12. He noted Captain Saivelle com­ mended crew after inspection of en­ tire ship. Educational director thanked deck department for pointing out safety hazards. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Seattle Port Agent Bob Hall to meet vessel upon arrival for vote on new contract Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND FREEDOM(Sea-Land Service), September 6—Chairman Ivan Bradley, Secretary J. Cbaney, education Delegate A. Horn, Engine Delegate Chris Compton, Steward Delegate Kenneth Lee. Chairman reported crew received July issues of eafarers LOG in Hong Kong and August issue in Egypt. He discussed newspaper article concerning Seaand's application to re-flag vessels, klucation director advised crewmemIjers to use safety belt when stripping gangway on departures. Treasurer reported $100 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. En­ SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(Waterman gine delegate said a barbecue grill Steamship), Septembers—Chairman will be built on vessel. Apjelo Urit, Secretary L. Gamble, SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea Land Educational Director D. Peterson, Service), September 1 l—Chairman R. Deck Delegate Glen Rogers, Engine Santos, Secretary J.S, Smith, Educa­ Delegate John Langley, Steward tional Director J.L. Rogers, Engine Delegate Antonio Prizmik. Chair­ Delegate Paul Whalen. Chairman man amiounced payoff in Belfast, urged members to upgrade skiUs at Maine and departure date for Scotland, Paul Hall Center. Beefs reported by Denmark, Spain and St. Thomas. deck, engine and steward delegates. Crew report^ looking forward to trip. 4o disputed OT reported. Crew asked Educational director urged all mem­ for improvements in night lunch and bers to up^de at Piney Point No cold drinks in port Crew also re­ beefs or disputed OT reported. quested fresh milk in Japan. Steward delegate asked crewmembers to keep crew lounge clean. Crew gave SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land vote of thanks to deck and engine Service), Septembers—Chairman departments for job well done and .«tbar Reck, Secretary G.M. Bron- steward department for good food. son. Educational Director Juanito Next port: Kirkcaldy, Scotland. �' ' •; . • Y' NOVEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, BIN 13-1953878, for the year ended December31,1992. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $881,035. These expenses included $159,680 in administrative expenses and $721,355 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 568 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $17,565,141 as of December 31,1992 compared to $17,097,845 as of January 1,1992. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $467,296. This increase included unredized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had a total income of $1,348,331, including employer contributions of $259,041, employee contributions of $111,379, gain of $14,447 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $963,464, MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. YOUR RIGHTS TOADDITtONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investment; 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; 4. Transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets; and 5. Service provider and Trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nicholas J. Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.10 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan, and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses and accompanying notes of the plan, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the aimual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure, Room N5507, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION In accordance with Department of Labor regulations, the net realized gain of $14,447 as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis"—^the difference between the sale price and market value of an asset as of January 1, 1992; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sale price. Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair value of investments of ($76,030) as shown in the financial statements is $948,386 of net realized gain which is the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. LOG-A-RHYTHM Of Ships and Men (American) by David Glover Who says there are no more dinosaurs left? I'm telling you that is not true. Not tyrannosaurs or triceratops, But U.S.-ftag ships and their crew. The American Merchant Marine is a trade Of which you may not have heard. Since it's vital to our great nation's defense. This ignorance is quite absurd. The merchant seaman conjures up visions Of an ignorant ward of the courts; An unkempt, uncouth and drunken lout Whose sole interest is bedroom sports! In truth the American sailor today Is highly trained, competent, smart. Trade is vital to the economy's health. Of which shipping plays a large part. A sailor must always be ready to fix Any problems like breakdowns and more. He cannot expect to receive any help Or assistance from people ashore. A professional doing his job, he's aware Of the danger to life, should he fail. He does this despite his image at home "What a choice — go to sea or to jail." Imagine the state of our deficit if Our sailors quit going to sea. Our exports would stop, our country become No longer the "Land of the Free." Desert Storm could not have succeeded without Our courageous Merchant Marine. For foreign-flag ships and seamen refused To carry our goods to the scene! Now American sailors are losing their jobs To flags of convenience unfurled. And U.S.-ftag ships — those brave dinosaurs Will become extinct 'round the world. (David Glover sails as a second mate aboard the SS LNG Virgo, an Energy Transportation Corpora­ tion vessel whose crew is composed of members of the SIU and District 1^MEBA.) 23 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The PAYMENT OF MONIES. No constitution of the SIU Atlantic, monies are to be paid to anyone in any Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ official capacity in the SIU unless an trict makes specific provision for official union receipt is given for safeguarding the membership's same. Under no circpmstandes money and union finances. The should any member pay any money constitution requires a detailed for any reason unless he is given such audit by certified public account­ receipt In the event anyone attempts ants every year, which is to be sub­ to require any such payment be made mitted to the membership by the without supplying a receipt, or if a secretaiy-tneasurer. A yearly fmance member is required to make a pay­ committee of rank-and-file mem­ ment and is givrai an official receipt, bers, elected by the membership, but feels that he or she should not each year examines the finances of have been required to make such pay­ the union and reports fully their find­ ment, this should imm^ately be ings and recommendations. Mem­ reported to union headquarters. bers of this committee may make CONSTITUTIONAL dissenting reports, specific recom­ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. mendations and separate findings. Copies of the SIU constitution are TRUST FUNDS. All trust av^able in all union halls. All mem­ funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, bers should obtain copies of this conLakes and Inland Waters District stitution so as to familiarize are administered in accordance themselves with its contents. Any with the provisions of various trust time a member feels any other mem­ fund agreements. All these agree­ ber or officer is attempting to deprive ments specify that the trustees in him or her of any constitutional right charge of these funds shall equally or obligation by any methods, such as consist of unipn and management dealing with charges, trials, etc., as representatives and their alternates. well as all othar details, the member All expenditures and disburse­ so affected should immediately ments of trust funds are made only notify headquarters. upon approval by a majority of the EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ tnistees. All trust fund financial bers are guaranteed equal rights in records are available at the head­ employment and as members of the quarters of the various trust funds. SIU. Ibese rights are clearly set SHIPPING RIGHTS. A forth in the SIU constitution and in member's shipping rights and the contracts which the union has seniority are protected exclusively negotiated with the employers. by contracts between the union and Consequently, no member may be the employers. Members should get discriminated against because of to know their shipping rights. race, creed, color, seX, national or Copies of these contracts are posted geographic origin. If any member and available in all union halls. If feels that he or she is denied the members believe there have been equal rights to which he or she is violations of their shipping or entitled, the member should notify seniority rights as contained in the union headquarters. contracts between the union and the SEAFARERS POLITICAL employers, they should notify the ACTIVITY DONATION — Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate tified mail, return receipt requested. segregated fund. Its proceeds are The proper address for this is: used to further its objects and pur­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman poses including, but not limited to, Seafarers Appeals Board frrthering the political, social and 5201 Auth Way economic interests of maritime Camp Springs, MD 20746 workers, the preservation and fur­ Full copies of contracts as referred thering of the American merchant to are av^able to members at all marine with improved employment times, either by writing directly to the opportunities for seamen and boat­ union or to Ae Seafarers Appeals men and the advancement of trade Board. union concepts. In connection with CONTRACTS. Copies of aU such objects, SPAD supports and SIU contracts are available in all SIU contributes to political candidates halls. These contracts specify the for elective office. All contribu­ wages and conditions undo- which an tions are voluntary. No contribu­ SIU member works and lives aboard tion may be solicited or received a ship or boat. Members should know because of force, job discrimina­ their contract tights, as well as then- tion, financial reprisal, or threat of obligations, such as filing for over­ such conduct, or as a condition of time (OT) on the proper sheets and in membership in the union or of the proper manner. If, at any time, a employment. If a contribution is member believes that an SIU patrol­ made by reason of the above im­ man or other union official fails to proper conduct, the member should protect their contractual rights notify the Seafarers International properly, he or she should contact the Union or SPAD by certified mail nearest SIU port agent within 30 days of the contribution EDITORIAL POLICY — for investigation and appropriate THE SEAFARERS LOG. The action and refund, if involuntary. Seafarers LOG traditionally has A member should support SPAD refrained fixrm publishing any ar­ to protect and further his or her ticle serving the political purposes economic, political and social in­ of any individual in the union, of­ terests, and American trade union ficer or member. It also has concepts. refrained from publishing articles If at any time a member feels deemed harmful to the union or its that any of the above rights have collective membership. This estab­ been violated, or that he or she has lished policy has been reaffirmed been denied the constitutional right by membership action at the Sep­ of access to union records or infor­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ mation, the member should imme­ stitutional ports. The diately notify SIU President responsibility for Seafarers LOG Michael Sacco at headquarters by policy is vested in an editorial certified mail, return receipt re­ board which consists of the ex­ quested. The address is: ecutive board of the union. The Michael Sacco, President executive board may delegate, Seafarers International Union from among its ranks,, one in­ 5201 Auth Way dividual to carry out this respon­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. sibility. "-.i �24 MOVEMBER1993 XAFJUtERSLOB '•w . Final Departures DEEP SEA NICHOLAS BECK Pensioner Nicholas Beck, 73, passed away August 28. Bom in Ger­ many, he joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. He sailed as a bosun. Brother Beck upgraded at the Lundebeig School in Hney Point, Md. in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Beck retired in January 1982. JUAN BERNARD Juan Bernard, 70, died September 15. A Puerto Rico native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1964 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Bernard's last ship was the SS Maui, a Matson vessel. FRANK BRAZELL Pensioner Frank Brazell, 70, passed away Septem­ ber 7. Bom in Georgia, he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Brazell sailed as a QMED. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1976. Brother Brazell served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1941. He began receiving his pension in November 1979. JOSEPH CAISON Pensioner Joseph Caison, 66, died September 20. A native of Shallott, N.C., he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Caison sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1962. Brother Caison retired in Febmary 1986. HENZEKIAH DONOVAN Pensioner Henzekiah Donovan, 86, passed away September 24. A British West Indies native, he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. Brother Donovan sailed as a cook/baker. He began receiving his pension in September 1969. LUTHER GADSON Pensioner Luther Gadson, 68, died September 28. Bom in Round, SC., he joined the union in 1947 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Gadson sailed in the stew­ ard department He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Gadson retired in Febmary 1981. ROBERT MCCAULEY Robert McCauley, 59, passed away August 22. A native of Teaneck, N.J., he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Baltimore. Brother McCauley sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1955. REIDAR NIELSEN Pensioner Reidar Niel­ sen, 72, died August 27. A Norway na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Nielsen sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sion in August 1986. JERI PATTERSON Jeri Patterson, 63, passed away July 27. She joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in her native Los Angeles before that union merged with the AGLIWD. JOHN PROCTOR Pensioner John Proctor, 85, died August 10. An Oklahoma native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1950 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Proctor retired in July 1970. Port Arthur, Texas. Before retiring. Boatman McDonald sailed as a chief engineer. He retired in 1969. ELIAS WATSON Elias Watson, 72, passed away August 16. Bom in New York, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in San Francisco before that union merged with the AGLIWD. INLAND CHARLES BEDELL Pensioner Charles Bedell, 68, passed away August 2. He joined the union in 1943 in his native New York. Boatman Bedell sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. Boatman Bedell retired in May 1987. JESSE MCDONALD Pensioner Jesse Mc­ Donald, 88, passed away April 8. Bom in Jackson, Ala., he joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of HENRY GRIGGS Henry Griggs, 66, died September 20. Bom in Tampa, Fla., he joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Griggs sailed in the steward department., He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1965. LOUIS WILLIS JR. Louis Willis Jr., 35, died September 1. A native of Orange, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1989 in the port of Hous­ ton. Brother Willis sailed as a tankerman. He last worked aboard Higman Towing vessels. ATLANTIC FISHERMAN SEBASUANOSERIO Pensioner Sebastiano Serio, 87, died September 28. A native of Milwaukee, Wis., he joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. Brother Serio retired in March 1973. GREAT LAKES CHESTER PATTON Chester Patton, 65, died July 14. A na­ tive of Bed­ ford, Ind., he joined the union in 1957 in the port of Detroit. Brother Patton sailed most recently as a conveyorman. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1980. Brother Patton served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1953; GEORGE PELLMAN George Pellman, 55, passed away August 28. Bom in Mil­ waukee, Wis., he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Chicago. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Pellman served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953. FRANK ROBERTSON Pensioner Frank Robertson, 88, passed away August 26. Bom in Scotland, he joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Robertson sailed as a cook/baker. He began receiving his pension in October 1975. ERNESTO RUIZ Pensioner Emesto Ruiz, 72, died Sep­ tember 26. A native of Puer­ to Rico, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Ruiz sailed in the steward department. He retired in June 1985. WALKER WILSON Pensioner Walker Wil­ son, 67, passed away September 24. Bom in Alabama, he joined the union in 1944 in the port of Slorfolk, Va. Brother Wilson sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Brother Wilson began receiving his pension in June 1985. RICHARD WORLEY Pensioner Richard Worley, 59, died September 18. A native of Pensacola, Fla., he joined the SIU in Mobile, Ala. in 1958. Brother Worley sailed as a firemanwatertender and AB. He retired in April 1978. it& I.. I'ni A S Seafarers Seholarships: A Beaeon of Opportunity The Seafarers Scholarship Program is accepting applications for the 1994 school year. Five months may seem like a long time from now. Winter will have come and gone and the new year will be well on its way. But five months is really not all that much time when it comes to completing a scholarship ap­ plication for one of seven awards that will be given to three Seafarers and four dependents of SIU members. Completing the application form, itself, is not very diifficult. What will take more time, how­ ever, is gathering all the other necessary paperwork. This in­ cludes an autobiographical state­ ment, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high school equivalency scores, col­ lege transcripts, letters of refer­ ence and SAT or ACT results. Schools often are very slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants must be sure to submit their requests to those institutions as soon as possible. Applicants also should sign up for the ACT or SAT exam and start thinking about who to ask to write letters of recommendation for them. Once all the paperwork has been completed and the applica­ tion form is fill^ out, the entire package should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1993. With costs of college educa­ tion rising each year, the SIU scholarship is one SIU benefit that can help members and their families realize their educational dreams. Of the seven scholarships that will be awaraded in 1994, three are reserved for SIU members (one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a col­ lege or university, and two $6,000 two-year scholarships for study at a vocational school or community college). The other four scholar­ ships will be awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a four-year college or university. Eligibility requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and unmarried dependents are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. To receive a booklet, fill out the coupon below and mail it to the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. I please send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program booklet ' • which contains eligibility information, procedures for applyI ing and the application form. I Name, Book Number I Address. City, State, Zip Code. Telephone Number. This application is for: CD Self CD Dependent Mail this completedform to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs. MD 20746. ./ / / y : / •/ •u 11/93 �NOVEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 25 Case Made fiw Stmnger hilai^ Regs Continued from page 2 Turner urged the congressional panel to enact legislation to en­ sure the safety of inland water­ ways. The SIU supports a bill, known as H.R. 1915, which would require a Coast Guard-is­ sued merchant mariner document for all men and women sailing aboard inland vessels of more than five gross tons. Similar legis­ lation passed the House last year, but Congress adjourned before the Senate could complete action on the measure. "For the last two years, the SIU has insisted that a potential for catastrophe exists on the nation's inland waterways. No longer is this prophetic; the Sun­ set Limited has made it all too real," noted Turner. Closing the Loophole The SIU presses Congress to pass legislation requiring the Coast Guard to issue merchant marine documents to boatmen, a move that would insure the safety of crewmembers and coastal communities. There is a loophole in current law that exempts a vast majority of individuals working on inland water vessels from holding Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner documents—no matter what the tonnage of the boat. Presently, crewmembers sail­ ing on inland towing and harbor towing vessels as well as ocean and harbor tugs of less than 100 gross tons—which is the vast majority of tugs and tows, many having engines with horsepower in the tens of thousands, some pulling more than 50 barges at a time—are not required to hold merchant mariner documents. Merchant mariner documents encourage safety practices on the part of seamen because if he or she is found in violation of federal law the document can immedi­ ately be revoked by the Coast Guard. In addition, Ae applicant must meet minimum criteria before obtaining a merchant mariner document. "Unlike seamen in the deep sea sector, crews employed on tugs, tows, barges, and offshore supply vessels on the inland waterways are not required to hold mariner documents as a basis for employment," Turner told the subcommittee. "If these individuals were in­ deed required by statute to obtain these documents, the Coast Guard would have the authority to revoke or suspend the documents for cause, thereby precluding unfit mariners from employment in this or any other commercial maritime sector," he noted. "Without Some form of fun­ damental entry-level document there is no " ay the Coast Guarc canprevf i the reemployment o undocumented workers who cause accidents. It is that simple. Turner added. In relation to the Sunset Limited crash, only two of the four crewmembers aboard the towboat that allegedly causec the derailment of the passenger train, had a merchant mariner document issued by the Coast Guard. Congress Takes Action "Although all four crewmem­ bers are charged with navigating responsibilities and must work together as a team, the captain and pilot are the only members of the crew who are required to hole Coast Guard licenses. Neither deckhand was documented, nor are they required to be. As result, their work habits and per­ sonal history are not subject to the same scrutiny by the Coast Guard as those mariners who are required to hold documents or licenses as a basis for employ­ ment," the legislative director pointed out to the congressmen In his testimony, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral James Card told the subcommitt^ that, other than the radar and a radio, the MV Mauvilla carried no chart, com- Study Finds Seamen with Documents Not Likeiy to Be Cause of Accidents Continued from page 2 ^ • y'. pass or other navigational tools. The Coast Guard official noted that such equipment is not required either by die law or Coast Guard regulations. Towboats are required only to have a VHF radio, a whistle, bell and position light "It seems to me that whistles and bells aren't going to do it, said the chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation, Billy Tauzin (D-La.). SIU National Director of Immediately following the Governmental Relations, Terry hearing, Tauzin drew up legisla­ Turner urged the Subcommittee tion to ensure that all towing ves­ on Coast Guard and Navigation to sels are equipped with the proper require merchant mariner navigational tools. On October documentation for all seamen 14, he introduced H.R. 3282, The sailing on the inland waterways. Towing Vessel Navigational Safety Act of 1993. Federico Pena, ordered an intense TTie legislation requires that and complete review of Coast all towing vessels which operate Guard regulation and oversight of on inland waterways have marine the inland marine transportation charts, navigational publications, system to be completed by a compass, a radar and a December. fathometer. TTie bill will also en­ The Coast Guard will review sure that licensed towboat the adequacy and effectiveness of operators can demonstrate manning requirements for proficiency using these tools. operators of uninspected towing Joining Tauzin in support of vessels; the history of incidents H.R. 3282, the chairman of the involving operators of House Merchant Marine and uninspected towing vessels; and, Fisheries Committee, Repre­ the adequacy of the requirements sentative Gerry Studds (D- for reporting of marine casualties Mass.), stated that further and hazardous conditions involv­ legislative action must be taken to ing vessels and the adequacy of ensure complete inland waterway the penalties for failure to report safety. such accidents. There are more "We must leara from the hor­ than 5,000 tugs and towboats in ror that occurred in Mobile," he the U.S.-flag fleet and close to said. "It is incomprehensible that 3,300 of those operate on the anyone operating any vessel of nation's rivers and lakes, which any size would not have a chart on make up 25,777 miles of board or be unable to differentiate navigable rivers. between the radar images of a H.R. 1915, as introduced by barge and a bridge. We must take Rep. Gerry Studds early this fall a good hard look at navigational as well as H.R. 3282, introduced procedures on our increasingly by Rep. Tauzin have been crowded inland waters and at presented to the subcommittee manning and licensing require­ and await mark-up. ments on inland towboats. We Once approved by the subcom­ must close all loopholes and fill mittee it goes on to the full House aU the gaps we find." Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, who after delibera­ DOT to Do a Study As a result of the tragic derail­ tion will send the legislation to ment of the Sunset Limited, the House for debate and vote. If Secretary of Transportation passed, it goes to the Senate. dividuals on these vessels are Guard, "human factors" include documepted and thus will have some of the following categories Great Lakes and deep sea vessels been subjected to a record check bypass of available safety the most likely cause of an acci­ of the National Driver Register, devices, inattention to duty, in­ dent was problems related to the which releases information re­ toxication—alcohol/drugs, cal­ vessels. In the graph below, lated to any driving offense per­ culated risk, carelessness, error in tugs/tows include all such vessels taining to alcohol. The applicant judgement, lack of knowledge, less than 300 gross tons. Lakes is also subject to a Federal Bureau lack of training, lack of ex­ ships are those vessels over of Investigation (FBI) check and perience, operator error, fatigue, 10,000 gross tons, self-propelled, review of criminal records as well stress, physical impairment, which have been involved in an as verification of U.S. citizenship psychological impairment, accident on one of the five Great or evidence from INS of lawful failure to comply with rules or Lakes. Finally, ocean-going ves­ entry and permanent residence in regulations, inadequate super­ sels are all selfr propel led vessels the country. In addition, the vision, failure to follow the rules over 14,999 gross tons and which mariner must take an oath to ad­ of the road. are one of the following types of here to all applicable federal The Coast Guard's data vessels: Container, Rbll-on/Roll- laws; provide proof of employ­ reveals that the most likely reason off, LASH, Ore-Bulk-Oil, liquid ment in the industry or evidence for an accident involving a deep or dry bulker, or oil, gas or chemi­ of military service; renew docu­ sea ship or Great Lakes vessel is Continued from page 2 cal tankers. ment every five years and com­ a problem with the vessel itself. The primary distinction be­ pletion 60-90 days of seatime. To As defined by the agency, "vessel visibility severely limited, the tween the seamen employed obtain an advanced rating, a problems" are those factors re­ pilot began looking for a tie-off aboard tugs and towboats in the seaman must pass a Coast Guard lated to the material or equipment on the east side of the river. By inland sector and those working examination indicating proficien­ of the ship or boat that cause lugging the east side of the aboard vessels on the Great Lakes cy and knowledge. trouble, but which are not related Mobile River, the pilot uninten­ and oceans, is the great majority The Coast Guard's data base to improper maintenance. Ex­ tionally entered the Big Bayou of crewmembers on marine indicates that human factors are amples are inadequate equip­ Canot, where barge traffic is equipment in the rivers and lakes the primary cause of accidents in­ ment; inadequate stability; prohibited. are not documented by the United volving tugs and tows. Converse­ inadequate horsepower; failed On the radar screen, the pilot States Coast Guard. ly, on deep sea. ships and Great materials, such as electrical, saw an object extending across die Crewmembers aboard deep Lakes vessels, the human factor mechanical and structural items. waterway and mistakenly thought The percentage of accidents the object was a tied-up tug and sea and Great Lakes ships are sub­ only accounted for roughly one caused by forces of nature was third of all accidents ject to rigorous alcohol and drug similar among all three classifica­ ow. The Mauvilla headed toward As defined by the Coast testing procedures. All in­ tions of vessels. "Environmental the object intending to ask permis­ Factors" are considered by the sion to tie-up alongside. Coast Guard to be adverse The deckhand who was LEADING CAUSES OF MARINE ACCIDENTS weather conditions, adverse cur­ scheduled to be on watch was in BY VESSEL TYPE FROM LATE 1970s THROUGH MID-1991 rent or sea conditions, debris, suc- the galley below when the tow U.S. FLAG INLAND TUGmiWS, GREAT LAKES & OCEAN-GOING VESSELS tion bank, ice, submerged struck the bridge causing a sec­ m HUMAN FACTORS objects, unmaintained channels, tion of the railroad bridge to be PERCENTAGE VESSEL PROBLEMS among others. OFTOTAL cnocked 41 inches out of align­ •1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS The SIU concluded that the ment. The shift left a bridge girder ACCIDENTS 5o<^ FOR THE evidence proves that seamen in the path of the oncoming train THREE 40% with merchant mariner docu­ and a spokesperson for the Na­ LEADING ments have a better safety tional Transportation Safety CAUSES ^ record and are less susceptible Joard reported that it was this 20% to injury and death than men and women working aboard tugs that caused Amtrak's Sunset and tows who do not meet the Limited to plunge into the bayou. The question of how much LAKE VESSELS OCEAN VESSELS standards the Coast Guard re­ TUGfrOW time elapsed from the slamming quires of all mariners. Investigation Continues Of Amtrak Deraiiment m '4'"'" of the bridge to the derailment is still under investigation. Safety board officials have said that the train wreck occurred about eight minutes after the bridge was rammed. The towboat pilot told the authorities that he thought that he was still in the Mobile River, when in reality he was lost in the fog in the Big Bayou Canot. The reported position was one mile from the actual accident. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Ad­ miral James Card testified that had the operator known how to use his radar aboard the tugboat MV Mauvilla, he would not have mistaken a railroad bridge for a barge and headed for it in the nonnavigable waterway. The committee was also told that, other than the radar and a radio, the towboat carried no chart, compass or other naviga­ tional tools. The Coast Guard of­ ficial noted that such equipment is not required either by the law or Coast Guard regulations. Towboats are required only to have a VHF radio, a whistle, bell and position light. ..'tr 'V~. . A'; .'.H • �26 SEAFARERS LOG MOVEMRER1993 •'' i-'V'-1 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Trainee LlfeboatClass515—Graduatingfromtraineelifeboatcte^515are(fromleft.kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor). Ricardo Ribeiro. Marcus Nicholas. Lionel! Royer. Enc Airline. lOrk Bryan, (second row) Jayson Agana. Trent Williams. Raymond Negron, Malachy Mu vey. Austm Garginer. Gregory Thomas, (third row) William Keith Crawford. Anthony Crummell, Marvin Johnson^ John Douglas Flangan. Anthony McDanniel and David Pedigo Jr. Advanced Firefighting—Upgrading members completing the advanced firefighting course are Bruce Perry. (from left, kneeling) Sidney Skinner. Daniel Vich. LeRoy Isaacson. Richard Tankersley. B Stephen Bishop, (standing) Byran Cummings (instructor). Sue Corliss. Jason Myers. Daniel Hughes. Sam Johnson. Douglas Jones. Paula Woodside. Olgierd Becker. Darrell Peterson, John McGonagle. George Taylor Jr.. Robert Corbett. John O'Connell. Paul Van Hollebeke. Michael Stravers. (third row) Richard Ziegler and Allen Shaw Hydraulics—Completing the hydraulics course on August 19 are (from left, kneeling) Robert Gaglioti. John Parkhurst. Sellers Brooks, (second row) Steven Hoskins. John Penrose. Kelly Davis. Larry Phil^t and Bill Foley (instructor). Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the Septemtier 8 liteboat class are (from left, kneeling) Kenneth Getter. Jamie Watson. (second row) Omar Muhammad, George Vitello.Saundra Leonard. John Bayard III. Casey Taylor (instructor), (third row) Denis Picciuolo. Scott sweeney, Carl Parker. Carolyn MerrifiekJ. Paul Guzman and Bassirou jg. Diesel Engine—Receiving certification in diesel engine tech­ nology are (from left, kneeling) Keeper Brown. John Nelson. Beckett Young HI. (second row) John Wiegman (instructor). Paul Patterson. Michael Martykan. Richard Mollis and Lawrence Rose. Not shown are William Smith and Jorge Bonnelli. Sealift-Crane Maintenance—Graduating from the September 8 sealift-crane maintenance class are (from left, kneeling) Dale Kirsch Jr.. James Duffy. Kevin Upgraders Lifeboat—Ben Cusic (left) instructed Young, (second row) Michael Struve. Jack Green. Daniel Rick Gray and Jason Collins, members of the upgraders Brady and Jeff Swanson (instructor). lifeboat class that graduated August 23. Shiphandling—^Working their way up the deck department ratings are (from left) Jake Karaczynski (in­ structor). Allen Shaw. Mary Watson and Gregg Carlson. >*.' ' /-l •• • •"< ...jr,;- •••' . �SSWUfERS UW 27 imEmEiims mrrugiaiw LOIMIEBEfffi SGMML ^^-1994 imnUUHHG COURSE Sf^EDlHI nKdadalf-In Bosun Recertificatioii Steward Re<»rtlfiation - .. . ^ is the course schedule for fnr classes r^lasses heginning beeinninc between Decemb the following SJ^SHfrrS change to reflect the n^s of the membership, the industry and-in times of conllict-the nation s security. Completioh Check-In Date Date Course _ January 31 March 11 ^^^S^^uaetheOSSpmPrevenaonandConuU^ ' -• SIdphandling Radar Certification . Cd^tial Navigation .^iSiniis UiirdMate Bohrse Oil SpiU Prevention and Containment tjyii^ifdinan • , Basic^^dvanced Fire Fighting Inland Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Operations & Maihtenance Limited License, Part 1 Limited License,Part 2 Limited License, Part 3 QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Diesel Engine Technology Rtfrigeration Maint. & Operations Welding PumproomMaintu&Openi^ Marine Electrical Maintena^ Refrig. Cdntitiners-Adi^ceti Basic Electronics Marine Electronic Technician I Marine Electronic Technician U Check-In Date Completion Date February 14 March 14 February 18 March 18 December 6 January 3 January 17 January 31 January 25 March 15 January 17 December 17 January 14 January 28 February 11 February 4 March 25 January 22 January 3 February 21 March 21 January 17 April 11 :January 31 April 25 February 14 May 9 f li-:; i {<i Deep Sea Member• CnmpletionDate, January 3 January 3 May 9 February 21 January 1 Ma«*di21 January 3 March 28 May 2 February M May 2 Januarys Fdl»ruary2 March 1 March 25 February 11 June 17 Mardil8 February 11 April29 January 28:) Aprtt22 June 10 April22 June lO January 31 February 28 March 31 Virfff* Erfiicatftwi S^iBdiriB , ' •' . 1 I " ^ English as a Second Language (E5L) Developmental Stupes . , January 28, March 18 Aprill5 January 28 April 22 February 11 May6 February 25 May 20 12 weeks - open-ended adi^ion 6 weeks - open-ended adn^ion 6 weeks - open-ended admission January 10 January 17 Mareh7 'Mm March 14 MarchJl MatdiZS JanuarylO March4 time tounion book indicating :ard listing urn «ceiv«l SHOT^B (Street) (State) Check-In (Madle) (Fusi) Address (Qly) Compietion^te ga-^SStaottCABE) -DateofBhth (Ust) c^^v.ln The foUowing courses ^Ei^Simaaoil. Sohool.net.sccoutecttheadm.ss.ousoffl.^toe,^^^ UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. May 2 MOarch 7 agimllMnMnwComw jMuary28 March 25 January 14 February 18 March 11 February 11 May 6 Januaiy 17 March 14 January 10 February 14 March 7 January 3 March 28 April 19 March 28 January 31 ^ VESSEL _ Telephone _X(Area Code) (Zip Code) MemberO DISCHAKGE _ Inland Wa.® MemberD PacBc Lakes DATE. ^Mowing./—.no,ytt.don, be processed. Social Security SIGNATURE. Book#__ — I am interested in the f?U°wi^ ^our8e{s)checkedbelowormdicaled here if not listed Department Seniority acnwjiiij ^ nv« • No Home Port. U.S. Citizen; LJ i—' EndotsementCs) or Liceose(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? DNO to. If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed ^ ^ Have you attended any SHLSS upgradrng courses. • Ves ,fyes.course(s)taken^^----^^ If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealitt pe DNO DNO ! If yes, how many weeks have you com^^^ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guar i • Yes •No' FirefightingiDYes UN Date available for training Primary language spoken [jYes • No DhCK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat OperatorInland • Olestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • • • — ENOINE • FOWT • QMED-Any Rating • Variable S^UC^e Speed DC Drive Systems (MarineElectromcs) • Marine Bectiical Maintenance • PumpipomMMntenanceft Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • AssistantEngjnew/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • RcftigeratedContainers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-HydrauUcSystems Q Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician • • • • • p • ALL DEPARTMENT • Welding • Lifeboatman (must taken wifli another course) • oa Spill Prevention & Containment • Basic/Advanced * Fire Fighting • Sealift " ADULTEDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat . Preparation STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker " COLLEGE PROGRAM ChiefCook • Associate in Alts Degree Chief Steward Towboat Inland Inland Cook Towboat COOK . th^iMter only ITyooprewitorigliial receiptsand «i«ariliny ..i- �SEAEUCERS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT A copy of the Summary Annual Report for.the Great Lakes fug and Dredge Plan is printed on page 23. November 1993 Volume 55, Number 11 'iiii: Crewmembers of the ITB New York must have experienced deja vu during a recent trip from Hous­ ton to the U.S. Virgin Islands. ! The SlU-contracted vessel ex­ ecuted two rescues in four days, both involving Cuban refugees, AB Robert Seaman reported in a letter to \hc Seafarers LOG. On September 24, the New York picked up four men about 45 miles northeast of Havana. They had been drifting in a 14-foot plastic rowboat, without food and with lit­ tle drinking water left. The Cubans had no life jackets, and their only navigational tool was a pocket compass. Bosun Mario Romero and Cap­ tain Cyrus Brewster, who both speak Spanish, learned from the refugees that they had started with five men in the boat. "But they only got about two miles out and one of them jumped into the water and started back for shore," wrote Seaman, who also provided the photos accompanying this story. The crew of the New York retrieved the Cubans without inci­ dent. Steward Richard Hicks and Four men adrift In a 14-foot plastic rowboat are picked up by thecrew ot the ItB New York. Chief Cook Gregory Johnson gave the men food and beverages.Two of the Cubans did not have shirts, so Seaman and Chief Engineer Olivette gave them T-shirts. "Let's just say the food went fast," Seaman said. "After four days, you can im­ agine how hungry they were." He added, "The whole crew of , the New York helped out in one way or another. This was an all-hands operation." The Coast Guard cutter Padre picked up the Cubans a little while later. They were taken to Key West, Fla. where they had preliminary in­ terviews with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The men then were turned over to a local, volunteer organization called the Transit Center for Cuban Refugees. They will have a full hearing with the INS at a later date. Here We Go Again Three crewmembers prepare the ladder so that a U.S. border patrol boat can pick up the survivors of the second rescue. From left are Pumpman Richard Natoll, DEU Thomas Correll and Bosun Mario Romero. The New York had made it to the Mona Passage, off the coast of the Dominican Republic, by the morn­ ing of September 27. That is when AB Ronald Paradise sighted a small boat occupied by two Cubans (one male, one female). Two Cubans take tfie line that I pulls their small craft alongside i the ITB New York. 'if * • _-!:i •• -- Crewmembers of the integrated tug-barge shot a line to the small crrft, then pulled the boat alongside the New York and secured it. Again the refugees were brought aboard without complications. They were fed by the steward department, then took showers and borrowed some clean clothing while their gar­ ments were washed. "They said they bought the boat from a Cuban soldier and they were lucky to get away," Seaman reported. "They had left with four tanks of gas, and they were almost out." A U.S. border patrol boat picked up the dno, and the New York again resumed its voyage. It was not clear how or why the two Cubans wound up in the Mona Passage. These incidents "delayed our trip, but it's always good to help those in need," concluded Seaman. "In both cases, the Cubans might have been in trouble if we hadn't seen them." SIU members aboard the New York during these events were Bosun Romero, ABs Seaman, Paradise and Gary Nagel, QMED Richard Natoli and DEU Thomas Correli. fr ml: The first four Cubans to be rescued are flanked by Bosun Mario Romero (left) and AB Robert Seaman, who provided the LOG with the photos accompanying this article. Tl Bosun Mario Romero talks to the duo, now safely aboard the In- || tegrated tug-barge. I Help Locate This Missing Chiid The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Jake Wayne Brabson. » ^ "A Jake Wayne Brabson •.P>. . Missing from New Castle, Pa. since June 21, 1989, when he was two years old, Jake Brabson was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Debra Lee Brabson (alias Debra Johns). A felony warrent has been issued in her name. At the time of his abduc­ tion, the blonde-haired, blueeyed boy was 3 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 40 pounds Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Je^ke Wayne Brabson should tact the National Cenfc/r fo^ Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Miss­ ing Persons Unit of the Pennsyl­ vania State Police at (412) 658-1671. liil: � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES AMTRAK DIASTER SPOTLIGHTS NEED FOR TOUGHER INALND SAFETY REGS TRAIN DERAILMENT ON BRIDGE TIED TO THE STROKE OF A TOW U.S.-FLAG COALITION URGES CONGRESS, PRESIDENT TO BACK MARITIME PROGRAM DOCUMENTED SEAMEN ARE BETTER WORKERS, STUDY SHOWS AFL-CIO FIGHTS TO NIX NAFTA SENATE REPELS ATTACK ON SEAMEN’S WAGES EXPLOSION ABOARD OMI CHARGER KILLS SEAFARER, 2 IN RIDING CREW SIU VICTIM OF BLAST MOURNED BY UNION UNIONS PRESS ‘WORK TAX’ SUIT PRO-WORKER COURSE SET BY AFL-CIO DELEGATES GIANT GRAIN LOBBY BALKS AT REVEALING FOREIGN TIES PATTERN OF ABUSE, CORRUPTION BY GIANT AGRI GROUPS UNCOVERED LOST VIETNAM MARINERS HONORED BY SAN FRANCISCO MONUMENT ANTI U.S.-FLAG SHIP GROUP TIGHT-LIPPED ON FOREIGN TIES NYT: EXPORT FOOD AID ABUSED SEAFARERS PRACTICE SPILL CONTAINMENT TB PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TO BE INSTITUTED BY SIU WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES U.S. SHIPYARD SUPPORT CONGRESS, PRESIDENT URGED TO BACK LEGISLATION FOR MARITIME REVITALIZATION LUEDTKE AND ZENITH SEAFAERS RATIFY NEW THREE-YEAR ACCORD G&H PACT ENDORSED ALTON BELLE OFFICERS APPROVE CONTRACT ASSESSING INDUSTRY NEEDS, INLAND GROUP PLANS COURSES TRAINING DEEMED ‘BENEFICIAL’ BY MARITRANS SIU BOATMEN SHIFTING AND DOCKING VESSELS CREATE BUSY SCHEDULE FOR SIU-CREWED TUGS NAVY’S GROCERY STORE HOME AFTER 8 YEARS IN PACIFIC WILLIAM HANDELSMAN DIES AT 75, FORMER MSTU ORGANIZING OFFICIAL U.S. COMBAT SUPPLY SHIP MARS BEGINS NEW LIFE MTD LAUNCHES GRASSROOTS EFFORT TO KEEP U.S. FLEET CONVENTION SUPPORTS CLINTON HEALTH REFORM MTD SPOTLIGHTS NAFTA’S MANY FLAWS, CONGRESSMEN NOTE DANGERS OF PACT UNIONISTS TAKE ACTION 1993 MTD CONVENTION CREW’S PRIDE EVIDENT ABOARD PRES. 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OFFICm ORGAN OF THE SiAFABiRS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATUNTIC GULF, lAKES AND INLAND WAHRS DISTWa Voiume 55, Number 12 Gerry Studds December,1993 House Declares For U.S. Ships By 347-65 Vole I .SI O0^>073 -HCQ c/)Cornt-ii— kTi-H CO 2:;T100'-«73 »-i -40 0 C0OOv/> \n-4 73 CO OJ?3 s-lCOJ* i -wmo.nif: om3>o I t— ^ CO INJ C02; Cjri . os: o CO sO o-^ o -n> aiiTi •Mm :S/- Jack Fields Leaders of Legislative Battle Bipartisan Support ^ ^ - Page 3 . •+• •: ,...i RgM Against NAFTA Not Oven Kirtdanil .mm •-''•••• '-a .- Pages 57 Natfons Aid Shipping U.S. study Reveais Pages :/. '§:1 -J M- M 994 Lundeberg Schooi Cataiog and Caiendar - Page 15 M �5s,- 2 DECEMBER1993 SEAFMERSlOa President's Report MarAd Survey of Nations Rovoais Wide-Ranging Maridmo Support Sorting Out NAFTA M-..' ' In all the talk about the North American Free Trade Agreement, Fifty-seven of the world's top lishes a co-ownership policy for Research and Technology con­ known as NAFTA, that came before the November 18 vote in the House (200 against - 234 for) and the Senate vote (38 against - 61 for) maritime nations all provide ex vessels it funds. The company tributed a combined $30.9 mil­ days later, it was easy to tell who was for the deal and who was tensive forms of support to their generally shares 60 to 80 percen lion toward research projects for against. On one side were all the guys who won't suffer from the trade national-flag shipping sector anc of the construction costs while the shipbuilding in 1992. The country can restrict the scheme—doctors, newspaper editorial writers, provides the shipbuilding industry, the shipowner conclusion of freight contracts lawyers, accountants, T.V. anchors, investment Maritime Administration remainder. and charters between residents of bankers, stock brokers and university professors. The MCC will collect a fee from (MarAd) found in a study These NAFTA supporters, from the vantage point of released in late October, the shipping company during the Germany and carriers which are their comfortable and secure incomes, flo^^ the The most prevalent forrii o years of co-ownership, roughly be­ residents of countries that ex­ papers and airwaves with their opinions that the pact support among the nations is tween seven to 15 years. At the enc clude German-flag vessels from would be beneficial to them. cabotage laws. A total of 44 of the cb-ownership, the vessel is free competition. On the other side of the issue were working countries provide laws similar to turned over completely to the ship­ South Korean Assistance people. Working people recognized that the pact the U.S. Jones Act that limit ac ping company Japan is not the only Asian meant job losses. The deal allowed companies, The Japan Development Bank nation with a strong economy that cess to a nation's domestic ship with government approval and encouragement, to (JDB) makes loans to Japanese Michael Sacco relocate production and manufacturing operations ments to its own national-flag shipowners for the construction of provides assistance to its ship­ vessels. Among the countries ping and shipbuilding industries. : from the United States to Mexico. responding to the survey that oceangoing vessels. For highly South Korea and Taiwan also The fact that American jobs will be lost is one point everyone in have cabotage laws are Australia, sophisticate vessels, the bank loan have programs in place designed the debate—pro and con—agrees on. What can't be agreed to is the Finland, Germany, Japan covers 60 percent of the cost. specifically for those sectors. number of jobs that will be lost or how long it will take, if ever, for Another 20 comes from a private Sweden and South Korea. the pact to create new jobs in the United States. Those who favored Foreign-flag vessels are The study found 23 countries bank with the shipowner providing prohibited from participating in the agreement argue that the job loss in the U.S. will have only a shortterm effect. But what is short term even by their own definition could offer their national carriers the rest of the funds. Interest rates the domestic coastal trades of be five years or more. The big question this raises is what happens to jreference to ship certain cargoes start at 5.1 percent with repayment both South Korea and Taiwan. the people who become victims of the pact—the hundreds of thousands >oth commercial and govern­ policies lasting up to 15 years. From the government of South of workers who will be displaced, many of them permanently. The JDB also finances other Korea, shipowners may receive ment. Listed among this group are It is significant that environmentalists, Ross Perot and his organiza­ Taiwan, South Korea, Italy, types of vessels, covering 50 per­ loans through the Korean Develop­ tion, family farm groups, Ralph Nader and consumer protection inter­ France and Australia. (Cargo cent of the vessel cost through a ment Bank to cover up to 92 per­ ests oppos^ NAFTA. But the brunt of the fight against the trade deal preference laws in the United loan. A private bank provides cent of the cost of constructing a was borne by organizations representing American workers and led by States include the transport of a another loan for 25 percent and new vessel. Repayment of these the AFL-CIO, the national federation of unions in the United States. portion of U.S. government cargo the remainder comes from the funds is made over an eight-year If the trade union movement had not gone to the mat on NAFTA, military supplies and agricultural shipowner. JDB financing grace period. In 1989, ap­ the deal most likely would have sailed through Congress. But because commodities.) generally runs 10 years. proximately $270 million was re­ of the fight the unions waged, up until the closing days of the cam­ Japan's Ministry of Transpor­ quested by the shipbuilding Governments of 40 nations as­ paign, it appeared that the point of view of working people would sist their fleets obtain cargo tation runs the Ship Research In­ industry for government-guaran­ prevail and the House of Representatives would defeat the plan. But, through bilateral cargo sharing or stitute which had an operating teed loans. Another $712 miUion as it was reported in the press, the administration kept winning over in­ budget of $6 million in 1991. The was requested fiom the govern­ restricted access treaties. dividual members of Congress with various promises and in the end Thirty-eight nations extend country also budgeted another ment for shipyard restructuring and patched together enough votes to pass NAFTA. This by no means diminishes the valiant effort and leadership role aid in the form of tax benefits to $10.7 i^lion in 19W for research investment loans. their merchant fleets. Financing on vessels planned for production of the AFL-CIO and its member unions in behalf of American The country has a law in place during the start of the 21st Century. allowing all research and develop­ is extended in 22 nations. workers. Nor does it diminish the courage and convictions of the members of the House and Senate who opposed NAFTA. In announcing the release of Germany Funds Research ment investments for facilities and One man who did himself proud was Representative David Bonior the report. Transportation Half a world away, the nation equipment to be eligible for an ac­ (D-Mich.). He is the House Whip, the third-ranking position in the Secretaiy Federico Pena said the of Germany, like the vast celerated-depreciation allowance chamber, and serVed as the leader of the anti-NAFTA forces. Rep. study places into perspective the majority of European nations, or tax credit Bonior worked night and day to protect the interests of all working efforts being made by his depart­ Taiwan Protects Industry people and he deserves our gratitude and admiration. Another elected ment to strengthen America's emphasizes its shipbuilding sec­ tor and reserves coastal trade to official has earned our respect is Representative Richard Gephardt, Regarding cargo preference, maritime industries. The head of the House Majority Leader, who acted as the conscience of the vessels of their national-flag fleet. Taiwan generally grants the car­ MarAd, Vice Admiral Albert J. Democratic Party in opposing the treaty. Fellow European nations, like goods to nariage of certain bulk Herbeiger (Ret), added the survey The AIT.-CIO also did itself proud in its battle. AFL-CIO Presi­ shows Ae "highly competitive" na­ 'inland and Italy, also restrict ional-flag companies that dent Lane Kirkland and Secretary-Treasurer Tom Donahue and their coastal trade to vessels flying the maintain liner services. Major team of staff people waged a vigorous battle. They took on the richest, ture of the worldwide maritime in­ n^onal flag.) dustry faced by the U.S.-flag import shipments are planned the most powerful and the most influential of our society and never let up. merchant fleet The nation subsidizes under the supervision of the The AFL-CIO and the unions proved that in the final analysis the MarAd chose to contact nations shipyards that construct German- Central Trust' of China with first American worker has only one re iable, dependable, around-the-clock whose coastal shores connect to an lag vessels that will sail in the priority given to vessels con­ defender and that is the American trade union movement. The lesson international waterway and whose domestic trades. Germany h^ structed under a measure for joint to be learned from this is that if it were not for American trade unions, shipping industries maintain at agreed to the European Com­ development of trade, shipping there would be no one to put up a tough battle in behalf of American least 50 national-flag vessels with a munity (EC) directive to limit working men and women and their families. It is an object lesson to lift capacity of 1,000 deadweight shipyard subsidies to nine percent and shipbuilding. tho^ who question what role unions perform. Second priority for cargo goes tons or more. Information was direct and indirect aid for con­ The effort of the unions brought the issue of trade to every work­ ing person's attention. We think that in this process, the way in which gathered by directly contacting the tracts entered into during 1992 to vessels registered in Taiwan trade is handled has changed forever. Trade deals are no longer a various nations' maritime repre­ and 1993. However, the nation and the third priority then is given secret pastime of foreign lobbyists or a game of manners for govern­ sentatives as well as through the received permission from the EC to vessels not falling into the first ment bureaucrats. Today, more and more Americans understand that U.S. State Department's Maritime to grant up to a 36 percent subsidy two categories. trade is the property of every citizen, for every citizen can be either a and Land Transport Office and the For contracts signed before the When new vessel construction winner or loser under each trade agreement. Today it is clear the na­ Economic and Commercial Of­ end of 1993 for ships to be built is plaimed by Taiwanese com­ tion has a responsibility to balance any trade arrangements with job ficers at U.S. Embassies and otho" in yards on the grounds of the panies, they must first contact opportunities for its citizens. Foreign Service posts. Former East Germany. domestic shipyards to see if they Certainly the AFL-CIO and its unions will keep this situation in focus Germany's Ministry of are capable of handling the Japan's Extensive Loans and inform working Americans and union memb^ as to what develops Transportation and Ministry of project. MarAd's report of Japanese from NAFTA and from other trade deals under considoation. This is a government support to its ship­ matter that is far too important to tuck away on a shelf. The later move­ ping and shipbuilding sector Holding Up the Verrazano Bridge ment is going make sure this debate stays tont and center. revealed a dizzying array of 1994 Best Wishes programs designed to aid and In this last month of the old year, I want to take the opportunity to build up those industries. Among extend a holiday greeting in behalf of the union to each Seafarer, ac­ the programs are cargo tive or retired, and his or her family. We wish you a happy and a preference laws and a govern­ prosperous New Year. May 1994 bring each of you many good times. ment-run company to provide loans for shipbuilding. Under Japanese law, foreignDecember 1993 Volume 55. Number 12 flag vessels are excluded from the domestic trade. Crews are re­ The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published quired to be 100 percent monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Japanese. Vessels plying in the Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 domestic trade must be owned by Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) Japanese citizens. 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Japan is home to the largest Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing shipbuilding industry in die world. offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the The nation provides various means Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. to assi^ the industry. 20746. The government of Japan runs a company called the Maritime Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith; Credit Corporation (MCQ that en­ Bosun Horse Moss may be the first man to single-handedly hold Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ courages theJ>uilding of ships for up New York's Verrazano Bridge. This photo of the Texas native dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate the coastal ^^."THe MCC estab­ was taken by C.J. Sandyaboard the Sea-Land Perfdimance. Editor/Production, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. !> /. / /• �•X^: DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARil^LOe V".'> 3 -I" House Stands Up For U.S. Shipping Bill to Revitalize Maritime Passes by 347-65 Vote '• 'Sift The House of Representatives the U.S.-flag maritime industry to showed its strong support for the be considered and passed by the U.S.-flag merchant fleet when it House since the Merchant Marine voted 347-65 in favor of legisla­ Act of 1970. Flanked by presidents from affiliated unioris, AFL-CIO President Lane tion to revitalize the industry. Kirkland denounces NAFTA's passage at a press conference in The vote, held November 4, Excerpts of Remarks Washington. immediately followed the On the Maritime Bill chamber's overpowering rejec­ By House Members tion by a 309-109 margin of an Appear on Page 10. amendment designed to limit the amount U.S.-flag shipping com­ H.R. 2151 also creates a new panies can charge to transport Series Transportation Program to government-impelled cargo. (See. help U.S. shipyards build vessels story on page 11.) The Maritime that are price-competitive on the Security and Competitiveness world market. Act of 1993 (H.R. 2151) now "This is a'tremendous show of goes before the Senate. The labor movement, con­ trade, with democratic values or support for the U.S.-flag mer­ gressmen and others who oppose the openings up of consumer H.R. 2151 outlines a $1.2 bil­ chant marine by the House," said the North American Free Trade markets in Mexico." lion, 10-year program to provide SIU President Michael Sacco. Rather, he said, its goal is to operating sub­ Agreement (NAFTA) expressed "Much of the credit for this vic­ disappointment and reiterated "protect the property patents and sidies for a tory has to go to Seafarers and their warnings that NAFTA will profits of U.S. corporations that proposed their families who contacted their cost hundreds of thousands of will locate facilities in Mexico" Maritime individual representatives to seek American jobs and will severely where they intend to escape the Security Fleet. their votes." damage the environment, follow­ conditions of life and labor in the The bill does not Also pointing out the sig­ ing the November 17 vote in U.S. provide a nificance of the vote was the "The fight to keep and im­ specific number which the U.S. House of Repre­ United States Maritime Coali­ sentatives approved the trade prove these standards," Kirkland of ships that tion, an advocacy group made up said, "will not be slowed by this would be in- ~ deal, 234 votes to 200. of citizens' organizations, In a press conference follow­ defeat... The AFL-CIO will con­ eluded in the "eP-Studds patriotic groups, U.S.-flag ship­ ing the House vote, AFL-CIO trive to be in the forefront of the fleet, but published reports es­ ping companies, maritime unions President Lane Kirkland pointed struggle to ensure that trade be­ timate the figure to be between 50 and shipyards. nations benefits and 70 vessels. It is the first major out that NAFTA "has little to do tween "Members of the coalition with national interests, with free Continued on page 11 piece of legislation dealing with worked hard to ensure passage of h! ytake at HJ^A, HgM for Fair Hade Hot Oven Kirklattd this measure," said James Henry, president of the coalition, which formed in September. "This was the first major vote concerning maritime since the coalition formed. We were able to speak with one strong, united voice, and it helped." 'Right Bill, Right Time' In presenting the bill for debate on the House floor, Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), the chair­ man of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, said, "This is the right bill, this is the right time and this is the right place to do the right thing for not Rep. Fields only the U.S. maritime industries, but for our nation's economic and national security." Studds was joined by Repre­ sentative Jack Fields (R-Texas), the ranking minority member of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, who pointed out how the merchant marine had played a valuable role Peddles Tickets to Cargo Conference Under False Pretenses In an attempt to sell tickets to what was billed as a bulk shipping conference scheduled in New York on November 15 and 16, the Journal of Commerce and an agency promoting the use of foreign registries advertized their production as an anti U.S. seamen, anti U.S. flag seminar. The so-called Dry Bulk Transpo '93 Conference was sponsored by the nation­ al shipping and transportation newspaper. The Journal of Commerce. Although no mention of another or­ ganization was made in the conference advertisements, it was later revealed that the newspaper had contracted the ser­ vices of International Marketing Strategies (IMS), an organization that promotes foreign registries. IMS describes itself as "a specialized publishing, public relations and market­ ing corporation committed to the globalization of capital and policy in the promotion of free trade...." In touting its newsletter on runaway-flag registries; IMS tells the shipowner, "If you're not using open registries[,] your competitors probably are. You should explore your options and choose carefully from among the different flags." Appealing to Prejudice In a move designed to up attendance and appeal to groups opposed to U.S. shipping, IMS prepared advertisements and The Journal of Commerce ran the propaganda. The ads, which play on baseless prejudice, dish out the tired old arguments about wages of American seamen and cargo preference. One ad proclaims in bold headline type: "If the rationale for subsidizing U.S. flag ships is because they serve a defense ne^ then why should a cook on a private vessel make more dian a Navy captainT' The ad attributes the quote to Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) then says, "If this kind of thinking affects you, you should be in New York on November 15th and 16th for The Journal of Commerce's Dry Bulk Conference."' The other advertisement states, 'These preference ships would not exist without a subsidy program. And, if they did not, who would miss them? Certain­ ly not the military and not the commer­ cial markets." The statement is assigned to Rob Quartel, an employee of a runaway-flag shipping operation. The price of admission to the two-day conference was $495.00. SIU President Michael Sacco took the matter to Journal of Commerce Presi­ dent and Publisher Don Becker, saying the ads were "entirely misleading" and based on "misrepresentations and propagandistic statements made by two avowed enemies of the American-flag shipping industry." Sacco noted that in no way did he ob­ ject to "the right of anyone to express at­ titudes different from those I represent." Rather, he said, "it is the deceitful way in which the conference has been promoted to which I object." Becker informed Sacco the ads were "prepared by an outside consultant" (meaning IMS) and that he "was not aware in advance" of the content. Two speakers scheduled for the con­ ference canceled their participation in the event in protest of the ads. Ernest J. Corrado, president of the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping, a ^oup representing U.S. shipping companies, advised EMS that he was withdrawing. He said some of AIMS member groups found the ad statements attacking the "government-impelled cargo preference program" to be "er­ roneous, misleading and totally inap­ propriate." iH,- ; •-"A • I I• t•T • Continued on page 11 New-Low Anti U.S. Ship Group ••'A:. • i' X. :U From The Journal of Commerce "IF THE RATIONALE FOR SUBSIDIZING U.S. FLAG SHIPS IS BECAUSE THEY SERVE A DEFENSE NEED, THEN WHY SHOULD A COOK ON A PRIVATE VESSEL MAKE MORE THAN ANAVYCAPTAlNr "THESE PREFERENCE SHIPS WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT. A SUBSIDY PROGRAM. AND, IF THEY DID NOT WHO WOULD MISS THEM? CERTAINLY NOT THE MILITARY AND NOT THE COMMERCIAL MARKETS.'^ •'' V-A CLIUtC* 21 H this Kind ot thinkingaffects you., you shodd be m New Yorti onNowerrber 15th and 1em for The Joumaiof Comrnerca s Dry Buk Conference. Fax 203^-t929 tor fullregistrafion detaiis. 'or TheJourrai o( "ovemtw, 150. and 161I1 i The propagandistic way the Journal of Commerce advertised its dry bulk conference appears above. The large quarter page ads, run November 5 (left) and November 8, were prepared by a firm that promotes foreign registries. That company was hired by the newspaper to stage the event. Corrado added, "... to appear in the Dry Bulk Transpo '93 symposium in the circumstances of the ads would, to my mind, be an act of disloyalty" to the U.S.flag shipping industry. After seeing the first ad, Talmage E. Simpkins, executive vice president and treasurer of the Labor Management Com­ mittee, a group representing shipowners with labor contracts with the National Maritime Union, informed IMS that under no circumstances would he par­ ticipate in a conference promoted in such an irresponsible manner. The advertisements provoked a demonstration from SIU rank-and-file members. Fifteen Seafarers passed out leaflets protesting the ads "misrepresentational headlines" to conference par­ ticipants on the first morning of the event. The advertisements leave the ques­ tion as to why the conference was con­ voked in the first place. What was established by the ads, in the view of many people in the maritime in­ dustry, is that the integrity of The Journal of Commerce was com­ promised and consequently the quality of the newspaper. • J.:-' - .v' r �4 r > , '' K, DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Coast Guard Outlines Plans For Mariner Card Renewal renewing z-cards and licenses, a fee of $45 to evaluate applica­ the Coast Guard will use the date tions of renewal for mariners the document was issued for with endorsements. If this comes to pass, an AB those processed before 1991. The date of issuance is located or QMED who has been sailing on the back of a z-card, to the regularly and wants to renew his or her document would be charged right of the thumb print. Any documents issued in $80 under the proposed plan. When a mariner renews a zyears ending in 4 or 9 must be renewed during 1994 to remain card with more than one endorse­ active. Documents issued in ment, the Coast Guard proposes years ending in 5 or 0 must renew to charge only one evaluation fee during 1995. For those issued in of $45. The same single-time fee years 1 or 6, renewal must take will apply to mariners who submit place in 1996. For years ending in a license, z-card or certificate of 2 or 7, renewal has to be done in registiy (used by medical person­ 1997. For documents issued in nel and pursers) for renewal at the years ending in 3 or 8, renewal same time. However, if a mariner holds must take place in 1998. For example, a member more than one Coast Guard-is­ whose z-card was issued on July sued document and applies to 10, 1969 would have to renew renew them at separate times, his or her document by July 10, the Coast Guard will charge 1994 if the proposed rule goes separate evaluation fees of $45 into effect. Members who have when the renewal applications received new or upgraded docu­ are received. The Coast Guard also plans ments since 1991 already have a renewal date stamped on both the to apply an examination fee of front and back of their z-cards. $40 to mariners holding z-cards The Coast Guard also out­ with endorsements if recent ser­ lined its plans for charging vice requirements are not met. mariners to renew their docu­ The agency defines recent ser­ Create Schedule vice requirements as providing The Coast Guard is seeking ments. The costs range from $35 proof of one year sailing time to create a five-year schedule for to renew a z-card with no endorse­ within the previous five years. renewal of documents and licen­ ments (such as an ordinary seaman Should a person wish to ses beginning next year. All or wiper) to as high as $120. return to sailing after coming In breaking down the costs, documents and licenses would ashore for more than five have to be renewed by 1998 if a the federal agency plans to years—^as happened during the charge an issuance fee of $35 for mariner plans to sail. Persian Gulf war—a mariner To determine the date for all renewals. It also is proposing would have to pay the $35 renewal issuance fee, the $45 ap­ plication evaluation fee and an ad­ ditional $40 examination fee covering the qualified rating sought. This would amount to $120. Under the Coast Guard's proposal for merchant mariner's docu­ Merchant mariner's docu­ ments must be renewed eveiy five years and certain testing standards and fees will be assigned to the renewal process, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. In a preliminary proposal outlined in the Federal Register of September 16, the Coast Guard seeks to begin a program of renewing z-cards and mariner licenses every five years begin­ ning in 1994. The Department of Transportation agency also wants to charge mariners for documents when they are renewed or upgraded. Responding to the proposed rulemaking, the SIU restated to the Coast Guard its strong op­ position to any fees being charged for z-cards or licenses in its comments to the Coast Guard. The Seafarers, along with four other maritime unions and five individual mariners, filed in U.S. District Court in April a suit to stop the Coast Guard from collecting money when the agency issues or upgrades z-cards and licenses. Proposed Dates For Z-Card Renewals . ment renewals, all z-cards will have to be updated by 1998. The federal agency has outlined a plan based on the issuance date of documents obtained before 1991. The date of issuanceis located on the back of the z-card to the right of the thumb print. Since 1991, z-cards have been issued with expiration dates posted on both the front and back of the documents.) The following chart shows the year that merchant mariner's documents, in order to remain active, must be renewed based on issuance dates. The exact date of expiration matches the month and day of issuance. Renewal Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Issuance Year 1989 1984 1979 1974 1969 1964 1959 1954 19491944 1939 1990 1985 1980 1975 1970 1965 1960 1955 1950 1945 1940 1991 1986 1981 1976 1971 1966 1961 1956 1951 1946 1941 1992 1987 1982 1977 1972 1967 1962 1957 1952 1947 1942 1937 1993 1988 1983 1978 1973 1968 1963 1958 1953 1948 1943 1938 a'. Source: FederalRegister, September 16,1993 'Flawed Data' The SIU charged the Coast Guard followed "the same fa­ cially flawed data and methodol­ ogy it employed to calculate fees for origind [z-cards] and original and renewed licenses." The union added, "This un­ fair work tax unfairly burdens American merchant seamen and boatmen who already face dif­ ficult economic times as a result of earning their livelihoods in a merchant marine that badly needs revitalizing." Before announcing im­ plementation of the program, the Coast Guard will study the com­ ments it has received todetermine if a public hearing or a need for revision of the plan is needed. Chief Cook Michael Hammock presents a freshly baked,farewell cake to the seven Cuban refugees and members of the ITB Grotoncrew before the ship's arrival in St. Croix. m GroUm Rescues 7 Cuban Refugees Seafarers aboard the ITB in secret so that no one would Graron rescued seven refugees 30 discover their intention to flee miles north of Cubia adrift on a Sagua La Grande Villa, Cuba," raft during twilight October 19. Deloatch told a reporter from the According to reports from Seafarers LOG. "They had even sewn the crewmembers, the vessel was sailing to the Hess Oil terminal in names, address and phone num­ St. Croix, V.I. after offloading bers of their relatives in Florida cargo in "Tampa, Fla. Around 7 into the collars of their shirts." Crewmembers provided the p.m. AB Patrick Rawley, who was standing watch, spotted an Cubans with clean clothes and hot meals prepared by the galley object in the distance. Using binoculars. Captain gang. '"They thought the food was Nicholas Colavito and crewmem­ excellent. They told us that they bers determined that what they had never had such amounts or saw was actually a group of in­ quality. In Cuba they were given dividuals adrift on a raft, wildly a few pounds of rice per month and a very minimal amount of waving their arms. It took the Groton ap­ meat," said the 36-year member proximately 15 minutes to turn of the SIU, who also provided the around and reach the raft, which LOG with the photo accompany­ consisted of eight inner-tubes tied ing this article. "The entire crew worked very* together with pieces of steel. Once the vessel reached the raft, well together to bring the crewmembers lowered a Jacob's refugees aboard. It was a wonder­ ladder and brought all seven ful feeling to help these people Cubans safely aboard the in­ who clearly just wanted a better tegrated tug-barge. The entire life for themselves in America," rescue operation took the crew a Deloatch recalled. The Cubans stayed on board little over an hour. "The group had been at sea for with the crew for four days until seven days and had not eaten food the vessel sailed into St. Croix, or drunk water for five days," said vvhere the seven refugees were Recertified Steward Marvin turned over to federal authorities. Deloatch, who sails from the port "They told us that they would of New York. "When setting out write the ship once settled in with from Cuba that first night, they their families in Miami, but we only packed two air pumps, water, probably won't ever hear from salt, lemons and raw fish." them. It is just another successful TTie chief steward noted DEU rescue by a SIU ship," noted the Angel Bruno acted as an inter­ recertified steward. preter between the crew and the The 692-foot-long integrated refugees, who spoke only tug-barge, operated by Sheridan Spanish. '"They told us that it had Transportation out of New York, taken them eight months of plan­ transports petroleum products be­ ning and building to escape from tween the Hess Oil terminal in St. Cuba. They built their raft and Croix and various ports along the made plans in the woods at night East Coast. OMI Charger's Captain Commencis Crew fer Ceurageous Conduct The captain of the OMI Charger xectniXy commended the vessel's crewmembers for their courageous actions immediately following a fatal explosion aboard the tanker on October 9 near the Houston Ship Channel. "As a result of the explosion, there were many displays of courage, humanity and duties well done," Master Wayne Nason wrote. "I would like to officially commend the crewmembers, whose deeds I have direct knowledge of. . . . They did not panic and all obeyed orders. If I am proud of anything, I am proud of the fact that hb one was lost of hurt after the explosion occurred." Nason then provides brief ac­ counts of the actions of several officers and Seafarers. He specifically mentions AB Jimmie Scheck, OMU Daniel Campbell ant! OMU Andrew Lopez. Details Action Scheck "went to his fire sta­ tion and assisted Third Mate Ziegler with the hose and at­ tempting to fight the fire. Jimmie then assisted Chief Mate Wren in pulling the pumpman off the main deck and got him to the stem for evacuation. Jimmie was ordered to evacuate. He was, as he always was onboard, an outstanding and fearless seaman." The captain pointed put that Campbell "went to his fire station in the engine room and had the presence of mind to close down the fire pump recirculating valve to give the deck more pressure on the fire main. He assisted... until he was ordered to abandon ship." Of Lopez, Nason wrote, "He tied down the hot work fire hose to continue a stream on the flames. He, too, only left the deck when ordered to abandon ship." The captain added, "I am sure there were others who performed well and I do not mean to slight anyone." The circumstances leading to the accident aboard the Charger still are being investigated by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Nation­ al Transportation Safety Board. Through interviews with Charter crewmembers, federal officials have confirmed that the blast was sparked by a welding torch used in an empty cargo tank by a member of an International Marine Services, Inc. riding crew. The agencies still are trying to determine when and how the potentially explosive atmosphere was produced. recently told the Seafarers LOG that it may take several months to wrap up the investigation. Meanwhile, the Charger—a 660-foot tanker which burned for more than five hours after the severe explosion—has been sold for scrap. Seafarer Perishes Correction The blast claimed the lives of three men:Seafarer Milton "Wil­ lie" Williams, who was sailing as a pumpman; and Keith Kelly and Roger Boutwell of the riding crew. Amazingly, only one other person, the third member of the riding crew, suffered serious in­ juries. Mike Buzbee sustained bums to his face and hands. A Coast Guard spokesperson Due to a typographical error, an article in the Novem­ ber issue of the Seafarers LOG incorrectly listed the age of late SIU member Milton "Willie" Williams, the QMED/pumpman who died in an explosion aboard the OMI Charger on October 9. Brother Williams was 46 years old. I.: �- DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Tuberculosis Program Begins January 1 in Sill Ciinics The Seafarers International migration to the U.S. of people Because Seafarers live in close Union—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes frorn countries with a high in­ quarters and deal with the same and Inland Waters District—and cidence of the disease and trans- people every day for an extended the Seafarers Welfare Plan will mission among persons in period of time. Miller noted that begin implementing a tuber­ crowded living environments. the SIU feels it should examine culosis (TB) research and control the possible effect of tuberculosis The Airborne Disease program in all SIU clinics as of on those who sail the world's TB is a disease spread by January 1,1994 to rapidly address germs called tubercle bacilli thai waterways. the national re-emergence of the can float in the air. The germs are TB Testing Important disease and protect union mem­ spread if a person infected with The 1994 TB screening pro­ bership. active tuberculosis Of the lungs The program, to be put into coughs or sneezes into the air. gram will take place in every SIU place by the Seafarers Welfare The TB bacteria are so tiny thai clinic throughout the United Plan medical department, is they dry out and float on air cur­ States. It will require members to designed to accumulate data in rents for long periods in an fill out a simple questionnaire order to research effects on enclosed space. TB germs are not (which will include such ques­ Seafarers of the disease. The new likely to be transmitted through tions as age, place of birth and program will require a painless personal items associated with in­ places of travel, as well as family skin test at the time of a member's fected individuals, such as cloth- and personal history of tuber­ annual 1994 physical to identify ing, bedding, toilet seats, culosis) and submit to a skin test. The skin test on the arm is the if the Seafarer has been exposed showers, drinking glasses, eating only way to tell if a person has to TB. The main objective of such materials or any other items a per­ been exposed to the germs as­ a prdgram is to protect SIU mem­ son with the clinical disease may sociated with tuberculosis. When bers from the disease by testing have touched. goes into an SIU clinic a Seafarer for possible exposure to TB "It is very important to note for his or her annual examination, germs. that this is not a disease that is "The SIU tuberculosis pro­ easily transmitted or rapidly in­ a clinic physician will use a small gram will test Seafarers at the fectious. The skin test might needle to put testing material, time of their annual physical to reveal that a person may have called tuberculin, under the skin see if they have been exposed to been exposed to someone with of the forearm. In 48-72 hours, the someone with active TB at any TB 10 or 15 years ago, but they member will return to the SIU time in the past," Dr. Kenneth may never develop the active dis­ clinic, and the test on the forearm is examined to determine if there Miller, director of the Seafarers ease," said Miller. American Lung Association is a reaction. Seiafarers may pick Welfare Plan medical depart­ ra germs are not transmitted up their renewed clinic card at the This photograph shows a normal chest X-ray. Had there been any ment, told a reporter from the through casual contact. A person sign of tuberculosis, a spot would have appeared on one of the lungs. Seafarers LOG. "If they have must be in close contact for a long time the skin test is read. The test is positive if a bump been exposed, treatment may be period of time with an infected the size of a pencil eraser or big­ is found to have active TB, then tibiotic known as INK to take necessary, but that will be up to individual to become affected by he or she will not be permitted to once per day for six months. This the member and his or her per­ the germ. Miller stressed that ger appears on the arm where the ship out until the infection is preventive treatment takes at least sonal physician to determine. We even in this case, only 10 percent tuberculin was placed. This treated. However, a positive skin six months to a year to kill all the are basically concerned about the will go on to develop active tuber­ means that the person may have test does not necessarily mean tuberculosis germs. A person may been exposed to the TB germ and current rise of TB and want to culosis. continue to have TB bacteria in may require preventive treatment that the Seafarer has active TB. protect our members by taking "The program will determine his or her body unless eliminated Most people who breathe in to avoid getting ^e full disease at every precautionary measure pos­ the bacteria do not become in­ with the proper medication. a later time. (Seafarers receive if an individual has been exposed sible." fected when exposed to TB. Of chest X-rays as part of their an­ to TB in the past. Based upon this "A person with a latent infection The TB Rise those who do, most do not nual physicals which also are determination, the individual and will be eligible to ship out with develop the active disease, but the used to determine the extent of Ws or her own doctor will decide the understanding that he or she is Tuberculosis, inactive for whether or not any further treat­ responsible for taking the germs can lie dormant in the cells TB exposure.) many years in the United States, ment is required," Miller stated. prescribed medications as is once again on the rise. The Na­ lining the lungs where the body "Seafarers should not wait directed by the doctor," noted tional Institute of Allergy and In­ may store them. The body's im­ until the last minute before get­ Decision for Treatment fectious Diseases (NIAID), a mune system traps the bacteria ting their clinic card renewed be­ The Centers for Disease Con­ Miller. federal health agency involved in with special germ fighters. From cause this TB skin test is going to trol and Prevention (CDC) has es­ Protection for Seafarers the research and development of this point on, a lifelong balance take a few days. Individuds need tablished a specific set of The SIU medical department is guidelines for treatment of infec­ between the infection and the to plan in advance and give them- guidelines used to determine moving quickly to deal with any tious diseases, cites various human body's defense against the selves enough time," noted whether or not a person needs to potential threat to the membership reasons for the resurgence of TB. infection continues. An in­ Miller." through , precautionary measures begin preventive therapy. Reasons stated by the agency dividual who has dormant TB Among the items checked by such as early detection and collec­ for the tuberculosis revival in­ bacteria in his or her lungs is not A Positive Test doctors are the size of the reaction tion of data to better analyze any clude the emergence of drug- contagious. Only those with ac­ Seafarers will receive only the to the skin test, age and medical trends or circumstances relating to resistant strains of the organism tive TB who remain untreated are TB skin test and initial chest X- history of the patient and if the Seafarers and the disease. causing the disease, increased im­ capable of infecting others. The TB screening program ray in the SIU clinic. If a Seafarer individual is part of a high risk will remain in effect throughout tests positive, he or she should group. Based on this criteria, a doctor 1994. In 1995, the medical seek advice and treatment from a personal physician who knows will make the decision whether department will examine the data collected to determine if tuber­ his or her past medical histoiy and treatment is necessary. If deemed necess^, an in­ culosis is of significant concern can determine what is best for that particular individual. If a Seafarer dividual will be prescribed an an­ for Seafarers. •/•ri. • •• • V.v" ' '' •-VAI:.- -• - - Fighting the Fiu Bug in Seattie A nurse measures the size of the skin reaction to a TB test ad­ ministered on the forearm, like the ones Seafarers will begin taking with their annual physicals in January. i' .-r- v. i. ' , . The skin test is positive if a bump the size of a pencil eraser or bigger appears on the arm where the tuberculin was placed, as shown above. Seafarers in the port of Seattle,including Chief Cook Veronica Cardenas (left) and Recertified Steward Gerald Shirley, take advantage of flu shots offered by the Virginia Mason Clinic, which serces as the preferred provider organization (PPO) of the Seafarers Welfare Plan in the Northwest U.S. Staff members from the Seattle PPO came to the union hall to administer the inoculations. 1 �DfiCiEMVfff fM3 6 SUFMERSLOa Member^ip MeeUna Dates Set hir 1994 continue staying up-to-date in 1994 by attending the monthly meetings at their respective ports. Article" XXIII of the SIU ConstitutioTwice a year at the member­ ship meeting in Piney Point, the union recognizes its newest recertified bvosuns Pictured an deals exclusively with union meetings. The article sets out where and when meetings are conducted and who should run them. The Preamble also notes the importance when ashore of attending meetings to serve the union for those who are at sea and therefore cannot attend. ". . . Bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members who cannot be present must have their interests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in Twice a year at the membership meeting in the interest of all." Members are asked to clip the schedule Piney Point, the union recognizes its newest recertified bosuns, like Monte below and post it on their ships or keep it Pereira, above. for personal reference throughout the year. Maritime reform and the future of U.S.flag shipping... updates on the new standard contract... the battle oyer inland documen­ tation ... the SIU's fight to prohibit charg­ ing merchant seamen and boatmen for their z-cards.... These are just some of the topics covered this past year during monthly membership meetings conducted at SIU halls throughout thecountry. Seafarers can AB Carson Jordan asks a question pertaining to seatime changes in the new contract during a recent meeting in the Philadelphia hall. Members listen to reports on shipping, their benefits plan and upcoming elections. 1994 Membership Meetings * Port Traditional Date Piney Point Monday after first Sunday New York Tuesday after first Suriday Philadelphia Wednesday after first Sunday Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday SanJuan Thursday after first Sunday Algonac Friday after first Sunday 7 11 khHiston Monday after second Sunday 10 ^..•:.\14: New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday 11 15 15 12 10 Mobile Wednesday after second Sunday 16 16 13 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 12 16 16 San Francisco Thursday after s^pr^JSi^^ n St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 14 Friday after second Sunday 14 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 18* New Bedford Tuesctey after third Sunday 1 Jersey City Seattle January February March April May 7 7 4-.: '""p2. .1 8 8 5 4 6 10 • 10 10 7 10 V"-?:, • 10 7 10 18 22* 11 • 8 •^ November December 8 9 5 r- 8 6 9 7 11 8 6 10 9 i.:' 11 8 6 10 8 9 7 11 8 6 10 8 6 10 8 7 14* 9 -9. 6 September October 5 •• •; August 7 5 5 July • 6 3 9 6 June 4 6 8 9 7 : 10 6 11 8 8 12 9 11 15 12 14 12 16 13 11 15 13 11 :,:%15:V-- 13 14 12 16 14 13 11 15 13 17 14 12 16 14 17 14 12 14 ;•' 18: 15 13 18 15 13 17 15 19 16 14 18 16 :v, 18 15 13 17 15 19 16 14 18 16 21 18 16 20 18 23* 19 17 21 19 19 17 21 19 23 20 18 22 20 20 18 22 20 24 21 19 23 21 20 24 22 26 23 21 25 23 14, Wednesday after third Sunday 19 23 23 Fridayafter thirdSunday 21 25 25 13 •; . 10 •:-12-''' 15 • r Piney Point changes created by New Year's Day, Independence Day and Labor Day holidays; Algonac change created by Veterans Day holiday Wilminqton changes created by Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall Birthday holidays. �DECEMBER1993 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Foreign-Flag Ships Collide Near New Orleans •iVvT' The U.S. Coast Guard and the passengers and 542 crewmemNational Transportation Safety bers, received a 70-foot-wide Board (NTSB) are investigating a dent in its right side. Within the collision which took place near dent is a 30-foot gash roughly 10 New Orleans on November 6 be­ feet above the water line and a tween a cruise ship and a flag-of- smaller hole about two feet above convenience freighter which was the water line. carrying American grain to Russia. The larger gash cut into The hearing began in mid- several crewmembers' cabins, November, following a ruling by which were unoccupied at the federal Judge Martin Feldman time of the accident. denying a request by two officers The 654-foot ship, owned by from the Netherlands-Antilles- Holland America, also sustained flag passenger vessel Noordam damage on its right propeller who wanted to block the Coast shaft. A water main used for fire Guard from conducting the in­ protection and a sewage pipe quiry. were broken. Neither the Noordam nor the Part of the Mt. Ymitos' bow Greek-owned, Malta-flagged Mt. was knocked about 20 feet in­ Yrhitos had a pilot onboard when ward, while a hole was opened 15 the ships crashed into each other feet below the main deck. The at a 90-degree angle around 8:30 684-foot vessel, owned by Kassos p.m. at the mouth of the Missis­ Maritime Enterprises of Athens, sippi River's Southwest Pass. had loaded soybean meal in Con­ Visibility was clear at that time. vent, La. and was bound for Coast Guard Commander Tim Kaliningrad in Russia. According to press reports, Keegan told the New Orleans Times-Picayune. during the first days of the inves­ Miraculously, there were no tigation the captain of the Mt. serious injuries aboard either Ymitos, Giorgios Fragoulis, ship, although both vessels sus­ stated that he had taken a number tained major damage. The Noor­ of steps to avoid the collision but dam, which was carrying 1,188 was surprised when the cruise The Greek-owned, Malta-flagged Mt. Ymitos was carrying American grain to Russia at the time of the accident. •' .i--- U.S. Coast Guard photos by D.Schaefer The passenger vessel A/oordam suffered extensive damage when it collided with a flag-of-convenience ship last month at the mouth of the Mississippi River's Southwest Pass. ship changed course whilei the vessels were only a half-mile apart. Fragoulis also reportedly said that someone from the Noor­ dam contacted him by radio shortly after the accident and ac­ knowledged that the Noordam was at fault. > Amoldus Broekhoven, chief officer of the Noordam, denied that he or anyone else from the cruise ship had taken the blame. However, he and another officer from the Noordam reportedly said they did not see the Mt. Ymitos until about two minutes prior to the collision. Both vesselsstill were seawor­ thy after the accident but were taken to shipyards for damage as­ sessment. At press time, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard said the in­ vestigation was continuing. • Tc. . Cruise-Ship Crew 'Ran Like Deer' Crewmembers aboard a foreign-flag cruise ship reportedly left their passengers in the dark after the vessel collided with a flag-of-con­ venience freighter last month near New Orleans. According to reports in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the crew of the NetherlandsAntilles-flagged Noordam let at least 30 minutes elapse following the collision on November 6 before anyone informed the passengers of what had happened. Although there were no serious injuries on either ship, the contact jolted everyone aboard both vessels. Yet the 1,188 cruise-ship passengers were left to guess about the severity of the accident. One articl#in the newspapef said that many passengers were "furious" regarding the initid response of the captain and crew. Passengers described the scene as "hysterical." One person was quoted as saying she has "nothing but contempt" for the captain because of the way he handled the situation. Another passenger said he was in the dining room when he saw deckhands and galley person­ nel— all wearing lifejackets — "running like deer" to lifeboat Stations, without communicating with any passengers. However, the crew found time to quickly drape tarps over the area of the ship which sus­ tained the most damage, the newspaper reported. Eventually the passengers disembarked from the Noordam a day later than originally scheduled. A spokesperson for Holland America, owner of the ship, told the Times-Picayune, "It's for­ tunate the accident occurred on the last day of their cruise. By that time, [the passengers] were pretty comfortable with the ship and cruising and everything." SlU Presses for Inland Safety Regs The SIU continues to push for captain and pilot are required to rating. The other bill before the sub­ legislation to improve safety con­ hold documents even though all ditions for boatmen working four crewmembers have naviga­ committee stems from the acci­ dent itself. The Towing Vessel along America's inland water­ tion responsibilities. Navigational Safety Act of 1993 Detailing the union's efforts ways (H.R. 3282) requires all inland since 1992 to pass legislation Two bills are under considera­ waterway vessels to be equipped tion by the House Coast Guard calling on boatmen to hold docu­ with marine charts, navigational and Navigation Subcommittee. ments, Terry Turner, SIU director The Inland Documentation Bill for legislative affairs, told the publications, compass, radar and Unseasonably mild weather In the Great Lakes region means the (H.R. 1915) calls for all boatmen subcommittee, "For the last two fathometer. opportunity for more work for vessels like the Walter J. McCarthy, sailing on inland waterways ves­ years, the SIU has insisted that a Not Fully Equipped pictured here steaming by the SIU hall In Algonac, Mich. sels of more than five gross tons potential catastrophe exists on the During the October 12, hear­ to hold Coast Guard-issued mer­ nation's inland waterways. No ing representatives heard tes­ chant mariner's documents (z- longer is this prophetic; the timony that the Mauvilla was not [Amtrak] Sunset Limited has equipped with marine charts, cards). made it all too real." This piece of legislation navigational tools or a compass. which was introduced earlier this Deep sea and Great Lakes The Coast Guard pointed out such year by Representative Gerry mariners possess z-cards. To ac­ equipment is not required by law No date for the closing of the year. Studds (D-Mass.), chairman of quire a merchant mariner's docu­ or agency regulations. "Last year a substantial num­ Soo Locks has been announced the House Merchant Marine and ment, the Coast Guard requires Subcommittee Chairman because of unseasonably mild ber of Great Lakes vessels, such Fisheries Committee — has evidence of a drug-free Billy Tauzin (D-La.) offered H.R. received additional attention urinalysis, check of the National 3282 the day after the hearing to weather in the Great Lakes as the large carriers, sailed into the first week of January. This is since the early morning Septem­ Driver Register for drunk-driving provide for the additional naviga­ region. a rare occurrence but we hope for Traditionally the locks close in ber 22 accident near Mobile, Ala. or controlled substance viola­ tional equipment. more of the same this year," the mid-December because of ice ac­ when an Amtrak passenger train tions, an FBI criminal record A union study of Coast Guard cumulation on Lakes Michigan, SIU official stated. ran off a bridge that had been background investigation, proof data from the late 1970s to midRivers and harbors along the struck moments before by a barge of U.S. citizenship or evidence of 1991 revealed the leading cause Superior and Huron. If mild Lakes generally start icing in the weather conditions continue, sail­ pushed by the MV Mauvilla. lawful entry and permanent for a majority (58 percent) of the ing could extend well into early autumn when the colder Forty-seven people lost their lives residency from the Immigration accidents on inland waterways weather moves south from the January. in the accident. Reports of the and Naturalization Service and was human factors. Meanwhile, Seafarers who sail on the Arctic. This year has been mild so investigation state the tug/barge proof of employment in the in­ aboard U.S.-flag vessels, 36 per­ Great Lakes have had "an excep­ far, and all projections for the got lost in a heavy fog, sailed into dustry or evidence of military ser­ cent of the accidents on the Great tionally good year," said Byron Great Lakes region point to the an unnavigable bayou and struck vice. Lakes were attributable to human Kelley, vice president of the weather pattern continuing. the unlit bridge. Two of the four Z-cards are renewed every factors with only 31 percent on SIU's Great Lakes region. Factors that contribute to the crewmembers aboard the five years. In order to receive an the deep seas. There are 25,777 Kelley recalled that the last closing include car^o dem^d Mauvilla did not carry z'^cards. advanced rating, such as able miles of navigable inland water­ two winters have been mild, and the weather conditions. which allowed Great Lakes ves­ "As the temperature drops so bodied seaman or tankermen, a ways. Union Noted Dangers sels to continue shipping opera­ does the demand for the cargo Action on both bills is ex­ In testimony before the sub­ boatman must pass a Coast Guard tions on the lakes into December carried along the lakes, such as committee on October 12, the examination that indicates pected to resume when Congress and occasionally into the new iron ore," said Kelley. SIU pointed out only the tug's [proficiency and knowledge of the returns to Washington in January. Gnat Lakes Ships CoaOnue Saillttg in Friendiy Weather V • -- • • . ('• • . 'f �r. 8 DECEMBER 1993 S8AFMERSL0G SlU-Creweil Williams Returns to States for Hull Inspection Seafarers aboard the Pfc decided to return to life at sea. replenishment and cargo and fuel Dwayne T. Williams worked hard Bosun Meier sailed aboard the transfers at sea to helicopter preparing the vessel for the Cape Canaveral, also an Amsea operations. Deck department shipyard as the militar vessel, during Fersian Gulf war. members also are instructed in The prepositioning ship is shipboard damage control, search prepositioning ship (MFS) sailec designed to fully ^uip Marine and rescue operations and into the United States for the first expeditionary brigades with familiarization with cranes and time in two years. The U.S. Navy-owned and enough ammunition and supplies forklift trucks. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams Amsea-operated vessel is sta for 30 days. The Williams was one of the ships which helped the is named for a U.S. Marine who tioned in the Facific islands Guam and Saipan. The SIU United States in its early rapid gave up his life in order to save crewed Williams sailed into Fort deployment of materiel to the the lives of his fellow soldiers. Williams smothered a grenade Everglades, Fla. where SIU Rep­ Fersian Gulf. The ship is part of the MFS with his body during action in resentative Ambrose Cucinotta serviced the vessel and found the program developed Under the South Vietnam in 1968. crew working diligently to clean Carter administration after the the ship for its biennid hull in failed Iranian hostage rescue at­ Bringing in the docking lines are ABs Rich Barnes, Ken Chinn, Mat spection and layup in Norfolk, tempt. Frepositioning vessels are Donovan and Rich Hilbert. Va. Later this month, the Wil­ designed to provide rapid military liams will re-load cargo in Jack­ deployment, complete with sup­ sonville, Fla. and begin the plies, to any hot spot in the world. voyage back to Guath through the The Williams is a roll-on/roll-off ship built in 1984 and carries Fanama Canal. Bosun Fred Meier sailec various military hardware such as aboard the Williams from Guam earthmovers, tanks, bulldozers, to Florida and played a vital part ammunition, food and water as in preparing the vessel for the well as fuel and other items needed to supply amphibious forces. shipyard. Special sealift classes are of­ "In getting the ship ready for the shipyard, we transported the fered at the Lundeberg School for gear down below the hatches and Seafarers aboard vessels like the checked the hatches and cranes to Williams. Upon completion of the make sure they were operating training, SIU members are able to SA Sharon Lee Herner organizes correctly. We worked hard, but handle any special operation re- he salad bar in the officers' mess underway tell before dinner is served. the Williams is an incredible ship quired—from and is one of the cleanest and prettiest that I have ever been on. Our crews keep it very well main­ tained with waxed decks and the whole nine yards," the bosun told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. Reviewing the new standard agreement in the Seafarers LOG are (left "The crew was unbelievable to right) QMED Art Wadsworth, QMED Michael Stearman, Deck with eveiyone from the captain on Engine Utility Paul Charly Jr., QMED/Electrician Tony Muellersman down really working in complete and QMED/Pumpraan Fred Caltabiano. harmony. The food also was out­ standing, and the special meals that the galley gang prepared were al­ ways talked about," he added. Meier joined the Seafarers in 1990 in the port of Jacksonville. Frior to joining the union, he worked for the U.S. Coast Guard For the SIU's Government match, but the Navajo was up to for 26 years. He noted that once Services Division crewmem- the task, bringing the Ranger to he retired, he missed sailing and Operating the docking winch aboard the Williamsis Bosun Fred Meier. befs aboard the USNS Navajo, it the location where it will under­ was just another day on the job. go hull preservation before However, for any of the on­ being mothballed at the Bremer­ lookers from San Diego to Long ton Naval Shipyard in Beach, Calif., it was a seagoing Washington. chapter of the children's story, Operations aboard the "The Little Engine That Could." Navajo began before dawn. By The Navajo, a Military 5:30 a.m., the tugboat was in the Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet middle of San Diego harbor (MSCFAC) tugboat, was called awaiting the Ranger. The upon to tow the USS Ranger, an aircraft carrier was decommis­ aircraft carrier, up the California sioned earlier in the summer coast. The fleet tug displaces after 36 years of service. The only 2,260 tons of water while Ranger had served in nine com­ the Ranger displaces 64,000 bat missions from Vietnam to tons. Such a move had never Somalia. been attempted by an MSCFAC Navajo crewmembers The galley gang prepares a special lunch before the vessel goes into the shipyard. They are (left to right) fleet tug. worked as a team to secure the Cook/Baker Deborah Koen, Chief Steward Stephen Avallone, SA Danny Mergillano, SA Robert Russell The job appeared to be a mischain from the flight deck of the and Chief Cook Sal Tomeo. Ranger with 23/4-inch wire. Once done, the tow was under­ way. There were the iisual creaks and groans, but no wires snapped during the voyage. 'This was business as usual, except that this was really big business," noted Captain Mark Wilson, master of the Navajo. "It's amazing to watch how easy these guys make a very dif­ ficult and demanding job look," added Captain Bill Baldwin, MSCFAC marine,^ superinten­ dent who will take over as mastef of the tug next year. "It's easy to take what appears to be a routine job for granted, but that's never the case with Aese Crewmembers aboard the vessels. The crews of these USNS Navajo secure a line to ships deserve a lot of credit for tow the USS Ranger from San the work they perform every d£ ' ~ . >-If/ Diego to Long Beach, Calif. day." The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, docked in Port Everglades. Fla.. retums to the U.S. after two years. Aircratt Carrier Proves No Match for Navajo • J.;'? -.--r-T . - . V- �DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERSLOG 9 Elevai Bosuas Advance to Top of De(dc Department Ipi|l?^-.'- r ' 'l' r-f'-.v;- •-,' i-;':-3.'>' VV^^'' '• 'WM Eleven Seafarers recently ad­ vanced to the top of the un­ licensed deck department when they completed the challenging bosun recertification course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The recertified bosuns, who graduated from the highest cur­ riculum available to SIU members sailing in the deck department, were recognized during the month­ ly membership meeting in Piney Point on November 8. The bosuns received rigorous training and testing in areas such as safety, navigation and com­ munications. Students and Instructors During the five-week course, the 11 Seafarers finished ad­ vanced classes in firefighting, safety and first aid as well as deck skill courses in wire-splicing, knot-tying and navigation. They practiced ship handling proce­ dures in the Lundeberg School's simulator, which reproduces sail­ ing conditions at sea and in ports worldwide. Additionally, the bosuns worked with trainees at the school, passing along some of the knowledge and experiences they have gained over the years. The bosuns also receiv^ spe­ cialized training in operations unique to military ships assigned to a sealift role. This includes the ing with any one of the bosuns in this class." Santiago, like Vargas, sails from the port of New York. He said, "It is a great program and I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed learn­ ing the CPR techniques and all the different aspects of the sealift course. The information that I learned through the program is very valuable and I will not hesitate to teach others on the ves­ sels I sail on." Thirty-seven-year-old Jessie Mixon was taken aback by the progress of the school. He had not been to Piney Point since he graduated from the trainee pro­ gram in 1974. "I am very im­ pressed with the progress that the school and the entire facilities have made since my last visit 19 years ago," said Mixon, who sails out of the port of New Orleans. Like Vargas and Santiago, Mixon noted that his favorite part of the course was the firefighting, Following graduation ceremonies, nhembers of the bosun recertification course pose for a photo with SIU CPR and first aid. "We learned officials. They are (from left, kneeling) Russell Barrack Jr., Felix Santiago, Jessie Mixon, (second row) Terry Dennis Cowans Sr., SIU Vice President Augie Tellez, Mark Lamar, SIU President Michael Sacco, skills that we all may use some­ Bert Gillis, Jim Rader, Frank Lyie, Giovanni Vargas, Francisco Munoz, Executive Vice President Joseph where besides a ship. They are skills everyone should be very Sacco and Walter Petty. familiar with," he noted. During his five-week stay, in both the school's facilities and "Overall, the entire recertifica­ the SIU's Tallying Committee in Mixon's wife came to visit, and its curriculum. He had not been to tion program was excellent anc Janua^ to count the ballots cast the couple toured the Piney Point since he upgraded to great fun. Our instructor. Bill by union members in voting for Washington, D.C. area. They at­ quartermaster in the late 1970s. Hellwege, really knew how to re­ the national officers of the SIU. tended celebration ceremonies on late to seamen, and his teaching Speaking during the gradua­ I'll be back for more. I don't the U.S. Capitol grounds as the tion ceremony, Bert Gillis, think I can ever get enough of this was top-of-the-line," said the 37place," said the 18-year member year-old Seafarer who ships from 1978 graduate of Piney Point, statue "Freedom" was raised back of the SIU, who currently sails out the port of Norfolk, Va. He also stressed the importance of be­ to the top of the Capitol dome encouraged others to "utilize the coming politically involved with after months of restoration. of San Francisco. Also included in the sealift school because it will do every­ the union. Gillis, 39, encouraged Mixon recalled that it was "a very course is what is known as search thing in the world for you." the trainees to "pay attention to historical day that I will never "We all worked well together the political aspects of the union forget." and rescue. The bosuns are Mark Lamar also had not trained in the operation of small and forged friendships that because it is very important. You boats in the event that a rescue or helped our progress through the are important. You are our fu­ been back to the school since his 1975 graduation as a Piney Point search for survivors of a dis­ program," rioted Walter Petty, ture." trainee. "The course as a whole tressed vessel at sea is necessary. 43, from the port of Jacksonville, Course Helps Efficiency was very rewarding, and I com­ Bill Hellwege, a Lundeberg Ha. Francisco Munoz, 51, from Another key segment of the the port of New York said he mend the professionalism of the School instructor for the sealift course, said, "The search and res­ bosuns' course of study focused "loved the course. I was surprised instructors. I also think that we cue aspect of the class actually on the workings of the SIU and its to find there were many things should always remember Paul showed the bosuns what to do various plans. The bosuns met that I did not know. My favorite Hall and thank him for the step by step in the event of such with representatives of every part of the program was having vision of making such a school an occurrence. I tried to instill department of the SIU for ques­ access to the computer room and possible," said the 41-year-old bosun who sails from the port of into the men that they are the tion and answer sessions. the library. There are all types of Seattle. Recertified bosun Giovanni Var­ kingpins—the ones to make it For example, they conferred literature and always something gas joined the union in 1953. work should such a rescue be­ with officials from the union more to learn." come necessary. Even though all collective bargaining department, Giovanni Vargas and Felix handling of the Hagglund crane; crewmembers become involved, from its governmental affairs Santiago were friends long helicopter operations, which are the bosuns must lead the way, and department, from the welfare, before they began sailing with the critical to a vertical replenish­ this training ensures that they are vacation, training and pension SIU. Both bosuns joined the funds and from the Seafarers union in their native Puerto Rico ment maneuver; damage control; prepared with the proper skills. "This was a super good bunch LOG. underway replenishment and the and, after years of sailing, In addition, the bosuns studied renewed their friendship while at of guys. They were excellent in use of forklifts of all sizes. "I loved the entire class as a all aspects, llie thing that made and practiced communication sea. Vargas, 58, joined in 1953 whole but if I had to pick one them stand out from the rest was techniques and leadership skills while Santiago, 49, joined in thing it would be the sealift that they worked with the trainees in workshop sessions with Lun­ 1969. course. The training is something and made them really feel com­ deberg School instructors. "Firefighting, CPR and first that I will always use and that I fortable. They reminded the Capitol Hill Experience aid were all new and advanced to never really had," said 42-year- trainees that they were once in the Terry Dennis Cowans Sr., me," Vargas told a reporter from old Jim Rader, who returned to same position," he added. another 1975 Piney Point the Seafarers LOG. "This is my Russell Barrack Jr., a 1975 graduate, rated the trip to the first time at the school and my Piney Point to up^ade for the third time by attending the bosun Piney Point graduate, com­ union's headquarters in Camp class was beautifiil. I have really Francisco Munoz especially en­ recertification program. Rader mended the instructors and cur­ Springs, Md. and to Capitol Hill benefited a lot, and I can say for joyed the school's computer room noted the dramatic improvements riculum of the Lundeberg School. as the high points of the recer­ certain that I would not mind sail­ and library facilities. tification course. "I learned a lot about how the union and Con­ gress work. I think that it is really important for Seafarers to know and understand what is going on politically," said Cowans, who has upgraded several times at the school._"Most of the bosuns in this program I have upgraded or sailed with before. TTiis course has prepared me to be the best ship's chairman I can be," the 39year-old Mobile, Ala. native added. Similarly, Frank Lyie who sails from Houston, noted that he enjoyed visiting the Maritime Trades Department to see what is going on politically within the maritime industry." The 37-year- Lundeberg School instructor Bill Hellwege (left) and Bosuns Frank old bosun has been active widi the Lyie (right) and Terry Dennis Cowans practice the correct procedures Practicing their wire-splicing skills are Recertified Bosuns Bert Gillis union, representing Houston on for operating an oxygen breathing apparatus. (left) and Mark Lamar. V ' Ji . t,' • •>,••• . L'"•"r-vr. 1 • .. - :• '* •' ,• "i" • • if - 'X. • t kr • -;-V / -.J f '• ; .-r ,; • • .-.MS �III DECEMBER 1993 SCAI^iieiS 1017 House Backs U.S. Ships In voting 347-65 in favor of H.R. 2151, representatives from both political parties and from all across the country expressed their support for the U.S.-flag merchant marine and the men and women who crew the vessels (see story on page 3). Listed below are excerpts of some of the speeches delivered during the debate November 3 and 4. cargo. We learned these lessons Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) recongized. History has taught Arthur Ravenel (R-S.C.) [The U.S.-flag mer­ during the gulf war, when foreign me to place my trust and foith into The House has the the hands of God and the chant marine] is an carriers refused to enter the Per­ unique opportunity American flag—not in the hands o: important aspect of sian Gulf. Our U.S. merchant fleet, to save an important foreign governments or foreign * our economic inde­ however, accepted its orders and ' industry, one that seamen whose lack and total ab pendence because moved vital militaiy hardware into has seen many sun sence of loyalty to the UniteC the United States harm's way. sets in its day anc States is already well documentec wiir avoid potential Tillie Fowler (R-Fla. one that has in every war in which they have dependence on provided our nation It is crucial that we been employed. The Unitec an invaluable service for rnany foreign-flag carriers. pass this legislation States continues to need a private years And it is an important aspect of to preserve jobs in fleet of merchant ships to support national security because the the maritime in­ Alcee Hastings (D-Fla. our armed forces. U.S.-flag fleet will continue to be dustry. Thousands of James Quillen (R-Tenn. This legislation wil able to meet our nation's sealift American jobs Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) ultimately benefit requirements. This measure will would be lost if these American goods American labor an( provide employment companies rePatsy Mink (D-Hawaii) must have the option the economic anc for American mer­ flagged, and we would also lose of being carried to We cannot look to be military interests of chant marinersforeign markets on a leader among na­ our position as the world's largest our country. We can­ civilians who have American ships. tions without first maritime trading force. not allow any further proven their dedica­ Without that option, looking to lead our depletion of our Tom Barlow (D-K tion and patriotism those goods may own people, to U.S.-flag merchant fleet. by their actions in H.R. 2151 is bipar­ never leave our defend our own in­ every war which has threatenec tisan, it is com­ shores. A foreign Peter Torkildsen (R-Mass. dustries, to embrace the well-being of the Unitec prehensive and it is The U.S. merchant competitor, with an interest or in­ our own causes and States. constructive. It will marine fleet has to solve our own problems. fluence in shipping, could easily help rebuild our Gerald Solomon served our country eliminate competition by simply merchant marine Vic Fazio (D-Calif. well from World Our maritime in­ being unavailable or too expen­ and make it more If we intend to ex­ War II to Desert dustry has been sive to ship U.S. products. competitive. It is pand our interna­ Storm. In our own devastated in recent vital to the future of America's Jack Fields (R-Texas) tional exports in a interest, we must years by unfair We must have a global economy, we maritime capability. support an industry foreign competition U.S.-flag fleet that is vital to our national must see to it that our and unwise govern^ James Walsh (R-N.Y. operated by skillful maritime fleet is in­ security. ment policy. Need­ All the ships in the mariners. The men ternationally com­ less to say, tens of world don't mean Lynn Schenk (D-Calif. and women who petitive with those thousands of jobs have been anything if you do It is a mystery to competing countries. operate our U.S.destroyed as a result of this, and not have trained and, many Americans, flag ships are hard tens of thousands more are at most important, and especially to this working, dedicated. stake if we don't act now. loyal U.S. merchant Few people in this American, why we patriotic, taxpaying American mariners to man Peter Goss(R-Fla. have allowed the body blink when citizens. They are well-trained inthem. buy-American United States to lose The elimination of dividuals, among the best amendments are of­ its maritime primacy the American mer­ seafarers in the world. fered to spending and supremacy — a chant marine would William Lipinski (D-lll.) It is important for us position it has maintained for bills on this floor, be damaging to our As. the world's most of this century. to maintain our believe strongly that economy, to our na­ largest trading na­ maritime industry. the cargo preference tional security and to tion, the United Randy Cunningham (R-Cal. We cannot afford to aws are no different. the safety of our I could count on one States must have a lose more maritime ports. The great rush Charles Rose (D-N.C. hand the number of strong commercial ships. to re-register cargo ships under bills that have set I want to see fleet. Allowing our flags of convenience has con­ aside political agen­ American farmers maritime industry to tributed to the economic stagna­ da for the good of die would be a growing com on the tion of our coastal regions, led to Elizabeth Furse (D-Ore. Americans. This is tragedy. Losing otir merchant ' plains of high the decline of safety standards of We must design and one of those bills. America, but I want ships trading in U.S. ports and marine would threaten our piit in place a sen­ to see American botmade the United States dependent economic viability and national sible maritime toms carrying on foreign vessels in times of war. security. We must act now. policy, and we must American grain in Gene Green Don Young (R-Alaska do it soon or there As we embark on an American-bottom ships on the won't be a maritime I can tell my col­ 1, tor one, would era of more global ligh seas of the world. Why is leagues as the only industry left to sal­ prefer to keep ship­ trade, we must real­ that too much to ask for? person in this room, vage. board and shipyard ize that our iharitime Martin Lancaster (D-N.C. 1 believe, who is ac­ workers actively fleet will provide the tually licensed to be During the Persian Richard Gephardt (D-Mo. employed, rather means by which a captain, that it is Gulf war, we relied than incur the The American mer­ much of our future crucially important primarily on revenue losses and chant marine in­ trade will be con­ that we have American sealift to get welfare costs of dustry is critical to ducted. our unit equipment, giving them a pink slip. Yes, by Amejrican-crewed ships, captains our nation's national ammunition and sup­ all means, let us support maritime and mates and ships built here— security. We need a Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) American ship bottoms—so we plies to the war theater. reform for its role in national ready merchant On the day that I was can take and move our troops and Our merchant vessels defense. marine to serve in borri, we were the answered the call. So did our move our supplies. times of national John Duncan (R-Tenn. world's greatest civilian merchant mariners. emergency. This bill assures us of Owen Pickett (D-Va. maritime power. We have the oppor­ a reliable, well-trained and Robert Borski (D-Pa. This nation has Last year, this great tunity today by pass­ prepared merchant marine. neglected its mer­ H.R. 2151 will create nation did not build ing this legislation to chant marine for too and preserve jobs, one merchant ship. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.) promote U.S. Jobs, long. The fact that while preserving tlie The Groatians, in the U.S. shipbuilding I really believe privately owned vital defense middle of a war, built and encouraging that we have U.S.-flag commer­ 0. The nation of Malta built four; capability of this na­ U.S.-flag vessel developed a proposal cial ships now carry the nation of Vietnam built one. tion. It will allow owners to stay under which both maritime less than 5 percent of The Japanese built over a third of workers in the U.S. the U.S. flag. labor, the operators this country's overseas trade all of the ships built in the world, maritime and shipand, yes, the Helen Bentley (R-Md. should, in itself, be cause for but this nation did not build one. milding industries to compete on shipyards can, in Too often, par­ alarm. a level playing field with their fact, endorse. George Hochbineckner (D-t^.Y.) breign counterparts. ticularly in Maria Cantwell (D-Wash. We have a proud peacetime, the Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas What is at stake is maritime heritage in Christopher Smith (R-N.J. private commercial nothing less than the This maritime these United States. In times of crisis, U.S. merchant survival of the U.S. reform and revitalizaIf the United States American-flagged marine is the forgot­ merchant marine tion program is vital is going to continue ships, crewed by ten arm of our and shipbuilding in­ to the future of our as a leader in the American citizens, military, and its con­ dustries and global economy, it U.S.-flag merchant are the most reliable tributions in bringing price America's national will need a strong and capable means of fleet and shipbuilding stability and competitiveness to security. ' maritime industry. transporting military industry. our international trades is rarely Joseph Moakley (D-Mass.) We need a strong U.S.-flagged mer­ chant marine for military support in times of war and for support of U,S. trade in times of peace. This legislation is an important first step toward restoring America's maritime presence. . A*-- r- mMum. mmm m k'i r^c •<;> -• Cv.;' ¥ 5 .1- •'/ T •On %'li > Vr.v.; �r?'?.r DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOB 11 House Repels Attack On Cargo Preference ".<V ' .!• : The House of Representatives, Coast Guard regulations, in­ associated with the North in a bipartisan show of support, surance specifications and much American Export Grain Associa overwhelmed an attack by farm- more. tion (NAEGA), a Washington state legislators on the nation's "A foreign crew, as an ex­ based trade group that long has cargo preference laws by a vote of ample, of 36 from a Third World fought against cargo preference 309-109. countiy can be hired for $650 per legislation. When he completec The decision on an amend­ day, including benefits," the the list. Rose noted the members ment offered by Representatives Texas Republican told his col­ "support the Penny-Grandy Tim Penny (D-Minn.) and Fred leagues. amendment [and] have large in Grandy (R-Iowa) directly "The authors of this amend­ terests in foreign flag vessels.' jreceded the chamber's Novem- ment want to compare U.S. ship­ Fields pointed out specific )er 4 vote in favor of legislation ping rates to these competitors. I foreign-flag shipping interests designed to revitalize the U.S.- cannot accept that nor should this among several NAEGA me flag merchant fleet. Congress nor should the hers. "Cargill owned or charterec Seafarers show their view on NAFTA at a rally near Washington last The Penny-Grandy amend­ American people. an ocean-going fleet of 2^: month, one day before the House voted on the flawed trade deal. ment came in the w^e of the Representative Tom Lantos foreign-registered vessels in $700 million grain deal reached (D-Calif.) added, "People who 1985. Continental Grain operates between President Clinton and work our merchant ships have to foreign ships through a network Russian President Boris Yeltsin pay the same prices for every­ of subsidiaries and joint ventures in April. Since then, cargo thing that the rest of us do. They The Louis Dreyfus Corp. is hal preference foes have made do not live in Third World owner of Gearbulk, a liner opera­ several attempts in the House and countries. They live in the United tion based in Norway. Archer Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), Senate to restrict or cancel the States. Daniels Midland announced that Continued from page 3 another leading figure in the push amount of grain that would be "If you want to compare the it is seeking a deal with the Soviei to reject NAFTA and develop a carried on American-flag bot­ cost [of U.S.-flag vessels and Union, trading American grain everyone." NAFTA later passec toms. in the Senate by 61-38. Originally truly fair trade deal, said during crews] with Malta shipping, for Russian-flag ships." negotiated by the Bush ad­ the vote, "My unhappy con­ (Cargo preference laws allo­ Liberian shipping, Panamanian cate a certain percentage of shipping, where the average ministration, the pact will be clusion is that this agreement is Third World Concerns government-impelled cargo be crewmember makes $18 a day, signed by President Clinton and deficient and flawed. "This amendment will only will take effect January 1, 1994, "It does not leave us with con­ carried aboard U.S.-flag vessels.) then wecannot compare our regu­ "There is nothing diat gives lated ships with their ships and serve the interests of foreign ship provided new Canadian Prime fidence that Mexican worker me more distress than members say we need to reduce our costs,' owners arid multinational grain Minister Jean Chretien also signs wages will go up with produc­ who will come to the floor be­ stated Wayne Gilchrist (R-Md.). houses with flag-of-convenience off on the deal. Approval by tivity. ... We Cannot and must not vessels who comply with mini­ Mexico, which pumped tens of expose our workers and our cor­ cause of a regional interest or a mal and loosely administered tax, millions of dollars into a pro- porations to unfair competition.... local economic concern, but fail Multinational Interests safety, labor, health and environ­ We must not approve a treaty that to rise to what is, in my judgment, After supporters of the amend­ mental standards," said Repre­ NAFTA public relations cam­ does not put all of the labor law an obvious and overriding nation­ ment stated they were standing up paign in the United States, is a into the enforcement process." al need," stated Representative for the taxpayers of their districts, sentative William Lipinski foregone conclusion. (D-Tll.), chairman of the House Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.). NAFTA will eliminate tariffs several representatives chal­ Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Polls Show Opposition House Majority Whip David lenged the remarks. and other trade regulations be­ Bentley picked up on the Several polls taken during the Bonior (D-Mich.) said the purtween the United States, Mexico "I want to point out that the )ose of the amendment was not to anti-cargo preference advocates remarks about lax environmental and Canada. The AFL-ClG's week leading up the House vote ower cargo preference costs, but do not represent the U.S. tax­ and safety standards. She referrec review of the deal concludes that reflected the widespread opposi­ "to drive the American merchant payers nor do they represent the to a report entitled "Ships of it will lead to massive relocation tion to NAFTA among U.S. Shame" published by the citizens. For example, a CNNmarine out of business." family farmer," announced Rep­ Australian House of Repre­ of U.S. jobs to Mexico, where USA Today Gallup poll, a No Lowering Standards resentative Helen Bentley (R- sentatives Standing Committee businesses can take advantage of Washington Post-ABC News poll Responding to charges that Md.). on Transportation Communica­ cheap labor and lax environrrien- and a Harris poll all showed that tal standards. They also charge "They represent the agricul­ tion and Infrastructure. U.S.-flag maritime operators a strong majority of respondents should be forced to reduce costs tural conglomerates and the inter­ She stated among the charges hat NAFTA will lower the either opposed Ae deal or were because some agricultural sub­ national grain brokerage houses made about foreign-flag vessels American standard of living and sidies like honey and mohair have owned by foreigners. They are the in the Australian trade before the will not improve the plight of undecided. One-hundred thirty-two of been eliminated. Representative same companies which stand to Australian legislative body were Mexican workers—many of 175 House Republicans voted for Jack Fields (R-Texas) asked benerit from the demise of what those of unseaworthy ships, poor­ whom earn as little as $4 a day— NAFTA, while 157 of 259 House which protections for American is left of the U.S merchant marine ly trained crews, careless com­ because the pact does not contain democrats voted against it. One because they and their sub­ mercial practices by marine enforceable provisions for safe workers should be abolished. pollster was quoted hy The Fields, the ranking member of sidiaries do own fleets of foreign- insurers, inadequate and poorly working conditions, for the right of Washington Post as saying the the House Merchant Marine and flag ships that already carry over maintained safety and rescue workers to freely associate or for Republicans "went where their Fisheries Committee, noted U.S.- 96 percent of all. agricultural ex- equipment, crewmembers unable the right to bargain collectively. business supporters and con­ flag vessels have to meet federal )orts from this country as well as to communicate among themsel­ tributors want^ them to go, but and state income tax laws, the other commodities." ves, lack of food, beatings by of­ Workers Igriored in Pact they didn't look where their voters National Labor Relations Act, the Representative Charles Rose ficers of crewmembers, denial of House Majority Whip David are. Fair Labor Standards Act, U.S. (D-N.C.) read a list of companies pay and much more. Jonior (D-Mich.), one of Contradicts Existing Policy Congress' most active and Meanwhile, at a press con­ vociferous opponents of NAFTA, said on the House floor prior to ference the day after the House voting against the deal, "The vote, Kirkland emphasized that working people who stand America's unions do not oppose boosted when President Clinton for advanced shipbuilding, create Continuedfrom page 3 against this treaty don't have free-trade policies as long as they released a statement shortly a market for U.S.-built doublethrough the years in support of before the debate began stating hull tankers and expand federal degrees from Harvard. They don't ensure fair trading practices. He America's armed forces. loan guarantees study economic models. . . . But noted that the labor movement the administration would support for U.S. they know when the deck is stack­ supported legislation which "For the past 200 years, our the bill and "work with Congress formerly established America's shipyards was in­ ed against them. nation's merchant marine has to fund the Maritime Security "When jobs are lost, these are basic trade policy—-"a policy, corporated in the delivered troops and vital war Fleet authorized by the bill." The Fiscal Year 1994 the people who have to sell their incidentally, that was con­ supplies to every world conflict White House also announced it defense funding tiomes, pull their kids out of tradicted and undermined by was against any changes in U.S. from Guadalcanal to the Persian bill which also school arid look for new work." [NAFTA]." cargo preference laws. Gulf," ,,Fields Quoting directly from the Referring to NAFTA's flawed cleared the Senate Studds and Fields—along told his col­ Trade Act of 1974, Kirkland said, side agreements on labor and the and has been leagues. "Our with Representatives William "The president shall not designate environment, which outline cumRep. Lipinski signed into law by success in win­ Lipinski (D-111.), the chairman of any countiy a beneficiary under the president. tbersome and virtually useless ap­ ning these con­ the Merchant Marine and The remaining two pieces this section if such a country has peals procedures, the congress­ flicts is owed in Fisheries Subcommittee, and not taking steps to comprising the revitalization not taken or is man added, "This vote is about no small part to Herbert Batemari (R-Va.), the package are still before House afford internationally recognized more than money and mark&ts. the invaluable ranking minority member of sub­ contributions of committee—introduced H.R. subcommittees. The Merchant 't's about more than tariffs and workers rights to workers in that these mariners. 2151 in May as part of a legisla­ Marine Investment Act of 1993 free trade. It's about basic values. country. He said that NAFTA's con­ Rep. Batemari Unless H.R. tive package to revitalize the (H.R. 2152) would establish new .. It's about the dignity of work, financial and tax policies to cre­ tradictions to existing U.S. trade t's about respect for human 2151 is ap­ U.S.-flag maritime industries. ate investment in new U.S.-flag aw is "a fundamental reason why rights.... The package included four proved, 1 have graVe doubts that vessels. The Maritime Trust we opposed NAFTA. . . . This "This NAFTA is not the best this fourth arm of defense will be separate bills; one other has been Funds Act would provide the Ight has not been in vain and it is approved by the House. Legisla­ we can do." available in the future." funding for H.R. 2151. not over." tion designed to provide a base House Majority Leader Passage of H.R. 2151 was Labor Denounces NAFTA, Will Push Uw Fair Trade •h - • 'i •'•J • Vi.- li Ship Bill Passed by Strong House Vote , f '•'/'UJ'•''/I? V: '• 7^ �DECEMBER 1993 SA Michael Rogers (left) talks with Bosun John Japper before the Ready for a union meeting to begin aboard the LNG vessel are (left to right) OS Jacob Mayo, OS Jack Caffey bosun signs off. and SA Ed Grey. No Down Time When Gemini Crew Chcmges in Jap€m When a vessel like the LNG Gemini docks in Sanbuka, Japan, the situation al­ lows for more than offloading of liquified natural gas. The port serves as an ideal location for a crew change. TTie time at the dock dlowed oncoming Steward/Baker Kris Hopkins the oppor­ tunity to meet with outgoing Robert Frazier to know what was happening in the galley. The same held true in the deck department when. Bosun Ramli Mohammed caught up with John Japper. From all three departments, crewmembers talked with their replacements, making sure there would be continuity aboard ship when it sailed in a few hours. Like the other seven LNG tankers in the Energy Transportation Corporation fleet, the U^G Gemini sails roundtrip between Japan and Indonesia where the cargo is loaded. The average voyage is ap­ proximately 28 days. SIU Representative Sal Aquia recently met with the crewmembers both coming on board and signing off, to update them on happenings within the union and answer any questions they might have concerning the medical benefits or the contract. He also provided the Seafarers LOG with the photographs for this story. ,1 s'--- • ;^:risvvs;>,,'»c:.: Taking care of last-minute dinner preparations for the Geminicrew is Chief Cook John Bukowsky. AB Robert Smith checks out the gal-' ley during a coffee break. �'^*';'.,C^-i DECEMBER 1993 •».; -Si-..- .---'--.'•>• SEAFARERS LOG 13 Faust Brings High-Speed Train to U.S. for Testing •/ ^ ^ Seafarers aboard the MVFaust had a hand in starting Amtrak's new high-speed rail service in the northeastern United States, which began in early October. The Faust, a car carrier, transported two state-of-the-art Intercity Express (ICE) passenger trains last summer for testing in die U.S. The trains were loaded in Bremerhaven, Germany and Antwerp, Belgium and then were taken to the{wrt of Baltimore. "Everything was very, very exact," Bosun Robert "R.J." LeRoy recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "All the me­ tals were protected so that they weren't scarred in any way. Everyone did their job well and everything went smoothly." ICE trains already operate on a daily schedule in Germany, and Amtrak plans to phase in the use of the trains for its Metroliner Ser­ vice in the Washington-New York-Boston corridor. The trains, which feature spacious seating areas and a number of amenities such as attendant service, full-ser­ vice dining, video information Amtrak's new high-speed passenger train is ready to be loaded onto the MVFaust for testing in the in the northeastern United States. displays and fax service, have been tested at speeds exceeding 140 m.p.h. in Metroliner Ser- no straps or anything over the top, had to be buttressed out to its ful­ tween the U.S. and Europe. "I'd 250 m.p.h. In Germany, they vice—an increase of 15 m.p.h. because no one wanted to damage lest extent.... It was like a con­ say 90 percent of the cargo is over the current Metroliners' top the paint." Instead, chains with versation piece when we first new cars that have been pur­ operate at 175 m.p.h. hook-points were used. took it on board. I think we were chased by military people," Amtrak has asked the Federal average speed. LeRoy noted that only the The bosun added that because a little excited about it because LeRoy said. "We also carry Railroad Administration to grant a waiver that would allow the ICE trains' bases were secured for the of the trains' size and weight, the it's so different." some household goods, small train to operate at speeds of up to overseas transport. "There were Faust's stem ramp "pretty wel "We're pretty proud of the fact boats, tanks and Army trucks. A that we hauled it," said QMED few months ago we hauled a James Gibson. "It got a lot of catamaran that had a mast that was at least 90 feet." publicity, that's for sure." Built in 1985, the Faust has Operated by International almost 600,000 square feet of Marine Carriers, the usual­ parking area and can carry about Sam Varney and Vicki VarSam began his maritime career any other job. Just because you're ly transports automobiles be­ 6,000 cars. ney are like most other married 10 years ago, working as an ordi­ a woman doesn't mean you couples. They each work during nary seaman on utility boats in the should have to do any more or any Producer Crew Pigs Out the day, then look forward to Guif of Mexico. He joined the less than a man does. spending a few hours together in union four years ago, and notes a The Faust typically calls on the evening, when they can share dramatic improvement in wages ports in Southampton, England; dinner, recap the day's events and and general treatment. Bremerhaven, Germany; and maybe watch some TV. He met Vicki at a Texas res­ Antwerp, Belgium. The U.S. They do not have to travel very taurant shortly before he joined ports it visits include Baltimore, far once the work day ends, how­ the union—"a fluke encounter. Jacksonville, Fla., Charleston, ever, because they both sail Sam calls it. They were married S.C. and Portsmouth, Va. aboard the MVFaust, a car carrier soon thereafter. Vicki and Sam, both in their operated by International Marine A year later, in 1990, Vicki thirties, agree that the crewmemCarriers. Sam is an able bodied made a voyage on the Faust as a bers get along quite well. "We seaman, while Vicki is a steward passenger, and that is when she have a mix of southerners and assistant. got the idea to make a living at northerners, so everybody gets They have been fortunate sea. "I enjoyed that trip, and their jabs in. But really it's all in enough to catch several ships figured if I was going to be in­ fiin," says Vicki. together. "We're never apart, but volved with a sailor, I might as By contrast, the Varneys' that hasn't been a detriment to our well work with him!" she says mood was deadly serious on one marriage," Sam says with a laugh. "This has worked out really well. of their most recent trips. As the "Actually, Vicki and I don't We've been lucky enough to vessel neared Antwerp, Sam was publicize the fact that weare mar­ catch the same ship a couple of stricken with acute appendicitis. ried. We just do our jobs. During times. We've gotten to travel "It was pretty close," he recalls in the day, we hardly ever see each together and see places we other­ a low tone. "At first I thought other anyway, since I'm on the wise wouldn't have seen." maybe I just had indigestion, but deck and she's in the galley." Vicki adds that she believes it it got a lot worse. But they enjoy the evenings, as is altogether appropriate for Antwerp was our last port well as time on the beach. They women to work as merchant before the States, and the captain live in northern Texas, just a few mariners. "As long as pu do your arranged for a doctor. There was miles from the Oklahoma border. job, you're okay. I think it's like an ambulance waiting at the Seafarers aboard the Sea-I^ndProducer recently took advantage docks, and two hours later I was of outstanding weather while sailing from Long Beach, Calif, to Honolulu by having a pig roast. Pictured above, left to right. Captain on the operating table." Donald Cocozza, Chief Steward Donna demons. First Engineer The operation was a success, Mike Carr and Chief Engineer Ed Robinson start cooking. Below and Sam and Vicki quickly got (from left), AB E. O'Brien, AB Mike Tracy, Robinson and Bosun back to their normal routine. Jack Edwards sit down to enjoy the feast. Bosun Edwards provided For Sam, that meant finding these photos. his way back to a golf course which he plays virtually eveiy day when he is on the beach. "I play at least 18 holes a day, some­ times 27," says Sam, who is a 6 handicap. But they soon will ship out again—^hopefully together. "I'm really fmtunate my wife is able to WOTk at sea and that she enjoys it," says Sam. "We're really happy together and we both feel lucky witib AB Sam Vamey and SA Vicki Vamey sail together on the MV Faust. the way things have woiked out." "C.-Vv _ . ...6 . '• S •[ -• Couple in the Union: Varneys Enjoy Seafaring Life Together </:v.- •.'r^^y^:\ • V I'K'.' •• • -Ir V.*- •' A' A, •7:4; �14 DECEMBER 1993 SEAFMERSLOG Riveriioat Galley Gang Member Is First to Upgrade Tfpf j/' . by the SIU for purposes of collec­ on the Belle, I went for it. I really with her before packing up for iny return to Alton," she said. tive bargaining. Before coming enjoy my job," she said. Pennell noted that her entire on board the Alton Belle, she In addition to upgrading at the trip to Maryland has been benefi­ worked in a greenhouse but soon Lundeberg School, Pennell had a realized that cooking for people chance to visit her mother in cial. "I recommend that all was her true talent. "I used to Belair, Md. for the first time in 10 Seafarers come to Piney Point be­ cook for the American Legion years. "She did not know I was in cause there is something for "JackofAIITrades" the area, and I surprised her the everyone and it is truly a home The Alton Belle II docks at the Golf League and I really enjoyed first time I visited her. I Will also away from home with SIU SlU-crewed Alton Landing it. When I found out that there get to spend Thanksgiving Day brothers and sisters." was a cook's position available barge, which is a three-deck barge featuring a restaurant as well as a buffet and bar for passengers to use before and after cruises. It also includes banquet rooms for special functions as well as several kiosks serving everything from pizza and popcorn to spiced School of special course. "The reviews of Seven Seafarers and five Lundeberg shrimp. the fire drill procedures and medi­ Seamanship's shiphandling members of the American "I do everything in the galley Maritime Officers (AMD) simulator, which was used as part cal emergency procedures were for the Belle," Pennell said. employed by Express Marine, of the deck department course. "I excellent," said Gray, 60, who "There is never one specific as­ Inc. last month completed special got a lot out of that. It's very joined the Seafarers 31 years ago. signed task as with other steward upgrading courses at the Paul realistic," said Rice, who has "Ileamed a lot." department ratings on deep sea HaU Center for Maritime Train­ been an SIU member since 1965. Completing the recent upgrad­ vessels. When I first got to the ing and Education. ing courses were Seafarers Gray, TTie captain of the tug Russell school, they did not know how Rice, Robert Batson, Wilford Courses covering deck, engine B. Muma , which transports coal to classify me because of the and steward department skills from Trenton, N.J. to Norfolk, Holton, Russell Hudson, broad range of things I prepare were available to die Seafarers Va. added that he was "pleasantly Robert Yates and Walton Mcor plan for the riverboat," she and AMO members. Most of tbe surprised" by his first trip to Piney Horney, along with AMO mem­ added. curriculum,, including hands-on Point "I got a lot out of iL espe­ bers Ernest Ross, Walton Keech, The Alton Belle galley gang is work, was department-specific, cially the firefighting and radar Donald Hernandez, Roy Gritz and Donald Fulcher. responsible for all food prepared but some training was given training," he said. Express Marine is based in Sheila Pennell prepares a special for the riverboat and the Landing. simultaneously to members firom Another newcomer to the Paul Pennsauken, N.J. The company macaroni salad to be sen/ed for Pennell and other members of the all three departments. Hall Center, tugboat Captain operates , five tugs and barges lunch in the galley at SlU head­ galley gang serve as line cooks Tugboat Captain Henry Rice, Mark Gray, said he "liked every­ which move coal up and down the quarters in Camp Springs, Md. for the restaurant and servers for 54, praised the Seafarers Harry thing" about the school and the East Coast. banquets and the buffet. Three Pennell is the first galley gang times a day, they prepare meats, member from the SlU-crewed cheeses and various breads and riverboat to study at the facility vegetables for the deli on the boat, located at the Paul Hall Center for as well as food for the employees' Maritime Training and Education cafeteria. There also are various hot in Piney Point, Md.'1 really did not hofs d'oeuvres served in the cock­ Sailing regularly between Gilbert Rodriguez. "We do our know what to expect," she told a tail lounge on the second floor of Oakland, Calif, and Honolulu, best to take care of them." reporter from the Seafarers LOG. the Landing that are prepared by the SlU-crewed Matsonia is one Under the contract with Mat"Piney Point is absolutely Pennell and her colleagues. of several Matson vessels that son, Seafarers crew the steward wonderful!" exclaimed Pennell, When Pennell returns to the serves as a lifeline between the department The other unlicensed upon her arrival to the school early U.S. mainland and island state. crewmembers on the vessels Alton Belle, she will begin work­ this fall. "Everyone is so nice and The Matsonia, like other ves­ come from Seaifarers Interna­ a much larger, state-of-theing in there is so much to learn." art galley recently completed on sels in the fleet, is not simply a tional Union of North AmericaThe courses that Pennell com­ the third deck of the Landing. containership. "We carry a little affiliated unions—Sailors' Union pleted included both classroom It will be so great to have bit of everything," noted Chief of the Pacific for the deck depart­ and on-the-job trmning. Topics Steward Don Spangler. Among ment and Marine Firemen's covered preparation of meats, more room. Right now everyone the items listed on a bill of lading Union in the engineroom. poultiy, seafo^, soups, sauces and is doing everything and running are cattle, horses and gravies. Pennell also learned to into one another constantly. We automobiles, as well as con­ identify meat cuts. Emphasis was are so busy that it will be wonder­ tainers loaded with produce and placed on the basics of food ful to finally have all the space to other commodities not found on preparation including sanitation, do the hundreds of things that we the islands. dietary values, work organiza­ do for the Belle waA Landing," The Matsonia, built in 1973 Pennell noted. tion and the use of recipes. and refurbished in 1987, sails "Everyone needs to come to Pennell has been a union every 14 days on the OaldandPiney Point. It is such an member since the employees Honolulu run. The vessel awesome place with so much to voted in 1991 to be represented averages three days at the docks in Oakland and two in Honolulu because of the unusual nature of Virgin Islands Thanks SIU Asst. Cook Gilbert Rodriguez some of its cargo. began sailing with the union 35 "It's a good ship with a good years ago. crew," added Assistant Cook When Sheila Pennell returns to the Alton Belle II Riverboat Casino in Alton, III. later this month, she will take with her the knowledge gained from seven weeks of upgrading in the steward department at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. do even if you aren't enrolled in classes. People can even bring their families! It is a place all Seafarers need to experience for themselves," noted the Alton resident. Rre EiQiress miai^ Boatmen Joui ^leiBal ijmiMieiy Comse Cargoes Vary Aboard Matsonia: Everything from Boxes to Horses SA Juariito Fiel retums from the crew mess with dirty dishes. .J+.V, •' The many young people of the U.S. Virgin Islands who have careers as seamen are a tribute to the SlU's Lundeberg School program, said the territory's lieutenant governor, Derick Hodge (right), in a ceremony honoring organizations that have assisted young Virgin Islanders to find meaningful employment. At^pting the certificate of appreciationis Amos Peters, vice presideht of the SlU's industrial division. U- "lU'' • .-T- ' T Udling out vegetables for lunch The Matsonia stands ready to take Doctoring a hot dog to order is is Chief Steward Don Spangler. on new cargo in the port of Oakland. SA Hussein Saleh. �,;•-> • DECEMBER 1993 SEAFABEKS LOG SEAEMlE^Wfl^ Lundeberg School Supplement ' -• t' IS This handy version of the Lundeberg School's catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a con­ venience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. From School To Ship... The Lundeberg School, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., offers courses for Seafarers to upgrade their skills and, thus, increase their earning power. 1994 Lundeberg School Courses Guide U pgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Cehter for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., pays big dividends for members when they return to their ships. Courses at the school provide Seafarers with the knowledge, skills and background they need to perform their jobs even better. In planning for 1994, members can use this special supplement of the'Seafarers LOG to review courses offered by the Lundeberg School. On page 18, the Lundeberg School's 1994 schedule is pub­ lished. It should be noted that on occasion, because of the manpower needs of SlU-contracted operators, course dates may change. Seafareris should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date schedules. Courses at the Lundeberg School continually are im­ proved to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the maritime field. The upgrading cur­ riculum includes courses for all un­ licensed shipboard ratings—deck, engine and steward—as well as some classes leading to licensed shipboard positions. Most courses lead to U.S. Coast Guard endorse­ ments. ' What follows is a brief summary of each of the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eligibility requirements Vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check with the Lundeberg School's admissions office. For further information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. DECK DEPARTMENT COURSES Able Beidied Seamfm This special Six-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB). It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo han­ dling, safety, firefighting, emer­ gency procedures, first aid, underway and vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck operations. lifeboat/ Water SurWval The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman cer­ tification consists of classroom work and practical training in i: riS® emergency drills, lifeboat con­ struction, lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construc­ tion, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also learn different survival methods and use of emergency radio and distress signals. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/ coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a Coast Guard examina­ tion in this course. Bridge Management The Coast Guard-approved shiphandling simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of seatime on vessels of Unlimited ton­ nage. Special areas of skills development include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation. Navy-related operations such as convoy and underway replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emer­ gency shiphandling. Radar Observer The radar observer course of instruction leads to a radar observer endorsement. The U.S. Coast Guard-approved course consists of both class­ room lectures and practical application, including radar theory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plot­ ting, collision avoidance and navigational exercise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the art radar simula­ tion equipment to include stu­ dent control and maneuver- ing of a vessel, plotting courses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Third Mate This 13-week course con­ sists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial naviga­ tion, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. This material includes ail subject areas found on the Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Parti This course will be the basic navigation course for those students preparing to take any limited tonnage license. The following subjects will be covered in this course: chart production, bridge ^uipment, navigation publications, timespeed-distance, tides and cur­ rents, distance off by bearings. radar navigation and basic piloting. A final exam will be given and must be passed in order to proceed to Part II. Lii^iited license Partn This course will be an ad­ vanced navigation course for those students preparing to take any limited tonnage license. Students must first pass "Limited License Part 1" in order to be eligible for this course. The following subjects will be covered: advanced piloting, rules of the road and weather observation. A final exam will be given and must be passed in order to proceed to Part III. • .''i- ' •. - )• 1' • • • --S^; Limited License Partm This course will be an ad­ vanced navigation course for those students preparing to take any limited tonnage license. Students must first pass "Limited License Part 11" in order to be eligible for this course. The following subjects will be covered: seamanship, stability, oil spill, towing, use of CFR (Code of Federal Regula­ tions) 33 and 46, and practice USCG exams. Ccicstial Narigatioii This six-week course of in­ struction covers the areas of sunrise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial running fixes by sun-stars-planets, compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identifica­ tion, as well as care and use of the sextant. Electronic naviga­ tion also is covered. .'f. fContinued on next page i �16 KCEMBBR1993 SEOFARBKS LOG ENGINE DEPARTMENT COURSES QMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certifica­ tion and endorsement as a" Qualified Member of the En­ gine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigera­ tion engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck en­ gine mechanic. The course of instruction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as practical trainjng. ' ' •• • >" i' ''0^-- ^ Fireman/ Watertender and Oiler /'v V The six-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of classroom instruction and practical training. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engineroom equipment, firefighting, safety procedures, engineroom procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main engines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and Fireman/Watertender tests. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The six-week course leads to certification in pumproom maintenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emer­ gency procedures, tanker development and construc­ tion, operation and main­ tenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operation, cargo meas­ urement, discharging proce­ dures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas sys­ tems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. Upon com­ pletion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Matine Electrical Maintenance iifl •:'i. •. ',./• The eight-week course of instruction leading to certifica­ tion in Marine Electrical Main­ tenance consists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training aimed at providing the basic skills required of the shipboard electrician. The range of topics includes basic electrical theory, DC and AC circuits, electrical safety, electrical test equipment and troubleshoot­ ing, electrical protective and switching devises, electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, control and power circuits, batteries, AC genera­ tion and distribution equip­ ment, transformers, lighting systems and fixtures, galley and miscellaneous heating equipment, single speed AC motors and across the line starters, and wiring techni­ ques. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance and Operations This six-week course of in­ struction leading to certifica­ tion in refrigeration systems maintenance and operations consists of both classroom in­ struction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction include the theory of mechani­ cal refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techni­ ques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shoot­ ing and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigeratdrs, water coolers and ice machines. • Practical shop training in­ cludes the complete fabrica­ tion of a working refrigeration system from basic system components. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Refrigerated Containers Maintenance This four-week course leads to certification in refrigerated containers and consists of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience will enable the student to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive training in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting. This will include the various types of en­ gines, refrigeration systems and electrical systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a systematic approach to trouble-shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific maintenance proce­ dures. I Diesel Eni^e Technology This four-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and practical hands-on train­ ing. Topics of instruction in­ clude diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and the construction, operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble­ shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. As­ sociated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling sys­ tems, fuel injection and start­ ing systems will t>e covered as well. The student will receive practical training in the opera­ tion and repair of diesel erv gines on board school training vessels. Welding The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Basic Electronics Basic electronics is a fourweek course which helps Seafarers develop an under­ standing of what goes on in­ side the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include principles of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course participant individually to ensure a work­ ing knowledge of all shipboard electronic devices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recom­ mended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics back­ ground. Marine Electronics Technician i&n These 6-week courses consists of the principles of analog and digital electronics with emphasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the oppor­ tunity to review AC and DC theory, power supplies, oscil­ lators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operating practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmis­ sion, computer based auto­ mation, and trouble-shooting of analog and digital equip­ ment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. Hydraulics The course of instruction in hydraulics consists of class­ room and practical training. Topics covered in this fourweek course are fluids, ac­ tuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment. Upon com­ pletion of the course, a Lun­ deberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, stern ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of ship­ board systems. Electro-Hydraulic Systems The six-week course reviews the hydraulic com­ ponents and their functions as well as basic hydraulic sys­ tems. Application of electrical control and some typical ship­ board electro-hydraulic equip­ ment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic deck crane, electrical relay se­ quenced hydraulic operation together with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The remainder of the course is devoted to other electrohydraulic shipboard systems. Tankennan The four-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as a Tankerman consists of all aspects of loading, trans­ ferring and unloading various cargoes carried by tank bar­ ges. The course stresses diesel engine operation and repair with particular em­ phasis on all safety aspects occurring in conjunction with the handling of fuels, asphalt and dangerous cargoes. Deep Sea/Inland Enc^eering Ucense Exam Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering offices. This has resulted in an expansion of career paths from the tradi­ tional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (un­ limited, limited, and desig­ nated duty) based on qualifying experience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. Beginning in 1991, the Lun­ deberg School has offered an integrated program of study open to all qualified licensed engineer candidates (un­ limited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruction in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Addi­ tionally, Coast Guard-certified instruction will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced firefighting in order to meeting licensing require­ ments. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the purpose of en­ gineering license examination preparation also is available by special arrangement. Crane Mrintenance The six-week course of in­ struction leading to certification in Crane Maintenance consists of classroom instruction, prac­ tical shop training and training on actual functional cranes. The training is aimed at provid­ ing the essential skills required of the shipboard or shoreside crane maintenance electrician. Topics covered are deck cranes of both single and twin pedestal types, gantry type cranes of both shipboard and port terminal type, electro­ mechanical cranes, electrohydraulic cranes, electroh;^raulics andservomecfianisms, synchronous transmissions, variable speed DC drives, motor generator sets, solid state rectifiers, voltage regulators, solid state controls, brakes and limit switches, AC and DC motors, motor control­ lers, cab controls, crane opera­ tions, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and print read- , ing, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and general crane maintenance and repair. �K-V*:i----~'.M»-V'. OECBMBER1993 SEAFJUIEISIM •STEWARD DEPARTMENT COURSESI Assistant Cook Utility Leading to certification as assistant cook, this sevenweek course includes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Em­ phasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanitation, dietary values, work organization and the use of recipes. Cook and Baker The nine-week course lead­ ing to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job training in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. The student also will concentrate on dessert and breakfast preparations, sanita­ tion and work organization. Careful attention to recipe re­ quirements also is highlighted. Chief Cook The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both class­ room and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nineweek course are the prepara­ tion of meats, poultry, seafood. soups, sauces and gravies. The student also will con­ centrate on identifying meat cuts by the use of charts. Work organization, sanitation and the use of recipes are included in the course. , Chief Steward The nine-week course in­ cludes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work super­ vision, organization, typing, in­ ventory control and requisitioning procedures. Sanitation, nutrition and safety are highlighted as well. The student will be actively in­ volved in all phases of the school^s food service super­ vision. Towboat Inland Cook Applicants in this sevenweek course receive class­ room and on-the-job instruction in food preparation on board towboats and tugs. Emphasis is on the basic methods of preparing all meals for a crew of six to 12 men. Work scheduling and or­ ganization, menu planning, purchasing, storage of sup­ plies and sanitation controls are emphasized. Candidates are trained to single-handedly man a galley. 17 ALL DEPARTMENTS-UPGRADING AND SPECIALTY COURSES Each Student attending upgrading programs at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will par­ ticipate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Operations and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Sealift Operations and Maintenance First Aid & Cardiopul­ monary Resuscitation Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Basic Firefighting Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SlU members at­ tend industrial relations cour­ ses for one week. Seafarers leam how a union contract with the employer protects wages and working conditions. The rights of the union's membership as outlined in the SlU's constitution also are reviewed. Students gain an un­ derstanding Of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to provide Seafarers with full in­ formation on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agree­ ments. The basic firefighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical Oil S^U Prevention firefighting. Upon successful and Containment completion of this course, the This one-week course con­ student is awarded a certificate sists of classroom, laboratory of completion from the Lun­ and on-the-job training exer­ deberg School which is recog­ cises. Topics of instruction in­ nized by the Coast Guard. clude types of oil and Advance petroleum products and their FIreBghting behavior on water, pollution After receiving a refresher prevention regulations, spill in basic firefighting to start the prevention and small boat two-week course, students operations. Students will leam how to blueprint a vessel receive instruction in spill con­ and organize emergency tainment booms and boom squads for firefighting. The towing configurations and course covers how to give con­ anchoring operations. General Physical Rtness cise orders using the different Also covered in the course Workout programs are in­ types of communications with is selection of absorbents, suc­ dividually designed to meet the crewmembers and land-based tion equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Upon needs of the student. Students fire units. Students also study how to completion of the course, a may participate in free weight, nautilus or universal weight inspect and service various Lundeberg School certificate training which can be used to shipboard fire extinguishing of graduation and the 24-hour equipment before going hazardous waste operations gain, lose or maintain weight. Aerobic and swimming through shipboard simulations response card, known as a and actual firefighting training. "hazwoper" card will be issuedprograms also are available. Because of the unique re­ quirements of military con­ tracts, this course is mandatory for all upgraders. For deck department upgraders, it is a four-week course; for engine and steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction leading to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance endorsement consists of both classroom lec­ tures qnd practical application that includes underway replenishment, helicopter operation temiliarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. "•:y -'•--r-w-' •• •K:-. "0^i: CdMi ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM In addition to the upgrading courses listed in this special supplement, the Adult Education program at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic leaming proce­ dures. The courses offered include: Adult Basic Education (ABE)—Basic skills in this six-week course include individualized instruction to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing ability and math skills. Enrollment for this course is open-ended. English as a SecondLanguage (ESL)—If English is not a student's primary language, this six-week course can help him or her to master the fundamentals of the language. Enrollment is open-ended. GEDPreparaf/on—This 12-week program will help students prepare for and take the GEO exam. Areas of study include math, writing, social studies, science, literature and the arts. Enrollment is open-ended. Developmental Studies — This one-week course will help students preview the vocabulary, math and study skills necessary for success in a vocational course. The course is designed to reduce anxiety about mastering vocational material for specific courses. This course should be taken during the week prior to the ment to get more information. In addition to vocational vocational upgrading course. It is offered during specific courses, students must complete a number of general education courses to earn one of these degrees. weeks in 1994. There are three eight-week sessions of college cour­ ses scheduled for 1994. These sessions correspond to COLLEGE COURSES The Lundeberg School offers two Associates of Ap­ the dates of many vocational courses so that students plied Science degrees: Marine Engineering Technology may enroll in an evening college course during the same for engine department members and Nautical Science timeframe. General education course offerings are in the follow­ for deck department personnel. If you are in the deck or ing fields: engineering, English, mathematics, physical engine (jlepartment, you have already eamed credit science and social science. toward a degree. Stop by or call the Academic Depart­ •% • 'ytwwmyyy-r. ;• - . ;'v . "tVfl - .• ••. • •-r I li �-ii. . . .V 18 i SEAFARERSLOG DECEMRER1993 <c Lundeberg Upgrading Course Schedule T he following is a course schedule for the entire new year—January through December 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the national interest. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. . -• ....' ;K^- Engine Department Upgrading Courses :;"•->•> .'"Jv- ® r-"- 'i.,. ^' • Course Check-In Date QMED - Any Rating FiremanAVatertender & Oiler Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Basic Electronics Marine Electronics Technician I Marine Electronics Technician II Hydraulics January 4 January 31 February 28 June 20 October 3 February 21 June 27 January 4 March 28 October 24 , September 12 Diesel Engine Technology Welding January 4 August 1 January 4 May 9 September 12 May 2 September 5 February 28 July 5 January 4 March 21 August 1 May 2 - Crane Maintenance Third Mate SafetySpecialty Courses March 25 October 21 February 11 June 17 October 21 . June 10 , October 14 April 22 August 26 February 11 • • April 29 September 9 June 10 Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up . --S .v;' * Check-In Date Able Bodied Seaman ,• • Bridge Management (Ship Handling) Radar Certification * - Limited License, Part 1 Limited License, Part 2 Limited License, Part 3 . • January 28 May 20 July 15 September 9 January 14 March 11 May 6 July 29 October 21n January 7 February 11 March 4 April 29 May 20 June 17 July 22 August 19 September 16 October 14 Januaiy 18 April 11 June 20 September 26 January 31 April 25 July 5 f October 10 February 14 May 9 July 18 October 24 • • .... . Lifeboatman January 28 February 25 • March 25 July 15 November 28 March 18 July 22 January 28 April 22 November 18 October 21 Inland Basic/Advanced Firefighting Tankerman Sealift Operations & Maintenance Deck Department Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Course Completion Date - Completion Date March 11 , Julyl August 26 October 21 January 28 March 25 May 20 August 12 November 4 January 14 February 18 March 11 May 6 May 27 June 24 July 29 August 26 September 23 October 21 January 28 April 22 July 1 October 7 February 11 May 6 July 15 October 21 February 25 May 20 July 29 November 4 Februaiy 11 May 6 August 12 October 21 August 12 January 4 March 25 July 1 September 9 April 19 Celestial ISfavigation • Completion Date February 18 March 18 June 24 July 8 September 2; October 28 January 14 January 28 February 11 March 11 April 8 f May 6 May 20 June 3 Julyl July 29 August 26 September 9 September 23 October 21 February 4 March 25 May 20 July 22 September 30 December 9 January 22 February 11 March 11 June 17 Julyl August 26 October 21 JmiuaryS January 14 January 28 February 25 March 25 April 22 May 6 May 20 June 17 July 15 August 12 August 26 September 9 October 7 January 21 March 11 May 6 July 8 September 16 'November 25 January 17 I ' ^ ^ I • 7'^ - . ' I • r-'-.' . -«' 'I I i ^ "'•I f iA J ' • ,..A . April 26 January 4 February 21 March 21 May 9 July 11 September 5 f May 21 January 28 March 18 April 15 June 3 August 5 September 30 I ' ''.-i . Ii Stewaid Department Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended. Contact admissions office for starting dates. Completion Date Recertlflcatlon Programs Program Check-In Date Steward Recertification Januaiy 31 July5 March 28 October 3 Bosun Recertification » ' : -J March 7 August 8 May 2 November 7 . . SHLSS College Program Course Check-In Date Completion Date '..••'Av'" General Education College (evenings only) Developmental Studies January 10 March 4 Januaiy 10 January 17 March 7 March 14 March 21 January 14 January 21 March 11 March 18 March 25 Adult Basic Education 6 weeks - open ended English as a Second Language 6 weeks - open ended GED Preparation 12 weeks - open ended V/J •• 'i-Mm �. *:-••. .fi- - d i- TJL'?>:4 • z-y- -. -^ DECEMBER 1993 Wm I I' SETTSONS SREETINSS FROM FELLOW SEAFARERS* PENSIONERS FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS Christmas at sea. In the galley, that's where I'll be. Preparing a feast for my brothersand me.Seasons greet­ ings to them and their families. Merry Christmas guys. Stephen A. Bird To all Seafarers shipped from the Chicago hall and to all port agents and HQ staff My heartiest best wishes to all for a holiday filled with happy hours and family fun. Rememl)ering you always and Scottie Aubusson, G(^ bless his soul. Gerry Borozan To my wife Elisa Happy holidays and best wishes for a prosperous new year for us together in 1994. With dl my love, always, Vem Andrews To everyone at headquarters Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 1994! Vem Andrews «roT» To allmy Seafarer brothers and sisters 1 wish each and every one a very Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year to come. Fair weather and happy sailing! Jacki, Bobbi and Ronald Aubuchon To the LNG fleet and management A very happy holiday season to all and a very prosperous New Year. Ron Aubuchon and the LNG Taurus crew Editor's Note: The holiday greet­ ings appearing on pages 19-22 were received by the Seafarers LOG at its office in Camp Springs, Md. and are printed here for the benefit of Seafarers and their families. The greetings that are printed are ones written in the holiday spirit. The LOG is not responsible for, nor vouches for, the accuracy or content of these greetings. To Tugboat Tim You own a piece of my heart and 1 love you deeply. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year, Happy Anniversary. Al­ ways and forever, hopefully together. Steamboat Ann (Anna Brenno) To Chuck and Josie Menard Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for always being there. God bless, 1 love you. Stay warm in Ogdensburg, New York! Anna Brenno nm SN To Christiana Kilgore Greetings, Tiena! 1 have the leather skirt and some other things 1 said I'd get for you. 1 misplaced your address. You were the Ijest secretary 1 have ever had! Went to dinner in Ger­ many and shopping in Saudi Arabia. 1 live in Beverly Hills. My address is as follows: Col. James T. Brodie, 421 N. Rodeo Drive, Suite 15-128, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Col. James Brodie (aka Abdullah) To Stephen Brown, Randy Evans, Rod Pence, Gina Lightfoot and all our friends Wishing all of you a yery special holiday season. Huiiry home, Stephen. We all miss you. Havea wonderful trip Rad-Man and Rod and Gina. See ya'll. Gwen Brown nm To AnthonyBonin Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless. Michael Shane Conway To Jamie Watson Mele Kalikimaka - T&D. Dawn Coutermash To Yvonne Desliva and Layia 1 love and miss you. P.S. Drum set is in the mail!!! Dawn Coutermash To Rose Costango and Kane Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love you all. Sergio C. To Peter Lois (alias Pete the Fox) Hopefully you are enjoying a nice, cold, white Xmas and you are not sweating it out on the Ivory Coast.The best the season has to offer to you and yours. God bless you, Pete. Susanne Cake To my son, Eric Lee Cake Christmas is a timeof love, joy and giving. While you're home . . . call your mother! ('cause without her you couldn't make a living). You are my pride and joy. Love, Mom (Susanne Cake) To George Hand Love and kisses, hugs and good wishes. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Have a good one! SusanneCake To Ida Wesseln Percy and Oolite Ken­ nedy, Christian Christiansen and daughter Happy holidays! Cruz Tony Canedo To all old and new friends So many who have helped and believed that change is good—may the holidays find you and yours safe, happy and healthy. All my love and prayers, Carroll Paul BoudreauxJr. To Chief Mate Billy Bums on SS Ultrasea Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Mato Anzulovich uOTi To the Seafarers of Wilmington Hope all you guys are doing well and that the ship is too. Since they ended the tax on oil there, shipping should be better soon. Wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. P.S. Hope everything is good with you, Jesse. Fred Collins To my family and friends Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Missing you, with love, Bernardo Cruz To Pegasus and MoOliver To the two individuals who gave so much unselfishly to help me walk the walk. God bless you and yours. Your friend now and always, Tiny(Boudreaux) To Bosun Mike Shappo and AB Joe Conlin on USNSCapelta Merry Christmas and H?ippy New Year to all. Malo Anzulovich To Firefighting Class 3 (May '91) May the spirit of Christmas be with all of you this holiday season whether on the l)each or out at sea. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe Happy New Year. Wade and Terri Cocek To all members, past and present 1 shall pass through this world but once, therefore any good that1can do, let me do it now, for 1 shall not pass this way again. With that message, 1 wish all the SIU members—past arid present—a very happy holiday season. 1 sure wish 1 could make one more trip to anywhere. Just to sail once more. Sincerely, George E. Bush, AB retired To SeallftPaclflcana family To allSIU brothers and sisters May the holiday season bring great joy to you and yours, and a wish of prosperity in '94 to everyone. Fair winds and following seas. Peace. Nathaniel Ayers Allin To Class 385, members, officials, staff and all the ships at sea, young Joe and family, Nini and baby-to-be, also the Virginians Aloha, Mele Kalikimaka. John Joseph Arnold To Stephen Brown,Randy Evans and Rod Pence Merry Christmas pawpaw Stephen and Rad-Randy and Rodney. Your bag babies, Stephanie and A.J. Burson To Cheryl Ann Campbell, Shelia and Ken Jr. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Miss and love you all "O" so much. "Sweetpea" Kenneth Lee Biddle Sr. To our friends at Maritrans Have a very happy holiday! We want to let you know you are not for­ gotten. Martha, Timmy and Chad Allen a To Stephen Brown, Randy Evans and Rod Pence Merry Christmas to my dad, Steve Brown, my good friends "Rad" Randy Evans and "Rod" Rodney Pence. I'll save you some turkey (maybe). Jill Burson To all ex-crewmembers on the USNS Ponchatoula Hello to Freddie, I.x)sckley, Joe, etc. I am doing fine, working for SIU in Puerto Rico. Hector Barnes To Ricky Borden Happy holidays to you and all Santa's little cable elves. Hope Christmas finds you where you wish to be, or at least ahead of schedule. Lisa Allard I$ To 514 Merry Christmas and all that jazz. Love, Julio Buchanan To the crew on the American Hawaii Cruise lines The best year ever in 1994. J. Eric Bull "Men at Sea" For Seamen, lights seem dim; Days seem long, and times are grim; But Christmas lights are bright; So do what you want. It's all right. Robert Bakeman ToLuzviininda I'll always remember when we first made those vows to each other. Every quiet moment we've shared. Every challenge we've faced together. And I know that the promises we made that day will continue to mean more to us through all the years ahead.. .Happy 12th anniversary. Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!!! Lito (Acosia) greetings appearing on tM* page and the folUnv Olphabrtical order hp the name of the individual sending the message. The Seafarers LOG fains with those appearing below in extending season's greet­ ings to all Seafarers and their families. Happy Holidays! To Seafarers 1want to tell everyoneat homeand on aship: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 1 will see everyone in July 1994. Thomas M. Curley To Michelle Curtis Your husband wishes you the best Christmas any wife could have without their husband, and a Happy New Year. I'll be home soon, baby. Happy holidays. Love you, Chris (Curtis) S. To all brothers and sisters of the sea, our officialsand their families and all the office workers God's love and blessings to each one of you, with our warmest Mele Kalikimaka and Haouhle Makahiki Ho! The Canons—Feliciano, Betty, Shawn P. and Linda Todos mishermanos y hermanas en el SIU Feliz navidad y prospero ano nuevo en solidaridad y confratemidad. Bill Daniels To Karen Fensel Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Hope you are happy and still smiling. Miss You! Donna DeCesare To Rhonda Rigsby and Hazel Hi Girlfriends!!! Great to hear from ypu. Hope all is well with you during this holiday season. Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Donna DeCesare To Debbie,Eric and Cory Even though I'm not there in per­ son, I'm always there in spirit. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jack W. Chopin To Tanya Anne Chupka The last nine Christip^s since you were lx>m have treen the best! Merry Xmas. Love, Daddy (JosephChupka Jr.) To all my union brothers and sisters Happy holidays in the spirit of solidarity and fraternity. Bill Daniels To Wiggle Reyes Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Stay happy and healthy during this holiday season. Miss you! Donrui DeCesare To all the officials and workers of our SIU We couldn't survive without all your help. God bless you all. Grateful­ ly yours, Betty S. Canon % •.' i•. • 1 To Judi Chester Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho!1 would send you a per­ sonal card but 1 don't have your cur­ rent address. Please send it to me and keep in touch! Doma PeCesare '•-V- • •' v i •••• �• 20 To Tommy Kline Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Hope a|l is well. Miss you! Donna DeCesare To Susan and Sonny Moe and Rut! and Rick DeMont To my Magnolia Sisters and their spouses; Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho! Hope everyone is happy and healthy during this holiday season! Miss you. Donna DeCesare To former shipmates and friends Seasons greetings to you. Retired in '89 with almost 47 years with SIU, now enjying life in Mobile, Ala. but miss the San Francisco waterfront crowd. Lee and Sheila deParlier To Marites S. Dizon and IMariz Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Romy Dizon A m «roT» To all SIU members, active and retired Good job on disasters around the world, saving lives. Keep pressure on runaway-flag ships. Happy holidays to all. John W; Doyle To Casey Edwards This is the time of year when families get together. God bless you always and watch over you always, love you today, yesterday, forever. Being my son, you make me proud, and I hope all your days are filled with smooth sailingson your horizon. I love you bigger than countries and oceans. You're my "favorite port of call." Henry B. Edwards To Robert Sutherland Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year and 365 days. You're my best friend, and I wish you smooth sailing. Also to your family. Thanks for giving me inspiration, at times, when I doubted myself. You're a friend for life. And I'd like you to know that I respect and love you very much indeed. Henry Edwards To Stephen Brown, Randy Evans and Rod Pence Merry Christmas, Uncle Stephen and Rad-Randy and Rodney. Your bag baby, Jenny Erb To Thomas C.FInnerty Once again, while seeking regeneration at sea during the holidays, I wish you a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Keith W. Finnerty To Simeon F. Ureta Happy holiday season and the best of health. God bless. The Flaspoller Family To everyone in the SIU We wish all the retired and active Seafarers and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We love ya. Arthur emd Elizabeth Fontaine nm DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG To Brian Fountain Merry Christmas, daddy. All we want for Christmas is you. Lxrts of love. All your little ones Rachel, Justin, Cody and Emily (Foimtain) To the Funk family crew Merry Xmas and Happy New Year from Peter riding the big sled, LNG Virgo, in the Far East. I love and miss you all. Peter Funk To Charles Banky It's Christmastime, then New Year's alone. I find myself here. So here's a kiss to help you through. Just to Say, Hove you! Judy(Gagne) To Jess Soils Merry Christmas and Happy New Year "Marine." You show the way. All the way. Ray A. Garcia and family To Dave and Micheie McGath and family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May all the new years to come be as special as the last. God bless. Ray A- Garcia nOV m igrt To Cara Stinson and Misty Shaw Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, girls. Love and kisses, Jimmy G. (Garner) To the crew on the DSNS Kane I want to thank the crew on the USNS Kane for the retirement party and gift, especially Joe Jenkins and Frank Waters. I'll always remember it. Willard Huggins To Johnnie William We both miss you. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all seamen.. Rose and Neil Hunt To the SIU membership Greetings, especially to the old timers from WWII. Mele Kalikimaka Haouhle Makahiki Ho for my West Coast friends still hanging in. Harry R. Huston To ail SiU members Merry Xmas to all my friends from Dixie Carriers. God bless the SIU retirement plan. Merry Xmas to all. Keep up the good work, Michael Sacco. Call us at (601) 863-4230 in Gulfport, Miss, Kenneth and Audrey Gamer To family and buddies May the season find you with good health and cheer at this time and also all through the New Year. May God bless us all. Robert Gettridge III To you both I hope you' re both well. I miss you both and look forward to seeing you soon. Have a wonderful holiday. Love to all. Brian Isenstadt To all my Seafarer friends Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to Mr. and Mrs. Jeck Dusich, Ben Guttierez, James and Mike Spranza, Patrick Lynch, DEO Gonzales, Mar­ cos, Roger Linasan, Cardel Dunn, Freddie De Ramos and Romeo Quinqua. Eddie Gomez To my mother and sister and brother andfei Terneil James Just like to wish my mother and sister and brother and Temell James, my right hand man, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love, Marvin Earl James To my wife, Sandra, and kids Just like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Wish I was there. Love, Marvin E. James To Nancy, Jeremy and Nick Merry Xmas and a very Happy New Year. See ya soon"Isle of View." Kenny (Raymond K. Jee Jr.) To Mariano Gonzalez Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. William Gonzalez To Monserate Saliva Happy holidays to you and your wife, Luz Maria. William Gonzalez To Sixto Rodriguez Happy holidays to you and your wife and children. William Gonzalez To my wife, Lisa, kids Kevin and Melynn, friends Frank and Mo Martin May the Christmas season bring you all happiness ^nd the New Year good fortunes. Miss ypu all—from the LNG Aquarius. Victor I. Jimenez To all Seafarers and their families May God's peace guard your hearts and minds. Domingo Gordian To my dearest wife, Teresa Thank you for the lOhest holiday seasons a man could ask for. Looking forward to many more. I love you. Mark A. Grendahl To all my former tugboat shipmates I wish you all the best for thecom­ ing year. Charles W. Grogan To Joseph Kalata Merry Christmas. You were puton earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now, you are so far behind, you will never die. Warmest thoughts, Albert Kalata ToTomGrosskurth Hey brother: I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'll be home having a few pints of cheer. Don't work too hard. John Grosskurth To Dennis and Sharon Tinkelenberg Best wishes for the holidays, and much happiness and good health in the New Year. Mark J. Kalmus To crew of the ITB Groton Happy holidays and safe sailing to the crew of the Groton. Take extra special care of your mascot. The Fountain family To Liz Relsman For being my confidante throughout the year... I wish you joy and plenty of cheer!! Thank you, Liz, for always being there for me! Jack E. Freeman To May, Melody and Patricia Hardy Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my beautiful wife. May, and my wonderful daughters. Melody and Patricia. I love you and miss you al­ ways. Ross Allen Hardy To JT, Ears Thomas Hope to see you soon on the West Coast. Hope your holidays get off with a bang. Your friend Bobby Jo Freeman from Cape Farewell can't forget you. Bobby Jo Freeman To my wonderful wife, Mrs. Harrison r m sending you this holiday greet­ ing from my second home, the MV Advantage. I wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Kevin Harrison To Hector Guilbes Season's greetings. El que nada no seauga. . . John Katsos To Pamela Halkett My bride to be. My only wish is to see you for Christmas. I love you. Stephen Hicks To mom, dad, Kelly, Tod, Kasey and C.P.Bergeron Hope all have a Merry Xmas and an even happier New Year. See you in January. Kris (Hopkins) To Seafarers Merry Christmas to those who served with Calmar Company's Flomar and also aboard the tanker Petrochem with my deceased brother, William A. House, who died in 1974. Mildred House To ail my shipmates on the t/SAiS Kane As this is my last trip,I'll say good­ bye to all my shipmates, And to a great chief engineer, thanks a lot. Willard C. Hiiggins To Alfonso Rivera Season's greetings. To Juan Reinosa Season's greetings. John Katsos John Katsos To Mark Kotajagvi Merry Christmas. Good luck in the New Year. Wish you would reconsider Europe. Stephen M. Kay To Alice and Vem Bettencourt Hope you're having a great holiday. Miss you. Love, Steve (Stephen M. Kay) To Gloria and Jimmy Keith, Pat and Bubba Smith, Mike Keith I wish ail my family a happy holiday, and I send love to you all and may we all have a happy New Year. James C. Keith Jr. I$ Si. igg To Connie and my three daughters May this Christmas be one of our best. Hopefully I'll be there to celebrate the holidays with you. All my love, Phil (Kleinebreil) SI To crewmembers on the Dredge Long island With hopes that all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. That we all prosper through more work under our new contract. Phil Kleinebreil •A: To the family of David Ling May you have a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. And good health to all through the year. Your friend and shipmate, Phil (Kleinebreil) ig^ To all my old friends Holidays bring back memories of good times and sad times we shared. Wishing my old friends health and happiness. I love you all. JeanLaCorte To Marty TIghe I didn't want to forget to include you in on the holiday cheer wherever you may be, but I'm just glad that Joel has such a fantastic SIU brother as you! Merry Christmas - Mrs. Tittleleewinx'd. P.S. GO RED WINGS! Casey Lechel ToJoelLechel I'm so PROUD to finally call you iny husband! This Christmas is going to be the greatest ever because you'll be home with me where you belong! I love you, Joel! Your wife, Kasandra Lechel ToKasandra I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We're gonna have a great life together! All my love, Joel(Lechel) To PRMMI Shoregang Season's greetings to all members at Elizabeth shoregang, and best of the year to come. Good luck. Happy holidays. Anthony Leo/ Dick Evans-Edison To Captain James Shinners and Mr. Richard Evans at PRMMI Greetings to you and your family. Have a happy holiday season from all of us at Elizabeth shoregang. T. Leo and crew To Donalds. Ling Two more grandsons to keep track of. They can't wait to see you. Hope your holidays will be safe and enjoy­ able. . . David J. Ling To the Kalmus family Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and lots of snow. Happy New Year and happy holidays. Mark J. Kalmus ToAmirKasim Hon, though you are not here with me this holiday, you are in my heart and in my mind! Wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love always, Irma(Kasim) igg ss I ToEIHussinyEINaggar Friends like you are hard to come by. Thanks for everything. I hope to see you in New York City. Happy holidays. Nick Mdgeed �To Ray Gayton May the angels give you full guidance for every step you take in life. Happy holidays. Nick Mageed To Mimo M'egeed May Allah reward you and your family. Happy holiday. Nick Mageed ToVlkkVanburen May this holiday bring you joy and happiness to the New Year. Please remember my spirit is always with you. To Brother Anthony Leo Season's greetings to you. Wish­ ing all of you the best for the years to come. A. Minors To Ms. Sina Edwards. Greetings to you and your family. Wishing you the best for the holiday season and the coming year. Good luck and God bless you. A. Minors To Steven James Eikins Jr. Happy holidays for the fourth year in a row to my wonderful fiance. This time next year we will be spending our first Christmas as husband and wife. Love you bunches, Steve. Andrea Mitchell To Gloria and Cariitos and friends Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you, daughter, son and friends, granddaughter, grandson. May the Lord l)e with you all. Carlos Mojica To Donna M.DeCesare Wishing you all the joy and happir ness that you deserve during this holiday season. I will always love you and cherish our time spent together. Don Montoya Nick Mageed % IT To all seamen—sailing or retired A Happy New Year and Merry Christmas. Wishing the union remains strong—^as it's always there for its members. Geraldine R. Maldonado ToJoAnne Merry Christmas and hopefully a better and Happy New Year. Love you, Stan (James S. Mannetto Jr.) To all my seafaring brothers, sisters, SlU faculty and family members I wish yoii all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Vear. Erik R. Marlowe To Zoralda - in Queens I love all the family the same, but there is something special about you. You are always there when I need you, and I wish you the best in this coming year. Tony (Martinez) To Robert Selzer and Maryann Wishing you both the best in this coming year. You two deserve it. Tony Martinez To my sister, Alice, and family in Rich­ mond1 Hill, K"" Queens Wishing you the best on this New Year. You are the best. Tony Martinez To Teresa, Star, Tig and Mo' Happy Holidays! • Charlie Mascali To Mitch, Vernon, Billy, Adrian and the rest of the SiU world HO - HO - HO. That's all we need. Plenty of HO's. Merrjt and Happy. NickMcKnett To Rufus Williams Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Edward Merchant To my friends and fellow seamen Happy Holidays. Please write or call; Route #1, Box 157-B, Long Beach, WA 98631; (206) 642-3465. Carmen Minniti To Sedonia W. Sparks and Mom Greetings to you, Donny. Call me. Best for all of the holiday season and a Happy New Year '94, Miss you. Your love, A. Minors To Mr. Gladstone Fond and Mrs. Jasper Anderson family Season's greetings to you and your families from all of us at PRMMI shoregang. Good luck in '94. God is good. A. Minors ToM.Wescott Season's greetings to you. Merle, and the best for '94. Good luck. God bless you alK Pearl + Debbie + family. A. Minors rf. To members,personnel and retirees A Merry Xmas and a happy and prosperous New Year toall, especially Curtis Bay and Baker Whiteley employees in Baltimore—both former and present. Charley Morris To my SiU brothers and sisters I wish all my ex-shipmates and Piney Point management the best of everything and much more. Merry Xmas and prosperous New Year 1994. Jose Lopez Morales A To Jose and Alma Dehor Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in San Francisco. Francisco Munoz To my and Angle Have a Merry Christmas. Love, your loving husband and father, Francisco Munoz To Bernard Myers and Shirley Myers I'd like to thank my mom and dad for being there for me when I needed them both. May Allah bless them both and may they have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Amos B. Myers To my wife, Ernestine Myers I'd like to first give praise to All^, the sovereign, the holy one. And to thank Him for you, my wife and both of our health. And wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Your husband, Amos B. Myers To Cynthia You are the greatest person in the world. Thanks for being patient and understanding. But mostly, thank you for all you added to my life. Love, Michael (Natoli) To my wife, Isabelie, and mom and dad I may be far away from home, but I send you all of my best. All my love to my wife and family everywhere. Brett Newsome To Nelson(Chico) Rodriguez Season's greetings my old friend from the Philippines. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 1994. Good sailing, William (Red) Rackiey To Tom Fay, J.J., Kevin and Larayne I would like to wish a special group of people back in my old home of Hawaii a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. William (All Ports) Rackiey To all Seafarers Happy holidays to all Seafarers who survived the sinking of the Alcoa Partner in 1942 and the rest of the Seafarers who sailed with me—and everybody in Piney Point. AlPadu ToTonyLeo Happy, healthy holidays to you and your fomily. Also to all the men in the shoregang. Peter F. Patrick and Lee Patrick To Bobby Gene McMichael Christmases have come and Christmases have gone, but I never remember you celebrating one at home. Come this year! Merry Christmas, big brother. June M. Renfrow To everyone—especially those who lost family members onthe OMf Tappy holidays and my sincere sympathy. Have a Happy New Year. Joseph Ripley To Mike and Joseph Sacco and their famlles Happy, healthy holidays. Peter F. Patrick and Lee Patrick To union officials and their families In all ports Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Peter F. Patrick and Lee Patrick To Mrs. Mignonette L. Roby and kids My life has new meaning because of you guys. Through God's spirit and guidance, I pray that this holiday season be one of the most memorable ones. God bless Mignonette, Jessica and Kerry. And to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Thomas, I love you both. Season's greetings from Kerry T. Roby Sr. To Susan and Girls (Fiiipina and Alexandria) Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year. Lots of love, Bartolome Romero Jr. To the Sorrono family Our family misses your family. It's another tropical Christmas for.us. May yours be happy and chilly. The Ruiz family ToLupeGracia Happy holidays from your son Steve, little Steven, Natalie and Dominga all the way from San Juan, Puerto Rico. God blfess. The Ruiz family To PRMMI vessel personnel Happy holidays to you and your families. Peter F. Patrick To Seafarers and retired SiUmembers and their families In those we love and see each day; Others, far away; Good friends who mean so much, And those with whom we're out of touchHappy holidays! Mose and Minnie Peacock Jr. To the membership We would like to wish all mem­ bers near and far a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We trust you will have nice weather. May God keep all of you safe and return you home to your loved ones. The Petersen family (C.H.,J..C.LandC.A.) To Jack C., Jack S., Kermett M., Bobby S., Jonesy, Mary Ann A., Marie and Michelle May you and yours have a very joyous holiday season. May God bless your families. Sonny Pinkham To Dawn Pinkham Hello my sweet wife. I wish I could be there with you. I love you and miss you very much. Merry Christmas, honey. All my love forever, Mark (W. Mark Pinkham) 21 To the Port of Honolulu Merry Christmas Larayne from San Juan, Puerto Rico. You should see the kids now! Steve and Dominga Ruiz To everyone I've known on the West Coast Long time no sea. I've been living in Florida since 1988. Both my father and l are fine. Hope you all havea very happy holiday season. I should be in Long Beach by late 1994. I miss California very much. I'm going back out again. If you wish to write or call, I'm at 2604 14St. W., #10, Bradenton, FL 34205; (813) 746-2841. Robert A. Rush '• ••, . To the Powers family I hope this holiday is a happy one. Sorry I can't be there. I miss you all. Rick (David R. Powers) To Gladys Merry Christmas, babe. I love and miss you. You're with me always in my heart. I'll be home soon. David (Powers) To William G. Rackiey Your family wishes you a Happy Xmas and the best of New Years. Al­ ways in our hearts. God bless you and your fellow Seafarers. Mom (Mrs. Charlotte E. Rackiey). Beverly, Mary Lee, Bruce and Bobby Season's greetings from the SIU members of ROS-5 status on board the SS Curtiss in Port Hueneme, Calif. They are, from left to right, Steward/Cook William Finhandler, Electrician Kenneth Savoie, Qli/IED Jerome W. Greenlee and GUD/E Ker) Herzstein. Not present in photo is D/E Maint. Charles L. Bowen. To Mom, Mary Lee, Bruce, Beverly, Bobby and Aunt Florence Hello from the Philippines and may I wish my family a Merry Christmas and may 1994be a great one for all. God bless. William (Red) Rackiey gat To the Port of New Orleans To Joe Perez, we're sending you some monfungo from San Juan for Christmas. We're still waiting for the crawfish! Happy New Year, too. Steve and Dominga Ruiz To Jerry Lee Pike We love you and miss you alot! Have a safe trip and come home to us. Love you, Sheree, Andrea and Jerry I!(Pike) To SiU brothers and their families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sonny Pinkham • • •"iir To Moma Teresa, Charles and Johnny Wiley, Martie Ketchum, the class of 494, the Philips (Baby Curtis) and all Seafarers Happy holidays and Merry Christmas. Rich and Serina Sadberry To shipmates,friends, family, loved ones May the holidays fill your year with joy and cheer! Safety and happi­ ness at sea and ashore. May we never be lonely at sea this time of year. Henry D. Salles To all Seafarers- active and retired Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and smooth sailing into the new year. All the best to my retired buddies. K.B. (Sam) Samat To aH my retired frienlds May this holiday season bring you a world of peace and love and a new year filled with hopeand joy.Warmest wishes, Arnold Santos .-r. ^ ^ I �22 DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG To Gary Smith and family and to all my dear SlU friends May you have one of the happiest and most blessed Christmases ever. Whether at sea or on land, though we are miles apart, you will be in my heairt. Happy New Year to all. Betty Smith To Spencer Smith We love you. Daddy. Merry Christmas. Tausha and Terra Smith To Spencer and Tausha Smith Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love ya'll!!! Mom, Jackie and Jon (Spiers) ToTerrlaLynn Smith Merry Christmas to grandma's lit­ tle angel. Love you so much!!! Grandma and Grandpa Spiers and JOn To Chris and Brien Collins Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking for­ ward to sailing with you guys again in the future. God bless yoii. Smooth sail­ ing. Doug Smith To Spencer and Tausha and Terra Smith Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for being there for me. God bless you. Li'l brother, Doug Smith To Jackie, Lenora and Jonathan Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God bless you. I'll always love and miss you. Thanks for every­ thing. Your son and brother, Doug Smith To all Erie-Lackawanna tugboatmen Wishing all of you a healthy and happy holiday season! "O.D." Smith and family To Lee Wishing you the best Christmas and happiest New Year ever. I'm so glad we'll be spending it together. Love you, Shari (Smithson) To my family It's going to be so nice to spend the holidays with the people I care about most. Wishing you all the best in '94. Love you, Shari (Smithson) To Linda Boyer and my children Very special Christmas greetings to my lady, Linda Boyer, and to my children—Donald, Christina and Jamie Lynn. I love you ALL! Everett W. Snow To Bob and Robin Williams Thanks for being there for me all these years. I couldn't have made bet­ ter friends. Season's greetings and looking forward to Florida. Jay Speer To Joseph W. Spell II Merry Christmas. May God con­ tinue to bless us and watch over you while you are away. I love you more. Love, Christina, Spot and Barney (Spell) To all of our friends, family and as­ sociates at sea God bless all of you and yours at Christmas and always. Keep Christ in yourChiistmas. The Spell Family (Joel, Janis, Joe II, Christina, Joel Jr. and Taryn) To the Spells Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope all wishes come true for the holiday season. Lenora, Jackie & Jon Spiers To Donna Joyce Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Terra Lynn's other grandma. Are you enjoying the sunshine? Lenora, Jackie & Jon Spiers To Carl Happy Hanukah, dpar friend. Be well and happy. Hope to see you in 1994. Jim and Mary Watson To Stewarddepartment personnel Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my students and friends. Ed White To Geraldine M. Travers Thinking of you and counting the days. I love you, honey. Have a beauti­ ful Christmas and happy holidays. Love, Glenn (Williams) To everyone Happy holidays and best wishes to all. We hope 1994 is a prosperous year for all of you. James Woods and Family ToKerrI I'm sorry I can't be with you this holiday season. I want you to know I love you and miss you very much. Kevin (Wray) To Clyde D. Smith Merry Christmas and Happy New year, darlin!!! Love and miss you. Looking forward to seeing you on December 27. Yes, Santa is coming to see you. Mom. Jackie and Jon (Spiers) To Jim Stafford on the Sugar Island Our thoughts and our hearts are with you always. We couldn't ask for a better husband and father. Merry Christmas. We love you. Your wife Lisa and daughter Catie (Stafford) To Seafarers around the world Holiday greetings. Good health and smooth sailing. Love to all. Fritz A. Stephen To the officers, staff and all Seafarers and their families May the holiday spirit of love, joy, peace be ever in your hearts at Christmas and always. God loves you, and so do I. Leon Yearwood SL To Brother Peter Patrick and family Season's greetings. Wishing you the best in your retired years. From all of us at the Elizabeth Shoregang, God bless you. Elizabeth, NJ Shoregang To Reeves, Cooper, family I wish you all happiness and love, especially my godchild. I will return like Santa with gifts for him, I promise. I love ya! To everybody else that knows me, peace and love forever! God bless. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. James Tolan Jr. To SlU officials at NY and Camp Springs Greetings to all. God bless youand good luck for 1994. PRMMI Shoregang ToDeeAnn Brown Meiry Christmas Dee! We love you. We'll miss you. Pegasus To Steve and Domlnga Ruiz and family 1 wish 1 could be there to deliver this message in person, but 1 can't. So many times during the past year, both of you have been there for me so much and so many times. Times when 1 thought 1 couldn't make it through another day. With your love and sup­ port I'm getting there. For the holidays 1 wish you both and the kids nothing but love and all the good things God has to offer. Love always. Your sister Christine and family To Simeon F. Ureta Love and best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. With many more. The Ureta Family To all my shipmates Many blessings and Aloha. Suzanne Van Schoor w To Norm, Gus, Cara, Garret, GIno, Grant, Kenny, Bobby and Joe Although we may not be sailing together right now, our thoughts are with all of you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Jim and Mary Watson O -9 Misc To Misty Lee Haladyna The best girl a guy could eyer dream of. Merry Christmas. I love you infinitely. I can't wait 'til 4-31-94 so I can call you my wife! Lee J. Toczylowski am # m To the Taber and Parley families Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Kayla, Christopher and Paige Taber. Also to the rest of the Taber and Darley families. Tommy and Debbie Taber m igr« 5-^ '4 ToMlchael Merry Christmas honey. Happy New Year too! The holidays won't be the same without you. Come home to me soon. 1 love you always. Linda To Uncle Steve, Aunt Domlnga, Steven and Natalie We love and miss all of you very much. Have a very happy holiday. We hope Santa brings you everything you want. Uncle Steve and Aunt Dominga—thanks for everything. Christopher, Tute and Bear To Brotlier David Clarke We wish you a Merry Christmas full of joy and a great NeW Year. We thank you for your understanding and friendship. Sincerely, Veronika and Frank To Willie J. Cromwell We wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year in the company of your family. Take care of yourself. Veronika and Frank To Johnny Zep^a Christmastime comes once a year Time to remember those far and near Wishing you all the best Because you are definitely Different from the rest. Love always, Your Princess To Laurie 1 hope everything >s working oUt for you. 1 often wonder how you're doing. Love you and miss you. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Ray W? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the galley gang aboard the Sea-Land Trader. Joining in the holiday wishes are, from left to right. Chief Cook Richard Manalo, Steward/Baker Joe Johnson and Steward Assistant Lloyd Lawrence. 'li- nm ToKelster Hey Dude, Merry Christmas!" The Pegster To Tommy Dowdell Keep comin' back. L' V you. Merry Christmas. I'egasus To Jenny Marquis Merry Christmas. Love you. Peg-a-Leg ToDorraySaberon Hey Saberon. Merry Christmas. Pegasus To all our brothers and sisters of the sea Wishing all of our fellow union members a safe, happy and joyous holiday season. Good luck in the New Year. Happy sailing. The crew of the Cable Ship Global Link To Donna Joyce We love and miss you. Merry Christmas. Your baby girls To Steamboat Annie Best wishes and happy holidays to a first-class lady who's always so loving and understanding. We know the best years are still ahead! Love ya, Tim ToTonyCurran Miss you. Have a wonderful holiday. SOS. Are you still working for food in N.H.? Lauren To Suzanne Van Schoor Happy holidays. Hope you are well and working for a good steward. Drop us a line sometime. M/VLummus To big, bad Merchant Marines Pleasant sailing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Fret not! You'll soon be home with your families. Barbi To Big Brother Larry and Sister KImmi Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy and Merry Christmas. I've got you babes! Barbi The Clucas family Although far away, 1 may be, a very Merry Christmas from me. Love always, Barbi To mommy and daddy Merry Christmas. 1 love you. Barbi TOJ.J.P. "Keep feedin' that pesky white dog!!" Can't hardly - (but will) wait 'til Mardi Gras '94!! Miss you much, Chris To fellow upgraders Thank you forbeing so nice to me. Merry Christmas. Dakota To Marilyn, Corey, Allie and Ruthy Joe Thanks for hanging in there while I've been away so long. Love you. Dad To mom and dad (Gerri and Bemie) Merry Christmas and God bless. Your daughter, Dorray To Dakota, mom and family Happy holidays. God bless you al­ ways. Love, Cheryl To Phillip Yaros Merry Christmas! We love and miss you! Have fun over the holidays. We'll see ya soon for Christmas #2. Keep in touch! Terry and Ed To Phillip Yaros Happy Thanksgiving. Merry Christmas. We all love and miss you. We'll keep up the tree! You're in our hearts. Be careful. God bless. Love you, Pat and kids To Stanley M. Williams Merry Christmas! We love you! We miss you! See you soon! Donna, Morgan, Destiny To Rodney J. 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Springs, MD im7i7®'^NTURCE .• ' 0 ^•ecent discharge a, .. 4. seatime. ^ Proof of (disisei-Soo^'"""™ 4.. ; - i . J Imonrton* Government Service/n;,- • r «TO .i' San Saafe Fremont St. (206jHl.ll%^^ 0 2 - ® n30%&4 1501)994-0010 " Seattle, WA 9Sioi 04 ** 0 0 ] . ,v. n 1/ 3 - > 5 0 , 2 •, 0 i-, ®'^P''*'®®EPARTIVffiNT 1 ^ ^^'STERED ON BEACH C.a»A^&rc,^^- ^ 0 0 —- POINT P p. Box 75 ®1H,EllWCISCO ^ CJassA ^0""^ DErIf 4^ y - ^:44 '4 < 9. J.Ji-'"'' r r? • -'t ;j �ft •v. • DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION TRUST To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Trust EIN 13-6100329 for the year eiuied December 31, iS>92. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry Well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happine'^s and health in the days ahead. J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 14 Seafarers who have retired to the beach after many years of sailing the world's seaways. Brother Charles Jordan has been a Seafarer longer than any of the others, having joined the union in>1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Ernest Bryan com­ pleted the bosun recertification program at the Harry iTundeberg School of Seamanship in 1974 while Brother Carroll Kenny completed the steward recertification in 1986. Nine of the 14 retiring their books attended upgrading cour­ ses in Piney Point, Md, at least once during their seafaring careers. Brief biological sketches of Brothers Bryan and Kenny as well as the others follow. CARROLL KENNY, 66, joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. Bom in Burtmm, Minn., he successfully completed the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1986. Brother Kenny served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1977. He lives in Hephzibah, Ga. JOSEPH KORCHAK,65, signed on with the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. A native of Star Junction, Pa., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Korchak upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947. He resides in Ridgefield, N.J. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $29,054,441. These expenses included $3,315,236 in administrative expenses, and $25,739,205 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 24,108 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these p^sons h^ yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $493,711,389 as of December31,1992compared to $478,001,893 asof January 1,1992. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $15,709,496. liiis increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $44,763,937, including employer contribufions of $12,283,861, gain of $3,659,232 from thesale of assets, earnings from investments of $28,817,178 and other income of $3,666. an FOWT. Brother McMichael served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1952. He calls Reno, Nev. hoine. EUELLE SCROGGINS,66, joined the union in 1947 in the port of New York. Bom in Alabama, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Scroggins retired to Houston. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keepit funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONALINFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any pah thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountants'report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan. 4. Service provider and trustee informafion. 5. Reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nicholas J. Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.20 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and aixompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.. Washington, DC 20216. FRIDTJOF STEELREATH, 65,began his sailng career with the SIU in 1971 in the port of DEEP SEA Mobile, Ala. A Charlottesville, ERNEST Va. native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Steelreath BRYAN, 65, signed upgraded at the Lundeberg on with the School in 1981. He served in Seafarers in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1955 in the THOMAS 1950 and in the U.S. Air Force port of New MARKHAM, from 1952 to 1969. He resides York. A na­ 62, joined in Theodore, Ala. tive of the INLAND Seafarers in Freeport, Texas, he successful­ 1957 in the ly completed the bosun recer­ JAMES port of Seat­ tification course at the McClvARENCE tle. A North Lundeberg School in 1974. JR., 67, Carolina na­ Brother Bryan retired to Se­ joined the tive, he sailed in the deck quin, Texas. Seafarers in department. Brother Markham 1950 in the served in the U.S. Army from JOSE port of New. 1948 to 1951. He calls Seattle CARAOrleans. A home. native of BALLO, New York City, he sailed in the 48, joined OSCAR deck department. Brother Mcthe union in MAR­ Clarence served in the U.S. 1969 in the TINEZ, 66, Marine Corps in 1946. He calls port of New began his New Orleans home. York. Bom sailing in Pajardo, career with P.R., he sailed as a DEU. WILLIAM the union in Brother Caraballo upgraded at QUINN,62„ 1975 in the the Lundeberg School in 1982. joined the port of lie resides in Brooklyn. union in Yokohama, Japan. Bom in the 1977 in the Philippines, he sailed in the port of Nor­ WILLIAM deck department. Brother Mar­ folk, Va. DOUGLAS, tinez retired to San Francisco. Bom in 65,joined Upper the SIU in RICHARD Chester, Pa., he sailed in the McCAUS1961 in the steward department. Brother LAND,66, port of New Quinn served in the U.S. Navy York. Bom joined the from 1951 to 1955. He retired SIU in 1967 to Virginia Beach, Va. inPetrolia, in the port Ontario, he of Seattle. A sailed in the deck department. Correction native of Brother Douglas upgraded at In last Piney Point in 1979. He served Pennsyl­ month's in the U.S. Army from 1950 to vania, he sailed as a chief cook. edition of Brother McCausland upgraded 1953. Brother Douglas resides, the frequently at Piney Point. He in Las Vegas. Seafarers served in the U.S. Army and LOG, the U.S. Coast Guard between new pen­ 1944 and 1952. He lives in BarCHARLES sioner nett Banks, Fla. JORDAN, Angelo 65, began his Romero was incorrectly filing career BOBBIE identifed as a recertified with the Sea­ McMICHAEL, bosun. Brother Romero suc­ farers in 1945 65, became cessfully completed the in the port of an SIU menasteward recertification Mobile, Ala ber in 1958 course at the Seafarers An Alabama in the port Harry Lundeberg School of native, he sailed as a DEU. of New Or­ Seamanship in 1983. Brother Jordan upgraded at the leans. A na­ Brother Romero retired to Lundeberg School in 1975. He tive of Brooklyn, NY. retired to Mobile. Hattiesburg, Miss., he sailed as 25 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION In accordance with Department of Labor Regulations the net realized gain of $3,659,232, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis"—the difference between the sales price and the market value of an asset as of January 1,1992; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. The net appreciation in fair value of investments of $5,803,137 as shown on the financial statements includes a net realized gain of $13,507,985, thedifference between the sales price and the original cost of the asset. New Tear's Resclution: Apply for Sciioiarshlp What better way to celebrate the new year—-1994—than by making a resolution to continue your education. To get the ball rolling, start the application process now. By completing the entry form and other necessary paperwork, a Seafarer, bis or her spouse and unmarried dependent children may be eligible to receive a Seafarers scholarship. Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1994. Three are reserved for SIU members; the other four will be awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Eligibility requirements are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. It is available by filling out the coupon below and returning it to the Seafarers Welfare Pl^. Once all the paperwork (which includes an auto­ biographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACTT results) has been completed and the application form is fiUed out,the entire pack­ age should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1994. P lease send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program book- ' which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. :let I Name I Book Number. Address 1 City, State, Zip Code I - Telephone Number. This application is for: Self Dependent I Mail this completedform to Scholarship Program, Seafasrers Welfare Plan, § • 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. • L • -A- . J-.'.:'" - �•i.:. -••i-.: -i'-] •i i; 26 DECEMRER1993 SEAFARERS LOG Chairman announced slop chests to gave vote of thanks to galley gang for Delegate John Day, Steward be closed on all Sea-Land vessels. He Delegate Cesar Lago. Chairman fine job. Next port: Sri Lanka. reported copies of new contract reported crew waiting for news con­ should be received soon. No beefs or OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over cerning new contract and asked con­ disputed OT reported. Chairman told seas), September 18—Chairman tracts department to notify ship by crewmembers to expect changes in James Crane, Secretary E. Gray fax or radio message when informa­ watch system and work rules. He Sr., Educational Director D. Secretary tion becomes available. The S&riarere LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- Shoulders, Engine Delegate Paul reminded members no smoking in reminded crewmembers to donate to board iriinutes as possible. On occasion, because pfsfmce Barbadillo, Steward Delegate Jorge SPAD. Educational director urged lounge or mess halls and not to use iimitattons, some sriii be omitted. Barahona. Secretary announced too much soap in washing machine. members to upgrade at Piney Point. Bosun Fred Domingo resigned from Next.port: Tacoma, Wash. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SA/ps minutes first are rewewed by the union's contract department chairman position to devote more, Steward department reminded crew Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the time to bosun duties and study new SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf to keep ship clean and have respect Marine), September 30—Chairman Union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then for- contract. He also informed crew an­ for fellow shipmates. Next port: William Dean, Secretary M. warded to the ^aterem LOG. nual inspection was huge success and Tacoma, Wash. Thornton, Educational Director extended congratulations to crew­ Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate G. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Seamembers from master for excellent CHARLES L. Bf?OlV/V (Tran­ Lauderdale and Tampa, Fla. Land Service), September 26—Chair­ Corelll, Engine Delegate G. Denjob done keeping vessel in excellent soceanic Cable), August 27—Chair­ Secretary congratulated union offi­ nesse. Steward Delegate L. Perales. man J. Ard, Secretary P. Lahoy, condition. Educational director en­ man Jeremiah Harrington, cials on new contract and thanked Chairman reported no launch service Educational Director Dennis Baker, couraged crewmembers to take Educational Director W. Carroll. them for considering suggestions last voyage when anchored off Ft. tankerman course at Paul Hall Center Steward Delegate Charles RatclifT. Chairman announced payoff in from members. Educational director Lauderdale, Fla. He asked contracts Crew reported Seafarers LOGs as soon as possible arid reminded Honolulu and reported vessel will advised eligible brothers and sisters department to keep crewmembers in­ received. No beefs or disputed OT QMEDs and all crewmembers to remain on cable repair standby status. to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No formed on new contract. Educational reported. Crew thanked galley gang upgrade at Piney Point annually. No He also noted repairs scheduled for beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew director urged members to upgrade at for great food. Chairman thanked beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew October may be postponed. Educa­ extended vote of thanks to steward Lundeberg School and utilize every­ crew for great job all around. Next requested patrolman to board vessel tional director reminded crewmemdepartment for great cookout. Galley thing union has built for membership. port: Boston. and discuss new contract at next port. bers not to overload washers and gang thanked crew for help in setting Crew gave vote of thanks to steward dryers and to avoid using too much up and breaking down cookout area. department. They also voted to ratify detergent that could overflow onto Next port: Norfolk, Va. new contract and discussed repair deck. Treasurer reported $500 in LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), list. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. ship's fund. No bwfs or disphted OT September 26—Chairman Daniel reported. Crew requested new movies OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Laitinen Jr., Secretary James and another pay phone on dock for Overseas), September 26—Chairman Thacker, Educational Director Wal­ members' use. Robert Zepeda, Secretary Tyler Lafter Chancy, Deck Delegate Mark fitte. Deck Delegate Ernest Zepeda. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), Wooley. Chairman thanked steward Chairman reported crew waiting for September 19—Chairman Anthony department for job well done. union representative to come aboard Melvin, Educa­ Treasurer reported $96 in ship's fund. IVIaben, Secretary G. vessel for members to vote on con­ tional Director G. Montgomery, No beefs or disputed OT reported. tract. Educational director reminded Deck Delegate Gregorio Ortiz, En­ Crew requested new diyer and slop members to upgrade skills at Lun­ chest for crew laundry. gine Delegate Thomas McArdle, deberg School. Crew reported Steward Delegate Angel Correa. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (Sea-Land Seafarers LOGs received. Crew Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs Service), September 26—Chairman reported all members happy with new received. Educational director urged contract and Norberto Prats, Secretary Diego gave vote of thanks to members to upgrade at Piney Point. Hatch, Educational Director Donalo steward department for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bush, Steward Delegate Salahi Crew stated ice machine in crew OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Yusef. Educatipnal director urged mess needs repair. Next port: Wil­ Overseas), September 29—Chairman members to upgrade skills at Paul mington, Calif. J. Zepeda, Secretary E. Habor, En­ Hall Center. Deck delegate reported gine Delegate J. Fonvllle, Steward DUCHESS (Ocean Shipholding), disputed OT. No beefs or disputed Sailing together aboard the Sea-LandIndependence are (from left) AB Delegate E. Mathews. Chairman September 19—Chairman Ronald OT reported by engine or steward Erik Jensen, Chief Mate Paul Willers and AB Chris Christensen. Dailey, Secretary James Tucker, reported payoff and encouraged crew­ delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks Educational Director Olifidio to galley gang for job well done. members to discuss with him any SEA-LAND PATRIOnSeaLand No beefs or disputed OT reported. Esquivel, Engine Delegate Willie problems they may be experiencing. Service), September 26—Chairman Crewmembers asked for copy of new NEWARK BA Y (Sea-Land Service), Frank, Steward Delegate Miguel Educational director urged members S. Evans, Secretary R. Castillo, agreement to be sent to ship. Next September 12—Chairman Pedro Aguilar. No beefs or disputed OT to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs Educational Director R. Blackwell. port: New Orleans. reported. Crewmembers requested new Sanchez, Secretary N. Battle, Educa­ or disputed OT, reported. Chairman Chairman reported fresh stores tional Director Angel Mercado, washing machine for laundty room. USNS WYMAN(Bay Ship Manage­ reminded crewmembers to take ad­ needed. He reminded crew to Deck Delegate Benjamin Bess. ment), September 7—Chairman vantage of all courses at Lundeberg separate trash and place properly in GAL VESTON BA F(Sea Land Ser­ Chaiiman asked contracts department Robert Seratt, Secreta^ Cecil School. trash room. He aslred contracts depart­ vice), September 12—Chairman for more updated information con­ Husted, Deck Delegate Warren ment for information concerning new Carlton Hall, Secretary R.D. Bright. cerning new contract. Delegate Thomas Miller, Engine ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman contract. Chairman thanked crew for Chairman asked crew to help keep Stead, Steward Delegate Charles Steamship), September 12—Chair­ OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land keeping ship clean. Educational direc­ Brooks. Chairman ship clean. Crew asked contracts reminded crew­ man William Penny, Secretary An­ Service), September 19—Chairman tor reminded crewmembers to watch department to send information con­ members to keep ship clean. Educa­ thony Rivera Jr., Educational Ahdulla Moshin, Secretary Edward safety films and to report safety cerning SIU retirement plan. No tional director encouraged members Director William Thomas, Deck Collins, Educational Director hazards on ship to department head. beefs or disputed OT reported. to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No Delegate James Tims, Engine Donald Christian, Deck Delegate He announced Lundeberg School Delegate John Lewis, Steward HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), Douglas Hodges, Engine Delegate upgrading schedules posted. No beefs beefs or disputed OT reported. The ipurser said new company will con­ Delegate N. Butler. Chairman an­ September 7—Chairman L. Felix Camacho, Steward Delegate or disputed OT reported. Crew tinue safety bonuses with minor chan­ nounced crew had not received Ri^rigues, Secretary G. Rios. Chair­ Peter Hausmann. Chairman an­ thanked steward department for job Seafarers LOGs last trip. Secretary man reported union representative nounced payoff in Charleston, S.C. well done. Next port: Oakland, Calif. ges. Chairman announced ship will be restocked in shipyard and asked discussed state-of-the-art training He remind^ crewmembers to keep came aboard ship to read new con­ programs at Paul Hall Center. He also SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land that all requests be posted. tract. Crew asked contracts depart­ crew lounge clean and to upgrade at Service), September 27—Chairman discussed importance of donating to Piney Point. Secretary thanked crew ment to find out why sailipg board is GLOBAL SENTINEL (Tran­ R.E. McGonagle, Secretary Jullq SPAD to preserve union and continually changed when docked in for keeping pantry clean and orderly. soceanic Cable), October 8—Chair­ Roman, Educational Director E. American seamen's job secinity. port of San Juan. ' Educational director reminded crew­ man Joe Olson, Secretary K. Rosiek, Frederickson, Steward Delegate Educational director reported new members not to take videotapes or US GROTON(Sheridan Transporta­ VCR outside crew lounge. He also washer and dryer for crew ordered by LIto Acosta. Chairman reported crew Educational Director Cliff McCoy, Steward Delegate D. Nason. Chair­ tion), September 29—Chairman Neil reminded members to upgrade at Lun­ company. He announced new movies needs new VCR and antenna. Crew­ man announced aluminum cans no Matthey, Secretary Marvin members discussed new contract and ordered after last ones stolen in port. deberg School. Treasurer aimounced longer to be saved because of excess Deloatch, Educational Director A. gave vote of thanks to Recertified No beefs or disputed OT reported. $26 in ship's fund. Deck delegate bulk created during months at sea. Alexalds, Engine Delegate Angel Crewmembers noted they were await­ Steward Roman for good salad bar reported cUsputed OT. No beefs or Crew noted Seafarers LOGs not Bruno, Steward Delegate Michael and Chief Cook Acosta for great ing latest information regarding new disputed OT reported by engine or being received. Chairman reported Hammock. Chairman announced cooking with extra attention to contract. Steward department steward delegates. Crew asked con­ vessel will load for four or more days payoff and loading schedule for Fort details. Secretary thanked crew for, reported ship needs to be supplied tracts department for latest news and relocation jmint has not yet been cooperation in keeping mess hall and regarding contract negotiations. Crew with more fresh fhtit, milk and paper determined. Treasurer stated $94 in crew lounge clean and encouraged bags in New Orleans for next trip. requested new chairs for crew lounge crew's fund. No beefs or disputed OT those with enough sea time to Crew thanked contracts department and discussed use of walkie-talkies reported. Crew discussed member­ upgrade at Paul Hall Center. for gains in medical benefits for de­ on vessel. Vote of thanks given to ship for crewmembers at seamen's Treasurer reported new movies pur­ pendents and asked contracts depart­ steward department for job well chased in port. He announced request library. They also held safety meeting ment to keep pushing for added done. and discussed need for more safety list posted and ready for new ideas. dental coverage in next contract. harnesses and respirators. Chairman OVERSEAS CHICAGO (Maritime Crew gave special note of thanks to No beefs or disputed OT reported. talked about creating a standard set of Overseas), September 26—Chairman Chief Steward Rivera and galley Next port: Tacoma, Wash.. crane operation signals. Crew gave Daniel Telchman, Secretary J.E. gang for excellent job. Secretary and SPIRIT(Sea-Land Ser­ vote of thanks to steward department Lewis, Deck E>elegate Michael crew gave vote of thanks to San Fran­ SEA-LAND vice), September 26—Chairman for excellent job. Next port: Eaton, Engine Delegate Edward cisco Port Agent Nick Celona for job Howard GIbbs, Secretary Leonard Newington, N.H. Mlilseiihant, Steward Delegate Karen well done. Lelonek, Educational Director Brian Denny. Chairman discussecj new con­ Connell, Steward Delegate Clarence ITB NEWYORK(SheTidan SEA-LAND CRUSADER (Seatract with crewmembers. Treasurer Transportation), October 3—Chair­ Page. Educational director advised Land Service), September 20—Chair­ reported $200 in movie fund. No man Mario Romero, Secretary R. members to upgrade at Piney Point. man HJ. Berggren, Secretary N. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew­ Hicks, Educational Director Richard Andrews, Educational Director O.N. No beefs or disputed OT reported. members voted on contract. Natoll. Chairman reported everything Chairman reported new contract Bermeo, Steward Delegate Ben­ OVERSEAS HARRIETTE posted and room inspection will be at­ running smoothly and payoff in New jamin Corpus. No beefs or disputed (Maritime Overseas),September 26—• OT reported. Deck delegate requested tended by unlicensed member. Next York. He thanked deck department Chairman Peter Victor, Secretary for job well done on tank cleaning. port: Oakland, Calif. chairs for watchstanders on bridge. H.G. WUIIams, Educational Director Next port: San Juan. Educational director encouraged striking a pose in the engine SEA-LAND TACOMA (Sea-Land C. Jefferton, Steward Delegate members to upgrade skills at Piney room of the J.E.B. Sfuarf while in Service), September 30—Chairman SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaHt»th Byran. Chairman reported Point. No beefs or disputed OT Diego Garcia are (from left) Land Service), September 23—Chair­ Joseph Artis, Secretary Ralph sniooth discharge of cargo in Chile. reported. Chairman thanked entire Wiper Steve Fisher andQMEDs Alexander, Educational Director C. man D. Cella, Secretary D. Polzfai, No beefs or disputed OT reported, Michael Nelson and Thomas Piper, Engine Delegate Brian Shilts, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck but steam table needs repair. Crew Martinez. Continued on page 29 Steward Delegate Frank Martin. Delegate Rick Burgess, Engiije noted Seafarers LOGs received and En Route to Oakland 1;-, \r;:%-'.:fi:.i : •"-J In the Engine Room "Jf- " •' • ii. I J; ' n-ii •• I : • lU ... . ''••-.f • I •/ ; •(/ -7. '-f : y f'- /:- �. v-' ."'• 4^; y-A. • ••;•' .v ••, '!A ' • /. •*' -• •'" •• ' • '• "• • '• •'i il". •• •" .1 DECEMBER 1993 DEEP SEA CHARLESBALLARD Pensioner Charles Bal­ lard, 83, passed away AprillS. Bom in Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in 1940 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Guif, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). His first ship was the SS Lurline, a Matson vessel. Brother Ballard was an instructor at the MCS training school in Santa Rosa, Calif, from I960 until his retirement in 1976. SAM BLACK Pensioner Sam Black, 71, died Oc­ tober 14. A native of Oregon, he joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Seat­ tle. Brother Black sailed as a QMED. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Black served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. He began receiving his pension in January 1983. MARGARITO BORJA Pensioner Margarito Borja, 81, passed away September 27. Bom in Cuba, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Boija sailed in the engine department. He retired in September 1977. JAMES BRADY James Brady, 35, died Sep­ tember 25. A Philadelphia native, he joined the Seafarers after graduat­ ing from the trainee pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Brady sailed in the deck department. He retumed to Piney Point in 1985 to upgrade to AB. The last ship on which he sailed was the Wiltiam B. Baugh, a Maersk vessel. RICARDO CRUZ Ricardo Craz, 19, passed away October 2. Bora in New York, he joined the SIU in 1992 in Piney Point, Md. after success­ fully completing the trainee pro­ -am. Brother Cmz sailed as a deck, engine, utility. His last ship was the Lawrence H. Gianella, an Ocean Ships Inc. vessel. JOHNCASSroV John Cassidy, 65, died July 31. A native of Scotland, he joined the union in 1980 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Brother Cassidy sailed as a QMED. He upgraded frequently at the Paul Hall Center. He last SEAFARERS LOG sailed aboard a Waterman Steam­ ship vessel. HARRY DEAN Pensioner Harry Dean, 84, passed away Septem­ ber 16, A Texas native, he joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed as a chief cook. Brother Dean retired in Febmary 1973. PATRICK DORRIAN SR. Pensioner Patrick Dorrian Sr., 65, died October 16. He joined the Seafarers in 1950 in his native Philadelphia. Brother Dorrian sailed as a QMED until 1972 when he began sailing inland. He worked in the deck department aboard In­ terstate Oil and Transport vessels until his retirement in 1989. Brother Dorrian upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Dorrian began receiving his pension in December 1989. EVIEDOUGET Pensioner Evie Douget, 65, passed away October 15. A native of Louisiana, he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Lake Charles, La. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Douget served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1948. He retired in December 1976. FREDERICK DUKES Frederick Dukes, 46, died October 19 of brain cancer. A Minnesota na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Dukes sailed as a QMED. His last ship was the American Heritage, an Apex Marine vessel. Services were held on October 22 in Jacksonville, Fla. at Holmes-Glover-Solomon Funeral Home with interment at Edgewood Cemetary. Seafarers served as honorary pallbearers. EDDIE EDWARDS Eddie Ed­ wards, 53, passed away September 19. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1986 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Edwards sailed as a chief steward. He last sailed aboard the MV Sea Fox. Brother Edwards served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1982. RALPH GOWAN Pensioner Ralph Gowan, 75, died October 18. A South Carolina na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Gowan sailed in the engine department. He retired • September 1984. in GARY GROSS Gary Gross, 52, passed away Sep­ tember 25. Bom in Califomia, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Gross sailed as an assistant cook. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. JOHN HUNT Pensioner John Hunt, 74, died Oc­ tober 11. A native of Greenville, S.C.,he joined the . union in 1955 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Hunt sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1945. Brother Hunt began receiv­ ing his pension in October 1981. THOMAS JEFFERSON Thomas Jef­ ferson, 47, passed away October 6. Bom in Florida, he joined fte SIU in 1973 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Jefferson sailed in the deck department. He upgraded fre­ quently at Piney Point. Brother • Jefferson's last ship was ihc Am­ bassador. ANTON KULA Pensioner Anton Kula, 78, died Sep­ tember 24. A native of Es­ tonia, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Kula sailed in the deck department. He retired in April 1971. EDWARD LIGON Pensioner Ed­ ward Ligon, 78, passed away Septem­ ber 29. Bom in Union Springs, Ala.; he joined the union in the port of Mobile, Ala. in 1954. Brother Ligon sailed as a chief cook. He began receiving his pension in March 1983. NANCY MANNI Baltimore. He sailed as a QMED. Brother Neel upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. He retired in April 1981. NILS RICHARDSON Pensioner Nils Richardson, 93, died Oc­ tober 11. A native of Fredrikstad, Norway, he joined the union as a charter member in 1938. He sailed as an AB and bosun. Brother Richardson also was a member of the ISU in 1928 and the National Sailors and Firemans Union of Great Britain and Ireland from 1917 to 1920. Brother Richardson wrote poetry and contributed some of his writings to the LOG over the years. He retired in September 1975. ROLAND RICHARDSON Pensioner Roland Richardson, 67, passed away October 19. Bom in Charleston, W.Va., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Richardson served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1947. He began receiving his pension in August 1992. MALCOLM STEVENS Pensioner Malcolm Stevens, 71, died October 16. He joined the Seafarers in 1951 in his 'native Galves­ ton, Texas. Brother Stevens sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1943 to 1945. Brother Stevens retired in May 1976. WALCY THOMAS Pensioner Walcy Thomas, 74, passed away October 3. Bom in Vir­ ginia, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Thomas sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in May 1977. Nancy Manni, 33, passed away August 30. A native of Detroit, she joined the Seafarers in 1987 in the port of Honolulu. Sister Manni last sailed as a chief cook aboard the Mayaguez, a Puer­ to Rico Marine vessel. She upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. MARSHALL TOWNSEND Pensioner Marshall Townsend, 79, died Oc­ tober 8. He joined the SIU in 1944 in his native New York. Brother Townsend sailed as a bosun. He retired in January 1976. JERRELLNEEL JIMMIEWEED Pensioner Jerrell Neel, 67, died Septem­ ber 21. A na­ tive of • Abilene, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Jimmie Weed, 56, passed away October 22 aboard the Sea-Land Tacoma of a heart attack. Bom in Pueblo, Colo., 27 he joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of San Francisco. Brother We^ completed the steward rebertification program at the Paul Hall Center in 1992. His body was cremated and his ashes spread at sea. INLAND FRANK CHAMBLESS Frank Chambless, 36, died October 8. A Texas native,' he joined the union in 1975 in Houston. Boatman Chambless sailed in the deck department. HARRY ISENHART Pensioner Harry Isenhart, 68, passed away October 11. A native of Gassaway, W.Va., he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Isenhart sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in November 1983. GROVER SMITH Pensioner Grover Smith, 68, died October 21. Bom in Mississippi, he joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of St. Louis. Boatman Smith sailed as a lead deckhand. He retired in January 1987. JAMES TITUS SR. Pensioner James Titus Sr., 70, passed away September 16. A native of Texas, he joined the union in 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Titus sailed as both a tankerman and deckhand. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Boatman Titus began receiving his pension in August 1982. ROBERT TRAHAN Pensioner Robert Trahan, 50, died October 16. Bom in Nederland, Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Trahan sailed in the deck department. He retired in May 1993. DELL WHITEHEAD Pensioner Dell Whitehead, 85, passed away Septem­ ber 27. A na­ tive of Panama City, Fla., he joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of Houston. Boat^ man Whitehead sailed as an AB. He last sailed aboard G&H Towing vessels. Boatman Whitehead began receiving his pension in April 1973. ii&, ... . . GREAT LAKES PETER RUDESKI Pensioner Peter Rudeski, 79, died September 9. Bom in Plymouth, Pa., he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Rudeski sailed in the engine department. He retired in August 1980. /: /• . �...»{* Mi •^.;- 28 DECEMBER 1993 SEAFAA8E8S LOG SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR MCS SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS Supplementary Pension Plan BIN 51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1992. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, (ERISA). s>:. f- ••••• BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $1,516,019. These expenses included $247^991 in administrative expenses, and $1,268,028 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,897 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $11,903,392 as of December 31,1992, compared to $12,415,692 as of January 1,1992. During the plan year, the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $512,300. This decrease includes unrealized appreciation in the value of the plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had total income of $1,003,719 including employer contributions of $251,413, gain of $32,578 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $719,344 and other income of $384. ilMi: • /'. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. , YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Your have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The iteins listed below are included in that report; 1. An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan, 4. Service provider and trustee information. 5. Reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nicholas J. Marrone who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs wiU be $3.40 for the full aimual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at lio charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. Tire charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the ctmying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. miM. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION In accordance with the Department of Labor Regulations, the net realized gain of $32,578, as shown above, is compute on the "market-to-niarket basis"— the difference between the sales price and the maricet value of an asset as of Januaiy 1,1992; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $(48,932) as shown on the itoancial statements is $5^4,202 of net realized gain which is the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. .v.:3^ ff-i Inquiring Seafarer '•'M-.y'- . fcjf'- );••-- '::i ••'CM.'''"'. ;:,:'• I . . • . Joe Sweeney, Retired Deck­ hand—My first ship was the Bienville, a C-4 Waterman Steamship ves­ sel. We were transporting U.S. troops from the 28th Army Division to France. We left from New York and went to Halifax, Nova Scotia and delivered the troops from there. We were the flagship in an all military convoy of 125 ships. In front of the Bienville was the bat­ tleship Texas. Midway over in the north Atlantic the ship's alarm sounded and we were all called to the guns and lifeboats. A torpedo went in between the Texas and the Bienville, completely missing both. Looking astern, the corvettes fell back and the destroyer escorts formed a circle and dropped depth charges which brought BobDurfor, the submarine to the surface. We sank OS—I it immediately. My brother-in-law graduated from saw the action from a tanker and said Piney Point in he was amazed. "Axis Sally" (Nazi October 1992 radio propagandist) claimed all 125 and my first vessels in our convoy sank when in ship was the fact not even one sank. We got the an­ Constitution on nouncement when we were still American aboard and laughed like crazy. Hawaii Thomas Mar­ Cruises. My first job aboard the Constitution was tinez, QMED— as watchstander where I learned a lot. My first ship , I really enjoyed my time aboard the was the SS Delship and I got to travel around Hawaii mar in 1945 during my time off. from Philadel­ phia to Romania. That Benjamin wa^a good Stanley, crew. We went Fireman, from New Watertender— York to Gibraltar to Turkey and final­ My first ship ly to Romania. It was on our way over was the Gulf Trader m 1990. we heard the news that the Germans had surrendered. Back then I was sail­ It was a steam ing as a steward utility and I sailed turbine ship which was very from 1945 to 1968 when I retired. I old and needed came back in 1984 because I missed the sea and couldn't stay away. lots of repair. This was during the Gulf war anS we went from Jackson­ Nicholas Con­ ville to Houston to New Jersey and way, AB—My then over to Saudi Arabia carrying first ship was supplies to the troops. I have to say the tug Sentry, that I was scared because I really a Crowley tug, didn't know what to expect... 1 didn't and I sailed know the cargo or our true destina­ from Lake tion. On top of all of tliis I got horrib­ Charles, La. to Puerto Rico ly sea sick. I truly thought I would and Haiti. On never sail again after that first time the way back but I adjusted just fine and sailing is mostly fun for me now. we assisted another tug which was Question: What was your first ship, and what do you rememher about it? (Asked of SIU members in the Philadelphia hall.) Jim Anderson, AB—My first SIU boat came just last May. The Delawhale—a River Bus Inc. ferry that car­ ries passengers from Penns Landing, here in Philadelphia, over to Camden, New Jersey. I retired after 20 years in the Navy only to find myself missing the sea, so I joined the Seafarers atjd 1 am meeting all types of people. I missed sailing. There is a certain calling that the sea has. returning from Africa. As a sign of gratitude, the captain and crew aboard the tug gave us a variety of unique souvenirs that they had picked up while in Africa. I was amazed to find how poor Haiti was. The children fol­ lowed us everywhere hoping that we'd give them money or a bite to eat. Stanley Andruionis, AB—My first ship was aboard the SL Venture in 1980. We sailed all over Europe as well as to Spain and the U.S. Gulf. I was a new Piney Point graduate and leamed a lot, putting my knowledge to practice with hands-on experience. We encountered some pretty rough storms and that is when all fhe safety techniques that I leamed at the Lundeberg School paid off. All in all it was a fun first voyage. MikeMcNally, QMED—I graduated from Piney Point in 1975 and my first ship was the Transeastem of Hudson Water­ ways. I began that first voyage in the steward depart­ ment until the wiper on board broke his leg and went home. I transferred over and became the wiper, and this was my first official introduction to the engine department. Since then I have worked my way up by upgrading at Piney Point. It really is Ae way to go, and I recommend upgrading to all SIU members. Don't waste any time. Michael Endres, 2nd Cook/Baker— My first ship was the Robin Hood. We were coming back from South Africa and hit a really bad storm and had'to slow the vessel. The equipment in the engineroom was flying around because die seas were so rough. I sure didn't think too much of sailing, and I swore that I would never ever make another trip. That was in 1951. Know Your Rights PA YMENT OF MONIES. No FINANCIAL REPORTS. The monies are to be paid to anyone in any constitution of the SIU Atlantic official capacity in the SIU unless an Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis official union receipt is given for trict makes specific provision for same. Under no circumstances safeguarding the membership' should any member pay any money money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailec for any reason unless he is given such audit by certified public account­ receipt. In the event anyone attempts ants every year, which is to be sub to require any such payment be made mitted to the membership by the without supplying a receipt, or if a secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance member is required to m^e a pay­ committee of rank-and-file mem­ ment and is given an official receipt, bers, elects by the membership, but feels that, he or she ,should not each year examines the finances ol have been required tomake such pay­ the union and reports fully their find­ ment, this should immediately be ings and recommendations. Mem­ reported to union headquarters. bers of this committee may make CONSTITUTIONAL dissenting reports, specific recom­ RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. mendations and separate fmdings. Copies of the SIU constitution are TRUST FUNDS. All trust available in all union haUs. AH mem­ funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, bers should obtain copiesof this con­ Lakes and Inland Waters District stitution so as to familiarize are administered in accordance themselves with its contents. Any with the provisions of various trust time a member feels any other memfund agreements. All these agree­ Iser or officer is attempting todeprive ments specify that the trustees in him or her of any constitutional right charge of these funds shall equally or obligation by any methods, such as consist of union and management dealing with charges, trials, etc., as representatives and their alternates. well as all other details, the member All expenditures and disburse­ so affected should immediately ments of trust funds are made only notify headquarters. upon approval by a majority of the EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ trustees. All trust fund financial bers are guaranteed equal rights in records are available at the head­ employment and as members of the quarters of the various trust funds. SIU. These rights are clearly set SHIPPING RIGHTS. A forth in the SIU constitution and in member's shipping rights and the contracts which the union has seniority are protected exclusively negotiated with the employers. by contracts between the union and Consequently, no member may be the employers. Members should get discriminated against because of to know their shipping rights. race, creed, color, sex, national or Copies of these contracts are posted geographic origin. If any member and available in all union haUs. If feels that he or she is denied the members believe there have been equal rights to which he or she is violations of their shipping or entitled, the member should notify seniority rights as contained in the union headquarters. contracts between the union and the SEAFARERS POLITICAL employers, they should notify the ACTIVITY DONATION — Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate tified mail, return receipt requested. segregated fund. Its proceeds aire The proper address for this is: • used to further its objects and pur­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman poses including, but not limited to, Seafarers Appeals Board furthering the poUtical, social and 5201 Auth Way economic interests of maritime Camp Springs, MD. 20746 Full copies of contracts as refened workers,, the preservation and fur­ to are available to members at all thering of the American merchant times, either by writing directly to the marine with improved employment union or to the Seafarers Appeals opportunities fot seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade Board. union concepts. In connection with CONTRACTS. Copies of all such objects, SPAD supports and SIU contracts are available in all SIU contributes to political candidates halls. These contracts specify the for elective office. All contribu­ wages and conditions under which an tions are voluntary. No contribu­ SIU member woilcs and lives aboard tion may be solicited or received a ship or boat. Members should know )ecause of force, job discrimina­ their contract rights, as well as their tion, financial reprisal, or threat of obligations, such as filing for over­ such conduct, or as a condition of time (OT) on the proper sheets and in membership in the union or of the proper manner, tf, at any time, a employment. If a contribution is member believes that an SIU patrol­ made by reason of the above imman or other union official fails to noper conduct, the member should protect their contractual rights notify the Seafarers International properly, he or she should contact the Jnion or SPAD by certified mail nearest SIU port agent. within 30 days of the contribution EDITORIAL POLICY — or investigation and appropriate THE SEAFARERS LOG. The action and refund, if involuntary. Seafarers LOG traditionally has A member should support SPAD refrained from publishing any ar­ to protect and further his or her ticle serving the political purposes economic, political and social in­ of any individual in the union, of- terests, and American trade union icer or member. It also has concepts. refrained from publishing articles If at any time a member feels deemed harmful to the union or its that any of the above rights have collective membership. This estab)een violated, or that he or she has ished policy has been reaffirmed aeen denied the constitutional right jy membership action at the Sep­ of access to union records or infor­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ mation, the member should imme­ stitutional ports. The diately notify SIU President responsibility for Seafarers LOG Michael Sacco at headquarters by jolicy is vested in an editorial certified mail, return receipt rejoard which consists of the ex­ uested. The address is: ecutive board of the union. The Michael Sacco, President executive board may delegate, Seafarers International Union rom among its ranks, one in­ 5201 Auth Way dividual to carry out this respon­ Camp Springs, MD 20746. sibility. i"- '-,yj �•.'V- . '-V- DECEMBER 1993 Ships Digest Continued from page 26 crew for efforts in rescuing six Cubans at sea. (Reported in Novem­ ber issue of 5ea/arerj LOG.) L/BEffrVSrflnCLiberty M• Maritime), October 3—Chairman John Neff, Secretary Dave Alexander, Educational Director J. Hipolito, Deck Delegate Christie Johnson, Engine Delegate V. Caslido. Steward Delegate Juan Gon­ zales. Chairman announced payoff in New Orleans. Secretary thanked crewmembers for keeping ship clean and orderly and reminded crew to deposit linen in laundry sacks when signing off. Educational director reminded crew about safety gear for next voyage to Russia. Treasurer reported $650 in ship's fund and the purchase of new movies and head cleaner for VCR in next port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported latest Seafarers LOG not received and asked contracts depart­ ment for information concerning new contract. Crewmembers discussed ship's smoking policy and sent holiday wishes to all SIU members and their families. They also gave special vote of thanks to Chief Cook Gonzales, Chief Steward Alexander and GSU Julian Mendoza. OMI LEADER (OMl Corp.) Oc­ tober 3—Chairman Patrick Rankin, Secretary Jose Rivera, Educational Director Alvin Markowitz, Deck Delegate Charles Foley, Engine Delegate Rudolph Lopez, Steward Delegate Stanley Krystosiak. Chair­ man announced payoff in Boston and reported smooth sailing. Secretary reminded crewmembers to report all safety problems. Educational director urged members to upgrade and better their skills at Piney Point. Disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew stated new dryer needed for crew laundry and gave vote of thanks to jgalley gang. Next port: New Haven, Conn. OMI SACRAMENTOiOMl Corp.), October 3—Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary Rudy Deboissiere, Educa­ tional Director John Trent, Deck Delegate Kenneth Gilson, Engine Delegate Alan Nelson, Steward Delegate Norman Taylor. Crew dis­ cussed new contract. Chairman reminded crewmembers to clean rooms and to leave keys on desk and laundry bags with dirty linen in pas­ sageways. He thanked everyone for a good trip. Treasurer reported $298 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or en­ gine delegates. Crew gave special vote of thanks to Bosun Gorju and deck and engine departments for jobs well done. They also thanked Chief Steward Deboissiere and Chief Cook Taylor for excellent feeding and cap­ tain for smooth sailing and great trip. Next port: Port Arthur, Texas. OMI WILLAMETTE (OMI Corp.), October 10—Chairman Louis Hachey, Secretary R. Scotf Sr., Educational Director F. Vogler, En­ gine Delegate Olie Webber, Steward Delegate Michael Kozak. Chairman informed members of update on con­ SEAFARERS LOG tract negotiations. He thanked entire crew for great job and keeping ship clean. He gave special thanks to steward department for great chow and clean mess rooms. He announced payoff in Houston. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School whenever possible. No beefs Or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Seafarers LOG for fine job. OVERSEAS AL/CE (Maritime Overseas), October 3—Chairman Jerry Bass, Secretary Paul Stuhblefield. Educational Director Samuel Stark, Engine Delegate James Beatly. Chairman announced ship loading for Boston. Secretary reminded crewmembers to supply" clean linen for reliefs when signing off. He reported too much milk being opened in refrigerator and reminded crewmembers to cover up night lunch when finished. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $110 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Chairman announced captain ordered new cur­ tains and mattresses for crewmem­ bers. He also reminded crewmembers to report repairs needed. Crew reported nice trip to West Coast but noted good to be back on East Coast. Chairman said new filters ordered for crew dryers. Captain gave special vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), October 3—Chairman Steven Copeland, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educational Director Joseph Callaghan, Deck Delegate Eugenio Oya, Engine Delegate Cliff Akers, Steward Delegate Virgilio Hoff­ mann. Chairman reminded crew­ members to always lock rooms in port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said sailing was smooth and quiet. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land Service), October 5—Chairman Paul Lewis, Secretary A. Robinson, Educational Director A. Quinn. Secretary reminded members to go to Piney Point and upgrade. He reported crew very happy with medical chan­ ges for dependents in new contract. Educational director thanked con­ tracts department and SIU President Michael Sacco for increase in benefits for pensioners. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman gave vote of thanks to all SIU crewmem­ bers for job well done and wished AB Robert Frankel a happy retire­ ment. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND EXPRESS(Sea-Land Service), October 2—Chairman D. Seagle, Secretary M. Meany, Educa-tional Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate J.R. Mc Daniel, Engine Delegate G. Oghaghehrial, Steward Delegate Fadel Abdulla. Education­ al director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), October 17— Chairman Sonny Pinkham, Secretary Jonny Cruz, Educational Director Dan Johnson, Deck Delegate Emmanuel Halkias, En­ gine Delegate Juan Toro, Steward Delegate James O'Reilly. Chairman discussed new contract with crew- The Smell of Sizzling Steaks Enjoying a cookout on the LNG Gemini are Kris Hopkins, Chief Cook John Bukowsky and GSU Mike Rogers. members and reminded them to get as much training at Lurideberg School as possible. Secretary urged members to get out to vote for people who can help maritime industry and reminded them to donate to SPAD. He urged everyone to keep pressure on to keep U.S. ships flying the U.S. flag. Educational director reminded crew a safe ship is a happy ship and first consideration always should be safety. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers stated Seafarers LOGs received and read. Crew gave steward department vote of thanks for keeping ship well fed and clean. They gave Chief Cook Robert Outlaw a special retirement cake and wished him well. Crew reported Brother Outlaw is on his last ship after 40 years of sailing and en­ tire crew will miss him. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), October 3—Chairman Jack Edwards, Secretary Donna Jean demons. Educational Director Jim Smitko, Deck Delegate Larry Thompson, Engine Delegate Steve Cunningham, Steward Delegate Rowell Sim. Bosun reported es­ timated time of arrival in Long Beach,Calif. with payoff in port. Treasurer reported $350 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers stated Seafarers LOGs received. Chairman outlined smoking areas on ship and asked members not to smoke during meals. Crewmembers also discussed new contract. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for barbecue on deck. Next port: Oakland, Calif. DSNS SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), October 12—Chairman Ray Shinpoch, Secretary Ernest Dumont, Educational Director Steve Hansford, Deck Delegate Ron Rizzuto. Steward Delegate Don Dwyer. Chairman announced next ports San Diego, Calif., Femdale, Wash, and Anchorage, Alaska. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew requested chairs in crew lounge be reupholstered and new VCR be pur­ chased. Crew also reported repairs needed for refrigerator and re­ quested foul weather gear for deck department. Next port: Ft. Molate, Calif. USNS SILAS BENT (Bay Ship Management), October 18—Chair­ man Robert Vazquez, Secretary B: Henderson, Educational Director R. Larsen, Deck Delegate Andre Ber­ nard, Engine delegate Richard Lar­ sen, Steward Delegate Keith Nixon. Chairman discussed new contract and war zone bonus with crewmembers. Crew also discussed Sea-Land and APL's efforts to go foreign. Secretary reported store rooms and refrigerators clean and orderly. Educational director reminded crew­ members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced ship passed last quality assurance inspection and reported next inspection in Singapore in December. Crewmembers dis­ cussed possible Halloween party at Seamen's Club in Dubai and Christmas party in Singapore. They also talked about having volunteer crewmember responsible for check­ ing out movies in video library. Chairman reminded crewmembers to keep exercise room clean and equipment wiped down. Next port: Dubai. 29 WESTWARD VE/Vrt/BE (Interocean Management), October &— Chairman M.W. Kadderiy, Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ tional Director C.W. Cunningham, Deck Delegate Thomas Vain Sr., En- • Ready for a Cookout , ' Getting ready for the barbecue aboard the LNG Gemini are (from left) Chief Cook John Bukowsky and GSUs Bull Rogers and Prince Guzman. gine Delegate Alberto Aguiar, Steward Delegate Hussain Bubaker. Chairman announced contract ratified but crew awaiting copies of final con­ tract agreement. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported everyone happy. Secretary reminded crewmembers to keep crew lounge clean. Chairman and crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Overseas Arctic Galley Gang Serves Top-Notch Meals Everyday is a holiday aboard the Overseas Arctic when meal time rolls around. The galley gang, led by Recertified Steward Herbert M. Davis, makes sure the crew on the tanker is well fed. "I enjoy my job and working with my fellow crewrhembers," Davis, whose nickname aboard ship is "Big Daddy Cane," wrote to the Seafarers LOG. "I want to make sure meals are a )leasant time that everyone ooks forward to when they take a break from working." In the letter, Davis praised his fellow steward department members—Chief Cook James Willey and Steward Assistant Arnuifo Lacayo—for all their hard work. "None of this could happen without them," noted the steward/baker. Davis included a sample menu with the photographs that accompany this story. Among the entrees being served were baked lasagna, fried chicken and boiled fresh shrimp. Side plates included steamei^ asparagus spears, buttered com and stewed red beans. The gal­ ley gang loaded the salad bar Amulfo Lacayo (left) shows off his birthday cake with helpfrom fellow galley gang member, (;hief Cook James Willey. = with all kinds of fresh vegetables rolls, crewmembers also could as well as deviled eggs, cole slaw choose from cheese biscuits and com bread. and potato salad. The OverseasArctic, which is \^at meal would be com­ plete without desert and bread? operated by Maritime Overseas The menu contained eclairs, Corporation, sails coastwise. Die pecan pie and homemade 63,(300 deadweight ton vessel chocolate cake. Besides dinner was builtin 1971. Reaching for dessert is AB Eddie ABs Thurman "Scotty** Bonds (left) and Dave Somer discover the Ayyazian from the port of Norfolk. Overseas Arctic's galley full of good food for dinner. ' v't-;.' • �-r.» •>...-- 30 DECEMBER 1993 SEAFARERS LOG i..m Lundebera School Graduating Classes Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the September 1elifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Francisco Aral, Victor E. Serrano, Oscar Angeles, Thomas Milovich, (second row) Trainee Lifeboat Glass 516—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 516 are (from left, kneeling) Eddie Len, Hardine C^ricey Jr., Robin Williams, Charles Windesheim, Kelvin Burrell, Newman Larce, Carl Edwards, Ryan Zanca, Robert Parker, Michael Daniel, Ben Cusic Joail Riley and Paula Kaleikini. (instructor), (second row) Dennis Joseph Walker Jr., Richard Lares, Isom Ingram, Eric Easter, Joseph Moricone, John Joe Quinter^William Boulier, Michael Mautner II, Steve Cervantes Jr., (third row) Vernon Morris, Michael Relaford, Gary Croft, David Wayne Ellis, Matthew Johnson, Eric Gogue and Anthony Laza. Abie Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the October 20 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Tom Gilland (instructor), Stacey Twiford, George Vitello, Robert Hurysz, (second row) Michael Hall, Michael Plante, Scott Sweeney, Sandra Deeter-McBride, Christopher Quall, Tim Kacer, (third row) Carl Parker, Arthur Purdy Jr., Ramend Prasad, Omar Muhammad, Denis Picciuolo and Robert Williams. QMED--Upgrading members of the engine department completing the QMED course are (kneeling, from left) Sean Nolan, Edmond Bridges, Brian Bates, Jimmie Robles, Scott Sevret, (second row) Benjamin O'Donnell, Stanley Golden, William Pinkham, Albert McKinney, Robert Closson, Robert Whitaker, Thomas Diviny Jr. and Jiirgen Gottschlich. Not pictured is Joseph Dizengoff. ^ ^ ^ Marine Electrical Maintenance II—The October 7 graduates of the marine electrical maintenance II course are (kneeling, from left) Mark Dumas, William Mogg, (second row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Lani Halderman and Miguel Rivera. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on September 24 are (front row, from left) Walter Popperwill, Robert Wood, Michael Spranza, Robert Adams, Miles Ireland, James Dixon, Jim Kruger, (second row) Sidney Skinner, Melbourne Smith, Jim Brown (instructor), Allen Shaw, Paula Woodside, Paul Van Hollebeke and Olgierd Becker, , /RV,' . -p Refrigeration Maintenance—Graduating members of the refrigeration course are (seated, from left) Eric Sutton, Victor Mull, James DeMouy II, Michael Martykan, Joseph Arnold, Dennis Riley, (second row) Larry Rose, David St. Onge, Lawrence Craig, Paul Lightfoot, Larry Pittman, Robert Rice Jr., Gary Frazler, John Wiegman (instmctor), Harry Kinsman and Robert McDonald. Shiphandling—^Working their way up the deck department ratings are (first roWi from left) Michael Spranza, Mark Gray, Henry Rice, Robert Wood, Casey Taylor (instructor), Robert Adams, (second row) Alan Less, Sidney Skinner, Russ Hudson, Melbourne Smith, Jack Green and Robert Batson. �DECmBER 1993 SEAFAKERS LOG *J :"'t-?rvS^" LUHDEBBtG samm. Recertiflcation Programs 1994WCmUHNG OMRSE SPHCDULE Course : > Bosun Recertification Steward Recertlfiation ''""u® for classes beginning between January and PS tSf ^ ^ f " Hatty Liindeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md All progtams are geared to tmprove job skiUs of Seafaiers and to promote the Amerie™ m^time industiy. r"®y to reflect the needs of the membership, the mantime industry and—m times of conflict-^the nation's security. Check-InDate Comnletion Date March 28 January 31 '^u*'se Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Course Check-In Date Completion bate Able Seaman Januai728 March II . May 20 JUIY x Julyl All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. •' A- ' '' • ' ' •, "• ' ' Radar Certification January 14 March 11 MayO January 07 February 11 March 4 April 29 May 20 January 4 March 25 Aprill9 January 18 April II January 31 April 25 February 14 May 9 r; ^ . Celestial Navigation [ HiirdMate 14iiiited License, Parti - Limited License, Part 2 Lindt^ Uicense, Part i Chief Cook,Chief Steward Check-In Date February 11 March 11 January 3 January14 Oil Spill Prevention and Cdhtainment Lifeboatman Jten February 25 March 25 April 22 Basic/Advanced Fire Ftehting Jarii«iry21 March 11 May 6 Inland Basic/Advanced Fire Figteting^ January 17 ' Sealift Operations & Maintenance ri-.c January 4 February 21 March 21 May 9 Check-In Date Completion Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. QMED-Any Rating January 4 Marcb25 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 4 February 11 May 9 June 17 Diesel Engine Technology February 21 March 18 Refrigeration MainL & Operations January 4 February 11 March 21 April 29 • ' • '3®! Welding January 4 January 28 1 March 28 April 22 .r » >i, j Pumproom Main!& Operations May 2 June 10 Marine Electrical Maintenance February 28 April 22 Refrig. Containers-Advanced May 2 June 10 Basic Electrouics January 4 January 28 Marine Electroiii^ Technician I January 31 Febriiary25 ••V'VT Mteiite Electem^ February 28 March 25 • "'.'•'.•V 1 .1 1993-94MimmwatkmSchediOe Completion Date Februaiy 18 March 18 January 14 January 28 February 11 March 11 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Luiideberg School. Please contact the admissions offlce for enrollment information. Course Check-In Date Completion DMe GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admisslfm Adult Basic Education (ABfii) 6 Weeks - opai-ended admission Englirii as a Second Lanig^mge (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Developmental Stadtes January 10 January 14 January 17 January 21 wmm March7 Marikll March 14 Aterchik Mnrch21 Mai^25 V- Fel^aiy4 March25 May20 January 22 January 28 March 18 April 15 June 3 tor 1994 General Education Course (Evening Clases Only) Check-InDate Comidetionbate January 10 March4 V pivjMPiJirciimiCAiiiiiv Name (Last) Address Date of Birth (First) (Middle) (Street) (Qty) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) railiiiglSoffrses January 28 March 25 May 20 January 14 February 18 March 11 May 6 May 27 February II May 6 : August 12 January 28 April 22 February 11 May 6 February 25 May 20 Aprils MtoyO i Check-InDate Comnietinn Course Sii^SpeekHy Courses Course May 2 AforchT Steward Upgrading Courses Deck Upgrading Courses teriidge Management (Shiphandling) 31 (State) Deep Sea Member• (Z^Code) Lakes Member• Monlh/Day/Year .Telephone _j_ _L (Area Code) Inland Waters Member• Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #. . Book #. . Department Seniority ' U.S. Citizen: CHYes D No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from to. Last grade of school completed • • Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? GYes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. DO you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting: G Yes GNO CPR:QYe^ Date available for training Primary language spoken mpx ' / .• • : / L With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also nrnst submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE GNO GNO GNO GNO SIGNATURE I am interested in the following courts)checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar ObserverUnlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation D Simulator Course • D D D O ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—^Any Rating D Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) _DATE G Marine Electrical Maintenance G Pumproom Maintenance & Operation G Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation G Diesel Engine Technology G Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel G Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance G Electro-Hydraulic Systems G Automation G Hydraulics Q Marine Electronics Technician G G G G G STEWARD Assistant Cbok Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Chok ALL DEPARTMENTS G Welding G Lifeboatman (must be taken with another course) Q Oil Spill Prevention& Contairunent G Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting G Sealift G G G G ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Lavage (ESL) G ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM G Associate in Arts Degree plete the caniafclfyou have any qaestloBS,contact your portagent bdbredepMtlntlbrllneyPBtot. RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lnadebcn Upgradfaig Ccaicr, P.O. Box 7S, Flaey Pbtat. MD 2W74. ' .'' i' �1^: SI •••f • If^s; pmai:: •". I • !k M-: [A •: . .• if' • • y '' :^- i-' M. lil- N §:^y::yy SEAmKEMCS Volume 55, Number 12 December 1993 Seafarers Pension Trust -Page 25 MCS Supplementary Pension Plan -Page 28 Seafarers hearn Spill Prevention, Containment jn^e: More than two dozen SIU as benzene; use and care o: members recently completer different safety and breathin Oil Spill Prevention and Con equipment; sampling techni tainment classes at the Fan ques; emergency response Hall Center for Maritime plans; decontamination; selec Training and Education in tion of sorbents, suction equip Piney Point, Md. ment and skimmers and their The 35-hour course is m proper use, and other subjects eluded in all able seamen anc The FOWTs and pumpmen engine department upgradin, last month jointly took part in curricula (and also is available several drills which are as a safety specialty course) designed to enhance students The Seafarers who finished the understanding of spill contain­ class last month took it either ment. as part of the curriculum for One of the chemical drills upgrading to Fireman, Oiler involved the use of protective and Watertender (FOWT) or masks and suits which literally as part of the Pumpman covered the students from upgrading course. head to toe. After donning the "This (oil spill) course protective clothing, students definitely helped my con­ proceeded onto a training fidence," remarked Marsha )arge, where they used highDawson, who is taking the ech equipment to test for pumpman class scheduled to umes, toxicity levels and ^art of the 35-hour oil spill prevention course is this drill, which involves the use of containment booms. be completed December 17. more. (In an actual potentially Above, students close on the mock spill site and prepare to surround it. "Now if something happens, dangerous situation, they I'll be much better prepared. would do some testing first to hypothetically scheduled to at a safe distance. I'm more aware of how the determine how much and what oad 500 barrels of diesel fuel; "Those drills were out­ chemicals can react with your ype of protective equipment he MV Bull Shepard standing," said John Osburn, body, the trouble you can get to wear.) scheduled to take on an imagi­ also a member of the into. The containment drill in­ nary 2,000 barrels of bunker pumpman class. "I helped tape "My last ship was a tanker, volved the use of flotation uel; and three other opera­ the guys in the (protective) so I deal with oil and other equipment which would con- tions. suits.... chemicals a lot." Ine oil to a limited area. Stu­ "The course helped me be­ Taking Fast Action Oil Spill Prevention and dents first received a mock come a lot more aware of how When the students arrived to properly use the equipment Containment features a mix of operations order listing five or the drill, they did not know and how to protect yourself." practical work (including lab separate hazmat activities at time) and classroom studies. ive different locations (most he location of die "spill" until "Being able to actudly do Topics include legal over­ aboard training vessels) was time for action. Immedi­ all those things instead of just views of OSHA standards and around the Lundeberg School, ately after the spill site was seeing it on film is quite an Coast Guard regulations; basic 'or example, the list given to announced, some of the class experience," added Dawson, a chemistry of oil and some the FOWTs and pumpmen in­ members unloaded contain­ three-year member of the SIU. other hazardous materials such cluded the MV Susan Collins ment booms, manned small "The drills were very Using state-of-the-art equipment,, motorboats and towed the gear thorough, and they helped me siuu'ent checks danger level of onto the water. They then sur­ a lot." chemical leak aboard a barge. rounded as much of the spill as possible with the flotaion/containment devices, then anchored the equipment. The National Center for Lucinda Al-Salem was Throughout this process, the Missing and Exploited Shafaa abducted by her non-custodial students aboard the boats Children has asked the father, Deafallah Mohammad maintained radio contact with Seafarers International Union Al-Salem (alias Mohammad others who were on shore to assist them in locating Al-Salem Deafoliah, A1 Salem or Danny Abraham). He may and/or were aboard the train­ Shafaa Lucinda Al-Salem. Missing from El Paso, walk wiA a limp. He also has ing vessels. Texas since September 1988, a gap between his teeth. An Additionally, other class when she was six years old. FBI warrant has been issued in members used reflective tape his name. o designate shoresid^azmat At the time of her abduc­ areas, thereby keeping by­ tion, the brown-haired, brownDuring a chemical drill, Marsha ohn Osburn assists a classmate eyed girl was 3 feet 8 inches Dawson marks off an area by properly donning protective standers and others who may tall and weighed 44 pounds. ^ using bright yellow "hazmaf tape. othing, including a mask. lave been working in the area Now 10 years old, Shafaa Al-Salem has a scar on her nose. She also may be known by the name Shafaa Salem. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Shafaa Lucinda Al-Salem should con­ tact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Miss­ ing Persons Unit of the FBI Shafaa Lucinda Al-Salem (Texas) at (915) 533-7451. Help Locate nis Missing ChiU Students from FOWT arid pumpman courses complete placement of booms around the Bull Shepard. .-1 • -4?- • SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS „ 1, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1993 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MARAD SURVEY OF NATIONS REVEALS WIDE-RANGING MARITIME SUPPORT HOUSE STANDS UP FOR U.S. SHIPPING BILL TO REVITALIZE MARITIME PASSED BY 347-65 VOTE IN WAKE OF NAFTA, FIGHT FOR FAIR TRADE NO OVER: KIRKLAND ANTI U.S. SHIP GROUP HITS NEW LOW COAST GUARD OUTLINES PLANS FOR MARINER CARD RENEWAL ITB GROTON RESCUES 7 CUBAN REFUGEES OMI CHARGER’S CAPTAIN COMMENDS CREW FOR COURAGEOUS CONDUCT TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM BEGINS JANUARY 1 IN SIU CLINICS MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES SET FOR 1994 FOREIGN-FLAG SHIPS COLLIDE NEAR NEW ORLEANS CRUISE-SHIP CREW ‘RAN LIKE DEER’ SIU PRESSES FOR INLAND SAFETY REGS GREAT LAKES SHIPS CONTINUE SAILING IN FRIENDLY WEATHER SIU CREWED WILLIAMS RETURNS TO STATES FOR HULL INSPECTION AIRCRAFT CARRIER PROVES NO MATCH FOR NAVAJO HOUSE REPELS ATTACK ON CARGO PREFERENCE LABOR DENOUNCES NAFTA WILL PUSH FOR FAIR TRADE NO DOWN TIME WHEN GEMINI CREW CHANGES IN JAPAN FAUST BRINGS HIGH-SPEED TRAIN TO U.S. FOR TESTING COUPLE IN THE UNION: VARNEYS ENJOY SEAFARING LIFE TOGETHER RIVERBOAT GALLEY GANG MEMBER IS FIRST TO UPGRADE FIVE EXPRESS MARINE BOATMEN JOIN SPECIAL LUNDEBERG COURSE CARGOES VARY ABOARD MATSONIA: EVERYTHING FROM BOXES TO HORSES OVERSEAS ARCTIC GALLEY GANG SERVES TOP-NOTCH MEALS SEAFARERS LEARN SPILL-PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 55, No. 12 1993 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e722057971b82a725e778f0e1e228a51.PDF 039cfa1c45e03ca39956d8c0bd3f77da PDF Text Text OFFICIAl ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS tHTERNATIONAl UHION • ATLANTIC GUlf, lAKES AND INLAND WAHRS MSTRia • AFl-CiO Volume 56, Number 1 January 1994 Good News for U.S. Maritime Ocean Shipping Excluded From World Trade Accord Page 3 '93's Cairn Weather Means Good Year for Lakes' Ships Lundeberg School to Offer Refrigeration CertiRcation Page 9 — ^—- 2:or)c/i>0 0(>>0?0 .. -HCO . ooc/imt-ir* a—I 00; •. £:rrny,>->70 • M HOO ooo2:t/> -H :x) CO U) po •-« CO J> •umorn^r om>o o-Hr--i I ^ co:2 om CO Ds: cr^ CO vO O-V O Tl> T3 •acm Pages New Safety and Respue Courses Offered The Paul Hall Center has added new courses to its curriculum that cover confined space entry and rescue, designed to assist Seafarers in the event of an emer­ gency at sea. Story on page 9. ; / /• •u y • -f. ;'j v. 'v - •' �2 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report Progress Continues for Seafarers JANUARY 1994 MartUme Issues atRtre l/nmi Cougress Resumes Now that 1993 has come to an end, it is time to pause for a mo­ ment and reflect on what the SIU has accomplished. The year was marked by an increase in employment opportunities for Seafarers and Meanwhile, the House is ex- 1970s and Congress faces a full slate of the addition of contracted vessels to the SIU's fleet of ships. jected to continue its work on mid-1991 on legislation dealing with the U.S.The most significant of these was the addition of 16 oil spill clean­ flag maritime industry when it egislation that would make the the inland up boats operated by Dyn Marine. This resulted returns to Cqiitol Hill this month. nation'5 inland waterways safer. waterways when crewmembers of these vessels, which are While the Senate will be con­ Two bills are before the House were caused located around the U.S. coastline as well as templating bills that involve Coast Guard and Navigation Sub­ by human fac­ Hawaii and the Virgin Islands, voted to be repre­ tors. That maritime revitalization and committee awaiting action. sented by the SIU. compares foreign-flag cruise ships, the Seek Safer Waterways Among the new jobs available to members last House of Representatives will The subcommittee already has with human year were those aboard AT&T's newest cable ship, continue its work on inland held one hearing on a bill that factors being the Global Mariner. waterway safety legislation. would require all boatmen sailing the primary Sen. Breaux The year saw the U.S. House of Repre­ cause in 36 — The Senate is expected to hold sentatives focus its full attention on the U.S.-flag hearings on the Maritime aboard vessels of more than five percent of the gross tons to hold merchant Michael Sacco maritime industry. The union worked hard with Security and Competitiveness mariner documents (z-cards). accidents on the Great Lakes and the bipartisan leadership of the House Merchant 31 percent on the deep seas Act (H.R. 2151) by spring. The Marine and Fisheries Committee, which offered legislation in May to House passed the measure by a H.R. 1915 would close loopholes during the same reporting period. in the present laws governing the revitalize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. 347-65 margin in November. Accident-Related Bill 25,777 miles.of navigable water­ In November, shortly after President Clinton announced his sup­ H.R. 2151 outlines a 10-year ways that allow a majority of the The other piece of legislation port for the bill, the House overwhSlmingly passed H.R. 2151, a pro­ program to provide $1.2 billion men and women on tugs, tows before the subcommittee stems gram designed to carry U.S.-flag shipping into the next century. The for a proposed Maritime Secuiily bill received strong support from Democrats and Republicans alike in Fleet Although the bill does not and barges to sail without z-cards. directly from the September 22 All mariners sailing aboard fatal accident when a passenger passing 347-65. provide a U.S.-flag deep sea and Great train plunged into a bayou near At the same time, the House sank an attack on cargo preference specific num­ L^kes vessels must hold mer­ Mobile, Ala. after a tugboat push­ by farm state legislators by a 309-109 margin. ber of ships chant mariner documents and go ing six barges hit a bridge sup­ Also on Capitol Hill, the SIU continued the fight to make our that would be through the procedures necessary port, knoclang it out of line. A nation's inland waterways safer. The union worked with elected offi­ i n c 1 u d e d j to obtain them. Those require­ total of 47 passengers died and cials to introduce legislation calling for most boatmen to hold Coast news reports ments include passage of a drug 150 were injured. Guard-issued merchant marine documents. This would require the note the figure The Towing Vessel Naviga­ test, I a criminal records check, men and womien who sail on the inland waterways to meet the same would be be­ review for drunk-driving or con­ tional Safety Act (H.R. 328^2) requirements (such as drug testing and an FBI background check) as tween 50 and trolled substance violations, calls for all towing vessels to be American mariners on the deep seas and Great Lakes. 70 vessels. proof of employment in the in- equipped with marine charts, With regard to contracts. Seafarers ratified new three-year standard The bill Rep. Studds dustiy or evidence of military ser­ navigational publications, com­ deep sea freightship and tanker agreements that not only provide an in­ also creates a vice and much more. pass, radar and fathometer. The crease in salaries but also extend outpatient benefits to the dependents new Series Transportation Pro­ In a study conducted by the )ill also requires licensed towand spouses of Seafarers. SIU members sailing on the Great Lakes ap­ gram to help U.S. shipyards build SIU of Coast Guard figures con­ )oat operators to be proficient in proved a new four-year accord that included a salary increase and ex­ vessels that are price-competitive cerning reported accidents, 58 the use of these navigational aids. tended outpatient benefits to their families. on the world market. percent of foose between the late Continued on page 7 The SIU can take pride in its record built during 1993. But the Search for Funds union has no intention of resting on its laurels. This new year Part of the work that will be promises to be full of challenges that the SIU will be ready to con­ done by the Senate on the bill will front. We have our work cut out for us. The fights we will be facing be to work with the House and the won't be easy. But, the union plans to move forward, to be at the Clinton administration to find the forefront of the battles that will carry the maritime industry into 1994 funding for such legislation. and into the coming new century. Representative Gerry Studds Michael R. McKay has been Looking Ahead (D-Mass.), chairman of the elected to a full three-year term as The SIU is very much aware of the determination of the enemies House Merchant Marine and >resident of the American of U.S. shipping to drive the American flag off the high seas. Last Fisheries Committee, told the year, the multi-national agribusinesses showed their resolve in trying Washington, D.G. Propeller Club Maritime Officers District 2MEBA (AMO), a union of ocean­ to get rid of cargo preference legislation. last month that he and his going, Great Lakes and inland Despite being heavily subsidized, these agribusinesses, which in­ counterpart in the Senate, John clude some companies with their own foreign-flag fleets, continue to Breaux (D-La.), had met with waters merchant marine officers. McKay, a marine engineer, scream and holler that maritime is taking money away from the small President Clinton and his aides to defeated Jimmie Dale Alexander family farmers when nothing could be further from the truth. While discuss the situation. a vote of 909 to 189. Also by these firms rake in billions in government subsidies, they begrudge "When we left that meeting, elected by the membership was the merchant marine of the tiny friaction it receives from the Treasury we had the president's support," merely in an effort to stay afloat. said Studds, who was part of the Timothy A. Mohler as Great The union will use every ounce of its energy to keep them from bipartisan team of legislators to Lakes vice president. He defeated slowing or scuttling a bill that affects the lives of tens of thousands of introduce the bill. "We had his Robert Noffze 872 to 168. All working American mariners, their families and all those people whose support because this president other positions were unopposed. "I am gratified by the out­ livelihoods depend on the U.S-flag merchant fleet. and this administration believe, come," McKay said after the It Will be especially important in this coming year that Seafarers as we do, that if America can results were announced. "The continue to support the union's political activities through donations neither build nor operate the ships Michael McKay vote was a reflection of con­ to SPAD. A strong political program means a strong presence on we require to carry our trade to Capitol Hill, where legislation which affects Seafarers is debated world markets or support our fidence in me, Tim and the entire daily. Such legislation includes not only maritime but also other mat­ troops in time of war, we will no executive board of AMO, and of Raymond McKay, his father, the faith in the sensible policies passed away. The younger longer be a superpower." ters like health care and the economic problems of the nation. Also before the Senate is a bill long pursued in AMO." He also McKay had served as the union's SIU members and their families should continue to be involved at that would prohibit foreign-flag noted the membership's "solid secretary-treasurer since 1980. the grassroots level. It is important that elected officials know Seafarers are among their constituents. Union members can do this by vessels' offering one-day gaming and continued support" would He joined AMO in 1968 and attending meetings with representatives or senators or by writing let­ cruises from sailing in and out of allow the union to protect its in­ sailed as a marine engineer. dependence and "sustain its deep The secret ballot election took the same U.S. port. ters to express views in support of maritime. sea. Great Lakes and inland water place over a two-month period The House approved the I truly believe Seafarers will continue to be the best trained jobs and secure new work oppor­ beginning September 30. An im­ United States-Flag Passenger mariners in the world, thanks to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg tunities." partial administrator supervised Vessel Act (H.R. 1250) in School of Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training McKay became president of the balloting and ballot count, November and sent it to the and Education. the union in August when which was witnessed by the can­ The school is the leader in maritime training by providing courses Senate for consideration. The bill, longtime AMO President didates and other AMO members. introduced by Representative to Seafarers that keep members up-to-date in technology aboard ves­ Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), is Volume 56 Number 1 sels on the deep seas, inland waterways or Great Lakes. In 1994, the January 1994 designed to close loopholes in the staff of the school will continue working with contracted operators to make sure that its curriculum keeps SIU members on top of the field. Passenger Vessel Act of 1886 and Whether members upgrade their departmental ratings or take specialty the Jones Act of 1920. The Seafarers LOG {ISSN 0160-2047) is published The U.S. Customs Service has courses such as firefighting or oil spill prevention and containment, the monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, used the loopholes to declare such school will update its courses so members will graduate with the latest Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 voyages, known as "cruises-toavailable informa^on to perform their jobs better aboard ship. Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) The SIU also will continue working with contracted companies to nowhere," legal. 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince The bill would phase out the break out more vessels under the American flag. Already under con­ Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing foreign-flag vessels early in the struction is the American Queen, a new paddlewheel riverboat being offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the next century unless American built by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. New boats like the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp/Springs, Md./ citizens are employed on board American Queen will continue to provide new jobs for Seafarers—a 20746. " the ship, a U.S.-flag vessel with at never-ending quest for the SIU. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors,/orleast 75 percent of the passenger The year 1994 holds so much promise for Seafarers and their dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate capacity does not enter the same families. The union intends to do everything possible to make this a Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Axl, Bill Brower. market or the vessel is not sold. better and brighter year for everyone. X..-. •> - r,: . .,-y M Michael McKay Elected To Presidency of AMO •I I : ! 11' • •' I •; I V I �SEAFARERSL06 JANUARYim 3 &iipiring Dropped from World Trade Pad Maritime Interests Urged Water Transport Be Kept Out of GATT Negotiators at the world trade talks eliminated maritime ser­ vices from the world trade agree­ ment last month as they concluded seven years of negotia­ tions and created the World Trade Organization (WTO). The move was welcomed by shipping interests around the world, including those in the U.S., which believe the industry already is regulated through multi-nationd and bilateral accords. 'Mission Achieved' "It is gratifying that the negotiators saw fit to exclude maritime," noted SIU President Michael Sacco. "That was our main objective when the talks began. We are glad that mission was achieved.", The meetings, which began in Uruguay in 1986 as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), closed December 15 when negotiators wrapped up thenwork in a fluny of last-minute ac­ tivities. Included in those sessions was the prospect that maritime would be a part of the services con­ trolled by the treaty. But, an agreement was reached by the negotiators to ex­ clude ocean transportation from the final document in order to wrap up the document. This al­ lows the United States to main­ tain all of its current maritime laws and practices, including the Jones Act, cargo preference and operating subsidies. That agreement also called for the U.S., the European Union (formerly the European Com- munity composed of 12 European nations) and five other countries to enter into separate negotiations through June 1996 concerning maritime. If no agreement at liberalizing maritime transporta­ tion can be reached by that date, then ocean shipping will be com­ pletely left out of the WTO. Some Provisions Considered Shortly before the December 15 deadline, word came from Geneva, Switzerland (where the talks were being held) that some aspects of maritime were being offered by the United States. The proposal included the limiting of cargo preference programs to their present levels and weaken­ ing the powers of the Federal Maritime Commission as it re­ lates to other nations' unfair ship­ ping practices. This came after years of com­ mitments from the U.S. govern­ ment and other nations around the world that ocean shipping would not be included in GATT. Union Fights Plan The SIU, along with others in the maritime community, voiced its displeasure with such a plan to the administration and members of Congress^—including House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), House Majority Whip David Bonior (DMich.), the House Rules Com­ mittee and Chairman Joe Moakley (D-Mass.), House Mer­ chant Marine Committee Chair­ man Geny Studds (D-Mass.) and Senate Merchant Marine Suibcommittee Chairman John Seafarers Medical Plan Contracts New Centers In Mobile, Alabama As of January 3, Seafarers who live near the port of Mobile, Ala. now have access to a pair of noted medical facilities which are avail­ able to provide SIU members and their families with both routine and emergency treatment. The Seafarers Welfare Plan has entered into contracts with Mobile Family Physicians and with the Mobile Infirmary Medi­ cal Center. Mobile Family Physicians is located at 1924-K Dauphin Island Parkway, roughly a half-mile from the Mobile union hall. The clinic is staffed with six family practitioners who are capable of handling not only the medical re­ quirements of SIU members so f'-- they can sail (annual physicals and drug tests), but also primary health care needs for spouses and dependents covered by the SIU insurance program. The facility is equipped with in-house X-ray and laboratory services and can take care of some outpatient surgery. Mobile Family Physicians ac­ cepts patients by appointment, but they also will try to accom­ modate walk-in visits. The facility is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Sundays. The clinic also has a physician on call Breaux (D-La.). Several days after the proposal was presented, U.S. Trade Repre­ sentative Mickey Kantor backed away from it. The negotiating session, known as the Uruguay Round be­ cause of where the talks started, was called to encompass a variety of services including agriculture, financial services, telecom­ munications and transportation into the global trading rules. The round was expected to end in 1990, but continued for another three years because of r i L/lems within some countries of the European Union over the reduc­ tion of agricultural subsidies. The U.S. Congress had given the White House approval to negotiate the treaty without the legislators being able to amend it if it was presented within a certain time period. That process, known as "fast-track," allowed repre­ sentatives and senators to cast only a vote for or against the treaty. After renewing the fasttrack authority in 1991, Congress set a December 15,1993 deadline for completing the talks and retaining the no amendment provision when voting on GATT. (The fast-track authority will not carry over when the new negotiations concerning maritime begin. Congress, unless it votes otherwise, will have the right to amend any agreement that may come from those negotia­ tions.) President Clinton has an­ nounced he intends to sign the treaty on April 15. •:; - • • :• r v; , •>41' Spotlight on Inlanil Saf^ Regs Follows Recent Amtrak Disaster Congress will face renewet emphasis concerning inlanc waterways legislation following last month's introduction of proposed safety regulations by the Secretary of Transportation and public hearings on the cause of a fatal Amtrak accident near Mobile, Ala. Two bills are already under consideration by the House Coast Guard and Navigation Subcom­ mittee. The Inland Documenta­ tion Bill (H.R. 1915) calls for all boatmen sailing on inland water­ ways vessels of more than five gross tons to hold Coast Guard-is­ sued merchant mariner docu­ ments (z-cards). Also before the subcommittee is the Towing Vessel and Naviga­ tional Safety Act of 1993 (H.R. 3282), which requires all inland waterway vessels to be equipped with marine charts, navigational publications, compass, radar and fathometer. H.R. 1915 was introduced last year by Representative Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The SIU has supported such legislation since 1992. Renewed Attention military service. Z-cards must be renewed every five years. In order to receive an advanced rating, a boatinan must pass a Coast Guard examination that indicates proficiency and knowledge of the rating. Lacking Navigational Tools In testimony before the sub­ committee on October 12, the Coast Guard pointed out that the Mauvilla was not equipped with marine charts, navigational tools or a compass nor is such equip­ ment required by law. The day after the hearing, Subcommittee Chairman Billy Tauzin (D-La.) introduced H.R. 3282 to ensure the additional navigational equipment would be required on vessels. The Seafarers conducted a study of Coast Guard data from the late 1970s to mid-1991 that revealed the leading cause for a majority (58 percent) of the acci­ dents on inland waterways was human factors. As defined by the Coast Guard, "human factors"in­ clude some of the following categories: bypass of available safety devices, inattention to duty, intoxication—al­ cohol/drugs, calculated risk, care­ lessness, error in judgment, lack of knowledge or training, lack of experience, operator error, fatigue, stress, physical impair­ ment, psychological impairment, failure to comply with rules or regulations, inadequate super­ vision, failure to follow the rules of the road. M---' Agency Reviews Laws As a result of the derailment of the Sunset Limited, Secretary of Transportation Federico Pena or­ dered an intense and complete review of Coast Guard regula­ tions and oversight of the inland marine transportation system. In the review, the Coast Guard studied the adequacy and effec­ tiveness of manning requirements for operators of uninspected towing vessels; history of inci­ dents involving operators of Continued on page 4 DOT Head Outlines Ideas To Make Waterways Safer Due to public attention. Con­ gress has stepped up its efforts to In response to the September Guard will initiate rulemaking to enact H.R. 1915 following the whether all September 22 crash of an Amtrak derailment of the Amtrak train in determine passenger train near Mobile, Ala. Alabama, Secretary of Transpor­ uninspected towing vessels The Sunset Limited derailed and tation Federico Pena directed the should carry radar as well as plunged off a bridge into the Big United States Coast Guard and marine charts. In addition, all Bayou Canot after the towboat the Federal Railroad Administra­ operators will have to attend ap­ MV Mauvilla wandered off tion to review the circumstances proved radar training courses. course into the bayou. The tug, surrounding the accident and • Improve the procedures pushing six barges in a heavy fog, marine safety on the inland water­ whereby information concerning mishaps and collisions is hit the bridge just minutes before ways. the Los Angeles-Miami train Based on the findings of the reported. The Coast Guard will rolled onto the damaged trestle. review, Pena has directed the require that all casualties be Two of the four crewmembers agencies to undertake several in­ reported immediately. Continued on page 4 aboard the Mauvilla did not carry itiatives to minimize the risk of • Seek new means by which the merchant mariner documents. another accident occurring structural integrity of bridges can Only the captain and pilot are re­ similar to the Sunset Limited dis­ be checked and actions taken if damage occurs. quired to hold z-cards even aster on September 22. • Strengthen emergency though all crewmembers have The five areas of regulation as preparedness and enhance the navigation responsibilities. proposed by Pena are: Deep sea and Great Lakes Develop more stringent prospects tor victims' survival if mariners aboard U.S.-flag vessels licensing requirements for a crash occurs. Pena stated that some of these must have merchant mariner operators of uninspected towing documents. To acquire one from vessels. Towboat operators will actions will require regulatory or the Coast Guard, the agency re­ be required to pass simulator tests legislative action while others quires evidence of a drug-free and written examinations each will involve building closer urinalysis, check of the National time they increase the scope of working relationships with Driver Register for drunk driving their licenses. Licensees who Amtrak and other railroads, as or controlled substance violations, lave only minimum basic well as state and local govern­ an FBI criminal record backbond qualifications will be restricted to ments. Meanwhile, the National investigation, proof of U.S. citizen­ those towing configurations, Transportation Safety Board con­ ship or evidence of lawfulentry and sizes and routes they are qualified tinues its investigation into the probable cause of the September permanent residency from the Im­ o operate. migration and Naturalization Ser­ > Upgrade the requirements for accident. The investigation is ex­ vice and proof of employment in radar and navigational equipment pected to be complet^ early this Mobile Family Physicians is located within a halt-mile ot the SIU hall. the industry or evidence of on board such ships. The Coast year. •si-.:; �, „j.r 4 -j/. JANUARY 1994 SEAFARERSLOG PPOs Provide Health Services For Jacksonviiie Seafarers Seafarers and their families in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. have begun, using newly contracted preferred provider organizations (PPOs) in that area. The Seafarers Welfare Plan recently added St. Vincent's Medical Center and Riverside Hospital to its growing list of PPOs. St. Vincent's and River­ side, both located close to the SIU hall in Jacksonville, are affiliated members of the regional St. Vincent's Health System, a St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville features state-of-the-art multi-facility, non-profit health equipment and the most modem testing procedures. care network. The medical center and hospi­ tal are available to handle many of the medical needs of SIU memberf and their families, from routine health care to more com­ i'S# ' plex treatment, including surgery. However, Seafarers still will receive their annual physicals and other shipping-related treatments (such as testing for benzene ex­ posure) from Dr. Robert DePadua or Dr. Napoleon DePadua, who share a practice in Jacksonville. Tbeir offices are located at 3901 University Blvd. South, Suite 201, and at 1205 Monument Rd., Suite 203. As for the newly contracted PPOs, St. Vincent's Medical Center is a 528-bed, full-service facility specializing in oncology, cardiology, maternity, pul­ monary/asthma and other ser­ vices. Also offering a full range of emergency services, it is lo­ cated at 1800 Barrs St. St. Vincent's is in its 88th year of operation. The hospital also of­ fers inpatient and day treatment psychiatry, as well as or­ thopedics, opthamology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, der­ matology and more. Riverside, located at 2033 Riverside Avenue, is a 183-bed hospital which specializes in primary and secondary care, or­ thopedics and psychia^. It is the primary hospital for the Riverside Clinic, a multi-specialty group practice, and it also provides a full range of emergency, diagnostic and outpatient services. Founded in 1911, Riverside joined the St. Vincent's Health System three years ago. Amtrak Disaster SpaUlDMs SaMy The 17 maternity suites at St. Vincent's were added in late 1992. • 'kf' Mobile Clinic Opens Continued from page 3 24 hours a day. Dr. Kenneth Miller, Seafarers Welfare Plans medical director, said the clinic has a staff repre­ sentative familiar with the oc­ cupational health issues specific to Seafarers. Along with Mobile Family Physicians, the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center also joins the growing list of preferred provider organizations (PPOs) which have contracted with the SIU. Located on Spring Hill Avenue at Louiselle (a short drive from the union hall), the Infirmary Medi­ cal Center is the largest, private, not-for-profit community hospi­ tal in Alabama. The 704-bed facility is noted for its state-ofthe-art equipment and offers spe­ cialized, comprehensive cardiac, neurology and cancer, neurosurgery services. It is staffed by 500 primary and specialty care physicians. In addition to emergency treat­ ment and five intensive care units, the hospital offers: • A complete cancer services division. • A sleep disorders center which assists physicians diagnosing and The Mobile Infirmary Medical Center is staffed by 500 primary and specialty care physicians /.•.//; treating sleep/wake difficulties. • A center for women and children including fetal monitor­ ing, labor and delivery, postpar­ tum, pediatric intensive care and more. • Modem facilities for heart-re­ lated tests and operations. (More than 6,000 open-heart operations, 3,500 balloon angioplasties and 27,000 diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures have been done there.) • A combination rehab/ health and fitness center offering a mul­ titude of programs. Continued from page 3 uninspected towing vessels; re­ quirements for reporting of marine casualties and hazardous conditions involving vessels; and penalties for failure to report such accidents. The Coast Guard completed its review in early December and issued a report of the agency's conclusions and recommenda­ tions. Based on the findings, the Department of Transportation developed an action plan desired to enhance the safety of the nation's transportation system. Under the proposed regula­ tions, barge crews would be sub­ jected to much tighter licensing and training requirements. In ad­ dition, the Coast Guard would require certain equipment on towboats, including working radar and marine charts. (For more details on the proposed DOT regulations, see story on page 3.) Hearings Seek Cause The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held three days of public hearings in Mobile to help determine the cause of the Amtrak crash. At the start of the three-day hearing, NTSB Vice Chairperson Susan Coughlin stated laboratory examination of damage to the bridge is consistent with damage to the barges that were part of the Mauvilla, owned by Warrior & Gulf Navigation Company of Chickasaw, Ala. Shortly before the train reached the damag^ bridge and plunged into the water, the towboat pushing the barges had lost its way in fog and reported strik­ ing something in the bayou. On the first day of hearings, the NTSB vice chairperson stated, "The resultant contact be­ tween the barges and the bridge shifted the track sufficiently to cause the lead locomotive to strike the east girder of the through-girder span, leading to the derailment of the Sunset Limited." More than 20 witnesses tes­ tified at the hearing. The captain and pilot (who was in charge of the Mauvilla at the time of the accident) testified that they were lost and confused in fog and early morning darkness. Most of their testimony focused on explaining Why they were lost and why their radio transmissions did not have any mention of the train accident for approximately 15 minutes. Still unanswered after the hearings, investigators said, are several questions including why the pilot approached the bridge head-on even after he saw an image on radar. The pilot acknowledged being unfamiliar with the vessel's radar system and said he was trying to tie up to what he thought was a string of barges in the river when a barge struck the bridge. It was not until he spoke to the bridge atten­ dant that the tugboat pilot realized the vessel had veered off course. The federal panel also was told that other than the radar and a radio, the towboat carried no chart, compass or other naviga­ tional tools. Future Action The NTSB hopes to have a final report on the crash by spring. Action on bills H.R. 1915 and 3282 is expected to resume when Congress returns to Washington this month. Seafarers' List of Health Care Providers Grows Within the past few months, the Seafarers Welfare Plan has designated new preferred provider organizations (PPOs) in the ports of New Bedford, Mass., Jacksonville, Fla. and Mobile, Ala. The addition of these respected medical facilities marks continued progress in PPG care for SIU members and their families, as the welfare plan is contracting with a preferred provider in each of the cities where an SIU clinic previously had been located. The PPG program helps the welfare plan combat spiraling health care costs and also ensures that members and their families have access to quality medical treatment. There are numerous ad­ vantages to using PPGs, such as streamlined claims procedures for members and dependents, as well as more efficient claims monitoring; the health cafe providers' familiarity with the unique heeds of the membership and their families; and the main­ taining of reasonable rates for Seafarers and their dependents. Below is a list of preferred providers currently under con­ tract with the union. SlU-Contracted PPOs (as of January 1994) Baltimore Johns Hopkins Center for Occupa­ tional and Environmental Health 4940 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 550-2322 Honolulu Straub Hospital 888 South King Street. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808)552-4000 Houston Med Place 1 Suite 1605 1315 Calhoun Houston, TX 77002 (713)756-8800 and St. Joseph's Hospital 1919 LaBranch Houston, TX 77002 (713)757-1000 Jackaonville St. Vincent's Medical Center 1800 Barrs Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 387-7300 and Riverside Hospital 2033 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 387-7000 and Drs. Robert and Napoleon DePadua (two locations) 3901 University Blvd. South Suite 201 Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904)391-1260 1205 Monument Rd. Suite 203 Jacksonville, FL 32225 (727-5120) Mobile Mobile Family Physicians 1924-K Dauphin Island Parkway Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 476-6330 and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center 174 Louiselle Street Mobile AL 36607 (205)431-2400 New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 588-5263 New York Methodist Hospital 506 6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718)780-3000 Philadelphia Methodist Hospital and Healthmark Incorporated Clinic 2301 South Broad Street Philadelphia. PA 19148 (215)952-9900 San Francisco St. Mary's Hospital 450 Stanyan Street San Francisco, CA 94117 (415)668-1000 Seattle Virginia Mason Hospital 925 Seneca Street Seattle, WA 98111 (206)624-1144 Wilmington Immediate Medical Care Center 29409 S. Western Avenue San Pedro, CA 90731 (310)547-4274 and Torrance Memorial Hospital NewOrteane 3330 Lomita Boulevard Tulane Univ. Hosp. and Medical Ctr. Torrance, CA 90509-2935 1415 Tulane Avenue (310)325-9110 New Bedford St. Luke's Hospital 101 Page Street New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-1515 �"•: ".• • • . -• \ SEAFARERSlOG Mimiiri994 As 1993 drew to a close, work was brisk for Seafarers sailing with Crowley Towing and Transportation in the Long Beach, Calif, area. More than 100 SIU members sail for Crowley in that region, which includes the ports of Los Angeles and Wilmington. The tugboat crews handle docking operations for large ships and also move bunker barges and derrick barges, among other wdrk. "I've been with Crowley since '88, and I really like my job," said Chief Cook Willie Rose. "I like the schedule and the fact that we stay busy." Rose and the other Seafarers from Crowley also recently joined SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Saccb and SIU Contracts Department Vice President Augie Tellez for meetings aboard the boats and on the docks. Parts of the meetings focused on legislative issues which directly affect the membership. Sacco and Tellez brought members up-to-date on the Maritime Security and Competitiveness Act (H.R. 2151), as well as other legislation dealing with inland documentation and safety, the Jones Act, cargo preference, upgrading and licensing and other changes in the towing industry, They also discussed other union matters and explained the improvements in members' health care coverage and pensions which were brought about by the contract ratified last year by the membership, "The meeting went very well," said Rose, who joined the Seafarers 14 years ago and has upgraded several times at the Paul Hall Center. Mate Bruno Kalmeta agreed. "It was a positive thing, getting together and exchanging ideas," he said. "And it was great to see Joe and Augie out diere on the boats with us." 5 "V";. . Seafarers aboard the PL Milne conier with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco and SIU Vice Presi­ dent Contracts Augie Tellez. . VS'- Pictured from left are Port Agent George Tricker, Tankerman Mickey Main, Chief Cook Willie Rose, AB Mel Dibiasi (partially obscured). Engineer Al Citanovich, Augie Tellez, Captain Scott Linsley and Joseph Sacco. „ LEFT Captain if J Ch^ti Thomas ^ ^ ^ makes a point as (from left) Joseph Sacco, Mate Hill ChamCarit^^Quintana listen. AB Steve Wells (left) chats with SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco. Talking over union matters are AB Mel Dibiasi (left) and SIU Vice President Contracts Augie Tellez. More than tOO Seafarers sail for Crowley in the Long Beach area. From left: Engineer Peso Hrboka, Cook Milo Banicevic, Port Agent George Tricker and AB Carlos Quintana review the new collective bargaining agreement. i- • �•hi- .-.• . \ 6 ' v'"" JANUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG AFL-CIO Continues Push for National Hoaith Plan • Providing coverage for evei^ The AFL-CIO's top-piiority come families but which does not plan which would cover al for 1994 is to secure a com­ require citizens to purchase medi­ citizens with a comprehensive U.S. citizen, regardless of their prehensive national health pack­ cal coverage. This plan also benefits package similar to the health or employment status. • Establishing and enforcin age that will address the would tax workers on a number of one contained in the Clinton plan. inequities of those who are in­ the health plans under which they Sponsored by Senator Pau cost limits on private sector sured being hit with the costs of currently are covered. Wellstone (D-Minn.) and Rep. health insurance premiums, as Jim McDermott (D-Wash.), this well as limits on doctor and hospi those who do not have coverage. The AFL-CIO points out that The AFL-CIO has been lobby­ this program would leave many legislation includes components tal fees. These limits would be ing and providing information Americans without health i care. for nursing home care and com­ enforced by either the federal or about the need for a comprehen­ (Currently, almost 39 million munity-based care, with national state government. • Prohibiting health insurance sive national health care system. Americans have no coverage, and and state budgets. firms from denying coverage to The proposed financing for As such, the national federa­ many others are underinsured.) an applicant, or charging exces tion of trade unions has wel­ However, when those citizens are this plan is drastically different sively high premiums, due to an comed the health care plan treated in emergency rooms—the from the president's. With the individual's health condition. presented to Congress by Presi­ most expensive type of service- Health Security Act, the majority • Simplifying paperwork dent Clinton, and created by a the cost would continue being of funds come from employer eliminating waste and cracking committee led by First Lady Hil­ passed on to those who have premiums and the government. down on medical fraud. lary Rodham Clinton, as a first health insurance, in the forms of The Wellstone/McDermott pro­ A number of changes were step toward attaining a national higher premiums and higher de­ gram calls for a 7.9 percent made to the president's initia' system that will bring down the ductibles (reflecting higher payroll tax on employers, as well proposal before it was sent to costs of providing medical hospital billing to compensate for as increases in corporate and per­ Capitol Hill. Most deal with sonal income taxes. It also in­ coverage for all Americans. the cost of indigent care). financing and regulating the plan Alternatives Lacking • A plan put forth by Senator cludes premiums for long-term including: care. With the debate heating up, John Chafee (R-R.I.) and Rep. • A person's or family's max­ Establishes Cost Limits alternative proposals have sur­ Robert Michel (R-Ill.) that calls imum payment toward the cost o President Clinton unveiled his faced. The federation has noted for an individual mandate rather their health care premium woulc that some of these alternative than an employer mandate for plan during a nationally televised percent of income. be 3.9 plans are flawed by not guaran­ providing coverage. This pro­ address in late September, al­ • Patients would have the op­ teeing coverage for every person gram has no limits on premiums though the legislation was not tion of getting health care from or addressing insurance reform. paid by individuals, nor does it presented to Congress until Oc­ jroviders not in their employer's Two plans that the AFL-CIO include a component for long- tober 27. Some of the key points of the lealth alliance. considers to be particularly lack­ term care. In addition, it would • Subsidies would be available delay subsidies for low-income Health Security Act include: ing are: ' Requiring all employers to to employers with up to 75 • A managed competition workers. • Some member unions are provide health insurance to their workers (instead of 50 or fewer proposal that includes some employees). government subsidies for low-in- positive about a Canadian-style employees. Unions Look for Ways to Maintain RenoNts As Medicai Costs and Uninsured increase With news accounts announc­ ing even more Americans without any kind of health insurance, and with medical costs increasing, unions axe working with their con­ tracted companies to find ways of keeping health care costs down. In 1992, an additional 2.3 mil­ lion Americans joined flie ranks of the uninsured, according to the Employee Benefit Research In­ stitute. The increase was greater than the previous two years com­ bined, pointed out the nonpartisan research organization composed of businesses and labor unions. The addition raised the nation­ al figure of uninsured Americans to just under 39 million people. The data revealed that a large reason for the jump came from people working at small com­ panies which had to drop their medical coverage because of the rising cost of health care. Compared with other in­ dustrialized countries, the Unit^ States pays a higher percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP) into health care. While the U.S. was paying approximately 14 percent (or $840 billion of a total $5,978.5 billion) of its GDP in 1992 for health care, other nations like Japan and the United Kingdom were spending barely more than 5 percent of their GDP. • The National Health Board, originally planned as an inde­ pendent agency, instead would function more like a board of directors. Doctors Support Plan Final action on health care may take months or even longer. However, the president's plan in mid-December got a boost when 10 doctor groups representing more than 300,000 physicians came out in support of it. Those groups include the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Col­ lege of Physicians, American College of Preventive Medicine, American Medical Women's As­ sociation, American Society of Internal Medicine, American Thoracic Society, National Hispanic Medical Association and the National Medical As­ sociation. i'-T SAB Changes Registration Precedures The Seafarers Appeals Board has amended the shipping rules to allow members to register at their union halls while they are await­ ing the results of their drug tests. SAB Action 368 only changes registration procedures. Mem­ bers still must have proof that they have passed a drug test prior to claiming a job. Augie Tellez, SIU vice presi­ dent for contracts arid contract enforcement, noted that many Seafarers live a great distance from the hall where they register ;o ship. Before this amendment, members could not register until they had proof they had passed the test llie Seafarers Appeals Board is made up of representatives Tom both the SIU and its con­ tracted companies. The action is irinted below in its entirety. insurance. The survey also showed in­ National Heaitii-Care come was not a major determin­ Spending ing factor for identifying those without any health care coverage. of Billions Doliars While not as great as low-income, low-skilled workers, many high income Americans were without insurance. Medical Inflation 11 Percent For years, the AFL-CIO, the During the last five years, national federation of labor medical costs have risen at a rate unions, has called for health care of nearly 11 percent for each of reform within the United States. those years. Meanwhile, the na­ As a whole, trade unionists have tional inflation rate has been the best coverage of any group in much lower. (It is now averaging the nation. about 3 percent annually.) Because the cost of paying for Of the nearly 39 million the uninsured has fallen on the people without sonie form of in­ backs of those with coverage, the surance, the institute noted about SAB Action 368 trend among unions is to preserve '65 '70 '75 '80 '85 '90 6 million were withput employ­ The Seafarers Appeals Board SOURCE: Health Care Rnancing Administration acting under and pursuant to the ment. The remainder held some benefits. In order to continue this vital protection, unions at their kind of a job. Collective Bargaining Agree­ Almost 10 million working members' requests have chosen ment between the Union and the to concentrate contractual gains Since 1980, the amount of money Americans without health care Contracted Employers, various toward benefits. that Americans have spent on are employed by companies that hereby takes the following action. health care has almost tripled, as Maintain Health Coverage employ less than 10 jpeople. Yet, Whereas, seamen are required shown above. For 1992, the last another 7.2 million work for com­ As the cost of health care con­ year calculated, health care cost to pass a pre-hire drug test before panies that have more than 1,000 tinues to escalate, many labor Americans nearly $840 billion. registering for employment, and people on the payroll, but offer no unions around the country are Whereas, the results of the negotiating to make sure mem­ drug test may not be available bers and fteir families maintain from seven (7) to ten (10) days, and health care coverage. Whereas, such delay may be In Kansas, members of the Machinists Union ratified a new costly to seamen who do not live in% contract with Beech Aircraft that in the area providing the drug For medical care increased their contributions to test. the health care plan so they could Therefore, Rule 2 Shipping maintain benefits. Steelworkers Procedure, B 5 shall be amended at Bethlehem plants in Maryland, fy deleting subsection (b), Indiana and New York raised the redesignate subsection (c) as sub­ from ® deductibles they will pay for section (b) which shall read as preceding 4 themselves and their dependents ^allows. to maintain coverage. (b) Effective August 16, 1993, period Some unions are using other no seaman shall be shipped to a methods to retain their existing contracted vessel without having level of benefits. Bakery Workers passed the pre-hire drug test pur­ with the Continental Baking Com­ suant to U.S. Coast Guard pany at 16 East Coast and Midwest regulation (CGD-86 067) (46 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93* locations switched from a fee-for GFR 4, 5 & 16), except those service plan to managed care in seamen possessing permanent •Figure for 12 months SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics ended Aug. 31,1993. order to fight increasing costs. status aboard a specific vessel Electrical Workers for Raytheon in and are returning to the same The rate of inflation for health care has run well above the overall national inflation index since 1983. Massachusetts also elected to use vessel in the same job classifica­ a managed care system. tion. These increasing costs have made health care unaffordable to almost 40 million Americans. 'WtS •M Changes in Consumer Prices • 't ' �.... . . • . . " •. -• ; . • •'.•.• ';C' •; \W.JANUARY 1994 SEAFARBKLOe 7 AB Nelson Recounts Year on Kane s'- - - PS' Editor's note: AB Carl Nel­ son, Jr. sent thefollowing article, which recounts highlights from the past year aboard the USNS Kane, along with the accompany­ ing photographs to the Seafarers LOG. The past year was filled with interesting tasks combined with some unusual happenings for the ladies and gentlemen aboard the Kane. The vessel is operated by Bay Ship Management and has a very capable SIU crew to keep her run­ ning smoothly. In July wehad the honor of hosting the National Geographic Society's annual Project Marco Polo. This is an out-of-the-ordinary program designed to provide about a dozen high school students and their teachers an opportunity to leam about oceanography, foreign cultures and geography. • NN ..vie---- Last year the lucky students also were well-instructed in the art of knot-tying and other deck department duties by Bosun Chris Brady. The ports of call for the Na­ tional Geographic Project were Naples, Italy; Malta, located just south of Italy; and Tunisia, which borders Algeria and Libya. Toward the end of September the Kane was on her way through Istanbul, Turkey and fte Black Sea (by invitation) to visit Romania. The vessel was one of the first Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSC) ships to dock there since the start of the post-com­ munist era in the former Soviet Union. The crew was warmly received by the Romanians, and many enjoyed a fascinating trip into Transylvania, The most recent of the Kane's contributions toward maintaining positive foreign relations was a training exercise for the Tunisian navy. Several SIU members volunteered to go aboard the Tunisian research vessel Salambo (formerly the USNS DeSteiguer) to offer instruction and demonstrate the proper use of the ship's machinery and equipment. The Seafarers involved were Bosun Brady, ABs Jeff Focardl and James Saunders and Chief Electrician Joe Jenkins. The com­ mander of the Tunisian navy also was on board for the exercise. Aboard the Tunisian research vessel Sa/ambo, formerly the USNS During our stay, the Tunisians DeSteiguer, are (from left) AB Jeff Focardl, Chief Electrician Joe provided our crew with a tour of Jenkins, AB Jim Saunders and Bosun C.E. Brady. the remote but magnificent ruins of Dougga. The USNS Kane is scheduled to wrap up 1993 in Piraeus, Greece. That is where we will spend the Christmas holidays. All in all, it has been a good year! Kt ''•mXi jaaiiaiNi, , rrvY- During a retirement party for OMU Wlllard Muggins aboard the USNS Kane, he Is presented with a leather briefcase by Captain P. Murphy. " •• , "; .. •' , :_ "'^r' • .A Congress to Tackle Ship BUI Continued from page 2 When he introduced the legis­ lation, Rep. Billy Tauzin (D-La.) noted pre iminary investigations into the Mobile accident had shown the tug was not equipped with charts, a compass and otiier navigational tools. He also pointed out that the vessel's pilot had stated he was not famihar with how to read the boat's radar. The USNS Kane hosted students as part of a National Geographic project In 1993. Continue Export Ban Separate bills that will con­ tinue to restrict indefinitely the exportation of Alaska oil from the trans-Alaska pipeline are before both branches of Congress. S. 1265, introduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), is pending before the Senate Banking Com­ mittee. H.R. 2670, offered by Representative Maria Cantwell, is awaiting action by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Last year. President Clinton signed a bill that extended the ban on exporting Alaska oil until June 30,1994. Because the oil only can be transported to a domestic refinery, it is covered by the Jones Act. (That 1920 legislation limits the movement of cargo between two U.S. ports to Americancrewed, American-built and American-owned vessels.) The SIU will continue to monitor these and other bills that will affect the U.S.-flag merchant marine. 1 Vrt'ii" / Orgulf Seafarers Continue Sailing Despite Waterways' Winter Closing ing in late December. Despite the fact that Orgulf tugs continue to work, the Army Corps of Engineers has started the process of closing the Missouri and upper Mississippi rivers for the winter. On Time Closing For the first time since 1988, the corps shut down the Missouri on the traditional closing date of Grabbing lunch In the galley of the Jim Ludwig are Deckhands December 1. High waters remain­ Vanceno Rush (left) and Adam Shacknal. ing from the summer flooding al­ lowed tugs and barges to move on the river until the time of closure. Drought conditions during the previous years had forced traffic off the river before the December 1 date. Traffic also was cut off on the upper Mississippi north of Rock Island, 111. on December 12. The corps is planning to re-open the river to long-distance tugs and barge movements on March 1, weather and river conditions per­ mitting. Traffic along the lower Mis­ sissippi continues year-round, unless weather and river condi­ tions warrant a temporary clos­ Lead Deckhand David PItchford Is ready to haul In the lines as the Jim Taking care of some union business Is Deckhand Kenneth Marshall. ing. Lucfw/g leaves Moore's Landing. Seafarers sailing aboard Or­ gulf Transportation tugboats con­ tinue to see plenty of action along the Mississippi River and its tributaries as the new year begins. Thanks to a very mild fall and early winter, none of the water­ ways where the tugs and barges sail have been affected by icing conditions. The vessels continue i-/': to haul coal, sand, stone, scrap iron and whateverelse needs to be transported. "Things continue to go well for the fleet," noted St. Louis Port Agent Joe Sigler, shortly after servicing the towboat/im Ludwig at Moore's Landing, Mo. He added that nearly the whole fleet of Orgulf vessels were still work- • r- • �8 JAHUARY1994 SEAFARERS LOG Great Lakes Seafarers Gempleie Another Successful Sailing Season "These factors have ultimately but have had afternoons that have contributed to the success of this remained in the forties," Kelley noted. year's sailing season." According to Kelley, sevefa According to Nekvasil, during the 1992 navigational season SlU-contracted cement carriers (which runs from early March to arid tugboats, such as the Hannah mid or late January), 105.7 mil­ tugs, operate during most of the lion tons of cargo were winter months on the lower lakes transported on the Lakes. The He noted one tug will serve as an cargo included cement, iron ore, icebreaker for another that pushing cargo. coal and gypsum. Most SlU-crewed vessels do In 1993, there were 97.7 mil­ lion tons of cargo transported not see action in the winter. Despite along the Great Lakes from the the unusually mild weather, the beginning of the sailing season companies are calling ships in for through November. "There is their seasonal layup. Vessels that had tied up for the every indication that December and January's figures will bring winter by late December include the total figure to what it was last the Crapp, an Inland Lakes year. To have a shipping season Management vessel; the St. Clair, hold even figures such as these is an American Steamship Com­ a great accomplishment," Nek­ pany vessel; and Kinsman Lines vasil told a re'porter from the vessels, the Kinsman Independent and Kinsman Enterprise. Seafarers LOG. Although original plans listed Despite a few mild snow flur­ ries, cold weather has not been a many American Steamship Com­ factor on any of the Lakes. Byron pany vessels as being laid up by Kelley, SIU vice president for the the end of December, the com­ Great Lakes, stated all of the pany is keeping the American waters still were navigable in late Mariner, American Republic, Buffalo, Indiana Harbor, Sam December. For AB/Watchman Mike "The weather has been truly Laud, Walter J. McCarthy and the Bensman, it is work as usual remarkable. We are used to freez­ H. Lee White sailing until midaboard the Sam Laud. ing days and wind chill factors January, when a tentative date for Sailing on the Great Lakes will come to a close this month, bring­ ing the season to a successful finish after a year of good weather and continuous shipping. "The weather has cooperated and cargo demand has con­ tinued," noted Glenn Nekvasil of the Great Lakes Carrier Associa­ tion, which monitors the action of U.S.-flag shipping on the Lakes. Saved Mariner in Tampa Bay Boatman Tanner Honored for Heroism Seafarer Richard Tanner recently was honored for his alertness and quick actions which on April 16 of last year helped save Ae life of a fellow mariner. Tanner, 70, received an Ad­ miral of the Ocean Sea Award from the United Seamen's Ser­ vice in October. The awards are presented to American seamen and boatmen for acts of heroism in the line of duty. Tanner was one of a number of merchant mariners who were honored, although he was unable to attend the ceremony in New York due to an operation (from which he is recovering nicely). Maritime Administrator Albert Herberger presented the awards. Senator John Breaux (D-La.) and Niels Johnsen, chairman of Waterman Steamship's parent In­ ternational Shiphplding Corpora­ tion, also were recognized for Seafarer Richard Tanner's quick their efforts in behalf of the U.S. actions saved a fellow mariner. maritime industry. Above, Tanner works on barge where he pulled the man to safety. Fled Burning Tug Tanner was working aboard the Sheridan Transportation tug­ rough chop on the bay about oneboat Ocean Star in Tampa Bay, quarter of a mile, although he Fla. on April 16 when he and his reportedly did not realize the fellow crewmembers spotted barge was there. Instead, he simp­ trouble on another nearby tug, the ly was trying toget away from the Beverly Anderson. The Anderson burning tug. Tanner raced back up to the was on fire, so the Ocean Star top of the barge, secur^ some headed toward it in order to aid lines and then climbed down to the crew. the water. He grabbed Bodden But Tanner stayed behind on a and brought him to safety, then Sheridan barge in order to serve used a flashlight to signal the as a lookout. That decision may have saved the life of Stephen Ocean Star. By then, the Ocean Bodden, the engineer from the Star had taken aboard the rest of the Anderson's crew all of Anderson. At approximately 10:30 p.m.. whom thought Bodden had Tanner heard splashing near the perished. While the Sheridan tug barge. He quickly descended the returned to its barge. Tanner gave side of the barge 35 feet to the his shirt to Bodden to warm him. water, where he spotted Bodden "I just stayed and talked with him swimming toward shore. to calm him down," Tanner Bodden had suffered third-de­ recalled a few months after the gree bums covering a third of his incident. body and, unbeknownst to his Soon Bodden was flown by shipmates, had jumped over­ helicopter to a nearby hospital. board. He swam through the while the Ocean Star carried the other survivors to port. Small World The American Republic is one vessel that continued transporting cargo into the new year. closing the Soo Locks has been announced. Kelley noted with vessels just laying up, no word has been relayed on when fitout will begin. Traditionally, crewmembers begin reporting to their vessels in March and April, depending on the weather, vessel's location and cargo. Moran Tug Members Approve New Contract Seafarers who sail with Moran Towing in Maryland and Pen­ nsylvania approved a new con­ tract that will increase benefits for members who sail aboard the company's 11 tugboats which operate in the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware River. The new pact will provide im­ proved medical and pension benefits and working conditions into 1996. The SlU-crewed tugs are responsible for general harbor work and use their 1,800 to 3,700 horsepower engines to bring tankers, containerships, general cargo and fruit vessels in and out of Aeir individual piers. Although most of the SIUcrewed Moran tugs in Philadel­ phia and Baltimore stay in the Delaware and the Chesapeake, some are called on to assist vessels sailing through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, thereby eliminating the need to travel around the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland and Vir­ ginia) peninsula. The union represents the mates and deckhands aboard the 11 tugs and machinists who work in the Philadelphia Moran shop. The tugboats include the Carolyn, H.C. Jefferson, Reedy Point, Swells Point, Wagner Point, Cape Helopen, Cape Romain, Georgia Moran, Grace Moran, Hawkins Point and Cape May. Bodden later contacted Tanner to thank him and advise him that he was recovering well. Tanner's wife, Ruth, and Bodden's mother also met by chance following the rescue. "She plays bingo at the same place I go to," Ruth Tanner recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "I didn't know her, but I heard her telling the story (about the incident on the barge) and I said, 'Wait a minute! My husband just saved someone on a barge!' We talk all the tiirie now." Mrs. Tanner added that her husband of 30 years is scheduled for a follow-up operation early this year which hopefully will allow him to make a full recovery. "He just put in for retirement, though, and I can't get used to him being home all the time," Mrs. Tanner said with a laugh. "He's feeling better lately, and he's pacing the floors. Make sure you tell everyone he misses the Drewmernbers on the GraceMoran, above, and other Moran Towing 'ugboats in Maryland and Pennsylvania approved a new contract. boats!" 5-Year Mew York Tugboat Strike Mean End Local 333 Seeks SetUement wHh Other Companies Striking tugboat and barge workers from Local 333 of the United Marine Division of the Intemational Longshoremen's Association last month reached a partial settlement which includes $4.7 million in back pay and the reinstatement of 161 members by the company, Bouchard Transportation of New York. Bouchard's calls in 1988 for the workers to take 65-percent pay cuts prompted the strike, which lasted for more than five years. But now that a new, threeyear contract has been reached, Ae 161 workers will regain the jobs that had been taken over by scab replacements when the strike began. Letters already have been sent to the striking union members informing them that they can retum to work for the company. In addition, part of the collective bargaining agreement stipulates that all new employees will be hired from Local 333. The union also is hopeful of reaching settlements with five other companies in the New York area, where more than 1,000 of its other members also have been on strike since February 16,1988. A federal judge reinstated those members within months after the start of the strike, but litigation concerning that order has crept through the courts, leaving the members out of work. MTD Backs Strikes The Maritime Trades Depart­ ment (MTD) has supported Local 333 in these efforts from the begin­ ning of the strike. The MTD, cpmprised of 42 unions representing more than 8 million workers, passed several resolutions during the past five years backing the United Marine Division in its fight to obtain a contract with fair working conditions. �JANUARY1994 SEAFARERS LOG New Regs Reguiie EPA-Agproved Refrigerant Certiffcation Piney Point to Offer Courses for Engine Department Seafarers •y^.\: /'vri., .-i'r r-'V*4, •fe." y.r-'-?' •'"V t, vi";.S;i' •-• ^l' v''".' ; v o," The Paul Hall Center for from the Lundeberg School— School. All Seafarers involved in Maritime Training and Education J.C. Wiegman, Barney Kane and the repair and servicing of has completed the first steps in Eric Malzkuhn—^recently passed refrigeration equipment must ob­ getting Environmental Protection an EPA exam for Refrigerant tain certification before the Agency (EPA) approval for cer­ Certified Technicians. By pass­ November deadline. tifying Seafarers involved in the ing theexam, they are qualified to Besides requiring that air con­ repair and servicing of refrigera­ teach the use and repair of ditioning and refrigerant tech­ tion equipment. refrigerant recovery systems, ac­ nicians obtain certification In accordance with new cording to the new federal through an EPA-approved testing federal regulations, anyone in­ guidelines. organization, the final rule has volved in the repair and servicing A recovery system removes foflr other main elements which of refrigeration equipment must refrigerant from a refrigeration require: that technicians servicing pass an EPA-approved course by system and then stores it in an and disposing of air conditioning November 14,1994. This affects outside container. This prevents or refrigeration equipment ob­ Seafarers who sail in the engine refrigerant, which contains serve prescribed practices aimed department. ozone-depleting compounds, at reducing emissions; that Following the EPA's issuance from escaping into the air. refrigerant recycling and of the final regulations promul­ recovery equipment, as well as Four Categories gated under Section 608 of the refrigerant reclaimers, be cer­ Clean Air Act, the Paul Hall Cen­ The EPA has established the tified in accordance with EPAter updated its curriculum and ap­ following categories of tech­ Lundeberg School instructors (from left) J.C. Wiegman, Eric Malzkuhn approved standards; that leaks of plied to the EPA for approval as a nician certification: Type I, for and Barney Kane are certified to teach Seafarers the new EPA refrigerant be repaired; and that certified refrigerant testing servicing small appliances (such regulations affecting repair and servicing of refrigeration equipment. ozone-depleting refrigerant com­ facility. The Paul Hall Center also as pantry refrigerators and water pounds in appliances, machines applied to have all SIU halls ap­ coolers); Type 11, for servicing or will be available to SIU members courses. Further details including and other goods be removed from proved as certified testing disposing of high-pressure ap­ depending upon which level o; start-up dates will be available those items prior to their disposal. facilities, due to the fact that the pliances (for example, a ship's technician certification they seek, through the school and will be Seafarers Harry Lundeberg stores reWgeration plant); Type and also with consideration oi published in the Seafarers LOG School of Seamanship plans to III, for servicing or disposing of their previous refrigerant as soon M the school receives have a mobile training team of low-pressure appliances (such as recovery training, noted Wieg EPA clearance. instructors visiting each hall. The following individuals will the centrifugal air conditioning man. For example, the Lundeberg The union anticipates a plants found on passenger ships); School will offer one-, three- anc be required to go through the cer­ response from the EPA possibly and Type IV, for servicing all five-day technician certification tification process: • Students enrolled in the as soon as this month. types of equipment (Universal). progratns—both separately and In addition, three instructors Different courses and tests as part of otherengine department Lundeberg School's Refrigera­ tion Operation and Maintenance course. • Students enrolled in the Refrigerated Container Course. • NewQMEDs. • QMEDs returning to the Lundeberg School for other John Thompson and Michae specialty courses or other training Presser recently became the firsi who previously have not been Seafarers to complete the new certified. Confined Space Entry Per­ • All persons holding the mit/Safe Rescue course at the refrigeration engineer endorse­ Paul Hall Center for Maritime ment. Training and Education. Upon certification, a member Seafarers involved in repair and They were joined by seven will receive an EPA card (includ­ servicing refrigeration equip­ employees from Steuart ing an ID number) that will be ment mustof be EPA-certified by Petroleum in completing the 35issued through the Lundeberg November 14,1994. hour course and receiving cer­ tification from the Occupational Safety and Health and Ad­ ministration (OSHA). New OSHA regulations re­ quire such training for some shoreside workers, but not for merchant seamen or shipyard Seamen attending the voca­ scheduled for later this year. Ses­ workers. However, instructors at tional training courses at the Paul sion II begins on May 9 and lasts the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Hall Center may elect to take until July 1, while Session IB is School of Seamanship pointed Two SIU members and seven employees from Steuart Petroleum classes in the evening which are scheduled to start on September out that Seafarers routinely must completed the new Confined Space class. They are (from left, kneel­ designed to enhance their 12 and end November 4. These enter and or work in confined ing) Byran Cummings (instructor), Ron Langley, (standing) Steuart proficiency in areas related to the sessions will include a wider spaces, and therefore stand to Petroleum employees Jerry Cutchember, Buzzy Higgs, Ray Goddard, maritime industry. range of courses and will be of­ benefit from the new elective Richard Pilkerton, Joe Tumer, Casey Taylor (instructor). Seafarer Walk-in registration for the fered during the day and in the courses. Michael Presser and Recertified Bosun John Thompson. first session of college classes evening. To register, send in the Another class, entitled 24will be conducted in the Training application found on page 23 of It requires that supervisors or and Recreation Center lobby on the LOG. hour Confined Space Entry Per­ other employees be able to deter­ January 10 and 11 from 4 p.m. mit, also has been added. It is one Unique Opportunity mine if a hazard exists in the.con­ until 8 p.m. Classes begin on prerequisite to the Safe Rescue The evening classes are avail­ course. CPR and first aid are the fined space, and if so, that they are January 12 and will continue until able to Seafarers during their free March 4. able to seal off the problem and others. Session I will include the fol­ time while they are upgrading at get it under control. It also calls "It's absolutely worthwhile. lowing general education courses the school. They provide a unique for training that will enable I've been working in confined opportunity to receive college which will prepare students for workers to execute a rescue of a spaces all my life, and I certainly picked up a lot of useful informa­ person or persons who are other academic courses required credits while improving seafaring tion," stated Thompson, a recer­ trapped in a horizontal, vertical or >y the degree programs at the skills. The Lundeberg School offers Lundeberg School: tified bosun who sails aboard diagonal confined space. • English 099 (Developmen­ two Associate of Applied Science The Lundeberg School cur­ LNG ships. "I would recommend degrees: Marine Engineering these courses to every Seafarer." riculum features classroom tal Writing) • Math 099 (Developmental Technology for members of the The courses will be imple­ studies and hands-on training engine department, and Nautical mented in the school's new tanker with air-monitoring equipment, Mathematics II) • Reading 099 (Analytical Science Technology for members familiarization class later this protective clothing and breathing of the deck department. year, in accordance with the gear, ventilators and more. In the Reading and Reasoning) In addition to these courses- (Seafarers who sail in either of recently approved standard most recent class, the training freightship and tanker agreement. vessel Bull Shepard was used for all of which are offered on a Mon­ Abse departments and who have day-Wednesday of Tuesday- upgraded at the Lundeberg various drills. Hands-On Training "I thought it was an excellent Thursday basis—the Academic School already have earned credit The OSHA reguiation (29 course," Thompson said."It brings Department will schedule com- toward a degree.) '• The dat^s for the eight-week CFR 1910.46) which prompted you up to date on the latest technol­ )uter workshops for evening ccjllege sessions coincide with the the creation of the courses defines ogy, general safety procedures and lours. schedules for many of the voca­ Two more sessions of collegeThe new course Includes plenty of a combined space as a small area manners of communication. It's level, academic courses are tional classes. not normally used by employees. very worthwhile." "d'. Confined Space Courses Added To Lundeberg School Curriculum Evening College on Tap For Upgraders at Center hands-on training. Silll T, ,V'.- '5 111 ,';g' :-S'- a ^ .;V- V /•>?• : 7. ..W . I: I I.. !• • •'7'' �T-: rz,-;r: 10 JANUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG SIU-Manned Survey Vessel Sets New Record AB Dennis Hurley operates the ship's hydrographic winch and "L' frame. Assisting oceanographer Jan Sommers (right) in launching the optics probe is AB Jim Souci. eafarers aboard the USNS Wilkes continue to do an outstanding job, thus allowing the scientists on the oceanographic vessel to perform their jobs at a record pace, notes Chief Mate Fred Small wood. The ship's officer provided the Seafarers LOG with photographs and in­ formation about the Wilkes' latest project of conducting CTD drops. CTD drops are the lowering of survey equipment to the bottom of the ocean floor to determine the ocean's conductivity and temperature as a function of depth. (The term "CTD" takes its initials from conductivity, temperature and depth.) The Wilkes set a new record for itself when it amassed data following 187 CTD drops in the Yellow Sea between Korea arid China. The previous record for CTD drops was set in 1992. Smallwood noted that crewmembers supported the research projects in Oc­ tober and November through round-the-clock activity. The entire operation went without a hitch with the exception of one 12-hour period when fierce weather made the overboard drops unsafe. Besides the CTD drops, scientists studied the sea's optical characteristics as well as bioluminescence (the emission of visible light by living organisms such as various fish, fungi and bacteria in the area). He praised the deck department, led by Bosun Jerry Hill, for their work assisting the over-the-side evolutions. He noted fine meals were prepared daily by Chief Steward Kevin Dougherty and the rest of the galley gang. Sm^lwood added that the engine department provided propulsion, electri­ cal power and carefully monitoredTRfe ship's gas turbine generator which was n^j^ed for the use of the bow thruster. Mates on watch on the bridge used the ttoster at each of the many stations where data were gathered in order to maintain the ship's head precisely. Smallwood stated "something new every day" was phrase used more than once aboard the Wilkes, where the challenges of deploying a variety of oceanographic arrays kept the voyages interesting. The Wilkes, owned by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and operated by Bay Ship Management, is a Naval Oceanographic Office vessel which operates throughout the Pacific Ocean. Data collected through the CTD drops are valuable to oceanographers in their quest for greater understanding of the oceans and their characteristics. The Wilkes operates from the port of Sasebo, Japan and will continue to sail in the western Pacific in the near future. S OS John McClinton mans the hydrographic winch on the vessel's deck. Regular work continues on the Wilkes as Bosun Jerry Hill (right) splices new ropes in the ship's port lifeboat with the assistance of AB Jim Souci. •'••'it OMU Greg Jones washes up after Burnishing a winch part on the wire wheel in the ship's a long day of work. machine shop is QMED Warren Redick. AB "Stan" Stanfield recovers the optics probe from over the side of the W/Zkes. a-- j*'• •' �JANUARY 1994 SEAFARERSLOG 11 Seafarers Grave Fierce Seas to Save InUonesian Seaman Seafarers aboard the LNG Leo battled nightfall and 15- to 20foot seas to save the life of an Indonesian seaman who, like 27 others aboard an Indonesianflagged freighter, was forced to abandon ship on November 27 off the coast of China. The Dasa Tujuh was en route from Yeew, Mdaysia to Kaohsiung, China with a cargo of logs when it sank. The crew aban­ doned the vessel when it began to list in rough seas. In all, 18 crewmembers were rescued by various ships on the scene. The body of one deceasec crewmember also was recovered eight others were unaccounted for. Second Mate Raymond Beyler and Captain N.M. Smith provided the Seafarers LOG with details o; the rescue. Discovery Crewmembers Rescue Cuban Emigrants Crewmembers provide the refugees with pienty of water, food and friendship following their harrowing ordeal at sea. C . ;.y •• '• disabled. We assured them we were close by and on our way." AB Jeff Chicklas reported seeing a red light that resembled a distress flare about 10 degrees off the starboard bow. Captain Smith altered the vessel's course toward the flare ,and ordered crewmembers to post extra lookouts and begin preparations to lower the lifeboat. The rescue crew was made up of Beyler, Third Assistant En­ gineer Brian Brewer, AB Jack Pegram Jr., AB George Keblis and QMEDs Jeffrey Yarmola and Michael DiAngelo. The crew proceeded toward the Dutch ship while calling out in the hope that survivors would be able to signal back so the res­ cuers could find them in the dark waters. "The waves were cresting over our heads at times and 1 tried to be careful not to get caught broad­ side by one," Beyler said. We were being tossed around like a wood chip in the seas." The captain directed the lifeboat crew toward the port side of the Poolgracht where screams were heard by a Leo rescue team member. AB Pegram, who was on the bow, said he could hear a man calling for help when the lifeboat was 20 yards away. Rescued on First Try "1 was fortunate enough to bring the boat right alongside of him the first try, and he was pulled into the lifeboat," Beyler stated. "He had on a life jacket but no light or whistle and was cling­ ing to a life ring that was in bad shape. In addition, he was holding on to a.small gallon-sized plastic container for support." After picking up the In­ donesian seaman, the crew motored the lifeboat around the area, periodically shifting into neutral to stop and listen for addi­ tional calls for help. Several times the lifeboat struck logs floating from the sunken freighter's cargo. The crew maneuvered the lifeboat closer to the Poolgracht and searched the area off the port side. Beyler said nothing was spotted but logs and more debris. The lifeboat then passed close to the bow and moved down the starboard side and around the stem. The lifeboat crew headed back toward the Leo, and Beyler tried to position the boat for retrieval by the rescuing ship. "We bailed out of the boat, soaked, tired and sore but very happy. All seven of us," Beyler concluded At 1 a.m., after consulting with the masters of the Poolgracht and Eagle Wave, another ship assist­ ing in the rescue. Captain Smith made the decision to call off the search. "It was the general con­ sensus that it was unlikely that anyone in the water since 1:30 p.m., when the vessel was aban­ doned, was still alive and had Uttle chance of being seen or recovered in the worsening weather condi­ tions," wrote Captain Smith. very happy," Negron said. "They thought they were going to die out there. We gave them water slowly so that they didn't get sick from drinking too fast and a nice, nutritious meal." The refugees took showers, while their clothes were being washed.' Some crewmembers donated clothes to those survivors whose clothes were torn and weather beaten. Crewmembers aboard the "There was a mother, father President Jefferson bravely en­ and a daughter among the group. dured dark and stormy seas to res­ All were on their way to Horida cue 12 seamen after their vessel, to families who were expecting a Panamanian-flagged log car­ them," he said. rier, foundered and capsized off "We just treated Ihem like nor­ the coast of Japan. According to mal crewmembers. We gave them reports sent to die Seafarers LOG all separate rooms and cooked by American President Lines, the great meals for them. Before they 16-man crew of the MV Success got off the ship in San Juan and was forced to abandon ship in two immigration authorities took them life rafts on the evening of into custody, they asked for a pic­ November 19. ture of the crew. They were veiy The captain of the President gratefiil," Negron recall^. Jefferson notified thecrew that he Anthohy Negron is a second had received an emergency mes­ generation Seafarer. His father. sage from Nagoya sea patrol con­ Bosun Cruz Negron, joined the cerning the sinking log carrier Seafarers in 1942 and sailed for and ordered the crew to begin res­ 32 years. cue preparations as well as secure Crewmembers aboard the President Jefferson braved rough seas to Negron joined the union in the ship for turning in the heavy join in the rescue of seamen from a capsized Panamanian log carrier off the coast of Japan. The Jefferson brought 12 to safety. 1978 after successfully complet­ weather. ing the trainee program at the The Jefferson was the sixth sides to pick up the survivors. comforted and given first aid by Harry Lundeberg School of vessel to arrive. "With no com­ "Very rough seas with up to the crewmembers. The captain Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. mand and control vessel on the i20-foot swells caused by the high noted in his report that each crewHe has since upgraded several scene, vessels were searching the winds and rain caused us to lose member aboard the Jefferson put times at the Lundeberg School. area on various courses and our angle, and a second approach forth every effort to bring the sur­ The QMED noted he has sailed speeds which made risk of colto the survivors became neces­ vivors safely aboard. Once on aboard several LNG ships ision in the existing heavy deck, they were assisted by every sary," the ship's log noted. (Aquarius, Aries and Libra) on weather conditions high," the The President Jefferson^nst department of the ship. which he took part in rescues. captain wrote. "We moved out recovered two men clinging to a His brother, Joseph, also a A few of the survivors had to QMED, has even been his room­ fom the clustered vessels and life ring and one riding in a life be carried in litters while another mate while upgrading at the Lun­ started an east-we^ search grid." raft. The vessel continued search­ was thought to have a broken leg deberg School. The brothers both "Already, three men had been ing and recovered nine more men which was splinted by the crew. have the same endorsements. recovered by the vessel Heisei. from a second life raft. The cap­ The steward department made up )^ile Negron sails from Puerto The Jefferson posted lookouts tain stated that the logs were so of SlU members, provided the Rico, Joseph claims New York as who were instmcted to search for densely concentrated and the sea survivors with warm blankets and debris, lights or flares. An AB so rough that the crew was unable washed their clothes. About mid­ his home port. soon spotted a red flare, and the to maneuver either the ship or the night they were fed soup and Negron's youngest brother, vessel changed course to proceed rafts away from the massive logs sandwiches. Raymond, recently graduated to the lights in the water. in the water. At one point, one from the Piney Point t^nee pro­ As the vessel maneuvered up­ Besides the galley gang, the survivor became trapped between gram in November and is currently wind of the first lights, it became two logs: Later he was trapped members of Jefferson's unsailing on his first SlU ship. "We have always been a surrounded by 20-foot teak logs. between another log and the ves­ licenced crew is composed of the Seafarer family and I hope that Crewmembers heard shouts and sel itself. The crew finally was SlUNA-affiliated Sailors' Union we will continue to be men who whistles from the° water and able to get a line around him and of the Pacific in the deck depart­ The Cuban refugees paddle their love the sea and the union," he began rigging cargo nets, pilot hoist him aboard. ment and Marine Firemen's boat to the side of the Discovery. concluded. adders and man ropes over the The 12 men recovered were Union in the engineroom. Seafarers aboard theSea-Land Discovery recently rescued 10 Cuban refugees who had been adrift at sea for two days after their boat ran out of fuel. Crewmembers aboard the Dis­ covery spotted an object in the water far in the distance after leaving the port of Jacksonville, Fla. en route to San Juan. "We circled the boat two times before the refugees began waving an orange life jacket in the air and we knew it was a boat full of people who needed help. They were afraid at first because they did not know who we were or why we were circling," QMED An­ thony Negron told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "I was on deck checking the reefers when we began circling them,"he added. According to Negron and writ­ ten reports from the ship's minutes, once the vessel came close enough to the small boat, the refugees paddled to the ship and crewmembers threw down lines so they could tie up along side the ZJwcove/y. "They had been without food and water for over two days," Negron noted. "The only thing they had going for them was that they were wearing hats to protect themselves from the sun." After the QMED tested the power of the gangway, it was lowered and all 10 Cubans safely came aboard the ship. "They were l:^FyF% About 6:48 p.m., Ca[%in Smith received a distress message from Kaosiung radio that the Dasa Tujuh had abandoned ship earlier that day. The Leo was ap­ proximately 20 miles north of the vessel's last known location. The Leo issued an alert to other ships in the area, and a Dutch vessel, the Poolgracht, called back to report it was approximately five miles from the freighter and would quickly be at Ae scene. Several other vessels also responded to the distress call and assisted in the rescue of crewmembers. "The weather at this time was very windy with approximately 15- to 20-foot seas from the north to northeast," Beyler wrote in a detailed account of the rescue to ihc Seafarers LOG. "There had been occasional patches of rain, but it had cleared and the visibility was very good with a full moon and partly cloudy skies." Maintains Radio Contact The Leo maintained radio con­ tact with the Poolgracht, which reported it had fqund lights, people and debris floating in the water and was going to put its lifeboat over. "When we were approximate­ ly seven miles from the Poolgracht," Beyler recalled, "we received a radio message that it had recovered two men — one alive and the other dead. They said there were others that they could see and hear, but the lifeboat had struck one of the numerous floating logs and was yj - yy v-.. '4'-" V. President Jefferson Plucks 12 From Capsized Ship Near Japan br'v.'!'- > > ' / / y y A. •. ''- " --V'v ;•% • •'M'y. : -Ji ' . .'ijh : ' �^ ••/,';(•* V/'.' ••• •^'•. t s . ..V ;.-f^V3''^M{'-0k^V,y'-'y'' '•:'y•V:•(--• y't-' • •.V-U'VK-K. •Vfft'M, .;r./T<^'>S'''.-r .V •>«; r"^ -f-Vkf ZZ:'Z. •••j\r 12 ••' .''-':Li\«i^i."' SEAFARERS LOG MUARY1994 1 I •r I b'•"•..< >• . I ''i '' • ' "*i ^ '•;'••'*• _'%f •• EW job opportunities, contractual gains and a strong push for maritime legislation capped the ac­ tivities of the SIU in 1993. The union contributed significantly to the fight for maritime revitalization and took part in many other legislative battles. They manned U.S.-flag ships around the globe, obtained contracts which provide for gains and job security, and continued with their commitment to ensure that American merchant seamen are the best-trained in the World. These well-trained SIU mem­ bers repeatedly demonstrated their skill and bravery in numerous rescues which took place all over the world, answer­ ing the distress calls of mariners no matter the weather or sea con­ ditions. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education updated and expanded its cur­ riculum, provided many specially designed courses for member companies and remained a step ahead of the industry's everchanging needs. The SIU last year also joined with other maritime unions in fighting the Coast Guard-im­ posed work tax on mariners' documents and licenses. That battle is ongoing, as is the Seafarers' effort to end the abusive, dangerous and often il­ legal practices of runaway-flag operators. Such flag-of-convenience atrocities were spot­ lighted in a number of accidents and attempted smuggling inci­ dents in 1993. The following is a look back on some of the highlights and other notable occurrences of the past year. LEGISLATION On November 4, the House of Representatives passed the Maritime Security and Competi­ tiveness Act (H.R. 2151) by an overwhelming margin of 347-65. The bill, which awaits Senate ac­ tion, outlines a $1.2 billion, 10year program to provide operating subsidies for a proposed Maritime Security Fleet. The bill is the first major piece of legislation pealing with the U.S.-flag maritime industry to be passed by the House in nearly 20 years. On the same day that the House members passed H.R. 2151, they sank an amendment that would have restricted or ex­ empted the American grain car­ goes from the legal requirements tiiat aid cargo be carried on U.S. bottoms, part of a $700 million grain deal reached between Presi­ dent Clinton and Russian Presi­ dent Boris Yeltsin. Elsewhere, the SIU continued urging Congress to pass legisla­ tion (H.R. 1915) designed to close a loophole in the nation's maritime standards which ex­ empts the vast majority of people working on inland vessels from holding z-cards. This problem was spotlighted by the Amtrak disaster of September 22, when the Sunset Limited derailed near Mobile, Ala., resulting in 47 deaths. Minutes before the derail­ ment, a tug/barge struck a bridge, causing the tracks on which die train was traveling to shift. In other legislative news, the SIU urged congressional support of a bill that would apply U.S. labor standards to all vessels regularly engaged in U.S. com­ merce that operate under a foreign flag. The Seafarers, in behalf of American family fishermen, also urged Congress to retool the na­ tional law tiiat covers the conser­ vation and management of U.S. fisheries resources, known as the Magnuson Act. On June 15, the House passed a bill that would ban the per­ manent hiring of scabs (workers who replace striking employees. This marked the second time the House has passed Workplace Fairness legislation, which again awaits action by the Senate. In addition, the House ap­ proved the $621 niillion authorization bill to run the Maritime Administration (MarAd) during fiscal year 1994. The bill includes an SlU-backed amendment which prohibits MarAd from granting U.S.-flag shipping companies any re-flag­ ging requests until 1995. The amendment passed by a vote of 388 to 41. Earlier in the year, Sea-Land and American President Lines had filed applications to re-flag a total of 20 U.S. ships due to the lack of a new U.S. maritime program. Finally, in a bitter defeat for working Americans, the presi­ dent signed off on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), a pact involving the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Despite the approval of the flawed trade ded, the SIU joined with the rest of the labor move­ ment in vowing that America's fight for a truly fair trade agree­ ment is not finished. CONTRACTS On September 7, the member­ ship overwhelmingly approved a new three-year standard freightship and tanker agreement. The pact calls for a cumulative wage increase of 11 percent, ex­ tends outpatient medical benefits to qualified members and removes the $l,000-per-month cap from pensions of eligible Seafarers. Voting took place at special meetings in SIU halls and aboard ships. Meanwhile, Seafarers who sail aboard Crowley Towing and Transportation tugboats ap­ proved a three-year contract that increases wages and benefits. SIU members who work for Crescent Towing and McAllister Towing ratified contracts that netted wage and benefits in­ creases. schedules uDside down Pictured mf AI? boatq affertPft hv thSX'nHQ above IS the Alton Belle, one of many SIU Capitol Hill. Above: SIU VP Joe oodisanecieooyineTiooas. Sacco stresses to congressional comrriittee the need for updated inland safety regs. Above'^Be^fofdVbfJ *) «shprmpn flnm ° Members who sail aboard the LNG ships operated by Energy Transportation Corporation ap­ proved a three-year contract which includes wage increases and improved benefits. Great Lakes Seafarers who sail aboard Luedtke Engineering and Zenith Dredge vessels ratified a three-year deal includ­ ing wage and benefits increases. Other Great Lakes Seafarers reached a four-year agreement, including wage and benefits in­ creases, with the Great Lakes As­ sociation of Marine Contractors, a management ^oup comprised of the following operators: American Steamship Company, Cement Transit Co. and Litton Great Lakes and Erie Sand Steamship Co. Orgulf Transportation boat­ men ratified a four-year deal, in­ cluding a wage increase and expanded medical benefits. SIU boatmen sailing aboard G&H tugboats along the Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico ap­ proved a three-year pact featuring wage and benefits increases, plus improved pension benefits. Officers aboard the Alton Belle voted for a three-year con­ tract which netted a wage in­ crease, improved vacation benefits and better working con­ ditions. (The officers earlier in the year organized themselves and elected to be represented by the SIU.) MORE JOBS, MORE SHIPS The Global Mariner joined AT&T'sfleet of cable ships. Built in Singapore but flying the U.S. flag, the new vessel is crewed by Se^arers. Like its four sister ships, the 479-foot Global Mariner is designed to lay and repair fiber­ optic cable along the Ocean floor. Early last year, two groups of commercial fishermen from New Jersey joined the SlUNA. They sail out of the Belford Seafood Cooperative Association and the Point Pleasant Fishermen's Dock Cooperative. On Memorial Day weekend, the new Alton Belle liverboat casino JANUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG opened in Alton, 111. Featuring numerous upgrades from its jredecessor, the new boat is 55 feet onger than the old A/ton Belle and has a 1,200-passenger.capacity. The Delta Queen Steamboat Co. began construction in June on its newest and most elaborate paddlewheel steamboat, the American Queen, which is scheduled to be in operation by April 1995. Built in the McDermott, Inc. shipyard in Amelia, La., the boat will 1» 420 feet long and have six decks. It is the first steam-powered riverboat to be built in the U.S. in almost 20 years. Also in June, the SlUNA-affiliated United Industrial Workers celebrated the grand reopening of the Queen Mary hotel in Long Beach, Calif. The UlW had waged a year-long grassroots campaign to save the historic, floating hotel. In the months following the reopening, the Queen repeatedly set new at­ tendance records. Last summer, 10 companies that have collective bargaining agreements with the SIU were awarded contracts from MarAd to manage 68 Ready Reserve Force vessels located across the country. As a result, the un­ licensed crewing needs of these vessels will be met by Seafarers. In September, crewmembers working aboard 16 oil spill response ships voted to join the ranks of the SIU. The mariners work for Dyn Marine industries. Seafarers also were very ac­ tive in the campaign at the New Orleans-based shipyard of Avondale Industries, where workers voted for union representation. RESCUES In early Januaiy, crewmem­ bers of the MVRanger saved five people and a dog who were aboard a foundering schooner near Venezuela. Hours earlier, the stranded five had been ig­ nored by a foreign-flag ship. In one of the more difficult rescues of the year, the crew of the Sea-Land Integrity battled fierce winds, rough seas and raip to save eight Englishmen who were adrift on a yacht April 10. The yacht, en route to Ireland from the Bahamas, was taking on water and had little power left when the nighttime rescue took place. Elsewhere, crewmembers from the passenger ship SS Con­ stitution saved two O^u Island residents on March 14, about eight miles south of Koko Head on Oahu. The islanders' catamaran had flipped, and cur­ rents dragged it further and fur­ ther out to sea until the pair jumped off. They subsequently were in the water for 12 hours before the rescue. On May 13, the LNG Taurus crew rescued crewmembers from a disabled 60-foot fishing vessel off the coast of the Philippines. Crewmembers aboard the OMI Charger rescued seven Cuban refugees, including one small child. Tlie Cubans had been on a raft for four days, and they had little water and no food left. Two members of a Lundeberg School trainee class rescued two teenagers who were attempting to swim against a strong current in St. George's Creek. The swim­ mers were exhausted but un­ harmed. The ITB New York executed two rescues in four days, both involving Cuban refugees. And the ITB Groton saved seven Cuban refugees on October 19. PAUL HALL CENTER The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education continued to offer a full slate of vocational upgrading courses to Seafarers who sail in the deck, engine and steward departments. The Paul Hall Center's Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship also conducted its trainee program, along with dozens of specially designed courses for members who sail in the inland and Great Lakes divisions. The Lundeberg School ex­ panded its hazardous materials curriculum and added several other courses to comply with new federal regulations. The school also hosted a meeting of repre­ sentatives from inland companies for an in-depth discussion of the industry's training needs and a review of the school's curricula. The meeting was part of an ongo­ ing effort to fine-tune the Paul Hall Center's training courses for inland boatmen. In other news regarding the school, former SIU port agent Tom Fay succeeded Ken Conklin as Lundeberg School vice presi­ dent after Conklin announced his retirement. BROTHERHOOD OF THE SEA Beginning in late 1992, SIU crews manned U.S. ships in the Somalia aid mission, as U.S. military forces led an internation­ al effort to bring food and peace to the war-ravaged nation. Seven­ teen SlU-crewed vessels were in­ volved in the relief effort. (Dn February 26, SlU-crewed ferries ran on an emergency schedule in response to the ex­ plosion which rocked the World Trade Center in New York. The ferries transported thousands of people from Manhattan across the Hudson River after the fatal blast severely disrupted local subway, train and bus service. Seafarers' work schedules, and in some cases their homes, were affected by the record flooding which began last summer along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Schedules for SIU tugs and barges, as well as the Alton Belle and the Mississippi Queen and others, were dis­ rupted. The flooding critically im­ pacted shipping for two months, but the upper Mississippi finally reopened in August. In other news. Seafarers aboard the USNS Pecos became part of history when the MSCPAC vessel hooked up with a Russian navy ship during an underway replenishment exercise in the central Arabian Gulf in March. The SlU-crewed Sugar Is­ lander donated toys, clothing and medical supplies to children at two orphanages in Lithuania. Seafarers befriended the children and played with them. And Houston-area Seafarers continued their volunteer work with KID CARE, a non-profit group which helps under­ privileged children. 'WORK TAX' LAWSUIT In a joint action on April 19, major seafaring unions and five individual mariners filed suit in federal court against a CoastGuard imposed tax on seamen's documents and licenses. The lawsuit filed in Federal District Court in Washington aims to have the so-called user fees declared unconstitutional. Later in the year, the unions and mariners filed for summary judgment, arguing that only Con­ gress can pass a tax and that the legislative body cannot transfer that authority to another branch of government. Final ruling is expected sometime this year. MARITIME NEWS The United States Maritime Coalition, a diverse group con­ cerned with the health of the American merchant marine, formed on September 23. It is comprised of forces representing a wide range of interests includ­ ing patriotic groups; citizens' or­ ganizations; shipping companies active in ocean-going. Great Lakes and domestic commerce; maritime unions representing seamen and boatmen; and shipyards. They banded together to counter efforts to downsize the U.S.-flag fleet and pledged to seek a U.S. maritime policy consistent with the interests of the nation. Delegates of the Maritime Trades Department (MTD), rep­ resenting more than 8 million workers from 42 trade unions, convened in San Francisco in September and launched a grassroots effort to revitalize the U.S.-flag fleet. Earlier in the year, Frank Pecquex succeeded Jean Ingrao as executive secretarytreasurer of the MTD, following Ingrao's retirement on May 31. She had served since 1979. Pec­ quex formerly was an MTD ad­ ministrator. Early last year, the SIU Tally­ ing Committee announced results of the vote for national officers of the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters Districts. Michael Sacco was re-elected as presi­ dent, while Joseph Sacco was re­ elected as executive vice president and John Fay was elected secretary-treasurer. Each was elected to a four-year term. IN MEMORIAM Finally, a tragic accident took place October 9, when an ex­ plosion aboard the OMI Charger claimed the lives of SIU pumpman Milton "Willie" Wil­ liams along with two members of a riding crew. Sparked by a weld­ ing torch, the blast occurred near the Houston Ship Channel at night. The captain later com­ mended all crewmembers for their quick and efficient response to the explosion (the other 27 crewmembers were evacuated without incident). Meanwhile, the CAarger eventually was sold for scrap. Additionally, the SIU mourns the deaths of AMO President Raymond T. McKay and retired Vice President Lindsey Williams. McKay, who served as president of District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, which recently has been renamed the American Maritime Officers (AMO), died at the age of 68 on August 9. As head of his union since 1957, McKay instituted in­ novative programs to ensure the job security of AMO members and greatly increase the size and strength of the union. Williams died September 12. He was 79. Brother Williams had served as the union's Gulf Coast vice president from 1965 until his retirement in 1979. A member of the SIU since 1942, Williams had pioneered new areas of organiz­ ing for the union—reaching out to boatmen working on vessels in harbors and inland waterways. He played a key role in deep sea organizing drives and established the union's political program in the Gulf Coast area. were transported along the Great Lakes The Lundeberg School's state-of-the-art shiphandling Seafarers repeatedly demonstrated their skill as they took part in a The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education exnumber of rescues at sea last year, including this one^ involving panded its hazmat training in '93. Above: Seafarers practice an oil crewmembers from the LA/G Leo. spill response drill. of vocational upgrading courses. "v. V *•' . ^ :'-\i '.u n • ' • -jr- > ' J 9'. ' • .-h: •:i': SIU ELECTIONS f"®"^t)ers broke out AT&T's The Maritime Security and Competitiveness Act (H.R. 2151) The membership ratified the new three-year standard freightship The Ca//forn/af?esponGferis partof a 16-shipoil newest cable ship, the Global received overwhelming bipartisan support in the House, and now and tanker agreement. Above: Seafarers at the Norfolk, Va. SIU spill response fleet crewed by mariners who in 1993 Manner, which is designed to lay awaits Senate action. hall show their approval of the pact. voted to join the ranks of the SIU. and repair fiber-optic cable alona the ocean floor. I 13 •r • Wr-- ' r'S I;, ^ �14 SEAFJUteRS LOB JANUARY 1^ Chef-Instructor Lupinacci Retires Romeo Lupinacci, corporate executive chef and chef-instruc­ tor at the Paul Hall Center since 1981, says he knows exactly what to do with his free time now that he has retired. "My hobby is cooking. I enjoy doing it, and I'm going to keep doing it," he says. ditionally, he "will be there when the American Culinary Federa­ needed," in a part-time capacity tion and in 1982 founded the at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Professional Culinary Seafarers School of Seamanship. Association, the first and only "But I'm looking forward to chapter of the American Culinary spending more time with my Federation in the U.S. merchant family," s%id the native of marine. Lupinacci is president of Sewickley, Pa. Lupinacci and his the association. wife, Ann, live in Valley Lee, Among his fondest memories Md. near Piney Point. They have since joining the Seafarers is the three children. opening of the union's head­ A specialist in training men quarters in Camp Springs, Md. and women in food service in 1982. "We had that place aboard U.S.-flag passenger ships really swinging," he noted. He and merchant vessels, Lupinacci also recalled hosting a number began his culinary career as an of notable political and apprentice cook in Sewickley in military representatives at the 1946. He held positions as chef, Lundeberg School during the baker, saucier, broiler cook, sous past decade, as well as publish­ chef and executive chef before ing his voluminous cookbook joining the Lundeberg School last year. staff. "But the best part has been While in the U.S. Naval working with Seafarers," he says. Lupinacci says he has thrived on instructing and working with Reserve, Lupinacci graduated They've become part of my Seafarers. They've become part of my family." from the Second Gook and family. That's what I've really Bakers School of the U.S. loved: teaching and working with Maritime Trade School. He later the members, and seeing their SlU President Michael Sacco completed many other courses re­ progress." presents Lupinacci with a com­ lated to food preparation and At a brief ceremony com­ memorative ship's wheel. management at various educa­ memorating Lupinacci's work in tional institutions. behalf of the Seafarers, SIU PresiHe is a member of the American dent Michael Sacco stated, Indeed, the 71-year-old Battle, who sails from the port The galley gang of the MV Lupinacci—who retired from the Culinary Federation, Inc., the Romeo has done an outstanding of Jacksonville, Fla., also com­ Newark Bay knew that they and Seafarers at the end of last year- Academy of Chefs, the Golden job, and we couldn't be happier mended the work of Pabon and de their fellow crewmembers could remains active in a number of Toque and the Chaine Des Rotis- that he will remain available to la Paz (affectionately known as not be home for Thanksgiving. But prestigious national and interna­ seurs. He also is director of the the union even though he official­ Recertified Steward Nazareth "Papasan"). "They did a great job tional culinary organizations. Ad­ Eastem and Southem Regions of ly has retired." Battle, Chief Cook Miguel Pabon and I was proud to work with and Steward Utility R^on de la them," he said. Paz made sure everyone aboard the During the holiday, the vessel, docked in Bremeihaven, Newark Bay was in the midst of a Germany, enjoyed a traditional North Atlantic run which saw it Thanksgiving feast. call on overseas ports in the Battle and company spent Netherlands, France and Ger­ To those unfamiliar with the to visit the Dinosaur National hall to join the union. He. first several days planning and prepar­ many, as well as domestic ports in SIU or the Seafarers Harry Lun­ Monument, drove through the sailed aboard the USNSHarkness ing the meal, which eagerly was Boston, Norfolk, Va. and deberg School of Seamanship, wheat fields of Kansas during as a cook/baker. devoured by the Newark Bay's Elizabeth, N. J. Piney Point, Md. is a very small harvest season and passed under "When you are out to sea, what crewmembers and by shqreside part of the state surrounded by the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. you have is what you work with. water, woods and farmland. But There are no supermarkets employees of Sea-Land who were Piney Point Experience to Seafarers who earn their around, so you have to make good welcomed aboard in Germany. The menu included a salad bar "Piney Point was a very posi­ with what is available," he said. (featuring crab salad and a water­ tive experience for me and my Johansen stressed the need for melon fruit basket), ham, prime family. I came in wanting to leam camaraderie among crewmemrib, turkey with dressing, cranber­ and came out a better steward," bers while at sea. "^en there is ry sauce, candied yams, crushed said the 44-year-old upgrader. no mail or phone calls from fruit, cream corn, mashed The courses that Johansen people you love, good food and potatoes, sauerkraut, broccoli, completed included classroom in­ service will lift spirits. When struction supplemented by on- you're working really hard on a cauliflower, Christmas candies, the-job training. He learned ship far at sea, a friendly face and coconut and chocolate cake, improved skills in menu plan­ fabulous meal really brighten a apple pie, pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, mincemeat pie, lemon ning, work supervision, organiza­ day. meringue pie and a special-recipe tion, typing, inventory control "I firmly believe that food is eggnog. and requisitioning procedures. always the number one morale "We started getting the Sanitation, nutrition and safety factor at sea. If people come in pastries together at 4 a.m.," stated were stressed, and he actively after a bad day and are served a Battle, a Lundeberg School participated in all phases of the good meal in a friendly manner, graduate who has been with the school's food service super­ they leave in a better frame of SIU for 23 years. "We wanted to vision. He also successfully com­ mind," Johansen noted. do something special, and it was pleted courses in firefighting,first "I urged others in my courses to see how much everyone Recertified Steward Nazareth nice aid and CPR. here at Piney Point to smile when enjoyed it. They really ap­ Battle makes sure dessert is Chief Cook Lewis Johansen Johansen noted that learning is serving meals because it gives ready. believes service with a smile can a continuing process at sea. "You that positive point of view to the preciated everything." brighten any Seafarer's day. think that you know it all. Then person receiving a fresh-cooked you get on your next ship with a meal," he concluded. livelihoods aboard U.S.-flag ves­ whole new crew and you are One specialty that Chief sels, Piney Point is a place of faced with a entirely new set of Steward Lewis Johansen enjoys solidarity where SIU members learning experiences to deal making aboard ship is his come from all over the country to with." minestrone soup. He provided the further their maritime careers. Johansen spent 20 years in the Seafarers LOG with a copy of his One member who recently U.S. Navy, 10 of which were recipe. Other stewards are urged upgraded to chief steward at the spent cooking on submarines. He to send their favorite recipes for facility is Lewis E. Johansen. was out of the Navy for only one inclusion in future issues of the Together with his wife Rebecca year before he went to the Seattle LOG. and 9-year-old son Neil, he drove their small family car more than MINESTRONE SOUP 2,800 miles from Seattle to Piney 1 tbsp. fresh, crushed garlic Sautee garlic, onions and celery Point in order to begin upgrading 2 large chopped onions together in olive oil. 4 cups chopped celery Dissolve beef and chicken base in courses at the school. hot water and add to garlic, onion "It was a great experience and 2 quarts crushed tomatoes 2 lbs. ziti noodles and celery mixture. something I was glad to share 6 oz. chicken base Add tomatoes with my wife and son," Johansen 2 oz. beef base Simmer for 30 minutes -Add frozen mixed vegetables, told a reporter from the Seafarers 3 gallons (approx.) hot water kidney and garbanzo beans, LOG. "We took our time and saw 2 lbs. mixed frozen vegetables 3 lbs. frozen chopped spinach oregano and ziti noodles everything we could along the (thawed) Simmer for 30 minutes way." Add spinabh during the last 15 3 cups kidney beans minutes to retain the vegetable's The Johansen family left their 3 cups garbanzo beans natural green color native Seattle on June 21 and ar­ V4 oz. chopped oregano leaves From the left, Steward Assistant Ramon de la Paz, Chief Steward Serve hot rived at the Lundeberg School on 4 tbsp. olive oil Nazareth Battle and Chief Cook Miguel Pabon prepare an elaborate Makes 50 servings Thanksgiving dinner for fellow crewmembers aboard the Newark Bay. July 4. They stopped in Colorado Newark Bay Stewards Provide Traditional Thanksgiving Menu There Is Never Enough Training For Seafarer Lewis Johansen ' Av' .i: '• �••• •-•.?,. • A, S-. •s'-:'iA- • ;.'"• ' '.• -'^ JANUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 16 —DECEMBER 15.1993 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port DECK DEPARTMENT New York 39 29 6 30 31 2 29 48 55 12 Philadelphia 2 6 2 2. 3 2 1 3 11 3 Baltimore 5 10 0 4 9 0 3 6 11 2 Norfolk 12 22 6 8 13 2 6 19 34 6 Mobile 11 17 3 8 12 1 1 21 26 5 New Orleans 22 27 4 21 19 5 3 39 51 9 Jacksonville 32 27 2 18 23 14 • 54 49 4 San Francisco 19 15 4 14 22 •, . 0 S-i;;: :7 49 30 10 Wilmington 23 23 3 15 17 37 30 8 P--4-. Seattle 20 19 3 16 20 0 6 45 39 9 Puerto Rico 16 3 6 5 2 0 5 17 5 9 Honolulu 9 14 6 5 13 7 8 16 14 14 Houston 36 34 8 23 24 3 13 . . 44 49 14 St. Louis 0 3 0 1 2 0: X::\X^" 5 0 Piney Point 0 2 0 3 0 . . 0 2 3 0 Algonac 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 Totals 247 251 53 170 213 29 100 407 409 105 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York 19 :;:14 2" ' 14 7 1 8 41 42 Philadelphia 3 2 0 • :l 1 0 Baltimore L-; 12 4 • • •0 0 x:i: 7 mxis: 2 Norfolk 4 11 5 1 5 3 0 11 21 11 Mobile 8 9 1 4 4 0 17 18 1 1 New Orleans 13 21 4• 10 5 0 3 22 29 11 Jacksonville 11 20 3-:EI 10 11 0 10 28 42 San Francisco 15 10 10 0 7 28 32 5 Wilmingtpn 13 4 4 ' •. 1 5 35 21 7 Seattle 14 13 0 n 0 26 26 3 5 9 Puerto Rico 11 5 0 4 3 0 4 8 4 3 Honolulu 6 17 6 2 16 5 8 8 16 12 Houston 12 2 13 13 0 30 12 5 23 6 St. Louis 0 •'--l'• • O-:"-'t-IIV' 0 0 0 0 3 0 Piney Point 0 :-,0: 0 5 0 0 18 0 .V6v; 0 0 0 0 Algonac 1 , 0 0 0 2 1 57 77 131 173 30 86 101 10 248 340 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 10 24 25 1 New York 10 12 11 •, 0 0 3 2 1 2 Philadelphia , l'-'- -•'r-ix 0,:. 1 7 2 0 0 1 2 • Baltimore 0 2 15 1 ,•: 15 •" 2 1 1 3 ••• 4 Norfolk 4 11 8 1 0 11 3 0 0 3 Mobile 5 4 14 18 2 0 2 4 7 0 New Orleans 12 10 23 8 3 9 6 0 11 Jacksonville 13 1 • '•9-S-: 79 3 29 9 4 'XX : /: 23 1 Sah Francisco 45 12 . 5 •••; '.'l^i 23 3 0 0 6' Wilmington 17 3 34 8 8 . 5 0 0 14 Seattle 17 4 4 2 2 1 0 0 3 1 Puerto Rico 3 1 18 28 35 1 0 3 8 5 15 Honolulu 15 3 ' 12 • 21 0 6 1 4n X •. Houston 13 0 0 2 •• -0 • -"i-.•vs-v 0 0 0 • 0-'^- - 0 .. St. Louis 0 1 2 X^Xs 0 0 2 0 8 2 Piney Point 0 ^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 0 287 184 42 47 47 2 101 14 97 168 Totals » ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 37 76 15 0 0 32 7 11 34 7 New York 7 2 2 0 1 2 0 4 1 Philadelphia 2 3 9 0 2 1 5 0 5 0 Baltimore 2 18 10 42 0 0 10 . 1 5 19 5 Norfolk 33 1 4 0 0 4 1 0 20 Mobile 1 17 40 19 0 0 13 8 20 5 New Orleans 9 32 12 6 0 •1'^" ••••;•' 13 1 7 Jacksonville •3 : 16 16 40 31 0 4 0 3 4 15 San Francisco 17 22 24 0 11 0 7 5 10 11 5 Wilmington 39 10 10 0 0 8 9 4 12 6 Seattle 10 12 12 0 1 4 4 6 2 Puerto Rico 9 163 117 16 0 7 ^ 11 1 53 53 6 Honolulu 35 8 8 0 1 ^• 6 1 4 15 Houston 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 St. Louis 0 0 31 1 0 0 19 0 25 0 0 Piney Point 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Algonac 324 147 538 0 12 139 38 116 252 76 Totals Totals All 548 1,089 1,471 204 53 500 395 213 773 Departments 622 * 'Total Reeistered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. • :o'- • m- -vn •' '•silSv, .• 15 February & March 1994 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Ptney Point Monday, February 7, March 7 New York Tuesday: Februaiy 8, March 8 Philadelphia Wednesday: Februaiy 9, March 9 Baltimore Thursday: February 10, March 10 Norfolk Thursday: February 10, March 10 Jacksonville Thursday: February 10, March 10 Algonac Friday: Februaiy 11, March 11 Houston Monday: February 14, March 14 NewOrleans Tuesday: February 15, March 15 Mobile Wednesday: Febru^ 16, March 16 San Francisco Thursday: Februaiy 17, March 17 Wilmington Tuesday: February 22*; Monday: March 21 *changed ty Presidents'Day hoUday Seattle Frid^: February 25, March 25 San Juan Thursday: February 10, March 10 St.Louis Friday: February 18, March 18 Honolulu Friday: February 18, March 18 Duluth Wednesday: Fpbruary 16, March 16 JerseyCity Wednesday: February 23, March 23 New Bedford Tuesday: February 22, March 22 Exh poifs starts at 10:30 am. Personal HOSPITALIZED MEMBER SEEKS CORRESPONDENCE James E. Hill would like to hear from his SIU friends, including those at Maritime Overseas Corp. His mailing address is: c/o G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital, 5847 SE Highway 31, Arcadia, FL 33821. ** "Kegistered on tne Beacn means mc luiui v.. ...v... r-- ------ --- - -— ,. A total of 1,152 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,152 jobs shipped, 395 jobs or about 341 ercent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C' seniority people. From Novemberl# to December 15,1993, a total of 204 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the tnp relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 20,072 Jobs have been shipped. '• '. . ' .V •' �mi • ^'^ • '.' • .. JANUARY 1994 16 SEAFARERS LOG Ut •f '• Seafarers International Union Directory ^"y-- :; 'v-- .•/•^•""" 'i' ••,' ''m " ' J" c i?r 'Vl r' "ft S;;.«"•'•'•" ••^•' ft' tftft'" 'ft: -V I Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ Vice ce President West Go oast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coreey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC , 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac,Ml 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu,™ 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 PierCe St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY Jerse MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115ThirdSt. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 9fifVd 4 Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEYPOINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 DispatchersV Report for Great Lakes NOVEMBER 16 — DECEMBER 15,1993 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—^Non Priority ^ Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ft ft: ft; :ft ft;::;,;,.-ft, ft. 0 0 .'ft 0 ft-' ft ftftilS^filftftftft Totals All Departments 13 6 10 •ft'.: ft 3 4 ft ft. 0 . 0 4 4 0 31 13 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups . Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 44 15 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 22 7 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 12 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0. 78 0 0 ^ mi 26 11 5 4 , •ft ' J 3- 4 ' 'I -ft'ft. ' 0 5 7 0 23 17 • "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters NOVEMBER 16 •TOTAL REGISTERED Class A ClassB Class C DECEMBER 15,1993 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups TOTAL SHIPPED Class A Class B Class C Class A ClassB Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Region 0 33 0 0 2 0 Atlantic Coast 6 0 ftft"'^ 4 . '^14;..Sft' 11 ft 39 0 0 0 6 GulfCoast 0 19 • . •37ftftftftftft', 0 0 0 0 Lakes & Inland Waters 0 0 14 22 77 2 1 24 49 0 46 West Coast 0 1, 116 67 0 52 86 3 43 Totals 39 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Region ft., 2 3 : 0 ftftft,. "-: 2 . 0 0 .1.^ 'ft-^ft 0 Atlantic Coast 0 2 .-ft,.' ft" 4 0 0 ftftftl . • ..ft Gulf Coast •, 'ft'ft' ft^ftft 5.: . ' 'l.-'r ,5, . .ft-. 2 Lakes & Inland Waters , ,fcft 16 ,6 0 0 . • 30;7.ftfts: 0 0 ^ft'-oft'ft-. 0 , West Coast 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 23 8 0 38 3 1 2 4 7 Region STEWARD DEPARTMENT -.ft. 2 .-v,ft 0 ii::ftl ..ft 0 0 0 0 0 '.ftf. 0Atlantic Coast ft ftftft :ftft2,".;--ft 2 -C : 10 & 0 I i Gulf Coast ^^•^vlft. ft2 1 :ft.ft,4:v:;f ft4ft.^.'/ft 0 ^ ftftd'ftft-fti: 0 0 Lakes & Inland Waters " 3 0 9 0 2 8 West Coast 2 2 1 1 0 3 1 15 3 18 3 Totals 8 7 4 3 1 139 9 138 57 Totals All Departments 70 57 79 3 3 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO READY LIBERTY AND VICTORY SHIPS HONOR ROLL BEING (§ COMPILED FOR RUSSIAN^ MEDAL HONOREES Historian Ian Millar is in the process Volunteers from all departments are of compiling a roll of honor for all mer­ ft needed to help prepare the Liberty Ships |s John Brown and Jeremiah O'Brien as chant mariners and members of the Naval Armed Guard who have received || well as the Lane Victory sail to Europe the Russian medal for the 40th anniver­ ft in convoy this spring. The vessels are sary of victory in World War 11. ft planning to take part in the 50th anniverIt is Millar's hope to produce a softsary celebration in Europe of the Noi^ bound booklet which will give a history mandy invasion. of the convoys as well as the roll of All three restored World War 11 ships names of the many participants in the have become floating historical pieces. Murmansk Run. Anyone who would like to donate time Those who received a medal for par­ to the effort is asked to call the ships ticipating in the convoys to north Russia BECOME A DOCENT individually: John Brown, docked in can send him a postcard with their name, Baltimore, at (410) 661-1550; Jeremiah AT THE SOUTH STREET rank aboard ship, the name of the ship O'Brien, docked in San Francisco, at SEAPORT MUSEUM and dates of the voyage. He also will (415) 441-3101; and Lane Victory, Volunteer opportunities are available docked in San Pedro, Calif., at (310) accept letter with more details or recol­ at the South Street Seaport Museum, ^519-9545. o lections of the Convoys. However, a post : card with the above information will which preserves and interprets the his­ suffice. tory of New York as a world port ^ UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS ^ Due to the large number of medal through historic ships, changing exhibi­ If you recently moved or changed recipients, Millar will not be able to ; tions, tours and other programs. your name, it is necessary to have your acknowledge each letter or card unless a ft The education department is looking correct address on file with the Seafarers stamped, self-addressed envelope is ft for people to join the docent programVacation Plan. enclosed. ; volunteering four or even eight hours a If you have not yet notified the union, At this time, only those who received ft week to give tours of the museum, gal­ go to your nearest union hall and fill out the medal for the convoys to north Rusleries and ships. For those who love a change of address form, or send your sia should write. Later, if medals are history and enjoy meeeting new people, new address (along with your name, awarded to those who sailed to Odessa ft there are positions available. Training is book number and social security num­ and the Persian Gulf, another roll will be ft free. ber) to: Address Control, Seafarers In- created. ft For additional information, call the /ternational'Union, 5201 Auth >yay. Send data to Ian A. Millar, Maritime I director of volunteer programs at (212), Camp Springs, MD 20746. / Research, 1806" Bantry Trail, / 669-9445. Kemersville, NC 27284-4306. nUBM IQMID ? ..I, �,X.- I.;' _:vi,':. '^- .•;- --::-i:T . - ;. 1^1 >.1 •"«>1» 5f,s3«»4'53:^^^ ^W?Si;5?SM JANUARri994 SEAFARERS LOG SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACATION FUND To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 13-5602047 for the year ended December 31, 1992. The annual report has been filed with the Intemal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Tmst hascommitted itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT ;,. '•/J-'F-o'.-tft . T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 15 members. Eleven of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, while two each sailed in the in­ land and Great Lakes districts. Brothers Jimmie Garner and James Sheets successfully completed the bosun recertifica tion program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Brother Gamer completed the course in 1974 while Brother Sheets com­ pleted it in 1975. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Gamer and Sheets as well as the other new pen­ sioners who are retuming to shore follow. DEEP SEA LAUREN BRYANT, 65, signed on with die Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Seat­ tle. A native of Keen, Kan., he sailed as a QMED. Brother Bryant served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1953. He retired to Federal Way, Wash. JOSEPH CHIARAMONTE,63, joined the union in 1958 in the port of New York. BoiUin Brooklyn, N;Y., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Chiaramonte upgraded fre­ quently at Piney Point. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1953. Brother Chiaramonte resides in Jersey City, N.J. ANTONIO CRIS­ TOBAL, 65, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. A na­ tive of ' Manila, Philiiipines, he sailed as a wiper, Brotliler Cristobal calls Norwalk, CaUf. home. JIMMIE GARNER, 53, began his sailing career in 1963 in the port of Mobile, Ala^ Bom in Gadsden, Ala., he suc­ cessfully completed the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. Brother Gamer retired to Southside, Ala. JOHN HILL, 48, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the, port of Nor­ folk, Va. A native of Dayton, Ohio, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Hill served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965. He calls Virginia Beach, Va. home. deberg School frequently. Brother Pazos still calls New York home. DONALD HINES,66, signed on with the union in 1970 in the port of Seattle. Bom in Washington, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Hines resides in Issaquah. Wash. JAMES SHEETS, 63, began his sail­ ing career with the union in in the New Yorl Bom in \ ginia, he cessfully the bosun recertification !e at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. Brother Sheets served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He calls Bal­ timore home. RODOLFO LOPEZ, 65, joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Honduras, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Lopez upgraded at Piney Point in 1978. He retired to New Orleans. ROBERT MILLER, 61, began his sailing career in 1960 on the Great Lakes. He transferred his book to the deep sea division in 1964 and sailed out of the port of Houston. Bom in Erie, Pa., he sailed as a QMED. Brother Miller upgraded at the Lurtdeberg School frequently. He served in die U.S. Army. Brother Miller calls Wattsburg, Pa. home. LAVERNE QUANTZ, 65, signed on with die SIU in 1967 in the port of New York. A Spokane, Wash, nadve, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Quaptz upgraded at Piney Point in 1979. He resides in Lacey, Wash. JOSEPH PAZOS, 53, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in his native New York. Brother Pazos sailed as a QMED. He upgraded at the Lun­ 17 The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was $4,880,007 as of December 31, 1992, compared to $3,217,450 as of January 1,1992. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $1,662,557. This increase included unrealized ap­ preciation in the value of plan assets; that is the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $40,169,314 including employer contributions of $39,476,728, gain on sale of assets of $681,and eamings from investments of $691,905. Plan expenseswere $38,506,757. These expenses included $4,156,306 in administrative expenses, $31,908,730 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,441,721 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INLAND LUIS GON­ ZALEZ, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in his na­ tive Puerto Rico. He sailed as an engineer. Boatman Gon­ zalez retired to Puerto Rico. BUSTER NICHOLS, 65, joined the union in 1962 in the port of Norfdlk,Va. Bom in the British West Indies, he sailed as a baige captain. Boatman Nichols resides in Holiday, Fla. Vou have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items list^ below are included in that report: 1. An accountants' report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Service provider ^d trustee information, 4. Schedule of reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full atmual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nicholas J. Marrone, who is the Plan Ad­ ministrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.80 for the foil annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan admiiustrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the foil annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. Hie charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are fur­ nished without charge. You also have tiie legally protected right to examine the aimual report at the main office of the plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Ca^ Spring, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitutidri Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND GREAT LAKES KENNETH SHORKEY, 65, began his sailing career in 1949 in the port of Detroit. A Michigan na­ tive, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Shorkey retir^ to Hollywood, Fla. HAROLD WALKLEY, 61, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Detroit. A na­ tive of Benzie County, Mich., he sailed as an oiler. Brother Walkley calls Custer, Mich. home. Seven Scholarships are available to Seafarers and members of their families All Seafarers-as well as their spouses and children-who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply for one of seven scholarships being awarded in 1994. Applications now are being accepted. The deadline for submission of all required paperwork is April 15,1994. This is a summary of the annual report of the Seaforers WelfareFund EIN 13-5557534 for tte year ended Decemba- 31,1992. The annual rqxMt has been filed with the btemal Revenue Sovice, as required under the Enployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974(ERISA). The Trust has crunmitted itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC HNANCIALSTATEMBiT The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a (deficit) of $(42,1^,981) as of December 31, 1992, compared to $(25,771,455) as of January 1, 1992. Ehiring the plan year tire plan ex­ perienced a decrease in its net assets of $16362,526. This deoease inclurkd unrealized s^redation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the current vdue of assets at the begiruiing of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during tire year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $33,629350, including employer contributions of $33,165,660, miscellaneous income of $3,704, gain from sale of assets of $28,416 and eamings from investmoits of $431,570. Plan expenses were $49,991,876. These expenses included $4,871,805 in administrative expenses and $45,120,071 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the fiill annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountonts' report. 2. Assets held for investment. 3. Loans or other obligations in default. 4. Reportable transactions. 5. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the ofifice of 1^. Nidiolas J. Marrone who is the Plan AdministratCH', 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675. Ihe charge to cover copying costs will be $1.70 fm tiw foil annual rqxHt, OT 10 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of incomeand e^qtenses of tire plan and accompanying notes, en* both. If you request a copy of the fi^ armual report from theplan admirustiator, these two statem^ts and accompanying notes will be included as p^ of tiiat rport The charge to cover copying costs given ^ve does not itKlude a charge for the ccpying of these portions of tire rqxxt because portions are furnished without diarge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the aimual report at the main office of the plan at5201 Auth Way, Canp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. D^artment of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a arpy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be address^ to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labmr, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20216. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION i, Theplanhasadeficitof($42,133,981),asofDecanber31,1992, which includes an estimated liability for retired participants and theirdqien^nts in the amount of $39,985,000. This amount rqnesents the estima^ liability for payment of all future hospital, medical, d^tal, prescription drug and medicare premiums for the life of the pensions and for the period provided in the plan's rules for the dependents of such pensioner. For further information, see an SIU official at any union hall-or contact the Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. ' V - r' •; .«'W, • •a . .T J > '/-y • -y; ' •: / > • 9^^ • �18 JAMUARri994 SEAFARERS LOG Heading for his fo'c'sle on the LNG Taurus is Chief Steward Francis Ostendarp. Crew with Menu Variety Making sure Seafarers look forward to meal Steward Francis Ostendarp and the rest of the steward department. "We do whatever we can to make meals dif­ ferent and interesting since we are at sea so much of the time," the recertified steward told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. At least once each voyage, Ostendarp, along with fellow galley gang members Chief Cook Janet Lyson and Steward Assistants Patricia Ballance, Judi Chester and Shawn Fujiwara, offers special meals where crewmembers eat out­ side, ta^g advantage of the ship's picnic tables. "It's a time all of us look forwarf to," Ostendarp said. The nine-year SIU veteran noted that his skills as a fisherman helped in preparing dinner for his fellow crewmembers during one voyage. "I caught a four-foot hammerhead shark while fishing when I was off duty," he recalled. "I took it into the galley, cleaned it and cooked it that Ready to go ashore in HImejl, night. Nobody went away hungry." In his years of sailing, he also experienced what could have been a chief steward's nightmare. But he called upon his knowledge as a shoreside restaurant cook, which he had done before joining the SIU, to help. While Ostendarp was sailing aboard the LNG Capricorn, lookouts spotted a vessel low in the water and moved in for a rescue. The LNG vessel took on 171 Viernamese boat people. "It became a zoo," he said. "We had them on board for four days and provided two meals a day. Unfortunately, we ran out of rice for the last meal and served instant potatoes instead." While the boat people ate the chicken and vegetables on their plates, they had no idea what the potatoes were. "I've never seen starving people turn down food before," the recertified steward added with a chuckle. The Taurus, like other LNG vessels operated by Energy Transportation Corporation, sails be­ tween Indonesia wbere the ships load liquified natural' gas and Japan where it is offloaded. Round trips on the ships average one a month. Proud to show his SIU colors Is Steward/Baker Alexander Reyer. AB John Willis stands by to provide assistance on deck. Japan is QMED Tim Van Pelt. Enjoying his lunch is OS Steve Lombardi. J''.'f . Prepared to begin dinner in the Taurus'spotless galley are Chief Cook Ron Aubuchon and SA Patricia Ballance. . Offering lunch to a hungry crewmember is Chief Cook Janet Lyson. • • Jf• J' .X.'• J j."'. y, -C �-v,.•. JANUARY 1994 SEAFARB^LOG Digest of Ships Meetings The Setdarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ board minutes as possible. On occasion, bi^use of space limitations, some will be omit^. *»tf ^ £t ^ F J. open more frequently. News on contract being await^ but Seafarers LOGs received. Educa­ tional director urged members to go to Lundeberg School to upgrade. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT by engine or steward delegates. Crew noted mail service poor. chairman said new mattresses or- Ships minutes first am reviewed by the union's contract department, Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the dered will arrive in New Orleans. , union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then Crew asked that ship be fumigated v\ forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. for bugs and report^ repairs NEDLLOYD HOLLAND(SeaLand Service), July 18—Chairman F. Goethe, Secret^ V. Harper, Educational Director Don Bush, Deck Delegate G. Ray, Engine Delegate A. Lane. Chairman up­ dated crewmembers on Sea-Land's efforts to re-flag vessels. He urged members to take advantage of upgrading courses at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $80 in ship's fund. No beefs of disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Boston. USTPACIFld(lOM), July 27— Chairman William Csapo Jr., Secretary George Borromeo, Educational Director Felix Durand, Engine Delegate Robert Bunch, Steward Delegate Kristen Swain. Chairman discussed problems receiving mail in Egypt. He reminded crewmembers that senders must clearly note the con­ tracted company, vessel name and complete name and rating of in­ dividual mail is intended to reach. Chairman also announced Coast / Guard inspection and two-week ' layup in Dubai for shipyard repairs. He stated picture taking is prohibited and overnight stays ashore must be cleared with master and customs. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Maritime Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed customs regula­ tions and shore leave. Chairman an­ nounced phone being put on board while in port thanked them for fresh baked pastries, rolls and quiche. Next port: Port Arthur, Texas. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), August 27—Chair­ man G. Westphal, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Director Roy Taylor. Chairman reported good trip and asked crewmembers to help keep crew area clean. Educa­ tional director reminded members to attend Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs ar­ riving late. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), August 29—Chair­ man Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director Larry Holhert, Engine Delegate Frank Alshaif, Steward Delegate Rafaelita Giiego. Chairman noted smooth sailing. Secretary thanked the deck and engine departments for keeping ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Engine delegate asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification concerning jobs that can be performed by en­ gine cadet. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), August 15— Chairman Richard Moss, Secretary Gary Griswold, Educa­ tional Director Arthur Rhymes Deck Delegate EnunanuU Halkias, Engine Delegate Juan Toro, Steward Delegate James O'­ Reilly. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in port and said he was waiting for latest news on contract negotiations. Secretary reported new dryer ordered for crew laundry will be received in next port. Educational director reminded members to take ad­ vantage of upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center. Engine delegate listed disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew stated their TV and radio reception being interrupted by use of HAM radio aboard ship. Crew requested designated times each day for HAM radio broadcasts. Crewmem­ bers discussed high cab fares in Elizabeth, N.J. and requested ac­ cess to pay telephones that are seciue from weather and excess noise at Sea-Land terminal on Blount Island, Ra. Next port: Char­ leston, S.C. needed to refrigerators, dishwasher, juice machine and washing machine. Secretary thanked crew for being best he has sailed with. Crew gave galley gang vote of thanks for excellent food. Chair­ man reminded crewmembers to keep noise down. Next port: Nor­ folk, Va. LNG ARIES (ETC), September 12—Chairman B. Darley, Secretary R. Brown, Educational Director D. Panko, Engine Delegate Richard Rohertson. Chairman discussed new contract aiid thanked crew for pleasant tour. Secretary reminded people signing off to replace linen for reliefs. He thanked steward assistant for job well done. Educational director, reminded crewmembers to upgrade whenever possible at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer listed $365 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stated SlU rep­ resentative Sal Aquia came aboard ship in Japan to discuss new con­ tract and conduct vote. Chairman said captain also discussed new contract with crewmembers and changes that will affect crew. Crew asked contracts department for ad­ ditional information concerning drug testing and cholera shots. Educational director advised mem­ bers to retum movies to video library when finished. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. < SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 19—Chairman Richard Moss, Secretary Gary Griswold, Educa­ tional Director Daniel Johnson, Deck Delegate Mike Halkias, En­ gine Delegate Juan Toro, Steward Delegate James O'Reilly. Secretary gave vote of thanks to crewmembers for cleaning up their areas. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Rney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers asked con­ tracts department to look into in­ creasing pension benefits in new contract. Next port: Norfolk, Va. draws. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to clarify any changes for crewmembers with new company operating vessels. Treasurer reported $388 in ship's fund. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for information concerrung safety bonuses. AMERICAN MERLIN(Osprey Shipping), October 24—Chairman Paul Butterworth, Secretary Kevin Deegan, Educational £>irector Jerry Ember, Deck Delegate John Sullivan, Engine Delegate John Kron, Steward Delegate Wayne Wilson. Chairman an­ nounced galley equipment repaired and new grill installed. Chairman asked contracts department to look into hazardous pay and explosive cargo bonus for crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew •.V . V. A;. J ' A'A 'j ' :t: '.'A ' A .i:'. • • •' • ' • j.j • J •. -Jl *; ' ..'V -y.A • •-—^ crew for ruce voyage. He urged members to read Seafarers LOG and keep updated with union news. He also reminded members to sup­ port SPAD. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers voted to approve new contract. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for fine food. LNG LEO (ETC), October 30— Chairman Robert Schwarz, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Educa­ tional Director Sean Nolan, Deck Delegate G. Kehlls, Engine Delegate Jeffi-ey Yarmola, Steward Delegate Amy RIppel. Chairman reported ship re-crewed from shipyard. Educational director advised engine department and all crewmembers to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or dis- ;• Sailing the Mediterranean On a recent trip through the Mediterranean, Seafarers aboard the Julius Hammer gather on deck to pose for a crew photograph. They are, from left, AB Dave Davenport, Engine Utiiity Bobby Brown Jr., AB Peter Tusa, DEU Nick Valentin, Bosun Bruce Gordon, QMED/Pumpman Ralph Kurpeski and Chief Cook Kevin Merchant. requested new washing machine and dryer. Crew also asked for movies and head cleaner for VCR. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), October 18—Chair­ AMERICAN MERLIN(Osprcy man Rick Wilson, Secretaiy J. Shipping), August 8—Chairman Price. Chairman announced payoff Paul Butterworth, Secretary J. in Tampa, Ha. then discharge in Ahernathy, Educational Director Uncle Sam, La. and loading in J. Store, Deck Delegate Larry Morehead City, N.C. before sailing Duggan, Engine Delegate John for Indonesia. Secretaiy urged Kron, Steward Delegate William members to apply for 1994 SIU Carter. Chairman reported smooth scholarship. Vocational director sailing and discussed SPAD with advised members to upgrade at crewmembers. He updated mem­ Rney Point and keep benzene test bers on contract negotiations. and passports up-to-date. Treasurer Secretary thanked crewmembers listed $220 in ship's fund. No beefs for keeping ship clean. Educational or disputed OT reported. Crew SEAUFT PACIFIC mC). Sep­ director urged members to apply asked contracts department for in­ tember 12—Chairman Ferdliuind for upgrading courses at Piney formation concerning new contract Gongora, Secretary D. SL George, and changes made. Crew requested Point. No beefs or disputed OT Educational Director Tom Moran. new washing machine and repairs reported. Crew reported Seafarers Chainnan reported dart board, darts LOGs received. Crew asked con­ on ship's antenna. Steward and TV for crew lounge will be pur­ tracts department for information delegate reminded members to chased in England. Educational concerning explosive cargoes and wipe grease off chairs after sitting. director reminded members to hazard pay. Crew requested addi­ upgrade at Ltmdeberg School. No tional VCR tapes and library GLOBAL MARINER (Jranb^fs or disputed OT reported. books. Crew reported galley needs soceanic Cable), October 28Crew discussed holiday greetings SEAUFT INDIAN OCEAN repairs to oven and grill. Chairman Thor Young, Secretaiy for Seafarers LOGs. Members re­ (IMC), August 22—Chairman Brian Gross, Educational Director C01//7IER (Vulcan Carriers), quested new clock for crew mess Mike Moore, Secretaiy Joe Slers, B. Steaman, Deck Delegate August 31—Chairman Stephen Deck Delegate Roy Windham, En­ hall and repairs to coffee pot. Crew Michael Mitchell, Engine Argay, Secretary Richard thanked steward department for job Delegate Kelly McDonald. Chair­ gine Delegate Victor Monded. Brumage, Educational Director well done. Secretary reported new stores will man reminded crewmembers Who Rodney Lewis. Chairman re­ je received in Singapore. Educa­ eat night lunch to clean up after USNS WILKES (Bay Ship quested patrolman to meet vessel in tional director reminded members themselves, wipe up any beverages Management), September 19next port. Educational director to upgrade at Rney Point. spilled in passageways and tidy up Chairman Thomas Trehem, urged members to use safety Treasurer reported $250 in ship's laundry room. No beefs after using Secretary K. Dougherty, Educa­ precautions in every port. Deck fund. No beefs or disputed OT or disputed OT reported. tional Director Gary Dahl, Deck delegate reported disputed OT and reported. Crew requested new Delegate Jerry Hill, Engine beefs. No beefs or disputed OT VCR. G/?OrOIV(Sheridan Transporta­ Delegate Jeffrey WUUs, Steward reported by engine or steward tion), October 30—Chairman Nell Delegate Donald Mann. Chairman GREEN ISLAND (Waterman delegates. Crew requested addition­ Matthey, Secretary M. Deloatch, discussed letter received from SIU Steamship Co.), September 26— al washer and dryer for crew Vice President of Government Ser­ Educational Director W. RoherChairman Sammuel Reed, laundry. Crew reported winches vices Roy "Buck" Mercer concern­ son. Deck Delegate Brian Foun-, Secretary E. Myers, Educational need repairs. Steward delegate tain. Steward Delegate M. ing weekend vacation pay under Director D. Ingram, Engine noted refrigerator needs new door. Hanunack. Chairman announced agreement. Crewmembers dis­ Delegate Angellto Francisco. Crew extended special vote of payoff in Tampa, Ha. md thanked cussed problems associated with Chaiiman reported slop chest now thanks to steward department and _ —c— 19 puted OT reported. Crew discussed new contract changes and said telex will be sent to headquarteis. Crew gave round of applause for galley gang for great meals while in shipyard. Next port: Arun, In­ donesia. NUEVO SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine), October 19—Chair­ man W. Card, Secretaiy R. Fagan. Chaiiman reminded crew­ members to separate plastics and regular trash. He also announced signs will be posted concerning no smoking policy in mess hall. OMI CHAMPION (OMl), October 23—Chairman M. De la Cerda, Secretaiy N. Duhe, Educational Director C. Croft. Chaiiman noted couch in crew lounge and ice machine will be replaced. Chair­ man stated he talked to SIU Port Agent Joe Perez and contract passed in fiill. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chainnan gave spe­ cial vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent food. A" •• if;'' 1'^ .• / OMI HUDSON (OMt), October 19—Chairman T. Banks, Secretaiy F. King, Educational Director W. Phlllpot, Engine Delegate J. Fair. Chaiiman an­ nounced ship to lay up in Mobile, Ala. for 14 days. He asked ^wmembers to clean rooms and turn in linen. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed problems concerning draws. OMI PLATTE(OMI). October 10—Chairman Jerry Boruckl, Secretaiy K. Dewitt, Deck Delegate J. Heatheriy, Engine Delegate Alex Resendez, Steward £>elegate Clarence WUIey. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announceded informa­ tion concerning new contract received from headquarters. He enContinued on page 21 I. A'' r';i �r •• r : 20 1^ JANUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Final Departures DEEP SEA GUSTAVAKK Pensioner Gustav Akk, 94, passed away October 23. Bom in Estonia, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Akk sailed as a bosun. He began receiving his pen­ sion in July 1967. WILLIAM BENISH Pensioner William Benish, 78, died Novem­ ber 1. A na­ tive of Washington, he joined the union in 1948 in the port of 4ew York. Brother Benish sailed in the steward department. He retired in November 1979. JOHNBREEN Poisoner Jdm Breen, 71, passed away November 2. He joined the SIU in his na­ tive Baltimore in 1951. Brother Breen sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Breen began receiving his pension in November 1978. MANUEL CANTRE Pensioner Manuel Cantre, 61, died Novem­ ber 1. Bom in Puerto Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957 in the port of New York, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Giilf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict (AGLIWD). Brother Cantre retired in January 1993. GARY HOOVER Pensioner Gary Hoover, 47, passed away Novem­ ber 4. A Mis­ souri native, he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Hoover successfully com­ pleted the bosun recertification course at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1979. Brother Hoover began receiving his pen­ sion in January 1991. ROBERTSTANBACH Robert Stanbach, 24, died November 22. Bom in Vir­ ginia, he joined the union in 1991 in Piney Point, Md. after success­ fully completing the trainee pro­ gram. Brother Stanbach sailed in Zubovich served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He retired in November 1976. the deck department. He returned to the Lundeberg School in June and upgraded to AB. Brother Stanbach last sailed aboard the Cape Mohican, an OMI vessel. INLAND ARTHUR VOGEL Pensioner Ar­ thur Vogel, 67, passed away Novem­ ber 2. He joined the Seafarers in 1955 in his na­ tive Boston. BrotherVogel sailed in both the steward and deck departments. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Vogel retired in July 1985. HOJOENGYJOE Pensioner Ho Joeng Yjoe, 84, died Oc­ tober 20. Bom in China, he joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York. Brother Yjoe sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in October 1975. JESSIE CUSHION Pensioner Jessie Cushion, 77, died November 9. Bom in Florida, he signed on with the SIU in 1961 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Cushion sailed as a mate. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in January 1981. WILLIE JAMES Pensioner Willie James, 66, passed away October 27. Bom in Alabama, Boatman James first shipped with the SIU inland division in 1955 out of the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed as a leverman. Boatman James retired in April 1989. HENRYSTYRON Pensioner Henry Styron, 80, died^ October 24. A Cedar Island, N.C. native, he joined the SIU in 1962 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boat­ man Stjnron sailed as an AB. He served in the U.S. Asny from 1942 to 1946. Boatman Styron began receiving his pension in January 1979. GREAT LAKES JOHN KING Pensioner John King, 90, passed away Novem­ ber 23. Bom in Alanson, Mich., he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother King sailed as a wheelsman. He retired in April 1972. 11^ ROBERT KELLETT Pensioner Robert Kellett, 72, died October 31. A native of Amesbury, ATLANTIC Mass., he joined the Seafarers in FISHERMEN 1957 in the port of Houston. He sailed in the deck department. Boat­ man Kellett served in the U.S. Air FRANK LUCIDO Force from 1942 to 1945. He Pensioner Frank Lucido, 87, began receiving his pension in passed away October 17. A native April 1984. of Lawrence, Mass., he was one of the original members of the Atlan­ WILLIAM MCKENZIE tic Fishermen's Union, an affiliate Pensioner William McKenzie, 81, of the SIU, before it merged with passed away November 18. Bom the AGLIWD in 1981. Lucido in Texas, he joined the union in joined the union in 1938 in 1957 in the port of Galveston, Gloucester, Mass.,. and worked in Texas. He sailed as a mate. Boat­ that area until the time of his retire­ man McKenzie retired in January ment in October 1975. 1975. , CHARLES ZUBOVICH Pensioner Charles Zubovich, 71, passed away November 24. A native of Leisenring, Pa., he began his sailing career in 1953 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution re­ quires a detailed audit by cer­ tified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance com­ mittee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of tfie union and reports fully their find­ ings and reconunendations. Mem­ bers of this conunittee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. /-> r>. and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for diis is; Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to mem­ bers at all times, either by writing TRUST FUNDS. All trust directly to the union or to the funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Seafarers Appeals Board. Lakes and Inland Waters District CONTRACTS. Copies of all are administered in accordance SIU contracts are available in all with the provisions of various SIU halls. TTiese contracts specify trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ the wages and conditions under tees in charge of these funds shall which an SIU member works and equally consist of union and lives aboard a ship or boat Mem­ management representatives and bers should know their contract their alternates. All expenditures rights, as well as their obligations, and disbursements of trust funds such as filing for overtime (OT) on are made only upon approval by the proper sheets and in the proper a majority of the trustees. All manner. If, at any time, a member trust fund financial records are believes that an SIU patrolman or available at the headquarters of other union official fails to protect dieir contractual rights properly, the various trust funds. he or she should contact the nearest SHIPPING RIGHTS. A SIU port agrait. member's shipping rights and EDITORIAL POLICY — seniority are protected exclusive­ THE SEAFARERS LOG. The ly by contracts between the union Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing ar­ ticles deemed harmful to the union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which con­ sists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member pay any money for any reason un­ less he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made wiAout supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU con- V\' stitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is at­ tempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obliga­ tion by any methods, such as deal­ ing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the mem­ ber so affected should immedi­ ately notify headquarters. portunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec­ tion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates fpr elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above im­ proper conduct, the- member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntaiy. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of theSIU. These rights are clear­ ly set forth in the SIU constitu­ tion and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is en­ titled, the member should notify If at any time a member feels union headquarters. that any of the above rights have SEAFARERS POLITICAL been violated, or that he or she ACTIVITY DONATION — has been denied the constitution­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate al right of access to union records segregated fund. Its proceeds are or information, the member used to further its objects and should immediately notify SIU purposes including, but not President Michael Sacco at head­ limited to, furthering the politi­ quarters by certified mail, return cal, social and ^onomic inter­ receipt requested. The address is: ests of maritime workers, the Michael Sacco, President preservation and furthering of Seafarers International Union the American merchant marine 5201 Auth Way with improved employment opCamp Springs, MD 20746. '.r • 7/ �JAMUARY1994 Ships Digest Continued from page 19 couraged all union members on vessel to actively participate in union meetings. Chairman thanked all crewmembers for keeping ship clean. Next port: Tiema, Ghana. OMI WILLIAMETTEiOMl), Oc­ tober 17—Chairman Louis Hachey, Educational Director F. Vogler, Deck Delegate G. Shaw, Steward Delegate Michael Kozar. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman discussed smoking policy for ship. Crew voted on smoldng hours for crew lounge and gave all three watches and steward department various two-hour shifts to watch movies in a smoke-free lounge. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Next port: San Francisco. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas), October 17— Chairman Michael Itolger, Secretaiy P. Lopez, Educational Director Mark Grendahl, Steward Delegate Rolando Lopez. Chairman read letter from captain concerning changes in shipping rules. He an­ nounced patrolman boarding vessel next port. Educational director reminded members any time they have a chance to upgrade at Piney Point they should take the oppor­ tunity. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman advised crewmembers to keep lounge clean at all times. Crew requested new microwave. Next port: Anacortes, Wash. PFC EUGENE OBREGON (Waterman Steamship), October 23—Chairman Henry Bouganim, Secretary Patrick Helton, Educa­ tional Director Charles Clackley, Deck Delegate Reeves Hornby, Engine Delegate John McCahe, Steward Delegate Mario Mar­ tinez. Chairman-reported Seafarers LOGs being received regularly and urged crewmembers to read them to keep up with what is happening in union. He announcied that after payoff, ship will go on coastwise articles. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for one of the cleanest and best feeding ships in SIU. Next port: Panama City, Fla. SEAFARAERS LOG Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Dann Manthei. Chairman reported contract ratified. He an­ nounced payoff date and site. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into issuing SIU welfare plan ID insurance cards as soon as possible. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Services), October 24Chairman N. Sala, Secretary T. Colls, Educational Director J. Shuler, Deck Delegate Edwin Or­ tega, Engine Delegate Juan Guaris, Steward Delegate Antonio Colon. Chairman announced payoff when patrolman arrives and asked contracts department to clarify sections of new contract No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman an­ nounced new water fountain in crew mess room. Crew requested addition­ al washing machine. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for good job and good food. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), October 24—Chair­ man Ernest Duhon, Secretary Harry Lively, Educational Direc­ tor Ray Chapman, Deck Delegate Gary Cardillo, Engine Delegate Earl Olson, Steward Delegate John Bennett. Chairman an­ nounced new contract accepted and ratified. He said new working rules to be in effect on next trip. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), October 10—Chairman G. Hamilton, Secretary J. Smith, Educational Director J. Rogers, Deck Delegate John l^y. Engine Delegate Paul Whalen, Steward Delegate Glenn Taan. Chairman announced trash cans ordered for crewmembers to dispose of plastics in rooms. Crew discussed new con­ tract and changes being made in work rules. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Chairman urged members to read president's report each month. Crew asked steward department to continue putting out hard boiled eggs and sardines at night lunch. Crew asked for new linens to replace worn-out sheets. Next port: Oakland, Calif. tor Jose Del Rio, Deck Delegate Mitchell Santana, Engine Delegate Melvin Layner, Steward Delegate Carlton Griffin. Chair­ man discussed future of Americanflag vessels and stressed need to donate to SPAD for lobbying on Capitol Hill. Educational director reminded crewmembers of impor­ tance of upgrading at Paul HaU Center. Engine delegate reported beef and disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Steward delegate gave vote of thanks to crewmembers for keeping common areas clean. Crew noted movies are not being re-wound or placed back in proper covers. Chairman advised crew to lock lounge and movie cabinets while in port. Vote of ^ thanks given to g^ey gang for fine food. Next port: Long BeaCh, Calif. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), October 9—Chair­ man F. Adams, Secretary A. Davis, Deck Delegate John Dehos, Engine Delegate T. Haw­ kins, Steward Delegate Herbert Lopez. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to write congressional repre­ sentatives urging for a stronger merchant marine. Chairman thanked steward department for job well done and encouraged them to keep up good work. Secretary reported one galley gang member signing off to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. He urged all mem­ bers to upgrade. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land Service), October 11—Chairman Lothar Reck, Secretary G. Bronson. Educational Director Jnanito Dansalan, Deck Delegate Julius Udan, Engine Delegate David Bland, Steward Delegate John McCree. Chairman reported SIU Port Agent Bob, Hall came to ship for payoff and to discuss new contract as it pertains to all three depart­ ments. Chairman discussed new con­ tract and work rule changes. He encouraged members to donate to SPAD. He reminded crewmembos signing off to clean rooms. He annoimced new washing machine received. Secretary encouraged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer listed $130 in movie fund and $255 in ship's fund. Steward delegate report^disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine or deck delegates. Crewmem­ bers requested new VCR. Chairman advised HKmbers to keqp crew lounge and laundry clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. D. Leon Jr., Secretary M. Abdelfattah. Educational Director Steve Miller, Steward Delegate Alex Bonefont. Chairman noted radio for crew lounge needed. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanlb to steward department and rest of crew for job well done. Chairman Anjelo Urit, Secretary L. Gamble, Educational Director D. Peterson, Deck Delegate Glen Rogers, Steward Delegate An­ tonio Prizmik. Chairman an- Discharging Cargo SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaLand Service), October 22—Chair­ man T. Murphy, Secretary Robert Miller, Educational Director B. Landis, Engine Delegate R. Surrick. Steward Delegate A. Hasan. Chairman discussed new contract with crewmembers and urged them to write their elected officials to voice support for a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed' transportation from ship to gate in port. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEALIFTATLANTIC (mC), Oc­ tober 10—Chairman Carlos Laureiro, Deck Delegate Doug Lawton, Engine Delegate Evans Clifford, Steward Delegate N. Monteith. Chairman reminded crewmembers not to take more than one movie out of lounge. He announced payoff in Jacksonville, Fla. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No brofs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew reported problems with air conditioning and hot water. Chairman stated linen locker to be open every Saturday. SEALIFT CARIBBEANmC), October 3—Chairman Kenneth McLamb, Seaetary Robert Bright Chairman announced payoff upon ar­ rival in New Jers^. Crew repotted new mattresses needed on ship. They noted refiig^tors and galley range need repair. '$/• Bosun Jerry erry B Boruckl (right) and All Soto, shoregang worker In Ghana, complete offloading of cargo from OMIPlatte onto wait­ ing truck. nounced payoff in Panama City, Fla. and the pay scale change January 1. Educational director reminded members to upgrade ait Paul Hall Center. No bwfs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted Seafarers LOGsreceived. Steward delegate asked crewmembers to help keep crew lounge clean. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for great fOod. Chairman said ship will remain in Panama City until January 1994. SEALIFT CARIBBEAN GMC), October 31—Chairman M. Marguatte, Secretaiy Robert Bright Chairman reminded crewmembers STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship), October to return movies to cabin when 31—Chairman C. Linebeny, finished. He urged members to Secretary T. Hanson, Educational read Seafarers LOG to understand new contract. Treasurer reported Director F. C. Quebedeaux, Deck Delegate J. Mall, Engine Delegate $600 in ship's fund. All depart­ ment delegates reported disputed Marcos Hill. Chairman armounced OT. Chairman reminded crewmem­ payoff in Newport News, Va. Secretary gave vote of thanks to bers smoking not allowed in mess hall at any time. He reminded mem­ deck department for courtesy wake up calls and electrician for main­ bers to have adequate lighting tenance assistance. No beefs or dis­ when tank is being cleaned and to puted OT reported. Crew said be sure tanks are gas-free. Seafarers LOGs received. Crew re­ SEALIFT INDIAN OCEAN quested new head cleaner for VCR (IMC), October 3—Chairman and new movies. Crew listed Fred Collins, Secretary F. toaster in crew mess as needing re­ SEA-LAND INDEPENDANCE Winiker, Educjational Director placement. Crew thanked steward (Sea-Land Service), October 3— SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Neil Carter, Deck Delegate Jon department for good food and keep­ Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary (Sea-Land Service), October 3— Williams. Crew reported VCR and ing areas clean. Nancy Heyden, Educational DirecChairman Jose Rodriguez, microwave need repair. Education­ USNS SILAS BENT(Bay Ship al director reminded members to Management), October 18—Chair­ upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Seaman Robert Vazquez, Secretary Land Service), October 31—Chair­ No beefs or disputed OT reported. Vext port: Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. B. Henderson, Educational Direc­ man J. Stout, Secretary Donna tor R. Larson, Deck Delegate Jeah demons. Educational Direc­ SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), Oc­ Andre Bernard, Engine Delegate tor J. Smitko, Deck Delegate tober 24—Chairman F. Gongora, Richard Larsen, Steward Larry Thompson, Engine Secretary Dave St. George, Educa­ Delegate Keith Nixon. Chairman Delegate Steve Cunningham, tional Director Tom Moran. Chair­ discussed new contract with crew­ Steward Delegate Rowell Sim. man announced dart board members. Secretaiy noted rooms Chairman discussed with crew­ received and will get speakers for and refrigerators are clean and in members when Sea-Land would crew lounge in next port. Chairman ;ood order. Educational director begin paying new rates. He isted vessel's upcoming ports with urged members to upgrade at Piney reminded members to upgrade at crew. Secretary thanked crew for Point. No beefs or disputed OT Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ one of the best trips he ever made. reported. Chairman said ship puted OT reported. Chairman an­ Educational director encouraged passed last quality assurance inspec­ nounced Seafarers LOGs received. members to upgrade at Piney tion and announced next inflection Next port: Oakland, Calif. Point. Treasurer reported $300 in will be in Singapme. Crew discussed SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land ship's fund. No beefs or disputed Halloween and holiday party at OT reported. Crew discussed send­ Service), October 19—Chairman Seamen's Club in Singapore. Chair­ ing holiday greetings into the Mike Willis, Secretary R. Snow, man said video library needs Seafarers LOG. Chairman Educational Director M. Sabin. volunteer to be responsible for reminded crewmembers to bring Crew gave thanks to galley gang checking out movies. He also empty dishes to galley and keep for job well done. Treasurer reminded crew to keep exercise crew lounge clean. Bosun thar^ed reported $365 in movie fund. room clean and equipment wiped steward for good job. Next port: Chairman reminded crewmembers down. Bosun asked crewmembers Daniel Maxie, chief cook aboard the USNS Silas Bent, demonstrates /no smoking in lounge af/iness hallsy Imingham, U.K. to turn in photos and stories to him his culinary expertise during a recent wokput in the Persian An SGT. MATEJ KOCAK(y/ateTto submit to Seafarers LOG. Next SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land SIU member since 1987, Maxie started sailing aboard the Mississippi port: Dubai. man Steamship), October 31— Service), October 24—Chairman Oi/een where he refined his Louisiana-style cooking. Cajun Cooking at Sea ir^; ISc 21 <r-. • :-.J' -J: J *.•' : 1 - • 'i' •S"' "•f - �22 JANUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Trainee Lifeboat Class 517—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 517 are (from left, kneeling) Eric Campbell, Carlicia Jones, Jesse Cintron, Decoma Scripture, Robert Cardinal, Daniel Cordova, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Ragan Deon Overtorl, Gary E. Mizell Jr., Charlfred Autrey, Lauri Harris, Comell Whistenhunt, James Kidd Jr., Luis Molina, Dylan Taylor, (third row) Charles Hill, Michael Tornay, Mark Gross, Matthew Knudsen, Harry Gearhart and Jorge Rolon. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on November 3 are (from left, kneeling) Tom Orzechoski, Mark Blom, Jack Smith, (second row) Jake Karaczynski (instaictor), Romeo Lugtu, Ed Bethel Sr., John Mullen and Tom Keely III. Fireman^ Oiler, Watertender—Working their,way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) John Schafer, Terrow Franks, Arthur Outlaw, Daniel Woods, Victor Serrano, Robert Nelson, John Schn^h Eddfe Len,(s^ row) J. GonzfeKorffl, Donald Ryan Reedy Gill III, Robert ^letto, David HMvey, JM SpelUr., Patnck Scott, Charles Win^sheim, (thm) row) Th^addeus Pisarefc Peter Lucchesi Milton Israel I Haidin Chancey Jr ^ttrony NiekraM, Kyle Roland, Charles Hynes, Steven Cookson, Brandon Purcell, Patrick Levens and John Wiegman (instructor). Able Bodied Seaman—Graduating on October 7 from a special AB course are Toft fir^t noXT/ithooi «iownr f^-Ci Bask Marine Electronics—The September 23 graduates of ^^e basic marine electronics course are (from left, seatjd) Gregory s„ a„j Tony Mohammed, (second row) Robert Flesey, GeSrge Wallis, Michael Hill and Russ Levin (instructor). Tn ^dar endorsernents on October 26 are ^rom left,_ kneeling) Daniel Vi^ch, Douglas Jones, Susan Corliss, Bruce Perry, Daniel Samuel Johnson, Darrell Peterson and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Container Crane Maintenance—Completing the course of instruction leading to recertification in container crane maintenance are (from left, first row) Stanley Vane, Abraham Alfaro, Henry Campbell, Jose Molina, (second row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Michael Peck, Paul Hanley and Miguel Rivera. Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the October 20 lifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Scott Sevret, Claibom Johnson, Tyrell Green, Jimmie Robles, JQrgen Gottschlich, Robert Closson, (second row) John E. Bull, Monte Piyor, Tom Diviny Jr., RebaDeMent, Stanley Golden, Chris Boronski and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). �JANUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ..A' LUHDEBERG SCIUHM. 1994 WmADIHG COURSE SGNEDOiLf Recertlllcatlon Programs TOe following is the course schedule for classes beginning between February and June 1994 at the Seaf^rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All progr^s are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the mantime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Bosun Recertificatlon Checkrin Date March 28 Completion Date May 2 Steward Recertifiation January 31 March7 Course • March 25 May 20 Radar Certifiration Celestial Navigation February 11 March 4 April 29 May 20 June 17 March 25 February 18 March 11 May 6 May 27 June 24 May 6 Third Mate April 19 August 12 Limited License, Part 1 April 11 June 20 April 25 April 22 Julyl May 6 February 14 May9 February 25 May 20 * .it J. ^ - Limited License, Part 2 Limited License, Part 3 SaMy Specially Courses Oil Spill Prevention and Containment •• Lifeboatman Completion Date February 18 March 18 June 24 February 11 March 11 June 17 ^ February 25 March 25 f April 22 May 6 May 20 June 17 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting March 11 May 6 March 11 April 8 MayO May 20 June 3 Julyl March 25 May 20 Sealift Operations & Maintenance February 21 March 21 May 9 March 18 April 15 June 3 UPGRADING JUVLOMTmN Date of Birth Name Address (Qty) (Middle) (Fiist) (Last). Month/Day/Year (Street) (State) Deep Sea Member D Telephone _L (Zip Code) Lakes Member CH (AreaCiide) Inland Waters Member CH Department U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No All open-ended (contact admissions oflflce for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) 1 Check-In Completion Course Date Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Fireman/Watertender and Oiler May 9 June 17 ^ Diesel Engine Technology February 21 March 18 June 27 July 22 Refr^eration Maint & Operations March 21 April 29 Welding March 28 April 22 Pumproom Maint & Operations May 2 June 10 Hydraulics June 20 July 15 Refiig. Containers-Advanced February 28 May 2 June 10 Marine Electronics Technician H February 28 March 25 If yes, which program: from___ O No to. Last grade of school completed Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes n No If yes, course(s) taken. Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? OYes DNO If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Firefightin^: • Yes DNO Date available for training Primary language spoken CPR:GYes —^: —i—— -T-p v: The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. 'fa;: Course Check-In Date GED Preparation Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) 12 weeks - open-ended admission 6 weeks - open-ended admission 6 weeks - open-ended admission Developmental Studies March 7 March 14 March 21 Completion Date March 11 March 18 March 25 With this application COPIES of yourdischarges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each.of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE SIGNATURE. DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland D Celestial Navigation D Simulator Course • • D iZ) D ENGINE Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO' April22 - ^^4- - 1994Atlult^ucaUon Schedule Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Yes • Englnel^rgiading Courses I am interested in the following coiiise(s) checked below or indicate here if not listed Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? Completion Date Pacific Q If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. ^Book# . Social Security #. Seniority : ' '• • -.ft : Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Marine Electrical Maintenance Check-In Date Course Check-In Date Course Check-In Completion Date Date AbleSeaman May 20 Julyl All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Course March 11 May 6 ? 5leward Upffludlng Courses DeckUpgradli^Comses Bridge Management (Shiphandling) 23 GNO . • FOWT D QMED—Any Rating O Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) DATE Q Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumptoom Maintenance & Operation Q Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation lU Diesel Engine Technology D Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel n Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor Q Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems .D Automation D Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician • D • D • STEWARD Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Ck)ok ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding • Lifeboatman (must be taken with another coitfse) D Oil Spill Prevention & Containment D Basic/Advanced ' Fire Fighting • Sealift D n • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM Q Associate in Arts Degree Transportatkui will be paid in accofdince with the schedulingletter oniy ITyou present original reccipis and succcssftilly plele the course. If yon have any questions, contact your port agent-heTore departingfor Pfney PoinL RETURN COMPLETES APPUCATION TO: Lundeheig Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. i/94 -f •- i.!--v j' �V -Titfy-.i >•• - SEAEUCEitS Volume 56, Number 1 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS Seafarers Vacation Fund and SeafarersWelfare Fund -Page 17 January 1994 eafarers Share Thanksgiving With Family and Friends H undreds of Seafarers and their families gathered the San Francisco union hall on Tuesday, Novem­ ber 23 to enjoy good food and fellowship at the an­ nual Thanksgiving lunch­ eon. The event took several weeks to set up. Steward department members and pensioners worked together under the direc­ tion of Chief Cooks Burt Richardson and Roland Francisco to make sure everything was just right for the holiday festivities. Enjoying a festive Thanksgiving din­ Galley gang members ner at the San Francisco haii are SlU began preparing the meal steward department member Phillip on Monday. They returned Lau and his daughter and wife. to the hall early the next morning to finish cooking and to prepare the facility for the members and their families who would be at­ tending. The menu consisted of the traditional turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce and vegetables. For des­ sert, the steward depart­ ment crew prepared apple and pumpkin pies. All reported there was plenty of good food for everyone. The meal was served buffet-style with serving tables set up on one side; the rest of the hall was filled with tables and chairs for the guests. San Francisco Port Agent Nick Celona reported everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. "It was a very festive day with an emotional air to it. We all gathered together to give thanks for all the good things the union has done for us and enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared by our own union people,'* the port agent noted. Celona stated his ap­ preciation for the food donated by SlU-contracted companies such as Matson Lines, Sea-Land and American President Lines. The dinner fed 383 people, which is the most to attend the San Francis­ co Thanksgiving feast. (The hall began hosting ^e annual affair in 1990.) Joining the Seafarers for the festivities were repre­ sentatives from other San Francisco labor unions, in­ cluding the Sailor's Union of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's Union, United Food and Commercial Workers and the Masters Mates and Pilots—as well ais officials from local con­ tracted shipping com­ panies. Retired SlU Vice President Ed Turner and his wife, Betty, enjoy gathering with SlU members for the holiday. SlU member Doily Talaga says her favorite part of the dinner is visiting old union friends. Preparing to return home after an enjoyable day is SlU member Eugenia White. SlU clinic workers also join Seafarers in their Thanksgiving celebra­ tion. They are, from left, Nancy Pridmore, Sandy Springman, SlU member Frank McCreary and clinic worker Susana Israel. Help Locate This Missing Child SlU members Manny Delossantos and Alex Bermudez relax with a soda after their turkey dinners. Almerian Paminiano (left) was a winner of the SlU scholarship in 1987. She enjoys the holiday meal with her parents, QMED Julio and Apolonia Paminiano. Galley gang members wogked for two days preparing the holiday feast. They are, from left, MC&S pensioner A. Poiias, retired Chief Cook Roland Francisco, Jose Manandic, retiree Eddy Kasa, Kwan Joi-Siu and Chief Cooks John Basquez and Burt Richardson. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Justin Reid Carr. Missing from Garland, Texas since November 1989, when he was three years old. Justin Reid Carr was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Nancy Darlene Carr (alias Nancy McClard). A felony warrant has been issued in her name for interference with child custody. At the time of his abduc­ tion, the blonde-haired, blueeyed boy was 3 feet tall and weighed 25 pounds. Now six years old, Justin Reid Carr has a scar on his right shoulder and has no navel. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Justin Reid Carr should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (8(X))8435678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Dallas County (Texas) District Attomey's Of­ fice at (214) 653-3600. '" • ,-.1! I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 1994 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARITIME ISSUES AT FORE WHEN CONGRESS RESUMES MICHAEL MCKAY ELECTED TO PRESIDENCY OF AMO SHIPPING DROPPED FROM WORLD TRADE PACT SPOTLIGHT ON INLAND SAFETY REGS FOLLOWS RECENT AMTRAK DISASTER SEAFARERS MEDICAL PLAN CONTRACTS NEW CENTERS IN MOBILE, ALABAMA DOT HEAD OUTLINES IDEAS TO MAKE WATERWAYS SAFER PPOS PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES FOR JACKSONVILLE SEAFARERS BUSY CROWLEY SEAFARERS STILL FIND TIME TO STAY INFORMED AFL-CIO CONTINUES PUSH FOR NATIONAL HEALTH PLAN UNIONS LOOK FOR WAYS TO MAINTAIN BENEFITS AS MEDICAL COSTS AND INSINURED INCREASE SAB CHANGES REGISTRATION PROCEDURES AB NELSON RECOUNTS YEAR ON KANE ORGULF SEAFARERS CONTINUE SAILING DESPITE WATERWAYS' WINTER CLOSING GREAT LAKES SEAFARERS COMPLETE ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SAILING SEASON MORAN TUG MEMBERS APPROVE NEW CONTRACT BOATMAN TANNER HONORED FOR HEROISM NEW REGS REQUIRE EPA-APPROVED REFRIGERANT CERTIFICATION CONFINED SPACE COURSES ADDED TO LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CURRICULUM SIU-MANNED SURVEY VESSEL SETS NEW RECORD SEAFARERS BRAVE FIERCE SEAS TO SAVE INDONESIAN SEAMAN PRESIDENT JEFFERSON PLUCKS 12 FROM CAPSIZED SHIP NEAR JAPAN 1993 - THE YEAR IN REVIEW CHEF-INSTRUCTOR LUPINACCI RETIRES NEWARK BAY STEWARDS PROVIDE TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING MENU THERE IS NEVER ENOUGH TRAINING FOR SEAFARERS LEWIS JOHANSEN STEWARD PROVIDES TAURUS CREW WITH MENU VARIETY SEAFARERS SHARE THANKSGIVING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1/1/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 1 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2e856a5820c10f311682e92c29de50e8.PDF aec13c1cd00955fdfe22d6ab84fd4d46 PDF Text Text • • •>•' OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATUNTIC GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DiSTRia • AFL-CIO .V •'" -V' "'i'VCfiv -;: s*- •v«SM .^• zM-\ PI:i'-'v^::.:.Pln., ,V-'- t'T % / J. ;j;.':. j-'f -Vr-:::.'- -i'-r '1/' •/••••\ • • V'';# ;U' /,:• • .T- w--r/-4 , r* �,i-«'-..f 2 FEBmUUtri994 SEAFAREKS LOG President's Report Safety on All Waterways There is a double standard in America's maritime safety policy and it is threatening thousands of men and women who earn their living working on tugs, tows and barges, as well as endangering hundreds of coastal communities. The disparity stems from a law which requires all seamen work ing on U.S.-flag ships to have U.S. Coast Guard documents. But the law is silent on the same requirement when it comes to the vast majority of boatmen employed on the nation's tugs and tows. The irony is that navigating and operating any marine equipment takes skilled, proficient mariners. Anyone who thinks that tugboat work is somehow unskilled, ought to think again. The combined tonnage of some boats and their barges often exceeds the tonnage of a Michael Sacco deep sea ship. Yet the tug's crew will be onefourth, perhaps one-fifth, of that of the ocean-going ship. The en­ gine horsepower on tugboats can be in the tens of thousands. The navigation can be tricky, calling for a steady hand, constant vigilance, quick thinking and vast knowledge of river currents, among other things. The tug's safe operation is all the more impor­ tant because it is usually on a river or coastal waterway relatively close to population centers or environmentally sensitive areas. Despite the serious and complex nature of the work men and women perform on tugs and tows, the agency of the U.S. govern­ ment charged with ensuring safe and navigable waterways, the Coast Guard, in most cases, does not have any way of certifying and documenting the men and women who operate these vessels. On the other hand, deep sea mariners are required to hold U.S. Coast Guard-issued merchant marine documents. It is interesting to note that, according to Coast Guard data, in the segments of llie marine transport industry in which mariners are documented by the U.S. Coast Guard, human error accounts for far fewer accidents than in the segment in which mariners hold no Coast Guard papers. Specifically, only one-third of marine acci­ dents involving deep sea and Great Lakes ships are caused by human factors, whereas more than half of the accidents involving tugs and tows were attributable to human error. The need for higher safety standards in the inland field has long been felt by the SIU and its contracted operators. Consequently, we have held ourselves to a higher standard than what is required by law. This is evident in our collective bargaining agreements which institute many safety practices. Seafarers who are trained at the union's Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education to work aboard tugs and tows hold U.S. Coast Guard documents. The training for inland Seafarers at the union's Paul Hall Center is comprehensive, including safety skills such as firefighting, lifesaving, abandon ship procedures, first aid and responding to spills of hazardous materials. The center's classes cover the how-tos of transporting by water all kinds of cargo, including oil, petroleum products, dry bulk commodities and hazardous chemicals. Addi­ tionally, the union and its contracted inland companies have estab­ lished an advisory committee to the Paul Hall Center. This group continually reviews the needs of the industry to ensure that Seafarers working on tugs, tows and barges have the most up-todate training in the field. But while Seafarers and SlU-contracted inland companies are doing their best to maintain a safe work environment on the nation's waterways, there are scores of inland operators that sail with a minimum of safety practices. The spate of disasters involv­ ing non-union tugs and barges raises questions about what can be done to ensure a safer industry. Certainly a first step is the documenting of boatmen by the U.S. Coast Guard. Not only would this be a good national policy, but also it would be a protection of life and limb, a protection to the workers who spend a good part of their lives as boatmen. A bill that would make this requirement a law is now before the House of Representatives. The legislation has the backing of the Seafarers, as we believe such a standard will protect the people who work on the rivers and waterways of the nation. The bill is a vital first step. But more must be done. That is why we in the SIU were gratified to hear Secretaiy of Transportation Federico Pena's comments on the pressing need to find ways to make the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable waterways much safer for all con­ cerned. In such an effort, in behalf of the people who dedicate themselves to safe, efficient river and harbor transport, the SIU will be a strong partner and ally. Volume 56. Number 2 February 1994 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A Hirtes; Art, BUI Brower. iMig Laws Crew Cmnawaded no-^iperb Cable Repair Jirii Seafarers aboard the CS Long Lines recently executed a tricky week-long repair job in the north Pacific. Foul weather could not stop weather was very rough: windy, ship, Michael Hester, Richard the crew of the Long Lines from rain. Cable operations usually Campbell, Ali Al-Salaam, Peter completing a complicated cable take time anyway, but the Leo, Jovencio Cahah, Jr., repair job in the northern Pacific weather made this one more of a Roberto Qneliza, Jr., John Taliafer and Kevin Gatling. challenge." last November. Sailing as splicer/joiners Because of their fine work, the The cable apparently was Seafarers, American Maritime damaged by one or more fishing during the voyage were Allard, Officers and AT&T personnel vessels. After the repair, it was Kathy Chester, Raymond earned accolades from the com­ reburied via a remotely operated Jenkins and Timothy Fogg. The OSs for this trip were pany which operates the vessel. submarine system known as John Qnartey, Charles James, F.M. Hamilton, managing Scarab I. director of the Transoceanic Alexander Schneider, Zaid 'Like Hitting a Wall' Alderwish, Rolfe Welch, Cable Ship Co., which oversees Splicer/Joiner Lisa Allard Andrzej Sienicki, Jayson AT&T's five cable vessels, con­ gratulated and thanked the crew- noted that the work proceeded Agana and Antonio Gonzalez. Seafarers sailing in the engine members for their "superb" work smoothly, despite the foreboding in a letter dated December 2. conditions. 'The high winds were department included Chief "This has been an especially un­ like hitting a wall. We even saw Electricians Michael Las Dnlce comfortable job for all of you, some snow, which is pretty rare at and Randall Firestine, Engine Storekeeper Mark Francois, En­ given the adverse weather and sea." Allard explained that the gine Utilities Anthony Powers, rough seas you experienced," he wrote. "Despite this, every one of repair job first involves cutting Paul Bnrckhard, Jr. and Victor you remained eager to complete the cable and sealing it. Once the Rewerts, Oiler/Utilities Omer the job and you did so in fine work is done, the cable is spliced Sharif, Jeffrey Murray and Laird Mills and Wipers Guy fashion. Your splendid profes­ back into place. "It was hard work and long Leary and Reginald Hunter. sional performance demonstrated The galley gang was com­ that Long Lines does a world class hours, but we got the job done,", she added. prised of Chief Steward David job on every occasion." Seafarers aboard the Long Collison, Chief Cook Eric ManBosun Perfecto Amper, who Lines during these recent events ley, Cook/Baker Ahmed has sailed on cable ships for near­ were Amper, Bosun's Mates Muthana, Third CookAJtilities ly 20 years, said the repair of the cable known as TPC-4 took place Hilary Dombrowski and Walter Richard Garcea and Joseph roughly midway between the Harris, Deck Storekeeper Ar­ Lnhach, Steward Storekeeper West Coast and Japan. "We left thur Lawson, Cable ABs Paul Calimer and SAs John Grier, Ralph Flannigan, Steve Soofi, Michael Seattle on November 13, stopped Stephen Saunders, Jr., Thomas Mac- Russo, German Solar-Nunez, for stores in Port Angeles, Wash, Gregor, Clifford Lattish, Jose Maglalang, Joel Crow, and then went to the repair site. It Rodger Lihdstrom, Leo Bog- Ahdulla Saeed, Sandra Martin, took a whole week-^ay and noson, Donald Hudson, William Plas, Terry Hutson, night—^to do the entire repair and Thomas Beathard, Dean Paul Grier, Florencio Nieves reburying operations," stated the Raymond, Warren Blankenand Ali Saeed. 30-year member of the SIU. "The Northeast Thaw Assists Shipping Va., where several SlU-crewed tugboats operated by McAllister Brothers got stuck in ice. "But overall, the weather didn't stop the shipping end of things," S£ud Mike Paladino, SIU port agent in Norfolk. "Even the tugs getting stuck was nothing major." However, two employees of a launch service died in the Linhaven, Va, Anchorage after one fell into the water and the other attempted to rescue him. Bridge Freezes In addition, an eight-lane drawbridge linking Norfolk with Portsmouth, Va. froze in an upright position for several hours, causing massive traffic backups (but allowing ships to pass fteely). In Philattelphia, SIU tugs and barges operated by Maritrans had Tugs Stuck in Ice difficulty reaching power plants. Similar activity has taken They hardly were alone in having place in Philadelphia, Baltimore that problem, which is one of the and even as far south as Norfolk, reasons why the local power comShipping patterns slowly are getting back to normal in the northeastern United States, fol­ lowing last month's severe ice storms and record cold spells which caused energy shortages in some regions and affected the work schedules of just about everyone exposed to the arctic­ like conditions. In New York, Coast Guard cutters and privately owned tug­ boats have adopted a daily ritual of breaking the foot-thick sheets of ice which blanket the Hudson River. Early February brought a relative warming trend, but nighttime temperatures along the Hudson still were cold enough that the river's 150-foot-wide channel continuaUy refroze. (See page 8 for related story on SIUcrewed ferries.) panies temporarily reduced electricity in homes and businesses. Power companies in Pennsyl­ vania, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. also reduced their output, and in some cases instituted "rolling blackouts," which are planned outages designed to help the generators maintain operations. Costs Soar Overall, the foul weather practically doubled waterborne transportation costs in the af­ fected areas and caused a dramatic increase in fuel prices. But late last month the sub­ zero temperatures finally began giving way to more tolerable con­ ditions. "It's loosening up now," said Jim Malone, SIU patrolman from the port of Philadelphia. "The ice was 12 inches thick on the Delaware River, but we're getting back to a normal schedule." �::\ •-: FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERSL06 3 Non-Union Barge Spill in San Juan Seafarers Turn To In Swift Oil Recovery '. •"* HTW. w. >''i -''V'.-. 'i: V^yv-r (Within hours after an emergency call went out that an ment at the scene. This marked the first time that the boat oil barge had run aground and was leaking, Seafarers had been called into operation. With the assistance of were stringing containment booms and crewing tugboats Coast Guard helicopters spotting trouble areas, the and skimmers to sweep the petroleum before it reached Caribbean Responder contained and took in oil before it thip beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico. could be swept by waves to non-contaminated areas. Around 4 a.m. on January 7, the barge Morris J. Later in the week. Seafarers working for Crowley Berman broke loose from its line to the tugboat Emily S. positioned a barge near the damaged Berman to transfer oil Clean-up operations begin as Seafarer Benito Calderon and drifted onto a coral reef approximately 300 yards from it. SIU tankermen were caU^ into action to make sure assists others in offloading a containment boom that will from the beaches that serve some of San Juan's best- no more oil spilled during the lightering operation. known hotels. The barge was loaded with 1.54 million After the transfer of petroleum was completed, the be deployed in the Condado Lagoon. gallons of heavy number 6 bunker oil. Several of the barge's holds ripped open, sending its contents toward Continued on page 9 the shore. Among the &st people called out to handle the crisis were Seafarers working for Crowley Maritime. SIU members sprang into action by deploying containment booms around environmentally sensitive areas. "Our people were among the first to arriye," noted Steve Ruiz, SIU Santurce port agent. "The first assign­ ment our members were given was to lay a boom to keep A Coast Guard investigation into the cause of an oil the oil from getting into nearby Candado Lagoon. spill along the San Juan coastline continues one month The work performed by more than 200 Seafarers was after the barge Morris J. Berman lost more than 650,000 vital in keeping San Juan Harbor open, according to U.S. gallons of heavy number 6 bunker oil after rurming Coast Guard spokesman Christopher Haley. The lagoon aground. connects the beach area with the harbor. Had the oil slick A Coast Guard spokesman in San Juan said the federal entered the lagoon it would have gone into the harbor and agency would not have a report ready for several more stopped all maritime traffic. months. He noted Captain Larry Doyle of the agency's However, the fast work by the SIU members Marine Safety Office has not completed his investigatioii prevented any oil from entering the lagoon. into the January 7 incident. While some Seafarers were working with the booms, The Morris J. Berman, loaded with more than 1.5 others were called out to crew the tugs and skimmers million gallons of bunker oil, was being towed by the needed to capture the oil from the water. All available non-union tugboat Emily S. from San Juan Harbor to Crowley tugs were utilized, Ruiz noted. Antigua. The tug/barge left the dock in San Juan around "The company called out all of the captains, mates and 10 p.m. January 6. operators to sail the skimmers because they held marine Both the Morris J. Berman and the Emily S. have been Vacuum pumps used to suck oil from the water arrive at licenses," the port agent said. Tugboats were used to tied in newspaper accounts to a family that has been banned a San Juan beach. SlU members Alfonso Arias (left) and shuttle personnel from the docks to the skimmers aiid from doing maritime business in New York because of F. Prieto assist in setting up the equipment. help where needed. Besides their use to collect oil, the environmental accidents. skimmers also stretched booms to contain petroleum that Crewmembers testified during a Coast Guard public had escaped from the barge. hearing held the week aftes the acc^ident that the one-and^ Responder Called In a-half-inch cable connecting the tug and barge snapped By January 9, the Coast Guard had requested the around 1 a.m. on January 7. The line was repaired at sea SlU-crewed Caribbean Responder, an oil spill response Continued on page 9 vessel operated by Dyn Marine, to augment the equip­ USCG investigates Berman Accident DOT Head Calls ttw Tmigh Inland SaMy Regulatldns . -- y, . One of the many Crowley skimmers operated by Seafarers heads into the oil-fouled Atlantic Ocean. The boats were used to position booms and gather oil. -• Answering the call by removing a containment boom from the back of a flatbed truck is Seafarer Angel Charriez. T h Secretary of Transportation has called for tougher safety requirements on the nation's waterways as legislators continue to study two bills Federico Pena in the House ——— dealing with inland documentation and naviga­ tion. Transportation Secretary Federico Pena voiced his concerns about the inland waterways in an interview published January 14 in The Journal of Commerce. His remarks came days after a barge loaded with heating oil ran aground on a reef within sight of the beaches of San Juan, Puerto Rico and spilled approximately 750,000 gallons. Pena told the newspaper his agency is looking for action to make the waterways safer without having to wait for Congress. "We're the experts; why don't we do it firstT' he was quoted. The secretary added that he was shocked to hear that towboats—such !•: W. v -'V". ' • - iV. .. -Ag; •Atfi: :| I •' ."-fV as the one pushing a string of barges designed to close loopholes that that struck a bridge in Mobile, Ala. allow boatmen to sail without Coast and caused the derailment of a pas­ Guard documents before the Amtrak senger train, leading to the deaths of accident took place. 47 people—were not required to The Inland Documentation Bill have basic navigational tools. ^.R. 1915) calls for all boatmen sail­ In December, Pena outlined ing inland waterway vessels of more several steps to be undertaken by the than five gross tons to hold Coast Coast Guard and the Federal Railroad Guard-issued merchant mariner docu­ Administration to minimize the risk of ments (z-cards). another accident similar to the one that While all deep sea and Great occurred involving the Sunset Limited. Lakes mariners are required to hold The proposal includes more strin­ documents, the same does not apply gent licensing requirements for for the men and women plying the operators of uninspected towing ves­ 25,777 miles of navigable inland sels. This would call for towboat waterways. Two of the four crewoperators to pass simulator tests and members aboard the towboat that written exams each time they want struck the railroad bridge in Big to upgrade their licenses. Bayou Canot near Mobile did not The plan would upgrade the re­ have z-cards, although all of the quirements for radar and navigation­ crew had navigation responsibilities. al equipment on towboats. It would Background Checks look into improving the way In order to obtain a merchant mishaps and accidents are reported. mariner document, Guard Pena's proposal also would seek requires proof oftheaCoast drug-free new means for checking the struc­ urinalysis, a review of the National tural integrity of bridges and strengthening emergency prepared­ Driver Register for drunk driving or substance violations, an ness while enhancing the prospects controlled FBI criminal record background in­ for victims' survival should a crash vestigation, proof of U.S. citizenship occur. or evidence of lawful entry and per­ Document Boatmen manent residency from the ImmigraThe House of Representatives alContinued on page 9 r^dy had started debate on one bill ' 'J' • �V' 4 SEAFARERSLOG Congress to Take Up Ship Program FERRUARY1994 Houston Reps Discuss Campaign MTD Mobilizes Grassroots Drive To Urge Backing of Maritime Biiis Discussions continue on American jobs at risk if the what specific plans were bein Capitol Hill to find ways of federal government fails to take discussed. ^ financing a maritime revitaliza- immediate action to revitalize the States Commitment tion bill passed by the House of industry." ' The secretary restated his Representatives last year, while a Program Before Senate commitment to maintaining grassroots campaign to show sup­ Although the Maritime port for the U.S.-flag merchant Security and Competitiveness strong U.S. merchant marine "Maritime reform is still part o; marine was launched. Act (H.R. 2151) was overwhelm­ the administration's package, The Maritime Trades Depart­ ingly approved by the House of Pena told Traffic World in an in­ Texas gubematorial candidate Jim Mattox (center) meets with ment (MTD) of the AFL-CIO has Representatives by a 347-65 mar­ terview published January 24. SlU Gulf Coast Vice President Dean Corgey (left) and Houston started a national petition drive gin in November, the legislation Pena's statements support calling on the "Congress and the still awaits action in the Senate. speech given by Representative Port Agent Jim McGee after Mattox recently announced his intention to run for the position. administration to undertake im­ Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), chair­ The bill proposes a 10-year mediate action to develop man of the House Merchan programs that will maintain a prograih to provide $1.2 billion Marine Committee, to the healthy, viable U.S.-flag fleet and for a Military Security Heet. Be­ Washington, D.C. Propeller Club a broad domestic shipyard and tween 50 and 70 U.S.-flag vessels in December. During that ad­ would be included in such a pro­ marine industrial base." dress, Studds talked about being The petitions are the latest gram. H.R. 2151 also would create a involved in meetings with Presi­ phase in a grassroots program that dent Bill Clinton, administration began during the MTO's biennial Series Transportation Program to aides and Senator John Breaux convention in October. During help U.S. shipyards build vessels (D-La.), Senate Merchant Marine Gordon Ward Resigns as P1-MEBA President The head of District No. 1-MEBA announced he is retiring the convention, delegates repre­ that are price-competitive on the Subcommittee chairman. senting the department's 42 world market. effective April 30. However, in passing the bill, member trade unions and 28 port Gordon Ward was first elected president of D1-MEBA in 1990 Studds told the audience that the House did not include funding the president had committed him­ and reelected in 1992. The union's executive committee appointed councils heard speeches from members of Congress as well as for it. Talks have been held self to supporting the U.S.-flag Secretary-Treasurer Joel Bem to fill the remainder of Ward's term the president of a U.S.-flag ship- among members of the Clinton fleet. "We had his support be­ which expires in 1995. Executive Vice President Bill Langley, who jping company on the need for the administration. House members cause this president and this ad­ was next in line to succeed the president per the union's bylaws, had and senators to provide a funding ministration believe that if notified the board he preferred to keep his present position. The merchant fleet. In initiating the petition driye, mechanism. America can neither build nor committee then selected Director of Public Affairs Mark Zalenski to Secretary of Transportation operate the ships we require to replace Bem as secretary-treasurer. MTD President Michael Sacco noted, "This 'Keep America's Federico Pena has stated in carry our trade to world markets In announcing his retirement. Ward stated he was proud of the Flag Hying!' effort is essential to several recent newspaper reports or support our troops in time of union's accomplishments under his term of office. Among those demonstrating that there are that a funding mechanism may be war, we will no longer be a super­ isted were the dissolution of the uniqn's merger with the National hundreds of thousands of near. However, he did not disclose power." Maritime Union, which was voted upon by the members in 1992. Ward also announced he plans to step down as the president of the National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association and chairman of the board for MEBA Plans. After graduating from the Maine Maritime Academy, Ward oined Dl-MEBA in 1968. He has sailed in every licensed shipboard engineering capacity. He also has served as an instructor at the dEBA Engineering School and as a licensed division chairman and The holidays often are a lonely were fascinated," Simmons >ranch agent in New York. time for Seafarers when oceans noted. In addition. Chief Cook separate families and friends. However, for crewmembers Robert Wright, SA Mlgdalia aboard \he, American Cormorant, Ortiz and Storekeeper Evelyn a special Christmas was enjoyed Nordbrok assisted Chief L.A. Quake Does Not Disrupt Shipping by all in Rota, Spain. Steward Goggins in preparing a While docked at the Rota special holiday feast. They served The earthquake which devastated theLos Angeles area on January Naval Base awaiting deployment crewmembers prime rib, turkey 7 apparently did not noticeably affect shipping on the West Coast. orders, crewmembers were shrimp and various other dishes One port area reportedly sustained very minor damage and a few visited by a group of American and deserts. vessels were nominally delayed as the earthquake—which measured school children from the base. "1 love being bosun aboard the 6.6 on the Richter scale — struck the San Fernando Valley area, "They told us that because we Cormorant. This is a great crew, northwest of downtown Los Angeles. were all away from home on and this holiday season only went The American Red Cross reported that56 deaths and almost 8,000 Christmas, it was their idea to to prove that even more to me. We injuries resulted from the quake. In addition, some 50,000 family visit us with some Christmas are truly one big family. dwellings were damaged, including one owned by a Seafarer. cheer. They brought us cookies Christmas was very precious to us George Tricker, SlU port agent in Wilmington, Calif., reported and we sang carols together. all. The visits from (he kids really lat a member's home was destroyed in the disaster. The house was Bosun Charles Simmons told a helped ease most of our sadness Chief Steward D.K. Goggins (left) ocated just 7 miles from the earthquake's epicenter. reporter for the Seafarers LOG. over not being home for the and SA Migdalia "Kat" Ortiz ready 'But he wasn't injured. He has [homeowner's] insurance, and "Everyone participated and it holiday," said Simmons, who the Christmas dinner feast. when we offered to help, he said he was okay," Tricker noted. was probably the best Christmas also provided the photos accom­ Members of the SlU's industrial division, the United Industrial What makes the vessel unique this SlU crew has had away from panying this article. Workers, also were affected by the earthquake. At least several is that a 394-by-135-foot portion Simmons noted that sailing home in a long time. At least it members' homes were damaged, and a UIW shop in San Fernando was for me," the bosun added. aboard the Cormorant is an excit­ of the ship's lifting deck can be operated by 7-Up has shut down for repairs. submerged under water by bal­ Crewmembers gave the school ing job because of the uniqueness However, the more than 100 members employed at the shop children a tour of the ship and of the vessel. Operated by Osprey lasting the ship to a depth of about continue to work at other nearby plants owned by 7-Up. 65 feet. This allows the center of served them various desserts and Ship Management for the the 19,700 horsepower ship to soft drinks prepared by the Military Sealift Command steward department, headed by (MSC), the semi-submersible rest under 26 feet of water. *1* J* The ship, which can sail at a Chief Steward D.K. Goggins. heavy lift ship is one of only 14 "It was the first ship that any such vessels in the world. It is the top speed in excess of 14 knots, of them had ever been on and they only U.S.-flag vessel of its kind. was originally used to transport (ramek Nominated to Head Coast Guard giant semi-submersible and jackThe Clinton administration recently nominated Rear Admiral up drilling rigs, as well as other lobert E. Kramek tosucceed Admiral William Kime as commandant off-shore equipment. The vessel of the U.S. Coast Guard. is currently used primarily for Kime's four-year term expires June 1. Kramek, currently the transportation of military cargo. !oast Guard's chief of staff as well as commanding officer of the The specialized vessel dis­ agency's headquarters, must be confirmed by the Senate before charged cargo in the Persian Gulf, taking office as commandant. providing logistical support to the Kramek, 54, has more than 30 years' experience with the Coast military's Gyration Desert Shield. Guard, in various capacities. He has commanded two of the agency's The 738-foot vessel was originally districts: the 13th district in the Pacific Northwest and the 7th district a 135,000 dwt tanker prior to its in the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean. conversion to its present-day status He also has commanded the Coast Guard's largest base, located in 1982. The Cormorant has been stationed with a contingent of at Governors Island, N.Y., as well as the Haitian Migration task force. maritime prqxrsitioning ships soil­ In the latter job, he led the interdiction and rescue of37,000 Haitians. ing MSC and is currmdy throating A native of New York who currently lives in California, Kramek American children boarded the American Cormorant to deliver graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1961. out of Diego Garcia. Christmas cookies and sing carols with crewmembers Local Students Provide Memorable Holiday for American Cormorant • •d ' �•^K«SSaiiK5ffisfe;SF'/¥i5^^ FEBmmY1994 SEAIWWRSUe Great Lakes Vessels Lay Up for the Winter Extended Season Deemed Success •H- "•'*. Seafarers who sail on the Great Lakes signed off for the winter last month, ending an ex­ ceptionally good 1993 shipping season with a year-end flurry of cargo demand. "Cargo demand was.strong all year but showed an extra surge in the remaining months of the year," Glenn Nekvasil of the Great Lakes Carrier Association, which monitors the action of U.S.-flag shipping on the Lakes, told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "In November we were even with 1992's figures but that final rush for cargo carried us over the top. Even a small in­ crease is not bad in these times." According to Nekvasil, during the 1993 navigational season (March 10, 1993 to January 25, 1994), 107.9 million net tons of cargo were transported on the Great Lakes. He noted that is a 2 percent increase from the 1992 season. Nekvasil said there was a rise in the demand for iron ore, coal and stone—the "big three" transported along the Lakes. "The weather was good to us most of the year but in December and January we saw all the Lakes freeze and many vessels had to call for Coast Guard assistance several times," he recalled. Sub-Zero Temperatures The H. Lee White, an SIUcrewed vessel, was one of those ships that encountered problems caused by the sub-zero tempera­ tures and icy waterways. SIU Port Representative Ken Homer, who supplied the photos accompanying this article, reported that the vessel became stuck in the ice off Marine City, Mich, on its last voyage. Besides the White, other SIUcrewed American Steamship Co. vessels that braved the freezing temperatures to support the season-end surge in cargo demand, included the American The SlU-crewed H. Lee White became stuck in ice in Michigan on its way back into port before the January 15 ciosure of the Soo Locks. Mariner, Charles E. Wilson and Indiana Harbor. Most SlU-contracted vessels are in the shipyard for their seasonal layup and will not see action during the winter. But, ac­ cording to Byron Kelley, SIU vice president for the Great Lakes, several SlU-contracted cement carriers and tugboats, such as the Hannah tugs, operate most of the winter months on the lower lakes. He stated that one tug will serve as an icebreaker for another that is pushing cargo. NoWordonFitout Kelly noted that with vessels just laying up, no decision has been made when fitout will begin. In sailing seasons past, crewmembers begin reporting to their vessels in March and April, depending on the weather, vessel's location and cargo. New SIU Clinic Opens In Marylaml Seafarers who live in the southern Maryland area as well as upgraders at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. now have access to a nearby medical facility which will provide members with their annual physical examinations and routine treatment. The Seafarers Welfare Plan has entered into contract with Calvert Internal Medical group. The clinic is located at 120 Hospi­ tal Road in Prince Frederick, Md., approximately 40 miles from Piney Point. "The members have always had to travel to the Johns Hopkins Center in Baltimore from Piney Point for routine fit-for-duty ex­ aminations," said Dr. Kenneth Miller, Seafarers Welfare Plans medicd director. "Now that we have a contract with the Calvert Internal Medical Group, any trainee, upgrader or member who lives in the southern Maryland area can have medical work done much closer to the school." The clinic is staffed with a group of internal medicine specialists who are capable of handling the special medical requireip^nts of SIU members. "These are high-quality doctors with a broad range of specialties among them," said Miller. Among the services they pro­ vide are job matched pre-employ­ ment physicals, physicals required for licensure, annual ex­ aminations, diagnostic studies (including X-rays), Magnetic Resonance Imaging and CT Scans, hearing tests, vision and glaucoma screenings, blood tests, drug screens, pulmonary function tests, cardiovascular studies (in­ cluding stress testing and EKG), drug tests, motor coordinations •vV:! - tests, and health risk assessments. The Welfare Plan determined the Calvert clinic was able to pro­ vide all of the medical services required by Seafarers. Addition­ ally, the Welfare Plan found the center to be well respected within the medical community. "We picked this clinic because it provides additional services for members in Maryland and greatly enhances medic^ services for the Lundeberg School. This clinic has a history of providing occupa­ tional medicine services to others in the region," Miller noted. The Calvert Intemal Medical Group hours are 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 12 noon ori Satur^y. Seafarers wishing to utilize the services of the clinic should con­ tact Piney Point. • :-w. •It' •Si '-M. • SlU-Contracted Clinics (as of Januaiy 1994) A U.S. Coast Guard ice cutter is called into duty on the St. Clair River to clear a path for vessels trying to reach their last port before layup. Oiler's Response Keeps Gueyame en Sch^ule I -"• •• •• tfr' Quick action last month by a Seafarer and an officer aboard the Guayama saved the ship from ex­ tensive damage after an electrical fire started in the engineroom. Oiler Jose Ramos helped con­ tain and extinguish the fire, which involved a generator. A spokesman for Puerto Rico Marine, which operates the Guayama, said that because the fire was stopped so quickly. damage was minimal and repairs were done in just a day in port at Elizabeth, N.J. The vessel then resumed its scheduled course. He added that human error was not the cause of the fire. Brother Ramos shrugged off the incident, dismissing his effi­ cient response as simply part of the job, according to SIU Patrol­ man Jack Sheehan, who serviced the ship shortly after this incident. Straub Occupational Services Business & Industry Health Group IMC Mobile Family Physicians 839 S. Beretania Street 1924—K Dauphin Island 1700 S. 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N.Y. 11215 San Pedro, Calif. 90732 (713)756-8800 (718)783-6578 (310) 547-4274 •1• V .. �6 FERRUARY1994 SEAFARERS LOG Dyn Marine Crews Ratify New 2-Year Geniracl Seafarers whocrew 16 oil spil also expressed satisfaction wit tion (MSRC), a not-for-profit response ships for Dyn Marine the pact. "They were toug group created by major oil com­ Services recently approved a two- negotiations but. Lord willing panies following the passage of year contract that provides wage it's the start of something benefi the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 increases, improved medica cial for us and for the whole com (CPA '90). coverage and other benefits. pany for years to come," he said, Each vessel is 208 feet long Voting took place last month Tellez commended the efforts and has a nine-person operating aboard the ships, which are lo­ of Fitzsimmons and DeFonce anc crew. In the event of an oil spill, cated along the Atlantic, Pacific described the contract as each ship has quarters for as many and Gulf coasts, as well as in strong foundation that will be as 38 people. Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Is­ built upon in the future. This Vessels located along the At­ lands. More than 100 SIU mem­ provides gains, as well as a vehicle lantic coast include the Maine bers work aboard the vessels. to address any problems." Responder at Portland, Maine; Dyn Marine crewmembers the New Jersey Responder, Perth Contract Highlights voted late last year to join the Amboy, N.J.; Delaware Re­ In addition to pay increases Seafarers, so this is the first time sponder, Philadelphia; Virginia they are covered by an SIU- the contract calls for an immedi­ Responder, Virginia Beach, Va.; negotiated collective bargaining ate bonus for all crewmembers Georgia Responder, Savannah, Negotiating committee members John Fitzsimmons, Chris DeFonce, agreement. The negotiating com­ who have sailed for at leUst six Ga.; and Florida Responder, SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco and SIU Assistant VP Anthony mittee consisted of Chief Mate months with Dyn Marine as of Miami. Sacco sign off on the collective bargaining agreement. John Fitzsimmons, Assistant January 1,""1994. Assigned to the Gulf coast are Other highlights include: Engineer Chris DeFonce, SIU • An increase in the amount the Louisiana Responder in Executive Vice President Joseph Venice, La.; Gulf Coast Sacco, SIU Vice President/Con­ paid by Dyn Marine toward Responder, Lake Charles, La.; medical tracts Augie Tellez and SIU As­ crewmembers' Texas Responder, Galveston, benefits—including dependent sistant Vice President Anthony Texas; and Lone Star Responder, coverage and dental insurance— Sacco. Corpus Christi, Texas. "I definitely think we did a lot which in effect will increase each Serving the Pacific coast are better with the union than we member's net pay. • A procedure for settling the Washington Responder, would have on our own," said Everett, Wash.; Oregon DeFonce, who sails aboard the grievances was adopted. Responder, Astoria, Ore.; Pacific • Crewmembers now are New Jersey Responder. "It's a Responder, Richmond, Calif.; long and arduous process, but we eligible for participation in a401k and California Responder, Port retirement plan, as well as an did very well. Hueneme, Calif. "In fact, I didn't fully under­ employee stock option plan. The Caribbean Responder, Located Around Nation stand the negotiating process liased in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin before. Now that I've witnessed Dyn Marine is a subsidiary of slands, and the Hawaii it, I realize how well we did." DynCorp. It operates the oil spill Responder, located in Honolulu, Fitzsimnions, who sails response ships on behalf of the serve the respective regions for aboard the Gulf Coast Responder, Vlarine Spill Response Corpora- which they are named. Docked along the Atlantic Coast is the Marine Responder. --r • Crewmembers from the Pacific Responder tell SIU Port Agent Nick Celona they approve the new contract. From left are Mate James Major, Cook Rodney Willis, AB Brian Hackenbruch, Oiler Eric Collins, Mate John Fitzsimmons, Mate Michael Celona, Asst. Engineer Frank Traylor and Chief Mate Joseph Cobb. Rubrecht and Assistant Engineer Bernard Taheny are ready for work on the Gulf Coast Responder. Labw Anwanees Drive ta 6ahi HMIOI Care Reform J The AFL-CIO opened the new year by announcing the national federation of trade unions will do whatever is necessary to pass comprehensive health care legis­ lation during 1994. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland told reporters during a January 11 press conference £at "it would be a shame to allow reform efforts to degenerate into inadequate, partial, ineffective, diversionary and fragmented ap­ proaches." ; Kirkland's comments come in thp wake of a study that noted approximately 400 contracts negotiated in the last two years involving union workers have made changes in order to control health care costs. The ehang^ range from increases in deduct­ Kirkland said. ibles for fee-for-service plans to The AFL-CIO president also adopting managed care stated that trade unionists were programs. not alone in the struggle against rising health care costs. He Concern for Workers added that businesses that pro­ During his talk with reporters, vide insurance coverage for Kirkland noted that three out of their workers suffer an eveiy four work stoppages during economic disadvantage when the last 10 years could be at­ forced to compete against those tributed to health care coverage. who do not. He pointed out that many unionized workers have given up Outlines Principles wage increases in order to main­ While not endorsing any tain their current level of health specific health care reform legis­ benefits. lative package before Congress, ' "I assure you no one has had Kirkland said the AFL-CIO sup­ deeper and more bitter experience ports such principles as quality of with the deficiencies of the care, universal access to care, a American medical care system comprehensive package of than have our trade unionists," benefits, cost controls and fair financing that are found in the Health Security Act offered by the Clinton administration and the single-payer proposal presented by Senator Paul Wellstone (D-Minn.) and Repre­ sentative Jim McDermott (DWash.). Meanwhile, recently negoti­ ated contracts continue to show how health care remains a major concern for union members. Clerical and technical employees at New York University agreed to increases in deductibles in the last two years of a three-year pact in order to maintain their health care benefits. Workers in Paris, Texas covered by a United Food and Conunercial Workers' contract with Campbell Soup also ap­ proved an increase in yearly de­ ductibles so they could keep their benefits. Machinists working for Lock­ heed in Fort Worth, Texas will see an increase in coverage costs no matter if they are covered by fee-for-services (where members pay up front and get reimbursed) insurance or the company-spon­ sored health maintenance or­ ganization. Reports have detailed how Americans are paying nearly three times as much for health care than they did 10 years ago. Almost 39 million Americans are without any type of health in­ surance and millions more are underinsured. 'V •' '-'.r �, FeBRUARY 1994 SOFAREiaUIB 7 •M Seabms OK Delta Queen Pact SIU members who sail aboard the passenger riverboats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen overwhelmingly approved a new long-term con­ tract that calls for wage increases and improved health care benefits. Voting took place early last month aboard the boats, which operate in the Mississippi River and its tributaries. "I'm very satisfied," said Mississippi Queen Deckhand Rob McLemore, who served on the negotiating committee. "We really got the medical benefits we were looking for—that's the big thing the other crewmembers wanted. I feel good about it, and the length of the contract is a good sign for job security." SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco pointed out that the collective bargaining agree­ ment will apply to crewmembers on the Delta Queen Steamboat Company's newest vessel, the American Queen, when it ^gins operating. (The American Queen is under construction and is scheduled to launch sometime next year.) David Kish, vice president of the company, also expressed satisfaction with the pact and described it as "fair for all concerned." Delta Queen Steamboat Company is based in New Orleans. It also owns Great Hawaiian Cruise Line, Inc. (formerly American Hawaii Cruises), which operates the only U.S.-flag cruise ships, the SlU-manned SS Constitution and SS Indepenidence. Shortly after Delta Queen took over American Hawaii Cruises, the crewmembers from the Inde­ pendence and Constitution approved a long-term contract. Taking a break ^fter a contract meeting on the Mississippi Queen are (from left) Utility Delegate David Briggs, Committee Chairman Rob McLemore, Galley Delegate Donnie Humphries, Deck Delegate Greg Hawkins, Bar Delegate Chris Alo, Seatarer Scott Glen and New Orleans Patrolman Bobby Milan. tyi • •; •. •;7r;s;r ,r;. •• . At Work Aboard The Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen SIU Patrolman Bobby Milan provided the photographs on this page, which show Seafarers at work aboard the riverboats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen. The SIU members perform a variety of tasks on the passenger vessels, from the cleaning of decks to keeping the engines running smoothly, and from preparing delicious meals to tidying the guests'quarters. Operated by the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., which is based in New Orleans, the boats travel along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Sometime next year, the Delta Queen fleet is scheduled to expand when construction on the American Queen is complete. The American Queen will be the company's most elaborate riverboat to date—and it will be crewed by Seafarers. Checking the boilers on the Mis­ sissippi Queen is Douglas Kellup, Cabin Attendant Mira Gnoinska always has a smile for pas­ sengers aboard the Delta Queen. First Cook Sylvia Moses has her hands full aboard the Delta Queen. ../.i ? / •; h' 'v: J I '.M 7 ^rwc -.;. - • pr . .''''.SiW-. -fig.-'. I Ir,' Working to get a cabin ready for passengers aboard the Mississip­ pi Queen is Amy Metrailer. • „ ... , stopping for a bite to eat aboard Showing their union pride are (from left) Benlin Johnson, P,atrolman Mississippi Queen are (from Bobby Milan and Marian Childs aboard the MississippiQueen. ^gg^j porter Robbie Rodriguez and gift shop Pursers Ann Hardesty and Beth Stewart. ^1 /-J:;'-; ••• •;r. Aboard the Mississippi Queen, Porter Henry Brown shows his satisfaction with the pact. iMlSft ii 4,' V Oiler Allen Bigner reviews the con­ tract on the Mississ^i Queen. Putting away stores on the Delta Porter Herb Carter checks a list Queen is Rrst Cook Randall Pace, aboard the Mississippi Queen. f Ready to start his shift on the Oiler John Sares is hard at work s^/Oiieenis PorterKainCasimer. atx^ard the DeAa Queen. Galley gang memtrers Adam GelMembers of the Afes/sappr Queen housekeeping team are happy to bard (left) and Donnie Humphries Waiter Lorenzo Alston works TrdyingupontheMesiSS/jDpfQueen receive their unioti books.Ft^ left are Nadene COT retriwe ^ores from the COO^ aboard the Mississif^i Queen. is Cabin Attendant Susan Creech. Berilyn Johnson, Julta HtU, Katre McKemon and Altce Naccarato. the Mississtppt Queen. v:yfy.yJ'y-rr / v'' jf •• .. '" ,'ky •'• I' . m'- �8 FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERSUa Hew Ywk Fwry Crews Beat Hudsim's Icy Maze Local mariners, U.S. Coasi Guard personnel and citizens have described the bitter weather in the New York/New Jersey region as the worst they have seen : The way Seafarer Mark Sum­ in 20 years, according to mers sees it, the Blizzard of '93 newspaper reports. After the initial onset of severe didn't stop SlU-crewed ferries weather in mid-January, tugboats from maintaining their routes on had to clear paths along the Hud­ the Hudson River between New son. But even though much of the York and New Jersey, so neither sprawling ice cover was broken, should the Arctic Blast of '94. it did not melt. "We've got some pretty The ice floes and smaller diehard customers who have chunks that remained in the river stuck with us through everything. made for some loud and bumpy We saw them through the ferry rides, but the captains and nor'easter last year, when every­ deckhands used extra caution and thing else was shut down. Be­ passengers seemed unfazed. cause we got them to work then, "You have to pick your course when this ice started, I think they through the ice very carefully. knew we'd be here," said Sum­ You've also got to be real careful mers, who captains one of 12 with your speed, because you SlU-crewed ferries which shuttle don't want to rip open the hull," almost 20,000 passengers daily between Manhattan and the New said Summers, who has worked the ARCORP-operaled fer­ Jersey towns of Weehawken and on ries, each of which has a capacity Hoboken. of about 400 passengers, since Despite sub-zero temperatures they began operating in 1988. SlU-crewed ferries, including the one pictured above, have maintained their schedules and ridership and giant sheets of 10-inch-thick "(llie ice) makes a racket, but I'd despite the harsh weather in the New York/New Jersey region. ice on the Hudson, Seafarers per­ say we kept three-fourths of our severed throughout January and ridership" during the bad The Seafarers who work on against the city lights. That's cause they spend their whole lives early this month to maintain feny weather. the ferries also recently approved indoors." something you really have to service. Although the icy condi­ Members Stress Safety a new three-year contract. watch." tions doubled the average time of The pact includes wage in­ Rebelo, who has worked on Handled Earlier Crisis Both Rebelo and Summers a one-way trip (to about 15 or 20 creases and maintaining of health the boats for two years, noted, commended the company, owned This is not the first time the minutes, depending on the route), care benefits. brings the We just go slow and easy. We the 100-foot ferries have stayed regularly have the senior deck­ by ArthurImperatore, for its com­ boats have been pressed into spe­ members into Itthealso SIU Pension mitment to keep the ferries run­ cial service. Last February, fol­ open for business and have not hand go down and check for Plan, retroactive to each ning despite the unusually harsh lowing the explosion which b^n stuck or had an accident. damage, because we'll take hits conditions. individual's starting date of rocked the World Trade Center, "We're doing quite well, all (from the ice) that shove the boats They also expressed surprise the ferries quickly increased the employment. things considered," said Captain sideways. Remember, they're that several of the passengers opt number of runs and pick-up loca­ The collective bargaining Manny Rebelo. "The ice is made of aluminum. for a topside trip on the ferries. tions. They worked on an emer­ agreement "does justice for chewing up a lot of (propellers), "But it's not really scary," he Even with a full load, we can fit gency schedule to relieve the management and ourselves," said but that's to be expected. added. "The one thing about the all of them below (in an enclosed overcrowding for the city's Summers. "We have to realize "We've had veiy good press ferry that is constant in every area)," said Summers. "But we thousands of stranded commuters, that if management can't operate and very good feedback from the captain's mind is, you can lose still get 20 to 30 people per trip because other public transportation at a profit, then we don't have jobs." people." even a large, oceangoing vessel who want to ride outdoors, be­ was severely disrupted. Seafarers Brave Sub-Zero Temps New SWATH Vessel, USNS Abie, Braaia Out This Monili Seafarers aboard the USNS Able, a new Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design T-AGOS vessel, are scheduled to sail on the ship's premier voyage this month. The Able is one of four "TAGOS 19" vessels—the newest class of T-AGOS ships. Seafarers aboard the first of the four SWATH ships, the USNS Vic­ torious, sailed out of the port of Honolulu on August 19. The remaining two—the Effective and Loyal—have not begun sailing operations. The Able, owned by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and operated by U.S. Marine Management, is used for USNS Tenacious Goes Global ocean surveillance purposes. The SWATH ship's home port is Nor­ folk, Va. It is designated to per­ form highly classiried missions for the U.S. Navy. "It is a very new-wave ship. I'd like to talk to some of our guys after they sail just to see what it was like," said Bobby Clinton, patrolman from the port of Nor­ folk. The unique vessel is 234 feet long, 93 feet wide, has a 24-foot draft and a top speed of 9.6 knots. It is designed to comfortably sus­ tain rough seas so that the tech­ nicians aboard can safely carry out their assignments. The mission of the ship is to collect, process and transmit acoustic data in support of Sur­ veillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) mission re­ quirements. SURTASS is a mobile, passive acoustic under­ water surveillance sensing sys­ tem. The objective of SURTASS is to gather, analyze, record, process and disseminate under­ water acoustic information. According to U.S. Marine Management, the new SWATH vessels are specially designed to operate in high sea states such as sea-state 7 but can survive above sea-state 8. The Beaufort Scales (a manual used to define various sea states ranging from a low of 0 to a hur­ ricane level of 12) define seastate 7 as wind speeds of 32 to 38 niiles per hour (which is near gale force). The SWATH design provides superior motion characteristics in higher sea states required for year-round deployment of SUR­ TASS in all the world's oceans. The Able, much like the Vic­ torious, has almost everything a person needs while at sea for a long period of time. Each room has a video player and television. There is also an exercise room, ship's store, a self-service laundry and a medical treatment facility. Crewmembers aboard the USNS Tenacious established a new milestone on December 6 by becoming the first T-AGOS ship to complete a circumnavigation. While T-AGOS ships have become a familiar sight on the oceans of the world, none had traveled a con­ tinuous circle around the globe until the Tenacious crossed the meridian of her home port, Pearl Hartxjr, Hawjaii. Pictured above are the captain and crewmembers who were aboard when the vessel completed the circumnavigation. The Tenacious, operated by U.S. Marine Management for the Military Sealift Command and contracted by the SIU, departed Pearl Harbor The Able is the second of four new SWATH vessels which can comfortably operate in high sea states. on Decembers, 1992. �i ;• 1; ;-:^v •.f»..r--cs. —'-••» -•• --•• FEBRUARY1994 -•s ifS'sfv;'- 200Seafarers Aid in Etfmt Te Recever Oii Continued from page 3 SlU-crewed tugboat Mariner towed the Berman to a site 20 miles offshore where the barge was scuttled. ••-• ,.'i::,i' SEAFARERS LOG Skimmers Capture Oil According to the CoasfGuard, 882,000 gallons of oil were col­ lected during the transfer. Of the 662,000 gallons that leaked, from the Berman, skimming and con­ tainment crews captured 336,000 gallons. Coast Guard Commander Boh Ross, who was in charge of the overall clean-up effort, praised the fast response by the crews. "Thanks to clean-up operations, we were able to reduce a potential 1.5 million gallon spill to a 300,000 gallon spill," Ross told reporters. "This kind of effective­ ness under difficult, dangerous and demanding circumstances is remarkable." Efforts Praised His sentiment was echoed by others involved in the clean-up. "We were extremely pleased to have been able to demonstrate our effectiveness and professionalism • '"Vr?;-;'" 9 An oil spill response crew launches an outboard boat that will tow a containment boom. and commitment to Puerto Rico," added Raul Iglesias, Crowley's manager for environmental operations. "This is our homeland and to defend these precious natural resources and historic places is truly an honor." "Our guys gave everything they had," Ruiz stated of the 200 Seafarers who participated in clean-up efforts during the-first two weeks of the operations, the busiest time of the activity. SIU members still are involved in the effort, which is expected to con­ tinue through the month. .. Coast Guard Investigates Spill Of Non-Union Barge's Cargo Continued from page 3 and the tug and barge set sail again. Crewmembers told Doyle at the hearing that the repair was made improperly and a deckhand suggested to the captain that they should return to port. (Testimony given at the hear­ ing revealed that the line was sup­ posed to have been replaced before the tug set sail. But the marine supply store was closed for a holiday and the captain decided to make one more journey with the line which had broken pre­ viously in August 1993.) No Lookout About six hours after the tug and barge originally set sail, the pilot of the tug noticed that the cable had snapped again. As the captain had given all other crewmembers permission to catch some sleep following the repair, no one was standing lookout. By the time crewmembers were awakened and the barge was spotted, the Berman had drifted into shallow waters and could not be retrieved. The pilot on the Emily S. notified die Coast Guard of a pos­ sible hazardous situation and the emergency response plan was placed into effect. The Berman had lodged itself on a coral reef approximately 300 yards from beaches belonging to several of San Juan's finer hotels. Two holds ripped open and oil began to spill onto the shore. SlU-contracted Crowley Marine was among the first com­ panies to respond to the disaster. Of the more than 1,(X)0 people involved in the clean-up opera­ tions, nearly 200 were Seafarers. The Coast Guard estimated that 662,000 gallons of oil es­ caped from the barge. Of that total, 336„000 gallons were recovered by skimming or vacuuming the oil from the sea. The SlU-crewed Responder assisted in skimming some of the spilled oil. Approximately three miles of beaches were affected by the spill. A Coast Guard spokesman said, the agency is unable to predict when clean-up efforts will be completed but they are ex­ In one of the first actions taken immediately after the spill. Seafarers pected to continue through the lower a vacuum pump for use to collect oil from the ocean water. month. Pena Seeks Tougher Regs Te Cover Inland Waterways Ties to Polluters New Jersey records reveal a connection between New England Marine, the owner of the barge, and the Frank family of New York and land waterway vessels to be New Jersey. New York environ­ Continued from page 3 equipped with marine charts, mental officials in 1990 called the navigational publications, com­ companies operated by the Franks tion aiid Naturalization Service pass, radar and fafliometer. Hear­ the worst polluters in New York and proof of employment in the into the September train ings Harbor. Businesses associated with industry or evidence of military wreck uncovered that the towboat the Franks have been found guil­ service. involved did not ca^ a compass, ty of negligently spilling Before the Coast Guard will marinecharts or navigational tools, hunditds of thousands of gallons issue a z-card with an advanced of oil in dozens of incidents, of rating, the applicant must pass a nor was it required to by law. A study conducted by the illegally dumping sewage sludge Coast Guard examination in­ SIU of Coast Guard data be­ and of operating tank vessels that dicating proficiency and tween the late 1970s and midwere not licensed and maintained knowledge of the rating. Also, 1991 found that in 58 percent of properly. merchant mariner documents the accidents on the inland In December, another barge must be renewed every five waterways, the leading cause owned by New England Marine years. was human factors. These were Services had spilled 1,000 gal­ defined by the federal agency to Navigational Equipment lons of bunker oil by overloading Since 1992, the SIU has sup­ include bypass of available the BGI Trader. The spill tem­ ported such legislation, which is safety devices, inattention to porarily closed the Army Ter­ before the House Coast Guard duty, intoxication by alcohol or minal Channel, the main route and Navigation Subcommittee. drugs, calculated risk, careless­ used by cargo ships traveling The oAer piece of legislation ness, error in judgment, lack of through San Juan Harbor. dealing with inland safety also is knowledge or training, lack of before the same subcommittee. experience, operator error, Its chairman. Representative fatigue, stress, physical impair­ Billy Tauzin (D-La.), offered the ment, psychological impair­ Towing Vessel and Navigational ment, failure to comply with Safety Act (H.R. 3282) in Oc­ rules or regulations, inadequate supervision and failure to follow tober. Tauzin's bill calls for all in­ ffie rules of the road. • • ,' • The stranded Morris J. Berman straddles a coral reef as waves bring oil spilling from the barge onto the San Juan shoreline. The insert shows some of the damage caused on the first day. Tens of thousands of mariners working aboard more than 3,300 tugs and tows plying the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable vj/atenways are endangered by a loophole in maritime safety standards for rivers. �10 FERRUARY1S94 SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS SCHOLARSHIPS Members and Dependents Should Apply Now! When the date "April 15" is men­ tioned, the first thing that comes to mind is INCOME TAXES ARE DUE! But for Seafarers, April 15 isn't all bad; rather, it is a deadline in which money and opportunity are returned instead of owed. For April 15 is the last day in which applications are being accepted for the 1994 Seafarers Scholarship Program. All Seafarers and their spouses and children who plan to attend college are encouraged to apply for one of seven scholarships being given out in 1994. Three will go to SIU members; the other four will go to the spouses or dependent children of eligible Seafarers or SIU pensioners. Awards are granted for both two- and fouryear institutions of higher learning. One of the scholarships reserved for SIU members is a $15,000 fouryear college stipend; the other two are $6,000 two-year awards to study at a vocational school or community col­ lege. Four scholarships in the amount of $15,000 each are awarded annually to the spouses and dependent children of Seafarers and SIU pensioners. Ap­ plicants should indicate whether they are applying for a two-year or fouryear grant. The $15,000 college scholarships will be paid at the rate of $3,750 per year over a four-year period. The coupon below to the Seafarers Wel­ $6,000 awards are paid at the rate of fare Plan. For most scholarship win­ ners, receiving the cash grant can $3,000 per year. Eligibility requirements for greatly ease the financial burden as­ Seafarers and their spouses and un­ sociated with attending college. Many married dependent children are former scholarship winners say they spelled out in a booklet which con­ never would have had the opportunity tains an application form. It is avail­ to pursue their education without the able by filling out and returning the help of the Seafarers' scholarship. Submission Deadline: April 15,1994 Application Checkiist The scholarship application form must be completed by ALL ap­ plicants. It is easy to fill out. What may take some time, however, is collecting the other paperwork which must be submitted along with the application. This includes: E] Autobiographical State­ ment. Space for this is provided on the back of each application form. D Photograph of Applicant. This should be a black and white passport-type picture and should be attached to the autobiographical statement. n Certified Copy of Birth Cer­ tificate if it is not already on file with the Seafarers Welfare Plan. (Only applicants for a dependent's scholar­ ship are required to furnish this item.) CH High School Transcript AND Certification of Graduation. Request both of these items from your high school and ask that they be sent directly to the Scholarship Committee. n Official Copy of High School Equivalency Scores. If you earned a high school diploma as a civilian by taking the high school equivalency examination, known as the tests of General Educational Development (or GED), have the state Department of Education in the state where you took the test send an official copy of your scores directly to the Scholarship Committee. If the GED test was taken while in the military, contact the ap­ propriate agency and ask that an of­ ficial copy of your scores be sent directly to the Scholarship Commit­ tee. CH College Transcript If you already are attending college, or if you previously have attended col­ lege, ask the Office of the Registrar to send an official transcript directly to the Scholarship Conmiittee. CH Letters of Reference. Three letters are required for all applica­ tions. For dependents, one of these letters must be from your high school principal or one of your high school teachers. If you have at­ tended, or are now attending college, a fourth letter of reference is re­ quired which must be written by the Dean of Students or by your primary advisor. The letters should attest to your character and qualities of leadership, and should describe the nature and extent of the extracurricular ac­ tivities in which you participate. [Zl SAT or ACT Results. The ACT or SAT test must be taken no later than February of the year in which the aw^ds are granted. This is necessary to ensure that the test results reach the Scholarship Com­ mittee in time for its deliberations. The testing service should send the results directly to the Scholarship Conmiittee. (Be sure to request an additional score report form at the time you apply for the test.) On the registration form for either test, space is allotted to write in a code number that will ensure the score report is sent directly to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. For the ACT test, this code number is 2875; for the SAT test, this code number is 0110. The application form and the first three items listed here should be mailed by the applicant. All other items should be mailed by the person or agency from which they are re­ quested. All items should be sent to: Scholarship Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 'i. Send for Your Application Form Today please send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility J information, procedures for applying and the application form. Name Book Number Address City, State, Zip Code _ Telephone Number I This application is for: • Self • Elependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MP 20746. im �f&RmUtY1994 XAFARERSLOG ft •..i."V. ,;;vv'i|^:|„. Engine department delegate QMED Meivin Layner signs the ship's minutes. •- •x -: • ': •'S?as.<K '' S/L Independence Crew Rated 'Second to None' On Asian Shuttle Run At the end of the day, AB John Nagy takes time to write a letter home. F AB Jim Morgan discusses the status of maritime legislation before Congress at the union meeting aboard ship. After the union meeting, SA Abduila Baabbad (left) and Bosun J.R. Wilson sign the ship's minutes to be sent to headquarters. ROM LONG BEACH, Qallf. to the shores of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Seafarers aboard the Sea-Land Independence work unrelentingly to keep the vessel in top form and the crewmembers in good spirits. In a recent letter to the Seafarers LOG (along with the photos accompanying this story). Recertified Bosun J.R. Wilson wrote, "The Independence crew is second to none, and we had nothing but smooth sailing from Oakland, Calif, to Hong Kong." He noted there is always good attendance at the ship's union meetings. At the most recent meeting, crewmembers commended Chief Steward Nancy Heyden, Chief Cook Carlton GrlfHn and SA Abdullah Baabbad for the excellent meals they prepare. AB Mitch Santana also said there is always a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits. The SlU-contracted vessel follows a rotation schedule sailing from Long Beach, Calif., to Oakland, Calif., to Dutch Harbor, Alaska and then on to the Far East ports of Tokyo, Kobe and Okinawa, Japan; Hong Kong; and Kaohsiung, Taiwan before returning home to Long Beach. The Independence, which at one time had been running on the European and Middle Eastern routes, became part of the interAsian shuttle in 1992. The 23,000 deadweight ton containership is one of 12 vessels in Sea-Land's D9J class. The vessels originally were built in 1980 and were designed to travel at 22 knots. In 1985, the vessels were lengthened to 846 feet to expand their capacity. The expan­ sion caused the maximum speed of the vessel to decrease to 20.7 knots. Other modifications were made to the interior of the ship as well. Crewmembers aboard theenjoy the use of modem exercise equipment as well as laundry facilities and a large mess area. The containership can carry dry, liquid or refrigerated goods. Indonesian Seaman Saved by Lee Crew Seafarers aboard the LNG Leo struggled in darkness and heavy seas to save the life of an Indonesian seaman who, along with 27 other crewmembers aboard an Indonesian-flagged freighter, abandoned ship on November 27 off the coast of China. (For more details surround­ ing the rescue, see the January issue of the Seafarers LOG.) The Dasa Tujuh was en route from Yeew, Malaysia to Kaohsiung, China with a cargo of logs when it sank. The Leo crew battled fierce seas while dodg­ ing debris from the Dasa Tujuh for more than two hours and brought First Assistant Engineer Sukarno Hati to safety aboard the LNG ship. The rescue crew was made up of Second Mate Raymond Beyler, Third Assistant En­ gineer Brian Brewer, AB Jack Pegram Jr., AB George KebUs and QMEDs Jeffrey Yarmola and Michael DlAngelo. The me Leo LA:U crewmen i;icwiiicjn were ww*.- pommended by -J; Master N.M. Smith for their bravery in the rescue. ABLesFarrel took the photos accompanyine this article and AB Pegram supplied an ® account of the crew's efforts. ^'-:l ''.••A •• Chief Electrician Cardei Dunn reads a magazine while waiting for other crewmembers to as­ semble before the union meeting. '• • V j;" '• I' "Y V ,V DEU Saeed Muflahi relaxes in his fo'c's'le after a long day of work. Eager to take part in the shipboard union meet­ ing, AB Mitch Santana arrives early. , " ' "i"" ' -l" • 'v.- .. The rescue crew and survivor (standing, left to right) I I lO W IVJ WVil VI \W»MI iVii 1^9 are ABS Jack Pegram Jr. and George Kebiis^ Third Assistant Engineer Brian Brewer, Second Mate Raymond Beyler, (kneeling, left to right) QMED Jeffrey Yarmola, survivor Sukarno Hati and QMED Michael DlAngelo. ^ ^ jhe survivor clung to a water ra- The life jacket worn by the jjop a life ring and a smoke seaman had no whistle, survival marker. light or reflective tape. • 4 "'Vj.vv , •" • 4 • •' 4-.' . ,V •- . 'is �12 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1994 Bosun Little Retires with 'Island' Send-Off Recertified Bosun John Little Bosun Little told a reporter from which operates the Overseas planned a peaceful and unevent- the Seafarers LOG. Arctic. f^ul last voyage aboard the OverChief Steward Rose noted that Started on Lakes seas Arctic before signing off to together with galley gang mem­ The Kentucky native began begin his retirement after sailing bers Chief Cook Jim Willey and his career with the Seafarers in 43 years aboard SIU vessels. But SA Arnulfo Lacayo, a superb 1950 in the port of Detroit. on November 6, he found that his feast was created to honor the "I was working on an auto as­ fellow union brothers and sisters, ship's "Brother of the Year." sembly line while living in along with licensed crewmem- Chief Cook Willey prepared Detroit when one of the guys told bers, had other plans on how to everything from stuffed shrimp to me that I could sail for money and send him off. marinated brisket of beef on the work on the water. I thought that Crewmembers surprised ship's barbecue grill while all sounded like a good deal so I went Bosun Little with a Hawaiian steward department members down and signed on with the luau, "island style," that included prepared numerous special salads union," he recalled. festive food, decorations and and desserts. A special retirement He first sailed aboard an iron fresh flower leis. Chief Steward cake also was designed by the ore carrier oh the Great Lakes Frahchesca Rose provided the galley gang and presented to the until the Lakes closed down for Seafarers LOG with details of the bosun at the luau. ^ the winter. He then traveled to the special event and the photos ac­ Baltimore hall to see if there were 'Top-Notch' Department companying this article. any shipping positions available. "The Arctic steward depart­ "They had told me that we began sailing deep sea, Once he were going to haVe a ship's bar­ ment is tmly top notch, and they he never returned to the Great becue which is not unusual for always work hard to have great Lakes. In 1975, Little successful­ On the deck of the Arctic, Bosun Little, wearing a fresh flower lei, this particular ship, so I never meals. The food at the luau was ly completed the bosun recer- smiles for the camera while holding a gift from the crew. suspected a thing with all the superb, but that is not unusual for tification program at the cooking and chaos going on that this group," recalled the bosun. Lundeberg School. ship. It was a challenging job but operated by Maritime Overseas day. I was cleaning the stem Crewmembers presented Lit­ that was what I enjoyed most. We Corp., has transferred cargo from "I sailed for 43 years and have before the party began. When I tle with a colorful flower lei and no regrets over the way I spent my consistently had the best crews the Overseas Ohio, Overseas got on deck they all yelled gifts from Seafarers, the officers life. Going to sea is a wonderful made up of the best searhen and New York, Overseas Chicago and surprise and boy was I surprised!" and Maritime Overseas Corp., experience if a guy applies him­ our record was excellent," he Overseas Washington, among self and really believes in the recalled. others. union," Little noted. Between 1986 and 1991, over "We were responsible for He recalled that his favorite 80 million net barrels of taking oil off of other ships so part of his sailing career was with petroleum products were trans­ their draft could reach the point the Arctic when it was involved in ferred from one ship to another- where they could get into port to lightering operations off the U.S. a process known as lightering. discharge," noted Little. The crew of the Overseas Arctic Now, the bosun plans to spend coast. 'It was the best job I ever had. had a ICQ percent agcident-free his retirement hunting, fishing, It was very physically demanding and spill-free record. traveling with his wife and and required excellent seamanThe tanker, built in 1971 and "generally taking life easy." Deck Gang Keeps MV Pacific Primed 'ir v''-' 'iii; -.. -'.-.•:'...i;'..:o>-'--iIi' "'. Seafarers gather with Bosun Little on his last trip before he signed off. Galley gang members spent days Chief Steward Franchesca Rose preparing the menu for the party, holds the specially baked cake. Chief Cook Jim Willey and SA Arnulfo Lacayo begin to barbecue the meats for the island style luau held in honor of Bosun Little. For deck department mem­ Gaffigan are recent graduates of for the Military Sealift Com­ bers aboard the Sealift Pacific, the trainee program while AB mand, was built in the mid there is never an end to the hard William "Smitty" Dize, Jr. 1970s. It is 563 feet long, 84 feet work or efforts put forth by recently attended upgrading clas­ wide and travels at approximate­ crewmembers to keep the vessel ses. Other deck department mem­ ly 15.5 knots. clean and in top form. The vessel transports oil bers include ABs Ramos, Frank The deck department, headed Atkins and David Zurek. products such as jet fuel and gas by Bosun Fred Gongora, is al­ "I am thankful for and ap­ oil for the U.S. military between ways busy docking and undock- preciate all the knowledge, ex­ Italy, Greece, Norway, Spain, ing, loading, discharging, perience, dedication, hard work England and Turkey. Prior to butterworthing and tank cleaning. and most of all the team effort this Europe-Mediterranean run, In a recent letter to the put forth by us all, especially the ship had a U.S. Gulf Coast Seafarers LOG, AB Ricardo Bosun Fred," the AB concluded. run. During Desert Storm, the Ramos wrote, "In between our The Sealift Pacific, operated Pacific was stationed in the In­ routine work schedules, we per­ by International Marine Carriers dian Ocean. form other deck maintenance such as preparing various sur­ faces for painting. Within the last six months, we have painted all four pumproom levels, forepeak and main deck—just to name a few." Ramos provided the LOG with the photos accompanying this article of the deck gang's most recent accomplishment: the painting and cleaning of the paint locker. The AB not^ that Bosun Gongora has plans for the mid­ ship house to te painted next. Ramos stated that there have In the finished paint locker are (from left) OS Selby Washington, AB been recent additions to the Frank Atkins, Bosun Fred Gongora and AB Ricardo Ramos. department from Piney Point. OSs Selby Washington, Richard Gendaszek and Brian OS Brian Gaffigan and AB Frank Atkins were part of the locker- Cleaning out the carpenter's shop are (from left) AB Ricardo Ramos painting "spray team." and OS Richard Gendaszek. �I '.-.'lfii* lv'5, ..'^&l-> '*•, '* KBItaMri994 SEAFARBRS LOG r^^^ffuulCO Volume 56, Number 2 TAX TIPS FOR SEAMEN Special Supplement 13 A guide for Seafarers to refer to when preparing 1993 tax returns due to the Internal Revenue Service and state governments on April 15. February 1994 Step 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. At­ tach the first copy of Copy B of Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099R to the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040 along with Form 1()40-V (original only). STATE: TAXES NOT WITHHELD The law prohibits employers from withholding state and local taxes from the wages of seamen working aboard 'R SEAMEN, the tax filing process can become U.S.-flagships. OR M/CTTC/^A mno/nM A extremely complicated. The nature of seafaring Specifically the law [46 USCA 11108(11)] provides itemized deducfiopa4n Personal IntefestBeducations: For 1993, personal u/nrir rajcflc z. that oo pait of the wages due or accruing to a master, work raises many issues at tax time iU-* that most interest cannot be deducted. Personal interest includes officer or any other seaman who is a member of the crew shoreside workers do not have to consider. interest on car loans, credit cards and personal loans. on a vessel engaged in the foreign, coastwise, intercoasAmong the concerns raised by seamen interviewed by Interest on Secured Loans Deductible: Interest paid tal, interstate or noncontiguous trade shall be withheld the Seafarers LOG were questions of claiming a on mortgages or secured loans is 100 percent deductible. residence for purposes of filiiig state tax returns andlhe .Pur?"ant to the provisions of the tax laws of any state, Union Dues Deduction: Union dues are only deduct­ issue of what is considered a work-related tax deductible temtory possession or common^wealth, or a suMivision gross expense. ™ them, but nothing in this section shall prohibit ible if they exceed 2 percent of adjusted _ _ . income. If In preparine this guide of tax tins for seamen the staff ®"y ®"ch withholding of the wages of any seaman who is Jhey do, only the portion over the 2 percent is deductible; i_- ^ with a^ certified .?• , public , accountant ' . . emnloved employed in the coastwise trade between nnrts ports in the SPAD contributions haVe never been deductible. of the LOG, working Deducting Work-Related Expenses: Expenses as­ same state if such withholding is pursuant to a voluntary familiar with the maritime industry, has attempted to sociated with a seaman's work may be considered tax agreement between such seaman and his employer." gather information that addresses the concerns of The law, however, does not exempt seamen from deductible. However, no expense can be deducted for Seafarers. paying state and local taxes. A seaman, just like any other which a seaman has been reimbursed by the employer. citizen of any given state, must meet his or her obligations Travel to the union hall to register or travel to the union's FOR MORE INFORMATION to the government of the area in which he or she lives. designated medical facility to take the required physical General Information: 1-800-829-1040 can be called Each state has a set of criteria to determine whether an and drug tests are examples of expenses which are workfor general information. IRS staff answer questions from individual is a resident of that state. A seaman should related but not reimbursed by the company. Members of 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. local time Monday through Friday. check with a state tax office if he or she is unsure as to the galley crew may deduct Ae costs of knives and other equipment they personally own but use when on a ship Publications: 1-800-829-3676 operators will take or­ his residency status. For example, in California during the early 1970s, a performing their work duties. The purchase of work-rer ders for publications. "#553 Highlights of 1993 Tax Changes" and "#552 Record Keeping for Individuals" are case before the California State Board of Equalization lated clothing and other gear, as long as it is truly for work "ot pai^ for by the employer, are likely to be contwo publications that many people find especially useful. stated that a merchant seaman—despite the fact that he Walk-In Help: IRS representatives are available in was on a ship for 210 days of the year—was a resident of sidered tax-deductible. Deducting Work-Related Car Expenses: Use of a many IRS offices around the country to help with tax Restate for tax purposes. The board took into consideraquestions that cannot be answered easily by telephone. tion the fact that the seaman owned a home in Califomia personaUy-owned automobile m work-related travel can To find the location of an IRS office, look in the phone and maintained a bank account in a Califomia-based result in deductible expenses. Two methods can be used to compute automobile expenses—either listing a standbook under "United States Government, Internal bank. ard mileage rate or determining actual cost. On the tax Additionally, each state has established conditions Revenue Service." return due April 15 of this year, the IRS is accepting a Telephone Help: IRS representatives are available to under which non-residents of that state must pay a portion standard mileage rate of 28 cents per mile. Parking fees help with tax questions. If needed, call the IRS using the of state tax if such an individual earned income from a and tolls can be added when using the standard mileage source based in that state. toll-free number listed in a local telephone directory. If using actual expenses, information must be avail­ rate. Many states allow a credit in the amount an individual Send IRS Written Questions: Written questions able on all operating-related costs for the vehicle, includ­ regarding the tax returns can be sent directly to an IRS must pay the state if that person has already paid taxes in ing interest, insurance, taxes, licenses, maintenance. District Director. Include a social security number with another state. In this supplement are two charts for seamen to use if repairs, depreciation, gas, oil, tolls and parking. In either the letter. questions arise on residency and state tax issues. The first standard mileage rate or the actual cost method of is a list of phone numbers of state tax boards and offices determining car expenses, accurate records should be INFORMATION BY PHONE to call for more information (page 16). The second kept. The IRS recommends keeping a log book or diary The IRS is prepared to answer questions by phone. provides information on what each state considers to be listing all expenses related to travel. Only work-related Throujgh the agency's taxpayer information service, pub­ taxable income for residents and non-residents (page 18). expenses not reimbursed by an employer can be claimed. Deducting Work-Related Meals When Traveling: lications covering kw aspects of tax-filing can be ordered. The chart indicates that seven states do not require state The 'Tele-Tax" Service has recorded tax information taxes to be paid of its residents and two states limit state Workers in transportation are allowed a special rate on covering more than 140 topics. 1-800-829-4477 is the taxes to profits earned form investments but do not con­ the meal allowance of $30 per day. Otherwise the IRS standard meal allowance is generally $26. In some loca­ IRS's 24-hour automated 'Tele-Tax" system. When call­ sider wages subject to taxation. tions it is $34, and in Hawaii and Alaska it is computed ing from a touch tone phone, the "#" sign will repeat the differently. Travel expenses, including meals, can only topic and the will stop the message. To listen to a OVERSEAS? directory of topics after the introductory message Should a seaman find himself or herself overseas and be deducted if directly related to one's work and if they finishes, dial 323. seeking IRS forms or IRS assistance, U.S. embassies and have not been reimbursed from any other source. Limit on Itemized Deductions: Beginning in 1993, This telephone service is available for refund informa- consulates are equipped to provide some taxpayer-reitemized deductions may be limited for an individual tion from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. (local time) when lated services. At a minimum, IRS forms are available at earning more than $108,450 of federal adjusted gross calling from a touch tone phone. Rotary dial phone users all U.S. embassies and consulates. The U.S. embassies income (or $54,225 if married and filing separately). can call the service between 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. and consulates located in the following cities can provide Keeping Records: Keep records of income, deduc­ (local time). IRS assistance: Bonn, Germany; Caracas, Venezuela; tions and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any London, England; Mexico City, Mexico; Nassau, worksheets used to figure them, until the statute of limita­ Bahamas; Ottawa, Canada; Paris, France; Riyadh, Saudi PREPARING A RETURN tions runs out for that return, usually 3 years from the date Arabia; Rome, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sydney, Step I. Get all records together. the return was due or file^ or 2 years from the date the Australia; and Tokyo, Japan. Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is recom­ mended that all records be kept for about 6 years. W-2G and 1099. DEDUCTIONS, W-2'S AND Fast Refund: If a tax refund is expected for 1993, Itemized deductions and tax credits. OTHER INFORMATION . , instead of mailing the retum to the Internal Revenue Medical and dental payment records. Emptoyer W-2's: Employers are required to mail W-2 Service, it can be filed electronically. When filed Real estate and personal property tax receipts forms to employees by January 31. If an individual electronically, a refund will be received in about 3 weeks, Interest payments records for items such as a home believes he or she is missing W-2's, contact the employer. or in 2 weeks if it is deposited directly into a savings or For seamen who have ever used a union hall as a retum checking account. For a charge, many professional tax mortgage or home equity loan. address, check with the SIU port agent to determine if a retum preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their Records of payments for child care so an individual W-2 has been sent to that address. retum preparation services. If an individual prepared his could work. Seafarers Vacation Plan W-2's: If a Seafarer has or her own retum, a preparer or transmitter in their area Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications neces­ sary to assist in filing the retum. IRS Publication 17 en- received monies from the SIU Vacation Plan (SVP), he can file the retum electronically. For a list of who can file itled "Your Federal Income Tax for Use in Preparing or she should receive a W-2 from that fund. Seafarers who a tax retum electronically in any given area, call the IRS have received SVP monies but who have not received a toll-free number, 1 (800) 829-1040, and ask for the 1993 Returns" is the most comprehensive guide the W-2 from the plan should contact their union hall or call Electronic Filine Office agency has issued this year. Most IRS offices and Andy Marmo at the SVP office in Camp Springs, Md.: Dependent's Social Security Number: If an in­ many local banks, post offices and libraries have publi­ (301)899-0675. dividual claims an exemption for a dependent who is at cations designed to provide individuals with informaIncreased Deductions: The deduction for each ex­ least 1 year old by December 31, 1993, he must list the ic(n on correctly filirig tax returns. emption—for the individual, his or her spouse and de­ dependent's social security number on Form 1040 or 5^/* 3. Fill in the retum. pendents has increased to.$3,700 per person. Form 1040A. A social security number requirement ap­ Step 4. Check the retum to make sure it is correct. Standard Deduction Has Increased: The standard plies to all dependents (not just children) claimed on the Step 5. Sign and date the return. Form 1040 is not con­ deduction has increased for most people. Because of this increase, it may be to an individual's benefit to take the Continued on page 16 sidered a valid retum unless signed. A spouse must standard deduction this year even if that person has also sign if it is a joint return. F ri/'"'4 '••:••• I; ,• '- !.: :<^"r K't y .^-: •''' ~.,-'y' f _ ... ... . • -i^ '•:"> • ••Zy I•1: .^ • �•S ...,^ dAk^i pr] • .'; ••..V;>- .. •• • .. r;, '• [.•»V''S"r.,'; ;•• • . f''-" •".• .••;.' „x .V. : • •••V!r ; •• • i-vr'^'CiS- "i. , ••^. ;i';'v/ ,,; • • ' t..- :' 14 -i :^ - •'• -.- p-w - .•• • 'li- '. -». -i..-.,- ' "w 'V'- r — >•' — ^ •••,*(.'w^•-.•! •-'f' "••-•W>r''«-"5^.'V FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG f ?4-«rwV-— with one child is $1,434. Families with 2 or more children may receive up tp $1,511. With a child bom in 1993, the family may qualify for an additional $388 credit and if the family paid for part of the premiums for a health insurance policy covering a child, an additional credit of $465 may be due. To apply for the earned income credit, a family must file using Form 1040 or I040A, but not I040EZ, and attach IRS Schedule EIC. Continuedfrom page 15 • •?.' • tax return who are at least 1 year old. Gift to Reduce the Public Debt: An individual may make a gift to reduce the public debt. To do so, enclose a separate check with the income tax return. Make it payable to "Bureau of the Public Debt." Do not add it to any tax owed. Change of Address: If an individual has changed his or her address from the one 1isted on that person's last tax return, IRS Form 8822 should be filled out REPORTED INCOME and filed with the agency. In addition to wages, salaries, tips, unemploy­ Education Savings Bond Program: All or part ment compensation, capital gains, dividend pay­ of the interest for certain U.S. savings bonds can be ments and other income listed on the federal tax excluded from income if one pays qualified higher return, the following kinds of income must be education expenses during the year he redeems the reported. bonds. Death of a Taxpayer: If a taxpayer died before • Jones Act settlements for lost wages. filing a required return for 1993, the taxpayer's • Amounts received in place of wages from acci­ dent and health plans (including sick pay and personal representative (and spouse, in the case of a disability pensions) if employer paid for the joint return) must file and sign the return for that policy. fierson. A personal representative can be an ex­ ecutor, administrator or anyone who is in charge of • Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in the taxpayer's property. if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. Rounding Off to Whole Dollars: Cents may be • Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax and trusts. return and schedules. To do so, raise amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 • Endowments. • Original Issue Discount. becomes $I and $2.50 becomes $3. Unemployment Compensation: Unemployment • Distributions from SEPs and DECs. compensation (insurance) is fully taxable. By • Bartering income (fair-market value of goods January 31, 1994, an individual who has received or services received in return for services). unemployment compensation should receive a • Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Form I099-G showing the total unemployment Railroad Retirement Act. compensation paid during 1993. Use line 20 on the tax return to report unemployment compensation. • Lump-sum distributions. Earned Income Credit: To qualify for the • Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, earned income credit, families must have an income silver, gems or other property (capital gains). of less than $23,050 and have at least one child living with them. The maximum credit for families » Accumulation distributions from trusts. :yi It '• • • li -^..' , • • • • Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gambling winnings). Earned income from sources outside the United States. Director's fees. Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. ' Embezzled or other illegal income. • • Child support. Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. Dividends on veterans' life insurance. Life insurance proceeds received because of a person's death. Arnounts received from insurance because of loss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of nonnal expenses while living in the home. Certain amounts received as a scholarship. • • • NON-REPORTED INCOME The following kinds of income do not need to be reported on the federal tax return:. • Benefits from government welfare programs. • Jones Act settlements for injuries, pain, suffer^ ing, medical costs. • Maintenance and Cure. • Workers' compensation benefits, insurance damages', etc. for injury or sickness. • Disability retirement payments (and other benefits) paid by the Veterans' Administration. • MAILING ADDRESS (address written inquiries to Taxpayer Information") ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE WASHINGTON, DC FLORIDA GEORGIA HAWAII IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY LOUISIANA MAINE MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEVADA NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO OKLAHOMA OREGON PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH DAKOTA TENNESSEE TEXAS UTAH VERMONT VIRGINIA WASHINGTON 'VIRGINIA V^^ WISCONSIN wi WYOMING r: :rv. I -.o I • •( /•• Department of Revenue, Income Tax Division, P.O. Box 327490, Montgomery, AL 36132-7490 Department of Revenue, Juneau, AK 99811-0400 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 29086, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9086 Tax Administrator, P.O. Box 3628, Little Rock, AR 72203-3628 • Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 942840, Sacramento, CA 94240-0040 Taxpayer's Assistance, 1375 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80261 Taxpayer's Assistance, 92 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105 Division of Revenue, State Office BIdg., Ninth & French Streets, Wilmington, DE 19801 Department of Finance and Revenue, One Judiciary Sq., 441 4th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 Department of Revenue, 5050 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135 Department of Revenue, 322 Plaza Level, Floyd Bldg., West Tower, Atlanta, OA 30334 Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 3559, Honolulu, HI 96811-3559 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 56, Boise, ID 83756-0201 Taxpayer Information Division, 101 West Jefferson, P.O. Box 19044, Springfield, IL 62794-9044 Taxpayer Information, 100 N. Senate Ave., Rm. 209, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2253 Taxpayer Services, Hoover State Office Bldg., Des Moines, lA 50319-0120 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 12001, Topeka, KS 66612-2001 Revenue Cabinet, Capitol Annex Bldg., Frankfort, KY 40620 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 3440, Baton Rouge, LA 70823-0001 Bureau of Taxation, State Office Bldg, August, ME 04332-1067 Comptroller of the Treasury, Income Tax Division, Annapolis, MD 21411-0001 Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue, P.O. Box 7071, Boston, MA 02204 Taxpayer Information, Treasury Bldg., 430 Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48922 Deptartment of Revenue, Taxpayer Information, St. Paul, MN 55146-4450 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 23050, Jackson, MS 39225-3050 Department of Revenue, Truman State Office Bldg, Room 330, Jefferson City, MO 65105 Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, MT 59604 Taxpayer's Assistance, 301 Centeimial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4818 Department ofTaxation, Capital Complex, Carson City, NV 89710-0003 Taxpayers Assistance Office, 61 South Spring SL, P.O. Box 637, Concord, NH 03302-0637 Taxpayer Information, 50 Barrack St., CN 269, Trenton, NJ 08646-0269 Department ofTaxation & Revenue, P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe, NM 87509-0630 Taxpayer's Assistance, W.A. Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12227 Department of Revenue, Revenue Bldg., 501 N. Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27640 Taxpayer Information, State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505-0599 Department ofTaxation, 1880 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 Taxpayer Information, 2501 Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194-0009 Revenue Bldg., 955 Center St, NE, First Floor, Room 135, Salem, OR 97310 Taxpayer's Assistance, Department 280504, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0504 Taxpayer's Assistance, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908-5801 Research and Review, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 Department of Revenue, 700 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Department of Revenue, 807 Andrew Jackson State Office Bldg., Nashville, TN 37242-0482 Taxpayer Assistance, Capital Station, Austin, TX 78774 Taxpayer Assistance, 160 East Third South, Salt Lake City, UT 84134-0200 Department of Taxes, 109 State SL, Montpelier, VT 05609-1401 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 1115, Richmond, VA 23208-1115 Taxpayer Information & Education, P.O. Box 47476, Olympia, WA 98504 Taxpayer Services, P.O. Box 3784, Charleston, WV 25337-3784 Department of Revenue, 4638 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 Department of Revenue, 122 West 25th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002 directly only if the request for an extension is denied. To be able to extend the period of time in which one can file his or her tax return, that individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due (as noted on line 6 of the form). If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four-month extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as "Application for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is neces­ sary and mailing it to the correct IRS location (see section below: "Where to File"). An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. (The form below is a duplication of the correct form and may be used by the reader to file an extension.) To obtain another copy of Form 4868, an in­ dividual may call the agency's toll free number which is dedicated to tax form requests. That num­ FILING AN EXTENSION IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a fourmonth extension to file IRS Form I040A or Form 1040. An individual requesting an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. Filing of the form gives an individual until August 15,1994 to file his or her 1993 federal tax return. The IRS will contact the individual ber is I (800) 829-3676. Also, Form 4868 is avail­ able from all main IRS branch officbs. If a Seafarer finds himself or herself overseas, he or she can obtain the form from any U.S. embassy or consulate. It is important to bear in mind that the filing of Form 4868 requesting an extension does not get one off the hook from having to pay any taxes due. Form 4868, when sent in, must be accompanied by all tax monies due the U.S. government from the individual filing the extension. The deadline for filing form 4868 and the taxes due is April 15. DEADLINE for filing taxes: April 15 STANDARD DEDUCTION This is the standard deduction chart for most people. It should not be used if taxpayer is 65 or older or blind or if a dependent. Filing Status Standard Deduction Single ...... . ... . . $3,700 Married filing joint return or Qualifying widow(er) with dependent children . . . $6,200 Married filing separate return ...... . Head of household . . . . . $5,450 $3,100 Seafarers are welcome to use the below form in case they need to file for an extension for their income taxes. The form is an exact duplication and will be honored by the Internal Revenue Sen/ice. Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Department of the Treasury Intemal Revenue Service Please Type or Print LOCAL NUMBER (205) 242-2677 (907) 465-2320 (602) 255-3381 Phoenix (602)628-8421 Tucson (501)682-1100 (916)854-6500 (303)534-1209 (203)566-8520 (302)557-3310 (202)727-6104 (904)488-6800 (404)656-4071 (808)587-6515 (208)334-3660 (217)782-3336 (317)232-2240 (515)281-3114 (913)2964)222 (502)564-4580 (504)925-4611 (207)626-8475 (410)974-3981 (617)727-4545 (517)373-2873 (612)296-3781 (601)359-1141 (314)751-7191 (406)444-2837 (402)471-5729 (702)687-4820 (603)271-2191 (609)588-2200 (505)827-0700 (518)438-8581 (919)733-4147 (701)224-3450 (614)895-6260 (405)521-3146 (503)378-4988 (717)787-8094 (401)277-2905 (803)737-5000 (605)773-3311 (615)741-3665 (800)252-5555 (801)530-4848 (802)828-2865 (804)367-8031 (206)753-5525 (304)558-3333 (608)266-2486 (307)777-7%2 TOLL FREE NUMBER (800)352-4090 (800)882-9275 (800)852-5711 (800)382-9463 (800)292-7826 (800)226-3411 (800)338-2389 (800)222-3229 (800)972-7660 (800)732-8866 (800)382-4646 (800)367-3388 (800)638-2937 (800)392-6089 (800)487-7000 (800)652-9094 (800)332-6103 (800)323-4400 Tax returns should be mailed to the Internal Revenue Service Center desig­ nated for the area in which the taxpayer lives. These addresses are listed below. No street address is needed for the IRS. IRS * Austin, TX 73301 Alaska, Arizona, California (counties of Alpine, . . . Amador, Butte, Calave:as, Colusa, Contra C<Kta, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Sisldyou, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba), Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Neva^ North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming IRS Ogden,UT 84201 California (all other counties) ............. Hawaii Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, ..... North Carolina, Tennessee American Samoa IRS Fresno, CA 93888 (800)763-1295 Last name Spouse's social security number All A.P.O. or F.P.O. addresses . • • . IRS Memphis, TN 37501 IRS Phildelphia, PA 19255 Commissioner of Revenue and Taxation 855 West Marine Dr. Agana,GU 96910 IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 • • ., *•' • • . • ' - j' ' ' • i ••4 •' , 1 * Total tax liability for 1993. This Is the amount you expect to enter on Form 1040EZ, line 8; Form 1040A, line 27; or Form 1040, line 53. If you expect this amount to be zero, enter -0-. . Caution: You MUST enter an amount on line 1 or your extension will be denied. You can estimate this amount, but tie as exact as you can with the information you have. If we later find that your estimate was not reasonable, the extension will tie null and void. i;3f' Gift or Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax—Complete this part If you expect to owe either tax. If you or your spouse plan to file a gift tax return (Form 709 or 709-A) for 1993, generally due by April 15, 1994, see the instructions and check here ... • • Your signature Date • Yourself • • Spouse • • . Spouse's signature. If filing jointly Date Date Preparer's signature (other than taxpayer) If you want correspondence regarding this extension to be sent to you at an address other than that shown above or to an agent acting for you, please enter the name of the agent and/or the address where it should t)e sent. Name Please Type or Print Number and street (Include suite, room, or apt. no.) or P.O. t)ox number If mail Is not delivered to street address City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 13141W v". i• ,3- Under penalties of perjury, 1 declare that I have examined this form, Including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief. It Is true, correct, and complete; and. If prepared by someone other than the taxpayer, that I am authorized to prepare this form. IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 ' <li, -• 'yjt •A Signature and Verification .">v . -. • b Enter the amount of gift or GST tax your spouse is paying with this form y "* ' • Home address (number, street, and apt. no. or rural route). If you have a P.O. box, see the instructions. 5a Enter the amount of gift or GST tax you are paying with this form . . V.I. Bureau of Intemal Revenue Charlotte Amalie Lockharts Garden No. lA SL Thomas, VI 00802 Virgin Islands .... ... ........ \ •- y•• :• yy Individual Income Tax—You must complete this part. 4 •• " "••]• • ' •ft.-' -.''.—Truv.«.-c?.;u,.i. If a joint retum, spouse's first name and Initial Caution: Do not include Income tax on lines 5a and 5b. See the instructions. I . .a Your social security number BALANCE DUE. Subtract line 2 from line 1. If line 2 is more than line 1, enter -0-. For details on how to pay, including what to write on your payment, see the instructions • Puerto Rico (or if excluding income under section 933), Virgin Islands, nonpermanent residents of Guam (800)982-8297 Last name IRS Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, . Philadelphia, PA 19255 Pennsylvania, Virginia Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia . ... ; IRS Cincinnati, OH 45999 Guam (permanent residents) ... . (800)342-1003 (800)252-5555 (800)662-4335 Your first name and Initial Total payments for 1993. This is the amount you expect to enter on Form 1040EZ, line 7; Form 1040A, line 28d: or Form 1040, line 60 . . . ..... (800)225-5829 (800)222-9965 (800)224-3450 (800)282-1780 (800)522-8165 (800)356-4222 )93 >• This is not an extension of time to pay your tax. >• See separate instructions. .IRS Kansas City, MO 64999 Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas ...... . . .. -. •••• 1 request an automatic 4-month extension of time to August 15,1994, to file Form 1 d40EZ, Form 1040A, or Form 1040 for the calendar year 1993 or to ,19 , for the fiscal tax year ending , 19 . For individuals living Use this address: in the following states Florida, Georgia, South Carolina . . , , ... . .,. . ... . IRS Atlanta, GA 39901 IRS New Jersey, New York, (New York City and counties . . ' HoltsviUe, NY 00501 of Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester) New York (all other counties), Connecticut, Maine, ... ' IRS Massachussetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont ' Andover,MA 05501 Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin . . . . . . 0MB No. 1545-0188 City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code WHERE TO FILE DIRECTORY FOR ADDITIONAL STATE TAX INFORMATION STATE •• Form 4868 (1993) �.1^ 7^ FEBRUARY im SaiFililEilSIOi; TAXABLE INCOME BY STATE STATE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT STATE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Alabama Subject to state income tax on entire net income. Taxable ore income from property owned or business transacted in Alabama. Michigan Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income allocable to sources within Michigan. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come allocable to sources within Michigan. Alaska No state tax. No state tax. Minnesota Arizona Subject to tax on entire net in­ come. A credit is only allowed for taxes paid to the other state on income derived from sour­ ces within that state which are taxable under that state's laws without regard to the residence egardtc :ile of the recipient. or domicile No credit is allowed if the other state allows residents of Arizona a credit against taxes imposed by that state for taxes paid to Anzona. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Arizona. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income al­ locable to sources within Minnesota. 1 Subject to tax on Missouri tax­ able income. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Missouri. Mississippi Subject to tax on entire net in­ come. Subject to tax on entire net income from sources within Mississippi. Montana Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Montana. Subject to state income tax on entire net income. Subject to state income tax on all net income from sources within the state such as all property owned, and from every business, trade or oc­ cupation earned on in Arkan­ sas. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Credit for taxes paid to other states is allowe Nebraska Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Nebras­ ka. Nevada No state tax. No state tax. New Hampshire Subject to tax on interest and dividends over $1,200. Arkansas California Subject to state income tax on entire taxable income. ^i^souri Subject to state income tax on all taxable income derived from sources within the state. Colorado Subject to state income taxa­ tion on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to state income tax on federal adjusted gross in­ come attributable to rources within Colorado. New Jersey Subject to state tax based on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to state income tax on Connecticut taxable in­ come derived from or con­ nected with sources within Connecticut. Subject to tax on certain specified categories of New Jersey gross income from New/Je Jersey sources. " Connecticut Subject to tax on entire New Jersey gross income and credit is allowed illo • for - tax paid to another state on income sub­ ject to New Jersey income tax. New Mexico Subject to tax on net income denved from within New Mexico. Subject to state income taxa­ tion on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifica­ tions. Subject to state income tax on federal adjusted gross in­ come attributable to sources within Delaware. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modification and with the pos­ sibility of a credit for taxes paid to another state. New York District of Columbia Subject to D.C. income tax on entire net income. Not subject to the income tax. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justs gross income derived from sources within New York. Florida No state tax. No state tax. North Carolina Georgia Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income less cer­ tain items. Subject to tax on net taxable income derived from certain ^ecified activities within Georgia. Subject to tax on net income with the possibility of a tax credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within North Carolina. North Dakota Subject to tax on entire income and a credit is allowed for taxes paid to another state which is paid on income derived from sources outside the state. Subject to tax on income derived from sources within Hawaii, with the possibility of a credit for taxes paid to other governments, outside the state. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on net income from sources within North Dakota. Ohio Subject to tax on federal ad­ just^ gross income with cer­ tain mi^fications. Subject to tax on adjusted gross income derived from sources within Ohio. Oklahoma Subject to tax on the federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ just^ gross income derived from sources within Ok­ lahoma. Oregon Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications and credit against Oregon income taxes for taxes imposed by another state. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income derived from sources within Oregon. Pennsylvania Subject to tax on entire income with a credit for taxes paid to another state on income also subject to tax in Pennsylvania. Subject to tax on income from sources within Pen­ nsylvania. Rhode Island Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mi^fications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Rhode Island. South Carolina Subject to tax on entire net in­ come. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within South Carolina. South Dakota No state tax. No state tax. Tennessee Subject to tax on dividends from stock and interest on bonds. Texas No state tax. No state tax. Utah Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Utah. Vermont Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territory upon income derived from sources within that state or territory. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Ver­ mont Virginia Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within the state. Washington No state tax. No state tax. West Virginia Subject to taxable income as defined in terms of federal adjusted gross income with modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within West Virginia. Wisconsin Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on taxable in­ come derived from sources within Wisconsin. Wyoming No state tax. No state tax. Delaware Hawaii Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territoty. Subject to tax on federal tax­ able income attributable to certain sources within Idaho. Illinois Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain modifications. Subject to tax on all income attributable to certain ac­ tivities within Illinois. Indiana Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mi^fications and with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. Subject to tax on federal ad­ just^ gross income derived from sources within Indiana with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid in another state. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with modifications and with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state on income sub­ ject to tax in Iowa. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Iowa, with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state or foreign county on income subject to tax in Iowa. Kansas Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mraifications. Subject to tax on that portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Kansas. Kentucky Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain m^fications. Subject to tax on federal ad­ justed gross income derived from sources within Ken-^ tucky. Louisiana Subject to tax on all net income which is defined generally as gross income of whatever land minus the deductions allowed. Subject to tax on net income derived from sources within Louisiana. Maine Subject to tax on taxable in­ come with the possibility of a reduction of taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdiction. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Maine with the pos­ sibility of a reduction in taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdiction. Idaho Iowa. Maryland Subject to tax oh federal ad­ justed gross income with cer­ tain mi^ifications. Subject to tax on the portion of federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Maryland. Massachusetts Subject to a tax on federal ad­ justed gross income. A credit for taxes paid to other states is allowed. Subject to tax on the portidn of fee federal adjusted gross in­ come derived from sources within Massachusetts. SOURCE: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program; Voting Assistance Guide 1993-1994; Appendix G. State Income Tax Liability. �FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 17 ''P- ; • Pt\ v->i> •: rpn-: / Sca^^snen. (^^rtcti ^IO*K 'P<xll IRuier, lo^ctAUAc^, ptcdcf, <xnd cAcCdie^ ^axeOzn eutd '7ci<^<'tut'M, mi'APP. A '^pr- ^sr:;,j&:::i 27H'S^ "TH^c^e (net ^cd cvt^ l^e^iCiUt ut (^^<t(M, /f^xaut at f 9^t. On <t recent cUdct tot^e "i^^cleidel/iAcci ^aii, l^eredct coedtd a dredd ^•uun ^er natCae countnxf.. Another peek into the Seafarers LOG family album shows us some happy moments in the lives of SlU members, in­ cluding a wedding, vacations and visits to various union halls with members of the family. As always, the LOG welcomes photographs from Seafarers and their families and will publish them on a periodic basis. "Terra, S(*cct4 eoad ^ccdt ^OAC nautiAA (xld cotten u^e (odt dau^ Aer cn tAe /fn^dt / 993 AOt^. "i^ere dAe id at ete^ ntont^ in a (^^rcdt(n.ad picture u^Ct^ ^ier fi.areHtd Sfi^neer and 'JaudA^a S(Hct^. ^ooik /in^la 1R.o6ertd<xn cd c^rate^ut to t^e STTi ^o-r hel^Unt^ lier and ^er dau<^ter, feddtca, ^nt^M ntancf o^ t^ecr <^oald. /fnt^ta >iacld out £>/ t^e fi.ort o^ Itor^^. (^4tejf ^oo/^ Aucd Sicodat, ^cd cot^e, ^amten ^ecciia, and daco^Ater, T^auCette (^ataicna, en^ocf t^ecr ^irdt trcfr to T^cdnecf "Td^orid near Orlando, 'pCa. • iw.. • v..,,.-V,V;-/••>••• . ^SixTv. w XN iki.Li i- V, /iitcdon "PtidUfrd and THic^aet ^lcO(nad coere ntarried diu^udt 3 in "San^^, /4(derta, (panada. (net aboard t^c SS Tnde^iendence ad creauttent^erd in 1992. /fiiidon iaild in tAe ^tecuard de/iart(nent; THicAael id an/4.^. Sto^/tin<^ Ccf t^e S9"l{ o^^iee in "Dania. "pia. are (^ront (e^t) 'Ke(un. tpre(^ and T^atricdi df(uare^—t^e -lond a/ rpie(^ dflaare^ UA4O Jaitd ad a Ty7}(/f(P aboard t^e Seali^t ^^ina Sea. "THi^uet IRo^led 6rin^d ttid cAildren (uitA Aim. to tAe S97d AaCC in San puan. \r ,;. : • "' ' it-'' \-" j|7 >: • i"--- •1 ••.-• • �18 FE8RUARY1994 SEAFARERS LOG Cleveland's Crew Readies for Pirate Threats boarding," he says. "We also con­ duct daylight transits of those high-risk areas when possible. We secure and limit access to the Keeping U.S. military bases deck house . . . and we keep the stocked with food and other stem and main deck area as wellnecessary supplies is the job of lighted as possible." the SlU-crewed USNS Cleveland. Unlicensed crewmembers also The Military Sealift Com­ receive thorough weapons train­ mand (MSC)-contracted vessel ing in Diego Garcia, for use when travels to U.S. Navy bases in Sing­ they are on watch aboard ship. apore, Guam and Diego Garcia - • *• -V' vif; Caudle emphasizes that he and on an average of every three I ^ weeks. But voyages to these bases the rest of the crew recognize the potential danger, "But we don't do have a drawback as the Cleveland must sail through lose any sleep over it. We have a responsibility to be prepared, and pirate-infested waters. Although morale aboard the we do everything we can to min­ Cleveland is good, the crewmem- imize risk." Preparing the tables for a meal Is Indeed, Oiler Marc Ponia- AB Shawn Orr takes the ship's helm as Capt. Ricky Caudle observes. Steward/Utility Frank Casby Jr. bers are quite serious about taking steps to combat the growing prob­ towski sums up the positive at­ lem of piracy in the Far East. titude which permeates the ves­ Despite a steady increase in at­ sel: "Being on the water is a way tacks from 1991 through 1993— of life and a livelihood that I've :::::::: particularly in the Hong enjoyed from the first minute we iifllf ill; IIMIl Kong-Luzon-Hainan areas and pulled away from the dock." He started with the SIU in 1991, the waters just outside Sing­ a/A//v apore—the Cleveland has sailed working aboard the passenger without incident, thanks in part to steamboat, the Delta Queen. its extensive safeguarding The Cleveland carries basic measures. stores such as frozen and Captain Ricky Caudle notes refrigerated cargo, spare parts for that a piracy watch is maintained machinery, fuel and "other during 12 of the voyage's 26 general cargo which could in­ days, when the vessel is in a rela­ clude anything and everything," tively high-risk area. "We in­ said a spokesperson for MSC. crease our speed to about 21 knots The MSC provided the photos OS Wescott Reiss checks some to make it more difficult for accompanying this article. of the tanks on deck. Working In the engine room Is Oiler Marc Ponlatowski. MSC Ship Handles Navy Supply Runs USRS Wilkes Crew Helps Make Pres. Adams' Mission a 'Complete Success' Holiday Meal Bosun Jerry Hill and the SIU deck crew of the USNS Wilkes were praised for the efficient and professional way they jperformed their jobs during a recent sur­ Seafarers aboard the President Adams vey conducted aboard the research vessel. spent Christmas day at sea between San Naval Oceanographic Office Chief Pedro, Calif, and Hong Kong, enjoying a Scientist Charles Robinson, a veteran of special holiday meal prepared by the gal­ 15 years of current meter operations, ley gang. stated, "In all my experience of planting In a letter detailing the festivities. As­ current meters over the years, Wilkes' sistant Cook Peter Lup wrote that the seamen are the best I have had the pleasure food was "possibly the best and fanciest to work with. I look forward to returning of any U.S.-flag containership." The master craftsmen behind the to this fine ship." cullnarary festivities aboard the Presi­ The Adams galley gang consists of Operating from its overseas home of Chief Steward Alan HoUinger, Chief dent Adams are (from left) Chief Steward Sasebo, Japan, the Wilkes sailed for the Cook Bernhard Rombach and Assis­ Alan Hollinger, Assistant Cook Peter Lup Yellow Sea on November 15 to study and Chief Cook Bernhard Rombach. tant Cook Lup. ocean currents. Chief Mate Fred Assistant Cook Lup noted that the "The actual layout and design of the Smallwood, who provided the Seafarers food took a week," Hollinger told a crew of the President Adams is like a big LOG with the photographs for this stoty, noted that because the Yellow Sea is quite OS Junior Serene assembles current reporter from the Seafarers LOG, "but family. "Everyone works exceptionally shallow, a study of its currents can provide meter elements before they are lowered the preparations—planning the menu well with one another, which gives the and ordering the stores—took place vessel a sense of camaraderie," he said. valuable oceanographic data for study and into the sea. before leaving port." analysis. All three steward department mem­ Between Korea and China, crewmem­ specifically selected intervals. A small The appetizer table consisted of bers are Seafarers and former members bers placed a total of 10 current meters in propeller measures velocity while direc­ everything from deviled eggs to stuffed of the Marine Cooks and Stewards various locations selected by the scientists. tion is referenced by an on-board magnetic New Zealand mussels with tomato (MC&S), having joined before that Current meters, which are battery compass in each meter. Some arrays con­ mousse and salami coronets. Hollinger union riierged with the Atlantic, Gulf, powered, are programmed to sample the tain as many as eight current meters at also prepared a special platter of sn^oked Lakes and Inland Waters District velocity and direction of the current at various depths. Norwegian salmon surrounded by cream (AGLIWD) of the SIU in 1978. Smallwood recalled that planting the cheese, onions and cucumbers. Lobster Lup joined the MC&S in 1968 in the current arrays was somewhat dangerous bisque and Caesar salad were served port of San Francisco and has upgraded and required excellent seamanship by the at the Lundeberg School in 1982 and crewmembers. "The current meter arrays before the main course, which consisted 1983. Hollinger joined the MC&S in of the traditional turkey, ham and beef. were long and cumbersome, arid the last 1976, also in the port of San Francisco item to enter the water on each planting run Apple, pumpkin and mincemeat pies as and completed the steward recertificawas the anchor—generally a 3,000 pound well as a krans cake (a Norwegian ring tion course at Piney Point in 1987. Recer­ section of ship anchor chain," he wrote in cake) were served as dessert. "We really put a lot of work into the tified Steward Bernhard Rombach sails his account of the recent mission. He noted out of the port of San Francisco. that due to the skill and attention to detail feast, but that is not unusual for this team. Seafarers crew the steward department of the deck department, led by Bosun Hill, We work hard on every meal that we on the American President Lines' con­ serve," recalled Hollinger. "We were the mission w^ a complete success. tainership, while members of the Sailors' The Wilkes, owned by the Military commended by everyone, and that really Union of the Pacific man the deck depart­ Sealift Command (MSC) and operated by makes a meal for us, especially when we ment. The Marine Firemen's Union Bay Ship Management, is sponsored by work this hard." provides engine department personnel. the Naval Oceanographic Office and He noted that the holiday repast The President Adams sails from the operates / throughout the Pacific Ocean, served 21 crewmembers in all, but be­ port of Oakland, Calf, to Yokohama and Data collected by the oceanographers aid cause the food was served continuously Kobe, Japan; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; and the agency in its quest for greater under­ throughout the day, there was not miich Hong Kong before returning to San Assembling the meter array are OS Rudy standing of oceans and their charac­ leftover. Pedro, Calif, and Oakland. teristics. Alcala (left) and Bosun Jerry Hill. A ^Stunner* • /• •;../ • 'J s,<aSws;- its;.'.-; �SEAFAKERS LOG FEBRUARY 1994 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea DECEMBER 16,1993 —JANUARY 15,1994 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans JsKksonville San Francisco 2^? Wilmington 24 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port 20 New York 2 Philadelphia Baltimore 6 Norfolk 7 Mobile New Orleans 11 Jacksonville 13 San Francisco 42 Wilmington 11 20 Seattle 3 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 5 Houston 3 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 154 Totals Port 11 New York Philadelphia 0 0 Baltimore 2 Norfolk 1 Mobile 7 New Orleans 3 Jacksonville 14 San Francisco 6 Wilmington 9 Seattle 3 Puerto Rico 3 Honolulu 3 Houston 0 Louis St 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 62 Totals Totals All Departments 584 DECK DEPARTMENT 1 35 21 10 30 - 44 . 0 397 1 •4 8 12 22 23 28 ^ 27 '1 0 2 2 1 7 5 0 0 2 1 0 ym 2 ?0;!? 10 0 VJ.\ 6 6 5 0 7 8 ^ 3 5 M. 13 30 • - g 0 14 9 33 32 '- V i;27' 25 mi:: 17 0 290 1 54 10 1 5 6 9 6 12 MM 5 0 10 7 V:l-- m:: 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 :M 0 85 0 14 46 2 5 13 11 9 12 27 19 17 11 53 9 2 23 2 261 14 1 3 7 0 6 2 2 ... ,• 1 4 1 57 780 192 n 0 0 0 105 ^ 399 569 29 -•:i •'[rr ^ 18 5 2 9 10 20 11 12 21 22 24 .78 19 ,9 6 36 0 1 25 24 12 14 ^2" 11 0 0 158 279 /:• 'i>r-^- / J:'. 0 33 0 0 0 128 35 5 6 16 0 15 9 9 12 9 10 125 10 0 0 0 261 1.071 1306 433 m 28 It; 11 11 10 ® V.-"':; 'fc 0 1 0 1 2 4 2 0 3 14 1 0 73 3 9 36 23 32 23 32 30 24 12 108 26 5 22 3 461 18 1 2 10 2 17 v"\'- , 118 • 2 0 9 4 0 16 1 15 •^22:;: STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 13 13 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 9 3 3 1 1 6 7 0 3 3 m: 1 5 10 8 0 8 - 29 5 0 1 13 0 5 5 14 1 0 1 5 2 0 5 3 J'S: m 5 9 0 0 1 1 0 0 v: 3 I-'1 0 0 0 62 4 62 112 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 5 28 •• 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 5 8 1 1 12 2 1 7 3 1 •? • 4 . 15 0 19 7 ;:;3v '5-,*: .5 J 2 17 5 1 6 3 7 13 1 9 :i • 0 19 0 0 '• 0 163 36 5 6 10 16 9 0 0 0 85 ill 10 7 •• "Reeistered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the •, .V' Jl! - V •' ,Vi' 3 March & April 1994 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, inland Waters ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs 19 .• < Piney Point Monday, March 7, April 4 New York Tuesday: March 8, April 5 Philadelphia Wednesday: March 9, April 6 Baltimore Uiursday: March 10, April 7 Norfolk i Thursday: March 10, April 7 iiilil Jacksonville Thursday: March 10, April 7 Algonac Friday: March 11, April 8 Houston Monday: March 14, April 11 New Orleans Tuesday: March 15, April 12 — _— Mobile , , Wednesday: March 16, April 13 San Francisco Thursday: March 17, April 14 • Wilmington Monday: March 21, April 18 Seattle Friday: March 25, April 22 , San Juan ^ Thursday: March 10, April 7 St Louis Friday: March 18, April 15 | Honolulu \ " - '' Friday: March 18, April 15 , . DulUth • Wednesday: March 16, April 13 , Jersey City Wednesday: March 23, April 20 New Bedford Tuesday: March 22, April 19 V ^ •-.•C • > . '' V ill: Each port's me^ngstarte at 10:30 ajn. -r- Personals ROBERT DANIEL SMITH Please contact your daughter. Sunny Smith, at P.O. Box 95, Augres, MI 48703. DONALD EVANS Please contact Rebecca Forsythe (regarding Maxine Forsythe) at 1053 E. Spruce Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. .'Wi Correction: The Real Bosun Kingsley " • •• •'•? A photograph taken aboard the Sea-Land Explorer which ran on page 21 of the November 1993 issue of the Seafarers LOG misidentified the ship's bosun, Jack Kingsley. Brother Kingsley has been an SlU member since 1962. Aboard the Sea-LandExp/orer are (from left) AB George Fries, Patrolman Robert Scrivens, Bosun Jack Kingsley, AB G. Mlla^ Jr. and AB Anthony Sabatini. �ssssy:';:4 :• ^ ^ FE0RUARY1994 20 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory DECEMBER 16,1995 —^ JANUARY 15,1994 Michael Sacco CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority President •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED **REGISTERED ON BEACH John Fay All Groups All Groups All Groups Secretary-Treasurer Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL ClasSL Class NP Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President DECK DEPARTMENT Port Augustin Tellez 6 25 0 0 15 5 6 . . 33 Vice President Collective Bargaining 0 Algonac ENGINE DEPARTMENT George McCartnCT Port Vice President West Go oast , .5 0 6 1 4 0 6 Algonac Roy A. "Buck" Mercer STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Vice President Government Services ;••• 0 1 ••',4 ' "'44 0 lf,:7: JackCafTey 2 '• 5 • Algonac 0 Vice President Atlantic Coast ENTRY DEPARTMENT . Port ByronKelley o'.; 0 yfy'O: t • 9 0 4 0 Algonac Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corcey Vice President Gulf Coast 19 51 0 0 22 10 48 12 0 Totals All Departments * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. HEADQUARTERS ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 DECEMBER 16,1993 — JANUARY 15,1994 (313)794-4988 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED •TOTAL REGISTERED BALTIMORE All Groups All Groups All Groups 1216 E. Baltimore St. Class A Class B Class C , Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Baltimore, MD 21202 DECK DEPARTMENT Region (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 0 0 2 0 0 Atl^tic Coast 705 Medical Arts Building 0 0 1 10 2 11 1 31 Gulf Coast Duluth, MN 55802 0 0 46 0 0 Lakes & Inland Waters 0 :•::'D; (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 2 17 56 0 54 3 77 West Coast 2 606 Kalihi St. 3 27 62 Totals 0 56 89 6 108 Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Region HOUSTON Atlantic Coast 1221 Pierce St. Gulf Coast 0 0 2 0 0 I 3 Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 Lakes & Inland Wate: 9 _ 0 P .'1?, 2 '4 0 -0' 0 ;i JACKSONVILLE West Coast 0 0 0 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 3315 Liberty St. Totals 11 0 2 3 0 1 40 3 3 Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 Region STEWARD DEPARTMENT JERSEY CITY Atlantic Coast 1 0 0 0 0 0 . 2, 0 0 99 Montgomery St. r "• 0 '.'''Tn 0 . . " 0• 0 • --l: •• ,-0' V . "8 Gulf Coast Jersey City. NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 Lakes & Inland Waters MOBILE West Coast 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Totals Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD Totals All Departments 45 30 69 0 63 147 127 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. (508)997-5404 »* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEWYORK In order to ensure that each active that you are not getting your union copy of the LOG delivered to you, if 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 SIU member and pensioner receives mail, please use the form on this page you have changed your address, or if (718)499-6600 a copy of the Seafarers LOG each to update your home address. yoiir name or address is misprinted NORFOLK month—as. well as other important or incomplete, please complete the 115 Third St. Your home address is your per­ form and send it to: mail such as W-2 forms, pension and Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 welfare checks and ljulletins or manent address, and this is where all Seafarers International Union PHILADELPHIA notices—a correct home address official union documents Will be Address Correction Department mailed (unless otherwise specified). 2604 S. 4 St. must be on file with the union. Philadelphia, PA 19148 5201 Auth Way If you have moved recently or feel (215)336-3818 If you are getting more than one Camp Springs, MD 20746 PINEY POINT rP.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 : HOME ADDRESS FORM (PLEASE PRINT) 2/94 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 Name (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO Phone No. ( 350 Fremont St. San FranciscOi CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Address Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop I6V2 / I Social Security No. Book No. Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 n Pensioner Active SIU SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Other Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS This will be my permanent address for all official union mailings. 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 This address should remaln ln the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON I 5ION. Broad Ave. (Signed). I Wilmington, CA 90744 I I (310)549-4000 I ••r 3 WW- Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters 1-4 •:4 Are You Missing Important Mail? " y-{- • '• • ".•'.' I. ' • '' J J -• Hv: ::s, �FEBRUARY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Seafaring in Savannah During the Depression To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. •iPh- -mj'- T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of 18 SIU members. Sixteen of those signing off sailed deep sea, while one each sailed in the inland and Atlantic Fishermen divisions. Brothers Alfonso Armada and Norwood Bryant com­ pleted bosun recertjfication courses at Piney Point while brothers Joseph Pitetta and William Justi completed the steward recertificatipn course. Of the retiring Seafarers, 10 served in the U.S. military: four in the Navy, three in the Coast Guard and three in the Air Force. Of all the Seafarers signing off this month. Brother Isidore Kyriakas sailed the longest— having received his union book in 1949. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Armada, Bryant, Pitetta, Justi and Kyriakas as well as the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA ALBERT AMABILE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New York. A Brooklyn, N.Y. native. he sailed in both the engine and deck departments. He upgraded at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in 1982. Brother Amabile served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1947. He still calls Brooklyn home. NORWOOD BRYANT, 65, joined the union in 1962 in the port of Baltimore. A North Carolina na­ tive, he suc­ cessfully completed the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1982. Brother Bryant served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1946 to 1951. He retired to Clinton, N.C. STEVE GIANOUTSOS, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Hous­ ton. Bom in Greece, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Gianoutsos upgraded at Piney Point in 1982. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1953. Brother Gianoutsos still calls Greece home. EPIFANIO HIPOLITO, 65, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of New York. A native of the Philippines, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Hipolito upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. He retired to Daly City, Calif. ALFONSO ARMADA, 65, joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Bal­ timore. Bom in Philadelphia, he successfully completed the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Armada calls Baltimore home. WILLIAM JUSTI, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1983 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y., he successfully completed the steward recertifica­ tion program at the Lundeberg School in 1991. Brother Justi resides in Holiday, Fla. DAVID KELLEY, 68, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in Los An­ geles, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Kelley upgraded at Piney Point in 1976. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Kelley lives in HoUydale, CaUf. ISIDORE KYRIAKAS, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1949 in the port of New York. A native of Greece, he sailed in the: deck department. Brother Kyriakas calls Metairie, La. home. ENGELBERT LENZ, 62, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. Bom in Ger­ many, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Lenz upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. Jle resides in Wilmington, Calif. JOSE MATA,62, joined the union in 1963 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Costa Rica, he sailed as a QMED. Brother Mata retired to Metairie, La. GRAFTON PIERCE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. Bom in Vorth Carolina, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Pierce served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1953. He calls [louston home. JOSEPH PITETTA, 64, joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of New York. A Brooklyn, N.Y. native, he successfully completed the steward recertification course at Piney 21 Point in 1983. Brother Pitetta served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1952. He retired to Las Vegas, Nev. FRANK RIDRIGS, 68, joined the union in 1962 in his native Baltimore. Brother Ridrigs sailed in the steward department. He still calls Baltimore home. EDGAR SCHROCK, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of San Francisco. A Kalona, Iowa native, he sailed as a chief cook. Brother Schrock upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Schrock lives in Ocean Park, Wash. RALPH TAYLOR, 56, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Bom in Stonewall, Miss., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Taylor still calls Stonewall home. ANGELES VARTHOLOMEOS, 65, joined the union in 1967 in the port of New York. A native of Greece, he sailed in both the en­ gine and steward departments. Brother Vartholomeos upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He retired to Hoboken, N.J. INLAND ELVESTER SANDERS, 65, joined the SIU in 1980 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of South Carolina, he sailed in the steward department. Boatman Sanders served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1961. He retired to Tampa, Fla. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN Editors note: Jim Smith, charter member of the Seafarers, recently sent the following story and accompanying photos to the Seafarers LOG. Brother Smith, 75, signed on with the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed with the union, in both the deck and engine departments, through the Korean Conflict and then became an officer with Dis­ trict 2-MEBA, now the American Maritime Officers. He retired 10 years ago as a chief engineer. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Brother Smith lives in Seat­ tle with his wife. He says he is in good health and owns a sailboat. "We have a lot of Jim with it." I t was only by luck that I didn't get picked up by the local min­ ions of the law and sent out to Judge Brown's pea farm to hoe peas for 30 days. This was the winter of 1939 in Savannah, Ga. and the Great Depression still was strangling the economy. For me and four fellow Seafarers, the prospect of getting a ship anytime soon seem^ pretty dim. That winter in Savtmnah was cold—so cold that there were icicles hanging from timbers under the dock where our union hall was located, in an office on the second floor of an old warehouse. There was a potbellied wood stove in the hall which we kept burning, and on which we had a stew pot. Every day, the five of us would venture into the city to scrounge whatever we could from the local merchants: a few potatoes, a couple carrots, a soup bone from a butcher shop and some day-old (read week-old) bread. It all went into the stew pot. But even though we were al­ most always hungry, we usually managed to keep our sense of humor. One of our group was a disenchanted cowboy turned seaman. He wrote on the black­ board in the union hall, "If you think sailing the north Atlantic in the winter is tough, try punching cows on the plains of Montana!" But getting back to Judge Brown... It didn't matter to him and the Savannah police depart­ ment that we all were members in good standing of the Seafarers International Union. If you looked like a good prospect— and didn't have a yankee ac­ cent—you were selected to do 30 days of free labor on the farm. 1 was an especially good can­ didate, since I had come up from Puerto Rico several weeks before and had no warm clothing, and therefore looked decidedly out of place among people dressed in heavy jackets and hats. However, I had learned evasive tactics as a U.S. Marine, and my good luck held. Brother Smith still enjoys sailing. There was a church a few blocks from the union hall that conducted Sunday evening ser­ vices, and «we soon discovered that if we sat quietly, listened to a long sermon and sang a couple religious songs, we would get a bowl of oyster stew with two soda crackers! Any old port in a storm. Finally, about the middle of February, an Isthmian Lines ship came steaming into port that needed a seaman for the 12 to 4. Since this was a non-union ship that paid lower wages and had poorer wcridng conditions, our port agent asked if I would take the job and try to get some of the crew to join the SIU—^which of course1was happy to do. (Also, we had been pretty well scraping the bottom of that stew pot die last few days!) I had a slight problem in that the ship was three miles from the union hall and I didn't have a nickel for bus fare. But I was 21 years old and strong, so there was little choice but to shoulder my sea bag and start hiking. It was dark, cold and windy along the Savannah waterfront and I had to stop and rest several times. It was late evening when I arrived at the SS Steel Age. She was a rusty old Hog Islander built during World War I. (We some­ times called her the Stone Age.) 1 struggled up the gangway and went aft to the seaman's quarters, threw my bag on a bunk and then went amidship to the crew messroom. I took all of the night lunch (which is for the crew on watch) out of the refrigerator and ate it all! During that long voyage to India, I never heard the last of it. In the winter of 1941 the Steel Age was lost to enemy action when she ran afoul of the German submarine U129. All hands perished, including my two watch partners on the 12 to 4. I had left the ship in Calcutta, due to illness, so I did not make that final voyage. LOUIS BIONDO, 63, joined the union in 1967 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. A Boston native, he served in the U.S. Navy for several years. Brother Biondo still calls Gloucester home. • • H"- Correction In the December 1993 Seafarers LOG, Richard McCausland's residence was in­ correctly noted. Brother McCausland, 66, ives in Punta Gorda, Fla. " -I" 'II '6^' ' This 1940 photo shows Smith during off-watch time aboard the Steel Age. The vessel was sunk a year later by a German U-boat. i-Vv-vV- J �22 FEBRUARY 1994 5£4filil£fl5 LOG ii-'; ;.-K Final Deiiaituifia DEEP SEA FRANK CAMARILLO Pensioner Frank Camarillo, 92, passed away December 19. A native of the Philip­ pines, he began his sail­ ing career with the SIU in 1960 in the port of Seattle. Brother Camarillo sailed as a cook, wiper and deck maintenance utility. He retired in July 1977. GORDON CHAMBERS Pensioner Gordon Chambers, 72, died Januarys. Bom in the Bronx, N.Y., he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Cham­ bers sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in Etecember 1973. JOHN CHERRY Pensioner John Cherry, 72, passed away Decem­ ber 30. A North Carolina na­ tive, he joined the union in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Cher­ ry successfully completed the steward recertification program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1982. He retired in August 1988. HAROLD DELATTE Pensioner Harold Delatte, 72, died December 24. Bom in Lockport, La., he signed on with the SIU in 19W in the port of Houston. Brother Delatte sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. sailed as a chief steward. He retired in late 1985. began receiving his pension in Oc­ tober 1988. GEORGE TRIPLETT FERNANDO ROA JOHN GREEN Pensioner Fer­ Pensioner George Triplett, 68, died December 30. A Texas native, he nando Roa, Pensioner John Green, 65, passed joined the SIU in 1955 in the port 75, passed away December 31. A native of away Decem­ of Baltimore. Brother Triplett Newport News, Va., he joined the sailed in the deck department. He ber 21. A na­ Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Bal­ served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 tive of the timore. Brother Green graduated to 1946. He retired in April 1987. Philippines, from the bosun recertification signed on he course at the Lundeberg School in with the SIU 1975. He served in the U.S. Army in 1950 in the INLAND from 1945 to 1947. Brother Green port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Roa retiredin July 1991. sailed in the steward department. JOHN BUTCHER JOHNMEDVESKY He retired in June 1983. Pensioner Pensioner John Medves- THOMAS SNOWDEN John Butcher, ky, 70, died 74, died December 31. Thomas Snowden, 56, suffered a January 11. A Bom in Penn­ fatal heart attack January 3 while native of sailing as an AB aboard the sylvania, he Dodison, La., began his SIU Guayama. Bom in St. Thomas, V.I., he signed on he joined the union in 1960 in the sailing career with the port of New York. He worked in all in 1943 in the Seafarers in three departments before sailing port of Bal1958 in the timore. Brother Medvesky sailed in regularly as a member of the deck port of New Orleans. Boatman gang beginning in the early 1960s. the engine department. He began Butcher last sailed as a tugboat cap­ Brother Snowden also served in the receiving his pension in December tain. He upgraded at the Lundeberg U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958. 1986. School in 1976. Boatman Butcher retired in October 1981. WILSON TORRES GEORGE MH^O Pensioner VALENTIN "SONNY'' Pensioner Wilson Tor­ COLUNGA George Milo, res, 71, 77, passed Sonny Colunga, 28, passed away passed away away Decem­ July 25,1993. Bom in Falfurrias, December 21. ber 26. A na­ Texas, he joined the SIU in 1990 in Bom in Puer­ tive of the port of Houston. Boatman to Rico, he Sacramento; Colunga sailed as a DEU aboard began his sail­ Calif., he G&H Towing Company vessels. ing career joined the with the union in 1959 Seafarers in 1943 in the port of ELMER GOFF in the port of San Francisco. New York. Brother Torres sailed Brother Milo sailed in the deck Pensioner as a chief cook. He began receiving department. He retired in August Elmer Goff, his pension in February 1976. 1981. 67, died December 28. RUFUSWOODARD FRANCISCO PINEIRO •A native of Pensioner Dante, Va., he Pensioner Rufus began his sail­ Francisco Woodard,73, ing career Pineiro, 85, passed away died January with the December 27. 4. Bora in, union in 1968 Bom in Puerto Rico, in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boat­ Texas, he man Goff sailed in the steward he joined the joined the department. He sailed with Allied Seafarers in union in 1940 Towing and Interstate Oil Com­ 1941 in the in the port of port of New pany. Boatman Goff served in the Mew York. Brother Woodard York. Brother Pineiro sailed in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1965. He MORRIS HILL Pensioner Morris Hill, 71, passed away January 10. Bom in Isle of White County, Va., he joined the Seafarers in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Hill sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Boatman Hill retired in March 1987. Army from 1942 to 1943. He began receiving his pension in August 1986. engine department. He began receiving his pension in July 1971. RAILROAD MARINE HENRY KRINKE Pensioner Henry Krinke, 89, died Decem­ ber 15. A na­ tive of East Norwalk, Conn., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Krinke sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He began receiving his pen­ sion in August 1969. ERNEST SEAGORD Pensioner Ernest Seagord, 77, passed away January 7. A Bronx, N.Y. native, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Mew York. Brother Seagord sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. Brother Seagord retired in July 1970. HARVEY WILLIAMS Pensioner Harvey Williams, 59, died December 10. He signed on with-the Seafarers in 1959 in his na­ tive Norfolk, Va. Brother Williams sailed in the deck department for Chesapeake & Ohio Railway marine operation. Brother Wil­ liams served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954. He retired in June 1990. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlan­ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified publicaccountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agree­ ments specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ sements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority ^e protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are )osted and available in all union lalls. If members believe there have been violations of their ship­ ping or seniority rights as con­ tained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 AuthWay Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are availab e in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on theproper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a membw believes' that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, of­ ficer or member. It also has refrained froni publishing articles deemed harmfu to the union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sep­ tember 1960 meetings in all con­ ports. The stitutional responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the ex­ ecutive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one in­ dividual' to carry out this respon­ sibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU un­ less an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason imless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be mrrfe without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an offici^ receipt, but feels that he or she should not have b»een required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- TIONS. Copies of the* SIU con­ stitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to fai^arize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mqmber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests oit maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employ- ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec­ tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political, candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is: / Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. • �•'. •* • '--'ir. •- FEBRUARY 1994 Ife I ^xh SEAFARERS LOG Paul Domes, Secretary C. Scott, Educational Director P. Kanauos, Steward Delegate Michael Gramer. Chairman updated crew on payoff. No beefs or disputed OT Crew extended vote of The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ reported. thanks to steward department for board minutes as poSsibie. On occasion, because of space Thanksgiving dinner. imitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resoiution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for pubiication. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), September 22—Chairman Maurilio Zepeda, Secretary Mark Flores, Deck Delegate Grady Steward, Engine Delegate Doug Smith. Chairman reminded crew to keep mess hall and lounge clean. He advised crewmembers to use caution while on the beach in Panama Canal Zone. Crewmembers discussed new con­ tract outlined in Seafarers LOG. No beefs or (lisputed OT reported. Crew requested clarification of medical benefits for dependants in new contract. Special vote of thanks was extended to steward department for job well done. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), October 21—Chairman Billy Hill, Secretary O. Castagnino. Educational Director Gene Wheelis, Deck Delegate Jimmy Cross, Engine Delegate W.C. Weekley, Steward Delegate AJ. Jordan. Chairman noted flag flown half staff in port of Beaumont, Texas for Pumpman Milton "Willie" Williams killed on OMI Charger. He asked crew to sq)arate plastics from trash. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed SIU pension plan. Steward delegate reported ftesh milk, fruit, and produce not ordered before departure. Next port: Callao, Peru. LA/G>l/?/ES(ETC), October 18— Chairman Ulus Veach, Secret^ Doyle Cornelius, Educational Director Riley Donahue, Deck Delegate Ralph Neal, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair; man reminded crewmembers to read current issue of Seafarers LOG for new contract highlights. He noted crew should also read Memorandum of Understanding in ETC contract. Secretary asked crewmembers to rewind and return videotapes. Treasurer reported $375 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ quested clarification of new benefits. Vote of thanks'given to galley gang for job well done. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), October 31— Chairman Ronald Charles, Secretary Howard Williams, Educational Director C. Jefferson, Deck Delegate Mark Downey, En­ gine Delegate Nathaniel Gaten. Chairman noted the last trip was to Chile with payoff in port of New Orleans. He reported crewmembers and officers extended special vote of thanks to deck department for job well done. Secretary an­ nounced load of wheat delivered to Sri Lanka and union mail received. He noted overhead in crew's mess hall and lounge repaired. Disputed OT reported by steward delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew stated steward department doing ex­ cellent job preparing healthy menus for members. Crew re­ quested repairs for VCR as well as a new tape rewinder. SEALIFTCARIBEANmC), Oc­ tober 19—Chairman M.T. Mar­ quette. Chairman advised crew to keep lounge and mess hall cle^. He announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun thanked deck department for excel­ lent job in tanks. Crew requested new mattresses and individual keys for rooms. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Houston. USNS PERSISTENT iVSMM), October 7—Chairman David Condino. Deck Delegate Albert Aus­ tin, Engine Delegate David Becker, Steward Delegate Rachael Figueiredo. Chairman thanked crewmembers for not smoking during meal hours. Chairman passed around official crew list for members to fill in book numbers and seniority. He reported list will be forwarded to headquarters. Medical Services Officer Denis Hunt announced medical attention available any hour not just during sick call. He reminded crewmembers in cases of emergency, to notify mate on watch who will immediately page him. No beefs or disputed OT repeated. Entire crew thanked steward department for excellent meals. GUS W. DARNELL (Ocean Shipholding), November 14Chairman.John Wolfe, Secretary W. G. Mundy, Educational Dir^tor M. Vacca, Deck Delegate Mil­ ton Lindsey, Engine Delegate Ron Day. Chairman requested copy of new contract be sent when ready. He urged crewmembos not to slam doors in passageways because others are sleeping. He advised crew to use caution on deck due to dangerous winter weather conditions. He en­ couraged members to clean rooms before signing off vessel. No beefs or disputed OT rqxrrted. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Iceland. ITB GROTON(Sheridan Transpor­ tation), November 28—Chairman N. Matthey, Secretary R. Seligman. Educational Director R. Zajac, Deck Delegate B. Foun­ tain, Engine Delegate Angel Bruno, Steward Delegate Michael Hamnlock. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in port Decem­ ber 1. Secretary stated ship needs new TV antenna. He urged mem- " hers to donate to SPAD. Education­ al director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. En­ tire crew extended special thanks to AMERICAN CORMORANT steward department for exceptional (Osprey Shipping), November 29— Thanksgiving dinner. Next port: Chairman Charles Simmons, Port Reading, N.J. Secretary George Jordanides, Educational Director John Groom, ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transportation), November 7— Deck Delegate Calvin Patterson, Chairman V. Nielsen, Secretary Steward Department Robert Wright Jr. Educational director ad­ Joseph Emidy, Educational Direc­ tor John Bennifield, Deck vised members to upgrade at LunDelegate Marvin Mason, Engine deberg School and posted Delegate Carlos Bonefont, scholarship information. Crew re­ Steward Delegate Jack Hart. quested new microwave ovoi and iron. Deck delegate reported disputed Educational director advised mem­ bers to upgrade at Piney Point. No OT. No beefs or disputed OT beefs or disputed OT reported. nqported by engine or steward Crew requested patrolman to help delegates. Engine department re­ clarify certain aspects of new con­ quested lifting harness. Crew said tract. Crew gave vote of thanks to crew lounge decorated for Christmas. galley gang for job well done. Next Next port: Rota, Spain. port: New York. AMERICAN HERITAGE(Apex Marine), November 21^—Chairman LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), November 21—Chair­ Billy Hill, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, man T. Burrell, Secretary James Educational Director Gene Thacker, Educational Director Wheelis, Deck Delegate Jimmy Walter Chancy. Chairman noted Cross, Engine Delegate William voyage to Haifa, Israel was success­ Weekley. Chairman urged mem­ ful. No beefs or disputed OT separate plastics and dis­ bers to reported. Crew discussed the Clin­ cussed fine if it is not done ton administration's proposed properly. He asked crewmembers health care plan. not to smoke in mess room and lounge. Secretary advised crew to LIBERTY STAR (Liberty upgrade skills at Piney Point. He Maritime), November 21—Chair­ added it is a fine facility where man J. Noff, Secretary H. Jones. every member should upgrade. Secretary advised those with Educational director announced enough seatime to upgrade skills at scholarship letter and postws were Lundeberg School. He thanked received. No brefs or disputed OT crewmembers for keeping ship rqxjrted. Crew thanked galley gang clean. No beefs or disputed OT for improved menu. Next port reported. Crew voiced vote of Portland, Ore. thanks to steward department for COVE TRADER (Cove Tankers), great food. Crew requested head cleaner for VCR, new dryer filter November 5—Chairman Michael i Sutton, Secretary Bobby Fletcher, and new washing machine. Crew wished happy holidays to entire Educational Director Richard SIU. Next port: New Orleans. Gracey, Engine Delegate William Marshall. Chairman announced layoff. Secretary noted smooth sail- LNG ARIES (ETC). November 21—Chairman Ulus Veach, ng. Educational director advised Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educa­ members to upgrade skills at Luntional Director Riley Donahue, deberg School and donate to Deck Delegate Ralph Neal, En­ SPAD. Crew requested new TV gine Delegate Kevin Conklin, and antenna. Chairman reminded Steward Delegate Ut^ang crewmembers to use safety precau­ Nurdjaja. Bosup reminded crewtions while working on ^eck. Crew memlrers to keep lounge clean and also paused in memory of Brother ' rewind and return videotapes tp Milton Williams and others who video library. Educational director perished on OMI Charger. urged memters to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Treasurer reported GALVESTON BAYiSea-Lsmd Service), November 21—Chairman $451 in ship's fund. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Sea/arers LOGs received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. NEWARK BAY (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), November 7—Chairman D. Marcus, Secretary Nathaniel Bat­ tle, Educational Director Angel Mercado, Engine Delegate Wil­ liam Smith, Steward Delegate Miguel Pabon. Chairman advised crew to use safety first to keep ship and crew healthy and accident free. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent job. OMI PLATTE(OMT), November 23—Chairman Jerry Borucki, Secretary K. Dewitt, Educational Director Alex Resendez, Deck Delegate J. Heatherly, Steward 23 No beefs or disputed OT. Crew listed new fans, mattresses and blankets received in Pearl Harbor. Crew reported smooth sailing and gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Crew noted look­ ing forward to Australia and An­ tarctic voyages. Next port: Singapore. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (SeaLand Service), November 14Chairman James Davis, Secretary A. Robinson, Educational Director H. Hamholz, Steward Delegate John Iverson. Chairman discussed new contract and medical and pen­ sion plan with crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted radio in crew lounge needs repairs. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND A TLANTIC (SeaLand Service), November 7— Chairman Bill Stoltz, Secretary F. A Thanksgiving Day Repast The steward department aboard the Sgt. Mate} Kocakgets a rousing vote of thanks for the special Thanksgiving Day dinner from QMED Bud Tuttle, who sent this photo to the LOG. From the left are Chief Cook Albert A. Hendricks, Steward Assistant Gilbert Bonito, Steward Assis­ tant Allen L. Hendricks, Steward Tony Piazza and (kneeling) Third Cook George Carter. Delegate C. Willey. Chairman thanked steward department for job well done and keeping ship clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed posting of sailing board 8 hours before shifts and availability of movies. Chairman thanked entire Platte crew for going out of their way to donate food and clothing to orphans. Next port: Wilmington, Del. OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), November 21—Chairman Michael Ventry, Secretary I.R. Fletcher, Education­ al Director L. Gracia Jr., Deck Delegate William Boyd, Steward Delegate H. Batiz. Chairman an­ nounced new chairs and VCR for crew recreation room received. He reported ship's itinerary uncertain. He advised members to take ad­ vantage of upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center and donate to SPAD. Secretary stated all repairs completed except tile in crew mess room. He reported crew anxious to receive news on new contract upon arrival. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman noted scholar­ ship posters arrived. Crew reported fliey enjoyed movies on new TV and VQl. The orew thanked gall^ gang for clean and neat dining area and ex­ cellent food. Crewmembers exnessed deep sorrow over passing of Jnsey Williams, a good union rrother and SIU official. Next port Vew Orleans. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN Ocean Shipholding), November 14—Chairman James Martin, Secretary W. Ferry, Educational director D. Leigh, Deck Delegate )ana Naze, Engine Delegate Dean )obbins. Steward Delegate Marge Mack. Educational director up­ dated crewmembers on advantages of jipgrading at Lundeberg School. Costango, Educational Director Arthur Rhymes, Deck Delegate L Desaville, Engine Delegate Tom Migiara, Steward Delegate Ali Hydera. Chairman reported good trip with smooth sailing. He also discussed new contract with crew­ members. Secretary noted payoff will be in Charleston, S.C. He reported voyage stores'will be loaded in Houston. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew requested chairs and carpet in crew lounge be replaced. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for job well done^ SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (Sea-Larid Service), November 21—Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary H.Scypes, Educational Director Dann Manthei, Engine. Delegate Jesus Vazquez, Steward Delegate J.R. Salazar. Chairman stated everything running smooth­ ly. He urg^ all crewmembers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks togalley gang for job well done. Crew requested new TV and antenna. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. SEA-LAND CRUSADER (SeaLand Service), November 1— Chairman Harold Berggren, Secretary N. Andrews, Education­ al Director Bermeo Oswald. Bosun encouraged crewmembers to read Seafarers LOG and donate to SPAD. Chief steward reminded crew garbage is to be separated for . plastic and paper. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: San Juan. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), November 1— Continued on page 24 •• I.- • li" .•,'- ..' �BE'e?.??C'>^iic7-v/n^« V}. '•: ' • • ' • 24 ki-'-^'VY:: FE0RUARY1994 SEAFARERS LOG Ships Digest Continued from page 23 Chairman D. Cella, Secretary L. Pinn, Educational Director John Ross, Deck Delegate Rickie Bur­ gess, Engine Delegate John Day, Steward Delegate C. Lago. Chair­ man noted holiday greetings dead­ line for Seafarers LOG is November 12. He reminded crewmembers to donate to SPAD. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed new con­ tract. Electrician reported new washer ordered for crew laundry. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), November 21—Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educa­ tional Director Cardel Dunn, Deck Delegate Mitch Santana, En­ gine Delegate Evaristo Ginez, Steward Delegate Ahdulahilah Mohamed. Chairman stated revisions to new contract received. Secretary thanked Chief Cook Mohamed for outstanding job and excellent food, and noted crew will miss him when he signs off. She reminded crewmembers to lock lounge and movie cabinets when in port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman extended spe­ cial thanks to crew for helping to keep laundry and recreation rooms clean. He noted the importance of everyone doing their part to keep ship clean. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. engine or steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for copy of new contract when avail­ able. Crew gave special vote of thanks to steward department for excellent work. Chairman noted ship is always clean and food fan­ tastic. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), November 7— Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary Ceasar Blanco, Educa­ tional Director Walter Stevens, Engine Delegate Cliff Akers, Steward Delegate Virgllio Hoff­ man. Chairman advised crewmem­ bers signing off to clean rooms. He announced payoff in Tacoma. Wash, and reminded crew to keep rooms locked while in port. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested larger amount of ground coffee for next voyage be­ cause they drink more of it in cold weather. SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), November 14—Chairman Lance Zollner, Secretaiy W. Wroten, Educational Director/En­ gine Delegate Morten Bang, Deck Delegate George Holland, Steward Delegate Bob Racklin. Chairman reported eveiything run­ ning smoothly. He announced ship scheduled for Russia run first week in December and will return to Manila run upon return. He praised crew for excellent job done. Steward delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Yokohama, Japan. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), November 28— Chairman Jose Ross, Secretary K. Jones, Educational Director J. Walsh, Deck Delegate John Cartos. Engine Delegate W.B. McCants, Steward Delegate S. Bae. Chairman announced payoff in Charleston, S.C. and reported smooth sailing. Secretary urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Educational director reminded members to read Seafarers LOG and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new washer, diyer, VCR, TV and two recliners for crew lounge. ./ ?, ••., .-V. .' . \- ' ;• . •' lounge and mess hall clean. He reminded members to pick up linen and clean rooms when signing off. Crew extended thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. and upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stated Seafarers LOGs received. Crew thanked steward department for nice Thanksgiving and pleasant trip. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (SeaLand Service), November 14Chairman S. Evans, Secretary Robert Castillo, Educational Director Robert Blackwell. Chair­ man reminded crewmembers to separate trash and not throw plastic overboard. He noted smoking rules working well. Educational director urged members to report all broken items to department head and watch safety films. No bqefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good food and job well done. Next port: Oakland, Calif. USNS WILKES (Bay Ship Management), November 14Chairman Jerry Hill, Secretary Kevin Dougherty, Educational Director Gary Dahl, Deck Delegate James Souci, Engine Delegate Jeffrey Willis, Stewed Delegate Donald Mann. Crew' awaiting response to letters sent to headquarters. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to Chief Cook John Gehring for great food and excellent jobdone and wished him well on his vacation. Next port: Sasebo, Japan. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea-Land Service), November 14—Chairman Vnny Pinkham, Secretary Johnny Cruz, Education­ al Director Dan Johnson. Chair­ man noted new contract in effect and questions will be addressed at payoff in New York. Secretary ad­ vised members to vote for politicians who support U.S. maritime. He urged crew to donate to SPAD to help get the best people elected. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to observe safety rules and report any hazards. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave steward department vote of thanks for job well done. Crew wished Chief Cook Robert Outlaw well in his retirement and noted he will be missed by all. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), November 28— Chairman K.C. McGregor, Secretary Donna Jean demons. Educational Director J. Smitko, Deck Delegate Larry Thompson, Engine Delegate Steve Cunnin­ gham, Steward Delegate Chris Farrell. Chairman noted barbecue was nice even with rain. He also commended galley gang on Thanksgiving dinner. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land Service), November 15—Chair­ man Lothar Reck, Secretary George Bronson, Educational Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Delegate Julius Udan, Engine Delegate David Bland, Steward Delegate Johnnie McCree. Chair­ man asked contracts department about Sea-Land's efforts to reflag. He reminded crewmerhbers to put plastic articles in "plastic only" bucket. He noted crew needs new washing machine, and asked crewmembers to make every effort to at­ SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Service), November 21—Chair­ tend ship's meetings. Vocational man H.G. Bentz, Secretary S. director asked that copies of new Apodaca, Educational Director C. agreement be furnished to each Henley. Chairman stressed impor­ department as well as officers. SEA-LAND LIBERA TOR (Seatance of donating to SPAD and Treasurer reported $141 in movie Land Service), November 7— upgrading skills at Paul Hall Cen­ fund and $280 in ship's fund. No Chairman Joel Miller, Secretary ter. No beefs or disputed OT beefs or disputed OT reported. M. Kohs, Educational Director E. Crew stated Seafarers LOGs reported. Crew gave vote of thanks Ford. Educational director en­ received. Chairman,asked mem­ couraged members to upgrade to steward department for job well bers to leave copies in crew lounge done. Next port: Honolulu: skills at Lundeberg School. Deck for everyone to read. Bosun delegate reported disputed OT. No SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land thanked crew for keeping crew beefs or disputed OT reported by Service), November 28—Chair­ man D. Leon, Secretary A. Has­ san, Educational Director J. Catching Up on Union News Yarden, Engine Delegate Pedro Flores, Steward Delegate Alex Bonefont. Educational director ad­ vised members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received in Spain. Crew extended vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Chairman thanked crewmembers for their professionalism and smooth trip. Receiving the latest copies of the Seafarers LOG aboard the Cape Lobosare, from left, Chief Electrician Keith Jordan, QMED Kenneth Pell and Bosun Michael Pell. WESTWARD VENTURE (Interocean Management), November 2—Chairman M.W. Kadderly, Secretaiy R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ tional Director Chris Cunnin­ gham, Deck Delegate Tom Vain, Engine Delegate Alberto Aguiar, Steward Delegate Hussain Bubaker. Educational director ad­ vised members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman dis­ cussed scholarship information received and urged members to submit application. Crew said it is very happy with increased depen­ dant coverage in new contract. Crew noted job well done by steward department and thanked galley gang for cooperation in keeping crew lounge clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. WESTWARD VENTURE (Interocean Management), November 30—Chairman M.W. Kadderly, Secretary R.B. Sanderson, Educa­ tional Director Chris Cunning­ ham, Deck Delegate Thomas Vain Sr., Engine Delegate Alberto Aguiar, Steward Delegate Hus­ sain Bubaker. Educational direc­ tor encouraged members to upgrade at Piney Point and donate to SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended thanks to steward department for cooperation in keeping lounge and mess hall clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. OVERSEAS ALASKA > Maritime Overseas), December 12—Chairman John McMurtray, Secretaiy S. Redding, Educational Director Cary Pratts, Deck Delegate Glenn Christianson, Stewaid Delegate Thurman Johnson. Chairman discussed new contract with crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new VCR. Crew gave vote of thanks to stewaid department and T.J. Johnson for hard work. Next xrrt: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea~ ,and Service), December 12— Chairman William Mortier, Secretary Sharon Ortiz, Educa­ tional Director K.P. Earhart, Jeck Delegate G. Cudal, Engine delegate R. Raff, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman reported Coast Guard drills last trip went very well. Bosun thanked SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea crew for job well done. Education­ Land Service), November 28— al director reminded crew to watch Chairman J. Lundborg, Secretary iob-related movies located in R. Miller, Educational Director B. officers' lounge. He advised memLaindis, Deck Delegate Taher Ab- )ers to upgrade skills at Paul Hall dulla. Engine Delegate Domingo Center as soon as possible, Milla, Steward Delegate Abdul "reasurer reported $261 in movie Hasan. Chairman reported smooth und. No beefs or disputed OT trip and payoff in Tacoma, Wash. reported. Chairman advised mem­ He announced new contract will be bers to read Seafarers LOGs in effect next trip. He extended spe­ monthly. Chairman announced cial vote of thanks to contracts ship into dry dock in Yokohama, department for new three-year Japan for 16 days. Steward agreement. Educational director delegate reported paper plates will lu-ged members to support SPAD be used for cold sandwiches. He also stated that while in yard, crew will be provided night lunch. En­ gine delegate gave word of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Wilkes 'Doc' Tends Crew SlU member Tom "Doc" Jen­ sen, medical services officer aboard the USNS Wilkes, treats any injuries that may occur on the oceanographic sun/ey ship. Here he changes the dressing of a crewman injured when hot water spilled on his foot. SEA-LAND HA WAII (Sea-Land Service), December 5— Chairman G. Hamilton, Secretary G.Taan, Engine Delegate Paul Whalen. Crew thanked Captain C. Lamb for comfortable chairs in crew lounge, new mattresses and sharing movies. Chairman discussed impor­ tance of cleaning room for next per­ son before signing off. Crew discussed using wide variety of fhiits and vegetables for salad bar. Educational director requested up­ dated upgrading schedule. Treasurer reported $165 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to Chief Cook Taan for excellent job. Crew noted im­ proved menus and salad bar from galley gang. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), DecembersChairman F. Adams, Secretary A. Davis. Chairman extended vote of thanks to entire crew for job well done and reminded them to donate to SPAD and MDL. He noted smooth sailing. Educational direc­ tor reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by , steward or engine delegates. Chair­ man encouraged members to read Seafarers LOG. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), December 9— Chairman A. Eckert, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director A. Jaramillo, Engine Delegate Michael Veigel. Chairman an­ nounced upcoming payoff and sanitary inspection by captain. Secretary updated crewmembers on upgrading opportunities avail­ able at Paul Hall Center. He also thanked crew for clean ship. Educa­ tional director urged members to report any electrical problems. No bwfs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thanked all departments for smooth trip. He extended spe­ cial vote of thanks to galley gang for fine Thanksgiving dinner. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. m •; i;' I-J.-,; :• • ^ -Z . �FEBRUARY 1994 gilV ".. w-i;-' • 'vessels to offload cargo in Japan, SIUcrewed Energy Transportation Corp. (ETC) vessels have to wait for high tide to enter the port of Tobata as well as depart the harbor. However, Seafarers take it all as part of the routine operations."It's the only port where we have to wait for a window," noted Wiper Deb­ bie Textor of the LNG Capricorn. Tt doesn't mean we have to do anything special," added AB Ryan Camardelle. "It just tneans we do more painting and chipping at sea while we wait,to enter and tie up." In fact, the work never stops on the Capricorn. Whether at sea, taking on liquified natural gas in Indonesia or offloading it in Japan, crewmembers still have to provide preventive maintenance such as chipping and painting in the deck department and oiling and greasing in the engineroom. While times are limited for sailing through the harbor, time at the dock also is scarce. Turn­ around for the LNG ship is approximately 24 hours. This provides little time for going into town or seeing the surrounding community as work has to continue aboard ship. The Capricorn, like the other seven ships in the ETC fleet, completes a roundtrip about once each month. SEAFARERS LOG Desserts and salads are ready for lunch as Chief Cook Perry "Lavonf McCall and SA Angie Robertson stand by to take orders. 25 Preparing for the start of a shipboard union meeting are Bosun Charles Kahl (left) and AB Don Bridenstein. Capricorn crewmembers meet in the mess room to take part in the ship's union meeting. Inspecting a lifeboat aboard the LNG Capricorn are OS Robert Snay (left) and Bosun Charles Kahl. OS Terrence T-Bone" Boney (right) meets with SiU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco when the union official visited with crewmembers aboard the vessel. if , r: .^"'1 :f �26 SEAHU«RSL06 W-itl ' ^ I ' , f »' ^ ) FEBRUARY 1994 <i Lundeberg School Graduating Classes "^8 X 7 S"* 1« Upgradcrs Lifeboat—^With instructor Ben Cusic (left) are Trainee Lifeboat Class 518—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 518 are (from left, kneeling) upgrading graduates of the November 18 lifeboat class William SimMelvinSingletary.JamesDavisJr., Robert Gaudreau, David Duboise.DuaneBrosius, Jeffrey Sanders, mens ana i im Kacer. (second row) Jim Brown (instructor), Aaron Mehuren, Jimmy White Jr., Herbert Scypes Jr., Samuel Sheridan, Craig Campeau, Zachariah Zahra and Norman Walzer Jr. • 4 Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the November 18 class of MIIBBBIP' upgraders They are (from left, kneelmg) Robert Heath, John Cedeto, Robert Durtor LBJ Tanoa Lee Marine Electronics Technician II—liio ,w.e,„ue, 12 -The November Toczylowski, Jose Ortiz, (serond row) William Simmons Luis A. Valerio, Bryan K HoneycutLJe^ graduates of the marine electronics technician course are (from left) NatividadJr.,DanielTennant,TerrenceBoney,fenCusic(instmrtor),(thiidrow)MarkJohnson,Thomas Q shepard, Tony ll^ohammed, Russ Levin (InHurley, Alan HIggins, Ben Johnson, Jeffery Hunter and Darin Millikan. structor) and Bob Flesey. ' Welding—Graduating on November 16 from the welding course are (from left, kneeling) Paul LightfoOt, Steve Kastel, Robert McDonald, Steven Sanchez, Steve Schwedland, (second row) Lawrence Rose, Robert Rudd, Mike Clapshaw, William McClure Jr. (instructor), Alfred Herrmann, Gary Frazier, Peter Hokenson and Matthew Ditullio. #• Several SlU steward department upgraders put their culinary training into practice last December when they prepared hors d'oeuvres and other treats for holiday meals and celebrations. Above, Chief Cook Walter Seals deftly slices different kinds of cheese while, below. Chief Cook Eric Bull sets up a platter of deviled eggs. Shiphandliim—^Working their way up the deck department ratings are (from left, front row) Mark ^m, Romeo Lugtu, Tom Orzechoski, (second row) John Thomas Thompson, Mark Lamar and Michael Presser. ' i. �• I '• ':••.•>,'v>37 5V.5Eife;^',wafcA^«?!S'ft •'• •, XAFUtBO^tOe KBRUAItri994 LUHDEBERG SCHOOL 1994 UPGHADIHG COURSE SCHHtULE .Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recerfification March 28 May 2 , Steward Recertifiation Julys August 8 Steward Upgrading Courses Deck Upgrading Couises Check-In Date Completion Date Able Seaman May 20 July! July 15 August 26 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Bridge Management (Shiphandling) Radar Certification •V. Celestial Navigation Third Mate 3.-dr Limited License, Part 1 Limited License, Part 2 Limited License, Part 3 . March II May 6 July 29 March 25 May 20 August 12 March 4 April 29 May 20 June 17 July 22 March 11 May 6 May 27 June 24 July 29 March 25 July 1 May 6 August 12 April 19 .J Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Check-In Date Conqdethm Date June 17 Diesel Engine Technology June 27 July 22 August 12 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations March 21 April 29 April 11 June 20 April 22 July 1 Refrig. Containers - Advanced Maiht May 2 Welding April 25 July 5 May 6 July 15 May 9 July 18 May 20 July 29 . -: ^ March 28 April 22 ; : Pumproom Maint. & Operations May 2 JunelO Hydraulics June 20 • July 15 Marine Electrical Maintenance Julys August 26 Hydraulics June20 July 15 . June 24 Julys Aprils Coui^ GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admission Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting March 11 May 6 Julys March 25 May July 22 English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-end^ admission Sealifi Operations & Maintenance March 21 May 9 Juiyii April 15 June3 August 5 Developmental Studies March 7 March 14 March 21 • vV-vt-!-.- , (Middle) (First) Address. (Street) (Zip Code) (State) (City) Date of Birth. (Month/Day/Year) (Area Code) Inland Waters Member G Lakes Member• Deep Sea Member D Complefion Date March 11 March IS March 25 yM Primary language spoken OPGRAOIHG APPLHtATRiN Telephone _£, N *'* f The following courses are available through the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School. Plfase contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Check-In Date (Last) s- 1994Adult Education Schedule March 18 May 6 May 20 June 3 Julyl July 29 Name • 'I, June 10 March 25 April 22 May 6 May 20 June 17 July 15 Lifeboatman , All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) May 9 March 11 June 17 Julyl V • Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker FiremanAYatertender and Oiler Oil Spill Prevention and Containment ^ 1 I'- • Completion Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Check-In Date Completion Date K Course Couri« Cour^ i Check-In Date SiglneUpgradlng Courses SalefySpeclatty Courses T 27 RecerUttcatlon Programs The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between March and July 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All pro^ams are geared toimprove job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. S The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course v;...-' ••;• With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself forthe course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg Sclwol identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all cf the above are received BEGIN END COURSE DATE DATE If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# Social Security # . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen; •Yes • No •II -Ik Home Port. LAST VESSEL: Endorsemeiit(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, class# Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? Date On:, •Ves •Ves DNO DNO If yes, course(s) taken Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? •Ves DNO Firefighting:•YeS DNO CPRrGYes GNO SIGNATURE. Rating: TT Date Off:. DATE Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. •yj.. : t. �r SEAmSERS SlU SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES February 1994 Volume 56, Number 2 April 15 is the deadline for scholar­ ship applications for Seafarers and members of their families. See page 10 to lea rn more about the scholarship— and how to apply. • -I- '••• v..'., •: After Lundeberg School Instructor Byran Cummlngs (above, left) demonstrates proper way to put out a fire using carbon dioxide extinguisher, crewmembers from the SS Constitution and SS Independence practice the maneuver (above and right). Continuing Shipboard Safety Training Provides Better Passenger Protection For crewmembers aboard the two SIUcrewed U.S.-flag passenger ships sailing around the Hawaiian islands, safety is a way of life. Whether it is the weekly lifeboat drill involving all the passengers with the crew, a nightly fire-watch detail or assisting pas­ sengers as they embark or disembark from the 55 Constitution or 55 Independence, Seafarers maintain a constant patrol for the well-being of their ships and guests. Over the years, the Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship has provided on-site lifeboat and first aid/CPR training for crewmembers aboard the vessels. These classes always are scheduled so they do not interfere with passenger and sailing opera­ tions. With the new year and the recent pur­ chase of the passenger ships by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, the school was asked to expand its training efforts on the Hawaiian-based ships. The company made the request following the success of a similar program aboard its riverboats. Health and Safety Instructor Byran Cummings, who along with fellow instruc­ tor John Smith has been training Seafarers aboard the Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen since 1990, oversaw one-week ses­ sions aboard the Independence and Con­ stitution in January. Met with Crew Before classes began, Cummings walked through the vessels and talked with crewmembers to get an idea of what would be needed during this first session. "The difference between firefighting training aboard the riverboats and the pas­ senger ships is like fighting a house fire and a high rise fire," Cummings told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "You have to adapt the training to the environment." Should a fire break out aboard either the Mississippi Queen or Delta Queen, Cum­ mings explained that crewmembers are able to steer the vessel to the river bank, tie the riverboat to a tree, drop the gangway and escort the passengers off the ship while crews get the blaze under control. However, should a similar accident hap­ pen on the Independence or Constitution, he noted, "We train the crewmembers that the ship is the only surface out there for the vast amount of passengers aboard. "Of course, we realize the ships are al­ ways near the islands, but we train them not to rely on that." Fire Drills Held In order to see how emergency squads on both ships would respond in the event something caught fire, Cummings with the chief mates of the ships held unannounced fire drills. The practice sessions took place while the ship was docked, so a majority of passengers were ashore. The drill consisted of a cabin steward being told he had a fire in a room in his section. While the steward informed the purser of die problem, the chief mate pulled the fire alarm, which sounded only on the bridge and in the crew quarters. As the emergency squad, in full firefighting gear, made its way to the pas­ senger decks, the purser announced to the remaining passengers aboard that a fire drill was taking place and no emergency existed. "The reaction from the tourists on the passengers ships was the same as on the river­ boats," Cummings said. "They wanted to watch to see how the crew reac^. "Later, we heard comments that they were pleased and felt better knowing such training takes place." Comprehensive Sessions The emergency squads on each of the passenger ships consist of approximately 45 mariners from both the deck and engine departments. Besides the mock fire, emer­ gency squad members also receive training in oil spill response and clean-up as well as maintenance and operation of self con­ tained breathing apparatus. Other crewmembers, including those in the steward department, participated in courses each day. Subjects included fire prevention, operation and use of fire extin­ guishers, the Heimlich maneuver, chemical safety, and water safety and survival. These classes were held several times each day at various hours so the maximum number of crewmembers could participate. Crewmembers were able to witness and )ut out fires with extinguishers deep in the lold of the ship. Safety precautions—^in­ cluding additional foam, sand and firefighters—were on hand in case a fire did get out of control. T Help Locate This Missing Chiid t^.^.' -•.f'':yy-:'^f'--- - 'Cx"'- ' The National Center for Missing arid Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Elizabeth Renee Melton. :;iS . •-y V • Steward department members gather In the hold of the Independence Bosun Mike Rivera leads an emer; to receive refresher training on how to put out small fires aboard ship, gency squad during a fire drill. •-'V —• , i " Elizabeth Renee Melton Missing from Covington, Ky. since January 12, 1993, when she was 15 years old, Elizabeth Renee Melton is considered an endangered runaway. She was last seen at school and has run away before. At the time of her disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl was 5'2" tall and weighed 150 pounds. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Elizabeth Renee Melton should contact the National Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children at (800) 8435678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Kenton County (Ky.) Police Department at (606) 3563895. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 1994 Description An account of the resource Headlines: LONG LINES CREW COMMENDED FOR SUPERB CABLE REPAIR JOB NORTHEAST THAW ASSISTS SHIPPING SEAFARERS TURN TO IN SWIFT OIL RECOVERY USCG INVESTIGATES BERMAN ACCIDENT DOT HEAD CALLS FOR TOUGH INLAND SAFETY REGULATIONS MTD MOBILIZES GRASSROOTS DRIVE TO URGE BACKING OF MARITIME BILLS LOCAL STUDENTS PROVIDE MEMORABLE HOLIDAY FOR AMERICAN CORMORANT GREAT LAKES VESSELS LAY UP FOR THE WINTER NEW SIU CLINIC OPENS IN MARYLAND DYN MARINE CREWS RATIFY NEW 2-YEAR CONTRACT LABOR ANNOUNCES DRIVE TO GAIN HEALTH CARE REFORM SEAFARERS OK DELTA QUEEN PACT NEW YORK FERRY CREWS BEAT HUDSON'S ICY MAZE NEW SWATH VESSEL USNS ABLE, BREAKS OUT THIS MONTH 200 SEAFARERS AID IN EFFORT TO RECOVER OIL S/L INDEPENDENCE CREW RATED 'SECOND TO NONE' ON ASIAN SHUTTLE RUN BOSUN LITTLE RETIRES WITH 'ISLAND' SEND-OFF CLEVELAND'S CREW READIES FOR PIRATE THREATS USNS WILKES CREW HELPS MAKE MISSION A 'COMPLETE SUCCESS' PRES. ADAMS' HOLIDAY MEAL A 'STUNNER' SEAFARING IN SAVANNAH DURING THE DEPRESSION LOW TIDES MAY SLOW VESSEL, BUT WORK NEVER STOPS ON LNG CAPRICORN CONTINUING SHIPBOARD SAFETY TRAINING PROVIDES BETTER PASSENGER PROTECTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/1/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 2 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4c8d77b51a406e79bec339468b5bf249.PDF d3ade0fa511e4377410087ce42321365 PDF Text Text .?r4:' OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS PISTRia • AFL-CIO �2 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report W: Never Give Up '>, 'Ail t#^0 </ Pf • MARCH 1994 Pena: Pauls Putin Budget To BevitaUze U.S. Fleet Generally, once the U.S. government issues a final rule most people accept it. But that's not the case when it comes to the Members of the Clinton ad­ SIU. When situations arise in which the welfare of Seafarers ministration announced tha and their families and the profession itself funding for a U.S.-flag merchant are threatened, the SIU accepts no govern­ fleet revitalization program has ment decree as final. been included in the 1995 budget. Fighting to protect the calling and the Speaking last month at the livelihoods of Seafarers is the union's AFL-CIO Maritime Trades primary function. The union fights against Department (MTD) annual ex­ any discriminatory practices toward ecutive board meeting, both Transportation Secretary Seafarers, whether in the form of an unfair Federico Pena and Maritime Ad­ government tax or any other scheme which will have an adverse effect on SIU members ministrator Albert Herberger said Michael Sacco they are working to implement a and their families. Some of these fights are 10-year, $1 billion Maritime big, some are small. Some are easily winnable; some are tough Security Program (MSP), which and drawn out. Some are fought on many fronts. Some have was announced by the White only one target. But in the end the details of the fight do not House on February 7 as part of the matter; what matters is the objective—fighting in behalf of Fiscal Year 1995 budget. Seafarers and their interests. "Our comprehensive ap­ The so-called user fee the government has been attaching to proach is inclusive and it lifts up merchant mariner documents and licenses since April 19,1993 the entire industry," Pena told the Before the MTD executive board, Transportatlon Sec'y Federico Pena is, in effect, a work tax on American seamen, and so it is an ex­ board, whose membership comes states funding for maritime revitalization is an administration priority. ample of a fight the union has become engaged in and will keep from 28 port councils and 42 af­ The board also heard from on board the vessels for the filiated unions representing eight fighting. members of Congress, trade Department of Defense during million workers. The beef first started in 1991 when the U.S. Coast Guard is­ union officials and the head of the national emergencies. All MSP sued a notice that it was m^ng a rule that would result in fees Federal Mediation Service on vessels would fly the U.S. flag For more coverage matters ranging from maritime to and carry American crews. Also, being charged to mariners for the issuance of seamen's docu­ of the MTD meeting, national health care reform to in­ eligible vessels must be no more ments and marine licenses. In response to the notice, the SIU than 15 years old. ternational trade. lodged strong protests over the scheme with the agency. In addi­ see pages 6 and 7. If implemented, the MSP tion to the objections raised by the SIU, there was an outpour­ If Congress approves the "Previous attempts had would begin October 1 when the ing of protest from individual seamen and boatmen, maritime focused on one of these issues or MSP, it would provide funds for new federal fiscal year starts. companies, other government agencies and mariner training the other and they failed. I believe approximately 52 U.S.-flag mer­ Vessels registered wittiin the pro­ schools. In all, the Coast Guard received more than 3,000 com­ the stakes are too high and the chant vessels in the foreign com- gram would receive $2.5 million opportunities too great for us to be mercial trade. Among the in each of the first three years. ments on the proposal. satisfied with anything short of a SlU-contracted companies ex­ This would be lowered to $2 mil­ Despite the vigorous and near unanimous opposition to the pected to take part in the program fee from all elements of the industry, the Coast Guard ignored comprehensive strategy," he added. are Sea-Land, Waterman, lion for each following year During the two-day meeting, the objections and issued a final rule last April which imple­ Crowley and American President through Fiscal Year 2004. The program would be funded by a mented the fee scheme. When the final rule went into effect, of the MTD formally kicked off a Lines. national petition drive that calls tonnage tax, which would bring in all the voices which had opposed the fee, it was the SIU which on By participating in the MSP, approximately $100 million in Congress to pass and the presi­ did not stop fighting. As soon as the final rule was in place, dent to sign legislation that willkeep companies agree to make their Continued on page 7 which meant the matter could be reviewed by a court, the SIU the U.S.-flag merchant fleet viable. ships available or provide space filed a lawsuit against the discriminatory fee. The SIU invited other maritime unions to join in the fight and, to their credit, each responded with enthusiasm. Last month the union presented its case, as did the Coast Guard, to the judge assigned to this case. More than likely, the judge will rule on the suit in the next few months. It is our hope that he will agree with the union's position that the fee is a disguised tax and the manner in which the fees were set was Proclaiming that "a strong flawed. If, however, the judge allows the tax to prevail, the maritime lies at the heart of a union will consider a number of other options as part of our strong country," House Majority practice to keep fighting against any injustice or unfair practice Leader Richard Gephardt (Dagainst our membership. Mo.) led a congressional bipar­ To keep fighting is our mandate. If we stop just because the tisan show of support for the going is too rough, or because we get too restful, then our fight­ U.S.-flag merchant marine during ing instincts are gradually smothered. And it is our fighting in­ the Maritime Trades Department stincts that best serve our mission to protect and advance the (MTD) executive board meeting well-being and welfare of Seafarers and their families, our last month. profession and our industry. Gephardt was one of five rep­ resentatives addressing the board Educational Opportunities who stated they would work to Seafarers, spouses of Seafarers and children of Seafarers implement a maritime revitaliza­ who are considering higher education should take advantage of tion program during this session the scholarships available through the union and its plans. of Congress. April 15 is the application deadline for grants that will be is­ Speaking ab^ut the sued for the school term which begins in September of this administration's proposal to in­ year. The scholarship monies can make a big contribution to clude a 10-year, $1 billion House Msgority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) pledges to the MTD the cost of a college degree. Maritime Security Program executive board that Congress will pass maritime revitalization pro­ I urge any Seafarer or his or her family member who has (MSP) within the Department of gram with a funding mechanism this year. higher education goals to take a shot at the Seafarers' scholar­ Transportation's 1995 fiscal year ships. budget, Gephardt said, "I and Solomon noted the bill "repre­ cargoes to be carried aboard U.S.others in Congress are going to be sents a major step toward the built, U.S.-flag commercial ves­ fighting on your behalf to see that revitalization of this industry." sels with American crews. Mcirch 1994 Volume 56. Number 3 that entry into the budget is more He added that he is optimistic that "Cargo is the lifdblood of the than an entry—^that it really hap­ legislation will pass before the merchant marine. Widiout iL there end of this year and the country simply will be no merchant The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published pens." will "be on our way to restoring maiTine," Solomon said. "And that Boosts industry monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Joining Gephardt's call to im­ our merchant marine to its once is why it is absolutely necessary for Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) plement maritime legislation was mighty status." the U.S. government to fully com­ 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Rep. Jerry Solomon (R-N.Y.). He Concerning another matter ply with our cargo preference laws. OeOTges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing reminded MTD board members dealing with the U.S. merchant "Instead of finding creative offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the of the bipartisan effort in Novem­ fleet, the New York Republican ways of circumventing those Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. ber to pass H.R. 2151, the voiced his concern that the laws, would it not be refreshing if 20746. Maritime Security and jCompeti- Department of Defense is trying they spent that effort promoting Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editcffs, Jor­ tiveness Act, which is ^rVing as to circumvek cargo preference U.S. vesselsT' he asked. dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate an outline for the Clinton funding laws, which call for a certain per­ EditCHTPreduction, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, BiU Brower. Continued on page 6 centage of Defense Department proposal. ••• -V.-Sis-"-'-- • Key House Members Vow To Enact 1995 Ship Bill il .iaw>v.-UH. • �M^H1994 SEAFMERSLOG G SIU Presses Case to End Seamat's Work Tax The SIU moved ahead in its fight to have the tax on seamen employment set aside with St- an appearance before a federa district court judge on Februar 24 in Washington, D.C. The union's lawsuit seeks to ban the fees which the U.S. Coas Guard has been charging for mer­ chant mariner documents (known as z-cards) and marine licenses The fees went into effect on Apri 19, 1993 after the agency had is­ sued its final rule on the matter. As soon as the final rule was in place, making the issue ripe for a court challenge, the union filed its lawsuit, arguing the so-called user fees were nothing more than Federal District Court Judge Louis F. Oberdorfer listens to the SlU's maritime unions: The Coast Guard's table is to the left. Seated in the a thinly veiled tax on seamen's arguments against the Coast Guard-imposed tax on seamen's employ­ audience are Seafarers, many of whom have applied for upgraded ment. To the right of the union's attomey (standing before judge) is the documents and licenses since April and thus have been subject to employment and therefore un­ plairrtiffs' table where the SIU was joined by representatives of other the so-called user fee. constitutional. The lawsuit also charged that the manner in which the attorneys at the plaintiffs The union argued that the fact fees were established, Frulla said. Additionally, union counsel the fees were established is table was SIU Executive Vice that the charge fails to meet the In setting the fee structure, the argued, the Coast Guard built into flawed and based on inaccurate President Joseph Sacco, NML narrow requirements of a user fee Coast Guard adopted a "trust us" the fees a 29 percent overhead and out-of-date information. Counsel Michael Derby and Karl makes the fee an impermissible attitude and never showed or con­ charge without providing any Schwartz, staff editor for the employment "tax" for seamen firmed that the cost and personnel details on why that amount is Maritime Unions Join Suit MM&P. In the audience were and boatmen. As government data they used were cmrent or relevant to the process of issuing In submitting the lawsuit to the some 25 Seafarers, many agencies such as the U.S. Coast accurate, he said. The data the marine documents and licenses. United States federal district whom have upgraded their docu Guard do not have the power to Coast Guard used was, however, This charge "is not related to court for the District of Columbia, ments and licenses since Apri tax, and only Congress can levy at best "suspect" and at worst documentation. The Coast Guard the SIU invited other maritime and have thus been subjected to taxes, the so-called user fee on grossly flawed. The agency es­ is making ballpark guesses," said unions to join in the legal effort to the unfair tax. marine documents and licenses tablished fees for marine docu­ FruUa. end the work tax on seamen. should be disallowed, the SIU ments and licenses which range Seamen and boatmen "are not In the union's opening state In addition to the SIU, which ment, attomey Fmlla stated thai counsel said. from $35 to nearly $3(X) based on looking for rocket-science The court also must examine that erroneous information, the encompasses the Sailors' Union the charge for marine documents Continued on page 14 the unfair manner in which the SIU lawsuit charges. of the Pacific and the Marine and licenses is in effect a work tax Firemen's Union, the following on American seamen and boat­ unions are plaintiffs in the suit: men and not a tme user fee. The District 4 - National Maritime union's counsel argued that Union/MEBA (NMU); District government agencies are only The head of the Departmen No. 1 - Marine Engineers Benefi­ egally allowed to collect fees for of Transportation urged Con­ cial Association; American 1 service when the service in gress to enact legislation that Maritime Officers (AMD), Dis­ question is primarily designed to would include all-encompassing trict 2/MEBA; and International jenefit its recipient. changes in the way the inlanc Organization of Masters, Mates indushy is regulated to insure Fees Unconstitutional and Pilots (MM&P). Additional­ safe operations along the water­ ly, five individual seamen are In the case of marine docu­ ways and coastal regions. serving as plaintiff. ments and licenses, Fmlla said, Secretary of Transportation the beneficiaries are primarily the Federico Pena outlined a series First Court Appearance )ublic, the environment and the ideasdeveloped by his depart­ Since the suit was filed in vessel owners and operators anc of ment to improve the safety sdong April of last year, the upion and not merchant seamen and boat­ America's navigable water­ the Coast Guard have been sub­ men. He demonstrated that, from ways. Among the proposals he mitting their positions in writing 852 to the present, laws address­ discussed were more stringent to the court Tlie February 24 hear­ ing the qualifications and ratings licensing requirements, ing provided a chance to l:x)th par­ and licenses of merchant seamen documentation of all boatmen. ties to make a presentation in can be directly linked to public Coast Guard inspection of all tug person before Judge Louis F. Ober- outcry for safe waterborne and towing vessels, testing and Safety on the nation's waterways must be improved, said TransporSecretary Pena (left) to a House panel. He urged Congress dorfer, who will rule on the case. transport of passengers and cargo, training of the men and women tation o adopt a comprehensive bill on the matter. At the hearing, the union was and, more recently, a clean, oil- who work on inland vessels and represented by attorneys Stanley spill-free environment. Inevitab- improved navigational aids Frulla said, each law was aboard the boats. M. Brand and David E. Frulla of His proposal would place compass and depth finder may the Washington, D.C.-based law passed in the w^e of a shipping Speaking before the House restrictions on the licenses based be necessary for safe navigation. firm of Brand & Lowell. Joining disaster. Coast Guard and Navigation on the route, tonnage or horse­ Another area in which Pena Subcommittee on March 3, Pena power of a vessel as well as the said he wants to see improve­ Highlights of SiU Case told the panel he and his depart­ towing configuration. Pena ment is the field of accident ment are prepared to work with proposed a three-year appren­ notification. Below are some excerpts from the court filings of the SlU's Congress in creating and passing ticeship as the first step to "The rule must be — when in lawsuit against the U.S. Coast Guard's so-called user fees for such legislation. He recom­ qualify for a basic license only. doubt, report," he stated to the merchant mariner documents and marine licenses. mended September 22 (the one• The Coast Guard employed impermissible factors, including its In order to advance, the subcommittee. He said there costs, public policy, and merchant seamen's ability to pay the year anniversary of the Amtrak operator would have to receive have been many times when a license and document fees to be assessed, in calculating [the] derailment in which 47 people "practical, hands-op training or pilot was in doubt whether to fees. In so doing, the Coast Guard seeks to impose what con­ died near Mobile, Ala. after a Coast Guard-approved report a barge striking an object. stitutionally amounts to a tax on merchant seamen." bridge was knocked out of align­ simulator course and pass a writ­ Such a change in the laws would "A fee must (1) be based on the value conferred on the recipient; ment when a tug/barge hit the ten, practical or simulator ex­ remove all doubts. capped by (2) be capped ov the agency's direct costs; and (3) not charge the structure) as the date he would amination or some combination In order to make sure such a service recipient for independent public benefit. like to place inland safety legis­ thereof." rule would be practiced, Pena "Every licensing and documenting initiative was a legislative reac­ lation on the president's desk for tion to a major maritime disaster (or series of theni) which killed proposed raising the fine for not Equipment Guidelines many memoers of the public and/or caused an environmental his signature. reporting an accident from catastrophe." The next step in the $1,000 to $25,000. Stronger Licensing Regs "Licensing and documenting was required historically and in secretary's approach for a safer Improve Navigational Aids preponderant part for the public good." Calling the effort to improve inland industiy is to establish The Coast Guard's calculation of its merchant mariner licensing waterborne transport "one of our guidelines for radar and naviga­ A fourth step in making in­ and documenting program costs is not based on legal or permis­ highest priorities," the secretary tional equipment on board the land waterways safer would be sible criteria and fails under the Administrative Procedure Act." outlined for the subcommittee vessels. to improve the aids to navigation The Coast Guard's time calculations [used in setting the fee] are lis ideas for increasing safety in He called for tugs and towin the vicinity of bridges and based on its and its regional offices' dated, hasty, and often the industry. Ijoats to have on board up-toother obstructions in the chan­ politically andbureaucratically motivated guesses." "FirsL more stringent licens­ date charts of the areas in which nels. The Coast Guard decided to apply a 29% surcharge to its ing requirements for operators they sail, current OT corrected As with the reporting of acci­ program costs to capture what it asserte is extra regional ex^ of uninspected towing vessels navigational publications and dents, Pena said he wo^d like to center-based general support/headquarters overhead for the must be developed, and these marine radar for surface naviga­ see the penalties stiffened for llronsing and documenting program." licenses should have levels of tion. "Neither plaintiffs nor the court need accept on blind faite the qualification," Pena said. government's assurances that the 29% surcharge pertains to The secretary also noted a Continued on page 14 mariner licensing and dcwumentlng." • / •Mr DOT Head: Inland Safety a 'Prierlty' . ••••;•• -a"-?.'••••SS'iJ V • •- ' ; .. ,. ii, '•i rrj-s •- > �4 SEAFARERS LOG MARCH 1904 ^ Backs nshamen's Pntest Tough Regs Limit Access te Greuiuifish Hshery SIU fishermen in New Bed­ gestions and vent frustration over to pay for the transponders if the New Bedford have spearheaded Claiborne Pell (D-R.I.), and Rep­ ford, Mass.face tough new the difficult times they face NMFS decides to reinstate their efforts to liken the fisheiy col­ resentatives Frank, Gerry Studds federal regulations this spring Those industry members notec use. All permitted vessels af­ lapse to any other natural disaster (D-Mass.), Olympia Snowe (Rthat are intended to help restore that for the first time, government fected by either plan would be with severe consequences for Maine) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) also stressed the need for imme­ and rebuild the Georges Bank officials are admitting partia eligible, and those which already various local communities. diate short-term relief to compli­ igroundHsh and scallop stocks blame for the current state of the have purchased one could appl; According to an aide. Senator ment the long-run solutions being which have been in noticeable New England groundfish fishery for a rebate. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) ex­ pursued by Bullard. They pointed decline in recent years. due to its efforts to unnecessarily pressed displeasure over the SIU Presses for Relief put the vast importance of the The National Marine Fisheries build up commercial fleets over Commerce Department's slow fishing industry has to the Service, part of the Department of the past 20 years. Any type of economic assis response to the crisis in New economies of their states. The plan to aid industry mem­ tance package, however, is likely Conunerce, is gearing up to en­ Among the immediate com­ force their groundfish and scallop bers in New England is seen as a to be much longer in coming. In England. Kennedy contrasted this with the well-coordinated and munity needs are development fishery management plans begin­ model for providing relief to the meantime, die SIU has been high-profile response the Clinton funds for economic development, ning in March. (Groundfish is the fishermen displaced by manage­ pressing for near-term relief to Administration made to the tim­ development of new markets for general term for a large number of ment measures. alleviate the hardship felt by ber issue in the Northwest. under-utilized species, low-cost Frank, whose congressional many in New Bedford and other commercially important species debt restructuring, unemploy­ Recently, several congres­ such as cod, haddock, various district includes this coastal city, New England communities. ment benefits, retrofitting boats to sional leaders held a meeting with talked to Commerce Department flounders and more.) The frustration with the Com­ take advantage of new fisheries, Commerce Secretary Ron Perhaps more than any other officials and got them to postpone merce Depart- ment's slow region. New England's fish the requirement for Vessel Track­ response led hundreds of fisher­ Brown. Senators Kerry, and family counseling. stocks are thought to be in serious ing Systems or "black boxes men and as many as 100 boats danger of depletion. As a result, aboard both scallop and including SlU-contracted the area is becoming a testing groundfish vessels for up to six vessels—to sail into Boston Har­ ground not only for extremely months. bor on February 28 to bring their Both the scallop and groundfish plight to the attention of Governor strict measures to reduce fishing effort, but also for structuring recovery plans require the purchase WUliam Weld and the people of economic assistance when of these expensive tracking Massachusetts. This action has The AFL-CIO announced its conference that the academy is an federal efforts to manage devices, which cost about $5,000 brought the issue to the fore at both opposition to a- Clinton ad­ essential part of the nation's fisheries fail. plus monthly connection fees, to state and federal levels, but no con­ Henri Francois, SIU Port monitor the restrictive "days-at- crete actions were in place as the ministration proposal to cut fund­ maritime system. "Maintaining and improving ing for the U.S. Merchant Marine Agent in the port of New Bedford, sea" limitations. Seafarers LOG went to press. Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. this system is especially impor­ recently attended the second of However, as the Seafarers and to begin charging tuition to tant at a time when ongoing eight planned meetings in North­ Economic Earthquake the men and women studying at developments in shipboard tech­ eastern coastal communities with pointed out during the amend­ In Washington, Senator John the institution. nology require seafarers to pos­ Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and ment process, these black boxes In a resolution passed unani­ sess advanced knowledge and John Bullard, head of the new are both intrusive and unneces­ Kerry (D-Mass.) has succeeded Commerce Department Office of sary, and so this delay will give in attaching language to the $7.6 mously at the national labor superior technical skills," Sustainable Development and In­ the industry an opportunity to billion California earthquake •edefation's executive council Kirkland stated. "The administration's tergovernmental Affairs. An es­ )rove that a call-in system can relief measure. Kerry's amend­ meeting last month, the AFL-CIO timated 300 concerned New work. The SIU has opposed the ment authorires the Secretary of called on the White House and proposal to reduce the academy's Bedford fishing industry repre­ government's plan to force Commerce to make up to $550 Congress "to continue full fund­ funding and charge tuition would sentatives including SIU officials ishermen to acquire and use the million available to the fishing ing for the U.S. Merchant Marine be a further abdication of and members overflowed a local so-called black boxes. industry for disaster aid. Francois Academy £uid to make maritime government's essential role in meeting room both to make sug­ Frank promised to seek funds and other community leaders in training and education an impor­ preserving a domestic merchant tant element in a comprehensive fleet and a corps of highly policy to rebuild the domestic- qualified merchant seafarers. We flag fleet." have long decried the The resolution was presented government's failure to stop the )y the Maritime Trades Depart­ severe decline of the U.S.-flag ment, after its executive board merchant marine, which has [lad passed a similar resolution played such a critical role in inter­ Rep. Helen Bentley (R-Md.) "properly address the privately the week before during its annual national commerce and in fulfill­ has vowed to ensure U.S. govern­ ownedU.S.-flag commercial ves­ meeting. ing America's military sealift ment compliance with its own sel preference requirements of The council noted that the requirements during wartime." cargo preference laws at a time MarAd." academy is symbolic of the im­ The idea to cut the amount of when the Defense Department Meanwhile, other cargoportance of U.S.-flag shipping to money provided to the academy proposes to establish test preference supporters are lining his nation. The loss of this as well as apply a tuition first programs that would allow the up against legislation introduced i)eacon would signal a loss of will surfaced in Vice President A1 waiver of such laws, ostensibly in last year by Senator John Glenn to maintain this vital industry. Gore's National Performance the interest of improving the (D-Ohio) Aat would allow the AFL-CIO President Lane Review, also known as the rein­ defense acquisition process. govemment to hire foreign-flag Grkland, who sailed as a mate vent govemment document, in U.S.-flag carriers and the ships to move American military during World War II, told a press September 1993. Department of Transportation shipments. That waiver is part of (DOT) are voicing strong objec­ the defense acquisition reform tions to the trial programs, under program, which in turn has roots which U.S. military cargoes in Vice President Gore's rein­ Rep. Helen Bentley vows to make would not have to be transported venting govemment plan. The Defense Department sure cargo preference laws are ad­ on American-flag ships. A longtime supporter of the claims that its pilot programs will hered to. An amendment to the Coast Guard Authorization Act passed by U.S.-flag merchant marine, not "adversely affect in a material effect" on the U.S.-flag merchant Zongress last year means Seafarers will have to take even more care Bentley recently told the Navy's way the economy [or] a sector of fleet. of the discharge papers they receive when signing off a vessel. Military Sealift Command the economy." As a result of the law, the Coast Guard will no longer maintain The DOT also is on record as But James Henry, president of opposing the trial programs. In a copies of merchant mariner discharge certificates. Although the law (MSC) and the Maritime Ad­ ministration (MarAd) that she the Transportation Institute, a letter to Deputy Under Secretary is not yet in effect, a Coast Guard spokesperson said an an­ specifically will monitor an im­ trade association representing of Defense for Acquisition nouncement regarding implementation is expected in the near future. minent military assistance ship­ U.S.-flag vessel operators in Reform John Deutch, the DOT When the law kiclu in, vessel owners will be required to maintain ment (25,000 tons of munitions) domestic and international com­ stated that it "has serious reserva­ discharge certificates, as well as employment and service records. for Greece to make sure cargo merce, pointed out, "By failing to tions about the proposed pilot These records will be available to the mariner and the Coast Guard. preference mandates are met. perform a regulatory impact program policy. . . . Allowing What this will mean to Seafarers is members in the future will no "I and many others in the Con­ analysis, DoD has ignored the ef­ cargo preference requirements to onger be able to contact the Coast Guard for a copy of a lost gress have received numerous fect that a waiver of cargo be waived by the pilot program discharge paper. They will have to contact the vessel owner to obtain complaints from the U.S.-flag preference statutes will have on would have an adverse impact on copy. However, the Coast Guard will keep on record all discharge maritime community about the the merchant fleet. . . . Cargo privately owned and operated (MSC's) attempts to divert preference is a core element of the commercial U.S.-flag vessels." papers already in their care. These will not be eliminated and mem­ military foreign assistance car­ government's oft-stated policy to At least one major U.S.-flag bers can continue to contact the agency for copies of these docu­ goes to Navy-owned" vessels maintain a strong commercial operator indicated that waiver of ments, the spokesperson added. Only papers issued after the new law under MSC's control, Bentley fleet, and must not be jeopardized cargo preference laws "could sig­ is implemented, which could be later this year, will not be stored by said in a recent letter to Vice Ad­ in the name of acquisition nificantly affect our interest in the Coast Guard. Discharge papers are very valuable to Seafarers especially when miral Michael Kalleres, who is in reform—an effort whose rewards continuing to exist as a U.S.-flag they file for vacation pay and pensions. The papers also are used to charge of the sealift command. for waiving cargo preference operator in the international prove time at sea which is needed for health benefits and drug testing. trades," according to newspaper Similarly, in a letter to would be speculative at best." Members are being advised to make a copy of each discharge as Marftime Adpiinistrator Albert Likewise, the American reports. they acquire them and store the originals in a safe, secure location. No hearings have taken place Herberger, Bentley charged that Maritime Congress warned that Once the implementation date is announced, the SIU will notify there have been frequent oc­ suspending cargo-preference regarding the legislation members through the ports and publish it in the Seafarers LOG. casions when MSC failed to laws would have a "devastating au&orizing the pilot programs. AFL'MO Urges Backing Of Kings Point Faciiity i . DOT, BenUey and U.S. Carriers Balk at Cargo Preference Waiver Hew Law Ends Coast Guard's Maintenance of Discharges ;/. :r/ \i • �MARCH 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 5 DespHe tey Watms, Lakes Season Unria Good Despite sub-zero temperatures icebreakers. It will certainly he a season and will he a major con^ and piles of snow that covered the tough opening," Nekvasil told a trihuting factor in the success of Midwest and caused most of the reporter for the Seafarers LOG. this year's fitout. However, the Great Lakes to freeze over this He noted that weather and ice Mackinaw is slated for decom­ winter, early indications are call­ conditions were not especially missioning this May. ing for a strong start to the 1994 conducive to the ore trade at the "The upcoming loss of the sailing season on the Lakes. end of the 1993 season. Ice for­ Mackinaw has many in the Great "Steel mills report high mations in the connecting chan­ Lakes shipping industry ques­ operating rates and are requesting nels were six to eight feet thick. tioning if early and late season fleets he ready to lock down with "Ice plugs" developed in certain operations will he feasible in fu­ iron ore as soon as the Soo Locks key sections, and commercial ture years," Nekvasil said. reopen this month," stated Glen vessels needed assistance from George Ryan, president of Nekvasil of the Great Lakes Car­ Coast Guard icebreakers to con­ Lake Carriers' Association, cau­ rier Association, which monitors tinue their transits. tioned that a March 25 opening the action of U.S.-flag shipping The ice along the St. Clair will he a formidable task if cur­ on the Lakes. River, which flows past the Al- rent weather conditions persist. Deckhand Cornel Tiger" Leahu (right) asks Algonac Port Repre­ The Great Lakes basin is the gonac, Mich. SIU hall from Lake "Even in a normal winter, resum­ sentative Ken Homer when he should report to his ship. heart of the American steel in­ Huron to Lake Erie, is shore to ing navigation is more difficult if dustry, hosting more than 70 per­ shore. "There is no doubt that the only because the absence of ves­ and refill all the pipes emptied 1993 wrapped up on January 15 cent oif the nation's steelmalang ice is had hut our crews will go out sel transits has allowed the ice to during layup to prevent ice from with the closure of the locks. A capacity. The production of one as scheduled and meet this cargo reach maximum strength and forming and bursting the pipes. year-end surge in cargo demand ton of steel requires about 1.35 demand. We are hoping for the best thickness. Now it is reported that Depending on what is being allowed bulkers to u^oad extra tons of iron ore, plus some quan­ season yet," said Tim Kelley, Al- Lake Superior has frozen over for done in preparation for the iron ore pellets, stone, coal, ce­ tities of fluxstone and coal. As a gonac port representative. the first time since 1978. That season, the deck crew will arrive ment and other products us^ in result, iron ore, coal and stone are means the ice field in Whitefish from a few days to two weeks the region before being forced to Heavy Ice the three largest commodities Bay could be unusually thick in later, and the vessel will depart a tie up. moved on the Great Lakes. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter March. Only the Mackinaw can couple of days afterward. Ifie association reported that "The locks will he open on Mackinaw, the largest icebreaker open Whitefish Bay under such during the 1993 season, U.S.-flag Late '93 Season March 25, hut how many sWps will stationed on the Great Lakes, was conditions and let the iron ore dry-bulk carriers were in service flow through will he determined by very active in keeping the ore start moving through the Soo SIU crewmembers got a jump a total of 317 days. Shipments of the Coast Guard and their trade going at the end of the Locks," Ryan noted. on the 1993 navigation season all commodities aboard U.S.-flag when the American Republic left lakers totaled 107.9 million tons, an FItotit Plans the port of Toledo, Ohio on increase of 2 percent over figures 'Titout dates are very tentative Febiqaty 18. The official season for the '92 season. Iron ore at this time," Kelley told the began on March 16 with the sailing remained the primary cargo for Seafarers LOG. "Inland Lakes of cement carriers Alpena and S.T. Great Lakes carriers—shipments Management and American Q-apo. Cement carriers are typical­ in U.S. bottoms totaled 56.6 million Steamship have given us fitout ly the first vessels out after winter. tons, an increase of 1.75 percent dates through Apifi and May but The Great Lakes season for over the previous year. we expect changes." He added that SIU members should be in touch with the hall to find out when ships will be crewing. As fitout begins, engine and steward department members will be the first to arrive aboard the vessels. While the galley crew takes care of getting food ordered and prepared for the season, the Algonac Port Representative Brian Brdak shows AB David Smith a engine department will make necessary repairs to the engines tentative fitout schedule. Hannah Tugs Never Stop New Cove Tanker Crowed by SIU Seafarers sailed aboard the ports throughout the U.S. Once the ship reaches a port, it Cove Endeavor, a newly con­ tracted tanker, for the first time on ties up to the designated pier and January 15 out of Portland, Ore. hoses (or chicksan) are hooked The vessel is considered to be one up to the manifold to onload or of the finest American flag discharge the cargo. The ship will remain in port between 24 and 30 tankers of its class. In ships minutes sent to the hours to complete this process. A1 Middleton, personnel Seafarers LOG by the Endeavor crew. Bosun Clyde Smith manager for Cove Shipping, told reminded the crewmembers that a reporter for the Seafarers LOG they are the first SIU members that "the union and the company aboard the vessel, and working have a very good relationship." together will make the ship as fine He added that the galley gang prepares excellent meals diat are as union ships can be. The vessel picked up its first enjoyed by the entire crew. "All cargo of crude oil in Panama and in all, SIU crews are hard delivered it successfully to St. workers, and they always get the James, La. The Endeavor will job done," Middleton said. The tanker is 810 feet long. transport crude oil to different 105 feet wide and has a top speed of 15 knots. Seafarers already sail aboard the other Cove Shipping vessels, the Cove Liberty and the Photo: Muskegon Chronicle Cove Trader. The SlU-crewed James A. Hannah pushes a barge of liquid fertilier Seafarers who sailed on the Endeavor's maiden voyage in the deck department with Bosun Smith include Timmothy Troupe, Nathanial Rivera, Ronald Huyett, Robert Brown, Paul Van Holiebeke, Matthew Sandy and Zaid Alderwish. In the engine department are Mark Grendahl, Dennis Riley and Steve Tebbe. Thomas Wybo, Ahmed Mutbana, and Mohamed Ahmed sailed in the steward department. from Chicago through the ice of Lake Michigan to Muskegon, Mich. For OTS Transport tugboats into the cleared path. and barges which are designed to The tug-barge combinations operate year-round on the Great each maneuver the tight bends L^es, the coldest winter in more and turns of the lakes' tributaries than a decade provided no breaks that others cannot. In the winter, in service for the vessels or their Hannah tugs can be found push­ SIU crews. As all five Great ing barges filled mainly with Lakes froze over—^many for the petroleum products on lakes first time in more than 15 years Michigan, HurOn and Erie. In the these workhorses delivered fuel summer months their cargos are oil through the bitter cold extended to include asphalL ce­ temperatures and heavy ice. ment and stone. "It was very slow for us this "The SIU men and women winter but operations never who crew our tugs are very dedi­ ceased," said M Hogan, opera­ cated and hard-working. You have tions manager for OTS Transport to be, to be able to sustain such (also known as Hannah tugs). weather conditions," Hogan noted. We have always requested some Three of the 12 SlU-crewed type of Coast Guard assistance, OTS/Hannah tugs continued but this year it seemed almost operations during the winter constant to get through the iced months to fill the demand for petroleum products along the waterways." Hogan noted that the Coast lakes.They are the James A. Han­ Guard was called in for track nah, Mary E. Hannah and the maintenance throughout the Mark Hannah. Other SlU-crewed Hannah winter months. He recdled that so much Coast Guard assistance is tugs which are in layup for the unusual for the tugs but became winter include the Donald C. necessary as the winter condi­ Hannah, Margaret M. Hannah, tions on the lakes became Kristin Lee, Susan W. Hannah, progressively worse. Coast Peggy D. Hannah, Daryl C. Han­ Guard icebreakers cut relief nah, Hannah D. Hannah, and tracks for the tugs, which allowed Mary Page Hannah. the vessels to plow through ad­ OTS Transport is based in )lvde Smith reports the first voyage of the tanker Cove Eiideavor with an SIU crew was a big Bosun 01 jacent ice, pusliwg the broken ice Lemont, 111., a suburb of Chicago. . The vessel onloaded prude oil In Partama and delivered it to Si James, La. success. . yfl:. . ..Mv i •'y' ^7 '•'f,"' ' |f . '/y.' �••I- e Mi; SBUwiasLOG HUaCHISM House Members Pledge te Pass Ship Bill in '95 Continued from page 2 The representative went on to Also questioning the efforts to say the reason the secretary disregard cargo preference laws wanted the waivers was that the was Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D- Defense Department could ship Hawaii), a member of the House military supplies cheaper on Armed Services Committee and foreign-flag vessels. another longtime supporter of the "I resent someone standing up U.S. merchant marine. there who is defending the United Addressing a standing-room audience, Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) encourages the MTD executive Attacks Waiver Request States of America and they are board to fight for strong U.S.-fiag maritime legislation. Pictured at far left is MTD President Michael Sacco. Abercrombie told the execu­ willing to take what I consider tive board that the secretary of slave labor," Abercrombie stated. collect an estimated $1(X) million then they ought to be able to shipyards and the U.S.-flag mer­ defense had appeared before the "Slave labor?! Of course, it's annually, he noted, "If we can defend equally the capacity to chant marine," noted Ackerman, House committee to gain ap­ cheaper when you have slave pass a tonnage tax, I want every have a merchant marine ready widiin whose New York district proval to waive cargo preference labor. What choice do they single penny of that matched by and able not only to go to war but is located the U.S. Merchant laws. money com­ to engage in the commercial war Marine Academy at Kings Point. have?" "The y ing out of the that the president himself said we "Finally, we have a chance to The Hawaii Democrat pointed want to get are involved in right now on a tell the thonsands of working men Department out that several of the nations waivers," he of Defense. global basis," Abercrombie and women who serve in the said. "You listed as allies (and therefore con­ maritime trades that they may no "If you stated. know what sidered for transporting goods) have people "The money is there. It's our longer have to fear the loss of waiving is to specifically naming Panama, their jobs." who say that money and our policy." me? Waiving Liberia and Russia—were having they can internal crises of their own. In welcom­ is bye-bye! Rep. Gary Ackerman advised defend the ing the group Rep. Ackerman That means the executive board to keep fight­ Seeks Additional Sources continuation ing Rep. Solomon to south for maritime legislation bye-bye to the Regarding the administra­ of Star Wars despite Florida, fteshinclusion of the MSP in American tion's proposal to fund the MSP and intercontinental ballistic man Rep. Peter maritime industry. I was shock­ through a tonnage tax that would defense research and technology. the Transportation Department's budget. He called 1994 "a pivotal Deutsch (Ded." year for maritime policy. Fla.) stated he "At long last, we have the op­ is committed Rep. Deutsch -— portunity to reverse the terrible to passing legislation this year "to make sure decline of the Reagan/Bush years, when our government we are going to have a maritime tnmed its back on America's industry in this country." fe'" fv MTD Urges Congress to Pass Health Care Reform This Year '•r^i >• :.' •: From labor officials to mem­ surance. Many of the new jobs of health care any longer," Geor­ bers of Congress, the message being created offer little, if any, gine told the gathering. was the same at the Maritime healA care coverage to workers. He stated Aat through collec­ Trades Department (MTD) ex­ Surveys have shown that unless tive bargaining, unions have paid ecutive board meeting last month: action is taken soon, as many as for health care coverage not only Health care reform is needed to one-third of those who now have for their members but also "for aid the working people of the coverage will lose it in 10 years. everybody else that does not have United States. insurance." He talked about states Outlines Principles In presenting the department's like New York that add 26 per­ With several plans being cent resolution to the board, MTD to medical bills to cover President Michael Sacco noted debated before the House and the people who do not have in­ AFL-CIO Secretary- surance. the "resolution confirms our com­ Senate, Treasurer mitment to work with unstop­ "Who pays for it?" he asked. pable energy to secure passage of Thomas "We pay it. So, we're paying for I national health care system—a Donahue people now that do not have reminded the lealth security act for all health insurance." board mem­ Americans." Under the plan offered by the bers what the He pointed out that the White House, employers would enemies of such legislation are trade labor be mandated to provide coverage the same as during the 1936 fight movement for their employees. Other or Social Security as well as the will be fight­ proposals before Congress do not ing for in Robert Georglne 1965 battle for Medicare. go this far. On the enemy list are certain health care ~ business interests, conservatives, legislation. Attacks on Program MTD Vice President William Zenga calls on the federal government "We still stand on our basic the health in­ Robert McGlotten, director of to streamline the procedures for getting permits to dredge New York surance lobby principles; quality care, universal the national labor federation's and other metropolitan hartx)rs. and, of course, coverage and cost containment," legislative department, warned the doctors' Donahue said. "Those are the the executive board that attacks lobby—the bedrock on which a new system are focusing on the employerA M A has to be based." mandate issue. He noted that if He pointed out that the plan employer mandate was removed, (American Medical As­ presently proposed by the Clinton' it could mean "that any kind of sociation)," administration meets the criteria. health care program that will Tom Donahue Sacco said. "It We can support the Clinton plan come about is the very so long as it stays as it is," he will possibly same crowd added. be one that Donahue noted trade unionists which has opposed every major will come aw that has helped working will fight against any proposal after us in )eople and their families in this that calls for the taxation of health terms of taxa­ benefits as a means of paying for century." tion of After listing excuses used by the plan. "We're not going to dis­ employee these groups to try to stop Social cuss the taxation of our benefits," benefits." Security and Medicare, Sacco he said after noting that union Bob McGlotten He pointed stated, "We are not going to let members have given up wage in­ out that the these elite, powerful, rich, creases in order to have those primary issue in all collective bar­ entrenched, selfish interests benefits. gaining agreements reached in block a fair and comprehensive the last eight years has been Pays for Others health care system for all health care. "We haven't been Backing up Donahue's call Americans!" able to put more money into our was Robert Georgine, the presi­ The resolution, which passed dent of the Building and Con­ members' pockets," McGlotten unanimously, noted ap­ struction Trades Department. said. "What we had to do was proximately 39 million "Our collective bargaining compensate to cover for the cost Describing his agenda for the federal mediation and conciliation Americans have no health in- system can't support the weight of health." service to the MTD is John Calhoon Wells, the agency's director. �samuiiKUK 7 Budget Includes Funding Fer U.S. Merchant Fleet Continued from page 2 each of the 10 years. Positive Step MTD President Michae An Amtrak Sunset Limited passengar descriises at a becember Sacco called the inclusion of the hearing the events that led to the derailment of the train after a barge program in the federal budget "a rammed a bridge over Big Bayou Canot near Mobile, Ala. recognition of the need for posi tive means to reverse the dangerous decline of America' merchant shipping capability. "President Clinton and Secretary Pena are to be com­ mended for their recognition o the seriousness of the U.S. fleet' The pilot of the tug which According to Leon present plight and the need for caused the derailment of Katcharian, a National Transpor­ immediate action to avoid, the Maritime Administrator Albert Herberger tells the MTD executive that the Clinton maritime program will "preserve good jobs on Amtrak's ^Mnjcf Limited, failed tation Safety Board (NTSB) calamity that would befall this na­ board American ships." the Coast Guard License exam marine accident investigator, a tion should its maritime posture seven times and was involved in full report on the Amtrak accident Sacco added. gress and the administration and modernization of domestic several other accidents before the will be made public early this be ignored," Pena praised the tenacity o disaster that claimed the lives of summer. Included in the report the maritime industry, specifical agreed to do—even in that con shipyards within the budget: 47 people on the night of Septem­ will be a final conclusion as to the ly naming Sacco and AFL-CIO text, the president said, T want to "Overage, obsolete fleets; en­ make this a priority.' That indi vironmental and safety pressures ber 22. official cause of the derailment President Lane Kirkland, in push cates how important this is." from the Oil Pollution Act of According to The Journal of and recommendations to govern­ ng for legislation that served as 1990 and International Maritime Plan Summarized Commerce, the pilot of the MV ment agencies, companies, trade the model for the administration' Organization fallout; and the in­ Pena outlined the four key Mauvilla was promoted and organizations and industry fonfu- proposal. That bill, H.R. 2151 creased volume of trade." demoted several times before the ture prevention of such disasters. jassed by an overwhelming mar­ parts of the MSP: maintain The admiral stated that the accident on the Big Bayou Canot Based on the findings of a gin in the House of Repre­ modem U.S.-flag merchant fleet, need for a modern merchant provide sealift during nationa near Mobile, Ala. He also had recent NTSB review. Secretary of sentatives in November. marine as well as state-of-the-art emergencies, ensure the U.S. flag three minor accidents within a Transportation Federico Pena will fly on the high seas to shipyards are linked directly to Maritime is 'Priority' three-month period while piloting direct^ the U.S. Coast Guard and other boats. He noted the continued efforts transport international commerce the country's role "as a military Federal Railroad Administration superpower and world leader in Federal investigators report to undertake several initiatives to of the maritime community kept and preserve maritime jobs. international trade. "JTie secretary added that the that the pilot of the Mauvilla be­ minimize the risk of another acci­ the legislation and industry "The American merchant Transportation Departmen came lost in fog and unintention­ dent occurring similar to theSun­ )efore Congress. marine is an important source of budget also included funds to ally entered the Big Bayou Canot, set Limited. The proposal "This industry, sometimes ou for America's armed seapower cover loan guarantees for ship where barge traffic is prohibited. included more stringent licensing of sight with the exception perforces. In addition, it is vital to our The string of barges being towed requirements for operators of laps of those of us who come building, export ship construction economic interests to maintain a got loose and struck a nearby uninspected towing vessels. This From port communities, is ab­ and shipyard updating. critical level of comimercial Pena said, "A healthy bridge, causing a section of the would call for towboat operators solutely critical to our economy maritime industry is a central ele presence in maritime markets." railroad bridge to be knocked 41 to pass simulator tests and written and to our global competitiveness Continuing on the theme of inches out of alignment. The shift exams each time they want to and to bur national security," the ment not only in our defense commercial shipbuilding in the secretary told the gathering. Be readiness, but in our nation's United States, left a bridge girder in the path of upgrade their licenses. MTD President the oncoming train and ultimately The plan would upgrade the cause of the efforts by the competitiveness as well." Sacco pointed out that American caused the Sunset Limited to requirements for radar and maritime unions and industry Supports Secretary workers have been turning out plunge into the muddy bayou navigational equipment on tow- "•ena pointed out the merchant Adding emphasis to the the most technologically ad­ waters. boats. It would look iiito improv­ marine was not overlooked in the secretary's words was the head of vanced naval ships in the world. Factors involved in the derail­ ing the way mishaps and 'Y '95 budget. "This president the Maritime Administration "Shipbuilding labor has the stood up and said to the nation am MarAd), Vice Admiral Albert superior ment of the passenger train, ac­ accidents are reported. skills, the high produc­ cording to federal investigators, Pena's proposal also would the Congress: This is a priority," Herberger (Ret.). tivity and, in short, everything it include a lack of navigational seek new means for checking the lie stated. "And that's why, in a Referring to the MSP, he saic takes to build ships into the 21st tools aboard the vessel, Ae pilot structural integrity of bridges and very difficult budget—^and you it would not only "preserve gpot century," he told the board in in­ mistaking the bridge for a barge strengthening emergency all have heard about the cuts that obs on American ships, it will troducing a resolution dealing on the radar and absence of lights preparedness while enhancing other departments had to take be­ lelp maintain a well-trained crew with shipbuilding. on the bridge or warning signs at the prospects for victims' sur­ cause we all had to stay within >ase available to crew commer­ The resolution, which calls for ludget caps that both die Con- cial vessels, military sealift ves­ an end vival should a crash occur. bayou waters. to unfair subsidies by other sels and Ready Reserve Force nations, seeks to have Congress vessels. The program recognized and the administration adopt a that the U.S.-flag fleet provides policy so that theU.S. will beable essential service and jobs, and to compete internationally for creates a supporting infrastruc­ shipbuilding jobs. It passed unan­ ture paid for by the private sec­ imously. tor." In announcing the national The U.S. Coast Guard has studying the last four to five years results in a series of reports, "But As this countiy redeploys its petition drive, Frank Pecquex, the launched an investigation into the of personal injury accidents this is tentative and won't be for troops from locations around the department's executive possible under-reporting of per­ reported. It has been indicated some time," he added. world to bases in the United secretary-treasurer, asked all sonal injury accidents by tug and that some companies are not Without identifying the com­ States, Herberger noted the unions and port councils barge companies operating ^ong reporting all of such accidents, pany by name, newspaper reports armed forces will need all modes member to set up exhibits and displays in the inland waterways. John Reddick,chief warrant officer state that some companies being of transportation necessary to order to gain as many signatures This investigation follows a and senior investigative officer for investigated have officially move people and materiel quickly. as possible in support of foe U.S.year of heightened concern for the Coast Guard Marine Safety Of­ reported only 2 percent of the in­ That requires airlift and Flag merchant fleet. river safety, especially after the fice in St. Louis, recently told a jury accidents it recorded inter­ sealift," he stated. "In the absence He noted foe MTD already has of timely sealift, the strategic con­ Amtrak derailment near Mobile, reporter for the Seafarers LOG. received several thousand signa­ nally for 1991 through 1993. cept of power projection of heavy tures and hopes to have many Ala., in which 47 people were If companies do not report all brces and globd reach will be more when the petitions are Law Requires Notification killed last September shortly after accidents as required, they could merely hypothetical. The com­ presented to the Clinton adAccordii%to Reddick, the St. a tug-barge struck and moved a Louis office has received data be subject to non-compliance mercial U.S.-fleet is a cost-effec­ ninistration on Maritime bridge. from several companies and penalties and could leave the tive source of auxiliary military Memorial Day in May. Presently, the House Mer­ Coast Guard with a mistaken sealift. In other action taken by foe chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ found indications of low report­ view of waterway operations. 'The message is that executive ing. He noted reporting waterway board, it urged Con­ mittee is considering several bills American ships, American gress to maintain accidents is required by federd foe ban on the whose purpose is to make the in­ The investigation is limited to shipyards and other supporting jxport of Alaskan oil, which has law. land waterwayssafer. These bills, the upper Mississippi River and industries—and American been in place and reaffirmed A Coast Guard official stated its tributaries which begins where seafarers, shipyard workers and which the SIU supports, would since 1973 when Alaska's North require boatmen to possess Coast that significant under-reporting the Mississippi River connects lose who labor in supporting ac­ Slope region was opened for ex­ Guard-issued merchant mariner of accidents could distort the with the Ohio, to St. Paul, Minn., tivities:—remain important to our ploration. The boani also called documents and demand that all agency's accident database and up the Illinois nearly to Chicago national defense today and will in on Congress and foe administra­ tugs and towboats carry naviga­ its perception of how risky the and along the Missouri to Sioux he future." tion to continue foe full funding nation's waterways are. Shipbuilding Addressed City, Iowa. Most of the nation's tional equipment. of the U.S. Merchant Marine Herberger listed Several Academy without changing its Reddick stated that once the major barge lines, plus mapy The scope of the investigation reasons for including fimds for >olicy of not charging students is limited only to personal in­ investigation has been concluded, smaller ones, operate through the oan guarantees for shipbuilding 1 uition. juries. "We are specifically the agency may summarize the St. Louis zone. IttvesUgatiott Continues into Train Deraiiment %X' I# • • -m-, USCG Explores Under-Reporting Of Mississippi Barge Accidents •' T �...i"; ^ v,' ", =r -.• .•-• •. •• •:'•• • • 8 SAB Approves Changes In Recertification Class Size •• =j" •' ^ -•-' 1 ^' "•'. •; " '• • •S- • ••••".•' '::\ • /: --i' ilMi7ffir 1994 SEAFARERS LOG '94 Brings Spate of Runaway Accidents Authorities are investigatin Marika 7 was owned by Atlantic recently for the Marika 7's "ex­ several recent incidents involvin Maritime Enterprises of Greece. cellent" condition. However, an account in the Three changes in the ship matically terminate and there­ runaway-registry vessels. The captain and five officers were January 4 edition of the Montreal ping rules have been approved fore will not need to be Greek, while the other 30 crew­ The U.S. Coast Guard is look newspaper La Presse differs with by the Seafarers Appeals reviewed after the usual six (6) ing into the cause of an acciden members were Filipino. Board. month period. in New Orleans in which a Hon According to published that assessment. The article states The first two measures, Ac duran-owned, Panamanian-fla: reports, the 20-year-old ship car­ that Dutch officials in Rotterdam SAB Action 370 tions 369 and 370, lower the inspected the Marika 7 on The Seafarers Appeals tanker allegedly hit and sank two ried three rubber life rafts, two number of Seafarers who wil Board acting under and pur­ docked grain barges. fiberglass canoes and six survival December 9. According to Reg Lanteigne, director of ship safety participate in the semi-annua suant to the Collective Bargain­ According to newspaper suits. bosun recertification ant ing Agreement between the reports, the 800-foot Eos collidec The Marika 7, built in Japan, for the Canadian Coast Guard, the steward recertification classes Union and the various Con­ with a fleet of moored barges in had taken on 150,000 tons of iron initial report listed the following beginning in 1994. tracted Employers, hereby the Mississippi River last month ore pellets in Quebec on Decem­ as deficient and in need of repairs: A total of six Seafarers wil takes the following action. at Nine Mile Point in New Or­ ber 27 and left for the Nether­ life rafts, life buoys, life jackets, be enrolled in each of the ses­ Whereas, by Action 181 and leans harbor. Two barges loade( lands. But the ship got caught in firefighting equipment, emergen­ sions. Augie Tellez, SIU vice Action 228 were promulgated with a combined 110,000 tons o: a storm with 40-lmot winds and cy planning procedures and president for contracts and col­ to establish training classes for com and wheat sank. At least one seas as high as 35 feet. bullheads. lective bargaining, said the the Recertification of Bosuns other barge apparently sustained The report further states that Officios from the Canadian downsizing was made because and Stewards, consisting of two damage. Coast Guard were quoted as most of the deficient conditions the classes are being restruc­ (2) classes a year. The Eos also was damagec saying that the ship appears to were corrected before the ship left tured. Whereas, by Action 370 this but it was not carrying any oi have sunk quickly and without Rotterdam, according to the "This will allow the students year's Steward Recertification cargo at the time of the accident any advance waming to the crew. newspaper. However, tfiere ap­ to have even more time with the classes have been decreased to On Febmary 9, a Coast Guarc The ensuing search, con­ parently is no known confirma­ instructors and to leam more six (6) members for each class cutter rescued two mariners more ducted from both the air and the tion that the faulty bulkheads that they will be able to take in 1994, terminating on than a day after their vessel—the sea, was hampered by continued were repaired.The ship was one back to the ships," Tellez noted. January 1,1995. Dominican-owned, Bahamian- bad weather. of six owned by the company. The third. Action 371, ex­ registered oil tanker Albioni— Runaway registries long have The Canadian Coast Guard did Therefore, the provisions tends for another six months the promulgated by SAB Action 233 caught fire, exploded and split in not receive any distress reports been known as a vehicle to escape length of time that members can shall be changed for the dura-^ half approximately 75 miles from the ship, other than an emer­ taxes, safety laws and other ship. gency signd from the automatic protective regulations. They are tion of1994. As this Action isfor southeast of Santo Domingo. Members with "A" books one year, this Action will auto­ Twenty-two other crewmem- signd box on Janu^ 1, indicat­ used as a device by shipowners to , can remain aboard a vessel for matically terminate and there­ bers had been rescued earlier, bu ing the vessel's position between pay a nominal fee to an agency 240 days or one round trip, fore will not need to be six more are presumed dead. Newfoundland and the British designated by a non-maritime na­ whichever is longer. Those with reviewed after the usual six (6) TheAlkioni was empty at the Isles. tion seeking to raise revenue and "B" books will continue be able month period. time of the explosion and was Reports in Lloyd's List quote thereby escape from a maritime to stay aboard ship for 180 days headed to Venezuela to load oil. an unidentified Atlantic Maritime nation's safety regulations, pro­ SAB Action 371 or one round trip, whichever is Crewmembers reportedly were Enterprises spokesman as saying cedures and inspections, tax laws The Seafarers Appeals fighting a small fire when the longer. he company had been com­ and higher wages paid to crew­ Action 371 will be in effect Board acting under and pur­ blast occurred. mended by vessel inspectors members. until August when the board suant to the Collective Bargain­ That case also is under inves­ will evaluate the employment ing Agreement between the tigation. Jnion and the various Con­ availability at that time. Meanwhile, the Greek-owned, The Seafarers Appeals tracted Employers, hereby Maltese-flag tanker Cosmas A Board is composed of repre­ takes the following action. was sunk by its owners in late Whereas, by Action 327, Ac­ January in the South China Sea^ sentatives from both the SIU and its contracted companies. tion 331, Action 361 and Action two weeks after a major ship­ The complete text of all three 367 were promulgated to in­ board explosion. The U.S. Coast Guard spections may be done simul­ crease the amount of time Class actions is printed below. The vessel was loaded with recently announced that it will taneously. A" seaman could remain 23,000 metric tons of cmde oil increase substantially its inspec­ SAB Action 369 The switch to ABS perform­ aboard their assigned vessels when the blast took place. The tions of foreign-flag ships. The Seafarers Appeals -or two hundred forty (240) ing the inspections will begin cause still is being investigated, At the same time, U.S.-flag voluntarily, under a program Board acting under and pur­ suant to the Collective Bargain­ days or one (1) round trip as is the extent of environmental vessel inspections will be trans­ aimed at owners of U.S.-flag \yhichever was longer and ferred to the private, nonprofit deep-draft commercial ships ing Agreement between the Class "B" seaman could damage. Ten crewmembers (one Greek American Bureau of Shipping that already are classed by ABS. Union and the various Con­ remain aboard their assigned tracted Employers, hereby vessel for one hundred eighty and nine Indonesians) are (ABS), although the Coast "Only ABS is [handling presumed dead; 24 others were Guard still will oversee the in­ U.S.-flag ship inspections takes the following action. 180) days or one (1) round trip rescued. spections. ABS is a classifica­ formerly done by the Coast Whereas, by Action 181 and whichever was longer and tion society based in New York. Guard] because only ABS Action 228 were promulgated 36 Die as Freighter Sinks Whereas, available employ­ These actions, tentatively meets our requirements," said to establish training classes for ment continues at the same high Earlier in the new year, scheduled to go into effect this a spokesman for the Coast the Recertification of Bosuns 'evel. another ranaway-registry mishap summer, are spurred by the and Stewards, consisting of two Therefore, the provisions cost 36 crewmembers their lives. Maritime Regulatory Reform Guard. (2) classes a year. The freighter Afartfajf 7 cap­ promulgated by SAB Action Whereas, by this Action 369 '27, Action 331, Action 361 and sized and sank on January 1 ap­ Initiative, which began in the The FOC Factor this year's Bosun Recertifica­ Action 367shall continue in full proximately 900 miles off the spring of 1992 and included a Although the Coast Guard is tion classes have been force and effect for another six coast of Newfoundland, ap­ lengthy self-evaluation by the not limiting its inspections of decreased to six (6) members '6) months, effective February parently taking the entire crew to Coast Guard of its goals and foreign-flag ships to flag-ofoperations. In that study, the for each class in 1994, ter­ 5,1994 at which time employ­ their deaths. convenience (FOC) vessels, the Canadian and U.S. authorities, agency concluded that foreignminating January 1, 1995. ment availability will again be dismal safety records of FOC Therefore, the provisions evaluated to determine whether along with a few commercial flag vessels (including many operations apparently were a operating under runaway promulgated by SAB Action 186 or not the provisions specified ships, searched for several days in factor in the agency's decision shall be changed for the dura­ in SAB Action 327, Action 331, hopes of finding survivors, but to registries) which deliver most of to broaden its scrutiny of foreign the United States' imported oil tion of1994. As this Action is for and Action 361 should continue no avail. Only one or two empty have the worst operation and ships. life rafts were recovered. one year, this action will auto­ or be terminated. management. FOC registries long have The Liberian-flag, 900-foot "We're finding more and been known as a vehicle to es­ more ... the flag state and the cape taxes, safety laws and other owner and the class society are protective regulations. They not doing everything they're were dubbed runaway registries A dozen Seafarers last month symbolic acts were intended to to fire workers who are engaged supposed to be doing," said an by American maritime unions in joined in the Teamsters Union's draw attention not only to the in a lawful strike, has been passed official from the Coast Guard's the 1940s because of their use of three-year-old fight against Diamond situation, but also to the by the U.S. House of Repre­ Office of Marine Safety, a device for shipowners to pay a Diamond Walnut Growers-^the need for passage of federal legis­ sentatives, and the Senate is Security and Environmental nominal fee to an agency desig­ California-based company which lation which prohibits the per­ scheduled to take up the measure Protection, according to The nated by a non-maritime nation in 1991 "permanently replaced" manent hiring of scabs. sometime during this session of Journal of Commerce. seeking to raise revenue and roughly 400 union workers after The following Seafarers, led Congress, although there still thereby escape from a maritime contract talks stalled. by SIU President Michael Sacco, remains the threat of a filibuster. nation's safety regulations, pro­ Reducing Downtime The SIU members marched in took part in the rally: Ed Doruth, That threat exists despite the cedures and inspections, tax Shipowners will pay for the Miami with Teamsters and other Peter Funk, Dement Edwards, fact that a majority of senators— inspections by ABS, but that ex­ laws and higher wages paid to trade unionists outside an Kris Hopkins, Chris Caviness, as well as President Clinton—has pense may be offset by less crewmembers. Entemann's Bakery, which has a Scott Mitchell, Richard Pres- voiced approval of the legisla­ downtime for the vessels. That Part of that escape is ac­ contract with Diamond. At the son,.Martin Thurston, David tion, which would relieve the is because ABS already con­ complished through the ease of rally, AFL-CIO President Lane Scott, Richard Fritze, Ray United States of the dubious dis­ ducts private inspections re­ involving several nations in the Kirkland and several other union Marquis and Alan Less. tinction of being the only major quired by insurers and bankers. operation of one vessel, thereby officials intentionally staged acts The Workplace Fairness Act, industrialized nation in the world Under the new guidelines, both of civil disobedience and were ar­ which would close a loophole in that allows striking workers to be the government and private in­ creating red tape and enforce­ ment difficulties for authorities. rested for misdemeanors. The U.S. labor law and make it illegal fired. Coast Guard To Check More Foreign Vessels ''!k-k -'k'--k:r• Seafarers Join Striking Dianwnii Workers . ^ �- 1 ^-rr mm • • •; -ii,- <• •••"iy*- ; " ' •• •'"•;:•. .„> ^ " r . MARCH 1994 SEAFARERS LOB EAFARERS who sail aboard 80 S SlU-contracted Eshing boats endure a wide variety of temperatures and seas to get their jobs done. The SIU fishermen crew the six-man boats, known as draggers, that sail from the port of New Bedford, Mass. The draggers pull nets that run along the bot­ tom of the ocean to catch the groundfish which inhabit these lower depths. Groundfish include yellow tail flounder, cod and haddock. The Seafarers usually fish on the Georges Banks, off the New England coast, but to catch these various types of fish Aey sometimes must use different nets and go into different areas. New Bedford Port Agent Henri Fran­ cois said the fishing boats travel 100 miles or more out to sea and fish for up to 12 days at a time. If they are fishing for more than nine days, they must tie up in port for four days. The vessels then may sail on the fifth day for another expedition. For this group of Seafarers, there is no relief. They sail all four seasons of the year. General maintenance on the fishing vessels is done while in port between trips. During this brief period, basic repairs are done to nets, winches, electronics and radars. Francois noted boats rarely need to stay in port for longer periods of time. "They all work together so that they can be sailing once again on 9 the fifth day," the port agent said. Many of the fishermen are in­ dividuals who have emigrated from Por­ tugal or who are of Portuguese descent. All of the fishermen live in the New Bedford area. "In the summers, most of the fisher­ men take turns and return to Portugal for a brief period of time to visit their families and fnends. This is usually the only break they have each year," Fran­ cois said. Belonging to the SIU provides security and benefits not available to non-union fishermen. Francois noted that along with the many normal benefits, such as pension and welfare plans and grievance procedures, the SIU contract addresses issues that are unique to the fishing industry. For example, a fisherman's pay depends on thecatch and expenses of the boat he works on. At the end of each voyage on an SIU fishing vessel, fisher­ men have a right to inspect the boat's settlement sheet. That document out­ lines the boat's expenses, such as fuel and ice to keep the fish fresh, the weight of the catch and the price it brought. Each crewmember receives a percentage of the proceeds. Francois said that about 90 percent of the non-union fishing boats do not allow the crewmembers to see the settlement sheet. • •• " "M- • ' r 0: MirThe Southern Crusader s\\s tied up In port while crewmembers get ready for the next fishing expedition. 1-: Crewmembers board the Sea Siren, ready to catch yellow tail flounder, cod and haddock. ' •il'" •i: Deckhands Jaime Salgado (left) and Jose Olivara prepare the Crusader's nets before leaving the port for a 12-day voyage. Crusader Captairi Amilcar Esteves unloads boxes of supplies in the galley. .•%:' • 'A •; ' "r/ •A- - Reelina out the nets aboard the Checking the Sea Siren's en- General maintenance on the fishing vessels is done while in port Sea Siren is Deckhand Alfredo gines is Engineer Manuel between trips. Above, Cook Mario da Costa and Mate Jose Jauardo Coimbra Pereira. pull out the Sea Siren's nets to check for needed repairs. -r.oc.; ' M ' "' ' Stocking the Crusader's galley with plenty of bread and soup is Cook Lieinio Esteves. ' •: ' ' '' ^5®;- �.•- 10 SEAFARBRSLOG T. ' MARCH 1994 Seafarers Kick Off 1994 Tuberculosis Testing Program The first two months of the clinic physician will use a sma program is necessary. Seafarers Welfare Plan's efforts to needle to put testing materia The SIU medical department confront whatis becoming a nation called tuberculin, under the skin is moving rapidly to deal with any al health problem—the leemer- of the forearm. The Seafarer must potential threat to the member­ gence of tuberculosis (TB)—have return to the SIU clinic within 4i ship through precautionary gotten off to a good start to 72 hours following the test to measures such as the skin test, Dr. Kennneth Miller, medical have his or her forearm examined early detection and treatment as director for the plan, told the for a reaction. Seafarers may pic well as the collection of data to Seafarers LOG that the new tes up their renewed clinic card at the better analyze any trends or cir­ ing procedures for possible ex time the skin test is read. cumstances relating to Seafarers posure to the TB germ has been If a bump the size of a penci and the disease. smoothly implemented by the eraser or bigger appears on the "Due to our rapid address of SIU clinic system. arm where the tul^rculin was the growing concern over tuber­ "The program is proceeding placed, the test is positive. This culosis, we are heading off any very well," Miller said, means the person may have been potential threat of the disease to preliminary review of results to exposed to the TB germ and may Seafarers," concluded Miller. date reveal no significan require preventive treatment to The TB screening program problems for Seafarers." will remain in effect throughout avoid getting the full disease. Interviews conducted with 1994. Miller noted that the data P*S? Reading the Test ,-":£-;i^i''. •'i 'l members at several ports confirm collected are being put into a The TB skin test and a ches computerized data analysis pro­ Miller's statement. Vf^Vr^tE' • X-ray are given as part of the gram for study. In 1995, the medi­ "The test is nothing much, Chief Pumpman Craig Croft sits still while Nurse Tammy Evans (right) member's annual physical. said QMED Kevin DeSue cal department will examine the places the testing material, tuberculin, under the skin on his forearm. Dr. If a Seafarer tests positive, he data to determine if tuberculosis "When you go in for your physi­ or she should seek advice and treat­ is of significant concern for Susan Vogel looks on after explaining the TB testing procedure to Croft. cal, the doctor puts the testing material under your skin and you ment from a physician who knows Seafarers. come back to have the test read a his or her past medical history anc How TB Spreads few days later. I thitik the testing can determine what is best for that is worth it just to know where you particular individual. If a member TB is a disease spread by stand with TB. Maybe you had no is found to have active TB, then he germs called tubercle bacilli tha idea that you had been exposec or she will not be permitted to ship can float in the air. The germs are AMO Members Back and now treatment is available,' out until the infection is treated. spread if a person infected with added DeSue, who sails from the However, a positive skin test does active tuberculosis of the lungs Split from MEBA not necessarily mean the Seafarer coughs of sneezes into the air. Members of the American Maritime Officers (AMO) last month port of Jacksonville. "My test was negative... I feel las active TB. The TB bacteria are so tiny that overwhelmingly voted to authorize their officials to secede from the "The program will determine they dry out and float on air cur­ National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA). secure just knowing that But if my if an individual has been exposec rents for long periods in an The AMO membership indicated they would approve the split if test was positive, I would not be to TB in the past. Based upon this enclosed space. TB germs are not their officials deemed such action necessary in order to ensure job upset because treatment is simple and must be taken to avoid the ftill determination, the individual anc likely to be transmitted through security and to protect the union's independence. Currently, the his or her own doctor will decide personal items associated with in­ AMO is one of six autonomous affiliates of National MEBA. disease," noted the QMED. DEU Jaime Brown, who sails whether or not further treatment fected individuals, such as cloth­ In a release issued by the union, the recent vote authorizing from the port of Houston, thinks is required," stated Miller. ing, bedding, toilet seats, secession was 1,158-42. the program is beneficial for showers, drinking glasses, eating CDC Guidelines Seafarers. "I think the program is Items checked by doctors in­ materials or any other items a per­ really neat in that it helps us out a clude the size of the reaction to son with the clinical disease may lot by letting us know if we have the skin test, age and medical his­ have touched. Most people who breathe in Final Rule Mandates .•/•r •. ever been exposed to the germs. tory of the patient and if the in­ The test itself is not painful at all dividual is part of a high-risk the bacteria do not become in­ Spill Removal Gear and theclinic people take the time group. fected when exposed to TB. Of Vessels in U.S. waters transporting oil as bulk cargo must carry to explain the TB program and The doctors follow a specific those who do, most do not appropriate equipment for preventing or responding to oil spills, testing," he stated. set of guidelines established by develop the active diseas^ but the according to a final rule recently published by the U.S. Coast Guard. he Centers for Disease Control germs may lie dormant in the The rule establishes regulations mandated by the Oil Pollution Act Testing for Seafarers and Prevention (CDC) to deter­ cells lining the lungs where the of 1990. The SIU tuberculosis testing mine whether a person needs to )ody may store them. The body's The required equipment includes absorbent materials, pumps, program, which began on January begin preventive therapy. immune system traps the bacteria emergency towing bridles, deck edge equipment to help prevent 1, is designed to accumulate data in If Ae doctor determines that with special germ fighters. From on-deck spills from going over the side, and appropriate hoses to Older to research effects on Seafarers medication is necessary, an in­ lis point on, a lifelong balance transfer cargo from one tank to another during an emergency. of the now more widespread disease. dividual will be prescribed an an- letween the infection and the In addition, the rule requires that operators have access to a The program requires apainless skin ibiotic known as INH to take luman body's defense against the computer program designed to calculate the vessel's stability in the test at die time of a member's armual once per day for six months. This infection continues. An in- event of damage. 1994 physical to identify if the jreventive treatment takes at least ividual who has dormant TB Seafarer has been exposed to TB. six months to a year to kill all the lacteria in his or her lungs is not The goal of the new program is to tuberculosis germs. Unless the contagious. Only those with ac­ protect members from thedisease by germs are eliminated with the tive IB who remain untreated are New Boxes Zap Pests, testing for possible exposure to TB jroper medication, a person will ^capable of infecting others. germs. 'It is very important to note Keep Produce Fresh continue to have the TB bacteria When members go to their in his or her body. hat this is not a disease that is The U.S. military's food supplier recently finished a year-long respective clinics for dieir annual Miller noted that a person with easily transmitted or rapidly in­ study with controlled-atmosphere containers, and the results arc physical, they will be asked to fill latent infection will be eligible fectious," said Miller. "The skin jromising. out a simple questionnaire (which to ship out with the understanding test might reveal that a person Experiments by the Defense Personnel Support Center yielded a includes such information as age, that he or she is responsible for may have been exposed to some­ chemical-free method of killing insects such as fruit flies and mites place of birth and places of travel, taking the prescribed medications one with TB 10 or 15 years ago, while prolonging the shelf-life of fruit and vegetable cargoes. Ship­ as well as family and personal as directed by the doctor. lut they may never develop die board containers were specially equipped to maintain a prescribed history of tuberculosis) and sub­ Because Seafarers live in close active disease," he added. mixture of gases and temperature; the controlled atmosphere killed mit to a skin test. quarters and deal with the same TB germs arc not transmitted insects in the shipments while slowing the aging process of the food. The only way to tell if a person oeople day in and day out for trough casual contact A person The gases normally included high levels of nitrogen and smaller has been exposed to the germs many months at a time, the SIU must be in close contact for a long amounts of carbon dioxide and oxygen. associated with the disease is medical department determined leriod of time with an infected in­ The atmosphere-control equipment costs about $500 per con­ through this painless skin test. A hat this TB research and control dividual to become affected by the tainer. lerm. Tuberculosis, inactive for J/*1^ many years in the United States, once again is on the rise. The Na­ tional Institute of Allergy and In­ Harsh Winter Weather Plays Havoc fectious Diseases (NIAID), a On North Atlantic Shipping Lanes federal health agency involved in Ice is blocking the most direct shipping route between New York the research and development of and Northern Europe, thanks to more than 15 winter storms that have guidelines for treatment of infec­ ashed across the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. tious diseases, cites various Extending more than 300 miles into the ocean from Newreasons for the resurgence of bundland, ice blocks several points in the shipping lanes, forcing ^B, including the emergence of Vorth Atlantic vessels to sail further south in order to avoid the drug resistant strains of the or- dangers. anisni, increased immigration Maritime officials are calling the outbreak of severe winter to the U.S. of people from weather the worst they have seen in nearly 20 years. Gale force winds countries with a high occur­ with seas as high as 25 feet have been constant since January. Vessels rence of the disease and trans­ are monitoring water temperatures for sudden drops that would This shows a positive reaction to the TB testing material, tuberculin, mission among persons in reveal an iceberg is near. Weather forecasters are predicting a break placed under the skin on the forearm. crowded living environments. ater this month with the arrival of spring. m- .v.;/-./- �'*"/,•• •.[.^:r"r'v'^-?^¥^-'V' ' •• •'- -'''t.-i} •' The zebra mussel Is not particular about what surface It attaches to. The adaptable organism sticks to ships, tugboats and more. Shown above Is the effect of the striped mollusk on a car which was submerged upside down In Lake Erie for a year. / ZEBRA MUSSEL ?••• Costly Spread of Zebra Mussels AfHects Shipping, Other Industries ill: Mt "o-:. • ,. .V.l.,.,J,i m . /•I' ' The shipping industry has tanks are completely pirmped out, Zebra mussels are small (less known for years about the costly said Noel Bassett of the engineer­ than 2 inches in length), but they and widespread problems caused ing department of American reproduce so often th^ their spread This photo Illustrates the stages In growth of the zebra mussel. A ruler by zebra mussels. The tiny, hard- Steamship. "I haven't seen anything in the U.S. has not been curb^ by (In millimeters) Is shown for scale. shelled organisms first arrived in yet that would be considered a sig­ biological factors. Each one can the Great Lakes from Europe's nificant problem, but we're certainly produce tens of thousands of off­ lions of dollars have been spent of strategies are being considered Caspian Sea in 1986 in the ballast aware of the situation and we're spring each year, and the clam-like annually by industries and for controlling zebra mussels: water of a European tanker, and dealing with it. Otherwise, you creatures congregate in clusters as municipalities bordering the heat, other chemical treatments within a few years they had in­ would think they would grow quite great as hunch^ of thousands per Great Lakes in the U.S. and (besides chlorine), filters, coat­ Canada in attempts to control the ings and others." filtrated all of the Lakes. well in the tanks." square meter. Currently, the primary control The mussels, which are non"In terms of the hulls, it's not Among other species, ducks, zebra mussels. Researchers from as far west as California also have method is treatment with edible, use sticky, elastic-like too bad," said Scott Noble of Or- crayfish and fieshwater drum fish joined in the battle—an interna­ chlorine, although this is costly secretions to attach themselves in gulf. "But down the road, we do feed on mussels, but they have had tional conference of engineers, and carries potentially harmful layers to almost any surface, and anticipate a buildup" which may at best a nominal effect on the zebra biologists, company repre­ side effects for fish and wildlife. they do not easily let go. They decrease fuel efficiency. mussel population in the U.S. Other possible treatments in­ have caused numerous difficul­ By contrast, many of the zebra sentatives, federal officials and Growing Problem others concerned with the prob­ clude thermal shock, ultraviolet ties, including disrupting naviga­ mussels' other predators flourish lem took place last year in Toron­ radiation, electrical fields, acous­ tion by causing marker buoys to While the zebra-mussel prob­ in European waters, which partly to, and another is scheduled for tic shock and gamma irradiation. sink, ruining fishing nets and lem persists in shipping circles, it explains why the mussels pose this month in Madison, Wis. grounds, fouling beaches with also is spreading to new ter­ less of a problem overseas. Heading South Sometime this year, the U.S. sharp shells, and blocking water ritories and affecting other in­ In America, the difficulties are If folks around the Great Lakes intake systems of many dustries. For example, during the numerous and wide ranging. For Coast Guard's environmental safety branch is scheduled to at least were getting used to the municipalities, utilities and fac­ flooding in the Midwest last year, example, three years ago, workers present to Congress an extensive fight, it recently has surprised tories. The mollusks also have im­ surging waters on the Mississippi at a power plant near Detroit—as on zebra mussel control people as far south as St Louis and report peded ships by causing increased and Illinois rivers and their well as the facility's customers—got options (including a look at ship­ Louisville, Ky. and as far east as die drag, thereby lowering fuel ef­ tributaries carried and dumped a relatively sm^ sampling of the ping patterns), mandated by the Hudson River in New York. Pub­ ficiency. In addition, they harm na­ substantial amounts of zebra enormity of these problems; Mas­ Nonindigenous Aquatic lished reports recently documented tive mussels and fish by consuming mussel larvae in areas where the sive clusters of zebra mussels aU but Nuisance Prevention and Control the dangerous organism's spread to dangerous mollusks otherwise sealed an intake canal, through large amounts of algae. Act of 1990. That legislation points as far as five miles from the SlU-contracted companies might never have reached. Zebra which the plant's generators nor­ nearest river. directed, among other actions, a which operate vessels in the af­ mussels now also infest areas in mally draw coolant water fiom the of the introduction of In addition, newspaper articles fected areas appear thus far to several states that they were not Raisin River at a rate of mcHO flian a study aquatic nuisance species by ves­ note that zebra mussels threaten million gallons per minute. Sub­ sels entering waters of the U.S., have avoided any critical expected to reach for years. to destroy the rare native mussels Experts agree this is a multi- sequent removal of the mussels fiom problems stemming from the of the Illinois River. Already, the other than the Great Lakes. mussels, thanks in part to preven­ million dollar problem, and one the intake canal and other parts of the National Oceanic and Atmos­ Additionally, a House panel tive actions. Still, their operations biologist who has monitored the plant accounted for more than 50 recently authorized $2 million for pheric Administration reports invasion dubbed it "a major tons of the oiganisms. have been affected. that zebra mussels practically a federal study into ballast water For the past several years, mil"During the winter, the ballast ecological disaster." technologies, in an effort to have eliminated 18 species of na­ )revent the spread of aquatic tive clams in Lake St. Clair. )ests such as the zebra mussel. One government agency es­ The legislation now goes to the timates Aat ongoing studies and Mouse floor.) attempts to eliminate (or at least 'There are a lot of people deal­ contain) zebra mussels from the ing with this issue," said Bob Great L^es and from the newly 'eoples of the U.S. Fish and infested areas will cost billions of Wildlife Service. "A whole range dollars. Zebra Mussel Distribution in the United States Shaded areas denote state with zebra mussel infestation. / The tiny zebra mussels use their sticky secretions to attach themsel­ ves In layers to almost any surface, In this case, a larger shell. - • J:: ••,' • �'• * -r. •'•7^ • '"i"' f M. P- 12 MARCH 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ft-v - ••'<"• ;• W-/ I; - '- 'Learn While You Work D eck department members aboard the LNG Aries work constantly to complete various projects that ultimately improve the look and productivity of the vessel. "Under the direction of Bosun Billie Darley, we not only got a lot done but learned so much each time," recalled AB Peter Funk, who ships out of the port of Jacksonville. "I've sailed for 19 years and have learned many things. Working with Bosun Darley—who has sailed for nearly 40 years—^amazed me. All the knowledge and experience he shared was very rewarding, and we accomplished quite a bit while on the Aries" noted the 1975 Piney Point graduate. Among the projects completed by Darley, Funk and the rest of the deck department include the painting^dchippingofthetolingchainandgra/ngon the bow, chipping and painting of the deck and replacing wires on the crane and the gangway. '$k. '/" -.r; l'::;fv'::--1^- WPP'-'. Getting fresh vegetables out of the refrigerator for use in the salad bar is SA Mike Taraba. ^ ^ ^ Bosun Billie Darley has been sailing for nearly 40 years. "Bosun Darley is an excellent cable splicer. If you are into this sort of thing, which I am, you could say that he has it down to a work of art. His splices look like the ones right out of the big factories," added Funk. The deck department member plans to attend the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in the near future. "Everything I have become and everything I have, I feel I owe the SIU and the education that I have received through sailing and upgrading at the school. Anything I can do for the union or to make myself a better union man, I will do," said Funk. The Aries, like other LNG vessels operated by Energy Transportation Corporation, sails between Indonesia, where the ships load liquified natural gas, and Japan, where it is offloaded. Round trips on the carriers average one per month, '1' • •* Vr Steward/Baker Bob Brown relaxes with a magazine after a long day in the galley. After chipping and painting with Bosun Darley and other deck department members, AB Ralph Neal sneaks a piece of cake in the galley. More than 20 items are prepared for the saiad bar by galley gang members (from left) SA Cindy Winter, SA John Damphier, Chief Cook Aibert Fretta and SA Mike Taraba. rppr^'Ki:. ' ''iP':- Crewmembers aboard the U4G Aries gather in the crew lounge for a union meeting led by Bosun Dariey. Chief Ctook Albert Fretta poses with OS Chad Rodriguez in the rness hall before dinner is served. �MARCH 1994 WliFARERS LOG ii Union Officers and P.R, Members Confer en Wide Range of issues h,, The new year is off to another plan procedures. ^ hey also busy start for Seafarers in the focused on legislative issues Puerto Rico area. Whether aboard which directly affect the member­ tugs, barges, deep-sea vessels or ship, including a bill to rebuild the around the docks, SIU members U.S.-flag fleet. are maintaining active work 'The meetings were very in­ schedules. formative," said Louie Perez, Despite the full work load, bosun for Sea-Land and a 25-year members recently found time to member of the SIU. meet with SIU Executive Vice Bustling Port President Joseph Sacco, SIU Vice SlU-crewed Sea-Land and President-Contracts Augie Tellez PRMMI ships from Jacksonville, and Seafarers Welfare Plan Ad- Fla., Lake Charles, La. and ministrator Nick Marrone. Philadelphia transport commer­ During a two-day period in cial goods to the island, serving as January, the union officials met a lifeline from the mainland. with members working with SeaMeanwhile, Crowley also had Land and Crowley, numerous tug boats in the San Juan and Sancaptains and boat crews, and the turce area assist in docking opera­ crew of the Sea-Land Crusader. tions and also handle other port In each session. Seafarers and functions. Still other tugs are used the union officials discussed to transport fuel barges along the In Puerto Rico, members of the Seafarers and waterfront union officers meet with SIU officials from various sections of the most coast, as well as to Central headquarters. From left are ILA member Jose Lopez, Crane Maintenance Electrician (CME) Rafael Vergara, recent collective bargaining America and the U.S. Virgin Is­ Recertified Bosun Luis Perez, SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco, CME Robert Tompkins, AB Juan Lopez, SIU Welfare Plan Administrator Nick Marrone, AB Antonio Rodriguez and SIU VP Augie Tellez. agreement and reviewed medical lands. , . -1- • 'K f: •V. ' 'if ' ...f'S • Some of the crew of the Sea-Land Crusader pose for photo with SIU officials in galley. Seafarer R. Candelario (right) and other Crowley SIU members confer with union officials. Holidays Are a Family Affair At the JCLchsonville SIU Hall Seafarers and their families gathered at the Jacksonville hall on December 23 to enjoy good food, fellowship and holiday fun at the aimual Christmas party. Approximately 100 SIU members and their families and friends were served a holiday dinner prepared by a galley gang headed by Chief Cook WiUie Grant. The meal was served buf­ fet-style and consisted of the traditional turkey with giblet gravy, Virginia baked ham with pineapple sauce, London broil, candied yams, macaroni and cheese, rice, string beans, com, hot rolls and assorted desserts. Other steward department %1k !. members who helped in the preparations include Chief Cooks Roual Gotay, Charles Fincher and Abraham Mar­ tinez; SA Almus Allen and DEULydell Grant. Children of all ages were able to provide Santa Claus with an official gift list. BOsun Paul Butterworth dressed the part of the jolly man in red. Joining the Seafarers for the festivities were representatives from other North Florida area labor unions, including the In­ ternational Longshoremen's As­ sociation, Sheet Metal Workers, Operating Engineers (lUOE), Iron Workers and the Electrical Workers. Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McQuay provided the Seafarers LOG with the photos accompanying this article. Going for a second helping from the buffet is Recertified Bosun Frank Costango. QMED Pedro Santiago and his three daughters savor their meals before sampling from the dessert tray. / Ralphine Grant, wife of Chief Cook Elizabeth Butler, pensioner Leon Butler's wife, poses for a photo Willie Grant returns to her table to with VincentMcQuay, son of Jacksonville Port Agent Tony McQuay. enjoy dessert among friends. Relaxing with his wife and two daughters is AB James Porter. • if �"•K • 'ife•>^ '- 'i » .-U. tv- • . 'I;': •• . ^.V ••-; .^'.v ••:•-• -• r- -ll-:.- . ^^v7•• ,% - If SEAFARERSLOG • Vfr . -v.- ft 14 Pena Says DOT Will Work Congress In Effort inrovo Inland Safety include not only crew size but also the hours worked, he added. "Clearly, all inland towing obstructing or damaging an aid to vessels should have someone navigation because the present aboard who is knowledgeable in levels have proven to be too low the operation and maintenance of to justify extensive prosecution. the engineering systems and an Pena said bridges that pose an operator competent to pilot the unreasonable obstruction to vessel through the waters in navigation should be repaired or which it is traveling," he noted. replaced. He referred to a survey Pena acknowledged, "Most that noted between 1980 and 1991 accidents in all modes of 773 tows reported striking bridges. transportation are caiised by The Department of Transpor­ human error." He related Coast tation is implementing those Guard data that nearly three out of proposals that can beltaken every five marine casualties on without rulemaking or l^sla- the inland waterways between tion, he said. Already under 1980 and 1991 were caused by review are such items as the cur­ human error. riculum of maritime radar courses Because of this, he noted the and whether these classes reflect department has implemented its state-of-the-art technology and drug testing policy as well as the operating procedures. Coast Guard's alcohol testing problem as means to lessen the Crew Size Concerns chances of human error. Besides the steps summarized above, the secretary called on the Need for Schools subcommittee to address other is­ Joining Pena at the witness sues of concem. table was Rear Admiral Arthur "We should examine the ade^ Henn, chief of the Coast Guard quacy and effectiveness of our Office of Marine Safety, Security manning and inspection require­ ments and look at whether the and Environmental Protection. During the question and answer laws for all other commercial ves­ session following Pena's sels on inspection and manning remarks, he turned to Henn for a should apply to the inland water­ to Rep. Blanche response way towing indusl^," he said. Such an examination should Lambert's (D-Ark.) concerning Continued from page 3 the need to establish schools or training centers in order to upgrade boatmen. "What we see for the future is a need for ground-schools, a need for simulators," Henn said 'Ten years ago, we couldn't do it; today we can." He pointed out that there are schools, like the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion in Piney Point, Md., that pro­ vide Coast Guard-accredited training with simulators in place. Rep. Blanche Lambert (D-Ark.) in­ quires on the status of available schools and simulators like the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education to train boatmen from around the U.S. Chairman Gerry Studds (DMass.) of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee questions the reason inland boat­ men are not required to have mer­ chant mariner documents. "Every other segment of the maritime industry is inspected," Studds noted. The subcommittee has before it two bills dealing with inland safety. H.R. 1915, the Inland Documenta­ tion Bill, calls for all boatmen sail­ ing on the inland waterways aboard vessels of more than five gross to hold Coast Gu^-issued merchant mariner documents. The other bill, the Towing Vessel Navigational Safety Act (H.R.3282), would require all in­ land waterway vessels to be equipped with marine charts, navigational publications, com­ pass, radar and fathometer. It also would require boatmen to be profi­ cient in the use of such equipment. Sources indicate that efforts are underway to merge the bills along with Pena's suggestions into one piece of legislation. Review Current Practices In opening the hearing. Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), chair­ man of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, referred to a Coast Guard statistic that revealed there was an average of nearly three accidents per day between 1980 and 1991 involving uninspected towing vessels. He listed four accidents that have drawn headlines since the first of the year involving such vessels: the oil spill off San Juan Seafarers who attended the upgraded his papers. "Why caused by the Morris J. Berman, February 24 federal court hear­ should we have to pay for our another railroad bridge knocked ing to ban fees on U.S. Coast documents?" out of alignment by a barge near Guard-issued merchant mariner Wilmington's Herman Amelia, La., a collision between documents (z-cards) and marine Mauzer, an engine department the tug Edward Bisso and the licenses left the courtroom with member, said, "If they can tax ferry St. John near New Orleans, a unanimous decision: they us, then they can tax people and the sinking of the John J.D. "^should not have to pay the working on trains and planes. near Ashland, Ky. government in order to have This opens the bam door for jobs. others." These members were part of The Seafarers said they back­ ed the union's court fight and a group of more than 25 that their opposition echoed the Seafarers who witnessed the arguments voiced in the union's complete hearing. said the agency has wide discre­ sociated with mariner document­ lawsuit against the fees. AB Joe Gustafson, also Continued from page 3 tionary powers to set fees and that ing and licensing would have to from the port of New York, QMED Richard Buchanan precision," Frulla told the judge. it acted reasonably and within be revised. stated he was proud that the SIU wondered after the hearing if the The judge also asked theCoast "But the Coast Guard owes more government guidelines in cal­ was waging this fight. "I've 29 percent of the Coast Guard to your honor and the merchant culating the charges for services Guard's attorney when the agen­ been with this union for many overhead figure was another "way associated with die issuance of cy had last updated its informa­ mariners" than guesses. years," noted the port of San to milk more money out of us." The Coast Guard case in be­ mariner documents and licenses. tion used in determining the fees. Francisco member. "This is Before the fees were imple­ Regarding the 29 percent Wohlenhaus answered that the another example of how the SIU mented in a final mling by the half of the user fee program was presented by Renee M. Wohlen- overhead charge, Wohlenhaus agency's calculations were based fights for the good of its mem­ Coast Guard, thousands of mer­ haus, an attorney for the U.S. Jus­ said it covers such matters as on 1990 data. "But this is 1994," bership." chant mariners had protested the tice Department, the government "legislative staff, budget staff and said Judge Oberdorfer. Wohlen­ "It's not fair that they have to scheme in comments filed with haus argued that the agency in­ department which is responsible personnel at headquarters." tax the American merchant the agency. for defending all other government Throughout the presentations tended to review its data annually marine to go to work,'' said AB During the period in which agencies when they are sued. by the attorneys for both the SIU but that the final rule setting the WlUiam Soto, who sails from the Coast Guard issued a notice and the Coast Guard, the judge fees had only been issued in 1993 the port of New York. of a proposed mle on fees to be Gov't Says Seamen Benefit frequently interrupted with ques­ and thus it had not begun a review As he spoke, others nodded collected for marine documents process as yet. Wohlenhaus argued that mer­ tions. in approval. and licenses, vigorous protests The judge asked counsel for chant seamen and boatmen are Adding his displeasure over to the plan also were lodged by Judge: Age of Data? the Coast Guard to provide the the Coast Guard ruling was the SIU. the sole beneficiaries of the documenting and licensing prac­ Judge Oberdorfer asked the court with information on David Dorrell, a boatman from However, the Transportation tice. She said other laws and counsel for the SIU what the whether the public would have a the port of Houston. Department agency largely ig­ regulations, such as those setting plaintiffs would seek if the fee- chance for input in the review "Airline pilots don't have to nored the objections raised to boiler pressure, are directed setting process was sent back to process. The Coast Guard's attor­ pay for their licenses," noted the proposal. On April 19,1993, toward safe navigation and ac­ the agency for fixing. Frulla ney wrote in response that the Dorrell, who in the last year has it put the final mle in effect. crue to the public benefit. responed that the entire procedure agency proposed to conduct in made three payments to the At that point, the SIU filed its The Coast Guard's attorney used to calculate the costs as- secret any review of the fees if federal agency when he has lawsuit seeking to ban the fees. there was no change from their current levels. However, if the Coast Guard intended to change the fees, it would allow public input, the agency's attorney wrote. It is estimated by the SIU's attorneys that the ju%e will rule on the case within the next few months. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, in dis­ cussions with the Seafarers who attended the hearing, said in a post-hearing evaluation that the union was dedicated to fighting the fee scheme as long as necessary. "Of course, we hope the judge will throw the unfair tax out. But if not, the union will examine other avenues" in which to fight SIU members and the union's exebutive vice president, Joseph SIU members David Dorrell (far left), Joe Gustafson (center left) and for a repeal,of the fees on marine Sacco (third from left of center), discuss the issues,invplved ip the William Soto (far right) gather outside the courthouse in Washington documents and licenses, Sacco SIU lawsuit against the discriminatory seamen's work tax immediately following the hearing. following the hearing on so-called user fees. said. StWs Wmk Tax Case Goes to Court '•'.- .'.1 i. Seafarers Back Suit Against User Fee « �MMCN1994 ll: SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C |.gt:' 1«.- TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltiirhpre Norfolk Mobile New Oriels Jacksonville 1^ San Francisco 29 Wilmington 24 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port 15 April & May 1994 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, inland Waters Piney Point Monday, April 4, May 2 New York Tuesday: April 5, May 3 Philadeli^a Wednesday: April 6, May 4 Baltiniore Thursday: April 7, May 5; Norfolk Thui^y: April 7, May 5 Jjfat^ksonville Thursday: April 7, May 5 Algonac Friday: April 8, May 6 Houston Monday: April 11, May 9 ^ ^vlSfeW-Orieans^;'':/^::^' Tuesday: April 12, May 10 Mobile Wedne^y: Aprtt 13, May 11 SanFrandsc» Thursday: April 14, May 12 Wilmington Monday: April 18, May 16 Seattle Friday: April 22, May 20 San Juan ^ursday: April 7, May 5 St. Louis , Friday: April 15, May 13 >... < ....' •M iili Honolulu Friday: April 15, May 13 DulutU Wednesday: April 13, May 11 Jfci^cy City Wednesday: April 20, May 18 New Bedford Tuesday: April 19, May 17 - '-''i .. • , ' . - Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals JACK MILLS Any members who sailed with or knew Jack Mills, please contact Hal Bishop, Rte. 2, Box 448, Drumcliff Road, Hollywood, MD 20636, or phone (301) 373-5401. Mills was bom in Kansas City, Mo. and attended Central Missouri State Teacher's College (1939-42) in Warrensburg, Mo. CHARLES COLSTON Any members who sailed with Chief Cook Charles "Big Charlie" Colston aboard the Water­ man Steamship vessel, the Green Valley, in November 1990, pleasecontact Patricia Colston at 1435 Euterpe St., New Orleans, LA 70130, or phone (504) 581-7821. •C.-: GEORGE WASHINGTON MANNING Please contact your old shipmate, Sidney Gamer, at 518 N. Lakewood Ave., Baltimore, MD 21205-2634, or phone (410) 563-8356. GEORGE WILLIAM LUKE Please contact your son, Adam Tammaro, at 9901 Tailspin Lane, Apt. B, Essex, MD 21220. Notice Totals All 1,026 1378 437 122 71 423 471 821 209 Departments 551 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,087 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,087 jobs shipped, 423jobs or about 39 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B"and "C seniority people. From January16 to February 15,1994, a total of 122 trip reUef jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 20,373 jobs have been shipped. j.r-.i:i^:r:', . ,• . . .• p......;', ^ j| ..V PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS INLAND MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON MARCH 9 A general informational Seafarers inland mem­ bership meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 9,1994 at 2:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. Contact the Houston SIU hall for further infor­ mation. • • •• /i-'f'.'f-,,* -'o' �fe.'V'-' MA6CH1994 16 SCAFAREI^LOG f rr- •: •i:'- Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes ^farers International Union Directory JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1994 CI^-Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority Mkhaef Sacco Piresident Secrctaiy-Tteasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice Resident AugustinTenez Vice Resident Collective Bargaining George McCartney -oast Vice Resident West Co; Roy A. '*80011" Mercer Vice Resident Government Services JackCafTey Vice Resident Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice Resident Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCoraey Vice Resident Gulf Coast fe/v ,rr- / t HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 I NEWBEDFORD ;6v 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson AVe. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA "yand ^ d'it Philadelphia,PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Rney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania,FL 33iD04 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont SL San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Slop 161/^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattie,WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •TOTAL REGISTERED AUGroups Class CL OassL Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED AllGroups Class CL Class L Class NP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AUGroups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Port 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 siiwARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 52 6 0 0 0 0 107 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 22 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JANUARY 16 — FEBRUARY 15,1994 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B OassC Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Q 1 Lakes & Inland Wis West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wateiiii West Coast Totals Region Atlantic ^oas Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters 11 West Coast Totals 0 . 0 1 3 30 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AllGroups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 0 0 1 4 66 0 v.o; 14 : 0 22 36 74 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 2 1 5 1 =1S 0 1 6 0 5 11 0 % 0 0 0 0 3 4 2 18 0 28 149 10 131 48 80 Totals All Departments 46 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. LOG-A-RHYTHM LOG-A-RHYTHM The Ship Alexander Kane Cushman by Yvette Yvonne Hopkins-Vazquez by Michael J. Cushman Watching and waiting praying to the sea vanish the ship that was so dear tome I have cried a hundred tears or more tears of sorrow praying to the sea the ship vanished so far from me I will never ever see this ship of mine it sunk in California time I will always save a tear for that ship which was so dear knowing now there will be no more watching waiting praying by the shore. After nine months of construction the vessel Alexander Kane Cushman was ready to be launched with many hopes and dreams that this vessel will always sail calm seas, yet when stormy sail brave and strong to the dawn of a clear new day. As this vessel sets to the sea, the sea of life, it's my wish to you that each voyage be filled with happiness and joy and each adventure profitable. Michael J. Cushman has been sailing since 1980. A previous poem, "Something I Want to Say," was published in the July 1993 Seafarers LOG. This selec­ tion, frpm a book of poems by Brother Cushman, was written for his son, Alexander Kane Cushman. This poem was written November 17, 1993 by Yvette Yvonne Hopkins-Vazquez in memory of her father, Juan Hopkins, a member of the SIU for 37 years who died recently. He had retired in 1979. /' ..• I , �•V.v'' ^ -..Vif,,,';: l-.v:',;- ^ •; ,.• , ^ MARCH 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 17 .Jim"!-.'.-!. To Our New Pensioners .. Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Sectfarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. A member who graduated from he union's top training pro­ gram in the deck department at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is among the seven mariners who are retiring this month as announced by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Brother Willonghby Byrd suc­ cessfully completed the bosun recertification program in 1985. A total of six members signing off from their seagoing careers sailed in the deep sea division while one member sailed aboard Great Lakes vessels. Foin Seafarers who are begin­ ning their retirements served in the U.S. armed forces: two served in the Coak Guard while one each served in the Army and Navy. Brief biographical sketches of Brother Byrd as well as the others follow. DEEP SEA JOHN AVERSA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in his native New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Aversa upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1949. Brother Aversa retired to Grosse Point Woods, Mich. ELBERT JOSE BLACK­ SANCHEZ, 61, joined the BURN, 67, joined the SIU in 1956 in his native SIU in 1961 Tampa, Fla. in the port of In 1981, he San Francis­ co. A native upgraded to QMED at the of California, he sailed in the steward depart­ Lundeberg School. Brother ment. Brother Blackburn served in Sanchez calls Gadsden, Ala. home. the U.S. Coast Guard from 1944 to 1946. He calls San Francisco home. VICTOR SANTOS, 61, joined the union in 1960 WH.in the port of LOUGHBY New York. BYRD, 69, Bom in Puer­ joined the to Rico, he union in 1947 last sailed as in the port of an FOWT. Brother Santos retired Baltimore. to Ponce, Puerto Rico. Bom in Richton, Miss., he successfully completed the bosun recertification course at Piney Point in 1985. Brother Byrd served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1944. He resides in Mobile, Ala. CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. Bom in Canada, he last sailed as an FOWT. Brother EUiott retired to New York. GREAT LAKES CARL HAR­ DEE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of Algonac, Mich. A South Carolina native. he sailed in the deck departmort. Brother Hardee served in the U.S. Coast Guard fiom 1946 to 1966. He resides in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlan­ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasure, A yearly finance commit­ tee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various thist fund agreements. All these agree­ ments specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alter­ nates. All expenditures and disbur­ sements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts ^tween the union and the employers. Members should get to Imow their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are )osted and available in all union lalls. If members believe there have been violations of their ship­ ping or seniority rights as con­ tained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times,either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing forovertime (OT) on theprqrer sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, of­ ficer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmfu to the union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Sep­ tember 1960 meetings in all conports. The stitutional responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the ex­ ecutive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one in­ dividual to cany out this respon­ sibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU un­ less an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be m^e without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive him or ho- of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the memb^ so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec­ tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ ports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntaiy. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job dis­ crimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her econom ic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President, Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. -'•'i , • r'l •••: -;r ^ I' • " ' .- S- • • •••• r- �f,r 18 MARCH 1994 SEAFJUtBISlM toPiney Point The nation's capital has the the grounds is the Paul Hall Maryland statehouse; Farthing's Library and Maritime Museum. Ordinary, a reconstructed inn Jefferson, Washington and Lin­ The library contains more than with outbuildings; and Old coln memorials, each in its own 17,000 volumes on maritime and Trinity Episcopal Church, built unique surroundings. The Jeffer­ labor history, while the museum around 1829 with bricks from the son memorial has places to rest features a collection of ship original statehouse. During the and share a picnic lunch under tlie models, historical nautical instru­ summer months familieis can shade of the cherry blossoms. wander the grounds and ex­ Paddle boats also can be rented by ments and union memorabilia. In between the marina and perience the music, games, food the hour and is a fun way to get a library is the historic boat shed. and native dress of the first set­ look at life in Washington. The Capitol, White House and Within its walls are a collection of tlers. Located at Point Lookout Supreme Court all offer daily several varieties of watercraft that have sailed the Chesapeake Bay State Park are the remains of Fort tours. A favorite for many region, including a bugeye and a Lincoln, a prisoner of war camp families is a tour of the FBI head­ for Confederate soldiers during quarters as well as a visit to the skipjack. the Civil War. Local legend has it United States Treasury's printing Southern Maryland Sites that the site is inhabited by ghosts. site, where one can actually Many special events take watch the nation's paper currency Piney Point is located in St. Mary's County—not far from all place in St. Mary's County during being made. llie Smithsonian Institution the sights of Washington, D.C., the summer months including Northern Virginia, Baltimore and country fairs, the Governor's Cup holds hundreds of exhibits (all Annapolis, Md. And just outside Yacht Race and the annual joust­ free) and provides hours of fun for the school are plenty of other ing tournament. the entire family. Among the sights to keep an entire family In nearby Charles County, Smithsonian museums are the entertained—seafood festivals, families can enjoy pleasant rides Museum of Natural History, art exhibitions, antique and craft in the sunshine along rolling Museum of American History shows, country auctions, concerts fields of tobacco that surround and the National Air and Space and theater productions—as well picturesque towns. Perhaps one Museum. The Museum of as acres of unspoiled parkland of Charles County's more notable American History is known as the and many historic landmarks. residents was Dr. Samuel A. "nation's attic" because every St. Mary's County was the Mudd, the country doctor who ex­ thing is there—from Fonzie's first proprietary colony in amined John Wilkes Booth's leather jacket and Dorothy's ruby America, the first colony to prac­ fractured leg following his assas­ slippers to the first cars and fird tice religious toleration, the first sination of President Abraham engines and the First Ladies' colony to have peaceful relations Lincoln. Mudd's house, listed on gowns. One of the best of its kind is the with the native Indians, the first the National Register of Historic Maryland capital and the first Places is open for tours. Washington National Zoo. place a request for the women's Another Charles County Hundreds of rare animals live in right to vote was recorded. With landmark is Smallwood State natural habitat compounds rather all of these "firsts" there is plenty Park, the former plantation of than cages. A visit to "Monkey Tired of the hustle and bustle magazines and snacks as well as of city streets, jam packed shop­ SIU t-shirts, sweatshirt, hats and ping malls and stuffy community other souvenirs. This peaceful setting provides parks but dread spending your lazy days of summer vacation at the opportunity for both water a crowded beach resort or camp­ and land based expeditions. The ing ground? Then this year turn center has a marina where your sights to Piney Point, Md., vacationers can take a boat out for home of the Paul Hall Center for the day to sail around the region Maritime Training and Educa­ or look for a good fishing spot. With 400 miles of waterline sur­ tion. If your idea of a dream vaca­ rounding St. Mary's County, tion is tranquility, rest and relaxa­ waterbome activities are abun­ tion or enjoying the simplistic dant. At the center are a picnic area pleasures of rural life, then a Paul hall Center retreat is in your fu­ with grills and tables, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, an ture. Ideally situated on the banks of the St. George's Creek, all the ffili-; ingredients for a fun-filled vaca­ tion can be found on the grounds or within driving distance of the center. Entertaining day trips throughout historic southern Maryland and the Washington D.C. metropolitan area can fill time between fishing trips or ten­ nis matches right on the center's facilities. Ideal Facilities Housing the largest training facility for deep sea merchant seafarers and inland waterways boatmen in the United States, the Paul Hall Center is composed of a number of administrative and educational buildings as well as a Olympic-size swimming pool to see only minutes from the cenlibrary and maritime museum and equipped with both a diving ter. a six-story training and recreation board and a lifeguard, a state-ofNearby is Sotterley Mansion, center on more than 60 acres of the-art health spa (Aat includes an 18th century working plantawaterfront property. A number of Nautilus, free weights and a tion overlooking the Patuxent these rooms in the training and u ni v^sa^,gyJ^J_a._saJma^-and-'^Uve^ of the original buildrecreation center are set aside steafflfoom) »m) and pie plenty of space ings stillstand and are open to the during the summer months for for peaceful walks or jogs on the public. vacationing SIU members and beautifully landscaped grounds. Also on the Patuxent River, is th6ir families. the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Each room contains two ConvlenientHistory Museum, the nation's only double beds, color TV, bureaus, One does not have to venture museum dedicated to the testing desks and a table'with chairs. outside the gates to get their first and evaluation of naval aircraft. Downstairs is the Sea Chest, dose of history. The marina ser-• In historic St. Mary's City, which sells personal items, ves as the home of the restored families can travel back in time to Manitou, the last pleasure vessel visit the place where vessels from owned by President John F. Ken­ England first landed in 1634. Ex­ nedy. The vessel was restored to hibits located on 800 acres of un­ its current excellent Condition in spoiled tidewater landscape 1990 by SIU pensioners. Across include a replica of the first I William Smallwood, a Maryland patriot leader during the Revolutionary War. Besides the restored house Smallwood State Park offers a marina for boat launching, a picnic area and a nature trail. On several occasions throughout the summer months there "are craft fairs, military exhibitions and other special events. Big City Fun If you crave more than the southem Maryland way of life during your stay and would like to venture into the metropolitan area of Washington D.C., there are many more sights following a mere two hour drive from the Paul Hall Center. Island" and the rain forest at the zoo are fim and educational. Late last year a baby elephant was bom at the National Zoo and is currently living with its mother in the elephant area. There are many more sights to behold in Annapolis, Md., Alexandria, Va. and other metropolitan cities. It will take more than a day—or even a weekend—to see some of the more famous landmarks or visit other significant attractions in the area. From the peace and solitude of Piney Point and all its attractions, to the nation's capitol and surrounding areas, your time at the Paul Hall Center will be a memorable one. ^ SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information Name: Social Security number: Book number: Address: Telephone number: Number in party / ages of chiidren, if applicabie: _ Datoofanlval: Istcholce; ,r 2rKichoice: 3rdchoice: stay is limited to two weeks. Dat^ of departure: Send this completedapplication to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. J ! \ v.; �?S!l^8%«n( ',./•-^€• • ..sVis.Vv'-v;^;,«--e:;5 'S: mUICH1994 SEMFMERSiM ves. Crew observed one minute silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. LNG VIRGO (Energy Transporta­ tion), January 16—Chairman S. Brooks, Secretary Oswald board minutes as posslbte. On occasion, b^usa of spne Stoiher, Educational Director Bruce ^non. Chairman reported limitations, some will be omitted. smooth sailing. Educational direc­ SMps minutes tirst are reviewed by the union's contract deparhnent tor urged members to take ad­ Those Issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the vantage of various upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School. union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are tim Treasurer announced $70 in ship's forwarded to the S^krers LOG for publication. fund. No beefs or dispijted OT reported. Chairman stated "Scandal CLEVELANDiSealift, Inc.), Seligman, Deck Delegate Brian at Sea" videotape viewed at meet­ January 9—Chairman David Fountain, Engine Delegate A. ing and created much interest by all Garoutte, Secretary M. Vinca, Bruno. Chairman announced crewmembers and officers. Ch^Educational Director E. Hawkins, documentary on foreign-flag ves­ man advised members to read Deck Delegate Paul Cadran, En­ sels viewed by entire crew. He president's report in Seafarers gine Delegate Dion Papas, thanked deck department for job LOG. He extended thanks to crew Steward Delegate Nina Forsman. well done. Educational director en­ for maintaining good relationships Chairman thanked crewmembers couraged members to upgrade at during entire tour and reminded for job well done. Educational Piney Point. No beefs or disputed those signing off to clean for next director urged members to upgrade OT reported. Crew noted TV recep­ member signing on. Chairman skills at Lundeberg School as soon tion very poor and requested new noted "an SlU ship is a clean ship.' as possible. No beefs or disputed antenna. Crew gave hearty vote of Crew gave special thanks to OT reported. Chairman asked crew thanks to chief cook and steward Seafarers LOG for videotape and to respect privacy of others by not department for excellent meals. quality newspaper. slamming doors. Crew extended Next port: Charleston, S.C. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime special vote of thanks to steward ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Overseas), January 30—Chairman department for barbecue and good Transportation), January 30— Jerome Williams, Secretary H. food service. Next port: Guam. Chairman Vagn Teddy Nielsen, Davis, Educational Director T. COVE ENDEAVOR (Cove Ship­ Secretary M.W. Hite, Deck Hill, Deck Delegate R. Castro, En­ ping), January 16—Chairman C. Delegate Joseph Mieluchowski. gine Delegate Gary Danos. Chair­ Smith, Secretary Thomas Wyho, Chairman announced ship to be man reported new TV received for Educational Director Mark Gran- sprayed for bugs in next port. No crew lounge. He reminded crew­ dahl. Deck Delegate T. Troupe. bwfs or disputed OT reported. members ship paying off in New Chairman noted diat this is the first Orleans and thanked deck depart­ LNG ARIES(Energy Transporta­ SlU crew aboard newly contracted ment for outstanding work. tion), January 23—Chairman Ulus vessel. He announced ship will Secretary asked captain to install load in Panama and discharge in Veach, Secretaiy Doyle Cornelius, soft drink machine in lounge. He St. James, La. Educational director Educational Director John Orr, reported new buffer for decks will advised members to upgrade skills be received next trip and advised Deck Delegate Louis Sorito Jr,, SA. Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ Engine Delegate Dasril Panko, crewmembers to maintain sanitary puted OT reported. Chairman read conditions aboard ship. Education­ Steward Delegate Udjang amendment to contract sent to ship Nurdjaja. Chairman announced al director urged members to by Seattle hall. He encouraged upgrade skills at Lundeberg "Scandal at Sea" video received members to view film about School. He reminded everyone that and available for crewmembers to foreign-flag vessels sent by union. dependents also may stay at Piney watch. He thanked crewmemebers Recertified Steward Wybo ex­ Point when member is upgrading. tended wishes for happy retirement for job well done and reminded them to bring shipping card to ves­ No beefs or disputed OT report^. to Romeo Lupinacci and thanked Chairman announced new him for his help while upgrading at sel. Secretaiy advised members to Seafarers LOGs available. Crew ex­ pick up clean linen for next crewPiney Point. Chairman passed out tended special vote of thanks to gal­ member. He thanked steward assis­ ley gang for outstanding job in repair list. Next port: Chiriqui tants for jobs well done and asked Grande, Panama. aration of excellent meals, crewmembers to keep mess room ext port: Panama. COI^E LIBERTY (Cove Ship­ clean at night. Educational director ping), January 30-^hairman OVERSEAS BOSTON advised members to upgrade at Terry Cowans, Secretary L. Pal­ (Maritime Overseas), January 30— Lundeberg School and take ad­ mer, Educational Director Floyd Chairman S. Garay, Secretary W. vantage of new college courses Acord. Educational director urged Bryley, Education^ Director S. being offered. Treasurer reported members to use caution when walk­ $344 in ship's fund. No beefs or Wilkerson, Steward Delegate ing on icy deck surfaces. Deck James Boss. Chairman noted disputed OT reported. Crew stated delegate reported disputed OT. No "Scandal at Sea" video received Seafarers LOGs received. Crew en­ from headquarters. Educational beefs or disputed OT reported by joyed pool parties and extended director encouraged members to engine or steward delegate. Crew special vote of thanks to SA Bill upgrade skills at Piney Point. No stated mail slow getting to ship. Smaley for keeping mess room beefs or disputed OT reported. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex clean. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. Crew asked contracts department Marine), January 30—Chairman to clarify reimbursement of medi­ Charles Parman, Secretary Perco expenses. Crew extended nell Cook. Chairman noted captain LNG CAPRICORN(Energy thanks to galley gang for cleaning Transportation), January 16— extended thanks to entire crew for after ship layup and for great ob well done. He advised crew ves­ Chairman C. Kahl, Secretaiy R. meals. Crew listed dryers need new Frazier, Educational Director sel is expected to lay up in Korea. lint screens. Chairman announced David Dinan, Deck Delegate Secretaiy thanked crewmembers two new VCRs received. ibr keeping ship in good shape. He Thomas Harding, Engine PATRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), reminded members to donate to Delegate R. Rice, Steward January 18—Chairman R. Gibbs, SPAD. Educational director ad­ Delegate Glen Williams. Chair­ Deck Delegate G. Thompson, En­ vised crewmembers to upgrade man discussed proper conduct of gine Delegate William Harris, skills at Lundeberg School. Deck crew while in port. Educational Steward Delegate Daniel Payne. and engine delegates reported dis­ director listed reasons why mem­ Chairman thanked crew for fine puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT bers should upgrade skills at Paul work in port. Educational director reported by steward delegate. Crew Hall Center. No beefs or disputed urged members to upgrade at Paul reported "Scandal at Sea" video OT reported. Engine delegate Hall Center. Treasurer reported viewed by entire crew. Crew re­ thanked galley gang and Chief $600 in ship's fund. No beefs or quested microwave oven and gave Cook Williams for fine job. Crew disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ vote of thanks to galley gang for asked contracts department to look cussed keeping milk supply frozen ;ood meals. Next port: Korea. into holiday pay for crewmembers to avoid spoiling. Crew not^ soap GREEN ISLAND (V^aterman or days worked last tour. Bosun and toilet paper need to be distributed Steamship Co.), January 9—Chair­ asked crewmembers to work around ship equally. Crew reported man E. Grantham, Secretary J. together as a whole. He noted first mail not being received. Crew ex­ leid. Educational Director D. Intended special vote of thanks to oad ever taken to Korea by LNG ; ;ram. Chairman reported smooth Chief Cook Payne for excellent galCapricorn and gave hearty thanks sailing and advised crewmembers ey skills and arranging special to entire crew for successful dis­ of estimated arrival in Newport charge of cargo. Captain F.L. Phan- Christmas party for crewmembers. ^ews, Va. and New Orleans, ^ext port La Vera, France. cenek also thanked crewmembers ^ucational director announced or job well done in Korea. He an­ new books available for crew. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Seanounced ship to be gas-free and in Treasurer reported $230 in movie Land Service), January 16—Chair­ shipyard from April 25 through : imd. No beefs or disputed OT man William Mortier, Secretary Slay 26. He advised crewmembers reported. Crew discussed having S. Ortiz, Educational Director to keep dead lights closed at night. slop chest available on regular Cbristopber Earbart. Chairman Chairman stated smoking on bridge thanked crewmembers for job well jasis and asked contracts depart­ is now okay but only near starment for clarification on use of done in shipyard. Educational direc­ H>ard exit with door cracked so telex by crewmembers. tor urged members to upgrade at smoke will drift outside and not 'iney Point and watch educational TB GROTON (Sheridan remain in wheel house. He advised movies available aboard ship. Transportation), January 9—Chair­ smokers to clean up after themselTreasurer reported $1,1SO in ship's man ^ Paradise, Secretary R. fund and aimounced movies to be purchased in Long Beach, Calif. Deck :k delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew requested coffee machine in crew lounge and gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), January 23—Chair­ man Robert Wagner, Secret^ John Alamar, Educational Direc­ tor Balic Bazidar, Engine Delegate Donald Morrison, Steward Delegate Ignacio Fontelera Chairman requested copies of new contract. Deck delegate reported diluted OT. No b^fis or disputed OT reported by engine or ..:-5- 19 director advised membos to upgrade skills at Lundeberg SdKX>l. No beefs or disputed OT n^rted. Crew dis­ cussed new repair list as it circulated. Engine delegate reminded crewmem­ bers to separate plastics from othCT trash. Special waste cans distributed by steward for this pupose. Crew voted steward dqiartment top notch and gave special thanks to Oiief Steward Guzman for outstanding job. Next port Long Beadi, Cafrf. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), January 10Chairman John Stout, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Direc­ tor Cardel Duim, Deck Delegate Mitchell Santana, Engine Delegate Saeed Mufl^i, Steward Delegate Carlton GriRin. Chair- U.S. Flag Makes Rare Appearance In Albania •, ^ 23,000 tons of wheat in Durres, Albania. The vessel is the second U.^ ;.-flag ship to visit that port in 40 years. The I steward delegates. Crew discussed having shuttle bus service to and from vessel in all ports outside U.S. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), January 23—Chair­ man Ernest Duhon, Secretary L. Finn, Educational Director S. Brown, Deck Delegate Rick Bur­ gess, Engine Delegate J. Day, Steward Delegate C. Largo. Chair­ man noted new washing machine ordered last trip but not yet received. Deck delegate reported ' disputed OT and beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to clarify wheel watching rules. Crew, extended vote of Aanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. man thanked galley gang for holiday meals and recent cookout He reminded those signing off to clean rooms and leave keys with steward or bosun. Chairman asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion on new working rules for deck department. He askV crewmem­ bers to clean up after themselves in laundry room to make job easier for DEU and reminded them to lock up while in port. Educational director encouraged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), January 16—Chair­ man Werner Berber, Secretary R. Spingat, Educational Director Wal­ ter Stevens, Deck Delegate George Paimn, Engine Delegate SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaPrentiss Smith, Steward Delegate Land Service), January 30-^hair- Virgilio Hoffmann. Chairman man Jack Kingsley, Secretary notV ship suffered minor damages William Burdette, Educational in recent bad weather and thanked Director G. Pollard, Engine crewmembers for efforts to bring Delegate S. Byerley. Chairman an­ situation under control. Education­ nounced arrival and payoff in Long al director advised members to Beach, Calif. No beefs or disputed upgrade skills at Lundeberg OT reported. Steward delegate dis- School. No beefs or disputV OT cussed ised develo developing system of return­ reported. Crew extended special ing movies to crew library after use vote of thanks to galley gang for ex­ in crew lounge. cellent Christmas and New Year's dinners. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND HA WAII (Sea-Land Service), January 9—Chairman W. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE Lough, Secretaiy Paul Guzman, (Sea-Land Service), January 12— Vocational Director Jose Del Rio, Chairman Richard Moss, Steward Delegate Glenn Taan. Secretary G. Griswold, Vocation­ Chairman noted new Seafarers al Director D. Grenier, Deck LOGs list updated schedules for Delegate James World, Engine 'iney Point classes and urged mem- Delegate Bobby Spencer, Steward )ers to attend. Treasurer reported Delegate Tom McNellis. Chairman $165 in ship's fund. No beefs or asked contracts department to sup­ disputed OT reported. Crew said ply copies of new contract as soon Scandal at Sea" videotape as possible. He announced Coast received but waiting for repairs to Guard inspection upon arrival in be completed on VCR. Crew stated port with payoff expected to fol­ microwave oven in crew mess hall low. Educational director reminded needs repair. Next port: Honolulu. members to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center and take advantage of SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land all educational opportunities union Service), January 30—Chairman has to offer. Treasurer reported $50 ^ V. Lou^, Secretary Paul Guz­ in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ man, Educational Director Jose >el Rio, Deck Delegate Allen Run- puted OT reported. Bosun gave vote of thanks to galley gang for ex­ nion. Engine Delegate K. Harder, cellent Christmas dinner and profesSteward Delegate Glenn Taan. Chairman noted crew waiting for Continuedon pt^e 21 dryer to be repaired. Educational !. • '' . V -5 . �20 MARCH 1004 SEAFARERS LOG Final Departures ' '.'.S 1: IK _ 'V •? '•" •• ' I- -• -.i';"- - DEEP SEA LEO BROWN Pensioner Leo Brown, 68, passed away February 2. A Baltimore na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of Seat­ tle. Brother Brown sailed in the steward department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He retired in June 1984. Brother Kitsko sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Brother Kitsko began receiving his pension in November 1983. receiving his pension in August 1990. LOUIS PICKHART Pensioner Louis Pickhart, 68, died January 27. A native of Jasper, Ind., he joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of Houston. Brother Picldiart sailed as a QMED. He upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1980. Brother Pickhart served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired in October 1983. HJALMARHORSMA Pensioner Hjalmar Horsma, 79, passed away Januapr 25. Bora in Min­ neapolis, Minn., he JOSE RODRIGUEZ joined the Jose union in Duluth, Minn, in 1969. Before retir­ Rodriguez, 61, passed ing in August 1979, Brother BERNARD BURGE away January Horsma sailed as an AB. Pensioner Ber­ 17. Bora in nard Burge, JESSE LASETER Colombia, he 68, died joined the PensicHier Jesse February 12. SIU in 1969 Laseter, 83, Bom in Mis­ in the port of died Febru­ sissippi, he New York. ary 11. Bora joined the in Georgia, he Brother Rodriguez sailed in the SIU in 1968 joined the SIU deck department. He upgraded at in the port of Piney Point in 1975. as a charter New Orleans. member in 1939 Brother Burge sailed in the engine JOSE SANCHEZ in the port of department. He upgraded at the Jacksonville, Jose Sanchez, Lundeberg School frequently. ^a. Brother Laseter last sailed as a 61, died May Brother Burge served in the U.S. xisun. He retired in December 1965. 10,1993. He Army from 1950 to 1952. He joined the began receiving his pension in Sep­ JULIAN LOPEZ Seafarers in tember 1991. 1956 in his na­ Pensioner tive Tampa, Julian Lopez, RICHARD COLLINS Fla. Brother 67, passed Richard Collins, 51, passed away Sanchez away January February 11. He joined the sailed as a 23. Bora in Seafarers in 1964 in his native QMED. He upgraded at the Lun­ Spain, he Mobile, Ala. Brother Collins sailed joined the deberg School in 1981. in the steward department, most SIU in 1962 recently as a chief cook. LAUREN SANTA ANA in the port of New York. Pensioner HOMER CROSS Brother Lopez sailed in the engine Lauren Santa Pensioner department. He began receiving his Ana, 81, Homer Cross, pension in October 1991. passed away 64, died February 12. February 15. DANIEL McMULLEN A native of Bora in Pensioner the Philippine Winston, Islands, he Daniel McN.C., he joined the Mullen, 73, joined the SIU in 1947 died January union in 1956 17. A native in the port of New Orleans. He in the port of of Brooklyn, sailed as a chief steward. Brother Norfolk, Va. Brother Cross sailed Santa Ana began receiving his pen­ N.Y., he as a member of the galley gang. He sion in March 1977. joined the began receiving his pension in union in 1956 June 1991. THOMAS SELF in the port of New York. Brother McMullen Pensioner TOMDANZEY primarily sailed as an AB. He Thomas Self, Pensioner Tom Danzey, 66, passed upgraded at Piney Point in 1975. 64, passed away December 25. Ah Alabama Brother McMullen was a veteran away native, he joined the SIU in 1944 of the U.S. Army in World War II February 3. A in the port of Philadelphia. Brother and sailed during the Vietnam con­ native of Danzey sailed in the deck depart­ flict. He retired in August 1980. Clinchco, ment. He retired in December 1986. Va., he joined ERNESTO MORALES the Seafarers LEOFEHER in 1951 in the Ernesto Pensioner port of Baltimore. Brother Self suc­ Morales, 64, Leo Feher, cessfully completed the bosun passed away 73, passed recertification program at the Lun­ 3. January away deberg School in 1973. He served Bora in February 3. in the U.S. Coast Guard during Mayaguez, Bora in Il­ World War II. Brother Self began P.R., he linois, he receiving his pension in September joined the joined the 1992. Seafarers in Seafarers in 1961 in the 1943 in the FRTTZBERT STEPHEN port of Puerto Rico. Brother port of New York. Brother Feher Pensioner Morales sailed in the engine depart­ sailed as an FOWT. He retired in Fritzbert ment. December 1982. Stephen, 76, died January JAMES HAYNIE ROY PEEBLES 28. Bora in Pensioner Roy Peebles, 63, died September the Virgin Is­ James 22. A native of Houston, he joined lands, he Haynie, 73, the SIU in 1953 in the port of New joined the died January York. Brother Peebles sailed in the -union in 1955 14. A native deck department. in the port of of Tangier, New York. He sailed in the Va., he sailed steward department. Brother , JULIAN PRIMERO in the deck Stephen upgraded at Piney Point in Pensioner department. 1981. He retired in December 1982. Julian Brother Primero, 68, Haynie last sailed on the Overseas GEORGE VIDRINE passed away Harriette in 1988 as bosun. He Pensioner January 1. A also sailed on such vessels as the George Philippine Is­ Liberty Wave and the Sea-Land Mc­ Vidrine, 83, lands native, Lean. Brother Haynie began receiv­ died January he joined the ing his pension in May 1989. 4. A native of union in 1971 Ville Platte, MICHAEL KITSKO in the port of . La., he joined Pensioner Michael Kitsko, 74, died Seattle. Brother Primero sailed in the SIU in the steward department. He December 24. A native of Whit­ 1961 in the upgraded at the Lundeberg School ney, Pa., he joined the Seafarers in port of Hous­ in 1977. Brother Primero began 1^8 in the port of Baltimore. ton. Brother Vidrine sailed as an FOWT. He began receiving his pensionin July 1977. DING HAI WOO Pensioner Ding Hai Woo, 84, passed away Januaty15. Bora in China, he joined the union in 1955 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Woo sailed as a chief cook. He became a U.S.' citizen in 1954. Brother Woo retired in January 1974. INLAND LOUIS CANAVINO Peiisioner Louis Canavino, 67, died January 8. A native of New Canaan, Conn., he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Baltimore. Boatman Canavino last sailed as a captain. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1948. Boatman Canavino retired in May 1988. FREDERICK CHANSON Pensioner Frederick Chanson, 65, passed away January 14. Bora in Louisiana, he joined the union in 1974 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Chanson sailed in the deck department. He began receiv­ ing his pension in January 1991. ROBERT CHARLET Robert Charlet, 36, died February 12. A Lexington, Ky. native, he joined the SIU after graduating from the trainee pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School in 1980. Boatman Charlet sailed in the deck department aboard Orgulf tugs. WILLIAM McBUNCH Pensioner William McBunch, 63, passed away January 19. Bora in Friars Point, Miss., he joined the Se^arers in 1971 in the port of St. Louis. Boatman McBunch most recently sailed as a tankerman. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. Boat-^ man McBunch began receiving his pension in August 1992. ELVESTER SANDERS Pensioner Elvester Sanders, 65, died February 2. A South Carolina na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1980 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Boatman Sanders sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1961. Boatman San^rs retired in October 1993. LESLIE TETTERTON Leslie Tetterton, 55, passed away January 27. A Belhaven, N.C. na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1976 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Tetterton sailed as an engineer. GREAT LAKES GEORGE CAUSEY JR. Pensioner George Causey Jr., 71, passed away Novem­ ber 29. Bora in Pell City, Ala., he joined the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Detroit. Brother Causey sail^ in both the deck and engine departments. He served in the U.S. Navy firom 1942 to 1945. Brother Causey began receiving his pension in June 1987. EDWARD LADESICH Pensioner Ed­ ward Ladesich, 81, passed away November 24. A Kansas na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1954 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. Broker Ladesich sailed in the deck department. He retired in August 1973. ARTHUR PERRY Pensioner Ar­ thur Perry, 76, passed away January 6. Bora in St. Regis Falls, N.Y., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother Perry sailed as an FOWT aboard Kinsman Marine vessels. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Brother Perry began receiving his pension in December 1981. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN JOHNOSTERLUND Pensioner John Osterlund, 82, passed away Januaiy 20. Bora in Portland, Mass., he was one of the original members of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, an affiliate of the SIU, before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. Osterlund moved to Gloucester, Mass. in 1937 and worked in Aat area until the time of his retirement in April 1976. RAILROAD MARINE «• VICTOR LANZA Pensioner Victor Lanza, 82, died September 14. He joined the Seafarers in 1960 in his native New York. Brother Lanza sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Lanza retired in November 1975. VINCENTSADLER Pensioner Vincent Sadler, 78, passed away January 31. A native of Mathews, Va., he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Sadler sailed as a pilot. He began receiving his pension in November 1980. �• r5i'-, MARCH1994 Ships Digesi CoiUinuedfrom page 19 '••• •• li' sional food service. Next port: EUzabeth,N.J. SEA-LAND QUALITY (SeaLand Service), January 23—Chair­ man Carmine Bova, Secretary TJ. Smith, Deck Delegate Tom Nealon, Engine Delegate Anthony Rotunda, Steward Delegate Stephan Osovitz. Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs received. Educational director urged mem­ bers to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew wished Chief Cook Osovitz well when he signed off and gave vote of thanks to steward department. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), January 13-^hairman A. Eckert, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director Amos Jaramillo. Chairman announced new Seafarers LOGs received. He noted ship will be in Tacoma, Wash, and thanked crew for smooth trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for excellent Christmas dinner. SEA-LAND SP//?/r(Sea-Land Service), January 16—Chairman Hovrard Gibbs, Secretaiy S. Apodaca, Educational Director C. Henley, Deck Delegate S. Shields, Engine Delegate D. Locsin, Steward Delegate M. Brayman. Chairman reported sanitary inspec­ tion held and shower stalls need to be caulked. Secretary stressed im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Educational director stated any member who wants to upgrade should attend Lundeberg School classes. Treasurer reported $140 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted "Scandal at Sea" videotape viewed by all. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), January 30—Chairman L. Watson, Secretary Jack Utz, Educational Director Jan Haidir. Chairman reminded members to clean room before signing off ship. Crew requested new TV and refrigerator for crew lounge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. . Crew discussed Sea-Land's mail policy in ports of call and re­ quest^ copies of new contract when available. Steward delegate reported he is checking overall linen conditions. ULTRASEA (Sealift Inc.), January 23—Chairman M. Noble, Secretary T. Dowd, Engine Delegate Oscar Garcia, Steward Delegate F. Monsihais. Chairman announced arrival in Russia. He's still waiting for parts to complete repairs in galley. Ship's antenna and ice machine also need repair. Educational director reported all SEAFARERS UfG crewmeihbers have seen new "Scandal at Sea" video sent to ship. Treasurer reported $56 in ship's fund. Deck delegate gave special thanks to galley gang for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SUGAR ISLANDER (Pacific Gulf Marine), January 25—Chair­ man William Dean, Secretary Michael Thornton, Educational Director John Copeland, Deck Delegate Tommy Lister, Engine Delegate Geofl'rey Denesse, Steward Delegate Julio Aruz. Chairman reported new crew washer and rug shampooer received and tile in passageways and decks in laundry rooms fixed. He thanked crew for very smooth trip and announced payoff in New Orleans. Secretary thanked steward department for cleanliness of ship. Educational director reminded members to take advantage of op­ portunities available at Finey Point and to apply for SIU scholarship before April 15 deadline. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew commended steward department for excellent job. USNS SILAS BENT (Bay Ship Management), January 26-^hairman R. Vazquez, Secretary B. Henderson, Educational Director Richard Larsen. Chairman ad­ vised members new contract cur­ rently in effect and 90 days seatime needed for vacation pay per year. Secretary reported store rooms and refrigerators clean and in good order. He noted fresh stores to be received in Singapore and all pasta now being kept in refrigerators. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman stated annual Coast Guard inspection to be con­ ducted in next port. He reminded members to separate plastics from trash for proper disposal. Crew gave round of applause to SIU storekeeper Hugh "Tom" Catron for receiving 1(W percent on recent quality assurance inspection. Chair­ man noted it is the first perfect score ever received by ship. SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaLand Service), February 2—Chair­ man Joseph Artis, Secretary H. Lively, Education^ Director George Ackley, Engine Delegate Walton Weaver, Steward Delegate F. Martin. Chairman noted crew still waiting for copy of new contract. Chairman announced new watch system now in effect. Educational director discussed donating money to Seaman's Church in New York for sending books to ship. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No )eefs or disputed OT reported by en­ gine or steward delegates. Crew dis­ cussed building movie library of their own in crew lounge and creat­ ing shelf for new books. Crew ex­ tended special vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port Tacoma, Wash. Supply Officer Catron Aces Inspection Hugh Tom" Catron, supply officer aboard the USNSSilas Bent, recently received a 100 percent satisfactory score in all areas of a rigorous qualify assurance inspection aboard ship—the first and only supply officer in Military Sealift Command-Atlantic history to "ace" the inspection. Brother Catroii has been sailing with the SIU for six yeans. Prior to joining the union, he worked for MSC for 14 years and began his supply carMr jn ^ logistic supply for helicopters during the Vietnam the U.S. War. Above, atron'is at work during a recent stopover in Singapore. wPt 21 SEAFARERS SCHOLARSHIPS This winter has been devas­ tating for virtually every region of the country. But take heart— spring is on the way, and with it come thoughts of growth, of renewal—of education!. Only one month remains in which to complete a scholarship application for the seven awards that will be issued in 1994 to three Seafarers and four de­ pendents of SIU members. Of the seven scholarships to be awarded this year, three are reserved for SIU members (one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a col­ lege or university, and two $6,000 two-year scholarships for study at a vocational school or community college). The other four stipends will be granted to spouses and depend­ ent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 scholarship for study at a fouryear college or university. Anyone who has looked into the costs associated with higher education knows the financial burden that can sometimes result. A Seafarers scholarship will help ease that burden. The $15,000 college scholarships will be paid at the rate of $3,750 per year over a four-year period. The $6,000 awards are paid at the rate of $3,000 per year for two years. Eligibility requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and unmarried dependents are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. It is available by filling out and returning the coupon below. The 1994 Scholarship Program booklets also are available at all SIU hiring halls. But remember; Completed applications must be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on on before April 15, 1994—so act now! The scholarship application form must be complet^ by ALL applicants and includes: • Autobiographical State­ ment • Photograph of Applicant • Certified Copy of Birth Certificate • High School Transcript AND Certification of Graduation Official Copy of High School Equivalency Scores College Transcript Letters of Reference SAT or ACT Results. The application form aiid the first three items Usted hereshould be mailed by die applicant All other items should mailed by the person or agency fiom whom they are requested. All items should besent to Scholarship Pro­ gram, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Act Now. Time Is Running Out. ••'A.- 'If? Send for Your Application Form Today! * niease send me the 1994 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for apply­ ing and the application form. ' A ^ Name Book Number. Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number_ This application is for • Self • • • •' A - Dependent -• f Mail this completedform to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 3/94 i | -1^ �•It. :'# • •i fi • Klfrlli.':' 22 SEAFARERS LOG mRCH 1994 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes ii Trainee Lifeboat Class 519—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 519 are (from left, kneeling) Bryan Bush, Andrew Keane, James Murphy, Samuel Forrest, Eric Garror, Elwood Leguillou, Randy XJpgraders Lifeboat—^With instoictor Jim Brown (left) are Pearson, Kurt Benjamin, (second row) Jim Brown (instructor), Jerry Leonard, John McDonald Jr., Robert upgrading graduates of the December 14 lifeboat class (from left) Mahone, Eric Mose, Timothy Hadley, Walter Bagby, Spencer Hunter, Claudio Romano, Kenneth yVayne Webb, Jeannette Hall and Michael San Juan. Flanagan, Thomas Schaefer Jr., Daniel Tapley and Cyrus Brewster. Third Mate^ertificates of cornpletion were received by the December 7 class of Celestial Navigation—The December 15 graduates of the celestial navigation upgraders. They are (from left, front row) Susan Corliss, Daniel Vi^, Daniel Hughes, course are (from left, front row) John Bellinger, Mark Lamar, Romeo Lugtu, Mark A. SiK E. Me^r, MarcTkyloran^i Pumproom Maintenance—Graduating on December 9 from the pumproom rnantenance cour^ are (from left kneeling) Art Victor MullJDhns Gilman Marsha Dawson, Miguel Rullan, Brantley Twiford, Lawrence Bante, (third row) Mark Glinka, Allen Scott, Dan Holden (instructor), Mark Lawrence and EncMornson. Diesel Engine—Receiving certification in diesel engine technology are (from left, seated) Dennis Riley, Bruce Smith, Joseph Jay Amold, (second row) Gary Frazier, Steve Erdell, J.C. Wiegman (instructor), Wesley \N\se, Larry M. Pittman, Jarrres Gibson and Matthew DiTullio. Basic Electronics—^Working their way up through the engine department are Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on January 14 are (from left front row) (from left, front rqw) Arthur Wadsworth, Herman Manzer, Richard G.Buchanan, (second Patrick Cross, Mariana Photiou, Lee Harman fsecond rowi rhnQtian H Womer row) Brantley Twiford, Marsha Dawson, Michael Goins and Russ Levin (instructor). Michael Woodman and Jake Karaczynski (instructor) �* '/ *•< MARCH 1994 {>•.. SEAFARERS LOG LUNDEBERG SCHOOL 1994 UPGRJURHG COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between April and August 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Schoolof Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Deckllpgradinglknuses Course Check-In Dafe Completion Date Able Seaman May 20 July 15 July 1 August 26 RecertMcallonPngnms Course Check-In Date Comidetlon Date Bosun Recertifi<»tion Mardi28 May 2 Steward Recertifiation Julys Augusts Course Checkrin Date Comidetion Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward Ail open-ended (contact admisdons ofBce for starting dates) Baglne Upgratling Courses All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Course Bridge Management (Shiphandling) Radar Certification :S::: - , ,C-,, ^ -Y . Celestial Navigation ; : Third Mate , Limited License, Part 1 Limited License, Part 2 - Limited License, Part 3 23 Check-In Date Completion Date May 6 July 29 May August 12 April 29 May 20 June 17 July 22 August 19 May 6 May 27 June 24 July 29 August 26 Julyl August 12 April 19 August 12 Pumproom Maint & Operations May 2 June 10 April 11 June 20 April 22 Julyl Hydraulics June 20 July 15 April 25 July 5 May 6 July 15 Marine Electrical Maintenance July5 August 26 May 9 July 18 May 20 July 29 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. QMED - Any Rating August 1 October 21 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler May 9 June 17 Diesel Engine Technolt^ June 27 July 22 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations August 1 September 9 '~TRefrig. Containers - Advanced Maint. May 2 , • ^ June 10 'MShS, 1994AauHBIucatton Scheiule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Safely Sj^lalty Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Course Check-In Date Completion Date GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admission Oil Spill Prevention and (Containment) June 17 July 1 August 26 June 24 Julys September 2 Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Lifeboatman April 22 May 6 May 20 June 17 July 15 August 12 August 26 May 6 May 20 June 3 July 1 July 29 August 26 September 9 Developmental Studies May 2 June 27 July 11 August 22 September 5 May 6 May 20 July 22 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Julys Sealift Operations & Maintenance May 9 July 11 General Educatton College Courses June 3 Session n May 9 Julyl Augusts Sessionm September 12 November 4 Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPLRMTION Name. (Middle) (Fust) (Last) Address (Stieet) (Zip Code) (Stale) (City) Date of Birth. Telephone ( (AieaCMe) (Mooth/Day/Year) Inland Waters MemberQ Lakes Membo-D Deep Sea Member D May 6 June 30 July 15 August 26 September 9 With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card arul the jront and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received BEGIN END DATE DATE COURSE If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # .Book#_ Seniority . Department U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, class# Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? Date On: • Yes • Yes • NO GNO If yes, course(s) taken Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting:GYcs GNO Rating: LAST VESSEL: Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held CPR:GYes GNO SIGNATURE. Date Off:. .DATE. Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. ^ • -I'l • :. �' —^--- •<F^ra»y^'||l!yi ;• ]';• • $ ' Volume 56, Number 3 March 1994 Time Is Running Out! The deadline to apply for a Seafarers scholarship is April 15— only one month from now. Don't pass up this opportunity for a higher education. See page 21 for additional information. . Now moored in Plney Point, the Empress //still features part of the pulse generator/antenna system once used to simulate electromagnetic pulses. •'liSi Upgraders at the Paul Hall ment maintenance; a small been jointly approved by the the 120-foot Empress II into ttie explosions which occur above the Center for Maritime Training and lounge and mess area with (Maritime) Admnistration and curriculum. "We're going to be atmosphere generate an able to use diis barge in so many electromagnetic pulse (EMP). Education soon will have the op­ sanitary and shower facilities; Ae U.S. Coast Guard..." different classes, it's amazing. This The EMP does not harm people, The vessel, which is loaded and two diesel engines which run portunity to train aboard the is really a major asset to the but depending upon the strength with top-flight equipment, is on the synchronized generators that Empress II, a state-of-the-art of the induct electromagnetic barge formerly used by the power the barge. (The generators loan to the Seafarers Harry Lun- school." "It has every item that we train field, damage, can range from government for electromagnetic pack 600 kilowatts of power- deberg School of Seamanship for enough to run the entire school in the next three years. After that, witl^" said Bill Saul, waterways momentary electrical interrup­ testing. the government may opt to donate advisor for the Paul Hall Center. tion to total overload and birmout Some of the barge's features a state of emergency.) "There's something for everyone, of circuits. include the following: refrigera­ The Paul Center recently it to the school. whether they sail deep sea. Great In July 1984 the U.S. Navy tion and atmospheric control sys­ acquired the Empress II (short for Valuable Training Tool Lakes, inland or on passenger contracted to build and test a tems; sewage control and Electromagnetic Pulse Radioseaworthy EMP simulator—the disposal; a complete hydraulics Frequency Instructors and administrators ships." Environment Saul joined Lundeberg School Empress II. The vessel included a system; winches; centrifuges; Simulator for Ships) via the U.S. at the Paul Hall Center say the ballast control (from 2 to 15 feet) Defense Region^ Material Of­ Empress II will be an exception­ instructors Ben Cusic, Bill powerful pulse generator/antenna and bilge pumping; a complete fice based in Virginia, under ally versatile and valuable train- Hellwege, Daimy Holden, Ron system that was used to simulate generator balancing system; heat­ terms of theMerchant Marine Act ing tool. Engine and deck Raykows^, Tommy Swarm and an EMP which was radiated at ing and water-treatment systems; of 1936, as amended in 1980. department upgraders routinely Jeff Swanson in transporting the military ships in order to evaluate rigging, anchors and safety rafts; That law reads in part that "excess will use it, as will all members Empress II from Virginia's York their resistance, as well as the self-contained breathing equip­ or surplus vessels, shipboard who participate in firefrghting, River to Piney Point, Md. in potential vulnerability of ship­ ment and other safety gear. equipment and other marine confined space training and January. Pushed by the tug Susan board systems. Collins and directed by the The Empress II, which is fully Equipment, owned by the United damage control courses. The Empress II's integrated functional and has two interior States, may be made available by "It will be in constant use," Seafarer (both Lundeberg School systems consisted of a massive levels, also sports compartments gift, loan, sale, lease or charter to said Lundeberg School Vocation­ training vessels), the barge ar­ transmitter mounted on deck, and for administrative activities and the Federal and state maritime al Director Jim Shaffer, who rived in less than 24 hours. a receiver on the ship being barge control and operation; a academies and to any nonprofit added that instructors currently "The trip was beautiful. We tested. After several years of per­ workshop for barge and equip­ training institution which has are formulating plans to integrate had the best weather that we had for forming such tests, the vessel be­ the entire winter," said Hellwege, came classified as government who directed the transport of Ae surplus. The pulse generator since has barge. "This is a tremendous ac­ Alarm systems are part of the statebeen removed, as has part of the quisition for the school and a realis­ of-the-art equipment aboard the antenna support structure. tic training aid." vessel. Now, it has found a new home High-Tech Testing at Piney Point. "Students will The Empress II was built in the learn by actually performing mid-1980s and launched in 1986. preventive maintenance on the But in some ways, its roots go barges," said Shaffer. "This will B ^ SS lilt ; ?ii back to 1962, when a high-al­ substantially reduce the cost of titude nuclear test in the Pacific maintaining it. disrupted electric power in "It seems like every day, Hawaii, some 600 miles away. someone comes up with another Tests confirmed that nuclear idea about how we can use it." Help Locate This HUssing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Kevin Jay Ayotte. Kevin and his brother were upstairs playing in their sum- Kavin Jay Ayotte mer home in Sugarbush, Minn, on September 30, 1982. Their mother went outside for a short while. When she returned, 5ye^old Kevin was gone. The photo at left is shown age-progressed to the age of 13 or 14 years old. Kevin has a scar on the right side of his chin, his speech is limited and he is hearing impaired. At the time of his disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed child was 4 feet tall and weighed 50 pounds. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Kevin Jay Ayotte should contact the Na­ tional Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (8(X)) 8435678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Beltrami County (Minn.) Sheriffs Office at (218) 751-9111. . -:>• 'f "4 •; : -SfM 4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 1994 Description An account of the resource Headlines: PENA: FUNDS PUT IN BUDGET TO REVITALIZE U.S. FLEET KEY HOUSE MEMBERS VOW TO ENACT 1995 SHIP BILL SIU PRESSES CASE TO END SEAMEN'S WORK TAX DOT HEAD: INDLAND SAFETY A 'PRIORITY' TOUGH REGS LIMIT ACCESS TO GROUNDFISH FISHERY AFL-CIO URGES BACKING OF KINGS POINT FACILITY DOT, BENTLEY AND U.S. CARRIERS BALK AT CARGO PREFERENCE WAIVER NEW LAW ENDS COAST GUARD'S MAINTENANCE OF DISCHARGES DESPITE ICY WATERS, LAKES SEASON LOOKS GOOD HANNAH TUGS NEVER STOP NEW COVE TANKER CREWED BY SIU MTD URGES CONGRESS TO PASS HEALTH CARE REFORM THIS YEAR INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO TRAIN DERAILMENT USCG EXPLORES UNDER-REPORTING OF MISSISSIPPI BARGE ACCIDENTS '94 BRINGS SPATE OF RUNAWAY ACCIDENTS COAST GUARD TO CHECK MORE FOREIGN VESSELS SEAFARERS JOIN STRIKING DIAMOND WORKERS FISHERMEN BRAVE WEATHER ALL YEAR ROUND SEAFARERS KICK OFF 1994 TUBERCULOSIS TESTING PROGRAM COSTLY SPREAD OF ZEBRA MUSSELS AFFECTS SHIPPING, OTHER INDUSTRIES 'LEARN WHILE YOU WORK' IS THEME OF BOSUN DARLEY UNION OFFICERS AND P.R. MEMBERS CONFER ON WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES HOLIDAYS ARE A FAMILY AFFAIR AT THE JACKSONVILLE SIU HALL SEAFARERS BACK SUIT AGAINST USER FEE ESCAPE TO PINEY POINT PAUL HALL CENTER ENHANCED BY NEW BARGE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/1/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 3 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/56d87ffb90e0bae62d099622e8191945.PDF 7cb9654c31e1a25ddbc2651014888ebf PDF Text Text .•'yj.yC .y ^51.: ': fl ' 'Wy J'M Crewmembers aboard Bisso tugboats, like the two shown above, voted to sign on with the Seafarers Big Chiil ices Lakes Fitoiit, Causes Deiays The harshest winter in recent memory forced many Great Lakes vessels to stay in port longer than originally scheduled because of ice blocking the shipping lanes. The winter conditions affected such SIUcrewed vessels as the St. Clair and tugboat Arkansas. Story on page 6. - ' •' ' '.rCM'- y'm ;• vfe| 2 �2 APRIL 1994 SEAFMERSLOG President's Report Health Care Fight Begins .if' ••-v'ii, .... i), ^4 >f' "• ' "l" The fight is on. After months of verbal salvoes fired by those entrenched and enriched by the present medical pro­ gram, Congress has started to hold hearings on legislation to reform America's health care system. During the election of 1992, the AFLCIO spoke in behalf of working people all across America who were concerned about the continuing need to give up pay raises and other benefits in order to maintain ade­ quate health care coverage for themselves and their families. Candidate Bill Clinton listened and made health care reform a Michael Sacco priority. The president set up a study group to look into every aspect of the problem and come back with suggestions, to the White House on what should be done. The committee met with average citizens and medical professionals all across the country to gather evidence on what has become a crisis in America. Tfie president introduced these ideas on September 22 during a nationally televised address. Yet, despite the fact that almost 39 million Americans in the latest count are uninsured, despite the fact that the national inflation rate averages around three percent while the medical inflation rate grows at 11 percent annually, despite the fact that the United States spends far more of its gross national product on health care than any of the other major industrial­ ized nations (which provide universal coverage for their citizens), there are still those who claim we do not have a health care crisis. No health care crisis? Try telling that to the head of a household who has been laid off and now has no protection for his or her family. Try telling that to a single parent who is trying to make ends meet at a low-paying job that does not provide any health care benefits. Try telling that to someone who has dealt with the skyrocketing prices of medicine when his or her budget has been knocked out of whack to fill a ^ prescription for an illness. The naysayers claim we don't have a health care crisis. But, another 2.3 million Americans joined the ranks of the uninsured in 1992, and that figure continues to increase. And who pays for those without insurance? For one, those of us in the trade union movement who have health care coverage. While union workers enjoy coverage that others don't, skyrocketing prices have put a strain on the health in­ surance plans of those who have coverage. That's because every time an uninsured person gets treated in an emergency room, the cost is passed along through higher prices to those who do enjoy coverage. However, those same naysayers who claim there is no health care crisis are offering their own legislation to "reform" health care. Their idea of so-called reform is not to bring all Americans to the standard of coverage enjoyed by workers covered by a union contract, but to lower the coverage of those with benefits to a substandard level. Then they would tax anyone who seeks to obtain a higher level of coverage. The SIU will oppose any such move in Congress to lower the standard of health care in this country. That is not reform; that is regression. The Seafarers will stand with the AFL-CIO in its support of a health care reform initiative, like the president's, that in­ cludes true reform of the system. Among those principles that must be part of any bill fixing the nation's health care system are universal coverage for all Americans —^ coverage that can­ not be taken away because of illness, lack of a job or any other cause; preservation of quality care and containment of the spiraling costs. As the Congress debates both the president's health care reform proposal and all the other pieces of legislation dealing with the same subject, the AFT-CIO will be working to ensure that any system adopted benefits working people and their families. The SIU certainly will do everything it can to assist in those efforts. Volume 56. Number 4 April 1994 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Ihince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional maiUng offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. SIU fishermen join with others from New England to protest the conditions of their industries during a sit-in at the New Bedford, Mass. federal building on March 11. Commene Dept Gtters Aid Package After New England Fbhermen Protest The remaining $12 million scalloping dredges. Implementa­ A month-long series of meet­ ings and protests led by SIU will come from the department's tion was set for March 1. A shortage of the new nets and fishermen from the port of New National Oceanic and Atmospheric rings, however, as well as com­ Bedford, Mass. culmihated in the Administration in loan guarantees plications in implementing the release late last month of $30 mil­ and direct grants for alternative plan forced the service to delay lion in economic aid by the U.S economic activities and a series of implementation of the program Fishery Assistance Centers, in­ Commerce Department. for one month. A second exten­ Commerce Secretary Ronalc cluding two mobile operations to sion until May 1 was granted for Brown announced the assistance help affected fishermen. the new nets and until June 1 for While welcoming the federal package while meeting in Boston rings. aid, both Kerry and Sen. Edward on March 21 with New England area fishermen and elected offi­ Kennedy (D-Mass.) called it only Limits Days at Sea a first step in the efforts to help the cials. Shortly after the fishermen The announcement of the aid New England fishing industry. came after a month in which New Brown noted the Clinton ad­ received their notification con­ Bedford Seafarers were joined by ministration would be seeking ad­ cerning the nets, another letter fellow fishermen from other ports ditional funds designed to help from the fisheries service was ar­ riving in their mailboxes. in Massachusetts and Maine in the industiy. The letters notified boat tying up their vessels in Boston Regs Decrease Yield Harbor for two weeks. The fisher­ owners how many days they The protests that brought the could sail during the upcoming men held meetings with state and federal elected officials to discuss problems of the New England year under two systems the ser­ the plight of their industry. fishing industry to Washington's vice was proposing. One, called Then, after returning to their attention began earlier this year the fleet system, was limited to home ports, the New Bedford when the federal government 190 days for the year. The other, fishermen conducted a peaceful began informing fishermen of called the individual boat system, sit-in on the steps of the town's new regulations that would was based on the average number federal building to call attention decrease the amount groundfish of days the boat sailed in the pre­ to the problems associated with and scallops they could catch. vious year and reduced by 10 per­ increasing federal regulations and (Groundfish is a general term for cent. decreasing stock in the Georges haddock, cod, various flounders The idea behind the program and other commercially impor­ was to reduce the amount of fish­ Bank fishery. The fishermen had been ur­ tant species of fish.) ing that occurs in the Georges ging the government to release For years, the National Marine Bank. However, as it has been economic aid funds authorized Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced, the program actually last year in the $7.6 billion been working on a plan to reduce hurts vessels which have been California earthquake relief the number of fish caught in the practicing conservation—like measure. Senator John Kerry (D- Georges Bank, located in the those sailing under an SIU con­ Mass.) had amended the bill to North Atlantic off the coast of tract—which requires four days authorize the commerce secretaty New England. Overfishing of the ashore for every 10 days at sea, to make available up to $550 mil­ grounds, caused in part by and rewards the non-union boats lion for the fishing industry in overament efforts to build up the that simply come into port to off­ disaster aid. commercial fleet, had greatly load fish, change crews and then reduced the amount of fish that return to sea. Concerns Remain could be harvested In order to monitor the days at Despite the announcement of Despite the fact that planning sea, the NMFS had ordered the the aid, fishermen are concerned for the regulations had been fishing boats to carry Vessel that it may not be enough to deal taking place for years, the fisher­ Tracking Systems, known as with the problems in their in­ men started receiving letters at black boxes." The cost for such he beginning of 1994 from the devices runs up to $5,000 plus dustry. Henri Francois, SIU port agent WFS that they would have to monthly usage fees. The SIU has in New Bedford, noted the fisher­ purchase larger mesh nets for men are wondering how the groundfish and larger rings for Continued on page 14 money will be distributed. "There is a concern that very little of the $30 million may ac­ tually reach the fishermen it is intended to help," Francois said. "Much of that will depend on the details that have not been final­ ized." According to a statement is­ sued Iw the Commerce Depart­ ment, $18 million of the aid will be targeted at entire communities affected by . new regulations and declining fish stocks. It will focus on the longterm recovery of the impacted towns and villages through community reinvestment Seafarer Tony Santos demonstrates to the press that fish which are considered undersized by the U.S. government are allowable in and diversification. Canada. The fish in tum are imported for sale in the United States. '} �• .'..A- • APRIL 1994 SEAFARERSLOG •,•;.••- -r-' - . 3 E.N. Bisso Crews Vote SlU By 2-1 ^1: February 22 aboard the Bisso tug lot of propaganda and they came Gladys B., which was in port in on the boats the week before the longtime non-union Gulf tugboat New Orleans and was secured by election and tried to tell us to vote no. company voted overwhelmingly officials from the National Labor "But it didn't make any dif­ last month to be represented by Relations Board (NLRB). Addi­ ference to me. You see the results the Seafarers International tional secret ballot voting also of the vote—evidently, we Union. took place on March 3 in Miami wanted to join the union, and By a count of 45 to 27, the aboard the Capt. Bud Bisso, the we're happy because we have the boatmen working for New Or­ one Bisso vessel that sails off­ union. Guys know they're going leans-based E.N. Bisso Co. sig­ shore. to have good benefits and wages nalled that they wanted union The NLRB counted the ballots and job security over the long representation, despite an intense and announced the results on haul." anti-union campaign waged by March 8. Dean Corgey, vice president the company. Since the election, the SIU has of the SIU's Gulf Coast Region, Voting was conducted by been preparing for contract talks said, "I have a tremendous "A union means you have a future," says AB Robert Neff Sr., who works aboard Bisso tugs like the one above. "I think this is terrific." secret ballot and took place with the company. However, amount of respect for the boat­ Bisso filed objections about the men in the Bisso fleet. They were election with the NLRB. The subjected to the most intimidating agency currently is investigating and vicious anti-union campaign that I've ever seen. But they hung Bisso's objections. together, showed a lot of guts and E.N. Bisso, which openly has they prevailed. resisted union organizing of its "We reach out to those 27 who employees for many years, didn't support the union to come operates a fleet of 15 boats — 14 on board. The more people who of which work in ship docking are with the union effort, the operations from the Gulf up the stronger we'll be at the bargain­ Mississippi River as far north as ing table and the better their con­ Baton Rouge, La. tract is going to be." "I voted yes because I believe Meanwhile, an ex-Bisso cap­ a union is the only sensible way a tain who requested anonymity working man can go," said Deck­ until his charges against the com­ hand Robert Neff Sr. "A union pany are processed said he means you have a future. I think believed the company fired him this is terrific." because he refused to cooperate In reference to Bisso's efforts in Bisso's aggressive anti-union to get crewmembers to vote campaign. against the union, Neff, 57, TTie captain also expressed the added, "What the company has general view of many of his ship­ done to us has been very in­ mates that the company was timidating, and I'm not the type trying to intimidate the crew from who's easily intimidated. They're exercising their right to free E.N. Bisso's 15 tugboats. Including the ones pictured here, are used for docking operations. very sarcastic,'they've put out a choice. BSrug^u""" "" n.em!' ""ctwrmbTrs' Fired Capt Returns to Work After MTD Protests Dismissal Nelson Flew Historic Flag to Support U.S. Mariners . • ,'Vi;.-'A n The captain of the President Four days later. Nelson, a the American flag to foreign-flag F.D. Roosevelt, who had been Vietnam veteran and commander registry. "We emphasize this point be­ fired for flying an historic. in the Naval Reserve who has Revolutionary War-era worked for APL for 17 years, was cause it is against this backdrop American flag as a peaceful show relieved of his command of the that the action of Captain Nelson of support for the U.S. merchant Pres. Roosevelt. On March 8, ... is easily understood." In the letter to Lillie, Sacco marine, was reinstated after a Nelson was fired by company of­ unified protest by maritime labor ficials in a meeting at APL's of­ called for reinstatement of Nelson was launched under the auspices fices in Oakland, Calif. The letter as master of the Pres. Roosevelt; of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades of dismissal given to the 48- for assurance that no attempts year-old Nelson cited "viola­ will be made to "in any way in­ Department (MTD). Captain Richard Nelson tion of APL Policies and hibit [the crew's] right to spe^ up on issues of concern to them and resumed command of the Pres. Procedures ..." A groundswell of protest im­ the American public"; and for Roosevelt on March 21, less than two weeks after his firing and mediately erupted over Nelson's disciplinary action against the of­ ficials from APL who were Crewmembers aboard the President Roosevelt display the historic I after resolving differences with firing. responsible for Nelson's firing. Revolutionary War-era flag which Captain Nelson raised on March 1 American President Lines, Ltd. MTD Presi­ He also pointed out the ap­ while the vessel was In port In Guam. Among those pictured are SIU (APL). dent Michael parently contradictory actions of members Joseph Tucker (chief cook, standing at far right) and Alvin Acting on behalf of the entire Sacco, who also APL receiving fedei^ subsidies Solomon (assistant cook, kneeling at right). crew—which includes members is president of the while proceeding with plans to of the SIU (steward department), SIU, called a reflag some of its vessels and scheduled to go to arbitration tive," the statement reads. "We in the SIUNA-affiliated Sailors' meeting while building new ships over­ before the settlement with APL will continue to work together to Union of the Pacific (deck) and Washington that seas. was reached. seek the survival of the U.S. mer­ Marine Firemen's Union (en­ included repreThe MTD's actions came on ? APL and the MM&P issued a chant marine." sentatives from Capt. Nelson gine), the Masters, Mates & Pilots the heels of a resolution passed by joint statement noting that In June 1993, APL and Sea(MM&P, deck officers) and Dis­ all of the unions its San Francisco Port Council Nelson's reinstatement with full involved in these incidents. (The Land Service Inc. filed applica­ trict 1-MEBA (engine officers) immediately after Nelson's dis­ Nelson on March 1 raised a flag MTD consists of 42 affiliated missal. In that resolution, the port back pay demonstrates the effec­ tions for approval from the U.S. aboard the Pres. Roosevelt bear­ unions which represent more than council proclaimed support of the tiveness of the collective bargain­ government to transfer 20 vessels ing process. ing the likeness of a snake on 13 8 million workers.) to foreign registry. The com­ captain and vowed to "take all Signed by Lillie and MM&P panies cited the lack of a new U.S. red and white stripes and the Afterward, in a communica­ appropriate action against thedis­ words "Don'tTread On Me." One tion sent to APL President and graceful punishment imposed by President Tim Brown, the state­ maritime program. ment describes the resolution of of the earliest flags in U.S. his­ CEO John Lillie on March 16, (APL) upon our brother " Later in the year, the House the situation as "amicable." tory, it was hoisted in place of the Sacco noted the "condition of un­ passed a maritime revitalization "The confidence established Receives Back Pay Stars and Stripes as a peaceful certainty and instability among bill. by our joint efforts in support of Nelson n^ived back pay and protest over /the^ demise of the thq company's crewmembers by The Clinton administration American merchant fleet, while virtue of [APL's] repeated threats lenefits. His union, the MM&P, maritime revitalization legisla­ presented its revitalization pro­ the ship was in port in Apra Har­ and intimations that it was prepar­ lad filed a grievance with the tion contributed to our ability to bor, Guam. ing to switch its operations from company, and the case was place this controversy in perspec­ gram to Congress last month. •'I• ' I •-•-rirrf'~irri if- -|-rf-|"rr-r JJL JI •" > �4 SBAFARERS LOG APHH. 1994 House Takes Up Waterways Safety Bill Merchant Marine Committee Chairman Studds Calls for Sweeping Changes ^ 'V ^ Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass,), said Studds following the intro­ where they operate, subject to towing vessel simulator. Under seamen (ABs). Third, all towing vessels, chairman of the House Merchant duction of the Tov ing Safety Act. Coast Guard inspection. The current law, an applicant for an regardless of size, would be uninspected towing vessel Marine and Fisheries Conlmittee, "Huck Finn could not drift down Coast Guard would inspect operated by a Coast Guard licensed operator's license only has to pass has introduced an inclusive bill the mighty Mississippi today towing vessels at least once every master. This would eliminate the a written test. An actual two years to ensure that they carry which addressees many aspects without getting run over. current "operators license" and re­ demonstration of ability to of towing safety, licensing, man­ "Those who use these waters appropriate safety and naviga­ quire towboats to be operated by operate a vessel or its equipment tional equipment and are in com for commercial purposes must ning, equipment and inspection licensed masters and, depending on is not , re­ pliance with applicable marine recognize that times have designed to improve the safety of their size, cany one, two or t&ee quired. safety laws. "It makes absolute! changed, they no longer have the the nation's inland waterways. licensed mates. This change would "To get The Towing Safety Act (H.R. rivers to themselves and they face no sense to vigorously inspect driver' bring the towing industry in line 4058) includes many safety a growing array of obstacles in barges but completely ignore the license you with the licensing system used by standards supported by the SIU the form of highway bridges, rail­ fact that these are inert objects have to de­ all other segments of the marine and the union's efforts over the road bridges and shoreline that only become ert when a towmonstrate transportation industry, Studds past few years to bolster the safety development. Safety must tri­ boat moves them. A barge, by proficiency by noted. conditions along America's umph over tradition. Licensing itself, is not going anywhere. If it "Many towboats are operated actually driv­ navigable waterways. and manning standards must be runs into a bridge, another vessel Rep. Studds ing a car. It in a safe and responsible manner H.R. 4058 includes the inland brought into the modem era," said or the bank, it is because a towonly makes and I expect that this legislation boat has pushed it, pulled it or set safety provisions endorsed by the chairman. sense to re­ would have a negligible impact Transportation Secretary According to a U.S. Coast it loose," said Studds. "These ves­ Federico Pena during a March 2 Guard report of December 6,1993, sels should be inspected and those quire an operator of a towing ves­ on the way they do business be­ hearing of the House Coast Guarc entitled "Review of Marine Safety entrusted with operating them sel to demonstrate proficiency at cause they are already doing the and Navigational-Subcommittee. Issues Related to Uninspected should be required to demonstrate driving a towboat," stated the right thing. Unfortunately, others are not so responsible, and it is chairman. The secretary called the effort to Towing Vessels," there were that they can do so safely." those operators that this bill tar­ Under current law, only improve waterways safety "one 12,971 marine casualties involving Limits on Exams gets," said Studds. of our highest priorities." uninspected towing vessels be­ towing vessels over 300 gross Finjilly, the bill requires that The bill also places a limit on tween 1980 and 1991^—1,080 acci­ tons that operate seaward of the Accidents Spotlight Need the number of times an applicant all marine casualties be reported dents per year or an average of shoreline are inspected. can take a license exam. (The to the Coast Guard as soon as The need for such legislation nearly three each and every day. Requires Navigational Aids pilot of the Mauvilla failed the practicable, but in no case later The Coast Guard's study found has been highlighted by two very H.R. 4058 would require that Coast Guard License exam seven than five days after the event. It serious accidents involving tugs that 59 percent of these accidents increases the penalty for not and barges in the past six months. were directly related to personnel all towing vessels carry radar, an times.) doing so from $1,000 to $25,000. On September 22, the tug Mauvil- errors and 16 percent were at­ electronic position-fixing device, The Studds bill would increase la, pushing six barges, struck a tributable to equipment failures. adequate communications equip­ the manning requirements of Bills Under Consideration bridge in Big Bayou Canot near "This is not a skety record to be ment, a sonic depth finder, a com­ uninspected towing vessels in No hearing date has been set Mobile, Ala., knocking the proud of," stated Studds. pass, adequate towing equipment severk ways. First, it requires "The legislation I am introduc­ and up-to-date navigational everyone involved with the for the Towing Safety Act, which structure's railroad track 41 in­ ches out of alignment. Amtrak's ing will impose requirements for charts. Licenses could also, for operation of a towing vessel to encompasses several safety Sunset Limited derailed because towing vessel inspection and the first time, cany a limitation on carry merchant mariner docu­ measures that are outlined in two of the misaligned track, and 47 tighten those for equipment, man­ the number of barges an operator ments (also known as z-cards). bills already under consideration ning and licensing, so that we could tow. people were killed. All employees on towing vcissels, by the House Coast Guard and On January 7, the barge Mor­ may reduce accidents and provide Studds noted that the tug )assenger vessels and offshore Navigation Subcommittee. ris J. Berman, adrift after its greater safety for commercial Mauvilla did not carry even the supply vessels will be required The Inland Documentation towline broke, struck a coral reef traffic on bur waterways and for most basic navigation equipment. to carry a z-card if they are in­ BilI (H.R. 1915) calls for all boat­ off the coast of San Juan, P.R. and the public traveling in and over The Coast Guard is authorized to volved in the safe operation of men sailing on inland waterways spilled 600,000 gallons of oil, these waterways." modify or add to this list of equip­ the vessel. vessels of more than five gross fouling pristine beaches and kill­ ment if the needs of a particular tons to hold Coast Guard-issued "While the requirements to Subject to inspection ing a variety of fish and wildlife. area dictate. obtain a document are minimal, it merchant mariner documents. "Traffic on our waterways, If enacted, the Towing Safety The Towing Safety Act would does provide the Coast Guard This bill was introduced by especially on crowded inland Act would make all towing ves­ require all towing vessels to be with a tool to remove incom­ Studds early last year. rivers, is increasing, and too sels that push or pull inspected operated by licensed masters and petent persons or those with sub­ The second piece of legisla­ many accidents are &e result," jarges, regardless of size or mates. These officers would have stance abuse problems from the tion before the subcommittee, the to demonstrate their proficiency industry by revoking their docu­ Towing Vessel Navigational in operating the newly required ment," noted Studds. Safety Act of 1993 (H.R. 3282), equipment. In addition, license Second, the proposed bill requires all inland waterway ves­ applicants will have to would require towing vessel sels to be equipped with marine demonstrate their shiphandling crews to consist of a minimum of charts, navigational publications, skills on a towing vessel or a 65 percent certified able bodied compass, radar and fathometer. Three months after a massive coming from the Oil Spill oil spill fouled the beaches of San Liability Trust Fund which was Rally Urges Senate Support for Striker Replacement Bill Juan, P.R., clean-up efforts still set up following the 1989 Exxon N are under way to restore the miles Vaidez oil spill in Alaska. The of affected shoreline. remaining $10 million comes Seafarers by land and sea were from the barge owner's in­ among the first to respond when surance. the non-union barge Morris J. The Coast Guard noted the Berman ran aground on a coral beach recovery effort probably reef during the pre-dawn hours of will continue into 1995. Each day January 7. The several holds on the jatrols scour up to 70 miles of barge ruptured, sending 662,000 jeachfront for tar balls and oil gallons of heavy number 6 bunker debris that have floated ashore oil in the surf toward the beaches from the reef as well as from the along San Juan's hotel row. bottom of the ocean and nearby More than 200 SIU members lagoons. Divers have been recovering working with Crowley Maritime laid containment booms around oil from these locations by using environmentally sensitive areas, vacuums. In some cases, they manned tugboats and skimmers have to physically place the oil in to capture oil before it reached the bags in order to remove it. So far, shore and helped in many other these efforts have reclaimed near­ ways. Other Seafarers aboard the ly 10,000 gallons of oil. oil spill response boat Caribbean Coast Guard officials noted Responder were called in by the their concern that warmer U.S. Coast Guard to augment the weather will loosen even more of the oil on the ocean's floor, caus­ Crowley crew. Because of the fast work by the ing it to drift ashore. No charges have been placed SIU members and others in­ volved, the Coast Guard es­ on any of the crew members timated that 336,000 gallons of aboard the Morris J. Berman or oil were captured and recovered the tugboat Emily S., which had Soafarer Durriel! Williams (in cap at right) joins other SIU members and fellow trade unionist at a before soiling the beaches. been towing the barge out of San Washington rally on March 16 calling on Congress to pass legislation to ban the practice of hiring So far, the cost of the clean-up Juan harbor. A Coast Guard in­ permanent replacements when workers stage a legitimate economic strike. The bill, known as 8.55, has neared the $70 million figure. vestigation into the accident is has passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting Senate consideration. President Clinton has Of that amount, $60 million is continuing. announced he would sign the bill when it clears Congress. Clean-up Efforts Continue Along San Juan Beaches •V flu ;• --•: �APRIL 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Mmbilstntkm's MarHnw Plan Becomes BUI 5 •/ • Secretary of Transportation Federico Pena presented to Con­ gress legislation designed not only to revitalize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet but also supply the funding mechanism to do so. , The Maritime Security and Trade Act of 1994 (H.R. 4003) calls for a 10-year, $1 billion Maritime Security Program which would begin during Fiscal Year 1995. Pena originally had outlined the program in February at the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department executive board meeting. He formally introduced the legislation at a press con­ ference on March 10. (See story below.) The new bill replaces H.R. 2151 as the legislation Congress By Fiscal Year 1998, the pay­ carried aboard tankers.' will consider in the debate for ments would be reduced to $2 To become part of the maritime revitalization. While million per ship per year until the Maritime Security Program, H.R. 2151 (which passed the program concludes at the end of companies would agree to make House of Representatives in a Fiscal Year 2004. The ad­ their ships available or provide 347-65 bipartisan show of sup­ ministration estimates 52 vessels, space on board the vessels for the port in November) outlined the each flying the U.S. flag and car­ Defense Department during na­ proposals for helping the U.S.- rying American crews, would be tional emergencies. The vessels flag merchant fleet, it contained involved in the program. have to remain active in foreign no funding mechanism. H.R. 4003 proposes to pay for commerce and can be no more In offering the bill to the the program through an increase than 15 years old. House Merchant Marine Sub­ in tonnagefees which would raise Legislation Schedule committee on March 17, Pena approximately $100 million a said, "This legislation is designed year. The duties for entering a The House subcommittee is to maintain a modem American U.S. port from a nearby Western expected to hold another hearing merchant fleet, ensure continuing Hemisphere foreign port would on H.R. 4003 before it goes to the American presence in the go from nine cents per registered full Merchant Marine and transportation of our intemationa tonnage to 24 cents. For those Fisheries Committee. Should it House Merchant Marine Subcom­ commerce and provide adequate sailing to America from outside be approved by the. committee, it mittee Chairman William Lipinski sealift for national emergencies." that region, the fee would go from would be debated and voted upon (D-lll.) states the bill demonstrates Subcommittee Chairman Wil­ 27 cents to 71 cents. The current by the full House of Repre­ the president's commitment to liam Lipinski (D-Ill.) added, "We practice of limiting collections to sentatives. maritime revitalization. Once the House approves the are encouraged by the Clinton the ship's first five visits to the Once passed by both bodies, administration's initiative to cre­ U.S. per year will be retained. bill, it will go before the Senate which will have the right to ate a reform proposal and to in­ The administration estimated Merchant Marine Subcommittee, clude the program in the that the tonnage fee increase then the Senate Commerce Com­ amend the original bill, and all president's budget. It is an impor­ would relate to an increase of 38 mittee, Science and Transporta­ amendments are agreed to, it tant step and a courageous move, cents per passenger for a cruise tion Committee before being would then go to the president for his signature. given the current fiscal climate, ticket and a penny per barrel of oil debated by the full Senate. and it deserves our gratitude and support." Gradual Implementation If passed by Congress and signed into law, funding for the program would begin October 1 No agreement was reached shipbuilding assistance program Korea and Taiwan also limit their and would be implemented on a among the shipbuilding nations and has been pushing the talks for domestic coastal trade to ships gradual basis. Those companies of the world in the latest round of the last five years, other OECD that fly their flags. In a resolution passed by the Transportation Secretary with ships included in the pro­ talks to eliminate that industry's nations claim America should gram during the first three years AFL-CIO Maritime Trades surrender the Jones Act before Federico Pena explains the Clin­ unfair government subsidies. ton maritime revitalization pro­ would receive $2.5 million per Department (MTD) at its annual The breakup means the United they will consider eliminating gram to the House Merchant vessel per year that they are part States will remain the only major their payments. The U.S. executive board meeting in Marine Subcommittee. of the program. shipbuilding nation that does not negotiators stood firm and February to provide an even keel provide assistance to its domestic refused to allow the nation's for shipbuilding around the cabotage law to be placed on the world, the body noted nations in­ industry. volved in the OECD talks have The Organization for table for discussion. (The Jones Act is the name not been trying to, reach a con­ Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) sponsored given to a 1920 law that limits the clusion, but "have used these the week-long talks in March at carriage of trade between U-S. negotiations to maintain their un­ Representatives from embraces the administration's its headquarters in Paris. Among ports to U.S.-crewed, U.S.- fair advantage." maritime labor, the chairmen of maritime security program as an the nations taking part were the owned and U.S.-built vessels.) (The MTD is made up of 28 the House and Senate merchant important step toward the United States, Japan, South However, many of the nations port councils and 42 affiliated marine committees and the head revitalization of the American Korea, members of the European who object to the Jones Act fail to unions representing eight million of the Maritime Administration merchant marine Union and the Nordic countries. include their own cabotage laws in workers.) "President Clinton's program (MarAd) expressed their support the negotiations about subsidies. Talking Since 1989 Loan Programs Vary for the Clinton administration's is a breakthrough. It represents A report released by the U.S. The OECD negotiations, Besides the cabotage laws, maritime revitalization legisla­ the first time in more than two which are held under the auspices Maritime Administration in Oc­ many of these same nations pro­ tion, which was introduced by decades that an administration is tober 1993 pointed out that Of the United Nations, began in vide a wide array of funding sour­ Transportation Secretary willing to follow through with a among the 57 nations surveyed, a 1989 as a means for governments ces to subsidizes their shipbuilding total of 44 have cabotage laws. Federico Pena at a March 10 press real program to stop the decline of to find a way to end shipbuilding activities. According to the report, the U.S.-flag fleet and to begin The nations include many on the conference in Washington. subsidies and place construction government runs a Japan's Pena noted that even the intro­ the process of developing federal European and Asian continents. for new vessels as well as repair development bank and credit cor­ For instance, the report stated duction of the Maritime Security maritime programs that will of older ships on a level playing poration which, with the nation's Germany reserves its coastal and Trade Act of 1994 (H.R. reinvigorate the domestic mer­ field. trade only to those vessels within Ministry of Transportation, assists 4003) would not have been pos­ chant marine." The United States eliminated Following Kirkland to the its national-flag fleet. Others in vessel construction and research. sible without the efforts of AFLfunding for its construction dif­ Meanwhile, Germany has Europe with cabotage laws in­ CIO President Lane Kirkland, podium was SIU President Sacco. ferential subsidy program in He thanked Pena for his efforts in agreed to the European Union direc­ clude Belgium, Finland, France, SIU President Michael Sacco, 1981. The program provided Italy, Spain and Sweden. offering the bill as well as the tive to limit shipyard assistance to U.S. Rep. Gerry Studds (Dfunds to help defray the costs of members of Congress present for nine percent for direct and indirect On the other side of the world, Mass), Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) the higher safety and work stand­ Japan excludes any foreign-flag aid. Yet, that nation received per­ their support in helping the U.S.and MarAd's Albert Herberger. ards required on American-built vessels from plying its domestic mission to grant up to a 36 percent He added that his office is count­ flag merchant fleet. House Merchant Marine and vessels. Since that Reagan ad­ trade. Crews must be all Japanese subsidy through 1993 for construc­ ing on them "to guide this legisla­ Fisheries Chairman Studds noted ministration move, more than and the ships involved in the trade tion contract^ to yards in the tion to the president's desk." 180,000 shipyard and related in­ The secretary called H.R. he could not imagine "the last dustry jobs have been lost in the must be Japanese owned. South former East Germany. 4003 "a comprehensive package remaining superpower on this country. Earth without ships flying its flag, of maritime revitalization that either to carry its trade in times of OECD Chairman Staffan will accomplish three goals: It Sohlman of Sweden had stated peace or its troops and personnel will strengthen U.S. presence in in joing into the negotiations that if of national emergency international commerce, it will andtimes no agreement was reached by the the capacity to build maintain a modem U.S. merchant thosewithout end of the week, no further talks vessels. fleet, [and] it will provide sealift would be held. However, news "That is quite simply and quite The Seafarers hiring hall in Brooklyn will be moving over the capability for national emergen­ literally reports after the meeting had unthinkable," he added. weekend of April 16-17 to its new location at 635 Fourth Avenue. cies. The chairman of the Senate ended noted Sohlman was con­ As written, the bill will pro­ Merchant Marine Subcommittee sidering calling yet another The new hall, which is one block from the present location vide $1 billion over a 10-year said he would try to find addition­ negotiating found in April or and on the same side of the street, used to house the American period for up to 52 U.S.-flag, al dollars for the program through Vlay. Maritime Officers (then called District 2-MEBA) welfare of­ American-crewed merchant ves­ the Pentagon budget. "Those reports stated some fices. It has a blue-and-white facade and is three stories tall. sels involved in foreign trade. It is "It is appropriate and proper, I jrogress had been made concemSIU members will be able to conduct aU routine businessscheduled to begin during Fiscal think, for the Department of ng the way Japan funds its shipshipping and registratidn as well as filing for vacations and Year 1995. Defense also to contribute to the )uilding programs. But another acquiring medical fom#—at 635 Fourth Avenue beginning 'Breakthrough' Initiative funding of that program," stated obstacle, that of dumping newly Monday, April 18. Although all union operations will be shifted In addressing the press con­ Sen. Breaux. "I think that effort l)uilt ships onto the world market to the new site, the phone number for the SIU in New York will ference, Kirkland (who sailed as will allow us to make this pro­ at prices lower than cost, still remain the same at (718) 499-6600. a mate during World War II), gram even bigger, better iand remained. Even though the U.S. ended its stated, "Labor as a whole stronger." Shipbuilding Talks Come Undone Europe, Asia Refuse to Halt Industry Subsidies •'vi®.';- Congress, Labor Voice Support For Revitalization Program Brookiyn Hiring Hail Move This MonUi 1 �• V •• -•. / 6 ••v-^v ^ _ v. \ \ ^.•7 •,/•. i^ i^;ilSil^Silfk My i ^rjisEWisrweFe® • ?"• p. :"' APRIL 1094 SEAFARERS LOG ^•''- # ^1? • •••^v^--;• Kl?!,' .. ;,® Photo by Jerry Bielicki The Mackinaw, the U.S. Coast Guard's largest Icebreaker on the Great Lakes, received funding for another year. K-PSh Cmgress Funds hx Cutter For t^xrathms Uriwi^A Year The U.S. Coast Guard ice cutter Mackinaw, the largest icebreaker stationed on the Great Lakes, will continue to keep vessels moving into 1995. Seafarers on the Great Lakes are familiar with the Mackinaw's efforts to clear paths through ice that forms both early and late in the sailing season, so that vessels can deliver their cargoes safely. The Mackinaw, set for decommissioning this May, has been allocated funding by U.S. Representative Bob Carr (D-Mich.), chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation which oversees funding for the U.S. Coast Guard. Carr proposed to fund the Mackinaw for another year. During that time, Carr, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) and the Coast Guard will work together to figure out a viable, long-term alternative for the ice cutter. "We have just been through one of the coldest winters in recent memory. Lake Superior froze over for the first time since 1978. Only the Mackinaw is powerful enough to clear this year's ice," stated Carr when he announced the ice cutter would remain on the Lakes for another season. The opening of the 1994 shipping season on the Great Lakes found formations of sheet ice in some harbors of more than 40 inches thick, and "windrows" (slabs of broken ice piled atop one another by the wind) out in the Lakes will be between six to eight feet thick. "The Mackinaw is the only icebreaker on the Lakes that can open the shipping channels after a winter such as this," noted an official for the Lake Carriers' Association, which monitors the action of U.S.-flag shipping on the Lakes. Seafarers OK Contract For Philly-Gamden Ferry "%i-. 'I' The Riverbus crosses the Delaware River every day of the year to transport passengers to Camden, N.J. • Seafarers who crew the ferry which runs between Philadelphia and Camden, N.J. across the Delaware River have over­ whelmingly ratified a new 3-year contract which includes im­ proved medical benefits. The new pact for crewmembers aboard the Riverbus, nick­ named the "Delawhale," covers wages, medical benefits (includ­ ing new coverage for dependents) and work rules. The agreement went into effect April 1. Representatives for the SIU and Riverbus Inc. met at the Philadelphia union hall on March 11 and 12. Delegates to the talks included Captains Robert Papale and Mickey McGovern and Deckhands Lee Poczylowski and Tony Lopez. "I think that it is a fair contract that works for both the union and the company. We got what we wanted," Captain Mickey Mc­ Severe Ice Buiidiip Stalls Start of '94 Lakes Season The most brutal winter in 16 years has produced formidable ice fields diroughout the Great Lakes and resulted in a delay in 11tout plans for many Seafarers who sail on the region's vessels. In some areas around the Great Lakes, more than 40 inches of ice have been encountered, and windrows," slabs of broken ice piled on top of one another by the wind and melted together by oc­ casional sunshine, are up to eight feet thick. SlU-crewed cement carriers, traditionally the first vessels of the season to sail, already have by Jerry Bietlcki lost between 12 and 15 days of American Steamship's St. Clair has not establishedPhoto a fixed sailing sailing tirrie due to conditions on date because of problems with Icy conditions on the Lakes. the Lakes. Several have begun service but have encountered sail across Lake Superior, problems due to the severe ice. straight path through Whitefish Whitefish Bay and through the Bay in order for the vessels to The Alpena and J.A.W. Soo Locks to get to Detroit. Iglehart had smooth sailing from pass safely through the locks, Nekvasil told the Seafarers LOG Cargo Demand High their winter ports of Cleveland Despite the severe icing condi­ and Detroit, respectively, until in late March. "Right now most vessels are tions, there is a demand for vital entering Thunder Bay near Al­ not coming south on Lake Supe­ raw materials. A recent survey by pena, Mich, to pick up their car­ rior because it just is not possible the LCA indicates that steel­ goes when they became stuck in for them to make it through. makers and power companies more than 36 inches of ice. It took When they do start to make ef­ needed approximately 500,000 the cement carriers 43 hours to forts, that is when the trouble will net tons of iron ore and coal from travel eight miles into port. begin." The Paul H. Townsendhadnoi Lake Superior ports prior to April He added that, at the time, it 1. The American steel industry encountered problems on lower Lake Michigan on its route to was not clear if even the Mack­ has been operating at nearly 88 Chicago, Milwaukee and St. inaw, the largest and most power­ percent of capacity during the Joseph, Mich, to begin the ful ice- breaker on the Great winter, so low inventories and resupply of the constmction in- Lakes, would be able to cut a clear strong order books require that dustiy. The last SlU-crewed In­ path for the ships coming south resupply begin as soon as pos­ land Lakes Management cement through Lake Superior. Nekvasil noted that other than sible. carrier, the S.T. Crapo, was ex­ "Most of the Great Lakes ves­ pected to begin sailing early this Lake Superior, the most severe sels will not be able to immedi­ icing conditions were being month. ately meet the cargo demand. The The SlU-crewed Medusa reported in harbors and inlets. cement carriers, typically the first Seafarers were able to crew ChallengerwWl not sail from Mil­ out, already have lost a significant waukee until the first few weeks American Steamship Company's amount of time. This is that much of this month—-which is highly Buffalo on its original fitout date more cargo that we will have to unusual for the Cement Transit of March 21. The vessel loads move during the regular season," Company vessel. "We are usually iron ore in Lorain, Ohio and off­ stated Nekvasil. one of the first vessels out on the loads in Cleveland. Other He added that this type of Lakes. The ice is vety bad around American Steamship Company cargo demand would have put the Straits of Mackinaw and the vessels had preliminary sailing many of the U.S.-flag lakers, in­ Soo Locks. Our plant is in Char­ dates set but were not able to con­ cluding many of the 1,000 footlevoix, Mich, where there are firm them because of the condi­ long carriers, back in service reports of heavy icing, so we are tions. "We are using caution in fit­ before the beginning of this just waiting it out and hoping that the ice breaks up more around the ting out and will not sail in areas month. "We will have to stay on ports," said a company spokesman. where we have received reports top of everything to deliver the According to Glen Nekvasil of of severe ice conditions," stated a 108 to 110 million tons of cargo the Lake Carriers' Association company spokesperson. Accord­ to break even with last year." The Great Lakes Basin is the (LCA), an organization of U.S.- ing to the company, the areas to flag ship companies on the Lakes, avoid are the Soo Locks and heart of the American steel in­ the ice on Lake Superior, was so Whitefish Bay area, Escanaba, dustry, hosting more than 70 per­ bad that the Soo Locks in Sault Mich, and Bums Harbor, Mich. cent of the nation's steelmaWng Ste. Marie, Mich, opened on The William J. McCarthy Jr., capacity. The production of one March 25 but vessels could not also an SlU-crewed American ton of steel requires about 1.35 begin to transit through until the Steamship vessel, was scheduled tons of iron ore, plus some quan­ following weeks as the ice broke to deliver 60,000 tons of coal to tities of fluxstone and coal. As a up and made the transfer safer. Detroit Edison before April 1 but result, iron ore, coal and stone are "The Coast Guard cutter had not begun to sail as of press the three largest commodities Mackinaw will have to cut a time. The 1,000-foot carrier must moved on the Great Lakes. Govern told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Voting by the SIU members took place in the unipn hall fol­ lowing the negotiation sessions. "Overall I am satisfied. It is a great company to work for and we have union support in everything we need. I love my job and think that it is a great operation," stated Lopez. The union began representing the feny crew in March 1992, shortly after the vessel went into service. The lOO-foot feny provides daily passenger ferry service be­ tween Penn's Landing, niiladelphia's waterfront park and Cooper's Feny in Camden. The feny service is scheduled to run every day of the year from 7 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Sundays. Hours are expanded by Jeny Bielicki Seafarers chip ice from the decks of this Great Lakes ore carrier which remains frozen in port during the summo- months. •I }•• ^ y- •. �• ,i ' »riS=ES.'i:,. 1 -V - .:%J- APRIL 1994 ' SEAFARERS LOG 7 Liberty Ships Will Commemorate Invasion ^Last Convoy^ to Rendezvous in Normandy The World War II veteran Liberty ships Jeremiah O 'Brien and John W. Brown and the Victory ship Lane Vic­ tory — fully crewed — are scheduled to play a major role in the commemorative activities for the 50th anniversary of DDay (June 6). The vessels will rendezvous early next month in the port of New York, then will proceed in "The Last Convoy" to a British port and eventually across the English Channel to Normandy in time for the commemoration of the Allies' crossing to rescue Europe from the Nazis 50 years ago. More than 150 retired merchant mariners and Navy gunners were selected from several hundred applicants to voluntarily crew the ships for this his­ toric voyage, which has widespread sup­ port from the U.S. government and from the American maritime community, in-^ eluding the SIU. Volunteers have res­ tored the vessels to fully functional status and are preparing them for U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) inspections scheduled for this month. "The Coast Guard and the ABS have been working closely with us to help us meet the requirements," said Rick Bauman, a Chesapeake Bay pilot who will sail as third mate aboard the Brown. "Final inspection shouldn't be a prob­ lem. The riveted hull is the one big-tick­ et item — how many rivets we have to replace." Each vessel will have three separate crews, with an average age of about 70: one for the voyage overseas, one to main­ tain the ships while they are docked for commemorative activities, and one for the return trip. A physician will be present on each ship at all times. The ceremonies at Normandy will fea­ ture dignitaries from all the European Union and the U.S., including President Clinton. Some 50,000 American veterans also are expected to be on hand for the aerial displays, concerts and many other related activities. Seafarers at D-Day Thousands of SIU members played important roles in the invasion of Nor­ mandy, which opened the way for Western Europe to escape Nazi domina­ tion. They crewed merchant ships which carried troops and materiel to D-Day, and in the 109 days afterward, they helped land 2.5 million troops, 17 mil­ lion tons of ammunition and supplies and a half-million trucks and tanks. During the war. Seafarers crewed many of the more than 2,700 Liberty ships which were constructed during the early to mid-1940s. The vessels, each weighing approximately 7,200 tons and 441 feet in length, were vital to the war effort. They were relatively inexpensive to build (about $2 million apiece), and their uncomplicated design allowed for quick construction. A typical Liberty ship crew was com­ posed of 45 merchant mariners and.25 Navy Armed Guards. One ship could lift 10,000 tons of cargo; together, from 1942 to 1945, the vessels carried more than 100,000 million tons of cargo. Restored to its original wartime appearance, the Jeremiah O'Brien will join the John W. Brown and the Lane Victory to form the "Last Convoy" to Normandy. John W. Brown The Brown was one of the first Liber­ ty ships built, and it originally launched from Baltimore in September 1942. Capable of making 11 knots, the ship participated in the invasions of Norman­ dy and Salerno, as well as many other dangerous missions. After the war, it served as a nautical training device for the New York City school systemi. In 1986, the ship was transferred by the Maritime Administra­ tion (MarAd) to Project Liberty Ship, a non-profit organization based in Bal­ timore. It became home to the Museum of the Naval Armed Guard and numerous other displays, and more than 160,000 man-hours of volunteer labor were donated to refurbish the vessel. The Brown also was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. When the vessel heads for Norman­ dy, it will carry a cargo of teddy bears to be delivered to orphanages and to disad­ vantaged children in the United Kingdom, France and Russia. The fuzzy cargo "will warm the hearts of thousands of children over­ seas," said Brown Captain Brian Hope, who added that donations are welcome. "And it will demonstrate that the American merchant fleet can still be a force for world peace." made seven voyages during the war, operating in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The ship was mothballed for more than 30 years after the war, but eventual­ ly was saved as a memorial. It was recon­ ditioned in '79 and declared a national historic landmark in 1980. Operated under the authority of MarAd and as­ sociated with the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, the O'­ Brien also required hundreds of thousands of man-hours for reconditioning. Lane Victory The Lane Victory operated not only during World War II, but also in Korea and Vietnam. Built in 1945 in San Pedro, Calif., the vessel was operated as a commercial cargo ship by American President Lines for many years, then by Pacific Coast Transport Co. In 1988, Congress donated the Lane Victory to the United States Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II. During the ensuing years, volunteers res­ tored the ship to steaming condition. Financing for The Last Convoy primarily came from federal support and private donations. The Merchant Marine Endowment Act was passed by Congress late last year; the bill called for the Brown, O'Brien and Lane Victory to receive proceeds from the sale (for scrap) of government-owned ships. That money was used for refurbishing, and donations are being put toward deferring operating costs. However, each ship still is short of operating funds. "We're about 85 per­ cent of the way to being completely funded, but we still need help," Bauman said of the Brown. The other vessels reportedly are in similar financial shape. If a person or organization wishes to make a contribution, they may contact The Last Convoy—Normandy '94 at (212) 363-4044. Teddy bears may be sent to the Brown at Project Liberty Ship, P.O. Box 25846, Highlandtown Station, Baltimore, MD 21224-0846. The O'Brien will depart from San Francisco on April 14 and later will join the other two ships in New York, some­ time in early May. Jeremiah O'Brien Built in the New England Shipbuild­ ing Corporation yards in South Portland, Maine, the O'Brien launched in 1943. It *Red' Recalls D-Day Scene ••'Ti •" '•-' • Retired SIU Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell was one of many Seafarers who took part in the historic invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. "It was better than any John Wayne movie," said Campbell. "I was on the Thomas Wolfe, a Liberty ship, and we left New York in April. We discharged cargo in Wales. Then we went to Scot­ land to take on some preparatory gear for the invasion, along with three British aircraft spotters. Eventually we loaded in Southampton, England, about a week before the invasion. Then we followed the mob." He described the scene at Norman­ dy as "remarkable. There were hundreds of airplanes, battleships, cruisers,... A week later, you were still getting shell fire from the 88 mil­ limeters, from the pillboxes on the beach, which were about 12 feet thick. 'There was no problem with the air, but the water was filled with acoustic mines, which are drawn by sound into the propeller. There were lots of bodies in the water: soldiers and sailors "We discharged the cargo at the beachhead for 90 cents an hour. ; • One of the first Liberty ships built, the John W. Brown now houses the Museum of the Maval Armed Guard and other displays in Baltimore, Md. Retired SIU Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell remembers the Normandy in­ vasion as "remarkable." Seamen also were required to assist the gun crews. So in addition to your fire and boat station, everybody on board had a gun assignment. There were 24hour-a-day lookout assignments, in­ cluding the crow's nest." Campbell added that there was a humorous side to the voyage. "Our engineroom crewmembers basically all came from Georgia and Florida. The people in the deck and steward depart­ ments were from New York, so the Civil War also raged for the full 12 months of our voyage." ^ he Lane Victory operated not only during World War II but also in Korea and Vietnam. She was restored to steaming condition by volunteers and will fly the Stars and Stripes at the commemorative activities taking place in Normandy on June 6. ; •; ft/::.;'^ •••' /ft ' W^'v. - / if 1 •M; �f ' . •p I -?'4% 8 SEAFMB8SL0G APRIL 1994 Newly issued Benzene Cards Clarify Renewal Dates Seafarers who sail aboard physical shape to wear protective tankers, barges or other vesse masks. where they are required to ho! While the benzene, clearance documents indicating clearance documents are not needed at the to work with and around the time of registration, they are re chemical benzene and produo quired at the time of claiming a containing benzene will be issued job on a tanker or related vessel. newly designed cards beginnin Seafarers can be tested at al this month. Seafarers Welfare Plan clinics The new benzene clearance Only Seafarers who wish to claim card indicates the exact expira­ jobs on tankers must take these tion date of both the benzene two tests; they are, however Complete Blood Count (CBC available to all members. test, which is good for one year, "Although members can get and the breathing test known as the testing done at any time, we the Pulmonary Function Tes would like to have the testing (PFT), which remains in effect for done at the time of his or her three years. aimual physical," noted Miller. According to Dr. Kenneth When in the union hall, mem­ Miller, medical director for the bers who plan to ship on tankers Seafarers Welfare Plan, the should schedule appointments to former benzene clearance cards take the benzene-related tests at created confusion about the date the nearest clinic. for Seafarers to be re-tested. "The Found In Petroleum old benzene cards stated in fine Benzene is found in many print that the member had been petroleum-based substances— tested in the last 12 months and crude oil, gasoline, jet fuel, the date the test was administered kerosene, petrochemicals—ant It did not, however, have an exaci date for renewal," Miller ex­ the chemical is used to manufac­ ture many products. Tankers and plained. "The blue clinic card had the tank barges often carry benzene PFT expiration date and that the or substances containing ben­ member was benzene-cleared but zene. Repeated exposure to benzene still did not indicate a date that the can pose health risks. But by clearance expired. It became monitoring a Seafarer's blood common mistake for Seafarers to count to ensure that exposure has assume that because the PFT had not caused any health problems, to be renewed every three years, and by checking his or her so did the benzene cards," he said. respiratory health in order to determine if he or she can wear a The new blue Seafarers clinic card (left) indicates the card's expiration date OFrtlTS"front. The reverse protective mask, these risks can shows that the member is cleared for working with and around the chemical benzene, but It does not pave a benzene expiration date. The yellow benzene clearance card will remain the same on the front, >e minimized. but an expiration date for benzene clearance and for the PFT test has been added to the back. The CBC test studies the make-up of an individual's blood. The blood test is required because rom the immediate and long- also are required to identify all Seafarers work on tankers meet penzene can affect and impair the ;erm health problems associated benzene areas through posted these Coast Guard regulations. The federal agency also has work of red blood cells which with benzene, which can be ab­ signs. sorbed into the human Additionally, the Coast Guard exposure limits that are cany oxygen; white blood cells bloodstream through respiration rules require mariners working monitored closely. The limit is set which fight infections; and and skin contact. with and around the substance to at one part of benzene per million platelets which help the blood to As part of these rules, tanker be tested to ensure that they can parts of air (1 ppm) averaged over clot. and tank vessel operators are reuse the protective masks and that an eight-hour period. The short In the PFT test, the piember blows through a tube into a uired to carry on board these they are not at risk for any of the term exposure limit, which can­ machine that registers breathing vessels protective equipment, in­ illnesses that repeated exposure not be repeated more than four capacity. This test determines the cluding breathing masks, to benzene can cause. The tests times a day, is 5 ppm averaged type of respirator a member has to which—when worn—minimize conducted by the SIU clinics and during a 15-minute period. An wear when handling or working the exposure to the chemical. The the shipping rule which requires hour wait must be taken between tanker and tank vessel operators that only benzene-cleared such exposures. Seafarers learn the proper way to around benzene. The federal regulations note use anti-benzene exposure equipment at the Lundeberg that minimizing contact with ben­ zene is important because shortSchool in Piney Point, Md. In order to clear up this erm exposure to the chemical has misunderstanding, the medical been found to cause light-headeddepartment has removed the PFT ness and irritation to the eyes, nose and respiratory tract. Longexpiration date from the blue term exposure to the chemical can A measure which would require that all U.S. The General Accounting Office (GAG) recently clinic cards and added it to the result in various blood disorders employers provide medical benefits to their testified before the House that there is "no evidence back of the yellow benzene card ranging from anemia (a low red employees (known as employer mandate) cleared a that the employer mandate resulted in large disrup­ along with an exact benzene ex­ cell count) to leukemia (a fatal House subcommittee last month in one of the first tions in Hawaii's small business sector," and that piration date. Although the clinic cancer of the blood cells). hurdles facing the Clinton administration's most small businesses in Hawaii considered their card will still state that a member proposed health care reform. health care costs to be manageable. That defies the Cards Provide Proof has benzene clearance, only the In a 6-5 vote on March 15, the House Ways and warnings from groups claiming to represent The Coast Guard is respon­ yellow benzene card will have an Means Health Subcommittee rejected an attempt to American small businesses which oppose the sible for inspecting tankers and expiration date. soften the employer mandate. The vote was taken employer mandate. The GAG's finding that "more tank barges to see that only ben­ Implemented In 1992 on an alternative reform plan introduced by Rep. than three-fourths of the small businesses surveyed zene-cleared personnel are work­ In 1992, the U.S. Coast Guard ing in benzene-restricted areas. Pete Stark (D-Calif.). reported that the mandate has had little or no effect The employer mandate strongly is supported by on employment levels, salaries or other benefits" implemented a hazardous The federal agency is authorized materials regulation that declared to issue fines if it discovers un­ the AFL-CIG and is a main provision in the reform also contradicts claims against the employer man­ seamen will not be dispatched to authorized individuals working plan proposed by President Clinton. Both the date. president's plan and the one introduced by Stark Compared with the rest of the states, Hawaii has tankers, barges or other affected with or around the chemical. meet the AI^-CIO's requirements that health care lower health insurance premiums, and those vessels unless they have been The benzene clearance cards benzene cleared jjer the regula­ issued by SIU clinics include in­ reform include comprehensive coverage for every premiums are increasing at a slower rate than those tion. formation indicating the member U.S. citizen, no taxation of benefits, quality as­ on the mainland. In addition, premiums for small The Coast Guard regulations is up-to-date on the benzene re- surance and a fairly financed employer mandate. businesses in Hawaii generally are not notably dif­ The full Ways and Means Committee is ferent from those for large businesses. require operators of such vessels c uirements and is able to satisfy scheduled to take up the issue following Congress' to provide protective equipment Coast Guard investigators. "It is Choice In Clinton Plan Easter recess, which began March 24 and lasts to any mariner handling benzene "or this reason that we would like Another key issue in the debate over health care or benzene-containing materials. 1 of our members—in every through April 11. reform is preserving a patient's ability to choose his Proof In Hawaii When Seafarers throw in for a department—to have this docu­ or her own doctor or health care provider. tanker job, they must present the ment in their possession when The labor movement and many others who sup­ Proponents of the president's Health Security dispatcher with documents in­ aboard such vessels," stated port the employer mandate point out that such a Act maintain that the legislation not only would system already is working efficiently in the U.S. ensure such choice, but also actually may expand a dicating they have met, the Coast Miller. A list of Coast Guard benzene Hawaii is^the/only state that requires employers to patient's options. As recently as 1988, almost 90 Guard-mandated physical criteria to work on vessels carrying ben­ exposure rules was first an­ provide health insurance, and it also has public percent of employers offered health plans under zene or benzene-containing nounced in 1991. The rules are programs to guarantee coverage for all residents which workers had their choice of any doctor. Last year, only 60 percent offered this option. products and that they are in desigined to protect mariners (including those who are not employed). House Panel Calls on Employers To Provide Health Care BeneHts �APRIL 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 9 Bosun Retires After 50 Years at Sea After sailing for five decades, Recertified Bosun Robert Schwarz signed off the LNG Leo for the last time and headed for his native Alabama. Brother Schwarz joined the union in 1943 in Mobile, Ala. He first sailed on theJo/in F. Whitten with what was then known as a "trip card." The Union Sulfur Steamship Co. vessel took a cargo of bauxite (which is used to make aluminum) to Georgetown, Guyana and Trinidad. Following that initial trip, he was issued his first union book in Mobile. In 1974, he successfully completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Besides the Leo, Schwarz has sailed on other Energy Transportation Co. vessels such as the Aries, Gemini, Taurus mdi Aquarius."I have liked all of my SIU ships, but the LNG ships are a favorite of mine because they are good, clean ships that carry a clean cargo," Schwarz told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "Piney Point is a wonderful exBosun Robert Schwarz signs off from the L/S/G Leo following 50 years at sea with the SIU. perience. If the young sailors didn't have it, many of them would not have a chance in this industry. I have seen a lot of changes in my time with this union, and I think that it will continue to progress a long way into the fu­ ture," Schwarz noted. "I always sailed with good crews," the bosun recalled. "I began sailing in World War II and never had a ship sunk out from under me. All in all, it went good. The 50 years went fast." Seafarers aboard the Leo bid Schwarz a formal union farewell with a cookout and pool party where the entire crew came together to decorate, eat and give their best wishes to the bosun. He received special gifts from the SIU crew as well as from the of­ ficers. 'This is one of the very best crews that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I really can't say enough about how dedicated and professional they were," he said. OS Christopher Cobb sailed aboard the Leo on the bosun's final trip and noted, "He was really a great guy to work with." Since signing off the Leo, Schwarz it was the easiest type of farm for a Seafarer to maintain. He grows' the pines to sell to paper mills that turn the wood into various paper products. "I was only coming home for four months at a time, and pine trees can grow without constant attention. In those four months, I stayed busy doing everything I couldn't do while at sea. Now that I am no longer sailing and have more time on my hands, I need to lay out my work differently," Schwarz said. He added that he was bom across the street in a farm house that his sister now maintains. His father, the original owner of the farm, was a small crop farmer. His sister still farms the land and has various types of livestock. "I plan to sit back and enjoy it all now. I'm just going to take it easy and see how the wind blows. I never think of it as being 50 years at a job. I just enjoyed sailing," Schwarz concluded. ••.g: w il. �• / 10 v'v •,'•• ••.• - APRIL 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers and Families Can Vacation at Piney Point P Electrician Joe Vazquez and family relax by pool at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point. Vazquez brings his family to Piney Point each summer for vacation. "We wouldn't miss it," he recently wrote. I .;«iS tfi |T >'''."'"C;;. 7 V'-i ^rSSS=SS?3^-=-"" 'v-' ,a„,a.adenethatou,schcoloKers. forward Below: Recertified Steward Becl^ Sleeper and family enjoy a dip in the spacious swim­ ming pool outside the training and recreation center. Piney Point also offers many other vacation attractions for Seafarers and their ifamilies. j^OI . >. ^ to mn in U.e sun. ^ V" icturesque and safe surroundings, tranquility, wide-ranging facilities and close proximity to the nation's capital are just a few of the things that make Piney Point, Md. so tempting as a vacation resort. , Seafarers and SIU pensioners won t want to miss out on the chance this year to utilize the Paul Hall Center as a vacation site for themselves and their families. All Seafarers have to do is complete the application below and mail it. Last month's issue of the Seafarers LOG provided an in-depth look at the many attrac­ tive features of Piney Point. This month, here's what a couple of members who have vacationed at the Paul Hall Center have to say: Electrician Joe Vazquez: "I've been an SIU member since 1970, and I enjoy bring­ ing the family to Piney Point for a week-ortwo-stay each summer. We relax and see some familiar union brothers, and oc­ casionally even attend meetings that affect the direction the industry is taking. I like for my family to see the camaraderie that our school offers. "The staff there does a great job, and I'm once again looking forward to fun in the sun, R&R and maybe even some crabbing this year." Bill Mitchell, Retired Captain: "Vacationing at Piney Point always is a pleasant experience. During the past t^ee years, my family, ^ong with other retired SIU members and their families, have taken advantage of staying at the beautiful facility located on the Chesapeake Bay. I like the fact that you can enjoy total peace and quiet, but also have available a variety of ac­ tivities such as boating, fishing, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, and more. The rooms are very comfortable, the dining is fabulous and the staff is courteous. We look forward to returning to Piney Point." There you have it, in the members' own words. This year, write your own memory. Clip the coupon below and mail it to Piney Point as a first step to secure your reserva­ tion for this summer. Piney Point has something for everyone — and it's only available to Seafarers and their families. UNION MEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School Is limited to two weeks per family. •'•;• . .• < $40.40/day Member $ 9.45/day Spouse $ 9.45/day Child Note: There is no charge for children 11 years of age or younger. Priceslisted inciude ail meals. . ••.f.'s::•:<•!."/• ^^4 SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information Retired Captain Bill Mitchell and family sit in the poolside shade. Name: Social Security number: Book number: Address:. ;\"7: "/ like the fact that you can enjoy total peace and quiet, but also have available a variety of activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, and more." — Retired Cap/. Bill Mitchell Si 'i- Telephone niimber: Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: Date of arrival: 1st choice: Date of departure: 2nd choice: Sid choice: Stay Is limited to 2 weeks. ___ Send this completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P. a. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. I®;,: I •' �tr""".' JU^m 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 11 Members of Newest RecerRRed Steward Class Seize Their Chance to Upgrade Culinary SIdlls standing with SlU President Michael Sacco (third from left) moments after graduation are (from left) Skip Polzin, David Bond, Carnavius Davalie, J.D. Hopkins, German Rios and Billy Gigante. When Billy Gigante accepted his certificate last month for com­ pleting the steward recertification course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion, the New York native had flnished a long but worthwhile joumey. Gigante graduated from the Lundeberg School's trainee pro­ gram in 1979 (Class No. 289), and he is believed to be the first Seafarer to work his way up from steward assistant to recertified steward while primarily sailing for military-contracted vessels based at Diego Garcia. "If you put your heart and soul into the union, you can go anywhere," Gigante, who last sailed aboard a Maersk Lines ves­ sel, said at the March membership meeting at Piney Point. "I am very grateful and very honored to have completed this program." Gigante's five classmates echoed his sentiments about the opportunities for advancement provided by the Lundeberg School. David Bond, Carnavius Davalie, German Rios, J.D. Hopkins and Donald "Skip" Polzin joined him in completing the highest curriculum available to SIU members who sail in the steward department—and in ur­ ging the trainees at the meeting to wholeheartedly apply themselves to their maritime careers. Wide-Ranging Course The galley gang upgraders ac­ tively took part in the wide-ranging, comprehensive course, which lasted five weeks. They practiced baking applications and more in the school's state-of-theart lecture/demonstration galley; earned certification in first aid, CPR and firefighting procedures; studied communications prin­ ciples; did extensive computer training using DOS, WordPerfect and various spreadsheet applica­ tions (for menu planning, requisi­ tion logging and other functions); and engaged in friendly but earnest cooking competitions. The course also included detailed studies of American Heart Association guidelines for low-fat and low-sdt cooking; a field trip to the annual Washington Food Show (a culi­ nary competition); thorough ex­ amination of ship safety and sanitation; and review of other pertinent topics. In addition,the new recertified stewards met for question-andanswer sessions with repre­ sentatives from each of the union's departments. For ex­ ample, they spoke with officials from the union's collective bar­ gaining department, from its governmental affairs department, from the welfare, vacation, train­ ing and pension funds and from iht Seafarers LOG. They also traveled to SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. and to Washington, where they spoke with Maritime Trades Department Executive SecretaryTreasurer Frank Pecquex about key legislative issues which af­ fect the maritime industry. Davalie, who started sailing as a messman in 1967 and who has upgraded several times, com­ mended the Lundeberg School in­ structors—including Ed White, Kate Richardson, Byran Cummings and Don Yaney—and the entire staff at Piney Point for making his stay comfortable and facilitating good study habits. "The Lundeberg School is wonderful. It is the best place to learn about maritime," he said. "There is no union anywhere in the world that has what we have, especially a school like this." Davalie's home port is New Orleans. Even though the steward recertification course coincided with Mardi Gras, he said he would rather be in Piney Point: "I'd give up Mardi Gras any day to be here." Interacting with other upgraders, as well as with the trainees, was a highlight of being at Piney Point for Hopkins. "I think we all leam from each other, and that helps us do better at our jobs," he said. Hopkins, who sails from the port of Seattle, added that the safety and firefighting training At the graduation ceremony, David Bond noted the improvements made to the Paul Hall Center. will make him a better shipmate. Like Gigante, port-of-Seattle Seafarer Polzin emphasized the value of setting career goals and then being able to attain them. "I have reached my goal, and you can do the same," he said at the membership meeting. "The in­ structors here at Piney Point will help you accomplish your goals." Finally, Rios stated that all SIU members should seize the upgrading opportunities avail­ able at the Paul Hall Center. "I have learned so much here, and I'm grateful for the opportunity," said Rios, whose home port is San Juan. "Everyone should take ad­ vantage of it." M.: '• m.. it 'yy.''' I: Praise Facility .• Syy-^Y-.'f--'''''- • P'" . ' y} "This was a great opportunity, and we have a great school,' stated Bond, who sails from the port of Mobile, Ala. A graduate of the school in 1980, Bond noted the "remarkable" improvements in the Paul Hall Center since he last was there. At the graduation ceremony. Bond also stressed the impor­ German Rios keeps an eye on the At work in the school's galley tance of the Seafarers Political J.D. Hopkins (right) practices chest compressions as part of the CPR training faqility is Skip Polzin. Activities Donation. "Politics af­ curriculum taught by instmctor Byran Cummings (left). Observing is soup he is preparing. fects every one of us," he said. Skip Polzin. r-%m Paul Hall Center Stresses Healthy Menus •; - y0§ .,;.''-.V' Billy Gigante practices logging a mock requisition form on a computer. As more and more Americans adopt low-fat, low-salt diets, the Paul Hall Center continues teach­ ing steward department upgraders low to turn out healthier menus. For the past few years, Lun­ deberg School Instructor Ed White las taught Seafarers in the recer­ tified steward clasS about the American Heart Association's juidelines for low-fat and low-salt cooking. This part of the qoiirse includes detailed studies of the different types of fats (polyunsaturated, mono-unsaturated and saturated); various forms of sodium; the pos­ sible long-term effects of highfat, high-salt diets (including high blood pressure and arterio­ sclerosis); alternative ingredients and other steps to make healthier recipes (such as rinsing ground beef with water). "Once people are conscious of it, they'll woik with it," said White, who added that he strongly per­ ceives a growing dietaiy awareness in the sfij. "I'm seeing more and more that the younger a person is, the healthier he or she eats." "What he's teaching is how to live longer through better eating, and that doesn't mean boring menus," noted Don Yaney, ex­ ecutive chef at the Lundeberg School. "It means investijgating ways to make something tasty while minimizing sodium and fat." Donald "Skip" Polzin, who last month graduated from the steward recertification course, said that the studies of sodium and fat in diets were "very useful. More and more crewmembers are changing their eating habits, looking for low-fat foods like pasta. A lot of them eat less red meat and are switching tochicken and fish." A i". Jijy. mm "M �12 SEAFARERS LOG APRIL 1994 i. • Instructor Byran Cummings tosses a dummy Into the water for a Seafarer William Fretes (right) exits water as part of safety training. Instructor Byran Cummings is at left, surprise "man-overboard" drill. Paul Hall Center Augments Riverboat Safety Training yf '. • ••< -{' • ••- . • • • • 't'/ '- j' how do you evacuate up to 400 SIU members who sail aboard written tests. "This type of training is con­ passengers and 100-plus crew?" the overnight passenger boats Delta Queen and Mississippi tinuous," Cummings said. "And asked Cummings. "We taught Gween joined instructors from the we have to consider the possible how to load and unload pas­ Paul Hall Center for Maritime length of time until someone sengers, and used the life raft as a Training and Education in suc­ could be treated (by shoreside kind of waterbome taxi." cessfully completing another medical personnel). It could vary, In another new drill, crewseries of on-site safety courses depending on where the boat is. members used a modified breath­ Members also studied and ing apparatus to go underwater, late last year. Instructors John Smith practiced chemical safety, how to where they identified simulated (aboard the Delta Queen) and report and identify emergencies, damage to the hull. Byran Cummings (aboard the and how to care for someone until Other exercises included Mississippi Queen) each con­ the shipboard emergency squad making wooden patches which ducted three separate, week-long arrives. would cover ruptures in various Rob McLemore (right) assists Completingafiredrillonthe/WOare The second trip focused on parts of the boats' hulls. training sessions with the Greg Hawkins into a life raft. Marvin Joy (front) and Carl Koen. Seafarers, beginning in February firefighting and general safety. Cummings said he is optimis­ 1993 and ending in December. During this segment. Seafarers More safety training on the ves­ practiced using fire hoses and ex­ tic about continued success with sels is scheduled for this year. tinguishers and took part in drills the on-site safety training, not The '93 sessions "were the with a non-toxic smoke generator only aboard the Delta and Missis­ most advanced since we started which simulates conditions of a sippi Queens, but also aboard the American Queen, which is this training several years ago," shipboard fire. scheduled to begin operations said Cummings. "We expanded Valuable Tool sometime in 1995. "I've said on what's been done in previous "The smoke generator is one before that John and I and the years, and the members did an of the best devices that we've crews feel like family, and that outstanding job." The fact Aat there is little turn­ ever obtained," observed Cum­ certainly helps with the training," over in the deck and engine mings. "It's totally non-toxic, so Cununings noted. 'The engine departments facilitates the we can train on any area of any and deck personnel just don't change that much, so we can build instructors' goal of building on vessel." Cummings' cabin was used as on what we teach from year to the safety program from year to year, Cummings said. the site of Ae mock fire aboard year. "I definitely get the sense that This past year, infant, child the 382-foot vessel. Passengers all the crewmembers are proud of and adult CPR were added to the were alerted in advance, but the how safe these boats are. We do curriculum, along with advanced crew didn't know where the fire first aid procedures. Other new would take place. more than what s required by law. Passengers appreciate the safety consciousness of the crew. Dauud "This was done in port, and and the passengers appreciate our Yamini (left) practices the Heimlich maneuver for a choking infant segments included members while William Fretes learns the correct CPR procedure for an adult. learning how to identify and con­ some of the passengers went safety consciousness, too." tain hazardous materials; practic­ ashore," Cummings said. "But ing water survival and rescue; some stayed aboard to watch the touching on confined space safety drill. "The total time elapsed was and more. In all, several hundred six minutes, which is excellent. In Seafarers took part in the training. that time, the crew had to locate For the year, individual members the fire, get the safety gear, put it received a total of anywhere from on and get back to the site of the 15 to 120 hours of instruction, fire. I was pleased." The members also spent time including a multitude of practical work. (The emergency squads, ashore working with hose lines comprised of the master, two and other equipment. In previous years, the crews pilots, chief mate, third mate and deck crew„receive about 40 hours drew up ship plans identifying of training per week. The rest of fire mains, isolation valves,emer­ the hotel st^f receives about five gency escape areas, watertight doors and more. Those plans ex­ per week.) "The classes get better eveiy tensively were used during the year," remarked David Kish, vice most recent training. The final trip covered damage president of the Delta Queen control. Crewmembers practiced Steamboat Company. life rafts to shuttle other using On-SKe Training members (acting as passengers) The first sessions covered from the boats to shore. "We like CPR and first aid, and crewmem- to think that the vessels can al­ bers earned certification or recer- ways make it to shore in case of Learning how to constmct a wooden patch for the hull are (from left) Joseph Serpas, Mike Williams, tification by passing practical and an emergency, but if they can't. Johnny Speed, Gerald Henderson, Michael Ward and Willie Allen. \ 4 I 1 �T - ' y-er;^ '^ - . . ~-r *}• - : • ;• • " ; / V'-'' _,fi 'V'-v]--" APRIL 1994 SEAFARBISLOe 13 •--0. Seafarers Tout Empress H as Boon to Upgrading Classy Ten Seafarers in the advanced firefighting class last month be­ came the first upgraders to train aboard the Empress II, the new state-of-the-art barge which is moored at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion in Piney Point, Md. The upgraders took part in in­ terior firefighting and hazardous materials drills aboard the Empress II, which was launched in 1986 and formerly was used by the government for electromag­ netic testing. Lundeberg School instructors are planning a wide range of uses for the barge by deck and engine department upgraders. They have described the Empress II, which was acquired by the Lundeberg School earlier this year, as a valu­ able and versatile training tool, and the, firefighting students echoed those sentiments. "I thought it was very good because it has so many spaces, hatches and ways that someone might get lost in such a small area," commented Christian Werner, who often has sailed as a bosun aboard AT«S:T's cable ships. "We had to find the (mock) fire, isolate it and attack it. The smoke machine made the drill very realistic, not to mention very dark!" The smoke generator to which Werner referred emits non-toxic, thick smoke which simulates the conditions of a shipboard fire. David Rush Ingram, a chief electrician who sails aboard Waterman Steamship vessels, said that the Empress II "is an excellent tool. The spaces are just like what you deal with aboard ship: the engine room, the cargo holds, the bridge. There also are similar communications systems and alarms. "I've been to Piney Point Lundeberg School instructor Byran Cummings (right) preps students many times, and this barge ab­ for a simulated fire aboard the Paul Hall Center's new training barge. solutely is a Worthwhile addition.' Ingram added that the Empress 11's relatively plain ex­ terior belies the numerous, top­ flight equipment inside. "I think it's going to shock people, be­ cause when you first look at the outside, you may think there's not much to it. But once you get in­ side, the refrigeration system, the hydraulics, the winches, the bilge pumping ... all of those things can come into play, not just in firefighting but dso in other clas­ ses. Even the smaller systems, like the heating system is basical­ ly a small boiler system." Instructor John Smith stated that the training was successful. "I think the upgraders did just fine, and there's no doubt the barge will continue to be liseful. It's got a myriad of places to do Running a fire hose through one of the Empress ll's decks was part things, and it's got more than one Upgraders secure a door during a firefighting drill aboard Empress II. deck.' of the exercise. .•••"'J.- • Key Mariliiiie Issues Discussed At Unioii Meeting in Jacksonviiie Seafarers and their families last month turned out en masse for an informative, rousing meeting at the SIU hall in Jacksonville, Ha. During the two-hour gathering, members conferred with SIU Ex­ ecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco, Contracts Department Vice President Augie Tellez, Guif Coast Vice President Dean Corgey, Gulf Coast Assistant Vice President Dave Heindel and Port Agent Tony McQuay on a wide range of maritime issues. "Everybody was very enthused," said 59-year-old Recertified Steward Joe Miller, who joined the SIU in 1960in the portofNew York. "The membership was brought • •. ."'i! • "m • M:. —- — up-to-date on what the union's in photos above and below, Seafarers and their families pack the fighting for, and we appreciated Jacksonville SIU hall last month. M (the officials) being there." SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco talks about maritime revitalization. ..t •f. Addressing the members in Jack- SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco (center) shares a laugh with Bosun sonville is SIU VP Dean Corgey. Carlos Canales and his wife, Cook/Baker Antoinette Canales. m • -yu W and Gulf Coast VP Dean Corgey. �Vr. -y' ''.ii.. .;> 14 APIIU.1994 SEAFARBISLOB U.S. Government Releases $30 MHIien in Economic Aid idr Fishing indusby During the Boston tie-up, fishermen met with state govern­ spoken out against the use of such ment officials in order to have a fisheries disaster declared, which equipment. As these regulations were cas­ was needed to have economic aid cading upon them, the New Bed­ funds released. They also ex­ ford Seafarers, with others from pressed their concerns and sqgPutting out condiments for the afternoon ABs Stanley Williams, David Cutchins and the fishing industry, attended a gestions for the industry to U.S. lunch are SA Biyan Ellis (left) and Chief Ed Gerena enjoy a fine meal prepared by late January meeting held by U.S. Rep. Peter Torkildsen (R-Mass.) Cook Mario Martinez. the galley gang at the end of a long day. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and and Richard Roe, the fisheries John Bullard, head of the Com­ service regional director. Following a March 9 press merce Department Office of Susconference on the Massachusetts tainable Development and capitol grounds in Boston and a Intergovernmental Affairs. The march through New Bedford to crowd, estimated at around 300, stage a sit-in on the steps of that voiced the frustrations the fisher­ town's federal building two days men were feeling over the regula- later, the fishermen sailed their tions. They also offered boats home. Seafarers aboard the military prepositioning added, "The Obregon has a much more sophisti­ suggestions to help their industry. On March 16, Seafarers flew Ship PFC Eugene A. Obregon know that they cated electrical system than most ships and Chief Shortly after this meeting, to Washington to meet with Frank could be called out to any hot spot in the world at Electrician Charles "Buddy" Ciackley and other members of the engine department keep it running Frank, whose district includes and representatives from other a moment's notice. congressional offices. They superbly." The vessel, operated by Waterman Steamship New Bedford, interceded and got The vessel was named after Private First Class the Commerce Department agen­ finished their lobbying effort in a Co., is kept fully loaded with tanks, vehicles, food discussion with Rolland SchmitEugene A. Obregon of the U.S. Marine Corps who and waters fuel and other materiel to equip firstcy to postpone the requirement ten, the head of the National was killed in the line of duty on September 26, launch U.S. Marine units for 30 days. for the black boxes for six Marine Fisheries Service, at­ 1950 in Seoul, Korea. When activated, as during Operation Desert months. The representative also tended by members of the House Storm in 1990-1991, the Obregon promised the fishermen he would Merchant Marine and Fisheries can be ready to sail within 12 hours. seek funds to pay for the black Committee staff. Mobile Port Representative Ed boxes if the fisheries service During this same week. Kelly recently boarded the 821-foot decides to reinstate them. In the President Bill Clinton visited ship during a crew change at its interim, an SlU-favored call-in Boston where he promised to winter port of Panama City, Fla. system will be used to monitor the develop an assistance package "The crewmembers make a great days at sea program. for New England. Secretary team and are prepared to ship out Brown offered the package on whenever called," Kelly told a Sail to Boston Harbor March 21. reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "The deck department, headed by A month later, more than 50 The Fight Continues Bosun Henry Bouganim, works New Bedford-based boats, in­ While certain small victories veiy well together. The ship is al­ cluding many SlU-contracted have been achieved, the battle is ways in excellent condition," Kelly vessels, sailed into Boston Harbor far frorai over. SIU officials in td call more attention to their Washington are monitoring the stated. "Overall, this is an excellent problems. The fishermen arrived disbursement of aid money to see crew. The food prepared by Steward February 28 and soon were joined that most of it reaches the fisher­ Baker Patrick Helton and the galley by boats from the fishing ports of men, while seeking further Steward/Baker Patrick Helton (left) takes time out from gang is beyond compare. They really lunch preparations to say hello to Bosun Henry Bouganim Gloucester, Woods Hole and money and comprehensive agree­ work hard to serve a wide variety of and Chief Electrician Buddy Ciackley. Provincetown, Mass. and ments to make the management meals," noted Kelly. Portland, Maine. News reports process more responsive to the The Mobile port representative estimated the total number of industry. "We feel that our fishermen boats in the harbor at 275. More are responsible for lighting a fire than 100 other fishing boats tied under the politicians and up in their home ports during the bureaucrats," said SIU Executive two-week period. Vice President Joseph Sacco. "It At the height of the event, is important to use this momen­ more than 1,800 fishermen and tum to bring the industry together 6,000 workers in associated in­ and seek permanent solutions." dustries in New Bedford alone The SIU is coordinating meet­ were not working and were ings among fishermen up and demonstrating their support for down the New England coast to the protest. address their mutual concerns. Continued from page 2 Prepositioning Ship's Crew Ready at a Moment's Notice Posing for a picture in the galley are Steward/Baker James Tucker (left) and DEU Miguel Maistro. QMED Robert Rester (left) and AB George Dean read the Seafarers LOG before lunch is served. >' :'v ''if *-r Seafarers lead hundreds of fellow fishermen down the streets of New Bedford, Mass. to dramatize the problems of their industry. All cleaned up and ready for dinner are Bosun Bernard Hutcherson (left) and AB Kevin Hamilton. From the left are SA Comelius Watkins, DEU Norman Williams and Asst. Cook Utility Timothy Williams. -'-t; �'"•4 ^ Air.,.'—- 'Ji; .i.- • -r-'-'-'v' ••'V. • '• - J. •; A.- ; SEAFARERS LOG APRIL 1994 Steady Work, Good Morale Characterize Brooks Range 15 :. •. -•-• . . -M !thi MM' ' The SlU-crewed tanker Brooks Range is characterized by steady work and good morale among the crew qn its" West Co Coast run, notes Bosun William Kleimola. In a recent communication with the Seafarers LOG, the bosun commends the crewmembers for being "good SIU brothers and co-workers." In addition, he notes that he has been fortunate over the last 10 years to catch jobs on vessels sailing primarily on the West Coast. This had allowed him to stay in touch with his family. During shipboard union meetings and in other conversations. Brooks Range crewmembers often focus on the importance of keeping the U.S. flag flying on the high seas, Kleimola reports. We know that maintaining a strong U.S.-flag merchant fleet is "We important for this country's economy and security." In a recent meeting with Wilmington, Calif. Patrolman Rob Scrivens, who provided the photos accompanying this article, ABs Donald Rothman, Paul McMahon and Edward O'Brien sajd that they appreciated the job security they have through the SIU. Meanwhile, QMED Carlito Episioco echoed their thankful­ ness and pride in the Seafarers when he stated, "The SIU is a , great union that looks out for its members, and the Brooks Range is a good, efficient ship! The vessel is operated by Interocean Management Corp. ; • ^ ..ii 'jrHS ^i w0yt ''••ft-' ••• ' mM WWM ,-' ' r Chief Steward John Hanrahan (right photo) is busy in the ship's galley, while (left to right in left photo) QMEDs Michael Merrell and Carlito Episioco pause | for a photo on the stern en route to the engine room. -3«S • . '• ' '"-ri 7 jr..; •as W '"3'•\ JJA mm 7 I» V-1 •' .%'• Above: ABs Edward O'Brien (left) and Paul McMahon review instruc­ tions aboard the tanker. 7; ; i 3-TK;?- : .--i-iivll 'ORomvi. sr/(^ •m Ml 1v.::^ T m :17 In crew lounge, checking off with Patrolman Scrivens (taking photo) are AB Ahmed Suwaileh and (standing, l-r) QMED S. Brooks, Wiper Mohamed Shaie and En­ gine/Steward Utility Albert Westbrook. Above: Bosun Kleimola gets off the launch from the Brooks Range and heads ashore in El Segundo, Calif. Meanwhile, ABs Lee Selico (left) and Donald Rothman (right) ride launch to the vessel. IKsfi:. -, • ,.:;y •' ^'v,' P if, #'85; -j3. JM -yy'y M • '' '. - M.y �16 SEAFARERS LOG Sea-Land Quality Is a Home Away From Home For Seafarers who sail aboard the Sea-Land Quality, the many familiar ports visited on a monthly basis become a welcome sight. The Quality leaves from Boston to sail for Elizabeth, N.J., Norfolk, Va., then to the European ports of Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, Felixstowe, again to Rotterdam, Le Harvre and back to Boston. The 900-foot containership docks in the port of Elizabeth every 28 days where New York Patrolman Jack Sheehan services the crew and answers their union-related questions. "This is a huge ship with a large crew. The •* — Recertified ?r"w to^nle dinrar andSAdantesCame™. . , •T' "The galley gang headed by Chief Cook John TKoar aro nlu/nvs Padella is secondA to r,r,.na none. They are always preparing many different fine meals," stated Recertified Bosun Carmine "Butch" Bova in '' ' ' - - - -L - - -.r rri . recent ships minutes sent to the Seafarers LOG. Sheehan added that the deck department headed by Bosun Bova keeps the ship in top form in every port visited throughout the year: - .1. <>4 • ; The Sea-Land-Quality docks in Port Elizabeth, N.J. every 28 days. |v 'v VAjr- « 'v" / '» »« I • Francis Hammer Carries Chemical Cargoes All Over the World \ WmMm\ iiisS'-- Seafarers aboard the Francis Hammer dock in many ports around the world while offloading chemical and petroleum cargoes. New York Patrolman Jack Sheehan had a chance to board the integrated tug-barge when it recently docked at the GATX terminal in Cartaret, N.J. The vessel had just sailed from Israel to Rotterdam, then on to New Jersey. "The crew aboard the Hammer was excellent. Bosun Peter Tusa has a great deck gang that really works hard to ensure the cargo is delivered safely," Sheehan reported to the Seafarers LOG. He added that crewmembers enjoy traveling to the variety of ports on the ITB's itinerary. Sheehan noted that Steward/Baker Janet Price and the galley gang work hard to add a variety of tastes and flavors to the menu. The Hammer took 18 hours to offload its cargo before returning to sea. Sheehan noted that the vessel is an infrequent visitor to the New York/New Jersey area. The itinerary of the 1TB has it sailing to different ports around the world. mmm IL ftBS '•f \ ,. • i' ' i"" • n-.ii The integrated tug-barge Francis Hammer Ij carries chemical and petroleum cargoes all H over the world. - >= / • X- • ..-:4 AB Nick Nichols (left) and Engine Utility Jeffery Roddy relax in crew mess area after lunch aboard the Francis Hammer. AB Steven Mayer gives Steward Baker Janet Price ideas for special desserts to be served aboard the Francis Hammer. �SEAFARERS LOG APRIL 1994 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea May i June 1994 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, iniand Waters FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Glass A Class B Class C Port New York 26 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 1 Norfolk 16 Mobile 11 New Orleans 24 Jacksonville 21 San Francisco 19 Wilmington 18 25 Seattle Puerto Rico 13 Honolulu 7 Houston 22 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 1 0 Algonac 207 Totals Port 19 New York 3 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 5 Norfolk 6 Mobile New Orleans 12 Jacksonville 9 San Francisco 13 7 Wilmington 10 Seattle 9 Puerto Rico 4 Honolulu 12 Houston 0 St. Louis 2 Piney Point 0 Algonac 114 Totals Port 16 NevvYork 3 Philadelphia Baltimore 5 Norfolk 10 Mobile New Orleans 10 Jacksonville 15 San Francisco 36 Wilmington 14 14 Seattle 1 Puerto Rico 13 Honolulu 13 Houston 0 SL Louis 2 Piney Point 0 Algonac 156 Totals Port 11 New York 1 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 4 Norfolk 2 Mobile New Orleans 12 2 Jacksonville San Francisco 10 6 Wilmington 7 Seattle 7 Puerto Rico 4 Honolulu Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 68 Totals Totals All Departments 545 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT ; 30 7 11 19 22 28 25 18 13 25 2 18 22 4 2 1 1 I 6 , 0 ' • •: 2 4 5 .2 10 •0 0 0 44 :• 9 b 251 15 19 5 1 6 11 8 9 10 4 15 11 13 19 1Z16 12 14 11 10 11 10 3 3 11 20 •,: 16 0 .1 0 . 1 0 0 139 146 : • 6 1 1 • 0 0 1 1 . V 1 1 1 0 2 2 8 2 . ; 1 4 2 6 •••„ 0 , 0 0 19 2 3 1 4 4 6 0 0 0 55 56 5 4 22 24 40 44 49 45 48 19 12 40 0 3 0 411 52 12 14 35 36 56 53 45 37 36 9 33 60 3 12 1 494 6 2 1 5 2 7 3 4 11 6 8 28 9 1 0 0 93 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 10 21 10 0 25 14 2 16 0 186 • '5 r\4 3 20 13 21 15 17 6 13 6 38 •• It 2 19 0 233 755 171 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 3 28 4 1 1 0 4 1 10 0 5 4 6 4 6 0 4 4 1 11 0 2 10 8 •i-Vv • • ••• 4 0 0 0 15 0 0 29 110 343 385 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 1 ' V 7 4 20 2 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 10 9 6 0 0 0 142 156 1,536 0 0 1 0 1 •" 6 1 / Wh M. ' i. • !$'• 1 ' .T. t: Personals SOLOMAN M. JOSEPH Please contact Haniff "Bob" Abdool at 97-19 120th St., Richmond Hill, NY 11419; or phone (718) 846-0889. ANTHONY NOBILE Please contact your daughter, Diane Nobile Serra, at 143 Columbia St., Apt. 3A, Brooklyn, NY 11231; telephone (718) 858-7704. t 28 4 3 11 1 13 13 11 8 9 8 139 6 0 0 0 256 1,511 426 '': •••t ' 3 .r„ " ..;V lotal Kegisterea means uic uuiuuci m lutii wiiu ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 954 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 954 Jobs shipped, 343 jobs or about 36 percent were taken "A" seniority member^. The rest were filled by «B" taKen by oy "A wmumy mciuiA^ip. - and «C' ^ semonty _ . ^ to March 1- 15,1994, -flAAii ^ -ICiC trip relief jobs lAkc iVArA chiniiMl. Smce SinrA the the inn people From February 16 a total of 156 were shipped. tnp relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 20,529 jobs have been shipped. .V;i> .'a- Each port's meeting iOarts at 10:30a.m. 1 12 2 0 6,; 40 29 46 *'^'25>::-: A : 30 26 18 106 28 3 20 5 498 •:-,r Piney Point Monday, May 2, June 6 New York Tuesday: May 3, June 7 Philadelphia Wednesday: May 4, June 8 Baltimore Thursday: May 5, June 9 Norfolk Thursday: May 5, June 9 Jacksonville Thursday: May 5, June 9 Algonac Friday: May 6, June 10 Houston Mond^: May 9, June 13 New Orleans Tuesday: May 10, June 14 Mobile Wednesday: May 11, June 15 San Francisco Thursday; May 12, June 16 Wilmington Monday: May 16, June 20 Seattle Friday: May 20, June 24 San Juan ^ • Thursday: May 5, June 9 St Louis :. . Friday: May 13, June 17 Honolulu Friday: May 13, June 17 Duluth 4®. Wednesday: May 11, Jime 15 • Jfcrscy City ' • Wednesday: May 18, June 22 WS0i New Bedford Tuesday: May 17, June 21 • 0 2 6 17 Correction A photograph that ran on page 4 of the February issue of the Seafarers LOG incorrectly identified Texas politician Jim Mattox who was visiting the Houston SIU Hall. He is a candidate for U.S. Senate from the Lone Star State. Letter to the Editor Remember the WWII Merchant Mariner I would like to remind everyone that Maritime Day (May 22)once again is approaching. On thatday, remember the shocking truth: More than 700 American merchant ships were lost from enemy action during World War n, 100 on the Murmansk Run alone. During the fust six months of U.S. involvement in the war, almost400American mochant vessels were sunk by German submarines. In all, one out of every 35 American men killed from enemy action was a merchant mariner. Thousands of merchant seamen went to their graves. We were the only all-volunteer service, yet our govemment waited 43 years to give us veterans' status—and then put a price list on every medal we won. Only the Russian govemment gave us a free bronze m^al, for Murmansk. Yes, the WWII merchant mariner was indeed a forgotten hero. But remember him on Maritime Day. Peter Salvo, Retired Oiler McKeesport, PA • rj;' • . • �•1 V. >1" '• APRIL1994 18 SEAFARERSLOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartny Vice President West Co oast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Sei^ices Jack CafFey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast V -' 'W I • • •" • • ;• HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY Jerse' MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15,1994 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—^Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 12 0 16 1 2 1 10 1 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups QassCL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 10 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 46 0 26 0 1.1 0 40 Totals All Departments 0 40 3 0 17 0 0 123 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 2 - ^ '27; 10 17 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters FEBRUARY 16 — MARCH 15, JL994 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region 6 Atlantic Coast" Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters M 16 0 West Coast 27 Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast 0 r Lakes & Inland Waters|^ West Coast 0 13 Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Watefs West Coast Totals 0 4 0 5 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 b 0 1 • 0 11 0 19 30 ' 2 0 5 0 5 0 0 5 2 0 0 ••• • 89 1 41 97 3 46 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 0 •: -.O,' 0 0 1 3 0 ,7-7.b 0 0 b 4 0 1 0 3 0 2 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 4 0 5 0 0 1 8 4 2 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 4. 83 2 5 0 5 12 0 27 0 62 89 3 1, 39 0 43 1 J 0 0 2 5 : 0 0 5 5 ••.••44'"^ 2 2 12 2 18 , 0 2 0 0 2 16 113 105 55 144 Totals All Departments 45 40 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of nien registered at the port at the end of last month. Reminder: Z-Cards Musi Be Renewed All Seafarers are reminded that their z-cards have to be updated by 1998. The Coast Guard has outlined a plan, based on the issuance date of the documents obtained before 1991. The date of issuance is located on the back of the z-card to the right of the thumb prints. (Since 1991, z-cards have been issued with expiration dates posted on both the front and back of the docu­ ments.) The following chart shows the year that merchant mariner's documents, in order to remain active, must be renewed based on issuance dates. The exact date of expiration matches the month and day of issuarice. 4 sit -* • Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SANFRANCISCQ 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 1616 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Renewal Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Issuance Year 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1 1969 1970 1971 1972 1964 1965 1966 1967 1973 1968 1 1 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1 1937 1938 1 Source: Federal Register, September 16,1993 •• �SEAFARERS UK APRIL 1994 J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 18 additional Seafarers who have retired to the beach after many years of sailing the world's seaways. Thirteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division while four sailed the inland waterways and one the Great Lakes. Brothers Arthur Lawson Jr. and Robert McGonagle com­ pleted bosun recertification cour­ ses at Piney Point while Robert Outlaw graduated from the steward recertification course. Of the retiring Seafarers, 12 served in the U.S. military: six in the Army, three in the Air Force, two in the Navy and one in the Marine Corps. Of all the union brothers sign­ ing off this month, Daniel O'Rourke was with the SIU the longest—having received his union book in 1945 in the port of New York. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Lawson, McGonagle, Outlaw and O'Rourke as well as the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA THOMAS COLBERT, 53, joined the Seafarers in 1959 in the port of New York. Bom in Jefferson Township, Pa,, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Colbert resides in Violet, La. MARGARITO DEGOLLADO, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Houston. A native of Gal­ veston, Texas, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Degollado served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1947. He retired to Houston. AMERICO FARIA,70, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of San Francis­ co. Bom inNew Bedford, Mass., he To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done I- INLAND • -.ri"- M - -ft V.i.. •U • '• ;jS •••; •t-: SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE SIU PACIFIC DISTRICT PENSION PLAN JOHN KARONIS, 65, joined the union in 1971 in the port of New York. Bom in Greece, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Karonis upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He retired to Athens, Greece. A new round of general education college courses, taught at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, will begin May 9 and will mn through July 8. These evening classes for upgraders taking vocational training courses are designed to enhance the proficiency of SIU members in areas related to the maritime industry. Among the subjects that will be offered are General Physical Science II, Physics II, Composition and Rhetoric, Composition and Literature, College Mathematics I and Principles of Psychology. Also available during the session will be Development MathemaUcs, Developmental Writing and Developmental Reading. These courses are available during the free time for all Seafarers who are upgrading at the center. They provide members with the opportunity to gain college credits while improving their seafaring skills. The Lundeberg School at the center offers two Associate of Applied Science degrees: Nautical Science Technology for Seafarers sailing in the deck department and Marine Engineering Technology for engine department members. (SIU members from either department who have upgraded at the school already have eamed credit toward a degree.) For more information about these courses and the college program in general, contact the academic department at the Lundeberg School at (301)994-0010 or write Academic Department, Seafarers Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. •"•1i'.?v ... from 1950 to 1953. He calls San Francisco home. RAYMOND BAXTER, Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become 61, joined the pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served Seafarers in the maritime i^ustry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them 1973 in the happiness and health in the days ahead. port of Nor­ folk, Va. A native of ConROBERT ARTHUR sailed in the engine department. roe, Texas, he OUTLAW, Brother Faria served in the U.S. LAWSON sailed in the engine department. 63, joined the JR., 62, Army from 1944 to 1946. He calls Boatman Baxter retired to Seafarers in joined the Sacramento, Calif, home. Hampton, Va. 1971 in his na­ Seafarers in tive Bal­ 1967 in the WILBUR ULAS COFFMAN, 61, joined the timore. GEE, 61, port of New SIU in 1951 in the port of Galves­ Brother Out­ joined the York. A na­ law success­ ton, Texas. Bom in Elk Falls, Kan­ union in 1964 tive of Fall sas, he sailed in the deck fully completed the steward recer­ River, Mass., he completed the in the port of department. Boatman Coffman tification program in 1982. He bosun recertification program at New York. A served in the U.S. Army from 1951 served in the U.S. Air Force from Piney Point in 1989. Brother LawPort Arthur, 1953 to 1956. He lives in Houston. to 1953. He retired to Chesapeake, son resides in Clearwater, Fla. Texas native, Va. he sailed in WILBERT the engine department. Brother DEQUEANT, ROBERT HUBERTO Gee served in the U.S. Navy from 62, joined the McGONAGLE, VERA, 65, 1949 to 1953. He retired to Sabine union in 1964 62, joined the joined the Pass, Texas. in the port of SIU in 1956 SIU in 1957 Port Arthur, in his native in the port of JACOB Texas. A na­ Boston. New York. A GROBY, 65, tive of Ar­ Brother Mc­ Motul, joined the cadia, La., he Gonagle suc­ Mexico na­ Seafarers in most recently sailed as a captain. cessfully tive, he sailed 1974 in the Boatman Dequeant resides in completed the bosun recertification in the deck department. Brother port of Hous­ Elton, La. program at the Lundeberg School Vera upgraded at (he Lundeberg ton. A native in 1979. He served in the U.S. School in 1981. He served in the of Savannah, LOUIS SMITH H, 53, joined the Army from 1948 to 1954. He calls U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955. Ga., he sailed Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Ewa Beach, Hawaii home. Brother Vera resides in Jardines in the deck department. Brother Norfolk, Va. Bom in Oklahoma Medrida, Mexico. City, he sailed in the engine depart­ Groby served in the U.S. Marine DANIEL ment. Boatman Smith served in the Corps from 1946 to 1948. He lives O'ROURKE, HUGH U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960. He in Buna, Texas. 68, joined the WOOTEN, retired to Riverview, Fla. union in 1945 65, joined the WILLARD in the port of GREAT LAKES union in 1970 HUGGINS, New York. A of in the port ARNOLD PERRY, 65, joined the 66, joined the New Jersey San Francis­ SIU in 1956 in the port of Buffalo, SIU in 1962 native, he co. Bom in N.Y. A New Bedford, Mass. na­ in the port of sailed in the Utah, he tive, he sailed in the deck depart­ Mobile, Ala. deck department. Brother O'­ sailed in the ment. Brother Perry served in the The Virginia Rourke upgraded at Piney Point fre­ steward department. Brother U.S. Army from 1946 to 1953. He native sailed quently. He resides in Seattle. Wooten served in the U.S. Army still calls New Bedford home. in the engine department. Brother Huggins served in the U.S. Air Force from 1945 to 1947. He calls Mobile home. Hew Eveahv Cmrse Sesskm Be^ Far LmuUberg SOUHH Unnulwrs . 19 - > /. .. .U ft This is a summary of the annual report for the SIU Pacific District Pension Plan (Employer Identification No. 94-6061923, Plan No. 001) for the year ended July 31, 1993. The annual report has been filed with the Intemal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided bya trast arrangement. Plan expenses were $14,115,589. These expenses included $1,185,930 in administrative expenses and $12,929,659 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of5,887 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet eamed the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $166,849,849 as of July 31, 1993, compared to $156,607,49,8 as of July 31,1992. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $10,242,351. This increase included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; tl(at is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had total income of $24,357,940 including employer contributions of $451,536, earnings from investments of $5,923,986, stock dividends of $437,114, net realized gain on sale or exchange of assets of $4,533,531, unrealized appreciation of assets of $12,854,269 and other income of $157,504. Employees do not contribute to this plan. r •, = Minimum Funding Standards Our actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thoeof, on request The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report; 2. Assets held for investments; 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan; 4. Transactions in excess of five (5) percent of plan assets;and 5. Fiduciary information, including transactions between the plan and parties-in-interest (th« is, persons who have certain relationships with the plan). To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the plan administrator, SIU Pacific District Pension Plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Telephone Number: (415) 495-6882. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20216. f �20 APRIL 1994 SEAFARERS LOG .- v-v. Final Departures DEEP SEA SALEHALI JOHN CISIECKI Pensioner John Cisiecki, 63, passed away February 16. A native of Pennsyl­ vania, he joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York. Brother Cisiecki completed the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1974. He began receiv­ ing his pension in February 1987. r- ;t: .. if ;-::••• • -••I'-''-. ''••"•.? • ' • ^ •••" ;• y • ^'; :':v K k- IPlliiirV,. i:L- •' . Saleh Ali, 34, died Oc­ tober 10, 1988. Bom in Yemen, he joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of New York. Brother Ali sailed in the deck department. .^•: Hi:'-: V.;.'..: iSil Ijf;ff': I - • 'V- ; .joiVA/- • •• FRANK CONWAY Pensioner Frank Conway, 72, died February 28. He started sail­ ing with the union in 1969 in his native San Francisco. Brother Conway sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942 to 1944. Brother Conway retired in August 1988. PEDRO GARCIA Pensioner ~ Pedro Gar­ cia, 81, passed away Febraary 18. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Gar­ cia sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He began receiving his pension in March 1977. ANTHONY HANNA Pensioner Anthony Hanna, 72, died March 6. A Shenan­ doah, Pa. na­ tive, he joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Hanna sailed in the deck department. He retired in November 1982. BILLIE JENKINS ii- f/'i ";•. • •, r ! . :p. I^':| if- . S;, ' Pensioner Billie Jenkins, 67, passed away Febraary 23. Bom in Ash­ land, Ky., he joined Ae union in 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Jenkins sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in January 1986. VICTOR PLACEY Pensioner Victor Placey, 69, died Febraary 14. A native of Pennsyl­ vania, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Placey sailed in the deck department. He retired in Febraary 1989. Boatman Frederickson sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in October 1987. ment. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Brother Hopkins retired in May 1985. RICHARD SMITH Pensioner Richard Smith, 76, passed away January 30. Bom in Florida, he joined the SIU in 1952 in the port of New York. Brother Smith sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy during World W^r 11. Brother Smith began receiving his pension in April 1982. HARVEY DAVIS Harvey Davis, 58, passed away March 3. A Missouri native, he joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of St. Louis. Boatman Davis sailed in the engine department. LAWRENCE RODAL Pensioner Lawrence Rodal, 64, died Febraary 10. A Michigan native, he joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He sailed in the engine department. BrothCT Rodal upgraded at Piney Point in 1979. He began receiving his pen­ sion in December 1986. ROBERT STAPLIN Pensioner Robert Staplin, 73, died January 26. A native of Attleboro, Mass., he joined the union in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Staplin sailed in the engineroom. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Brother Staplin retired in August 1985. JOHNCOSSMAN Pensioner John Cossman, 67, passed away January 11. He joined the Seafarers in 1970 in his native Hous­ ton. Boatman Cossman last sailed as a tankerman. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947. Boatman Cossman retired in January 1989. STEPHEN TAYLOR Pensioner Stephen Taylor, 66, died December 24. A native of Lawrence, Kan., he joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Los Angeles. Boatman Taylor sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in January 1992. OSMAN ZEN Pensioner Osman Zen, 75, passed away Febraary 21. A Philippine Island native, he joined the union in 1958 in the port of New York. Brother Zen sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in November 1982. INLAND WILLIAM CARMEAN William Carmean, 69, died December 26. Bom in Mathews, Va., he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Carmean sailed as a mate. He retired in January 1988. CHRISTIAN FREDERICKSON Pensioner Christian Frederickson, 68, died Febraary 26. He joined the union in 1961 in his native Philadelphia. George Quinones passed away October 4, 1993. The retired engine department member joined the union in New York as a charter member in 1939. He was 82. Quinones was involved in several of the union's early or­ ganizing drives. He sailed during World War II, the Korean conflict and the Viet­ nam War. A February 22 ceremony conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard to honor the former mer­ chant marine veteran was fol­ lowed by the scattering of Brother (^inones's ashes at sea in Corpus Christi, Texas, as he had requested. Houston SIU Repre­ sentative Mike Calhoun at­ tended the services and presented the family with a traditional flower wreath to toss into the water following the memorial ceremony. RAILROAD MARINE GREAT LAKES SEYMOUR WOLFSON JOHN HOPKINS Pensioner Pensioner Seymour John Hop­ Wolfson, 68, kins, 74, passed away passed away Febraary 14. Januaiy 31. He joined the Bom in Seafarers in Alabama, he 1957 in his joined the native Brook­ union in lyn. Brother 1960 in the Wolfson completed the bosun port of Detroit. Brother Hop­ recertification course at Piney kins sailed in the engine departPoint in 1982. He began receiv­ ing his pension in January 1990. WILSON YARBROUGH Pensioner Wilson Yarbrough, 78, died January l8. Bom in Texas, he joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. Brother Yarbrough sailed in the steward department. He retired in Septem­ ber 1974. STANLEY STIGEN Pensioner Stanley Stigen, 72, rassed away February 19. Jom in Wis­ consin, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother Stigen sailed in the deck department. He retired in March 1987. Charter Member George Quinones Dead at 82 PAULBASSETT Pensioner Paul Bassett, 85, died Febraary 16. A Virginia native, he joined the union in 1959 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Bassett sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in January 1974. SIU Rep. Mike Calhoun (left) offers condolences to the Quinones family following the memorial ceremony in Corpus Christi, Texas. SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE SIU PD SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND, INC. This is a summary of the annual report for the SIU PD Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. (Employer Identification No. 94-1431246, Plan No. 501) for the year ended July 31,1993, The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The SIU PD Supplemental Benefits Fund, Inc. has committed itself to pay benefit claims incurred under the terms of the plan. Basic Financial S^ement Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust arrangement. Plan exjrenses were $7,873,980. These expenses included $245,729 in administrative expenses and $7,628,251 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,945 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $2,965,498 as of July 31,1993, compared to $3,052,472 as of the beginning of the plan year. During the plan year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $86,974. The plan had total income of $7,787,006 including employer contributions of $7,560,449, earnings fix)m investments of $111,803, and other income of $114,754. Employees do not contribute to this plan. Your Bights to Additionai Information You have the right to receive a copy of the fully annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's rqjort; 2. Assets held for investment; 3. Transactions in excess of five (5) percent of the fund assets; and 4. Fiduciary information, including transaction between the plan and parties-in-interest (that is, persons who have certain relationships with the plan). To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the plan administrator, SIU PDSupplemental Benefits Fund, Inc., 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Telephone Number; (415) 495-6882. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 522 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costSi Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20210. �APRIL 1994 SEAFARERS LOR 21 •.•if-i?;- • Appeals Board A/^^roves Sh^ipbig Rules Changes Updates Mandated by New Federal Regulations and Contract Revisions •f'-V-V '.. ••'•" T'i; I '.v " •• 1 The Seafarers Appeals Boarc has approved extensive changes in the shipping rules that govern how SIU members claim ant maintain deep sea jobs. Many of the rule changes are technical, mandated by recently implemented federal regulations like the Oil Pollution Act of 199 (CPA '90). All of thechanges thai appear in Action 372 have been incorporated and printed in the 1993 Standard Freightship Agreement and the 1993 Stand ard Tanker Agreement. "We have completed thorough review of the shippin rules in order to bring them up date," noted Augie Tellez, SIl vice president for contracts and collective bargaining. "Maa changes have occurred since the shipping rules were last printed The new contracts contain the up dated rules." The modifications within the shipping rules include those adopted with regard to benzene testing of members, claiming o jobs aboard cable ships and the conditions for requesting trip reliefs. Action 372 went into effect immediately after its was passec by the board, which is composed of representatives from both the SIU and its contracted com­ panies. The complete text of the action is printed below. or other accredited hospital. except as specifically provided qualifications, seniority, date oj Certificate." Change to read as follows: ". . for in (a) and (p) of Rule 2.G.21. registration, etc. Transportation New language added in 5, an accredited doctor or hospi­ and "(c) It is mandatory that in such cases shall be provided by Preferences and Priorities,12.(a) tal." crewmembers make arrange­ the Employer." and renumbered as new 13. to Change language in 2. Ship ments to attend the lifeboat pro New language in first para read as follows: "13. Trip ping Procedure 5(b)&(c) to reac gram conducted at the Seafarers graph of 5. Preferences and Reliefs, Permanent Ratings. as follows: "(b) Effective June Harry Lundeberg School Priorities, 2.(a) to read as fol­ Anything contained in these 16, 1993, no seaman shall be Seamanship within the first eight lows: "2. (a) If a laid up ship Rules to the contrary not­ shipped to a contracted vessel (8) months of employment." Re requires a crew to report for duty withstanding, the following without having passed the pre letter old (d) through (r) with new aboard a vessel within thirty (30, shall be applicable. hire drug test pursuant to U.S. (c) through (q) respectively. days following layup, the crew "(a) The following specified Coast Guard regulation (CO DChange language in 2. Ship members at the time of layup shah ratings enumerated in this sub­ 86-067) (46 GFR, 4, 5 and 16) ping Procedure, K (deleted last have priority for all such jobs, section (a),possessing Class "A" except those seamen who meet the paragraph and section that listed provided that such crewmembers seniority, upon attaining four (4) requirements of the USCG drug key personnel) to read asfollows: are registered at a Union hiring months of continuous employ­ test exemptions in effect at that "K. In recognition of the impor­ hall not later than 5 p.m. on the ment aboard a specific vessel, time," and "(c) Effective tance of developing effective third day following the date oj shall be designated as having December 1, 1992, no seaman American-flag passengership layup. If the third day following Permanent Status for such vessel shall be shipped to a contractec utilization and in an effort to en layup is a Sunday or a recognizee' and shall request a relief of no tanker, tank vessel or barge as courage the recruitment of per­ holiday in such port, the period in less than sixty (60) days or one (1) specified in the U.S. Coast Guard sonnel with the necessary skills which registration must be com round trip where the vessels' regulations, without first provid­ and personnel qualifications and pleted shall be extended through schedule of operations involves ing a Seafarers Welfare Plan further recognizing that the suc­ the next business day. If a laid up voyages in excess of sixty (60) Benzene Clearance on their clinic cess of such development with ship requires a crew to report days, upon the vessels' arrival at card and a current Seafarers beneficial and economic benefit within three (3) days or less fol­ a port in the Continental United Welfare Plan Benzene Certifi­ to the employer and employees in lowing the date of layup, the States or Puerto Rico or other cate." substantial amount is dependent crewmembers at the time of layup mutually agreed to port. The pur^ Delete the third paragraph Oj upon competent and efficient per­ may register up to and including pose of this provision is to provide 2. Shipping Procedure 7,C.3 sonnel, for such reason during the the date the ship is re-crewing. It as closely as the vessels' opera­ which reads: "Notwithstanding term of the agreement, the Com­ is the responsibility of the crew­ tional necessities permit, a four the foregoing and anything con pany shall have the absolute anc members wishing to reclaim their (4) months on and two (2) months tained in these Rules to the con final discretion to recruit, accept, jobs to maintain contact with the off work schedule for the Per­ trary notwithstanding and as long reject or promote the personnel Port Agent where registered manent ratings. as there remains in effect the assigned to the SS Constitution since such jobs are available to "All requests for reliefs shall Seafarers Harry Lundeberg and SS Independence hotel sec­ crewmembers employed at the be so designated when referred School of Seamanship entry tion by reason of their respon­ time of payoff for a limited period by the Company to the Manpower training program for Ordinary sibilities in the conduct of the of time, but not to exceed twenty- Pool Coordinator and shall be Seaman, Wiper and Steward furtherance of the Company's four (24) hours, if available." shipped pursuant to the rules Department adopted by Seafarers business and politics. With Add new language in 5. prescribed herein. Harry Lundeberg School o respect to all replacement of such Preferences and Priorities, 4.(d, "During the period of employ­ SAB Action #372 Seamanship and as it may be personnel, the Company shal to read as follows: "(d) Within ment, permanent ratings may re­ Whereas, during the term oj changed from time to time, per­ give prompt notice to the Union each class of seniority in the Deck quest an emergency relief for the SIU Standard Freightship and sons possessing seniority clas­ hiring hall of the availability oj Department, priority for the job thirty (30) days, but no less than Tanker Agreements which ex­ sification "B" shall be limited, such employment. The Union of "Cable A.B." shall be given to fifteen (15) days, as dictated by pired June 15, 1993, the however, to employment oppor­ hiring hall shall refer suitable those seamen who have satisfac­ the vessel's operational neces­ Seafarers Appeals Board enactec tunities aboard vessels owned or and competent available person­ torily completed the entry rating sities. The four (4) month employ­ numerous shipping rule changes, chartered by the U.S. military anc' nel to the Company, and the Com­ training program at the Seafarers ment period shall be reduced by and operated by contracted civilian pany shall give due consideration Harry Lundeberg School of the number of days taken for Whereas, during the negotia­ employers pursuant to being suc­ to such referrals consistent with Seamanship and have completed emergency relief. Transportation tions of the new Standard Collec­ cessful bidders in accordance the skills arid competence of those at least eight (8) months of expenses, if any, shall be borne by tive Bargaining Agreements that with Request for Proposals referred, all consistent, however, employment aboard a cable ship the seaman requesting relief arid expire June 16,1996, several rule RFPs) and limited solely to the with the practical time con­ and possess U.S. Coast Guard the seaman providing the relief. changes were negotiated, and extent that such vessels are so straints. certification as Able Seaman." Trip reliefs shall be provided orily Whereas, several changes in designated for such purposes 'All personnel, upon comple­ Change language in 5. if a relief is available. Seamen various Federal regulations were solely by the SAB by action in tion of their tour of duty, shall Preferences and Priorities, 5.(c) who leave a vessel without a implemented that directly affect writing from time to time and to register at the hiring hall in to read as follows: "(c) Within •rroper relief shall forfeit their the shipping rules, those passenger vessels ap­ Honolulu within forty-eight (48) each class of seniority rating in reclaim rights. All seamen Now therefore, be it resolved plicable solely to the Steward hours after leaving the vessel. the Engine Department, priority returning to their ship after the that the Seafarers Appeals Board, Department and again so desig­ They must reclaim their job from for the job of Marine Electronics emergency relief period must acting under and pursuant to the nated for such purposes solely by the hiring hall shipping board Technician shall be given to those notify the hiring hall of their authority granted in Article 9 of the SAB by action in writing from 'orty-eight (48) hours prior to seamen possessing a certificate of scheduled return. the SIU Shipping Rules, shall im­ time to time." 'Permanent ratings as rejoining their assigned vessel." satisfactory completion of the ad­ plement the following amend­ specified below shall have the Add "Cable AB" position to vanced course of training by the Change language in the first right to one emergency relief Seafarers Harry Lundeberg the bottom left column of 3. Deck ments: sentence of 2. Shipping Proce­ Delete 1. Seniority l.(b) dure, 9 to read as follows: "Ex­ Department, Group 1-Day School of Seamanship for the leriod in any twelve (12) month second half of paragraph that cept where specifically provided Markers. rating of Marine Electronics period Seamen shipped as emer­ reads: . . and as well as any 'or in these Rules..." Add the word "rating" in the Technician, in the event such gency relief shall be designated as 'Emergency Reliefs.'" unlicensed seaman possessing Add new language to 2. Ship­ second sentence part 4. Business course is being offered." Change language in 5. Add new language 5. Class "B". . ."to end of para­ ping Procedure, 19(c) to read as 1 lours and Job Calls, C, to read follows: "(c) However, Ordi­ as follows: "If the sixth (6th) job references and Priorities, 9. Preferences and Priorities, graph. Delete 1. Seniority 2.(d) that nary Seamen employed aboard call does not produce a qualified from "... a U.S.P.H.S. or other 3.(e), to read as follows: "(e) reads: "(d) Seamen, who after cable ships, who have satisfac­ seaman possessing either Class accredited hospital... "to new Every effort will be made by the having been employed in the hotel torily completed the Seafarers A" or Class "B" seniority 'anguage to read as follows: "... seamen rejoining the vessel to do section of passenger vessels for a larry Lundeberg School of rating, the said job shall be an accredited hospital arid who so at the same port where the relief was provided." period of ninety (90) days... "to Seamanship entry training pro­ awarded to the seaman possess­ Add new language 5. New language added in 5. end of paragraph. Re-letter old gram, shall be permitted to ing Class "C" seniority rating (e) and (f) to new (d) and (e) remain aboard a cable ship for a entitled to the same under these references and Priorities, 11., references and Priorities, 13.(f), third paragraph and new 12., to 'ast sentence should read as foltotal of two hundred and forty Rules." respectively. Add new language to 4. Busi­ read as follows: "11. All seamen 'ows: "In such cases, the seaman Add new language in 1. 240) days with a sixty (60) day Seniority 3., second paragraph to relief period afterfour (4) months ness Hours and Job Calls, D.2., having permanent status aboard 7eing relieved shall register at his read as follows: "All seamen who of continuous employment in first part of D now numbered i [.NG carriers shall not compete home port." Add new language 5. retired from the industry who order to obtain the necessary D.l.) to read as follows: "2. In br employment aboard any other subsequently decide to return to seatime required by the U.S. the event that personnel are re­ contracted vessel during their 'references and Priorities, 13.(i), . the industry shall possess Class Coast Guard to obtain Able quired by a cable ship to assist in relief period. Failure to comply beginning of first sentence the repair of a cable break, all with this provision will terminate changed to read as follows: "(i) "C" Seniority notwithstanding Seaman certification." .Except as specifically provided Delete language in 2. Shipping jobs requested by the Employer , oermanent status. the level of seniority possessed by "12. All seamen seeking br in these Shipping Rules,..." such seamen prior to retirement. 'Procedure, 21(a), (b) and move shall be referred by Manpower to Language changed 5. This provision shall be automat­ c) to the (b) position and replace the port nearest to where the employment aboard contract^ ically applied unless waived by aforementioned to read as fol- cable ship involved is located, for tankers, tank vessels, and/or bar­ references and Priorities, 13.(1) the Seafarers Appeals Board 'ows: "21. CREW ROTATION- one job call only. All jobs not ges as specified within the mean­ to read as follows: "(I) It is the when industry conditions so dic­ PASSENGER VESSELS, (a) filled on the initial referral shall ing of the United States Coast responsibility of the seaman Ime off for Employees shall be in then be made available by Man­ Guard Benzene Regulations, 5eing replaced to maintain con­ tate." Change language in 1. accordance with the contractual power to all ports simultaneously must possess a current Benzene tact with the Port Agent at the Seniority 3. F., end of first sen­ agreement in effect between the and offered to those seamen first clearance on their Seafarers Wel­ tence, old text reads: ". .. in the Jnion and the Employer," and responding, subject to standard fare Plan clinic card, and a valid Continued on page 25 continuing care of a U.S.P.H.S. (b) Time off will not be granted shipping procedures involving Seafarers Welfare Plan Benzene -• • /V.:- • ."jr'' '• •' '1 ' •. �22 - .'• •. •.' •' SEAFARERS LOG APRIL 1994 Seafarers In Readiness ;W i-:. vCirs-^-i-:v. ^1' v; . ^ Firing 9mm pistols under the watchful eyes of a Marine colonel are Chief Mate Rich Malloy (left) and AB Scott Edington. C:\ SA Mac Browne and Chief Steward Bill Finhandler stand on deck and watch the Pearl Harbor shoreline disappear. Maintaining a steady pace for a floating repair shop for U.S. Marine Corps aircraft during a military training exercise in the Pacific was the job of Seafarers aboard the USNS Curtiss. The SlU-crewed vessel, operated by American Overseas Maritime Corp. (Amsea), was taken off reserve operating status and ac­ tivated to participate in a three-week drill called "Operation Determined Warrior" between Port Hueneme, Calif, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii during February. Seafarers worked with Marines stationed on board the vessel to load 150 containers'in the port of Pearl Harbor. The boxes contained stores, spare parts and repair shops. Loading took three days. The actual exercise began with six to eight hours of flight operations on the vessel's return from Hawaii. Among the activities taking place on the Curtiss were helicopter landings on and takeoffs from the flight deck. During the five-day transit back to the States, the Marines utilized the ship's machine shops to repair fixed-wing (jets and propeller planes) and rotary (helicopter) aircraft parts. "We really enjoyed participating in the train­ ing exercises with the Marines," noted AB Scott Edington, who provided the Seafarers LOG with the photographs on this page. Edington added that all the Seafarers on board under the direction of Bosun Chnck Bowen worked hard to assist the Marines in whatever needed to be done. The Cwrrws, a former containership, was converted to an aircraft maintenance repair ves­ sel for the Marine Corps in 1986. During the conversion, the vessel was designed to include a flight deck. The actual aircraft that is being repaired is never brought on board, only the parts needing repair reached the Curtiss, explained a spokesman for Amsea. The Curtiss proved vital during Operation Desert Storm, serving as one of two floating repair stations for the military. ::• Crewmembers had a chance to learn from the military training exer­ cises. EU/FOWT Paul Telege (left), 1st Assistant Engineer Paul Cammaroto and DEL) Joe Schultz (holding the gun) are taught the proper way to fire a 50 caliber machine gun. Working on deck aboard the aircraft main­ tenance repair vessel is OS Curtis Phillips. OS Tyrone Johnson (left) handles^lhe lines while AB Ken Herzstein operates winch. 'Vil' ' Marines stand at attention as the Curtiss pulls out of Pearl Harbor. AB Billy Henderson (left) and AB Frank Hedge prepare for docking. V<' • Some of the crewmembers who participated in "Operation Oetermined,Warrior" include (from left) Chief Cook Fred Saffo, Chief Steward Bill Finhandler, ABs Billy Henderson and Ray Johnson, OSs Curtis Phillips, Reggie Pascua, Tyrone Johnson and Phil Wilson, and ABs Kenny Herzstein and Frank Hedge. Pictured on deck above is 2nd Assistant Engineer George Adams. '• �ji'.; W APRIL 1994 SEAFARERS LOG heading from Panama to Baton Rouge, La. Educational director reminded crew to practice safety and all times. He urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ puted OT reported. Crew reported board minutes as possible. On occasion, bi^use of space microwave oven and freezer or­ dered. Chairman advised crewmemiimitations, some will be omitted. bers to put normal size loads in Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. washer. Crew thanked galley gang Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the for good food. Next port: Chiriquf Grande, Panama. union upon rece/pf of the ships minutes. The minutes are then Digest of Ships Meetings forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. AMERICAN CORMORANT (Ospey Shipping), January 9— Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary D.K. Goggins, Deck Delegate Calvin Patterson, En­ gine Delegate Robert McDonald, Steward Delegate Robert Wright. Educational director reminded members to upgrade skills at Liindeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew requested patrolman to meet ship in port. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for great food and clean ship. COURIER (Vulcan Carriers), January 30—Chairman Michael Galbraith, Deck Delegate Robert Coleman, Engine Delegate Rod­ ney Lewis, Steward Delegate Diego Hatch. Chairman told crewmembers second washer and dryer has been requested. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew gave thanks to steward department for job well doiie. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), January 30^-Chairman Charles Parman, Secret^ Pernell Cook, Educational Director C. Boleware, Engine Delegate Jerome Dooms, Steward Delegate George Marano. Chairman reported captain extended thanks to entire crew for job well done. Secretary thanked crewmembers for upkeep of ship and stated he is looking forward to returning to ship after it is laid up in Korea. He urged members to donate to SPAD. Educational director advised niembers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Disputed OT reported by deck and engine delegates. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by steward delegate. Chairman Parman stated crewmembers enjoyed "Scandal at Sea" video. Crew requested microwave oven. LNG TAURUS (ETC), January 30—Chairman Rohhynson Suy, Secret^ Francis Ostendarp, Educational Director Daniel Brass, Deck Delegate Larry Lehner. Chairman asked contracts depart­ ment for clarification of new man­ ning scales. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reported "Scandal at Sea" video arrived on ship and encouraged entire crew to view it. Chairman announced new TV and microwave oven on order. Crew held a moment of silence in memory of departed members. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), January 23—Ghairman Robert Wagner, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Direc­ tor Balic Bazidar, Engine Delegate Donald Morrison, Steward Delegate Ignacio Fontelera. Chairman asked contracts department for copies of new con­ tract. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT noted by engine or steward delegates. Crew requested shuttle buses in all ports outside U.S. to and from vessel. Crew also asked for new selection of shipboard movies. SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), January 30—Chair­ man Jack Kingsley, Secretary William Burdette, Educational Director G. Pollard, Deck Delegate Godofred Milaho, En­ gine Delegate Steven Byerley. Chairman announced payoff upon ar­ rival in Long Beach, Calif. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ cussed system of returning movies to library after use in crew lounge. SEA-LAND HA WAII (Sea-Und Services), January 30—Chairman W. Lough, Secretary Paul Guz­ man, Educational Director Jose Del Rio, Deck Delegate Allen Run nion. Engine Delegate Kenneth Harder, Steward Delegate Glenn Taan. Chairman stated dryer in crew laundry to be repaired. Educa­ tional director reminded crewmem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $165 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. No beefs or disputed OT noted by en­ gine or steward delegates. Chair­ man announced "Scandal at Sea" video available for crew to view. He also noted good response to new repair list. Steward gave spe­ cial waste cans to collect plastics to bosun for distribution to crew. Crew voted galley gang best ever and gave them special thanks. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Services), January 10— Chairman John Stout, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Educational Direc­ tor Cardel Dunn, Deck Delegate Mitch Santana, Engine Delegate Saeed Muflahi, Steward Delegate Carlton Griffin. Chairman ex­ tended special vote of thanks to steward department for holiday meals and recent barbecue. He noted most of crew is signing off after voyage and reminded them to clean rooms and leave keys with steward or bosun. He asked crew­ members to keep laundry room clean and be sure to secure all tape lockers while in port. Education^ director reminded members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate thanked crewmembers for comply­ ing with new smoking rules and helping to keep mess hall and lounge clean. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND QUALITY (Sea Land Service), January 23—Chairman Carmine Bova, Secretary T.J. Smith, Educational Director Hans Schlueter, Deck Delegate Tom Nealon, Engine Delegate Anthony Rotunda, Stewards Delegate Stephan Osovitz. Chairman an­ nounced new Seafarers LOGs received. Educational director ad­ vised members to upgrade skills at 'iney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Boston. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Laijid Service), January 30—Chairman L.E. Watson, Secretary Jack Utz, iducational Director Jan Haidir. Chairman reminded members to eave room clean when signing off ship. Crew requested new TV and refrigerator. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked for Sea^and to provide mail service in all jorts of call and for contracts department to clarify day-off rules. Chairman said all crewmembers should have crew lounge key in their possession. Steward an­ nounced he will check linen condi­ tion. COVE ENDEA VOR (Cove Shipjing), February 6—Chairman C.C. »mith. Secretary Thomas Wyho, Educational Director Mark Grandahl. Deck Delegate T.J. Troupe, ingine Delegate V. Rewerts, Steward Delegate Mohamed Ahmed. Chairman announced ship LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liheny Maritime), February 6-^hairman R. Brown, Secretaiy N. Evans, Educational Director D. Swords, Deck Delegate B. Rohinson, En­ gine Delegate TJ. Mattews, Steward Delegate R. Gordon. Chairman announced payoff upon arrival in New Orleans. He will dis­ cuss time off after foreign voyages with patrolman during payoff. Treasurer listed $120 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman reminded members signing off in New Or­ leans to strip bunks and clean rooms. LONG LINES(Transoceanic Cable), February 11—Chairman Pete Amper, Secretary Michael Bonsignore, Educational Director Eric Frederickson, Deck Delegate Joseph Cosentino, Engine Delegate Mark Francois, Steward Delegate Eric Mauley. Crew stated two new washers and dryers received in Portland, Ore. Secret^ discussed "Scandal at Sea" video with crewmembers. Treasurer reported $625 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers requested exercise room be expanded and library in crew lounge be in­ creased. Next port: Honolulu. MA YAGUEZ(Puerto Rico Marine), February 9—Chairman A. Caulder, Secretary J. Reddick, Deck Delegate Matt Arnold, Steward Delegate Lawrence Winfield. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to clarify day-off and watch standing policies. Crewmembers gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. OMI SACRAMENTO (OMI), February 6—Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary Mathew Scott, Educational Director Robert Caldwell, Deck Delegate William Steele. Chairman announced ship going into Mobile, Ala. shipyard upon arrival. He noted new chairs for crew lounge arrived and urged members to clean rooms before signing off ship. Educational direc­ tor encouraged members to attend Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills. He reminded crew the facilities are second to none for merchant mariners. Treasurer announced $260 in ship's fiind. Deck and en­ gine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Bosun stated he will check with patrolman concerning renewal of clinic cards and drug testing during dry dock period. Crewmembers ;ave special recognition to mem>ers of galley gang for outstanding Christmas meal. Crew commended steward department members Steward/Baker Scott, Chief Cook Jack Freeman and SA Catherine Viamahon for having true holiday spirit and doing an excellent job. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE Maritime Overseas), February 6— Chairman Peter Victor, Secretary J. Quinn, Educational Director D. Harino, Deck Delegate Downey Shannon, Engine Delegate Ar­ mando Medina, Steward Delegate Rudolph Xatruch. Chairman reported smooth voyage and 10 days in Russia enjoyed by all. He noted ship may lay up in New Oreans for two weeks. Educational director urged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmem­ bers requested copies of new con­ tract. Crew gave vote of^anks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Callao, Peru. OVERSEAS JUNEAU (Maritime Overseas), February 22—Chair­ man Jeffery Kass, Secretary Scott Opsahl, Educational Director C. Montoya, Deck Delegate Steven Marwin, Engine Delegate Jimmy Soto, Steward Delegate Ahmed Nasser. Chairman reported new furniture to arrive while vessel is in dry dock. He said he's awaiting response from contracts department concerning day-off policy and ad­ vised members to keep lounge neat and to clean rooms when signing off. Educational director urged , members to upgrade as often as possible and announced applica­ tions are available. He advised 23 iv Delegate William Murphy, En­ gine Delegate Earl Erhert. Chair­ man announced payoff upon arrival in port. Educational director urged members to read Seafarers LOG to keep informed and upgrade at Piney Point. Deck delegate asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion of rules regarading AB on wheel duty. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Entire crew extended vote of appreciation and thanks to galley gang. Next port: Los An­ geles. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), February 6—Chairman W. Lough, Secretary D. Spangler, Deck Delegate A. Runnion, Steward Delegate Glenri Taan. Chairman reported electrician .. 'i:, Galley Crew Delivers Delicious Tuna 'i- <: : During a stopover on the tropical island of Guam, crewmembers aboard the Sea-LandNavigator had the opportunity to purchase fresh fish. Above is a photo of the galley gang with their beautifully prepared tuna. From left are Chief Cook G. Salle, Chief Steward J. Smith and Steward Assistant I. Monasser. members to read Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Cherry Point, Wash. OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA (Maritime Overseas), February 7— Chairman Tim Olvany, Secretary D. Brown, Educational Director R. Kurpecski. Chairman noted ice machine in crew area needs repair. He announced payoff in Florida. Secretary encouraged members to read Seafarers LOG. Educational director advised crewmembers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $50 in ships fiind. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed asking company to install smoking ounge. Crew thanked steward department for job well done and extended special vote of thanks to GSU Pedro Alicea for making ship a clean home for crewmem­ bers. One moment of silence ob­ served for departed union brothers and sisters. Crew thanked contracts department for improvements in medical services for members and dependants. Next port: Corpus Cl^sti, Texas. RALEIGH BAY (Sea Land Ser­ vice), February 27—Chairman H. Knox, Secretary J. Speller, Educa­ tional Director David Dukehart. Chairman reminded members to donate to SPAD. Educational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade skills at Lundeberg School. No >eefs or disputed OT reported. ?OVE/? (Vulcan Carriers), February 6—Chairman Ray Todd, Secretary H. Manning, Education­ al Director Charles Allen. Secretary advised members to fol­ low no smoking rule in mess hall and crew lounge. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed use of washers in laundry room. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), February 14Chairman T. Trehern, Secretary Ruehin Gallegulllos, Deck trying to repair crew dryer. He asked crewmembers to look out for one another. Treasurer reported $165 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ciew an­ nounced video concerning runaway-flag ships viewed by all. Crew discussed building a picnic table. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND KODIAK(Sea-Umd Service), February 14—Chairman Alan Lautermilch, Secretary M. Morgan, Engine Delegate BJionda Koski, Steward Delegate Ronald Dewitt Chairman advised crew to take care when walking from ship to gate during cargo operation. Crew requested different brand of coffee On ship. All delegates reported coffee tastes bad. No brofs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND LIBERA TOR (SeaLand Service), February 6—Chair­ man W. WhitsitL Secretary G. Thomas, Educational Director D. ' Dean. Educational director recom­ mended members take advantage of Lundeberg School courses. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward or engine delegates. Crewmembers extended vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Crew requested second washer and dryer. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND PATRIOT(Sea-Land Service), February 26—Chairman R. Garcia, Secretary J. Russell, Deck Delegate Steve Kastel, En­ gine Delegate Joseph Vain, Steward Delegate Jacob Dusich. Chairman and crewmembers dis­ cussed "Scandal at Sea" video. Educational director noted schedule of classes at Piney Point posted. He urged members to donate to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman an­ nounced response to questions sent to contracts department posted. Steward delegate asked members to keep recreation room clean and not to put empty coffee pots on Continued on page 24 •. •. -•v/ */.;•.,-It • �24 Ships Digest Continued from page 23 burners. Crew requested clarifica­ tion of payoff rules from contracts department. They also gave vote of thanks to steward department and Chief Cook John Bennett for ex­ cellent meals. Next port; Long Beach, Calif. I • APRIL 1994 SEAFARERS LOG SEA-LAND EMPRESS (Sea-. Land Service), Fehruaiy^ 12— Chairman Ray Ramirez, Secreiarj G. Bryant Jr., Educational Direc­ tor A. Bell, Deck Delegate Garx ^alker. Engine Delegate Hatchel, Steward Delegate Joel Crow. Chairman announced ship leaving Kobe, Japan. Deck and stewai^ delegates reported dis­ pute OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported hy engine delegate. Chmrman stated smooth sailing with job well done hy entire crew and good cooking hy galley gang. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. • SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SciLand Serviced February 1"— Chairman Kckert Secretary G. Sivlev. Educatjon^ Director Jar .AmiBft. IVck J. Casngay OusimiR arsraoooced pav'cjY in Tacomsia. Was& and asired crewsBfitsiess X'' cjem roccns "cax^ <^. Be dianked iircce cse« ?^ty."^^*ei£ done Deck at^TSed ais:•pmed OT. Vc iJeecs et OT dcu^acs. Osr* ncoid; S.'witntfrs I.iX'fe wc»?*<syi Osp* ihati.'ed stcwa.'d dena-Jmeic Mr gwa; meais SEA-LAND SPmiT':<isi^iJma Meeting Time Aboard the Bobo Taking part in a recent union meeting aboard the 2ndLt. John Paul Bobo in the port of Panama City, Fla. are (from left) QMED Wayne Gonsaives, bosun Red Wilson, QMED Joe Cipullo, Chief Electrician Charles Betz and Chief Steward Hans Schmuck. Service), February 14—Chairman Howard Gibbs. Steward Delegate A. Delaney, Educational Director Austin Horn, Deck Delegate Evan Bradley. Engine Delegate D. Locsin. Steward Delegate S. Hsien. Chainnan reported shower repairs complete. He stressed im­ portance of contributing to SPAD. Educational director urged mem­ bers u(>grade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter No beets *.>r disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaLand Serv ice). Ed>ruajr> 2—Chair­ man Jwe^ .\rtis. Secretary H. Lively. Educational Director iieorge .Ackley. Engitw Delegate W. Weaver. Steward Delegate Ftaoik Martin. Chainnan noted 7ayv>d: upon arrival in Tacoma, Wash, He reported new watch systena now in effect. Secretary asked vMJteficts department to clarify use of gkwes in galley. Educational dKWtor ask)^ for donation to Seanun's Church in New York for books sent kv vessel. He reminded members to upgrade at Limdeberg School. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. "Ciew discussed starting movie libraiy and building book­ shelf for new books. Crewmembers gave vote of thanks to steward department. as usual. Chairman announced cap­ tain approved new VCR for ship. Many votes of thanks given to gal­ ley gang for great food preparation. Special thanks extended to OS Eddie Gofich for keeping un­ licensed areas super clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (IMC), February 27—Chainnan Jerry Borucki, Secretary Dorothy Takahashi, Educational Director Ray Prin. Deck Delegate Eric Lund. Engine Delegate J. Kissanis, Stev?ard Delegate Beverly Harris. Secretary noted crew needs new dryer in crew laundry and new mattresses. He thanked deck department for Job well done. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew requested new no-skid pads in gal­ ley. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEALIFT INDIAN OCEAN (IMC), February 6—Chairman Fred Collins, Secretary Franz Winiker, Engine Delegate A. Cook, Steward Delegate Gloria Gottschlich. Chairman announced microwave oven needs repair or re­ placement. He added very good work being done by entire crew aboard vessel. Educational director urged members to view education­ al films and to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Crew requested new belt for dryer. Next port: Sin­ gapore. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaLand Service), February 23Chairman J. Lundborg, Secretary L. Ligbtfoot, Educational Director B. Landis, Engine Delegate T. Ab- STONEWALL JACKSON dulla. Steward Delegate D. (Waterman Steamship), February Flanker. Chairman thanked crew3—Chairman John McDonald, members for working hard during Secretary T. Hanson, Educational entire trip. Secretary informed Director Frank Quebedeaux, crew of new menu items. Educa­ Deck Delegate Robert Cbristentional director advised all crewsen. Engine Delegate W. Parrisb, members to upgrade at Piney Point Steward Delegate A. Bell. Chair­ and support union by donating to man announced payoff in New Or­ SPAD. Deck delegate reported dis­ leans. Secretary thanked crew for puted OT; No beefs or disputed OT job well done. Treasurer reported reported by engine or steward $480 in movie fund. No beefs or delegates. Crew stated Seafarers disputed OT reported. Crew stated LOGs not received in Yokohama Seafarers LOGs and "Scandal at Sea" video received. Crew re­ quested additional chairs in mess hall. Chairman urged members to remove clothing from washers and dryers promptly and to be careful when closing doors. WESTWARD VENTURE (InterOcean Management), February 1— Chairman T. M. Murphy, Secretary M. Gramer, ^ucational Director Lorance Pence, Deck Delegate Duffy Joyce, Steward Delegate H. Bubaker. Chairman discussed Seafarers LOG article ex­ plaining new maritime policy in Congress. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD to maintain strong maritime industry. No beefs or disputed OT reported. (Chairman noted company plans to repair crew lounge furniture and rooms during shipyard stay. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. DSNS WILKES (Bay Ship Management), February 6-—Chair­ man James Souci, Secretary Vicki Holloway, Educational Director Eric Sutton, Deck Delegate Jonatbon Davis, Engine Delegate Jeffrey Willis, Steward Delegate Donald Mann. Chairman thai^ed crewmembers for separating trash properly. Education^ director advis^ members to upgrade skills at Piney Point and submit applications early. Treasurer reported $363 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew commended galley gang on great food and discussed haviiig TV on during meal hours. Bosun noted coasters to be put on bottom of chair legs in mess haU to prevent sliding during rough weather. Chairman announced com­ pany purchasing new washer and dryer for crew laundry. Crew re­ quested tile throughout vessel be replaced and new table in mess hall be purchased. Crewmembers ob­ served moment of silence in memoiy of departed union brothers and sisters. Know Your Rights i% ; -.V -^S-;::-, #?i® :t; v%i*' '«SSiH t;;;,i'Sf X- FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution re­ quires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance com­ mittee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fiilly their find­ ings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions oif various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of die trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusive­ ly by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as rcfened to are available to mem­ bers at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat Mem­ bers should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in die proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she idiould contact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing ar­ ticles deemed harmful to the union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which con­ sists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member pay any money for any reason un­ less he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made wiffiout supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITl/TIONAL kiGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all union halls. AU members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec­ tion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above im­ proper conduct, the membeir should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clear­ ly set forth in the SIU constitu­ tion and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is en­ titled, the member should notify If at any time a member feels union headquarters. that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she SEAFARERS POLITICAL has been denied the constitution­ ACTIVITY DONATION — al right of access to union records SPAD. SPAD is a separate or information, the member segregated fund. Its proceeds are should immediately notify SIU used to further its objects and President Michael Sacco at head­ purposes including, but not quarters by certified mail, limited to, furthering the politi­ return receipt requested. The cal, social and economic inter­ address is: ests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of Michael Sacco, President the American merchant marine Seafarers International Union with improved employment op­ 5201 Auth Way portunities for seamen and boatCamp Springs, MD 20746. ma �••••ly APRIL 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 25 ^ t .'V -iC-S-t Umdebwg Si^wol Revises Rec^ tor Chlel CoiHcs The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education recently announced plans to im­ plement an all-new chief cook upgrading program, beginning with a pilot course April 18 through June 26. "After this pilot program, the entire course will be re-evaluated and then started again on a per­ manent basis," said Lundeberg School Culinary Director Don Nolan. "The course has been to­ tally revised in order to maximize the learning opportunity for each student. As part of that revision, the course no longer will be open- ended." Twelve Seafarers will take part in the pilot course, although future classes may have twice as many upgraders, Nolan said. (At press time, there were a few spaces available in the pilot course.) Galley gang members who want to apply for the pilot or later courses (dates to be announced) should complete and mail the coupon on page 27 of this issue of the Seafarers LOG, or they inay contact their port agent or ^ Lundeberg School for more infor­ mation. Upgraders in the chief cook course will alternate weekly be­ tween the Lundeberg School's new lecture/demonstration galley and the production galley. The lessons are designed so that each depends in part on the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous lesson. Some of the topics to be covered include basic cooking methods, seasoning and flavor­ ing, recipe and menu planning, stock, sauces and soups, meat and game, poultry, seafood, starches, vegetables, breakfast and dairy, salad, sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres. Practical testing and weekly quizzes also will be part of the curriculum. Other topics integrated during the entire 12-week period are sanitati i nutrition, safety, tools and e / ipment, food-service math, weights and measures, in­ ventory control and computer lab. Students are expected to bring their own knives. Recommended knives are: an 8-inch chefs knife, a 6-inch flexible boning knife, a 3-inch paring knife and a vegetable peeler. SAB Approves Shipping Rui^ Changes "During the specific period oj D.2. which reads: "Conditions in Continued from page 21 employment, their tours of dut' the industry shall be continuously port registered relative to his shall be approximately four (4, monitored, and six (6) months return to the vessel. He must months on and two(2) months off. after I. and 2. above are in­ return to the vessel at the comple­ Work schedules may be modified stituted, the Seafarers Appeals tion of his relief by re-claiming subject to the vessel's operationa Board shall determine whether his job from the hiring hall ship­ necessities, and as mutually the procedures shall continue or Upgraders in the new chief cook program will do extensive training in ping board no later tMn the day agreed to between the Union anc' be terminated." the Paul Hall Center's modern lecture/demonstration galley (above). prior to the vessel's arrival in the Company. Pursuant to in­ port. If the relief period ends and dustry practices, seamen covered the ship is at a port other than at by this subsection (q) leaving a the port where the seaman was vessel for medical reasons shaL relieved, he shall be cleared for not be qualified to return to the re-shipment at the port where vessel when declared "Fit for registered. When such jobs are Duty." 29 Die In Runaway-Flag the deaths of 47 people. reclaimed, the Dispatcher shal "Seamen receiving Main­ Collision In Istanbul In a 232-page report, an inter-agency task force provide the Port Agent where the tenance and Cure benefits during concluded there was no evidence suggesting that vessel is located and the Man­ their relief shall forfeit the right An explosive collision between two Greekpower Office with the following to return to the vessel under this owned, Cyprus-flagged vessels on March 14 in anyone consciously disregarded a substantial and information: Name, rating, social Trip Relief procedure. Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait resulted in the deaths of unjustifiable risk which caused a loss of human life. security number, registration 29 crewmembers and left oil slicks up to 25 miles The task force also found that no state law was "Except as specifically card number and seniority clas­ provided in this subsection (r), long which caused environmental and wildlife violated when the barges pushed by the Mauvilla rammed the bridge at the bayou minutes before the sification of the permanent the provisions applicable to the damage. train plunged into the muddy waters. rating. Neither ship had a pilot on board when the dry permanent ratings specified in The National Transportation Safety Board is "On vessels arriving on a Rule 12 (a) above shall also be cargo vessel Ship Broker and the tanker Nassia weekend, jobs must be reclaimed applicable to seamen specified in crashed at the Black Sea entrance to one of the continuing its investigation and will issue a by the permanent rating no later this subsection (r). world's busiest shipping lanes, according to pub­ separate report on the derailment this summer. than the Friday preceding the lished reports. "(s) It will be incumbent upon 4 4 ^ vessel's arrival in port. If Friday the Company, when ordering re­ The Nassia spilled an unspecified amount of the is a recognized holiday in the port placements, to notify the Man­ 98,500 tons of crude oil that it was transporting where registered, the job must be power Pool Coordinator when from Russia to Italy. The vessel, owned by Lemar SlU-Crewed Empire State reclaimed on the preceding seamen are leaving and rejoining Shipping, reportedly sustained major damage from Finishes Somalia Pullout Thursday. Seamen failing to com­ their vessels pursuant to Rule the massive fire which erupted upon impact. The SlU-crewed Empire State left the port of A much smaller fire broke out on the Ship Mogadishu on March 24, carrying American troops ply with the reship procedures 12." shall forfeit their right of reclaim Add new language 8. Dis­ Broker, which is owned by Seabase Shipping, Ltd and marking the end of 15 months of operation in Sixteen crewmembers (three Greeks and 13 Somalia by the U.S. Military Sealift Command and shall register pursuant to the cipline, B.2. to read as follows: provisions specified in Rule 2, '2. The hearing committee shall Filipinos) were rescued from the Nassia, while five (MSG). Shipping Procedures." From the start of relief efforts in the war-ravaged prepare a written specification of (three Maldivens and two Greeks) were saved from Add new language 5. charges and notice of hearing, the Ship Broker. African nation. Seafarers played an active and im­ This was the 40th shipping accident in the Bos­ portant role. SlU-crewed military prepositioning Preferences and Priorities, I3(n), which shall be sent to the subject to read as follows: "(n) Per­ seaman by certified mail, ad­ phorus area since 1960. vessels from Diego Garcia sailed across the Indian manent ratings leaving a vessel dressed to his last known Ocean to Somalia days before the first Marines si. sL for medical reasons shall be residence. Such notice shall pro­ landed on Dec. 9,1992. qualified under the Rules to vide at least two (2) weeks' time At the height of the intervention in December rejoin the same vessel after he has for the seaman to prepare his American Maritime Officers 1992,17 SlU-crewed vessels were involved in the acquired a "Fit for Duty Status, defense and shall give the seaman Withdraws from National MEBA relief effort. provided that he registers for up to one (I) week before the SlU-crewed ships delivered trucks, tractors, The American Maritime Officers (AMO) on employment within forty-eight hearing date to request a change March 20 formally withdrew from the National troops, ready-to-eat meals, medical supplies and (48) hours, excluding Saturdays, of date or location of such hear­ Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEB A). other materiel. They also provided food and am­ Sundays and Holidays, after ing. The hearing committee shall Such a withdrawal from National MEBA had munition for American troops. receiving his "Fit for Duty. initially locate the hearing at the been authorized by AMO members in a two-month, In all, nearly a million tons of military cargo Time off pursuant to this Union hiring hall closest to the unionwide secret ballot referendum that ended were deployed. provision shall not be less than subject seaman's last known February 15. The members voted almost unani­ fifteen (15) days nor exceed one residence. Pending the hearing, mously to permit AMO President Michael McKay *1. 4- *1. hundred twenty (120) days. The the seaman may register and ship and the union's executive board to sever ties with four (4) month employment in accord with these Rules and in National MEBA if the officials found such action Braer's Owners, Captain period shall be reduced by the his current seniority, except that necessary to protect AMO jobs, contracts and Will Not Be Prosecuted number of days of medical the charged seaman shall not be autonomy, the AMO said in a statement released Scottish authorities last month announced that relief." permitted to ship to the charging last month. the American owners and Greek captain of the The sixty (60) day relief period Company's vessels until the hear­ McKay later said that this action "will in no way Braer, the runaway-flag ship that ran aground on provided for in Rule 13 (a) may ings have been concluded. alter AMO's relationships with other unions at sea the Shetland Islands and spilled almost 85,000 tons be extended for medical reasons 'All efforts will be made by the or ashore or change AMO's essential mission of oil into the North Sea in January 1993, will not according to the above. Board for hearings conducted sustained opportunity for AMO members in foreign be prosecuted. Add new language 5. under this section to be completed and domestic trades." The reasoning for the decision, based on infor­ Preferences and Priorities, in an expeditious manner." mation supplied by authorities in the Shetland Is­ I3(r),(s), to read as follows: "(r) Add new language in 10. Spe­ 4. J. J. lands to the Crown Office in Edinburgh, was not All seamen employed aboard cial or Emergency Provisions, given. The final report on the investigation into the Tanker class vessels above the J.I., to read as follows: "D. 1. y|o Criminal Charges disaster will be released either this month or next entry level, excluding such Seamen who have retired from Found In Amtrak Disaster month. ratings as specified in subsection the industry shall be permitted to The Braer was owned by Bergvall & Hudner (a) (Aove, and who possess Class compete for employment aboard A six-month investigation by the state of and managed by B & H Shipmanagement Co., both "A" or "B" employment seniority, contracted vessels designated by Alabama into the September derailment of of Stamford, Conn. The Liberian-flagged vessel shall be permitted to remain the Seafarers Appeals Board, Amtrak's Sunset Limited has concli^d and found lad a Greek Captain (Alexandres Gelis) and Greek, aboard a specific vessel for a yrovided they can pass the physi­ no criminal wrongdoing by any of the tugboat crew­ Filipino and Pakistani crewmembers, none of members involved. The tug Mauvilh struck a period of time not to exceed six­ cal examination." whom was seriously injured. It was chartered by teen (16) months, subject to the Delete last paragraph in 10. jridge in Big Bayou Canot outside of Mobile, Ala., Canada Ultramar Ltd., a Canadian oil group. vessel's operational necessity. Special or Emergency Provisions, causing the derailment of the passenger train and ''IL: i, ; • • i',: >»• . \-ip' -r 'Jjyj il-'' Ijp. • • / "-'Vt;/;'',•• . fj •• • ..i. • •S. • • X..-- •-"S "'h/- �Upgraders Lifeboat—With Instmctor Jim Brown (left) are January 12 upgrading graduates of the lifeboat class (from left) William Wynn, To-Nu Wallace, David Gregory and Martin Josephson Jr. Trainee Lifeboat Class 520—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 520 are (from left, kneeling) Jonathan Owen, SImone Solomon, Kathryn Rivera, Sonia Felix, Brett Randall, Steven WItkowskI, Willie Jones Jr., Kurt Jacobsen, (standing) Daniel Rodriguez, John Bocchlchio, Labarron Johnson, Frank Adam Cook, Eddie Williams, Durrlell Williams, Ben Cusic (Instructor), Eric Martinez, Toderick McClary, Mark McKlnney, Joseph GrandlnettI, Marlon Tate, Christopher Coston and Eric Williams. / Marine Electronics Technician I—^The February 17 graduates of the marine electronics technician course are (from left, seated) Richard Buchanan, Marsha Dawson and Herman Manzer. Standing Is Instructor Russ Levin. Trainee Lifeboat Class 521—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 521 are (from left, kneeling) Brian Lu, William Concldlne, Andrea Bryant, James Kelly Jr., Ben CusIc (Instructor), (second row) William Limited License—Completing the limited license course on Mohica Jr., Theron Bowen, Javier Gonzalez, Roy Frett Jr., (third row) Steven Thomas, Bryan Powell, Thpmas February 24 are (from left) James R. GIbb, Joseph M. Kane, Harry Christopher Johnson, Michael McCluskey, Rolando Cortez Jr., Christopher Nix and DIonce Bright. McGahan, Albert Cropek and Ron RaykowskI (Instructor). -• ^i^.:-' . ^U^vv Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the March 8 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Adam TaluccI, Roderick Hall, Fred Valgneur John CIncotta, Abraham Dalf, Antonio Gonzales, (second row) Casey Taylor (Instructor)Robert Darley, William Soto Jr., Chris Cobb, Darin Eastridge, Scott Hobbs, Marls Sepeiis, Timothy Vota, (third row) Robert Grove, Andr§ Frazler, Mark Weaver, Kenneth Frederick, Kenneth Boone, Alan Day, Timothy Duggan, Chris Perrine and Joe Gustafson. Advanced Firefighting—Upgrading members completing the adanced flreflghtIng course are (from left, first row) Byran Cummlngs (Instructor), David Rush Ingram, Patrick Cross, Maria Photiou, William Jarvl, Mark Domlnlak, (second row) Harry McGahan, Christian Wemer, John Onr, Phillip McKenzle, Damlan Krowlckl and John Smith (Instructor). : V?;- /: /- ••/ - V Diesel Engine—Receiving certification In diesel engine technology are (from left, seated) Greg Samatelakys, Jos6 A. Quinones, Geoffrey P. Denesse, (second row) Ralph Gosnell, Bradley K. Twiford, William J. Cariln, Pompey B. Alegado, J.C. WIegrnan (Instruc­ tor), Cellna Butler and John Schneider. �•- ' h'. • • A SEAFARBKSIM LUKDEBERG SCHm. 1994 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE HecertiflcaCen Programs The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between May and September 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course Check-In jPate Completion Date Able Seaman May 20 Jnly 15 September 9 Julyl August 26 October 21 Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertification October 3 November 7 Steward Recertification July 5 August S Course Check-In Date Completion Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Chief Cook, Chief Steward All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) JL All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Bridge Management (Shiphandlifig) May 6 July 29 May20 August 12 Radar Certifi(»tion May 20 June 17 July 22 August 19 September 16 May 27 June 24 July 29 August 26 September 23 July 1 September 9 August 12 October 21 JJmited License, Part 1 June 20 September 26 July 1 October 7 Limited License, Part 2 Julys July 15 Ljhnited License, Part 3 May 9 July 18 May 20 July 29 •» : ' I'v'"- • •• Celestial Navigation 27 Engine Upgrading Course Course ' • Check-In Date Completion Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. QMED - Any Rating August 1 October 21 FiremanAVatertender and OUCr September 12 October 21 Diesel Engine Technology June 27 July 22 Refrigeration Maint. & Operations August! September Si- Piimproom Maint. & Operations September 5 October 14 Hydraulics June 20 July 15 Marine Electrical Maintenance July 5 August26 Crane Maintenance September 12 October 21 . •• : " • ^ 1994Mult aiucatlen Schedule The foUowing courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Safety Specialty Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Oil Spill Prevention and (Containment) June 17 Julyl August 26 Julys September^ Lifeboatman May 6 May 20 June 17 July 15 August 12 August 26 September 9 May 20 June 3 Julyl July 29 August 26 September 9 September 23 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Julys September 16 July 22 September 30 Sealift Operations & Maintenance May 9 July 11 September 5 June 3 August 5 September 30 "i" A, •A* . w June 24 (Middle) (RrM) (Last) Address. (Slreet) (Zip Code) (State) (City) Telephone _L Date of Birth. L (AieaCZode) (Month/Day/Year) Deep Sea Member [U Inland Waters Member• Lakes Member CI Check-In Date Completion Date GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admission Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission g; English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Developmental Studies May 2 June 27 July 11 August 22 Septembers May 6 June 30 July 15 August 26 September 9 Session m September 12 November 4 Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPUCATWH Name Course VimiSm With this application, COPIES of your discharges must submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg Scltool identification card listing die course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received END BEGIN DATE DATE COURSE ..-•I If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# Social Security#. . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. Rating:. LAST VESSEL: Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Date On: Date Off:. :S • • .DATE. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Ves DNO SIGNATURE. If yes, class# Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Ves DNO Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. If yes, course(s) taken. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? dVes CINO Firefighting: [H Yes Id No CPRrldYcs / CDNO / ' RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center; P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 4/94 / .i rk • k '--V > �SE4mMtEttS SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS SlU Pacific District Pension Plan — Page 19 SlU Pacific District Supplemental Benefits Funds, Inc. April 1994 Volume 56, Number 4 — Page 20 Baseball and the Sea Swell in the Letter Family In the Leiter family, there are a phone call. I also try to listen to two very distinct and true loves— games on the radio depending on the sea and baseball. where the ship is sailing." John and Karl Leiter fol Karl, who is sailing as an oiler lowed their father, Alexander, to aboard the SS Independence, dis sea to become second generation covered through an interview for Seafarers and fourth generation this article that Mark had been merchantjnariners. A1 and Mark released by the Detroit Tigers anc Leiter, their brothers, picked up signed by the California Angels on their father's love of basebal "I knew that he had been released and will be pitching in the major but I had no idea that he was al leagues again this year. Another ready signed by another team, member of the clan, Kurt, sailed Karl said in a telephone conversa­ with the SIU during the Persian tion from Hawaii. "So you see Gulf war after his baseball career how I sometimes get the lates ended in the minor leagues. news." John and Karl have found uni­ Because he lives in Hawaii, he que ways at sea to keep up with noted newspapers are his primary their ball-playing brothers. source for information. "I try to sail on coastwise ves­ John recalled that his father, sels;" John told a reporter for the who passed away in 1988, was a Seafarers LOG. "That way, I'm devoted family man whose life on in a port every two to three days the beach revolved around his and can read a newspaper or make family and the game of baseball. "We had a batting cage on the property," said John, who began his engine department career in A photo from the November 12, 1965 Seafarers LOG shows Bosun Alexander Leiter (left) bringing his 1983 as a graduate of the sons John, Karl and Eric to the New York hall. John and Karl sail today in the engine department. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. "All of us (including a his way up the hawsepipe and be­ sixth brother, Eric) went to came a mate in 1966, joining the )aseball camp. All of us played Masters, Mates and Pilots. After the war, he was on the varsity ball in high school. In fact, Karl was my catcher when I Coe Victory in Liverpool, England where he met his wife to pitched." According to a former ship^ )e, Maria. According to John, mate, Alexander Leiter was they fell in love and he brought k^nown as a pretty good ball ler back to the States. She already )layer. Angus "Red" Campbell, was used to dealing with men retired SIU vice president, sailed going to sea, as her father and with the elder Leiter on Bull grandfather sailed in the British ines vessels. "He always en- merchant marines. Although Alexander sailed in oyed baseball whether he was he deck department, he did not jlaying it, watching it or discuss­ encourage his children to do the ing it," Campbell said. same. Both John and Karl, who Alexander began his seafaring A rain delay in Philadelphia allows oined the SIU in 1989 after a stint Al and John to talk before a World career as a deckhand with the SIU in the Navy, followed his advice Series game. during World War II. He worked and went to work in the engine department. When dad did not have the sons practicing baseball, they were attending games in New York, Philadelphia and Boston, ohn revealed that despite the fact both Mark and Al wore Yankee pinstripes at one time, the family Jofin visits with his brother Mark prior to a game in Detroit. grew up as Mets fans. Last year, the Leiters got the thrill of seeing Al not only play in the World Series (major league baseball's championship), but The National Center for non-Custodial father, Harry also win one of the games for the Missing and Exploited Edwin Lewis, September 10, champion Toronto Blue Jays. Children has asked the 1993, Lacie Anne is now al­ "I didn't get to see him pitch Seafarers International Union most a year old. An FBI war­ Part of the Leiter clan gather for brother Al's wedding. From the left that game in person, but I did to assist them in locating Lacie rant has been issued in his are Kurt, Al, sister Alexia, John and Mark. watch it on television," John ad­ Anne Lewis. name for unlawful flight to Only six months of age avoid prosecution. mitted. "I did get to attend the when she was abducted by her series opener in Philadelphia At the time of her disap­ ;game 3), however." pearance from West Jordan, Utah, the brown-eyed, light This year, the Leiters will have brown-haired baby was 23 in­ to watch for scores from both ches tall and weighed 17 sides of the continent. Al is expounds. She has pierced ears, bected to be the fifth starter in and her brown eyes have blue "oronto's pitching rotation, around the edges. while Mark should be a relief Anyone having information bitcher and spot starter for on the whereabouts of Lacie California, which is based in Anne Lewis should contact the Anaheim. As John quickly National Center for Missing and bointed out, both are active mem­ Exploited Children at (800) 843bers of the baseball players union. 5678 or the Missing Persons Meanwhile, John is looking Unit of the West Jordan (Utah) brward to an addition to his team, Police Department at (801) 265During his time as an SIU patrolman, John (left) had a chance to see tie and his wife, Karen, are exLacie Anne Lewis 4056. his brother Karl aboard the Puerto Rico Marine vessel Humacao. becting a child later this year. Help Locate This Mis^ng Child rgit'^iiiWTWi ' • ' - I" Iffy,;: Ar •. '- rH',::'.-- •,}l - J' V ' V:.-;.!' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1994 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COMMERCE DEPT. OFFERS AID PACKAGE AFTER NEW ENGLAND FISHERMEN PROTEST E.N. BISSO CREWS VOTE SIU BY 2-1 FIRED CAPT. RETURNS TO WORK AFTER MTD PROTESTS DISMISSAL HOUSE TAKES UP WATERWAYS SAFETY BILL CLEAN-UP EFFORTS CONTINUE ALONG SAN JUAN BEACHES ADMINISTRATION'S MARITIME PLAN BECOMES BILL SHIPBUILDING TALKS COME UNDONE CONGRESS, LABOR VOICE SUPPORT FOR REVITALIZATION SEVERE ICE BUILDUP STALLS START OF '94 LAKES SEASON CONGRESS FUNDS ICE CUTTER FOR OPERATIONS THROUGH YEAR 'LAST CONVOY' TO RENDEZVOUS IN NORMANDY 'RED' RECALLS D-DAY SCENE NEWLY ISSUED BENZENE CARDS CLARIFY RENEWAL DATES HOUSE PANEL CALLS ON EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS BOSUN RETIRES AFTER 50 YEARS AT SEA SEAFARERS AND FAMILIES CAN VACATAION AT PINEY POINT MEMBERS OF NEWEST RECERTIFIED STEWARD CLASS SEIZE THEIR CHANCE TO UPGRADE CULINARY SKILLS PAUL HALL CENTER STRESSES HEALTHY MENUS PAUL HALL CENTER AUGMENTS RIVERBOAT SAFETY TRAINING SEAFARERS TOUT EMPRESS II AS BOON TO UPGRADING CLASSES KEY MARITIME ISSUES DISCUSSED AT UNION MEETING JACKSONVILLE PREPOSITIONING SHIP'S CREW READY AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE STEADY WORK, GOOD MORALE CHARACTERIZE BROOKS RANGE SEA-LAND QUALITY IS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FRANCIS HAMMER CARRIES CHEMICAL CARGOES ALL OVER THE WORLD SEAFARERS AID MARINES IN READINESS DRILL ON THE USNS CURTISS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL REVISES RECIPE FOR CHIEF COOKS BASEBALL AND THE SEA SWELL IN THE LEITER FAMILY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 4 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/34874a336008eea8c62fe92d2c14f6bc.PDF 8796d87c4e17b52605818fe47ae08ffa PDF Text Text ...4. i''i' • ,A Volume 56. Number S May 1994 Nixon Dies Senate Panel Takes Up DOT'S Maritime Plan Pages Richard M. Nixon, who was respected as the "maritime president" because of the hope and support he gave U.S. shipping, died iast month at the age of81. Pages. Agencies, Union Exanijine Surge Shipping Needs >';• 3ZCO:/)J>r> C3GM»0^ to 2: Tli/I-ITJ HCDCD tocD^rto 'Jl H70 to IjJ r>3r-» toj> -,j mo-112: omj>o I 4> 00 NJ ri' a n. OJ: i/> O am o m3>. X) jcm • -'-iS.. • .. •••Vo: \A �I '' • ®V V-,' 2 MAY 1994 SEAFMERSLOG President's Report Meeting U.S. Readiness Needs I '*" X. K- ••-<•••'• |. i3'X:Sv-Xly-^ r"'' Being prepared for any emergency is the hallmark of any intel­ ligent, responsible operation. Certainly this is true of the nation's defense system. The people with responsibilities for various aspects of the nation's security must exercise the maximum foresight and care to ensure that U.S. defense systems meet readi­ ness objectives and sustainment options. In this regard, there is some discussion taking place in the defense sector, the ad­ ministration and Congress on how to main­ tain adequate crews with sufficient skills to Michael Sacco man the sealift ships that traditionally have been operated and maintained by private U.S. shipping companies and American seamen throughout America's wars and conflicts. Clearly, those responsible for the nation's security must have skilled merchant crews in sufflcient numbers to meet the demands of surge shipping in the event of a military caU-up. From the standpoint of the SIU, we are acutely aware of our responsibility to provide manpower to sealift ships in operation and to those that are activated in times of emergency, among them vessels from the government's Ready Reserve Force, known as the RRF. < This union is determined to continue to assure the United States Armed Forces a pool of qualified, professional seamen who not only will man the sealift ships ofthe Military Sealift Command, but who also are available for RRF vessel positions when those ships are broken out. It is the SIU's belief that good coordination and problem-solv­ ing must be managed by a single government agency for an issue of this scope. To coordinate the country's RRF crewing opera­ tion, the SIU recommends that the Maritime Administration serve as lead agency. With one agency in charge, all concemed groups can work productively to make sure that a plan and pro­ gram are in place which guarantee the swift manning of activated ships. The SIU believes that the rotary system of shipping practiced by maritime unions and U.S.-flag commercial companies with which they have collective bargaining agreements is the best guarantee of having sufficient crewmembers for any number of ships used in a military activation. That is one of the reasons why the U.S. must have a comprehensive maritime program which ensures that the nation has enough ships — containerships, tankers, bulkers, passenger vessels and so on. The more U.S.-flag ships, the more working seamen and the more people who can be called on to crew sealift operations. The union also recognizes that many of the nation's sealift ships have functions and systems and tasks not duplicated in com­ mercial shipping. For the past 10 years, the SIU has been train­ ing Seafarers in those procedures that are part of military ship operations. For instance, SIU members have become trained and experienced in underway replenishment procedures, helicopter directions, forklift handling, Hagglunds crane maneuvers and much more. Not only are these skills applicable to the vessels of the Military Sealift Command, but they dso proved worthwhile when the RRF ships were broken out during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In the months ahead, the union will put forth many ideas on what can be done to ensure the military's surge shipping require­ ments are met at the time of activation and sustained through any prolonged engagement. The SIU believes it has many positive contributions to make in this regard. With its accumulated ex­ perience since World War II of activations associated with Korea, Viemam and, most recently. Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the SIU has seen what works and where there are glitches. To this end, the SIU will work with all groups—such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation and its Maritime Administration, shipping companies and other maritime unions—that share a concern for ensuring the United States has enough dependable, skilled seamen to meet the U.S. military's transport readiness needs. Volume 56. Number 5 May 1994 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors,Jor­ dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. Agau^, Unions £xaffllfie Surge Shinting Demands Ensuring that government- mitted a joint statement announc­ Forces that RRF ships will be owned, laid-up ships can be ing support for the GAG's con­ swiftly crewed when activated The agency's director of policy crewed with qualifled seamen ference objectives. and plans, Bruce Carlton, said the when those vessels are suddenly Unions Have 'Vital Role' first step toward securing an activated is a top priority of U.S SIU Vice President for Con­ available pool of seamen for RRJF maritime unions and a number of agencies within the government. tracts Augustin Tellez advised the ships is for Congress to enact anc In times of conflict, the U.S meeting participants that the SIU the president to sign into law, the government has brokeh out laid-up and the NMU have been in con­ Department of Transportation's ships from its fleet of former com­ tinuing discussions on the matter. program known as the "Maritime mercial ships. During Operation He distributed the joint statement Security Program" which Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and quoted from it when he said, provides for some subsidies anc the government activated 79 ships "Naturally, the unions, as repre­ other aids to a key segment of the from this source, the Ready sentatives of the workers in­ U.S.-flag fleet. volved in any break-out of the Reserve Force (RR^. Maintain RRF Ships Crewing readiness require­ nation's shipping capability, have Carlton also suggested that ments of the RRF were examined a vital role to play in whatever certain RRF ships be maintained by representatives of unions plan evolves. "We think the record will in a reduced operating status which have sea-going members, officials of the Department of point up the fact that the unions' (RGS) with 10 crewmembers Defense (DOD) and the Depart­ apparatus land hiring hall aboard a vessel to maintain its ment of Transportation's Maritime mechanisms have worked well in equipment and ensure that all Administration (MarAd), the U.S. meeting the requirements of shipboard systems are function­ Coast Guard, American shipping surge shipping as recently as a ing. He noted that RGS crewing company executives, heads of few years back in Gperation creates jobs." He said, "This is a maritime academies and marine Desert Shield/Desert Storm," way of keeping people in the in­ dustry Gnly by keeping jobs policy experts at a conference on Tellez said. April 5 in Washin^on, D.C. or­ The DGD representative at the in the industry are we going to ganized by the Nationd Security conference reiterated the impor­ keep people available. The GAG's representatives and International Affairs Division tance of the civilian operations to of the OovOTiment Accounting Of­ the military's sealift needs. James indicated the recommendations fice (GAG). Johnson, director of the projec­ and thoughts of the conference The purpose of the meeting tion forces division of the assis­ paiticipants would be compiled was to assess "new ways ... to tant secretaiy of defense, said that and circulated to interested quickly crew ships" from the one of DGD's "primary policies policy-makers in Congress and RRF, the GAG said in a press is to use the commercial sector to the administration. statement in advance of the con­ the maximum extent possible for The SIU and the NMU, Tellez ference. transportation policy." He noted advised the GAG and the meeting's At the conference, the SIU and this process is a "wise use of tax- attendees, would continue discus­ the National Maritime Union >ayer dollars." sions "with the puipose of develop(NMU), which together represent MarAd is recommending ing positive and innovative Ae vast majority of unlicensed several immediate steps be taken approaches to a resolution" of the seamen in the United States, sub­ in order to assure the U.S. Armed issue of crewing RRF ships. Five Times Mere Oil Spilled By Pipelines Than Tankers The nation's pipelines spilled sive data on pipelines told the panies, on the other hand, must 3.1 million gallons of oil in 1993, committee that pipelines account report all spills over one gallon, an amount five times that which for more oil spillage than any or which produce a visible sheen was emitted by tankers, reports other form of transport. Robert B. on watersor which result in injury the study of a respected oil spill Rackleff, who is regarded as an or $100 in damages. watch group which was high­ authoritative source on pipeline Rackleff recommended that lighted in a number of news ac­ safety because of his detailed re­ pipelines be required to have a counts last month. search on the issue, said, "Gil double wall with continuous leak Tanker spills in 1993 ac­ pipelines spill or leak the detection mechanisms installed in counted for an accumulated equivalent of an Exxon Valdez ones that carry hazardous liquids 619,500 gallons, with no single spill every year in America, on through environmentally sensi­ spill over 1 million gallons (die average, year after year." tive or populous areas. Double definition of a major spill by skin pipelines "can offer en­ regulatory standards), the Gil In­ Most Dangerous Transport Form hanced protection much the same telligence Report study said. Rackleff warned Congress as double-hull tankers, doubleThe most oil released in a single that "petroleum pipelines are far wall underground storage tanks pipeline accident was on March 28, more dangerous and unreliable and secondary containment of 1993 near Reston, Va. There, than both the industry and above-ground storage tanks," 407,0(X) gallons of diesel fuel es- regulators claim." He pointed out said Rackleff. Pipelines transporting natural cap^ from the Colonial pipeline, that Colonial spokesmen had pouring into the Potomac Wver and claimed pipelines were the safest gas and other materials recently saturating surrounding land. and most trouble-free form of oil have come under scrutiny as well, That accident brought to the transport. Yet 1991 and 1992 data as a result of several serious acci­ fore an industry that many claim indicate that Colonial pipeline dents. Gn March 24 of this year, is not adequately regulated. At "alone spilled more than did all close to 10 apartment buildings congressional hearings two the tankships and barges were destroyed by a pipeline-re­ lated blast in Edison, NJ. In the months after the Colonial acci­ throughout the United States." month before, a gas leak from a dent, pipeline experts and en­ The recently released study by pipeline/barge facility for an­ vironmental scientists joined Gil Spill Intelligence Report federal, state and local officials in found that every year twice as hydrous ammonia fertilizer in St. calling for more stringent con­ much crude oil is carried by Louis killed one worker and injured another. trols on pipeline operations. pipelines than by waterbome The SIU has long been con­ Pipeline leaks, ruptures and transport. However, marine cemed with the dangers posed by other failures result in damaged petroleum transport is far more pipelines. The union is part of the natural resources, loss of life, in­ highly regulated than the Florida Alliance, a coordinating juries, long-term illnesses, fires, transport of oil and related organization which works to disruptions tocommunities, toxic products by pipeline. prevent further invasion of fumes and groundwater con­ For example, pipeline com­ Florida communities by pipelines tamination, noted the witnesses at panies must report spills or lealu and to secure safety standards for hearings which took place on of more than 2,100 gallons, or the nation's pipeline systems that May 18,1993. which amount to $5,000 or more will minimize the risks and A writer and environmental in damages or which result in in­ dangers now present in this activist who has compiled exten­ juries or death. Tanker com­ method of oil transport. �V • •• • --ii'. MAY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 3 'S:. Senate Panel Tackles DOT Shin Bill Thp. r^lifiton arlminicf-rafi^m The Clinton administration presented its program to revital­ ize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet to the Senate when Transportation Secretary Federico Pena and Maritime Administrator Albert Herberger testified before the body's Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on April 25. The hearing marked the first time the Senate has taken up the Maritime Security and Trade Act of 1994 (S. 1945). The House Mer­ o-.i _ chant Marine Subcommittee started hearings on March 17 (seven days after Pena introduced the legislation at a Washington press conference) on the same bill, called H.R. 4003 in that body. In their remarks. Senators Ernest Rollings (D-S.C.), the committee chairman; John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of the Senate Merchant Marine Sub­ committee; Trent Lott (R-Miss.), ranking minority member of the i « « ». subcommittee; and Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) announced their sup­ port for the program. The senators noted the n^ to have such legis­ lation enacted by the end of the year, - - . port, the duties would rise from costly to nine cents per registered tonnage maintain to 24 cents. For those entering a would be U.S. port from all other foreign scrapped with destinations, the cost would in­ the funds crease from 27 cents to 71 cents. being placed No fees would be collected from within the 10-Year Program vessels after their first five visits revitalization As outlined by Pena, S. 1945 to the U.S. each year, as is cur­ program. (as well as H.R. 4003) would pro­ rently the case. Herberger Sen. Breaux noted such a vide $1 billion over a 10-year Seek More Ships period beginning in Fiscal Year plan could be done. 1995 to help fund the operations While the senators announced Still another idea brought for­ of up to 52 U.S.-flag liner vessels they could support the program as ward by several senators called involved in foreign trade. If written, they asked the secretary for DOD to provide some funding passed, the program would begin if means as the ships in the program must October 1. It would be imple­ could not be be militarily useful. mented on a gradual basis. found to fiind More hearings are scheduled and include for the Maritime Security and Companies whose ships qualify to be included in a soeven more Trade Act. As the Seafarers LOG called "Maritime Security, Pro­ ships. The was going to press on April 28, gram" would receive $2.5 million legislators the House Merchant Marine Sub­ per ship per year for the first three pre­ committee was gathering tes­ then years, dien $2 million per ship per sented some timony on the funding year through Fiscal Year 2004. Sen. Hollings of their ideas. mechanism of the bill and pos­ In order to be eligible for the One plan sible alternatives. The Senate program, companies would agree called for in­ Merchant Marine Subcommittee either to make their ships avail­ creasing the taxes on passenger had scheduled a meeting for May able to the Defense Department tickets for cruise ships leaving 4 to discuss the legislation with (DOD) or provide space on board U.S. ports or on containers loaded maritime industry officials. such vessels for DOD cargo or offloaded at U.S. docks. Pena The House of Representatives during national emergencies. T^e noted these proposals had been is expected to hold floor debates vessels must remain active in considered when the bill was on its version of the act during the foreign commerce and be no being written, but the tonnagefee summer. H.R. 4003 replaces for more than 15 years old. increase was the least objec­ consideration H.R. 2151 which Pena proposed funding for the tionable. However, he did not rule was passed last November in a program by increasing tonnage out further reflection. bipartisan show of support by a fees to bring in an additional $100 Lowering the size of the 347-65 margin. H.R. 2151 only Secretary of Transportation Federico Pena (left), accompanied by million a year. For those ships Ready Reserve Force (RRF) fleet outlined a maritime revitalization Maritime Administrator Albert Herberger, outlines the administration's entering a U.S. port from a nearby was proposed. Breakbulk ships plan without providing a specific Western Hemisphere foreign considered too old to sail or too funding mechanism. program for the committee. President Nixen, Architect ef '70 Shipping Act, Dies at 81 Former President Richard M ing nations, adversely impactec Nixon, whose administration in­ the results of the 1970 law. spired hope and employment op­ Addressed Seafarers portunities by formulating the Nixon addressed the 1973 U.S.-flag maritime program for the 1970s, died April 22, four convention of the Seafarers In­ days after suffering a major ternational Union of North America. stroke. He was 81 years old. In introducing him to the In 1970, his administration, led by Commerce Secretary delegates, SlU President Paul Maurice Stans and Maritime Ad­ Hall said that Nixon had done ministrator Andrew Gibson, more to advance the interests of worked with maritime unions, American mariners and U.S. shipping companies and American shipping than any Congress to pass into law the other president in his lifetime as first comprehensive legislation a seaman and union repre­ President Richard Nixon addresses the 1973 SlUNA Convention in Washington as Seafarers President dealing with the U.S.-flag mer­ sentative. Paul Hall (right) listens. On the platform with the president are (from left) SlU Secretary-Treasurer In addressing the Seafarers, Joseph DiGiorgio, SlU Representative John Yarmola, Maritime Administrator Robert Blackwell and chant fleet since 1936. The Merchant Marine Act of Nixon reaffirmed his call for a Commerce Secretary Frederick Dent. 1970 authorized federal funds to strong U.S.-flag fleet. "I am for a strong American running mate on the Republican 1968 campaign promise to committee of the House of Rep­ finance a portion of theconstruc­ merchant marine because if the ticket. The pair won an over­ rebuild the U.S.-flag fleet. The resentatives had started im­ tion cost over a 10-year period United States, wherever there is whelming victory, making group presented a report on the peachment proceedings. Nixon for 2(00 new cargo vessels to be a crisis, is going to be dependent Nixon the second youngest vice president's record that read: used in foreign trade. The bill resigned the presidency in on some other country, no matter president in history. They were also provided tax deferments to "The four years of the Nixon August 1974. shipping operators to help how friendly it may appear to be re-elected four years later. As president, Nixon not only administration have been a time finance new vessels for foreign, at the moment, as our lifeline, helped the merchant marine, he United States Nixon claimed the GOP of progress for the coastwise and Great Lakes ser­ then we had better watch out. also restored diplomatic rela­ Merchiant Marine, the maritime nomination for president in "Let's always be dependent 1960, but was narrowly defeated industry and its related fields. tions with China, signed a vice; extended construction and operating subsidies for bulk car­ on the United States of America by John F. Kennedy. He returned There is positive evidence that strategic arms limitation treaty riers; turned over enforcement of whenever we have that kind of a to California and ran for gover­ the nation will be restored to a with the Soviet Union and cargo preference to the Com­ crisis," Nixon said. nor in 1962. Again, he lost and position of importance among reached an agreement to end the merce Department (which then as considered finished in maritime powers of the world. It war in Viemam. Navy Veteran oversaw the Maritime Ad­ Years after his resignation, translates into jobs for American Bom in Yorba Linda, Calif., politics. ministration); required all com­ seafarers, shipbuilders and re­ Nixon again came back to the Mounts Comeback ponents of U.S.-flag vessels be Nixon served in the U.S. Navy national scene. His counsel, lated maritime workers." during World War II. Shortly made and assembled in America especially on foreign policy, was However, he mounted a Negotiated Arms Pact and set up a system to phase out after returning home and joining comeback and wrested the 1968 sought by every president who a law firm, he was elected to the runaway-registiy fleets. Nixon captured all but one occupied the Oval Office since Republican presidential nomina­ When he signed the bill, U.S. House of Representatives in tion. The California native beat state and the District of Colum­ he left. He wrote several books, which received overwhelming 1946. Four years later, Califor- Democrat Hubert Humphrey and bia in winning the 1972 election. traveled abroad and established a support from both houses of nians elected him to the U.S. Independent George Wallace for But that victory was tainted by a reputation as an elder statesman. Congress, in October 1970, Senate. the White House. During the burglary at the Democratic Na­ Only a month before his death, Nixon madea name for himself campaign, Nixon pledged his tional Committee, located in the he had traveled to Russia to meet Nixon said the legislation would prove "American labor and in Washington as a member of the support to rebuild die U.S.-flag Watergate complex in with its political leaders. Nixon American shipyards can do as well House Un-American Activities merchant fleet. was buried April 27 on the Washington. or better" than their foreign com­ Committee seeking members of An investigation of the break- grounds of his presidential In 1972, Paul Hall headed a petitors. However, the energy the Communist Party within the committee of maritime labor and in eventually led to the White library in Yorba Linda. He is sur­ crisis that hit the U.S. during the U.S. government. ship operators to re-elect Nixon House and to Nixon. Before the vived by his daughters, Trida In 1952, he was selected by in appreciation of his keeping the investigation was completed, a Cox and Julie Eisenhower." 1970s, touched off by the forma­ tion of a cartel by the oil-produc­ Dwight D. Eisenhower as his " ••e / •/'. / •4^ /.• .•/. • . '-I.- - • ,>• L -V - •• .• ;|vv VI t; ;6''/ • •1- ^ • �V - r? 4 SBVARBK LOG '-S MAY 1994 II.S. Cruise Ship Pian Before Congress SIU Backs Bills That Would Encourage Building Passenger Vessels The SIU announced its sup­ the development of a viable U.S. much-needed commercial work for port for legislation that woulc flag craise fleet by making it pos U.S. yards," noted the SIU official He added that in recent years create a U.S.-flag coastwise sible to operate U.S.-flag craise cruise industry, which would ships on competitive terms with U.S. shipyards have suffered heav^ produce jobs for American foreign-flag ships, thereby creating losses of government work a seamen, increase passenger anc shipboard jobs for U.S. merchant defense spending has declinec sharply. The end result has been the marine safety as well as boost the mariners and shipyard workers. "This legislation is designed to loss of 60,000 U.S. shipbuilding nation's security. Terry Turner, the union's direc­ create jobs for shipyards ant jobs, and more than 40 shipyards tor of govemmental relations, in his operators not just in the Northwest, have been forced to close since testimony urged the House Mer­ but around the country," noted U.S 1981. "Our nation's capacity to build chant Marine Subcommittee to Representative Jolene Unsoeld (Dships is at stake, as are the Wash.), sponsor of the legislation. support the U.S. Passenger Vessel "[TTie bills] offer incentives to •livelihoods of an additiona Development Act (H.R. 3821 and 180,000 shipyard and relatec help larger U.S.-flag craise ships H.R. 3822) during a hearing on that ply our oceans and smaller workers," said Turner. April 11. Turner estimated that the con­ The act, written as two bills, is ones that sail on our rivers and stop straction, conversion and upgrad­ at smaller ports," she added. designed to promote the construc­ ing of only 20 to 24 vessels in U.S. Subcommittee Chairman Wil­ tion and operation of U.S.-flag shipyards will provide work for ap­ liam Lipinski (D-Ill.) announced cruise ships. proximately tens-of-thousands of his strong support for the legisla­ H.R. 3821 establishes the terms shipyard workers. tion bas^ on its ability to employ and conditions that would allow He added that the U.S. steel in­ U.S. Rep. Jolene Unsoeld (D-Wash.), left, discusses the Passenger Ves­ foreign-built vessels already sail­ more Americans. "My goal in coming to Congress dustry would be another major sel Development Act with SIU Govemmental Affairs Director Terry Turner. ing from U.S. ports to operate as is to create jobs," the chairman said. beneficiary. Approximately 45,000 interim U.S.-flag vesselscrewed by "The biggest problem that we face to 50,000 tons of steel would be stand and quickly follow instruc­ sels used to transport supplies, American citizens if the operator as a nation is the erosion of our job needed for the production of a tions given to them by members of heavy equipment and troops agrees to contract with a U.S. 1,250-passenger craise ship. base. the crew. Other reports note ap­ during military operations," shipyard for a U.S.-built replace­ The Passenger Vessel Develop­ proximately 85 percent of all craise noted Turner. "Any legislation that creates ment vessel of an .equivalent or jobs is a bill that I will support and ment Act will result in the opening passengers who embark from U.S. greater size. During military operations of new coastwise itineraries, there­ ports are American citizens, vir­ overseas, U.S.-flag craise ships endorse," Lipinski stated. H.R. 3822 amends certain Capi­ by bringing craise ships and the tually all of whom speak English. could be used as recreational tal Constraction Fund (CCF) and Shipyards Benefit substantial economic benefits they Turner pointed out that the facilities for U.S. troops; as hospital Internal Revenue Service generate to many U.S. port cities. safety advantages of U.S.-flag ships; as offshore command/con­ Turner pointed out to the sub­ provisions to stimulate the growth This will result in an increase in ships go far beyond the matter of trol centers and as offshore bar­ of the U.S.-flag craise industiy. It committee that more than 30,000 the number of stevedore and other communication between pas­ racks for U.S. military personnel seafaring jobs alone could be calls for a series of tax incentives, KJrt jobs (ship docking, bunkering, sengers and crew. "U.S.-flag ships, when suitable shoreside facilities created under the provisions out­ including federal loan guarantees varehousing, etc.) throughout the unlike many foreign-flag ships, are do not exist or, for security or politi­ lined by the legislation. These jobs and authority to use tax-deferred Jnited States. It also will increase subject to stringent safety regula- cal reasons, cannot be used. would be in addition to those CCF deposits for investment in obs in local transportation, utility, tioiis and standards. And U.S.-flag needed in American shipyards to domestic cruise vessels. Turner cited several recent cases upgrade foreign-flag craise ships to services, wholesale and retail trade, ships are manned by U.S. merchant of craise ships being used in these U.S. standards as well as others that inance, insurance and real estate mariners, who are counted among and other capacities during military Would Create Jobs will be created to build new craise industries in and around U.S. port the best trained and most rigorously operations. For example, during the Speaking to the subcommittee. ships as called for in the legislation. cities. tested maritime professionals in the Falkland Islands War in 1982, 'Passage of the Passenger Ves­ Turner said, "Passage of H.R. 3821 world," said Turner. Britain called upon three Britishand H.R. 3822 will help promote sel Development Act will generate Raise Safety Standards He pointed out that the U.S. flagged cruise ships—the Queen In order to be re-flagged to the Coast Guard conducts lifeboat test­ Elizabeth II, the Canberra and the J.S. flag, the legislation calls on ing and certifies firefighting testing Uganda—and several pas­ breign-fiag craise ships operating of U.S. seafarers and issues them senger/car ferries for assistance. out of American ports to upgrade merchant mariner documents. U.S. However, during the Persian Gulf their passenger and vessel safety mariners receive CPR and other War, the U.S. Navy's Military Hawaii State Official irst aid training.They also are sub­ Sealift Command had to contract a standards. Named to FMC Position "Of all the many issues of con­ ject to background checks and man­ foreign-flag craise ship to serve as The Clinton Administration recently appointed Delmond Won, a cern to the U.S. government agen­ datory drag testing—all to ensure a recreation facility for U.S. shipping industiy consultant and a member of Hawaii's Land Use cies and bodies that deal with that U.S.-flag passenger ships military personnel. According to craise line in­ Commission, to the five-member Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). maritime-related matters, none is remain among the safest. dustry sources, there were 129 ves­ The appointment, which still must be approved by Congress, ends a more important than the safety of life Aid National Security sels form North American ports in year-long period during which the FMC operated with fewer than its full at sea," Turner told the panel. "TTiis concern is paramount, no A larger fleet of U.SJ-flag craise 1992. Only two ocean-going cruise five members: In January, the administration appointed Joe Scroggins Con­ Jr., senior deputy port director at the port of Tampa, to another previously matter what the vessel. It is greatly ships will mean more shipboard vessels—the SlU-ciew^ magnified, however, in the case of jobs for U.S. mariners, which in stitution and SS Independence —^fly vacant cornmissioner's position. Besides serving on the Land Use Commission, Won has woiked in a craise ship on which the lives of turn will mean that a larger pool of the U.S. flag. Over 4 million people took various edacities with Honolulu-based shipping companies since 1977. possibly as many as 3,000 pas­ trained American seafarers will be The other FMC members are Chairman William Hathaway, Francis sengers and crew could be put at available to support U.S. defense craise vacations generating rough­ ly $5 billion in revenue. These Ivancie and Ming Hsu. Ivancie is serving on an expired term and may risk in the event of an emergency at efforts whenever necessary. sea." "Obviously, the skilled licensed figures are expected to double by be replaced later this year. Accident analyses have shown and unlicensed members of vessel the year 2000. Currently, foreignthat during an emergency at sea, the operating crews are of most interest flag craise vessels enjoy 99 percent survival of passengers can depend to the Department of Defense, since of those revenues and pay little if House Panel Begins Action on their being able to readily under- they are needed to operate the ves­ any U.S. corporate income tax. On Inland Safety Bills The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has started Brusco Seafarers Handle Port Hueneme Traffic working on two pieces of legislation supported by the SIU designed to make the nation's inland waterways safer. One bill, the Towing Safety Act (H.R. 4058), deals with many of the proposals outlined by Transportation Secretary Federico Pena before the Coast Guard and Navigational Subcommittee on March 3. The bill, which is expected to be considered this spring, would require tugs, tows and pushboats to carry radar, communications and navigational equip­ ment. It calls for vessels to be operated by licensed masters and mates who have demostrated their proficiency in working with the equipment. It also would require all crewmembers working aboard inland vessels to carry U.S. Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner documents. The other piece of legislation, the Towing Vessel Navigational Safety Act (H.R. 3282), was marked up by the subcommittee last month. This bill, which awaits action by the full committee, deals only with equipping inland vessels with navigational and conununications equipment. J' J* 5 Million Gallons Of Oil Spilled in Tanker Accident After two weeks of mostly unsuccessful efforts by cleanup crews, authorities in the United Arab Emirates halted cleanup attempts that followed a March 30 collision involving a loaded supertanker and a SIU crewmembers began sailing aboard Brusco Tug & Barge Co. vessels in 1989. The two tugs smaller, empty tanker near Fujairah. operated by the company out of Port Hueneme, Calif, are the CleoJ. Brusco and the RolandBrusco. The accident resulted in the Panamanian-registered Seki spilling 5 Their primary duty is to handle harbor movements within the port. In the above photo taken on the million gallons of oil in the Gulf of Oman. Published reports indicate stem of the Cleo J. Brusco are (from left) Engineer John Russeff, AB Nova Lang, SIU Patrolman that only a quarter of the spill, which in total created a 25-niile slick, has Rob Scrivens and AB Brian Standley. been recovered. Most of the remainder drifted into the Arabian Sea. '•r •• �mri994 SEAFARERS lOG S 'i Seafarers Move Into New Brooklyn Hall ^/,,'''i -:, J From top to bottom: Seafarers secure the hall's safe for the move; Crane lifts safe from old hall; Crane transfers safe down street; Crane hoists safe into new hall. Seafarers walked through the doors of the union's newest hiring hail, located at 635 Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn, for the first time on April 18. Just one block from the old location, the new facility was selected because it is "better able to serve pur mem­ bership," according to Jack Caffey, SIU vice president for the Atlantic Coast. "Our new hall is cleaner, brighter and more cost ef­ fective. This will provide a more efficient operation for both the members and staff working here," he added. "I think this place is nice and clean," noted QMED Scott Sevret. "This place is well worth the time and ef­ fort that's gone into it." Seafarers may recognize some familiar sights upon entering the new hall. The old shipping board, erected when the SIU moved into the old Fourth Avenue hall in 1952, was carefully taken apart, moved, modified and reassembled in the new location. "It was a nice touch bringing the old board over," stated QMED Jurgen Gottschiich. "The members seem pretty happy with the new hall." Caffey thanked all the Seafarers who helped during the move by providing last-minute assistance when they were called upon. "Everyone from members to staff did a great job," he added. One of the more difficult parts of the move was the transferral of the safe. Because it was located on the second floor of the old hall, a crane was needed to lift the vault from the building. The crane with the safe attached to it was driven down the street, causing quite a commotion in the neigh- || borhood, before it deposited the vault in the new hall. The new hall at 635 Fourth Avenue used to be the home of the American Maritime Officers (then known as District 2-MEBA) welfare offices. It is three stories with a blue-and-white facade. L. - gfiilPBlBsM •' A final coaiof paint is applied by Wiper Maurice Ayuso. ..-•a-U-'-.-:.;:-'- --m, '• m .+-• i-i- >• i-- . ! From left, QMED Richie Almojera works with main­ tenance men Michael Modica and David Jones to reassemble shipping board. A i i' ' ' it' SL VALUE IZSiaUALITt ENGINE DECK . i!• SL : Si . •. m i' X'M M I':; r;'- v'"-; u 1 . X:'- ttO iT;: m Bi'i: '.'ijiSi , . X... •\ . : .• • : '•> Port Agent Bobby Seizor prepares board for job call. After some minor alterations, the shipping board first used in 1952 stands ready for job calls in the new hall. Waiting for the next job call are Seafarers (from r, Ricardo Ricai left) Adam Near, Ellis, Gregorio Alvarez, Flavio Ordonez, Juan Garcia and Ben Rashidi. Members gather around the counter to register and handle other union matters. ' While AB Ernesto Oxendine catches up on local news, SA Harry Celkos (center) and Bosun Fran­ cis Adams swap sea stories. r1 SSSK rr ' •V' • —..v. ^ ^c 4'' �6 MAY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG School's inland Group Tackles New Regs, Safety Bills The wave of new and possible regulations affecting inlanc waterway shipping and how to prepare boatmen to meet the new standards was the key topic of an all-day meeting of the Paul Hal Center for Maritime Training and Education's Inland Advisory Board Subcommittee on April 20 Comprised of representatives from the SIU, inland operators whose employees are SIU mem­ bers, and instructors of the Pau Hall Center's Lundeberg School, the subcommittee is charged with making recommendations to the facility's curriculum for boat­ Representatives from the SIU, the Paul Hall Center, inland companies and the Coast Guard meet in Piney Point, Md. to make recommendations on the Lundeberg's school's curriculum for boatmen. men. Clean-Air Rules Lundeberg School Instructor panies. These courses are struc­ gested strategies covering such Jim Brown led a discussion tured with consideration of topics as record-keeping require­ At the meeting, which took regarding recommendations for members' work schedules and of ments, inventory and main­ place in Piney Point, Md., Lun­ the inland radar training require­ each company's unique needs. tenance of equipment and deberg School Instructor Eric ments which still are teing for­ (Because such courses are penalties for non-compliance. Malzl^n presented a detailed scheduled upon request, the clas­ mulated by the Coast Guard. description of how the maritime Coast Guard Reports ses do not appear in regular industry will be affected by new Tailoring Courses course listings.) Regulations that soon will be Environmental Protection Agen­ He also outlined the courses As many inland companies implemented were reported by cy (EPA) regulations covering available to the inland industry, have a need for customized train­ representatives of the U.S. Coast repair and servicing of refrigera­ including a comprehensive com­ ing programs for their boatmen, a Guard. tion equipment. (The regulations plement of hazardous materials school representative spoke about stem from the Clean Air Act.) Frank Flyntz and Captain He reviewed the mandated use Gregory Cope of the Coast Guard the Paul Hall Center's ability training. of recovery systems, the told the group that the agency an- tailor courses to cover more than Bills Promote Safety restricted resale of used ticipates issuing an interim final i Just new regulations. In addition to going over refrigerant, certification of rule by the end of June regarding Limdeberg School Vocational course content. the Inland Ad­ recovery devices, certification re­ the reporting of vessel casualties Director Jim Shaffer pointed out quirements for individuals work­ and hazardous conditions, as weU that, as has been done for the past ing on refrigeration systems and as the development of radar train- several years, special upgrading much more. He also answered a ing for the operators of courses can be put together by number of questions and sug- uninspected towing vessels. instructors for individual com- visory Board Subcommittee also discussed measures before Con­ gress that, if enacted, would raise safety standards by improving towing procedures, licensing boatmen, documenting boatmen, establishing manning levels and expanding the array of required shipboard equipment. Noting the sweeping scope of the inland industry bills before Congress, SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco said, "We have an opportunity to make great changes in the industry. We're going to revitalize it. We must strive for a more productive, more professional and more efficient industry." Inspect New Training Barge Those attending the meeting were given a tour of the Lun­ deberg School's newly acquired, modern training barge, the Empress II. Already in use as part of various upgrading courses, the Empress II is folly functional and is loaded with top-flight equip­ ment. Meeting Valued Company personnel described the meeting as very worthwhile, and said they are looking forward to the full Inland Advisory Board meeting tentatively scheduled for mid-October. They also noted that the Empress II will be a boon to upgrading courses. "I found the meeting very helpful and I appreciated being ~ kept informed on all the new legislation," said Stan Latka of Express Marine. "With the dayto-day operations at work, it's dif­ ficult to keep up with" legislative issues. John Burns of Maritrans said the meeting was "very produc­ tive, an opportunity for inland companies and coastwise car­ Lundeberg School Instructor Eric riers to get together and discuss Malzkuhn reviews new EPA regs issues that clearly are important affecting refrigeration equipment. to all of us." NATCO SIU Members Ratify 3-Year Contract Express Marine Seafarers Enderse Pact SIU Executive VP Joseph Sacco =rank Flyntz of the Coast Guard Lundeberg School Instructor Jim tells subcommittee: "We're going address the Inland Advisory Brown talks about possible require­ ments for Inland radar training. 3oard Subcommittee. to revitalize the industry." A new three-year labor agreement has been ratified by Seafarers who transport coal Seafarers working aboard up and down the East Coast dredges operated by North aboard Express Marine tugboats American Trailing Company and barges have ratified a new (NATCO). The pact covers three-year contract with the hours, wages and working condi­ company. tions into 1997. The pact, retroactive to SIU members ratified the new March 16, covers wages agreement, which is retroactive to benefits and working conditions March 1, on April 21. The new into 1997. pact includes wider outpatient Extensive outpatient medical medical care for the spouses and care has been added for the dependents of NATCO Seafarers spouses and dependents of mem­ as well as ah uncapped pension. bers who work aboard Express Captain Mike Horn, one of Marine tugs and barges. In meet­ the members of the union's ings and correspondence with negotiating team, said he was the union, members had ex­ pleased with the new contract. pressed their concern that this be "The most significant highlight of included when the new contract this agreement is the new was negotiated. dependant coverage," Horn Negotiations were held in told a reporter for the Philadelphia on March 15 and Seafarers LOG. 16. Members of the union "With hospital costs being negotiating team included Mate what they are, it really is a lot of James Kniger and AB/Cook Counting the ballots aboard the Guardian are Mate Guy Pruitt (left) help to us." Jesse Gardner. He added that he enjoyed and Cai^ln MeMn Braddy. "Everything went really well being a part of the negotiating and I left feeling satisfied and committee. "It was a very reward­ good about the contract we agreement by casting their votes days after the vote. ing experience partaking in such Express Marine is based in a process," notc^ Horn. helped negotiate," Gardner told by secret ballot on April 12. Cap­ a reporter for theSeafarers LOG. tain MelVin Braddy, Cook John Pennsauken, N.J. The company Robert Klefer, a chief en­ "The benefits wegained are very Garris, Mate Guy Pruitt, and operates five tug and barges. gineer, echoed Horn's comments. important and I feel that we got Engineer John Potter all par­ Ihey are the Guardian, Russell "I think that we got a lot of ticipated in the ballot counting B. Murray, Baltimore, Consort good gains and I came out feeling what we had hoped for." SIU members ratified the new aboard the tug Guardian two and Escort. good about what we ac­ .1; • • complished," he noted. "The rank-and-file members on the negotiating committee and the union officials assigned to the talks worked well togetho* and readied an agreement that is good for everyone. It was a pleasure to be a part of the negotiating commit­ tee," the chief engineer stated. Representatives for the SIU and the Illinois-based company held four negotiating sessions be­ tween February and March. The group met at union headquarters in Carhp Springs, Md. and at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Delegates to the talks included Horn, Kiefer, AB Phil Kiienbriel and Dragtender Bill Padgett. Rounding out the union negotiat­ ing team were SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, Vice President Contracts and Collective Bargaining Augustin Tellez and Assistant Vice Presi­ dent, Lakes and Inland Waters Anthony Sacco. Seafarers work in both licensed and unlicensed capacities aboard NATCO dr^ges across the Great Lakes and foe Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The slit hull dredges routinely perform channel maintenance and widening operations. �MAY 1994 SEAFARBRSLOG 7 Haimat RecerRRcaRon AvaUable Thnnigh Paul Hall MariRme Center '-j ;'K j.y;". An eight-hour hazardous said. However, Seafarers do not extensive hazmat training as materials (hazmat) recertification have to he enrolled in a separate result of the Oil Pollution Act of course will be available for upgrading course in order to take 1990, although the school began Seafarers at the Paul Hall Center hazmat recertification. offering Oil Spill Emergency for Maritime Training and Educa­ The eight-hour hazmat course Containment and Cleanup in 1989. tion in Piney Point, Md. begin­ will feature a review of any chan­ Since then, the curriculum ning in late June or early July. ges in OSHA policies and will regularly has been expanded to Course dates will be an­ bring Seafarers up-to-date on the include more on spill prevention nounced in the June issue of the latest federal hazmat regulations. and containment and chemical Seafarers LOG. Seafarers also will review key precautions necessary to work Currently, Seafarers who points of prior hazmat training aboard a vessel. complete training for oil spill and will update their respirator fit Among the courses taught at Seafarers join with striking Diamond Walnut workers and other trade prevention and containment earn test. (This exercise measures the school, all of which meet or unionists in a demonstration last month in Miami. The march was held a hazardous waste operations what size of air-purifying exceed Coast Guard and Occupa­ in support of the strikers and to emphasize the need to pass legislation response card, known as a haz- respirator a Seafarer should tional Safety and Health Ad­ making it illegal to fire striking workers. Diamond Walnut is a Califor­ woper card. TTiis card, which the wear.) ministration standards, are nia-based company which in 1991 permanently replaced roughly 400 Paul Hall Center began issuing last ta addition, students will ex­ 40-hour and 24-hour hazwoper striking Teamsters after contract talks stalled. year, must be renewed annually, in amine the latest hazmat equipment, classes; 35-hour Oil Spill Emer­ accordance with Occupational such as air monitoring systems. gency Containment and Cleanup; Safety and Health Administration The Paul Hall Center's 16-hour Benzene Safety; and 8(OSHA) regulations. Seafarers Harry Lundeberg hour Health and Safety/"First The first cards issued at Pihey School of Seamanship instituted Responder." Point are due to expire this sum­ mer. By completing the new, oneA Senate vote on a bill which The hiring of strikebreakers, day hazmat recertification would make it illegal to fire strik­ also known as scabs, to per­ course. Seafarers will receive a ing workers and permanently manently replace striking new hazwoper card which is good replace them with scabs, tenta­ workers began during the Reagan for another year. tively is scheduled for the week of administration after the president Seafarers are not required to May 16. invoked an obscure Supreme carry a hazwoper card in order to Supporters of the bill reported­ Court decision from 1938 (one throw in for a job. However, it is ly remain a few votes shy of the which contradicts the National highly recommended that all 60 needed to block a threatened Labor Relations Act) to justify members, particularly those who filibuster. But the SIU is joining firing air traffic controllers who sail aboard tankers, carry an upwith all of organized labor in were on strike.Since then, similar to-date card. The training re­ stepping up the grassroots cam­ scenarios have been played out at quired to earn a hazwoper card is paign to gamer support for the companies across the country, in­ extremely useful in the event of legislation. cluding Eastern Airlines, Diamond responding to an oil spill or other Seafarers who have not al­ Walnut, The New York Daily News hazmat spill. ready done so are urged to write and many others. The new course probably will to their senators and ask that they be scheduled immediately after Proponents of the legislation support S.55, also known as the point out that the right to strike is upgrading classes for QMEDs ^JhM' and ABs, Lundeberg School Students learn to measure the size of air-purifying respirators to be Workplace Fairness Act an essential ingredient of labor"The right of workers to use a management relations—one that Vocational Director Jim Shaffer worn by Seafarers aboard ship in conformity with OSHA regulations. strike as their ultimate, effective helps ensure tme, fair collective weapon must be restored," said bargaining. SIU President Michael Sacco. They also note that every other An effective right to strike is an important tool in raising the industrialized nation already has standard of living for millions of laws which protect the right of workers to engage in lawful working Americans." The U.S. House of Repre­ strikes. sentatives passed Workplace Passing the Workplace Fair­ Fairness legislation in 1992 and ness Act "would make our laws in 1993, and President Clinton consistent with those of our ad­ las vowed to sign the bill if given vanced world trading partners, ihe chance. But the Senate in '92 countries which are already as or ailed by fewer than a handful of more competitive than we are," Classroom studies are one aspect of the Lundeberg School's hazmat recertification curriculum needed votes to enact the bill, and then last House Majority Leader Richard to earn a hazwoper card which is good for ope year. Gephardt said. year filibustered the legislation. i: Mid-May Vote Slated For Anti-Scab Bill :;- S.'-S 4 t. -'JA •MrA.-/ J- Rank'and-Flle Committee OK's SIR'S Financial Records S'' M s .• -• thing. It was handled very effi­ As called for by the union's ciently." constitution, six Seafarers served on the SlU's annual financial The committee was chaired by committee and reviewed the SA John McLain. Also serving union's fiscal records for 1993. on the panel were Recertified The group found the records to be Bosun Roland "Snake" Wil­ in order and issued a report which liams, AB Keiiny Frankiewicz, will be presented during the May Chief Electrician Rush Ingram membership meetings. and Cook/Baker Walt Schoppe. The rank-and-file Seafarers Coincidentally, all of the mem­ bers except Ingram sail from the )ort of Philadelphia. (Ingram's BREC Roland "Snake" Williams (left) served on the panel which was chaired by SA John McLain. lome port is Piney Point.) "We had a good group who worked hard," McLain added. Review of the '93 financial records took place early last month at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. In total, the record-check took five days. Article X, Section 15, Subsection(c) of the union's constitution calls for an annual financial com­ mittee made up of rank-and-file Seafarers elected by their peers. The committee's sole charge, ac­ cording to the constitution, is to "make an examination for each period of the finances of the union Reviewing the union's financial recoids last month are 1983 Lundeberg and (to) report fully on their find­ Checking through the union's fiscal records are John Haller (left) and Rush Ingram. Both sail as chief electricians. graduates AB Kenny Frankiewicz (left) and Cook/Baker Walt Schoppe. ings and recommendations." who comprised the committee were elect^ by fellow members at the April headquarters member­ ship meeting in Piney Poinf Md. "We went through the records with no problems, and everything was in order," stated Chief Electrician John Haller, who sails from the port of Philadel­ phia. "Each of us reviewed eveiy- XI. - .-f- • ' M: '•M •44 .ii .•.•J® rv-- ' • 7 . .:4i ' j- ' 'J/. s sS �t 8 MAY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG • 1 •--'.kfeiijJjfet.'li. iV." -' Steering the Sea-Land Patriot into the port of Hong Kong Is AB Saleh H. All's goal. ••_ •, r .„ -i'-s .;:7,.:'.-i:i ' J. Nobody knows the ports of the Pacific Rim better than the crewmembers aboard the 900-foot Sea-Land Patriot. The vessel's 49-day turnaround run includes calls on some of the world's most famed seaports. The vessel was on Voyage No. 140 when Bosun Bobby Garcia, AB Steve Kastei and Chief Steward Jimmie Russell provided the Seafarers LOG with a detailed description of the vessel's activities. Their communication included the photographs on this page. With 139 Pacific Rim voyages under her belt and number 140 under way, the Sea-Land Patriot and her crew are well acquainted with the Japanese ports of Tokyo, Kobe, Nagoya, Yokohama and Naha (Okinawa). Kobe, located partly along the north shore of Osaka Bay, is Japan's principid port when measured by value of trade; Tokyo, on the northwest shore of Tokyo Bay, is situated in the midst of a series of industrial submbs. On the west shore of Tokyo Bay is Yokohama. Naha is the commercial center of the Ryukyu Islands. Other foreign ports-of-call for theSea-Land Patriot include Pusan, South Korea, near several industrial complexes; Kao-hsiung, Taiwan, the nation's leading port; and Hong Kong, which was leased to Great Britain by China for 99 years in 1898 and is a major connecting and transferring point for waterbome cargo. On the American side of the North Pacific, the vessel stops in Dutch Harbor, Alaska and the Califor­ nia ports of Oakland and Long Beach. Dutch Harbor, projected into the Pacific Ocean by its location in the east Aleutian islands, is the newest addition to the itinerary of the Sea-Land Patriot. The Sea-Land Patriot, built in 1980, is one of Sea-Land's 7 D9-J cl^s ships traversing the North Pacific, reports Brother Garcia. ; "V" . iV;-.•- • V- Rust-lnhlblting paint Is applied to parts of the deck by AB Mohamed S. Ahmed. The fuel oil syistem on the main engine Is checked by DEU John Young. . 'a:. > '5.. s'rSnS' AB Steve Kaste! tends the vessel's gangway lines. •'A"' ' Surrounded by their spotless galley are (from left) Chief Steward JImmIe Russell, Steward Utility Jacob Duslch and Chief Cook John Bennett. Deck gang pauses for photo: (from left, front row) AB M. Ahmed, Bosun Bobby Garcia, AB S. All, (back row) AB Steve Kastei, OS J. Roblson and AB Bill Curls. �. '• ••I. MAY 1994 *• 9 'I'' .. >(^v.' Chief Cook Leonard Strives to Be the Best iiS "-•:'.-.'.V' ^.f,. •- .- ' ••;••' '• •• -(,r Variety, fun, flair and a neverending quest for knowledge is how Saundra Leonard describes her life. The galley gang member com­ bines a sunny outlook with a thirst for learning, while she continues to advance up the culinary ladder. Currently enrolled in the allnew chief cook upgrading pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School, Leonard notes, "t am always striving for the best, and I will always keep learning. This union offers a great opportunity for its members to advance, and I think it is important for members to take full advantage of what the SIU has to offer." A Pittsburgh native, she lived in California for most of her adult life. In 1972, she received her associate's degree in culinary arts from Los Angeles Trade Tech. Upon graduation, she was awarded a scholarship for a specialized culi­ nary program in New York. I knew then that I would be back,' she recalled. Upon completion of her Lun­ deberg School training, she signed on the Buffalo Soldier as chief cook. "This was my first time being a chief cook. We had a three-man steward department so I was able to be very creative. It gave me a chance to put the knowledge I had learned upgrad­ ing into use for real crewmembers," Leonard said. Leonard recently returned to Piney Point to piu^ue her chief cook endorsement. As a result, she is one of 12 Seafarers par­ ticipating in a pilot course for the all-new chief cook upgrading program being held from April 18 to June 26. Upgraders in the chief cook course will alternate weekly be­ tween the Lundeberg School's new lecture/demonstration galley and the production galley. The lessons are designed so that each one depends in part on the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous lesson. Some of the topics to be covered include basic cooking From Beverly Hills, Calif, to an SIU chief cook, Saundra Leonard has made her mark. As an owner of a methods, seasoning and flavor­ catering company. Sister Leonard marketed her baked goods by visiting salons, donned in costume and ing, recipe and menu planning, carrying a tray of treats. After switching to a seagoing career in 1988, Leonard's biscuits have captured stock, sauces and soups, meat and the palates of many a Seafarer. game, poultry, seafood, starches, vegetables, breakfast and dairy, BISCUITS salad, sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres. Practical testing and weekly quizzes are part of the Special BiTOUlts curriculum. Prepared by Chief Cook Saundra Leonard An Instant Success Following her trmning in New York, Leonard returned to California in 1973 and began her own catering company known as "The Pie Ladies Company." 'T dressed up in Latin-style costumes and visited Beverly Hill's most famous beauty salons carrying a large tray of various homemade goodies for people to choose from. I decorated die tray with flowers and other frivolous tid-bits. I was . ah instant success ...people loved it!" raved Leonard. ingireclfente: Add butter and continue to mb( well. The tray she carried contained Add Cheddar cheese and chopped bacon or 4 cups white flour homemade desserts, fresh 3 oz. white isugar sandwiches and ihany specialty In a separate t)owl. combine e^ and milk and t^oz.8alt foods created in her own kitchen. beat weii. Add to mixture. 3 oz. baking powder ^ g Mix thmot^iy untfi dou^ is vidt. (This Is vmy "From those salons I made 2 Bbs. butter .': .: Important the secret to Ws redps Is to havo a 1cups dieddar cheese contacts and began networking. It smooffi,wat dough.) 4eggs wasn't long before I was catering Take dough out of mixing bowl and place mito a 2cupsmilk private parties in people's homes well-floured board. Knead the dough but take care Optional: 1 cup chcftpedb»c»n or in Beverly Hills," she said. riot to ovenwork It 1 cup chop^ sausage Pat out dough with hands into one-inch portions. Soon Leonard was able to ex­ "Egg wash" Using a biscuit cutter, cut into indMduai biscuits. pand her business into San An­ 2egg8 (Do not roll or use rotting pin. The secret to Ififck tonio, Texas where she had 1 oz. cooking oil tiiscuits is to pat out with hands.) numerous relatives, "The Pie 1 oz. water Brush biscuits with egg wa^. Ladies Company" was now a Bake untii golden brown in a 3S0-degree oven and huge success—and her biggest Mix together the diyIrtgrecptts of flour, senre warm with honey butter. Makes 48 bisotdts. and baWng powder. helpers were her three sons. At the height of her business venture, she had up to 12 employees to decided to go a different way. A nary field," she told a reporter for ment building gave her a copy of help cater the events. the Seafarers LOG and told her way I had never gone before but ihc Seafarers LOG. about the SIU. In 1988, Leonard opted for one which would further enhance She first became interested in change and joined the SIU. "I my talents and love for the culi­ sailing when a friend in her apartShe contacted the San Francis­ co hall and began the process of becoming an SIU memW. "I sold A Different Kind of Ice on the Great Lakes everything and headed for my career at sea," she recalled. Her life as a Seafarer began aboard the SS Independence of American Hawaii Cruises. "I started as a kitchen utility and washed dishes just so I could begin sailing. It turned out that I did it well, and before long I was working my way up until I was making salads," noted Leonard. She then advanced to assistant cook of soup and fish, and not long after that, she was second cook of soup and flsh. "I was the first woman aboard the 'White Ships' to hold this position. It goes to show that working hard really pays off," the chief cook upgrader stated. In 1993, Leonard was ac­ cepted into the cook and baker course at the Lundeberg School. "This was my first Piney Point Seafarer Roy Calo (right) stands with his 1994 entry to the Port of Huron Ice Festival. The P^sus visit ever. I couldn't believe that is only one of many ice carvings Calo will enter in Michigan area ice festivals this year. He has such a great program existed. It received awards for originality and uniqueness in previous years. Brother Calo sails as a second was such a wonderful experience. cook aboard the Sam Laud, an American Steamship vessel on the Great Lakes. Using the Resources She noted she enjoyed the various computer skills taught during the program. "My favorite resource is the library. It is really state of the art I read many great cook books and check out wonderful videos to watch in my room at night. There are really so many options outside the class­ room that can be used to enhance all aspects of the upgrading process,"said Leonard. Affectionately referred to as "the biscuit lady" by the staff at union headquarters in Camp Springs, Md., she said cooking in the galley at headquarters was another benefit of upgrading. "I truly enjoy cooking for everyone and hearing all the positive feed­ back. It inspires me to do an even better job and please even more people," she said. Leonard is looking forward to returning to sailing after graduat­ ing from the pilot course. "I can't wait to get back to sea and use all of this wonderfiil knowledge that I've learned. I really urge others to apply themselves and make their way to Piney Point because upgrading knowledge, skills and experience is the only way for us to make om way as Seafarers," she concluded. '• '' "i-".. '-'f -> -'-M ' • .U '.i'. "i •'-'.t *'• •' •. : i;-' "••4 .M .M. J',' •^1 A �10 'i::±:'- «•! SEAfMERSIM . .._ /.. MAY 1994 , ^ ft' I"!';"- ,0»% Se<t^<xxe% "KCUCK '7n'<t'tcA.<xKd ^xtutt 'ZOedt/uyit, "THrei^. cvct^ Ald^ tu^ eCcuc(^Atexd^, "^C.xtfd.tkl OHcC '7H'<tXcA<XHd <uxcU <x cAte^ <Uew4txd <xut tAe ^uxxt 9^ 'Ttetv^ "^axii. a dux^ixUe UA<I^ ox^^atUfed <M.'Dece*H^ 23 ^ fael^ecAel ^ ^ c^-^f 'Keu<tHdx<t, t9 cele6x<xte ^ 35tA 6txtAd<t^. fael, cu^ (i.<tcti. <tK/4^, <^<»4 iee*t <t tHet*i6er dlKcc t ^7^. Another peek into the Seafarers LOG family album shows us some happy moments in the lives of SlU members, in­ cluding three weddings, a birth­ day, a fishing trip and a family reunion. As always, the LOG welcomes photographs from Seafarers and their families and will publish them on a periodic basis. ;\\ ^9t*utuf. euccC "Pef^ (net c*t Octaiex J ^93 <x*td cvexe ttoxxxcexC dcx cveeJi^ taXex. ut r^itlucdXaK, *?ex^. iMutuf, UAAX ^MHcd tTie UHUMt CK J 0, <X<1- <XK /fS; <t 0tem6^ex dlKCC J <t4- <t c^Xc^ <i(ec9<xxd. 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Pcct^ AX4, Aeex XH S97i tttemAex ^x fW cfcxx^. ^uxuu^ X cU^Xt (9 (Ac PAxU^t^tXttcd lx9.t ^AxnAd^^XcAuu^, Ac ^ix^ccC iuiXA Axx coXA^, ^uccf, XKcC dxto^AXcx, PcUxccAx TKxxXc. �-^l. .^•kf'-m^^^-'Kimr-rj^-^r. -if-- . ^".. - »..• • • .W: MAY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 11 GovemmenI Senices Diwfoion ChaUeng^ SIU's Government Ser­ vices Division is seeking immedi­ ate at tion from the Military Sealift Conmand-Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) over unilateral changesahiade in the contract that affects crew size, work apparel arid quarters for unlicensed crewmembers sailing aboard the civiliancrewed militaiy support vessels. Roy "Buck" Mercer, SIU vice president for the government ser­ vices division, said the alterations were made by MSG without con­ sulting the union. "lids is in direct violation of the collective bargaining agreement we have with them," Mercer told the Seafarers LOG. "We will not stand for it." As the LOG was going to press. Mercer was scheduled to meet with MSCPAC officials about the viola­ tions. If no a^eement is reached, the dispute will be turned over to the Federal Mediation and Concihation Service to reach a satisfac­ tory conclusion. If that cannot be done, the grievance is turned over to the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) for a final deter­ mination. The most Visible deviation from the contract is the reduction of 10 crewmembers aboard the MSCPAC oilers USNS Andrew J. Higgins, USNS Benjamin Isherwood, USNS Guadalupe, USNS John Ericsson, USNS Pecos, USNS Tippecanoe, USNS Walter S. Diehl and USNS Yukon. Five positions were cut from the steward depart­ ment, three in the engineroom and one fi-om the deck crew. When he asked why the crewing reductions were announced. Mer­ cer said MSCPAC told him "cost savings. I then asked them since they wanted to reduce the size of the crew, were they also reducing the size of the vessels." MSCPAC advised deck and en­ gine department crewmembers that they would have to wear uniforms while on duty. However, the government agency did not specify how; the members were supposed to acquire such uniforms. "Again, there was no talk or discussion prior to their an­ nouncement," Mercer stated. "There is no provision for this in the contract." Galley gang members are sup­ plied their whites (pants, jackets, cook caps and aprons) by the military command. Past Actions Reversed The SIU has defeated previous efforts by MSCPAC to circumvent the contract. In 1989, the government agency stopped paying overtime for watch standing in port by deck department members between 1700 and 0800 Monday through Friday without negotiating such a change. Four SIU members filed a The Seafarers LOG will keep members apprised of the outcome grievance with the Federal Labor Government Services Division concerning the grievances. Relations Authority (FLRA), stating the removal of the overtime pay was a contract violation.The FLIL\ rulec in favor of the union members anc ordered the pay be issued retroactive­ ly, which amounted to thousands of dollars. Last year, MSCPAC again con­ sidered deleting the same overtime pay without consulting the union. However, it never was imple­ mented after the SIU stated it again would appeal to the FLRA over the contract violation. SIU Members Keep Curtiss Ready for Marine Deployments Board Reactivated During recent meetings, the union and MSCPAC did agree to reactivate the habitability board. The reason for this is that MSCPAC is in the process of breaking out refitted supply ships with civilian crews rather Aan military person­ nel. The board is designed to handle questions and improvements about living conditions aboard MSCPAC ships. It is composed of repre­ sentatives from both the SIU and MSCPAC. The supply vessels, including the already^operating USNS Mars and USNS San Jose, were built to carry more than 400 sailors, but are being redesigned to handle civil service crews of just over 100 with about 40 Navy personnel. Rorucki Reports Sealift Caribbean Sails nnuigb Annual inspecUen For most who arrive by sea at the tourist island of Key West, Fla., their days are filled with lounging in the suri sipping a cool drink. However, that was not the case in March for the Seafarers aboard the Sealift Caribbean, ac­ cording to the ship's bosun. The tanker, which is operated by International Marine Carriers for the Military Sealift Com­ mand, makes a regular run begin­ ning in New York where it is loaded with petroleum products and sails to Charleston, S.C., Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla. then to Houston for offloading. During the March run, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted its annual inspection of the vessels. Crew­ members not only had to perform their regular duties—handling cargo, cleaning, chipping and painting—but also stood ready to work with the inspectors aboard the ship. "This was no pleasure visit to Key West, but they never are," Recertified Bosun Jerry Borucki told the Seafarers LOG. "There was plenty of work on board. At least, the weather was cooperative making the deck work easier." The Coast Guard conducted a visual walk-through of the vessel, inspecting the deck and en­ gineroom and observing safety drills. Borucki was proud to note the ship passed with no problems. In 1990, Seafarers began crewing the Sealift Caribbean, which was built in 1975. Repositioning equipment used during a lifeboat drill are (from left) AS Ernest Hamilton, Bosun Jerry Borucki, AB Thomas Lockett and AB William Johanson. Wilmington Patrolman Rob Scrivens (far right) answers crewmembers' questions during a shipboard union meeting. From the left are Bosun Charles Bowen, Chief Steward Bill Finhandler, Chief Electrician Ken Savoie, AB Ken Herzstein, QMED Jesse Manard and Scrivens. Operations for Seafarers would be necessary to hoist the aboard the USNS Curtiss usually box. "Our guys did a great job," are quite hectic when the vessel is Bowen noted. "We studied the deployed. The vessel, operated by situation to find the safest, most American Overseas Maritime efficient way to lift the box to the (Amsea), serves as a floating dock. We did it with very little repair shop for U.S. Marine Corps trouble." The bosun added that the deck aircraft. TTie parts that need to be department had no problems are loaded onto the ship, fixed while merchant mariners from the bringing a new container on SIU and American Maritime Of­ board so the Curtiss would be ficers handle the navigational ready for its next mission. functions. The converted containership takes part in many military maneuvers. It was called out, along with its SlU-crewed sister ship USNS Wright, for the Persian Gulf War. Recently it took part in Operation Determined Warrior between Hawaii and Southern California. But work does not slow down on those days when the Curtiss is docked at Port Hueneme, Calif., near Los Angeles. SIU members keep the ship ready to sail while awaiting the call for another assignment. Last month that included the removal of a container used by the Marines that had started rusting. Bosun Charles Bowen told the Seafarers LOG that the opera­ tion was made more difficult be­ AB Ken Herzstein mans the con­ cause the locations where the rust trol board to open a hatch cover had formed were areas where grabs aboard the USNS Curtiss. fi-- •. • • '•i:- .i'. : IJ .• " n'' V Chief Steward Dorothy Takahashi (right) reviews the stores list with Checking the temperature in the cargo tanks are (from left) Bosun Inspecting the rusted container before it is removed are Bosun Char­ les Bowen (left) and Patrolman Rob Scrivens. Jerry Borucki, AB Conrad Tangier and OS Steve Nelson. Chief Mate Joseph Angelillo. -:L' ••V-'-'i •'/*. ••'/V \ r :|;S i• u } I 'ttV" \i,i' -vV Mir' �:."i^^, i: ' "• •- ? » •• ' • : \ '7-S V''^;.' • ,^ '^ • I "i::- vU'..\,. ;fiKv - •i,..Vvl.'s-. ,r'>v.-r ,'-• ^-• ' •. l" V '• • •' ^,4-- ->.- .* -V'.yt- V.'- y'^v '' •• I'- 7 W;'*f >/;.-v / ^ '' ' ' ' • ' Ji-*' • - jj^^'-'" " ' •>» 'V''"yy7yy• pits^ U,';; • -' 7 •^''f7%j|liyyy y . •. C/74/VE OPERATIONS Upgraders in the sealift course receive practical training on a Hagglund crane, which can be found on many military ships. T Activities Aboard Sealift Ships America's sealift vessels are manned by civilian seamen, but they require manpower skills that are keyed to opera­ tions unique to military ships. That is why 10 years ago this month, the Paul Hail Center for Mmtime Training and Education's Lundeberg School imple­ mented a course designed to prepare Seafarers to execute underway refueling maneuvers, helicopter and shipboard crane operations and other skUls. Since its inception, more than 3,500 SIU members have taken the sealift preparedness course at Piney Point, Md. Many other Seafarers have received onsite training during any of the 70-plus trips to sealift vessels made by Lun­ deberg School instructors, who also have conducted shipboard refresher courses. Seafarers who are trained in the pro­ cedures of sealift ships, man vessels that have been subcontracted for operation to the private sector by the Military Sealift Command (MSC), the agency within the U.S. Armed Forces responsible for waterbome transport logistics. Among the vessels on which Seafarers make use of their sealift training are preiwsitioning ships, tankers, oceanograpMc surveil­ lance ships, aircraft maintenance ships, fast sealift ships and others. In all, scores of MSC ships are operated by SlU-contracted companies and crewed by Seafarers. In addition, sealift skills are utilized by Seafarers when manning vessels from the nation's Ready Reserve Force (RRF), a group of former commercial AtPiney Point y ^'y.. Honing Skills For Amorlca's Soallft Noods ; .-.k-;?-; • '. .v!'?.'' • v.y?.; '•..- Vo'5. ./•• , •: '.-'^yy--:' y •^•". ^ 'k Sealift Assets of the U.S. Military : p'; ./•;•• Able to respond quickly to an emergency, these former SL-7 vessels can do speeds of more than 30 knots. •• _ Fully loaded to support American troops, these SlU-crewed vessels set sail imme­ diately after activation. " 7- W lit ' •:3: Pays Dividends Hellwege recalled that the Lundeberg School's sealift training paid dividends during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm—the largest activation of the nation's sealift assets during the period since the course was established. During those operations, all of the MSC ships and the RRF were actively deployed. Supporting Hellwege's observation. Received Bosun Jamie Miller noted that the school's sealift training proved to be an important asset when he sailed during the Persian Gulf War. "You get a lot of practical experience, and the hands-on training is good," he said. "I sailed on the Cape Edmont and the Com/iMjifcerStore during the war, and the training definitely helped me." Refresher Courses Summarizing the ongoing need for In addition to updating the curriculum such schooling, Hellwege added, "If you for the course at die Lundeberg School, look at the past few years alone, you can Hellwege and Swanson regu&ly pro­ see the need for sealift traiuing. History vide Seafarers with on-site sealift and current events together have taught refresher courses. For exan^le, during us that welive in a dangerous world, with recent training aboard the militaiy's fast Watile situations overseas. That alone is sealift ships, SIU members practiced reason why sealift training will continue crane operations and deck maintenance; to be needed in the future." Seafarers crew chartered vessels capable of carrying armored equipment to the world's "hot spots." ^ hips, is a port fnifitary operations in times of need. ' " /i - 'I :V • St*.; - itfIII .... ^ • • .X: • , -.S .. • •' ' '' O' i' . iL'jWV'" I'll 1—-'.-.'•"'"I*"*'. - -- .c9 • f IS.-"' ;.Sf. .• ••s,./'-v-iv v;,. „U.4:, •' . ; .• . ; .V •: V A.. : ; vl MSS 9^ ^ - „ .s'l SIU members crew these oceanographic surveillance vessels around the world for the military. The Ready Reserve srve Force, Fore composed of h'- • -.•••'T-'--'. ... , -A • T-AGOS RRF •' > HBHF- ;g;-. - ' .i- ROLL-OmOLL-OFF it pi operated Hyster forklifts which are capable of lifting 56,000 pounds apiece; and reviewed proper use of the equip­ ment found in the damage control locker, such as breathing apparatuses, shoring kits to prepare portable beams in an emergency, firemen's suits, bracing, portable pumps, portable ventilation sys­ tems and a wide variety of tools. ill PREPOSmONiNG FAST SEALIFT the training to use. 'Two weeks after I took sealift, I was on a Maersk ship and we did an unrep (underway replenish­ ment) in Diego Garcia," said Hill, a thirdgeneration Sparer. '1couldn't have done it without the traimng at Piney Point. "It's an in-depth course, and 1 recom­ mend that everybody take it. Everybody's going to use those techniques and skills at some point in their career." In addition, officials from SlU-contracted companies which operate MSC vessels also praised the course. "It's definitely beneficial, and the training lends itself to people coming on board and getting right to work," said Bob Rogers of Interocean Management. "We have five vessels now that have Hagglund cranes, and we've never had a problem (with the operations). There's no reservation on our part about the quality of the training" at Piney Point. Similarly, Rick Williamson of Amsea stated, "We find that it gives people a specific idea of what to expect on the ships. It's extremely valuable training, for everyone from steward assistants to the deck department." of what became a wave of cotiunercial well as delivering food and other neces­ shipping companies operating civilian- sary supplies to U.S. Navy bases in Sin­ gapore, Guam and Diego Garcia. crewed military ships. Those operations, and the crewing of Praised by Upgraders the vessels by Seafarers, were deemed "I've found that the students really successful by the military and resulted in get into this course," said Lundeberg increased demands for operation of School Instructor Bill Hellwege, a Navy sealift ships by private companies. In veteran who wrote and taught the response, Lundeberg School instructors original sealift curriculum and who has developed a comprehensive course updated it at least a dozen times. "At which covered aU phases of sealift, in­ first, some are surprised at how many On-Site Schooling cluding underway and vertical different types of vessels are involved. The training began in May 1984 replenishment, helicopter maneuvers The term 'sealift' definitely does not aboard the Keystone State (previously (helo), damage control, rarming forklifts refer to just one class of ship." named the SS President Harrison) in of all sizes, search and rescue and crane Two of the up^aders who currently Newport News, Va., after the vessel had operations. are taking the ses^ course echoed the been converted by the;Navy into the first sentiments of many of their peers when of 11 heavy-lift crane ships under charter Valuable Course they described the training as extremely to MSC. Eighteen upgra^rs successful­ The value and thoroughness of the ly completed what was then a two-week sealift training (which now is a four- worthwhile. "It's the best hands-on training you course, and they subsequently signed on week course) repeatedly were possibly could get," said AB Ken the Keystone State and other newly con­ demonstrated by Seafarers aboard MSCFrederick, following a familiarization verted ships. contracted vessels and those in the RRF exercise in the crane. "The whole course Soon afterward, the Lundeberg during the Persian Gulf War and during is excellent, and it fully prepares you for School acquired a Hagglund shipboard relief efforts in Somalia. During those the job you have to do when you get [to crane — the predominant type found operations, relying in part on the training sea]." aboard sealift vessels — which was in­ they received at the Paul Hall Center, AB Rob Grove said that the course stalled at the school, thereby allowing members helped deliver millions of tons upgraders to fulfill that aspect of their of military cargo, such as trucks, tractors, gave him confidence to sail aboard the sealift training requirement at Piney troops, ammunition, fiiel, ready-to-eat military ships. "I feel like we'll be ready Point. meals, medical supplies and other for anything: helo, underway replenish­ But a short time later, a need for ad­ materiel. They also helped conduct ment, damage control, you name it. "The hands-on training was highly ditional classroom and practical training numerous vertical and underway valuable, and [Hellwege and fellow Inbecame evident when Sea-Land Service replenishments. Jeff Swanson] answer every one stractor The benefits of sealift training also and Bay Tankers each were awarded of your questions." contracts to operate a total of eight con­ are evident in more routine operations, Recertified Bosun BiUy Hm com­ verted SL-7s for military use as fast like maintaining the prepositioning ships pleted the course in 1986 and quickly put sealift ships. This maiked the beginning in Diego Garcia and the RRF fleets, as ships that have been laid-up and placed under government ownersMp for use in surge shipping during times of conflict or war. To this day, the school is believed to be the only non-military facihty which offers such training, according to an MSC spokesman. Sealift training now is mandatory for all SIU upgraders. • iris" /- • ' . • �14 MAY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ABs Greg Gorenflo (left) and Mark Hoffman express their support for The Overseas Ohio sWs at the dock in Wilmington, Calif., about a mile In lounge are Chief Pump. M. Ribeiro a strong U.S. merchant fleet and continued employment security. from the SlU hall. (left) and 2nd Pump. J. Mayer. ; -f'- '..VVv:'- Belief in Strong U.S.-Flag Fleet Is Evident Aboard Overseas The need for a strong U.S.-flag merchant fleet, the importance of upgrading at the Paul Hall Center, the benefits of being an SIU mem­ ber and general job satisfaction were among the topics discussed by the crew of the Overseas Ohio during a recent shipboard meeting with SIU Patrolman Rob Scrivens. Scrivens, who provided the photos accompanying this article, reported that the crewmembers' vehement belief in maintaining a viable U.S. merchant fleet was prevalent as he talked with and answered questions for the mem­ bers aboard the tanker. The Seafarers also conveyed ap­ preciation for the job security they have through the union, and indicated that they enjoy their plentiful work aboard the vessel, the Wilmington, Calif.-based patrolman said. "A strong merchant marine means security for our nation in times of crisis. It also means keeping jobs at home—continued employment for the.American seamen," stated Steward/Baker Earl Nelson Gray, who has sailed for 27 years, including the past nine from ports along the West Coast. AB Greg Gorenflo said that he enjoys "sailing on oil tankers and eaming a good income." He also likes the idea that his work helps enhance national security. Keeping in Touch Besides echoing the sentiments of his fellow crewmembers regard­ ing the necessity of a strong merchant marine, AB John Baker noted that he, like Brother Gray, has been for­ tunate to catch jobs sailing primarily on the West Coast. This has enabled him to stay in touch with his family and friends ashore. Meanwhile, the chance to ad­ vance one's career was mentioned by Second Pumpman Josh Mayer as another benefit of belonging to the SIU. "I feel I have every opportunity to succeed," he said. Having recently put a down-pay­ ment on a house. Chief Pumpman Michael Riheiro emphasized hisap­ preciation for the steady work. Finally, Bosun Robert Pagan Jr. summed up his work at sea when he said, "I'm glad for the job security I have with the SIU, as well as die opportunity to earn a good living so I can provide for my femiily." The Overseas Ohio, operated by Maritime Overseas, sails between Job security Is an important aspect of membersfiip in the SIU. So Alaska and California. The vessel stated crewmembers on board the Overseas Ohio. They are (from left), usually calls on the port of Long AB Mark Hoffman, Bosun Bob Pagan, Chief Cook Duane Bergeson, Beach two times each month. Chief Pumpman Michael Ribeiro and Chief Steward Earl Nelson. SIU Family Boasts Wrestling Champs Just out of the shipyard at Swan Island in Portland, Ore., the Overseas Ohio is back in the business of transporting oil. Compared to sports like baseball or basketball, amateur wrestling doesn't rank as a par­ ticularly popular sport in most parts of the United States, other than in the midwestem states. But don't tell that to SIU Port Agent Sal Aquia, who has be­ come a devoted follower of the sport. "I love it," stated Aquia, whose interest , stems from the grappling success of his two sons, Tpny and Sal. "Wrestling teaches you to be dedicated and keeps you in top shape. "I go to as many matches as possible, and [Mrs. Aquia} goes to every one. It's very exciting." Tony is a backup at the University of Maryland, which that the amateur sport has vir­ is part of the tough Atlantic tually nothing in common with Coast Conference. He competes so-called professional wrestling. in the 140-pound weight class. Unlike the glitzy, The younger Sal, 14, recen^ choreographed pros, amateur completed an undefeated sea^i^ wrestlers earnestly compete on a in a very competitive regional mat (rather than in an erstwhile recreation league. He went 21-0, boxing ring), absent predeter­ including eight pins, and won the mined outcomes. Amateur Baltimore County and Maryland- matches normally consist of Virginia state championships. three two-minute periods at the (Victories may be earned via a high school level, or a threepoint system or by pinning one's minute period and a pair of twominute periods at the collegiate opponent.) Next year, Sal Jr. has an ex­ and international levels. The cellent chance to earn a starting wrestlers spend most of their spot on his high school's varsity time on the mat attempting team, possibly at 135 pounds. takedowns (from the standing Baltimore Port Agent Aquia position), pinning combinations said that what has impressed him (from the top position) and es­ the most about wrestling is the capes or reversals (from the botstamina required to successfully tom). And there are no compete. "You have to be in head-butts, punches or leaps great shape," he noted. "It takes from the top rope in the amateur an unbelievable amount of ef­ version. fort, which is one reason why "You can't even compare I'm so proud of Tony and Sal." real wrestling with pro wres­ In addition, he pointed out tling," Aquia explain^. ;y,' • ' • • :• • I"' ,> •; -.• ' feV: y •/ Cleaning up after supper are galley gang members (from left) Steward Assistant A. Rashid, Chief Cook Duane The Big Man" Bergeson and Chief Steward Earl Gray. Sal Aquia, 14-year-old son of The Aqulas are ready for a tournament at the University of SIU Port Agent Sal Aquia, went Maiyland's Cole Field House. Pictured from left are Tony. Sal, 21-0 this past season. Elizabeth and Sal Sr. �V'-vV' V-'Sfvi .••A-. ^ -t ••",:• mY1994 . • ;' Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT Port 9 55 51 8 0 New York 26 27 3 18 22 3 15 4 7 4 4 5 3 2 Philadelphia 10 3 7 8 0 1 9 6 6 2 0 Baltimore 5 34 20 0 10 1 7 8 Norfolk 19 1 1 31 25 2 1 6 . 11 Mobile 15 14 1 11 51 50 10 20 1 •,.5. 6 New Orleans 18 20 •4 45 39 13 0 25 29 • 2 Jacksonville 28 24 , 3 52 51 6 0 5 12 0 San Francisco 25 22 37 10 41 6 • l--'% 13 2 20 7 Wilmington 23 8 43 43 9 0 10 18 3 Seattle 26 21 6 5 18 2 0 5 0 4 7 7 Puerto Rico 27 33 12 7 5 14 4 12 5 26 Honolulu 14 50 32 15 25 1 21 8 26 27 Houston Yl'-S.si'' 0 T. • 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 St. Louis 1 • 1 13 2 4 0 7 2 1 12 Piney Point 2 0 0 •• •. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Algonac 106 474 397 90 14 172 144 46 257 220 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 7 40 40 7 1 10 12 1 14 21 New York 1 6 0 :i . :A-A 2 0 3 3 Philadelphia 2 9 6 . 1 1 4 4 Baltimore 4A'1 5 26 8 •4 1 6 -4 1 15 4 Norfolk 0 14 20 2 0 6 3 0 9 11 Mobile 5 30 22 3 0 5 7 3 13 New Orleans 11 issmmm 38 7 30 0 3 15 11 4 21 Jacksonville 22 33 2 lis 5 5. 0 17 San Francisco 16 28 15 .0 6 •ill 5 1 11 Wilmington 10 27 3 22 5 6 0 13 2 16 15 Seattle 2 2 10 1 0 0 5 0 1 8 Puerto Rico 13 27 8 3 10 12 3 5 18 8 Honolulu At 'P^i "5^ 33 ' 18 0 15 12 1 13 16 Houston 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 oMs' 0 1 St. Louis 0 16 • 4 0 -•.1. 0 0 4 0 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 b 0 0 0 0 Algonac 56 329 247 42 7 93 79 20 158 151 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 25 31: 9 7 0 12 0 9 20 New York 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 Philadelphia 4 1 6 1 0 1 2 1 3 Baltimore 2 12 18 4 1 3 1 3 5 9 Norfolk 1 11 11 1 1 4 6 1 7 3 Mobile 0 24 15 4 0 2 4 0 10 New Orleans 8 1 9 20 r:5^; 4 0 7 -'b; 6 Jacksonville 10 14 3 76 3 0 19 0 7 San Francisco 35 1 7 ,A;i: 28 0 :-;2:: 0 5 4 Wilmington 17 3 12 26 4 0 3 19 2 23 7 Seattle 0 2 3 4 1 2 2 0 2 4 Puerto Rico 13 26 32 1 0 2 4 7 11 14 Honolulu 3 6 16 12 0 7 fflS mv 2 13 Houston 0 '-.t 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 0 12 3 0 0 6 0 0 1 A5 Piney Pomt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 29 169 286 50 4 52 92 16 79 159 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 22 81 22 0 1 22 4 6 42 6 New York 5 6 1 0 0 4 1 1 5 1 Philadelphia 2 5 1 0 1 7 0 2 8 0 Baltimore 8 39 6 0 3 6 2 3 14 2 Norfolk 1 31 4 0 0 7 1 0 14 2 Mobile 45 18 18 1 0 9 6 7 17 New Orleans 6 -iWMiijl i 0 12 26 0 4 11 2 .1' ^ 5 16 2 Jacksonville 11 26 32 0 2 8 4 12 5 San Francisco 14 8 31 9 0 1 2 4 2 14 4 •. ') Wilmington 11 26 15 0 0 12 5 6 16 11 Seattle 8 9 9 0 0 5 5 1 5 5 Puerto Rico 138 98 14 0 6 16 1 56 39 9 Honolulu 10 31 7 0 11 ^^1 2 7 16 6 Houston 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 St. Louis 3 22 1 0 0 20 0 3 28 1 Piney Point 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Algonac 257 482 141 0 20 141 37 104 248 69 Totals Totals All 1.071 1.454 448 182 45 352 458 186 742 Departments 599 , Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •» "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,037 jobs were shipped on SHJ-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,037jote sWpp^ 352jote or about 34 percent Were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fiUed by *8 and ^monty people From Marchl6 to April 15,1994, a total of 182 trip reUef jobs were shipped. Smce the trip relief program began on April 1,1982,atotalof 20,711 jobs have been shipped. . 'a- 1 6 m • ^ •• 'Ac-- • 'V j / . ''\Y' I. r. IS iA" ...-; > _• '. -V June & July 1994 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters MARCH 16 — APRIL 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C SEAFARERSUG A:-;'- Piney Point Monday, June 6; Tuesday, July 5* • «'• :-• 1 •- changed by Independence Day holiday New York Tuesday: June 7, July 5 Philadelphia Wednesday: June 8, July 6 Baltimore Thursday: June 9, July 7 Norfolk Thursday: June 9, July 7 Jacksonville Thiursday: June 9, July 7 ' Algonac Friday: June 10, July 8 Houston Monday: June 13, July 11 New Orleans Tuesday: June 14, July 12 Mobile Wednesday: June 15, July 13 San Francisco Thursday: June 16, July 14 Wilmington Monday: June 20, July 18 SfiWfllS, Seattle Friday: June 24, July 22 San Juan Thursday: June 9, July 7 St. Louis Friday: June 17, July 15 Honolulu Friday: June 17, July 15 Duluth Wednesday: June 15, July 13 AjAApyjvA;'' •; Jersey City Wednesday: June 22, July 20 New Bedford Tuesday: June 21, July 19 ij'-V--.., A" " . i A.' ••• ."Y ' . • • V -:- . ' -• --mm -AlSmiSiS: Vi ' ' Each port's meOhig starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals PHILIP J. JOHNSON (P.I.) Please call your sister at (504) 895-7476 or (205) 432-5100. GLORIA MELLUISH and WIGGIE REYES Please contact Jioia De Leon at (800) 839-2460. ERNEST EDWARD RICHARDSON Please contact Gloria regarding your daughter Georgette at (504) 895-1936. ROBERT MARTIN SMITH Please contact Maurica Shapiro at P.O. Box 7260, Houston, TX 77248. -. r Notices Maritime Memorial Day Services Set for Port Arthur Port Arthur, Texas will hold its annual Maritime Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 21. The location will be 900 Lakeshoie Drive at the Maritime Memorial Sundial. The service, which will be officiated by SlU member Father Sinclair Oubie, will honor the memory of the mariners who lost their lives at sea, especially those who died aboard the OMf Charger during an explosion near the Houston Ship Chaimel on October 9,1993. Texas Boatmen: Membership Meeting Sriieduled A general informational Seafarers membership meeting will be held Wednesday, May 4 at 2 p.m. It will taVft place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur, Texas. For more information, contact the SlU hall in Houston at (713) 659-5152. I'-'. �III,:: • •m MAY 1994 fS SEAFARERS LOG • ••:• .„/. MJ:: Seafarers International Union Directory .4vv- .' •• vjf-V-;•' Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes MARCH 16 — APRIL 15,1994 L—Lakes NP—Non Priority CL—Company/Lakes TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH V'/t; •; 1 • •',• >. Michael Sacco ^•f'- President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco ExecutivesVii Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ Vice President West Coast Roy A. •'Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley ;nt Lakes and Inland Waters Vice President Dean Coi Vice President du bast •'i- ' • >#•X- X '•'}X*'- - V ;• •, . "•Xl- : .' ; . ; '• M. I .- • ... i; .A ^ A ,„• HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)199-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, PL 322D6 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St Jersey Cihr.NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Hcwy. ; Mobife, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEWYORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115ThirdSt. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Pmey Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, PL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe,WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Aye. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •TOTAL REGISTERED a«,cL*"cSrc..»NP Port Algonac Port. Algonac i Port Algonac Port Algonac r Totals All Departments X:OX:: X-MX:vXx^. IjtvO 0 0 20 ••••••'• 4 64 7 a»cL*'Sra«,NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 16 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 8 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 6 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 24 C^.^'^STL CU»NP 0 30 0 43:^;:}# ^ 1...-i 0 32 3 9 'li f-A.xB 0 •fc-.ji 0 0 39 11 0 123 17 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters MARCH 16 — APRIL 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Watei West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Ckiast Gulf Coast 7 5 67 0 79 0 1 0 0 1 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A ClassB Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups aassA ClassB QassC DECK DEPARTMENT 4 1 13 71 89 0 5 0 19 24 2 6 21 7 54 3 85 0 0 0 27 27 0 0 0 1 1 n o 3 11 70 98 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 1 45 , 6 48 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 1 1 1 9 STEWARD DEPARTMENT J 0 1 3 West Coast Totals < 0 6 0 9 15 120 15 142 30 101 27 Totals All Departments 141 ' ••Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Don't Miss Out on a Piney Point Vacation There is plenty of time for Seafarers and their families to make reservations for summer vacation at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. As many SIU members already have discovered, Piney Point offers a pleasing mix of tranquility, ideal facilities and close proximity to a wide variety of historical sites and outdoor activities. Situated on the banks of the St. George's Creek, the Paul Hall Center features all the in­ gredients for a fim-fiilled vacation, either on the grounds or within driv­ ing distance. The center itself has a health spa, tennis courts, Olympic-size swim­ ming pool and plenty of picturesque space for peaceful walks or jogs on the beautifolly l^dscaped grounds. Nearby are many famous landmarks and other attractions—so many worthwhile adventures that it probably will be impossible to do them all during a one- or two-week vacation. The sights of Washington, Baltimore, Annapolis, Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia are within easy driving distance of Piney Point. In short, a Piney Point vacation has it all: swimming, boating, fish­ ing, arts and crafts, sightseeing, peace and quiet, historical and other educational sites, national landmarks, picturesque surroundings ... the list goes on and on. Piney Point is special -— and it is only available to Seafarers and their families. To take the first step toward making this year's vacation a memorable one, clip the coupon below and mail it to the Paul Hall Center. UNm MEMBER VACATION RATES A vacation stay at ttio Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. Member $40.40/day Spouse $ 9.45/day Child $ 9.45/day Note: There is no charge for children 11 years of age or younger. Prices listed Hude ail meals. inciu SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information I Name: Book number: Social Security number: Address: j Telephone number: Number in party / ages of children, if applicable:. Date of arrival: (stay is limited to tm weeks) 1St choice 2nd choice: 3rd choice: Send this completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Poira, MD 20674. 5/94 , ^ ,• .. ^^ .. . xx ^ "• .. .««•. P n'i''. • �•x'>-^.~'.;-*-„^. ,-'^^.;.i:<V'-'t ''••4'^-'":.y;':" :V ?•?'. •J -< MAY 1994 T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announced the retirements of 11 SIU members. Seven of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division; one sailed the inland waterways and three the Great Lakes. Among those joining the r^nks of the retirees are Brothers John Little and Donald Pressly who completed bosun recertification courses at Piney Point. Seven of the retiring Seafarers served in the U.S. military—six in the Army and one in the Air Force. Of all the Seafarers signing off this month. Brother William Saltarez sailed the longest, having joined the union in 1951 in the port of New York. Brief biological sketches of Brothers Saltarez, Little, Pressly and the others follow. SEAFJUtERSUW ',i_'>!-'. •; in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. Boatman Byme served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He retired to Park Ridge, 111. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. RAMON IRULA, 65, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Houston. A native of Hon­ duras, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Irula upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. He resides in Metairie, La. JOHN LIT­ TLE JR., 61 DEEP SEA signed on with the union in 1959 JOHN CARin the port of MELLO,64, New York. joined the Bom in MelSeafarers in vin, Ky., he 1967 in the successhilly completed the bosun port of New recertification course at Piney York. Bom in Point in 1976. Brother Little served New Jersey, in the U.S. Army from 1955 to he sailed in 1957. He last sailed aboard the the engine department. Brother CarOverseas Arctic. Brother Little mello retired to Port Monmouth, calls Monticello, Ky. home. N.J. CHARLES MANN, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New York. A North Carolina na­ tive, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Mann upgraded fre­ quently at the Paul Hall Center. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Brother Mann lives in Jesup, Ga. HASKELL MOORE, 65, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of San Francis­ co. Bom in Wilburton, Okla., he sailed in the engine department. Brother Moore served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He resides in Sequim, Wash. 17 GREAT LAKES RUDOLPH PACE, 65, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. A native of Exeter, Pa., —t—] he sailed in ; the steward department. Brother Pace upgraded frequently at Piney Point. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1946 to 1947. Brother Pace still calls Exeter home. DONALD PRESSLY,63, joined the union in 1958 in the port of New York. A Yonkers, N.Y. na­ tive, he successfully completed the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1974. He still calls Yonkers home. WILLIAM SALTAREZ, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. A New York native, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Saltarez resides in Houston. STANLEY WASLOWSKI, 65, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Bom in WilkesBarre, Pa., he sailed in the deck department Brother Waslowski resides in Green Bay, Wis. INLAND BERNARD BYRNE, 62, signed on with the SIU in 1961 in his native Chicago. Boatman Byme sailed DAVID LEE WILLIS, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of Detroit. A native of Sullivan, Ind., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Willis served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. He retir^ to Superior, Wis. ••• • , • ?S.' ..f'Vi- [ '•' •-Y- . S5 : S-L Raleigh Bay Crew Shares Holiday Meal As the Sea-Land Raleigh Bay pulled into the Port Elizabeth, N.J. dock, crewmembers had more on their minds than just being happy to be home, or of offloading die vessel's cargo of containers, or even of the upcoming payoff. For it was April 3—Easter Sunday— and Chief Steward Eddie CoUins and the galley gang had prepared a special holiday luncheon consist­ ing of, among other choices, prime rib of beef with all the trimmings. The Easter feast came at the conclusion of the containership's recent Meditoranean run, according to New York Patrolman Jack Shedian, who met the vessel upon arrival and who sent the photographs accompanjdng this article to the Seafarers LOG. He answered any questions the crewmembers had about union activities and made sure there were plenty of LOGs aboard ship as well as a supply of upgrading, vacation and claims forms for the next voyage. The 42,720 ton vessel is owned .. ^ ' *v. The Sea-Land Raleigh Say arrives at the dock In Port Elizabeth, N.J. In time for the Easter holiday. -. ,• .'.v. •" •; • and operated by Sea-Land Service Inc. and presently sails under a shared vessel agreement with four other shipping companies, P&O, OOCL, Maersk and Nedlloyd. Enjoying a delicious Easter lunch aboard ship are (from left) AB Robert Kirk, QMED/Electrician Paul Titus and AB James Peacock. f- Correction: Galley Gang on F.D. Roosevelt •v' % • Partlcloatlnq In payoff procedures aboard the Sea-LandRaleigh Bayare (from left) AB Robert Kirk, Bosun Tony "Jose^Martlnez, QMED Rashid All and AB Mark Folk. A photo caption In the April Issue of the Seafarers LOG mlsidentlfled SIU members who sailin the steward department on board the President F.D. Roosevelt. The correct Identifications for the galley gang members in the photo reprinted above are as follows: squatting at far left wearing white shirt Is Assistant Cook Alvin Solomon; kneeling at right with hand on chin is Chief Cook Joseph Tucker: and standing at far right is Steward/Baker A. Davis. The photo was provided by SIU Representative George Tricker, who also is pictured standing fourth from the rignt holding comer of flag. Chief Steward Eddie Collins and . f f _• r-rr-.-vr-'i' j •' } •' ' jlr iV' J ,' dZ: l:f"iuLu- J"'. �-i*, 18 v.% MAY 1994 SBV/U^LOe Final Departures DEEP SEA H'r ;:4; •' ^ V-W'i li:i":'-K ' ' RAYMOND ALLEN Pensioner Raymond Allen, 60, passed away March 25. Bom in Mobile, Ala. he joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Allen upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1978. He retired in April 1993. ment. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1935 to 1954. Brother Fagan retired in January 1987. RALPH CAPETTA Ralph Capetta, 31, died Decem­ ber 14. A San Juan, P.R. native, he joined the union in 1982 in Piney Point. Brother Capetta sailed in the deck department. LYMAN LAI Pensioner Lyman Lai, 64, died Febmary 4. A native of China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MC&S) in 1968 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Lai served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1957. He began receiving his pension in June 1992. RAYMOND BROWN Raymond Brown, 54, died March 27. Rejoined the union in 1962 in his native New Orleans. Brother Brown suc­ cessfully completed the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1987. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to JOHN LINCOLN 1960. INLAND WALTER REIMER Pensioner Walter Reimer, 64, died March 11. A native of New York,N.Y., he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Boat­ man Reimer sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in July 1992. ULAS COFFMAN Pensioner Ulas Coffman, 61 passed away March 21. Bom in Kansas, he joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Boatman Coffman sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1956. Boatman Coffman retired March 1. ALLEN SHERRILL Pensioner Allen Sherrill, 84, passed away March 23. Bom in Orange, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Port Ar­ thur, Texas. Boatman Sherrill sailed in the engine department. He retired in June 1973. BENNIE STEWART Pensioner Bennie Stewart, 71, died March 16. A Magnolia, Miss, native, he joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Stewart sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in September 1984. GREAT LAKES ROBERT McTAVICH Robert McTavich, 56, passed away March 22. Bom in WilkesBarre, Pa., he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Brother McTavich last sailed as a wheelsman aboard the Paul Thayer. RecertUiea Bosun Donald Rood Buried at Soa Brother's Final Wishes Carried Out by Crew On March 16, with the flag at half mast and the engines idled. Seafarers and officers aboard the LNG Capricorn paused to remem­ ber former shipmate Recertified Bosun Donald Rood, as they scattered his ashes into the sea off the coast of the Philippine Islands. Captain Robert Roes read a brief benedic­ tion as the crew watched silently while Bosun Charlie Kahl gave Rood's ashes to the Sulu Sea. Bosun Kahl was a longtime friend of the deceased Seafarer. Bom in Omaha, Neb., Brother Rood joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of New York. He successfully completed the bosun recer­ tification program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. in 1976. Brother Rood retired in April 1988. Donald Rood passed away October 8,1992 at the age of 72. Besides the Capricorn, Rood sailed aboard the andA^MoriM^. He had requested his body be left to medi­ cal science and his ashes taken aboard the Bosun Charlie Kahl spreads the ashes of Recertified Capricorn and scattered at sea. His final Bosun Donald Rood into the Sulu Sea off the coast of the Philippine Islands. wishes were carried out. Pensioner John Lin­ ERNESTO BUCANO coln, 70, Pensioner , passed away Ernesto March 15. Bucano, 95, Bom in passed away North March \2. Carolina, he Bom in the joined the Philippine Is­ Seafarers in lands, he 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. joined the Brother Lincoln sailed in the en­ SlUin 1948 gine department. He served in in the port of New York. Brother he U.S. Navy from 1943 to Bucano sailed in the steward 946. Brother Lincoln retired in department. He served in the September 1988. U.S. Army Air Force from 1921 to 1924. Brother Bucano began LARENCE OWENS receiving his pension in Septem­ Pensioner ber 1968. Clarence Owens, 69, EUGENE CECCATO died March Pensioner 24. A native LOG-A-RHYTHM Eugene Cecof Ten­ cato, 70, nessee, he passed away joined the Febmary 10. SIU in 1946 Bom in in the port of Ohio, he 4ew Orleans. Brother Owens by Freda H. Babinski joined the sailed in the deck department. He Seafarers in yegan receiving his pension in These words are for all He helped me to feel 1949 in the November 1980. •f- • who serve on the sea. port of New York. Brother Ceca closeness to you, cato sailed in the deck depart­ You're special I know / learned to respect LOYD PERKINS ment. He upgraded at the yet strangers to me. the job that you do. Lundeberg School in 1982. Pensioner Floyd Brother Ceccato retired in I know of your lives Perkins, 67, November 1985. and places you go, Three years have gone by passed away The things that you do BERESFORD EDWARDS March 9. since he passed away. to help this world groyv. Pensioner Bom in But memories of him Beresford Ed­ Holly Bluff, are with me today. Your job is unique wards, 94, Miss., he joined the died March as each one of you. 7. A native union in So I have been told So when your heart cries 955 in the port of Savannah, of Trinidad, by one of your crew. for you to go home^ he joined the Ga. Brother Perkins sailed in the engine department. He served in SIU in 1947 Remember that you For thirty-one years in the port of the U.S. Army from 1944 to are never alone. he sailed on the sea, New York. 946. Brother Perkins retired in Such stories he told Brother Edwards sailed in the September 1988. steward department. He began with love just for me. Look up at the stars receiving his pension in August GREGORIO REYES Each time when he left 1972. each one it its place. Pensioner as I knew he would, You 'II feel all the warmth LAWRENCE FAGAN Gregorio Such pain in my heart from his sweet embrace. Reyes, 82, Pensioner but I understood. died March Lawrence 24. A native Fagan, 78, He never was married They'll be someone there of Puerto passed away except to the sea, Rico, he you 'II know who I mean, March 9. joined the He loved only two— Bom in WilGOD BLESS YOU my friend SIU in 1945 liston, N.D., the ocean and me. "THE MERCHANT MARINE." in the port of he joined the Philadelphia. Brother Reyes union in sailed in the steward department. This poem is a special dedication by Freda H. Babinski to all the men and women who have served 1962 in the He began receiving his pension port of Norfolk, Va. Brother m the merchant marine, especially to her godfather, Chester Christenson of McEwen, Tenn , who sailed with the SIU for 31 years and died October 22,1990. Fagan sailed in the engine depart­ in November 1977. The Merchant Marine fW- l£fiv;f" M ^i. • c-" !•; �S. MAY 1994 SEAFARERSLOG 19 SAM HOUSTON (Waterman Ortiz for good meals and housekeep­ for job well done. Next port: St. Steamship), February 27—Chair­ ing. Next poit: Diego Garcia. Rose, La. man Andrew Mack, Secretary R. CAPE WRATH(Amsea), March ITB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Bright, Educational Director E. 20—Chairman Steve Melendez, Transportation), March 4—Chair­ Neathery, Deck Delegate James Secretary Lauren Oram, Deck man J. Rogers, Secretary A. Mar­ Walker. Chairman announced The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ payoff in New Orleans and noted Delegate B. Brunette, Engine tinez, Steward Delegate Scott Delegate R. Oppel, Steward Bruscella. Chairman noted crew board minutes as possible. On occasion, b^use of space this crew is one of the best. He ad­ Delegate D. Landry. Chairman waiting for contract news. He ad­ vised crewmembers to upgrade at limitations, some vfiii be omitted. vised members of payoff in New Paul Hall Center. Secretary thanked asked crewmembers to use cour­ York and reminded them to keep tesy in laundry rooms. He dis­ Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract departnwnt crew and officers for making trip an galley and mess hall clean at night. cussed overtime rates, new Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the excellent one. Treasurer reported Educational director urged mem­ contract and lifeboat procedures $470 in movie fund. No brefs or dis­ union upon receipt of ttie ships minutes. The minutes are then bers to uppade at Piney Point. No with crewmembers and extended puted OT reported. Crew requested forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. beefs or disputed OT reported. thanks to Baltimore union hall. copies of new contract on ship. Also Secretary noted linens to be dis­ Crew extended vote of thanks to crew noted need for wearing masks tributed when washer is repaired. CHARLES L. Sf?OIVW (Tran­ galley gang for great meals. disputed OT reported. Crew asked around stackhouse. Entire aew gave soceanic Cable), January 28—• contracts department to look into vote of dianks to galley gang for out­ Educational director reminded ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Chairman J. Harrington, members to upgrade at Lun­ reducing time required to collect standing Thanksgiving and Transportation), March 31—Chair­ deberg School. No beefs or dis-' Secretary B. Kamiya, Educational vacation check. Crew advised Christmas dinners. Next port Nor­ man Dan Marcus, Secretary J.P. puted OT reported. Crew asked Director W. Carroll, Engine chairman that entertainment center folk, Va. Emidy, Educational Director J.R. contracts department to clarify Delegate Robert Powers, Steward in crew lounge not working. Crew CameU, Deck Delegate Joe SEAUFT ARCTIC (IMC), sailing board procedures. Crew Delegate Kenneth Cabato. Chair­ reported antenna once again needs Mieluchowski, Engine Delegate requested refrigerators for man advised members of payoff repair. Crew gave special thanks to February 23—Chairman Soimy Simeon Rivas, Steward Delegate Herrei^ Secretary D. Clay, quarters and variety of juices. schedule. He added ship will off­ Chief Cook Dadang Risbldi for Jack Hart Chairman thanked Educational Director E. Perreira, Next port: Charleston, S C. load cable and sail from St. outstanding meals each day. Deck Delegate N. Bean, Engine Thomas, V.I. Secretary urged mem­ INGER (Sealifl Bulkers), February Delegate G. Howard, Steward bers to conserve water while in 27—Chairman Stanley Jandora, D^egate A. Nasser. Qiairman port. Educational director reported Secretary Vincent Sanchez Jr., reported crew received officers' crew needs new washing machine. Deck £>elegate Willie Chestnut, old VCR for crew lounge. He He advised crewmembers to be Engine Delegate Eduardo Elemen- noted crewmernbers viewed "Scan­ safety conscious. Treasurer an­ to. Steward Delegate J. Martinez. dal at Sea." Educational director ad­ nounced $4(X) in ship's fund. No Chairman announced ship's arrival vised members to upgrade at beefs or disputed OT reported. date in New Orleans and noted Lundeberg School. Treasurer Crew asked contracts department next trip may be to Egypt with load reported $270 in ship's fund. Deck, for copy of new agreement. Crew engine and steward delegates noted forward escape hatch is leak­ of steel. He added repair list posted. No beefs or disputed OT reported disputed OT. Crew ing and needs repair. reported. Steward delegate reminded of no smoking policy OMIDYNACHEM(OMl), reminded crewmembers to turn cof­ during meal hours. January 23—Chairman Larry fee maker off at night when not in SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land ^ Kunc, Secretary Frank Costango, use. Crew gave vote of thanks to Educational Director W. Weekley, galley gang for job well done. Next Service), February 28—Chairman Hayden Gifford, Secretaty Deck Delegate Charles Foley, En­ port: Mobile, Ala. George Bronson, Educational gine Delegate Rowell Van Unen, LNG VIRGO (ETC), February Director Steve Bigelow, Deck Steward Delegate Tom Kreis. 27—Chairman Jack Rhodes, Delegate D. Brunamonti, Engine Chairman noted new contracts Secretary Zein Achmad, Educa­ Delegate J. Arnold, Steward should be sent to ship soon. Educa­ tional Director Bruce Smith, Delegate R. Pouliot. Chairman dis­ tional director urged members to cussed arrival in Tacoma, Wash, upgrade skills when possible at Lun- Steward Delegate Ralph McKee. From the left, AS John Gilliam, Steward Assistant Mahmoud Megeed, sailing. and transportation of crewmembers Chairman reported smooth deberg School. Treasurer announced Steward Assistant Darlene Montgomery and AB Thomas Parisi take Educational director reminded mem­ home. He mentioned new safety captain donated tape rewinder for part in a recent union meeting aboard the le 2nd,it. John Paul Bobo in bers to upgrade skills at Lundeberg packet posted around ship. He crew lounge. No beefs or disputed the port of Panama City, Fla. School. No beefs or disputed OT urged members to donate to SPAD OT reported. Chairman reminded and upgrade at Piney Point. Educa­ crewmembers to use ice scoop when reported. Crew noted "Scandal at CHARLES L. BROWN (Tran­ deck crew for good seamanship tional director thanked members getting ice and not bare hands. Crew Sea" video viewed during meeting. soceanic Cable), March 3-^hairwhen cleaning tanks and preparing Next port: Tobata, Japan. for keeping crew laundry, lounge discussed having ship fumigated for man J. Harrin^on, Secretary B. ship for port and sea. He also ex­ and quarters clean. He also thanked bugs. Crew gave vote of thanks to OMIDYNACHEM(OMl), Kamiya, Educational Director W. tended vote of thanks to steward electrician for donating movies to galley gang for job well done. Next February 20—Chairman Larry department for excellent meals Carroll, Deck Delegate Tony ship library and reminded eligible port: Bellingham, Wash. Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, Sivola, Engine Delegate Robert prepared each day. Secretary members to upgrade skills at Paul Powers, Steward Delegate Ken Educational Director W. Weekley, Hall Center. No beefs or disputed reported everything running am LEADER (OMl), January ^ Deck Delegate Charles Foley, En­ OT reported. Crew thanked smooth as silk. Educational direc­ Cabato. Chairman announced ar­ 3—Chairman Patrick Rankin, tor reminded members with rival date in St. Thomas, V.I. and gine Delegate R. Van Unen, steward department for good meals Secretary Rebecca Sleeper, Educa­ enough sea time to take advantage told crew of payoff at end of Steward Delegate Tom Kreis. and job well done. tional Director James McDaniel, month. He reported cable watches of upgrading opportunities at Paul Chairman reported new VCRs for Deck Delegate Craig Pare, STONEWALL JACKSON Hall Center. He also stressed im­ to begm until all cable is loaded crew and officers' lounge received Steward Delegate Stanley Krysportance of reading Seafarers and ship goes into cable standby. (Waterman Steamship), February and noted old one to be used as tosiak. Captain requested new LOG. No beefs or disputed OT He also advised members to prac­ 27—Chairman Carl Lineherry, back up. He urged members to VCR for crewmembers. He noted tice safety at all times and to report reported. Steward delegate advised Secretary E. Hoitt, Educationd payoff set for Los Angeles. Educa­ keep grease and oil off chairs in crew of importance of donating to all safety items, repairs, etc. to Director Wayne McKeeler, Deck mess hall. Educational director tional director reported December SPAD. He noted it is vital to keep department heads. Crewmembers Delegate Rohert Christensen, En­ reminded members to upgrade at issue of Seafarers LOG has Piney a strong voice for maritime in gine Delegate M. Novak, Steward viewed "Scandal at Sea" video. Kney Point. No beefs or disputed Point course descriptions. No beefs Washington, D.C. where it counts. Education^ director reported crew Delegate F. Zaharan. Chairman OT reported. Crew discussed ben­ or disputed OT reported. Crew ex­ Chief cook thanked deck and en­ laundry temporarily shut down advised crewmembers next port zene testing and confusion over ex­ tended special vote of thanks to gine departments for keeping mess until electrical panel repairs com­ would be Alexandria, Egypt, then piration dates. Crew thanked galley Chief Steward Sleeper for obtain­ h^ clean during off hours. onto Suez Canal for eastbound leg pleted. Treasurer reported $400 in gang for great job. Chairman ing fresh Christmas trees for crew ship's fund. No beefs or disputed of voyage. Secretary reported aU diaidced entire crew for excellent and officers. Crew also gave LIBERTY SUN (Liberty OT reported. Crew asked contracts union forms are av^able should response in the rescue of foiu thanks for special meal served by Maritime), March 6—Chairman department for copies of new agree­ Costa Rican fishermen. Crewmem­ crewmembers need them. Educa­ galley gang and Christmas gifts Glen James, secretary Norman ment. Crew sent "Aloha Oi" to tional director encouraged mem­ bers donated clothes, and steward sent by Houston area churches. Dube, Educational Dftector L. Tom Fay at Piney Point from the bers to upgrade skills at Piney department prepared hot meals for Malt^ Deck Delegate Patrick "Hawaii Bunch." Point when on beach. Treasurer those rescu^. Next port: Houston. AfVIERICAN HERITAGE(Apex Baker, Steward Delegate Joseph reported $480 in ship's fund. Deck, Marine), January 27—Chairman COVE ENDEA VOR (Cove Ship­ Brooks. Deck and steward OMl MISSOURI (Vulcan Car­ engine and steward delegates Bryan Iversen, Engine Delegate J. riers), February 13—Chairman delegates reported disputed OT. ping), March 28—Chairman C.C. reported disputed OT. Crew Overby, Steward Delegate N. Crew requested new washing Smit^ Secretary Thomas Wybo, Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary Clyde reported patrolman delivered Jackson. Chairman reported crew machine. Educational Director C. Keith Kreiss, Steward Delegate James Seafarers LOGs to ship. Crewmem­ worked hard during long voyage. Duimavant, Deck Delegate Hm Padmore. Education^ director ad­ bers discussed smoking policy No beefs or disput^ OT repoi^. UBERTY WAVE(Uberty Troupe, Engine Delegate Victor vised members to upgrade at Lun­ aboard ship. Crew requested Chairman noted Seafarers LOGs Maritime), March 13^-Chairman Rewerts, Steward Delegate deberg School. Deck delegate repair of antenna for crew not being received. Crew gave vote reported disputed OT. No beefs or Calvin Miles, Secretary Lee Moham^ Ahmed. Chairman dis­ quarters and gave vote of thanks of thanks to steward department for disputed OT reported by engine or Frazier, Deck Delegate Floyd Pat­ cussed ship's itinerary with crew­ to galley gang for job well done. jood meals during long trip. Chair­ steward delegates. Chairman sug­ terson, Engine Delegate Victor members. Treasurer reported Steward delegate announced man reported ship sch^uled for Quioto, Steward Ddegate R As$97.50 in ship's fund. No beefs or gested crewmembers signing off , receipt of new toaster. stop in Oregon before sailing to cone. Crew requested new lounge ^sputed OT reported. Steward should put old work clothes in a Bangladesh, Durban, South Africa furniture. Educational director delegate reminded crewmembers to AMERICAN CORMORANT box for use by other crewmembers and Houston for payoff. reminded members to upgrade at clean up after themselves in mess (Osprey Shipping), March 13— when needed. Lundeberg School. No b^fii or dis­ hall. Crew noted galley freezer in Chairman V. Huelett, Secretary FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean puted OT reported. Chairman asked need of repair. Chairman asked D.K. Goggins, Educational Di^Shipholding), February 14—Chair­ ll4iV6£l7 (Vulcan Carriers), tor R. Mac, Deck DelegaW C. Pat­ crewmembers to load washer com­ contracts department to clarify February 16—Chairman Johnny man P. Tnsa, Secretary J. Price, sanitary wodc over wedonids. pletely before beginning cycle and Wolfe, Secretary C. Chang, Educa­ terson, Engine Delegate Robert ^ucational Director R. Butler. remember to clean lint filter before McDonald, Steward Delegate Chairman reminded crew February tional Ehrector H. Smith, Engine OMl LEADER (OMI), March 6— beginning dryer. He reminded crew Chairman Patridr Rari^ Delegate M. Napier. Chairman ad­ Robert Wright. Chairman re­ 21 is Presidents Day, a paid union to keep lounge clean by putting quested new microwave oven and vised members not to throw plas­ loliday. He noted ship on way to Secretary Rdlieoca Sleeper, Educanewspapers, magazines and vidro lefiigeiator for galley. Educational tics overboard. He noted vessel 4ew Jersey to unload with next tiorral Director H. ChainQr,Deck tapes away when done. Crew dis­ returning to stateside route after off­ director noted copy of new contract destination unknown. Secret^ Delegate Craig Pare. Oiairirtan cussed developing system for received and advised all seamen to loading grain in Albania. He dianl^ stewa:^ delate fra* goirtg asked crewmembers to save juice checking out movies. Crew re­ upgrade and furdier skills at Paul thanked crewmembers for excellent cans so deck and engine depart­ ashore artd picking out new VCR frn* quested new T.V., microwave oven crew. Educational directrx' discussed Colter. No beefs ordieted job. He reminded aew that a layup is ments can use them for painting. and improved antenna reception. OT repotted. Crew extended special possible soon and advised diem to Educational director encouraged oil spijl class available at Piney Point Members asked chairman to advise artd urged crewmerrtbers to support stay off main deck in severe weather. thanks to steward depaitment memmembers to upgrade skills at Paul crew on when new movies arrive. bos Steward/Baker Goggins, Chief No beefe or disputed OT repmled. Hall Center. Treasurer reported They thanked steward department Cook Wright aiid SA Migdalia Next port New York. 150 in ship's fund. No beefs or Continued on page 20 Digest of Ships Meetings Meeting Time I'K' : . A'Kf' "-I. i. ; y. 'A - f 1 ' y'-. fAi:' -''-X '• ''y yy ' •> .-'J-' ' ' . AvVA ://[/ �20 MAY 1994 SEAPAKIKUie Ships D^est Continued from page 19 MDL (Maritime Defense League). Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. OMI LEADER (OMl), March 20—Chairman Patrick Rankin, Secretary Rebecca Sleeper, Educa­ tional Director H. Chancey, Deck Delegate Criiig Pare, Engine E>elegate Rudolph Lopez. Chair­ man reported patrolinan boarded ship in Honolulu. Chairman also told crew payoff scheduled in Texas, and he requested another patrolman meet vessel there. He added that due to length of trip, laundry soap would rationed for remainder of trip. Educational director discussed safety aboard ship and encouraged crew to report any unsafe conditions. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crewmembers gave vote of thanks to Chief Pumpman Chancey for his hard work. Next port: Texas City, Texas. OMI MISSOURI (Vulcan Car­ riers), March 20—Chairman Cesar Gutierrez, Secretary Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate Randal Evans, Engine Delegate James Thibodeau, Steward Delegate James Padmore. Chairman praised crew for smooth trip. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chair­ man advised members to attend all union meetings. He asked crew to keep crew lounge's newly upholstered furniture clean and not sit with sharp objects in pockets that will tear fabric. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), March 15— Chairman Peter Victor, Secretary G. Quinn, Educational Director M. Marino, Deck Delegate D. Charles, Engine Delegate A. Medino, Steward Delegate R. Xatruch. Chairman noted very good trip with good crew. Secretary encouraged members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew noted Seafarers LOGs received. Members discussed installing new washer and dryer. They thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Lake Charles, La. reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman circu­ lated new repair list and told crew to let captain know if new mattres­ ses are needed. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent service keeping ship clean and for great salad bar. Chairman dis­ cussed Coast Guard efforts to tax seamen's documents and circulated petition to halt such efforts. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), March 20—Chair­ man Francis Adams, Secretary Don Dwyer, Engine Delegate Royce Barrett, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD and write congressmen asking them to fight for strong U.S.-flag fleet. He extended vote of thanks to Seafarers LOG staff for job well done. Educational director reminded members to read LOG and take Hazmat training at Piney Point. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or ^sputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for great job and homemade bread and pastries. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), March 31—Chair­ man Francis Adams, Secretaiy Don Dwyer, Engine Delegate Royce Barrett, Steward Delegate Ernest Polk. Chairman noted smooth sailing and gave vote of thanks to all departments. He reminded members to give to SPAD because "politics is pork chops." He advised crewmembers to r^ new contract Educational director discussed benefits of upgrad­ ing at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman stressed importance of reading Seafarers LOG. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for great meals. Chairman reminded members to rewind videotapes. Next wit: Long Beach, Calif. la. Chairman announced arrival in port and upcoming U.S. Coast Guard insp^tion. He reported smooth sailing. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaLand Service), March 26—Chair­ man D. Fleehearty, Secretary G. Bryant, Educational Director A. Bell, Deck Delegate Albert Moore, Engine Delegate A. Han­ sen, Steward Delegate Joel Crow. Chairman urged members to donate to SPAD and upgrade skills at Piney Point. He reminded crewmembers to take garbage to gar­ bage room on main deck. Educational director advised mem­ bers signing off to clean rooms for next member. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Chairman thanked crew for keeping laundry and recreation rooms clean and orderly. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), March 20—Chair­ man Mel TalaJotu, Secretary F. Slson, Educational Director R. RIsbeck. Deck Delegate Jerry Casugay, Engine lielegate Roger Wesserman, Steward Delegate Carol Grycko. Chairman extended special vote of thanks to steward department for fine meals. Educa­ tional director urged members to take advantage of upgrading cour­ ses at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reportV disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew requested TV antenna and VCR. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SP//7/r(Sea-Land Service), March 16—Chairman Howard Gibbs, Secretary A. Delaney, Educational Director Austin Horn, Steward Delegate Bradford Mack. Chairman reminded members to read ship's safety manual. Educational director advised crewmembers to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or• disputed OT reported. Crew gave ive vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea..and Service), March 12—Chair­ man Robert Wagner, Secretary John Alamar, Educational Direc­ tor Alfred McQuade, Steward delegate Ignacio Fontelera. Secret^ thanked crew for keeping USNS BELLATRIX(Bay Ship recreation room and all areas Management), March 16-^hairclean. He reminded members to fill man Bruce Korte, Secretary R. out change of address form if moving. Disputed OT reported by en- Wilcox, Educational Director Chris McKinney, Deck Delegate pne delegate. No beefs or disput^ Joe Sausek, Engine Delegate Ron 3T by deck or steward delegates. Day, Steward Delegate Randy Next port Oakland, Calif. Stephens. Crew requested exercise SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Sea- equipment, VCR in engine depart­ OVERSEAS 0H/0(Maritime Land Service), March 10—Chair­ ment lounge and new video tapes. Overseas), March 25—Chairman man D. Cella, Secretary L. Pinn, Chairman asked contracts depart­ Robert Pagan Jr., Secretary Earl Vocational Director M. Miller, ment if crew is covered by war Gray Sr., Educational Director M. Deck Delegate John Kelly, Engine zone pay for time in Mogadishu, R ibeiro. Deck Delegate Delegate S. Haniford. Chairman Soms^a. Secretary reported all SIU John Baker, Engine Delegate Nor­ reported new washing machine or­ forms available in steward's office. man Israel, Steward Delegate dered. He advised members to Educational director told members Duane Bergeson. Chairman noted upgrade at Lundeberg School and to check Seafarers LOG for upgrad­ good crew on board and en­ donate to SPAD. Educational direc­ ing schedule at Lundeberg School couraged everyone to keep up tor reminded members who intend and urged them to apply. No beefs good work. He asked members to to sail on tankers in future to attend or disputed OT reported. Steward help DEU in keeping ship cleap. upgrading courses at Paul Hall Cen­ delegate thanked crewmembers for Secretary encourag^ crewmemter. Deck delegate reported dis­ keeping mess hall clean. Crew bers to continue separating plastic OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported poor mail service. Chair­ lirom regular garbage and requested puted eported by engine or steward man asked contracts department to them to observe smoke-free rules delegates. Crew requested new TV verify holiday and weekend pay. in lounge and mess hall (now part and washing machine. Next port: He thanked crew for good voyage. of new contract). Deck delegate ""acoma. Wash. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for good meals and service. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaNext port: Durban, South Africa. Land Service), March 6—Chair­ man Nelson Sala, Secretary J.R. Hells, Education^ Director Tom *risco. Deck Delegate F. Rivera^ mgine Delegate R. Martinez, The ship's minutes of Steward Delegate Radames January 26 for the USNS Silas Cosme. Chairman said payoff Bent which appearaed in the would take place as soon as patrol­ March 1994 issue of the man arrives. Treasurer reported Seafarers LOG incorrectly $50 in ship's fund. No b^fs or dis­ stated the amount of days puted OT reported. Crew thanked needed in order to apply for ;alley gang for job well done. vacation. The minimum total SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Seaseatime needed still is 120 days. Land Service), March 20—Chair­ The minutes as printed should man Jack Kingsley, Secretary have read the crew requested ' Yilliam Burdette, Educational that the contracts department Director Guy Pollard Lowsley, consider reducing the mini­ QMED Imro Solomon stands Deck Delegate D.L.Sanfillppo, mum days needed for vaction to before the engineroom control Engine Delegate Steve Byerley, board on the LNG Leo. 90. Steward Delegate Musaid Abdul- Keeping Watch Correction: Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS monies are to be paid to anyone in The constitution of the SIU Atlan­ any official capacity in the SIU tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters unless an official union receipt is District makes specific provision given for same. Under no cir­ for safeguarding the membership's cumstances should any member money and union finances. The pay any money for any reason un­ constitution requires a detailec less he is given such receipt. In the audit by catified public accountants event anyone attempts to require everj' year, which is to be submittec any such payment be made without to the membership by the secretaiy- supplying a receipt, or if a member tieasuier. A yearly finance commit­ is required to make a payment and tee of rank-and-file members, is given an official receipt, but elected by the membership, each feels that he or she should not have year examines the finances of the been required to make such pay­ union and reports fiilly their find­ ment, this should inunediately be ings and recommendations. Mem­ reported to union headquarters. bers of this committee may make CONSTITUTIONAL dissenting reports, specific recom­ RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ mendations and separate findings. TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ TRUST FUNDS. All trust stitution are available in all union funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, halls. All members should obtain Lakes and Inland Waters District copies of this constimtion so as to are administered in accordance familiarize themselves with its con­ with the provisions of various trust tents. Any time a member feels any fund agreements. All these agree­ other member or officer is attempt­ ments specify that the trustees in ing to deprive him or her of any charge of these funds shall equally constimtional right or obligation by consist of union and management any methods, such as dealing widi representatives and their alter­ charges, trials, etc., as well as all nates. All expenditures and disbur­ other details, the member so affected sements of trust funds are made should inunediately notify head­ only upon approval by a majority quarters. of the trustees. All trust fiind finan­ EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A the SIU. These rights are clearly set member's shipping rights and forth in the SIU constitution and in seniority are protected exclusively the contracts which the union has by contracts between the union and negotiated with the employers. the employers. Members should Consequently, no member may be get to Imow their shipping rights. discriminated against because of Copies of these contracts are race, creed, color, sex, national or posted and available in all union geographic origin. If any member halls. If members believe there feels that he or she is denied the have been violations of their ship­ equal rights to which he or she is ping or seniority rights as con­ entitled, the member should notify tained in the contracts between the union headquarters. union and the employers, they SEAFARERS POLITICAL should notify the Seafarers Ap­ ACTIVITY DONATION — peals Board by certified mail, SPAD. SPAD is a separate return receipt requested. The segregated fund. Its proceeds are proper address for this is: used to further its objects and pur­ Augustin Tellez, Chairman poses including, but not limited to, Seafarers Appeals Board furthering the political, social and 5201 Auth Way economic interests of maritime Camp Springs, MD 20746 workers, the preservation and fur­ Full copies of contracts as thering of the American merchant referred to are available to members marine with improved employ­ at all dmes, either by writingdirectly ment opportunities for seamen and to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ boatmen and the advancement of peals Board. trade union concepts. In connec­ CONTRACTS. Copies of all tion with such objects, SPAD sup­ SIU contracts are available in all SIU ports and contributes to political halls. These contracts specify the candidates for elective office. All wages and conditions under which contributions are voluntary. No an SIU member works and lives contribution may be solicited or aboard a ship or boat. Members received because of force, job dis­ should know Aeir contract rights, as crimination, financial reprisal, or well as their obligations, such as threat of such conduct, or as a con­ filing forovertime (OT) on the proper dition of membership in the union sheets and in the propa- manner. If, at or of employment. If a contribution any time, a memba: believes that an is made by reason of the above SIU patrolman or otho- union official improper conduct, the member fails to protect their contracmal rights should notify the Seafarers Inter­ proporly, he or she should contact the national Union or SPAD by cer­ nearest SIU port agent tified mail within 30 days of the EDITORIAL POLICY — contribution for investigation and THE SEAFARERS LOG. The appropriate action and refund, if Seafarers LOG traditionally has involuntary. A member should refrained fiom publishing any article support SPAD to protect and fur­ serving the political purposes of any ther his or her economic, political individual in the union, officer or and social interests, and member. It also has refi^ned from American trade union concepts. mblishing articles deemed harmful If at any time a member feels o the union or its collective mem- that any of the above rights have rership. This established policy has reen violated, or that he or she has jeen reaffirmed by membCTship ac­ been denied the constitutional tion at the September 1960 meet­ right of access to union records or ings in all constitutional ports. The information, the member should res]^nsibility for Seafarers LOG immediately notify SIU President )olicy is vested in an editorial Michael Sacco at headquarters by ward which consists of the execu­ certified mail, return receipt re­ tive board of the union. The execu­ quested. The address is: tive board may delegate, from Michael Sacco, President among its ranks, one individual to Seafarers Intemational Union carry out this responsibility. 5201 Auth Way PAYMENT OF MONIES. No Camp Springs, MD 20746. �' !'i • ;. -t: * • ' .4 IIIUri994 XmWBISIM From left, Jose Oliveira, Antonio Lameiro and Antonio Sllva tioist net aboard the Southern Crusader. Warmer Weather Welcome On the Southern Crusader 1 Handling repairs to some of the nets are Antonio L^melro (left) and LIclnIo Esteves. The Southern Crusader's crew, all fishermen who sail from the port of New Bedford, Mass., had a good break on their last voyage, pictured on this page in photos t^en by the boat's cap­ tain, Amilcar l^teves. It was not a coffee break or a lunch break, but rather, a break in the weather. The Southern Crusader, like all of the other 80 SIU fishing vessels sailing out of New Bed­ ford, worked through an excep­ tionally harsh winter. Understandably, crewmembers there are happily welcoming the warmer weather of spring. "Definitely, it was a rough winter," said SIU Port Agent Henri Francois. "These guys work year-round, but they (often) had to tie up this year due to the weather. Then they listened to the weather reports every day, just to see if they even had a chance to fish." Francois described Esteves and the rest of the Crusader's crew—^Antonio Lameiro, Jose Oliveira, AntonioSilva, Licinio Esteves and Augusto Rosa—as "family men and wonderful, dedicat^ workers." Like the vast majority of the other fishermen who ply their trade in the northeastern United 21 Two crewmembers prepare to haul In cod and other flatfish caught in the New Bedford area. States, the crewmembers of the Southern Crusader are of Por­ tuguese descent. During offtime, particularly in the summer, they occasionally return to Por­ tugal for brief visits with fanulies and friends. The Southern Crusader is classified as a dragger, one of ^OUTHE!?!^ cm/m two types of fishing boats in the New Bedford area. (The other type is known as a scdlopCr.) Its crew uses large nets which are pulled along the bottom of the ocean to catch groundfish such as cod, yellow-tail flounder, had­ The Southern Crusader Is one of 80SlU-contracted fishing vessels dock, sole, lobster and various that operate in the northeast. other flatfish. The vessel is approximately 80 feet long, with about 500 horsepower. A typical voyage usually lasts nine to 12 days, and extends as far as 100 or more miles out to sea. As called for in their SIU contract, if the fishermen woik more than nine consecutive days, . they must tie iq)in poitforfour days. While in port, Esteves and the rest of the crew pitch in to handle routine maintenance such as repairing nets, winches and radars. "They don't want to miss any chance to sail," explained Fran- -|iS Ucinlo Esteves checks a yellowtall flounder. From left, Antonio Lameiro, LIclnIo Esteves and Jose Oliveira clean the latest catch. "1/ •V2T\ . k-' ' rr.': Crewmembers aboaid the Southern Crusader start the cleaning process by removing the tails from the monkfish. Augusto Rosa (left) and Ucinlo Esteves check out a cape shark. Preparing to send the fish below are Antonio Lameiro and Jose Oliveira. ''A' diiM; •• • >'• -Ijl .. I • /-KV;- • . v'..: ./ -• .1 • 1- -S. ; . �22 MAY1994 SEAFARERSLOG Lundebefg School Graduating Classes PS Upgraders Lifeboat—^With instructor Jake Karaczynskl (right) are March 8 upgrading graduates of the lifeboat class (from left, first row) Dawn Coutermash, Fade! Abdulla, Tony Brooks, William McGee, Morris Jeff, (second row) Demont Edwards, Robert Papale, Larry Anderson and Justo Lacayo. Trainee Lifeboat Class 522—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 522 are (from left, kneeling) Gabriel Sawyer, Glen McCullough, Wilford Glenn Knight, Donna Scott, (second row) Matthew Case, Willie Pettway, Brad Neathery, Ercell Manuel Jr., Jakp Karaczynskl (instructor), (third row) Charles Pruitt, Spencer Kreger, Justin Cook, Jeffrey Brown and Duane Jessup. QMED—Upgrading members of the engine department completing TraineeLifeboatClass523—Graduatingfromtraineelifeboatclass523are(fromleft,kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Everett Henry, Michael Cobb, David Wamke, Eugene Bames, William Pettaway, iha (second row) Dimitrios Vourlos, Joseph Latham, Kevin Ward, Thomas White, Jason McCants, Nathaniel James Ham, (third row) Anthony J^v?•TF Yates, Owen Richards, Tyler Harden, Perryman Jr., Shad Ball and Antonio Simon. Kevin Maskell, Calvin Lawson and Jeff Stuart. Not pictured are Gary Monison and Christopher Snow. Oil Spill Containment Class—Certificates of completion were received by the March 8 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Adam Talucci, Roderick Hall, Fred Vaigneur, John Cincotta, Abrafram Daif, Antonio Gonzales, (second row) Casey Taylor (instructor), Robert Darley, William Soto Jr., Chris Cobb, Dartin Eastridge, Scott Hobbs, Maris Seperis, Timothy Vota, (third row) Robert Grove, Andr6 Frazier, Mark Weaver, Kenneth Frederick, Kenneth Boone, Alan Day, Timothy Duggan, Chris Penine and Joseph Gustafson. Some of the crewmembers from the USNS Bellatrix have dis­ covered a hobby that puts food on the table. During their free time. Chief Steward Robert Wilcox, AB Joe Sauzek and OS William May recently enjoyed a successful fishing venture. Top photo: It took both Sauzek (left) and Wilcox to land this massive fish. Bottom: May (left) and Wilxox, who sent these photos to the LOG, report that this catch "was absolutely delicious." - * «[: ass wM-. Upgraders Lifeboat—^The April 5 graduates of the upgraders lifeboat course are (from left, kne^ng) ifing) Ben Cusic ( (instructor), Roderick Hall, Thomas McCurdy, Andrew Green Jr., Maris Seperis, (second row) Richard Oliva, Michael Nelson, Edyson Chaniago, Kanoi Sialana, Robert Darley, (third row) Jesse James, Mark Weaver, Joseph Gustafson and Andr6 Frazier. J �MAY 1994 -MP—.:.. -? LUHDEBERG SCHOOL 1994 UPGRADING COURSE &!REOIRE SEAFME/IS LOG 23 DecerUBcalbmProgrurtts The following is the course, schedule for classes beginning between June and October 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and topromote the American mantime industry, T^e course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Deck UpgmUng Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Able Seaman July 15 September 9 August 26 October 21 Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertification Octobers November 7 Steward Recertification Julys August 8 Course Check-In Date Completion Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Contact admissions office for storting dates Chief Cook, Chief Steward Contact admissions office for starting dates Course Check-In Date Completion Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Bridge Management (Shiphandling) July 29 October 21 Radar Certification June 17 ,fune24 July 22 July29 August 19 August 26 September 16 September 23 October 14 October 21 August 12 November 4 Celestial Navigatilon July 1 September 9 limited License, Parti julyl June 20 September 26 October? ILlbaait^ license, Part 2 ^ Limited License, Part 3 AU students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. QMEID - Any Rating August 1 October 21 FlrenumAVatertonder and Oiler September 12 October 21 June 27 July 22 August 1 September 9 Refrigeration Maint & Operatiom August 12 October 21 Pumpromn Bilidiit.)& Operations Hydraulics June20 Octobers iulylS .Pctober,2i i;#; July 18 October 24 |luly29 November 4 SuMySpeelalfy Courses ' . Check-In Date Completion Date Oil Spill Prevention and (Containiment) .'"'-if'.'V'. , Lifeboatman . r June 17 Julyl August 26 October 21 September 2 October 28 June 17 July 15 August 12 August 26 September 9 October? Julyl July29 August 26 September 9 ^ptember23 October 21 June 24 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting July 8 July 22 September 16 September 30 Sealift Operations & Maintenance July 11 Septembers Augusts September 30 (First) (Last) (Middle) Address (Street) (Slale) (City) Telephone _J_ (Zip Code) Date of Birth. _L (Area Code) , (Month/Day/Year) Lakes Member D Deep Sea Member lH August26 Crane Maintenance September 12 October 21 Wdding October24 November 18 1994ArkrltEilucatkm Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Course Chodc-In Date Completion Date GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admission Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Developmental Studies June 27 July 11 August 22 SeptdnberS June 30 July IS August 26 September 9 General Educatkm Crrilege Cotases Sessionin September 12 November 4 Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPUCAIRNII Name July 15 November 28 Mirine Electrical Maintaumce Julys October 10 CIS':©-' Course October 14 Inland Waters Member• With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualffy yourself for the course(s) requested You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card arul the fivrU and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received BEGDf END COURSE DATE DATE yL-yd If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # ' Seniority Book # ' Department U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No • ' Home Port LAST VESSEL: Ehdorsement(s) or License(s) now held Rating:. Date On: Date Off: Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Ves DNO SIGNATURE. If yes, class# Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? •Ves DNO Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. If yes, coufse(s) taken Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • VeS: DNO Firefighting: D Yes DNO CPR:DYes DNO .DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 5/94 f. »• ' ' '• ^-' .H • !.- •f.- • u-yf.,. "r l':""r I • r'. �IE- E f., •-,. • :. ••• ?.fe'' .•••"• '••• j; -ir - SEAEUCEttS "'f- ; •, May 1994 Volume 56, Number 5 SEAFARERS Have you planned your summer vacation yet? The Lundeberg School can provide you and your family with all the ingredients for an exciting vacation. For details and rates, see page 16. .:*- Spring Thaw Brings New Season For SlU-Crewed NATCO Dredges f S perform routinere^ iiiliiwig /'tj-.' 'v.^rT-. hv winter layup in the shipyard. With wanner weather returning to the eastem half of the United States, SIU members aboard North American Trailing Company (NATCO) dredges are back at work on the Great Lakes, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Because of ice and rough water conditions, most dredging operations occur between March and October, with some vessels retreat­ ing to the shipyard for repairs during the winter months. Norfolk, Va. Port Agent Mike Paladino met with Seafarers aboard the NATCO hopper dredge. Sugar Island, when it recently docked at the Virginia port to take on fuel. (All NATCO dredges are "hoppers" which are dredges that can bring in the material that has been removed to store until it can be removed or used to fill in another area.) Recently out of the shipyard from its winter layup, the Sugar Island was preparing to begin a dredging operation to clear the Chesapeake Bay shipping channel to make sure the draft was at least 51-feet deep. Another NATCO dredge, the SlU-crewed Dodge Island, was assisting in the operation. Getting much of their work from the Army Corps of Engineers, the dredges perform channel maintenance and widening opera­ tions. By removing rock, sand or mud from the bottom of the ocean, lake or inland waterway the vessels deepen shipping channels. "The dredges perform many various types of operations. They may be asked to come in with sand to fill in a beach area that has been eroded or clear the way into port for a vessel with a deep draft. The crewmembers are skilled for all the different jobs done by the dredges," Paladino told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. The port agent noted that the crew aboard the Sugar Island has a very good relationship and relate well to one another. "Everyone works together to get the job done. If some­ thing breaks, they all stick together until it is repaired," he said. Paladino noted that the crews were all very happy with the new three-year contract be­ tween NATCO and the union. When the vessels begin a new dredging project, the area is marked,and surveyed. The depth is measured and surveyed by a com­ puter on board the dredge. Depending on the operation at hand, different markers are used to mark off the afea to be worked. "If they are dredging an area that is bordered by land, land markers can be used. If the dredge is operating in the middle of a body of water, a buoy is used. Sometimes lights are used to mark an area around a bridge. It all depends on what is being dredged," noted Paladino. W^en the dredge sails to a new area to perform another operation, it may be neces­ sary to change to a drill or pump depending upon what the dredging operation may be. "Removing rock calls for a drill while mud or sand need to be dredged using a pump," the port agent said. Gathering for a union meeting in the crew lounge are, from left, Oiler Bill Quick, ABs Ed Broadus and Omar Muhammad and Steward\Baker David Struckland. Help Locate This Missing ChiU Relaxing in the crew lounge at the end of his shift is AB Louis Green. SA Barbara Lindsay comes ashore while the Sugar Signing the patrolman's report is Second Mate /s/and takes on fuel in Norfolk, Va. Jim Stafford. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Christy Dee Hughes Christy Dee Hughes. Missing from Baltimore, Md. since October 17, 1993, the 17-year-old is considered an endangered runaway. She is believed to be in the company of an adult male. At the time of her disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, hazel-eyed girl was 5'4" tall and weighed 108 pounds. She has a 2-inch scar on her thigh. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Christy Dee Hughes should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (8(X)) 8435678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Baltimore County Police Department at (410) 8875329. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1994 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AGENCIES, UNIONS EXAMINE SURGE SHIPPING DEMANDS FIVE TIMES MORE OIL SPILLED BY PIPELINES THAN THANKERS SENATE PANEL TACKLES DOT SHIP BILL PRESIDENT NIXON, ARCHITECT OF '70 SHIPPING ACT, DIES AT 81 U.S. CRUISE SHIP PLAN BEFORE CONGRESS SEAFARERS MOVE INTO NEW BROOKLYN HALL SCHOOL'S INLAND GROUP TACKLES NEW REGS, SAFETY BILLS NATCO SIU MEMBERS RATIFY 3-YEAR CONTRACT EXPRESS MARINE SEAFARERS ENDORSE PACT HAZMAT RECERTIFICATION AVAILABLE THROUGH PAUL HALL MARITIME CENTER MID-MAY VOTE SLATED FOR ANTI-SCAB BILL RANK-AND-FILE COMMITTEE OK'S SIU FINANCIAL RECORDS SEA-LAND PATRIOT: AROUND THE NORTH PACIFIC IN 49 DAYS CHIEF COOK LEONARD STRIVES TO BE THE BEST GOVERNMENT SERVICES DIVISION CHALLENGES OVER REDUCTION OF CREW SIZE BY MSCPAC BORUCKI REPORTS SEALIFT CARIBBEAN SAILS THROUGH ANNUAL INSPECTION HONING SKILLS FOR AMERICA'S SEALIFT NEEDS BELIEF IN STRONG U.S.-FLAG FLEET IS EVIDENT ABOARD OVERSEAS OHIO SIU FAMILY BOASTS WRESTLING CHAMPS S-L RALIEGH BAY CREW SHARES HOLIDAY MEAL WARMER WEATHER WELCOME ON THE SOUTHERN CRUSADER SPRING THAW BRINGS NEW SEASON FOR SIU-CREWED NATCO DREDGES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/1/1995 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 5 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e45a3f37f11f164e639de1d35c430e54.PDF fef058836f93f59c9c1f02b0b95478b3 PDF Text Text ^ -^t, ii:^ w ik-^i<ft&a^^;s.iai^^iii^ -j M(ivSfe-.^=SP^^^^^>"'*^^ £w:s«.i.irtm^-^. --r ^ ^ • -r, • "•'W- •• <x • ".. • <; •if:-,iJv: Volume 56, Number 6 %:• :#• June 1994 D-Day-The Invasion Fifty years ago this month, Allied forces invaded the beaches of Normandy, France to begin the final assault on Nazi Germany. Fierce fighting and ingenious engineering turned the Norman- dy beaches into a platform from which Allied troops could be supplied as they advanced on German troops (inset). Hundreds of Liberty ships, like the one above, crisscrossed the North Atlantic and the English Channel, dodging bombs and torpedoes, to deliver the goods. On page 3, Seafarers recall their memories of serving during D-Day and the rest of the war •s,f d' �r (: X . rii:: • . 2 H -• • SEAFARERS LOG JUNE 1994 .j\ jkii.?" • President's Report Hall Lecturer Calls on Industry Honoring WWII Seafarers '••. , - . • • ••-. • i. i ^ -3, This month, we mark the 50th anniversary of D-Day, acknow­ ledged as the greatest military amphibious assault of all times. The stories of heroic efforts surrounding the June 6, 1944 invasion of France by U.S., British and Canadian forces have filled the newspapers and airwaves. The Allies won the invasion because of the immense collec­ tive effort of all involved. The day produced many heroes and many who gave their lives to the struggle. The SIU joins with the nation in remem­ bering and saluting the members of the Michael Sacco Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and mer­ chant marine who played such an important role in gaining the beachhead that led to the ultimate victory over Nazi Germany. Everyone at D-Day played a vital role toward the victory and in no way do we want to diminish their importance. But, as a rep­ resentative of a seagoing union from which many of its members took part in the war effort, I want to reflect.for a moment on the job performed by Seafarra^ during this turning point in world histoiy. Seafarers were among the first to feel the ravages of World War II. Six months before Pearl Harbor was attacked, SIU mem­ bers were forced to man their lifeboats when a German U-boat sank the S.S. Robin Moor. Only days after the United States entered the fray against the Axis powers. Seafarers were losing their lives because U-boats were firing torpedoes into merchant vessels leaving American ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. ^ Yet, no SlU-crewed vessel was forced to stay in port during World War n because it lacked the men needed to sail it. Despite the dangers faced on the high seas, no ammunition ship, no tanker, no supply ship stayed at the dock longer than it had to because it lacked a crew. Seafarers returned to the sea time and again without question to aid the Allied cause. In some cases, these members had been rejected as volunteers for military service, but believed they had to help America win the war. Thus, they became merchant mariners and faced the same dangers as those in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. They were strafed from dive ix>mbers, shelled by sea and shore-based batteries, attacked by submarines and exposed to the elements, whether it be the ice, cold and snow of the North Atlantic or the steamy, tropical mon­ soons of the South Pacific. Despite these dangers. Seafarers delivered the goods. From 1941 to that historic day in June 1944, SIU members were among the merchant mariners who crewed the Liberty ships, tug­ boats and tankers that resupplied Britain — and from there the Allied forces in Africa, Russia, and, later, Italy. Merchant mariners set sail from America, the "Arsenal of Democracy" as it became known, with tanks, bullets, bombs, gasoline and troops for the inevitable invasion of France. M^en the go was finally given for the Normandy invasions. Seafarers were among the first to face the fire of Nazi guns. More than one thousand merchant mariners, among them SIU members, volunteered to sail a fleet of 32 damaged vessels loaded with high explosives to the shores of Normandy. The waters along the beach had been booby-trapped with mines and other devices designed to prevent such an invasion. The mariners negotiated the dangerous waters, then scuttled their ships in order to create safe breakwaters for the landing crafts loaded with troops that would be arriving soon. Otiier Seafarers were aboard the supply ships running shuttle service to the Normandy beaches delivering troops and supplies and returning to British ports with injured soldiers, sailors and mariners. All the time they were doing this under a steady rain of bombs and shells. Many vessels made more than one roundtrip on D-Day, and continued to run supply missions until the end of the war. Still more Seafarers crewed the tugs and other small vessels that were used to ferry tanks, half-tracks and other weapons to the beaches. They played an important role in rescuing wounded soldiers and sailors whose crafts were destroyed before reaching land. After the invasion was known to be a success, the Allied supreme commander for D-Day, U.S. Army General Dwight Eisenhower, recapped to reporters the events of June 6,1944. He remembered the deeds of the merchant fleet, saying, "When final victory is ours, there is no organization that will share it^ credit more deservedly than the merchant marine." The toll in lives lost was tremendous among all involved in the invasion. However, from the toehold that was gained June 6, the Allies were able to march across Europe from the west, east and south to overrun Nazi Germany in just 11 months. As they had done before D-Day, Seafarers, along with the rest of the U.S. merchant fleet, continued to equip the troops in the field with arms, food and other materiel. While Patton's famed "Red Ball Express" drove toward Germany, the merchant marine's "Rib­ bon of Steel" continued to unite America with its Allies until the final victory was won, both in Europe and the Pacific. As part of the 50A anniversary of D-Day, the Liberty Ship Jeremiah O'Brien sailed from San Francisco to Normandy to represent all the men of the U.S. merchant marine who gave so much to ensure D-Day would be a success. We should all give thanks to the tremendous job they performed in service for their coimtry. To Adopt a 'Broad' Approach In Crafting Program for Fleet Rebuilding a U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine can only be done b taking a "broad" approach, reject­ ing "narrow and legalistic fixes, said James R. Barker, the chair­ man of Interlake Steamship Hold ing Company and a longtime activist in behalf of U.S. shipping who served as the 1994 Paul Hal Memorial Lecturer. Barker, who also is the prin cipal owner and vice chairman o Mormac Marine Group, Inc., told a group of some 140 repre­ sentatives of the shipping in­ dustry, government, legal field, academia and unions that the maritime industry "must start thinking of economic and policy reforms in a broader context than Calling on representatives of the maritime industry to work together the next promotional program." for a policy to cover U.S.-flag merchant ships into the next century is Delivering the Paul Hal James R. Barker, the 1994 Paul Hall Memorial lecturer. Memorial Lecture on May 4 in Washington, Barker recollectec problem." Next, he stated that the areas of crew size and wages. working with Hall, the late presi­ America "must get 'more boats in He acknowledged, 'To its cr^it, dent of the SIU. tiie water' under U.S.-flag." Also, maritime labor has announced its In introducing Barker to the the U.S.-flag industry "must be­ willingness to be an active par­ audience, Herbert Brand, chair­ come cost-competitive" and, ticipant in this process." man of die Paul Hall Memorial finally, "we must make maritime But Barker warned that any Committee, pointed out that the an all-inclusive game." policy that does not actually in­ guest lecturer had worked Regarding government as a crease the number of ships in the together with Hall on many ef­ solution. Barker noted, "Govern­ U.S.-flag merchant fleet "should forts, including passage of the ment relates to the maritime in­ not be confirsed with true reform." Merchant Marine Act of 1970. dustry in two ways — it's both a In order to get more ships, the "James Barker's leadership of customer and a rulemaker. The cargo must be available. Barker the National Maritime Council in government as rulemaker must stated. And in order to get the the '70s, an organization of look beyond the government as a cargo, U.S.-flag shipping must be diverse maritime interests, customer in deciding maritime cost-competitive. showed what could be ac­ )olicy." He called on the government complished to meet the industry's to relieve maritime of "burden­ needs at that time," said Brand, some regulations and tax policies who worked closely for years in that are robbing the industry of many capacities wiA the late SIU the economic t^nefits of advan­ president ces in technology. He called Barker "a working "Industrywide our produc­ class guy who worked his way tivity gains have been impressive: through Ivy League schools to be­ more cargo moved by fewer ships come a principd owner and vice and less manpower; cargo carried chairman of Mormac and chair­ per crewmember up 860 percent; man of Interlake Steamship Hold­ and cargo delivered per ton of Herbert Brand, chairman of the fuel burned more than doubled. ing Company." ^aul Hall Memorial Committee, To open the meeting. Dr. recounts many struggles for But the benefits of those gains Robert Friedheim, director of the maritimethe waged together by cannot be stolen from the industry Sea Grant Program of the Univer­ Barker and Hall. by hostile tax and regulatory sity of Southern California's policies." Hancock Institute for Marine He added the maritime in­ Work Together Studies, explained the lecture was dustry is not seeking special treat­ established in 1987 as part of an ment, but "equal treatment — to Finally, the Mormac executive endowment established by other domestic transportation modes noted all aspects of ihadtime —• friends and associates of Hall in or to our foreign competitors." labor, operators and shipyards — organized labor, maritime and He also said American have to work together to reach the other related fields out of respect maritime companies who operate same goal. to his memory. The annual lecture breign subsidiaries should be He challenged each person in provides a public forum for repre­ subjected to the same tax policies the industiy to examine his or her sentatives of the maritime in­ as U.S. companies with foreign own position on the issue and test dustry to bring forward their operations. it against his principles of getting views on U.S.-flag merchant As a way of getting more U.S.- more U.S.-flag vessels afloat, shipping. lag merchant vessels sailing, making government part of the Jarker noted maritime labor and solution and encouraging more Outlines GMIS operators must work together in participation by U.S.-flag ships. In planning what to say at the lecture. Barker said he thought The full textofJames Barker^s 1994Paul about his many meetings with HaU Memorial Lecture is on pages 12-1J, Hall. "Paul was always one to whom the industry would look for June 1994 leadership," Barker told the Volume 56. Number 6 audience. "Thus, as I sat down to prepare this talk, I presumed to The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published ask, 'How would Paul approach monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, trying to build a stronger and bet­ Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 ter U.S. merchant marine at a time Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) when the future of the U.S.-flag 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince fleet is truly in doubt?"' Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing Barker outlined four "broad offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the principles" that he believed were Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. in keeping with Paul Hall's ap­ 20746. proach and that would be neces­ sary to reinvigorate America's Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ shipping capability. First, he dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate not^, "Government must be part Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. of the solution, not part of the �. .' . • ••'• '• Vi< • 'ij JUNE1994 SEAFARERS LOG 3 50 Years Later, Seafarers Recall D-Day MassivCy Daring Invasion of Normandy Led to Victory for Allies 'i fc.|» '(,i'/r^ ''vnv-.^.'vr •. :. As the nation recalls the drama of the invasion of Europe 50 years ago on June 6, 1944, which changed the course of the war and resulted in the eventual defeat of the German armies, Seafarers remembered the part played by American shipping and in par­ ticular SIU crews in the conflict. "It was just busier than you can imagine, and the sky looked like it was the Fourth of July," said Aleksander Padu, who began shipping in 1942. "From the water, you could see the fighting on the beach. ... Everyone wanted to knock the Germans out." D-Day turned out to beexactly that knockout. It was the begin­ ning of the end of the war. Eleven months later the Allies had declared victory in Europe. The turning point of the war AP/Wide World Photos this month will be memorialized This view of a Normandy beach, one of the Allied objectives on the coast of France, shows the masses of men and equipment being landed in a slew of commemorative ac­ from the various vessels lying offshore. The photo was taken on June 9, three days after the initial landings. tivities both in Europe and the United States, many of which In the 109 days after D-Day, General Dwight D, Eisen­ In the weekis prior to the in­ Air strikes during the week before have been in planning stages for Seafarers helped land 2.5 million vasion, Allied ships and landing D-Day belied the impending as­ hower postponed the original inyears. U.S. President Bill Clinton troops, 17 million tons of am­ craft assembled at every port sault and also provided clear skies vaision date (June 4) due to foul weather in the English Channel, has travelled to Europe to take munition and supplies and a half- along England's southern coast. for the invasion. and the wait paid off as conditions part in the ceremonies. Re-enact­ million trucks and tanks. improved. ments of the Normandy invasion Altogether, it was the largest am^ Between midnight and dawn will take place in Virginia Beach phibious operation ever on June 6, thousands of Allied and Chicago. launched. vessels began crossing the chan­ Much of D-Day should never "The English Channel looked nel. Backed by bombers and other be re-enacted, said Henri like a two-way highway," aircraft carrying more than Starckx, who arrived at Omaha recalled retired Bosun Padu. 23,000 troops, they rendezvoused Beach, one of five beaches taken The logistics operation sup­ before heading south to the codeby U.S., British and Canadian for­ plying the Allied armies' offen­ named Normandy beaches. ces, a day after the initial assault. sive from D-Day forward relied Americans landed at Omaha and "Tltere were many bodies in the heavily on U.S. commercial ship­ Utah beaches, the British landed water, and we were fired upon by ping. The fleets of the European at Gold and Sword and the the Germans," Starckx recalled. nations had been captured by Canadians landed at Juno. Thousands of mariners from Germany as it conquered nation Meanwhile, American and the SIU and the affiliated Sailors' after nation. British parachutists were drop­ Union of the Pacific, as well as ping nearby, and British bombers U.S. Answers Call the Marine Firemen's Union unloaded 6,000 tons of bombs on The Europeans also lacked the (which later became affiliated coastal batteries between Cher­ with the SIU) and Marine Cooks industrial capacity to build ships, bourg and Le Havre, points which and Stewards (which merged so it fell to the United States and flanked the beaches. with the SIU) took part in the its ingenious industry and In the half-hour prior to the initial beachhead operations at American workers to replenish landings at dawn, American Normandy and in the crucial the commercial fleet active in supply line that followed until the delivering vital materiel to the Al­ continued on page 11 German surrender in May 1945. lied forces. 'v., . ym • • :M ' : r ^ SIU Announces Seven 1994 Scheiarship Winners Three Seafarers and Four Family Members are Awarded College Funds Three Seafarers and four children of SIU members were awarded scholarships by a panel of educators who met last month to review the qualifications of each of the applicants for the 1994 endowments. Since the inception of the Seafarers scholarship program in 1952, 235 students have benefitted from the education stipends. Seafarer Joseph J. Turocy of Pittsburgh was awarded a $15,000 scholarship to be used toward a four-year degree. Turocy, 29, currently sails aboard the OMISacramento. He attended Richard Stockton Col­ lege in New Jersey last fall as a non-matriculated student and plans to continue there in the fall, majoring in history arid English—while continuing to sail. Lawrence D. McNutt, 24, won a $6,000 scholarship wiA which he hopes to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of Washington and go on to medical school. McNutt began his seagoing career through the Lundeberg School trainee program in 1990. Another 1990 graduate of the trainee program is the third scholarship winner, Michael Dean Miller. The 29-year-old has upgraded his culinary skills at the Lundeberg School and hopes to use his scholarship at Western Culinary Institute in Oregon or Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona to become a professional chef. , The SIU's schplarship pro­ gram is recognized throughout the academic community as one of the largest unrestricted grants awarded to sonsand daughters of union members. Scholarship winners can pursue four years of study at any college or university in the Unitied States or its ter­ ritories in whatever field they choose to follow. The money is paid over the course of four years. For biographical sketches of each scholariship winner, see page 9 > This year it was four daughters of Seafarers who won the dependents' scholarship: Amy Rene6 Belote, daughter of inland member Richard A. Belote; Alanna Marie Bragg, daughter of deep sea member William Edward Bragg; Dawn Marie Martin, stepdaughter of Boatman John W. Bilich Sr.; and Denise Kay Moore, step­ daughter of inland member Rus­ sell E. Hudson. Each year a panel of profes­ sional educators, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, judge all the scholarship applications on the basis of scholastic ability, character, high school grades, college board exams or American college test scores, let­ ters of recommendation and participation in extracurricular activities. This year's panel was comprised of the following scholars and academicians: Father David Albert Boileau, Loyola University; Dr. Trevor Carpenter, Charles County (Md.) Community College; Dr. Michael Glaser, St. Mary's Col­ lege of Maryland; and Dr. Keith Schlender, die Medical College of Ohio. Also on the scholarship selec­ tion committee were Dr. Charles Lyons Jr. of the American As­ sociation of Colleges and Universities; Dr. Charles D. O'Connell Jr. of the University of Chicago; Dr. Gayle A. Olson of the University of New Orleans; and Dr. Henry Toutain of Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota In a congratulatory letter to each of the scholarship recipients, John Fay, secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, noted, "We are pleased that the Welfare Plan can offer these scholarship funds to assist you in your en­ deavors." SIU President Michael Sacco also sent a letter of con­ gratulations to the SIU members who were selected as well as to the fathers of the dependents dhosoi to receive the scholarship. Now is not too early to start thinking about applying for a college scholarship ipfornex for next year. The deadline is April 15,1^5. t. -ii �v . • ' V''' " 4 MNE1994 SBAFMBISUK Ship Bill Hears House Fleer Senator Breaux Wants More Ships in Program; Maritime Unions Urge Senate Panel to Back Plan The legislative package back­ an increase in tonnage fees. Sue ed by the administration that is fees would raise approximately designed to provide incentives to $170 million annually. It requires U.S.-flag shipping operations that all ships entering the Unitec will soon be taken up by the entire States from a foreign port pay House of Representatives flat 53 cents per registered ton Meanwhile, on the Senate side nage. Such a duty would be col during a Merchant Marine Sub lected for the first 12 voyages committee hearing on the annually into U.S. ports. TTiis proposal. Senator John Breaux House bill also contains fundin. (D-La.) urged that an additiona for a shipbuilding program. 20 to 25 ships be added to the 52 Breaux: "Add Ships" vessels that would be eligible for With the full House almost government funding as the legis ready to take up the maritime pro lation is currently written. At the gram on the floor, the Senate ver­ same hearing, the presidents o sion of the plan, known as the the five major unions repre­ Maritime Security and Trade Act senting seagoing workers, callec on the Senate subcommittee to of 1994, or S. 1945, is being taken up in committee. strongly support the maritime At a May 4 hearing of the revitalization effort. Senate Merchant Marine Sub­ '^ %' • MarAd Proposes Plan to Include Great Lakes In Preference Program The Maritime Administration has outlined a trial program that would allow foreign-flag feeder ships to carry government-impelled food aid from Great Lakes ports to transshipment points north of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The cargo then would be transferred to a U.S.-flag vessel which would carry the food to its ultimate destination. The program is scheduled to last for one year. It is designed to allow grain, com and other food items to be loaded onto vessels in ports along Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. As most deep sea U.S.-flag vessels are not able to navigate the seaway and its locks, st^er foreign-flag vessels would be allowed to cany the cargo to a Canadian port The nial program does not take away from the cargo preference law, created in 1954, that requires 75 percent of all government-impelled freight to be carried aboard U.S.-built, U.S.-flag vessels with American crews. J* *1' SIU President Michael Sacco responded positively to Breaux's recommendation. "Scrapping the old and putting dollars into a new plan, a new program, for new automated ships is a good idea. "Unless we have a commercial program where you are going to employ American seamen aboard these ships, eventually, after time, 52 ships is not going to give you the manpower force you're look­ Newport News Shipyard Lands ing for to man these reserve ves­ Contract to Renovate Independence A contract authorizing the renovation of the SlU-crewed SS Inde­ sels when there is a crisis or a pendence has been signed between Arperican Hawaii Cruises and New­ war," Sacco said. News Shipbuilding of Newport News, Va. In addition to Sacco, the fol­ portUpon completion of its regular passenger voyageon July 2, the vessel lowing union presidents appeared will sail to Newport News via the Panama Canal for a twO-month drydock before the panel: Michael where all renovations will take place, begirming July 19. McKay, president, American Plans for the 683-foot ship include structural repaire, machinery Maritime Officers; Joel Bem, replacement and extensive accommodation work, including cabin and president. District No. 1— public-space renovation. The vessel's air-conditioning, electrical and Marine Engineers Beneficial pollution-control systems will also be upgraded. The Independence is scheduled to resume service around the Association; and Timothy Hawaiian Islands on October 8. Plans call for its sister ship, the SS Brown, president. International Constitution, to undergo a similar restoration in 1995. American Hawaii Organization of Masters, Mates Cruises is owned by Delta Queen Steamboat Company. & Pilots. Louis Parise, president In addition, Newport News Shipbuilding recently announced that it of District 4—National will begin Construction on four 46,000-deadweight-ton tankers to sell to Maritime Union/MEBA was a Greek shipowner. ITiis marks the first U.S. commercial ship export sale since 1957. represented by Tal Simpkins. J/ House Backs Funding committee, its chairman, Breaux Part of the legislative proposa outlined an idea to reduce the to revitalize American shipping bulkers in the Ready Reserve cleared the House Merchant Force (RRF) fleet from 48 to 20 Marine and Fisheries Committee The RRF, which consists of ves­ with a unanimous vote on May sels that no longer are used in the 26. This part is known as the commercial trades and have been Maritime Administration and purchased by the government and Promotional Reform Act of 1994, laid-up until they are needed for a Unions' Joint Statement orH.R.4003. military activation, currently is The five unions presented a Legislation Offered to Keep Cadets made up of close to 100 vessels. One step remains on the House joint statement to the Senate Mer­ From Paying Tuition at Kings Point 'To sell off 28 of those ships chant Marine Subcommittee ur­ side before H.R. 4003 can be Members of the Senate and House have introduced legislation to taken up by the entire body. The would allow us to generate about ging quick adoption of a program ensure students attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings House Ways and Means Commit­ $50 million a year in money that to rebuild the U.S.-flag merchant Point, N.Y. do not have to pay tuition. Both Senator John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of the Senate Merchant tee must review the legislation. would not have to be spent for marine. "It is impossible to over­ Representative Gerry Studds (D- operations and maintenance, emphasize the importance of Marine Subcommittee, and Representative Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), in Mass.), who serves as chairman Breaux said. "Then [we could enacting maritime revitalization whose district the academy is located, offered the legislation in response to a call within the Clinton administration's National Performance of the House Merchant Marine fund] a program that increases the egislation this year. Our Review that cadets pay for their schooling at Kings Point. number of ships that would be and Fisheries Committee, said he country's security, the survival of In presenting the Senate bill (S. 2119), Breaux noted the review did hopes this process will take place operating to approximately 75 or our industry and thousands of not remove the obligation of academy graduates to serve, if accepted, in quickly. It is anticipated that the maybe a little bit more with that American jobs are at stake," said a military reserve unit and to maintain their merchant marine license for six years after graduation. His bill is awaiting action by the Senate legislation will clear the Ways additional $50 million." the joint testimony. Science and Transportation Committee. and Means Committee by the Similar Bill We cannot and will not ac­ Commerce, Ackerman's legislation (H.R. 3293) has been referred to the House middle of this month. S. 1945 is similar to H.R. 4003 cept the proposition that some- Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. H.R. 4003, which was in that it proposes a 10-year, 52- low and in some way our country The AFL-CIO announced in February its opposition to students' proposed by Department of ship program to be funded will be better served by a maritime paying tuition and to funding cutbacks at Kings Point after the resolution Transportation Secretary through a tonnage tax. However, jolicy grounded on the use of was approved by the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department executive Federico Pena, serves as the fund­ the fees would raise $100 million breign-flag and forcign-crewed board. %1» J* NL ing mechanism for a maritime annually or $1 billion over the ships," summarized the statement. support program which gained 0-year period. Breaux stated that Also testifying before the Lane Victory, John Brown Cancel House backing by a voteof347 to the bill does not go far enough. panel in support of the maritime 65 in a vote last November. That "We should have twice the num- revitalization program were John 'Last Convoy' Trip to Normandy The Lane Victory, one of the three wartime merchant vessels that had bill was known as H.R. 2151, or >er of ships in the program that is Snow, chairman and Chief Ex­ planned to cross the ocean to participate in the 50th anniversary of the Maritime Security and Com­ being proposed." ecutive Officer (CEO) of CSX D-Day, was forced to return to its home port of San Pedro, Calif, last petitiveness Act. Addressing the union officers Corporation (which owns Sea- month after suffering mechanical problems. Introduced by Representatives testifying before the committee, and Service); John Lillie, presi­ One week after leaving port, an oil leak was discovered in the vessel's Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), William Breaux said, "I would rather have dent of American President boilers which forced the snip to pull in to Acapulco, Mexico for emer­ Lipinski (D-Ill.), Jack Fields (R- operating ships with able bodied ompanies (the parent of gency repairs. Another problem was discovered with the unit that creates Texas) and Herbert Bateman (R- crewmen who work everyday on American President Lines); Wil- fresh water out of sea water. Originally, the "Last Convoy" to Normandy consisted of the Lane Va.), H.R. 2151 called for a ships that run every day that the iam Verdon, senior vice presiVictory, the John W. Brown and the Jeremiah O'Brien, crossing the program that would assist up to52 national security people could ent of Crowley Maritime Corp.; ocean together. In April, lack of funding forced the John Brown to cancel U.S.-flag liner vessels in the call on that would be ready and Irik Johnsen, president of Central its voyage. foreign trade. available as opposed to going to an 3ulf Lines which owns Water­ The Jeremiah O'Brien, the last of the original convoy, arrived in H.R. 4003, funds a 10-year, RRF fleet and try to get into place man Steamship; and Richard Portsmouth, England on May 21 and was preparing to take its place off $1.7 billion, 52-ship-program to ships that have b^n sitting up with Gronda, president and CEO of Pointe du Hoc, Normandy to represent the U.S. merchant marine in this month's ceremony. begin in Fiscal Year1995 through crews that we don't have." Farrell Lines. Unions Announce Support to End Export Ban on Alaskan Oil '.""'''if Five major U.S. maritime unions have announced their sup­ port for legislation that would allow Alaskan North Slope oil to be exported to foreign markets aboard U.S.-flag tankers. Two such bills are before Con­ gress to end the 21-year ban on exporting Alaskan North Slope oil. S. 1993, offered by Senators Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska) on March 25, is being considered by the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. Similar legislation, H.R. 4369 in­ troduced by Representative Wil­ liam Thomas (R-Calif.), is before four different House committees: Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Merchant Marine and Fisheries.. News reports indicate that the Clinton administration is in favor of dropping the Alaskan oil ex­ port ban. A Department of Energy study is expected to be released this month indicating that America can export the Alaskan oil and still retain a high degree of energy independence. In a joint announcement released last month, the unions— the SIU, District No. 1-MEBA, Masters, Mates & Pilots, American Maritime Officers and District No. 4-National Maritime " . v.,-:• • • V, • ; .-Y;. . ,Y, V.'"': v Union — said they "determined that as a result of a changing market place and the resulting downturn in Alaska North Slope (ANS) production, support can be given to proposal before Con­ gress which authorizes the export of ANS oil on U.S.-flag Jones Act vessels. "Such a plan to transport the oil cargoes on U.S.-flag ships is consistent with the economic security and defense interests of the nation in that it provides employment opportunities for American citizens and ensures the nation a fleet of Americanflag tankers — vessels that are militarily useful in times of con­ Y^ • • flict," the statement concluded. Congress passed the ban against the export of Alaskan oil in 1973 immediately after the first Arab oil embargo. The reason for such legislation was to make the United States energy independent through North Slope oil and other altemative forms of energy. However, America's oil situa­ tion has changed fundamentally since then. U.S. oil supplies are ample and more diversified. With consiervation efforts in place, America's oil demands actually were lower in 1993 than in 1978 by more than one million barrels a day. Also, the country has a strategic petroleum reserve of 600 million barrels of crude oil in place. Published reports have noted that lifting the export ban would increase the domestic oil produc­ tion within the state of California. Such an increase would create an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 new jobs within the state and provide $1 billion in new tax revenues for the federal government. Also, the oil primarily would be shipped to Japan, which would reduce America's trade deficit with that nation. The present export ban expires on June 30. Congress is expected to consider the legislation by that time. 7. . �JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Paul HaH Center to Conduct EPA-Htamtatmt Courses QMEDs and Other Engine Dept. Seafarers Need Refrigerant Certification by Nov. 14 The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Lundeberg School have been approved by the Environ­ mental Protection Agency (EPA) for certifying Seafarers and other personnel involved in the repair and servicing of refrigeration equipment. The center, located in Piney Point, Md., formally received EPA certification on April 29. Late last year, the federal government issued regulations (stemming from the Clean Air Act) under which anyone in­ volved in the repair and servicing of refrigeration equipment must pass an EPA-approved course by November 14,1994. This affects QMEDs and any other Seafarers who sail in the engine department and who handle reefers. When those regulations were issued, the Lundeberg School im­ mediately added the EPA outline to its curriculum and applied for approval as a certified refrigerant technician testing facility. Three Lundeberg School in­ structors, J.C. Wiegman, Eric Malzkuhn and Barney Kane, passed the EPA exam and became refrigerant certified technicians. Additionally, they are qualified to teach the use and repair of refrigerant recovery systems, ac­ cording to the new federal guidelines. The instructors also may administer the new tests. In conjunction with the Paul Hall Center's certification, all SIU halls also have been ap­ proved as certified testing facilities, provided certified Lun­ deberg School instructors con­ duct the tests. The school tentatively plans to have a mobile training team of instructors visit­ ing a number of the halls, where they will provide a two-day train­ ing seminar with hands-on use of recovery equipment and new refrigerants, study of regulations and laws and other test prepara­ tion and then administer the exams to QMEDs, electricians and other Seafarers who handle reefers. In addition, the Paul Hall Cen­ ter will offer one- and two-day technician certification pro­ grams, both separately and as part of other engine department cour­ ses. Dates for the separate tech­ nician certification programs, as well as the on-site training, will be published in upcoming issues of the Seafarers LOG. Upon successful completion of a program, a student will receive an EPA refrigeration technician certification card. This card has no expiration date and is separate from a z-card. The Seafarers Appeals Board is looking into matters regarding EPA enforcement of the new regulation (for example, who will check for the new cards, where and when will they be checked, etc.). Additional information will be published in the Seafarers LOG as it becomes available. "But in the meantime, there's plenty of time before the deadline to complete the new certifica­ tion," said Augie Tellez, vice president of the union's contract department. Four Categories The EPA has established the following categories of tech­ nician certification: Type I, for servicing small appliances (such as pantry refrigerators and water coolers); Type II, for servicing or disposing of high-pressure ap­ pliances (for example, a ship's stores refrigeration plant); Type III, for servicing or disposing of low-pressure appliances (such as the centrifugal air conditioning plants found on passenger ships); and Type IV, for servicing all types of equipment (Universal). Different courses and tests will be available to SIU members depending upon which level of technician certification they seek, and also with consideration of their previous refrigerant recovery training. The following individuals will be required to go through the cer­ tification process: • Students enrolled in the Lundeberg School's Refrigera­ tion Operation and Maintenance course. • Students enrolled in the Refrigerated Container Course. • New QMEDs. • QMEDs returning to the Lundeberg School for other specialty courses or other training who previously have not been certified. • All persons holding the refrigeration engineer endorse­ ment from the school. Upon certification, a member will receive an EPA card (includ­ ing an ID number) that will be issued through the Lundeberg School. All Seafarers involved in the repair and servicing of refrigera­ tion equipment are encouraged to obtain certification before the November deadline. Besides requiring that air con­ ditioning and refrigerant tech­ nicians obtain certification through an EPA-approved testing organization, the final rule has four other main elements which require: that technicians servicing and disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equipment ob­ serve prescribed practices aimed at reducing emissions; that refrigerant recycling and recovery equipment, as well as refrigerant reclaimers, be cer­ tified in accordance with EPAapproved standards; that leaks of refrigerant be repaired; and that ozone-depleting refrigerant compounds in appliances, machines and other goods be removed from those items prior to their disposal. Lundeberg Schoel Brings Oil Spill Training te San Juan The Lundeberg School, part of the complex that makes up the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, in con­ junction with Crowley Towing & Transportation of Puerto Rico, recently provided on-site training in hazardous waste operations and emergency response (hazwoper) for more than 100 Seafarers in San Juan. The graduates of the program would be available to work in an emergency cleanup in the event of an oil spill. Such training is mandated by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. The training took place during the last week of April and resulted in 131 SIU members eaming Coast Guard-approved hazwoper cer­ tification. Many of the members also took respirator fitness tests, which measure the proper size of protective equipment to be worn by an individual if he or she responds to a hazardous materials spill. Four groups of students were trained by Kenneth C. Taylor and Mark Jones of the Seafarers Ha^ Lundeberg School and by two in­ structors from Crowley. One of the Crowley instructors spoke Spanish, which proved an invalu­ able boon to many of the students. In addition, the company translated a U.S. Coast Guard emergency guide book into Spanish and made it available to the students. Most of the Seafarers who took the course work for Crowley, although approximate­ ly one dozen others sail in the deep sea division. "The course was very useful," said QMED Tony Mohammed. "I've been to Piney Point several times, but this was one course I hadn't taken. I learned a lot, and now we'll be prepared to be hired right away" in the event of an emergency. Mohammed, who graduated from the Lundeberg School trainee program in 1979, noted that the other members also were very satisfied with the training. "I think it helped our confidence, and we appreciated the instructors coming here We learned that you have to think very carefully before you act, because you never know what you may encounter." Excellent Cooperation Taylor pointed out that the hands-on training took place on Crowley equipment, which should help the students as they return to work. "We used their gear, their barge and their manuals. It was site-specific and oil-specific training, relating to their bulk petroleum operations," he said. "Overall the training was very successful, and there was lots of cooperation between the union and the company." SIU Port Agent Steve Ruiz noted that the "good attendance makes Puerto Rico much more ready for any spill here or in other parts of the Caribbean. The mem­ bers have knowledge of what to do and when to do it. I think it was fantastically successful." Mike Rampolla, manager of marine operations in San Juan for Crowley, also was pleased with the on-site course, which the company requested. "The Helping bring the hazmat course to Puerto Rico are (from left) Mike cooperation and teamwork be­ Gooby, Crowley training; Vic Subia, bilingual instructor; and Lun­ tween Crowley and the SIU was deberg School instructors Kenneth Taylor and Mark Jones. excellenL and we were very happy to bring the course to a local port area," he said. 'We put our resour­ ces together, and it enhanced [the members'] awareness. "We also were fortunate to have the course so soon after the Bemtan incident. A lot of the guys who took this course" were on the periphery of the cleanup which followed a massive oil spill in the San Juan area on January 7, when the non-union barge Morris J. Berman broke loose from its line to a tugboat, drifted onto a coral reef and spilled more than 650,000 gallons of heavy number 6 bunker oil. Seafarers Respond Immediatesly after that spill, more than 200Seafarers (many of them working for Crowley) turned to in swift cleanup opera­ tions which recovered much of the oil and allowed San Juan Har­ bor to remain open. Also, the Seafarers-crewed Caribbean Responder, an oil spill response vessel operated by Dyn Marine, played a key role in the oil recovery and containment effort. Instructor Jones provided the photos accompanying this article. W' ii. •li-" // More than 100 Seafarers, including those pictured above, earned hazmat certification in San Juan after passing a course conducted by the Lundeberg School and Crowley. t ; �6 SEAFARERS LOG Nation Pays its Respects To America's Mariners V' i-d': "iiiiy JUNE 1994 Honoring those American chant marine and the U.S, Nav 1775 also is included in the seafarers who lost their lives in throughout American history— design in recognition of the early service to their country seemed during the course of World War contributions of the U.S. mer­ especially meaningful this year, II when the merchant marine chant marine to the nation's his­ considering the upcoming hunted and attacked by Nazi tory. "America's merchant marine celebration of the 50th anniver­ boats and Japanese kamikaze fighters, transported tons of cargo and civilian seafarers have put sary of the D-Day invasion. Those were the sentiments of to the Atlantic and Pacific areas themselves at risk to support our many Seafarers and SIU officials of operations wd paid a very high armed forces throughout our his­ who last month took part in Na­ price. tory," Herberger said. A new flag designed to honor America's civilian seafarers was iinSenator Strom Thurmond, veiled at one of the memorial services conducted in Washington. More recently, the coopera­ tional Maritime Day servicds at various ports throughout the tion was evident in the Persia'n ranking Republican member on United States. Gulf War, where the U.S. mer­ the Senate Armed Services Com­ Across the country. Maritime chant marine delivered 95 percent mittee, himself a decorated Day events were conducted, not of all cargo to the Middle Has veteran of World War II, talked only to remember those who died (and where seven mariners, in about the largest military opera­ on the beaches of Nonnandy, or eluding Seafarers, gave their tion—D-Day—and how it could even in World War II alone, but lives) and as part of the never have been possible without also to remember all the seafaring humanitarian efforts in Somalia, the merchant marine. "The men and women who answered where 37 ships carried a million patriotism, dedication and the call from their nation in times tons of cargo to that strife-torn courage of those young men and of war and peace. country as part of Operation Re women helped win the war" for the Allies, he said. Three different services took store Hope. Paul Hall Center students salute the flag during the playing of the )lace in the Washington area in National Anthem at the Navy Memorial ceremony. A letter was read from Senator Seafarers Honored ate May, while others were con­ Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), But Maritime Day was more ducted in Mobile, Ala., San Fran­ Raymond Maule, Jim Peterson, than a memorial to the dead. Also remembering the ultimate Mark cisco, New York and Algonac, Roman, Michael sacrifices made by members of recognized were the living heroes Mich. Stringer, Daniel Williams, the merchant marine, men like the merchant marine. Capt. George Auger, At the U.S. Navy Yard m of James AlTimothy Brown, president of the Washington, a wreath-laying Angus "Red" Campbell, former Masters, Mates & Pilots, spoke sohrooks, Christopher Hanshe, vice president, who sailed on ceremony and memorial service SIU Hughey, Christopher a Liberty ship during World War about the necessity of keeping a Mark marked the 62nd observance of Mattair, Roland Moolenaar, strong U.S.-flag fleet and of the National Maritime Day. Vice Ad­ II, and men like the three mariners industry rededicating itself to en­ Gregory Reynolds, Melvin Government Ser­ miral Michael P. Kalleres, com­ (including SIU member and Carlos Sanchez. Ricardo suring passage of a maritime Rivera vices Division mander of the Military Sealift In Mobile, Ala., Mayor revitalization bill. Sanchez) from the USNSAndrew Command, and the Honorable J. Michael C. Dow, on behalf of the Michael Murphy, vice president Steven S. Honigman, general Higgins who were instrumental of government affairs for citizens of Mobile and the mem­ counsel from the Department of in fighting a fire aboard the Presi­ American President lines, notec bers of the Mobile City Council, Washington last month. the Navy, spoke about the fiill dent At another service . in that this countiy is at a turning poini proclaimed May 20,1994 as Mer­ cooperation between the merWashington, this one sponsored in its maritime history. "We musi chant Marine Memorial Service Plney Point trainee James Atwell by the Maritime Administration, recognize the contributions of flie Day. Members of the SIU were (class 524) presents an SIU white Maritime Administrator Albert J. last," he saitl "and ask for prayers iresent as flower wreaths were cap to Vice Admiral Michael P. Kal­ Herberger unveiled a new flag and support in enacting" maritime aid at the foot of the granite leres aboard the USNS Stalwart. memorial to the merchant marine. which is designed to honor revitalization legislation. Seafarers also participated in America's civilian seafarers who New Plaque Unveiled the annual dinner recognizing tic voyage by a steamship, the SS have supported the nation's A new plaque was unveiled at Maritime Memorial Day at the Savannah, on May 22, 1819, as Mined forces in times of war and he third Washington Maritime National Maritime Day and re­ carried its commerce in Day ceremony. The U.S. Mer­ Seamen's Church Institute in quested the president to issue a New York. Kendell Chen, presi­ peacetime. chant Marine-U.S. Navy Armed proclamation annually in obser-^ Designed by the U.S. Army's Guard relief, made of bronze and dent of Energy Transportation vance of that day. Corp., was the keynote speaker. Institute of Heraldry, the key depicting a merchant ship under During World War II alone, Galley gang members cooked components of the flag are an attack on the famed Murmansk 733 American vessels were sunk and served the dinner. eagle, perched on a red, white and lun, honors the heroic service of and nearly 7,000 merchant To promote public awareness blue shield, and a fouled anchor. the merchant marine and the of America's maritime heritage. seamen and officers were lost as Following the benediction, Robert The eagle's wing tips follow the armed guard in World War 11. Elliott, trainee class 542, presents contour of the U.S. merchant Designed by Robert Lamb, a U S. Congress in 1933 designated die a result of enemy action and other an SIU cap to Maritime Administra­ marine em()lem below the words Merchant Marine Academy anniversary of the first transatlan- war-related causes. tor Alt)ert J. Herberger. In Peace and War." The year graduate and veteran of World iVar II and the Murmansk Run, it was unveiled by Maritime Ad­ ministrator Herberger, SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco, SIU xecutive Vice President Joseph Sacco, Rear Admiral William Thompson (USN-Ret.) and Char­ es Lloyd, chairman of the U.S. ^avy Armed Guard World War II Veterans. 'In the face of mortal danger, our crews kept returning to sea to deliver the goods," Michael A good-sized crowd gathers to watch the unveiling of the new U.S. Sacco said prior to the unveiling. "I Merchant Marine-U.S. Armed Guard plaque in the nation's capital. suggest that the emphasis on his:ory we see today, along with what SIU President Michael Sacco (second from right) joins Maritime will take place next week in Nor­ Administrator Albert Herberger in laying ceremonial wreaths for the mandy, should serve two purposes. U.S. merchant marine and Navy Armed Guard at the Navy Memorial One is to honor those who served. in Washington. The other is to remind us of the importance of a strong U.S. mer­ chant fleet—not just in the past, but also today and tomorrow." Thirty students from the Paul all Center for Maritime Train­ ing and Education served as an lonor guard at all three events in Washington. They are: James Atwell, Jon Bednarczyk, Chad unningham, Robert Elliott, Frederick Baker, Lawrence Casey, Loren Dekett, Teddy Del Rosario, Brian DeMeritt, Flanking a new bronze relief which honors the merchant marine and Bryan Garibaldi, Kenrick armed guard are (from left) SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Gaton, Tracy Grant, Gerald Sacco, Maritime Administrator Albert J. Herberger, Navy Armed SIU Retiree Lee DeParlier (left) and Recertified Steward Robert Scott Hartman, Robert Hendershott, Guard Veterans Chairman Charles Lloyd and Retired Navy Rear Neale Hutson, Jermaine Love, Admiral William Thompson. display the Seafarers banner in Mobile. �JUNE 1994 HE REVISED CHIEF cook T program at the Paul Hall Cen­ ter for Maritime Training has not SEAFARERS LOG 7 thing that I have leamed so far. Leaming the methods, cooking terminology and proper presenta­ tion and appearance of foods has been incredible," she added. Har­ ris joined the union in 1992 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Besides perfecting her culi­ nary abilities, Harris is a United Airlines flight attendant who decided to join the Seafarers so she could have a second career upon her upcoming retirement from the airline industry. She uses her annual leave and vacation time to upgrade and sail for the SIU. Mickie Frederick, who joined the union in 1985 in the port of Honolulu and sailed on the Americain Hawaii Cmises pas­ senger vessels as a bartender before going to work in the gal­ ley, was so enthusiastic about the Neville Monteith (left) and Tom Kelly put their training to work as they begin preparations for a luncheon. class that she bought her own computer to practice the skills taught in the program. "My favorite aspect of'the course has been leaming how to plan menus and use spread sheets on a computer. I still have a lot to leam, but I feel that it will all pay off when I am sailing," Frederick noted. only whetted the appetites of the 11 upgraders taking the course, it also has increased their hunger for more leaming. "This course is such an in­ credible leaming experience. As a cook, just leaming a recipe does not mean you will know how to prepare it. We are leaming the methods and techniques that are required to make wonderful dishes," stated Saundra Leo­ nard, who recently sailed aboard ih& Buffalo Soldier. "The course has really trig­ gered a thirst for more knowledge, and I plan on retuming in the future," Amy Rethom told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "Not only have the instractors been excellent, but I think we have also learned from one another," she added. Rethorn sails aboard the Alton Belle II Riverboat Casino in Alton, 111. The new chief cook pilot course was created to instmct Seafarers seeking a chief cook en­ dorsement on the more difficult aspects of the art of cooking. This is done through the use of text books, lectures, practical lab work and weekly quizzes. Those enrolled in the new course altemate weekly between the Lundeberg School's state-ofthe-art lecture/demonstration gal­ ley and the facility's production gdley. The lessons are designed so that each learning session depends in part on the Imowledge instructor Don Yaney (standing, left) answers Tim Laird's (far right) question conceming cheese sauce. and skills acquired during the pre­ vious lesson. Some of the topics covered in­ clude cooking methods, season­ ings and flavorings, recipe and menu planning, stocks, sauces and soups, meat and game, poultry, seafood, starches, vegetables, breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres. Sauces Flavor Course "So far, leaming sauces has been my favorite part of this course because if you can come up with a really good sauce, you can create anything," Sheila Pennell noted. Pennell was the first member from the Alton Belle II Riverboat Casino to attend Working on a new recipe she learned in class, chief cook upgrader Sheila Pennell slices potatoes. steward department upgrading courses last fall and has retumed to attend the special pilot course. Several of Pennell's class­ mates echoed her sentiments conceming the sauce section of the course. Chico Lopez, a member of the SIU's Government Services Division which sails Military Sealift Command-Pacific Fleet vessels, said, "I really enjoyed learning the different mother sauces. It is a wonderful techni­ que to be^i^^le to create six or seven diffraent sauces in minutes from a pre-prepared base. It will Mickie Frederick (right) puts flounder on a baking sheet while be very helpful to me as chief Marjorie Harris (left) cuts green peppers for a side dish. cook aboard a ship." Jesse James, who joined the union as a 1966 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans, said of the sauce system, "It will be a great technique to use on the ships." Some of the steward depart­ ment upgraders felt that leaming to prepare good sauces went beyond just technique. "It is not just a sauce that we are leaming... it is a work of art that we are leaming to create. It is beautiful," noted Marjorie Har­ Cutting up potatoes for the salad Jesse James (left) asks a question following a culinaiy arts lecture at ris. bar at Piney Point is Don Whitlow, the Paul Hall Center while fellow upgrader Henry Wnght Jr. listens. "I really have enjoyed every- y/i'S A'. Valuable at^ Other upgrading steward department members found the nutritional aspects of the program to be the most valuable lesson leamed thus far. "I feel that it will benefit me, the crewmembers on the ships as well as the entire maritime in­ dustry to have training on the cooking of good and nutritional foods," said Neville Monteith, who joined the SIU in 1980 in the port of San Francisco and sailed on the maiden voyage of the SS Independence. "I tmly found it useful toknow how to cook with less salt and low fat," he added. Tim Laird, who joined the union five years ago in the port of Honolulu, said,."I have mostly enjoyed leaming the seasoning and nutrition parts of the course. I think it is great to have the time in the lab to leam the different methods of cooking. I have leamed excellent skills here, such as why things work—not just the recipies but the theories behind it all," said Laird. Retuming to the Lundeberg School for the second time since he joined ihe union in 1987, Henry Wright Jr. said he will continue to retum to Piney Point for upgrading. "I love this course because there are so many skills to leam. When I am finished with this chief cook program, I plan to continue coming back to keep leaming," Wright noted. Don Whitlow, who sails from the port of Seattle, said, "This class is great. I have been leaming everything that I have ever wanted to about cooking, and we aren't even done yet." Whitlow joined the Seafarers 26 years ago in the port of San Francisco. Instmctors Don Yaney and Ed White, who teach the pilot course, both noted the special camaraderie among the classmates. "This is a wonderful group. They all have very positive at­ titudes and are very willing to leam. There is a genuine love among them as a group," stated Yaney. White added, "They are a real­ ly good class with a tme love of die culinary field." - '^ • •y 'J '• • *' ' •• '.k.. ' r '-'A ' �8 - 'r JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Six sru Men Climb to Top Dec^ Dept. Rung; Class Encourages Other Members to Upgrade The SIU's newest class of recertified bosuns graduated at the May membership meeting at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Inocencio Desaville, Henry Gable, Francis (Earl) Henson, Billy Hill, David Murray and Jimmy Ocot completed the highest curriculum available to Seafarers who sail in the deck department. At the graduation ceremony, each recertified bosun took a turn at the podium to address the other upgraders, trainees, officials and guests at the meeting. Although they said it in different ways, the bosuns all emphasized the oppor tunity for advancement that exists for each SIU member. "You people coming into the union have a great future,, wit great opportunities," stated Hen son, who sails from the port o: San Francisco. "When I see the trainees, I see myself years ago and I remember the many people who helped me. We have a great union. Take advantage of your chances. Gable, a second-generation Seafarer who graduated from the trainee program 23 years ago said, "It's up to you to get what you want Out of your career Remember that the school is here to help you learn, and you are part The most recent class of bosuns to complete the recertification program are (from left) Henry Gable, of a strong union. Inocencio Desaville, David Murray, Billy Hill, John Smith (instructor), Jimmy Ocut and Earl Henson. The Paul Hall Center and its Seafarers Harry Lundeberg week course, which covers a wide School of Seamanship are vital to range of topics. They receiver any Seafarer who is serious abou training in the Lundeberg his or her work, added Hill, him­ School's modem shiphandling self a third-generation SlU mem­ simulator; earned certification in ber. "I'm very proud of this union first aid, CPR and firefighting and this school," he said. procedures; studied communica­ Without the school, there's no tions principles and learning tech­ way we could get the training we niques; reviewed and practiced need. 1 hope i^l of you trainees sedift operations, including un­ will come back and upgrade. derway replenishment, damage control and more; and took part in Comprehensive Course other deck-skill exercises, such as Hill and his classmates suc­ ine-splicing. Billy Hill dons protective gear during cessfully completed the fivefirefighting training. Additionally, the new recer­ tified bosuns met for questionand-answer sessions with representatives from each of the union's departments.They spoke Inocencio Desaville examines breathing apparatus in firefighting class. with officials from the SIU's colective bargaining department; governmental affairs department; welfare, vacation, training and lension funds; and Seafarers LOG. They also traveled to SIU [leadquarters in Camp Springs, Vld. and to AFL-CIO head­ quarters in Washington, where they spoke with Maritime Trades department Executive Secretaryreasurer Frank Pecquex about Jimmy Ocot (right) has blood pressure checked by Instructor Jim Shaffer. cey legislative issues which afect the maritime industry. Henry Gable (left) and Earl Henson practice CPR on a dummy. Value of Upgrading Murray, a Georgia native who oined the union in 1978 in New York, vowed to encourajge his shipmates to upgrade at the Paul «all Center. "I'll definitely spread the word about the value of upgrading," he said. "I'm just thankful to have had thechance to ;o through the recertification pro­ gram." Similarly, Jimmy Ocot, who was a member of the SIU's in­ dustrial division, the United In­ dustrial Workers, prior to joining he Seafarers in 1979 in New York, expressed appreciation for laving the opportunity to take upgrading courses that help him lerform his shipboard duties with letter efficiency. "The instructors are very, very helpful and the courses are extremely worthwhile," said the native of le Philippines. Desaville, also bom in the Philippines, took a practical look at the recertification course and at upgrading in general. "The more sldlls you learn, the more your earning power increases," he said. "I'm thankful that we have these courses and that we have such knowledgeable instmctors." Henry Gable first came to the Lundeberg School in 1971, when he graduated as a trainee. He stressed the importance of advancement, David Murray, speaking during the May membership meeting, says he will advise shipmates to upgrade at Piney Point. Billy Hill (right) helps outfit a classmate in protective clothing. �'y^- •. w 'ii:- .'fi.' JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ••-r 9 -.yc'-' vi. . -H PortnHs of Ihe 7 SUf Scholaish^ Whmeis Seven students will college-bound next fall, thanks in part to the Seafarers awarded to children of Seafarers. Awards were granted for both two- and four-year Welfare Plan's scholarship program for SIU members and their dependents. (See story institutions o^gher learning. on page 2.) ^ Below are brief descriptions of the backgrounds and goals of each of the 1994 Three of this year's scholarships were reserved for SIU members; four were Seafarers scholarship winners. JOSEPH JOHN 1UR0CY ti JOSEPH JOHN TUROCY, 29, was awarded a four-year scholar­ ship for $15,000. The deep sea mem­ ber began his shipping career in Honolulu in 1989 when he joined American Hawaii Cruises' SS Inde­ pendence as a bellman. Six months later he was promoted to third steward and served in that capacity for one year. In December 1990, Seafarer Turocy switched to the deck depart­ ment and passed the able bodied seaman exam a year later. Since then, he has been sailing from the' port of New York aboard Sea-Land, Sheridan Transportation, Amsea and Ogden Marine vessels. He ex­ pects to sign off his current vessel, the OMI Sacramento, this month. In the five years that he has been an SIU member, Turocy believes he is "fortunate enough to have worked on a wide variety of ships in that time."The most rewarding aspect of going to sea for the Pittsburgh na­ tive is the opportunity to travel and experience other cultures. Turocy attended Richard Stock­ ton College last fall as a nonmatriculat^ student and did very well. He would like to continue there, majoring in either history or EngUshandstructuringhis time so that he can continue to ship out half of the year. LAWRENCE McNUTT, 24, plans to attend a community college near his home in Des Moines, Wash, and then transfer to the University of Washington after completing his associate's degree, with an eye, eventually, to attending medical school and specializing in psychiatry. Because of many hardships he faced while growing up. Brother McNutt would like to have a career "where I can make a positive impact on other peoples' lives." He wants to work with children from broken homes and help them put their lives together. Following high school, McNutT had hoped to go to college, but the financial means were not there. He struggled to make ends meet until he heard about the trainee pro­ gram at Piney Point. He was ac­ cepted into the program in 1990 and started sailing in the steward depart­ ment during the Persian Gulf war. Since joining the union three-and-ahalf years ago, he has since upgraded to chief cook and chief steward. His goal has alwaysbeen to save enough money to go back to school, and ^s scholarship is a start for Brother McNutt. MICHAEL DEAN MILLER, 29, was bom and raised in the Philip­ pines. His father was an American foreign correspondent there, and the family moved to the United States in 1977. ^ Throug^i high school in Rosebur^ Ore., Miller involved himself in various sports and other organizations. After graduating from high school, he attended Umpqua Conununity College for two years. He then continued his studies at the University of Oregon. In 1987 he took a course at Meritt Davis Business College to receive a diploma in computer ap­ plications management. Six months after graduation, he went into busi­ ness as an insurance agent provid­ ing supplemental insurance to federal employees. Upon closing his business in 1989, he worked on fishing boats in Alaska and Seattle, where he learned about the SIU. Brother Miller graduated from the trainee program at Piney Point in 1990 at the top of his class. He has returned twice to upgrade his skills: for his assistant cook and 2nd cook/baker endorsements. Brother Miller's immediate goals are to obtain his chief cook's endorsement. Miller will be attending Western Culinary Institute in Oregon or Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona in the fall, with the goal of becoming a professional chef. ALANNA MARIE BRAGG, 17, has, until recently, wanted to pursue a career as a lawyer. But because of her ability to write well, combined with her personality, she now feels she may be better suited to com­ munications. She hopes to attend Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. to fulfill her goals. Alanna entered Boston Latin School in Boston, Mass. as a seventh grader with an outstanding academic record. She not only has held her own in this very competi­ tive school, but has also made con­ tributions to the school conununity. She has been a member of the pep squad for five years and now serves as its captain. She has dedicated countless hours to the African Cultural Society, the Hispanic Cultural Society, the Gospel Choir, the Register(a literary magazine),Argo (the school newspaper) and the stu­ dent council. Alanna has further developed her skills through employment and other activities. For three years, she served as peer leader at "a health center which "gave me a chance to not only educate myself, but also other teens ... it also gave me a chance to reach out to young adults and help them face the many problems they ran into." Alanna is the daughter of Col­ leen Brennan and William Bragg. Bragg has been an SIU member since 1980, sailing deep sea, most recently aboard the Sea-Land Ex­ plorer. I enjoyed writing for the campus newspaper so much that / would like to explore an opportunity in the field of journalism. yy LAWRENCE McNUH ''t would like to have a career where I can make a positive im­ pact on other peoples' lives.'yy MICHAEL DEAN MILLER a To better achieve my goals, I wish to obtain a solid understanding of the skills needed to become a professional chef.'• yy TUROCY McNUTT MILLER t ALANNA MARIE BRAGG a ^Despite my economic problems, it was always my dream to fur­ ther my education. yy •.M' .'.•liY"-* '.M' BRAGG JV AMY RENE£ BELOTE Nothing would please me more than to continue participating in an instructive process, this time as the teacher." ti "I have set my goals [becoming a lawyer] high, but I am confi­ dent that I will succeed at them." BENISE KAY MBBRE 1 want to teach history to eager minds who share my passion for this subject., either as ah^h yy school teacher or college professor. a AMY RENEi BELOTE, 17, will graduate this month from Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Del. Her goal is to major in English and Spanish education at Towson (Md.) State University, the Univer­ sity of Delaware or York College of Pennsylvania. An excellent student, motivated by personal goals. Amy earned su­ perior grades in high school and also was involved in many honors and extracurricular activities—in­ cluding community clubs, athletics and music. She was selected Out­ standing English Student as well as Outstanding Spanish Student during her high school years, and that spurred her interest in those areas. Following graduation from col­ lege, Amy Belote hopes to teach English, perhaps in a primarily Spanish-speaking high school. During her 17 years. Amy believes she has been influenced and encouraged by many of her teachers. "Nothing would please me more," she stated in her scholarship application, "than to continue par­ ticipating in this instructive process, except this time I want to be the teacher." Amy is the daughter of Clare and Richard Belote. ^chard joined the inland division of the SIU in 1977 and sails as a tankerman, presently aboard the Interstate #29, operated by Maritrans. DAWN MARIE MARTIN, 18, cur­ rently is a freshman at the Univer­ sity of Southwestern Lousiana. She is studying pre-law with a minor in English and French, and would like to continue there with her scholar­ ship winnings and and then goon to Tulane Law School. Dawn would like to become a defendant lawyer "because it would be an incredible challenge. Being a lawyer is a dif­ ficult job to undertake; however, knowing that I have defended a person's rights would be rewarding enough." Besides being a full-time stu­ dent, Dawn does community work part-time. She has assisted senior citizens who are unable to shop for themselves, and has taken part in fund-raising efforts of the Mus­ cular Dystrophy Association. At Andrew Jackson High School in Chalmette, La., Dawn maintained a demanding schedule of classes, including three at the honors level, and enjoyed an active and productive membership in various language and service clubs. Her stepfaAer, John Wallace Bllich, sails in the inland division, presently as a tugboat operator for Crescent Towing Company. DENISE KAY MOORE, 18, graduates this month from Pam­ lico County High School in Bayboro, N.C. In high school, Denise became involved in her school's champion­ ship quiz bowl team and by her sophomore year, she was a member of the starting team; during her senior year she. was captain. Her leadership and encouragement pushed her team to win many tour­ naments and student scholarships. Her other great passion in high school was social studies. It was during a United States history course in her junior year that she first realized she wanted to study history in college with the goal of teaching that subject (either at the high school or college level) to "eager minds whoshare my passion for the subject." Denise actively participates in the education and music outreach of her church and has taken on much responsibility while working parttime in a drycleaning store during the school year and managing a seafood office during the summer. Having lived her whole life in North Carolina, Denise hopes to continue her education there, either at the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill or Greensboro, or Campbell University in Buies Creek. Denise is the stepdaughter of Russell Hudson, an inland member since 1981. He currently sails aboard the Express Marine Inc.'s tug Russell B. Murray. .W,u. , .'.r .-4 • BELOTE MARTIN MOORE /"'l • �10 JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG UnkMis Stand^nn Against Taxing HeaiHi Care Benefits ; - 'i->• I ' ' "V • V r^:; •iM iiii • As House and Senate commit­ tees in mid-May took up health care legislation for the first time, the SIU joined with the AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions in strenuously voicing continued opposition to any proposal'which would make he^th care beneifits taxable income. The federation of U.S. trade unions also reaffirmed its support of an employer mandate (requiring all employers to provide hedth in­ surance for their employees) as an Seafarers recently took part In a health care reform rally in Santa equitable funding mechanism for Monica, Calif., sponsored by the state AFL-CIO. Pictured above (standing, from left) are SIU members J. Cox and Isaac Givens, health care reform. Representative Tony Armstrong of the SlU-affiliated United Industrial "All Americans should be ade­ Workers (UIW), SIU Port Agent George Tricker, Seafarer D. Gordian, quately covered, benefits shouk UIW Representative Ruth Fernandez, Bosun Wilfredo Acevedo and remain untaxed and al ILU member G. Back, Kneeling (from left) are Seafarers Herbert Americans, including business Rodriguez and Vance Battle. owners, should be required to do their fair share to alleviate the reform. Many favor the employer That is because many medical crisis which now confronts this mandate called for in President bills are padded to m^e up for nation," SIU President Michael Clinton's Health Security Act treatment received by uninsured Sacco said in a letter to Senate (and supported by labor), which patients who cannot pay their Finance Committee Chairman would require employers to pay bills—particularly emergency Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D- for at least 80 percent of their room treatment, which generally N.Y.), whose committee has employees' medical benefits. is veiy expensive. begun hearings on health care One of the contentions in sup­ Some business groups have reform. "As long as some com­ port of the employer mandate is panies are able to evade any that it would end the current prac­ launched massive lobbying cam­ responsibility for health care, tice of working-class families and paigns against the employer manthere will be a powerful incentive businesses that provide medical date, which has led to the for even the most conscientious benefits, shouldering more and consideration of taxing benefits an alternate means of fund­ employer to follow suit." more of the nation's skyrocketing as ing. Yet many of the same elected One other Senate committee health care costs. The U.S. medi­ representatives who oppose the (Labor and Human Resources) cal inflation rate is growing at 11 employer mandate also have and three House committees percent annually, and millions of stated they are against new taxes. (Ways and Means, Energy and workers have had to forego wage Commerce, and Education and increases simply to maintain their "I don't know how we get to Labor) have begun work on the medical benefits. universal coverage without initial development of a health At the same time, businesses employer mandate," said Health care bill. which provide health care and Human Services Secretary Congress will return from coverage are in some ways at a Donna Shalala in a recent meet­ Memorial Day recess in mid- competitive disadvantage with ing with the AFL-CIO executive June, and administration and those who skirt such costs by council, of which Sacco is a mem­ Capitol Hill officials reportedly denying benefits to their ber. "The employer mandate is the fairest way to do it . . . and have set July 1 as the date for employees. In any case, trade unions— there needs to be fairness in the getting bills out of committee and which typically secure excellent system." onto the congressional floors. The Health Security Act calls While there is growing bipar­ jenefits for their members—say for no taxes on employer-paid they have paid for health care tisan support for the ideal of coverage not only for their mem­ benefits. After 10 years, only universal coverage, lawmakers differ sharply on how to fund bers, but also for the tens of mil- benefits which exceed the man­ comprehensive health care ions of uninsured Americans. dated coverage would be taxed. Admiral George H, NRHer Dies; Was Fighter for Merchant Ships George H. Miller, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral who was a tire­ less supporter and activist in behalf of a strong American-flag merchant marine, died of pneumonia at the age of 83. Known widely for his persistent promotion of measures to assure the nation of an appropriate level of seapower. Admiral Miller regarded U.S.-flag merchant ships as a vital component of the national defense. Admiral Miller was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in his role during World War II as damage control officer of the light cruiser U.S.S. Houston, which suffered two crippling hits by Japanese aerial torpedoes off Formosa in October 1944. With the Houston dead in the water, heeling to starboard and dangerously close to capsizing in heavy seas, the order was given to abandon ship. As damage control officer, then-Commander Miller insisted on staying aboard the heavily flooded ship with a skeleton damage control team to keep the stricken vessel afloat while repairs were made and assis­ tance could be summoned for the return to port. The stiiring account of Admiral Miller's action aboard the ship was Adm. George H. Miller published in 1985 by the Naval In­ stitute Press in a book, "The Battle to Save the Houston." During the Korean War, Ad­ miral MiUer served as a plans of­ ficer for the American forces landings in Inchon in 1950. Sub­ sequently, he held several sea com­ mands and strategic planning assignments, including the Trident Strategic Nuclear Missile Program. He retired from the Navy in 1972. He was then appointed as special assistant to the Maritime Ad­ ministrator by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Andrew Gibson, where he remained until 1975, when he began activity as a consult­ ant, speaker and writer pn issues of strategic importance to the national security. Admiral Miller and Paul Hall, late president of the SIU, main­ tained a common interest in the role of merchant shipping in national defense and often appeared together in various forums con­ sidering the subject. Herbert Brand, chairman of the Transportation Institute, a longtime friend of Admiral Miller who worked with him on many projects to promote U.S. seapower, said that "there was no one to match Admiral Miller's determination to convince the Defense Department, the Con­ gress and the executive branch of government that the merchant marine is an indispensable element of Naval strength. And he always main­ tained that the only effective reserve fleet would be an active, healthy U.S. merchant marine." Admiral Miller is survived by his wife Margaret Mason Miller, with whom he lived in Annapolis, Md.; three children from a previous marriage; Susan Talley of St. Louis, Marthaarm Fentoii of Qriental, N.C., George H. Miller Jr. of Honey Beach, Miss.; and six grandchildren. Johnny Johnston stands last year at the pier in Piney Point, Md. next to the Manitou., whicb he painstakingly restored. Seafarers Mourn Death Of Johnny Johnston, Who Restored Manitou Lloyd S. "Johnny" Johnston, a charter member of theSIU and a former patrolman, passed away April 23 due to natural causes. He was 84. Born in Indiana in 1909, Brother Johnston joined the Se^arers in 1938 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department until the late 1940s, when he worked as a union patrolman and organizer in New York and New Orleans. Eventually he retumed to sailing. He retired in 1974. Johnston spent much of the last four years voluntarily res­ toring the yawl Manitou at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. Once used by President John F. Kennedy, the Manitou has been part of the Lundeberg School's floating museum since 1968, when the school pur­ chased it from the Defense Department Surplus Sales Agency in a closed bid. When Johnston started res­ toring the boat, "it was in pretty bad shape," he said last year in an interview with the Seafarers LOG. "I had the time and the interest, so I volunteered to get her back in shape. ... I have enjoyed every day that I have spent on her." Two years ago, after finish­ ing extensive research, he wrote a lengthy paper about the vessel's storied past, complete with details of many of the ship's races and owners. The excellent condition of the sailing craft is Brother Johnston's legacy. "You can't even tell it was damaged," he proudly stated after completing the restoration. "With the help of the marina personnel, she is in ship-shape." Brother Johnston was buried at the Seafarers Haven cemetery in Valley Lee, Md., near the Paul Hall Center. Funeral services for Brother Johnston took pli place at Seafarers Haven in Valley Lee, Md., near the Paul Hall Center. �•J •••.. '-0' JUNE 1994 $EAFARENSLOG 11 -V' Seafarers Carried Allied War Effort to Normandy Continued from page 3 planes dropped 3,000 tons on shore defenses. The first troops began landing at 6:30 a.m. "I was on a Waterman ship, and we went in the morning," said Padu. "There was a Liberty ship behind us. It hit a mine. When I looked back, all I saw was a big, black cloud. Only one person was saved from that ship." By nightfall, despite thousands of casualties, the five waterbome assault divisions were firmly ashore. Within the next five days, one solid Allied front had been established. Starckx, who also sailed as bosun, remembered the scene as "very active. I was bosun on the Great Isaac, a seagoing tug, and we towed 11 Phoenix units and one block-ship to Normandy. It was a hurry-up operation and we were sailing in a blackout, and we collided with a Liberty ship. For­ tunately, all the damage was above the water line." After the first landings, six weeks of fierce fighting ensued. But it was simply a question of time before the Allies prevailed. Liberty Ships Many Seafarers also took part in a much less-publicized aspect of the Normandy operations. Approximately 1,000 merchant mariners volunteered to sail 32 American ships to the beaches— ships that were scut­ tled to make the emergency breakwater, the "miracle har­ bor" along the Normandy coast, a decoy of sorts. Three SlU-crewed Liberty ships—the Matr W. Ransom, Ben­ jamin Contee and James W. Mar­ shall—among the breakwater fleet. As noted by retired SIU his­ torical director John Bunker, himself a Seafarer during World War n, the fact that the break­ water fleet did not face the an­ ticipated harsh reaction from the Germans "did not detract one whit from the courage of the seamen who volunteered for this extremely dangerous mission." :ii V •S s' • 'v ti-.v ! A-' b'" AP/Wide World Photos The channel waters are black with shipping as reinforcements and supplies are sent ashore for the conquest of the Cherbourg Peninsula. In the aftermath of the in­ goods, never shying from danger. vasion, Seafarers were an integral Abraham Aragones, a retired part of the stipply shuttle between chief steward who sailed the U.K. and Normandy and, throughout the war, summed up the later, to French and Belgian ports. patriotism shown by him and his "There were so many mines, fellow Seafarers when he said, "It but it was a job that had to be was very important to me to serve done," Starckx said. "You know, my country during the war. We my son was bom on May 13,1944 sometimes were easy targets, and it and I left on May 15. I didn't was frightening. But I would do it return until January of 1945. again." Lee de Parlier, another Believe me, no one got much steward department retiree who sleep during those months." One hundred and fifty vessels sailed in several theaters during were assigned to this shuttle duty, World War H, added that in addi­ AP/Wlde Worid Photos which involved substantial risk. tion to commemorating the sucof n Dav and iilrimatelv of With full equipment from landing craft, American assault troops move For example, the SlU-crewed iTSh'c onto a northem beachhead. In the background, the harbor Is filled with Colin Kelly stmck a mine and the entire war effort, this month s sank in the channel during those ceremonies also should honor those who perished during the operations. But at Normandy, just as in war. "I was fortunate to survive, every other mission of World but many Seafarers made the ul­ War II, Seafarers answered their timate sacrifice. We should be country's call and delivered the grateful to all of them." a.® •••li •'.f# AP/Wide World Photos Many types of landing craft are used to shuttle supplies to Normandy beachheads for troops fighting their way inland. This photo was taken four days after D-Day. '••i Photo courtesy of MarAd Standing before a memorial to the more than 1,200 Seafarers who lost their lives to enemy toipedoes and Geman U-boats during WWII, retired Seafarer Al Padu recalls his sailing days under hre. L'stening Hea^ seas lash at the breakwater of merchant ships scuttled a 9 �'[''BBBM _. _ II, ' ' r r'-.,*.J t '• #"• - -,* •'r::\ - .'.I?-'/' 12 SEAFASBRSLOG JUNE 1994 2' -.2^ JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LUG Wm 4-• V.-'v,'-: 13 vv' Barker Delivers 1994 Paul Hall Lecture , J'-rV' A Broad Approach Is Needed te Rebuild U.S. Fleet, Says Respected Ship Operater - • :::a IS WBBMi 'BMSM'"' , I•? !®- #111 ,\v'. •1 tr, .m. '•'• "-• * .,'' '"'• r'^v' I: • •" Chairman of Interlake Steamship Holding Company and principal owner of the Mormac Marine Group, Inc. James R. Barker, urged close to 140 representatives of govemment, the shipping industry, academia and maritime labor to develop comprehensive reforms necessary to build a "stronger and better U.S. merchaht marine." private investment in commercial vessels. Be­ Making govemment part of the solution, not OR THE UNITED STATES to retain a tween 1975 and 1986, the number of oceangoing part of the problem. Govemment relates to the United States-flag commercial merchant roll-on/roll-off ships in the world increased from maritime industry in two ways—^it's both a cus­ fleet beyond the next few years, our leaders 141 to 751. Of these, 35 were U.S.-flag. By 1990, tomer and a mlemaker. However, in performing in Congress, the administration and elsewhere in there were less than 20 U.S. roll-ons, none less these roles, it is important that the one not be used the govemment and the industry itself must start than 10 years "^old. As foreign fleets ^ew to solely for the purposes of the other. The govem­ thinking of economic and policy reforms in a transport millions of vehicles worldwide, the ment as mlemaker must look beyond the govem­ broader context than the next promotional pro­ only growth sector under U.S.-flag was the ment as customer in deciding maritime policy. gram. Failure to develop and implement reforms govemment-owned roll-on fleet. Rich as this that go to the bedrock issues facing the industry Two common misperceptions about maritime country may be, we cannot afford to repeat that today will result in the inevitable disappearance policies hurt the government's ability to formu­ experience for containerships or tankers. A of the United States-flag fleet—first from the late policy in a manner that would encourage a govemment fleet is not the solution. iSKifct world's oceans, then from our coasts, and finally strong, competitive maritime industry in the from our inland waterways. Second, he would say, reform must focus on United States. implementing broad principles, not merely craft­ Anyone who doubts that this sequence of ¥ ing narrow, legalistic fixes. At a minimum, these events is not already under way need only look at "Maritime is... looking for principles should include the following two facts: first, APL's and Sea-Land's applica­ X. equal treatment-^to other tions to re-flag half of the vessels now in their U IJ'I•:V • Government must be part of the solution, domestic transportation modes foreign trade fleets; and second, the not part of the problem. By various es­ administration's proposed revitalization program or to our foreign competitors." timates, as much as 80 percent of the added James R. Barker, the 1994 Paul Hall that is now lithited to a maximum of 52 liner cost of owning and operating a vessel under Memorial lecturer, has been deeply involved vessels. And what happens to the rest? No matter U.S.-flag results from govemment mandates First, not all promotional policies are sub­ in the operation of U.S. shipping companies how these facts play out, the net result will be a not imposed on foreign vessels. Thus, we sidies. Although cabotage and cargo reservation since 1971. much diminished U.S.-flag foreign trade fleet. must look at deregulation in a fashion that statutes are usually characterized as maritime Nor will this process stop with the foreign trade helps, not hurts, the industry. Delivering the 1994 Paul Hall Memorial promotional programs, in fact such laws do no fleet. Those who would "deregulate" maritime Lecture on May 4 in Washington was more than mandate the application of a broad would bring the same result to our coastal and James R. Barker, principal owner and vice range of U.S. labor, employment and personal .. reform must focus on im­ inland waterways. chairman of Mormac Marine Group, Inc. and corporate tax laws and social programs to and chairman of Interlake Steamship Hold­ The question before us is: What must be done plementing broad principles, domestic water transportation generally and to ing Company. to avoid these results? ocean transportation when U.S. taxpayers' dol­ not merely crafting narrow, The Paul Hall Lecture Series memorial­ It is a great privilege for me to be here today lars are being used to finance the cargo or the izes the late president of the Seafarers Inter­ legalistic fixes." to give the Paul Hall Memorial Lecture because transportation. national Union, who served as the always one to ^hom the industry would Paul was By requiring the application of such laws as organization's principal officer front the • We must get **more boats in the water" look for leadership when faced with such a ques­ late '40s to his death in 1980. Hall was the Family Leave Act, social security, personal under U.S.-flag. Increasing the number of tion. Herb Brand's call inviting me here today universally regarded for his effective efforts and corporate federal income tax, and unemploy­ modem vessels that can be operated under brought back many memories of the days that to promote the U.S.-flag shipping industry. ment taxes to maritime transportation, the U.S. U.S.-flag in a cost-effective manner could Herb, Paul and I used to spend together discuss­ Barker is a graduate of Columbia govemment simply says that you cannot hire solve problems across the industry: more ing the problems facing the industry. Despite the University who also holds a masters in busi­ foreign workers to avoid the higher costs of buildings, more repair opportunities for challenges, those were among the happiest days ness administrationfrom the Harvard Busi­ employing American workers to move cargoes shipyards, more jobs for labor and more of my life—not the least because of the oppor­ ness School, He is a principal owner and and acknowledges its own responsi'oility to do revenue-generating assets for operators. tunity they gave me to work with one of the giants director of Meridian Aggregates Company, the same for its own shipments, both domestic of our industry. Thus, as I sat down to prepare this which produces approximately 7 million • We must become cost-competitive. Clearly and foreign. Even though these mandates result talk, I presumed to ask myself, "How would Paul tons of quarry products per yearfor use in the market is there—but to recapture some of in higher rates for U.S. vessels, they are not the construction and railroad industries. approach trying to build a stronger and better the 96 percent of U.S. trade that now moves subsidies. On the cabotage side, they simply en­ Prior to its purchase by Mormac Marine U.S. merchant marine at a time when the future in foreign bottoms, U.S. vessels must be costsure that water transportation must be provided Group, Barker served as chairman of the of the U.S.-flag fleet is truly in doubt?" competitive. Efforts to eliminate unfair and board and chief executive officer of Moore on the same basis as domestic air, rail or highway Here's what I think Paul would have said. burdensome regulatory, tax and operating re­ McCormack Resources, a position he held transportation—all must employ American labor First, we all understand the benefit of having a quirements must be pursued with vigor. Much from the time he joined the company in 7977. and pay U.S. taxes. In the preference area, such strong and competitive U.S.-flag merchant like Detroit, much like the steel industry, we Before joining Moore McCormack, he rates merely reimburse the U.S. operator who, marine and maritime industry, both in terms of must get competitive and that's was executive vice president of Temple under U.S. law, is responsible for bearing the economics and for national defense. No one has Barker and Shane, a management consult­ management's job. To stimulate private in­ direct costs of those laws—costs not imposed on ever refuted the basic proposition that a commer­ ing firm he co-founded in 1969. vestment in the maritime industry, the in­ their foreign competitors. cial fleet of militarily-used vessels that pays most The firit Paul Hall Memorial Lecture dustry must be free to realize the economic of its own way in peacetime yet is available to the The second misperception is that maritime is was delivered in 1987. The series, part of benefits that flow from advances in technol­ govemment to meet its needs for economic and somehow looking for special treatment. In fact, the Paul Hall Memorial Endowment at the ogy. national defense shipping in times of war or we simply are looking for equal treatment—to University of Southern California, honors national emergency is the most cost-effective other domestic transportation modes or to our distinguished contributors to marine • We must make maritime an all-inclusive means of providing that shipping. Many in this transportation by providing a public forum game. Balkanization has been as unfortunate foreign competitors. Unlike those who would for their thoughts in the form of an annual town may assume otherwise, but none can prove for the industry as the tragic events now oc­ eliminate the Jones Act, we don't believe that lecture. it. The govemment has and is spending billions curring in the former Yugoslavia have been cargo moving by barge from Memphis to New The endowment was established by of dollars just to address its need for reliable for the peoples of that region. Overemphasis Orleans should be exempt from U.S. employ­ friends and associates in organized labor access to roll-on/roll-off vessels for military on short-term, narrow interests is as bad for ment laws. By the same measure, if such an and the marine industry shortly after SIU needs, and hundreds of millions annually to maritime as it is bad for any other sector that exemption is deemed good for maritime, why not President Paul Hall died in 1980. maintain those vessels. must compete in the global economy. Even other modes? Similarly, we are looking for equal The title of Barker's lecture is "Are Ifou operators under cabotage laws are subject to Even as the world commercial market in rollregulatory treatment with foreign vessels using the Kind of Leader the Industry Needs?". the pressures of international economics. on/roll-off vessels grew exponentially, the U.S. ports. It makes no sense to impose one set The full text of his address appears on these United States govemment abandoned the promo­ of standards on U.S. vessels that move 4 percent Let me briefly address each of these principles two pages. tional programs that served as the catalyst for of our cargo while allowing foreign vessels that in turn. F v. •t-'-.^, ,- .,-> •>:r.'";^"-":> "v-- I ,. J.•>, "Sy '»iv.i,,i:i-,rr.^,...''"" • " "• ' • move 96 percent of our cargo to operate under different, less costly standards. U.S. and foreign vessels serving U.S. ports should be built, operated and maintained to the same standards. If the U.S. seeks a more restrictive standard, the solution should be to pursue that standard through international regulation applicable to all vessels calling at U.S. ports, not to unfairly bur­ den only U.S. vessels calling at those ports. The same applies in the area of tax policy. Why should American maritime companies operating foreign subsidiaries be subject to dif­ ferent tax policies than other U.S. companies with foreign operations? The answer is they shouldn't, but they now are. My second principle for guiding maritime reform is that the bottom line for reform must be the simple proposition of getting more "boats in the water" under U.S.-flag. Consider this—if the U.S.-flag foreign trade fleet were to recapture its 1970 share of liner trade and 1970 share of bulk trade by the year 2000, there would be roughly twice as many vessels in that fleet as at present: roughly 90 new Uners, 9 new dry bulkers and 45 tankers. The goal of maritipie reform should be getting those "boats in the water." For too long, the industiy has focused solely on how to maximize our return from a single hull with insufficient attention being paid to gaining by increasing the number of vessels. Technologically, the U.S. has always been at the forefront—for example; our cargo moved per deadweight ton has increased 58 percent over the last 25 years. However, from an industiy perspective, that strategy has not even allowed us to maintain the status quo in terms of market share. Nowhere is the operation of this principle better illustrated than in the area of manning and crew wages. The emphasis decreasing crew costs in a single hull creates a zero sum game for the operator and for labor—to preserve wages and jobs, labor is put in a position of opposing man­ ning and wage reforms. In comparison, in an environment in which the number of vessels is increasing, labor becomes a partner with the operator in addressing crew costs—30 jobs on two ships at a decent wage is better for all con­ cerned than 20 jobs on one ship with wages pushed to unreasonable amounts to providing a living wage for two or more seafarers for a single billet. To its credit, maritime labor has an­ nounced its willingness to be an effective par­ ticipant in this process. In sum, true reform means any measure that contributes to increasing the number of vessels in the fleet. Measures that merely preserve exist­ ing numbers or stem the hemorrhage may be necessary short-term "band-aids" but they should not be confused with true reform. adds to the cost of doing business with no in­ crease in safety, environmental protection or other benefit. Why should the Coast Guard reinspect what we pay the classification societies to inspect? Why not let the Coast Guard inspect the inspectors, not the operators? Why can't we build our ships to international requirements— they're safe enough for 94 out of every 100 vessels entering a U.S. port! Why penalize U.S. operators for obtaining vessel repairs from the most economic source? Unique U.S. tax policies for maritime and requirements like the ad valorem duty on foreign repairs add almost a million dollars a year to the economic "cost" of U.S. operation. Industrywide, our productivity gains have been impressive: more cargo moved by fewer ships and less manpower; cargo carried per crewmember up 860 percent; and cargo delivered per ton of fuel burned more than doubled. But the benefits of those gains cannot be stolen from the industry by hostile tax and regulatory policies. Another area where govemment regulatory reform is needed to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. merchant marine is that of tort reform. The tort-based system of compensating for in­ juries in the maritime workplace is one of the largest single contributors to the added costs of operating under U.S.-flag. The million dollar plus settlements that are not untypical in this area are not far removed from the entire cost of operat­ ing a fully-crewed foreign-flag vessel for a year. Lastly, maritime must become an inclusive, not an exclusionary game. 1 must admit that our opponents are correct to the extent that many of the maritime programs that this country has pur­ sued over the past decades have served to divide and weaken the industry. Nothing better charac­ terizes the state of the maritime industry than its narrow focus on preserving promotional programs that benefit specific segments as op­ posed to pursuing broader interests that would benefit the industry as a whole. For example, 17 of the 36 pages of the administration's new maritime revitalization program are dedicated to ensuring that existing operators in the non-con­ tiguous domestic trades are protected from "un­ fair" competition by "subsidized" vessels. As the government's ability to fund support programs diminishes across the board, this com­ petition becomes more intense and more divisive. Thus, shipbuilders' representatives on the merchant marine subcommittee have an­ nounced that they would not support the administration's proposed maritime security pro­ gram for liner operators unless funding were provided for the series transition program for shipyards. And with all due respect to my many friends on the legal and trade association sides of our industry, the only people who benefit from this constant pressure to protect segments of the industry are Washington lawyers and repre­ sentatives. Over time, such competition hurts the industry as a whole. . V "Ours is a global industry, and it is in the international marketplace that we must be­ come cost competitive!" Nor can the industry continue to think of itself in narrow terms grounded in government programs or policies. The domestic tanker in­ dustry on the East and Gulf Coasts is an example of how international economics penetrates even so-called "protected" trades. U.S.-refined products are not exported from the Gulf, while the same products refined in the Caribbean are imported in the Northeast. All on foreign-flag vessels because that arrangement has an economic advantage over direct shipments using U.S.-flag vessels. Ours is a global industry, and it is in the international marketplace that we must become cost competitive! Paul Hall was a leader in this industry. As 1 look over this room today, 1 am certain that there are other Paul Halls out there. For example, there is Mike Sacco who last fall called the industry together to remind us that if we did not pull together in the coming fight, the industry in the United States was surely doomed to extinction. But we need more leaders like Mike if we are to prevail in the coming months. From the perspec­ tive of the industry as a whole, what has been accomplished since last September's meeting pales in comparison to what remains to be done. Those opposed to a continued active role by the United States govemment in encouraging the development and maintenance of a strong and competitive maritime industry in the United States for whatever reason know that this in­ dustry is vulnerable. The vast majority of the American people have never seen nor set foot on an American-flag vessel. Few understand what the industry means to this country and our ability to be an economic and military sea power in the world of the 21st century. In the coming months, we must get our side of Ae story to the American people and to their elected representatives in Congress and in the administration. T-'M' •. Sr. • ::#l# "U.S. and foreign vessels serv­ ing U.S. ports should be built, operated and maintained to the same standards." .. the bottom line for reform must be the simple proposition of getting more 'boats in the water' under U.S.-flag. 99 However, to get the ships, ypu have to get the cargoes, and to get the cargoes you have to be cost-competitive. Burdensome regulations and tax policies are robbing the industry of the economic benefits of advances in technology. Historically, radio officers have played a major role in ensuring the safety of those who sailed the world's oceans. But when satellites and com­ puters can more effectively monitor distress fre­ quencies and anyone who can operate a telephone can communicate worldwide from a vessel at sea, we cannot afford a couple of hundred thousand dollars a year to keep someone on board each ship "just in case." Think of it—the radio officer alone eats up 10 percent of what the administration has proposed as an annual pay­ ment of a liner vessel! But don't think me biased against radio of­ ficers. I'm biased against every unnecessary cost to operate a vessel under U.S.-flag that simply Now is the time for the Paul Hall in all of us to step to the fore. As an industry, we need leadership as we have never needed it in the past. And 1 am not talking only about industry giants. 1 am talking about everyone in this room and those in the industry not here with us today. As we engage in maritime issues over the coming months, look to your own position on each issue and test it against the principles I've outlined above: • If it envisions a role of the govemment, does it make the govemment part of the solution? • If put in place, would it increase the "number of boats in the water?" • ' Does it encourage broader participation under U.S.-flag? An etching in glass of Paul Hall is presented to Paul Hall lecturer Barker by Dr. Robert Friedman (left), director of the USC SeaGrant Program, from which the lecture series is administered. If the answer is yes to each of these questions, then you are the kind of leader this industry needs;— 4I ^ I' - �14 JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-Crewed Sugar Islander Delivers Food to War-Ravaged African Nation Seafarers aboard the Sugar Islander helped support humanitarian efforts led by the World Food Program of Rome, Italy when the Pacific Gulf Marine (PGM) vessel delivered 20,000 metric tons of com to the destitute country of Angola, on Africa's west coast. "It was a very long and hard trip but we got the job done. The entire trip took a total of 70 days, and 34 of those days were spent off-loading," AB Arthur "Jr." Machado told the Seafarers LOG. The crew began loading the number two yellow corn on March 7 in the vessel's home port of New Orleans. On March 8, the crew finished loading and set sail for the African nation. The Sugar Islander arrived in the Angolan port of Lobito on March 29 and remained docked until April 21 when the last of the cargo was off-loaded. "It was a long trip and unloading was difficult at times. But we had a great crew and we all workeid hard to get the job done as best as we could," noted Machado. PGM Port Captain Harry Nilsen, who met the ship in Lobito, noted, "Once in port, half the cargo was discharged onto another ship while the other half was discharged at the dock. It was done this way so that it could be transported easily to distribution centers in the interior of the country where the highest need existed." He explained that the portion of­ floaded onto another vessel sailed to Luanda, north of Lobito. Machado added that one reason why off-loading took so long is that crewmembers were allowed to work only be­ tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. due to restrictions enforced by Angola port representatives. "We also had trouble with the evacuators that were used to pump the com to the dock. Because of the massive amount of cargo, they kept breaking down, and it took time to fix them before we could start again," said Machado. Crew Cookouts To keep morale high during the lengthy stay, crewmembers began or­ ganizing Sunday barbecues on the fantail of the ship. "The crew was excellent. Because they were there for an extended period of time and there wasn't much to do ashore, they stayed on board for most of the time. The food prepared by the steward depart­ ment was incredible and the cookouts were outstanding and enjoyed by all," noted Nilsen, who also stayed aboard the vessel while it docked in Lobito. Machado noted that Chief Cook Kim Gardner and the galley gang members prepared wonderful salads and desserts to accompany the various barbecue items. "Bosun Steve Thompson and the The Sugar Islander was the first American ship to dock in the port of Lobito in 16 years. Language Barrier "One of the hardest aspects of the trip was that no one in port spoke any English. Everyone spoke Portuguese," said Machado. Angola is the second largest coun^ in Africa south of the Sahara. Officii estimates say the population is about 8.9 million people, with 29 percent of the population living in urbanized areas. Pre­ viously, about 80 percent of the popula­ tion lived in mral areas. Much of the influx into the cities can be traced to a civil war, which caused hundreds of deck gang kept the ship in excellent thousands to seek shelter in iirban areas. condition while in port which is not About 50 percent of the urban population always easy when that large amount of is believed to be destitute. cargo is being unloaded on a daily "People were very poor and condi­ basis," he said. tions were bad. Everything in the area we Nilsen stated that the weather was ex­ were in was in a state of decay. The city ceptional while the ship was in port even itself has an outside shell that appears as though it was during Lobito's "rainy if things used to be nice but has not been season.'^ Machado added that ap­ cared for or kept up for some time," said proximately 10 inches of rain fall per Nilsen. "We saw some bad conditions, but we year, and during their stay in the African port there were five rain showers that did not see the actual starving people. Where the cargo was most desperately lasted a maximum of one hour each. Relaxing on deck following the ship's bar­ becue are (from left standing) Third Mate Jack Hanley, AB Stanley Darranda, Deck Cadet Brian Olsen, Captain James Nolen and Peck Cadet Cfiris Walsh. Sitting, from left, are Second Assistant Engineer Chuck Benson, QMED Claudio Mazzaro and Chief Engineer Bill Davidson. needed we did not visit," the PGM repre­ sentative added. Angola once exported coffee, cotton sugarcane, bananas, citrus fruit and com but the war disrapted agricultural produc­ tion. Some provinces, once the breadbas­ ket of the nation, are now able to provide less than half the country's food needs Angola is rich in mineral resources such as oil, diamonds and iron ore. Nearly al mining, except oil production in a smal area, was brought to an end by the war, which destroyed the infrastructure. "Be­ cause of the state of poverty, we were very proud to assist," Machado recalled. The SMgnr/s/anJer used tocarry sugar from Hawaii to California for refining for C and H Sugar. 'Protecting' the Crew Still remaining aboard the vessel "to protect crewmembers" is a statue of Hawaiian tiki god. King Kamahaalii. The statue was presented to the ship at launching ceremonies on August 26,1972 in Seattle as a token of eteinal best wishes for favorable seas and happy sailing. Proclaimed as the god of the Sea and protector of sailors, he remains perched on the bridge to protect and guard the Sugar Islander and all who sail on her. The Hawaiian "Tiki God," which still stands guard in the wheelhouse of the SugarIslander, was donated to the vessel by the people of Hawaii at the ship's launching ceremonies in Seattle, Wash, in August 1972. Its®' il' At'l!' ' 1. < AB Arthur Machado (left), Steward/Baker Rickie Juzang and AB Phil Desmarteau pose for a photo on the fantail of the ship. Enjoying the food and weather aboard ship are, from left, AB Greg Jenkins (standing) Chief Cook Kim Gardner, Wiper Warren Moore and Bosun Steve Thompson. '.v-V? �JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea July s August 1994 Mmtiership Uee^ngs Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 33 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 5 Norfolk 12 Mobile 14 New Orleans 29 Jacksonville 21 San Francisco 31 Wilmington 12 Seattle 25 Puerto Rico 7 Honolulu 11 Houston 28 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 2 Algonac 0 Totals 231 Port New York 17 jPhiladelphia 2 Baltimore 2 Norfolk 9 8 Mobile New Orleans 13 Jacksonville 14 San Francisco 17 8 Wilmington 14 Seattle Puerto RicO 2 2 Honolulu 13 Houston & St. Louis 2 Piney Point 0 Algonac 123 Totals Port 18 NewYork Philadelphia ,4 3 Baltimore 8 Norfolk 6 Mobile New Orleans 4 Jacksonville 19 San Francisco 33 Wilmington 13 19 Seattle 6 Puerto Rico 11 Honolulu 14 Houston 0 St. Louis 3 Piney Point 0 Algonac 161 Totals Port 19 NewYork 0 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 3 Norfolk 3 Mobile New Orleans 8 2 Jacksonville San Francisco 14 6 Wilmington 7 Seattle 8 Puerto Rico 5 Honolulu 4 Houston 0 St. Louis 0 Piney Point 0 Algonac 79 Totals Totals Ail Departments 594 29 5 5 16 19 23 20 . 17 29 1 10 mil • \.im-i"K, 0 241 w 2 m 11 11 21 13 8 10 mm TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 7 21 22 3 • • 10 2 5 4 1 4 0 5. 6 0 ••'1 . 5 8 19 2 7 4 12 16 0 2 5 13 26 2 9 r -17 io 2 10 22 0 0 10 14 Kimiim 5 4o''Km 12 I': 15 •/: 8 4 25 4 29 5 1 5 0 3 5 3 8 13 5• 10 13 22 |4';: 9 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 m't 1 • 1 0 0 / • 0 0 0 87 225 27 54 160 ENGINE DEPARTMENT • X, 0 1 4 0 1 2^ 1 2 0 8 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 398 54 13 5 27 26 39 37 41 30 39 3 26 52 4 18 0 414 10 4 1 5 5 13 6 1 8 7 2 17 17 0 2 0 98 ' Kmm 3 1 2 6 0 4 6 :u.:i: 12 3 ; 3 1 11 9 14 13 6 15 1 4 2 1 10 0 1 0 159 10 0 0 0 104 116 21 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 , 5 iKmm. ^34 14 9 _ X, 1 2 0 2 3 1 • ••• 5 0 2 2 12 5 0 1 6 9 10 5 1 1 2 6 13 5 0 8 0 4 : 22 5 .: 1 11 3 70 6 0 24 -ll 9 0 3 14 1 32 7 2 5 14 1 6 6 1 2 1 2 28 2 1 4 0 5 23 15' 3 mi lifp 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 1 mil 0 0 0 0 0 0 285 66 111 67 6 13 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 29 0 -I' , 37 5 14 0 0 1 1 1 :• 3 1 0 0 0 3 3 6 0 4 20 1 4 4 0 0 9 1 1 19 0 1 15 2 5 • 3 0 3 11 ; 1 9 r 31 0 2 11 7 . 11 • • 0' 0 7 2 KilA 11 0 8 15 10 7 12 0 1 3 5 2 15 0 9 8 3 42 3 0 1 6 11 3 0 0 •/.; 0 0 0't 0 0 1 16 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 145 0 32 167 45 103 fm 6 3 9 8 8 4 2 1 10 7 0 imiimbi} 0 85 43 2 11 19 12 21 19 19 19 23 3 39 14 1 16 1 262 747 0 46 11 10 19 12 11 6 7 0 21 1 2 0 3 1 0 2 3 2 1 1 13 0 15 0 144 0 0 0 30 74 6 10 31 27 44 31 24 30 30 5 95 28 7 5 6 2 17 13 9 8 8 5 128 9 0 3 0 248 18 3 • mi Km. 'm rm m'm imm 196 420 575 86 193 Piney Point Tuesday: July 5*; Monday, August 8 changed by Independence Day holiday 'Km:.- ' 56 1 6 20 20 53 3» 52 37 37 19 11 45 0 1,061 34 19 2 462 1,333 IS v.- • New York Tuesday: July 5, August 9 Philadelphia Wednesday: July 6, August 10 Baltimore Thursday: July 7, August 11 Norfolk Thursday: July 7, August 11 Jacksonville Thursday: July 7, August 11 Algonac Friday: July 8, August 12 Houston . r' Monday: July 11, August 15 New Orleans Tuesday: July 12, August 16 Mobile , IWednesday: July 13, August 17 San Francisco Thursday: July 14, August 18 Wilmington Monday: July 18; Tuesday, August 23 changed by Paul Hall Birthday holiday m'-r ;!• 4 Seattle Friday: July 22, August 26 San Juan : Thursday: July 7, August 11 ' St Louis W^§li Friday: July 15, August 19 Honolulu Friday: July 15, August 19 Duluth Wednesday; July 13, August 17 Jersey City Wednesday: July 20, August 24 New Bedford Tuesday; July 19, August 23 Each port's meeVng starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals JUANGILBERTO TORRES-GONZALEZ Please write your sister, Gloria Torres-Gon­ zalez, at 280 H Street, Apt. 6F, Chula Vista, CA 91910; or telephone collect at (619) 422-8165. m-' ''M' •K0-. • M. •* FREDERICK SANDERSON Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Frederick Sanderson is requested to contact his cousin, Eleanor Manly Stinson, at 729 Dogtown Road, Clarksburg, Ohio 43115; telephone (614) 3355327. ' mm- M:' I '' f 4 422 * Total Registered means me numner or men wno aeiuiuiy icgi^icicu lui aiuppiug ai mw pwti Kil I ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1^74 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1^74 jobs shipped, 420jobs or about 33 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fUled by and "C seniority people. From Aprill6 to May 15,1994, a total of 193 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip reUef pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 20,904 jobs have been shipped. .•K9'- w^-i' ^ �JUNE 1994 16 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers International Union Directory • Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice Presictent Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice FTesitfent Government ServioKS JackCaflTey Vice President Atl^tic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCoi Vice President 'oast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) s^p-oevs ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216E. Baltimore SL Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, ra 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY Jersey MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA • /i' V ^ =? .„ i " "•i'; ; 'i Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point. MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stopl6V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes ^ APRIL 16 — MAY 15,1994 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ID Port Algo Port Algonac 0 9 9 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups aassCL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 5 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT f 0 r • 0V ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Totals All Departments 0 48 14 0 11 0 0 112 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 25 V-5 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters APRIL 16 - MAY 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast t^es & Inland Wa^ West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Wateii West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Watersl West Coast Totals Totals All Departments Mm 3 0 0 1 I 57 0 64 k':W 0 6 I# '''W 18 0 4 0 0 ' '""O 0 0 '0 5 7 117 19 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ' Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassA Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 7 2 ^ 23 ' 28 60 1 14 ENGINE DEPARTMENT : 1 0 0 0 0 3 n 8 0 10 0 10 0 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Q v:;.- ' 0 0 0 2 0 2 12 17 146 1 6 0 9 15 10 105 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. SIUBUULETIM PAY VOUCHERS NEEDED WITH SOME VACATION APPLICATIONS COAST GUARD ISSUES ^ V OCEAN SERVICE SEEKS ^ UPDATED PHOTOS OF _ ALERT FOR PORTS AND COASTLINES ALIEN SMUGGLING The U.S. Coast Guard, in conjunction with the International Maritime Or­ ganization, is asking merchant mariners to help avoid tragedies at sea by report­ ing vessels suspected of smuggling un­ documented aliens. The federal agency has released two profiles of vessels that have been in­ volved in many of the reported inci­ dents. The profiles include general ocean-going dry cargo vessels that are 150 to 500 feet in length and formerhi^ seas drift net vessels (80 to 150 feet in length) with a superstructure amidships, rigging or heavy fishing gear aft and possibly a well deck forward. Typical crew size for the profiled vessels is less ^ PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS ^ than 25. Any vessel not designed for passenger travel but with an unusually MEMBERSHIP MEETING large number of persons on board should SET be reported. A general informational membership Crewmembers who witness a potenmeeting for SIU boatmen who live tial alien smuggling situation should and/or work around the Port Arthur, report the incident, following the ship- J Texas area will be held on Wednesday, f board communication procedures. July 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ramada Iim on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. For more information, contact the Houston SIU hall. Seafarers who have sailed aboard military vessels operated by Bay Ship­ ping Management and U.S. Marine Management, Inc. should provide copies of their pay vouchers when filing for vacation benefits related to employ­ ment with these companies. U.S. Coast Guard discharges from these firms do not show exact dates of employment, so the pay vouchers must be submitted as well. Applications submitted without copies of pay vouchers will be held in a pending status until the proper verifica­ tion is received. •. . The Defense Mapping Agency is seeking recent photographs of ports and coastlines from around the world, for publication in upcoming editions of Sailing Directions. The photos can be either color or black and white. Of particular interest are photographs of landfall aspects, port ap­ proaches, channel entrances and turns, major navigational aids, points, capes, landmarks and other views that would assist navigators. Photos should be taken from seaward and close enough that principal landmarks can be identified. The prints should contain notes which describe the position of the camerahy coordinates or true bearing and distance from charted object, identify the navigational aids or landmarks photographed (black and white shots should include the colors) and the date and time shot as well as any other information that may be useful. If possible, two copies of each photograph should be included. The prints should be sent to Sailing Direc­ tions, Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center, Beth^da, MD 20816. �•;^4- •• JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 19 members of the Seafarers who have retired after many years of sailing on the world's seaways. Ten of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division while four each sailed in the inland and Great Lakes divisions and one in the Atlantic Fishermen's division. Brother Pablo Lopez com­ pleted the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1982. Of all the union brothers signing off this month. Brother Lopez was in the SIU the longest— having become a member in 1951 in the port of New York. Of the retiring Seafarers, nine served in the U.S. military: five in the Army and two each in the Marine Corps and Navy. Short biographical accounts of Brother Lopez and the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA JOSEPH COLLINS, 46, joined the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama native, he sailed in all three departmentbut mainly in the engineroomthroughout his seafaring career. Brother Collins resides in Mobile. ALBARO HERNAN­ DEZ, 65, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New Or­ leans. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the deck department.^ Brother Hernandez upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He calls Corpus Christi, Texas home. GREATLAKES To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Weil Done Each month in the Seafarers LOQ^e names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with summaries ofthqir maritime careers. These men and women 4 have served the industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. DOUGLAS McLEOD, 59,joined the union in 1968 in the port of New York. Bom in Lucedale, Miss., he sailed in the engine department. Brother McLeod served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. He lives in De Funiak Springs, Fla. PABLO PACHECO, 65, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of New York. A na­ tive of Ponce, P.R., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Pacheco upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He retired to Mercedita, P.R. ALFREDO PANICO, 64, joined the union in 1965 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. Bom in Italy, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Panico resides in Jack­ sonville, Ra. DONALD PACCIO, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1963 following his graduation from the Andrew Fumseth Training School in New York. A New York native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Paccio upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1958. Brother Paccio calls Long Island, N.Y. home. LAWRENCE STOGNER, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1980 in the port of Seattle. A na­ tive of Long Beach, Calif., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Stogner served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1955. He calls Tacoma, Wash. home. INLAND WILLIAM GREER SR., 62, joined the union in 1957 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Frisco City, Ala., he most recent­ ly sailed as a pilot. Boatman 'X 17 Greer upgraded at Piney Point in 1976. He resides in Lacombe, La. ELBERT DAVIS, 66, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A Green­ ville, N.C. ' native, he worked his way up a boatman's career path, retiring as a captain. Boatman Davis retired to Nash­ ville, N.C. DAVID JONES, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of New­ port News, Va., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Jones served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. He calls Chesapeake, Va. home. KAID ALGALHAM, 52, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Arabia, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Algalham upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in 1979. He calls Detroit home. BERNARD BYRNE, 62, joined the union in 1961 in his native Chicago. Brother Byrne sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Brother Byrne resides in Parkridge, 111. DANIEL HULL, 64, joined the SIU in 1968 in his native Alpena, Mich. Brother Hull sailed in the deck department. He still calls Alpena home. i'( "• ' ••••"I. • >•; WILLIAM TRUAX, 57, joined the union in 1967 in Uie port of Detroit. A Toledo, Ohio native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Truax served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1963. He retir^ to Maumee, Ohio. JOHN SCOTT, 62, joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in Tan­ ATLANTIC FISHERMEN gier, Va., he sailed as a JAMES INTERRANTE, 63, tankerman. Boatman Scott joined the Seafarers in 1966 in served in the U.S. Navy from his native Gloucester, Mass. 1951 to 1971. He retired to Onan- Brother Interrante continues to cock, Va. live in Gloucester. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ NICK stitution requires a detailed audit by HUTCHINS, public accountants every certified 63, joined year, which is to be submitted to the the union in membo^hip by the secretary-treasurer. 1969 in the A yearly finance committee of rankport of Bal­ timore. A na­ and-file members, elected by the membership, each yearexamines the tive of the Philippine Is­ finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommen­ lands, he sailed in the engine dations. Members of this committee department. Brother Hutchins may make dissenting reports, Sunnyvale, Calif. lives in specific recommendations and separate findings. PABLO TRUST FUNDS. All tmst funds LOPEZ, 71, of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and joined the Inland Waters District are ad­ Seafarers in ministered in accordance with the 1951 in the provisions of various trust fund port of New agreements. All these agreements York. Bom specify that the trustees in charge of in the Philip­ these funds shall equally consist of pines, he union and management repre­ graduated from the steward recer­ sentatives and their alternates. All tification program at Piney Point expenditures and disbursements of in 1982. Brother Lopez retired to trust funds are made only upon ap­ Seattle. proval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the DONALD various trust funds. McFARSHIPPING RIGHTS. A LAND, 65, member's shipping rights and joined the seniority are protected exclusively SIU in 1975 in the port of by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get Yokohama, to know their shipping rights. Copies Japan. A of these contracts are posted and Seattle na­ available in all union halls. If memtive, he sailed in the deck depart­ )ers believe there have been viola­ ment. Brother McFarland served tions of their shipping or seniority in the U.S. Army from 1951 to rights as contained in the conU-acts 1953. He resides in Lynnwood, t)etween the union and the Wash. employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions undo- which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the propo' manner. If, at any time, a mem­ ber believes that an SIU patrolman or otho" union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refiained fixrm publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refiained fi'om publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaf­ firmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all con­ stitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a mepiber is required to m^e a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should nothave been required to make such payment, this should im­ mediately be reported to union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All mem­ bers should obtain copies of this coristitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting todeprive him or her of any constiUitional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. TTiese rightsare clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that heor she is detued theequal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — •» 3 ^ nfv/'iy V--' SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or reCeived because of force, job discrimination, fmancid reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and ap­ propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of acr cess to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad­ dress is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. -a-. ,• > - .ff' • •; %-• • vyiW ..1: "'-• f • T'- f• , . ,• oi-f J _ •• �V 18 JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG rr—t Final Departures DEEP SEA RIVERSLY BROWN Pensioner Riversly Brown, 85, passed away April 20. , Bom in Puerto Rico, hejoined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Brown sailed in the steward department. He retired in July 1974. SAMUEL CARTER Samuel Carter^ 45, died April 16. A native of Philadel­ phia, he joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. He sailed in both the steward and engine depart­ ments. Brother Carter upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1986. Chicago, he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Cos­ siboin sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1975. Brother Cossiboin served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1939 to 1951. He began receiving his pension in October 1982. JAMES COYLE Pensioner James Coyle, 82, passed away March 4. He joined the union in 1956 in his native New Orleans. Brother Coyle sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Coyle retired in April 1983. JACK CRAFT Pensioner Jack Craft, 67, died April 21. Bom in Ft. Worth, Texas, he MICHAEL CASSIDY joined the Michael CasSeafarers in sidy, 67, 1958 in the port of New York. passed away Brother Craft sailed in the April 14. steward department. He served Bom in in the U.S. Marine Corps from Flushing, 1942 to 1944. Brother Craft N.Y., he began receiving his pension in joined the March 1983. union in 1958 in the port of Jackson­ DAVID EBY ville, Fla. Brother Cassidy Pensioner sailed in the deck department. David Eby, He served in the U.S. Navy 81, passed from 1944 to 1946. iaway April MARION CIAGLO 21. A Maryland Pensioner native, he Marion joined the Ciaglo,71, SIU in 1968 died April 6. in the port of Baltimore. A Col­ Brother Eby sailed in the chester, steward department. He served Conn, na­ in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to tive, he 1945. Brother Eby retired in joined the January 1985. Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Ciaglo HERBERTFENTRESS sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy Pensioner from 1942 to 1945. Brother Herbert Ciaglo began receiving his pen­ Fentress, 80, sion in 1988. died March 13. He TOMMY COPELAND joined the Pensioner union in Tommy 1962 in his Copeland, native Nor­ 62, passed folk, Va. Brother Fentress away sailed in the engine department. November He began receiving his pension 15. Bom in in November 1978. Detroit, he joined the GEORGE FORREST Marine Pensioner Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in George For­ the port of San Francisco, rest, 72, before that union merged with passed away the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ March 29. land Waters District Bom in (AGLIWD). Brother Copeland Beltsville, served in the U.S. Coast Guard Md., he from 1941 to 1945. He retired joined the in August 1986. Seafarers in ROBERT COSSIBOIN 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Forrest sailed in the . Pensioner Robert Cossiboin, deck department. He served in 74, died April 8. A native of f. ^ r—5!^ >' , -1- 1944 in the port of Baltimore, Brother Lachapell sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1985. deberg School to upgrade in 1985. He last sailed aboard the Scan, an Amsea vessel. DONALD FROUNFELTER DENIS MCGUINNESS Pensioner Denis McDonald Guinness, Frounfelter, 60, died 72, died April 21. A March 27. A New York South native, he Dakota na­ joined the tive, he Seafarers in joined the 1989 in the SIU in 1966 in the port of Seat­ port of Jacksonville, Fla. tle. Brother Frounfelter sailed Brother McGuinness sailed in in the steward department. He the deck department. He served in the U.S. Air Force upgraded at the Lundeberg from 1942 to 1963. Brother School in 1990. Brother Mc­ Frounfelter began receiving his Guinness last sailed aboard the pension in June 1991. Raleigh Bay. CHARLES GILL ERNEST PETERSON Pensioner Charles Gill, 73, Emest Peterson, 49, died April passed away March 15. He 8. A native of Washington, he joined the union in 1944 in his joined the SIU in 1992 in the native Boston. Brother Gill port of San Francisco. Brother sailed in the steward depart­ Peterson sailed in the deck ment. He upgraded at the Lun­ department. He last sailed deberg School in 1970. Brother aboard the USNS Wyman. Gill retired in August 1979. ANDRES YGAMA Pensioner Andres Ygama, 76, died April 1 A native of the Philip­ pines, he joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Ygama sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in Decem ber 1982. the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1946. He retired in August 1986. CYRIL GRAB Pensioner Cyril Grab, 76, died March 31. He joined the Seafarers in his native New Or­ leans in 1958. Brother Grab sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1975. Brother Grab served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He began receiving his pension in October 1983. RAYMOND MEJIA Pensioner Raymond Mejia,71, passed away April 2. Bom in Hon­ duras, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1958 in the port of Wilmington, Calif., }efore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Mejia retired in December 1993. SAMUEL SMITH Pensioner RUTH JONES Samuel Pensioner Smith, 77, Ruth Jones, passed away 82, passed Febmary 17. away Bom in Buf­ Febmary 25. falo, N.Y., Bom in Con­ hejoined cord, N.H., the union in shejoined 954 in the port of San Francis­ the Marine co. Brother Smith sailed in the Cooks and Stewards in San steward department. He began Francisco, before that union receiving his pension in merged with the AGLIWD. ebmary 1989. Sister Jones retired in Febmary 1975. HARLES VANVOORHEES Pensioner PATRICK KEY Charles VanPensioner voorhees, Patrick Key, 75, died 76, died March 31. A March 17. A Wisconsin native of the native, he Panama signed on Canal Zone, with the he joined Seafarers in 1963 in the port of the SIU in Seattle. Brother Vanvoorhees 1967 in the port of New York. successfully completed the Brother Key sailed in the en­ )osun recertification courses at gine department. He retired in le Lundeberg School in 1983. May 1983. Je served in the U.S. Navy Tom 1941 to 1945. Brother LAWRENCE LACHAPELL Vanvoorhees retired in Decem­ Pensioner ber 1984. Lawrence MERCERS WATKINS Lachapell, 68, passed vlercers Watkins, 35, passed away March away December 31,1993. Bom 20. Bom in in Mobile, Ala., he graduated Wisconsin, Tom the trainee program at hejoined iney Point in 1978. Brother the union in Watkins retumed to the Lun­ SS; INLAND FRANCIS MILLIN Pensioner Francis Millin, 69, died March 27. He signed on with the union in 1963 in his na tive Chicago. Boatman Millin sailed in the engine department. He also sailed in the deck department in the Great Lakes division. Boatman Millin served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in June 1986. WILLIAM CARNEY Pensioner William Car­ ney, 72, passed away April 13. The Pennsyl­ vania native joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Philadel­ phia. Boatman Camey retired as a tankeiman. He also served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Boatman Camey retired in August 1984. GREAT LAKES NELSON SPRINKETT Pensioner Nelson Sprinkett, 73, passed away April 2. Bom in Soo, Mich., hejoined the SIU in 973 in the port of Buffalo, Y. Brother Sprinkett sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1984. RAILROAD MARINE RNESTHUGATE Pensioner Emest Hugate, 91, died April 25. A native of Mathews County, Va., hejoined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Hugate sailed in the deck department, le began receiving his pension in Febmary 1968. �•i•••J. • . ; •l.:„ JUNE 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafarers LOG aHempts to print as many digests of union ship­ board minutes as possibie. On occasion, because of space iimitadons, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviemd by the union's contract depart­ ment. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG forpublir^tion. 5f:|:" • PFC JAMES ANDERSON (Maersk Lines), January 19— Chairman T. Anderson, Secretary H. Wildermuth, Deck Delegate Wayne Green, Engine Delegate Donald Lumpkins, Steward Delegate Earl Castain. Chairman praised steward department on good food and clean ship. Educa­ tional director recommended all members take advantage of upgrad ing opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ROBERT E. LEE(Waterman Steamship), January 9—Chairman Marvin Zimbro, Secretary Robert Bright, Mucational Direc­ tor William Thomas, Deck Delegate Donald Hood, Engine Delegate Charles Grogan, Steward Delegate John Foster. Chairman discussed new contract with crewmembers. Educational director advised members to read Seafarers LOG and upgrade skills at Piney Point. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reminded crew to be quiet in pas­ sageways. Next port: Suez, Egypt. AMERICAN CORMORANT (Osprey Shipping), February 20— Chairman V. Huelett, Secretary D.K. Goggins, Educational Direc­ tor Robert McDonald, Deck Delegate C. Patterson. Secretary requested patrolman meet vessel in next port. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers gave special vote of thanks to Steward/Baker Goggins, Chief Cook Robert Wright andSA MIgdalia Ortiz for great food and keeping ship clean. ULTRAMAX(Seam, Inc.), February 27—Chairman Edmund Brand, Secretary J. Thacher, Deck Delegate Daniel Gaylor, En­ gine Delegate Steven Boleware Steward Delegate Tookie Davalie. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crewmembers requested new mattresses. Crew thanked gal­ ley gang for job well done. Crew reported mail not reaching ship in timely manner. AMERICAN FALCON(Crowley American Transport), March 21— Chairman Mike McCardie, Secretary R. Dole, Deck Delegate Edward Latimer. Chairman dis­ cussed war zone pay for time in Mogadishu, Somalia. He thanked engine department for building grill. He also thanked galley gang for good food. Crew requested patrolman meet vessel upon arrival in Charleston, S.C. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into slow mail delivery to ship. CHARLES L. SHOWW (Trans­ oceanic Cable), March 30—Chair­ man J. Harrington, Secretary Brenda Kamiya, Deck Delegate Paul Latorre, Engine Delegate Clive Steward, Steward Delegate Kenneth Cahato. Chairman an­ nounced port agent to meet ship at payoff. He reported new chief mate and captain signing on and asked crewmembers to clean laundry room regularly. He also stated copy of new contract available for review by crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into improving dental benefits. Next port: St. Thomas, V.l. CONSTELLATION (Maetsk Lines), March 28—Chairman Bradford Shelly, Secretary D. Wil liams. Educational Director Leonard Strong, Deck Delegate Kevin Combs, Steward Delegate F. Umali. Educational director recommended members upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer an­ nounced $328 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew stated videotape from head­ quarters received with copies of new Seafarers LOG. They noted new weights in gym and discussed recording movies for ship's video library. Chairman advised crew­ members to conserve water while ship is in port. Next port: Sasebo, Japan. COVE LIBERTY (Cove Ship­ ping), March 27—Chairman Car­ los Spina, Secretary William Winters, Steward Delegate Joseph Patrick. Chairman reported the Seafarers LOG has been received. He advised crewmembers that ship will be making two short trips be­ tween Long Island, N.Y. and New Jersey, then begin cleanup of ves­ sel for two-week lajoip in Mobile, Ala. After layup, sWp is scheduled for trip to Egypt. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward delegate asked crewmembers to help keep mess hall clean. Crew re­ quested new chairs for crew lounge and hook-up of the ship's antenna. GALVESTON BAY(Sea-Land Service), March 6—Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary Jose Rivera, Educational Director P. Kanavos, Engine Delegate Shel­ don Greenherg, Steward Delegate John Platts. Chairman announced arrival in Charleston, S!C. and ad­ vised members not to leave ship until relieved. He reminded crew of repair list posted in crew lounge. Secretary urged members to take advantage of upgrading oppor­ tunities available at Piney Point. Educational director encouraged crewmembers to attend safety meet­ ings. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for,excellent food and job well done. GOPHER STATE (Interocean Management), March 25—Chair­ man Claude New, Secretary L. Sykes, Educational Director Mann Aroon, Engine Delegate John Miller. Chairman and crewmem­ bers extended vote of thanks to port agent in Norfolk, Va. for swift action in settling beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked that VCR be repaired or replaced. Crew requested separate storage )in for dirty linens. Next port: Saipan. LNG TAURUS (ETC), March 20—Chairman Rohhyson Suy, Secretary Francis Ostendarp, iducational Director Daniel Brass, Deck Delegate Larry Lehner. Chairman and educational director urged members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center whenever imssible. Treasurer reported $789 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers asked contracts department to look into increasing dental coverage. Crew­ members discussed union's retire/ ment plan. Chairman announced Daniel Brass retiring after this voyage; crew will present him with gifts during a poolside party. Next K)rt: Himeji, Japan. MAJOR STEPHEN W. PLESS (Waterman Steamship), March 27—Chairman R. Hagood, Secretary E. Vieira, Educational Director G. E. Wallis, Deck Delegate R. M. Morton, Engine Delegate T. Kidd, Steward Delegate Jerry Wood. Chairman announced patrolman will meet ship in port for payoff. He noted crewmembers will be signing off and flying home from Spain. Educational director advised mem­ bers of new refrigeration program at Piney Point. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Chairman reminded members to be careful not to slam doors when entering rooms. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Canary Islands. NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaLand Service), March 20—Chair­ man Walter Petty, Educational Director W. Payne, Deck Delegate Robert Gruhhs, Engine Delegate Tom Barry, Steward Delegate Willie Grant. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested microwave oven for crew lounge and gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. OMI DYNACHEM(OMl), March 27—Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, IMucational Director W. Weekley, Deck Delegate Tom Keman, Engine Delegate Nestor Martinez, Steward Delegate K.R. Kelly. Chairman noted ship scheduled for payoff upon arrival on West Coast and advised crewmembers of scheduled repair work. Treasurer asked members to rewind movies before putting them back in movie locker. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported "Scandal at Sea" videotape received and crew will view at next safety meet­ ing. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for well prepared meals. Next port: Houston. OOCL INNOVATION(Sea-Land Service), March 7—Chairman John Bertolino, Secreta^ Hazel Johnson. Chairman reminded members SPADdonations make the SIU the strongest of all maritime unions. Secretary an­ nounced fresh stores available in New York upon arrival. He urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman encouraged crewmembers to write to congres­ sional representatives, urging them to save American ships from going foreign flag. He asked contracts department for clarirication of, DEU duties. Next port: Boston. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), March 20—Ghairman Ron Paradise, Secretary Paul Stuhhlefleld, Educational Director Joe Spell. Secretary reminded members to have respect for fellow shipmates. He asked crewmembers to inform galley gang if unable to at­ tend a shipboard meal. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center whenever pos­ sible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced ves­ sel scheduled to go into shipyard. He extended special votes of thanks to deck and steward departments for jobs well done. He noted repair list submitted to captain. He reminded crewmembers to have updated ben­ zene and clinic cards with them at all times. OVERSEAS BOSTON Maritime Overseas), March 30— Chairman S. Garay, Secretary W. Iryley, Educational Director S. Vilkinson, Deck Delegate Tom lenak. Engine Delegate Robert Dehlhom, Steward Delegate ames Boss. Educational director advised members to upgrade skills as soon as possible at Piney Point. % beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward delegate reminded mem)ers to strip bunks, turn in linen and keys before signing off. Bosun thanked entire crew for good trip. He extended special thanks to steward department members for excellent meals and wiper EJ. Barron for keeping crew quarters clean. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), March 27—Chairman Frank Cottongin, Secretary Ed Haher, Educational Director James Fonville, Deck Delegate Kevin Hare, Engine Delegate Douglas Laughlin, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chair­ man discussed safety meeting with crewmembers and announced payoff in Corpus Christi, Texas. Educational director reminded members of deadline for scholar­ ship applications. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed drug testing policy. Chairman reminded crewmembers of no smoking policy in lounge and men­ tioned that copies of new contract are available upon request. 19 les Howell. Chairman announced payoff in Long Beach, Calif. He asked contracts department to sup­ ply copy of contract for crewmem­ bers. ^ucational director advised crewmembers to upgrade at Piney Point whenever possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported copies of Seafarers LOG received. Crew discussed posting a list of movies bought each month and requested new pillows and mat­ tresses. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), March 27—Chair­ man W. Becher, Secretary J.S. Smith. Chairman advised members to keep doors locked while in port and report any needed repairs directly to him. Educational direc­ tor urged members to attend upgrading classes at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew request^ new VCR and thanked galley gang for job well done. I . - J, Birthday Celebration at Sea Celebrating his 18th birthday—complete with cake—is Steward As­ sistant Thomas "Stic" Robinson. Joining in on the festivities aboard the USNS Silas Bent are Steward Assistants Mohamed "Mae" Saleh Mohamad (left) and Eric Easter.' RALEIGH BAY(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), March 27—Chairman J.A. Martinez, Secretary Edward Col­ lins, Educational Director Paul Titus. Chairman reported payoff. Secretary stressed importance of donating to SPAD and upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew­ members noted videotape from union headquarters received. Crew extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Steamship), March 20—ChairmaiT Marvin Zimhro, Secretary Wil­ liam Belcher, Educational Direc­ tor William Thomas, Deck Delegate Donald Hood, Engine Delegate Charles Grogan. Chair­ man reported everything going well. Educational director, dis­ cussed importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported beefs. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Sea-Land Service), March 13Chairman G. CorelU, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Ron Smith, Engine Delegate J. Vaz­ quez, Steward Delegate Jorge Salazar. Chairman reported smooth sailing with payoff due in lizabeth, N.J. He reminded mem1 )ers to donate to SPAD and upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. •>10 beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea^and Service), March 27—Chair­ man leodulfo Alanano, Secretary F. Thomas, Educational Director Elwyn Ford, Deck Delegate Char- SEALIFT ARCTIC (IMC), March 20—Chairman Sonny Herrera, Secretary D. Clay, Educational Director E. Perriera. Educational director reminded members of im­ portance of upgrading at Lun­ deberg School. He noted scholarships available to members and their families. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew asked for new furniture for crew lounge. Chairman reminded members to clean up after themselves in lounge and take care of videotapes. Crew gave vote of thanks to Bosun Her­ rera and AB Prter Bean for time and effort spent on union and com­ pany affairs that have been benehcial and educational to crew. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. SEALIFT ATLANTIC (IMC), March 20—Chairman Carlos Loureiro, Secretary Oscar An­ geles, Deck Delegate Doug Lawton, Engine Delegate Randy Snay, Steward Delegate Wendy Fearing. Chairman thanked OSs and pilot for job well done steering on the • Mississippi River. He thanked crewmembers for job well done cleaning tanks. He reminded mem­ bers to take care of laundry room and put movies back in place after use. He thanked galley gang for great meals. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew noted ice maker needs repair and new cable needed for TV antenna. Crew dis­ cussed making shelves for movies. Next port: New York. "f: fy'i , i- ' •••• i- USNS BELLATRIX(Bay Ship Management), March 16--Ghairman Bruce Korte, S^retary R. Wilcox, Educational Director Christopher IVf cKinney, Deck Delegate Joe Sausek, Engine Continued on page 20 A'-// '•-W: • �20 Ships Digest Continued from page 19 'i3k^' JUNE 1094 SEAFARERS LOG Delegate Ron Day, Steward Delegate Randy Stephens. Chair­ man noted exercise equipment for crewmembers not available aboard ship as contract states. Crew re­ quested new videotapes and VCR for engine department lounge. Chairman asked contracts depart­ ment if crew is covered by war zone pay for time in Mogadishu, Somadia. Secretary informed crew all union forms available upon re­ quest. Educational director advised members to check Seafarers LOG for upgrading information and at­ tend courses at Paul Hall Center. Deck delegate thanked OS M. Castro for keeping lounge and pas­ sageways clean. Steward delegate thanked crewmembers for coopera­ tion in keeping mess halls clean. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers stated little or no mail service reaching ship. Chair­ man asked contracts department to clarify holiday and weekend pay. He thanked crew for good voyage. Crew thanked galley gang for good meals and service. Next port: Dur­ ban, South Africa. USNS SILAS BENT(Bay Ship Management), March 25—Chair­ man R. Vazquez, Secretary B. Henderson, Educational Director Richard Larsen. Deck Delegate Andre Bernard, Steward Delegate Thomas Robinson. Chairman ^scussed upcoming quality assurance inspection in Dubai and pay draws. Secretary noted refrigerators and freezers clean, organized and temperatures normal. He added that store rooms are clean and or­ ganized. He noted fresh milk and stores are due in next port. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $64 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new VCR and magazines for crew lounge and asked for posters, jhotos or pictures to decorate julkheads. Chairman answered questions about ship's transporting explosives. BROOKS RANGE (Interocean Management), April 3—Chairman W. Kleimola, Secretary J. Hanrahan. Deck Delegate E. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Horst Baetjer, Steward Delegate Troy Pope. Chairman advised crewmerhbers of completion of various repairs. He reminded members to care for new furniture. Secretary noted he is available to answer any questions crewmembers may have pertaining to union. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman stated patrol­ man boarded ship in Los Angeles. Crew thanked steward department for professional work done in gal­ ley. Chairman reminded members to use caution when emptying ash­ trays and to clean rooms before signing off. Crew thanked galley gang for excellent preparation of cod and halibut. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), April 2—Chairman K.D. Jones, Steward Delegate Harry Jones. Chairman noted smoking policy discussed with patrolman in Long Beach, Calif. Secretary urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD and upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES (ETC), April 1— Chairman Monte Perira, Steward Delegate R. Brown, Educational Director J. Hoskins, Engine Delegate Dasril Panko, Steward Delegate A1 Fretta. Chairman noted telex received from company stating all safety shoe receipts must be legible and stating items received to be reimbursed. Secretary reminded crewmembers before signing off to return all linens and dishes. Educational director encouraged members to take advantage of upgrading oppor­ tunities at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $203 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested space for baggage similar to what the of­ ficers have. Crewmembers also dis­ cussed creating new movie policy and asked for new furniture for lounge. Crew extended special thanlu to Chief Cook Fretta and en­ tire galley gang for preparing great meals. Next port: PeyongteaJ^ South Korea. OOCL INSPIRATION(Sea-Leaid Service), April 3—Chairman B. Carrano, Secretary F. Bishop, Educational Director Eric Bain, Deck Delegate W. Dickey, Steward Delegate Eddy Usmany. Chairman announced payoff in Charleston, S.C. Educational direc­ tor advised members to upgrade at iney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Crew reported microwave oven in crew mess area broken. Vext port: Port Everglades, Fla. ter as often as possible. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported "Scandal at Sea" video and Seafarers LOG received. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. OVERSEAS OH/O(Maritime Overseas), April 13—Chairman Robert Pagan, Secretary Earl Gray Sr., Educational Director M. Ribeiro, Deck Delegate John Baker, Engine Delegate Norman Israel, Steward Delegate Duane Bergeson. Chairman compli­ mented crewmembers on excellent work. He asked crew to use one washing machine for work clothes only and reserve other for regular laundiy and dress clothes. Secretary reminded crew to use marked containers for trash and plastic. Educational director dis­ cussed importance of upgrading skills at Lundeberg School and noted family can dso accompany members. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas), April 6— Chairman Timothy Koebel, Secretary Robert Miller, Deck Delegate Russel Harrsen, Engine Delegate Willie Lee. Chairman urged crewmembers to write their senators and congressmen concern­ ing legislation to fund maritime revitalization program. He noted sample letter and booklet with state senator and congressmen's addres­ ses are posted for all to read. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers extended special vote of thanks to Captain O'Brien for purchasing and installing new TV and VCR in crew lounge. Crewmembers discussed using courtesy while smoking in crew lounge at designated times. Chair­ man requested movies be rewound and returned to proper cases. Next port: Nikolski, Alaska. I OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), April 15—Chairman ^oyd Ferry. Chairman announced )ayoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew request^ better quality furniture for crew lounge. Chairman reminded crewmembers to check dryer filter before use. Crew asked contracts department to look into improvements in den­ tal plan. Next port: Corpus Christi, Texas. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (SeaLand Service), April 7—Chairman Paul Lewis, Secretary V. Cevedo. Educational director reminded crewmembers to clean lint screen before using dryer. He encouraged members to upgrade at the Piney Point. Treasurer stated $60 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew asked con­ tracts department to look into in­ creased optical benefits. Crew thanked galley gang for clean ship and good meals served on daily basis with excellent salad bar. OVERSEAS JOVCE (Maritime Overseas), April 11—Chairman R. Bradford, Secretary L. McNutt, Educational Director Steve Hoff­ man, Deck Delegate John O'"•airell, Steward Delegate (enneth Bethea. Chairman reported payoff in Baltimore and confirmed next voyage to East Coast ports. Educational director recommended all members attend upgrading classes at Paul Hall Cen­ SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), April 10—Chair­ man T. Trehern, Secretary Ruben Galleguillos, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Murphy. Chairman discussed upcoming lifeboat drills in port of San Francisco. Educational. delegate reminded members Piney Point training is very important. Deck delegate asked contracts department for clarification on QMED duties. No beefs or dis- Brotherhood's Memorial Service puted OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (SeaLand Service), April 4—Chairman Steve Copeland, Secretary C. Mosley, ^ucational Director D. Gorgios, Deck Delegate Ken ^ Hagar, Engine Delegate Melvin Layner, Steward Delegate Donald Garrison. Chairman reminded members getting off ship to take time to clean rooms for those sign­ ing on. He noted garbage room has th^ separate cans for wet gar­ bage, plastic and room trash. Educational director urged mem­ bers to take advantage of upgrad­ ing classes at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No brefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Crew reimrted "Scandal at Sea" video received and avail­ able for all to view. Crew asked contracts department for clarifica­ tion of watch standing duties as contained in new contract. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for great meals and keeping ship clean. Next port: Singapore. SEA-LAND P>1C/F/C (Sea-Land Service), April 4—Chairman Lothar Reck, Secretary George Bronson, Educational Director Taylor Clear, Deck Delegate Julius Udan, Engine Delegate Joseph Arnold, Steward Delegate Rebecca Pouliot. Chairman urged crew to attend union meetings and remain at payoff until all beefs and disputed OT are settled. He en­ couraged members to donate to SPAD and support maritime revitalization and union activities. Secretary thanked crewmembers for assistance in keeping common areas clean. He ^k^ them to replace movies in correct orrler and lock lounge while in port. Educa­ tional dirrctor advised crew to read and learn safety policies and take active part in safety meetings. He also reminded crew to upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer stated $51 in movie fiind and $345 in ship's fiind. Beef reported by engine delegate. No b^fs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew Mediterranean Bound Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez en­ joys the scenery as the OMIMis­ souri passes the Madeira Islands, Portugal while en route to Israel. received copies of Seafarers LOG. Chairman reminded members to clean rooms before leaving ship. He asked crewmembers to separate trash. Crewmembers thanked gal­ ley gang for great food. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SHINING Sr>ll7(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), April 1—Chairman C. James, Secretary Stephanie Tor­ res, Educational Director C. Welsh, Deck Delegate G. Vargas, Steward Delegate Spencer Ryans. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers discussed marking washers and dryers to designate one for work clothes and one for street clothes. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. Piney Point Vacation An Option for SIU Families During the hot days of summer, what better way to spend a wellearned vacation than at a waterfront setting? The Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md., the union's extensive training center, each summer makes available some of its rooms to Seafarers and their families who wish to take advantage of the facilities and location of the school. Located in St. Mary's County, which is surrounded by 400 miles of shoreline, the resort is directly situated on St. George's Creek and offers many waterbome activities and chances for fun — come rain or shine. TTiere is plenty to choose from. The facility proyides a health spa, tennis courts, Olympic-size swimming pool, sailboats and miles of captivating landscape for peaceful walks or jogs, as well as grassy picnic areas equipped with grills and tables. For those who wish to. venture outside the gates of the facility, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Alexandria, Va. are short distances away, offering many historic and educational sights that every member of the family can enjoy. The White House, U.S. Capitol and the famous museums of theSmithsonian Institution are a mere hour-and-a-half drive from the Paul Hall Center. Only available to Seafarers and their families, Piney Point offers an exclusive note of privacy with just the right mix of entertainment. The cost of this memorable vacation for an SIU member is $40.40 per day. Spouses and children will be charged $9.45 each per day (including all meals). There is no charge for children 11 years of age or younger. The vacation stay is limited to two weeks per member and his or her family per year. So make your choice now on where to spend your summer vacation. Fill out the coupon below and mail it in to make reservations for a tranquil summer vacation at the Paul Hall Center in Southern Maryland, SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Vacation Reservation Information i Name: . ( Sociai Security number. S Book number i i . J Address: Telephone number: I, ! ! • Number in party / ages of children, if applicable:. LNG Capricorn crewmembers pay their final respects in a memorial ceremony at sea for Recertified Bosun Donald Rood. They include (from left), AB Tom Harding, QMED Vince Larimer, AB David Cavdill, AB William Rios, QMED Bobby Rice, AB Robert O'Connell, QMED Randy McKinzie, Bosun Charles Kahl, Chief Steward Robert Frazier and SA Glenn Galpin. Rood passed away October 8,1992 at the age of 72. He had requested his body be left to medical science and his ashes later buried at sea. Date of arrival: 1st choice 2nd choice: 3rd choice: (Slay is limited to two weeks) Send this completed application to the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 6/94 �.-•• ',n " #- 1 Hr ^ ^ ^ 1&(-^<^ fF * «»v ^ HCF 1^ -r- ^ t K - -V. v-..--.y..^,,^.-....,vi^a;-... JUNE 1994 • -JiA •: :.%,iyi^: When mariners are part of the crew of the U.S. military's prepositioning fleet, they have to be ready to sail, fully loaded, at a moment's notice. That is why while the Military Sealift Command's (MSG) prepositioning fleet, based off Diego Garcia, waits at anchor. Seafarers utilize the time maintaining the ships for the highest degree of readiness. Many prepositioning ships are loaded with cargo for the U.S. Marine Corps, making them ready for use when the troops are called out. A key asset in the logistics plan of the U.S. armed forces, the preposition­ ing fleet is made up of privately owned American-flagged vessels which are based in Diego Garcia and ready to set sail inunediately after activation. Located in the hot climate of the British Indian Ocean Territories, Diego Garcia is a small island that is home to a key U.S. Navy support facility. On any given day, there may be several American-flag nerican-flaj ships under charter to MSG anchored off the island. On a recent trip to Diego Garcia to meet with Seafarer crewmembers, SIU representative Sal Aquia found that the long distance away from the U.S. in no means diminishes the inter­ est of SIU members in the legislative and union affairs which impact on their employment. "Many Seafarers asked about the status of the bill going through the House [of Representatives] that will assure some degree of government support for the U.S.-flag commercial fleet," said Aquia, who also provided these photos. The painting and chipping detail aboard the American Osprey takes a break for a photo. From the left are Bosun Tom Gagnon, AS Steve Grier and Pumpman Art Maxwell. Keeolno an eve on the enqineroom board of ^eA/r7e/7ca.n/<es/re/AS T.T.Larson grabs a snack on the Cobb, Operating a crane aboard the Bosun Jerry Smith stands by to - Antionette • ^076003/7 Kbsf/e/ls AB Wos Elllott. handle cargo on the/Cesrre/. one of' many ships in Diego riar^ia Garcia. is Oiler Strauch. •i; • •T - Aflercompletingdeckduties.ABMarkHalbergis ready Duties in the galley for SA Jimmy Cordova include Asst Cook UtiHty Michael Watts stirs soup while preparing lunch aboard .* A ? uXQ.L^pL LOUIS tiaUyO. checking the ice machine rki-i on the ^ianollo Gianella for a meal aboard• the American Osprey. '•••• A-: . It takes a big pot to handle meals for the crew aboard the Alex Bonnyman-as g(iSt) and Chief cSull^MaffiolL Chief Cook Ed Aperto shows. .r: la is'chiJ Cook Martin Ketchem. • �22 MIHE1994 SEAFARBtSLOG Limdeberg School Graduating Classes Upcraders Lifeboat—With instructor Ben Cusic (center) is Chris Buffone, who completed the two-week upgraders lifeboat class Trainee Lifeboat Class 524—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 524 are (from left, kneeling) Jon Bednarczyk, Michael Edwards, Thomas Chesney, Robert W. Elliott Jr., KimTye, Rasl^em McDowe l, Chad Cunningham, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Louis Cruz, Darren Roberts, Claudell Blakeiy Jr., Anton Sulic, Patrick Burke, Shanti Wolph and James Atwell. Celestial Navigation—Graduating from the celestial navigation course in April are (from left) Jeffrey Sousa, Robert Seltmann, Shannon Teem, Neal Doucet, Richard Morris and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Bridge Management/Radar—-Upgrading members of the deck cfepartment completing the bridge management and radar course dine—Completing the welding course on April 18 are (from left, kneeling) William Carlin, Celina on March 24 are (from left, first row) Damian Krowteki, Jeffrey Sou^ Weldin Jeffey Sousa (second row) William McClure (instructor), Leroy Williams, Herman Manzer, Maria William ^stianelli, (second row) David Dorrell, Douglas Blasius and Jim Butler, Jefi._, ,, , . Photiou, Ed Rynberg, (third row) Neil Carter, Phillip McKenzie and Eric Sutton •- *• . ':; v-K Marine Electrical Maintenance—The April 19 graduates of the marine electrical maintenance class are (from left) Jason Crist, Lawrence Rose, Robert Rudd, Hal Puckett, Eric Malzkuhn (instructor) and James Gibson. Not pictured are Marsha Dawson, Laurence Croes and Mark Lawrence. .C-j- Refrigeration Maintenance and Operations—Receiving their certifica­ tion in iwriTOration systems maintenance and operations on April 15 are (center, kneeling) Daniel Powers, (from left, seated) Geoffrey Denesse,Milton Greene, Jos6 Quiriones, Se^ Nolan, Paul Barbadilk), (standing) J.C. Weigman (instructor), Lonnie Carter, John Beard, Chris Zubowicz and Ralph Gosnell. . �SEAFAttERS LOG JUNE 1994 23 v.- -if, UaWEBBIG SCMIOL 1994 WCBADIKG COmSE SOIEDULE RecertHlcatlonPmgrams The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between July and December 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—^the nation's security. Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertiflcation October 3 November? Steward Recertification July 5 Augusts - SlewanI Upgrading Courses Course Course Able Seaman Check-£h Date CompletidiK Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker July 15 September 9 August 26 October 21 C^ef Cook, Chief Steward •' '•'I-"'-f' Completion Check-In Date • . Dat® Contact admissions office for starting da^ Contact admissions office for starting dates '• ; :v;|x:y^-V . All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Bridge Management (Shiphandltog) -" ' : Radar Certification July 29 October 21 July 22 August 19 September 16 October 14 July 29 August 26 September 23 October 21 Julyl September 9 August 12 October 21 sSSpal Limited License, Part 1 September 26 pctober 7 Limited License, Part 2 Julys October 10 July 15 October 21 July 18 October 24 July 29 November 4 , Limited License, Part 3 #ii August 12 5 November 4 ilil Check-In Date Conipleti^ Date Firenmn^atertender Scpteni^ 12 October21 Refri^j^tibhl^^ & Operations August 1 September 9 Punip>uont Maint. & Operations September 5 Ocpri^ 14 Hydranlira Marihe Electrical Maintenance (hiitober 3 November 28 Julys August 26 Crane Maintenance September 12 October 21 Wriding Pctober 24 November 18 Course All stu^k^s fhm take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. October 21 August 1 QMED - Any Rating -•:KaSai l994MuHEdueaVM Schalule Sal^ Specialty Cifmsiss Course ' Oil Spill Prevention and Containment 'S- K. . ^ - Lifeboatman jSasic/Advanced Fire F^hting Biialift Operations & Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date July! August26 October 21 Julys September 2 October 28 July 15 August 12 August 26 September 9 October? July 29 August 26 September 9 September 23 October 21 • July22 Julys September 16 September 30 November 25 DecemberO Augusts July 11 Septi^berS September 30 (Midae) (First) (Street) (Zip Code) (State) (City) Date of Birth. Telephone _I (AieaCode). (Month/Day/Year) Inland Waters Member D Lakes Member D Deep Sea Member• Course GED Preparation Adult Basic Education (ABE) Check-In Date V -viif Jiij •• - Completion Date 12 werira - open-ended admission 6 weeks ^ open-ended admission English as a Seqmd Language (E$L) 6 weeks - open-endbd admission Developmental Studies July 11 August 22 September 5 July 15 August 26 September 9 Session m September 12 November 4 Primary language spoken UPOUUUHG APPUIMTIOH Name. (Last) Address. The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself forthe course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course{s) you have taken and com-' pleted. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. BEGIN END COURSE DATE DATE If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #. Book # Seniority ——— —- Department U.S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, class # Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? / Rating:. LAST VESSEL: Date On:. • Yes • Yes .DATE GNO SIGNATURE. • No Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. '' If yes, course(s) taken. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes Date Off:. • No RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 6/94 ) a V %• •• • i- �SEAmREMtS SEAFARERS Have youplanned your summer vacation yet? The Lundeberg School can provide you andyour family with all the ingredients for an exciting vacation. For details and rates, seepage 20. .''' Seafarers Bring Home Last GIs from Somalia Marchman added that the steward ment to shuttle U.S. troops from tion Restore Hope. You steamed Seafarers carried the last contin­ and landed approximately 500 yards gent of U.S. soldiers to serve in from the ship. Captain Peter J^es department, headed by Chief Steward Mogadishu to Mombasa adds a new quickly toSomalia adding significant flexibility to the U.S. withdrawal Somalia on the first leg of their trip ordered the crew to turn off the lights, Tannous "Tony" Bachir, was in­ and unique chapter. "The. superb performance of the plan. Your presence and the secure the ship and come inside im­ comparable. "The galley gang served home in March. between 400 and 500 people per Empire State and her crew under dif­ capability you brought to this mission The SlU-crewed Empire State mediately," said Marchman. On the night of March 22, after voyage in sometimes adverse condi­ ficult and potentially dangerous con­ added immeasurably to its ultimate departed the port of Mogadishu on March 24 with approximately 400 troops had been loaded for the final tions. They really outdid themselves ditions reflects with great pride the success." At the request of the United Na­ soldiers, marking the end of U.S. voyage to Kenya, the vessel came with the excellent meals and frieiidly capability and willingness of this nation's merchant marinCTS to carry on tions, U.S. military forces led an in­ armed forces support for the United under fire for the second time. A service," he said. the tradition of service to the country. ternational effort to bring food and Nations' operation to feed starving single mortar round was fired into the Crew Commended "Feedback from our DOD cus­ peace to the war-ravaged nation. Two port and once again landed ap­ Somalians. "It's amazing what fresh milk and tomers, the troops and their unit com­ years of civil war, as well as many The converted freighter, operated proximately 500 yards from the Em­ ice cream can do to boost morale and mander, was extremely positive and more years of famine and drought by the Military Sealift Command pire State. The U.S. Marines guarding the cheer people up. The Army guys real­ appreciative in all respects. 1 wish to caused an estimated 600,000 people (MSG), was used to transport American troops from the port of port returned the fire, which was wit­ ly appreciated us and seemed to love add my personal thanks and gratitude to die. At the height of the interven­ Mogadishu to Mombasa, Kenya, nessed by many of the crewmembers the family-like atmosphere that we to all those on board the Empire State tion in December 1992, a total of 17 helped create," recalled Marchman. for a very successful mission. You are SlU-crewed vessels were involved in from where they were then flown who were safely aboard ship. "We were frightened but knew In a telegram sent to the ship on its truly to be congratulated. Your pride the relief effort. back to the United States. As soon as other Army and "We were all extremely proud to that we were well-protected, and no return voyage to the United States, and professionalism reflects greatly have helped in bringing home one got hurt," noted the chief purser. Maritime Administrator Albert Her- on each of you as well as the U.S. Marine units began arriving via air­ berger stated, "The United States Merchant Marine. Well done and lift, other SlU-crewed prepositioning American troops on an AmericanGroup Camaraderie vessels were waiting to offload flagged vessel, crewed by American Merchant Marine has a long and welcome home!" merchant mariners. I still get chills Also in a telegram to the ship, trucks, tractors, ready-to-eaf meals, "The troops really appreciated us proud history of supporting our just thinking about how grateful they and that felt good. We all went out of military forces wherever deployed. MSG head Vice Admiral William medical supplies and other materiel. Also csdled into duty by MSG to were," Chief Purser Winston "Bud" our way tohelp them feel comfortable The activation of the training ship Kalleres stated, "You can take great Marchman told a reporter from the and happy during the voyage to Empire State and subsequent assign­ pride in your contributions to Opera- assist the offloading of goods were SlU-crewed, roll-on/roll-off vessels. Mombasa where they would catch Seafarers LOG. Almost 97,000 U.S. military person­ On January 3, the ship was called their flight home. The camaraderie nel served ashore in Somalia during into action and began receiving stores and friendship between the ser­ Operation Restore Hope and more to feed the troops and crewmembers vicemen and the crewmembers was than 95 percent of the supplies and during the withdrawal. amazing," recalled Marchman. equipment to support operations used "We were all very proud to be a On January 17, the Empire State in the effort were moved there aboard sailed out of New York for part of the effort to bring our MSG ships. Mogadishu via the Suez Canal. The American boys home. There was a According to MSG, the last vessel arrived safely in Somalia on great sense of pride in America and military cargo ship, the SlU-crewed February 7. Between February and the troops who participated in the American Condor, pulled out of March 27, the vessel made four runs operation." Mogadishu a half hour before the Em­ (each taking three days) between He noted that all departments did pire State, carrying 50,000 square Mogadishu and Mombasa, transport­ an excellent job going above and feet of supplies and equipment. ing a total of 1,618 U.S. military per­ beyond the usual excellent perfor­ Other SlU-crewed vessels that sonnel. The EmpireState sailed from mance of Seafarers. "The deck remained in Somalia until the end of Mombasa for the last time on March department, headed by Bosun Sidney U.S. armed forces support included 27 and returned to the port of New Wallace, kept the ship immaculate Chief Steward Tannous Tony" Bachir arranges Jumbo shrimp in the Advantage, American Falcon, York on AprillS. while the engine department main­ USNSDenebola and USNS Bellatrix. tained the vessel's superior engines." preparation for a cookout aboard the SlU-crewed Empire State. Hostile Conditions te| JW'T- -. ?, V'^ Due to the danger of the hostile fire zone in Mogadishu, crewmem­ bers were allowed to leave the ship only during daylight hours to walk on the piers. Crewmembers were never to leave the port area. "There was a lot of fear while in port even though we were always safe," recalled Marchman. He noted that there was a U.S. Marine Corps sniper team on board and Apache helicopters circling above the vessel at all times. Even when departing the ship for a stroll in port, crewmembers were advised to wear a flak jacket and helmet. Marchman added that the crew was cautioned to stay within the inside skin of the ship and favor the seaward side when moving about the weatherdecks. On two separate occasions, the Empire State came under mortar fire A sniper team on the deck of the ABs Fred Freeman (left) and Prior to the voyage back to the United States, American GIs get a while in port. "On the night of March Empire State keeps a lookout as Paulo Castillo take a moment to taste of home-cooking as prepared by the SlU galley gang in the Empire State's officers' mess. 14, two rounds were fired into the port American troops board the ship. enjoy the fresh air on deck. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource June 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HALL LECTURER CALLS ON INDUSTRY TO ADOPT A ‘BROAD’ APPROACH IN CRAFTING PROGRAM FOR FLEET 50 YEARS LATER, SEAFARERS RECALL D-DAY MASSIVE, DARING INVASION OF NORMANDY LED TO VICTORY FOR ALLIES SIY ANNOUNCES SEVEN 1994 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS SHIP BILL NEARS HOUSE FLOOR SENATOR BREAUX WANTS MORE SHIPS IN PROGRAM; MARITIME UNIONS URGE SENATE PANEL TO BACK PLAN UNIONS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT TO END EXPORT BAN ON ALASKAN OIL PAUL HALL CENTER TO CONDUCT EPA-MANDATED COURSES QMEDS AND OTHER ENGINE DEPT. SEAFARERS NEED REFRIGERANT CERTIFICATION BY NOV. 14 LUNDEBERG SCHOOL BRINGS OIL SPILL TRAINING TO SAN JUAN NATION PAYS ITS RESPECTS TO AMERICA’S MARINERS BURNERS LIT ON NEW CHIEF COOK PILOT PROGRAM SIX SIU MEN CLIMB TO TOP DECK DEPT. RUNG; CLASS ENCOURAGES OTHER MEMBERS TO UPGRADE UNIONS STAND FIRM AGAINST TAXING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS SEAFARERS MOURN DEATH OF JOHNNY JOHNSTON, WHO RESTORED MANITOU ADMIRAL GEORGE H. MILLER DIES; WAS FIGHTER FOR MERCHANT SHIPS SEAFARERS CARRIED ALLIED WAR EFFORT TO NORMANDY A BROAD APPROACH IS NEEDED TO REBUILD U.S. FLEET, SAYS RESPECTED SHIP OPERATOR SIU-CREWED SUGAR ISLANDER DELIVERS FOOD TO WAR-RAVAGED AFRICAN NATION SIU SHIPS STAND READY IN DIEGO GARCIA SEAFARERS BRING HOME LAST GIS FROM SOMALIA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/01/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 66, No. 6 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2644ab8caeb2a9d74cf7d14eb0204b5f.PDF be07911db1330b2e9024e75de50cd09f PDF Text Text ' "'W OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE StAFARtRS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATIANTIC GUIF, UKES AND INIANP WATERS MSTRIG • AH-CIO SXAEiKEMtS In Amtrak/Barge Accident Safety Board Pins Blame on Lack of Training by Tug Crew -:-A.. •' 690 CAROL ORGSSAN ACQUISITION SECT/NEWSPAPE STATE HISTORICAL SOC OF N 816 STATE STREET MADISON HI 53706-1482 ... Secy. Pena Unveils Shipbuilding Plan To Aid U.S. Yards Page 4 Page 3 Pages •' "< lisa.-..; ''i •••• ' '' .•• >•' '• - • •• • '' • - ' T J-' - r. \ '^ ./• .•- •/ i \. y. Vi'-'i'- rirf^-i>ff^iiiriiiyii.iirrtlOT l 'k'" t N'.' iV . ' (•• i' �2 SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1994 .u h' 1^' , -* • President's Report Training — Everybody's a Winner • •,_{ •; ^ V • • - •, • Seafarers have long known the value of training. It was back in 1952 that the head of the SIU, Paul Hall, instituted the union's train­ ing program as a means by which Seafarers could promote their job security and improve their earning power. Not only does this pro­ gram, now established at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, provide young people entering the industry with the fun­ damentals of seamanship, but it also gives skilled Seafarers opportunities to advance their knowledge and expand their areas of expertise. Through this ongoing training program at the Paul Hall Center and its Lundeberg School Michael Sacco Seamanship, the SIU is able to provide the U.S. shipping industry a continuous flow of qualified and productive manpower. With access to such training. Seafarers stay expert and adept in all aspects of shipboard technol­ ogy changes. The result is U.S. shipping has readily available skilled crews, and the safety and job security of Seafarers is enhanced. Like the SIU, the other unions representing shipboard labor working aboard deep sea and Great Lakes ships also have training schools or programs. But mariners in one segment of U.S. shipping do not have as many opportunities to participate in entry level cour­ ses or upgrading curricula. And that group of crewmembers is made up of boatmen serving on the nation's tugs and tows plying America's coastal and inland waters. That is why it was no surprise that the National Transportation Safety Board, an independent government agency, in its recommen­ dations stemming from a train accident brought about by a track knocked out of kilter by a barge striking a railroad bridge, called for more training of the boatmen who navigate tugs and tows. In that September 22, 1993 accident, a towboat crashed into a railroad bridge not far from Mobile, Alabama. In the dead of night and with poor visibility, the towboat's pilot did not use his radar. Eight minutes after the towboat displaced the bridge, an Amtrak train carrying 220 people slammed into the structure and derailed. Three locomotives and four cars plummeted into the water. Fortyseven people died. The National Transportation Safety Board found that if the pilot had used his radar, he could have determined that he should not turn toward the bridge. The Board found that the towboat's company had not given the pilot proper radar navigation training, nor was a compass supplied to the vessel operator. These findings led the agency to urge the U.S. Coast Guard to develop a radar training course and to require that operators of towing vessels be certified as radar observers. There is an effort on the part of the Department of Transporta­ tion and certain members of Congress to put into practice the Board's recommendations. Unfortunately, there will be those who decry the push for increased safety as just more government regula­ tion or just more operating expenses. As this debate moves forward, it would be well to keep in mind some facts about training. Training is not a cross that employers must bear. Several prestigious think-tanks have studied the results of training in the workplace. A report issued in 1990 by the Brook­ ings Institution found that in the years 1929 to 1989, job-related learning increased productivity twice as i^uch as technology. Another academic group found that individuals who receive formal training one year later are 30 percent more productive than their counterparts who did not participate in the learning program. More and more companies and organizations are investing in training their employees. In 1993, according to the American Society for Training and Development, 48 billion private dollars were spent on job training—up 7 percent from the year before. Two training experts found through their research that from 1983 to 1991, work-based formal learning programs increased 45 percent. Later this summer. Congress will deliberate the House towing safety bill that includes mechanisms to determine the proficiency of crewmembers in work-related skills—mechanisms which will lead to more extensive training for the men and women who work on the nation's tugs and tows. A bill that results in more job training and work skill-oriented courses for the individuals who crisscross the nation's 25,777 miles of navigable waterways will bring with it posi­ tive effects for the industry, its workers and the nation. The industry will benefit from increased productivity. Tug and towboat crew­ members will benefit from enhanced job security and earning power. The nation will benefit from having the marine equipment operating close to populous centers and environmentally-sensitive areas in the hands of people who have augmented their first-hand work experience with ongoing training. And everyone—the tug and tow industry, crewmembers and the country—will gain from a heightened awareness of safety. 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Hoi^, Senate to TatMe U.S. Shto BUI This Htonlh As written., the House bil the funding procedure originally Commrttees in both the House and Senate are expected to work would raise approximately $I7( proposed by Pena that woulc on bills dealing with maritime million a year beginning in Fisca raise approximately $100 million revitalization when Congress Year 1995 by requiring all vessels annually. The duties collected on vessels entering a U.S. port from returns from its Independence sailing into U.S. ports from foreign location to pay a flat 5; a nearby Western Hemisphere Day recess on July 11. The House Ways and Means cents per registered tonnage. The foreign port would go from nine Committee is reviewing legisla­ fee would becharged on the first 12 to 24 cents per registered tonnage. tion approved by the House Mer­ voyages each year into U.S. ports. On ships entering a U.S. port from all other foreign destinations, the chant Marine and Fisheries . Senate To Begin Work fee would increase from 27 to 71 Committee in May that calls for a Meanwhile, published reports cents. The duty would be col­ 10-year, $1.7 billion program that would not only fiind a 52-ship note the Senate Merchant Marine lected only on the first five annual program but also a domestic ship­ Subcommittee is expected begin voyages to a U.S. port, as is work on its version of maritime presently enforced. building effort. The Promotional Reform Act revitalization known as the Under both the House and of 1994 (H.R. 4003) includes an Maritime Security and Trade Act Senate versions of thelegislation, increase in tonnage fees paid by of 1994 (S. 1945) following the U.S.-flag liner companies would vessels entering U.S. ports from recess. agree to make their ships avail­ So far, the subconunittee has able to the Department of foreign harbors. Because the bill includes a revenue-raising aspect, held several hearings on the bill. Defense (DOD) or allow for the Ways and Means Committee Witnesses have included space onboard these vessels for must review the legislation before Transportation Secretary DOD cargo during a national it goes to the full House for debate Federico Pena, representatives of emergency in order to be eligible and a vote. That review is ex­ maritime labor and officials from for the funds. The vessels covered pected to be finished by the mid­ U.S.-flag shipping companies. by the program must be no more The Senate version more than 15 years old and remain ac­ dle of this month. H.R. 4003 serves as the fund- closely follows the proposal laid tive in foreign conunerce. i ng mechanism for the Maritime out by Pena. While S. 1945 also During the hearings. Senator Security and Competitiveness calls for a 10-year program start­ John Breaux (D-La.), chairman of Act, known as H.R. 2I5I. That ing in FY 1995 that will fund 52 the subconunittee, had stated he )ill, which passed the House last vessels through an increase in the was interested in finding ways to November by a 347 to 65 vote, tonnage tax, it does not include increase the number of ships outlined a support program for provisions for shipbuilding. covered by a maritime revitaliza­ the U.S.-flag merchant fl^eet. The Senate bill would include tion program. Among the proposals he suggested was one to reduce the number of bulkers in the Ready Reserve Force to provide more funds for an additional 20 to 25 working vessels. The Senate had been delaying work on its version of the legisla­ tion to allow the House to com­ pete its efforts. Published reports lave noted the Senate would like to finish its work by the August recess in order that a conference committee made up of House and Senators Trent Lott (R-Miss.), left, and John Breaux (D-La.) consider Senate members can craft com­ estlmony being given on the Maritime Security and Trade Act of 1994 promise legislation before ConS. 1945) before the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee. Senate p*ess adjourns for the November action on the legislation is expected to begin this month. elections. 3,000 Times Over, Pensioner Urges Congress to Back U.S. Maritime Ike Givens retired from the Marine Cooks and Stewards (MCS) in 1976, but he has not stopp^ contributing to the U.S.flag merchant marine. Within the last few months, '9-year-old Givens has collected more than 3,000 signatures on a petition by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) that calls on Congress and he administration to take "imme­ diate action to develop programs hat will maintain a healthy, vi­ able U.S.-flag fleet and a broad domestic shipyard and marine in­ dustrial base." He garnered support from fel­ low trade unionists, veterans and other citizens in southern Califor­ nia. A Mississippi native who primarily sailed as chief cook, Givens says he got the signatures for two reasons. First, he believes in the cause. Second, "I wanted to set a good example for the younger members, show them that being in the union means giving something back," Givens explains. "You Imow, I sailed for 11 years without a union (prior to joining in 1942 the MCS, which was an affiliate of the SIUNA before its 1978 merger with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District), so I appreciate having one. "I just think you should go that extra mile. In the long run, everyone benefits." Givens, who still is gathering signatures, recently received a commemorative ship's wheel in recognition of his efforts. The presentation took place at the March membership meeting in Wilmington, Calif. One of 10 children, Givens says his most memorable days at sea were spent during World War n. He cites taking part in the in­ vasion of Okinawa as the high­ light. Around that same time, he sur­ vived a severe storm which ini­ tially had him pondering another line of work. "I remember saying, 'Please, just get me out of this storm and I'll never go back (to sea).' But of course, I went right back out. "There's just something'about the sea that keeps you young." • Retired Seafarer Ike Givens (center) is congratulated by SIU Port Agent George Tricker (left) and SIU VP George McCartney for col­ lecting signatures on MTD petition. �i: JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 3 SlU School to Train Seafarers in EPA Refrigerant Handiing •1: 7^' In order to aid Seafarers in ob­ shipping after November 14. low-pressure refrigerants. Pass­ taining government-mandated However, any Seafarer in such a ing this section and the core quescertification , for handling position who is on a ship at that tions leads to a type 111 refrigerants, the Paul Hall Center time can obtain his or her cer­ certification. Any individual who and its Lundeberg School this tification once off the vessel. passes all the sections^—the core month will kick off a series of The Refrigeration Technician part. Type 1, Type 11 and Type on-site, two-day courses to be course already is a mandatory 111—has earned a Universal cer­ Attaching a manifold gauge set and preparing to recover refrigerant taught at SIU halls throughout the part of engine department tification. from a ships' stores portable refrigerated box is QMED Mike Brown. U.S. (For a schedule, registration upgrading courses at the Lun­ The SIU is encouraging all information and more, see pages deberg School. Therefore, any QMEDs to seek a Universal cer­ 11-14.) Seafarers who plan to take an en­ tification. The minimum most The certification which gine department upgrading class Seafarers who handle refrigerants Seafarers will earn by passing the between now and the November will need is a Type 1, Type 11 Lundeberg School's Environ­ 14 deadline do not need to take certification, as galley equipment mental Protection Agency the Refrigeration Technician is covered underType 1and ships' (EPA)-approved Refrigeration course at one of the SIU halls. stores systems under Type 11. Pas­ Technician course is required for However, SIU members who senger ships are likely to use lowall QMEDs, electricians, handle refrigerants and who are pressure refrigerants, so refrigeration engineers, junior en­ not planning to upgrade at Piney Seafarers working aboard cruise gineers and anyone else involved Point between now and Novem­ ships will need Universal cer­ in the repair and servicing of ship­ ber should take the class and test, tification. board refrigeration equipment which is considered to be quite A person may take the test as and air conditioning systems, ac­ difficult, at an SIU hall. many times as he chooses. For cording to regulations stemming instance, if in the first go at taking School Moves Quickly from the 1990 amendments to the the test, a Seafarer passes Type 1 Clean Air Act. When the federal regulations and Type 11, he can take the test Those amendments developed calling for EPA-certification of the following month for Type 111. As part of the EPA Refrigeration Technician course, QMED Gary ways in which the United States refrigeration technicians wdre is­ If he passes that, he has obtained Frazier monitors the process of liquid refrigerant recovery using a would reduce and then phase out sued in May 1993, the Lundeberg Universal certification. site-flow indicator. the use of chloroflourocarbons School immediately added the Upon certification. Seafarers (CFCs) because of their link to EPA outline to its curriculum and will receive an EPA card (includ­ depleting the atmosphere's ozone applied for approval as a certified ing an ID number) that will be layer. Because CFCs are com­ refrigerant technician testing issued through the Lundeberg monly found in stationary facility. (The approval was School. The certification has no refrigeration and air conditioning granted on April 29.) expiration. systems, the EPA on May 14, The two-day course offered by 1993 announced in the Federal the Lundeberg School prepares Index to LOG'S Section Register a number of actions the Seafarer to take the EPA On the Lundeberg School's designed to decrease the release exam. The test is divided into four Refrigeration Tech. Course of CFCs into the atmosphere. One parts. The first 25 questions are of these actions was mandating basic and general. The next 25 are Page that all individuals who handle directed toward small appliances. Topic Overview . .11 refrigerants be tested and cer­ Passing the core part of the test tified to do so. and the small appliance section Study Aids ... . . 12 The EPA's deadline for ob­ leads to a Type 1 certification. Why Go After CFCs? . . 12 The next 25 questions cover Sample Test Questions . 13 taining certification is November 14 of this year. The SIU is requir­ high-pressure refrigerants. If an ing that Seafarers who sail in individual passes the core part of Schedule of Courses . . 14 shipboard ratings that handle the test and this section, he has Course Outline . . . . . 14 Lundeberg School Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (left) makes a point to refrigerants must have an EPA achieved a Type 11 certification. Procedure for Applying . 14 QMED Gary Frazier during a practical exercise at the Paul Hall certification card at the time of The last 25 questions concern Center. I# Inland River Safety Dangers Agency's Recommendations SpoUlghted by NTSB Repert Included In Waterway Bill Barge's Actions Blamed in Sept Train Derailment Studds Calls for Trained Crews, Navigation Gear The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for more navigation^ equipment aboard tugs and towboats as well as extensive training of the crews aboard them in a summary of its final report regarding a fatal September 1993 passenger train derailment ffpm a bridge that had been struck by a tug/barge. The report went on to cite a lack of proper training for the crew as well as a lack of navigational equipment aboard the tugboat Mauvilla as primary reasons for the derail­ ment in which 47 people were killed. In releasing on June 21 the details of its nine-month study of the accident, the NTSB issued a 21-point set of recommen­ dations to federal agencies and the inland waterways industry to help prevent such an accident from happening again. Recommendations Made The report's recommendations were aimed at such agencies as the U.S. Depart­ ment of Transportation (DOT), Coast Guard, Amtrak, Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency as well as the American Water- •:- ways Operators, which represents inland shipping companies, and Warrior & Gulf Navigation, owners of the Mauvilla. Among the recommendations issued by the NTSB—an independent federal agen­ cy charged with investigating accidents on America's waterways, pipelines, high­ ways, railroads and airlines—were several calling on the Coast Guard and inland waterways industry to develop radar train­ ing courses for towboat operators and to require those operators to hold valid cer­ tification when they stand watch on radarequipped vessels. TTie report also stated all uninspected towing vessels should carry the proper navigational equipment in the wheelhouse and that the companies should verify that tow and tugboat operators are proficient in the use of such gear and charts. In addressing the DOT, the board urged the department to form a task force that includes the U.S. Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Railroad Ad­ ministration and Federal Highway AdContinued on page 6 The chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee renewed his call for navigational equip­ ment aboard inland tug and towboats, licensing and training of the masters and mates who operate such vessels, U.S. Coast Guard inspections of the boats and documentation of the boatmen working on them after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report summary on the cause of a fatal train derailment near Mobile, Ala. in September 1993 when a tug/barge knocked a bridge out of alignment. Representative Gerry Studds (DMass.) issued his challenge hours after the NTSB report blamed a lack of crew train­ ing and navigational competency for the accident that killed 47 people. The congressman noted that .as America's inland waterways become more congested with gambling and cruise ships, recreational vessels as well as tankers, freighters and containerships. Navigating this maze of traffic in often severely constricted channels is a job for licensed professionals operating vessels inspected to ensure not only their own safety, but that of every other waterway user. In March, Studds introduced the Towing Vessel Safety Act (H.R. 4058) which addresses many of the findings con­ cerning inland waterway operations released last month by the OTSB. Requires Navigational Gear Among the issues addressed by the bill is the requirement that tugs and towboats carry radar, an electronic position-fixing device, sufficient communications gear, sonic depth finder, compass, adequate towing equipment and up-to-date naviga­ tional charts. The bill would mandate that all towing vessels be operated by licensed masters and mates, whose licenses would cany a limitation on the number of barges an operator could tow. Tug and tow officers would have to show their proficiency in operating the newly required equipment through the of simulator and written Continued on page 6 ^.: • 77 ;^7-57^7.7 -91': •" . .. . , ''If ' "-V- �'S ''' • 4 •-"< .•; JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG House Panel Clears Cruise Ship Act fer Action 7-'"' ' V The legislation, which was in­ Legislation designed to create approved several amendments to all repairs on interim U.S.-flag the act could create more than troduced by Representative 30,000 seafaring jobs in addition a U.S.-flag coastwise cruise in­ the part of the act pertaining to the vessels to be made in U.S. Jolene Unsoeld (D-Wash.), has to those that would be produced dustry which, in turn, would terms and conditions for re-flag shipyards. A final amendment to been scheduled for a hearing by in U.S. shipyards, port facilities produce more jobs for American ging. H.R. 3821 provided that 10 per­ the Merchant mariners cleared its first hurdle in H.R. 3821 deals with how cent of the monthly gross receipts and other related fields. Marine and The SIU pointed put that U.S.Congress last month. foreign-flag cruise ships alread from interim U.S.-flag vessels be Fisheries The House Merchant Marine operating from U.S. ports can sai placed in an escrow account flag vessels crewed with Committee in Subcommittee approved the U.S. as interim U.S.-flag vessels with which would be returned to the American mariners would im­ late July. Passenger Vessel Development American crews while a new ves company to help pay for the con­ prove marine safety because of Only two Act (H.R. 3821 and H.R. 3822) sel is built in a U.S. shipyard. To struction of a new replacement the strict regulations and stand­ of the 129 on June 23. The act, which has the be considered under this bill, ves passenger ship in a U.S. shipyard. ards the ships must meet as well cruise vessels support of the SIU, would en­ sels must weigh at least 10,00( The other part of the act, H.R. as the training and testing operating courage the construction and gross tons and have at least 2(K] 3822, amends provisions of the American mariners have to go Rep. Unsoeld around the operation of U.S.-flag cruise berths. Cruise ships built to Capital Construction Fund and through. world fly the Finally, the SIU stated that na­ ships along America's Atlantic, replace interim vessels must carry Internal Revenue Service to Pacific and Gulf coasts. at a minimum 80 percent of the stimulate the growth of a U.S.- tional security would be im­ U.S. flag—:theSIU-crewedSS/nproved with additional U.S.-flag dependence and SS Constitution. Under the terms of the act, passenger capacity of the flag cruise industiy. cruise vessels. These ships could More than 4 million people took which is written as two bills, original. Union Announces Support be used during military opera­ cruise trips in 1992, the last full foreign-flag passenger cruise ves­ Interim endorsements are tions as hospital vessels, recrea­ year that reports are available, In April, the subcommittee sels operating from American good for 12 months unless the tional facilities, command/ spending close to $5 billion. Ap­ ports would be allowed to re-flag owner of the vessel has entered held a hearing on the act during control centers and offshore bar­ proximately 85 percent of the under the U.S.-flag provided the into a contract to build in a U.S which the SIU testified in favor. passengers were Americans. companies that own the ships shipyard one or more replace­ The union noted to the panel that racks. commit to build replacement pas­ ment ships. The endorsement senger vessels, and then begin next would expire 12 months later construction of the vessels in U.S. unless construction for the re­ shipyards. Both the interim U.S.- placement vessel or vessels hat flag ships and the replacement begun. vessels would be crewed by One amendment passed by the American merchant mariners. subcommittee stipulated that all • Creating a "model com­ need to move more quickly to Transportation Secretary vessels operating as interim U.S.- Federico Pena last month out­ pany" program that would allow protect an American-flag fleet Amendments Added flag ships must meet U.S. Coast lined a four-point program the vessels of a company that had that has been and should be the In preparing the act so it can be Guard regulations for foreign designed to make America's instituted a rigorous system of pride of this nation." considered by the House Mer­ ships that sail into American har­ The congressman's response shipyards more competitive quality management to be in­ chant Marine and Fisheries Com- bors. was joined by Eugene Pen­ spected less frequently by the globdly. mittee, the subcommittee Another amendment called for The policy involves the vessel Coast Guard than is provided fof timonti, government services vice president for American design compliance programs as by law; and • Establishing a Coast Guard President Lines (APL), upon well as the elimination of un­ necessary regulations concerning oversight program which would whose U.S.-flag containerships U.S.-built vessels that are over­ verify the quality management Seafarers crew the galleys. Pentimonti advised the sub­ programs of participating ship­ seen by the U.S. Coast Guard. In announcing the program on ping companies and classification committee that APL and SeaLand (whose unlicensed crews on Civilian and military par­ sofed training for mariners on June 22, Pena noted that the chan­ societies. U.S.-flag ships are^made up of SIU Several of the provisions in the ges "neither degrade safety for the ticipants attending a conference rotation or reserve to keep their members) presently are building 13 initiative could be implemented crews and passengers of U.S. ships addressing the future needs of the skills up-to-date. vessels in foreign shipyards and immediately while others needed nor diminish the protection af­ Maritime Administrator Al­ U.S,-flag maritime industry and cannot wait another year for legis­ congressional approval. To that forded to the environment. These its role in supporting the U.S. bert Herberger headed a panel lative action or else the ships will end, the House Coast Guard and critical safety and environmental armed forces agreed at the end of that looked into the economic and »oals can be achieved while openNavigation Subcommittee held a fly foreign flags. the two-day meetiiig that national security implications of He added, "When Sea-Land American merchant mariners are a U.S.-flag merchant marine. He :ng new avenues for U.S. ship­ hearing on Pena's proposal on asked the shipyard building its a vital component to the country's was joined by John Moran, builders and ship operators to June 23. Rear Admiral Arthur Henn, the newly ordered vessels how much economic and national security minority counsel for the Senate compete on a global scale." Among the items included in vice commandant for the Coast more it would cost to build those Merchant Marine Subcommittee; goals for the next century. Guard, told the subcommittee that vessels to U.S. standards, they Called by the Department of Geoffrey Ogden, State Depart­ the secretary's initiative are: • Allowing shipbuilders or the Department of Transportation were told the cost would be $10 Transportation and the Department ment director for maritime land of Defense (DOD), the conference and transport; and Navy Vice Ad­ ship owners the Option to rely on agency had already begun work to million more per ship." classification society standards enact Pena's outline, which was included an array of panel discus­ miral Frank Donovan. A pilot program is expected to sions and speakers from maritime The panel looking into DOD rather than specific Coast Guard developed with input from the begin this month to test whether labor, the U.S.-flag shipping in­ sealift requirements was led by regulatory requirements; maritime industry. the alternative compliance pro­ dustry and the U.S. milit^. Navy Vice Admiral Michael Kal• Permitting regulatoiy com­ However, when Henn advised gram will work. The Transporta­ The goal of the meeting, held leres, head of the Military Sealift pliance verification by qualified, the subcommittee that the legisla­ tion Department said it was June 21 and 22, was to examine Command. Also on the committee responsible classification tion necessary to change U.S. seeking volunteers and, so far, six the mid- and long-range require­ were Navy Vice Admiral John La- societies and not just the regulations could be ready in a companies with vessel inspection ments for both the U.S.-flag Plante, logistics director for the American Bureau of Shipping, year. Rep. Martin Lancaster (D- certificates expiring in July, maritime industry and DOD. Joint Chiefs of Staff; Army the official classification society N.C.) took issue with it. August and September have ex­ Conferees took part in workshops Brigadier General John Handy of for the U.S. government; Lancaster told Henn there is " pressed interest in participating. and came up with several recom­ the U.S. Transportation Command; mendations dealing with the and Army BrigadierGeneral Roger goal's implications on national Thompson of the Military Traffic security and economic issues. Management Command. A third panel dealt with Among the recommendations The U.S. Coast Guard and the and the 7th in the Southeast U.S. Milwaukee. outlined by the workshop par- maritime industry requirements. Vlilitary Sealift Commant- and Caribbean). Additionally, he From December 1989 to Led by Eugene Pentimonti of Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC) recently commanded the Coast Guard's November 1991, Shaver com­ ticiparits were: • Maintain a vigorous, active American President Lines (APL), underwent changes of command. largest base, which is located at manded the USS Cimarron. U.S.-flag merchant marine in others taking part were SIU Ex­ Admiral Robert E. Kramek Governors Island, N.Y. During that period, the fleet oiler peace through the use of various ecutive Vice President Joseph was sworn in June 1 at Coast The admiral's awards are was decorated for its participation existing and proposed promotion­ Sacco; Jack Goldstein, president Guard Headquarters in numerous, including the Coast in Operations Desert Shield/ of OMI; William Verdon, senior Washington by Transportation Guard Distinguished Service Desert Storm, as well as for res­ al programs; • Declassify and debate a Navy vice president with Crowley Secretary Federico Pena as the Medal and two Legion of Merit cuing Vietnamese refugees in the study that reports billions of dol­ Maritime; Kenneth Gaulden of 20th commandant of the Coast Awards. Western Pacific and North lars could be saved by replacing Sea-Land; and Coast Guard Cap­ Guard. He succeeds Admiral J. Captain Eric B. Shaver recent­ Arabian Sea. uniformed crews with civilians tain Gordon Marsh. iVilliam Kime, who retired. ly succeeded the retiring Captain Shaver twice has been A final group looked into on auxiliary vessels; Prior to assuming the position L. Michael Pivonka as com­ decorated with the Meritorious • Guarantee re-employment Defense Department and industry of commandant, Kramek served mander of the MSCPAC. Service Medal. rights including union benefits intermodal requirements. WiUiam as the Coast Guard's chief of The change of command for­ MSCPAC operates an array of for merchant mariners who left Lucas, deputy to the commander of staff. In that capacity, he was mally took place May 25 at a ships crewed by military person­ land-based jobs to crew ships the Milit^ Management Traffic responsible for the agency's ceremony in Oakland, Calif. nel and civilian mariners, includCommand, and Carl Seiberlich, during national emergencies; management, administration and Shaver had been working at ing members of the SIU's • Permit Ready Reserve Force military programs director for APL inancial resources. Military Sealift Command head­ Government Services Division. (RRF) ships to be activated on a ran this panel. Kramek's background also in­ quarters in Washington as the The vessels include fleet oilers, Other workshops looked into reduced operating status; • Seek full funding of the RRF DOD and industry needs con­ cludes experience as a surface fleet support director. His back­ supply and ammunition ships, fleet while keeping its operations cerning shipbuilding and man­ operations specialist and Naval ground also includes sea tours fleet tugs, missile tracking and within the Maritime Administra­ power. Augie Tellez, SIU vice engineer. He formerly com­ aboard the USS Allen M. Sumner, oceanographic research vessels, tion; and president for contracts, served as manded twoCoast Guard districts USS Steinaker, USS Thomas C. ocean surveillance ships and a Establish govemment-spon- member of the manpower panel. 'the 13th in the Pacific Northwest Hart, USS Mount Baker and USS hospital ship. Pena Releases 4~Point Program To Make US. Shipyards CompetiUve Merchant Fleet is Vital For America's Goals p-'^^ ' ''' " '"* '"^1? 'fe';. ; Coast Guard, MSCPAC Change Commanders •'3: 7/ •. . . V- JWl �T - ;i ' ' • • : iV- .-f'- ;'-'1 i _ lii^, | •;; ; • - '- "ifiii---^- • JULY 1994 ••>... ..- •' -.;.../.-v.y --'• SEAFARERS LOG ^ 5 Car Carriw Re-nagged; Seafyms Jafii Sftip Seafarers aboard the car car­ rier Fidelia had nothing but praise for the newly contracted vessel being operated by International Marine Carriers (IMC). "This vessel is re^ly great," Chief Steward Patrick Aquia told New York Patrolman Jack Sheehan when the Fidelia docked at Bayonne, N.J. following its first voyage. "With everything so bright and new, the crew is work­ ing hard to keep it looking and >1 : operating at its best. Seafarers boarded the vessel in a Singapore shipyard in March after the Japanese-built carrier was converted to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations and re-flagged under the U.S. flag. The crew sailed the Fidelia to Antwerp, Belgium where it was loaded with automobiles and military vehicles. The Fidelia, built in 1987, is capable of holding 5,800 automobiles per load. However, the roll-on/roll-off ship was fitted with retractable decks which allow it to carry agricultural im­ plements, tanks and helicopters. The 620-foot vessel is sailing between the U.S. East Coast and Western Europe, making the roundtrip approximately every 30 days. Its 11,850-combined-horsepower diesel engines are capable of a top speed of 17 knots. According to IMC Port En­ gineer Tom Murray, the Fidelia will be loaded whenever it cros­ ses the Atlantic. The vessel is contracted to carry Americanmade Chrysler and Honda automobiles as well as Ford and Chief Steward Patrick Aquia (seated, center) says the crew enjoys International farm implements to the Fidelia's new look. Joining him are Chief Cook Julius Henderson Europe. The holds on the return (standing), SA Carolyn Riskey (seated, left) and AS M. Garcia. voyages will include BMW Jaguar and Volvo automobiles Ford and International lawn trac­ tors and U.S. military tanks helicopters and other equipment. Besides Bayonne and Antwerp, other regularly Recently transferred to the U.S. registry, the FIdeliohas started sailing scheduled ports of call include between U.S. East Coast and Western European ports with Seafarers Charleston, S.C. and Bremerhaven, Germany. making up the crew. Matson Begins W, Coast Shuttle andFeeder Service , Golden Monarch is Converted From Tanker to Bulk Grain Carrier "fr ^ Apex Marine Corp. recently completed a major conversion project involving the SlU-crewed Galden Manarch. Formerly a tanker, the 19year-old vessel was converted to a bulk grain carrier and also un­ derwent numerous upgrades. It is scheduled to sail from Korea early this month. "Apex Marine's decision to complete this conversion was based upon a strong commitment to the American merchant marine and the cargo preference pro­ gram," said Robert Kunkel, senior marine superintendent for the company. "The project was envisioned to promote the U.S. merchant fleet, lower U.S. cargo preference rates and continue to prove that U.S.-flag vessels are cost-competitive and reliable." The Manarch's existing cargo space was increased by removing the longitudinal bullheads and installing upper and lower hopper plates to create a modem bulk carrier cargo hold space. Most of the work was done in the Hyundai As part of the conversion process, hydraulically operated hatch covers Mipo Dockyard of South Korea. were installed at the main deck. Additionally, the ship's cargo access and transfer systems were Manarch underwent major refur­ nologies and applying them to a upgraded in the United States. A bishing in its propulsion plant and marine environment. For ex­ new type of hydraulically machinery space, also in the U.S. ample, the vessel was fitted with operated hatch cover system (spe­ Modifications were completed in a Volmar Moletron Static gener­ cially designed for conversions of the vessel's combustion control ator utilizing type 6.0 ultrasonic this type) was installed. and fuel oil delivery system, waves to treat fuel oil before comAlong with those conversions, taking advantage of new bustion in a new Todd TCD the 90,000 DWT Galden shoreside power plant fech- burner system, in order to reduce fuel consumption and stack gases for environmental purposes. Apex Marine also had in­ stall^ on the vessel two state-ofthe-art radar systems, with the work done in Florida. "The conversion project was designed to . . . open additional trade routes not available under a tanker configuration," Kunkel added. "In turn, the vessel's economic life would be extended for approximately 10 years and generate seagoing positions for American merchant seamen." Another SlU-crewed tanker operated by Apex Marine, the The vessel's existing cargo space was modified by removing the American Heritage, is scheduled ongitudinal bulkheads and installing upper and lower hopper plates to undergoa similar conversion in Decemt«r. o create a modem bulk carrier cargo hold space. i : J;; ; ' ' - The SlU-crewed Manulani begins weekly feeder shuttle service be­ tween Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver as of July 10. The SlU-crewed Manulani will begin service July 10 on a new West Coast shuttle service being implemented by Matson Navigation Company. Crewmembers are expected to sign on July 7 in San Francisco where the containership is being converted to handle 20 and 40foot boxes. (Standard Matson container sizes are 24 and 40 feet.) Following the conversion, the ship will handle an average of 350 containers per trip. Joining Seafarers from the At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District who will sail in the galley of the Manulani are members of two other SlUNA-affiliated unions. The unlicensed deck department will be made up of mariners from the Sailors' Union of the Pacific while the unlicensed engine department will be composed of members of the Marine Firemen's Union. The shuttle service is designed to provide a weekly coastwise feeder service for companies operating in the foreign trades. TTie Manulani will sail between Los Angeles, Seattle and Van­ couver, British Columbia. Transit time from both Los Angeles to Seattle and Vancouver to Los An­ geles is expected to be two days and nine hours. The time between Seattle and Vancouver is planned to be eight hours. In announcing the service, Matson officials said they expect the shuttle to offer transit times and freight rates that will make it competitive with other modes of transportation along the coast. Matson, which provides regular containership service be­ tween the West Coast and Hawaii, also operates a weekly southbound feeder between Seat­ tle and Oakland, Calif. Seafarers Meet with Pa. Gubernatorial Candidate SIU members from the port of Philadelphia recently met with Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Mark Singel, the Democratic nominee for governor, as he campaigned around the dock facilities. Surround­ ing Singel (in the suit) are, from left. Seafarers Billy Brown, Pat Bradley, John Chapin, Tim Bums, Ed Garrity and Tim Hughes. ... I.,..-;- �6 f SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1994 ::r : r WWII Mariners Not ForgoHen In D-Day IMbutes The vitally important role of the U.S. merchant marine in World War II was overlooked for many years by the American government and laymen alike. But at ceremonies last month in England and in Normandy commemorating the 50th an­ niversary of D-Day, merchant seamen got their due. President Clinton on June 5 became the first U.S. president Within memory to visit an American-flag cargo ship when he boarded the Jeremiah O'Brien, anchored off Portsmouth, England, near its exact position 50 years ago, just before the D-Day invasion. He Was joined by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, as well as Maritime Administrator Albert J. Herberger and AFL-CIO Presi­ dent Lane Kirkland, who sailed during World War II as a member of the Masters, Mates & Pilots. AP Photo by Doug Mills The next day, a dozen crewmembers from the O'Brien—z President Clinton greets crewmembers of the Liberty ship Jeremiah O'Brien taking part in D-Day Liberty ship which sailed from San ceremonies off Portsmouth, England. At center is Rear Admiral Thomas Patterson (Rtd). Francisco in April to take part in the historic ceremonies—^were seated and to expand the blessings of most of the troops and supplies on ocean-going vessel which in the second row, alongside am­ liberty," the president said at the D-Day .and in Ae crucial supply rptumed for the 50-year anniver­ line that followed until the Ger­ sary activities. bassadors and other high-ranking ceremony. Built in Maine in 1943, the Motioning toward the man surrender in May 1945. government officials fiom many O'Brien made seven voyages Also known as Operation nations, as Clinton delivered a hundreds of D-Day veterans in at­ during the war. The ship was Overlord, the^invasion, of course, speech from Normandy that was tendance, he said, "Let us never mothballed for more than 30 was successful—and costly. forget: \^en they were young, reported around the world. years after the war, but eventually More than 9,000 Americans lost these men saved the world." Active and retired members of was saved as a memorial. It was their lives on the beachheads, and Dozens of military ships and the Sailors' Union of the Pacific reconditioned in '79 and declared Canadian and British forces also more than 100 warplanes from (SUP) and the Marine Firemen, a national historic landmark in sustained heavy casualties. In­ the Allied nations were on hand Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers '80. deed, the fighting that took place for the massive commemora­ (MFOW), both affiliates of the Operated under the authority Seafarers International Union of tion, which lasted for several during the 11 months after June 6 of the Maritime Administration was some of the fiercest and days. Other related ceremonies, North America, were among the and associated with the San Fran­ O'Brien's crew of 56 Also on including re-enactments of the bloodiest of the war. But it set the stage for ultimate cisco Maritime National Historic board were retirees from the invasion, took place in the victory, over Hitler's forces, Park, the O'Brien required Marine Cooks and Stewards, United States. Media coverage of D-Day's which in turn allowed the Allies hundreds of thousands of manwhich merged with the SIU in 50th anniversary was exhaustive, to concentrate their full force on hours for reconditioning in 1978. preparation for this year's voyage In all, 18 of the crewmembers largely because the invasion is the war in the Pacific. to Normandy. {The San Francis­ recognized as the turning point in served during World War II. O'Brien's Journey co Chronicle sent a reporter along "Even though the Cold War is the war against Nazi Germany. Remarkably, of the nearly for the voyage and published over, we are still on the eve of June 6, 1944 marked the largest great endeavors—not to turn back amphibious military operation 6,500 military and privately daily articles filed from the ship.) Two other World War Il-era armies of oppression which ever launched, and thousands of owned ships which were part of threaten our very existence, but to merchant mariners—including the invasion in 1944, the merchant ships—the John W. protect our safety and security many SIU members—delivered Jeremiah O'Brien is the only Brown and the Lane Victory— had been scheduled to travel with the O'Brien to France. But finan­ cial problems prevented the Brown from making the voyage, and the Lane Victory was sidelined with mechanical dif­ ficulties shortly after it had set sail. President Welcomed The entire complement aboard the historic ship reportedly gave a rousing welcome to President Clinton. The president shook hands with each crewmember and thanked the veterans for their ser­ vice. He sported a cap and per­ sonalized sweatshirt each emblazoned with the Jeremiah O'Brien name and logo. The vessel is scheduled to set sail for the U.S. in late July and arrive in San Francisco by early October. if SUP Bosun Logs Journey Rich Reed, an actiye SUP member who sailed as the bosun aboard the O'Brien, reported some of the journey's highlights in letters to the SUP's monthly newspaper. "I have all watches on deck (three-man watches), plus three day men," Reed wrote. "All the overtime you want and no beefs with the mate. You can't fire a volunteer!" He mentioned some of the dif­ ferences between sailing the Liberty ship as compared to modem vessels. For example, the O'Brien crew fills coal chutes for the galley range, hand-steers on watch and hangs clothes to dry, he wrote. There was much work to be done, such as painting, cleaning and maintaining the engines, often in stifling heat. But the crew withstood the heat and enjoyed lots of sea stories and BS on No. 4 hatch each night," Reed wrote. I'm glad that's one tradition we've kept going on here." WSB Report SpoiUghts Dangers Inland BUI Seeks Crew Italnlng Continued from page 3 ministration to develop a system to assess "the vulnerability of the nation's highway and railroad bridges to collisions from marine vessels" and to rank the stractures in order of greatest risk. The board also recommended that a system of markings be created to alert mariners to bridges and readily identify the structures in the event of an accident. Finally, the NTSB urged DOT to develop a program complete with com­ munication aids that calls on employees to report when they are taking medication no matter if it is over-the-counter or prescription—while working. Causes Outlined The board listed four "probable causes" for the accident of Amtrak's Sunset Limited. The report noted the Mauvilla 's pilot, who had become lost and disoriented in dense fog conditions, was not competent in radar navigation. The board cited War­ rior & Gulf for not ensuring that their towboat operator was competent to use radar to navigate during periods of reduced visibility. Also listed as reasons for the accident was the Coast Guard's failure to establish higher standards for inland towing vessel operator licensing as well as federal and private organizations for not instituting an effective program for assessing and managing risks to this bridge." Investigators for the board arrived on the scene of the derailment hours after it occurred on September 22 to collect evidence and interview those involved in the disaster. The board also conducted a public hearing in Mobile over a three-day period during December. Company Cited In its findings, the NTSB determined that Warrior & Gulf did not provide the pilot of the Mauvilla with adequate radar navigation training nor did the company have in place an evaluation of crewmem­ bers that could "identify and assess those skills critical to vessel operation." It added that the company did not provide a com­ pass on board the vessel. The board noted that if the pilot of the tug had used radar as the fog reduced visibility, "he could have observed the in­ tersection formed by the Mobile River and the Big Bayou Canot and could have avoided turning his tow and barges into the wrong waterway." The report went on to say, "The pilot exercised poor decision making, including his approach under prevailing conditions to an unidentified object without summon­ ing help from other crewmembers, includ­ ing his continuing to navigate and not 'pushing in.'" The paper released by the NTSB was called an "Abstract of Final Report." The complete text of the report is expected to be finished and released later this year. Continued from page 3 testing. If enacted, H.R. 4058 would subject all towing vessels that push or pull barges— regardless of size or location—to U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Presently, the only towing vessels that are inspected are those that are greater than 300 gross tons operating seaward of the shoreline. The Towing Safety Act would increase the crewing requirements of uninspected towing vessels by legislating that all boat­ men involved in the operation hold Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner docu­ ments, known as z-cards, and that at least 65 percent of the crew be certified able bodied seamen (ABs). Another bill before the committee is the Towing Vessel Navigational Safety Act (H.R. 3282). This bill, introduced by Representative Billy Tauzin (D-La.), re­ quires that all inland waterway vessels be equipped with marine charts, navigational publications, compass, radar and fathometer. Both bills are awaiting action by the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee. The House Coast Guard and Naviga­ tion Subcommittee has held several hear^ ings on inland safety since the Mauvilla accident on September 22. The SIU testified before the subcom­ mittee in October that the Amtrak acci­ dent showed the need for the Coast Guard to issue z-cards to boatmen as a way to ensure greater safety on the inland water­ ways. The union noted that by issuing documents, the Coast Guard could keep people who had been involved in an acci­ dent from changing companies and risk­ ing another accident with them. Administration Pushes Effort The efforts to improve safety along the inland waterways has a strong ^vocate in the Clinton administration. In December, Transportation Secretary Federico Pena proposed a series of regulations that would be implemented by the Coast Guard and the Federal Rail­ road Administration to prevent another such accident from happening. Among his recommendations were more stringent licensing requirements for operators of tug and towboats, improved radar and navigational equipment on inland vessels and improved emergency communica­ tions and preparedness. Pena then testified before the subcom­ mittee in March. He called improving the safety along America's inland waterways "one of our highest priorities." The secretary discussed in detail his plans for inland waterway safety. Besides what he had recommended in December, he added the need for Coast Guard documentation of all boatmen. He asked Congress to use the first anniversary of the Amtrak accident as a deadline for having legislation on the president's desk for his signature. i: f/:'-/ �JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG SlU-l^'ewetl OrguM Tugs Opaute at Hear Capacity Reviewing paperwork on the Renshawis Lead Deckhand Paul Smith. P-' ••r'ia-.'^j;-- Cook Peggy Robinett of the Renshaw prepares for a safety drill. SlU-crewed Orgulf tugboats are operating at near capacity levels one year after devastat­ ing floods along the Mississippi River and its tributaries forced many of the vessels to tie up for weeks at a time. Orgulf vessels like the Ralph Plagge and Ed Renshaw have been sailing the upper Mis­ sissippi River as well as the Illinois, Ohio and Tennessee rivers since early spring, moving coal, mulch, scrap and other dry cargo. Due to the nature of the cargo carried by Orgulf tugs, the vessels have not been af­ fected by the low yields of grain caused by last year's flooding. Crews have been very ac­ tive since they resumed operations after the winter layup in making up for what could not be carried last year. Both the Plagge and Renshaw have been able to sail recently with their full 15-barge configurations because of the amount of cargo available and good sailing conditions. "It's been great to get back to work on the upper river," Charles Power, lead deckhand on the Plagge, told the Seafarers LOG. The boatman added sailing has been a lot smoother this year than last year when flood waters limited then closed sailing for most of the summer. Lead Deckhand Paul Smith of the Ren­ shaw noted his vessel "has had to deal with some shoaling but that has been taken care of quickly. Otherwise everything has been good." (Shoaling occurs when sandbars shift to block navigable river channels. Dredges are brought in by the Army Corps of Engineers to re-open the channel.) Orgulf, which is based in Cincinnati, operates tugs and barges along the Mississip­ pi River. While the upper part of the river closes in winter because of ice and bad . weather, the company operates vessels yearround from Moore's Landing, Mo. south to New Orleans. Utilityman Richard Taylor inspects Henshaiv's safety gear in locker. •r .. Ready to shove off is Renshaw Deckhand Eddie Oliver Jr. Relaxingwithicedteabeforeretumingtowork Deckhand Charles Creamer examines the Filling out a patrolman's report on the P/aggeCook Edwin Calvert asks if anyone on the P/agge is Utilityman David House. P/agge's itinerary. P/agge is Lead Deckhand Charles Power, is ready for seconds. on Boat Seafarers Endorse New Pact r ;•: „,, Seafarers who deliver oil products in t|ie Norfolk, Va. inner harbor area for Marine Oil Service have ratified a new three-year contract with the company. The pact, effective June 30, covers wages, benefits and working conditions into 1997. Included in the new contract is outpatient medical care for the spouses and dependents of members who work aboard the oil boats for Marine Oil Service. Negotiations were held in Norfolk on June 1 and June 21. Captain Charles Mathews served as fleet delegate for the union negotiating team and worked with Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino during the deliberations. Members voted at the Norfolk union hall. Seafarers sail aboard two vessels operated by Marine Oil Service. They are the oil boats Martin J. Hanley and Mustank. The boats bring lube oil, bunker oil and various other types of oil products to vessels anchored In the Sewells Point and Lynnhaven, Va. areas surrounding Norfolk. BKitnwtt Ratify Hew Contract RHth Assodatkm ofHU, fVlnts A new three-year contract has been ratified by Seafarers who sail with the Association of Maryland Pilots of Lynnhaven, Va. and Solomons Is­ land, Md. that will cover wages and benefits into 1997. The new agreement will in­ crease wages and provide im­ proved medical and pension benefits for members who sail aboard vessels for the association. Seafarers operate and man Captain Charles Mathews sen/ed as the fleet delegate during the Pilot Boat Maryland, Pilot Marine Oil contract negotiations. Boat Baltimore, Pilot Boat Virginia Piiots Are Updated on Union Business Operators Lyman Lawrence (left) and Dean Everton (right), wtio sail for the Virginia Pilots Association, discuss unionmatters with Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. Lawrence and Everton handle the boats that carry pilots aboard vessels sailing between Cape Henry, Va. and the Potomac River. Vedette and Pilot Boat Calvert, which are Used to transport pilots to and from vessels be­ tween Cape Henry, Va. and Chesapeake City, Md. The pilots board the vessels and chart the course so that ships can maneuver safely through the waterways. SIU members ratified the contract on June 15 (retroactive to April 30), after a total of four negotiating sessions were con­ ducted at either the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. or the Seafarers union hall in Norfolk, Va. For the first time, outpatient medical care is available for the spouses and dependents of Seafarers who sail for the pilot .'.a' association. The new pact also includes an uncapped pension. Delegates to the talks be­ tween the union and the Maryland-based company in­ cluded Deckhand Marc Gorfine and Operators Larry Carter, Ed Smith and Clarence Tyler. Completing the union negotiating team were Assistant Vice President, Lakes and Inland Waters Anthony SacCo and Norfolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. SIU members are the operators and deckhands aboard the four pilot boats that transfer the pilots to and from the ves­ sels. In addition, they perform routine maintenance on each boat, ensuring that they are in top condition at all times. Before shoving off to assist a vessel, Dec^tjand Marc Gorfine (left) explains the provisions of the new three-yeaf>act for the Maryland Pilots with Operator Jerry Halsey. 'f'-y •; A.., �tMmM: 8 SEAFARERS LOG JULY 1994 Congress Continues Work on Hoaitii Care Referm current without recommendation. I Workers across America are government's Employee Health employer mandate, with low- covering the would establish a single-payer focusing on the push to enact na Benefits PIM. wage firms of 50 or fewer beneficiaries. system similar to the one used in tional health care reform that is employees receiving subsidies to Ford Bills MoynlhanBIII Canada continuing in the House am meet tihe mandate. Unemployed Once all of the House bills are The House Education and Senate, with committee chairmen At press time, the Senate citizens also would receive sub­ out of committee, they will be setting the July 4 recess as the Finance Committee was discuss sidies to purchase coverage, Labor Committee, chaired by combined into one by House deadline to report out their ing in closed session a bill spon which would be available as a Rep. William Ford (D-Mich.) Speaker Thomas Foley (Dsored also has passed two health care respective versions of legislation by its chairman. Senator new part of Medicare. Wash.) and House Majority Health care is an issue of vita Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D A number of tax changes bills, while the House Energy and Leader Richard Gephardt (Dimportance to the insured and N.Y.). It aims to assure coverage would be instituted, including an Commerce Committee in late Mo.), then sent to the Rules Com­ uninsured alike. Many of the for most Americans by 1998 anc excise tax on private health June reported that it was dead­ uninsured remain one serious in­ for at least 98.5 percent of the premiums and an increased locked and therefore was ceasing mittee. On the Senate side. Majority Leader George Mitchell jury or illness away from finan population by the year 2000, with cigarette tax. its efforts to draft a bill. (D-Maine) has the option of com­ The first bill sponsored by The cost-control provision cial ruin. Meanwhile, those with Medicare remaining separate. health insurance, includin The bill includes short-term takes a wait-and-see approach. If Ford calls for universal coverage bining the bills before sending Seafarers, shoulder the costs coverage for treatments of major premiums and other m^ical ex­ and includes an employer man­ one or more to the floor for (such as emergency-room care injuries and illnesses with rapic penses have not slowed suffi­ date. It includes coverage for doc­ debate. Substitutes may be offered of the uninsured, in the forms o onset and brief duration; and for ciently (according to targets tor and hospital bills, prescription higher premiums and higher fees prescription drugs and menta establish^ in the bill) by the year drugs, mental health, substance during debate in both the House health. It leaves the decision 2001, then the government would abuse and some dental benefits. and Senate. The House/Senate for services. Congress—at least those regarding coverage for abortion be able to issue a fee schedule for Small businesses would receive Conference Committee eventual­ members who favor some sort o up to a National Health Boarc doctors. subsidies to help cover the man­ ly will for^B one final version, which is returned to each cham­ As with the other bills, this one date. created by the bill. mandated health care reform Moynihan's bill also may fea­ would eliminate Medicaid while hopes to pass a bill by the end of The second bill was reported ber for a vote. ture an employer mandate, exthis session in October. cepting (at least initially) The AFL-CIO, long proponent of universal health )usinesses with 20 or fewer coverage (meaning coverage for employees; and assessments on every U.S. citizen), has stated that Some large employers. Un­ it will only support a health care covered, low-income citizens reform bill if the legislation would receive subsidies to pur­ American President Lines jammed up against the back of the guarantees comprehensive chase health coverage. Some coverage for every U.S. citizen, small businesses would have the APL) has filed a suit in federal house. The containers were lock­ distributes costs fairly, ensures option of purchasing insurance district court calling for the ed together by the force of the cost-control measures and does through the federal employees' seizure and sale of a Hanjin Ship­ collision. ping vessel to cover the cost of To keep from losing the ves­ not make any portion of health plan. However, committee mem­ repairs to an SlU-crewed APL sel, the captain of the Washington care benefits taxable income. The federation of U.S. trade unions, of bers reportedly were considering vessel following a collision be- ran it aground in a mud bank. The which the Seafarers is a mem­ a measure proposed by Senator ween the two outside Pusan Har- APL ship then was towed to the Pusan pier where dockworkers ber, backs the main components ohn Breaux (D-La.) and Senator jor. South Korea in May. The lawsuit is seen as an effort began the effort of offloading un­ of President Clinton's Health bhn Chafee (R-R.I.) that would Security Act, which, along with invoke an employer mandate only jy APL to reach a satisfactory damaged containers and remov­ other proposals, has been used if voluntary steps did not substan­ settlement out of court with the ing damaged boxes. by congressional committees as tially reduce the number of unin­ South Korean company concemContainer Fire a basis for crafting their own sured Americans (currently ing the accident. APL's President Washington Around 2 a.m. on May 6, a fire estimated at 40 million). This bills. was preparing to pick up a pilot to broke out among the containers. The following is a look at component is referred to as a soft enter Pusan Harbor around 10:30 Because of the condition and some of the legislation under con­ rigger, and the AFL-CIO p.m. on May 2 when it was struck position of the boxes, fire crews sideration. Other health care bills staunchly opposes it because After being recognized for his also have been crafted, but they soft triggers are simply a way for on the port hull by the Hanjin from the Washington and the port firefighting efforts, Seafarer Ricarhave yet to be addressed by the Congress to delay a decision it Hongkong, ripping a 100-foot authority had a difficult time do Sanchez (left) of the USNS Andrew J. Higgins shakes hands committees which have jurisdic­ should make this year: to guaran­ ;ash into the Washington. isolating and control the blaze. with Vice Adm. Michael Kalleres, Several containers fell overboard, Helicopter air drops of fire tion over health care reform. tee every American health in­ head of the Military Sealift Com­ some landing on the deck of the retardant chemicals and water Therefore, the Seafarers LOG surance coverage that can't be mand. J longkong. Many other boxes on were attempted in an effort to this month is focusing on legisla­ aken away," the federation said tion that has been address^ by in a letter to President Clinton. le APL vessel ripped open and keep the fire from spreading be­ tween containers stacked on the patched to help the extinguish the those committees. The AFL-CIO further described twisted together. vessel. le soft trigger as a means of fire. Tremendous Impact Kennedy Bill Flames continued to spread, raising Americans' hopes for With extensive training in Assistant Cook Ernesto Bil- endangering some volatile cargo combating fires aboard vessels. The Senate Labor and Human real reform while delivering anuba told the Seafarers LOG and threatening to bum into the Seafarers from the Higgins and Resources Committee has ap­ much less." proved a bill sponsored by its The Moynihan-sponsored that the force of the collision al­ aft superstructure and engineer­ Navy personnel from the Mobile chairman. Senator Edward M. egislation also includes a new tax most knocked him out of his bunk ing spaces. The President Bay concentrated on locating and Washington firefighters and local attacking the fires within the con­ Kennedy (D-Mass.). on private health premiums and where he was sleeping. "The alarms went off and we fire departments fought the blaze tainer stack while Korean teams This legislation calls for increased taxes on cigarettes and reported to the deck," Billanuba for more than eight hours before poured large volumes of cooling coverage for every U.S.citizen by landguns and ammunition. 1998 and includes coverage for Like the Kennedy bill, this one recalled. "It was foggy and we calling for additional help. water on the containers to protect doctor and hospital bills, mental would eliminate Medicaid while could not see clearly, but we the firefighters and prevent the Other Ships Help health, prescription drugs, long- )roviding coverage for current could not believe what had hap­ spread of the fire. pened." Teams from the SIU's term home care and abortion. Medicaid beneficiaries. Korean firefighters also cut Although no serious injuries Government Services Division- into the upper containers in order Medicare would remain separate. Cost-control goals would be Medicaid would be eliminated established. If they are not met resulted from the collision, many crewed USNS Andrew J. Higgins, to combat the fire. Eventually, and optional nursing home in­ within a prescribed time period, of the shipping containers broke USS Mobile Bay, and other land- joint teams from the Washington, surance would be available for an independent commission oose from their restraints and based departments were dis- Higgins and Mobile Bay cut purchase by individuals. (The would recommend corrective through the ship's aft superstmcgovernment would provide measures to Congress, which ture from inside in several places health coverage for current would be mandated to vote on the in order to gain access to the inner Medicaid beneficiaries.) recommendations under fastcontainers and successfully put Financing would come from track procedures. out fires in those boxes 30 hours an employer mandate, with after the fire began. Gibbons Bill employers typically paying at (During the Military Sealift The House Ways and Means least 80 percent of premiums. Command's annual Maritime Businesses with 10 or fewer Committee was scheduled to take Memorial Day ceremony in employees would be exempt final vote June 29 or 30 on the Washington on May 23, three from the mandate. Those )ill sponsored by its acting chair­ crewmembers from the Higgins workers and the unemployed man, Rep. Sam Gibbons (D-Fla.). received special recognition. would be required to purchase Published reports indicated the Among the trio was S^eafarer their own insurance and would Jill would be approved by the Ricardo Sanchez, a carpenter receive government subsidies to committee. aboard the Military Sealift Com­ This bill would guarantee do so. mand-Pacific Fleet oiler.) The Kennedy bill also calls for coverage for all citizens by 1998. The cause of the fire is under t would cover major injuries and an increase on the cigarette tax. investigation and there were no Cost controls would be main­ Inesses with rapid onset and injuries during the firefighting ef­ tained via insurance and market jrief duration; mental health; forts. The Washington is expected reforms, including government jrescription drugs; long-term to be moved to Daewoo Ship­ caps on premiums, and every lome care; and abortion. Damage caused by the collision with the Hanjin Hongkong can be building near Pusan to repair the citizen would have the option to Medicare would remain separate. seen in this photo of the President Wastiington, photographed by vessel once all the containers are The legislation includes an Asst. Cook Emesto Billanuba. buy insurance through the federal removed. APL Files Sutt to Recover Costs For Damages to Pros, Washington �-S ::-j^JJf--^-^ :'^'l^:.^i:::^^::^;ix m.Y1994 SEAFAmHSLOB 9 Chief Steward Patrick Helton purchased smoked salmon In Scotland, which the galley The fruit and cheese tray prepared by Steward Assistant Jason Pechette complegang prepared as part of "a meal fit for royalty." mentedthe Maine lobster feast. Crewmembers aboard the PFC Eugene Obregon know the value of teamwork and taking care of their fellow crewmem­ bers. Whether it is in the galley or the deck department, recent activities reported to the Seafarers LOG aboard the SIUcrewed military prepositioning ship display that the members aboard the Obregon understand what being part of the Brotherhood of the Sea is all crewmembers are our family," noted Helton. Helton stated that in addition to the superb feast of about. lobster, SA Jason Pechette made up a special fruit and But for many crewmembers, comfort is found in the cheese platter to complement the meal and also prepared friendship, dedication and camaraderie on board the a fresh garden salad and a selection of crudites and Obregon in activities that enhance the lives of all crewcooked vegetables. mem^rs while at sea. "I like to have a good wholesome variety in the salad On a recent trip to Belfast, Maine, the crew of the Waterman Steamship vessel exemplified this sense of bar," wrote the chief steward. "Everyone is watching thenunity in fhe form of a special lobster feast. Prepared by sodium, fat and cholesterol intake, so we try to helpout." the steward department with live Maine lobsters ob­ The chief steward then explained why it is important tained while in the New England port, crewmembers to him and the rest of the galley gang to t^e care of their described the dinner as "a meal fit for royalty." shipmates. "We have a great crew on the Obregon. All "As hard as the crew works, they deserve only the departments work well together to maintain a clean and best," wrote Chief Steward Patrick Helton in a letter to efficiently operated vessel," wrote Helton. the Seafarers LOG (accompanied by the photos appear­ Another example of crew dedication aboard the ing on this page). Obregon occurred in February when AB Fred Hunter "It is the responsibility of the steward department on ^scovered and immediately extinguished a small fire any vessel to make sure the crew is provided with a which had developed in the crew living area. selection of wholesome and nutritious foods. We often Hunter told fellow crewmember QMED Bud Tuttle, spend more time on board ship than we do at home, and who informed the Seafarers LOG of the incident, that b^ause of this, our ship is our home and our fellow training at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School had prepared him to battle any type of fire on board a ship. Hunter received special thanks from fellow crewmem­ bers as well as from company officials. "You are to be commended for your aleitness, attention to duty and quick action in fighting the fire on February 3," wrote the director of marine operations for the company in commending the AB. "Your quick response prevented further damage and spreading of the fire. "Since joining the Military Prepositioning Ship (MPS) Program in Tenerife in 1988," he added, "you have proven to be a dedicated, hard-working and knowledgeable seaman and an asset to the MPS pro­ gram. It is because of dedicated crewmembers like you tfiat the Waterman MPS Program has been such a suc­ cess. BRAVO ZULU." The 821-foot long ship is one of three roll-on/roll-off vessels assigned to Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron One, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is fiilly loaded at all times with tanks, vehicles, food and water, fiiel and other materiel to equip first- launch U.S. Marine Corps units for 30 days. TTie vessel currently sails be­ tween Panama City, Ha., Norfolk, Va., Morehead City, N.C. and Portland, Maine. Other SlU-crewed vessels which are assigned to the squadron include the Lt. Stephen W. Pless, Sgt. Matej Kocak and Amsea's 2nd lA. John Bobo. Value of Teamwork Proves Beneficial For Obregon Seafarers •'M • • •m• 1 Hunter was commended by crewmembers and company officials for his fast action In putting Deck department members enjoy the lobster feast. They are, from left, ABs Eddie Gerena and Reeves out a small fire on the Ob/egon. Homby, Bosun Henry Bouganim and ABs Charlie Springle and Tom Culpepper. SA Jason Pech^e pre^res garden salad, part of a healthful choice of foods for those members watching their diets. ^J : -Ii • M- rhief Electrician C W "Buddy" Clackley (left) and DEU Ken Wells enjoy their dinner after a long day of work aboard the prepositioning vessel. Holding up a lobster from the steam kettle is Chief Cook Mariano Martinez. Chief Steward Patrick Helton pulls lobsters from one of three steaming kettles. - '•/ ii. �10 MLYIOOO SEAFARBISL06 -. • y American Kestrel Crew Emphasizes Safety ing such topics as) chemical an( ing activities help keep crewbiological warfare," noted AB members mentally and physically Jeffrey Mangold. "We make sharp in the event of an immedi­ sure we know what to do and ate call-out. Mangold pointed out. "When everybody gets thenwhere to go in the event of an work done, we look forward to emergency. hitting the beach," said Mangold, "It's not repetitious at all, be­ who started his sailing career in cause we cover so many topics. 1979 as a member of the SIU's Plus we know it's important for inland division before switching everyone's safety." The Kestrel is a Lighter to deep ^a. "On Diego Garcia, there's a Aboard Ship (LASH) vessel operated by Osprey Manage­ gym for different kinds of ment. It transports military goods workouts, and there are karate from Diego Garcia to wherever classes and aerobics classes. they are needed. It also carries Archery, pool tables, music, sail­ barges that can be used for load­ boats, bicycling ... you name it, ing and offloading cargo when it's probably there." the Kestrel is unable to dock. Like Mangold, AB Ed Bache Mangold, 40, and the rest of said that he enjoyed the "beautiful the deck gang perform basic weather" and the smorgasbord of maintenance operations aboard recreational activities in Diego the ship, including lots of chip­ Garcia during non-work hours. Bache also mentioned that the ping and painting. But during off-time, many dif­ Kestrel's crewmembers "get ferent shoreside activities are along very well and are hardChief Cook Marco Maffioll and SA James Quinn (standing, left to right) available, marking one of the at­ worldng." check to see how AB Wes Elliott and OMU Carl Neal (seated, left to SIU Port Agent Sal Aquia tractions of sailing in the hot right) are enjoying their meal. Fueling his body with a nutritious climate of the British Indian provided the photos accompany­ meal is AB Gordon Crow. Ocean Territories. Those relax- ing this story. For Seafarers aboard the American Kestrel, working in Diego Garcia means maintaining a busy schedule, including plenty of safety drills. "We take part in many safety drills, and there are weekly lec­ tures and demonstrations (cover- nr Secures Back Pay For Filipino Crewmen In its ongoing efforts to raise tried to force his chief engineer off working standards and pay levels the ship (without pay) after the for crewmembers on runaway-flag chief engineer was on board for 21 ships, the International Transport months continuously." Workers Federation (ITF) recently Runaway-flag vessels are used secured $21,000 in back wages, by shipowners as a means of avoid­ overtime and leave pay for the ing taxes and regulations. Runaway Filipino crew of the bulk carrier registries also allow the shipowner Federal Fraser. to roam the world in search of the Through the efforts of Spiro cheapest and most exploitable Varras, the SIU's ITF inspector, the labor. ^ ITF also succeeded in getting the In a separate case from late last Lunch tastes mighty good to Oiler Antoinette Strauch (left) and Oiler AB Jeffrey Mangold is ready to vessel's captain to retract and then year, the ITF also secured $105,000 participate in a shipboard lecture. Allen Legeune after a full morning of work aboard the Kestrel. correct unfounded, derogatory in back wages, overtime and leave reports he had filed about several pay owed to crewmembers of the crewmembers, and received as­ Maria M., a freighter which sails surance that the ship's stores would under the flag of Cyprus. be upgraded to meet the crew's Viarras assisted the crew— Two changes in the shipping minated the opportunity for Whereas the Union and the satisfaction. primarily comprised of El Salrules recently approved by the seamen who were employed operator of contracted ocean The ITF represents 400 free and vadorans but also including Seafarers Appeals Board deal aboard military contracted ves­ going passenger vessels have democratic trade unions in 100 Greeks, Pakistanis, Guatemalans directly with the seniority status of sels and Steward Department per­ mutually agreed to modify the countries representing workers in and one crewmember each from members who sail aboard military sonnel sailing aboard passenger employment procedures relating various transportation-oriented Tanzania and Ghana—^by negotiat­ and deep sea passenger vessels. vessels, to obtain class "A" to supervisory personnel jobs. Based in London, the or­ ing with the ship's owner. InterAmendment Action 372 sets a seniority with eighteen (18) employed in the hotel section, ganization promotes trade union glory Shipping Ltd. of Cyprus. time limit for members sailing on months employment time aboard which will expedite the training rights and human rights worldwide. Varras secured crewmembers' and upgrading of such personnel, military vessels contracted to such vessels, and repatriation expenses, leave pay civilian employers and galley Whereas, many seamen who resulting in future additional Built In '83 and back pay including 250 hours gang members aboard passenger have sailed exclusively on such employment aboard contracted Built 11 years ago in Glasgow, of overtime, as well as reimburse­ ships to acquire the needed 18 vessels will lose the opportunity to passenger vessels, and Scotland, the Federal Fraser is ments for medical expenses. His Whereas, to ensure that such registered in Manila and flies the efforts also resulted in the ship's months of seatime to obtain an attain Class "A" seniority. Therefore, Rule I Seniority B, personnel shall suffer no loss of flag of the Philippines. It is owned master reversing a previous "A" seniority. In order to qualify for the ac­ (b) shall be amended by adding their employment seniority status. by Crimson Line Ltd. of Japan. All decision by declaring an ailing oiler Rule 1 Seniority shall be amended 24 officers and unlicensed crew are unfit for duty. The oiler was celerated seniority, the 18 months of the following provision: "Unlicensed seamen possess­ in the following manner. seatime must be acquired between Filipino. repatriated. Rule IB 1(d) shall be amended Febmaiy 12,1992 and Febraary 12, ing Class "B" employment Crewmembers contacted Varras The Maria M, which has a crew 1996 when the provision of the seniority, shall be granted Class by adding the following provision while the ship was in port in Port of 18 unlicensed mariners and 10 "A" employment seniority if he to the existing provision. amendment expires. Elizabeth, N.J. and voiced their officers, is operated by M.K.M. "The provisions specified in concerns, among which were Chartering Inc. of New York. It was m Amendment Action 372 is a subsequently possesses a rating paragraph that was accidently above entry level and acquires this subsection (d) shall be ap­ wages that were overdue for built in 1973 in Japan. deleted from the full action's eighteen (18) months seatime plicable to all personnel desig­ months. printing in the April 1994 issue of aboard vessels owned or nated as supervisory personnel in Within days of being contacted chartered by the U.S. Military and the hotel section of contracted by Varras, the shipowner agreed to the Seafarers LOG. Action 373 allows members operated by contracted civilian passenger vessels." pay the amount owed to the crew­ Rule 1B 2(a) shall be amended members, and the captain corrected who have upgraded to supervisory employers pursuant to being suc­ positions in the hotel section of con­ cessful bidders in accordance in the following manner. the erroneous reports he had written a. "All unlicensed seamen who in service record books of some of tracted ocean-going passenger ves­ with Requests for Proposals sels to maintain their SIU seniority (RFP's) and to persons employed possessed such rating on June 16, the crew. provided they continue to sail in a aboard passenger vessels in the 1990, including the supervisory "The working standards and pay supervisory capacity aboard SIU- Steward Department only, personnel employed in the hotel standards on this vessel are far contracted ships for not less than 90 provided such eighteen (18) section of the passenger vessels, below the ITF and the International months employment is obtained pursuant to the Shipping Rules Labor Organization's minimum days per calendar year. Both modifications to the ship­ between February 12, 1992 and then in effect." standards," said Varras. "Obvious­ Rule 1 B2(b) shall be amended ly, on runaway vessels covered by ping rules went into place imme­ February 12, 1996 at which time in the following manner. diately after passage by the board, this provision terminates." ITF affiliates' agreements, the b. "All unlicensed seamen who working standards and pay are which is made up of repre­ Action #373 possess Class C rating, including higher than on this Philippine-flag ITF inspector Spiro Varras (left) sentatives from both the SIU and secured thousands of dollars in The Seafarers Appeals Board supervisory personnel employed vessel. its contracted companies. The back wages for crewmembers of complete text of both modifica­ acting under and pursuant to the in the hotel section of the pas­ "It is horrible that today, we the Philippine-flagged Federal Collective Bargaining Agreement senger vessels, pursuant to these have captains and companies refus­ tions is printed below. between the Union and the various Rules and who have shipped ing to pay earned wages, overtime Fraser. Atrave, Varras is pictured Amendment Action #372 Contracted Employers hereby regularly as defined herein for two and vacation," Varras added. "In with the ship's electrician, Sandie Cerillo (center) and Alverto (2) consecutive years." Whereas, Action No. 372 ter­ take the following action: this case, we had a captain who Moreno, the chief engineer. SAB issues Modiiicaiion to Rules m--- ' 'v- �JULY 1994 SEAFARERSLUG sirar» Lundeberg School Supplement 11 By November 14, 1994, Seafarers who handle refrigerants must be EPA-certified. This four-page section provides information on EPA testing, course dates and sites. •• Lundebera School Announces 33 Refrigeration Technician Courses To Be Held at Twenty U.S. Sites ^ i" i ECAUSE all Seafarers who handle refrigerants must be certified to do so by the U.8. government by November 14, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Lun­ deberg School last month announced the nationwide schedule for its new En­ vironmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved Refrigeration Technician two-day course. Passing this course will result in Seafarers ob­ taining the required EPA certification. The first classes are scheduled for July 5-6 and July 7-8 at the SlU hall in Baltimore. Nineteen other ports also will host two of the two-day classes, which are slated to end on December 7 in St. Louis. For a complete schedule, see page 14. . Seafarers Must Be Certified tWMWY LONDCTTOG. .* Or DIG Box 75 PineiM QMEDs, Electricians, Refrigeration Engineers, Junior Engineers and anyone else involved in the repair and senricing of refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems must pass an EPA-approved Refrigeration Technician course by Novem­ ber 14, according to regulations issued by the EPA in the May 1993 Federal Register. The Lundeberg School set up its course and port-to-port schedule to assist Seafarers in eaming this certification. In addition, the class is a mandatory segment of engine department upgrading courses at the school in Piney Point, Md. Dozens of Seafarers already have passed the course at the Lundeberg School. After November 14, according to a recent action by the Seafarers Appeals Board, SlU members will not be able to ship under any of the aforementioned ratings without proof of EPA certification. (An exten­ sion will be granted to crewmembers who already are on a ship as of November 14 and who do not have certification. However, those members will need the certification prior to sailing again.) How to Sign Up Seafarers who plan to take the Refrigeration Technician course at an SlU hall should select the course date and location that fits their schedule, then notify the port agent there at least 10 days prior to the start of the course. For example, a Seafarer who wants to attend the August 23-24 course at the New Orleans hall would contact the New Orleans port agent, either by telephone, fax or mail service. Course Information The two-day course covers relevant topics in­ cluding, but not limited to: terminology; refrigerants and compressor lubricating oils; refrigerant handling safety; environmental impact of refrigerants; refrigeration theory and the use of pres­ sure/temperature charts; general provisions of the law; general servicing considerations; servicing small appliances; servicing low- and high-pressure appliances; and conversion of CFC equipment. The schedule for the first day is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a lunch break. The second day's sch^ule is 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. (including a lunch break), followed by a written test from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. (See page 13 for the types of questions one might expect on the exam.) Test results will be mailed to members no later than 30 days after the test date. Those who pass the course will receive an EPA certification card, which has no expiration. . •..ii-. 't.p.;.; •M,r\ ... The course and testing is free to SlU members. However, Seafarers are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and meals, other than the lunches that will be served during the break. Preparing for the Course In addition, the Lundeberg School strongly en­ courages members to purchase in advance a book titled "Refrigerants and the Environment," which is available through the school. Although this is not a requirement, the Lundeberg School instructors have found that it is a valuable study aid (see separate story on page 12) and that thoroughly reviewing it before taking the course increases a student's ability to pass the certification exam. Categories of Certification The EPA has established the following categories of technician certification: Type I, for ser­ vicing small appliances (such as pantry refrigerators and watercoolers); Type II, forservicing ordisposing of appliances that use high-pressure refrigerants (for example, a ship's stores refrigeration plant); Type III, for servicing or disposing of appliances that use low-pressure refrigerants (such as the centrifugal air conditioning plants found on passenger ships); and Universal, for servicing all types of equipment. Different tests will be available to SlU members depending upon which level of technician certifica­ tion they seek, and also with consideration of their previous refrigerant recovery training. Lundeberg School instructors anticipate that most SlU mem­ bers who need to be certified to work aboard SIUcontracted ships will test for Type I or Type II certification. However, Seafarers working on pas­ senger vessels will need to obtain the Universal certification. In addition, the SlU encourages all QMEDs to test for the Universal certification. Anyone who fails the test may re-take it at any of the subsequent course sites, and there is no limit to the number of times one may re-take the exam. First Class Successful Seafarers who took the course last month at the Paul Hall Center said they found it very challenging. "It was more difficult than I expected, and a lot of the material we covered was new—atomic structure of chloroflourocarbons, for example," said QMED Gary Frazier, 37, who graduated from the, Lun­ deberg School in 1973. "But I prepared for the course, studied a lot, and that helped." Fellow QMED Mike Brown added that the in­ struction was excellent, but that students must be prepared to learn a lot in a relatively short amount of time. "I was surprised at the depth of the material, and I highly recommend that anyone who takes the course should buy the book ('Refrigerants and the Environment') in advance. They'll need it," said Brown, 37. Other Parts of Rule Seafarers are by no means the only individuals affected by the new EPA regulations. Besides re­ quiring that air conditioning and refrigerant tech­ nicians obtain certification through an EPA-approved testing organization, the final rule that was issued last year has four other main ele­ ments which require: that technicians servicing and disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equip­ ment observe prescribed practices aimed at reduc­ ing emissions; that refrigerant recycling and recovery equipment, as well as refrigerant reclaimers, be certified in accordance with EPA-approved standards; that leaks of refrigerant be repaired; and that ozone-depleting refrigerant com­ pounds in appliances, machines and other goods be removed from those items prior to their disposal. -• .-'I'. 't: • �•^•;• .'.T, i' „'lf • ; I 1", - 12 :M SUFAKBRSLOG 'Get the Book,' Advise Students, Instructors "S'"'i- .¥f'-K'X- , ; f/-;• 1 X <» V:;j Environmental Troining Group Inc Refrigetonts and the Environment J' :•}''• I'. S;'- II .•.••••I"-''-' •" \ '-'l •" •vV;; • Top, the book "Refrigerants and the Envirohmenf is a useful study aid in preparing for the EPA Refrigeration Technician course. Bottom, the Lundeberg School's worktrook compiles information on all aspects of the ;test. '•W 1. Refrigennt Classification Classify the below listed carbon based refrigerants as either single com­ ponent, azeotropic or zeotropic: R-11 R-12 R-13 R-22 R-32 R-113 R-114 R-115 R-123 R-124 R-125 R-134a R-152a R-218 R-290 R-318 R-401A R-401B R-401C R-402A R-402B R-403B R-404A R-500 R-502 R-503 R-507 R-23 Lundeberg School instructors, as well as Seafarers who already have taken the EPA Refrigeration Tech­ nician course, offered, some advice recently to those who plan to take the class during the upcoming months. "Take the course seriously and buy the book 'Refrigerants and the Environment' in advance," said QMED Gary Frazler. "I recommend to anybody that they buy the book in advance and study it as much as possible, because there's a lot of material to be covered." Instructor J.C. Wiegman noted that, among the 20-plus upgraders who took the course last month at the Paul Hall Center, The people who bought the book passed the test. There's a direct correlation." Purchase of the book is not man­ datory, "but I can't emphasize enough how important it is," said Instructor Eric Malzkuhn. "Because of time constraints, any preparation that the student can make in ad­ vance of taking the course, should be done. It will be a great benefit to them if they have the training material in advance." Seafarers who want to purchase the book in advance should indicate this to the port agent whom they contact when signing up for the class. They should then send a check for $25, made payable to the Paul Hall Center, to: EPA Refrigeration Tech. Course, P.O. BoxTS^Piney Point, MD 20674, Attn: J.C. Wiegman. The book then will be sent by standard mail to individuals who ordered it. Additionally, ail Seafarers who take the course will receive, at no cost, a workbook which has been compiled by Lundeberg School in­ structors. The U.S. govemment mandate for use called, protects the earth from solar of refrigerant recovery systems (which in ultraviolet radiation. Dozens of studies turn led to the need for refrigeration tech­ from the past seven years, conducted in nicians to be EPA-certified) stems from more than 20 nations, indicate that sig­ the theory of stratospheric ozone deple­ nificant depletion of ozone in the upper tion. atmosphere may lead to long-term in­ Most of the earth's ozone is in a natural creases in skin cancer and cataracts, as layer located many miles above ground- well as damage to the human immune level. Ozone is a gas which begins to form system. Other risks include crop damage when oxygen molecules absorb part of the and harm to aquatic organisms. sun's ultraviolet radiation, then split into Scientists from throughout the world two oxygen atoms. Those atoms in tum agree that chlorine from synthetic chemi­ join with other oxygen molecules to form cals called chloroflourocarbons (CFCs) ozone. and bromine from chemicals called halons The ozone layer, as it is commonly cause a reduction in stratospheric ozone. • t;,- v' 2. Compressor Lubricating Oil Compatibiiity What is meant by the term hygroscopicity as applied to compressor lubricat­ ing oils? 3. Pressure Temperature Relationship If the measured temperature of a refrigerant is above the saturation temperature corresponding to the existing measured pressure, the refrigerant is known to be: Test Your^no^>®'l9® of Refrigeration •rfed on the next page are' img Technician Cer'"tVpSw School's °ReWgerant lificationvrorWwokex^^ are printed P'®TpAt SemtionTehnlcian^^^^^^ Ozone CFCs are used as refrigerants, as agents^ in plastic foam products, as sol­ vents, as sterilizers and in aerosol applications. Halons are used as fire-extinguishing agents. Based on that assessment, the U.S. in 1987 joined with 23 other nations in signing the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This agreement, which has been ratified by 90 nations, aims to reduce the production arid consumption of CFCs. Since 1987 the Montreal pact has been amended to establish a time frame for en­ ding the use of all ozone-depleting substan-^ Chlorinemonoxide 7 Oione Depletion What are the human health effects associated withincreased exposure to ultraviolet-B? ces. CFCs, for example, are to be phased out completely by January 1996. In response to the Montreal convention, the U.S. Congress adopted several amendments to the Clean Air Act in 1990 which were signed into law by President Bush. One amendment addressed stratospheric ozone protection and detailed steps the U.S. would take to phase out the use of CFCs, among other substances. The U.S. govemmenfs Environmental Protection Agency was charged with irnplementing the intent of the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments. 8. Gtobai Warming What chemical process contributes most to global warming? 9. Use of Pressure Temperature Charts Using a P/T Chart, answer the following question: Suppose the measured liquid line pressure is 210 psig for a commercial split air conditioning unit using R-22 refrigerant. If the liquid line temperature is 93 degrees F., what is the calculated liquid line subcooling? 10. EPA Regulated and Unregulated Substances What is the technical definition of an EPA Class 1 substance? 11. Refrigerant Phaseout Class 1 Refrigerants (single component CFCs and CFC based azeotropes) have an important phaseout date. The production phaseout date for new Class 1 refrigerant is: 12. J^piiances What is the technical definition of a high pressure appliance? .A f• 13. Recovery Evacuation Level Exceptions Recovery to required evacuation levels is mandated for major repairs. List the four (4) major repairs as defined by the EPA. 14. Mandatory Leak Ftopair Units that are subject to mandatory leak repair are those normally containing a total refrigerant charge weight of at least how many pounds? 15. Record Keeping Requirements Where must a copy of the technician's certification be kept on file? 16. Service Manifold andHoses What is a typical working pressure for standard charging hoses? • 17. Refrigerant Containers In what type of container is refrigerant most commonly sold to the service technician industry? •I:' -'i'l' 18. LeakDetection What are the two (2) approved inert gases that can be used for inert gas pressurization? V - :f| 19. Recovery Devices When using active, self-contained recovery devices, in general, what are the two (2) possible recovery modes? . I j| i| 20. Refrigerant Recovery What is one disadvantage to liquid recovery? -••4' r - ••fl; l|:l; 21. Evacuation What type of vacuum pump is required for "deep" vacuum service? • 'I'. 22. Small Appliances What criteria must an appliance meet in order to be considered a small appliance? :i 23. High Pressure Appliances When recovering liquid refrigerant from a unit with an access point involving a long vertical riser, would it be preferabie to recover from the Ijottom or the top of the riser? If; Ife-^i,. zl:' 24. Very High Pressure Appliances What are the very high pressure appliance refrigerants? 25. Low Pressure Af^liances What two methods may be used to recover refrigerant from a centrifugal chiller as a liquid? jetaet^jozito J O O r Oxygen 1. The free chlorine atom collides with an ozone molecule In the stratosphere. 4. Fractional and Temperature Glide The location of a leak determines whether or not fractionation will occur. Indicate whether or not (yes or no) fractionation will occur for the following leak locations: Suction line: Condenser: Compressor: Liquid line: Discharge line: Evaporator: 6. Refrigerant Handling Safety Under what condition may refrigeration compressor oil become acidic? ©=® Chlorine If the measured temperature of a refrigerant is below the saturation temperature corresponding to the existing measured pressure, the refrigerant is known to be: 5. ASHRAE Refrigerant Safety aassitication Classify the following refrigerants according to the ASHRAE safety code: R-11 R-12 R-13 R-22 R-113 R-114 R.123 R-134a R-500 R.502 R-503 R-290 How Ozone is Destroyed While the process of ozone depletion is very complex and is controlled by a number of factors, a simple four-step model describes the basic process of gas phase ozone depletion by chlorine. 13 Sample Questions from Tech. Certification Workbook Why All the Fuss About Refrigerants? 'V ;.. K SEAFARHISLOS JULY 1994 :' 2. Upon collision, one of the three oxygen atoms separates to bond with the chlorine, forming a chlorine monoxide molecule (CLO). ©=© ©= Chlorinemonoxide 3. A free oxygen atom collides with the CLO molecule. Chlorine acts as a catalyst in each of the processes. It does not undergo any change, nior is it consumed by the various chemical reactions described above. The same chlorine atom is capable of going on to destroy one-hundred thousand ozone moiecules. Chlorine atoms are thought to have a minimum stratospheric life expectancy of six years. (ciA (oy==(^ Chlorine Oxygen , The collision reaction brews xrw bond between the chlorine atorn and the oxygen atom wm^ separates to bond with the seco^ oxygen atom and molecule. 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""• !£-••• EPA REFRIGERATIOIM TECHNICIAN 1994 COURSE .•-•-• SCHEDULE I COURSE OUTLINE Two-Day Course Preparation and Testing (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) DAY ONE DATE PHONE/FAX LOCATION 1. Certification Process 2. Refrigerants and Compressor Lubricating Oils 3. Refrigerant/Oil Handling Safety Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday July 5-6 July 7-8 Baltimore, Md. SIU Hall 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 FAX (410) 522-2867 Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Thursday July 11-12 July 13-14 Philadelphia, Pa. SIU Hall 2604 South 4th St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 FAX (215) 271-5127 Monday-Tuesday July 18-19 Sea-Land Bayonne, NJ (201)435-9424 FAX (201) 435-0935 Wednesday-Thursday July 20-21 Jersey City, N.J. SIU Hall 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 FAX (201) 435-0935 4. Environmental Impact of Refrigerants 5. Refrigeration Theory/Pressure Temperature Relationships ' 6. Laws and Regulations r\ • Monday-Tuesday July 25-26 Brooklyn, N.Y. SIU Hall 635 4th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 FAX (718) 768-5058 Wednesday-Thursday July 27-28 New Bedford, Mass. SIU Hall 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 FAX (508) 999-6505 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday August 9-10 August 11-12 Jacksonville, Fla. SIU Hall 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 FAX (904) 355-4347 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday August 16-17 August 18-19 Mobile, Ala. SIU Hall 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 FAX (205) 478-4658 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday August 23-24 August 25-26 New Orleans, La. SIU Hall 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 FAX (504) 561-0681 Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Thursday August 29-30 Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 Houston, Tex. SIU Hall 1221 Fiercest. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 FAX (713) 650-8629 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday September 13-14 September 15-16 Norfolk, Va. SIU Hall 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 FAX (804) 640-0480 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday September 27-28 September 29-30 Wilmington, Calif. SIU Hall 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 FAX (310) 549-8931 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday October 4-5 October 6-7 (415)543-5855 FAX (415) 243-9926 2. Contact the port agent at the corresponding SIU union hall by telephone, fax or mail to resenre your space. San Francisco, Calif. SIU Hall 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday October 11-12 October 13-14 Seattle, Wash. SIU Hall 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 FAX (206) 728-2272 3. Advise the port agent no later than 10 days prior to the start of the course you want to attend. Wednesday-Thursday Friday-Saturday October 19-20 October 21-22 Honolulu, Hawaii SIU Hall 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 FAX (808) 841-1191 Tuesday-Wednesday Thursday-Friday November 8-9 November 10-11 Port Everglades, Fla. SIU Hall (305)921-5661 2 West Dixie Highway FAX (305) 923-8495 Dania, FL 33004 Wednesday-Thursday Friday-Saturday November 16-17 November 18-19 San Juan, P.R. SIU Hall 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vfe Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 FAX (809) 725-8018 Tuesday-Wednesday November 29-30 Algonac, Mich. SIU Hall 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (810)794-4988 FAX (810) 794-0909 Thursday-Friday December 1-2 Duluth, Minn. SIU Hall 705 Medical Arts. BIdg. Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 FAX (218) 722-8216 Tuesday-Wednesday December 6-7 St. Louis, Mo. SIU Hall 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 FAX (314) 832-0283 DAYTWO :-.'[ .••^' "X Preparation 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Testing 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. • -• • 1. Refrigeration Servicing 2: Servicing Small Appliances ill.;: 3. Sen/icing High-Pressure Appliances •Vi '-' 4. Servicing Low-Pressure Appliances 5. Conversion of CFC Equipment 6. Demonstration of Approved Service Procedures 7. EPA Certification Test ||,.ili|f:; HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE 1. Pick a date. iv; ••: • ' • r." 4. Indicate whether or not you wish to purchase the book "Refrigerants and the Environmenf (a manual which is recommended as course prepara­ tion). The cost of the study aid is $25.00. m'' -1/ • i-L:. '•• -: irf-i • For more information, contact your port agent or the Lundeberg School vocational education department at (301) 904-0010; ex­ tension 422. 1 J"-"- �•>5l-y.3.<;,:,«t( •>^>'n£l,'^>jti4^- - 5 • :'W * SEAFABBIS LOB JULY 1994 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED Oass A Class B Class! TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Oass A Class B Class C August ASefaember 1994 Membprship Meetings Deep Sea, Lalres, Inland Waters 32 3 3 9 Norfolk 12 Mobile New Orleans 26 changed by Labor Day holiday 30 24 25 15 4 36 26 •:rrs': 4 \^linington 6 21 Seattle 1 5 Puerto Rico 6 10 Honolulu ''-'12: Houston 1 SL Louis • 3-:: •:.2 • ••• 0 Piney Point '•r-i''":. 0 1 0 Algonac 53 290 251 Totals Port New York 0 2 Philadelphia . 8 1 '^Baltimore 4 13 8 Norfolk 1 10 13 Mobile 1 12 19 New Orleans 12'.rrg: 2 Jacksonville ••1 15 San Francisco• 18 4 Wilmington T'M mi1 12 13 Seattle 0 3 Puerto Rico 10 8 9 Honolulu 1 1 41 ••'Z0J0 ' C::-L Houston 0 1 1 St. Louis 1 5 Piney Point 0 2 0 Algonac 30 163 148 Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 13 San Francisco 38 ^Immgt^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Paltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco 15 Wilmington 6 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 0 2 8 1 3 m-A '• • r.- New York Tuesday: August 9, September 6 Philadelphia Wednesday: August lO.September 7 Baltimore. Thursday: August 11, September 8 Norfedk TTiursday: August 1L September 8 Jacksonville iMm Thursday: August 11, September 8 Algoimc Friday: August 12, September 9 Houston Monday: August 15, September 12 NewOrlemis Tuesday: August 16, September 13 ..Mobile' Wednesday: August 17, September 14 SanFrancisco Thursday: August 18, September 15 Wilmington Tuesday: August 23*, Monday, Septem6erl9 6 0 1 4 0 5 2 36 9 - 9 31 17 changed by Paul Hall Birthday holiday rC 1 4 0 12 6 0 0 0 45 • • •V- •,--.5-->9:5>4.; STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1638 812 207 429 492 81 217 L072 1.400 426 SRegistered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. . ^ t^foi niimkor last monA. month. number nf of mpn men registered registered at a. the .he Dort pod at a. the .he end of las. a '• Piney Point Monday: August 8; Tuesday, September 6* ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B OassC DECK DEPARTMENT Port few York idelphia ,-' • ' - Trip RdieCs 15 , < - Seattle Friday: August 26, September 23 San Juan Thursday: August 11, September 8 St. Louis Friday: August 19, September 16 Honolulu ''' Friday: August 19, September 16 Duluth Wednesday: August 17, September 14 JereeyCity Wednesday: August 24, September 21 New Bedford Tuesday: August 23, September 20 f . - Each ptefVoiMdng starts at 10:30 ajn. •r Personals • -J ROBERT BRIGHT and ALLEN NELSON Earl Thomas is trying to locate you. Please write him at 730 East 166th Street, #8H, Bronx, N.Y. 10456. ' ROBERT BYRON BYRNE Please get in touch with your sister, Madeline Al-Molky, at 24 Lome Avenue, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B2Y 3E5. ANDREW KAMEDRA (or KAMIDRA) Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Andrew Kamedra (or Kamidra) is asked to contact his niece, Susan Berosh, at 630 E. Jensen #127, Mesa, Ariz. 85203. 'A • • -f FREDERICK SANDERSON Please write your cousin, Eleanor Manly Stinson, at 729 Dogtown Road, Clarksburg, Ohio 43115; or telephone (902) 466-3343. ROBERT DANIEL SMITH Please contact your daughter. Sonny Caroline, at P.O. Box 95, Augres, Mich. 48703; or call (517) 876-2644. EDWARD THOMASIAN Please contact your son, Edward Burdat, at (907) 784-3316. It's important. SYLVESTER WOODS Please contact Andralla Woods. I, ' .,• > "-i, . J^^rFrom Mayl6 to June IS, 1994, a total of 217 trip relief Jol^ere dapped. Sinee the tnp rehef pro^ began on April 1,1982, a total of21,121 jobs have been shipped. •' -j'y i' -.t' \ • SfeSSSS , I.' jV �• i.- JULY 1994 16 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers International Union Directory Si r-^ti- ' •• M"r Port Algonac Port ... 22,. DECK DEPARTMENT 0 41 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 19 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 4 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 51 4 ^gpnac Port Alj^riac Port Algonac •o 0 11 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L QassNP 3 o -•iz •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups QassCL Class L Class NP © ^ /f HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersw City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA OaOd <5 4 Sf PhUadelphia,PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Govenunent Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 5ION. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1994 CI^Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority o Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCarto^ Vice President West Coast Rojf A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron KeBey Vice President nt Lakes and Inland Inla Waters DeanCorg^ Vice President (Siu Coast Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes ••REGISTERED ON BEACH MD Class CL Class L Class NP L 0 44 0 TAfM. IM i-h 8 27 0 103 0 0 64 2 58 Totals All Departments 0 46 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 15 Dispatchers' Report for Iniaiici Waters MAY 16 — JUNE 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Gulf Coast . O V TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 0" '^ U 0 d U,^. 0 U ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 25 ZJ ,V ' 0 o 2 Z 23 0 54 77 West Coast Tofals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland^'l^^^ei^ West Coast Totals Region ' 1 n 1 7 - n • % 0 0 0 9 2 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 Gulf Cbast Lakes & Inland Wah West Coast Totals 0 1 :Z0 0 0 0 1 2 15 i. 1 0 2 0 7 0 8 1 1 7 15 15 35 10 99 28 135 141 Totals All Departments 125 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Reminder: Z~Cards Must Be Reneuifed All Seafarers are reminded that their z-cards have to be updated by 1998. The Coast Guard has outlined a plan, based on the issuance date of the documents obtained before 1991. The date of issuance is located on the back of the z-card to the right of the thumb prints. (Since 1991, z-cards have been issued with expiration dates posted on both the front and back of the docu­ ments.) The following chart shows the year that merchant mariner's documents, in order to remain active, must be renewed based on issuance dates. The exact date of expiration matches the month and day of issuance. Renewal Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Issuance Year 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1937 1938 Source: Federal Register, September 16,1993 -J iiifirif I-1 : I T �TO JULY1994 rW^he growing ranks of SIU A pensioners has been in­ crease by 48 Seafarers who have ended their careers as professional mariners. Brother Robert Schwarz has ended S1 years at sea, the longest of all Seafarers who this month were announced by the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan as retiring. He joined the union in 1943 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Of those union brothers sign­ ing off this month, 32 sailed in the deep sea division, 12 sailed in the inland division, three' sailed on the Great Lakes and one sailed in the Atlantic Fisherman's division. Of the retiring Seafarers, 23 served in the U.S. military: 14 in the Army and nine in the Navy. Six of those beginning their shoreside years attended recertification courses at the Lundeberg School. Brothers John Moss, William Reeves and Schwarz completed the bosun recertiflcation program in 1974. Brother Ceasar Blanco graduated from the steward recertifrcation program in 1982 while Brothers Courtney Rooks and Floyd King flnished the program in 1981 and 1986, respectively On this page and the next, the LOG presents brief biographical accounts and the seagoing ac­ tivities of this month's pen­ sioners. SEAFARBtS LOG" 17 To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. CEASAR BLANCO, 68, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of San Francis­ co. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he com­ pleted the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1982. Brother Blanco served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1950. He calls San Francisco home. FRED HEAD, 65, joined the union in 1970 in the port of New York. An Alabama native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Head upgraded at the Paul Hall Center frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1967. Brother Head resides in Scotlaiid, Conn. JACKMARCARIO,65, joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New York. A Brooklyn, N.Y. native. he sailed in the engine department. Brother Marcario upgraded at the Lundeberg School frequently. He served in the U.S. Navy. Brother Marcario retired to Mount Holly, NJ. EARL BRANNAN, WILLIAM LARRY MCLAREN, HINES,56, 72, joined the 65, joined the joined the SlUin 1962 union in 1959 in Seafarers in his native in the port of 1969 in his na­ New York. A Galveston, tive Seattle. Jessup, Ga. Texas. During Brother Hines native, he the 1960s, sailed in the engine depart­ sailed in the Brother Mc­ Laren worked as a dockworker for ment. He upgraded frequently at deck department. Brother Brannan Galveston Wharfs. He still calls served in the U.S. Army from 1951 Piney Point. Brother Hines served Galveston home. to 1953. He resides in ^chland. in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He retired to Issaquah, Wash. Wash. LUIS MORENO, JORGE COTO, 65, joined the HALSTEAD DEEP SEA 67, joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of JACKSON, union in 1962 New Orleans. Bom in Costa Rica, 62, joined the ROBERT in the port of he sailed in the deck department. SIU in 1967 ADAMS, 69, New Orleans. Brother Coto upgraded at the Paul in the port of joined the Bom in Hall Center frequently. He retired Seattle. Bom Seafarers in Ecuador, he in the British to Arabi, La. 1980 in the sailed in the West Indies, port of steward department. Brother he sailed in ROBERT Tampa, Fla. Moreno lives in Houston. the deck department. Brother Jack­ DAWSON, Bom in son calls Nederland, Texas home. 68, joined the Cleveland, he JOHN MOSS, 66, joined the SIU in 1969 sailed in the deck department. Seafarers in 19^ in the port of New in the port of Brother Adams upgraded frequent­ DONALD Orleans. A native of Wisconsin, he Seattle. A ly at the Lundeberg School. He KEITH, 65, completed the bosun recertification Califomia na­ served in the U.S. Army from 1957 joined the program at Piney Point in 1974. tive, he sailed to 1958. Brother Adams retired to union in 1966 Brother Moss served in the U.S. in the deck Augusta, Ga. in his native Army from 1945 to 1947. He resides department. Brother Dawson New York. in New Orieans. upgraded at the Lundeberg School Brother Keith JAMES in 1979. He was a member of the sailed in the ALLEN, 62, U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He RAMDHANI steward joined the SIU calls Seattle home. NANDKEdepartment. He upgraded at the in 1952 in the SHWAR,64, Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother port of joined the DIMITRIOS DESPOTIDIS, 65, Keith was a member of the U.S. Mobile, Ala. SIU in 1951 joined the union in 1969 in the port Navy from 1945 to 1948. He still A North in the port of of New York. Bom in Greece, he calls New York home. Carolina na­ New York. sailed in the deck department. tive, he sailed Bom in Brother Despotidis upgraded at in the deck department. Brother FLOYD British Piney Point in 1975. He resides in Allen served in the U.S. Army KING, 76, Guiana, he sailed in the engine Astoria, N.Y. from 1948 to 1952. He resides in joined the department. Brother Nandkeshwar Baton Rouge, La. Seafarers in calls Virginia Beach, Va. home. WILLIAM 1959 in the EHRET,62, port of RAFAEL THURMON joined the Sea­ Portland, Ore. QUINONEZ, BARNES, farers in 1967 Bom in 66, joined the 59, joined the in the port of Marion, La., union in 1962 union in 1968 San Francis­ he completed the steward recer­ in the port of co. A native tiflcation program at Piney Poiiit in in the port of Norfolk, Va. of Everette, 1986. He retired to Compton, Calif. New York. A native of Puer­ Wash., he Bom in to Rico, he Rocky sailed in the engine department. sailed in the Brother Ehret upgraded at the Lun­ FRED Mount, N.C., engine department. Brother LINDSEY, deberg School frequently. He he sailed in the deck department. 55, joined the Quinonez retired to Orlando, Fla. served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to Brother Bames was a member of SIU in 1960 1956. Brother Ehret lives in Seattle. the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1965. in the port of He calls Portsmouth, Va. home. VICTOR Mobile, Ala. JOHN EL­ PRADO,65, An Alabama LIOTT, 67, joined the JULIO BAnative, he joined the Seafarers in QUERIZO, sailed in the SIU in 1945 1961 in the 65, joined the steward department. Brother in the port of port of New Seafarers in Lindsey calls Mobile home. Philadelphia. York. Bom in 1967 in the Bom in Costa Rica, port of New Brooklyn, he sailed in JORGE LIZANA, 64. joined the Orleans, La. N.Y.,he the deck department. Brother Prado union in 1969 in the port of New A native of sailed in the deck department. upgraded frequently at the Paul Orleans. Bom in Costa Rica, he Ecuador, he Brother Elliott served in the U.S. Hall Center. He served in the U.S. sailed in the engine department. sailed in the engine department. Army from 1953 to 1955. He still Army from 1957 to 1960. He will Brother Lizana resides in Metairie, Brother Baquerizo retired to New calls Brooklyn home. be retiring to Costa Rica. La. Orleans. ; • WILLIAM REEVES, 62, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama native, he completed the bosun recertification program at Piney Point in 1974. Brother Reeves served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Mobile. ADOLPH RODRI­ GUEZ, 65, joined the union in 1952 in the port of Houston. A Texas native, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Rodriguez lives in Texas City, Texas, t• COURTNEY ROOKS, 69, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. Bom in the British West Indies, he completed the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1981. Brother Rooks calls New Orleans home. ROBERT SCHWARZ, 67, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Schwarz's first ship was the John F. Whitten. A Mobile County, Ala. na­ tive, he completed the bosun recer­ tification program at Piney Point in 1974. Brother Schwarz last sailed aboard the LNG Leo. He retired to Citronelle, Ala. •iT*- : • I'-; • /- JOHN SHAW, 72, joined the union in 1946 in the port of New York. The Texas na­ tive sailed in the steward department. Brother Shaw resides in Philadelphia. JAMES STRAIN, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of New York. Bom in Texas, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Strain was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. He lives in Pottsboro, Texas. JOSE VIOLANGO,71, joined the SIU in 1974 in the port of Seattle. A Philippines native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Violango calls Seattle home. • i'- •" • I" •• •i •• •;";7 •' ' ••• Continued on page 18 • ' / ' • •' vL I i i y'l < ' v ' '• y;.. • �X 18 jm.ri994 SEAFAmRSLOG Pensioners Continuedfrom page 17 INLAND RICHARD TANNER, 71, joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. Bom in Mas­ sachusetts, he sailed in the deck department. Boat man Tanner was honored in 1992 for the rescue of a bumed mariner who had jumped into Tampa Bay after his own tug exploded. Tanner was sailing aboard the Ocean Star when the rescue occurred. Boatman Tanner calls Tampa, Ra. home. GERALD ANSELL, 62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. A native of Knotts Island, N.C., he sailed in the deck depahment. Boatnian Ansell upgraded at the Lunde- FREDERICK TAYLOR, 39, berg School in 1973. He served in joined the SIU in 1975 in the port the U.S. Coast Guard from 1949 to of Norfolk, Va. A native of Wil1954. Brother Ansell retired to liamston, N.C., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Taylor Chesapeake, Va. retired to Suffolk, Va. MARIO GRIMALDI, 65, Joined the SIU in 1983 in the port of New York. A native of Italy, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Grimaldi served in the Italian military from 1950 to 1951. He resides in the Bronx, N.Y. JULIO MACIA,66, joined the SIU in 1979 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Ar­ gentina, he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Macia upgraded at Piney Point in 1979. He lives in Ft. Washington, Md. DUANE MADDEN, 63, joined the union in 1970 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Orbisonia, Pa., he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Madden was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1953. He retired to Titusville, Fla. LAODIS PRIMEAUX, 64, joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A Louisiana na­ tive, he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Primeaux served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He resides in Kaplan, La. ELTON MERRITT, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1979 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Snowtdll, Md., he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Boatman Merritt served in the U.S. Army in 1948. He calls Cape Charles, Va. home. RONALD SHAW, 66, joined the union in 1970 in the port of New York. A native of New Jersey, he sailed in the steward department. Boatman Shaw upgraded at Piney Point in. 1979. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946 and the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1963. Boatman Shaw lives'in Ocala, Fla. JACK TILLETT, 62, joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. Bom in North Carolina, he sailed in the engine department. Boatman Tillett resides in Chesapeake, Va. IRVING WALDEN, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. A Mathews County, Va. native, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Walden served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. [ie lives in Mathews, Va. JESSE WATSON SR., 71, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in Berlin, N.J., he sailed in the deck department. Boatman Watson served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. He retired to National Park, N.J. GREAT LAKES NASER ALGAHMI,62, joined the union in 1966 in the port of Toledo, Ohio. A native of Yemen, he sailed in the engine department. Brother Algahmi resides in Dearbom, Mich. JACK BEN­ NETT, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Gainsville, Ga., he sailed in the deck department. Brother Bennett still calls Gainsville home. FRANK STIGLICH, 65, joined the SIU in Cleve­ land in 1969. Bom in Calumet, Mich., he sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Stiglich served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. He resides in Calumet. Know Your Rights wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a membCT believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the neatest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refiained fiom publishing any article serving the political puiposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board Which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supply­ ing a receipt, or if a membo- is requir^ to make a payment arid is given an official receipt but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment thisshould immediately be reported to uniop headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are av^able in all union halls. All mem­ bers should obtain copies of this con­ stitution soas to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any 'ull copies of contracts as referred to constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing wifii are available to members at all times, charges, trials, etc., as well as all other either by writing directly to the union details, the membo"so affected should or to the SeafarCTS Af^als Board. immediately notify headquart^. CONTRACTS. Copies of all EQUAL RIGHTS. All members SIU contracts are available in all SIU are guaranteed equal rights in lalls. These contracts specify the employment and as members of the FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants eveiy year, which is to be submitted to the mem­ bership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rankand-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and theiralternates. All ex­ penditures and disburseinents of trust funds are made only upon approval jy a majority of the trustees. All trust Fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust liinds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If memlers believe there have been viola­ tions of their shipping or seniority rights as contain^ in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return'receipt requested. The aroper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied theequal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and pur­ poses including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a con­ tribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribu­ tion for investigation and ap­ propriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and fur­ ther his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of ac­ cess to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The ad­ dress is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. It's Not Too Late to Plan a Summer Vacation at Piney Point The Independence Day holiday marks the midpoint of the summer season—so there is still plenty of time to plan a vacation for the entire family during the sweltering months of July and August. And the Lundeberg School is the perfect location rom which to base a summer vacation—^whether your idea of a holiday is swimming, fishing, sailing, tennis, * touring, reading or just relaxing. A vacation stay at the Lundeberg School is limited to two weeks per family. The daily cost per member is $40.40. An additional fee of $9.95 per day is charged for the Seafarer's spouse and for each child (there is no charge for children 11 or younger). This price includes comfortable accommodations, all meals and use of the school's educational and recreational facilities. Don't delay: take advantage of this unique union benefit and send the completed application form to the Seafarers Training Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674-0075, or call (301) 994-0010 to make reser­ vations. SEAFARERS TRAINING CENTER . 7/94 Vacation Reservation Information Name: Social Security number: Book number Address: ATLANTIC FISHERMEN LAWRENCE SCOLA, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his native Gloucester, Mass. Brother Scola served in the U.S. Navy. He fished in the waters surrounding Gloucester for his entire Seafaring career. Brother Scola continues to call Gloucester home. Telephone number:. Number in party / ages of children, if applicable: Date of arrival: 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice Send this completed applicatlonto the Seafarers Training & Recreation Center, P.O. So* 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. �«ft!St^lS!»igSv'<ei^•- JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 19 steward department. He reminded bers to respect those off watch by Saipan. members to return all plates, cups not slamming doors. Educational SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Seaand silverware to galley. Education­ director advised members to plan al director requested VCR in other ahead and begin thinking about ap­ Land Service), April 17—dhairman W. Mortier, Secretary D. lounges aboard ship and better plying for 1995 SlU scholarships. Dwyer, Educational Director P. selection of reading material. Deck Treasurer stated $452 in ship's Fable. Chairman encouraged mem­ The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ delegate noted crew lounge needs fund. No beefs or disputed OT bers to read Seafarers LOG for all board minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space keys and linen locker needs to be reported. Crew extended special union business. Educational direc­ kept clean. He requested weight vote of thanks to entire steward limitations, some win be omitted. tor advised members to upgrade as room for crew use and noted instal­ department for outstanding perfor­ soon as possible at Lundeberg Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. lation of blackboard. No beefs or mance and fine food. Next port: School. Treasurer reported $30 in Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the disputed OT reported. Crewmem­ Nagoya, Japan. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed bers requested mattresses be union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then NEDLLOYD HOLLAND (SeaOT reported. Crew extended vote replaced. forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. Land Service), April 17—Chair­ of thanks to galley gang for excel­ CHARLES L. BROWN (Tran­ man Walter Petty, Secretary F. lent meals. Next port: Oakland, soceanic Cable), April 28-^hairCostango, Educational Director D. Calif. USNS STALWART(U•S. Marine clean. No beefs or disputed OT Manthei, Deck Delegate Robert Management), January 11—Chair­ reported. Chairman reminded crew man Jeremiah Harrington, SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaSecretary Grubbs, Steward Delegate Willie Osvaldo Castagnino, man Randy Livernois, Secretary to do laundry before arriving in Land Service), April 20—Chair­ Grant. Vocational director en­ John Billington, Deck Delegate port of Mogadishu. Crew requested Educational Director Ruben man D. Cella, Secretary L. Pinn, Velez, Deck Delegate Paul La couraged members to upgrade Ron Cleveland, Engine Delegate new movies. Next port: Durban, Educational Director J. Ross, Deck Torre, Engine Deck delegate Delegate Stephen skills at Piney Point. Esaias Brown, Steward Delegate South Africa. Delegate John Kelley, Engine reported disputed OT. Engine Walters, Steward Delegate Bar­ James Sivells. Crewmembers Delegate Jeffrey Murray, Steward CAPE WRATH(Amsea), March delegate reported beef. No beefs or ney Johnson. Chairman informed elected new delegates. Chairman Delegate Michael Linus. Chair­ 20—Chairman Steve Melendez, disputed OT reported by steward parts for crew dryer and ice reminded crew to upgrade skills at man discussed repair list with crew­ Secretary L. Oram, Deck Delegate machine should arrive soon. He delegate. Chairman reported Lundeberg School and pay dues. members. He reported smooth B. Brunette, Engine Delegate R. Seafarers LOGs received. Next noted ship to pay off in next port He announced Navy's recreational Oppel, Steward Delegate D. and remain on cable repair stand­ facilities are available to crewmem­ Landry. Chairman noted meeting by. He reminded crewmembers bers. Crew conunended galley held by Baltimore patrolman and every four months ship goes out on gang members Chief Steward Bil­ thank^ him for up-to-date informa­ cable training exercise. Bosun lington, Chief Cook Sievells and tion. The bosun asked contracts asked crew to clean up after them­ SA Kenny Crousel for an out­ department to clarify overtime selves in laundry, lounge and mess standing job. Next port: Panama. rates and lifeboat procedures. He areas. Treasurer stated $400 in E/lfP/f?ESr4rE(OMI), also reminded crew to use common ship's fund. No beefs or disputed February 5—Chairman Sidney courtesy in laundry rooms. OT reported. Chairman reported Wallace, Secretary R. Seaman, Secretary noted washing machine list of repairs and requests brought Educational Director Howard up at meeting will be posted. Crew needs repair. Educational director Schoenly, Deck Delegate Michael advised members to upgrade at requested new mattresses for Stein, Steward Delegate Eugene Lundeberg School. Treasurer rooms. Next port: St. Thomas, V.I. stated $205 in ship's fund. No Perez Jr. Chairman reminded EMPIRE STATE(OMl), April members to work in professional beefs or disputed OT reported. 14—Chairman Sidney Wallace, manner using teamwork. He ad­ Crew reported Seafarers LOGs Secretary Harry Gearhart, Educa­ vised crew to show support for received. Crew requested tional Director Howard Schoenly, refrigerators in rooms and juices union. Secret^ read communica­ for break room. Next port: Charles­ Deck Delegate Michael Stein, tions from Military Sealift CoiftSteward Delegate Eugene Perez. mand. Crewmembers asked ton, S.C. Chairman noted upcoming payoff. contracts department when hazard OM/Sr>l/?(OMI), March 13Secretary announced birth of his pay is in effect. No beefs or dis­ Chairman Robert Allen, Secretary 51b. 14 oz. baby boy. Educational puted OT reported. Chairman director urged members to upgrade W. Robles, Educational Director, urged members to keep ship clean. John Anderson, Deck Delegate at Piney Point. Engine delegate Crew requested more reading Julio Arzu, Engine Delegate announced upcoming fire and material. The SlU-crewed Empire State departed the port of Mogadishu on Joseph Manuel, Steward Delegate boat drill. Steward delegate March 24 with approximately 400 soldiers, marking the end of U.S. Andre Gee. Chairman encouraged reported disputed OT. No beefs SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Seaarmed forces support for the UN operation to feed starving Somalians. Land Service), February 6—Chair­ crewmembers to team up to get OB disputed OT reported by deck The vessel returned to New York on April 15, when this photo was shot work done. He thanked steward man Jack Edwards, Educational or engine delegates. Next port: From the left are Steward Assistant Eugene Perez, Chief Steward Director Brian Connell, Deck department for separating plastic New York. Tannous "Tony" Bachir and Steward Assistant Miguel Collizo. Delegate Larry Thompson. Chair­ items from regular garbage. No GREEN ISLAND (Waterman man advised crewmembers of late ar­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Steamship), April 25—Chairman rival in Oakland, Calif, and loading port: Charleston, N.C. sailing and urged crew to upgrade SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaS. Reed, Secretary J. Reid. Chair­ of bunker oil in Long Beach, Calif. at Piney Point and donate to Land Service), March 14—Chair­ man noted Seafarers LOGs OMICHAMPiON(OMl), April Treasurer stated $50 in ship's fund. SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT received. Secretary thanked crew­ Deck delegate reported disputed OT. man Claude Dockrey, Secretary 3—Chairman M. De la Cerda, reported. Crewmembers discussed Jose Bayani, Educational Director members for good trip and hard Secretary L. Ewing, Educational No beefs or disputed OT reported by work. Engine delegate reported dis­ Director E. Gibson, Deck Delegate Sea-Land's efforts to re-flag vessel die Webber, Deck Delegate engine or steward delegates. and what it would mean to crew. Francis Henson, Engine Delegate puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT Larry McCants. Chairman an­ Crew thanked communications reported by deck or steward J.R. Miller, Steward Delegate A. STONEWALL JACKSON nounced ship scheduled for 30 department for "Scandal at Sea" delegates. Crew discussed starting Westbrook. Secretary thanked (Waterman Steamship), February days in shipyard in Mobile, Ala. video and noted all have viewed in­ movie fund. deck and engine departments for 27—Chairman Carl Lineherry, No beefs or disputed OT reported. teresting and shocking story. Crew maintaining clean ship. Deck Secretary E. Hoitt, Education^ Crew thanked galley gang for job extended special vote of thanks to LIBERTY SUN (Liberty delegate reported disputed OT. No Director Wayne McKeeler, Deck well done. headquarters for keeping crewmem­ Maritime), April 3—Chairman beefs or disputed OT reported by Delegate R.A. Christensen, En­ bers at sea updated on important Glen James, Secretary F. L. OMl DYNACHEM(OMl), April engine or steward delegates. Crew gine Delegate M. Novak, Steward union news. Washington, Educational Director extended special vote of thanks to 17—Chairman Larry Kunc, Delegate Farid Zaharan. Chair­ R. Kolonias. Chairman announced Secret^ Steven Wagner, Voca­ man announced Alexandria, Egypt SA Jose Castro, for job well done SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Seakeeping mess halls clean and order­ ship to pay off before layup in New tional Director W.C. Weekley, to be next port before reaching Land Service), April 17—Chair­ Orleans. Secretary remind^ mem­ Deck Delegate Thomas Keenan, ly. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Suez Canal. Secretary stated all man Leon Jekot, Secretary P. bers to clean rooms and turn in Engine Delegate Nester Martinez, Lahoy, Educational Director Den­ union forms are available from keys before signing off. Deck Steward Delegate Kenneth Kelly. SEA-LAND TACOMA (Seahim. Educational director en­ nis Baker, Steward Delegate B. delegate reported disputed OT. No Chairman reported ship has not Land Service), March 14—Chair­ couraged members to upgrade Lamb. Chairman announced beefs or disputed OT reported by received copies of new contract. man Joseph Artis, Secretary skills at Piney Point while on payoff in Charleston, N.C. No engine or steward delegates. Crew He advised members of payoff Mark Scardino, Educational beach or take summer vacation disputed OT reported. beefs or asked contracts department to look upon arrival in Long Beach, Calif. Director G. Ackley, Steward time to visit the fine facility. Crew requested repairs for chairs Secretary reminded crewmembers Delegate Frank Martin. Chairman into time off after foreign voyage. Treasurer reported $480 in movie and radio in crew recreation room. to put clean linens in rooms before stated crewmembers waiting for fund. Deck delegate reported dis­ Crew also asked for VCR and LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), April signing off. Treasurer noted new puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT copies of new contract. He an­ thanked steward department for job 22—Chairman JJ. Cooper, movies purchased with movie fund well done. nounced payoff in Tacoma, Wash. reported by engine or steward Secretary F. Robertson, Education­ monies. No beefs or disputed OT No beefs or disputed OT reported. delegates. Crew noted Seafarers al Director Endang Ahidin, Deck reported. Crew thanked galley SEALIFT ARABIAN SEA Crew asked contracts department LOGs brought aboard by patrol­ Delegate Norman Armstrong, En­ gang for job well done. (IMC), April 17—Chairman Tom to look into having company bring man. Crewmembers discussed Prather, Secretary A. Hassan, back van service for pedestrians in­ gine Delegate Aaron Thaxton, smoking policy as described in PFC. DEWAYNE T. WILUAMS Educational Director Donald Steward Delegate Perry McCall. new contract. Crew requested room side Sea-Land terminals. Crew Chairman compliment^ crewmem­ (Amsea), April 18—Chairman Swanner, En^ne Delegate James thanked steward department for antennas be fixed and gave vote of Alvin McCants, Secretary S. Aval- Mui^hy. Chairman noted dryer bers for job well done and keeping ship clean and providing thanks to steward department for lone, Educational Director P. reminded crew to smoke only in repaired and as a result, washing great meals. Chairman reminded job well done. Muellersman, Deck Delegate and drying of linens has been im­ crew to separate plastic from trash. desi^ated areas. He discuss^ John Davis, Engine Eielegate Fred proved. Crew welcomed new seatime needed for benefits. USNS ANTARES (Bay Ship Caltahiano, Steward Delegate Secretary advised crew to keep Management), February 27—thair- USNS ANTARES (Bay Ship steward aboard ship. Educational Gerald Bowman Jr.Chairman lounge clean. Educational director Management), March 27—Chair­ man Tom Casey, Secretary A. director reminded crewmembers encouraged members to upgrade at asked contracts department to send educational videos on underway Lagasca, Educational Director W. man Tom Casey, Secretaiy Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ copy of contract to ship. He an­ Pancho Lagasca, Educational replenishment are available for Day. Crew discussed need for nounced video of "Scandal at Sea" puted OT reported. Chairman Director William Day. Chairman viewing. No beefs or disputed OT more recreational equipment. received from headquarters and noted crewmembers should con­ discussed strict laws in Singapore Chairman discussed war zone reported. Chairman advised crew stressed need for crewmembers to duct themselves in proper manner and advised crewmembers to con­ bonus with crewmembers and that styrofoam cups are considered view. He advised members that duct themselves in safe manner. He at all times while ashore. plastic and so should not be mixed reminded members to keep all pay payoff has been extended to later reminded them that it is illegal to with paper. vouchers, discharges and receipts in the month instead of scheduled LNG LEO (ETC), April 24chew gum in that country and that for fiiture reference. Secretary time. No beefs or disputed OT SEALIFT PACIFIC (mC), April Chairman Carlos Pineda, the execution of Singapore law is asked crewmembers for sugges­ reported. Deck delegate urged 17—Chairman F. Gongora, Secretary David Pappas, Deck harsh and brutal. Bosun also en­ tions for crew photo for Seafarers Secretary J. Iverson, Vocational members to upgrade as much as Delegate Richard Henderson, En­ couraged members to upgrade LOG. Deck delegate requested possible at Paul Hall Center. Bosun Director Jason Etnoyers. Chairskills at Paul Hall Center. Secretary gine Delegate John Smith, blackboard and keys for crew reminded crewmembers to respect Steward Delegate Glenn Wil­ urged crewmembers to contribute lounge. He also advised members CorUinued on pe^e 20 local culture while in Guam and liams. Chairman asked crewmem­ conunents and suggestions to that utility room needs to be kept • ;!• Empire State Brings U.S. Soidiers Home '.v.-v ; .} V Vv. v ;V'A V r ^• v \ t 'i -s'v A; S: V .a.' •••; -i--- , f•!A '. • S-r v\.\ --''J-y y �20 §lups Digest Continued from page 19 ^•>-mSi; •^:^i4-'A ' ,Sarf.-f:'';.'' ;.. -.//.Ivtv-';' JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ing machine needed for crew wash­ room. Secretary thanked crewmem­ bers for keeping ship clean and making voyage pleasant. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew extended special vote of thanks to steward department for good meals and keeping clean ship. Crew reminded of importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. man noted ship due in Houston, then on to Jacksonville, Fla. Secretary discussed viewing educa­ tional films for training and stated taped video of facilities at Piney PointJ accompanied by course selections, would spur greater inter­ est by members who may not have OMI MISSOURI (OMl), May upgraded. Educational director 12—Chairman C.A. Gutierrez, reminded engine department mem­ Secretary R. Jones, Educational bers to apply to Paul Hall Center Director K. Hall, Engine Delegate for EPA course. No beefs or dis­ Nelson Patterson. Chairman an­ puted OT reported. nounced ship's arrival in Lake Charles, La. Educational director DUCHESS (Ocean Shipholding), stressed importance of crewmem­ May 1—Chairman Paul Domes, bers upgrading their skills at Piney Secretary R. Jones, Educational Point. No beefs or disputed OT Director L. Wright, Deck reported. Crew requested patrol­ Delegate Kevin Mercky, Engine man meet vessel in next port. Crew Delegate K. Friebel, Steward discussed smoking in designated Delegate Jose Bermudez. Chair­ areas. BoSun gave vote of thanks to man reported payoff in New York. galley gang. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers gave vote of thanks OMI PLATTE (OMI), May 8— to galley gang for job well done. Chairman Charles Parks, Secretary C. HoIIings, Educational JULIUS HAMMER {OCCl), May Director Elliott Rhodes, Deck 2-—Chairman J.R. Colonyelo, Delegate Stacy Twiford, Engine Secretary I. Salis, Educational Delegate Martin Allied, Steward Director Larry Phillips, Deck Delegate W. Jack. Chairman Delegate William Eden, Engine reported payoff in Port Arthur, Delegate Robert Auletto. Texas. He noted ship may or may Secretary noted all communica­ not go to shipyard. Crew will be ad­ tions to and from union head­ vised upon arrival in port. quarters are available to all Secretary stated additional stores crewmembers. Educational director will be available for next voyage. reminded members to get benzene Educational director reminded clearance before end of year. Chair­ crew to upgrade skills at Lunman discussed U.S. Coast Guard's deberg School. No beefs or dis­ policy of no longer keeping backup puted OT reported. Crew asked copies of crewmembers' dischar­ contracts department for clarifica­ ges. Treasurer stated $124 in ship's tion on vacation time. Crewmem­ fund. Deck and engine delegates bers thanked galley gang for job reported disputed OT. Steward well done. delegate reported beef. Chairman announced FAX from SIU head­ OMI STAR (OMI), May 19— quarters posted. Crewmembers re­ Chairman Robert Allen, Secretary quested repair or replacements for Edwin Semprit, Educational couch, VCR and TV in crew Director Joseph Manuel, Steward lounge. Crew also asked for new Delegate Ruben Casin. Chairman speakers, movieis and heavy duty conunended deck department for ice maker for crew lounge. job well done separating plastic from garbage and using good LIBERTY SEA (IMC), May 15— seamanship while cleaning tanks. Chairman Mario Romero, Secretary thanked crewmembers Secretai7 Neville Johnson, Educa­ for keeping galley and mess hall tional Director Thomas Martinez, clean. Vocational director advised Deck Delegate Mark Butler, En­ members to upgrade at Piney gine Delegate Gerald Rogers. Point. No beefs or disputed OT Chairman noted smooth sailing and reported. Crewmembers discussed advised members of payoff in New having separate lounge for nonOrleans. He added patrolman will smokers. Crew requested new fur­ meet ship in port. The bosun niture and new curtains in mess reminded Seafarers to sign crew hall and crew quarters. list and extended vote of thanks to galley gang for Job well done. OOCL INNOVATION (Sea-Land Secretary also reported smooth sail­ Service), May 8—Chairman A. ing and announced ship going to Moshin, Secretary R. Hess, Educa­ shipyard for 60 days in New Or­ tional Director R. Tannis, Deck leans. Educational director en­ Delegate Mark Lamar, Engine couraged members with enough Delegate Todd Smith. Chairman seatime to upgrade at Paul Hall advised members of various Center while on beach. No beefs or upgrading opportunities available disputed OT reported. at Lundeberg School and reminded them to donate to SPAD. Secretary LIBERTY STAR (Liberty reminded crew of security within Maritime), May 1—Chairman SIU. He noted upgrading forms John NefT, Secretary H. Jones Jr., available in each Seafarers LOG. Deck Delegate Leonard Zimmer­ No beefs or disputed OT. Crew ex­ man, Engine Delegate Robert tended strong vote of thanks to Woods, Steward Delegate H. steward department for job well Batiz. Chairman noted new washdone. Bosun asked crewmembers to help keep mess hall clean. He asked members not to slam doors in passageways or play loud music. Crew requested extra washing machine. Chairman thanked all departments for job well done. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Safety First! Assistant Cook Charles Collier Jr. participates in a lifeboat drill aboard the Cape Lobos while the Amsea vessel was being taken fronfi the Mobile shipyard to Wilmington, N.C. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), May 18—Chairman J. Williams, Secretary H. Davis, Educational Director E. Figgie, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, En­ gine Delegate L. Reynolds, Steward Delegate Juan Gonzales. Chairman advised crew of payoff in St. James, La. No beefs or disjuted OT reported. Crew asked contracts department to look into additional dental and optical >enefits. Bosun requested new TV antenna for crew lounge. Crew­ members extended special thanks to galley gang members Chief Steward Davis, Chief Cook Gon­ zales and SA Amulfo Lacayo for superb job in the culinary field. Next port: New Orleans. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), May 25—Chairman Robert Pagan, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director M. Ribeird, Steward Delegate D. Bergeson. Chairman commended crewmembers for excellent work and thanked steward department for job well done. Secretary thanked crew for clean ship and for helping keep plastic separated from trash. He advised crewmembers to buy American-made union goods. Educational director urged mem­ bers to make use of Lundeberg School—the greatest seafaring school for unlicensed seamen in the U.S. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman advised mem­ bers that photos of ship and crew appear in May issue of Seafarers LOG. Crew thanked galley gang for great job done by all. Crew re­ quested new furniture, toaster, microwave oven and short wave radio for dining hall and recreation room. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. OVERSEAS VALDEZ(Maritime Overseas), May 8—Chairman Robert Zepeda, Secret^ Tyler Laffitte, Educational Director Earl Macom, Deck Delegate Tony Gar­ cia, Engine Delegate John Flem­ ing. Chairman reminded crew of payoff in Lake Charles, La. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Bosun gave vote of thanks to steward, engine and deck depart­ ments. SEA-LAND ATLANTIC (SeaLand Service), May 1—Chairman John Adams, Secretary Edward Porter, Educational Director Jerry DeUinger, Deck Delegate James Higgins, Vgine Delegate Kevin DeSue, Steward Delegate Bruce Mesger. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Next port: Charleston, S.C. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), May 6—Chairman Nelson Sala, Secretary J.R. Colk, Educational Director J. Shuler, Deck Delegate E. Zoubantis, En­ gine Delegate Diosdado Compis, Steward Delegate Radomes Cosme. Chairman announced payoff in next port and reminded members to separate all plastic items from regular trash. Secretary announced stores were not received in New Orleans. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegate. Next porti ElizabetlHj«I.J. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaLand Service), May I—Chairman E. Duhon, Secretary E. Douroudous, Educational Director R. Clock, Engine Delegate Richard Surrick. Educational director reported Seafarers LOGs received and urged all members to take advantage of upgrading oppor­ tunities available at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. Chairman reminded crewmembers to keep laundry door closed at night to eliminate noise. Crew requested transportation from gate to ship at least three times per day at Sea-Land Tacoma terminal. nold, Steward Delegate Rang Ngutyeti. Chairman urged mem­ bers to donate to SPAD. He ad­ vised crew to clean rooms before signing off and reminded themwhen going ashore—to check in with patrolman, immigration and customs. Secretary announced crewmembers extended special votes of thanks to deck department members Julius and Anthony SEAUFT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), May 15—Chairman Tom Prather, Secretary All Hassan, Educational Director D. Swanner, Deck Delegate Rodney Jimenez, Steward Delegate Joseph Simonetti. Chairman reminded members to have voice and vote in union meet­ ings. Educational director informed crewmembers that underway replenishment videotapes are avail- 4"'-I•' Manning the Galley "V .4 The galley gang aboard the cable ship Global Sentlnaldoes its best to keep its crewmembers well fed. From the left are Cook/Baker Billy Ahmed Muthana, 3rd Cook Brian Lindsey, Galleyman Rudy Moreira and Chief Cook Richard Monolo. Udan for donating fresh tuna in . Guam. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and apply for the 1995 Seafarers scholarship. Treasurer stated $325 in ship's fund and $56 in movie fund after 10 new movies purchased. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended congratulations to Teamsters union for settlement of their strike. Crew thanked galley gang for cookouts and good feed­ ing. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), May 15—Chairman Jack Edwards,,Secretary Donna Jean demons. Educational Direc­ tor Jim Smitko, Deck Delegate Mark Stevens, Engine Delegate Ted Carter, Steward Delegate Susano Cortez. Chairman an­ nounced ship's arrival in Oakland, Calif. Treasurer stated $55 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew requested new iron. Bosun complimented crewmem­ bers on smooth trip. SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaLand Service), May 3—Chairman Joseph Artis, Secretary M. Scaridino. Engine Delegate Charles Kennedy, Steward Delegate M. Buhaker. Chairman reminded members to return all dishes to pantry. He requested copy of new contract for ship. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed importance of donating to SPAD and reported exercise equipment received. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good ser­ vice and food. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaLand Service), May 15—Chairman J. Lundhorg, Secretary L. Lightfoot, Vocational Director W. Hatchel, Deck Delegate James Delay, Engine Delegate D. Milla, SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaSteward Delegate Dion Flunker. Land Service), May 8—Chairman Chairman not^ delay in schedule Claude Dockrey, Secretary Jose and payoff upon arrival in port. He Bayani, Educational Director • thanked crewmembers for good Brian Conell, Deck Delegate trip. Secretary reminded members Mark Lance, Engine Delegate signing off to leave room clean and J.R. Miller, Steward Delegate turn in keys. He annouriced there Gum Poy Wong. Secretary praised will be U.S. Coast Guard drill upon and thanked crewmembers for arrival in port which all crewmem­ clean and safe ship. No beefs or dis­ bers are required to attend. Educa­ puted OT reported. Crew compli­ tional director advised members to mented galley gang for job well upgrade skills at Piney Point. Deck done. Crew asked tiiat ship be delegate reported disputed OT. No fumigated upon arrival at next port, beefs or disputed OT reported by which is Long Beach, Calif. engine or steward delegates. Crew requested new microwave oven for SEA-LAND PACIFIC(Sea-Land crew lounge. Crew commended Service), May 15—Chairman galley gang for job well done and Lothar Reck, Secretary G. Bran­ extended special thanks to GSU A. son, Educational Director Taylor Alexander for keeping all spaces Clear, Deck Delegate Julius in "squeaky.clean" condition. Next Udan, Engine Delegate Joseph Ar­ port: Tacoma, Wash. •/if...'.' i-; ' •" > V.v able. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals served. Chairman noted new VCR and videotapes to be purchased at next American military base. Engine delegate announced engine depart­ ment is repairing ship's bicycle and building new shelves for crew laundry room. WESTWARD VENTURE (Interocean Management), May 11— Chairman M. Kadderly, Secretary R. Sanderson, Educational Direc­ tor C. Cunningham, Deck Delegate W.Sieggre^n, Engine Delegate S. Alvarado, Steward Delegate D.Skretta. Educational director urged members to read Seafarers LOG. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew discussed keeping individual drawers with locks for personal items. Chairman noted some movies are missing and reminded members to return after each use. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship), May 8Chairman Carl Lineherry, Secretary Ernie Hoitt, Educational Director Wayne McKeehan, Deck Delegate W. Gregory, Engine Delegate Michael Novak, Steward Delegate Farid Zaharan. Chair­ man announced arrival in Newport News, Va. and reminded members, to put plastics in designated con­ tainers so steward department can dispose of properly. He advised crew that pen^ty for not doing so begins at $25,0()0 and is reason for discharge from ship. Secretary noted all union forms, including vacation forms, are available. Educational director discussed ex­ cellent educational oppoitunities at Paul Hall Center. He also noted Piney Point is an excellent summer vacation site for entire family. Treasurer stated $480 in ship's movie fund. Beefs reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. No dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman reported Seafarers LOGs received in Bombay and Singapore. Crew asked contracts department to consider review of length of time members sail per job. He advised membeix to make copies of discharge papers be­ cause U.S. Coast Guard no longer retaining copies. Crew requested potato salad and better qu^ty steaks. Crew noted radio reception very poor and discussed keqring VCR tapes in m-der.. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Newport News, Va. �JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG • DEEP SEA VASCO BARROS Pensioner Vasco Barros, 81, passed away April 18. Bom in Shang­ hai, China, he began his sailing career with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Barros sailed in the engine department. In 1960, he received a personal safety award while sailing aboard the S.S. Wild Ranger. Brother Barros retired in March 1981. PETER DI CAPUA Pensioner Peter Di Capua, 71, passed away March 22. He joined the SIU in 1955 in his native Brooklyn, N.Y. Brother Di Capua sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother Di Capua began receiv­ ing his pension in November 1988. JAMES FULLER Pensioner James Fuller, DANIEL BASARAC 68, died April 26. Pensioner Bom in Daniel Springfield, Basarac, 77, Mass., he died April began his 15. A Califor­ sailing career nia native, he with the joined the union in 1948 in the port of New Marine York. Brother Fuller sailed in the Cooks and deck department. He upgraded Stewards in frequently at the Lundeberg 1957 in the port of San Francis­ School. He served in the U.S. co, before that union merged Navy from 1942 to 1946. Brother with the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes Fuller was a recipient of the Rus­ and Inland Waters District sian medal awarded to seafarers (AGLIWD). Brother Basarac who sailed in the convoy mns to began receiving his pension in Murmansk and Archangel during September 1978. World War II. Brother Fuller ROBERT BRIDGES JR. retired in April 1990. Pensioner ARTHUR GARRETTSON Robert Pensioner Ar­ Bridges Jr., thur Garrett65, passed son, 79, away May 5. passed away Bom in May 19. A Savannah, native of Ga., he Seth, W.Va., signed on he joined the with the SIU in Seafarprs in 1957 in the port of Lake Char­ 1954 in the les, La. Brother Bridges sailed in port of Alpena, Mich, as a the steward department. He Great Lakes member. In 1972, served in the U.S. Army from Brother Garrettson switched and 1947 to 1950. Brother Bridges began sailing in the deep sea retired in June 1990. division. He sailed in the engine EDWARD CHOW department. Brother Garrettson began receiving his pension in Pensioner Edward Chow, 65, September 1979. died September 11,1993. A na­ tive of China, he joined the MICHAEL GAUDIO Marine Cooks and Stewards in Pensioner Michael Gaudio, 94, 1945 in the port of San Francis­ died April 13. He signed on with co, before tihat union merged the SIU in 1958 in his native with the AGLIWD. Brother New York. Brother Gaudio pen­ Chow began receiving his sailed in the steward department. sion in July 1973. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1943. Brother PETER (GVOZDICH) Gaudio retired in July 1967. DANIELS Peter JACK LAKWYK Daniels, 68, Pensioner passed away Jack LaljApril 28. wyk, 78, Bom in Penn­ died April sylvania, he 15. Bom in joined the Holland, he Seafarers in joined the 1944 in the Marine port of New Cooks and Orleans. Brother Daniels sailed Stewards in in the deck department. 1952 in the port of New York, before that union merged with DUANEDEWITT the AGLIWD. Brother Lakwyk Pensioner served in the Dutch Navy from Duane 1936 to 1938. He retired in Dewitt, 65, August 1980. died March 23. A BlackTHOMAS MAGRAS foot, Idaho native, he Thomas joined the Magras, 70, Marine passed away March 26. A Cooks and native of the Stewards in 1974 in the port of San Francisco, before that union Virgin Is­ merged with the AGLIWD. lands, he joined the BroSier Dewitt served in the U.S. SIU in 1944 Army from 1950 to 1952. He in the port of retired in July 1993. .• I • • vS,-' ;: 1 ' ^ Final Departures 21 New York. He sailed to Norman­ dy during World War II and particiapated in the D-Day invasion. Brother Magras completed the bosun recertificdtion program at the Lundeberg School in 1982. STEPHEN POLLOCK Stephen Pol­ lock, 40, passed away January 31, 1989. A na­ tive of Los Angeles, Calif., he joined the SIU in 1978 after graduating from the trainee program at Piney Point. Brother Pollock sailed in the deck depart­ ment. CHARLES RIES Pensioner Charles Ries, 64, died May 16. Bom in Michigan, he began his sailing career with fte Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Seattle. Brother Ries sailed in the engine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1976. Brother Ries served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1954. He retired in November 1988. CHARLES SCOTT Charles Scott, 35, \ passed away March 8. A native of Jamaica Queens, N.Y., he signed on with the union in 1993 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Scott sailed in the engine department. He last sailed aboard the Global Sen­ tinel. Brother Scott also sailed aboard other Transoceanic Cable ships such as the Global Mariner and Global Link. JEFFREY SERMON Jeffrey Sermon, 41, died May 6. Bom in Ohio, he began his sail­ ing career with the SIU in 1990 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Sermon sailed in the deck department. PETEI^^HELDRAKE Pensioner Peter Sheldrake, 69, passed away May 13. A native of England, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Sheldrake completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1974. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1948. Brother Sheldrake retired in Febraary 1983. STANLEY SOKOL Pensioner Stanley Sokol, 84, died May 26. Bom in Krakow, Polland, he worked as an AB aboard the last Polish passenger ship to sail (V , ; before the Nazis overran Poland in September 1939. Sokol joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1940 and the SIU in 1941. He served aboard vessels that transported troops and goods to all theatres of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Brother Sokol completed the bosun recer­ tification program at Piney Point in 1974. Brother Sokol began receiving his pension in July 1975. WILLIAM TERRELL William Terrell, 70, passed away April 29. A West Virginia native, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Terrell retired in March 1989. FILOMENOVALIAO Pensioner Filomeno Valiao, 73, died September 29,1992. Bom in the Philippines, he joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Valiao began receiving his pen­ sion in September 1984. HAROLD WALKER Pensioner Harold Walker, 74, died May 10. Bom in Knoxville, Tenn., he signed on with the uiUon in 1976 in the port of New York. Brother Wa ker completed the steward recertification program at Piney Point in 1981. He retired in March 1989. FRANK WHITE Frank White, 39, passed away January 9. A San Francis­ co native, he begati his sailing career with the SIU in 1978 after graduating from the Lundeberg School trainee program. He sailed in the engine department. Brother White retumed to Piney Point in 1984 for upgrading cour­ ses. He last sailed aboard the SeaLand Innovator. INLAND JOHN BETHEL John Bethel, 39, passed away Decem­ ber 4, 1993. A Philadel)hia native, le joined the union in 1973 after completing the trainee program at Piney Point. Boatman Bethel sailed in the deck department. He last sailed with Moran Towing. % WILLIAM GLYNN William Glynn, 54, died May 9. Bom in Manteo, N.C., he began his SIU sailing career in 1962 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Glynn sailed in the engine depart­ ment. .• . ERIC RUIZ Eric Ruiz, 31, passed away May 23. A Louisiana na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1984 in Piney Point, VId. after completing the Lun­ deberg School's training course for entry level boatmen. Brother Ruiz sailed in the deck department. He last sailed aboard Crescent Towing ves­ sels. GREAT LAKES MOHAMEDAMMARI Mohamed Ammari, 55, died March 26. Bom in Yemen, he signed on with the union m 1967 in the port of Buf­ falo, N.Y. Brother Ammari sailed in the steward department. He most recently sailed aboard the Boblo boats, which ferry pas­ sengers from Detroit to Boblo Is­ land. EDWARD SHEBER Edward Sheber, 62, passed away May 19. A native of St. Ignace, Mich., he joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Alpena, Mich. Brother Sheber sailed in the engine department. WALTER WRIGHT Pensioner Walter Wright, 63, died May 17. Bom in New Jersey, he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. Brother Wright sailed in the deck department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Wright began receiving his pension in July 1984. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN BILLY WADDELL Billy Waddell, 59, passed away May 12. A Limestone, Tenn. na­ tive, he joined the Seafarers in 1%2 in the port of Detroit Brother Waddell sailed in the en­ gine department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1988. He served in die U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. Brother Waddell last sailed aboard the Sea-Land Developer. NICHOLAS TOBIN Pensioner Nicholas Tobin, 85, died May 1. Bom in Placentia, Newfoundland, he was one of the original members of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, an affiliate of the SIU, before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. Tobin fished off the shores of Gloucester and Boston, Mass. until his retirement in December 1973. -m:- a?®' �I. i '•:. i:n •i-: 22 SEAFARERSLOG •''•'•» • .VS>-sv'.'V"-• JULY 1994 •" Lundeberg School Graduating Classes Ir'.: Tj" .." •- -• Oil Spill Containment—Certificates of completion were receiveaby the May 27 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Alex Lottig, Terry Smith, David Ellis, (second row) Sean Jones, Dennis Niemoeller, Raymona Gayton, Dennis Walker, Doug Flanagan, Phil Trainee Lifeboat Class 525—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 525 are (from left, kneeling) Iddings and (last row, center) instructor Mark Jones. Raymond Maule, Kenrick Gaton, Frederick Baker, Tracy Grant, Teddy Del Rosario, Brian DeMerritt, Michael Stringer, (second row) Jermaine Love, Jim Peterson II, Neale Hutson, Mark Genesis Roman, Loren L. Dekett, Lawrence Casey, Robert Hendershott, Bryan Garibaldi, Gerald Hartman Jr., Daniel Williams and Ben Cusic (instructor). •• - Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—-Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Scotty Greenlee, David Wogan, Alex Lottig, Dennis Bennett, Alfredo Arana, Terry Smith, (second row) Joseph Williams, Tom Stead, Raymona Gayton, James Cedeno, Michael Natoli, David Ellis, Delson Richardson, Marshall Sanford, (third row) Brett Sollee, Robert Rogers, Dennis Walker, Doug TJ Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the May 18 Flanagan, Thomas Wulforst, Sean Jones, Scott Vanslambrouck and Dennis Niemoeller. lifeooat class are (from left, kneeling) Lloyd Bates, Timothy Mizwicki, Thomas Pappas, (second row) Rodney Thomas, Francisco Harry and instructor Jake Karaczynski. Bridge Management—Upgrading members of the deck department completing the bridge management course on May 19 are (from left, first row) David Condino, Stephen Rivera, ToddJi/lcClane, Joe Mieluchowski, Michael Dempster, (second row) Tony Ray Gardner and Jim Brown (instmctor). ^ ^ Limited License—Completing the limited license course on May 19 are (from Upgraders Lifeboat—Graduating from the May 25 upgraders left) BernardDe Repentigny, Lloyd LaBeach, lifeboat course are Loren Wolfe (left) and Dennis Rilev Riley (riaht) (right) with Alfred Ziegele and Carlos L. Quintana. instructor Ben Cusic. Pumproom Maintenance Operations—Receiving their certification in pumproom maintenance operations on June 9 are (from left, kneeling) William Behan, Robert Rice, Milton Greene, (second row) Paul Barbadillo, Dan Holden (instructor), Chris z^bowicz, Daniel Taggart, Sean Nolan, Gary Frazer and Leroy Williams. y ^ r' Advancied Refrigeration Container Maintenance—^The June 9 graduates of the advanced refrigeration container maintenance class are (from left) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Edward Rynberg, Eric Sutton, Michael Brown and Adolfo Schuitze. �'-•—••^•'•<--<»-»-".w>eV;^.i—^rvy.«ire:j:«i6V-«fc~><^ ''V^ •• r- JULY 1994 SEAFARERS LOG I " J '> ' LUMDEBERG SCHOOL 1994 WGRiOUHG CWRSE SCHBIIHJE SlewanI Upgnding Courses The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between August and Drcember 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course Check-In Date Completion Dale Able Seaman September? October 21 Radar Certification August 19 August 26 September 16 September 23 October 14 October 21 November 4 . ?' . .v.v.yr- September 26 October? Limited License, Part 2 *. i Limited License, Part 3 October 21 October 24 November 4 Oil Spill Prevention and Containment - Lifeboatman ^ It Seaiift Operations & Maintenance Check-In Date Comfrietioil Date QMED - Any Rating August 1 October 21 Fireman/Watertender and Oiler September 12 October 21 Refrigeration Maint & Operations August 1 September 9 Pumproom Maint & Operatimis Septembers October 14 Hydraulics Octobers November 28 Crane Maintenance September 12 October 21 Welding October 24 November 18 ^ 1994Adult aiucatkm Schedule The following courses are available through die Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Date Course Check-In Date GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admisasion Check-In Date Completion Date Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission August 26 October 21 September 2 October 28 English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission August 12 August 26 September 9 October 7 August 26 September? September 23 0^ber21 Developmental Studies August 22 Septembers Septembers August 26 September 9 General aiucaUen College Courses September 16 September 30 November 25 December 9 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Contact admissions office for starting dates ^ Safely SpetJaltyCmases Course Chief Cook, Chiesf Ste|raiA ; KVK-^;- October 21 October 10 Contact admissions office for starting dates All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. October 21 Limited License, Part 1 Completion Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Course Bridge Management (Shiphandling) September 9 Check-In Date Course AH students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Celestial Navigation September 12 Session III November 4 September 30 NOTICE TO SEAFARERS \-vM'n. Counse Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertification October 3 November 7 •.'''SV- ••' • Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPLKAJm Name Address With this application. COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself forthe course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted. Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. (Middle) (First) (Last) (Stieet) (CiO-) (Zip Code) (State) Telephone ( ) Date of Birth. (Month/Day/Year) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member• Lakes Member• ^ In order to betfer meet the future needs of SIU members, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritiine Training and Education will be ruiming a decreased class schedule during the months of Novemberand December. During this time period, the school will be preparing additional classes based on new governmental regulations, upgrading present course materialsand repairing and maintainingclassroom equipment Instructors also will be attending advancedcourses to enhance theirknowledge and skills.The full 1995 class schedule, which will be ready in late fall, will be published in the Seafarers LOG as soon as it is released. Members with any questions may contact the school's admission office at (301) 994-0010. RecerUflcaUen Programs \ 23 ' Inland Waters Member• END DATE BEGIN DATE COURSE • • I' If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# Social Security # . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? ^ If yes, class »»# — Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? Rating:. LAST VESSEL: n Yes / •Yes If yes, course(s) taken Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes GNO Firefighting:GYes GNO CPRCGYCS •V " CU No SIGNATURE. •No Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. GNO ^ .DATE. '' i-- .{ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center. P.O. Box 75. Piney Point. MD 20674. mm:-'-' • '-V!I• i-yi ft I. Date Off:. Date On: -a " -. • . 1 . - - • • - I . ••••-: ir ^4^^' ' •'T ~ .I I! •'.7v ••• • �SEAmitEMtS SEAFARERS: Act Now: Don't Put Your Vacation Plans Off Any Longer! There is still time to plan a family holiday this summer at the Lundeberg School. For additional information, see page 18. July 1994 Volume 56, Number / For the Hills, SIU Runs in the Family Although he understandably rott, sailed with the SIU. In still resides in the Houston area, does not remember it, SIU short, says Billy, Seafarers where he now works as the permember Billy Hill got a very definitely run in the Hill family. sohnel manager for a taxicab "Plus I have three sons, and company. "He graduated from early taste of the camaraderie and generosity shared by mem­ all three want to ship," he states. high school on a Friday and "I'm always bragging about the went to work on a tug that Mon­ bers of the Seafarers. day. "My dad (retired Seafarer union." "I never pushed him or Chuck Hill) was on a tanker the Proud Parent Tracy, but I'm glad that's what day I was born," he recalls. Chuck Hill, 66, served in the to do. That's where they wanted Later, "he had the whole crew Navy during World War 11 and come to the hospital, and they then joined the SIU in 1947 in the money is for blue-collar brought me all kinds of gifts: the port of Houston. He sailed people today." baseball gloves and bats, you until 1986. Adventurous Lifestyle THREE GENERATIONS: Chuck Hill's late Stepfather, Thomas Pafrott name it. Keep in mind, I was one For Billy Hill, who also lives (left), was a chief steward in the SIU. Chuck Hill (center) sailed I was young and ready to see day old. the world," he declares. "Then I in the Houston area, much of the as a recertified bosun before switching over to the inland division; "But I like to say I was bOm started a family, and the con­ attractiveness of a seafaring and Billy Hill recently completed the bosun recertification course into the SIU. It's in my blood." tracts started getting better and career stemmed from "the ad­ at Piney Point. Billy, 36, completed the better. It seemed natural to stick venture, and a different lifestyle than a factory job or an office family life that is so important to 14-year-old Michael, 8-yearbosun recertification course at with it." the Paul Hall Center last month. Twenty years ago. Chuck job," he explains. "I've loved it him. "I see my family more than old Laura, and 6-year-old Billy His father also sailed as a recer­ began working on tugboats. He from the beginning, and the sea most people see theirs, because Jr.—enjoy outdoor activities when I'm home, I'm home for a such as Bshing and camping. tified bosun before switching to occasionally was accompanied calls me back, no question." the inland division, while by Billy (then a teenager), who Another attraction is the long time," he says. "But I'm They also are avid baseball fans. But, like his father and Billy's brother, Tracy, is a chief showed a strong eagerness to uninterrupted time he is able to also happy to go back to sea, pumpman. spend with his family when he because I consider the member­ brother, Billy cannot resist learn the trade. Additionally, Chuck's step­ I really taught him every­ is not sailing. In fact, Billy, who ship to also be my family. In that going back to sea. "I enjoy my work, and I'm grateful for the father, the late Thomas Par- thing I knew," says Chuck, who last sailed aboard the OMI sense, I feel very lucky." When Billy is on the beach, opportunity to earn a living by Champion, chuckles at LEFT: Chuck Hill the notion that his work he and his wife, Kay, and their doing something I like," he (second from left) and may put a strain on the children—18-year-old Kenny, says. "This is a good life." [fellow Seafarers meet with SIU Port Agent Joe Perez (right) for a payoff aboard ship. BELOW: Billy Hill (left) and David Murray prac­ tice CPR as part of the bosun recertification course. This 1970 photograph shows Chuck Hill (third from left) being honored by then-Texas Senator John Tower for courageous actions in Vietnam. Hill helped extinguish a shipboard fire that had been triggered by a napalm bomb. Also pictured (frorn left) are Billy and Tracy Hill, Mrs. Bobbie Hill, F. McNernyof the Maritime Administration and R. Wilkens Jr., president of Wilkens Shipping Co. Help Locale Thb Mining Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers Intemational Union to assist them in locating Johann Karl Kaiser-Friedrich. Missing from Raleigh, N.C. since July 26, 1991 when he Johann Kaiser-Friedrich was 3 years old, the child was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Karin Rita Kaiser. A felony warrant has been issued in her name. At the time of his disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, brown-eyed boy was 3'1" tall and weighed 33 pounds. His hair color was turning reddish brown and he has a faint scar on the right side of his forehead. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Johann should contact the National Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children at (800) 8435678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Raleigh Police Department at (919) 8903961. •it : � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource July 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE, SENATE TO TACKLE U.S. SHIP BILL THIS MONTH 3,000 TIMES OVER, PENSIONER URGES CONGRESS TO BACK U.S. MARITIME SIU SCHOOL TO TRAIN SEAFARERS IN EPA REFRIGERANT HANDLING INLAND RIVER SAFETY DANGERS SPOTLIGHTED BY NTSB REPORT AGENCY’S RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDED IN WATERWAY BILL HOUSE PANEL CLEARS CRUISE SHIP ACT FOR ACTION MERCHANT FLEET IS VITAL FOR AMERICA’S GOALS PENA RELEASES 4-POINT PROGRAM TO MAKE U.S. SHIPYARD COMPETITIVE COAST GUARD, MSCPAC CHANGE COMMANDERS CAR CARRIER RE-FLAGGED; SEAFARERS JOIN SHIP MATSON BEGINS W. COAST SHUTTLE AND FEEDER SERVICE GOLDEN MONARCH IS CONVERTED FROM TANKER TO BULK GRAIN CARRIER WWII MARINERS NOT FORGOTTEN IN D-DAY TRIBUTES SIU-CREWED ORGULF TUGS OPERATE AT NEAR CAPACITY BOATMEN RATIFY NEW CONTRACT WITH ASSOCIATION OF MD. PILITS OIL BOAT SEAFARERS ENDORSE NEW PACT CONGRESS CONTINUES WORK ON HEALTH CARE REFORM APL FILES SUIT TO RECOVER COSTS FOR DAMAGES TO PRES. 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ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS WTERNATIONAL UNION • ATIANTIC GULF, UKES ANDmNP WATERS DISTRia_*AF^ r-v' H. R. 4003 g-ams for certain maritime pro- i:'r 77 ;jj , - �• •; • .'^ .' • ; • 2 AUaiSTtiSi<t4 SEAFARERS LOG ..'J t.-t irl V Vlb'L.;/<. President's Report One Step Taken It will be up to the Senate to move the bill next. Indications are that the Senate in­ tends to move on this legislation quickly. We are hopeful this will be the case. But once The vote of the House of Representatives on a bill which preserves the U..S.-flag liner enacted, this is not the end of the road for the U.S. maritime industry. There is much industry leaves Senate action, a possible conference committee and the signature of the more to be done. Comprehensive, forward looking programs must be developed to president of the United States on a bill as the remaining steps before promote other segments of the U.S. merchant marine—dry bulk carriers, tankers, the nation has its first major piece of maritime legislation in close passenger ships and vessels in the domestic trades. to 20 years. It has been a long road. The House of Representatives bill that was adopted by a 294 to 122 vote to implement certain funding mechanisms to enisure a U.S.-flag liner fleet into the twenty-first century had its origins in a proposal first made in 1992. When Federico Pena took up the duties of the head of the Department of Transportation in early 1993, he made a program for the U.S.-flag merchant marine a top priority. Secretary Pena's commitment to the U.S. flag merchant marine has been unwavering over the past two Michael Sacco years and he should be commended for his determination to secure a new maritime program. Along with the crucial ingredient of administration backing, the effort had the un­ yielding support of the vast majority of representatives and senators who serve on com­ mittees with jurisdiction over the merchant marine. Under the leadership of Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee; Jack Fields (R-Texas), the committee's ranking minority member; William Lipinski (D111.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee; and Herbert Bateman (RVa.), the subcommittee's ranking rninority member, the Maritime Administration and Promotional Reform Act (H.R. 4003), as it came to be known, was kept on the front burner in a year when Congress had crime, health care and trade as its priorities. These congressmen not only did an excellent job in pressing for the bill's enactment this year, but they also brought together a broad base of support for the legislation. Remembering Paul Hail This month marks the anniversary of Paul Hall's birth. We in the Seafarers take time oiit this month to commemorate the man who was the SIU's top officer from 1947 until his death in 1980. His birthday, August 20, is a holiday under SIU collective bargaining agreements. In this year, which would have been his 80th birthday, it is worth talung a moment to reflect on his vision for a strong U.S. shipping capability with job oppor­ tunities for American seamen to serve the nation's economic and defense interests. Al­ though it has been 14 years since Hall died, his vision remains our vision. Being the Best—EPA Certification As president of this union, I often have the opportunity to talk about how Seafarers are the most highly qualified and proficient seamen in the world. The fact that so many Seafarers have enrolled in the Lundeberg School's courses leading toward certification as EPA-approved refrigeration technicians is proof that SIU members are committed to being the most qualified seamen around. When Seafarers in shipboard positions which handle refrigerants obtain feftigeration technician certification, SIU contracted com­ panies are assured that they will have prepared, competent crews that comply with federal regulations. For those Seafarers who have yet to attend a Lundeberg School refrigeration technician certification course at either one of the union halls or the school's center at Piney Point, Md., I would urge you to do so. Remaining the most qualified Seafarers is a good way to ensure your job security. Seafarers Recall Hall Legacy August 20 marks the 80th an­ ecutive officer of theSIU Atlantic he believed that knowledge was niversary of the birth of Paul Hall, and Gulf District He led the union the key to advancement. the man who served as the head through the general strike of 1947 In 1952, Hall established an of the SIU from 1947 until his when mariners won never before educational and training program death in 1980 and who profound­ achieved gains in wages and for SIU members. ly shaped and advanced the SIU. benefits. He spearheaded AeSIU's In 1967, the SIU's education This special day is acknowledged many organizing victories, includ­ program became the Seafarers each year by a contracted holiday ing tfiose with the most recalcitrant Harry Lundeberg School of for all SIU members (celebrated employers such as Isthmian lines Seamanship, located in Piney this year on August 22). and Cities Service tankers. Point, Md. Today, the school is Hall's concern for the seaman While forceful with com­ part of the Paul Hall Center for motivated his work throughout panies in behalf of Seafarers, Hall Maritime Training and Educa­ his career. Bosun Ralph Moore, was equally tion. who sails from the port of Hous­ demanding Hall's recognition of the key ton, remembers Hall from his of SIU role training would play in the job Paul Hall began his maritime career as a member of the engine days when he first began shipping members. security of seamen is a part of his department. He Is pictured standing, fifth from the left, with other in 1962. "He was president of the Gerald M. legacy most keenly felt by engine department members In 1938 aboard the Gateway City, a union, but more like father, Haliigan, a Seafarers. "One thing I truly Waterman ship which was one of the union's first contracted vessels. brother and friend to all of us. We deck departrespected about Paul was that he This photo was supplied to the LOGby Pensioner John A. Smith. knew he cared about our future m e n t saw the way the industry was and our welfare." Seafarer going and started the union's was doing and he stood behind all passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Hall, who was born in from the education program, now the Lun­ of us all ttie way." Hall became president of the Recalling Hall's tenacity, Alabama, began his seafaring port of New deberg School at Piney Point. If it Paul Hall career as a member of the engine Orleans, weren't for the school, the SIU Seafarers International Union of which was a key ingredient in the department before the SIU came who filed for wouldn't be around, in my North America upon the death of many successful legislative and into being. He had belonged to the his pension this year, remem­ opinion, because of the new Harry Lundeberg in 1957. Later organizational achievements of old International Seamen's bered when he met Hall after a modern technology in the in­ that year, he was elected president the SIU during Hall's tenure, of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades OMU Guadalupe Garza noted, Union, but joined the SIU as a strike against Delta Line. "He dustry," said Bosun Moore. Another one of the Department (MTD). Under his "You could feel Paul Hall's charter member in 1938 in its ef­ came aboard our ships to make forts to improve the working con­ sure the company was living up to beneficiaries of the Lundeberg leadership, the MTD grew in authority when you were around ditions of American seamen and its end of the contract and to make School recounted his meeting membership from six to 43 him or with him." Garza, who to keep the East Coast seamen's sure we would live up to our end. with Hall. "As a trainee, I met unions. In 1962, he was elected to started with the SIU in 1960, A committed trade unionist. Paul Hall in the cafeteria at the the AFL-CIO Executive Council. remembered, "I shook his hand labor movement from being taken During Hall's tenure, the SIU once. I could tell he was different over by members of the Com­ Hall continually offered the ser­ Lundeberg School," stated Bosun munist Party, who had agendas vices of the SIU to workers in any Jini Dawson, who graduated from became a major force in the than other people. He walked dif­ other than seamen's concerns as kind of struggle, no matter their the entiy level program in 1974. political arena. Working closely ferently. You could feel the their focus. union. During this period, the SIU He really impressed me with what with the Nixon administration power coming from him. You Hall sailed in the 1930s and gained its reputation for coming he was doing for the union. He and key members of Congress, knew he was there and that he into World War 11 before coming to the aid of other labor unions. showed me that he knew what he the SIU assisted in securing the would make a difference." ashore for the union. In 1944, he Hall used the collective bar­ worked as a patrolman for the gaining process to further the port of Baltimore; He was elected security of Seafarers and their port agent for New York shortly families by establishing the thereafter. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and The man who built a small dent Michael Sacco upon the Hall's genius for strategy Vacation plans for the union's tug company into one of the death of Crowley. served the SIU well when he as­ membership. nation's leading shipping cor"His wide-ranging maritime Education was very important porations,Thomas B. Crowley interests and drive certainly gave sumed in 1947 the position of director of organizing for the to Hall. Although he only had eight Sr., died July 7 in San Francisco work opportunities to American Union and, next, as the chief ex- years of formal schooling, himself. following a battle with cancer. mariners. He will be missed." Today, Seafarers can be The chairman and chief execu­ tive officer of Crowley Maritime found working aboard Crowley Corporation, was 79 years old. American Transport deep sea August 1994 Volume 56. Number 8 The SIU has a long history of roll-on/roll-off vessels. working with Tom Crowley in Crowley tugboats and barges his many and varied efforts to sailing among the ports of S^an The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published expand his company's opera­ Juan, Jacksonville, Fla., Lake monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Charles, La. and Philadelphia; tions. Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) "The SIU had a long, ex­ and tugboats in Wilmington, Thomas B. Crowley Sr. was In­ 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Geor­ tremely amicable and decent Calif, that handle docking strumental In turning Crowley ges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing olfices. relationship with Crowley operations as well as move Maritime from a local tug and launch service to a major U.S.POSTMASTER; Send address changes to the Seafarers Maritime Corporation thanks to bunker and derrick barges. Crowley worked for 61 years flag maritime Industry. LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. the fairness, even-handedness and dedication to the American- in the company founded in 1892 Managing Editor,Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ flag merchant marine in which by his father. He took over from its origins as a tug and dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate Thomas Crowley felt American rhanagement of the company launch company to the many Editor/Production, Deborah A Hirtes;. Art, Bill Brower; seafaring workers were an es­ when his father retired at age 75. maritime fields it presently unAdministrative Support, Jeanne Textor. sential part," noted SIU Presi­ Crowley took the company Continued on page 13 Shipping Visionary, Crowiey, Dies at 79 ' " •.r- t^§S^0fi: �AUGUST1994 SEAFARERS LOG 3 ' v i--v' By294-122, House BaiHcs U.S. Ship Plan fer • . .:"• '•: Maritime revitalization legis­ included funds in excess of the $1 lation cleared a major hurdle on billion requested by the ad­ August 2 when the House of Rep­ ministration. The committee ap­ resentatives approved a 10-year, proved a $1.7 billion, 10-year $1.35 billion program designed to program funded by a flat 53-cent provide for a U.S.-flag ship per ton duty that would have been operating program as well as to charged on the first annual 12 aid American shipbuiling. visits to U.S. ports from foreign The Maritime Administration destinations. and Promotional Reform Act H.R. 4003 was referred to the (H.R. 4003) goes to the Senate for Ways and Means Committee consideration following the 294before it went to the full House. 122 vote by the House. Senate Under the rules of the House, the action on the bill, which has the Ways and Means Committee backing of the Clinton ad­ must review any legislation that ministration, is expected to begin includes a tax increase. early this month. Last month, the Ways and "Today, the House voted to Means Committee significantly ensure that American flags con­ scaled back the funding and tinue to fly from vessels carrying Rep. Jack Fields (R-Texas), left, and Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) are two of the four co-sponsors of eliminated dollars for shipyards this nation's commerce," noted the maritime revitalization bill that passed in the House on August 2. They are pictured here in their roles after the world's shipbuilding na­ U.S. Representative Gerry Studds as floor chairmen during the August 2 debate on the bill. tions reached an agreement in (D-Mass.), the chairman of the principle to eliminate all shipyard House Merchant Marine and H.R. 4003 would be funded by a subsidies by the year 1999. The Fisheries Committee, after the flat 38-cent per ton duty collected on maritime revitalization legis by a 347 to 65 margin in Novem­ committee, headed by acting lation that began in May 1993. ber 1993. However, the legisla­ vote. from all vessels entering U.S. At that time, legislation outlin tion did not include any means for Chairman Sam Gibbons (D-Fla.), who has advocated the elimina­ Joining with him in praise of ports from foreign harbors. (Great ing a revitalization program was funding the program. tion of worldwide shipbuilding the House support for the legisla­ Lakes traffic between the U.S. and introduced in the House as H.R subsidies, believed funding for tion wasTransportation Secretary Canada is exempted.) The fee 2151 by Studds; Rep. Jack Fields Administration Support Federico Pefia, who called the bill would be collected on Ae first 25 (R-Texas), the ranlang minority In February 1994, Pefia an­ the shipyards was against the in­ "a milestone moment in our trips to an American port each year. member of the Merchant Marine nounced at the AFL-CIO ternational agreement. The Ways and Means Com­ nation's maritime history. I ap­ and Fisheries Committee; Rep Maritime Trades Department ex­ plaud Chairman Studds and the Expected to Raise $135 Million William Lipinski (D-111.), chair­ ecutive board meeting that the ad- mittee then substituted its own members of his committee for their Such a funding mechanism is man of the Merchant Marine Sub­ ministration would include funding language into H.R. 4003. bipartisan cooperation in moving expected to raise an average of committee; and Rep. Herbert funding for a 10-year, $1 billion The committee proposed raising this legislation and providing the $135 million a year from Fiscal Bateman (R-Va.), ranking program for the U.S.-flag mer­ $1.05 billion over a 10-year funding for the maritime revitSiza- Year 1995 to 2004. minority member of the subcom­ chant fleet. A month later, the period for 52 U.S.-flag merchant tion program." With the passage of H.R. mittee. plan took shape in the form of a ships by collecting a 22-cent per As approved by the House, 4003, the House completes work H.R. 2151 cleared the House bill, H.R. 4003. Pena as well as ton duty on the first 12 annual representatives from the visits, a penny-a-gallon tax on maritime industry spoke before commercial ship diesel and House and Senate committee residual fuel on vessels departing hearings on the legislation, for foreign ports and a $2 increase Jean Ingrao, who retired last ing the Labor Advisory Com­ designed to help fund a mini­ on the cruise tax on passengers. This funding formula, which year as the executive secretaiymittee for Trade Negotiations, mum of 52 U.S.-flag liner ves­ would have collected $1.05 bil­ treasurer of the AFL-ClO Occupational Safety and Health sels. lion over 10 years, was the pack­ Maritime Trades Department Committee, Organization and Originally, the program called age presented to the House for its (MTD), succumbed to cancer on Field Services Committee and for raising $100 million annually July 7. She was 63 years old. the ad hoc Committee on State by raising tonnage fees. For those consideration. When the bill came to the Ingrao became one of the first and Central Labor Councils. She ships arriving in a U.S. port from floor, Studds and Fields offered women ever elected to an also was a member of the Boy a nearby Western Hemisphere an amendment that would return officer's position when the Scouts of America's national foreign harbor, the fee would go the funding for H.R. 4003 to only labor advisory committee and from nine to 24 cents per MTD executive board in 1979 the changes in the amount col­ helped establish the Sea Scout registered ton. On those vessels voted her into the post she held lected as tonnage fees. program so young men and coming from other foreign ports, until her retirement last year. "H.R. 4003 will provide the women could learn more about the duty was scheduled to in­ "Jean Ingrao was truly dedi­ necessary new revenues to sup­ the maritime industry. cated to causes of the U.S.-flag crease from 27 to 71 cents per port the American maritime in­ She represented the labor registered ton. Fees would not be merchant marine and the dustry," Fields told his Jean Ingrao began her career in movement in the U.S. delegation collected after the first five visits American labor movement, colleagues. "We are talking about noted SIU President Michael the labor movement in 1950„retir- for the Law of the Sea negotia­ each year. supporting our national defense Sacco, who also serves as the ing in February 1993 after 43 tions and attended meetings of When H.R. 4003 emerged sealift needs with fiilly crewed years of dedicated service. the International Labor Or­ from the Merchant Marine and head of the MTD. "She worked ganization in Geneva, Switzer­ Fisheries Committee in May, it tirelessly throughout her life for Continued on page 8 in 1977 and gave her the land. working men and women. Her spirit and devotion will be authority to cany out the func­ After 43 years in the labor tions of the executive secretary- movement, she announced her missed." retirement in February 1993 Ingrao started her career in treasurer. Two years later, at the during the MTD executive board the labor movement in 1950 as a secretary in the office of Wil­ department's convention, she meeting. Frank Pecquex took The Senate Commerce, operating program as well as as­ liam Green, the president of the was elected the MTD executive over as executive secretary- Science and Transportation Com­ sistance to U.S. shipbuilding. As American Federation of Labor secretary-treasurer, becoming treasurer when her retirement be­ mittee, in the next several weeks, written the program would begin (AFL). She remained on the staff the first woman ever to be came effective in June. will meet to finalize the Maritime with Fiscal Year 1995, which of the president when George elected an officer in one of the Ingrao is survived by her hus­ Administration and Promotional starts October 1. Meany was elected to the posi­ AFL-CIO's constitutionally band, Leonard; two sons, Reform Act (H.R. 4003), which Initial plans from the commit­ tion upon the death of Green in mandated departments. Michael and Mark; and two passed the House 294-122 earlier tee indicate it would like to com­ 1952. While serving the MTD, In­ grandchildren, Christopher and this month. From this mark up plete work on H.R. 4003 early in In 1955, the Washington na­ grao also was a member of Katie. A funeral mass was held session, the bill goes to the Senate August and send the bill to the ffill tive was appointed the ad­ several AFL-ClO panels includ­ July 11 in Falls Church, Va. floor for a vote by the full Senate. body for debate and vote. The ministrative assistant for Peter Senator John Breaux (D-La.), Senate will recess in mid-August McGavin, who was working out chairman of the committee's and return after Labor Day. the details for the merger be­ Merchant Marine Subcommittee, Should the committee or ffill tween the AFL and the Congress ARITIt already has held several hearings Senate make any changes in H.R. of Industrial Organizations on the bill's main issue: the 4003 while passing Ae legisla­ (CIO). Five years later, Mc­ revitalization of the U.S.-flag tion, a conference committee Gavin was elected the executive merchant fleet. During those composed of House and Senate secretary-treasurer for the MTD. learings, he noted that he was in- members would be formed to Ingrao came to the department to erested in finding additional work out the differences. The con­ work with him on grassroots and finding sources to increase the ference committee could accept legislative efforts. number of vessels covered by the eidier the House or Senate vosion In 1975, McGavin died of egislation. or craft its own bill which would cancer. Ingrao took over many The Senate has withheld Work then be presented to both bodies f(xr of his duties, but the position of on its own bill to permit the House approvd or disapproval. executive secretary-treasuref :o finish its efforts. H.R. 4003 as If H.R. 4003 is passed by both remained vacant. The MTD ex­ MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean Ingrao joins with Vice passed on August 2 calls for a the House and Soiate, it will go to ecutive board appointed her as President William Zenga (left) and President Michael Sacco in 0-year, $1.35 billion program to the president for his signature, the department's administrator taking the oath of office during the department's 1991 convention. provide for a U.S.-flag ship which would make the bill a law. Ingrao Dies; Served MTD for 30 Years v...'. Senate Panel Expected to Mark Up Maritime Program Biii in August 1: • ;/' ,V • •. 1 TV'/; i •m •J �4 SEAFARERS LOG AUGUST 1994 CG Issues Rule on Proof of Ability to Pay for Spills The U.S. Coast Guard last toughest for the individua claimants. Many insurers object ships owned by the military and operator or one of its agents or month published an interim final operators—such as the tanker to this proviso; the Coast Guard is private ships bareboat-chartered employees. rule that spells out what types of companies that have contracts accepting comments until Sep­ by the military, also are exempt However, because the latter There is a phase-in schedule of provision can easily be broken proof vessel owners and with the SIU—because they are tember 29. compliance dates. Self-propelled and OPA '90 permits third-party operators must submit to the not attached to deep-pocketed Vessel Applicability tankers must comply by Decem­ claimants to sue insurers directly agency in order to demonstrate parent companies. The financial responsibility ber 28. The date for tank barges is (the direct action provision), their respective capacity to pay Proposed in '91 requirements are applicable to all July 1, 1995. Other vessels must many traditional providers of oil for costs and damages resulting First proposed three years ago, owners and operators of U.S. and comply when their existing cer­ pollution insurance are objecting from an oil spill or other hazard­ the interim rule fulfills require­ foreign-flag vessels of more than tificates of financial respon­ to the rule. ous material spill. The proof of ability to pay is ments for exhibiting increased 300 gross tons that use the waters sibility expire, beginning Insurers also contend that even demonstrated through certificates levels of financial responsibility of the exclusive economic zone December 28. in the event of an accident under of financial responsibility. The as called for by the Oil Pollution (which extends 200 nautical Insurers Balk which an operator's liability methods for establishing finan­ Act (CPA '90) and the Com­ miles off the U.S. coast) to tran­ limits were upheld by OPA '90, The rule requires vessel prehensive Environmental ship or lighter oil (whether cial responsibility include the actual cost of the spill could evidence of insurance, surety Response, Compensation and delivering or receiving) destined operators to establish evidence of exceed those limits. They argue bond, qualification as a self-in­ Liability Act (CERCLA). for a place subject to the jurisdic­ financial responsibility sufficient that the limits would be over­ to meet potential liability under Besides defining the methods tion of the United States. surer, guarantee and other turned in court, leaving them ex­ evidence. (A vessel operator may of establishing greater financial They also apply to all other CPA '90 and CERCLA. These posed to unlimited liability. establish financial responsibility responsibility, the rule identifies vessels using the navigable amounts range as high as $1,500 Penalties for non-compliance by any one or by any combination to whom the rule applies; lists the waters of the U.S. or any port per gross ton or $15 million, range from a civil penalty of up to schedule of compliance dates for whichever is greater. of these means.) subject to U.S. jurisdiction (since different types of vessels; and sets CPA '90 limits a vessel $25,000 per day under OPA '90, they carry bunkers which may be None of these procedures is operator's liability to the amount to a Class I administrative civil considered simple, and U.S. ves­ the penalties for violating the spilled). sel owners and operators current­ financial responsibility require­ Exceptions to the regulation of financial responsibility re­ penalty of up to $25,000 under are vessels that are lighter than quired to be shown, except in cer­ CERCLA, to a Class II ad­ ly are exploring whether or not ments. Moreover, as provided in CPA 300 gross tons and non-self- tain circumstances, such as gross ministrative civil penalty or judi­ these options are viable enough to enable them to comply with the '90, the rule establishes that in­ propelled barges that do not carry negligence or willful misconduct cial penalty of $25,000 per day of surers and other providers of oil as cargo or fuel and that do not or the violation of an applicable violation (or $75,000 per day for rule. The requirement of showing financial responsibility will be carry hazardous substances as federal safety, construction or second or subsequent violations) ability to pay huge sums is subject to direct action from cargo. Public vessels, including operating regulation by the under CERCLA. Health Care Oebate Hits Congressional Floors This Month Both houses of Congress are account the estimated bill-pad­ as part-time workers, the un­ coverage for any reason. cooperative could vary rates scheduled to begin what could be ding done by hospitals to com­ employed and the poor, would The Mitchell bill differs dras­ depending on a person's age. this year's next-to-last debates on pensate for care received by the have the same choices as those at tically from the Gephardt bill in Substitutes may be offered uninsured. large companies—either through terms of the employer mandate. It during debate in both the House health care reform August 9. Many lawmakers on Capitol the Federal Employees Health would not require employers to The two bills under considera­ Hill reportedly are; hopeful of Benefits Program, a new pay for their employees' in­ and Senate. Assuming each body tion were crafted separately by passes a bill, a House/Senate con­ the majority leaders in the House enacting a health care bill before Medicare plan known as Part C, surance until the year 2002, and ference committee then will forge and Senate, based on other bills this session ends in October. or state-run insurance purchasing then only if voluntary steps did a final version which is returned cooperatives. Elderly citizens not raise coverage to 95 percent which were reported out of the As for the specifics of the would continue in an expanded of all citizens. Even then, to each chamber for a vote. five committees which have juris­ employers only would pay 50 diction over health care legisla­ debate, the AFL-CIO, the Medicare program. Clinton Will Back The benefits package outlined percent of all their employees' American federation of national tion. Senate Bill in the Gephardt bill would cover health benefits. Middle-class families trade unions, has maintained that hospital bills and doctor bills, Employees at companies with During a nationally televised it will support a health care bill throughout the United States with an annual combined deduct­ fewer than 500 workers, as well press conference on .August 3, only if it provides comprehen­ both those with insurance ant ible of $500 per person or $750 as the unemployed and the poor without—have a major stake in sive, irrevocable coverage for all per family. It includes coverage would buy insurance from President Clinton said he believes these proceedings. The majority citizens (universal coverage), dis­ for pediatrics, pregn9ncy ser­ cooperatives to be established by that the 95 percent coverage goal of the almost 40 million unin­ tributes costs fairly, ensures cpst- vices, mental health care, a wide non-profit groups, states or local in the Mitchell bill ultimately sured citizens are full-time control measures and does not range of tests and long-term home governments. They also could would lead to universal coverage, workers (and their dependents) make any portion of health care. purchase the federal insurance "and I would sign it." benefits taxable income. whose employers do not provide The Gephardt bill also package. The bill also would ex­ The Gephardt bill more close­ health benefits. They and others specifies that a patient would pay pand Medicare. ly resembles the president's Will Employers Pay? 20 percent of prescription drug who are without coverage are left The Mitchell bill benefits original health care bill, the The federation supports the costs, with a separate deductible package includes doctor and Health Security Act, in that it only to hope that no one in their employer mandate (which would of $500 and an annual limit of hospital bills, prescription drugs, calls for immediate universal family suffers a major injury or require all employers to provide $1,000 for total prescription ex­ home health services and more. coverage and an 80-20 employer severe illness which may lead to their employees with health pense. Insurance companies could mandate. Clinton alluded to irreversible financial ruin. Finally, under the Gephardt not deny or drop coverage be­ favoring the Gephardt bill, but benefits) called for in the bill Insured Paying Cost drafted by House Majority plan, health insurance companies cause of illness. But health in- left no doubt that he would sign Many of those who have Leader Richard Gephardt (D- would not be permitted to deny surance firms participating in a the Mitchell bill. coverage, including Seafarers, Mo.). It is certain that neither repeatedly have made sacrifices Gephardt's bill nor the one in order to maintain their health As the Great Lakes sailing drafted by Senate Majority insurance. During the past season reaches its peak in August decade, while health care costs Leader George Mitchell IDand September, all SlU-contracted skyrocketed, workers routinely Maine) will be approved without Lakers have been broken out. were forced to choose between amendments. Among the issues The vessels—self-unloaders, wage increases or keeping their expected to be hotly debated are the employer mandate and other cement carriers, bulkers and benefits. tug/barges—have been busy They have paid not only for )ossible funding mechanisms, resupplying coal, iron ore, grain, their coverage, but also for treat­ the target percentage of stone, cement and other products ment received by uninsured Americans to be covered and the depleted during the harsh winter patients who cannot or do not pay content of the standard benefits of 1993-94. TTie ships also are their bills. Those unpaid in­ package itself. delivering goods to ensure these If a health care bill is enacted essential materials are available voices—including ones for emer­ gency-room care, the most into law, the benefits package it during the upcoming winter expensive form of treatment- contains would be merely a min­ season when the Lakers are The SlU-crewed Charles Wilson offloads iron ore in the port of translate into higher premiums imum set of coverages to be made forced into safe harbors. Ashtabula, Ohio while a freight train waits to transport it to a steel mill. Seafarers have been sailing and higher fees for the insured. available to all citizens. But it In another example of this type would not necessarily replace the steadily for several months after mum of layups for SlU-crewed panies that operate on the Great of cost-shifting, a study by die benefits currently enjoyed by they finally were able to report to vessels, noted Byron Kelley, the Lakes, attributes the backlog National Association of those who already have health their vessels in late March and union's vice president for the created by the winter and growing April. Many shipping companies Great Lakes and inland waters. industry needs as the reasons for Manufacturers concluded that coverage. The Gephardt bill would re­ were forced to delay this spring's U.S. companies that offer health The Lakes Carriers' Associa­ all the ships to be in service. benefits to their employees pay quire businesses to pay at least 80 fitout because of severe icing on tion has announced that for the Most Great Lakes vessels more than $26 billion a year to lercent of all of their employees' Lakes left over from the area's first time since the late 1970s, all traditionally sail into December cover spouses who work a( busi­ lealth care insurance premiums. harshest winter in 16 years. self-unloaders in the U.S.-flag and early January before ice for­ Once they did get the ships out of fleet are operating. nesses that do not provide Companies with fewer than 1(X) mations in the harbors and on the coverage. The figure rose to al­ employees would receive tax sub­ layup, wwk has been non-stop for The association, which repre­ lakes force them into port until most $37 billion when taking into sidies, and workers there, as well the crews. Thae has been a mini- sents U.S.-flag shipping com­ spring. All SlU-Contradml Lakers Are at Work �.-^ m AUGUST1994 SEAFARERS LOG 5 For Refrigeration Certification 20 Courses Ojvefi To Seahnrs Instructors from the Paul Hall the EPA exam, which is divided Center are scheduled toconduct the into four parts. Lundeberg School's new, intensive The first 25 questions are basic Environmental Protection Agency and general. The next 25 refer to (EPA)-approved refrigeration small appliances. Passing these technician certification course this sections leads to a Type I cer­ month at the SIU halls in Jackson­ tification. The next 25 questions ville, Fla., Mobile, Ala., New Or­ cover high-pressure refrigerants. leans and Houston. Passing this section and the core QMEDs, electricians, part of the test leads to Type II refrigeration engineers, junior en­ certification. gineers and anyone else involved The final 25 questions concern in the repair and servicing of low-pressure refrigerants. If a stu­ QMED Charles Pomraning (who, through his t-shirt, displays the philosophy that brought about the regulation aimed at reducing ozone-depleting agents) listens to Instructor Eric Malzkuhn explain the work refrigeration equipment and air dent passes this section and the of a refrigerant recovery unit during the EPA refrigeration technician certification course in Baltimore last month. conditioning systems must be core questions, he or she earns certified to do so by the U.S. Type III certification. government by November 14. Anyone who passes all four Passing the refrigeration tech­ nician course will result in SIU Commonly asked ques­ members obtaining the required tions about how the new EPA rule affects Seafarers certification. In order to aid Seafarers in are answered on page 6. After November l4, seamen Whereas, The EPA, on May 14, gineer or other position which car­ earning the certification—manwho hold refrigeration technician 1993, published in the Federa ries duties of handling dated by regulations implement­ sections earns what is known as a certifications recognized by the Register regulations that imple refrigerants, holding an EP/ ing the 1990 amendments to the Universal certification. Environmental Protection Agency mented Section 608 of Title Vi Refrigeration Technician Cer­ Clean Air Act—the Lundeberg The SIU encourages all (EPA) will be given priority within (Vol. 58, No. 92) and included in tification of Type I and Type II. School last month announced a QMEDs to test for Universal cer­ his or her class of seniority for al the Code of Federal Regulations Be It Resolved, After November nationwide schedule for the tification. At minimum, most QMED, electrician, refrigeration as 40 CFR Part 82. Section 608 14, 1994, priority will be given to refrigeration technician certifica­ Seafarers who handle refrigerants and junior engineer jobs, the establishes guidelines for han­ any Seafarer shipping in the tion course. The first on-site clas­ will need Type I and Type II cer­ Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB dling and then eliminating CFC- capacity of QMED any rating. ses took place in early Jiily at the tification (galley equipment is announced early this month. based refrigerants in stationary Junior Engineer, Electrician, Baltimore SIU hall (see separate covered under Type I and ships' The action of the SAB, which refrigeration and air-conditioning Refrigeration Engineer or other story on page 10). Many other stores systems are covered under is made up of an equal number of systems. Among the provisions oj position which carries duties of ports also are scheduled to host Type II). Seafarers who work union and employer repre­ the EPA's regulations is the desig­ handling refrigerants who is as­ the classes, the last of which will aboard cruise ships should seek sentatives, ensures that Seafarers nation of refrigerant technicians, suming a job on a passenger ship, take place during the first week of Universal certification, because remain the most qualified seamen defined as any individual who per­ or other vessels designated by the December, in St. Louis. (See passenger ships are likely to use in the world, meeting all the neces­ forms maintenance, service or SIU which utilize low pressure schedule below.) low-pressure refrigerants. sary government requirements. repair on equipment using certain refrigerants, holding an EPA There is no limit to the number The refrigeration technician Shipping companies that are sig­ ozone-depleting substances, such Refrigeration Technician Cer­ certification course also is avail­ of times a person may take the tification of Type Universal. natories to a collective bargaining as CFCs, into the air. test, so different certification's Whereas, The EPA technician Be It Resolved, Any Seafarer able as a mandatory part of all may be earned at different times. agreement with the Seafarers In­ engine department upgrading ternational Union (SIU) are as­ requirement calls for all in­ who misses the EPA certification courses at the Paul Hall Center in Rationale for Regs sured compliance with EPA dividuals with duties that require deadline of November 14, 1994, Piney Point, Md. The Clean Air Act amendments regulations. Violations of the the opening of refrigeration sys­ because he or she is on a vessel at After November 14, Seafarers that were announced in May 1993 EPA's regulations that are aimed tems to be certified by the agency the time, will be required to obtain who sail in shipboard ratings that were developed so that the United his or her certification at the ear­ at reducing the release of by November 14, 1994. handle refrigerants and who have States would reduce and then phase Whereas, The EPA technician liest available possible date after chloroflourocarbons (CFC) into an EPA certification card will be out the use of chloroflourocarbons the atmosphere, including the re­ requirement calls for all tech­ disembarking from that ship. given priority within their class of (CFCs) because of their link to Be It Resolved, Article IX Ship­ quirement that individuals han­ nicians to maintain a copy of their seniority rating. dling refrigerants be certified, can technician certification card at ping Rules Rule 5 Preference and depleting the atmosphere's ozone be quite costly. A company can be their place of employment after Priorities A 5 shall be amended by Four-Part Test layer. Refrigeration and air con­ adding new paragraphs(d) and (e) fined $25,000 if found violating November 14,1994. The Lundeberg School's two- ditioning systems often use CFCWhereas, On SIU-contracted which shall read as follows. these regulations. day course prepares students for based refrigerants. (d) Within each class of The action, no. 374 , calls for ships. Seafarers who are rated as QMEDs any rating; QMED QMED's l-2-3-or-4. Junior En­ seniority rating in the Engine 1994 REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN electricians; chief electricians; gineers, Electricians, Refrigera­ Department, priority for the job of COURSE SCHEDULE second electricians; chief, first, tion Engineers and others in the QMED any rating, QMED second and third refrigeration normal course of their shipboard Electrician, Chief Electrician, DATE LOCATION DAY (reefer) engineers; engine utility duties handle refrigerants in gal­ Second Electrician, Chief, 1st, reefer maintenance men; ley equipment and ships' stores 2nd, and 3rd Reefer Engineer, En­ Jacksonville, Fla Tue.-Wed. Aug. 9-10 gine Utility Reefer Maintenance, electrician/reefer maintenance high pressure systems. Jacksonville, Ra Thu.-Fri. Aug. 11-12 Whereas, On SlU-contracted Electrician/Reefer Maintenance men and unlicensed junior en­ Mobile, Ala. Aug. 16-17 Tue.-Wed. passenger ships. Seafarers who and Unlicensed Jr. Engineer will gineers to be given, within their Mobile, Ala. Aug. 18-19 Thu.-Frl. class of seniority rating, priority are rated as QMED's l-2-3-or-4. be given to those seamen possess­ New Orieans Aug. 23-24 Tue.-Wed. for shipping if they hold the Junior Engineers, Electricians, ing a valid Type 1 or 11 EPA New Orieans Aug. 25-26 Thu.-Fri. refrigeration technician certifica­ Refrigeration Engineers and Refrigeration Technician Cer­ others in the normal course of their tification card. Such card must be * Houston tion. Aug. 29-30 Mon.-Tue. shown to the union port agent or shipboard duties handle both low Houston Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Wed.-Thu. To prepare Seafarers for the refrigeration technician certifica­ pressure and high pressure his designee at the time a Seafarer Piney Point, Md. Sept. 7-8 Wed. Thu. tion test, the Paul Hall Center's refrigerants and small appliances. is clearing the hall to ship. Norfolk, Va. Sept. 13-14 Tue.-Wed, (e) Within each class of Whereas, The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School has been con­ Norfolk, Va. Sept. 15-16 Thu.-Fri. ducting two-day courses at its cen­ Lundeberg School of Seamanship seniority rating in the Engine Wilmington, Calif. Sept. 27-28 Tue.-Wed. Department, priority for the job of ter in Piney Point, Md. and at SIU at the Paul Hall Center for QMED any rating, QMED Wilmington, Calif. Sept. 29-30 Thu.-Fri. lalls around the country. The full Maritime Training and Education Electrician, Chief Electrician, San Francisco* Oct. 3-4 Mon.-Tue. has taken the following steps to text of the SAB action follows. assist Seafarers to obtain their Second Electrician, Chief, 1st, San Francisco* Oct. 5-6 Wed.-Thu. Seafarers Appeals Board EPA Refrigeration Technician 2nd, and 3rd Reefer Engineer, En­ Seattle Tue.-Wed. Oct. 11-12 Action No. 374 certification: Establishing the gine Utility Reefer Maintenance, Seattle Oct. 13-14 Thu.-Fri. The Seafarers Appeals Board facility as an EPA testing site, es­ Electrician/Reefer Maintenance Honolulu Oct. 19-20 Wed.-Thu. acting under and pursuant to the tablishing SIU halls around the and Unlicensed Jr. Engineer for a Honolulu Oct. 21-22 Fri.-Sat. Collective Bargaining Agreement country as EPA testing sites, tassenger or other vessel requir­ Port Everglades, Ra. Nov. 8-9 Tue.-Wed. jetween the Union and the various having Lundeberg School instruc­ ing a Universal certificate will be possessing given to those seamen Port Everglades, Fla. Nov. 10-11 Thu.-Fri. tors become qualified as teachers Contracted Employers, hereby a valid Universal Type EPA of courses to prepare students for San Juan, P.P. Nov. 16-17 Wed.-Thu. takes the following action: Refrigeration Technician Cer­ the EPA exam. Whereas, The U.S. government San Juan, P.P. Nov. 18-19 Fri.-Sat. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, tification card. Such card must be has charged the Environmental Algonac, Mich. Nov. 29-30 Tue.-Wed. to the union port agent or Protection Agency (EPA) with the After November 14,1994, priority shown Dec. 1-2 Duluth, Minn. Thu.-Fri. responsibility of promulgating will be given to any Seafarer ship­ his designee at the time a Seafarer St. Louis Dec. 6-7 Tue.-Wed. rules and enforcing the intent of ping in the capacity of QMED any is clearing the hall to ship. C^These dates difler from previously published dates fmr San Irancisco. the Clean Air Act Amendments of rating. Junior Engineer, dates {Niblished here are correct.) Date: August 1, 1994 Electrician, Refrigeration En­ 1990. SAB: Refrigeration Techs to Be Given Priority for Certain Engine Positions J i ^ -y-P': .. • i .: ll • '• .'i't;/.. ; •' -•'^4 M-' 'M: •M' �6 AUGUST1994 SEAFARERS LOG Q&A: How the New EPA Rule Affects Seamen •<,'•••'• V.'.v'"!!-- '• •-f - •' . '"." i .. " ' " • •• • deberg School strongly recommend that sels, Type 1/Type 11 certifications will be dividuals who handle refrigerants hold The Seafarers International Union [SIU) and the Lundeberg School of necessary. Certain other ships, particular­ Seafarers purchase the textbook for the an EPA certification, the Lundeberg Seamanship at the Paul Hall Center for course between one month and two ly passenger vessels, may require all School did an assessment to determine Maritime Training and Education have em­ how the regulation would impact weeks in advance of taking the class. levels of certification—Type 1, Type 11 barked on a program to aid Seafarers in This study aid, entitled "Refrigerants and seamen. The school reviewed shipboard and Type 111. If an individual holds all obtaining their refrigeration technician the Environment," walks a Seafarer three types, he or she is said to have a jobs and equipment and surveyed the ex­ certification, which by November 14 will through all facets of the refrigeration tent of refrigerant handling in shipping. Universal certification. be required of any individual who handles technician certification. If a Seafarer Because certain shipboard jobs on Once it was determined that seamen refrigerants. reads this book and does the exercises passenger ships and other vessels with in certain shipboard positions would be What follows, in a question and answer after each chapter, he or she will be able centrifugal air conditioning systems will subject to the regulation, the Lundeberg format, is information for Seafarers on the to make the most out of the class. Even require individuals with Universal cer­ School applied with the EPA to be desig­ regulation that requires that individuals tification, the for Seafarers who take the course, there SIU encourages all of its nated as a testing and training center for who work with refrigerants be certified. is a direct correlation between reading members who handle refrigerants to seek the refrigeration technician certification Discussed below are how the regulation af­ the book in advance and passing the test, Universal certification. However, for course and exam. The Lundeberg School fects Seafarers and the training program says a Lundeberg instructor conducting most shipboard jobs on cargo vessels, also sought designation of every SIU available to SIU members to prepare for the classes. only Type 1/Type 11 certification will be hall in the country as a testing site. The the refrigeration technician certification necessary. EPA approved the Lundeberg School test. How does a Seafarer obtain the and the union halls as testing sites and What are Type I, Type II, Type III and book "Refrigerants and the Environ­ Why did the EPA establish the also certified its course. The Lundeberg Universal levels of refrigeration ment?" refrigeration technician certificaSchool also is approved to proctor the technician certification? I? Seafarers can purchase the book at union tion? exam. halls or by ordering it Ifom the Lun­ The EPA designates four levels of cer­ After many scientific studies showing deberg School. The cost of "Refrigerants tification. Type 1 covers work on What distinguishes the Lundeberg that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) con­ and the Environment" is $25.00. To refrigerants used in small appliances. An School's refrigeration technician tributed to the depletion of the world's example of this kind of equipment on a order the book from the Lundeberg ozone layer, some 90 countries, in 1937, certification course from ones avail­ ship might be a cold storage unit in a gal­ School, mail a $25.00 check made out to ratified an agreement calling for steps to able commercially? The EPA has found that the Lundeberg the "Paul Hall Center" and send to EPA ley. Type 11 is for work with high-pres­ be taken to reduce the release of CFCs School's course has the highest pass rate Refrigeration Technician Course; Paul sure reMgerants which are used in into the atmosphere. among the many refrigeration technician Hall Center for Maritime Training and certain air conditioning systems or ship's The U.S. Congress responded by Education; P.O. Box 75; Piney Point, stores equipment. The third level. Type certification classes. TTie school's pass enacting the Clean Air Act Amendments rate is 85 percent. Other groups are MD 20674; ATT: J.C. Wiegman. Be 111, involves working with low-pressure of 1990. Title VI of those amendments, averaging 50 percent pass rates. The Lim- refrigerants. These are found in larger sure to indicate an address where the entitled "Stratospheric Ozone Protec­ deberg School's course is available to book should be sent. centrifugal air conditioning systems, tion," calls for phasing out the use of Seafarers at no charge. It also is open to such as diose used on passenger ships. products in the United States which emit Are there any other materials as­ other individuals who work with The fourth stage is called Universal, CFCs. sociated with the course? refrigerants, but those non-Seafarers meaning that it encompasses Type I, The governmental agency in the U.S. Yes. The Lundeberg School has must pay a fee. The Lundeberg School Type n and Type III. assigned to enforcing the intent of the developed a workbook which is used Clean Air Act Amendments, the EPA, is­ conducts the EPA approved exam direct­ Does the refrigeration technician during the course. The Seafarer keeps ly after its course. TTie school has a num­ certification exam reflect these dif­ sued regulations in May of 1993 that that workbook and can use it after the ber of classes set up this year to assist called for a series of steps to eliminate ferent levels? class if he or she is studying for another Seafarers in obtaining the certification the release of CFCs {Federal Register, Yes. The first 25 questions of the exam round of testing for any section of the by the date the regulation goes into ef­ Vol. 58, No. 92). Among its regulations, are basic and general. Everyone taking test he or she did not pass the first time fect, November 14. It also will hold clas­ the EPA called for the certification of all the test must pass this first section. The the exam was taken. ses after that date for Seafarers who waitt individuals who handle CFC-based second group of 25 questions is for Type Where and when are the Lundeberg to obtain the certification before ship­ refrigerants. I certification. Passing the gener^ sec­ School refrigeration courses taking ping again. tion and passing this portion of the test When does the regulation take ef­ place? If a Seafarer Is on a ship during the leads to Type I certification. The third fect? In August, the Lundeberg School will November 14 deadline, what should set of 25 questions covers high-pressure The EPA rule states that all individuals hold two-day courses in Jacksonville, he or she do? refrigerants. Passage of the first section who work with refrigerants must hold Fla.; Mobile, Ala.; New Orleans, La. and The Lundeberg School will be offering and this third set of questions results in the refrigeration technician certification Houston, Texas. In the month of Septem­ courses throughout the month of Decem­ Type n certification. The fourth set of 25 by November 14, 1994. ber, courses will be offered in Norfolk, ber at some of the union halls. (See questions deals with low-pressure Va. and Wilmington,Calif. October fea­ Who is affected by the ERA'S schedule of courses on page 5.) Also, the refrigerants. Getting a passing mark in refrigeration technician regulation? tures classes in San Francisco,Calif.; Lundeberg School will hold refrigeration this section, along with passing the first Seattle,Wash, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Any individual who handles CFC-based technician courses at its site in Piney Point set of general questions, leads to Type During November, the course will be refrigerants. For seamen, this includes eariy next year. That course also will be 111 certification. held at Port Everglades, Fla.; San Juan, all QMEDs, unlicensed junior engineers, >ait of any QMED upgrading program If an individual passes all four sec­ P.R. and Algonac, Mich. In December, all refrigeration ("reefer) engineers and leld at Piney Point A Seafarer can sign up tions of the test, he or she has earned Duluth, Minn, and St. Louis, Mo. will be all electricians. Any seaman who in the or any of the courses offered at the union Universal certification. the training sites. For a complete course of his or her duties works with halls. To attend the sessions at Piney Point, Is It possible to pass one set and schedule, consult page 5 of this edition refrigeration equipment or air condition­ a Seafarer should submit his or her applica­ fall another? of the Seafarers LOG. ing systems is required to hold an EPA tion through the customary admissions pro­ Yes. Not only is it possible to pass one Additionally, the Lundeberg School refrigeration technician certification. cedure. section and fail another set, but also it is will offer a course at Piney Point on Sep­ What if a Seafarer sails as a The union is asking that any in­ possible to pass more than one section tember 7 and 8 (with check-in on the pumpman? dividuals who cannot take the course and fail more than one section. For in­ 6th). The school will hold refrigeration While a pumpman's duties generally do and test before November 14, do so as stance, the test taker may pass the technician certification courses peri­ not require that he or she hold a refrigera­ quickly as possible thereafter. After general questions, the Type 1 questions, odically at Piney Point. For Seaf^arers . tion technician certification, the SIU en­ November 14, Seafarers who hold the but fail the Type II questions in the third upgrading their QMED ratings, the courages any member sailing in the refrigeration technician certification, set of 25 questions and the Type 111 ques­ refrigeration technician certification engine department to obtain the certifica­ who throw in for shipboard jobs with tions in the fourth set of 25 'questions. class will be included in their overall tion. In this way, should a pumpman sail refrigerant handling duties, will be given This person has earned a refngeration training program. as a QMED, he or she will meet the priority for those positions. technician certification Type 1. How does a Seafarer qualify for the proper qualifications. After November 14, will the refrlgeia- Can a Seafarer test again for a part Lundeberg School's refrigeration What are some of the refrigerants tion technician certification be he or she failed? technician course? routinely used on ships? necessary to register? The courses being held at union halls Yes. An individual can take any part of CFC-based refrigerants such as R-12 and Proof of holding the refrigeration tech­ the exam as many times as he or she around the country are open to any R-11 often are used on ship». To handle nician certification is not required at the chooses. It does not mean that an in­ Seafarer who handles rettgerants in his . these after November 14, an individual time a Seafarer registers for employment dividual has to retake the parts he or she or her current shipboard position. It also mu.st hold the EPA's refrigeration tech­ at a union hall. passed. For example, if a test taker is open to Seafarers who have reason to nician certification. The use of these sub­ After November 14, will the refrigera­ believe that they will one day be han­ passed the general section and the Type I stances will be prohibited after January tion technician certification be questions, and failed the Type 11 set of dling refrigerants. 1, 1996. Hydrochloroflourocarbon necessa^ to ship? questions and failed the Type 111 group, To attend a course at the Lundeberg (HCFC)-based refrigerants, such as RWhen bidding for jobs at the hall, a that person would not have to take the School in Piney Point, a Seafarer must 22, will be phased out by 2030. HCFCSeafarer with proof of the appropriate general section or Type I section of the meet the usual requirements for attend­ based substances have a longer level of refrigeration technician certifica­ test again. He or she could choose to ing the school. A Seafarer must apply for phase-out time as they do not break tion will be given priority within his or retest at the same time for Type 11 and a course at Piney Point through the down the ozone layer as rapidly as do her class of seniority rating for the jobs Type 111, or he or she could concentrate school's admissions office. CFC-based refrigerants. of QMED any rating; QMED electrician; on one section the next time around. How does a Seafarer sign up for a How does a Seafarer become an chief electrician; second electrician; How difficult Is the test for refrigera­ Lundeberg School course? EPA certified refrigeration tech­ chief, first, second and third reefer en­ tion technician certification at any To attend a course at a union hall, a nician? gineer; engine utility reefer main­ level? Seafarer should contact that hall and Refrigeration technician certification is tenance; and unlicensed junior engineer. Seafarers who have taken the exam, have his or her name added to the list of secured by taking an EPA approved test. Proof of holding the refrigeration report that it is a tough test. This is large­ course participants. He or she should The test is given by various organiza­ technician certification at the correct ly because, while a Seafarer may have leave a phone number as to where they tions certified by the EPA to do so. The leyel for the shipboard job will therefore used refiigerants and transferred them, he can be reached should there be any chan­ Lundeberg School is one of those or­ be necessary when throwing in for a job. or die may not know the regulations or the ges in the schedule. The Seafarer will ganizations. It also must be shown to the union port recent government requirements as to how have to make his or her own arrange­ agent or the person he designates at the How did the Lundet>erg School be­ the substance should be handled. ments for transportation and lodging. time a Seafarer clears the hall to ship. come certified by the EPA to con­ If a Seafarer intends to take the How can a Seafarer prepare to take duct testing for the refrigeration course at the Lundeberg School in Piney the refrigeration technician test? What level of refrigeration tech­ technician certification? Seafarers who have taken the test and nician should a Seafarer attain? After the EPA issued its regulations in Continued on page 10 the course instructors from the Lun­ For work on most SlU-contracted ves­ May of last year mandating that all in­ :h- • - • ' • , �AUGUST 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 7 Seafarers' Timely Response Saves Life ofAiton Man One reason why Seafarers constantly practice lifeboat drills is so that, in the event of an actual emergency, they will react swift­ ly and automatically. Perhaps that explains the businesslike attitude among SIU members on the Alton Belle II who last month saved the life of a local resident who apparently was about to drown in the Mississippi River. "We train for this every week," said Deckhand Bill Jack­ son, one of two Seafarers who crewed the rescue boat and pullec the victim to safety in the pre­ dawn hours of July 23. "When you're involved in a real rescue it just kind of comes to you. It' something that pu|s you to the test but we know how to handle it. Captain John Mosele agreed "This is positive proof that routine drills make our efforts ef­ fective in any situation," he said The Alton Belle II had more than 800 passengers on board and was cruising near the Alton, 111. Water Works when it received a distress call at 2:52 a.m. Mosele gave orders to launch a rescue boat, and the 16-foot craft was in the water two minutes later. "It was pitch-black outside," recalled Jackson, who was joined by fellow Deckhand Jeff New­ ton. "We used a spotlight, plus we had help from the Alton Police Department on the river bank." First Mate Mike Williamson spotted ah oncoming tow boat, then quickly halted dl river traf­ fic while the deckhands com­ menced their search. It took only 15 minutes to lo­ cate and rescue the victim, who was exhausted but seemingly otherwise unharmed. He was roughly 150 yards from shore. "We had a tough time pulling him on board, because he was so tired and soaked, plus he was fully clothed," said Jackson,'33, who added that neither he nor Newton ever had been involved in another rescue. "The undertow is swift, and if he had gone under .... Fortunately, we got there quickly enough that he was still there." Mosele commended Newton, Jackson and the rest of the crew for a quick and efficient response. He added that the struggling swimmer "was just about on his last legs when they got to him." After the rescue, the crewmembers learned of the unusual circumstances which precipitated the dangerous dive. A spokesman for the local fire and rescue department said the swimmer, a local man approximately 19 years old, was riding in a car wiA his girlfriend and another couple when he and the girlfriend got into an argument. The man repor­ tedly told the driver to pull over, then walked down the river bank and dove into the Mississippi. He was not injured, and no charges were filed against him. "But if it had gone on much longer, there would have been a b^y search," said the spokesman. "He wouldn't have made it" H. Creel and D. Won to Join FMC President Clinton last month serve a five-year term, while Clinton described both nominated Harold Creel and Del- Won will serve three years. Won nominees as having "the educa­ mond Won to serve on the would replace Francis Ivancie, tion, background and experience Federal Maritime Commission who has been serving on an ex^ we need to maintain the quality of (FMC). pired term. our Federal Maritime Commis­ Confirmation hearings were The SIU has worked closely sion, especially as we work to held on August 4 for boA Creel, with Creel in his capacity of make essential reforms in the From left, Deckhand Bill Jackson, Capt. John Mosele, Mate Mike who is counsel to the Senate Mer­ counsel to the Senate Merchant maritime industry." The regulatory agency is Williamson and Deckhand Jeff Newton helped save an Alton man who chant Marine Subcommittee, and Marine Subcommittee and urged for Won, a Hawaiian state offi­ President Clinton to back Creel chaired by Democrat William was trying to swim across the Mississippi River. cial. for the FMC post. Hathaway, formerly a senator Both nominees are Democrats Won has been a member of from Maine. The other members and are expected to be approved Hawaii's Land Use Commission are Joe Scroggins, a political in­ as commissioners. If and when since 1990. He also has held dependent who used to work as a they are, it would bring the five- management, government affairs, port official in Tampa, and member FMC to capacity for the planning and other positions at Republican Ming Hsu. first time since Clinton was sworn Honolulu-based shipping com­ No more than three members into office. panies, primarily Young Bros. Ltd. of the FMC may be of the same ITF Meets in Convention to Take Up Creel will be scheduled to and Hawaiian Tug & Barge Corp. party as the president. Issues Affecting Transport Workers The issues facing the world's transport workers will be the center of discussions at the convention of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), scheduled for August 4-11 in Geneva, Switzerland. Noting that workers in the maritime, rail, airline and vehicular sectors face rapidly changing technology, integrated transport struc­ A rare form of pneumonia tures such as intermodalism, and easy mobility of capit^, the ITF hopes to develop a series of initiatives to ensure that transport known as Legionnaires' disease has claimed Ae life of one man Workers have input on the future course of their industries. and has infected at least 10 others, The ITF, with which the SIU is affiliated, also will examine its all of were passengers last campaign to raise the standard of living of the world's seamen, monthwhom on the particularly those who work aboard runaway flag vessels. For many ship Horizon.runaway-flag cruise seamen working on ships under runaway registers—^which offer The U.S. Centers for Disease shipowners the use of the flag of the nation in exchange for a Control and Prevention (CDC) fee—conditions are substandard. The world federation of transport also is investigating 25 suspected unions intends to review how its campaign to aid seamen^ on cases of the disease among other runaway-flag vessels can be made increasingly effective. passengers. According to newspaper U.S. Trade Deficit Widens, reports, laboratory tests of Exports to Mexico Decline samples ifrom the Horizon water system revealed the presence of The U.S. this year is on pace to match its record $160 billion trade the bacteria that causes The runaway-flag cruise ship Horizon was drydocked In Baltimore deficit of 1987, and enactment of the North American Free Trade Legionnaires' disease, although after tests of the vessel's water system revealed the presence of the Agreement (NAFTA, now in effect between the U.S., Canada and no live viruses have been found. bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease. Mexico) in January is contributing to that ignominious rate of move­ One unconfirmed theory is ment. that the contamination may have hospital, three weeks after em- called for stricter laws that would During the first quarter of 1994, the U.S. deficit with Canada spread through the ship's three barldng on a cruise aboard the make foreign-flag cruise ships increased by more than 50 percent, while America's previously whirlpool spas. But pinning down Horizon. He reportedly had been that operate from U.S. ports sub­ steady surplus with Mexico practically was eliminated. the exact source and cause may admitted with symptoms of ject to the same stringent regulaThe deficit with Canada rose to $1.1 billion in April, according to ake months. tions that govern U.S.-flag Legionnaires' disease. data from the U.S. Commerce Department. Meanwhile, the trade The Horizon is owned by Fan­ ships. The SIU for m^y years has surplus with Mexico dropped from $166 million in March to just $7 tasia Cruising of Greece, flies the million in April, as U.S. exports to that country declined by 13 lag of Liberia and is operated by percent. Celebrity Cruises of New York. Overall, during the first four months of this year, the combined The vessel, which recently was U.S. deficit in North America swelled to $3.2 billion, compared to cleared by the CDC to resume its $2 billion in the same period of 1993. normal weekly route from New York to Bermuda, was removed SIU members in the port of in case of a spill. SIU tankermen Senate Republicans Filibuster fom service on July 20 after tests San Juan, P.R. last month helped also were on hand in case the Workplace Fairness Legislation showed the presence of pull a grounded oil tanker to Mantinia needed to be lightened Last month, a Republican-led filibuster prevented a Senate vote egionnaires' bacteria in the safety without spilling any of the before the move. According to newspaper on a bill that would make it illegal for employere to "permanently vessel's water. The water system 13 million gallons of fuel oil the was treated with massive runaway-flag vessel was carry­ reports, the U.S. Coast Guard is replace" workers who are engaged in a lawful strike. investigating to determine the Supporters of the Workplace Fairness Act—including the AFL- amounts of Chlorine, then was ing. Seafarers aboard tugs operated cause of the grounding and CIO, President Clinton and a majority of congressmen and drydocked in Baltimore. After senators—fell a handful of votes short of the 60 needed to break the nrther inspection and testing, the by Crowley Maritime moved the whether or not there was ship went back into service earlier Greek-flagged, Liberian-owned negligence on the part of the filibuster and force a vote. this month, although the The bill twice has been approved by the House, and the president whirlpools remained closed on Mantinia safely into Guayanilla tanker's owners. The Mantinia is owned by Bay. The 749-foot ship had been has vowed to sign it if given the chance. the advice of health officials. Metro Freighting Corp. of grounded in sand. Lawmakers who back the measure indicated they would try to get Other SIU members were Liberia and operated by Nation­ A 68-year-old school bus it passed in the Senate later this year by attaching it to a bill that is driver from Long Island passed standing by with oil containment al Shipping and Trading of New strongly supported by Republicans. In that case, only a simple away on July 22 in a New York booms and skimming equipment York. majority would be needed for approval. Labor Briefs Source of Deadly Legionnaires' Disease Traced to Rnnaway-Fiag Cmise Sidp Seaforers Help Pull Runaway-Flag Tanker To SafMy Without Spillage ;f --sfi;' '- "r^ .,';V I '•!•' .. . - '•j t f ''' ' •' Y-'Y "CY/YY Y Y /YYY .- -y", Y'\'; Y:Y;Y. .:Y:Y4.'-;4)rY/;^ Yi*"-'-. ' .V:f: M' �•% • '•: 8 AUGUST 1994 SEAFMERSLOG m''' House Says Yes te U.S. SMps Continue4 from page 3 U.S.-flag ships; preserving the capability to be able to build and repair both warships for the Navy and commercial ships for domes­ tic and international trade; and assuring that our nation's international trade will not be­ come captive to foreign shipping interests who do not care about American businesses." Showing his support for the amendment was Rep. Gerald Kleczka (D-Wis.), a member of the Ways and Means Committee. After expressing his concern that shipbuilding should be included in any measure from the House, Kleczka said, "I think it is time to worry about American jobs and American indus^." The Studds-Fields amendment was approved by the House 268 • -••r. to 153. House members then cast their votes on the bill as amended. Like the vote for the amend­ ment, the total legislation received support from both sides of the aisle. "Passage of this bill will en­ sure that essential military equip­ ment is carried on U.S.-flag vessels and commercial vessels will be built in this country," Lipinski told his fellow members. Added Bateman, "It is not an overstatement to suggest that un­ less we fund H.R. 2151, which we overwhelmingly passed last year, the last American-flag vessel will disappear from the seas of the world. That is not a theory. That is a fact." "This country desperately needs this legislation," noted Rep. Joseph Moakley (D-Mass.), the chairman of the House Rules Committee. "We can no longer stand idly by and let our merchant fleet continue to decline toward a certain extinction." Progress of Maritime Revitalization Legislation DATE EVENT June 1992 Transportation Secretary Andrew Card presents Bush ortminietratinn'R m»ritima sevpn-year, administration's maritime oroposai proposal for 3 a seven-year, $1.1 billion program to Congress, which adjourns before either House or Senate acts on legislation. Transportation Secretary Federico Pefia meets with representatives from maritime labor, U.S.-flag ship­ ping companies and shipbuilders to discuss possible Clinton administration maritime program. Recalling that Congres passed a maritime bill while March 1993 America was at peace in 1936 Rep. James Quillen (R-Tenn.^ urged, "Let us do what Congress May 1993 did in 1936. Let us recognize the I<proQr3in. — ---TT— world is a dangerous place. Let us Fisheries Committee holds hearing in which the SIU reassure the American people and and other maritime labor unions announce support. purchase an insurance policy. Let June 1993 Sea-Land and APL seek permission to transfer 20 us maintain an American U.S.-flag vessels to foreign registry. maritime industry." At the request of maritime labor, House passes by 388 July 1993 to 41 a provision to prohibit any re-flagging requests Rep. Gerald Solomon (Rthrough the end of 1994. The language was an N.Y.) remembered how foreignamendment to the FY '94 MarAd funding bill. flag crews, who were being used August 1993 House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee because there were not enough clears H.R. 2151 for full House debate and vote. U.S.-flag ships available, November 1993 House passes H.R. 2151347-65. During floor debate, House also rejected by 309-109 margin an attack on refused to sail with American cargo preferem^ laws. Bill sent to Senate without militaty goods to Saudi Arabia funding mechanism. during the Persian Gulf war. Pefia announces administration will fund maritime February 1994 We cannot let that happen revitalization in 1995 fiscal year budget. again," he said. March 1994 . April 1994 May 1994 July1994 August 1994 Rep. Charles Andrews (D-N.C.) speaks in favor of maritime revitalization legislation before the full House. .• •-• O'Brien to Call On Eastern Perls Before Heading Home to San Fran Having completed a success­ ful European tour for the 50th an­ niversary of D-Day, the Liberty ship Verem/fl/i O'Brien in late July began its voyage from Le Havre, France back to its home port of San Francisco. Along the way, the World War U-era vessel is Scheduled to call on three East Coast ports. On August 6, the O 'Brien is slated to arrive in Portland, Maine, near where it was constructed in 1943. Later this month, it will make cdlls in Washington and in Jack­ sonville, Fla. Although the shipyard where the O'Brien was built no longer exists, the local shipyard society in Portland is conducting a fund­ raiser for the vessel. Approximately half of the crewmembers who made the voyage from the U.S. to France and England still are manning the ship. (Others signed on only for the return trip.) Many active and retired members of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific (SUP) and the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders (MFOW), both af­ filiates of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America, were and are among the O'Brien's crew. Several retirees from the Marine Cooks and Stewards, which merged with the SIU in 1978, also were on board. Literally millions of spectators viewed the ship during various ceremonies related to the D-Day commemoration. The lone repre­ sentative of the U.S. merchant marine, the O'Brien also was the ,/]oV ^ f''~ only one of the nearly 6,500 military and privately owned ships which were part of the Nor­ mandy invasion in 1944 and that returned for the 5()-year anniver­ sary activities. Bosun Recalls Events In early July, Bosun Rich Reed sent a letter to the SUP newspaper recounting some of the recent events that took place on the ship. Part of that letter is reprinted here, with permission: We are finally getting our ship back to ourselves. Things got pretty hectic and crowded on here during all the D-Day activities. It was a real exciting time with all the VIPs: the President and Mrs. Clinton, Lane KirklandoftheAFL-CIO, and Al Herberger ofMarAd. A lot of work went into the presidential visit. Myself and the deck gang spent many days work­ ing with the Secret Service in an­ ticipation of the arrival. Since we were at anchor when the President and First Lady boarded, we had to go over all the gangway gear and cargo gear used to raise and lower the gangway. The Secret Service is a real stickler for detail, so they were con­ cerned about the slightest little thing. The deck crew is to be com­ mended for the extra work in­ volved. June 6 fouhd us anchored off the Normandy beaches, while a mile away on shore the heads of state met for the ceremonies. At 1000 hours, members of the deck depart­ ment met on the stem. We observed a minute of silence and dropped a wreath in honor of merchant seamen and SUP brothers lost during World War 11. We spent a few days at the old Chatham Naval Yard near Rochester on Medway in England. .. From Chatham, we shifted up the Thames to London. We tied up alongside HMS Belfast in midstream, just up the river from Tower Bridge. From London, we sailed the English Channel to Cherbourg, France. Here we have participated in the events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Cherbourg. The crew marched in a parade, and that afternoon we left our berth and anchored about a quarter-mile offshore, inside the breakwater. Here we simulated the offload­ ing of Liberty ship cargo into DUKUs (Ducks). This was a well-publicized event and was watched from ashore by more than 100,000people! (And we didn 't drop one food.') From Cherbourg we shifted to Rouen, where we will participate in the Armade de la Liberte, a tall ship festival that lasts a week and may draw up to three million people! So far, this entire voyage has been quite an adventure. We have had letters, greetings and press coverage from all over the world. However, without the help of the shipping companies, the maritime unions and lots of others, it could not have happened. Fraternally, Rich Reed, Bosun Pefia unveils funding mechanism for maritime revitalization. Studds, Fields, Lipinski and Bateman sponsor legislation, H.R. 4003, which calls for tonnage duties to be raised to fund 10-year, $1 billion effort to fir vessels. Maritime help fund up to 52 U.S.-flag finer labor announces support. House begins hearings. Senate starts hearings on maritime administration's maritime revitalization funding program. House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee passes H.R. 4003 as 10-year, $1.7 billion program to nelp both U.S.-flag merchant fleet and U.S. shipbuild­ ing. Bill goes to House Ways and Means Committee. Ways and Means removes shipbuilding component from H.R. 4003 and sends bill to full House as a 10-year, $1.05 billion program designed to aid U.S.flag vessels. House passes H.R. 4003 294-122 after amendingbill to include shipbuilding funds. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation transporti Committee holds hear­ ings on 10-year, $1.35 billion legislation. OECD Pact Would End Shipbuilding Subsidies After five years of negotia­ tions, representatives from the United States and other ship­ building nations participating in the Organization for ^onomic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have reached an agree­ ment that would end vessel con­ struction subsidies worldwide. The pact between the U.S., the European Union (EU), Japan, Korea, Norway, Sweden and Fin­ land is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 1996, but it still must be ratified formally by each country. Ratification could take place in mid-October, despite possible opposition by France. The other 11 nations of the EU support the agreement, which covers construction and repair of self-propelled seagoing vessels of 1(X) gross tons or more. The agreement's major ele­ ments are as follows: • It would eliminate virtually all government subsidies granted directly to shipbuilders, as well as government monies passed in­ directly through ship operators. • It would penalize nations for dumping domestically produced vessels. (Dumping means selling at less than fair market value, which would dis­ tort the world market.) • Jones Act domestic-build requirements would remain in­ tact, although the U.S. has agreed to take responsive measures if constructipn levels are found to significantly undermine the jalance of rights and respon­ sibilities under the agreement," according the pact's language. For the first three years of the agreement, construction of Jones- Act' qualified ships, which are used in the domestic trades, would belimited to 200,000 gross tons per year. There would be no tonnage maximums after three years. (According to data from the Shipbuilders Council of America, the U.S. currently builds an average of less than 200,000 gross tons per year for the Jones Act trades.) • The U.S. would not have to eliminate Title XI loan guaran­ tees, an existing program that )rovides government-backed oans to both domestic and foreign interests who want to have vessels built in U.S. shipyards. But Title XI terms would have to be brought into compliance with the OECD pact's provisions on export and home credits, which already are similar to Title XI guarantees. This means that the terms of financial guarantees will be limited to 12 years rather than Title XI's current limit of 25 years. • Export credits would be controlled via a modified version of an existing OECD under­ standing on export credits for ves­ sels. • Home and export credit schemes would exist on the same terms. • It would establish dispute settlement mechanisms. Senator John Breaux (D-La.), who is sponsoring a bill that would permit the U.S. to penalize foreign ships that are built with government Subsidies and that call on U.S. ports, hailed the OECD agreement. He declared that it "achieves virtually every major U.S. objective." �Mc-^.:.m SEAFARERS LOG AUGUST 1994 9 HY Fary Senrice Mtk Rmite, Mme to ikune 13 Seafarer-Crewed Boats Offer a Popular Commuting Alternative •ft- i-itjffif , • V/'-r?--: When the SlU-contracted NY Waterway commuter ferry and bus service recently added a new ferry route to its already bustling business between New York and New Jersey, it marked another successful step in the revival of a mass transit ferry system in the New York/New Jersey area. While the region's ferry service boomed in the late 19th century, it had virtually disappeared in the later part of the 20th century, but now thrives. Formerly named Port Imperial FerryBus System, NY Waterway began eight years ago as a( oneboat operation with two crewmembers on board, including Captain Bob Alburtus, who still works on the ferries. Today, more than 50 SIU members sail as captains and deckhands aboard the 13 com7 muter ferries that are owned and operated by NY Waterway Presi­ dent Arthur Imperatore. Additional shipboard jobs were created two mondis ago when the latest boat, the Henry Hudson, went into use, and that vessel is transportinjg more than 1,500 passengers daily be­ tween the Colgate Center in New Jersey and the World Financial Centra- in Manhattan. Another new ferry also is being built (scheduled for delivery later this year), and the company anticipates adding as many as four more commuter routes and two leisure routes in the near future. Meanwhile, day cmises to local tourist attractions and other sites recently were started. "From the time I was a boy growing up inr Hudson County, ferries and the Seafarers were a big part of the activity and excite­ ment on the Hudson River," Im­ peratore noted. "I consider it a very special highlight of my working career to have success­ fully returned ferries to the f- '•'if J" NY^terway's newest ferry, the SlU-crewed HenryHudson, transports passengers to and from the financial district in New York City. metropolitan area for new genera­ tions to know and love." In all, the commuter ferries currently transport about 20,(X)0 passengers per day between lower and midtown Manhattan, the Colgate Center and the New Jersey towns of Weehawken and Hoboken. Each boat has a capacity of about 400 passengers, travels at an average speed of between 15 and 18 mph and is roughly 100 feet long. One-way trips last five to 10 minutes, depending on the route, and the ferries nm from 6:45 a.m. until 10 p.m. "You always want to make as many runs as possible, while maintaining safety," explained NY Waterway's Captain Mark Summers. "We have to remember that we're Newest Ferry responsible for a lot of people and Name: Henry Hudson a lot of equipment." TOTARRYTOWN4 4TONYACK/YONKERS George Fort Lee Washington Bridge YANKEE STADIUM EXPRESS Port Imperial WEEHAWKEri f MIDTOWN WEST 38th ST. > J Point EAST 34th Lincoln Harbor WEEHAWKEN MANHATTAN HOBOKEN< JERSEY. CITYi I WORLD FINANCIAL XENTER Well-Received The response to the an­ "DOWNTOWN, SLIP 5 nouncement of the latest service route between Colgate Center and Manhattan indicates how popular the ferries have become. Local • — Existing Ferry Routes media coverage at the maiden To .Proposed Ferry Routes voyage was extensive, and many dignitaries were in attendance, in­ SANDY HOOK cluding New Jersey Governor Map shows existing commuter ferry routes and others that may be Christine Todd Whitman and Jer- Liberty State Park •/ '. / Safe and Reliable Imperatore's business savvy, along with the safe and reliable work of SIU members aboard the boats, has proven to be a winning combination in reviving the region's ferry service. Competing directly with government-sub­ sidized public transportation, Imperatore's ferries and buses "have transported more than 18 mdlion passengers without a dime of federd or state subsidy," he said. The fares—^which include bus service on both sides of the river—average a little more than $30 per week for customers who buy a monthly pass. The ferry service in particular has earned a reputation as quick, safe, convenient and reliable for commuters. This was never more evident than during the severe winter storms earlier this year; while other transportation sys­ tems were shut down or substan­ tially delayed, the SlU-crewed boats forged ahead and main­ tained timely schedules. Similar scenarios played out during the Blizzard of '93 and in the aftermath of the terrorist ex­ plosion which rocked the World Trade Center in February of last year. In the latter instance, the ferries worked on an emergency schedule to relieve the over­ crowding for the city's thousands of stranded commuters, because subway and bus transportation was disrupted. Top speed: 20 mph Length: 97 feet, 6 inches Beam: 25 feet, 6 Im^es Draft: 6 feet Engine power: Two Caterpillar diesel engines rated at 672 horse­ power each Electrical power: Two G.M. Detroit engine driven generators for total ship's service Gross tonnage: 95.58 G.T. Passenger capacity: 399 U.S. Coast Guard certification: River service and coastwise ser­ vice not more than 20 miles from land Hull construction: Aluminum plate welded to an aluminum framework and bulkheads Superstructure: Aluminum plate welded (Idei to an aluminum framework. Fixed and sliding win­ dows. Equipment: Heated foredeck to melt snow and ice, VHP radio, radar, public address system, hom, depth indicator, compass, running lights, searchlight, heated windshield with wipers, interior ligfiting, radiant heat panels, upholstered fixed seating, carpet­ ing, restrooms, handrails, anchor and anchor line, docking lines, su­ perstructure insulation, soundproof engine, nonskid deck­ ing. Misc.: Lower deck fully enclosed, upper deck partially enclosed Builder Gladding-Heam, Dudos Corp. of Somerset, MA. sey City Mayor Bret Schundler. "This new service is good for New Jersey and New York," Whitman said. "It strengthens Jersey City's dynamic waterfront while at the same time meets tran­ sit needs important to lower Manhattan's revitalization. There are no losers in this venture, only winners." Schundler said he believes the new service will help create jobs by bolstering the expansion projects at the Colgate Center. All along the Hudson River waterfront, in fact, new offices and apartments are replacing old, non-operational factories and railroad yards. Summers volunteered for the new route "to help make sure it got off to a smooth and timely start. Also, I've done all the other routes, so this was a chance to meet new people." Highlights of the route include being able to see the Statue of Liberty and meeting new cus­ tomers, Summers said. But the work also is quite challen^ng, as Summers or another captain must execute 53 dockings in eight hours. They also must be keenly aware of other river traffic and w^es. "It's a convenient and desirable way to get into the city without having to stand in a crowded subway... — Capt. Manny Rebelo Captain Manny Rebelo also has piloted the Henry Hudson. "There's no other mass transit there, and we drop off passengers right in the financial district," he noted. "It's a convenient and desirable way to get into the city without having to stand in a crowded subway. People depend on it and the [passenger count] is increasing daily." •.a"-' Day Cruises The existing day cruises (which have regular schedules but also may be t^en on a charter basis) include trips to the newly opened Rockefeller family estate; the sites of colonial Philipsburg Manor; the home of author Washington Irving, Sunnyside and more. Also available are a 90-minute New York Harbor Tour and an evening Harbof Lights Cruise. One of the proposed leisure routes would transport pas­ sengers from New Jersey to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. added in the near future. 4.i ; '-k> "J / f �-V: -VVA.' 4'- Sr-m 10 ..,-» AUGUST1994 XAFARERSLOe Seafarers Find Refrigeration Ciasses 'Extensive,' 'Fast-Paced' and Heipfui Dozens of Seafarers took the port agent whom they contact course in the Seafarers LOG. Paul Hall Center's on-site when signing up for the class "I've taken some of Eric's courses Refrigeration Technician course They should tfien send a check for before, and he really knows his at SIU halls last month, as the $25, made payable to the "Pau stuff," said Camell, who joined the Lundeberg School began its port- Hall Center," to: EPA Refrigera­ union 14 years ago and who took to-port schedule. tion Tech. Course, Paul Hall Cen­ the class in New York. "In this Students and Lundeberg ter for Maritime Training and course, there's a lot to cover. I School Instructor Eric Malzkuhn Education; P.O. Box 75, Piney bought the book after I had Just rated the initial classes as chal­ Point, MD 20674, Attn: J.C. gotten off a ship, and it's a must." lenging but successful, and Wiegman. The book will be sent The Lundeberg School course, Malzkuhn added that the pass rate by first class mml. which is approved by the Enwas above average. They also vironmenta Protection Agency Fast-Paced Course strongly stated that anyone who (EPA), compares favorably with QMED Charles Pomraning does a workbook exercise Involving a plans to take the two-day course SIU members who have taken a similar class that is available at refrigerant recovery system (foreground) at the Baltimore hall. would greatly enhance their chan­ the course described it as a state university, said QMED ces of passing the exam by pur- thorough and fast-moving. They Charles Lore. He said the Lun­ chasing the course textbook also pointed out that the Lun­ deberg School course, which is (titled "Refrigerants and the En­ deberg School's port-to-port free for Seafarers, is "far supe­ vironment") in advance and schedule gives Seafarers ample rior." studying it in detail. opportunity to take the exam. Third Assistant Engineer Mat­ "I'm pleased with the turnout "There's a lot of information thew Mersinger, an SIU hawand the quality of the students, to be covered," said Electrician sepiper, took the class at the said Malzkuhn, who has taught Bob Stearman, a member of the Bdtimore hall. "There's a lot of refrigerant-handling courses to Seafarers for almost 30 years who information to be absorbed in a lit­ thousands of mariners and took the class in Baltimore. "It tle time," he said. "The class is shoreside workers. "They are will be a very big help to those good and it definitely is fastvery motivated and sincere, and taking the course to have the book paced." we're getting good support from ahead of time." Meanwhile, Malzkuhn noted QMED Gregorio Blanco said that the on-site class apparently everyone involved. "But not everyone is getting he appreciated the fact that the spurred a number of Seafarers to the book in advance, and that has course was available at the New take other upgrading courses at been reflected in the test results. York hall. "It was convenient, the Paul Hall Center. "Several Purchase of the book is not man­ and the class itself was very ex­ members who sail as electricians datory, but there is a direct cor­ tensive," he stated. "I bought the wanted to know when the next relation between studying the book in advance, and that made it refrigeration class would be held book in advance an^ passing the much easier to understand the 9t Piney Point. The class in New course." York opened their eyes to what is exam." Pumpman James "Russ" available at the school and their Pondering a question about CFCs Is QMED Chromer Jefferson, Seafarers who want to buy the pictured at the Baltimore hall. book should indicate this to the Carneil said he read about the need to upgrade even more." COURSE OOniNE \: • Two-Day Course DAY ONE 1.' f:'- 0' <v '1. Preparation 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Students in New York concentrate on the EPA refrigeration technician certification exam, administered by the Lundeberg School. Answers to CommasA^edlluesUmK About New EPA Rule Continuedfrom page 6 Point, either alone or as part of his or her QMED training, the Seafarer must go through the standard admissions process. For the refrigeration technician certifica­ tion course itself, the school will ex­ pedite the admissions process by taking the application information over the phone. What is the refrigeration technician certification course content? The course lasts two days. On the first day, it starts at 8:00 in the morning and concludes at 4:00 in the afternoon. During this time, students will go over the certification process, refrigerants and compressor lubricating oils, refrigerant handling safety procedures, the impact on the environment of refrigerants, refrigeration theory, pressure tempera­ ture relationships and relevant laws and regulations. During the second day, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., participants cover refrigeration servicing, small appliance handling, working with high-pressure equipment, servicing low-pressure sys­ tems and conversion of equipment using CFC-based refrigerants. On both days, there will be a lunch break. After taking the course, when is the test? After taking the course, the test is given from 2:(X) p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the after­ noon of the second day. Once the test is taken, when wiii a Seafarer get his or her resuits? A Seafarer will obtain the results of the exam no more than one month after he or she takes the test. How ibng is the refrigeration tech­ nician certification good for? Once taken and p^sed, it lasts a lifetime; in other words, it does not have to be taken again. Actually, the certifica­ tion will only be necessary as long as ozone-depleting refrigerants are in use. It is the goal of the EPA to phase out all CFC-based refrigerants by January 1, 1996. HCFC-based refngerants will be phased out by 2030. What proof does a Seafarer have that he or she is a refrigeration tech­ nician? With the notification of having passed the test will come a card and a certifi­ cate. The card is known as a refrigera­ tion technician certification identification card. A person handling refrigerants is required by the EPA to have this qn his or her person /Whenever^ working with refrigerants. The certifi­ cate indicates that the individual has compl«ifed the. course, pf ii)stniction and passed the test. The EPA regulations re­ quire that a copy of the technician cer­ tification be maintained at the technician's place of employment. What the SIU advises is that a Semarer make several copies of this certificate and keep the original in a safe, shoreside place. A copy should be tad^ep onboard any ship on which the Seafarer works. In Ais way it can be displayed according to EPA regulations. Are there other reguiations stem­ ming from the dean Air Act Amend­ ments of 1990 that affect the work of seamen? Yes. Halons will be phased out by the year 2000. HaIon-1301 is commonly found in shipboard firefighting systems. HaIon-1201 is found in small portable extinguishers. Carbon tetrachloride also is being phased out by the year 2CX)0. What is the penaity for not compiying with the EPA's r^uiations? Any party found in violation of an EPA regulation that put into effect the intent of the Clean Air Amendment directed at stopping the depletion of the world's ozone layer, including the rule mandat­ ing refrigeration technician certification, is subject to a fine. The EPA first issues a warning. The agency has the right to then seek fines up to $25,000. Ad^ditionally, individuals who provide informa­ tion to the EPA that identifies violators of the regulations, can be awarded up to $10,000. 1. Certification Process 2. Refrigerants and Compres­ sor Lubricating Oils 3. Refrigerant/Oil Handling Safety 4. Environmental Impact of Refrigerants 5. Refrigeration Theory/PressureTemperature Relation­ ships 6. Laws and Regulations DAY TWO Preparation 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Testing 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1. Refrigeration Sen/icing 2. Servicing Small Appliances 3. Servicing High-Pressure Ap­ pliances 4. Servicing Low-Pressure Ap­ pliances 5. Conversion of CFG Equip­ ment 6. Demonstration of Approved Sen/ice Procedures 7. EPA Certification Test Correction Due to a typographical error, page 13 of the July issue of the Seafarers LOG con­ tained an incorrect answer to one of the sample questions from the Technician Cer­ tification workbook. The correct answer to question number 10 (What is the technical definition of an EPA Class 1 substance?) is, chlorine or bromine containing substances that have an OOP (ozone depletion poten­ tial) of 0.2 or greater. �v,.,/iV®!®^i«W<f»,'-'{ •. • • .• .- AUGUST 1994 SEAFARERS LUG 11 Higher Education Doesn't Have to cost a Fortune Seafarers and Dependents Can Apply for a 1995 Seafarers Welfare Plan Scholarship Like many other things in life, the cost of education at the college and university level never seems to decrease. Rather, it is a continuing spiral that often prevents many working people from even thinking about attend­ ing college-level classes. But each year, students and their families continue to scrimp and save in order to overcome this financial obstacle and fulfill their educational goals and ideals. (See chart of average tui­ tions at public, four-year institu­ tions on this page.) The Seafarers Welfare Plan offers a solution to the exor­ bitant costs of education beyond the high school level—in the form of a scholarship. Since 1952, the SIU has awarded 235 scholarships to its members and their spouses and children. As in past years, the union in 1995 will again offer seven scholarships. Four of these financial awards for the '95 school year are set aside for the children and spouses of Seafarers. Each of the four scholarships is for $15,000, to be used at a four-year college or university. The other three are for Seafarers themselves. One of the awards also is for $15,000 for use at a four-year institution of higher learning. The remain­ ing two scholarships amount to $6,000 each and can be used for two-year studies at a community college or vocational school. Taking advantage of this financial benefit is not difficult, but it will necessitate a little or­ ganization on the part of the col­ lege-bound student. The first step in the application process is to send away for the Seafarers Scholarship Program booklet which contains all the necessary application information. To receive a copy of this guide, send in the coupon at the bottom of this page. The Welfare Plan receives many applications for the scholarship program, and it is often very difficult to select only seven recipients for the awards. Therefore, if an application was submitted in past years and was not selected—DON'T BE DIS­ COURAGED. That person should send in another applica­ tion this year. What follows are some highlights from the scholarship booklet. ELIGIBILITY For a Seafarer to be eligible to be awarded a scholarship, he or she must: • Be a high school graduate or its equivalent; • Have a total of 730 days of employment with an employer who is obligated to make conributions to the Seafarers Welare Plan on the Seafarer's Tehalf prior to the date of ap­ plication; • Have one day of employ­ ment on a vessel in the sixmonth period immediately prior ;o the date of application; • Have 120 days of employ­ ment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. (Pensioners are not eligible Average Undergraduate Resident Tuition and Fees By State Increases in tuition and fees for students in resident undergraduate programs during 1993 varied by state. The majority of states saw increases in tuition and fees of between 4 and 7 percent, with 13 states reporting double-digit increases. The chart below shows the average tuition and fees at public, four-year institutions as well as the percent increase from 1992. 1993 Average State for scholarships.) For a spouse to be eligible for a scholarship award, he or she must: • Be married to an eligible Seafarer or SIU pensioner; • Be a high school graduate or its equivalent. For a dependent child to be eligible to be awarded a scholar­ ship, he or she must: • Be ah unmarried child of an eligible Seafarer or SIU pen­ sioner for whom the member or pensioner has been the sole source of support the previous calendar year (however, should a dependent child win an SIU scholarship and marry while receiving the award, they will not have to forfeit the grant by reason of such marriage); • Be a high school graduate or its equivalent, although applica­ tions may be made during the senior year of high school; • Be under the age of 19—or be under the age of 25 and be a full-time student enrolled in a program leading to a bac­ calaureate or higher degree at an accredited institution authorized by law to grant such degrees; • Be the child of a Seafarer who has credit for a total of 1,095 days of covered employ­ ment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the Seafarer's behalf prior to the date of application; • Be the child of a seafaring Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennslvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin parent who has one day of employment in the six-month period preceding the date of application and 120 days of employment in the previous calend^ year (unless the eligible parent is deceased). CHECKLIST Items that need to be included in the full application and postmarked by the deadline date of April 15,1995 are: • Scholarship application • Autobiographical statement • Photograph • Certified copy of birth certifi­ cate • • High school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high school equivalency scores • College transcript • Letters of reference • SAT or ACT results DEADLINES All completed applications with all necessary information included MUST be mailed and postmarked ON or BEFORE APRIL 15,1995. FOR MORE INFORMATION Ask for a 1995 Seafarers Scholarship Program booklet at any SIU hall, or fill out the, coupon below and return it to the Settfarers Welfare Plan. Now is the time to start think­ ing about educational plans, 1,953 2,001 1,811 1.725 2,268 2,077 2,530 2,957 974 1,767 1,806 1,229 1,515 2,594 2,406 2,352 1,984 1,845 2,183 3,113 3,231 3,709 3,252 2,722 2,295 2,366 1,895 1,826 1.665 3,594 3,620 1,646 2,818 1,398 1,958 3,080 1,507 2,815 4.075 1,410 3,242 2,888 2,240 1.787 1,435 1,853 6,400 1,596 3,684 2,210 1,881 2,173 Percent Increase : 5.6 19.5 16.2 8.9 16.3 2.7 7.0 7.3 17.3 3.9 3.5 3.1 6.5 4.5 7.4 5.6 6,4 12.4 21.3 7.3 13.0 6.7 9.3 4.7 0.7 9.9 9.3 4.5 0.9 11.0 5.8 8.4 1-0 11.3 6.1 5.1 7.1 6.7 7.2 4.7 7.4 10.3 5.1 5.7 11.3 6.4 3.8 10.8 8.4 11.2 7.7 6.2 . c' ' •' .! -r".! • •'•.-V > •: • 'Wt" •' 'M, -'M Af-; • 'nK-. • • •: r:-?- SOURCE: "Student Charges at Public, Four-Year Institutions - Fall 1993." National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. r lease send me the 1995 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, P Iprocedures for applying and the application form. Name Book Number Address. City, State, Zip Code. Telephone Number. This application is for • Self ,• Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. r ryj:. --y y-- / r �:• f• 7 12 SEAFARERS LOG AUGUST 1994 Voyage to Gdynia: MEMORIES OF RALPH j. LUNDGREN . - ,, September 25—^the 22nd an abandoned wreck near the We'll smuggle in anything you day: The piano stops, the party main entrance, long ago bombed want." noise and gaiety end. I come into rubble. A door around the "Don t have to smuggle anyawake into a nightmare, find corner leads directly into the thinginhere. Real nice folks. You myself staring into the round, bat- building. got to meet the lady who runs this tered silver eye of an ashtray Two neat but worn youi.£,nur- place." stamped, DIE GUTEN DAN- ses stand in the hall, wearing long We're more worried about ZIGER ZIGARETTEN. Full of white uniforms, skirts down to Web than we reali^ until Frisco dead cigarette butts, more are their shoes, white scarves pulled breaks the ice. "Never been shot before!" He slaps the foot of being stamped out to die as voices tight around their heads. Web's bed. We laugh at this. To "We're from the American around me say, "Web... shot... hide our concern, we kid Web ship," Tom explains. "One of our let's go.. . where is he... where's with some rough talk. But he's in Web ... who shot him?" Pushing shipmates was just brought in." "Sister Czesia!" one of the pain. back chairs, crossing the floor, "Where' s the lady you want us half-running through the double nurses calls up the stairs. When doors and into the boulevard, we there is no answer, she says, "Oh, to meet?" I want to change the follow Yeep, who's leading us to come," and waves us to follow subject. "Hey, she's neat. Manya!" he Web, 15 men, half the Virginian's her. But half-way up the stairs an Peggy Kujawa, the niece of Sister Czestawa, and author Ralph Lundgren crew, running through the older nurse appears. She seems calls the nurse who's brought us remember the days Lundgren and his shipmates brought the news that darkened city toward a church even more worn and weary than to the room. She moves to Web's Sister "Chessie" was alive. bedside "You hurt?" she seems to across the boulevard from the bar. the others. The church is small, made of "I'm sorry," she says in be asking him. "No. Get, you know. . ." he big square stones, it has a cold, English. "I know you are conpoints to the open door, hard appearance. Its stones are cemed about your friend. But you gray in the glare of flashlights can't see him now. This evening, "Shvester. Get ShVester Ches­ swallowed by the night. A door maybe." It is our first encounter sie." In September 1945, Ralph Lundgren ofOlympia, Wash., was "Okay, okay." Manya points, opens and a man appears, back- with anyone in Gdynia who really an ordinary seaman sailing with the Sailors' Union of the Pacific, speaks our language. Sister her hands fly as she runs from the lit, holding up his hands. "No," he an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North room, leaving us facing Web and Czesia seems very much in says. We can't all come in. "Too America. He was 18 years old and aboard his very first ship, the suddenly aware that he doesn't charge. "Everything will be done many," he explains. SS Virginian, sailing for Gdynia, Poland with the first United really look so good. All of us Toomey, in his charac­ for him," she promises. "We are Nations relief shipment of food to reach the country at the end of teristically thoughtful way stands really quite experienced with begin talking at once about noth­ World War II. Last year, Lundgren flew into Baltimore-Washington Airport back, allowing Pete to intervene. gunshot wounds. Gunshots and ing important. It's as if we have to cap an adventure that began 48 years ago in a hospital on "I'm bosun. Let me and his two malnutrition," she brings up her suddenly discovered he's been watchmates in." hands in a shrug, "and bringing shot and don't know what to say. Gdynia's main Street, Ulica Starowiejska. He hoped to find the The man nods, and Tom, Pete babies into the world." "Knock it off," Web says sud­ family of the Polish nurse who had helped save the life of one of We leave like obedient school denly. "Here she comes." his shipmates, AS Webster "Web" Goodwin, so many years and I follow him into the church. We turn, suddenly silent as he ago—a nurse who's first name he couldn't spell and who's last There are no pews, just litters on boys and later that day return to the floor. With candles and the hospital. Web hears us climb­ waves to a woman coming name he had forgotten. Visiting Goodwin, who had been shot in the hip, Lundgren and kerosene lanterns the only source ing the stairs. "Get in here," he through the door. "Come meet my other members of the deck department met Sister "Chessie," a of light. We find Web in the mid­ calls. "They got me on a rack." friends." We find him in a long and nar­ The chief nurse seems even Catholic Sister of Mercy who was serving as a nurse in Gdynia dle of all the others, hurt, but he's also laughing. row room, probably a storage area more worn and worried than she when WWII broke out in 1939. In the absence of Polish doctors "What's so funny? What hap­ before the bombs came down. seemed this morning. She crosses after six years of war. Sister Chessie directed the care and pened?" Pete asks. treatment given to the injured sailor. "She spoke English well Pushed close to the long wall, the room to touch Web's cheek and seemed almost American," Lundgren remembers now. "We Web winces and we crouch three beds stand end-to-end. A with the back of one hand that all became good friends." around his litter. window in one narrow wall drops to check his pulse. "It's When the Virginian was due to leave Gdynia and Goodwin's "You don't have to tell us brightens the white-washed good you are all here," she looks watchmates came to take him back to the ship. Sister Chessie now," Tom says. walls. Like the nurses, the place younger when she smiles. "He's asked for a favor. No mail had left Poland since the German "No, it's okay. Went in a is neat and clean but worn. feeling sorry for himself." Her occupation six years before, and she was sure her brother and building. All an accident. Bunch "How you doin', Web?" Tom English is very good. "But he's his family in America believed she was dead. She had written of people around. This guy pulls walks to Web's bed, tries to look better, if no infection sets in. three copies of a letter addressed to her brother who lived in out a P38, like new. He hands it concerned but not worried. Shh," she pats Web who's still Baltimore, Md. Would they mail her letters when they landed in to me and it goes off " "I was feeling better, but now complaining. And he shuts up. the USA? Lundgren and his shipmates gladly agreed. "You shot yourself?" Tom is it hurts more in this body cast. I Our own language becomes "We felt we owed her more than a favor," Lundgren says. furious. don't know why. Never been shot miraculously clean. There's "Our first port of call back home turned out to be Baltimore, so "Better sleep," the man inter­ before.' something almost magic about we delivered the mail in person. Landing at Sparrows Point, four rupts, waving us from the room. "Never been shot before?" Tom this woman I don't understand. I of us piled on a streetcar and headed for the address on Sister Web, he tells us in the hall, has no tries to grin. "We brought you know she's a nun, a Catholic Chessie's letters, a Polish bakery at 1100 South Highland reason to laugh. He needs more cigarettes and soap. And a Avenue. That's how the nun's family heard for the first time that care than they can give him there. toothbrush and some chocolate. Continued on page 22 she had survived the war." He needs to be in the hospital. If Last year, with the help of Baltimore's Polish Heritage As­ we can get him in. sociation, the bakery was found and the family located in North September 26—^the 23rd Baltimore. There, Lundgren and Sister Chessie's family filled in day: The captain's still fishing in the missing details needed to complete the story of a Polish nun the middle of Poland, imd the and the American seamen who had befriended one another so mates are as curious as the rest ot many years ago. Her name, Lundgren discovered, was Czestawa us about Web. "Go check on or "Czesia" Herchowski. him," Scott tells us. "There's Sister Czesia died in Poland; her brother Walter Herchowski enough here to mind the ship." died in Baltimore in the 1980s. But the nun's sister-in-law, Ida We don't have to be told to get Herchowski, now more than 90 years old, and her daughter, going. Peggy Kujawa, well remembered the morning in December of Back at the little church, we're 1945 when four happy American seafarers held three letters up just in time; they're putting Web against the bakery window on Highland Avenue to bring the good in a little German car. He lies with news that Sister Czesia was alive and well. his head beside the driver, his feet Of his visit with Sister Czesia's living relatives last year, sticking out the rear end. The car Lundgren said, "We had different versions of that morning and moves off, slowly at first, then the neighborhood celebration that followed when we delivered leaves us standing in the street. the mail. We didn't agree on just how many people filled the little We follow Web to the hospital, bakery and who said what. But we squared it all away. Ida is straight ahead to Ulica sharp as a tack, and her memory proved better than mine. After Starowiejska, the boulevard with all, I'd forgotten Sister Czesia's last name. But I'll never forget all the Russian graves, then three her and the welcome her family gave me in Baltimore in 1948 blocks east. and again 48 years later, in October 1993. It was like coming Shaped like a T, one wing of home." the hospital has been blown away. Ida Herchowski and Ralph Lundgren filled each other in on The bomb-blasted, jagged endsof all the missing details which Lundgren needs to finish writing a its corridors are blocked off with book about his first cruise, of which the story on this page will be wooden barriers. Rubble, chunks the final chapter. Lundgren's book, which includes his own of plaster and shards of glass and drawings of the events he witnessed, is close to being completed. metal cover the ground. The little "It's good you are all here. He's feeling sorry for himself," Sister Czestawa tell6 car that brought Web here sits like Web's shipmates, as depicted In this sketch by Ralph Lundgren. Lundgren Finds Family of Nurse Who Saved Buddy's Life in '45 �t-i '•'ir;;r^ \ AUGUST 1994 SEAFMERSLOG 13 ,•:# : TTF Assists Russian Mariners Saiiing Under Unsafe Conditions The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) last month secured approximately $80,000 in back wages and repatriation expenses for 28 Rus­ sian officers and unlicensed crewmembers of the Greekowned, Cyprus-flag containership Verano, including six who had been abandoned in Panama. Through the efforts of Spiro Varras, the SIU's federation in­ spector, the ITF during the Fourth of July weekend assisted the Rus­ sian merchant mariners who "showed they were living in in­ humane a:nd unsafe conditions on board the ship," Varras said. The ITF also issued more than a dozen recommendations for improvin, conditions aboartl the vesse while it was docked in the port o Port Elizabeth, N.J. (The ITF is composed of ap­ proximately 400 free and democratic trade unions in IOC nations representing workers various transportation-relatec jobs. The London-based or- Fed up with delayed, Incomplete payments and unsafe working condi tions, Russian crewmembers of the Verano contacted the ITF while the vessel was docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J. One of the concerns voiced by the Verano crew was a woeful lack of ship's stores, as shown by this empty refrigerator in the galley. The poor condition of chairs in the crew lounge was one of many ex­ amples of useless furniture and equipment aboard the vessel. ganization promotes trade union rights and human rights worldwide.) Strike In Jersey The Russian crewmembers and officers who were aboard the Verano (six of whom had signed on in Panama, several days ear­ lier) contacted Varras just before midnight, June 30, four hours before the ship was scheduled to With the aid of Spiro Varras, the SIU's ITF inspector (wearing tie), Russian leave Port Elizabeth. crewmembers from the Verano last month waged a successful strike and After explaining that they had secured back pay and other reimbursements which were due them. been subjected to delayed wage payments, low-quality food, un­ were changed onde a month, and well as by company lawyers and sanitary and unsafe conditions each crewmember received one two ship's captains. and other problems, they declared bar of soap per month. Meanwhile, attorneys for the • Drinking water was con­ crew convinced a U.S. District a strike on July 1 while the ship, which is operated by Astron taminated, there was a shortage of Court in New Jersey to send Maritime Co. of Greece and is stores and a lack of galley equip­ federal marshals to seize and ar­ owned by Profit Shipping, was ment, and the daily menus always rest the ship. ^ still in port. (Six other crewmem­ consisted of rice and macaroni. On July 4 a settlement was bers, who had been abandoned in • The ship's electrician reached, providing the Russians Panama three weeks earlier by the reported the vessel had no spare with all of their back pay, includ­ ship's captain after they com­ >arts available for repairs, which ing overtime and leave pay, plained about unsanitary condi­ eft deck department personnel repatriation expenses and man­ tions and lack of ship's stores, also vulnerable to potential electrocu­ ning company expenses. In a had a stake in the proceedings.) tion, due to unsafe conditions on separate but similar settlement, The mariners said they had not deck. the six crewmembers who were • Water pumps and plumbing left in Panama also received full been paid from mid-February until late May, and then were not for toilets were out of order con­ compensation. paid the full amounts owed. They stantly, and there were no buckets The vessel was released by the reported that, once they went on available for use in throwing marshals a few days later, but it strike, the ship management com­ seawater into the toilets. remained in port while repairs • Although the vessel sails in were made and the master was pany hired armed guards who repeatedly threatened the crew. hot climates, it does not have any replaced. A Filipino crew signed Crewmembers allegedly were ventilation. on, and with ITF assistance the forced to sign off the ship and • The number 2 and 3 hatches new crew secured a collective initially were forced to pay for had no motor to open and close bargaining agreement calling for their transportation, as well as the covers, so the crew had to increased wages (above the min­ manually perform those opera­ imum requirements of the Inter­ that of their replacements. Other charges made by the tions. national Labor Organization, crew included; Varras reported that, during which, for example, are $356 a • The ship was not equipped the strike, the armed guards hired month plus overtime rates for with any first aid kits or medicine. by the manning agent and com­ ABs). • There were no hard hats, pany tried to force the mariners to gloves or other safety gear on end the work stoppage. Similar The Verano has a crew of nine efforts allegedly were made by officers and 15 unlicensed board. • Bedding and other articles the Cyprus consulate attache, as mariners. #• SlU-Crewed Fishing Boats Claim Top Prizes Thomas Cnwiey Dies ai Cancer Continued from page 2 dertakes. Following World War II, the company inaugurated West Coast bulk petroleum barge service. Crowley Maritime also provided com­ mercial resupply lines to the U.S. military's early warning detection installations in the Arctic and for more than 20 years ran tug/barge supply operations to the oil industry working on Alaska's North Slope. Tug/barge operations be­ tween the U.S. East and Gulf coasts and the Caribbean as well as liner service to Central and South America were initiated during the 1970s and 1980s. Earlier this year, his son, Thomas Crowley Jr., took over as president and chief operating officer of the company which includes Crowley American, based in Jacksonville, and Crowley Marine Services out of •: -sj-v:- § Seattle. Crowley received many awards during his lifetime for his work in the U.S.-flag maritime industry. Among them were the Nationd Defense Transportation Award presented by the secretary of defense in 1970 and the U.S. Coast Guard Foundation's Distin­ guished Service Award in 1994. He served on the board of tmstees for the Transportation Institute and was a member of the American Bureau of Shipping. He was a past board member of the American In­ stitute of Merchant Shipping, the American Waterways (Operators and the National Oc^ Industries Association. Crowley is survived by his wife, Molly; his son, Thomas Jr.; his daughter, Adrienne Crowley; and three stepchildren, Elizabeth Cronin, Georgiana Cronin and Frederick Cronin. Funeral services were held July 11 in San Francisco. 1 i Three Seafarers-crewed fishing boats based in New Bedford, Mass. claimed the first three prizes for boat decorations during that city's 25th annual blessing of the fleet ceremony last month. Capturing first place was the Praia Da Torreira (above) with Captain Carlos Marquinhos aboard. Second prize went to the Blue Seas II(left) whose captain is Antonio Pereira. Garnering the third place award was the Portugal with Captain Antonio Gravato. A total of 10 SlU-crewed fishing vessels par­ ticipated in the celebra;tion. I if"- Tug/barge service like that provided by the SlU-crewed Pioneerio the Caribbean from the U.S. East and Gulf coasts were brought under the Crowley banner by Thomas Crowley Sr. 5 1 ' -'a'" {•! '••-A �14 AlWUSriOOA SEAFARERS LOG s^ $28 Million Fac^iit CS9iWIS3®|i;S^illi » S.;:;'>^'' •"•"'•/'iv •.'''• • V -.v. • 'i'if'r. >-.', -, • J MAJOR RENOVTION of the SIUcrewed passenger ship SS Inde­ pendence h^gan last month at New­ port News Shipbuilding, located on the southeastern shore of Virginia, where the vessel is in drydock. The $28 million project is ex­ pected to be complete by late Sep­ tember or early October. Dozens of Seafarers, as well as officers and numerous contractors, are doing the work. The Independence's sister ship, the Seafarerscrewed SS Constitution, is scheduled to undergo similar upgrades sometime next year. The Independence and Constitution are the only U.S.-flag deep sea bruise ships. Both are operated by American Hawaii Cruises. Smooth Start Although the crewmembers endured heavy rains during the second half of the 16-day voyage from Hawaii to Newport News, Recertified Bosun Tony Zizzo said that both the trip and the early stages of the Independence's refurbishing went well. "Everything has been done properly. I'd give the crew an 'A' for effort and for execution," said Zizzo, who joined the union in 1977 in Wilmington, Calif. "This is a fantastic crew. They all work very hard." Among the early jobs for the deck department was removing every rail on the ship — literally a mile's worth of railings, many of which are made from teak. This was done so that the rails can be refinished and the entire vessel can be sandblasted. During a full downpour, the deck gang also lowered and disconnected all lifeboats and stowed more than 1,000 life preservers. Their work during the upcoming weeks will include sanding, chipping, rehanging the rails, stripping the lifeboats and more. In consideration of the often stifling heat in Virginia's eastern seaboard, the bosun reminded crewmembers to make a conscious effort to replenish bodily fluids as they perform such tasks. Additionally, members of the deck department are helping to maintain vessel security. "We have about 200 contractors on here during the day, so six or seven (Seafarers) secure the vessel each night," explained Zizzo, whose brother, Lou, also is a bosun and sails primarily aboard the passenger ships. /Plenty to Do' Seafarers from the engine and steward departments also are working aboard the Independence while the ship is in drydock. "There's plenty to do and we're glad to be here," said Chief Cook Vickl Habenicht, after helping put out •5-: a lunch that featured macaroni salad, ham, fresh fruits and a variety of beverages. Meanwhile, the engine department will remain in charge of the diesels that power the liner. Their work ranges from maintenance and repair of heating and cooling units to operating a full machine shop. "Noth­ ing will work wi^out engines," FOWT Marty Kimmel stated. The overall restoration will "open up" many of the public areas in order to "give passengers a better view of the sea and islands," according to a fact sheet issued by American Hawaii Cruises, a division of Delta Queen Steamboat Co. For instance, the passenger lounge will be extended and open-air portions will be created by removing bulkheads. Many Upgrades The company also listed the following scheduled changes: • The current fitness and conference centers will be relocated, with the old space converted into top-of-theline passenger suites. Other passenger cabins also will be created on the boat deck. • Fully handicap-accessible suites will be created. • All passenger cabins will be stripped and redecorated. Direct cellular telephone service will be available from each cabin. • The buffet on the upper deck will be expanded and redesigned. • The prestigious, Honolulu-based Bishop Museum will create hands-on displays to be added in the lounge area. The centerpiece will include a three-dimensional map of the Hawaiian Island chain. • A colorful, graphic display center will be added to help passengers choose from more than 50 shore tours currently available. Safe Ships With the Independence in drydock, the Constitution is operating at maximum capacity. The vessels usually operate on a seven-day schedule around the Hawaiian Islands, making a complete trip once a week. Known among Seafarers as "Great White Ships," in part because of the clean white exteriors maintained by SlU deck department members, the ves­ sels are renowned among passengers for their entertain­ ment, food and itineraries in the islands. Once aboard the ships, many passengers express appreciation for the crew's emphasis on safety. Lifeboat drills ar^ conducted each week and" involve ^veryone aboard the vessels! including all passengers. Weekly fire arid "missing man" drills are perfonned by' crewmembers, and instructors from the Paul Hall Cen­ ter regularly conduct special shipboard classes cover­ ing safety, first aid, CPR and more. s, 7-,. , OS Sean Stout joins with other deck department members in opening the side port. Intently loosening a large bolt on the side port is OS John | "Spanky" Dunavant. ' GU Joseph Neilson stores a set of clean glassware in the galley of the Independence. Ch �SeAFARBRS LOG AUGUST 1994 Wiper Don Dllley carries equipment to the engineroom. Shortly after the/ndependencearrives in the Newport News, Va. shipyard, FOWT Chief Electriciari Balden Singh Fadiga Koutoub adjusts a lever in the engineroom. , opens an eleotricial box. IS Using a vice grip in the machine shop is FOWT Marty Kimmel. ,• • •" '•'a- ^. • ., • . .iffP V/' 7' FOWT Luis Cerchyo makes a minor repair Carrying an armful of propane fuel cylinders and other gear is Oiler Andrew Van Bourg. following a shipboard meeting. Diagram shows some of the work being done on the SS independence. Plumber Steve Cunningham adjusts a pipe as part of his duties aboard the passenger ship. Rtness center converted to top-of-the-llne passenger suites Bosun Tony Zizzo (r) and SlU Rep Bob Clinton discuss renovations. '-ft' Fully handicap-accessible suites created Rtness and conference centers relocated ; independence Lounge expanded, open-air s^ons created New passenger cabins added remcwing bulkheads All passenger cediins stripped and redecorated Entire vessel sandblasted All rails stripped and refinished Buffet redesigned and expanded Conference center converted to passenger suites • -' '%4i. 'W • f ,S'- Focusing on the job at hand is AB Rene Rafer. 3hief Cook Vicki Habenicht inishes putting out lunch. Carpenter Bob Fincher will help refinish a mile's worth of wood railings OS_Mario Martinez (left) and AB Rene Rafer continue Ready to sand a teak railing is AB A ^1 I Qfll L©Sl0r. preliminary work in opening the side port. that were removed by the deck gang. •m . •/ Setting condiments on a table is GU Kim Brooke. Covering one of the pans filled with freshly made fried chicken is GU Harrison Furtado. The crew's galley gets tidied up by GU Regalado Bayan following lunch. �• feV> 16 AUGUST 1994 SEAFARAERS LOG After Somali Relief Effort Prepositioning Ship Hauge Is Back in Diego Garcia •V Following extensive involvement in Operation Restore Hope, the U.S. military's operation to provide relief to war-ravaged Somalia, Seafarers aboard the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge Jr. are back to routine operations aboard the prepositioning ship, currently based in Diego Garcia. But no matter the circumstance or the port, excellent meals are a staple aboard the vessel. "I think it has some of the best menus of the ships in Diego," said Cook/Baker Michael Watts, who added that Chief Steward William Bunch "is very creative." A 1991 graduate of the Paul Hall Center's trainee program. Watts added that the Hauge's menus reflect the steadily increasing dietary awareness of the crewmembers. "We serve a lot of stir-fries and vegetables. No doubt, guys are looking for healthier menus," said the 29-year-old resident of Mobile, Ala. i\. } V ;• /"•:. Good Environment , r"; t-.,'/v'' !...'V*'/'•'((, '•, Being a good feeder may explain in part the cohesiveness of the Hauge's crew, noted fellow galley gang member SA Duane Washington, who graduated from the Paul Hall Center's Lundeberg School two years ago. Additionally, like many other Seafarers who sail on vessels stationed in Diego Garcia, Washington and Watts both stated that the region itself is conducive to good morale. "You really get to know everybody here, and the conditions are great," said Washington. "Because you can go ashore during non-work hours, it's easy to keep in touch with your family, which is another positive. "I just think it's a good place for seamen, and if anybody has a negative attitude, they won't last.'' Washington, 23, said he typically puts in a full day of cleaning two decks, plus the crew lounge and laundry Busily preparing a meal for their feilow crewmembers are Cook/Baker Michael Watts (left) and Chief Cook Henry Greene. rooms, as well as "helping out in the galley as needed and taking care of the linen locker." When he is through for the day, he enjoys staying abreast of the latest news by watching CNN or read­ ing one of the newspapers available ashore. "It's*a good environment, there's a lot to do and we all enjoy working together," said Washington, who resides in Jacksonville, Fla. SIU Port Agent Sal Aquia, who provided the photos accompanying this article, said the Hauge impressed him as "a clean ship with good food, a great crew and no problems at all." Time for Upgrading For Watts, who served in the U.S. Army during the Persian Gulf War, time on the beach always means another opportunity to upgrade at the Lundeberg School. "I think the courses have steadily improved, and I'm look­ ing forward to going back for the new chief cook class," he said. Having made the career change from the armed forces to the merchant marine. Watts added that he is pleased with his new field. "Being from Mobile, a lot of the guys I went to high school with also sail, so I was already familiar with this line of work. I'm just glad I chose this career, although some­ times I wish I would have started sooner. I like the travel and the pay is good." When contacted in mid-July for this article, both Watts and Washington were preparing to return imminently to Diego Garcia—Watts to sign on the Alex Bonnyman, and Washington headed back to the Hauge. Operated by Maersk, the Hauge was one of 17 SlU-crewed ships that took part in the U.S./United Nations relief efforts in Somalia, which began in late 1992. The ship carried food and materiel to American soldiers who were stationed in the East African nation. • '-M ''J • t •;. •'.'..-"T ' ."v ^,; y - r!' ' • '". '•• ,.;:,;;r • ^.'v i';. AB Izzy Soto anticipates another deli- AB Scott Murrain takes a seat in the cious meal aboard the Hauge. galley, ready for a union meeting. ,„„).•-A' i.''' w .'.I,' - ' Directing operations on deck is Bosun Jerry Fahey. �•viA'•.• :?' Auemi994 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JUNE 16 — JULY 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •••' ••' .1. ••i^'/'''-i m Is-'' .";• •••' [ •>•:; - fewg • l'«P ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED Ali Groups All Groups Trip Class A Class B Class C Reliefs Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 11 57 53 13 18 20 4 1 12 1 0 4 1 1 0 8 4 0 5 1 2 7 18 37 5 1 5 9 1 22 17 4 6 3 2 6 36 40 8 13 3 23 ^'-•7';47^-.:: 44 • 15 14 2 44 35 '3.7 7 14 17 23 mM.. • -.77 79; 13 2 17 6 38 27 14 3 18 12 2 6 20 6 0 6 1 8 20 11 6 5 2 5 • 14 48 43 16 24 10 9 2 •' 1 1 0 0 5 1 1 10 2 3 5 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 73 390 363 102 36 156 132 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 32 35 6 New York 9 0 Philadelphia 2 3 8 Baltimore 1 Norfolk 8 4 29 0 Mobile 12 14 New Orleans 25 29 5 31 Jacksonville 37 5 24 San Francisco 29 16 4 Wilmington 22 18 6 23 Seattle Puerto Rico 5 1 15 6 Honolulu 9 4 Houston 32 12 25 St. Louis 3 1 2 4 0 1 Piney Point 0 0 1 Algonac 53 240 267 Totals Port 31 43 9 1 13 6 3. 26 22 New York 3 • ; o M(' 1 ,1 0 3 0 0 1 2 Philadelphia 1 10 1 • 0 , 0 8 1 . 7- 3 Baltimore 1 8 25 13 0 0 2 4 13 4 Norfolk 7 1 18 12 0 0 2 6 1 9 12 Mobile 1 28 21 3 6 1 11 I 11 New Orleans 17 2 •::iM25 18 6 1 12 7 • 2• 15 Jacksonville 12 A,: Mi. 15 25 6 1 11 1 San Francisco 16 , 14 -J 19 9 5 : 12 , 3 2 4 5 ::"-»17 Wilmington 4 19 20 10 0 14 8 1 13 , 12 • Seattle 0 ,8 6 2 0 2 7 0 8 ^2 Puerto Rico 9 13 3 7 3 7 1 7 7 0 Honolulu e 4 40 20 1 3 9 •' 3 21 14 Houston 0 2 1 0 . 0 'MM 0 0 7 1 1 St Louis 0 ^^7. 4 0 1 0 2 0 Piney Point 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Algonac 36 262 193 55 12 89 74 28 154 135 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 17 M 1 9_ jNew Yoik 19 :;2, 1 6 Philadelphia 0 ::i4^: 6 0 Baltimore 2 12 12 2 0 6 Norfolk 0 7 12 1 1 8 Mobile 1 10 11 6 0 New Orleans 6 0 8 22 6 2 Jacksonville 13 1 17 52 9 0 San Francisco 34 1 5 5 16 0 Wilmington 12 1 5 0 7 27 18 Seattle 2 0 8 0 0 5 Puerto Rico 4 12 12 0 1 8 Honolulu 1 11 19 4 0 'viiiS 13 Houston 0 2 2 0 0 St. Louis 2 0 3 7 0 0 5 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 15 114 232 48 84 49 5 154 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port mm 0 20 74 25 49 New York 2 3 0 0 2 0 Philadelphia 4 9 0 0 ^ 5 1 Baltimore 7 5 30 6 16 4 Norfolk 3 23 3 0 18 1 Mobile 33 12 10 0 24 New OrleMis 4 10 28 5 20 5 Jacksonville 6 17 28 14 : San Francisco 15 10 29 8 0 3 7 0 Wilmington 13 30 9 0 0 9 14 7 Seattle 4 8 9 0 0 5 8 5 Puerto Rico 87 55 9 0 10 2 24 4 Honolulu 0 5 Houston 0 2 0 0 1 St. Louis 0 16 0 0 0 15 Piney Point 1 1 0 0 0 0 Algonac 183 386 115 0 17 106 Totals Totals All 903 1452 307 205 321 400 Departments 757 196 ueparuiicina 592 —70 — * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. »* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 996 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 996 j^s shipM. 321 jobs or about 32 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by' B and C seniority people. From June 16 to July 15,1994, a total of 205 trip reUef jobs were shipped. Since the tnp rebef pro­ gram began on April 1,1982, a total of 21,326 jobs have been shipped. • V m.'-. m m '!• • m • m • .• 'i.' SEAFARBtS LOG 17 September & October 1994 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, inland Waters Piney Point Tuesday: September 6*; Monday, October 3 changed by Labor Day holiday New York Tuesday: September 6, October 4 Philadelphia Wednesday: September 7, October 5 Baltimore Thursday: September 8, October 6 Norfolk Thursday: September 8, October 6 Jacksonville Thursday: September 8, October 6 Algonac Friday: September 9, October 7 Houston Monday: September 12, October 10 New Orleans Tuesday: September 13, October 11 Mobile Wednesday: September 14, October 12 San Francisco Thursday: September 15, October 13 Wilmington Monday: Septemberl9, October 17 Seattle Friday: September 23, October 21 San Juan Thursday: September 8, October 6 St Louis :•"";^^;• Friday: September 16, October 14 Honolulu Friday: September 16, October 14 Duluth Wednesday: September 14, October 12 Jersey City Wednesday: September 21, October 19 ;^ New Bedford Tuesday: September 20, October 18 ' J.I -V ' :-f Each port's imeting starts at 10:30 ajn. Personals JAMES WESLEY ALLEN Please contact Jennifer Allen at (804) 559-4802. FRANK E. BLACK Warren E. Brown is looking fora former crewmember, Frank E. Black, who was bosun on the SS Robin Locksley in 1941. Please contact Warren Brown at 128 Countryside Drive, Longwood, PL 32779-3524; or call (407) 869-1794. RAYMOND BUSWALD Plase contact Leonard Smith at 203 N. Prospect Street, Oberlin, OH 44074. JAMES LUTHER BYRD Please get in touch with Robert Byrd Benny at P.O. Box 38487, Baltimore, MD 21231; or call (410) 5224572. ERIK VALDEMAR CARLSSON (KARLSSON) Please contact Elna S. Johanson at 6275 RoundhiU Drive, Whittier, CA 90605. Your granddaughter, Kaiin Johansson of Uddevalla, Sweden, is trying to locate you. EMILE HENRY Please contact Denise Kirkley Cain at 367 Sherman Street, Albany, NY 12206. LUCIEN PIERRE Please contact Ultra Powe at 7737 West Jackson Street, Pensacola, PL 32506; or call (904) 455-8383. RENALDO ROMAN Your wife, Leticia, would like you to call her at (614) 268-8513. JULIO SANTIAGO (of Catano, P.R.) Please contact Joseph Santiago at (407) 225-0593. ROBERT MARTIN SMITH Please contact Maurica Shapiro at P.O. Box 7260, Houston, TX 77248. EDWARD THOMASIAN Please contact Danielle Burd at P.O. Box 82084, Kenmore, WA 98028. ••..'J,-—•— -7-"' 77''; • ' • -l;., ^ - : , 'it' •. .1).;'• �:-i's"., • -:•• -A. -' •. '• <•» V '•,' -i '•'-' ' AUGUST im 18 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory f I i :A''A-. •• V' --•.; A.j Sij. St',-;' "• <% A/'" :.; :/- :A: : V • ••-A Michael Sao:o President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48(X)1 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore SL Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOI.ULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478^0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115ThirdSt. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604S.4St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fonandez Juncos Ave. Stop l6Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. SeatUe, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 JUNE 16 —JULY 15,1994 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 15 6 13 3 6 p-- 12 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 43 , 16 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 28 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 11 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 0 35 :8;| 0 24 4 ? 0 7 3 ? 0 25 29 •t- Totals All Departments 0 46 22 0 82 23 0 91 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. . 44 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JUNE 16 — JULY 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 m12 15 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT . 0 0 1 0 1 0 16 >2^ 32 2 38 4 33 55 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 3 3 69 16 n 44 60 2 rt •V 3 7 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 M'o- u 0 1 0 0 0 7 1 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 ilfi 1 2 2 2 0 6 1 1 2 2 16 r 3 A' 0 2 0 3 0 0 2 2 5 0 8 13 99 11 4 18 68 6 36 101 Totals All Departments * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. -1 ^ ^ ' 76 SIU BULLEniH ^ ^8. MERCHANT MARINE VETS FORM NEW CHAPTER IN WESTERN PA. ^ ^ UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS ^ If you recently moved or changed REMEMBER PAY / your name, it is necesssry to have your correct address on file with theSeafarers VOUCHERS WHEN FILING ; ;; Vacation Plan. FOR VACATIONS FROM A new chapter of the U.S. Merchant Ifyou have not yet notified the union, 5 Marine Veterans of World War II is MILITARY SHIPS go to your nearest union hall and fill out| being formed in Allegheny County, Pa. Any interested merchant marine veterans may contact retired Seafarer Pete Salvo, who is the public relations chairman for the new group, at P.O. Box 124,McKeesport,PA 15134, orat(412) 673-2115. Other chapters of the organization are based in Florida, Texas, Colorado, Michigan, Kansas and South Carolina. For information on any of those chap­ ters, call (310) 519-9545. ^ PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 7 A general informational Seafarers membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Fort Arthur. Contact the Houston SIU hall for fhrther information. • Seafarers who have sailed aboard / a change of address form or send your| new address (along with your name, | military vessels which have a service book number and social security num- $ contract act (SCA) or a Reserve Operat­ ber) to: Address Control, Seafarers In- i ing Status (ROS) component should ternational Union, 5201 Auth Way, provide copies of their pay vouchers Camp Sprij^s, MD 20746. when filing for vacation benefits related to employment on these ships. U.S. Coast Guard discharges from these firms % / ^ do not show exact dates of employment, "iEAT BRITAIN OFFERS so the pay vouchers must be submitted MEDALS TO N. ATLANTIC i as well. WWII MARINERS | Applications submitted without copies of pay vouchers will be held in a The British Chamber of Shipping is = pending status until the proper verifica­ offering a special badge to honor the tion is received. merchant mariners who sailed in the :-'3 Battle for the North Atlantic during World War II. In order to receive the recognition, send a cover letter explain­ ing service with name and address, a copy of the DD 214 military discharge and copies of discharge papers or a list of the ships and voyages taken across the North Atlantic to: British Chamber of Shipping; 2-5 Minories; London EC3 NIBJ,, England. •' -.1 �:;:w. •-t AUGUST 1994 'T.- SEAFAREHSUUG tnong the jawing number Xajof SIU pensioners this month are 32 members of the Seafarers who have retired after many years of sailing the world's waterways. Three of the pensioners joined the union in the 1940s after World War II: Robert A. Cook, 1946; Emiiio Sierra, 1945; and Clyde J. Smith Jr., 1946. Twenty-two of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, five in the inland division, three on the Great Lakes, and two in the Railroad Marine division. Brothers Isaac R. Fletcher and Weldon Wallace completed the Steward Recertification pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., and Brothers Emiiio Sierra and Clyde J. Smith graduated from the Bosun Recertification program. Of the retiring Seafarers, 19 served in the U.S. military: nine in the Navy, eight in the Army, and one each in the Air Force and Marine Corps. Short biographical accounts of Brothers Cook, Sierra, Smith, Fletcher, Wallace and the other new pensioners follow. DEEP SEA ROBERT R. BUNCH, 57, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1963. Brother Bunch was active in a num­ ber of union beefs. From 1968 to 1975, he sailed on vessels engaged in Vietnam sealift efforts. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Bunch par­ ticipated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991. He sailed in the en­ gine department. His last ship was the UST Pacific in 1993. Brother Bunch served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1961. Bom in the state of Kentucky, Brother Bunch has retired to Knoxville, Term. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. ROBERT A. COOK, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Cook served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953. He was bom in Wisconsin and currently resides in Maryland. KENNETH DOUGLAS, 68, began sailing with the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Bom in Denver, Colo., Brother Douglas served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1953. He has retired to Seattle, Wash. BURR G. EELLS, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Cleveland, Ohio. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Bells served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. Bom in New York, he has retired to San Francisco, Calif. FERNAN­ DEZ MALDONADO, 69, was bom in Puerto Rico. He began sailing with the union in 1966 in the port of New York. The steward department member upgraded at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. in 1982. Brother Maldonado calls Puerto Rico home. JOHNNIE McCREE JR., 68, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of Baltimore, Md. He sailed in the steward department. Brother McCree served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Bom in Alabama, Brother McCree has retired to Califomia. ROBERT E. MEALOR, 56, was bom in Miami, Fla. and began sailing with the union in 1965 from the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. He sail^ in the en-' gine department. Brother Mealor upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School in Piney Point, Md. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959. Brother Mealor will remain in Jacksonville. ISAAC R. FLETCHER, 65, began sail­ ing with the Seafarers in 1967 in the port of Wil­ mington, Calif. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Fletcher upgraded at the GERALD T. Lundeberg School and completed the steward recertification program PAYNE, 70, joined the in 1981. Bom in Kentucky, SIU in 1970 Brother Fletcher now lives in in the port of Alabama. New York. He sailed in FRANK H. FOSTER, 64, was LESLIE H. bom in Roseville, Mich. He joined the engine COVERT department. the SIU in 1961 in the port of San JR., 66, Brother Payne upgraded frequently Francisco, Calif. Brother Foster joined the at the Lundeberg School. Bom in sailed in the engine department. union in 1968 Niagara Falls, N.Y.„ Brother Payne He upgraded at the Lundeberg in the port of has retired to Florida. School. Brother Foster served in Seattle. Bom the U.S. Army in 1953. He makes in Pennsyl­ EMILIO his home in Califomia. vania, he SIERRA, 66, sailed in the deck department. began sailing Brother Covert served in the U.S. ADRIAN J. with the Navy. He has retired to Washing­ JANACEK, Seafarers in ton state. 72, began 1945 in the sailing with port of New SAM A. the SIU in York. The CROSBY, 1967 in the Pennsylvania 65, began sail­ port of Seattle, native sailed in the deck depart­ ing with the Wash. A na­ ment. He received a personal SIU in 1965 tive of safety award recognizing his part in his home Tacoma, in making the SS Steel Architect an port of New Wash., he sailed in the deck depart­ accident-free ship during the first Orleans. He ment. Brother Janacek served in half of 1960. Brother Sierra sailed in the the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1945. upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deck department. Brother Crosby He has retired to Seattle. deberg School, graduating from the continues to live in Louisiana. bosun recertification course in 1976. Brother Sierra makes his PAUL DOMINGO LABORDE, home in Califomia. 59, joined the DIAZ, 65, joined the Sea­ SIU in 1959 CLYDE J. farers in 1943 in the port of SMITH JR., in his native Lake Charles, 64, joined the La. He sailed Puerto Rico. union in 1946 He retired his in both the en­ in Mobile, book in 1960 gine and Ala. He sailed and signed up steward departments. Brother Lain the deck again with the union in 1977. Borde upgraded his steward depart­ department. Brother Diaz sailed in the deck ment rating in 1983. He served in Brother Smith department. He served in the U.S. the U.S. Army in 1957. Brother successfully completed the bosun Navy from 1942 to 1944. Brother LaBorde has retired to his native recertification course at the union's Diaz has retired to Luquillo, P.R. state of Louisiana. school in Piney Point in 1980. D He still calls his native Alii'bama home. EMERSON WALKER, 63, began sail­ ing with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the engine department. The Ohio na­ tive upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Walker served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He has retired to Califomia. WELDON WALLACE, 65, joined the union in 1961 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Wal­ lace upgraded at the Lundeberg School and completed the steward recertification program in 1984. Bom in Bethlehem, Penn., he has retired to New York. JAMES P. WATSON, 65, was bom in Louisiana and began sailing with the SIU in 1961 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department. He has retired to Louisiana. GORDON D. WHEELER, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in his na­ tive Bal­ timore, Md. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Wheeler served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He currently resides in Texas. NICKOLAOS ZERVOS, 65, was bom in Andros, Greece. The naturalized U.S. citizen joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Zervos upgraded at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point in 1973 and 1981. He calls New York home. INLAND JAMES O. CARAWAN, 64, started sailing with the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed in the deck department Brother Carawan served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1952. He has retired to his na­ tive home state of North Carolina. 19 •W WILLIAM CARLTON, 62, joined the SIU in 1972 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He^smledin the steward department Brother Carlton served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1972. Bom in Atlanta, Ga., he has retired to Vir­ ginia. FRANCIS P. PRIMEAUX, 63, began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He last sailed as a tug­ boat captain. Brother Primeaux makes his home in his native Louisiana. EDWARD F.QUINN, 70, began sail­ ing with the union in 1976 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Quinn was bom in Boston, Mass. and has retired to Texas. • • .''i- "I 'W VICTOR TIGETT, 65, joined the •Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Houston, Texas. Brother Tigett sailed in the engine department. The New York native served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He currently resides in Texas. m. GREAT LAKES RICHARD LAURENTY, 62, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, began sailing with the SIU in 1961 in that port city. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. Brother Laurenty continues to live in Ohio. t DONALD L. MASKELL, 56, was bom in Alpena, Mich. He joined the union in 1964 in the port of Detroit. Brother Maskell sailed in the deck department. He has retired to Michigan. WILLIAM H. MCDOWELL, 63, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his home town of Buffalo, N.Y. He sailed in the deck department Brother McDowell served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. He continues to reside in New York. •: ... y •£ RAILROAD MARINE WILLIAM E. GRIMSLEY, 65, joined the union in 1956 in the port of New York. Brother Grimsley sailed in the deck department. He worked aboard a float bridge from 1956 to 1968 and was last woiking with the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1992. Brother Grimsley has retired to New Jersey. RALPH J. SCOTT, 69, a native of Alabama, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department Brother Scott served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1947. He makes his home in Tennessee. CORRECTION In April's edition of the Seafarers LOG, new pensioner Arnold Perry was incorrectly identified as having joined the union in 1956. Brother Perry, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. He has retired to New Bedford. Mass. '''' I'.':';- • �.. "ftf'-i?.. rr..'; y. • 20 AUGUST 1994 SSAFARERSLOG ' ' . Recalling Last Year's Flooding, Orgulf Crews Thankful For Good Weather The summer sailing season is in full swing for Seafarers aboard Orgulf tugboats along the Missis­ sippi River and its tributaries. Unlike last year when severe flooding forced vessels to tie up along the upper Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers, SIU crews have been working steadily to move grain, coal, mulch, scrap and oAer dry cargo. "So far, we haven't had time to slow down," noted Lead Deckhand Sheldon Wing aboard the tugboat Bob Labdon. "The crew has remained busy, and that is good for all of us." The Bob Labdon operates on both the upper and lower portions of the Mississippi. The river has an unofficial dividing line at the company's Moore's Landing, Mo. staging area. North of Moore's Land­ ing, the Bob Labdon and other Orgulf boats can push up to 15 barges, conditions permitting. South of Moore's Landing, those vessels able to navigate -^TT-^ r:: that portion of the Mississippi are able to push as many as 35 barges. Echoing Wing's assessment of the 1994 sailing season is fellow Lead Deckhand Richard Sager of the tugboat Dave Carlton. "It's great to be back out here working without having to worry about the weather like last year," Sager said. Like the Bob Labdon, the Dave Carlton also navigates the full Mississippi. Meanwhile, the same sentiments are found aboard Orgulf tugs like the Omar, that sail only on the upper Mississippi as well as the Illinois and Ohio rivers. "We' ve had no problems so far this year," said Utilityman Mark Elmore from the Omar. "All of the crew is glad to be working without the restric­ tions caused by the flooding." ; -y c. '-7- 'V- ' Deckhand Greg Stampley Checking out the galley Donning his life jacket to Omar's Lead Deckhand, Heading for the galley Lead Deckhand Richard Cook Stephen Strove is inspects the SobLabdon on the Omaris Deckhand work on the Omar is Garry Gillispie, gets for sorriething to eat is Sager checks on barges hard at work preparing a deck before shoving off. Tommie Mitchell Jr. Utilityman Mark Elmore, some' papenwbrk done. Omar Mate •• ! Eddie Lairt. being pushed by Carfton. meal in the Omargalley. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to besubmitted tothe member­ ship by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the member­ ship, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recoirimendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are ad­ ministered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All ex­ penditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know dieir shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as con­ tained in the contracts between the union and the employe's, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU mem­ ber woiks and lives aboard a ship or boat Members should know their con­ tract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for ovalime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the politi­ cal purposes of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its col­ lective membaship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by member­ ship action at the S^tember 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supply­ ing a receipt, or if a member is requir^ to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available inall union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitu­ tional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with char­ ges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. TTiese rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, further­ ing the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with im­ proved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advan­ cement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No con­ tribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the con­ tribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if in­ voluntary. A member should sup­ port SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and so­ cial interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional light of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers Intemational Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. �V'rt?. • -'•'AC- AUGUST 1994 tional Director Paul Wolf, Engine Delegate Kevin Conklin, Steward Delegate Patricia Ballance. Educa tional director talked about SIU scholarship program as a benefit Seafarers and their dependents. The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ for He also stressed importance of board minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space upgrading skills at Lundeberg limitations, some win be omitted. School. Treasurer announced $500 ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. in puted OT reported by all three Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the departments. Steward department union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then given vote of thanks for great job. forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. It was mentioned that Chief Cook Ballance is going on vacation and will be missed. Crewmembers sug­ BROOKS RANGE(lOM), May Delegate Gary Cardillo, Steward gested having a baggage room for 31 —Secretary Peter Schulz, Delegate Alonzo Belcher. Educa­ regular crews. Next port: Arun, In­ Steward Delegate Anthony tional director advised crewmem­ donesia. Rivera. Disputed OT reported by bers to keep home address current deck delegate. No beefs or dis­ with union headquarters. He has NUEVO SAN JUAN(PRMMl), puted OT reported in engine or change of address cards and all June 5—Chairman Jerry Borucki, steward departments. Crewmemother SIU forms on board. No Educational Director Gerald bers requested clarification from beefs or disputed OT reported by Daley, Deck Delegate Porfirio L. contracts department on time off. all departments., Sambula, Treasurer Jesse Next Port: El Segundo, Calif. Cintron, Engine Delegate Miguel SEA-LAND VALUE (Sea-Land Rulldn. Chief steward reminded CONSTELLATION (Maersk Service), May 27—Chairman crewmembers of non-smoking Lines), May 26—Chairman Brad­ Domingo Leon Jr., Secretary policy during meals. He thanked ford H. Shelly, Secretary Don Wil­ M.T. St George, Deck Delegate crew for keeping mess hall clean. liams. Chairman thanked deck Michael Moore, Educational No beefs or disputed OT reported department for job well done. He Director S.B. Miller, Steward by department delegates. Everyone noted new relief list posted on bul­ Delegate E. Verveniotis. Educa­ was urged to sign up for upgrading tional director reminded members letin board and vacation forms are classes at Piney Point which could of increased earning opportunities available. Educational director lead to better pay and career advan­ stressed importance of attending available by attending upgrading cement. Members and their upgrading courses at Lundeberg courses at Lundeberg School. Dis­ families also can use facilities at puted OT reported in deck depart­ School in Piney Point, Md. Piney Point for two-week surnmer ment. No beefs or disputed OT Treasurer announced $547.45 in vacations. The importance of con­ ship's fund. Crewmembers re­ reported in engine and steward tributing to SPAD was stressed, as quested clarification from contracts departments. Crewmembers noted maritime legislation now is being department on ammo pay from last need for new furniture, dryer and debated on Capitol Hill. Steward two trips which involved carrying TV. Vote of thanks given to department given vote of thanks highly explosive cargo. Chief steward and his gang for job well for preparing excellent food. Next Cook F.P. Umali given vote of done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. port: San Juan, P.R. thanks for great food. DSNS WILKES (Bay Ship ITS JACKSONVILLE (Sheridan Management), May 22—Chairman OOCL INNOVATION(Sea-Land Service), June 5—Chairman Allan Transportation), May 21—Chair­ Jerry Hill, Educational Director A. Rogers, Secretary Jonny Cruz, Gary M. Dahl, Engine Delegate man Luke Wells, Deck Delegate Education^ Director R.L. Tannis, David Partikian, Engine Delegate D.P. Gaudeau, Steward Delegate Deck Delegate Mark Lamar, En­ William Lockett Chairman Ron Micklos, Steward Delegate gine Delegate Robert Brown, Rudolf Shields. Chairman dis­ reminded crewmembers of neces­ Steward Delegate Gwendolyn sity of separating plastic items cussed memorandum of under­ Shinholster. Chairman announced from regular trash. He noted that standing between SIU and payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. He also previous problem with chairs in Sheridan Transportation. Crewtalked about dark clouds facing crew mess sliding around was members were reminded to help maritime industry—and one way to fixed, along with other furniture in steward department by keeping protect union jobs is by voting and need of repair. Awaiting new table or dis­ mess hall clean. No beefs SPAD. Secretary supporting puted OT reported by deck, engine for crew mess. Educational director reminded everyone that Lundeberg encouraged members to upgrade and steward departments. Next School is great place to spend sum­ port: St. Croix, V.I. skills at Paul Hall Center. mer vacation time with family. It is Treasurer announced $498 in also a good place to upgrade skills OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan), ship's fund. Letter to SIU head­ in order to handle any new job on­ May 29—Chairman Ray Gorju, quarters was written, seeking board ships. Educational director Secretary Matthew Scott, Engine clarification on tours of duty. Crew­ Delegate Robert Caldwell, members reported good food being advised crew to wear hard hats when going ashore or on dock in Steward Delegate Anderson Jor­ served aboard ship. Would like a Rotterdam because of new rule that Chairman noted ship com­ dan Jr. BBQ on fantail. Chief steward went into effect in May. No beefs pleted long voyage and thanked all agreed and deck department will or disputed OT reported by the crewmembers on behalf of captain fabricate tables. Next port: Pusan, deck, engine and steward depart­ for Job well done. Secretary added South Korea. ments. Vote of thanks given to special thanks to all crew for profes­ steward department for job well GLOBAL SENTINEL (Tran­ sional attitude. Educational director done. Steward, in turn, thanked soceanic), June 17—Chairman encouraged members to take ad­ crew for keeping ship clean and vantage of union's upgrading facility Joseph J. Olson, Secretary Ken­ neth D. Rosiek, Educational Direc­ making trip a pleasant one. Chief at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer an­ Cook Shinholster mentioned that tor Marvin D. Wells, Deck nounced $590 in ship's fund. Beefs GSU James Tyson did great job Delegate Richard Barron, reported in engine and steward Steward Delegate Brian Lindsley. and was very helpful. Next port: departments. No beefs or disputed Boston, Mass. Chairman announced pilot being OT reported by deck delegate. Ship picked up for entry into Seattle will go into layup in next port. Port OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime where crew will have payoff. Will Orange, Texas. Overseas), June 8—Chairman JJf. call union hall for patrolman. Williams, Secretary Kerry T. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER Educational director urged mem­ Roby, Engine Delegate Kevin F. (Sea-Land Service), May 8—Chair­ bers to take advantage of upgrad­ Moon, Steward Delegate Juan man Roy Williams, Secretary Her­ ing courses at Piney Point and to Gonzales. Chairman announced bert Scypes, Educational Director read new contract for changes. pay off in port of St. Croix. No H.C. Chancey. Secretary noted Treasurer announced $97 in ship's beefs or disputed OT reported by need to talk to patrolman at upcom­ fund. Disputed OT reported in three department delegates. All ing payoff regarding OT beef in deck and engine departments. No communications, including department. Educational steward beefs or disputed OT reported in Seafarers LOGs and activities director reminded crewmembers of steward department. With ship reports, are in crew lounge. Crew importance of contributing to going into dry dock, members were asked contracts department to look SPAD and Maritime Defense reminded that company is under no into increasing dental and optical League, and of upgrading skills at_, obligation to pay way back to ship benefits as well as the length of Piney Point, Di.scussion was held after layoff. It's different for those time per trip. Vote of thanks given to ask contracts department about going on vacation, but members to steward department for good improvements to dental and optical must re-claim jobs at Seattle hall. ob. Suggestion was made to have plans. Crewmembers gave vote of Deck department was commended ship fumigated to get rid of roaches. thanks to steward department for for good job of removing tar from hard work. One minute of silence ship's decks. Vote of thanks and was observed in memory of OVERSEAS OH/O(Maritime commendation given to steward departed brothers and sisters. Next Overseas), June 8—Chairman department for exceptional job. Robert Pagan, Secretary Earl N. port: Elizabeth, N.J. New VCR received aboard ship. Gray Sr., Educational Director Everyone was reminded to return SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE Michael Ribeiro, Engine Delegate movie tapes when done. Karl Benes, Steward Delegate (Sea-Land Service), May 29LNG GEMINI (ETC), June 15— Duane R. Bergeson. Chairman inChairman Allan Hitt, Secretary Chairman Ramli Mohamcd, fonned crewmembers there should Mclvin W. Hite, Educational Secretary Kris A. Hopkins, Educa­ be no mixing of oily rags and Director Dan John.son, Deck Digest of Ships Meetings SEAFARERS LOG paper with plastic items to go ashore. Only clean plastic should be sent, or ship could be fined. He reminded all hands to be con­ siderate in passageways as others may be sleeping. Secretary advised members of his upcoming vacation and wished them continued smooth sailing. He reminded them of educational opportunities available at Lundeberg School. Disputed OT reported in deck department. En­ gine and steward departments reported no beefs or disputed OT. All running smoothly. Request was made for new rec room and dining room furniture, as well as new microwave oven, toaster and coffee maker. Next port: Long Beach, CaUf. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas), June 5Chairman T. Koebel, Secretary Robert Miller, Engine Delegate Kevin Wray, Steward Delegate 21 • his department. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported in deck or en­ gine departments. Vote of thanks given to steward and deck depart­ ments for jobs well done. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Semce), June 5—Chair­ man Stephen Rasmussen, Secretary Nancy S. Heyden, Educational Director Bozidar Balic, Deck Delegate George Fries, Steward Delegate Daniel Maxie Sr. Chairman said ship has good crew and everyone is doing good job. He thanked steward department for their fine meals. Secretary reminded members to lock up movie cabinets and crew lounge when in port. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading skills in Piney Point. He also asked everyone to be con­ siderate of others by rewinding movies when finished and putting Deck Crew Welcomes Member Aboard While the MV Courierv/as docked at the Northville Terminal in Linden, N.J., AS Napoleon San Martin (right) is welcomed aboard by AB Brad Seibel (left) and Bosun Stephen Argay. V .''"T Steve Soofi. Chairman urged mernbers to write their congressional representatives regarding H.R. 4()03, the merchant marine revitalization bill. Secretary also noted that in order for these letters to have any impacf member should be registered voter. Chair­ man relayed message from captain that if crewmembers do not leave doors to rooms open, they cannot be cleaned. No b^fs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Smoking hours in crew lounge were discussed and revised. Vote of thanks given to steward department for excellent fare. Next port: Homer, Alaska. them back in their jackets. Treasurer will check with captain to see if there is any money in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by the three depart­ ment delegates. Copies of Seafarers LOGs received in Hong Kong. Crewmembers were advised to read them for current union news. Clarification was requested from headquarters regarding break for quartermaster. All hands voted to start a movie fund next trip in Kaohsiung. A special minute of silence was observed for shipmate John Shaw's wife who passed away at beginning of trip. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), June 2—Chairman Dana Cella, Secretary Lincoln Finn, Educational Director John T. Ross, Deck Delegate Timothy L. Smith, Engine Delegate Jeffrey Murray, Steward Delegate Michael Linus. Chairman advised members that washing machine was ordered and is expected in port of Tacoma. He also encouraged crew to upgrade their maritime skills at Paul Hall Center and keep the union strong by supporting SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine and steward delegates. Crewmembers requested contracts department ook into increase in dental benefits for themselves and families. Mem)ers would like to be informed if ^undeberg School will be provid­ ing outport hazmat training so they can renew their endorsements. Mext port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), June 19—Chairman Lother Reck, Secretary George M. Bronson, Educational Director Brett Landls, Deck Delegate Julius Udan, Engine Delegate Al­ fonso Bomhita Jr., Steward Delegate Rang V. Nguyen. Chair­ man mentioned Teamster's strike with Sea-Land and congratulated Teamsters on their win. He reminded crew that engineers have new 60-day contract extension. He advised members to meet with SIU patrolman before paying off. Wiper was thanked for waxing crew deck and lounge area, and steward department was thanked for keep­ ing mess hall and crew lounge clean. Secretary noted success of second cookout this trip due in large part to fresh tuna and special cut of short ribs from ashore. He thanked all those involved. Educa­ tional director talked about safety while working on deck. He also urged members to attend upgrading courses at Lundeberg School and to donate to SPAD. Treasurer an­ nounced over 500 movies aboard ship. There is $40 in movie fiind and $355 in ship's fund, and mem­ bers agreed to spend some of it for buying shelves for new movies. Disputed OT reported in deck SEA-LAND HA WAII(Sea-Land Service), June 19—Chairman James Foley, Secretary D. Spangler, Deck Delegate James A. Speer. Chairman reminded crewmembers not to overload washing machine with clothes or soap. Crew was asked to keep TV volume down during meal hour. Steward delegate reported beef in Continued on page 22 I-: :>li" i- . /:• ''V If •. jtv • -«S-. �22 AUGUSri994 SEAFARBRSLOG Upgrader Koonce Stays True to Word When Darrel Koonce set sail from Gibraltar for Saudi Arabia aboard the USNS Capella in June 1991, he told the woman he was dating that he would be back to marry her. "1 had heard all those stories about seaman saying they ^Vould come back, and you never hear from them again," noted Koonce's wife of two years, Dolly. In fact, he alrriost lived up to the reputation that others had said would happen. "There were no calls or letters for five months," she told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG while Koonce hung his head and nodded in agreement. But in November 1991, right after Koonce signed off the Capella, he returned to Gibraltar. After Dolly overcame the initial disbelief that he had returned, the couple resumed dating and were married within a few months. Koonce, who recently upgraded to able seaman at the Paul Hall Center, gave up sailing for a short time to stay in Gibraltar. He was offered several maritime-related jobs but they were not as good as the ones he held after graduating from the Lundeberg School's trainee program in 1990. Darrel came back to the States in 1992 with his wife, who was bom in India but who spent the last five years in Europe. Again, he tried his hand at other jobs, including construction, but ultimately returned to the sea. Darrel, Doily and seven-week-old Devin Koonce relax in the lobby of the Lundeberg School Training and Recreation Center as Darrel takes a break while upgrading to able seaman. "The money and jobs just weren't there," recalled Koonce, who has sailed primarily on tankers since returning. "Besides, I missed sailing. We talked it over and I came back. "I didn't know what I had with the Seafarers until I left. I'm glad I'm back." Voyage to Gdynia: by Ralph Lundgren Continued from page 12 our way to 'Tom's beer joint," I think about Sister Czestawa. Chessie, she says we can call her. What's her secret? Is it faith that gives her the strength to smile in the face of death and in the misery with which she lives? If not, what gives her the inner peace she seems to have? Scott and Smokestack Healy seem to have the same inner peace. Why? Have the Sisters of Mercy found a safe harbor in their order? Like sailors wedded to their union and their ships? All this is too abstract for me. So, I fall back in with my shipmates and swallow some beer. Sister of Mercy, she tells us. But that alone doesn't explain the power she seems to have to make us all somehow better than we really are. "I leave you now," she smiles. "Don't stay too long." And then she's gone. Wincing, Web grabs the head of his bed and pulls himself away from his girdling cast. He swears, and then says, "They really need soap." Web tries a grin, remind­ ing us, "There's boxes of it in the hold. Sheets too." Sister Chessie's even made a saint out of Web. And in this state of,un­ September 29—the 26th accustomed holiness, we leave day: Tomorrow we sail, leave him. Gdynia, the first foreign port in Passing the Russian graves on which I've been for any length of time. A lot has happened to me here. I will leave something of myself behind. But I'll take with me more than I've lost here, if I've lost anything at all. Lying in my bunk, I see Sister Chessie shush­ ing Web with a few words and the touch of her hand. I see the soft sad smile with which she looked on us, a rowdy bank of deckhands until she walked in that narrow room and changed us into boys again. We've seen her every day since Web was in that hospital. Si^er Czestawa Herchowski was able She's done a lot for Web, become to send a letter to her brother via Lundgren and his crewmates. a sort of older sister to all of us. Ships Digest Continued from page 21 b.;.-' •«* department. No beefs or disputed OT reported in engine and steward departments. Vote of thanks given to steward department, especially to Rang V. Nguyen of Seattle. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), June 2—Chairman A. Eckert, Secretary G. Sivley, Educational Director A. Jaramillo. Chairman advised members of payoff in Tacoma, Wash. He asked that all crewmembers return movies to locker before getting off and thanked them for smooth trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Seafarers LOGs received aboard ship. Vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment for great food. SEA-LAND TACOMA (SeaLand Service), June 21—Chairman T.M. Murphy, Secretary Harry E. Lively, Educational Director C. Piper, Deck Delegate Sean O'Doherty, Engine Delegate Charles H. Kennedy, Steward Delegate M. Buhaker. Chairman reported on new cost of living adjustment, ef­ fective July 1, 1994. Secretary noted that seven to nine passengers were aboard last two trips. Every­ thing went smoothly. Educational director urged crewmembers to use facilities available at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $370 in ship's fund. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported in deck, engine and steward departments. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. When we came to take Web back to the ship, she asked us to do something for her. But she was shy about asking, as if we didn't owe her anything. "Look," she began, "excuse me..." then very formally asked if we could do her a favor. We all said yes at once, then lost our voices. That long narrow hospital room suddenly filled with silence. "Please," Sister Chessie said quietly, 'T have a brother in America. He hasn't heard a word from me for years. I know he thinks I'm dead." She brought three envelopes and some money from her pock­ et. "I've written him. All the same letter in each of these. But there's no way I can mail them. Mail? We have had none since the Germans. Could you take them for me? Mail them in America?" She held out her en­ velopes in one hand, her money in the either. We stood silent around her until Tom took her letters. "We don't need money. Sister," he told her for all of us. "We're heading for New York," Tom said. "We'll be there in a month. Three days after we land, these letters'll be in Baltimore. We promise you." She hugged Tom like a brother. That hug was for all of us, I know. I'll never forget her, I promise myself. Never; 147 '®ti Clfrtafmas The heat and humidity of summer may not make you think about the holiday season just yet, but the Seafarers LOG must plan ahead for its December edition. And one of the features of that edition that has been extremely well received over the past three years is the inclusion of holiday greetings. Active and retired Seafarers-as well as their family members-are invited to send their greetings to friends, shipmates and loved ones through the pages of the LOG. The procedure is simple. In 25 words or less (and in your neatest PRINTING possible), write the message in the space provided below. All (legible) greetings that are written in the holiday spirit will be included in the December 1994 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received in time. The LOG reserves the right to print one greeting per sender. Others will be run only if space permits. The deadline for receipt of the holiday messages is Mon­ day, November 14, 1994. Send them by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After November 1, facsimile copies will be accepted. The fax number is (301) 702-4407. Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the official at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patroman at a vessel's payoff, r (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) To: From: Message:, ULTRASEA (Sealift), June 5- Chairman M.A, Noble, Secretary Timothy J. Dowd. Chairman an­ nounced arrival and payoff in New Orleans, La. He thanked Chief Cook Francisco Monsibais and rest of steward department for job well done over past voyages. Treasurer stated $56 in ship's fund. Suggestion was made to buy new movies since next trip will be long. Steward delegate reported disputed OT in his department. No beefs or disputed OT in deck or engine depart­ ments. With additional riders aboard, suggestion made to get new washing machine. Sugges­ tion also made to use spare rooni for riders, not AB or oiler's rooms. Repairs needed aboard ship include fixing of galley ovens and range. Check the block which describes your status with the SlU: • Active Seafarer CI Family Member of Active Seafarer • Retired Seafarer • Family Member of Retired Seafarer Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting should be received at the LOG office by Monday, November 14, 1994. 8/94 �•:>- •': • '- • •' '"•• •." r""',.•': -31 AimST1994 SEAFAHERS LOG Final Departures DEEP SEA the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to 1951. Brother Edwards began receiving his pension in January 1986. AGATONANDREZ Pensioner Agaton Andrez, 94, passed away May 10, 1993. Brother Andrez joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1946, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Andrez began receiving his pension in March 1965. THOMAS D.CRAIG Pensioner Thomas D. Crag, 88, passed away April 12. He join^ the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944 before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Craig retired in August 1969. HARRY EGOLF Pensioner Harry Egolf, 70, passed away June 1. Bom in Hickory, Pa., he began his sailing career with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945 before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Egolf retired in Novemba: 1974. JAMES E. BARKER Pensioner James E. Barker, 83, died May 6. A Pennsylvania na­ tive, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1941, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Barker served in the military from 1935 to 1945. He retired in March 1977. DANIEL H.FERRAS Pensioner Daniel H. Ferras, 59, died June 8. Bom in Cuba, he be­ came a U.S. citizen and joined the SIU in New Orleans in 1%8. Brother Ferras sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in May 1991. BENAIABERBERENA Brother Benaia Berberena, 52, passed away June 28. Bom in Puerto Rico, he signed on with th^ SIU in 1969 in Piney Point, Md. after completing the Lundeberg School's training course for entry level seamen. Brother Berberena sailed in the deck . department and upgraded at Piney Point in 1981. He was ac­ tive in union activities in San Francisco. JOHN L. BUCKLEY Pensioner John L. Buckley, 80, died June 1. Bom in San Francisco, Calif., he began his sailing career in 1953 in the port of Boston. Brother Buckley sailed in the engine department. In 1976 he upgraded his rating to QMED. He served in the U.S. Army from 1937 to 1940. Brother Buckley began receiving his pension in August 1979. HARRY GOORWrrZ Pensioner Harry Goorwitz, 81, died November 6,1992. Brother Goorwitz joined &e Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1937, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He sailed aboard Matson and Anterican President Lines vessels. Brother Goorwitz began receiving his pension in December 1969. HOWARD R. HARVEY Pensioner Howard R. Harvey, 69, passed away June 19. Bom in Michigan, he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Seattle. Brother Harvey sailed in the deck department He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1975. Brother Harvey served in the U.S. Army in 1950. He retired in May 1986. JOHNR.CHEELY Pensioner, John R. Cheely, 67, passed away June 11. A native of New York, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment Brother Cheely upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He retired in January 1992. EDWARD KELLY SR. Pensioner Ed­ ward Kelly Sr., 74, passed away June 20. A native of Theodore, Ala., he join^ the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York. Brother Kelly sailed in the steward department. He successfully com­ pleted the steward recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army fiom 1943 to 1946. Brother Kelly retiied in April 1984. PATRICK J. CLEARY Pensioner / Patrick J. Cleary, 74, died May 22. Bom in New York City, he began his sailing career with die Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Cleary sailed in the engine department. He began receiving his pension in Novem­ ber 1981. GERALD EDWARDS Pensioner Gerald Ed­ wards, 69, died Novem­ ber 19, 1993. Bom in Merritt, N.C., he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Brother Edwards sailed in the deck department He saved in : ' . •/' • FRANCIS LEBDA Brother Fran­ cis Lebda, 64, died June 13. Bom in New York City, he joined the Seafarers in 1969 in that port Brother Lebda sailed in the deck depart- :^ .v:-' ment. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He is re­ membered by his union brothers for his many aictivities in behalf of seamen—^th at sea and ashore. Brother Lebda served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1948. GEORGE LINDSAY JR. Brother George Lindsay Jr., 48, passed away May 24. A native of Georgia, he join^ the SIU in 1970 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Brother Lindsay recently sailed in the en­ gine department as a QMED. He upgraded frequently at the union's school in Piney Point, Md. GABRIEL LLAMAS Pensioner Gabriel Llamas, 89, died June 27. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New York. Late in his career. Brother Llamas primarily sailed in the deck department as a bosun. Brother Llamas began receiving his pension in November 1970. AGLIWD. Sister Veard retired in November 1971. ANTHONY SCATURRO Pensioner Anthony Scaturro, 76, died June 10. He signed on with the Seafarers in 1950 in his home state of New York. Brother Scaturro sailed in the steward department. He upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1979. Brother Scatur­ ro served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. He began receiv­ ing his pension in March 1980. JOSEPH SMITH Pensioner Joseph Smi^, 82, passed away May 20. Bom in Peabody, Mass., he joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. He last sailed in the deck depart­ ment as a bosun. Brother Smith retired in April 1978. ARMONSTOVALL Pensioner Armon Stovall, 74, HORACE P. MAYEUX died May 25. Pensioner Bom in Horace P. Newark, Mayeux, 65, N.J., he passed away joined the June 6. He Marine joined the Cooks and SIU in his na­ Stewards in 1971 in the port of tive city of New Orleans San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He in 1966. began receiving his pension Brother Mayeux sailed in the Febmary 1990. deck department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to ARMANDO VIDAL 1947. Brother Mayeux retired from the SIU in October 1987. Pensioner Ar­ mando DONALD J. MEDER Vidal, 81, Brother died March Donald J. 14. A native Meder,61, of Puerto died May 25. Rico, he Bom in signed on Sacramento, with the SIU Calif., he in 1943 in signed on the port of New York. Brother with the SIU Vidal sailed in the engine depart­ in 1969 in ment. He upgraded frequently at the port of Wilmington, Calif. the Lundeterg School. Brother He sailed in both the deck and Vidal began receiving his pen­ steward departments. Brother sion in September 1975. Meder upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School. He served in the JAMES L.WALDROP U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. James L. Waldrop, 63, passed CLARENCE J. NALL away June 3. Bom in Florida, he joined the Seafarers in 1950 in Pensioner the port of New York. Brother Clarence J. Waldrop sailed in both the deck Nail, 82, and steward departments. passed away Febmary 19, 1993.A charter mem­ ber of the SIU, Brother INLAND Nail was bom in Belleville, Ala. He joined BENJAMIN BEACHAM the union in 1938 in the port of Benjamin Mobile, Ala. and sailed in the Beacham, steward department until his 60, died June retirement in September 1972. 20. A native He is survived by his wife, Ber^ of North nice. Carolina, he joined the MARY A. VEARD SIU in 1959 Pensioner Mary A. Veard, 75, in the port of passed away August 5, 1993. Philadelphia. She joined the Marine Cooks and He sailed in the deck department. Stewards in 1955, l^fore that Boatman Beacham served in the union merged with the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1954. - --" i •, . ••• 7 Jj / 7 ' ' jr . (• 23 :lj' 7 CHARLES M. CURTIS Pensioner Charles M. Curtis, 70, passed away May 14. Bom in North Carolina, he began his sailing career in 1973 in the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. Boatman Curtis at­ tended the SIU Gulf and Inland Waters Education Conference in July 1971 at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. He sailed in the steward department. Boatman Curtis served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945. He retired in Febmary 1986. FRANCIS GALLAGHER Pensioner Francis Gallagher, 84, died June 10. A native of Vir­ ginia, Boatman Gallagher joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Boatman Gal­ lagher began receiving his pension in April 1973. DONALD HARBOUR Donald Har­ bour, 53, passed away June 20. Bom in Springfield, 111., he joined the Serfarers in 1991 in the port of Houston. Boatman Harbour sailed aboard G & H Towing ves­ sels in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1964. . j', JOSEPH HEBERT Pensioner Joseph Hebert, 70, died June 16. A native of Grand Lake, La., he began sailing widi the union in 1964 in the portof New Orleans. Boatman Hebert served in the U. S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in April 1982. MELVIN HEBERT Pensioner Melvin Hebert, 73, passed away May 20. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boat­ man Hebert was a licensed cap­ tain. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 and again ftxjm 1947 to 1949. Boatman Hebert retired in November 1985. : 3 ft 3 ?.'3- Ific :3 . . V.' t ••. -'r ' •A . JOHN Q.JOYNER Pensioner John Q. Joyner, 88, died May 14. Boatman Joyner began sailing with the SIU in 1982 in the portof NorContinued on page 25 V , /• 33: �24 AUGUST 1994 SEAFARERS LOG TwoOffloading for the ITB Jack­ sonville is a two-step process. When the vessel approaches the New York City skyline, it is time to ready the vessel for the first step. "Entering the harbor only means we have to prepare for lightering," Bosun Luke Wells told the Seafarers LOG. "We'll be here offloading, then we can head for the dock." ' The Jacksonville, like the other Sheridan Transportation • 1» tug/barges on the St. Croix to New York run, must unload some of its petroleum cargoonto another barge in the Stapleton Anchorage before it can sai to the Hess Ter­ minal in Port Reading, N.J. Wells noted the procedure is fairly routine with the good crew aboard the vessel. "We are all familiar with what we have to do. Unless the weather acts up, it usually goes without a hitch." The tug/barge makes the roundtrip between the Virgin Is­ lands and New York in just under 13 days. Lightering in Stapleton Anchorage takes about 12 hours, while the offloading operations at the terminal involves another 18 hours. The Jacksonville is able to hold 350,000 barrels of gasoline, jet fuel and other petroleum products. When it is not on the New York run, the 12-year-old vessel often puts in at the ports of — Norfolk, Va., Charleston, S.C. Chief Cook Benigno Santos and Houston. stands ready to take a meal order. /?' v''"{V'. -'; • Waving as the pilotlaunch shoves Lowering the pilot's ladder from the deck are AB Nat Leary (left) and QMED Pumpman David V^dkamp (right) finds out what will be on the off is Bosun Luke Wells. Bosun Luke Wells. The lightering barge can be seen behind Wells, menu from Chief Steward Charles Banky. Pictured from left are GLIDE Gerry Rogers, QMED Tomas Martinez and GUDE Don Ackerman. '"••.." The professionalism of SIU crewmembers aboard the Liberty Sea was evident during the vessel's recent voyage to deliver 60,000 metric tons of grain to Haifa, Israel, reported Bosun Mario Romero. In ship's minutes that were recorded during the trip, the bosun commended the entire crew. "We've had nothing but smooth sailing," noted Romero. Romero said that the deck department spent much of its time chipping and painting. Seafarers in the engineroom kept the vessel running at peak performance, while the steward department provided excellent meals. "I extend a special vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done," added Romero. The importance and benefits of upgrading at the Paul Hall Center is a common topic among the crew, accord­ ing to the Liberty Sea's chief steward, Neville Johnson Jr. Brother Johnson has taken many courses at the Paul Hall Center's Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. He recently completed the recertified steward program. Operated by Liberty Maritime, the Liberty Sea was scheduled to return to the U.S. late last month. The photos ac­ companying this story were taken during the voyage to Is­ rael. Applying a fresh coat of paint is AB Don Martin, who sails from the port of New Orleans. 'iA\i :. •'•4: Galley gang members (left to right) Chief Cook Leslie Davis, GSU — Gerardo Lopez and Recertified Steward Neville Johnson Jr. prepare ^ li another delicious meal for fellow crewmembers on the Liberty Sea. •' ^>- ^r.'. • • HelDinq keep the Liberty Sea in Piloting the ship are AB Urry Jordan (right) and Third Mate David ABs Arnold Jackson (left) and Romuald "Joe" Los paint railings on the top form is Bosun Mario Romero. Hood, an SIU hawsepiper. deck of the L/berty Sea. W. �•••• V'' f vv ./-Jv'<??.. / < •'•'"'y/y P' •/-' y-yy • Vv^a;:, •-•. • ; y •• • ' •' • ;•, • ;''a« SEAFARBISLOe Seafai^ir Question: What was the best ship or run that you have been on as a Seafarer? (Asked of SIU members in the port of Baltimore.) Eric Mahoney, Ordinary Seaman — Fveonly been on two ships so far because I started sail­ ing last year. I guess I'd have to say the Sealift Mediterranean Sea because it had such a good crew. Walt Schoppe, Cooi^aker — Every ship has been my favorite ship. I have had no problems on any SIU ship and have enjoyed sailing. John McLain, Ordi­ nary Seaman • I'd have to say the Gopher State. The food was good, the crew was good and we had a good trip from Germany to Johnson Island. • % •• .'v • - ;" v"";; • a "i MMHmi994 Bob Anders, Able Seaman — Any Delta Lines and Sea-Land ships. They had good crews, good runs, good food and lots of work. .• •r 2S ''Xv^ The San Juan's Enthusiastic Galley Gang Frank Ridrigs, retired Steward As­ sistant — Delta Lines' Isabelle. It went to South America. I liked the run. We had good weather. We had very good crews and nice passengers. Joseph J. Mamoliti, retired Tug­ boat Cap­ tain — I was inland, but I'd have to say the Kings Point. She was a good han­ dling boat in the Baltimore Har­ bor and Chesapeake Bay. One thing the SlU-crewed Nuevo San Juan is known for is its enthusiastic galley gang. Pictured above (from left), ready for serving the crew at lunchtime are Messman Jose De Los Santos, Chief Cook Jorge Bernardez, Chief Steward Hazel Johnson and Messman Angel O'Neill. Below right, De Los Santos prepares food for the salad bar. Below left (from left), reading a letter from SIU headquarters are Bosun Jerry Boruckl, Johnson and Bernardez. Calvin Singietary, Able Seaman — TheSS Guayama. The crew as a whole was excel­ lent. I en­ joyed the run and commend Captain Egon Stage and Bosun Richard Kidd. If given a choice between a good ship and a good crew, I'll go with the good crew. Keith Barfield, Steward As­ sistant Any Delta Lines' ship. They were the best runs because they had good crews and no troubles, Carl Rus­ sell, Ordinary Seaman ^ I just started sail­ ing. The Global Mariner is the only vessel I've been aboard, so it's my favorite. Not the Usual Cargo Requiring a little more care than the usual cargo of cqntainere, four elephants were pick^ up by the Sea-LandRaleighBayin Charleston, S.C. for transport to a circus in Algeciras, Spain. Watching the loading process are, from left, AS William Carey, AB Timothy G'^ard and &)sun Tony Martinez. The photo was taken by QMED Paul Titus. Final Departures Continued from page 23 folk, Va. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman Joyner began receiving his pension in June 1985. GERALD MANUEL Pensioner Gerald Manuel, 90, passed away May 31. Bom in Louisiana, he joined the union in 1964 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boat­ man Manuel sailed in the engine department. He retired in Oc­ tober 1968. GREAT LAKES ALBERT J. LESSARD Pensioner Al­ bert J. Lessard, 75, died May 31. A native of Duluth, Minn., he began sailing with the SIU in 1968 in the port of Detroit as a member of the deck department. Brother Lessard served in the U. S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. He retired in December 1984. WILLIAM V.NUGENT Pensioner William V. Nugent, 93, passed away April 29. Bom in FLOYD T. ROGERS JR. Michigan, he Floyd T. joined the Rogers Jr., union in 58, died May 1953 in the 26. A native port of Frankfort, Ky. He sailed of Delaware, in the engine department. he began sail­ Brother Nugent began receiving ing with the his pension in July 1966. SIU in 1959 in the port of Philadelphia. DANIEL PELKY Daniel He sailed in the deck department. Pelky,51, Boatman Rogers served in the died May 5. U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1954. A native of Michigan, he MERLE E. WITTER JR. began sailing Merle E. Witter Jr., 41, passed with the SIU away June 23. Boatman Witter in 1989 in joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of his native city of Port Arthur, Algonac, Texas. He sailed in the deck Mich. Brother Pelky sailed in the department. engine department JOHN J. STARR John J. Starr, passed away June 20. Bom in Baltimore, Md., he joined the luiionin 1971 in the port of Duluth, Minn. Brother Starr sailed in the engine department as an FOWT and upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1952. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN SAMUEL PALLAZOLA Pensioner Samuel Pallazola, 76, died June 3. Bom in Gloucester, Mass., he started fishing commer-. cially at the age of 14. Brother Pal­ lazola served in the U.S. Army during World War U, fiom 1942 to 1946. He joined the Atlantic Rshermen's Union in 1946, an af­ filiate of the SIU, before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. He sailed in the deck department Brother Pallazola retired in Febraary 1983. RAILROAD MARINE FRANK C. TIEDEMAN Pensioner Frank C. Tiedeman, 75, passed away June 28. A na­ tive of Patterson, N.J., he joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port. of New York. He sailed in the deck depaitinent. Brother Tiedeman served in the U.S. Army during World War 11, from 1941 to 1945. He began receiv­ ing his pension June 1979. : 7^:; i • * : IV '• J t- • ;7':: �.•; ,•- -igbeSSfW 26 f-: AUGUST 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Liindeberg School Graduating Classes •/, 'r C€-• !i ;fe M#t-¥ "'--fi .'• nwdsrrtSf 1 -v;--' :|X- '^-V ••, f. Trainee Lifeboat Class 526—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 526 are (from left, kneeling) Christopfier Hanshe, James Alsobrooks, Gregory Reynolds, George Auger, (second row) Carlos Sanchez, Mark Hughey, Denise Akenson, Christopher Mattair, John Scott McMillian, Roland Moolenaar Jr., Jim Brown (instructor) and Melvin Rivera. Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of ttie July 12 lifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor) Terry Johnson, Clifford Blackmon, Joseph Carmine, (second row) Jesse Lee James, Cecilio Suarez, Steven Murray, Dennis Fillingim, (third row) Matthew Sandy, Santiago Martinez, Nathaniel Jennings and Roger Jackson. Third Mate - Radar—Graduating from the deck department upgrading course on July 12 are (from left), Vince Ippolito Jr., Michael McCardie, Carl Ricker Jr., Don Bridenstine Jr., Gregg Carlson, Emanuel Gazzier Jr., Jake Karaczynski (instructor) and Robert LaPointe. Oil Spill Containment—Certificates of completion were received by the June 22 class of upgraders. They are (from left, seated) Joseph Williams, Delson Richardson, Scotty Greenlee, James Cedeno, Alfredo ^ Arana, Allen Newgen, (second row) Thomas Stead, Tom Wulforst, David Wogan, Marshall Sanford, Michael Natoli, Manfred Wedell, (third row) Brett Sollee, Robert Rogers, Antoinette Strauch, Scott VanSlambrouck, Dennis Bennett and John Schmidt. 8'- V^; V " Hydraulics—The July 14 graduates of the hydraulics class are (from left) Gary Frazier, Michael Brown, Marcos Hill, Mark Dumas and Dan Holden (instructor). Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the June 27 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) George Galanis, Thomas Pappas, Kimberly Clark, Lloyd Bates, Roger White, Michael Jackson, (second row) Darrel Koonce, John Parker, Jeremie Riehm, Terry Vicknair, Joseph Moceri, Christopher Kalinowski, Donald MacDonald, Jake Karaczynski (instructor), (third row) Eric Lund, Jacob Mayo, Ronald Brown, Rodney Aucoin, Francisco Harry, Patrick Vandegrift and John McClinton. f MUST BE RENEWED BY Z-CARDS issued in: M: SV:tt' If.- .• I• 1939 1940 1941 1937 1942 1938 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Introduction to Engine—Completing the course on June 22 are (from left) Eric Matzkuhn (instructor), Michael Morrissey, Chad Vickers, Charlie Bradshaw, Daniel Lewis, Ralph Ramsey and Phillip Yeomans. Missing from the photo is John Coover. �r,<fi^-u:/.-.-';. ._• _. •• v'l ••'-• • '"t-; • • ^: AUGUST 1994 SEAFARERSLOG LUHDEBERG ^HmiL 1994 UPGRADIHG COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between late August and December 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritiine industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course Check-In Date Completion Date Able Seaman September 9 October 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Bridge Management (Shiphandiing) October 21 November 4 Radar CertiBcation September 16 October 14 September 23 October 21 Celestial Navigation September 9 October 21 Limited License, Part 1 September 26 October? Umited License, Part 2 October 10 October 21 October 24 November 4 Safety Specialty Courses Course Oil Spill Prevention an^ Containment Check-In Date Completion Date October 21 October 28 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting September 16 Novemiber 25 September 30 December 9 S^lift Operations & Maintenance September 5 September 30 RecertittcaUon Programs Course Check-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertiflcation October 3 November 7 (Middle) (Risl) (Street) (Zip Code) (State) ) Date of Birth. (Area Code) Deep Sea Member• Contact admissions office for starting dates Contact admissions ofBce for starting dates Chief Cook, Chief Steward Engine Upgrading Courses Completion Course Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Refrigerant Handling - EPA (Refrigeration Tech. Certification) Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Pumproom Maint & Operations Hydraulics Marine Electrical Maintenance Welding September 6 Septembers September 12 September 5 October 3 September 12 October 24 October 21 October 14 November 28 November 4 November 18 .<wr.x\. /-'-f 1994Aduit OiucaUon Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Course Check-In Date Completion Date GED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admission Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Developmental Studies September 5 (Month/Day/Year) Lakes Member• Session lU September 9 September 12 November 4 NOTICE TO SEAFARERS In order to better meet the future needs of SIU members, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education will be running a decreased class schedule during the months of November and December. During this time period, the school will be preparing additional classes based on new governmental regulations, upgrading present course materials and repairing and maintain­ ing classroom equipment. Instructors also will be attending advanced courses to enhance their knowledge and skills. The fiill 1995 class schedule, which will be ready in late fall, will be published in the Seafarers LOG as soon as it is release(l. Members with any questions may contact the school's admis­ sion office at (301) 994-0010. CPRrDYes • Yes • No Firefighting:•Yes •No Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPLRMTIOH (City) Completion Date General EducaUon Coiiege Courses Lifeboatman Telephone ( Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker "It September 9 September 23 October 21 (Last)- Check-In Date Course English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission August 26 ^September 9 October 7 Name Address Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Deck Upgrading Courses Limited License, Part 3 27 Inland Waters Member• •NO With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. BEGIN END COURSE DATE DATE If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book# Social Security #. . Department Seniority U.S. Citizen: CHYes CH No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Rating:. LAST VESSEL: Date On:. Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? •Yes If yes, class # ' •Yes Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? Date Off:. PNO PNO Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. WA 1 / ' JI • • • .r • �•- •;>!• -.•>^-v- SEAEtMSEMBS 1995 Scholarships Announced Seven scholarships will be awarded in 1995 to help members and their dependents further their college or university studies. See page 11 for additional Information. V-' • V. •" Volume 56, Number 8 August 1994 Seafarer Fulfills Lifelong Racing Goal For Dennis Fillingim, Ranger. "This is strictly for son is the driver. When Fillin­ owning a race car is the fulfill­ love. In fact, there's a lot of gim is at sea for long periods, [financial] risk involved. I've they handle the day-to-day tasks ment of a lifelong dream. Because he had help in seen people sink everything associated with maintaining a achieving that goal, when the they own into a race car and then race car. Of course, driver safety is a longtime SIU member recently lose it all." finished preparing his new Operating a race car on any major consideration. It is ad­ vehicle for its first race, he made level is not cheap. Fuel (a mix­ dressed to such an extent that an obvious gesture of thanks. ture of nitromethane, methane Fillingim believes most race car "I checked With the union to and alcohol) can cost as much as drivers "are safer in those cars make sure no one minded, then $30 per gallon, and Fillingim's than in street cars. The race cars I put an SIU logo on the car," vehicle only gets about three have a full roll-cage (consisting said the 40-year-old chief cook. miles to the gallon. There are of protective bars outside the "I love the union, and without entry fees for each race, and vehicle) and halon fire extin­ the SIU, there's no way I could there's no such thing as in­ guishers that fog the whole car, have earned the money to buy a surance for these vehicles, Fil­ and the drivers wear fire suits that fully protect them for iip to car like this one." lingim pointed out. Fillingim recently purchased Sponsorship and winnings two minutes in a blazing fire. a 1993 Chevrolet Berretta, are the most common methods Labors of Love manufactured in Michigan by of offsetting the costs. Fillingim With a friendly demeanor Howe Racing. Relying on a has secured sponsorship from and in an unmistakably southern lifetime of experience, he spent local businesses in Mobile—in­ accent, Fillingim explained that an estimated 500 hours building cluding a small restaurant that racing, cooking and sailing all the engine (a 391 cubic inch V-8 he has owned for the past five have been lifelong labors of that has been modified from a years. love. Seafarer Dennis Fillingim proudly displays the SIU logo (near his right 350) for the car—a crucial step, Intricate Operation 'Growing up, racing for me hand) on his newly acquired race car. "Anywhere 1 go in racing, the from a financial aspect. "Here Additionally, race car opera­ was like football or baseball was SIU emblem will be on my car," he states. again, without building the en­ tions are quite complex. There to other kids. I've been around gine myself, there's no Way I are many technical points that it my whole life." men whose boat was about to way, even if they're cooking could have afforded it." straight from a book, and no two must be strictly monitored and His interest in galley work sink. He runs the vehicle in the adjusted when necessary. The and in the merchant marine "That fishing boat was a people drive a car the exact "open-modified" division, slightest deviation can have a stems from the fact that "I've death trap. They never should same way." which, as the name suggests, major impact on performance. been around cooking and sailors have sailed," Fillingim recalled. With a little luck, the differs from stock-car racing be­ For example, Fillingim's car my whole life, too," Fillingim But the rescue went smoothly. Seafarer hopes to expand his cause the automobiles are en­ is "56 percent left-side weight," added with a laugh. "My father Everybody worked together and racetrack exploits to the nation­ hanced by mechanics. Most of he said, meaning that the car is was a merchant mariner, and I did their part." al level. But he said that, regard­ the tracks are a half-mile long, heavier on one side. "Every­ always intended to go to sea." He also likes the fact that, less of whether or not his car with asphalt or dirt surfaces. thing is built to the left sid^ of He is more than satisfied with while on the beach, he can stays local or hits the big time, Racing in Fla. the car. Even the wheels are dif­ his sailing career, which in­ devote most of his attention to he will remain proud of the SIU and thankful for the chance to "Right now I'm running the ferent sizes" because, other than cluded service in the Persian racing. work hard and earn a good car once a week in Pensacola, when it is on a short Gulf War. "I love the travel, Rarely Drives living. Florida, and I'm getting ready to straightaway, the vehicle is al­ meeting people and making a Interestingly, very little of "It's so important to know go national," said Fillingim, ways turning to the left on the good living. I appreciate the fact his involvement with the sport that if you're dedicated to your who joined the Seafarers in track. that we have the Paul Hall Cen­ 1969 in his native Mobile, Ala. Moreover, the car's weight ter, which is an excellent school includes time behind the wheel. sailing career and you're sen­ and who still sails from that has a lot to do with its clas­ that gives SIU members a I've driven in some sible with your earnings, you mechanics' races, that's all. But can reach your goals. I'm thank­ port. sification," Fillingim noted. chance to have great careers. I He added that competing in Mine must weigh a minimum "I don't know anything else will say that driving is a lot like ful to the SIU, and anywhere I bigger races throughout the U.S. of 2,500 pounds. Right now, I'd rather do, and I've had many cooking, in the sense that no one go in racing, the SIU emblem is not a goal that is based on with a driver and a full tank of shoreside jobs to compare it cooks die same dish the same will be on my car." potential monetary winnings. fuel (22 gallons), it weighs with." "You can race your whole life 2,512 pounds." Sailing also provides some and never make big money," Although he is the sole owner excitement, such as the time two said Fillingim, who has of the car, which can reach years ago when Fillingim—then The National Center for 16 years old, she has not been upgraded several times at the racing speeds in excess of 100 sailing aboard theSealift Carib­ Missing and Exploited seen or heard from since and Paul Hall Center and who most mph, Fillingim is assisted with bean south of Florida—helped Children has asked the has been considered an en­ recently sailed aboard the MV the operations by a friend whose rescue three American fisherSeafarers International dangered missing person. Union to assist them in locat­ The photo at left has been ing Angela Sigrid Ramsey. age-enhanced to show how Last known to be at a the 32-year-old woman motel in DeLand, Fla. on might appear today. June 21, 1977 when she was At the time of her disap­ pearance, the blonde-haired, brown-eyed girl was 5'3" tall Help Locate This Missing Person »^W%r and weired 115 pounds. She r/ '• :» The vehicle, a '93 Chevy Beretta, can reach racing speeds greater than 100 mph. SIU member Fillingim spent hundreds of hours modifying the engine. Angela Sigrid Ramsey as she is believed to look at age 32. has a small scar on the left side of her face. Anyone having informa­ tion on the whereabouts of Angela Sigrid Ramsey should contact the National Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Volusia County (Fla.) Sheriffs Of­ fice at (904) 254-1535. sWwix � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource August 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAFARERS RECALL HALL LEGACY SHIPPING VISIONARY, CROWLEY DIES AT 79 BY 294-122, HOUSE BACKS U.S. SHIP PLAN INGRAO DIES; SERVED MTD FOR 30 YEARS SENATE PANEL EXPECTED TO MARK UP MARITIME PROGRAM BILL IN AUGUST CG ISSUES RULE ON PROOF OF ABILITY TO PAY FOR SPILLS HEALTH CARE DEBATE HITS CONGRESSIONAL FLOORS THIS MONTH ALL SIU-CONTRACTED LAKERS ARE AT WORK 26 COURSES OPEN TO SEAFARERS SAB: REFRIGERATION TECHS TO BE GIVEN PRIORITY FOR CERTAIN ENGINE POSITIONS Q&A: HOW THE NEW EPA RULE AFFECTS SEAMEN SEAFARERS’ TIMELY RESPONSE SAVES LIFE OF ALTON MAN H. CREEL AND D. WON TO JOIN FMC SOURCE OF DEADLY LEGIONAIRES’ DISEASE TRACED TO RUNAWAY-FLAG CRUISE SHIP SEAFARERS HELP PULL RUNAWAY-FLAG TANKER TO SAFETY WITHOUT SPILLAGE OECD PACT WOULD END SHIPBUILDING SUBSIDIES O’BRIEN TO CALL ON EASTERN PORTS BEFORE HEADING HOME TO SAN FRAN NY FERRY SERVICE ADDS ROUTE, MORE TO COME 13 SEAFARER-CREWED BOATS OFFER A POPULAR COMMUTING ALTERNATIVE SEAFARERS FIND REFRIGERATIONS CLASSES ‘EXTENSIVE,’ ‘FAST-PACED’ AND HELPFUL HIGHER EDUCATION DOESN’T HAVE TO COST A FORTUNE VOYAGE TO GDYNIA: MEMORIES OF RALPH J. LUNDGREN ITF ASSISTS RUSSIAN MARINERS SAILING UNDER UNSAFE CONDITIONS THOMAS CROWLEY DIES OF CANCER A $28 MILLION FACELIFT INDEPENDENCE UNDERGOES MAJOR RENOVATIONS AFTER SOMALI RELIEF EFFORT PREPOSITIONING SHIP HAUGE IS BACK IN DIEGO GARCIA RECALLING LAST YEARS FLOODING, ORGULF CREWS THANKFUL FOR GOOD WEATHER UPGRADER KOONCE STAYS TRUE TO WORD TWO-STEP UNLOADING IS ROUTINE FOR JACKSONVILLE BOSUN ROMERO PRAISES LIBERTY SEA CREW SEAFARER FULFILLS LIFELONG RACING GOAL Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/01/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 8 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4c095a848d59db2d356ec20962437ecb.PDF f05e41765c6a13a96672a82b04a1ee0e PDF Text Text r-.>.--i?v^.= •.. v.„,, Martin Marietta Boatmen Vote 37-2 for SIU ITF Seafarers Elect John Fay To Top Post Page 3 Page 2 Liberty Ship Saves Stranded Returns from D-Day Honors Fisherman Page 5 Page 14 OFFKIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRIG • AFL-CIO •.K .5 Volume 56, Number 9 September 1994 1994 U.S. 5lr|pt Bill Goes to Senate ••/s '3- Received; read twice and lefencd to the Comnunec on Commeice, AN ACT v«.r i,', nations for fiscal year 1995 i e Department of Tiansportationr--^ 1936, as amended, to revitalize i merchant marine, and for other purposes i!_ '/i prffMBPf'i'{ouse of Representatives of Kmerica in Congress asse-<^ rrflpvS '•W:?: • • •'."i'.s ••• time Security and Tradi • /'{-'".I 'W • .,(i '-m 'i 4%'' •' ' :U :«»! SiU Chief Steward Ed Ombac has started a letter-writing campaign to his members of the U.S. Senate which is currently considering a bill of major im­ portance to the nation and all seamen. For more details, see page 3. '. Ujs: • , a. • cu. O cvC- d-O tA U-C r-4 CO <• 'CO I :?'iLjoujr- te: c- Qrh-u"i CO —r:^to . n:'-.cru:3; . OK '-'K •—•X CO K-C _Jt-«LL.(AO-| CXK- K-< •. •• �V, J./,--v.- •""j ";•'•* >./ , • • - 2 sfiiiwEirsioi; SEPTOHBER1994 President's Report Every Letter Counts Sfpi 6®: - This month, the message is short but most important. The SIU is calling On each and every Seafarer to be a part of the campaign to have a new maritime program enacted by the Senate. As you know, last month the House of Rep­ resentatives, by a vote of 294 to 122, passed a bill which, if enacted, will ensure that the United States has a fleet of modem, efficient containerships operating in the international trades and available to the nation in times of emergency or war. That bill, known as H.R. 4003, is now in the Michael Sacco Senate. First, it must clear the Senate Com­ merce Committee. Then it should go to the floor for a vote by the full Senate. The enemies of U.S. shipping have mustered their vast resour­ ces and are attempting to kill the bill in the Senate. Foreign ship­ ping companies, through their high-priced Washington lobbyists, are trying to scuttle the program that would, if passed, mean that U.S.-flag ships would be prominent on the high seas, competing with their liner companies. Also on the attack are the giant agribusiness grain interests, which enjoy millions of dollars in government subsidies to their corporate coffers, while opposing U.S. government programs to promote American shipping. This is where Seafarers, SIU pensioners and their families can play an important role. One personal letter to a senator is a power­ ful antidote to the well-financed, big business interests fighting the new maritime program. Elected officials must listen to the people who vote for them. So now is the time to take pen and paper in hand to write to the senators urging them to adopt what will be the first new forwardlooking maritime bill this country has seen in 20 years. Seafarers and their families can let the senators know how important a U.S.flag merchant marine is to the nation's economic security and na­ tional defense, as well as the value of U.S. shipping to the lives of thousands of mariners and their families. Fay Re-Elected Vice Chair Of ITF Seafarers' Section The SIU's secretary-treasurer, John Fay, last month was re­ elected to a top position in the Seafarers' Section of the Londonbased International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), an or­ ganization that brings together die free world's unions that repre­ sent individuals employed in maritime, rail, trucking and air­ line industries. The balloting for the vicechairmanship took place at the Seafarers' Section Conference on August 5, held in conjunction with the ITF's congress, which is held every four years. Brother ITF Seafarers' Section Vice-Chair Fay received the unanimous sup­ and SIU officer John Fay (left), port of representatives of confers with R. Lioeanjie, vice seamen's unions from some fifty chair of District 4-NMU/MEBA. nations. On August 9, Fay' s election to campaign against the substandard the vice-chair position was practices of runaway-flag ratified by the Congress, in which shipowners, who avoid the rules transport unions from more than and laws of their own nations by 90 nations took part. The ratifica­ purchasing the use of another tion was part of the adoption of nation's flag. The ITF's cam­ the Seafarers' Section Con­ paign is coordinated through the Fair Practices Committee (FPC), ference report to the Congress. Elected to the post of which is made up of seafarer and Seafarers' Section chair was docker representatives. As vice-chair of the Seafarers' Anders Lindstrom, an officer of the Swedish Seafarers' Union, He Section, Brother Fay serves on replaces K. Mols Sorensen, a the Seafarers' Section Committee Danish marine officer who has and is a member of the Fair Prac­ been involved in the ITF tices Committee and an ex-officio Seafarers' Section for more than member of the FPC's Subcom­ 30 years. An official of the mittee on the Collective Agree­ Australian Maritime Officers' ment and Flag-of-convenience Union, Fred Ross, received the Campaign Steering Group. Fay first assumed the vicesupport of the body for the posi­ chairmanship of the ITF's tion of deputy vice-chair. The Seafarers' Section is Seafarers' Section in October charged with coordinating the 1992. At that time, he was elected ITF's policies in regard to by the seamens' union repre­ sentatives at a section meeting to seamen. Through the ITF's Joint fill a vacancy. Since 1949, Fay has been a Seafarers' and Dockers' Con­ ferences, the international or­ member of the SIU. He became the ganization has coordinated a SIU's secretary-treasurer in 1990. -•f® The worldbody of transport unions, to which the SIU is affiliated, adopted several action plans to combat the harsh consequences to workers rendered by intemational companies with no national allegiances. Above, the ITF congress meets in plenary session. ITF Congress HHs Ruuawajts The highest decision-making body of the world federation of transport unions last month reaf­ firmed its efforts to elevate the pay and shipboard conditions of crewmembers working aboard runaway-flag ships, noting that flag-of-convenience ship registries allow shipowners to avoid taxes, evade laws and regulations that affect safety and ignore humane crew working conditions. Meeting in its 37th congress in Geneva, Switzerland from August 4 to II, delegates to the ntemational Transport Workers federation (ITF) also elected David Cockroft to the general secretary post, expanded the organization's Executive Board to allow for representation for transport unions in Central and astern Europe and adopted a blueprint for action. tounsm services. The eight sections of the ITF each elected a chair and vicechair, who will serve for the next four years, and endorsed resolu­ tions that were submitted to the congress. The sections also adopted a program of activities to be conducted until the next con­ gress. Second Registers Pierced Meeting in a Joint Seafarers' and Dockers' Conference, union representatives of seamen and David Cockroft, who was elected longshoremen prepared the docu­ ITF General Secretary, called for ment which was approved by the cooperation between sections. congress that outlined the ITF's campaign to aid mariners work­ eliminate runaway shipping and ing aboard runaway-flag ships. secure a link between a vessel's This program, which became flag and the nationality of its known as the "Geneva policy," owner. The group's second ob­ tightens up ITF procedures ap­ jective is protecting and enhanc­ plied to vessels operating under ing "the conditions of employment of seafarers serving so-called second registers. A device used by traditional aboard flag-of-convenience ves­ 'Trade Must Benefit Workers' maritime countries, second sels" and ensuring that those Delegates to the congress were registers allow a shipowner to fly mariners are "protected from ex­ addressed by Joaquin "Jack" the flag of that nation while ploitation by shipowners, ship Otero, deputy under secretary for operating under flag-of-con- managers and manning agents." The Seafarers' Section elected intemational labor affairs of the venience conditions. officers for the 1994-1998 term. J.S. Department of Labor, a post The new Geneva policy comSIU Secretary-Treasurer John le assumed in 1992. Prior to tihat, bines the ITF's previous Fay was elected to the vice-chair Otero had been an officer of the guidelines for its campaign ransportation Communications against substandard shipping, position. Delegates to the section Jnion and an long-time ITF ac­ documents known as the "Madrid conference also called on the In­ tivist. policy," which was established in temational Maritime Organiza­ Otero said workers eveiywhere 1983, and the 1990 "Toyko tion of the United Nations to address shipboard working hours in the world must be afforded the guidelines." right to better their lives and in­ The Geneva policy finds that and urged that an intemational fluence their governments if runaway-flag shipping has maritime safety institution be lobal competition is to work to brought about extremely negative founded. t le benefit of ordinary people. consequences for the industry, Founded in 1896, the ITF has Conducted simultaneously in such as depressed freight rates, many American affiliates. In ad­ English, Japanese, French, Ger­ underqualifled and underpaid dition to the Seafarers Intema­ man, Swedish and Spanish, the crews, slipshod ship maintenance tional Union, numerous TF congress delegates discussed and service, over-age ships and maritime labor groujps par­ le challenges posed to national shipowners who are unable to in­ ticipate in the ITF. U.S. unions ransport unions by the increas­ vest in new tonnage. from the rail, longshoring and ingly global character of coiporaThe document notes that the aviation sectors also are mem­ tions. Delegates also reviewed primary objective of the ITF is to bers of the ITF. he affects of expanded intermodelism, necessitating the need September 1994 or greater cooperation between Volume 56. Number 9 unions representing workers in one form of transport. The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published The congress, which meets monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, every four years, also adopted a Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 number of resolutions emanating Auth Way; Camjp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) Tom its various sections. In addi­ 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Geor7 tion to theSeafarers' Section and ges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. )ockers' Section (representing POSTMASTER: Send addr^s changes to the Seafarers ongshoremen), the more than LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. 500 unions from some 110 naions affiliated to the LondonManaging Editor, Dante/ Duncan; Associate Editors, Jar>ased ITF participate in sections dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate br the following industries: inEditor/Production,-Defcora/f A, Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower; and navigation, fishing, rail­ Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. roads, trucking, aviation and �:;-;W^^PiP?SfSSP "'KS .'j:••'•• 0. • r. - • •' :•'• -r- '••'-•'• ••x'~.''_i^:^-i^fy:r.<^-ix-'-'-'-'-'-_' SEPTEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 3 U.S. Ship BUI on Senate Fall Agenda Commerce Committee Staff Prepares Legislation for Mark Up The Senate is expected to act on legislation designed to revital­ ize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet when it returns from its Labor Day recess the week of Septem­ ber 12. » The Maritime Administration and Promotional Reform Act (H.R. 4003) was passed 294-122 by the House of Representatives on August 2. The bill then was sent to the Senate for considera­ tion by its Commerce, Science and Technology Committee, which will mark up the bill after the Labor Day recess. (When a bill is "marked up," it is approved by a conunittee and made ready for its next legislative step—^in this case, the full Senate.) House Bill Provisions As passed by the House, H.R. 4003 called for a 10-year, $1.35 billion program that would pro­ vide for a U.S.-flag ship operating program and aid for American shipbuilding. The program covers U.S.-flag liner vessels involved in foreign trade. To be eligible for con­ sideration, companies must agree to make dieir ships available to the Department of Defense (DOD) or allow space aboard the vessels for DOD cargo during a national emergency. To be in­ cluded, existing U.S.-flag ships can be no more than IS years old. Martin Marietta Tug Crews Vote Seafarers bv 37-2 the staff plan would set aside $1(X) million in Fiscal Year 1995 for Title XI loan guarantees that could fiind up to $1 billion in ves­ sel construction in the yards. After the House passed H.R. 4003, opposition to the flat ton­ nage fees was voiced by exporters of large bulk commodities, espe­ cially coal and grain interests. These groups claimed they would not remain competitive on the world market if the new toimage fees applied to them. Currently, vessels entering U.S. ports pay nine cents per registered ton if they arrive from a nearby Western Hemisphere foreign harbor and 27 cents per ton from all other destinations. The fees are collected only on the Senate Considers Changes first five visits made by a vessel The staff of the Senate Com­ each year. merce Committee is looking at Two-Year Effort possible ch^ges to the ftmding Action on maritime revitalizafor brmula in H.R. 4003. Under a proposal being tion legislation began in May reviewed by the committee, the 1993 when Rep. Gerry Studds (DSenate would keep H.R. 4003 as Mass.), the chairman on the a 10-year program, but reduce the House Merchant Marine and amount of revenue raised to $1 Fisheries Conunittee, was joined by Rep. Jack Fields (R-Texas), billion during that period. The dollars for the program the committee's ranking minority would be raised through fees col­ member; Rep. William Lipinslu lected when vessels dock in U.S. (D-Ill.), chairman of the House ports after sailing from foreign Merchant Marine Subcommittee; locations. However, the amount and Rep. Herbert Bateman (Rcharged per ton would vary with Va.), the subconunittee's ranking member, in introducing a bill the type of vessel. llie committee staff is propos­ (H.R. 2151) that outlined such a ing that general cargo vessels, proposal. Following a floor debate, H.R. such as containerships, would pay 81 cents per net registered ton 2151 passed the House by a 347 to 65 margin in November 1993. per visit. The fee for dry bulk and liquid However, the bill lacked a fund­ bulk vessels would be 27 cents ing mechanism. In early '94, Transportation per ton per visit. Finally, pas­ senger ships would pay 15 cents Secretary Federico Pena an­ nounced that the Clinton ad­ per ton per visit. These charges would be im­ ministration would include posed during the first four years funding for the 10-year maritime of the program, then reduced for revitalization program. In March, the remaining six years, as the bill H.R. 4003 was formally intro­ is being drawn by the committee duced as a bill, and by August it had passed the House. It must staff. To help American shipyards. now pass in the Senate. and foreign-built vessels that are re-flagged for operation under the U.S. flag must be under 10 years of age. TTie money would be raised through a 38-cent per registered ton duty collected on all vessels entering U.S. harbors from foreign ports. The only exception was made for vessels sailing on the Great Lakes between the U.S. and Canada. The duty would be im­ posed on the first 25 voyages to American ports each year. Through this funding mechanism, approximately $135 million would be raised each year between Fiscal Year 1995 and 2004. Boatmen at the Marine Ocean The chance to upgrade and for the company and for the Navy, Engineering Department (MOE) having a written contract also and we expect to be treated fairly. of Martin Marietta Services, Inc. in were cited by Rick Rinehart as We're hoping that with the Fajaido, Puerto Rico last month reasons for voting in favor of the union's help, that will happen." voted to he represented by the SIU. "We needed help, and 1 Basic Repairman Andy Carthink being in the union is going rasquillo also voted "yes." He Seafarers Intemational Union. By a count of 37-2 in an elec­ to give us a lot of opportunitiesfor said he believes that belonging to tion conducted under the auspices advancement," said Rinehart, the the SIU "will help us get fair of an impartial government agen­ second mate on the supply ship wages and safe working condi­ cy (the Nationd Labor Relations USNS Hugo. "We do a good job tions." Board), MOE employees desig­ nated the SIU as their collective bargaining representative. The MOE workers maintain and operate several types of ves­ sels which are used to support the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility at the U.S. Naval Station at Roosevelt Roads. The ratings that are included in the bargain­ ing unit are chief offlcer, second officer, chief engineer, certain classes of marine technicians, basic repairer and repair tech­ nician. Also included are facility monitors, who work on shore. Since the election, which took New members of the Seafarers include (from left) 8. Pagan, A. place August 16 at the Navy base, Carrasqulllo, W. Evans, P. Torrens and D. Lopez. the SIU has been preparing for contract talks with the company. At press time, those talks were scheduled to begin on Septem­ ber 6. Peter Torrens, who works aboard a retrieval craft at the base, said he voted for union repre­ sentation because "we're tired of being stepped on. I think the union will help us get a decent contract with the company." Seafarers and their families are encouraged to contact their Bill Puhley, first officer senators and urge their support aboard the USNS Hunter (a supp­ for the Maritime Administration ly vessel), said that he is "looking and Promotional Reform Act forward to having everything in (H.R. 4003). black and white, in a contract." The bill, which is designed to He added that he wants to take create a 10-year program to fund advantage of the chance to Among the boatmen who voted for union representation are (from left, a minimum of 52 U.S.-flag ves­ upgrade his skills at the Paul Hall kneeling) C. Molinaris, R. Figueroa, (standing) A. Acosta, D. Rivera, sels, is before the Senate Com­ Center for Maritime Training and J. Valentin, A. Rodriguez and Ricky Alvarez. merce, Science and Technology Education in Piney Point, Md. Committee. Last month, H.R. 4003 passed the House of Repre­ sentatives by a 294 to 122 margin. SIU members and their families should write or call their state's two senators. The elected officials should be told not only why passage is important to the individual caller, but also what it will mean to the country. Among the points that a Seafarer can raise in his or her communication with a senator are the following: ^ • H.R. 4003 will provide jobs for tens of thousands of American families involved in the U.S.-flag shipping industries. These are good paying jobs that • . .. s"- ' ' i'.; ; Jim J ft. Ji'u Seafarers Urged to Contact Senators to Pass H.R. 4003 Some of the Martin Marietta ci«ws whovot(^ to be represented by the^fareretetematton^^^^^ (from left, front row) W. Barr, M. Seres, J. Sokolowski, (l)ack row) P. Woods, J. Ap6 , . Perusse, W, Puhle and M. Locklier. families to be financially , . ggcure. Also, unions that repre- sent mariners traditionally have provided employment oppor­ tunities to individuals for under­ privileged communities, which lave enabled thousands of disad­ vantaged young people to play a productive role in American society. • H.R. 4003 would continue support for America's national defense through sealift. Throughout his nation's history, America's militray conflicts have been on foreign lands, thousands of miles away. Sealift has proved to be the only cost-effective way to transport materiel to the troops. A strong U.S.-flag shipping capability assures the U.S. armed forces that a fleet of ships and a pool of manpower is ready and available to crew vessels when they break out. • America's economic security is strengthened Uuough a strOiig U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Governments armind the world invest in their national fleets through direct and indirect sub­ sidies, tax policies, cargo allocaContinued on page 5 J).:: -1... •• •riM' r;'' �4 SEPTEMRER1994 SEAFARERS LOG In Siiort Fail Session, Congress Faces Host of Maritimo Bills ll" When Congress returns from its Labor Day recess later this month, the elected officials will have approximately one month before adjournment to address an array of legislation that includes several maritime-related biUs. The legislators are seeking to leave Washington by mid-Oc­ tober in order to campaign for elections in their districts on November 8. Foremost among the bills before Congress that deal with the U.S.-flag merchant fleet is the Maritime Administration and Promotional Reform Act (H.R. 4003). After being passed 294-122 by the House on August 2, H.R. 4003 is awaiting action by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. H.R. 4003 provides the fund­ ing mechanism for another bill overwhelmingly passed by the House in November 1993 (H.R. Sliipping Bills Before Congress Bill Description Action Maritime Revitalizalion Provides a 10-year funding program for U.S.-flag liner ves­ sels active In Intematlonal commerce Passed by House; Sdnata consideration expectedinSepiernber Awaiting action by HouseMer­ chant Maiine and Rsheries Com­ mittee 2151) that outlined a 10-year pro the committee that improving in­ gram to revitalize the U.S.-fla land safety is one of his agency's Inland Waterways Calls for tugs, tows and pusfitraats to be equipped witfi merchant fleet. Safety "highest priorities." communications and naviga­ The Towing Vessel Act (H.R. tion gear; requires tioatmen to Calls for Fee Collection hold z-cards; mandates ves­ 4058) incorporates many of the sels be operated by licensed In passing H.R. 4003, the ideas presented by Pefia. Among masters and mates House called for a 38-cent per ton them are requirements for tugs, Passed by duty to be collected from all ves tows and pushboats to carry radar, US-Flag Passenger Closes loopholes that permit House; awaits ac­ foreign-flag vessels to sail Act sels entering U.S. ports from al communications and navigation Vessel tion by Senate "cruises to nowhere" from (Taylor BIII) foreign harbors, except Great equipment; for vessel operators to U.S. ports Lakes traffic between the U.S be licensed masters and mates Marked up by Allows foreign-flag cruise ves­ Passenger and Canada. The fee would be who 'have demonstrated US House Merchant sels to register under U.S. flag Vessel Develop­ Marine and and carry American crews collected on the first 25 voyages proficiency with their equipment; ment Act Fisheries Com­ provldea owner signs contract BIII) (Unsoeld annually by a vessel. It woulc and for all boatmen working mittee; before to build and builds replace­ House Natural ment vessel In U.S. shipyard raise an average of $135 million aboard inland vessels to hold U.S. Resources and a year from Fiscal Year 1995 to Coast Guard-issued merchant Ways and Means committees 2004. mariner documents. Also on the agenda for legis­ vessels to sail from and return to ness Bill, H.R. 44, would extend Other Legislation Proposed lators are inland waterways safety the same American port as long as the same dates (December 7, Another bill before the com­ bills. 1941 to December 31, 1946) for The House Merchant Marine mittee is the Towing Vessel these ships do not stop at any veterans status to World War IIother port. (These voyages are and Fisheries Committee has held Navigational Safety Act (H.R. era merchant mariners as those several hearings to find ways to 3282). This legislation calls for known as "cruises to nowhere ") who served in the U.S. armed make America's rivers, shipping furnishing tugs, tows and push- No date for Senate consideration forces. The bill is before the channels and other inland water­ boats with navigational and com- has been set. equipment. The House Merchant Marine House Committee on Veterans' ways safer. In March, Transporta­ munications Affairs. tion Secretary Federico Pefia told Provisions similar to those in and Fisheries Committee last H.R. 3282 have been included in month approved legislation, H.R. Would Extend Coverage the Coast Guard authorization bill 3821, that would permit foreignAfter being approved by the which cleared the Senate Com­ flag cruise ships sailing from U.S. House Committee on Education merce, Science and Transporta­ ports to re-flag with the Stars and and Labor, H.R. 1517 awaits ac­ tion Committee in August. Stripes and use American crews tion by the full body. A bill that During this session. Congress provided a replacement vessel of would extend U.S. federal labor has been looking at various ways to similar size is contracted and built laws to runaway-flag vessels that Part of a legislative package under the U.S. flag. The amend­ establish a U.S.-flag cruise fleet. in a U.S. shipyard. H.R. 3821, the call on U.S. ports has cleared which would place the U.S. flag ment was offered by Repre­ Last November, the House U.S. Passenger Vessel Develop­ House committees and awaits full on foreign-flag cruise vessels, sentative Jolene Unsoeld passed the U.S.-Flag Passenger ment Act, is now before the floor action. thus increasing employment op­ (D-Wash.), the primary sponsor Vessel Act (H.R. 1250), which is House Natural Resources Com­ For any bill not completed by portunities for American mer­ of the U.S. Passenger Vessel designed to close loopholes in the mittee. the time Congress adjourns, work chant mariners, has cleared its Development Act. Passenger Vessel Act of 1886 and on that legislation would have to There are several other pieces Under the Unsoeld amendment, first committee in the Congress. the Jones Act of 1920. The U.S. start again when the newly of maritime-related legislation On August 11, the House Mer­ if a shipowner who has re-flagged Customs Service has used the within the congressional hopper. elected Congress convenes in chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ a vessel under the U.S. flag does not loopholes to allow foreign-flag The Merchant Mariners Fair­ January 1995. mittee gave its support to H.R. build a replacement vessel, the 3821, one of two bills that make original ship will be prohibited up the U.S. Passenger Vessesl from enterihg a U.S. port and its Development Act. The bill was shipowner permanently barred then forwarded to the House from the U.S. craise trade. Natural Resources Committee, The committee kept other which will review and possibly provisions of the bill intact, in­ amend the legislation before it is cluding the measure that American merchant mariners sent to the House floor. After two years at the helm of H.R. 3821 allowed foreign- would crew the foreign-flag ves­ the nation's Military Sealift Comflag cruise ships sailing from U.S. sel once it came under the mand (MSC), Vice Admiral ports to be re-flagged under the American flag. Vfichael P. Kalleres retired folIn order to be considered by owing more than 30 years of ac­ American flag if a ship's owner replaces the vessel with another the act, vessels must weigh at tive duty in the U.S. Navy. cruise ship built in an American least 10,000 gross tons and have Relieving Kalleres as the com­ yard. A vessel owner would be at least 200 berths. Cruise ships mander of the military's sealift required to enter into a contract that are built in U.S. yards to arm during change-of-command within 12 months of re-flagging. replace the original foreign-flag and retirement ceremonies held at In the following 12 months, con­ vessels must carry at least 80 per­ the Washington Navy Yard on struction for the replacement ves­ cent of the passenger capacity of August 11 is Vice Admiral Philip sel or vessels would begin. Once the original. VI. Quast. the replacement vessel is ready, When the act was introduced He comes to MSC after serv­ the original foreign-flag ship in April, the SIU testified that the ing as the director of the Surface would be transferr^ back to its legislation could stimulate the Warfare Division, Chief of Naval original flag of registry. creation of more than 30,000 Operations staff. seafaring jobs in addition to those Amending the Bill Directed Somalia Sealift produced in U.S. shipyards, port The Departrtient of Transpor­ facilities During his tenure with MSC, and related fields. tation and the U.S. Trade Repre­ MilHaty Sealift Command Calleres directed the Navy's The union noted the act would sealift operation during the U.S. The new head of the Military Sealift Command, Vice Adm. Philip sentative raised concerns about the requirement that a ship, once help increase marine safety be­ relief effort for the people of Quast, leads his predecessor, Vice Adm. Michael Kalleres, to the replac^, would be forced back to cause the crews on the vessels Somalia. Known as Operation change of command ceremony. would be Americans who must Restore Hope, more than 95 per­ its original flag. The administration repre­ meet this country's strict regula­ cent of the supplies and equip­ USS Dewey, two destroyer surface action group in support of sentatives told House Merchant tions and standards. ment used between December squadrons and a cruiser-destroyer U.S.-flajg tanker transits through Good for National Defense Marine and Fisheries Committee 992 and March 1994 in support group as well as the U.S. Navy's the Strait of Hormuz. Ashore, Quast has held assign­ members that forcing a ship back Also, the SIU pointed out the of the United Nations-led opera­ Second Fleet. His shoreside ex­ perience includes strategic plan­ ments at the U.S. Naval Academy to its original registry won d vio­ legislation would strengthen na­ tion were moved aboard MSC ning, financial management and and Naval Military Personnel late the world trade agreement tional security because the addi­ vessels. personnel policy jobs. Among his Command. He holds the known as GATT. The provision tional U.S.-flag vessels could be (At the height of the involve­ 18 military awards and decora­ Meritorious Service Medal, Navy of GAIT that would be violated, used as floating command/control ment in December 1992, a total of tions is the Defense Distin­ Commendation Medal and a 7 SlU-crewed vessels were as­ the administration sources centers, hospit^s and barracks. guished Service Medal. bronze star with combat "V" believe, is the one that allows a Presently, there are only two signed to the effort.) among his decorations and Command's 20th Chief nation to liberalize its maritime U.S.-flag passenger ships operat­ Before taking command of awards. Vise, Kalleres had served in a laws if prior protections are not ing around the world on the high Quast began his career as an invoked in the future. seas—the SlU-crewed SS Inde­ variety of assignments for the ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve In becoming MSC's 20th To address the concerns of the pendence and SS Constitution. 4avy. He graduated from Purdue in 1961. The Wisconsin native commanding officer, Quast will administration, at the August 11 More than 4million people, 85 per­ Jniversity in 1962. His tours of served in Vietnam. As the com­ be in charge of coordinating the meeting of the House Merchant cent of whom were Americans, duty included Cuba in 1%2, the missioning commanding officer milita^'s waterbome transport of Marine and Fisheries Committee, sailed on the more than 120 cruise Dominican Republic in 1965, aboard the USS Bunker Hill be­ materiel for U.S. armed forces. H.R. 3821 was amended to allow ships located around the world in Vietnam in 1971-72 and Libya in tween July 1985 and April 1988, The MSC fleet consists of ap­ a ship that had been transferred to 1992 and spent approximately $5 1981. he also served as the commander proximately 150 civilian and Kalleres has commanded the of the battleship USS Missouri military-crewed vessels. U.S. registry to permanently stay )illion. House AcUon Pnweeds On U.S, Cruise Ship Biii Kalleres Retires as MSG Chief; Quasi Assumes Navy Command I J /'I �gSi?;J:''; •••: .• -r ,:? SEPmmBER 1994 SE9FME9SL0G 5 Patriot Grew Ahb Staudetl PenMau Rshamea Seafarers aboard the MV without engine power, more than Patriot recently came to die aid of 100 miles off the coast of Peru in five Peruvian fishermen whose the Pacific Ocean. boat was drifting for five days In a letter to the Sectfarers S -, LOG, Chief Steward Howard G. Williams reported that the Patriot, a tanker operated by Vul­ can Carriers, was en route to Chile when crewmembers spotted the disabled fishing boat. "They were flying distress flags and waving their hands," Wil­ liams wrote. "A makeshift sail was up, but it was not working. As the Patriot approached the fishermen, AB Daii Gaylor went to the galley to request help from Chief Cook Daniel Payne in communicating with them. Speaking Spanish with the fisher­ men (and translating for the other crewmembers aboard the Patriot), Payne learned that the Chlef Cook Daniel Payne (with bullhorn) translates between the Pemvians had been working for Pafriof captain and the Peruvian fishermen, who were drifting without 10 days and were nearly ready to power more than 1GO miles off the coast of Peru. head for port when the boat ran out of fuel and the batteries went bers "gave the fishermen fuel, hours, boxing up food supplies dead. They subsequently drifted water, food, cigarettes and jump- and more." for five days and were almost out started their batteries," Williams With the grateful fishermen of drinking water. The only food noted. "Captain S.M. Kearney headed back to their home port in left on board was the fish caught thanked the SIU crewmembers Peru, the Pat/ior resumed its nor­ earlier during the trip. for their effort and sacrifice. mal schedule, noted Williams, AB Roger Plaud (left) and Chief Steward Howard Williams take After contacting the Peruvian Everyone pitched in to help, han­ who also provided the photos ac­ drinking water and provisions to the stranded fishermen. coast guard. Patriot crewmem- dling lines and hoses for two companying this article. Seafarers Urged to Contact Senators to Support Ship Bill Continued from page 3 tion programs, credit schemes and much more. America's ex­ ports and imports should not be allowed to be solely carried on ships flying the flags of foreign nations, which could leave open the possibility of America being held hostage to the rates and political agendas of those nations. The effectiveness of a per­ sonal letter from a voter to an elected official should not be un­ derestimated. It has a great deal of effect. That is why communica­ tions from Seafarers to their senators can make a big dif­ ference. Below is an example of a letter that could be written to senators as well as the names and addres­ ses for all 100 of the elected offi­ cials. SIU members and their families should write to the two senators from their home state. Hand-written letters tend to get the attention of elected officials faster than those that are type­ written. Sample Letter 5^;'S 'i&sA:Vf - ''S Address of Sender Phone Number of Sender Date The Honorable , Office Building United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Where to Write Your State's U.S. Senators Listed below ate the names and Capitol Hill addres­ ses forall 100 U.S. senators. In writing to them for their support of the maritime program which passed the House last month, address diem in the following maiuier: The Honorable . Office Building United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 SENATOR ADDRESS Miss. Thad Cochran Trent Lett 326 Russell BIdg. 487 Russell BIdg. Mo. John Danforth Christopher Bond 249 Russell BIdg. 293 Russell BIdg. Mont. Max Baucus Conrad Bums 511 Hart BIdg. 183 DIrksen BIdg. Neb. James Exon Robert Kerrey 528 Hart BIdg. 303 Hart BMg. SENATOR ADDRESS Ala. Howell Heflln Richard Shelby 728 Hart BIdg. 509 Hart BIdg. Nev. Harry ReM Richard Bryan 324 Hart BMg. 384 Russell BMg. Alaska Ted Stevens Frank MurkowskI 522 Hart BIdg. 708 Hart BIdg. N.H. Robert Smith Judd Gregg 33? Dirksen BMg. 393 Russell BIdg. Ariz. Dennis DeConcini John McCain 328 Hart BIdg. Ill Russell BIdg. N.J. Bill Bradley Frank Lautenberg 731 Hart BMg. 508 Hart BMg. f Ark. Dale Bumpers David Pryor 229 Dirksen BIdg. 287 Russell BIdg. N.M. Pete Domenid Jeff Bingaman 427 Dirksen BMg. 110 Hart BMg. Calif. Dianne Feinstein Barbara Boxer 331 Hart BIdg. 112 Hart BIdg. N.Y. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Alfonse D'Amato 484 Russell BMg. 520 Hart BMg. Colo. Hank Brown Ben Nighthorse Campbell 718 Hart BIdg. 380 Russell BIdg. N.C. Jesse Helms Lauch FaircMth 403 Dirksen BMg. 702HartRMg Conn. Christopher Dodd Joseph Uebennan 444 Russell BIdg. 318 Hart BIdg. N.D. Itent Conrad Byron Dorgan 724 Hart BMg. 713 Hart BMg. Del. WiiiiamRolh Joseph'Biden 104 Hart BIdg. 221 Russell BIdg. Ohio John Glenn Howard Metzenbaum 503HartRMg. 140RusseURMg. Ra. Bob Graham Connie Mack 524 Hart BIdg. 517 Hart BIdg. Okia. DavMBoren DonNiddes 453 Russell BMg. 133 Hart BMg. Ga. Sam Nunn Paul Coverdell 303 Dirksen BIdg. 200 Russell BIdg. Ore. MarkHatfieM BobPackwood 711 Hart BMg. 259 Russell BMg. Hawaii Daniel Inouye Daniel Akaka 722 Hart BIdg. 720 Hart BIdg. Penn. Arlen Spader Harris Wofford 530 Hart BMg. 521 Dirksen BMg. Idaho Larry Craig Dirk Kempthome 313 Hart BIdg. 387 Dirksen BIdg. R.i. Claiborne Pell JohnChafee 335 Russell BMg 567 Dirksen BMg. III. Paul Simon Carol Moseley-Braun 482 Dirksen BkJg. 320 Hart BIdg. S.C. Strom Thumnond Ernest Hdlings 217 Russell BMg. 125 Russell BIdg. Ind. Richard Lugar Dan Coats 308 Hart BIdg. 404 Russell BMg. S.D. Larry Pressler Tbomas Daschle 283 Russell BMg. 317 Hart BMg. Iowa Charles Grassley Tom Harkin 135 Hart BkJg. 531 Hart BIdg. Tenn. Jim Sasser Harlan Mathews 383 Russell RMg. 508 Dirksen BMg. Kan. Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum 141 HartRkig. 302 Russell BIdg. Texas PhilGramm Kay Bailey Hutchinson 370 Russell BMg. 703 Hart BMg. Ky. Wendell Ford Mitch McDonnell 173A Russell BIdg. Utah 120 Russell BIdg. OrrinHateh Robert Bennett 135 Russell BMg. 24J Dirksen BMg. La. J. Bennett Johnston JohnBreaux 138 Hart BMg. 516 Hart BMg. Vt. Patrick Leahy James Jeffords 433 Russell BMg. 513 Hart BMg. Maine William Cohen George Mitchell 322 Hart BMg. 178 Russell BMg. Va. John Warner Charles Robb 225 Russell BMg. 493 Russell BMg. Md. Paul Sartianes Barbara MIkulski 309 Hart BMg. 708 Hart BMg. Wash. Siade Gorton Patty Murray 730 Hart BMg. 302 Hart QMg. Mass. Edward Kennedy John Kerry 315 Russell BMg. 421 Russell BMg. W.V. Robert Byrd ^y Rockefeller 311HartBMg. lOOHaitBMg. Mich. Donald Riegle Carl Levin 105 Dirksen BMg. 459 Russell BMg. Wis. Herbltohl Russell FeingoM 330 Hart 502HartBMg. Minn. Dave Durenberger PaulWeUslone 154 Russell BMg. 717 Hart BMg. Wyo. Malcolm WaiMp Alan Simpson 237 Russell RMg 261 Dirksen BMg. i. •. Sincerely, Name of Sender STATE STATE Dear Senator. As a citizen of your state who earns a living as a merchant mariner, I urge you to support H.R. 4003, called the "Maritime Security and Trade Act of1994" in the Commerce Committee's staff draft. I believe that it is very important to our country that we maintain our U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Thanks to the efforts of my union, the Seafarers, I am able perform a job I love by going to sea and provide for the welfare of my family. / also believe America needs its merchant fleet to protect our national security. The whole country was reminded of the value ofsealift when we had to move troops and weapons to the Persian Gulf to battle Iraq. America cannot afford to depend on the mariners of other nations to support our own soldiers. As I understand it, H.R. 4003does not increase the nation­ al deficit. In fact, it will not only help our merchant fleet, but also offset the cost of some of the navigational assistance we provide to ships of all flags. All of us associated with the U.S. Merchant Marine need your help and support. Thank you for your consideration and I lookforward to seeing your name as one of the senators who stood up for us by voting for H.R. 4003. .V- '•vMi'. -y-. .•m-. .M �6 SEPTEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Effort Under Way to Update international Shipping Accord UN Organization Looks to Establish Minimum Standards for World's Seafarers International efforts are under way to update a 1978 convention that established the minimum standards for certification, train­ ing and skills needed by seafarers around the world. The International Maritime Organization (IMG), which was created by the United Nations in 1959 to improve safety at sea, has set a 1995 deadline for complet­ ing the work of representatives from more than 90 nations, in­ cluding the United States, that recognize the treaty. Among the participants representing the U.S. in the meetings are the U.S. Coast Guard, maritime labor (including the SIU) and U.S.-flag shipping companies. The SIU also has ob­ servers monitoring and making recommendations during the The Annex is divided into six forth in foe 1978 document. How­ various work group meetings tfiat with current world practices. chapters, containing specific ever, at all levels, the current are designed to modfy the accord. Accidents Force Action technical regulations applying to standards for training and The IMG has charged its Sub­ Pressures to review the docu­ training, certification and qualification that must be met by committee of Training and ment were brought to bear on the U.S. seafarers are much higher than watchkeeping for seafarers. The Watchkeeping to modify the IMG in light of numerous those outlined in foe convention. chapters consist of general 1978 International Convention maritime disasters that have oc­ The 1978 accord is aimed at provisions, deck department, en­ on the Standards of Training, Cer- curred over the past several years eliminating inadequate, as well as department, radio personnel, gine tiflcation and Watchkeeping to which have been attributed to supplementing, insufficient re­ update and match training re­ human error, including the January special tanker requirements and quirements among foe shipping quirements with current and fu 1993 break-up of the Liberian- proficiency in survival craft. nations of foe world. The act also The convention was amended ture technologies. flagged tanker Braer off the coast in 1991 to account for new train­ provides developing countries This action wiU allow the sub­ of Scotland. The 797-foot vessel who are in foe process of building committee to review such items spilled 26 inillion gallons of oil into ing requirements, such as those their own merchant fleets with in­ associated with the Global as ensuring the fitness o the North Sea when it went down ternationally acceptable require­ Maritime Distress and Safety watchstanders, basic training for during severe weather. ments and standards. System and to provide for con­ seafarers, fatigue, work-hour Subsequent to the Braer acci­ trolled trials wifo automated and While doing this, foe conven­ limits, rest periods and the man dent, IMG Secretary-General integrated systems. tion does not override foe laws of ning implications of convention William G'Neil asked the sub­ nations like the United States if Seeks Alternative Means changes. Because the presen committee to prepare a review of they maintain higher standards Whereas the original 1978 convention is 16 years old, the the 1978 accord, which was the and qualifications. IMG believes the time has come first worldwide attempt to set document deals only with train­ However, SIU members could to review it and bring it up to date minimum standards and ing and qualification to hold guidelines for the training and recognized positions or titles for see a direct effect in increased qualifications of mariners.In fact, both licensed and unlicensed per­ training requirements in foe form the convention is the only interna­ sonnel aboard vessels, the sub­ of practical examinations if and tional treaty to establish mini­ committee now is looking at when the accord is modified mum stancteds for training and alternative means to certify the during present talks. The SIU not only monitors the qualifying crewmembers for same mariners by describing the work of foe IMG's Subcommittee ftinctions each must perform to seagoing duty. of Training and Watchkeeping to The convention, which was hold the position. Essentially, the ensure that the interests of updated convention will offer two ratified by the United States in 1991, is organized into two parts: systems for providing certifica­ American seafarers are repre­ Articles and Annex. Uie Articles tion of vessel personnel: the tradi­ sented but also to work toward set forth the legal obligations of tional approach and the increasing foe qualifications of foe world's seamen, particularly each state-party to certify functional approach. As the United States is a sig­ those who are exploited by seafarers' competence issued by other state-parties, except under natory to the convention, the mer­ runaway-flag shipowners who strictly limited circumstances. chant mariner documents and skimp on standards by avoiding The Articles also establish proce­ licenses held by American the more stringent laws and dures by which the convention mariners are recognized by the regulations of foe countries with IMG as meeting foe criteria set a strong maritime tradition. can be amended. Seafanrs Appnve 4-Year Pad With Pern Maritime Boatmen in Port Arthur Keep Up-to-Date The SlU-orewed tugboat Dolphin is the latest addition to the Penn Maritime fleet. Seafarers recently ratified a new four-year pact with the oil transportation company. A new four-year pact that covers wages and benefits was approved last month by Seafarers sailing aboard Penn Maritime, Inc. tugboats and barges. Members voted on August 17 in the Norfolk, Va. union hall in favor of the contract which will increase wages, provide out­ patient medical care for their spouses and dependents and uncap the pension limit. The new agreement is retroactive to May I. T^e SIU represents all crewmembers aboard Penn Maritime tugs. A six-man negotiating team met with company officials on April 21 and July 14 to work on the contract. Representing Seafarers at the bargaining table were Tankerman Donald Douglas n. Mate James Kelly Jr., AB/Tankerman Donald Larsen, AB/Tankerman William Lee Matthews, Mate Glenn Wactor and AB/Tankerman Robert Wooten. They were as­ sisted by SIU Assistant Vice President, Lakes and Inland Waters Anthony Sacco and Nor­ folk Port Agent Mike Paladino. Among the Penn Maritime vessels included in the contract is the company's newest tugboat, the Dolphin. Built in 1973, the Dolphin recently was acquired by the company and refitted with an elevated bridge that will allow visibility when the tug is push­ ing a light barge. The 126-foot vessel is capable of 4,300 horse­ power. Penn Maritime is in the process of building two more tugs for its fleet. Both are capable of generating 7,000 horsepower. The first of the pair is expected to be sailing by early 1995. The Npifolk-based company transports petroleum along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts. Boatmen from foe Port Arthur, Texas area have been keeping up with foe latest happenings in foe inland industry as well as in foe SIU through informational union meetings held every other month. "These meetings have been very helpful," noted Captain Roy Golden, who sails aboard Higman Towing vessels. "We're able to take information back to foe rest of foe crew who are sailing and caimot attend." The gatherings, which began in 1992, take place at foe Ramada im on Highway 87 in Port Ar­ thur. During foe sessions, boat­ men are able to discuss issues that affect them on foe job, such as safety concerns. The meetings also serve to up­ date foe members on foe latest information about legislation pending in Washington, D.C. that deals with foe inland industry and maritime as a whole. Besides Higman, crews firom added Moran Captain Jim Zenos. Sabine Towing, Moran and "It's a good opportunity to meet Crowley also are among foe crews other crews who may face similar re])resented at the meetings. situations and havefound ways to "I try to attend whenever I'm deal with them." home," said Sabine Towing En­ The next meeting for Port Ar­ gineer Kenny Moore. "I find foe thur area members is set for 2 p.m. meetings useful." on Wednesday, September 7. For "I'd encourage all foe boatmen more information, contact the in foe area to m^e foe meetings," SIU hall in Houston. Boatmen from Higman Towing, Sabine Towing, Moran and Crowley discuss issues affecting the inland industry during a recent informa­ tional membership meeting in Port Arthur. Texas. UIW Members March for Back Pay Sheridan Crews Ratify New Three-Year Agreement SIU members sailing with Sheridan Transportation have ratified a new three-year agree­ ment that increases benefits and wages during the life of the pact. Seafarers with the Philadel­ phia-based company will be able to receive outpatient medical care for spouses and dependent children under the new contract which is retroactive to May 1. The agreement also removes die pen­ sion cap for members. The negotiating committee con­ sisting of Cook Ernest Gibbs, AB William Morris, AB Homer Shipes and Norfolk Port Agent Mite Paladino met with company officials in April and July to work out the details of the new contract. Voting on the agreement took place in the Norfolk union hall on August 9. Tugs and barges operated by Sherid^ sail along the East and Gulf coasts carrying sugar, coal, iron and other materials. The ves­ sels operate year-round. Hundreds of membersof the SlU's industrial division, the United Industrial Workers (UIW). last month tumed out for a demonstration in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Along with fellow trade unionists, the UIW members, who are government employees, protested the Virgin Islands' inaction regarding the tens of millions of dollars owed to government workers on the islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix. The employees have legally binding contracts for retroactive pay increases, but thus far they have not received the scheduled raises. �SEPTBmRl994 SBmUtBRSLOa Six Seafarers were recognized Gulf, Lakes and Inland Walprs at the August membership meet­ District), and I just want to thank ing in Piney Point, Md. as the SIU for everything," he said. graduates of die union's highest "I'm married to a wonderful per­ curriculum for galley gang mem son, we have four kids, and the hers. SIU has allowed me to support Radames Cosme, Toyo Gon­ my family for 20 years." zales, Patrick Helton, Brenda 'Beneficiar Course Kamlya, Robert Mosley and Helton, who joined the union Ronald Tarantino successfully nine years ago and who sails from completed the five-week course. the port of San Francisco, said he At the graduation ceremony found thecourse "very beneficial. and in interviews with the I was able to improve my com­ Seafarers LOG prior to the mem­ puter skills, refresh myself on bership meeting, each recertified safety training and get new ideas steward expressed appreciation on healthy menus and how to for being selected to participate in prepare them." the course. Several also ad­ Cosme, whose home port is dressed the trainees in the audience during the meeting, en­ The six Seafarers graduating from the steward recertlficatlon course pose here with their instructor, Byran Puerto Rico, summed up the class couraging them to upgrade often Cummings (far right). They are (from left, front row) Radames Cosme, Brenda Kamiya, Ron Tarantino, as being "thorough and helpful. I learned a lot, and I recommend to at the Paul Hall Center's Harry (back row) Patrick Helton, Toyo Gonzales and Robert Mosley. all Seafarers that upgrading is the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. The students in the recertifiet ture/demonstration facility; first aid and firefighting. Things way to go." "The career opportunities are steward class studied a broac brushed up on shipboard sanita­ have changed over the past 13 here, but you have to earn it," range of topics. They practicec tion procedures; studied mathe­ years, and I learned a lot from all Mosley told the trainees. "Don't various cooking techniques anc matics relevant to the food of the instructors." expect it to be easy. You must baking applications in the Paul service industry; engaged in Kamiya, who joined the union apply yourself and do your best." Hall Center's modern lec- cooking competitions including a 14 years ago, stressed that the chili cook-off; and honed their class covers "many subjects that menu-planning skills and other are major, direct parts of work on galley management functions board a ship. There's no doubt using computers. this will help rne improve my work. Safety Emphasized "It has been educational and They also earned certification an honor to be part of this pro­ in first aid, CPR and firefighting gram." procedures; studied communica­ Family Matters tions principles and learning tech­ niques; examined the movement Tarantino, who graduated toward healthier menus; and from the trainee program in 1980 practiced making special sauces and who has upgraded several and dishes that are popular in times, noted that his wife recently speciftc regions of the world. gave birth to a son, Vincenzo. In addition, the new recertified "And I hope that he one day will stewards met for question-and- go to the coDege of American answer sessions- with repre­ merchant marines: Piney Point," sentatives from each of the said the elder Tarantino, who sails union's departments.They spoke fix)m the port of Houston. with officials from the SIU's col­ Family life also was on the lective bargaining department; mind of Mosley. "I joined the government affairs department; Marine Cooks and Stewards in welfare, vacation, training and 1973 (five years before that union Patrick Helton practices his CPR pension funds; and the LOG. merg^ with the SIU's Atlantic, skills on a dummy. Finally, they traveled to SIU Listening to instructions is Ron Robert Mosley prepares a pan of headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. and to nearby Capitol Hill, Tarantino. lasagna. where they spoke with Maritime Trades Department Executive Secretary-Treasurer Frank Pecquex about major legislative is­ sues which affect the maritime industry. Computers a Hit With the wide range of ac­ tivities on their agenda, most of the stewards listed the computer training which they received at the school as a course highlight. "Learning to do spreadsheets and menu planning on the com­ puter was very worthwhile," said Gonzales, a 13-year member of the SIU who sails from Seattle. 'Also, it was great to redo CPR, Brenda Kamiya cites the computer training as a course highlight. '.ii' •"} -•.ii" '"'f' M'W: • 1- mk:' 1 ••I .'•'Ui' •M'k ••r.]. Patrick Helton (left) gets a culinary tip from instructor Ed Whjte. • -•'W -• A: Radames Cosme (left) and Brenda Kamiya work together Lundebeg School's lecture/demonstration galley J- 7 The entire class completes a CPR drill, while instructor Byran Cummings observes their techniques. �SEPTEMBER 1994 More than 100 SIU members exams administered by the Coast who work aboard the cruise ships Guard. SS Independence and SS Con­ Barry, who worked as a car­ stitution recently earned U.S. penter-joiner on i\\e Inde­ Coast Guard lifeboat certifica­ pendence several years ago, tions after taking an on-site pointed out that one benefit of course conducted by the Paul Hall conducting the courses aboard the Center's Lundeberg School of Independence and the Constitu­ Seamanship. tion is that Seafarers train with the SIU Patrolman Stephen Barry, actual equipment they would use then working as an instructor, in case of an emergency, versus directed the classes for two training with other gear. _ months (one month on each ship) Known among Seafarers as while the vessels operated oil "Great White Ships," because of their normal schedules around the the clean white exteriors main­ Hawaiian Islands. He reported an tained by SIU deck department outstanding pass rate on both members, passengers aboard the ships. Independence and Constitution "The members did very well. look forward to the week-long They really have to make an ef­ cruises which include lavish , fort, because they're also work­ entertainment and beautifully Posing on deck are (from left, first row) Jacinto Saigado, Roy Robinson, Ramon Duran, Speros Mookas, Hitario Martinez, Paul Deiiosso, (standing) Joe Marusak, Mohamad Saleh, Jan Tolentino, Thomas ing their regular shifts," said prepared and served meals Once aboard the ships," many Hastings, Becky Warberg, Dan Gibbons, Demara DuFrene, Gilbert Black, Stephen Barry (instructor) and Bany, who graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1986 and passengers express appreciation USCG Commander Ray Petow. who has upgraded many times. for the crew's emphasis on safety. "Running the class aboard the Lifeboat drills and other safety BOAT . STATION N(X! ships is a convenience to the exercises are conducted each members, but I respect the fact week and involve everyone that they work hard and they also aboard, including all passengers. "I always tell our members, it put a lot into the lifeboat course." The series of two-week classes doesn't matter what department covered shipboard safety, aban­ you work in, you've got to know don-ship techniques, deep-water the emergency duties," said Barry, survival, raft drills, signal train­ who also taught lifeboat and safety ing, lifeboat and davit drills, writ­ training aboard the cmise ships in ten quizzes and more. The 1992. "For Seafarers, the emphasis courses culminated with the is always on safety." Completing the lifeboat course are (from left, first row) Mike Goldman, RedBorja, Abe Alvarez, (standing). Coast Guard Chief Mona Dubinka, Wes Smith, Omer Almakuani, Mike Delacruz, Annthony Dragon, Eddie Hollister, Nassar Alomari, Coast Guard Chief Collins and Stephen Barry (instructor). Following a drill, Eric Gray helps Marjorie Harris (left) and James secure one of the boats. Spittle release the grips. — Eaming their U.S. Coast Guard-certified lifeboat tickets are (from left, front row) Charles Shippley, Salehall ' Kf'-; ^ I �feais- V '-l SEPTEMBER 1994 SEAFARERSLOG 9 ' ' ' "-'•*.: • ' : Befr^eratiott CalHIcalioii Courses Slated for Both Coasts this Month m The Paul Hall Center's Point. In July, instructors began a refrigeration technician certifica­ lengthy schedule of offering the tion course is scheduled to be of­ course at SIU halls throughout the fered to Seafarers this month at U.S. and in Puerto Rico. the SIU halls in Norfolk, Va. and Wilmington, Calif., as well as at Course's Content the center's Lundeberg School in The first day of the class lasts Piney Point, Md. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. During Passing the two-day course, this time, students will go over the which is approved by the En­ certification process, refrigerants vironmental Protection Agency and compressor lubricating oils, (EPA), will result in Seafarers ob­ refrigerant handling safety proce­ taining EPA certification that is dures, refrigerants' impact on the required for anyone involved in environment, theories of the repair and servicing of refrigeration, pressure-tempera­ refrigeration equipment and air ture relationships and related conditioning systems. The EPA laws and regulations. regulation requiring such certifica­ The second day begins at 8 a.m. tion goes into effect November 14. and lasts until 2 p.m. Among the Lundeberg School instructors topics covered are refrigeration ser­ put together the Refrigeration vicing, handling small appliances, technician certification course— working with high- and low-pres­ which also is available as part of sure equipment, and conversion of all engine department upgrading equipment using chlorofluorocarclasses—in order to prepare bon (CFG)-based refrigerants. Testing is conducted by the in­ Seafarers for the EPA exam given at the end of the course. The first structor following the second day class took place in June at Piney of class, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. 1994 REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN COURSE SCHEDULE DAY Wed.-Thu. Tue.-Wed. Thu.-Fri. Tue.-Wed. Thu.-Fri. Mon.-Tue. Wed.-Thu. Tue.-Wed. Thu.-Fii. Wed.-Thu. Fri.-Sat. Tue.-Wed. Thu.-Fri. Wed.-Thu. Fri.-Sal. Tue.-Wed. Thu.-Fri. Tue.-Wed. DATE Sept. 7-8 Sept. 13-14 Sept. 15-16 Sept. 27-28 Sept. 29-30 Oct. 3-4 Oct. 5-6 Oct. 11-12 Oct. 13-14 Oct. 19-20 Oct. 21-22 Nov. 8-9 Nov. 10-11 Nov. 16-17 Nov. 18-19 Nov. 29-30 Dec. 1-2 Dec. 6-7 LOCATION Piney Point, Md. Norfolk, Va. Norfolk, Va. Wilmington, Calif. Wilmington, Calif. San Francisco San Francisco Seattle Seattle Honolulu Honolulu Port Everglades, Fla. Port Everglades, Fla. San Juan, P.R. San Juan, P.R. Algonac, Mich. Duluth, Minn. St. Louis The exam is divided into four parts," and there are corresponding certification types. The first 25 questions are basic and general. The secohd set of 25 covers small appliances. Passing the first two sections leads to Type I certifica­ tion. The third group of 25 ques­ tions refers to high-pressure After November 14, Seafarers holding EPA refrigeration technician refrigerants. Passing this part, certification will have priority for certain shipboard jobs. Above, Seafarers along with the basic section, leads in Mobile, Ala. prepare for the exam that leads to certification. to Type II certification. Low-pressure refrigerants is the topic in the final 25 questions. Students who pass this section and the core questions will earn Type III certification. Passing all four parts leads to According to regulations when throwing in for a shipboard Universal certification. stemming from the Clean Air Act job which includes duties of han­ Universal Encouraged Amendments of 1990, anyone dling refrigerants, members will Most Seafarers who handle who handles refrigerants must be have to show whether they pos­ refrigerants will need at least certified to do so by the U.S. sess such certification (indicated Type I and Type II certifications, government by November 14. by an EPA-approved card issued since galley equipment is covered SIU members should note that, through the Lundeberg School). under Type I, and ships' stores according to a recent action by the Seafarers who are on a ship systems are covered under Type Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB), during the November 14 deadline II. The SIU encourages all after November 14, members are asked by the SIU to obtain QMEDs to test for Universal cer­ who are certified refrigeration tech­ certification as soon as possible tification. nicians will be given priority within after they sign off the vessel. The Seafarers who work aboard their respective seniority classes for Lundeberg School will offer its cruise ships also should seek all QhffiD, electrician, refriger­ refrigeration technician certifica­ Universal certification, since pas­ ation and junior engineer jobs. tion course at two SIU halls in senger vessels often use lowFor Seafarers involved in the December, and the school also pressure refrigerants. repair and servicing of refrigera­ periodically will host the two-day There is no limit to the number tion equipment and/or air con­ class at the Paul Hall Center in of times someone may take the ditioning systems, the new Piney Point, Md. exam, so different certifications government regulations mean The recent action of the SAB may be earned at different times. diey must pass an Environmental (no. 374) assures that companies Results will be mailed to Protection Agency (EPA)-ap- which are signatories to a collective Seafarers no more than a month proved refrigeration technician bargaining agreement with the SIU after they take the exam. course by the deadline. will be in compliance with the new Those who pass one or more Proof of holding the certifica­ EPA regulations. Violations of the sections of the test will receive a tion will not be mandatory when regulations addressing refrigera­ certification card (which has no a Seafarer registers for employ­ tion technician certification can expiration) and a certificate. ment at a union hall. However, range as high as $25,C)(X). EPA-CerUfieil Seafarers Have Shipping Priority Sestarers Say Preparation is Key to Passing EPA Exam the Houston hall had begun.) Like those who took the course earlier in the summer, the SIU members who attended the classes last month reported that a great deal of information is covered. They echoed instructors' recommendations that students prepare for the course by purchasing and study­ ing the book "Refrigerants and the Environment," which is avail­ able through the Paul Hall Center and at SIU halls. Additionally, while the EPA has found that the Lundeberg School's course has the highest pass rate among the many refrigeration technician certifica­ tion classes available. Seafarers Brushing up on the latest information about refrigerants are (from left) stated that the four-part test is dif­ tugboat engineers Spike Miller, Stan Mercer and Willie Petway, at the ficult. (The school's pass rate is Jacksonville SIU hall. 85 percent, compared to the na­ not only to prepare for the class, well on the test," concluded tional average of 50 percent.) but also to keep it for future refer­ Cochrane. "It's a lot to grasp," said ence. Commends Union "With a two-day course, it's Electrician Irwin Rousseau, 47, Electrician Gerald Payne said who took the class in New Or­ almost impossible to learn and leans. "The instructor (Eric remember everything. But I'll be he appreciated the fact that the Malzkuhn) is outstanding, but be­ able to go back through the book course was available at the Jack­ cause there's so much informa­ later, anytime I have a question or sonville hall, which is within tion to absorb, I think anybody I'm not sure about something," driving distance of his home. He who's taking the course must said Cochrane, who took the class also praised the instructors for compiling such a thorough class. have the book in advance. The in Mobile. He also gave high marks to "I thiric these on-site classes book answers a lot of questions ahead of time, and there are the free workbook put together are a great thing for the union, and sample quizzes after each chap­ by Lundeberg School instruc­ the class itself is very comprehen­ tors. The workbook is part of the sive," stated Payne, who earned ter. That helped me." course material; it is distributed Universal certification. "The sub­ Larry Cochrane, who also at the start of the class, and ject was well-covered, and I real­ sails as an electrician, pointed out Seafarers may keep it. "If you ly got into the book. I bought it a that although "Refrigerants and study in advance, pay attention couple of weeks before the class the Environment" will be avail­ to the instructor during the day and I think it will help me in the QMED Miguel Rivera uses the able to all students during the and then review your reading field. Without it, I wouldn't have workbook to prepare for the EPA two-day course, obtaining the material at night, you can do had a chance (of passing the book in advance allows a Seafarer test in Jacksonville. Hundreds of Seafarers have taken the Paul Hall Center's refrigeration technician certifica­ tion course since the center's Lundeberg School of Seamanship began offering the two-day class in late June. Available both at the school and at SIU halls throughout the U.S. and in Puerto Rico, the course is designed to prepare Seafarers to take the Environ­ mental Protection Agency (EPA) exam for refrigeration tech­ nicians. The test is given to SIU members immediately after the second day of the course. Last month, the class was con­ ducted at the SIU halls in Jack­ sonville, Fla.; Mobile, Ala.; and New Orleans. (At press time, the first of two courses scheduled for exam)." The Mobile class included at least one student who is familiar to Seafarers who sail from that port. SIU Port Agent Dave Carter signed up for the course and earned Universal certification. "It was a chance to learn, plus it will help me communicate with refrigeration guys when they come to the hall to talk about their jobs," said Carter, who last sailed as a towboat operator and tankerman. He indicated that preparation was the key to passing the exam. "The $25 it cost me for the textbook was well-spent. I got $1,000 worth of knowledge from it." Seafarers who want to buy the book should indicate this to the port agent whom they contact when signing up for the class. They should then send a check for $25, made payable to the "Paul Hall Center," to: EPA Refrigera­ tion Tech. Course, Paul Hall Cen­ ter for Maritime Training and Education, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674, Attn: J.C. Wiegman. The book will be sent by first class mail. (Be sure to indicate an address where the book should be sent.) The Lundeberg School also is trying to make the book available for purchase directly from the ports where the courses are scheduled. Check vvith the in­ dividual port agents to find out if the book is available in advance at a particular hall. 'J' .•? .-rS.' • ••iT.V ^'1 • 'l • .V:V- •is:M �.. t»•« -.-xiii.^'' '.-»i^f^>.• -'^•.Viv,..:;!;;i.'v: -vdi/''-.-—,-is r 10 SEFTEMBER1994 SEAFAMERSLOG Seafarers Marah in Support of Nigerian UnhNiisIs AFL-CIO Rally Calls for Democracy, Release of Jailed President .-> SiU members joined with other trade unionists from America and . ^j^eria last month in a show ox unity for striking Nigerian oil workers. Waving signs, marching and chanting in unison in fiont of the Nigerian embassy in Washington, the demonstrators were protesting the wrongfu deposing of Nigerian oil union officials by the Nigerian military junta and the jailing of the man who lawfully was elected by Nigerian citizens to lead the na­ tion. Nigeria is the most densely 1. •; V populated country in Africa. Ii achieved independence in 19^ but has been subject to military rule for most of the past 34 years On June 12, 1993, Nigerians voted for a return to civilian rule by electing Moshood Abiola. But the military declared the election results nuU and void, and kepi their own people in power. They banned independent media and most democratic in­ stitutions and eventually arrested Abiola and charged him with treason. the engine department. "I though it was a good demonstration and I was proud to be here." Fermin Morin, who also sails in the engine department, said he believes "we got our point across today. We let the current govemment know that Nigerians anc Americans alike won't put up With how they're running things. Upgrader Jim Gibson notec that the SIU was well-represented at the demonstration, which spilled over onto tfie sidewalk across the street from the embassy. "It shows EffMtive Strike that the SIU cares atout fellow Since August 2, members of workers, not just in tiWs country but Nigeria's two major oil unions aU over the world." Meanwhile, for fellow (NUPENG and PENGASSAN) have been on strike, along with upgrader Jorge Bonelli, the rally Seafarers join fellow trade unionists and representatives from the the other 39 affiliate unions of the was a chance not only to support Nigerian Labour Congress at a rally August 25 outside the Nigerian NLC. They are withholding their Nigerian trade unionists, but also embassy in Washington. They were protesting actions by the military work to protest the aforemen­ to "help build on my loyalty to the government of Nigeria. tioned firings and jailings by the labor movement, I feel this was a rules set by the military themsel­ military, along with the failure to step forward in my union educa­ fails to comply. ves was ... criminal." Nigerian advocates for tion, and I was glad to be here." recognize the election results. democracy distributed informa­ Last month, the military Needed: A Peaceful Change tional leaflets during and after the government of General Sani After the march, the protesters rally. One flyer from the NigeriaAbacha fired the oil union leaders athered in front of the embassy, "Campaign for and ordered the workers to return where they were addressed by based Democracy" described last year's to their jobs. But the trade representatives from the NLC. elections as "widely acclaimed by unionists have defied the direc­ John Sweeney, president of both local and international ob­ tive. the Service Employees Interna­ At press time, the union offi­ tional Union, then presented a let- servers to be the freest and fairest cials reportedly had gone into er from AFL-CIO President in the history of elections in Nigeria. It was an election in [tiding and claimed that govem- jxae, Kirkland to a representative which million Nigerians ment security agencies were ]Tom the embassy. The letter, ad­ defied 14 ethnic, religious and trying to arrest them. dressed to the military govern­ eographical sentiments to exAs oil accounts for 90 percent ment, demanded the release of all jress their will, thereby setting a of the country's export earnings, )olitical prisoners and allowance new dawn in Nigeria's long the unions' strike has effectively 'or a peaceful transition to search for genuine participatory Orlando Dunalelly (holding sign) shut down much of the nation's democracy. It also warned of pos­ democracy and unity. shows his support for democracy conunerce, both internal and ex­ sible economic sanctions against "The subsequent annulment of in Nigeria. Also demonstrating is ternal. Nigeria if the cunent government heelections conducted uiider John Kannuck (right). SIU Shows Support Monroe Monseur hopes the rally will pressure Nigeria's military government into honoring the resuits of last year's democratic eiection in that nation. Seafarers said they were proud to back the oil workers and were hopeful that the rally would cause Nigeria's military government to resize that their actions will not be tolerated. "The military needs to back off and let Abiola assume power and run a democracy," said Mon­ roe Monseur, an eight-year member of the SIU who saUs in SUPPORTS AFL-CIO Opposes Mitchell Bill; Health Care Referm In Jeopardy As the Senate recessed last month without passing a health care reform bill, leading to widespread speculation that comrrehensive reform will not hap)en this year, the AFL-CIO said hat postponing congressional acion is preferable to hurriedly rassing a flawed plan such as the one sponsored by Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell D-Maine) or the one proposed by the so-called "mainstream coali­ tion" of senators. The federation of American trade unions, of which the SIU is an affiliate, reinforced its support of the main principles in the bill sponsored by House Majority ^eader Richard Gephardt (DVfo.) and also highlighted the many problems contained in the other proposals. Running OutofTlme Congress will be back in ses­ sion on September 12. But with incumbents anxious to campaign For November elections, and con­ sidering both the complexity of the health care debate and the lack of consensus among lawmakers on any particular plan, it app<^ very doubtful that sweeping changes will be enacted before this session ends. At a news conference last month, AFL-CIO President Lane drkland stated that the federa­ tion backs the components in Gephardt's bill which call for From left, Craig Raid, Scott Abramsonand Brian Hulstrom call for the comprehensive, irrevocable coverage for all U.S. citizens release of political prisoners in Nigeria. (universal coverage), mainly financed via a requirement that all employers pay at least 80 percent of the health care premiums of their employees (Imown as an employer mandate). The House bill also includes provisions for cost containment. "It is a very strong, com­ prehensive proposal that would give working people the health care reforms they've sought for so long," Kirkland said. Flawed Plan By contrast, the Mitchell plan would not achieve universal coverage, the AFL-CIO noted. In its current form, the bill calls for a conditional, delayed employer mandate that exempts many busi­ nesses and covers only half of employees' premium costs. It also would tax health benefits whose premiums exceed a certain rate of increase, amount­ ing to a double penalty against workers who have sacrificed wage increases to maintain com­ prehensive medical coverage. Kirkland noted that, under the Mitchell plan, businesses that do not provide health benefits "would be free to continue off­ loading the cost of their employees' health care onto the backs of those plans and employers that do provide health care." The federation had even shar­ per criticism of the alternative plan put forth by the group of Republican and Democratic senators that call themselves the "mainstream" group, citing the following (and other) problems: • It would not expand health care coverage. • It does not include effective cost containment mechanisms. • By placing a tax cap on employer deductibility, it would provide incentive for employers not to offer health benefits for their workers. • It would allow for the con­ tinuance of cost shifting, whereby insured citizens are saddled with the cost of not only their own medical care, but also that of the uninsured (such as emergency room visits). • It would tax benefits that ex­ ceed a certain standard. "The limit on employer deduc­ tibility and the taxation of costsharing supplemental plans amount to a huge new tax on middle-income Americans," Kirkland said. "The 'mainstream' plan does nothing—no universal coverage, no employer mandate, no cost containment." The AFL-CIO has vowed to continue fighting for the prin­ cipals it supports in the health care debate, for as long as it takes to get comprehensive reform enacted. If and when each body passes a bill, a House/Senate conference committee then will forge a final version which is return^ to each chamber for a vote. J �• SEPIEMSfff rSM The U.S. merchant marine was a major carrier of ammo,chow, fuel and replacements to the U.S. armed forces during World War II. Al­ though we lost well over 200 ships, and our casualty rate was exceeded only by that of the Marine Corps, there were always plenty of volun­ teers in every rank and rating to man the ships. It took many trips by our merchant ships to supply the troops; the following is the story of just one of them. Before this voyage, I heard that the USS Houston, my assignment as a Marine for two years and 12 days, had been sunk with all hands. Later, the SS Alcoa Pathfinder, which I had sailed on in April 1942, was sunk five days after I got off her. In July, the SS Pan Florida came under attack while I was aboard. I was on the operating plat­ form in the engineroom and couldn't see what was gong on. The deck plates kept bouncing up about two inches from the concussion as the depth charges exploded nearby. In October, I sailed for the South Pacific on the SS Del Brasil. Guadal­ canal had been invaded by the 1st Marine Division on August 8. SEAFARBtSLOe With the SIU at Guadalcanal: A War Diary by James M. Smith Pensioner James M. Smith joined the SIU in Baltimore in August 1939right out of the Marine Corps as a corporal and as an expert of 50caliber machine guns. The depression was still on, however, and there was little work for machine gunners, so it was an easy jump from corporal to wiper on the Bull Lines' SS Maria which operated on the East Coast between New York and Puerto Rico. The pay was $55 per month. In September of that year, the Germans were attacking their neighbors, and the buildup for WWII was under way. Until that time, the only ships that carried electricians were passenger ships, but now the first of the "C" type ships had come on line. As a Marine, Smith had taken a course in basic electricity and so was well situated to take advantage of the opportunity to take the U.S. Commerce Department exam (there was no Coast Guard in those days) for an electrician's endorsenient. Brother Smith continued to sail during WWII, the Korean conflict and the early part of the Vietnam war and upgraded at the union's school in Brooklyn to third assistant engineer. During part of his seafaring years, he kept a journal. What follows is Part I of his narrative from aboard the SS Del Brasil. The remaining part of Brother Smith's diary will appear in a future issue of the LOG. 11 ambulance/supply planes came in carrying wounded Marines. They were all young fellows, about 18 to 20 years old, except for one red­ headed sergeant who said how un­ lucky he was to get hit just when he was going good. November 29. Weighed anchor, moved the ship back around the island to the main supp­ ly base and tied up alongside the SS Lipscolm Lykes. We have some bombs and other cargo for Cactus on board and also some for a Marine squadron at White Poppy, so we could go either way. ("Cac­ tus" is the c^e word for Guadal­ canal and "White Poppy" is Noumea. This base at Espiritu Santo is "Button.") There is some scuttlebutt that we are going on up to Cactus, which I hope is true. There hasn't been much action around this area except for a few rounds from a Jap submarine— harassing fire only. There have been several air warnings but noth­ ing has gotten through so far. The Jap bases are up north at Bougain­ ville Island in the Northern Solomons. Sometimes a squadron of Marine aircraft will leave here, stop at Cactus overnight, then hit their targets early the next morning and be back here in time for chow. December 1. We are transfer­ ring all pur White Poppy cargo to the Lykes ship and loading all Cac­ tus cargo. There is a rumor that we may make a few shuttle runs be­ tween here and Cactus as we are the most heavily armed merchant ship in the area. What we lack in fire control equipment, our gun crews make up for in enthusiasm. officer, Lt. (jg) Kraft, USNR, reminds me of the boxcars full of same general plan as the fighter sounded General Quarters and all five-gallon cans of paint I had to strip, only larger. From here the hands manned their battle stations. unload at P.I. when I was a boot. Marines make daily attacks on the As chief electrician, my station is November 13. Off duty today, enemy to the north. The Marine on the main generator platform in so I went ashore to visit the Marines sergeant driving the jeep didn't the engineroom, so I never know at the fighter strip. Unlike the believe in wasting any time, so it what's going on topside. This time, aircraft in the States, these are not was a jarring, neck-spraining ride Guadalcanal, 1942 nothing came of the contact, and as spic and span and shiny. The crews for about five miles through the October 16. SS Del Brasil, we turning 106 RPM, we were keep them in perfect condition, coconut palm groves. We bounced Delta Line^combinatioh pas­ soonare of range. out mechanically, but they're streaked without warning onto the bomber senger and cargo. Departed San with dirt and oil, and there are pow­ strip, right into the wake of a Diego 1300 for Noumea, New der bums around the muzzles of the squadron of B-17s just taking off. Caledonia. The convoy includes guns. Some of them have little About five minutes later, I got the freighters, a couple of tankers. Rising Sun flags painted under the dust out of my eyes. I looked several troop ships and APA's, a around at the rows of bombers, pilot's cockpit. light cruiser and some destroyers. As I was standing there talking fighter aircraft and the mile-long The Del Brasil is transporting per­ to the ground crew, a group of pilots metal strip with its operations tower sonnel from a Marine air group alongside. I spent the afternoon while combat gear, ammo and food Last night, the mate on watch walked out. They climbed into their talking to the officers and men, and fill pur holds to the top. We have 16 called me to check out an electrical planes and taxied slowly among the listening to their remarks about torpedoes lashed on deck amid­ circuit on the bridge. I went by the coconut trees to the strip. There, their combat experience^ with as ships. For armament, the ship car­ port AA gun as the watch was some Marines installed two bombs much nonchalance as I could ries a 5-inch 38 aft, four 3-inch relieved. I overheard the man going under the wings, one on each side, muster. I still feel like a Marine, and anti-aircraft guns and four 50- off duty tell his relief to "keep a then the whole squadron took off I envy them. caliber machine guns. sharp lookout for aircraft, surface with a roar. Flashing out over our ship, they banked and headed north. The convoy commodore signals craft and Mister Kraft." An hour and 40 minutes later, they to the rest of the convoy with an November 10. Arrived came in, clambered nonchalantly December 2. Stayed in bed all incessant blowing of the ship's Espiritu Santo 1600. A few days out of the ships and strolled over to day with an attack of malaria— steam whistle. This brings forth before our arrival, the SS President the mess tent for chow. The bombs been taking atabrine 'til my ears some merriment and not a few Coolidge ran into one of our own were gone. are ringing. Read in the "DePp caustic remarks. Each ship has to mines and sank. There were only Water Dispatch," our radio The sandflies over on the island repeat the signal on their own five men lost, but the troops lost all newssheet, that some of the crew of whistle. This goes on at all hours, their combat equipment. Another are ferocious and land on you in It seems the closer you get to the Xhe Alcoa Pathfinder made it to swarms. After a few hours you actual fighting, the fewer Stateside day after day and night after night. victory for the Japs. don't notice them so much—you regulations are enforced. I wanted shore at Lauren90 Marques after Imagine the sight of a large number November 11. Armistice Day. of ships in mid-ocean, tooting away Today we moved the ship around can get used to anything, I guess. to see inside a bomber under actual being sunk by a German sub. The for all they're worth, as though they the island and anchored off the There is plenty of fresh water near wartime conditions, and the crew old man. Captain Dunke, may have are in a traffic jam in San Francisco fighter strip. The base is scattered the base but, although water is ra­ chief said, "Go ahead." I crawled been a good seaman, but he never said a pleasant word to anyone. On tioned on the ship, we haven't any Bay. in the surrounding coconut way of getting it out here since through the hatch on a B-24. There the other hand. Chief Engineer of „ .u.. groves—dispersal is the order of we're anchored in the channel isn t a .bit ofv wastedJspace u m oneare Hardwickwasoneorthermestmen those bombers and, brother, the day: here a tent, there an anti­ I ever sailed with. I worider why it they built to fight! In metal racks on is aircraft battery, over there a few that you very seldom find a good both sides, fore and aft, are 50- skipper dozen cases of ammo, beyond that and a good chief engineer caliber machine gun ammo, and on the same ship. an aircraft. There is good reason for there's a gun mount beside each that. Espiritu Santo is an island Plexiglass blister with a machine about 40 miles wide and 120 miles gun lying beside it. There is a long in the northern part of the New tommy gun in a rack over the hatch The Marines have exercise Hebrides group. c. ^ It is now our forperiods on deck every day, and basersomething less than 400 about a mile from the l^ach. Still, to the tail-gunner's position. There during the past few days they have miles from Guadalcanal, or about we have had some fine times swim­ are also bomb raclb, instruments ming in a deep, fresh-water pool and oxygen supply. Up forward is been having small arms practice two hours by bomber. an array of machine guns in the near the end of the airstrip. with their '03 rifles, pistols and the new Rising submachine gun. I I have seen only half a dozen nose. checked one over a couple of days December 4. Over at the natives. Most of them moved back ago, but as an old Ist-squad BAR bomber strip yesterday afternoon, a into the fastness of the jungleman, I don't think much of it. P-40 came in and cracked up on the covered mountains upon the arrival runway. It was a total loss, l^en last of our fighting forces. The few who November 3. Arrive Noumea night a DC-3 was taking off for have stayed behind keep to them­ 1800. There are a large number of Cactus with a load of grenades and selves and live in thatch-roofed ships here, including a freighter November 12. Today we small arms ammo when he clipped huts. They are large people, physi­ with a hole in its No. 4 hold that began discharging cargo onto a gasoline truck. The aircraft crew This gang is sure a bunch of women stand about blew out the hull ,plates on both diesel-driven barges, the Marines cally, even the.... n ui u sides. It looks like you could row a joj^g |},e work of stevedores and six feet tall, and they re all black as souvenir hunters. I even saw one and the truck driver all got out un­ boat completely through the ship, joing it well (just like they always coal. From what I hear, the ones guy with a Jap bicycle. I haven't hurt and ran like hell as the whole November 7. 1730 weighed doj/There are some Navy construe- living in the mountains m"e not at ml been able to get any of the Jap oc­ mess was beginning to bum. They money floating around. had just gotten clear when the anchor and got under way for tion battalion men here, but they averse to chopping off a person's cupation Liquor is at a premium down here grenades started exploding. What head for a souvenir. Well, I didn't Espiritu Santo at 0930. We have an have more work than they can as these boys haven't had anything fireworks! lose anything back in "them thar aircraft carrier and two destroyers handle and don't seem to be very to drink for months. For a quart of hills"—^the Japs are enough for me well organized yet. Though we are as escort. scotch, you can get a Jap pistol or for now. November 9. The aircraft car­ happy to see the cargo moving, as an officer's sword. Unfortunately, The remaining part of Brother November 18. Went ashore ner suQueniv came eaiiic auuui ^ . . . rier suddenly about ..a.^ hard .w., left. an ex-Marine, it bothers me to see I'm fresh out. Smith's diary will appear in a fu­ offour^rtK an^ combat-trained Marines doing andhitchedandemaj^pdownto ture issue of the Seafarers LOG. While I was there, some DC-3 turned to protect her. Our gunnery longshoremen's work. Kind of the bomber strip. It is built on the !? I ~W^' ' Ml �12 SEFTEMOER1994 SEAFARERS LOG Twenty-four hours a day, boatmen aboard Orgulf tugboats know they must be ready to answer Ae call of duty. The crewmembers who work on the Twin Cities and John D. Geary keep a vigilant watch for waterway obstructions while checking on the lines that connect barges loaded with mulch, coal, grain and other dry cargo during voyages along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. "A problem can happen at any time," notes Lead Deckhand Matthew Diehl of the Geary. "That's why it's important for the mt" • crew to stay alert and discover a situation Completing paperwork Lead Deckhand Zolly Keeping an eye on the Deckhand Vanceno Rush Catching a nignt lunch before it becomes a problem." ZoHy Person, lead deckhand aboard the is rw;nC/ftesCookMon- Person keeps safety on Tw/nC/fesdiesel is Chief arrives for a meeting aboard the Geary is the Twin Citiesa priority. Engineer Alan Hornick. aboard the Twin Cities. Utilityman Troy Ingram. Twin Cities, agrees. "The river is always zell Niles. changing. Day or night, we have to be ready to handle anything." The concem for safety does not lessen when the tugs and their barges enter the company's staging area in Moore's Landing, Mo. The smaller boats that operate only on the upper half of the Mississippi release their bar­ ges and tie up with a new set to sail toward Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn, as well as the Ohio and Illinois rivers. Along these water­ ways, Orgulf tugs can push up to 15 barges. The larger tugs take over the chores on the lower half of the Mississippi—directing barges to and from Memphis, Tenn., Baton Rouge, La. and New Orleans. Because the lower river channel is wider, boats are able to operate with as many as 35 barges. The crews aboard the Twin Cities and John D. Geary inspect and secure all loads and lines before departing the staging area. Because of scheduling demands, these pro­ cedures can take place at any time. "We're just as safety conscious at night Ready to inspect lines on the Utilityman Lloyd Shelton sear- Lead Deckhand Matthew Diehl Overseeing night deck operaduring inspections as we are during Geary is Deckhand Charles ches for problems on the TVv/n hasthe John D. Gearyready to tionsonthe rw/nC/f/esisMate daylight," Person adds. Amos. Cities deck. shove off. Dave Owens Maintenance Helps Keep Reiss Sailing After 50 Years Deckhand Joe Schmanski greases a pulley aboard the self-unloader. Maintaining tfie dishwashing equipment is the job of Porter Musleh Mohsin. Meticulous care and "sweet water" have helped keep the Richard Reiss sailing on the Great Lakes for 50 years. Even between jobs of loading or unloading rock, salt and ore. Seafarers aboard the Reiss have no time to slow down as they maintain the laker's equipment. Deck department members can be found all over the Erie Sand Steam­ ship Company vessel, lubricating pul­ leys, testing safety gear and inspecting lines—as well as die usual chipping and painting. Procedures in the engineroom aire no different. QMEDs and wipers con­ stantly monitor the ship's diesel en­ gine and conveyor belt to make sure operations will not be slowed by a mechanical problem. Besides preparing meals for the en­ tire crew, the steward department also has its share of duties in the galley. Cookware, utensils, counters and ap­ pliances must be kept spotless so there will be no hitch when it comes time to cook. During the Great Lakes sailing season, the Reiss can be found in any number of ports delivering or picking up cargo. The self-unloader is designed to be able to dock at either established terminals or inlets with only concrete bollards and bits on site for tying up. The vessel began sailing as a bulker on the Lakes in 1943 and was con­ verted into a self-unloader in 1964. A little lubricant applied by AB/Deckwatch Kevin Bleau keeps the Reiss operating smoothly. Deckhand Roger Bachik watches. Reporting for duty Second Cook Paul Deckhand Roger Standing by to help is Patrolman Ken Horner looks for material reaboard ship is AB Paton takes a menu Bachik assists with Deckhand Leonard quested by Gateman David Hubbard during Gregory (Joe) Viiek. order. chores. Tomas. shipboard meeting. �SEAFARERS LOG SEPTEMBER 1994 Soon Steward/Baker Howard Williams will make this 8Vfe pound fish a main course. ' A&. 13 V ;:ik Fruit salad and cake are on the holiday menu. Fresh Fish Makes Patriot Holiday At Sea Special Preparing the chilled fruit bar is Steward/Baker Howard Williams. Being thousands of miles away from home and off the coast of another continent could not stop the crew of the MV Patriot from holding an Independence Day celebration at sea. The Vulcan Carriers tanker was en route to Antofagasta, Chile when July 4th hit the calen­ dar. The galley gang of Steward/Baker Howard biSfr If. an- Paine brtnps soup from me oh», box ,abov« in «^e, 9^"celebration. crewmembers. Williams, in passing the accompanying photographs to the Seafarers LOG, related that fishing was particularly good off the vessel on July 2. That day, several of the crew caught a mahi-mahi family fish known as dorado. The steward department took over from there, preparing the white fish as the main course along with salads, desserts and other items for the celebration. •'We always try to make holidays special when C^ietvina of the white fish is prepared uneservmgui mewillloiioiiiOH'^K"'"" bv the Pat/fof oallev oano. •--•-•.-i'.'vV • •• •v. we are at sea, away from families_and friends," Qrewmembers line up for the holiday fare. From left are GSU Julian "o^ed Williams. "Having the fresh fish made this ^^jendoza, AB Carlos Spina, Steward/Baker Howard Williams, Bosun Ralph TII1« i. Hon r^awlnr year's T7™,rfV. Fourth of July even tv-ttpr" better Gibbs, Chief Cook Daniel Payne and AD AB Dan Gaylor. •• ' .pM ' M R««..n I^evin McHoul relaxes after enjoying the KeciS As OMU Bob Ivanauskas prepares to eat, others make their way through the serving line. PosInQ on the G/oba/Mariner's deck are (from left) QMU Bob Ivanauskas, SA T.W. White, SA William Pettaway and OS Steve Keville. " "" ' i |v - I -t. Proud of their work for the celebration are SAs Jimmy Sims (left) and William Pettaway. •''•v7'- Cook/Baker Cheryl Neff. SlU hawsepiper John Logari, 3rd There was plenty of food for the families and friends of the Global Mariner crew. asst. engineer, enjoys the picnic. Families and friends of Seafarers who work aboard the Global Mariner got to see firsthand what life is like aboard that vessel while it was tied up in Baltimore over the Independence Day holiday. Crewmembers had the deck of the Transoceanic Cable Ship vessel decorated in red, white and blue as the company held an open house to allow crewmembers to show off where they work. Nearly one hundred people took advantage of the hospitality. The galley gang of Chief Steward Brian Gross met the challenge. "It was a wonderful celebration," noted Baltimore Port Agent Sal Aquia, who was invited and provided the Seafarers LOG with the photos for this story. "There were families and children all over and plenty of good food, thanks to our crew." Gross gave plenty of credit for the way the day turned out to the steward department. Working together to make sure everything proceeded without a hitch were Chief Cook Kevin Marchand, Cook/Baker Cheryl Neff and Steward Assistants T.W. White, Jimmy Sims and William Pettaway. Among the wide variety of entrees offered by the galley gang were steaks, ribs and chicken as well as vegetable and fruit salad bars. To entice those with a sweet tooth, the crew baked cookies, cakes, pies and other treats, For anyone Bringing food from the freezer to the still able to move after eating, tours of the galley are Chief Cook Kevin Marchand (left) and SA T.W. White. cable ship were available. '-y �'. ' ;V'' •: .;r- "1 (•'. SEPTEMBER 1994 14 SEAFARERS LOG '. ..'•t'N..--' '•'•J'-' '• •'.' '.^''.T '' V SEPTEMBER 1994 SEAFJUIEKSLOG IS O'Brien Heads for Home %' I • • " 'llf'• Living Memorial to WWII Mariners Triumphantly Returns from Normandy / / •' " ; ass Sisfi' wa iiSliiilSiiM < gs ;;««!!• #E' ' . v.>7 . '' *a :J 12 a a s' lESKfjisWitei*®? «*««• A - I A" ii ' If V f C a 'Mt • • See page 16 for additional coverage of the Jeremiah O'Brien (!i:-,;r" ffi/' O'Brien Crew Recounts Commemorative Voyage as^Trip of a Lifetime' •M > ' 1 Above: The Jeremiah O'Brien was open to the public during a recent four-day stop in Baltimore. The vessel . is scheduled to return to its home port of San Francisco in late September or early October ".V -'V resh from a tour of Europe in which it repre­ sented the American merchant marine's role in D-Day, which happened 50 years ago on June 6 of this year, the World War Il-era Liberty ship Jeremiah O'Brien last month visited several East Coast ports while en route to its home berth in San Francisco. Dignitaries and other visitors turned out in Portland, Maine; Baltimore; and Jacksonville, Fla. for ceremonies honoring the O'Brien's crewmembers and recognizing the overall contribution of the U.S. merchant marine in World War II. Congresswoman Helen Bentley (D-Md.), a longtime advocate of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet, sponsored legislation which helped enable the O'­ Brien to go to France and England for the massive D-Day ceremonies earlier this summer. Last month in Baltimore, standing next to the 51-year-old vessel, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, Bentley reflected on the consistent showing of the American merchant marine. F I• It Many Lives Lost f I - t\ ;' y'-fii •••••; ,• • " V' I "Thousands gave their lives in World War II, and thousands more served from the beginning of the war to the end," she stated to a crowd of about 200, as well as to the O 'Brien crew and dozens of active and retired SIU members who were on hand for the ceremony. "The war could not have been won without them." Appreciation for the U.S. merchant marine's vital role in past efforts, as well as recognition of the critical need to maintain a strong American-flag fleet now and in the future, also were echoed by other speakers in Baltimore, including Deputy Maritime Administrator Joan Yim and Rear Admiral Thomas Patterson (U.S. Maritime Service, Ret.). They em­ phasized that history repeatedly has revealed the country's need for a strong shipping capability, not only in times of battle but also during peacetime. The value of a strong merchant fleet perhaps never was more evident than on June 6, 1944, when the Allies launched the largest amphibious military operation in histo^ and began to reclaim France from Nazi occupation. Thousands of U.S. merchant ships delivered troops and materiel on D-Day and in the crucial supply line that followed until the German surrender in May 1945. Turning Point Although costly and difficult, the invasion of France (also known as Operation Overlord) proved to be the turning point in the war. Heavy casualties were sustained by American, Canadian and British forces on D-Day and during the fierce battles which lasted for 11 months afterward. But the sacrifices paid off when Hitler's Nazi forces surrendered, which in turn allowed the Allies to aim their full force on the war in the Pacific. The O'Brien was at Normandy on D-Day, and thousands of active and retired merchant mariners, along with many other supporters, pulled together to ensure that the historic ship would return to France for the 50th anniversary activities. It took many years and hundreds of thousands of man-hours to fully recondition and prepare the O'­ Brien, part of the National Liberty Ship Memorial, for its recent voyage to Europe. But the efforts were rewarded, as the O'Brien became the only ocean­ going vessel to participate in both D-Day and the 50-year anniversary. Patterson, a driving force behind the O'Brien's restoration and a participant in the entire voyage, said that the journey "has exceeded our expectations." He added that he hopes the recognition the O'­ Brien received in Europe will serve both to honor the merchant marine veterans of World War 11 and to remind lawmakers in the U.S. that history "has taught us over and over how important the merchant marine is. You know, there literally were six million people lining the banks in England and France, waving American flags at us. We were cheering back at them. Alex Hochstraser will take home several souvenirs, including his first tattoo. The crew of the Jeremiah O'Brien is a mix of retired merchant mariners, many of whom sailed on merchant ships during World War 11; of younger, active seamen who signed on the Liber­ ty ship to be part of history; and one other trade unionist who became so enamored of the 51-yearold vessel, he left his desk job, acquired the proper documentation and signed on for the entire six-month voyage fi-om San Francisco to Europe and back. But regardless of a particular crewmember's background, or whether he signed on for part or all of the round trip to Normandyj the men aboard the O'Brien agree that the voyage has surpassed even their most optimistic expectations. "It has been the trip of a lifetime," said Bosun Martin Wefald, a retired Seafarer who sailed in the union's Great Lakes and deep sea divisions. "Everyone treated us like royalty in England and France, and meeting President Clinton (who boarded the vessel in Europe) was spectacular. He shook hands with every crewmember; that's been the highlight." Wefald is one of several retired SIU merflbers who have taken part in the voyage, scheduled to end sometime in October when die ship returns to its home port on the West Coast. Many retired members and a few active ones from the SlU-affiliated Sailors' Union of the Pacific (SUP) and Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders (MFOW) also have comprised the crew, along with a few retirees from the Marine Cooks and Edgar Lingenfeld (left) and Gary Dow are two former SIU members who are helping bring the O'Brien back from Normandy. Stewards, which merged with the SIU in 1978. Operated under authority of the U.S. Maritime Admini|fration, the O'Brien already has fulfilled the main purpose of its trip, which was repre­ senting the U.S. merchant marine at ceremonies in Normandy on and before June 6 commemorat­ ing the 50th anniversary of D-Day. Millions of spectators viewed the immaculately kept, 441foot ship in Europe. Remarkably, of the thousands of vessels that were part of the Normandy invasion in 1944, only the O'Brien returned for the anniversary ac­ tivities, which were covered by media around the world. Enthusiastic Crew A Navy gunner during WWII, Jack Carraher signed on for the entire O'Brien voyage. Joe Milcic spent a year on Liberty ships during the war and also helped restore the O'Brien. During a stop in Baltimore last month, a num­ ber of crewmembers talked with a reporter from the Seafarers LOG about the O'Brien's travels. For Edgar Lingenfield, the ship's gray ex­ terior and tight quarters evoke sca^ memories. "1 served as a third engineer on a Liberty almost 50 years ago," recalled the former SIU member. "On my first trip, we were bombed near Guadalcanal, but luckily nothing hit us. Those were hard mis­ sions." Lingenfield, 69, has been on the O'Brien since it set sail for Normandy in April. "The trip has been very satisfying," he stated. "We were wel­ comed with open arms everywhere we went in England and in France. The people there know what we did for them. "1 think we're known more in England and France than in the United States." In contrast to Lingenfield's first trip during the 1940s, Jack Carraher pointed out that this voyage has been nothing but smooth sailing. "We've had great weather all the way, so somebody's looking after us," said the 71-year-old former member of the SUP, who sailed in the deck and engine departments. Carraher, who was a Navy gunner during World War 11, also signed on for the whole trip. "This was my last chance to sail again," he ex­ plained. "It's a great crew and I'U always remem­ ber them." Like several other crewmembers, Carraher cited the June 5 shipboard visit in Portsmouth, Engird of President and Mrs. Clinton — who were joined by AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and Maritime Administrator Albert Herberger — as the high point of the journey, surpass­ ing even the D-Day ceremonies. "Both the president and Mrsi. Clinton were very gracious," he said. "1 think they made a lot of friends. Lane Kirkland (who sailed with the Masters, Mates & Pilots during World War 11) was great, too." its commemorative voyage is approximately 75. 11. The retired deck department member, who Other crewmembers range in age frorp midsailed with the SUP, participated in the ship's res­ twenties to early forties, so naiura^y there is a toration project during the past dozen years, al­ variance of perspective regarding the vessel and though he only was able to join the voyage for a its many ports of call, both abroad and in the U.S. short time. Gary Dow, a former SIU member whose "But the main thing is knowing that it hap­ father and grandmother both were involved in the pened, that everyone's efforts paid off," he said. O'Brien's original construction in Portland, More than one crewmember pointed out a par­ Maine, had been working with a Portland-based ticular shipmate who was making his first voyage. group preparing for a reception for the O'Brien's Alex Hochstraser, a member of the Service crew in early August. Employees International Union, said he "heard • After the reception, he signed on for the about die Normandy trip and 1 decided to go for remainder of the trip. "I'm staying on until she it! My father is from France ... You could say 1 reaches San Francisco. Then, I may go back to went due to family history and American history." sailing permanently, who knows," said Dow, 43, As was the case with others, Hochstraser, who who saUed with the SIU for 11 years before a sailed in the engine department, seemed ex­ knee injury in 1988 forced him to come ashore. hilarated by the experience. "There's work to be Dow, who sailed primarily as a QMED, has at done, but tWs is a once-in-a-lifetime, marvelous least one thing in common with the World War 11 experience," he said. "In Europe, 1 found an aunt veterans aboard the ship; Having sufficiently whom 1 didn't know existed. I've already written recovered from the knee injury, he too answered her, and we plan to keep in touch. his nation's call in time of crisis, in this case "Years from now,1 think T11 remember all of during the Persian Gulf War. this, especially the great people 1 sailed with. "1 left a nice desk to go and pump oU," he said They're the best." with a laugh. "But we showed Ae American mer­ He also wUl remember a souvenir which he chant marine can still do the job." picked up in Gosport, England. Getting into the Few aboard the O 'Brien have a deeper ap­ spirit of the World War ll-era merchant marine, preciation for her history than Joe Milcic, who Hochstraser received his first tattoo. spent a year on Liberty ships during World War "Everybody on the ship reaUy liked it," he said. Different Perspectives The average age of the World War 11 merchant marine veterans who have crewed the O'Brien for Retired SIU Bosun Martin Wefald (far right), pictured here with other crewmembers during a pier-side ceremony in Baltimore, began his sailing career in the union's Great Lakes division. X'-nXIXV'-:' 'Sv. i"''. -x ' J-.-;.v.> ;• jJ2 .11 Iff \ is.'-:v;--•. M'. �-• iv-,. • • SffTEMBBt 1^ 16 SEAF/UIBI^ Respect from �; • -S,"'V'rS ^:^®WWW!Wisi^W!!|5^aF3®^^ SEPTEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1994 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups OassA Class B Class C '-#v::.' Port New York 26 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 3 Norfolk 11 Mobile 10 New Orleans 15 Jacksonville 21 San Francisco 23 Wilmington 15 Seattle 26 Puerto Rico 8 Honolulu 3 Houston 28 St. Louis 1 Piney Point 1 Algonac 0 Totals 192 Port New York 24 Philadelphia 1 Baltimore 3 Norfolk 6 Mobile 9 New Orleans 14 Jacksonville 12 San Francisco 13 Wilniington 12 Seattle 12 Puerto Rico 4 Honolulu 5 Houston 11 St. Louis 0 Kney Point 3 Algonac 0 Totals 129 Port New York 16 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 3 Norfolk 4 Mobile 9 New Orleans 10 Jacksonville 9 San Francisco 20 l^lmington 14 iSeattle 25 Puerto Rico 4 Honolulu 10 pouston St. Louis 0 pilM^PCM^ 2 Algonac 0 Totals 135 Port 26 10 6 10 24 15 15 19 7 23 5 15 26 2 •4 0 207 20 2 9 7 6 13 18 17 14 8 4 6 1 .14 0 146 14 0 1 10 3 9 li| 10 7 5 0 9 '• " .6' ^l4ewY®--S •0 0 86 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups QassA Class B Class C Trip Rdlefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMEl^T 29 21 2 6 56 64 8 2 3 1 0 1 13 3 2 5 0' ml':i1;:::.-, 9. 11 '• 4 9 10 2 8 22 35 12 9 11 0 0 17 28 2 13 10 3 9 36 42 7 9 •••• 27 20 344 35 10 4 /• 15 11 4 50 • 31 7 6 13 . 4 1 31 23 ••7' 3,3: 7 21 17 3 8 44 34 8 4 9 1 0 3 15 6 6 11 6 12 6 4 6 19 11 9 22 13 1 10 41 47 18 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 :3„., :.I 0 0 4 0 2 ••.'.v.'1' 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 77 178 146 26 61 373 397 104 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 15 8 0 9 44 38 1 •mm ^ 1 1 2 0 0 , 2 3 2 • 0 7 • • •• -1 0 3 7 9 0 6 3 3 0 0 15 22 13 0 9 3 1 .• 0 14 14 1 4 7 9 2 4 23 31 6 A ' ' •l:;8 8 15 13 17 28 9 • 3,,..;^:.; 11 8 m4 26 25 , 5 ..3 2 ;.v:7 • 10 ,1 -./visiakl1-4. 18 22 •. 4 2 11 6 1 ^ • 8 22 15 3 2 5 5 1 .• • 1 8 4 1 8 4 8 6 3 ; 6 11 11 3 11 13 T ' 8 23 20 5 1 0 0 2 1 3"' 0 >• 0 0 -3 ii; B'' : Im •'•O' - 20 0 , . 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 41 99 96 20 49 230 266 62 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 11 4 0 6 31 28 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 4 ^ 3 0 0 iz: • frnm i,'5 'M3 5 1 2 8 4 18 4 4 1 1 18 11 2 9 5 0 5 14 4 19 mm 10 0 11 13 10 1 9 19 2 5 66 17 7 1 9 0 23 4 19 1 1 37 12 0 3 . 16 0 2 0 1 6 0 2 2 5 6 6 3 16 13 0 9 3 4 4 10 1 5 ' 0 o' 1 0 35 ^1 ^^"i 0 0 0 108 50 6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 0 , 2 0 4 0 0 3 1 3 .3 6 4 7 3 3 1 0 0 0 38 17 1 2 8 7 6 16 7 5 17 4 11 15 0 14 0 130 0 0 0 53 11 2 6 0 163 • ^ 1 '-Ssii 0 ? 4 ' 0 45 22 0 5 18 4 22 15 21 12 20 9 133 12 0 6 0 299 Philadelphia 0 0 0 Baltimore 0 3 4 Norfolk 2 15 12 Mobile 2 15 3 New Orleans 7 16 11 Jacksonville 2 '15 12 San Francisco 7 19 Wilmington 6 18 U.1', 'e Seattle 6 25 12 Puerto Rico 3 6 9 41 Honolulu 4 27 1 Houston 2 23 0 St. Louis 0 2 1 Piney Point 0 23 0 Algonac 0 1 142 Totals 49 242 Totals All 80 423 422 163 295 965 1305 510 681 Departments 505 • 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 996 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,088 Jobs shipped, 423 jobs or about 39 percent were taken by seniority members. The rest were filled by and seniority people. From July 16 to August 15,1994, a total of 163 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of21,489jobs have heen shipped. •'A >:>K October & November 1994 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point Monday: October 3, November 7 New York Tuesday: October 4, November 8 Philadelphia Wednesday: October 5, November 9 Baltimore Thursday: October 6, November 10 Norfolk Thursday: October 6, November 10 Jacksonville Thursday: October 6, November 10 Algonac Friday: October 7; Monday: November 14* '•••sn 15 : 0 2 0 254 17 changed by Veterans Day holiday Houston Monday: October 10, November 14 New Orleans Tuesday: October 11, November 15 Mobile Wednesday: October 12, November 16 San Francisco Thursday: October 13, November 17 Wilniington Monday: October 17, November 21 Seattle Friday: October 21, November 25 San Juan Thursday: October 6, November 10 St Louis Friday: October 14, November 18 ' Honolulu Friday: October 14, November 18 Duluth Wednesday: October 12, November 16 Jersey City Wednesday: October 19, November 23 NewBedfbrd Tuesday: October 18, November 22 ; Each port's me^ng starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals - ^ RON "RONNIE" CARRAWAY Please contact your nephew, Gaiy Carraway (Ross's son), at P.O. Box 13, New Salisbury, IN 47161; or call (812) 365-2585. EUGENE DUANE Please contact your nephew, Joseph Duane, at 31-12 86th SL, Elmhurst, NY 11369. FRANK JAMES MacKENZIE Anyone with information on Frank James MacKenzie should contact his son, John MacKenzie, c/o Gamer, 12404 Tahoe Trail, Lusby, MD 20657. BERTENMARKLEY Please call your father, Scott, at (309) 3342275. BROTHER ED MONROE Thank you for everything fiom Michael Mur­ phy and his wife. PATRICK JOHN ROONEY Please contact Raymond Banks at 5049-A Backlick Rd., Annandale, VA 22003. MARKRUHL Please contact Zeda Ruhl at 18219 Rolling Meadow Way, Olney, MD 20832. LEONARDO SINISI Please contact J.A. Gross at P.O. Box 1434, Sebring, FL 33870. RICK WILSON Please write Steve Parker at 2 Albion Rd., Cape Elizabeth, ME; or call (207) 775-7975. 'A - • \ • �••.y SEFTEMRER1994 18 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers Internatianal Union Directory Michael Sacco Resident John Fay Secretaiy-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartn^ Vice President West Goast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack CaflTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Coreey . Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 (810)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 3.27-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 9604 <? 4 Philadelphia,"PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 16V^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 JULY 16 — AUGUST 15,1994 CL—Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 22 7 0 7 7 0 16 16 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 41 18 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 25 12 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 10 7 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 G O ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL OassL Class NP 0 36 i '' 8 • 0 " -oM ,7 0 28 0 95 0 76 37 41 Totals All Departments 56 0 95 0 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 37 59 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters JULY 16- AUGUST 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast 1 Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 4 . ' ' 2 51 0 57 0 6 0 2 8 0 10 0 7 17 'V• 2 2 27 0 31 0 2 0 0 2 0 6 0 0 6 0 1 0 3 0 8 0 1 3 0 3 6 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 25 1 2 2 3 ' 3 0 22 1 54 101 2 28 . 7 126 5 31 89 ENGINE DEPARTMENT y:'-2 0 > 0 1 0 0 2 2 11 0 0 36 1 0 0 0 13 0 2 40 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 , 2 0 3 2 0 0 1 1 1 10 0 19 4 2 4 0 4. 10 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 • 0 •: 19 • • 0 >• 29 48 "-"y,:' 8 • . •-,0 8 ^ . •-v'-y.y 0 " 4 • 'y''!^ y.y;10 Totals All Departments 96 11 29 149 5 37 148 13 66 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Are You Missing Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active SIU member and pensioner receives a copy of the Seafarers LOG each month—as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and welfare checks and bulletins or notices—a correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel that you are not getting your union copy of the LOG delivered to you, if mail, please use the form on this page you have changed your address, or if to update your home address. your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, complete the Your home address is your per­ form and sendplease it to: manent address, and this is where all Seafarers International Union official union documents will be Address Correction Department mailed (unless otherwise specified). 5201 Auth Way If you are getting more than one Camp Springs, MD 20746 ; HOME ADDRESS FORM (PLEASE PRINT) 9/94 Name I Phone No. (_ I Address. I Social Security No. Active SIU Other Book No. n Pensioner This will be my permanent address for all official union mailings. This address should remain in the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed). I! • i �SBWARBaUK J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 33 Seafarers who have retired to the beach after many voyages on the world's oceans, waterways and lakes. Twenty-three of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, seven navigated the in­ land waterways, two sailed on the Great Lakes and one was a member of the Railroad Marine Division. Among those joining the ranks of the retirees, four com­ pleted the bosun recertification course and three graduated from the stewju-d recertification course at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The recertified bosuns are Brothers John Davies, Clif­ ford A. Perreira, Manuel A. Siiva and Ronald F. Wolf. Those completing the steward recertification course are Brothers Samuel A. Goodman, Lance Rene and Robert Spencer. Seventeen of the retiring Seafarers served in the U.S. military—10 in the Army and seven in the Navy. Brief biographical sketches of Brothers Davies, Perreira, Silva, Wolf, Goodman, Rene and Spen­ cer as well as the other new pen­ sioners follow. DEEP SEA JAMES E. BOND, 71, bom in Vir­ ginia, joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of Bal­ timore. Brother Bond sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Bond calls Maryland home. DANIEL A. BRASS, 65, began sailing with the SIU in 1947 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Brass frequently upgraded his skills at the Lun­ deberg School in Piney Point He has retired to his native Maryland. SANTIAGO CERRATO, 66, was bom in Honduras and joined the union in 1974 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Cerrato upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. He currently resides in Louisiana. GERALD M. HALLIGAN, 61, joined the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. The New Orleans native at­ tended the Andrew Fumseth Train­ ing School and frequently upgraded his skills at the Lun­ deberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1958. He has retired to Louisiana. SIMA PADILLA, 66, began sail­ ing with the Seafarers in 1967 in San Juan. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Padilla _•/ }, ! To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and Women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. upgraded his skills at Piney Point. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1954. Brother Padilla still resides in Puerto Rico. EUGENE CIPULLO, 65, began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1972 in the port of New York as a member of the engine department. Brother Cipullo fre­ quently upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Bom in Massachusetts, Seafarer Cipullo has retired to Florida. THOMAS COMMANS, 67, bom in Mississippi, joined the Seafarers in 1977 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He attended upgrading classes at the Lundeberg School. Brother Commans sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1952. Brother Commans currently resides in Califor­ nia. JOHNS. DAVIES, 66, a native of Pennsylvania, began sailing with the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Davies sailed in the deck department. He completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He calls Penn­ sylvania home. RICHARD W, FORGAYS,67, joined the union in 1952 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Michigan, he started out sailing in the Great Lakes division. He then trans­ ferred to the deep sea division in 1973, sailing in the steward depart­ ment Brother Forgays served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1949. He has retired to Michigw. SAMUEL A. GOODMAN, 67, joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Goodman graduated from the steward recer­ tification course at the Lundeberg School in 1980. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. Bom in Arkansas, Brother Good­ man currently resides in Washington. -I- REINALDO GOMEZ, 51, began sailing with the SIU in San Juan in 1974 as a member of the engine department. He attended upgrading classes at the Lundeberg School. Brother ' Gomez served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1961. He currently resides in his native Puerto Rico. JAMES LEE ROY JACK­ SON, 65, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Jackson upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1949. Bom in Illinois, he has retired to Texas. ALFRED E. LEWAKOWSKI, 64, a na­ tive of Michigan, joined the SIU in 1968 in the port of Boston, Mass. He started his maritime career on the Great Lakes and transferred to the deep sea division in 1978. Brother Lewakowski actively par­ ticipated in union organizing drives and beefs. He upgraded his deck department skills in Piney Point Brother Lewakowski served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. He lives in Massachusetts. SAMUEL L. LOFTIN,61, joined the union in 1965 in his home port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Loftin sailed in the steward department as chief cook. He has retired to Alabama. CLIFFORD A. PER­ REIRA, 71, bom in Honolulu, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of San FrancisCO. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Perreira graduated from the bosun recertification coiu^ at the Lundeberg School in 1982 and attended other upgrading classes there. He makes his home in Hawaii. tion course. Bom in Malaysia, Brother Rene is a naturalized U.S. citizen and currently resides in Idaho. DIMAS RODRI­ GUEZ, 62, joined the union in 1967 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department as a cook and baker. Brother Rodriguez attended upgrad­ ing courses at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to his na­ tive Puerto Rico. ANTHONY RUSSO, 69, began sailing with the SIU in 1959 in the port of New York. Brother Russo sailed in the engine department, most recently aboard the American Kestrel, a Pacific Gulf Marine ves­ sel. Brother Russo has retired to New York. JOSEPH E. SADLER, 65, bom in Maryland, joined the SIU in the 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department Brother Sadler upgraded his skills in the engine department at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Brother Sadler currently resides in Rhode Island. MANUEL A. SILVA, 59, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. He worked in the deck department, last sailing as bosun. Brother Silva completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School. He has retumed to his native Portugal to live. ROBERT SPENCER, 68, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile. The Alab^a na­ tive sailed in tlie steward department. Brother Spencer graduated from the isteward recer­ tification course in 1981 at the Lun­ deberg School in Piney Point. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Brother Spencer con­ tinues to call Alabama home. HERIBERTO VAZ­ LANCE QUEZ, 65, a RENE, 64, native of Puer­ began sailing to Rico, with the began sailing Seafarers in with the 1%5 in the union in 1965 port of San in the port of Francisco. New York. Brother Vazquez He sailed in graduated from the Andrew the steward department Brother Rene upgraded his skills at the Lun­ Fumseth Training School in New York. He sailed in the engine deberg School, including gradua­ department. Brother Vazquez tion from the steward recertifica- 19 upgraded his skills at the Limdeberg School. He has retumed to Puerto Rico to retire. RONALD F. WOLF, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1980 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Wolf upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and successfully completed the bosun recertification course there in 1988. Brother Wolf has retired' to New York. 'M' INLAND LUIS BONILLA, 66, a native of Puerto Rico, began sailing with the union in 1979 in the port of San Juan. Boatman Bonilla sailed in the steward department. He makes his home in Puerto Rico. JAMES T. BURNS, 62, bom in Buf­ falo, N.Y., joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Algonac, Mich, He sailed in the dec r department Boatman Bums served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. He has retir^ to Ohio. wmi ROBERT G. CROFT, 62, began sailing with the SIU in 1964 in the port of Hous­ ton. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Bom in Massachusetts, Boatman Croft calls Texas home. LESTER J. HEBERT, 57, joined the SIU in 1973 in the port of Port Arthur. He sailed as a captain. Boatman Hebert served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1959. He makes his home in his native Texas. EARL ODOM, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Odomwas employed in Dravo Natural Resour­ ces dr^ging operations. He has retired to his home state of Alabama. JOSEPH L TROSCLAIR, 62, began sail­ ing with the union in 1966 in the port of New Orleans. He most recoitly sailed ^ a tugboat captain. Bom in Louisiana, Brother Trosclair lives in Texas. ALLENC WILLIAMS, 62, began sail­ ing with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Nor­ folk. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman WilContinued on page 22 v. '3 ••• �-••ti6;«2itiapSi6»:Uyy>fiiav.4»t44s^S<;tK55Si^ 20 SEPTEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG -Mm 0 i;: •: a n d.: [.and ;;y:-- •: •-.f As part of the Military Sealift Command's (MSG) prepositioning fleet based off Diego Garcia, the main function of the Seafarers-crewed MV Lawrence Gianella is refueling U.S. military ships. A T-5 tanker, the Gianella some­ times conducts underway replenish­ ment (unrep) operations with aircraft carriers, battleships and other military craft. At other times, the vessel trans­ fers fuel to Navy tankers which in turn unrep other Navy ships. This is be­ cause, at a length of 615 feet, the it--*, Gianella can maneuver in and out of ports which are inaccessible to many Outfitted with a modular fuel delivery system, Navy tankers ranging in length from the Gianellacan transfer3,000 gallons of fuel per hose per minute. 700 to 800 feet. Second Anniversary This summer quietly marked the two-year an­ niversary of an historic operation involving the Gianella. In July 1992, the Gianella became the first civilian-operated tanker to replenish an aircraft carrier (the USS Independence) under operational conditions. This took place in the Persian Gulf and marked the first of nearly three-dozen such opera­ tions for the SlU-crewed vessel. Operated by Ocean Shipholding, the Gianella was fitted with a modular delivery system AB John Weaver Is ready to go developed by the Navy to rapidly modify commer­ to work on the ship's deck. cial taiikers in emergencies, thereby enabling the tankers to deliver fuel to underway Nayy ships. Shipboard Meeting Updates Busy Crusader Crew ^0 When the Sea-Land Crusader docks at Port Elizabeth, N.J., Seafarers know it marks the end of another successful 28-day voyage around the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts and into the Caribbean. During a recent visit to the Sea-Land facility in New Jersey, crewmembers were able to catch up on the latest information regarding the union and the maritime in­ dustry when SIU representatives from the port of New York came aboard to answer questions about the contract, file medical applications and distribute the Seafarers LOG. Bosun Harold Berggren took time out during the shipboard meeting to praise the quality and spirit of the crew on the Crusader. "This is a really good ship," said Berggren, who sails from the port of Nor­ folk, Va. "All departments work well together, keeping everything top notch so we can maintain our tight schedule." The Lancer-class containership makes regular stops in Jacksonville, Fla., New Or­ leans and Houston, as well as the Caribbean ports of San Juan, P.R. and Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. The bosun noted each stop requires a quick turnaround. IM ftif 10 S'5 Reading the latest maritime news In the Seafarers LOG Is Chief Electrician Oswald Bermeo. AB Reyes Flores listens during a shipboard meeting aboard the Sea-Land Crusader. Other Regions Although it normally operates in the British Indian Ocean Territories, the Gianella in recent years also has sailed in Far East and Australian waters. Like the other vessels in the prepositioning fleet, the 30,000-dwt tanker remains ready to sail, fiilly loaded, at a moment's notice and to any number of possible destinations. On a recent trip to Diego Garcia to meet with Seafarer crewmembers, SIU Port Agent Sal Aquia (who provided the photos accompanying this story) noted that the Gianella crew "does a good job of keeping up on union affairs and legislative issues which affect their employment. They may work a long way from the U.S., but they stay up-to-date on the things that matter to their livelihood." Involved In refueling opera­ tions Is AB Ray Childress. Testing the broth before serving lunch Is Ready for the meeting to start are SA Luis Chief Steward Nick Andrews. Rivera (left) and DEU Pablo Albino. 0^:0 • iF •SWh:' Chief Cook Martin Ketchem has plenty to do to keep the G/ane//a'screw well fed. Bosun Zlanal SInegar handles store operations with crane. Maintaining the deck watch during the offloading are AB Severiano Bonefont (left) and Bosun Harold Berggren. AB Thomas Votsis catches up on his reading during a break. •/ From left, QMED Calvin Murray, SA Ollle Abdull, Chief Steward Manuel Faria and QMED Tom Kesem enjoy a meal In the galley. Keeping, the deck swept clean Is AB Mark Smith. Taking part In the Crusader's union meeting are (from left) Chief Cook Benjamin Corpus, Bosun Harold Berggren, OMU Julio Reyes and SA Luis Rivera. �OAfWIBRSLOG WPTamER1994 Steward Delegate John Foster. Chairman notified crew that vessel has been sold to Kirby Tankships. Ship's water fountains need to be fixed. Engine delegate said port en­ gineer will check them out. No The Seafarer LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ beefs or disputed OT reported in board minutes as possibie. On occasion, becau^ of space all three departments. Crew asked to help steward department in keep­ imitations, some win be omitted. ing ship clean and helping Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. eliminate any problem with Those issues requiring attention or resoiution are addres^ by the roaches. Digest of Slops Meetings union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for pubiication. USNS SILAS BENT{Bay Ship Management), April 29—Chair­ man Robert S. Vazquez, Secretary Ben Henderson, Educational Director Richard Larsen, Steward Delegate Thomas J. Robinson. Chairman announced to crewmembers that next inspection would take place May.1 in port of Dubai. Ship's hull to be painted at that time. A Navy representative aboard ship presented steward department with letter of appreciation for job well done. Steward department received average weeldy sanitation score of 99 percent for month of April. Educational director urged members to attend upgrading cour­ ses at Lundeberg School. Treasurer announced $269 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all departments. Members made suggestions to contracts depart­ ment to consider review of length of time per tour aboard ship, crew requested purchase of ice coolers for deck and engine department and replacement of barbecue grill. Videotapes to be exchanged in port of Dubai. CAPE WASHINGTON (Amsca), May 22—Chairman Mark DePalma, Secretary Roy Royals, Educational Director George Cruzen, Deck Delegate Justin Savage, Steward Delegate Ken Whitfield. Chairman extended con­ gratulations to crewmembers for doing great job. Educational direc­ tor reminded members of increased earning opportunities by attending upgrading courses at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward departments. All ship's fiind money used to purchase movies in Charleston. Suggestion made for everyone to donate $.50 each meeting to be used to start new fund. Repairs being completed on ship's exercise equipment, and engine department will fix handle on forward washer. Thanks given to steward department for great food. Next port; Singapore. •. OMI WILLAMETTE{OMl), May 22—Chairman Eugene R. Bever­ ly, Secretary Walter Hansen. Chairman announced smoking limited to crewmen's rooms. Dis­ puted OT reported in engine depart­ ment. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Request made to con- OMI LEADER (OMI), June 1— Chairman Jim Scheck, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Direc­ tracts department to look into tor James McDaniel. No beefs or reducing amount of seatime needed disputed OT reported by deck, en­ for full retirement. Crewmembers gine or steward delegates. Crew­ requested all current union informa­ members reminded of no smoking tion be forwarded from head­ at any time policy in rec room and quarters to ship. mess hall. Crew asked to help keep ship clean and keep noise down USNS REGULUS (Bay Ship after 10 p.m. Vote of thanks given Management), May 20-^hairman to steward department for job well James L. Deano, Secretary Gale done. A. Flanagan, Educational Director Melvin L. Kerns. Chairman OMI WILLAMETTE{OMI), June reported good voyage. Crew doing 19—Chairman Eugene R. Bever­ great job keeping ship clean. ly, Secretary Antonio H. Hall, En­ Educational director stressed im­ gine Delegate Rudolph Lopez, portance of upgrading skills at Steward Delegate Clifford B. El­ Piney Point. No beefs or disputed liott. Some disputed OT reported OT reported by deck, engine or in engine department; otherwise, steward departments. Next port: no beefs or disputed OT noted by Guam. deck or steward delegates. Crew­ members reminded not to wear CHARLES L. BROWN (Tran­ tank tops in mess hall during meal soceanic Cable), June 28—Chair­ hour. Also, when signing off ship, man Francisco J. Sousa, Secretary everyone should clean rooms. Ship Brenda M. Kamiya, Educational will be laying up. At that time, Director William R. Carrol, crew hopes to donate videotape Steward Delegate Barney movie collection to other SIU ships. Johnson. Chairman reminded crew that ship is on cable repair stand­ OVERSEAS BOSTON by, and approximately every four (Maritime Overseas Corp.), May months a cable training exercise is 19—Chairman Paul D. Marra, held. Educational director re­ Secretary Manny Basas, Educa­ quested crewmembers to be con­ tional director Konstantinos Kossiderate of fellow shipmates, keep touros. Deck Delegate Rikent laundry area clean and maintain Seratt, Engine Delegate Tim O. safety procedures at all times. All Burnett, Steward Delegate Munir departments running smoothly Saleh. Bosun advised all members to read president's report in with no beefs or disputed OT. In consideration of crewmembers, re­ Seafarers LOG to better under­ quest made to paint inside of ship stand SIU history. Educational during day rather than at night director urged members to upgrade when AC units circulate fumes skills at Paul Hall Center. No beefs throughout all quarters. Chief mate or disputed OT reported by deck, stated that anybody who gets in­ engine or steward delegates. Re­ jured aboard ship should see him quest was made that policy of no as soon as possible to prevent wor­ smoking in mess hall during meal hour be observed. Crewmembers sening of condition. asked for help in cleaning rec LIBERTY SUN{UhcTty room. New TV antenna and radio Maritime), June 19—Chairman needed for rec room. Chief steward Joseph W. Moore, Secretary and chief cook given a vote of Frederick L.Washington Sr., thanks for job well done. Next Educational Director A.W. Burport: Anacortes, Wash. rell. Chairman reminded crewmem­ RALEIGH BAY{Sea-Land Ser­ bers to turn in safety kits,and room vice), June 5—Chairman Howard keys when leaving ship. All dirty dishes should be returned to galley. Knox, Secretaiy J.P. Speller, Educational Director David J. Request made to have parts of Dukehart. Chairman advised crew­ deck, mess hall and pantry members of importance of con­ repaired. Some disputed OT reported in deck and engine depart­ tributing to SPAD. He asked them to try to keep ship clean, including ments. No beefs or disputed OT microwave ovens. Educational reported in steward department. director noted importance of attend­ OMI CHAMPION (OMI), June ing upgrading courses at Lun­ 18—Chairman M. de la Cerda, deberg School. Ship's delegates Secretary Walter Hansen, reported no beefs or disputed OT. SEA-LAND DEFENDER {SeaLand Service), June 15—Chairman R. Wagner, Secretary Curtis L. Phillips, Deck Delegate Donald Morrison. Copies of Seafarers LOGs received in Long Beach, Calif. Crewmembers were reminded to go through proper channels when settling beefs—to department delegate. Some dis­ puted OT reported in deck depart­ ments. No beefs or disputed OT reported in engine or steward departments. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Gifts from Strangers During a stopover of the Sealift Antarctic in Adak. Alaska, Bnan Sandlin takes a break to visit with one of the m^y home. This one was most daring: Sandlin, he left a gift for the bosun—a white tail feather. (Photo and liver contributed by Chief Cook Sam Harris.) ,V y; .y SEA-LAND EXPEDITION{SeaLand Service), June 12—Chairman Paulino Flores, Secretary Edgar Vazquez, Educational Director L.V. Hargesheimer. I)Io beefs or disputed OT reported in engine or steward departments. Chairman had questions about OT in deck depattmeni. Secs-cterj' every­ thing OK. Payoff will be in Port Elizabeth, N.J. upon arrival. Educa­ '"J-''.V.... tional director stressed importance of taking advantage of training facility at Piney Point for upgrad­ ing skills and job security. Vote of thanks given to steward departmerit for fine meals. SEA-LAND PACIFIC{Sea-Land Service), June 24—Chairman Lothar G.G. Reck, Deck Delegate Robert L. Smith, Engine Delegate A1 Bombita Jr., Steward Delegate Rebecca Pouliot No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported aboard ship. Educational director advised mem­ bers to take advantage of courses available at Lundeberg School Treasurer announced $40 in movie fiind and $325 in ship's fund. Steward department thanked for job well done. Engine delegate reminded crewmembers of impor­ tance of contributing to SPAD. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), June 12—Chairman Kenneth C. McGregor, Secretary 21 4- courses at Paul Hall Center. Deck department reported some disputed OT for tank cleaning. Engine and steward department delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Request made to look into im­ proved mail service and distribu­ tion. Letter to be written to company regarding several items to be repaired aboard ship, includ­ ing upholstery, guards for fans, VCR and some deck tiles. Next port: Houston, Texas. BALDOMERO LOPEZ(Amsea), July 31—Chairman Jetfery Moritz, Secretary Anthony Ferrara. Educational Director R. Rudd, Steward Delegate Wigberto Reyes. Chairman reminded crew of importance of registering in hall within 48 hours to retain job status. Ship currently at anchor in Saipan. Mail to arrive in Guam August 12. Educational director arivised all crewmembers to upgrade skills at Working in White •W • AB Mike Duggan (left) and Bosun Cesar A. Gutierrez, balanced on bosuns' chairs and with paintbrushes in hand, help keep the hull of the OMIMissouri in pristine condition. Donna Jean demons. Education­ al Director James Smitko, Deck Delegate Mark Stevens, Engine Delegate Ted H. Carter, Steward Delegate Susano C. Cortez. Bosun reported estimated time of arrival in Oakland, Calif. He also noted steam irons have been or­ dered and should be in stores for next voyage. Treasurer announced crew fund still at $55. No beefs or disputed OT reported by three department delegates. Crew thanked steward department for wonderful barbecue, with Special thanks to AB Mike Tracy for king crab legs he got in Canada. Repair list has several items, including new mattresses, which will be presented to captain and union for review. SEALIFT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), June 5—Chairman Tom Prather, Secretary All S. Hassan, Steward Delegate Joseph Simonetti. Minutes of last meeting reviewed. Recommendation made by educational director to reshow training films after drills. Treasurer suggested new videos be purchased and offered ideas on how to raise money to purchase new VCR. En­ gine delegate noted ice machine would be repaired or replaced as soon as possible. Steward delegate announced fresh milk and fruit on order and that 60-day stores would be taken on at next port, which is Rotterdam, Netherlands. SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (IMC), June 17—Chairman Richard Nicholas, Secretary Dorothy Bar­ nes, Educational Director Joe Stores, Engine Delegate Glynn Courson, Steward Delegate Larry Wayne Nicholson. Chairman an­ nounced any disputed OT due to delayed sailing would be collected at payoff. Educational director urged members to attend upgrading . • Piney Point. Treasurer announced $597 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported in deck, en­ gine and steward departments. Copies of Seafarers LOG received aboard ship. Suggestion regarding increased dental and optical in­ surance to be sent to contracts department. Crewmembers asked to use courtesy in crew lounge by cleaning up and shutting off TV, VCR and lights when not in use. Steward department given vote of thanks for outstanding job and great variety of wonderful food. ' 'ik iii •,"sv" •„.f:: CLEVELAND{SeamBu\kers), July 3—Chairman DavidJ. Garoutte, Secretary Miguel Vinca, Educational Director Iqhal Samra, Deck Delegate Paul J. Cadran, Engine Delegate Nathaniel Gaten, Steward Delegate Ruti Dement. Chairman advised crewmembers to resolve any conflicts with department delegate, then ship's chairman. He also reminded crew not to go on deck during pirate watch. Educa­ tional director urged those who have time to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Education is free and gives members greater earning potential. Treasurer announced $115 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by ship's three delegates. Items in galley and crew quarters that need fixing will be put on repair list. All hands reminded to be considerate of fel­ low shipmates by keeping noise down in passageways. Steward department given vote of thanks for great barbecue and excellent pastries and goodies. CLEVELAND{Seaim Bulkers), July 24—Chairman David J. Garoutte, Secretary Miguel Vinca, Educational Director Iqhal Samra, Deck Delegate Paul J. Continued on page 22 Zy4 �22 SEPTEMBER 1994 SEAFMERSLOG Ships Digest Continued from page 21 Delegate Dean Dobbins, Steward Delegate Mohamed M. Quaraish. Crewmembers requested update on computation of vacation pay. Educational director reminded all members to upgrade skills by at­ tending courses at Piney Point. Treasurer Dana Naze announced $1,057 in ship's fund. Request for clarification of increase on penalty and overtime rates sent to contracts department. Next port: Diego Gar­ cia. Cadran, Engine Delegate Nathaniel Gaten, Steward Delegate Ruti Demont. Chairman reported eveiything running smoothly with job well done by all hands. Repair list given to chief en­ gineer and chief mate. Educational director talked about furthering NUEVO SAN JUAN (PRMMI), education and skills at Paul Hall July 1—Chairman Jerry Borucki, Center. Treasurer announced $115 Secretary Hazel Johnson, Educa­ in ship's fund. Some of it may be tional Director Charles Gallagher, used for specialty food for bar­ Deck Delegate Victor Beata, En­ becue scheduled en route to Sin­ gine Delegate Abby R. Aragones, gapore from Diego Garcia. No Steward Delegate Isidro Santiago. beefs or disputed OT reported by Suggestion made to have draws for deck, engine or steward delegates. all members put out at every port. Copies of new contract going into Secretary thanked crew for helping effect Aug. 4 received. Vote of thanks given to steward department keep ship clean. He also requested for clean ship, good food and fresh­ crew to observe no smoking signs aboard ship. Chairman urged all ly baked goods. Good effort by all members to upgrade at Lundeberg hands in keeping noise down. Re­ quest made for everyone to pick up School. He noted school is also great place to take family for sum­ clothes from laundry when mer vacation. Crew thanked for finished. keeping ship accident-free, and CPL. LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. reminder given about importance (Maersk), July 3—Chairman of contributing to SPAD. Bosun Jerome J. Fahey, Secretary Wil­ also asked for donations of cloth­ liam J. Bunch, Educational Direc­ ing and shoes to be given to poor tor E. Snow. Discussion held in Dominican Republic. Follow­ regarding new regulations aboard ing stops in Jacksonville, Fla., military-contracted vessels. Educa­ Elizabeth, N.J. and San Juan, tional director encouraged all crew- P.R., ship will pay off in Bal­ members to take advantage of timore, Md. upgrading opportunities at Piney OMI DYNACHEMiOMl), July Point. Treasurer announced $153.18 in ship's fund. Suggestion 3—Chairman Lawrence L. Kunc, made to purchase new movies from Secretary Gregory G. Keene, Educational Director George ship's fund upon arrival in Bixby, Steward Delegate Thomas Thailand. Deck, engine and D. Kreis. New wages dikussed. steward departments reported no Crew awaits union patrolman at beefs or disputed OT. Next port: next payoff. Chairman also spoke Satahip, Thailand. about need for safety when weld­ GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex ing at sea. Secretary reminded all Marine), July 10—Chairman Ran­ members of importance of con­ dall Carlton Hanke, Secretary R. tributing to SPAD. He thanked Juzang. Ship en route to Panama deck gang for cleanliness of crew Canal Zone. Educational director ounge and passageways. Educa­ reminded members of upgrading tional director encouraged crew to facility available at Lundeberg upgrade skills at Paul Hall Center. School. No beefs or disputed OT Treasurer announced $136 in reported by three department movie fund. New movies are cur­ delegates. Next port: Beaumont, rently aboard. Department Texas. delegates reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. New remote control GUA YAMA (PRMMI), July 10— needed for TV. Crew notified that Chairman Felix Santiago, they are entitled to transportation Secretary Ruhen Padilla, Educa­ after foreign articles are broken, tional Director Tony Mohammed, ^lext port: Jacksonville, Fla. Deck Delegate H. Dermody, En­ gine Delegate James H. Emidy III, Steward Delegate A. Serrano. Chairman reported vessel laying up for approximately six weeks in shipyard in Mobile, Ala. for repairs. Yard period for PRMMI's Humacao will follow. Educational director noted that for jpb secuiij^ and better pay, members should at­ tend courses at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all department delegates. Thanks given to steward depart­ ment for job well done. f! GffOTOAf (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), July 5—Chairman Melvin Santos, Secretary MaiYin Deloateh, Educational Director Pedro Santiago, Deck Delegate Clay Brown, Engine Delegate Abraham Daif, Steward Delegate Michael Hanunock. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Ship to pay off July 7 in Stapleton, N.Y. He urged members to read Seafarers LOG and keep up with union matters. Secretary thanked crew for keeping mess room clean. Educational director advised members to take advantage of educational facilities at Paul Hall Center. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for very good cookout on Inde­ pendence Day. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN (Ocean Shipholding), July 24Chmrman Salvatore Ciciulla, Steward Lovell McElroy, Educa­ tional Director R. Day, Deck Delegate ^Vayne Casey, Engine crewmember flown home from Venezuela with injury to leg. Re­ placement AB came aboard. Secretary stated port stores received and good July 4 celebra­ tion. Crew hopes to receive 60-day stores in port of Houston. No beefs or disputed OT reported in deck, engine or steward departments. Crew reported need for new ice machine and washing machine. Also, crew lounge needs new furni­ ture. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job well done. PATRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), July 21—Chairman Ralph Gibbs, Secretary Howard G. Williams, Educational Director Frederick C. Harris, Deck Delegate Cliff Evans, Engine Delegate Dan Gaylor. All running well, accord­ ing to bosun. Weekly barbecues great for morale. En route to Antofagasta, Chile on July 18, vessel resjionded to fishing boat flying distress flags, 106 miles from port of Puerto Pimentel, Peru. Captain thanked SlU crewmembers aboard for efforts in helping fishermen. Boat given diesel, water; food, cigarettes and battery jump start. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Ice machine fixed and working OK. Received new sofa in Galveston, Texas. Crew washing machine fixed and many new movies aboard ship. Steward department thanked for doing great job. Ship heading to Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela, with expected payoff in Veracruz, Mexico. SEA-LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand Service), July 21—Chairman Garry D. Walker, Secretary Gerald Shirley, Educational Direc­ tor K. Bertel. Chairman an­ nounced arrival in port of Tacoma, Wash, with payoff scheduled. Educational director reminded crewmembers to register to vote and to get involved and active in local elections. Ship's department delegates reported no beefs or dis­ puted OT. Clarification received from headquarters about draws— 50 percent of net wages allowed. All hands reminded to be cour­ teous to fellow shipmates and return dl items to proper place. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done. Bosun caught a 100-lb halibut in Kodiak, OMI MISSOURI (OMI), July 24— Alaska, and crew had great fish Chairman Frank Lyle, Secretary feast. Clyde Kreiss, Deck Delegate Neil D. Matthey, Engine Delegate R. , SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (SeaYbarra. Chairman announced jayoff scheduled for Corpus Chris- Land Service), July 10—Chairman ti, Texas. Treasurer announced $50 Norberto Prats, Secretary Edgar in ship's fund. Two hours disputed Vazquez, Educational Director Ruben A. Velez. Chairman OT reported in deck department. reported all running smoothly Vo beefs or disputed OT reported aboard ship. Educational director jy engine or steward delegates. advised crewmembers to attend Ship received copy of new pay upgrading classes at Paul Hall Cen­ rates. Request made to fix chair ter. No beefs or disputed OT egs in mess hall and lounge reported by department delegates. areas. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas Corp.), July 26—Chairman Daniel W. Sea^e, Secretary Lincoln Finn, Education­ al Director G. Montgomery. Chair­ man estimated time of arrival for docking and payoff in Tacoma, Wash. He noted crew washing machine needs to be fixed or replaced. Educational director an­ nounced new EPA-approved refrigeration technician certifica­ tion courses will be held in San Francisco, Seattle and Honolulu in October. All interested persons should plan to attend. No beefs or disputed OT reported by ship's department delegates. PATRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), July 1—Chairman Ralph Gibbs, Secretary Howard G. Williams, Deck Delegate Thomas^emple, Engine Delegate Mark K. Stewart, Steward Delegate Daniel L. Payne. Chairman reported one SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land Service), July IS-rChairman Jimmy L. Carter, Deck Delegate James A.Speer, Engine Delegate James Hagner. Educational direc­ tor announced hazardous materials training information and movie provided for all crew by chief mate. Ship awaiting air condition­ ing filters which will be installed upon arrival aboard ship. He urged members to go to Piney Point for upgrading courses. Bosun asked for donations to start movie/enter­ tainment fund. Some disputed OT reported in deck department. No beefs or disputed OT reported in engine or steward departments. New mattress requested by one member and new tbaster needed for crew lounge. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), July 10—Chairman Joel Miller, Secretary R.A. Gar­ cia. Chairman announced payoff scheduled for Long Beach, Calif. New mattresses on order for crew. Secretary getting off in Long Beach. He thanked everyone for help in keeping clean and safe ship. He advised members to look toward Lundeberg School for ship­ board advancement. No beefs or disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks given to steward department for goodjob. disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Service), July 24—Chairman Catch of the Day SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), July 10—Chairman Michael A. Johnson, Secretary William C. Wroten, Educational Director Stan Popov, Deck Delegate Jeffrey Mateer, Steward Delegate John Bennett. Chairman said routine voyage with only minor problems. He reminded crewmembers to close doors gently to avoid waking men in adjoining rooms. He will arrange for ex­ change of movies in Japan. Depart­ ment delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Ship is heading toward Pusan, South Korea, with payoff scheduled for Yokohama, Japan on July 15. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), July 10—Chairman Kenneth C. McGregor, Secretary Donna Jean demons. Education­ al Director Jim Smitko, Deck Delegate Wilfredo Acevedo, En­ gine Delegate Ted H. Carter, Steward Delegate Susano C. Cortez. Chairman announced steam irons received in port and located in crew laundry room. Captain received repair list and ordered new mattresses. Payoff scheduled for Long Beach, Calif. Men getting off requested to clean rooms. Treasurer announced $55 in crew fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine and steward departments. Vessel celebrated July 4 with barbecue and fireworks. Crew thanked steward department for job well done and for extra effort for cookout. Bosun thanked deck department for outstanding job in #9 and #10 holds. Next port: Oak­ land, Calif. SEA-LAND RELIANCE (SeaLand Service), July 7—Chairman A. Eckert, Secretary G. SIvley, Educational Director A. Jamamillo. Copies of Seafarers LOGs received in Honolulu. Chairman asked all crewmembers to report any necessaiy repairs. He thanked crew for smooth trip. No beefs or Pensioners Continued from page 19 'i- OMU Charles Donley holds the mahi-mahi he caught from the fantail of the USNS Silas Bent. Howard Glhhs, Secretary Aubrey Gething, Educational Director Robert A. Martinez, Deck Delegate Theodore Doi, Steward Delegate Sheng Jen Hsieh. Chair­ man reported new exercise machine purchased for crew. Secretary announced anyone wish­ ing to upgrade at Paul Hall Center should contact the school directly or send in application from LOG. Educational director stressed im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Treasurer Bradford Mack reported $140 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward depart­ ments. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good ser­ vice and tasty meals. Next port: Honolulu, Hawaii. Steamship Co. vessel, the Charles E. Wilson. He currently resides in Michigan. RAILROAD MARINE Hams upgraded his skills at the Lun­ GARLAND E. BROOKS, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the deberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. The port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Brooks was last employed with the Missouri native has retired to Florida. marine division of C&O Railroad. He served in the U.S. Army from GREAT LAKES 1946 to 1947. Brother Brooks has JOHNS. retired to his native Virginia. MONACO, 61, joined the CORRECTION SIU in 1961 Some factual errors were in the port of listed in Paul Laborde's Cleveland, retirement announcement in Ohio. He last month's LOG. Brother sailed in the Laborde started his shipping deck depart­ career in 1951 at the age of ment. Brother Monaco served in 16. He became a full book the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955. member of the SIU in 1959. He calls Ohio home. He sailed in the steward and ALFRED engine departments temporari­ ZAPOLly, bpt primarily wprked in the NEK,71, deck department. Pensioner bqgan saiUng Laborde spent most of his with the shipboard life in the capacity union in 1948 of an AB. He also held a in the port of bosun's endorsement. He last Algonac, sailed aboard the supertanker. Mich. He Ocean Duchess, in July 1993. sailed in the Brother Laborde retired in engine department. Brother ZapolApril 1994. nek last sailed aboard the American • �'•f- . • :S. i;'' •3;:: \ -.. 1994 SEAFMERSLOG 23 Final Departures DEEP SEA LEO F. BROWN Pensioner L^o F. Brown, 81, died February 1. A native of Michigan, he joined the SIU in 1961 in the portofDetroiL Brother Brown began his sailing career in the Great Lakes Division and later sailed in the deep sea SlU-contracted fleet. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Brown retired in July 1977. WESLEY T. CHRISTIANSON Pensioner Wesley T. Christianson, 68, passed away Decem­ ber 5, 1993. Bom in Louisiana, he began sailing with the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Christianson started receiv­ ing his pension in January 1988. STANLEY J. CIESLAK Pensioner Stanley J. Cieslak, 72, died July 14. A native of Massachu­ setts, he joined the Seafarers in 1942 in the port of Boston. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Cieslak upgrad^ at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. Brother Cieslak retired in January 1984. He began receiving his pension in December 1983. WILLIAM F. DOUGLAS Pensioner William F. Douglas, 66, died July 29. Bom in On­ tario, Canada, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Douglas upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Brother Douglas retired in September 1993. JOHNFEDESOVICH Pensioner John Fedesovich, 66, passed away Decem­ ber 19,1993. A native of New Hampshire, Brother Fedesovich joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Fedesovich upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He began receiving his pension in May 1989. THOMAS FOULKE Thomas Foulke, 28, died August 3. Bom in Pensacola, Fla., he signed on with the SIU in 1987 in Piney Point, Md. after completing the Lun­ deberg School's training course for entry level seamen. Brother Foulke sailed in the deck depart­ ment and retumed to Piney Point for upgrading classes. ROBERT S. COSSIBOIN Pensioner Robert S. Cossiboin, 74, passed away JACK E. GERVAIS April 12. Pensioner Bom in Jack E. GerChicago, he vais, 69, began his sail­ passed away ing career May 28. A na­ with the SIU tive of in 1959 in the port of New York. Chicago, he He sailed in the engine department. began his sail­ Brother Cossiboin upgraded at the ing career Lundeberg School. He served in with the the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1945. Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Brother Cossiboin began receiving New York, most recently sailing as his pension in October 1982. a bosun. Brother Gervais retired in CLIFFORD DAMMEYER Febmary 1986. Pensioner Clifford Dam- JUAN A.GOGLAS meyer, 66, Pensioner died July 12. Juan A. A native of Goglas, 71, New Jersey, died August he joined the 5. Bom in Seafarers in Puerto Rico, 1957 in the he joined the port of New SIU in 1944 York. He sailed in the deck depart­ in the port of ment. Brother Dammeyer New York. upgraded at Piney Point and Brother Goglas sailed in the engine graduated from the bosun recerdepartment. He upgraded at Piney tification course in 1974. He Point. Brother Goglas began served in the U. S. Air Force from receiving his pension in January 1946 to 1948. Brother Dammeyer 1984. retired in September 1981. ORLANDO H. DICKSON Pensioner Orlando H. Dickson, 79, passed away May 28. Brother Dickson joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1965 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict (AGLIWD). Brother Dickson upgraded at the Lundeberg School. NRIQUE HERNANDEZ Pensioner Enrique Hernandez, 68, nassed away May 11. A native of ^lerto Rico, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Baltimore as a member of the steward department Brother Her­ nandez upgraded frequently at the .undeberg School. He retired in >Iovember 1991. ULYSSUS M. HOLLINGSWORTH Pensioner Ulyssus M. Hollingsworth, 83, died August 4, 1993. Bom in Coffeeville, Kan., he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Hollingsworth resided in Seattle, Wash. He began receiving his pension in December 1975. FREDDIE HORN Freddie Hom, 60, passed away July 21. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., he joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of New York. Brother Hom sailed in the engine department as a QMED. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School. Brother Hom served in the U.S; Army from 1954 to 1957. HAROLD M. KARLSEN Pensioner Harold M. Karlsen, 79, died Novem­ ber 24, 1993. Bom in Nor­ way, he began his sail­ ing career with the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Karlsen retired to Louisiana in April 1979. JAN M. KOLODZIEJ Pensioner Jan M. Kolodziej, 84, passed away July 6. A native of Massachu­ setts, he joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of New York, sailing in the deck department. Brother Kolodziej upgraded at Piney Point. He began receiving his pension in October 1975. JESUS LAXAMANA Jesus Laxamana, 50, died July 21. Bom in the Philip­ pines, he joined the Seafarers in 1981 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Laxamana served in the U. S. Army from 1962 to 1965. THOMAS LUNDY Pensioner Thomas Lundy, 65, passed away July 19. A na­ tive of Missis­ sippi, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Lundy retired in November 1991. FRANCIS A. MUNRGE Pensioner Francis A. Munroe, 74, passed away July 8. A native of Canada, he joined,the SIU in 1957 in the port of Chicago. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Munroe served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1947. He retired August 1984. JAMES E. MARTIN James E. Mar­ tin, 49, died July 11. Bom in Cleveland Ohio, he joined tlie Seafarers in 1991 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Martin served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1966. FLOYD E. PERKINS Floyd E. Perkins, 67, died March 9. Bom in Mis­ sissippi, he started sailing with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Perkins served in the U. S. Army from 1944 to 1946. SAMUEL PHILLIPS Pensioner Samuel Phil­ lips, 94, passed away July 3. A na­ tive of the British West Indies, he began his sail­ ing career with the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department. Brother PhiL lips began receiving his pension in December 1964. SAMUEL E. POWELL Pensioner Samuel E. Powell, 63, died Novem­ ber 12,1993. A native of Columbia, S.C., he graduated from the Andrew Furaseth School in New York and began sailing with the SIU in 1960. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Powell upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948 to 1949. Brother Powell began receiving his pension in January 1988. SANTOS REYES Pensioner Santos Reyes, 74, passed away July 2. A native of Texas, he started sailing with the SIU in 1947 in the port of Gal­ veston. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Reyes began receiving his pension in September 1984. HANSD.SCHULTE Hans D. Schulte, 52, passed away November 11, 1993. Bom in Germany, the natural­ ized U.S. citizen joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Wilmington. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Schulte served in tlie U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966. JOHN J. POWERS Pensioner John J. Powers, 86, died July 27. Bom in Boston, Mass., he joined the Seafarers as a charter member in 1938 in the port of Bal­ timore, sailing as a member of the deck department. Brother Powers retired in March 1966. •f • ARTHURSULLA Pensioner Ar­ thur Sulla, 80, died Novem­ ber 24, 1993. A native of Estonia, he began sailing with the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Sulla was ac­ tive in union organizing efforts. He began receiving his pension in September 1972. MICHAEL J. TEWES Michael J. Tewes, 38, passed away July 6. Bom in New York City, he signed on with the SIU in 1978 in Piney Point, Md. after completing the Lundeberg School's training course for entry level seamen. He sailed in the deck department, retuming to Piney Point to upgrade his skills. Brother Tewes served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1974. AUGUSTIN VAN SEVEREN Pensioner Augustin Van Severen, 82, died July 31. A nati ve of Honduras, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Brother Van Severen joined the Seafarei-s in 1956 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the engine department. He retired in November 1979. •r,,r DOUGLAS VERGES Douglas Verges, 59, passed away July 20. A native of New Orleans, La., he joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Verges served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954. STANLEY D. VIENNA Stanley D. Vienna, 43, died July 22. Bom in Califomia, he joined the Seafarers in 1989 in the port of Honolulu, sailing as a memter of the steward department. -f J.D. WILSON J.D.Wilson, 58, passed away August 2. A native of Alabama, he began his sail­ ing career with the SIU in 1959 in the port of Mobile. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Wilson ^duated from the steward recertification program at the Lun­ deberg School in 1982. •/ ••i 'k:' J ' -r.-. K- INLAND • •A' STEPHEN A. DORAN Stephen A. Doran, 33, died August 3, 1994. A native of New York, he signed on with the SIU in 1979 in Continued on page 25 1-• �24 seprsmevfAM XAFARBRSLOB V A Inquiring Seafarer Question: What do you do in your time off when you are not on a ship? ^ ' I'V'''' •°A tion: Whenever it comes up, I do the political work the union asks me to do. I worked on Bill Clinton's campaign. I've made political signs. If there is a beef on the waterfront, boom, I'm there. SO the only opportunity I have keep in touch with my family Guadalupe Garza, Oiler Main­ tenance Gary FeurUtility — I tado. Able Joseph F. come to the Bodied Billotto, union hall. Seaman — Oiler Main­ I'm used to I go to Hon­ tenance it because duras on Utility —\ I've been vacation. work sailing so My wife around the long. I started in 1960. At the was down house and hall, I see friends, but very few there; now fool around old-timers are around anymore. she is in the United States. I with old By coming into the hall, I also visit relatives while I'm there. I cars. I do some mechanical keep in touch with politics in was bom in Honduras, but now work on old Chevys. I have my area. I'm a U.S. citizen. This makes a several projects around the big difference when I go back house that I work on, including because I am treated with more a swimming pool to take care respect. of. Also, I'm always involved in Jerome union affairs and union meet­ Smith, ings, even in my time off. Deck En­ gine Utility Ralph Moore, Recertified — I like to Bosun — Mauro de mess When I'm la Cerda, around with home, I do Recertified automobiles whatever Bosun — and On my time the union automobile sees fit that off, I try to repairs. Mostly, I work for stay busy I do. Other jeople I know. I work on all around the than that, I ypes of cars doing light repair house. It's just vaca(Asked of SIU members in the port of Houston.) Juaf tife ^amtx One of the features of the December LOG that has been extremely well received over the past three years is the inclusion o holiday greetings. Active and retired Seafarers—as well as their family members—are invited to send their greetings to friends, ship­ mates and loved ones through the pages of the LOG. The procedure is simple. In 25 words or less (and in your neatest PRINTING possible), write the message ih the space provider below. All (legible) greetings tha are written in the holiday spirit unl be included in the December 1994 issue of the Seafarers LOG, if they are received in time. The LOG reserves the right to print one greeting per sender. Others will be run only if space permits. The deadline for receipt of the holiday messages is Monday, November 14, 1994. Send them by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. After November 1, facsimile copies will be accepted. The fax num­ ber is (301) 702-4407. Forms also may be filled out in any union hall and turned in to the offi­ cial at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patroman at a vessel's payoff. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The conditions under which an SIU mem­ employment and as members of the constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, ber works and lives aboard a ship or SIU. TTiese rights are clearly set forth Lakes and Inland Waters District boat Members should know their con- in the SIU constitution and in the (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) makes specific provision for 1 tract rights, as well as thdr obligations, contracts which the union has safeguarding the membership's ! such as filing for ovCTturre (OT) on the negotiated with the employers. Con­ money and union finances. The con­ i pn^rer sheets and in dre proper manner. sequently, no member may be dis­ stitution requires a detailed audit by If, at any time, a irrembCT believes that criminated against because of race, To: certified public accountants every year^ an SIU patndman mother union official creed, color, sex, national or which is tobe submitted to the monnber- fails to fHotect flidr contractual ri^ts geographic origin. If any member From: ship by the secretaiy-treasurer. A yearly ptrqreriy, he or she should contact the feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, Message: finance committee of rank-and-file nearest SIU port agent EDITORIAL POLICY — THE the member should notify union members, elected by the member­ ship, each year examines the finances SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers headquarters. of the union and reports fully their LOG traditionally has refrained from SEAFARERS POLITICAL findings and recommendations. publishing any article serving the politi­ ACTIVITY DONATION — Members of this committee may cal purposes of any individual in the SPAD. SPAD is a separate make dissenting reports, specific union, pffico: or nrember. It also has segregated fund. Its proceeds are used recommendations and separate find­ refrained from publishing articles to further its objects and purposes deenred harmful to the union OT its col­ including, but not limited to, further­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds lective manbership. This established ing the political, social and economic of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and policy has been reaffirmed by membCT- interests of maritime workers, the Inland Waters District are ad­ ship action at the S^tember 1960 preservation and furthering of the ministered in accordance with the meetings in all constitutional ports. American merchant marine with im­ provisions of various trust fund The responsibility for Seafarers LOG proved employment opportunities for agreements. All these agreements policy is vested in an editorial board seamen and boatmen and the advan­ specify that the trustees in charge of which consists of the executive board cement of trade union concepts. In these funds shall equally consist of of the union. The executive board connection with such objects, SPAD union and management repre­ may delegate, from among its ranks, supports and contributes to political sentatives and their alternates. All ex­ one individual to carry out this candidates for elective office. All penditures and disbursements of trust responsibility. contributions are voluntary. No con­ PAYMENT OF MONIES. No tribution may be solicited or received funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust nwnies are to be paid to anyone in any because of force, job discrimination, fund financial records are available at official capacity in the SIU unless an financial reprisal, or threat of such the headquarters of the various trust official union receipt is given for same. conduct, or as a condition of member­ funds. Under no circumstarrees should any ship in the union or of employment. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A nrember pay any money for any reason If a contribution is made by reason of member's shipping rights and unless he is given such receipt. In the the above improper conduct, the seniority are protected exclusively by event anyone attempts to require any member should notify the Seafarers contracts between the union and the such payimnt be ma^ without supply­ International Union or SPAD by cer­ employers. Members should get to ing a receipt, or if a member is r^uir^ tified mail within 30 days of the con­ know their shipping rights. Copies of to make a payment and is given an tribution for investigation and these contracts are posted and avail­ official receipt, but feels that he or she appropriate action and refund, if in­ able in all union halls. If members should not have been required to make voluntary. A member should sup­ believe there have been violations of such pajrment, this should immediately port SPAD to protect and further his their shipping or seniority rights as con­ be reported to union headquarters. or her economic, political and so­ CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS cial interests, and American trade tained in tire contracts between the' union and the employers, they should AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of union concepts. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by the SIU constitution are available in all If at any time a member feels that certified mail, return receipt requested. union halls. All members should obtain any of the above rights have been copies of this constitution so as to violated, or that he or she has been The proper address for this is: familiarize themselves with its con­ denied the constitutional right of ac­ Check the block which describes your status with the SIU: Augustin Tellez, Chairman tents. Any time a nrember feels any cess to union records or information, n Active Seafarer Seafarers Appeals Board • Family Member of Active Seafarer othCT nremberor officer is attempting to the member should immediately 5201 Auth Way deprive him or her of any constitutional notify SIU President Michael Sacco • Retired Seafarer • Family Member of Retired Seafarer Camp Springs, MD 20746 ri^t or obligation by any methods, at headquarters by certified mail, FuU copies of contracts as referred such as dealing with charges, trials etc., to are available to nrembers at all tirrres, as well as all other details, the member return receipt requested. The ad­ either by writing directly to the union or so affected should immediately notify dress is: Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Michael Sacco, President to the Sharers Appeals Board. Springs, MD 20746. The gr^ing should be received at the LOG headquarters. Seafarers Intemational Union CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU office by Monday, November 14,1994. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members 5201 Auth Way contracts are available in all SIU haUs. are guaranteed equal rights in 9/94 Camp Springs, MD 20746. These contracts specify the wages and Pnltbag presage ---/ m li �iri -.,. v^. v.*;.-,--- -<-.ij;^,.y,tr. • SEFTEMBER1994 SEAFARERSLOG Final Departures 1995 SIG Scholarships Continued from page 23 Piney Point, Md. after completing the Lundeberg School's training course for entry level seamen. Boatman Doran last Sailed as a tankerman. When Opportunity Knocks.... Open the Door RAYMOND L. BAXTER Pensioner Raymond L. Baxter, 61, passed away July 8. Bom in Texas, he began his sail­ ing career with the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the engine department. Boatman Baxter started receiving his pension in Febmary 1994. RAYMOND L. GRIFFIN Pensioner Raymond L. Griffin, 73, passed away October 18, 1993. Bom in Alabama, he joined the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of New Orleans, sailing in the engine department. Boatman Grif­ fin was last employed aboard Dixie Carriers vessels. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1955. Boatman Griffin retired in August 1985. The cost of a college education continues to rise each year. But for Seafarers and their depend­ ents, help in realizing their educational goals is available in the form of scholarship awards from the Seafarers Sc^iolarship Program. So take ad­ vantage of this opportunity and open the door to the start of a new, more secure future—all it takes is completion of an application form. Ellglbllity As in past years, the union will offer seven scholarships in 1995. Four are set aside for the children and spouses of Seafarers. Each of these four scholarships is for $15,000 to be used at a four-year college or university. The other three are for Seafarers themselves. One of the awards is for $15,000 for use at a four-year institution of higher learning. The remaining two scholarships amount to $6,000 each and may be used for study at a community college or vocational school. Eligibility requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and unmarried dependent children are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. It is available by filling out and returning the coupon below to the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. exam is required by the college or trade school they plan to attend. (Tests must be taken by February 1995 to ensure the results will be avail­ able for inclusion in the scholarship application package.) Checklist Items that need to be included in the full application and postmarked by the deadline date ofAprill5,I995aTc: • Scholarship application • Autobiographical statement • Photograph • Certified copy of birth certificate • High school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high school equivalency scores • College transcript • Letters of reference • SAT or ACT results Remember, it will take time to gather all this information. Plan ahead to make sure everything will be collected in time. Some schools can be slow in handling transcript requests, so applicants should ask for them as soon as possible. Also, now is a good time for the applicant to start Deadlines thinking about who should be asked to write Completed applications with all necessary in­ letters of recommendation. formation included must be mailed and For More Information postmarked on or before April 15,1995. Ask for a 1995 Seafarers Scholarship Program The SAT and ACT exams are given ap­ proximately six times a year on specified dates. booklet at any SIU hall, or fill out the coupon Applicants should be sure to t^e whichever below and return it to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. I niease send me the 1995 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility informa I • tion, procedures for applying and the application form. Name Book Number. Address I City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number, I This application is for; D Self • Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 9/94 25 CHARLES MCCAIN Pensioner Charles Mc­ Cain, 80, died December 3, 1993. Bom in Florida, he joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Houston. He sailed in the steward department. Boatman McCain began receiving his pension in April 1975. ROBERT C. TEABOUT SR. Pensioner Robert C. Teabout Sr., 71, passed away July 24. A native of North Carolina, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of Norfolk, Va. as a member of the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1950. Boatman Teabout retired in Decem­ ber 1987. RAILROAD MARINE ANDREW CARCICH Pensioner Andrew Carcich, 82, died December 20, 1993. Bom in New York City, he joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Carcich was employed by the Penn Central Transportation Co. He began receiving his pension in March 1978. FREDERICK C. HANSEN JR. Pensioner Frederick C. Hansen Jr., 80, died August 6. He began sailing with the SIU in the port of FRANK C. TIEDEMAN Philadelphia Pensioner in 1961, work­ Frank C. ing as a captain aboard McAllister Tiedeman, Brothers vessels from 1975 to 75, passed 1980. Boatman Hansen began away June 28. receiving his pension in December A native of 1980. New Jersey, RANDOLPH C. JONES he joined the SIU in 1963 Pensioner Randolph C. Jones, 82, in the port of passed away July 27. A native of Virginia, he joined the Seafarers in New York. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Tiedeman 1957 in the port of Baltimore. He served in the U.S. Army from sailed in the engine department 1941 to 1945. He retired in June Boatman Jones retired in Febmary 1979. 1975. Letters to the Editor 3-Day Coverage In LOG Irings Back Memories Later, I did make the voyage to Russia, without incident. The LOG'S coverage of the 50th Clarence (Bud) Cousins anniversary of D-Day, as well as Na­ BuUer, PA tional Maritime Day, brought to mind an interesting near-miss I exThanks to School }erienced during World War II. For Excellent Training I started sailing in 1944, and at one All of us here on the 1st Lt. Balmint had been assigned to a certain iberty ship, bound for who-knows- dotnero Lopez in the steward depart­ where. As I remember after all these ment would like to thank the Harry years, I had just filed aboard her, Lundeberg School and all depart­ signed on and discovered she was ment heads for the excellent training round for Miumansk when I was told in the culinary field. All of us [aboard the Lopez] at one to report back to the union hall in time or another have b^n to the Mew York. The dispatcher asked me if I would school for upgrading and training, mind taking five days' pay for my and for this reason, we truly have an trouble and filing off, since I had outstanding steward department. acidentally been signed on as one AB The food iand service on the Lopez too many (more than our agreement has been without discrepancies and at that time called for). Apparently, has been applauded by the entire there had been a new, young captain crew. I personally encourage anyone on board, and he had made an honest who has a chance to upgrade to do so. "Be all you can be." mistake. We on the Lopez would like to say Luckily, I agreed to quit the ship at thanks to the Harry Lundeberg tie dispatcher's request, because irom that time on, I never saw one of School and the SIU for all their sup­ iat crew again. (I retired in 1978.) I port. assume she went down with all Anthony M. Ferrara aboard, into the freezing seas on the Chief Steward 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez way to Russia. J,:' . i.'L - • I �26 SEPTEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG -*s V . Lundebeig School Graduating Classes • r\; Radar—Graduating from the radar course on July 28 are (from left), Frank Hedge, Casey Taylor (instructor), Richard Montalvo and Mark Lamara. • '"^-CA. Trainee Lifeboat Class 527—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 527 are (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Terry Gunderson, William Mathews Jr., Gian Smith, Luis Martinez, David Sharp, Richard Mossman, Scott Abramson, (second row) Nolane Purifoy, Joseph Canell II, Thomas Hawkins, Dennis Stephenson Jr., Scott Brown, Timothy A. Cohen, Brian Hulstrom, Craig S. Reid, Jerome Parrenas and Jason Smith. Diesel Engine—The July 15 graduates of the diesel engine class are (from left, front row) Alex J. Lottig, Oswald Bermeo, Thomas _ J. JO « ^ . . J ^ A X ^.1 1 . Keseru, (second row) Chris Beaton, Mark Striby, Raymona Gayton, Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the August 11 class of j.c. Wieoman (instructor) and Gregory Eastwood, upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Michael Moore, James Strickland, Joseph R. Carmine, Clifford Blackmon, David Scott, Tom Gillian (instructor), (second row) Washin^on H. Williams Jr., Richard Gendaszek, David Deloach, Terry Johnson, Tom Graves, Chris Campos, Kevin George, (third row) Matthew Sandy, Nathaniel T. Jennings and Roger L. Jackson. A Reminder of What a Seafarer Needs When Admitted to the Schooi liilSS: .:«sr; When preparing to upgrade at the Seafarers Haii^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., members are reminded to follow a few guidelines which will make their admission easier. Travel plans by upgraders should be final­ ized through their port agent no later than 10 days before the scheduled class starting date. Members should contact their union hall as soon as they receive the scheduling letter from the Lundeberg School. For those members driving to the facility and planning to park their vehicle on school property, upgraders must provide a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration when checking in. All upgraders are required to bring the fol­ lowing items at the time of admission: • Original certificates of discharge show­ ing sufficient seatime for the U.S. Coast Guard endorsement they are seeking; • Six passport size (2 by I V2 inches) photographs; • A valid merchant mariner document (zcard), Lundeberg School identification card and SlUiriembership book; • A completed physical examination form; and • A Seafarers Welfare Plan drug screen­ ing form, valid through the course test date. All galley gang members planning to upgrade must possess a lifeboat endorsement prior to entering the steward department upgrading class. If members have any questions or problems concerning upgrading at the Lundeberg School, they should contact their port agent or the school's admission office at (301) 9940010. Celestial Navigation—Completing the celestial navigation course on August 10 are (from left, front row) Michael McKnight, Victor Rosado, (second row) Charles Varney, Michael Hill, Brad Haines, (third row) Jim Brown (instructor), Stephen Votta and John F. Schmidt. Missing from photo is Raymond Marquis. Lundeberg School Admissions Checklist • • • • • • • Discharge certificates Six passport-size photos Merchant mariner document Lundeberg School ID SlU membership book Physical exam form Drug-free clearance Whep upgrading at the Lundeberg School, a Seafarer should have the above items on his or her person to provide to the admissions office. Bridge Management—Upgrading graduates of the August 10 bridge management class are (from left) Darrell E, Peterson, Casey Taylor (instructor), Raymond Snow, James W. Jones and Frank Hedge. A- �.. SEPTEMBER 1994 SEAFMERSIMI LUMDEBERG SCHOOL 1994 miRAOIHG COURSE SCHEOULE The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between September and December 1994 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Cbeck-In Date Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker "t' Course Completion Date Able Seaman September 9 October 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Bridge Management (Sbipbandling) October 21 November 4 Radar Certification September 16 October 14 September 23 October 21 Celestial Navigation September 9 October 21 Limited License, Part 1 September 26 October 7 Limited License, Part 2 October 10 October 21 Limited License, Part 3 October 24 November 4 Safety Specialty Courses Chief Cook, Chief Steward Completion Date Oil Spill Prevention and Containment October 21 October 28 Lifeboatman September 9 October? September 23 October 21 Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting September 16 November 25 September 30 December 9 Sealift Operations & Maintenance September s September 30 RecerUDcatlon Programs Course Cbeck-In Date Completion Date Bosun Recertification October 3 November? (Middle) (First) (Street) (Zip Code) (Stale) (City) Date of Birth. Telephone ( (Month/Day/Year) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member D Refrigerant Handling - EPA (Refrigeration Tech. Certification) FiremanAYatertender and Oiler Pumproom Maint & Operations Hydraulics Marine Electrical Maintenance Welding September 6 September 8 September 12 September 5 October 3 September 12 October 24 October 21 October 14 November 28 November 4 November 18 •mm 1994Adult EducaUon Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Course Check-In Date CED Preparation 12 weeks - open-ended admission Completion Date Adult Basic Education (ABE) 6 weeks - open-ended admission •a.. Developmental Studies Septembers September 9 General EducaUon College Courses September 12 November 4 Session HI NOTICE TO SEAFARERS In order to better meet the future needs of SIU members, theSeafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education will be running a decreased class schedule during the months of November and December. During this time period, the school will be preparing additional classes based on new governmental regulations, upgrading present course materials and repairing and maintain­ ing classroom equipment. Instructors also will be attending advanced courses to enhance their knowledge and skills. The full 1995 class schedule, which will be ready in late fall, will be published in the Seafarers LOG as soon as it is released. Members with any questions may contact the school's admis­ sion office at (301) 994-0010. Firefighting:GYes GNO CPR: GYes GNO With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself forthe course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received Inland Waters Member D Lakes Member Q Completion Date Primary language spoken Name. Address Cbeck-In Date All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. • Yes • No UPGRAOING APPLKAmN (Last) Engine Upgrading Courses English as a Second Language (ESL) 6 weeks - open-ended admission Cbeck-In Date Course Completion Date Contact admissions office for starting dates Contact admissions office for starting dates Course Check-In Date 27 Steward Upgrading Courses The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. Deck UpgnuUng Courses Orfs-^Vr BEGIN DATE COURSE END DATE If the following information is not fdled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security#. Book# Seniority Department U.S. Citizen: DVes • No • 'p ' ' • Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Rating: LAST VESSEL; Date On: Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? •Yes GNO If yes, class # Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken ' • Yes Date Off: GNO Transportation will be paid in accordance witli the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. ' -' • -'i? ', V-.'-'' '••I L Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 9/94 .... 'mm . i'*. ' • - i :i\ m-'-- �".)/K \ SEAEUCEMCS Volume 56, Number 9 /• ;'V^> .r'-- • The angle of dive of the free-fall lifeboat Is anywhere between 20 and 50 degrees (above) as it is launched from the Cape Holiday Greetings Via the LOG Where will you be in December for the holidays? Whether at sea or ashore, Seafarers can send holiday messages to their loved ones through the LOG. See page 24. September 1994 "It was quite a ride," said AB may be determined by the cir­ lowered and survivors from a James Souci, describing his cumstance and whether it is an distressed vessel come aboard. In both cases, all crewmembers first abandon ship drill from the emergency. are seated in individual, Cape Washington on a free-fal Two Launching Methods upholstered seats (with their lifeboat. backs to the launching direc­ The free-fall method is the The Cape Washington:, sta­ tion) and must be secured by a tioned in Guam as part of the quickest, one in which the boat U.S. military's prepositioning will become clear of the ship body harness seat-belt—^much fleet of vessels, has one of only immediately by means of a like in a race car—before a two such lifeboats on U.S.-flag hydraulic release. Strong winds launch can occur. Steering of vessels. The other is aboard the and heavy seas will not hamper the craft, once it is in the water, the effectiveness of the launch, is by a wheel at the stem. SlU-crewed Cape Wrath. Capt. T.W. Merrell of and if the craft should roll over, A review of other SlU-conAmsea, which operates the ves­ it will inunediately float to an tracted shipping companies sels for Maritime Ad- upright position. After launch­ revealed no immediate plans to ministratiaon (MarAd), told the ing, the boat's water-cooled convert the lifeboats on their Seafarers LOG that all the tests diesel engine can be started at vessels to the free-fall system. aboard both vessels have gone the surface. Also, Coast Guard ofricials This is the method AB Souci noted there are no plans for well. "We have had no problems so far with the crews adapting to and his fellow crewmembers mandating any such conver­ practiced. For Such training pur­ sions on U.S.-flag ships. these lifeboats," he added. poses, the launching height Specially Designed Boats must not exceed 20 meters and As part of the military's the angle of dive must be be­ prepositioning fleet of vessels, Before being purchased by many of which are managed and MarAd several years ago, both tween 20 and 50 degrees. the Cape Washington and the The other method is the more operated by private shipping Cape Wrath were car carriers raditional lowering. It takes companies and crewed by (formerly named the Hual more time, and steering clear of seafarers, the Cape Washington is Trader and the Hual the ship may be more difricult in kept fiilly operational throughout Transporter), owned by Hoegh leavy seas compared with the the year and is a vital part of the Line in Oslo, Norway. The free- free-fall method. This more military's strategy to get equip­ fall lifeboats were specially conventional method would ment to an area of potential con­ designed for these ships, and jrobably work better in a rescue flict in a very short period of during conversion by the operation in which the boat is time. Maritime Administration for use in the prepositioning fleet, AB Brian Redoute assists in the the lifeboats stayed aboard. recovery of the free-fall lifeboat. A free-fall lifeboat is one in With him are AB Joe Conlin and which the craft, with its full Chief Mate Michael Duiey. complement of persons and equipment on board, is hydraulically released and al­ lowed to fall into the sea without any restraining apparatus. The fully-enclosed, self-contained boats are common aboard European vessels. The U.S. Coast Guard maintains rigorous criteria to approve new concepts in life-saving apparatus and has given its full acceptance to the free-fall lifeboats. Like Souci, who sails from the port of San Francisco and who sent the LOG the photographs appearing on this page, all crewmembers aboard The National Center for when he was 14 years old, he the Cape Washington and Cape Wrath must practice using the Missing and Exploited has not been seen or heard free-fall lifeboats at least once Children has asked the from since and is considered Seafarers International at risk as lost, injured or eveiy six months. The fiberglass survival boats, Union to assist them in locat­ otherwise missing. The photo below has been agein which the hull and super­ ing Michael McCool. enhanced to show how the Last seen in Philadelphia structure are integrated into one unit and finished with an exter­ on June 28,1978 in the com­ 30-year-old man might ap­ nal coating im the color often pany of two adult males pear today. At the time of his disap­ described as 'international pearance, the brown-haired, orange,' are 10.5 meters long blue-eyed boy was 5 feet tall and 3.4 meters high, with a and weighed 1(X) pounds. He capacity of 40 persons—large has a scar near his right eye. enough to hold the entire crew of 31 aboard the Amsea vessels. Anyone having informa­ Each boat is powered by a 30 HP tion on the whereabouts of SAAB diesel engine. Two side Michael McCool should con­ hatches and one top hatch make tact the National Center for AB Justin Savage for easy access into and out Of Missing and Exploited (left) catches his the lifeboat. Children at (800) 843-5678 breath after serving There are two methods of or the Missing Persons Unit as the boat evacuating the boat from its car­ of the Philadelphia (Pa.) coxswain during rier: lowering or free-fall. The Police Department at (215) Michael McCool as he IS the abandon ship choice of launching method believed to look at age 30. drill. 685-1671. 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Title A name given to the resource September 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ITF CONGRESS HITS RUNAWAYS FAY RE-ELECTED VICE CHAIR OF ITF SEAFAERS’ SECTION U.S. SHIP BILL ON SENATE FALL AGENDA MARTIN MARIETTA TUG CREWS VOTE SEAFARERS BY 37-2 IN SHORT FALL SESSION, CONGRESS FACES HOST OF MARITIME BILLS HOUSE ACTION PROCEEDS ON U.S. CRUISE SHIP BILL KALLERAS RETIRES AS MSC CHIEF; QUAST ASSUMES NAVY COMMAND PATRIOT CREW AIDS STRANDED PERUVIAN FISHERMEN EFFORT UNDERWAY TO UPDATE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ACCORD SEAFARERS APPROVE 4-YEAR PACT WITH PENN MARITIME BOATMEN IN PORT ARTHUR KEEP UP-TO-DATE SHERIDAN CREWS RATIFY NEW THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT CRUISE SHIP SEAFARERS UPGRADE SKILLS IN ONBOARD CLASSES EPA-CERTIFIIED SEAFARERS HAVE SHIPPING PRIORITY SEAFARERS SAY PREPARATION IS KEY TO PASSING EPA EXAM SEAFARERS MARCH IN SUPPORT OF NIGERIAN UNIONISTS AFL-CIO MITCHELL BILL; HEALTH CARE REFORM IN JEOPARDY FRESH FISH MAKES PATRIOT HLIDAY AT SEA SPECIAL LIVING MEMORIAL TO WWII MARINERS TRIUMPHANTLY RETURNS FROM NORMANDY O’BRIEN CREW RECOUNTS COMMEMORATIVE VOYAGE AS ‘TRIP OF A LIFETIME’ WWII MERCHANT SHIP EVOKES MEMORIES, RESPECT FROM 3 GENERATIONS OF SEAFARERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/01/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 9 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1d7486cb88f463857e3bf8a001077b75.PDF 752bd9b12bfbf19cb16c20d5511706f5 PDF Text Text C-iv:-i •-.*- .'t ;•, • -t-'fc'.'iiiif, J-•4ai>::'i-:i:i'- -'•- -'V/ 8 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTiRNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC GULF, UKES AND INUND WATERS DlSTRia • AFKIO Volume 56, Number 10 . •> v- October 1994 Farm Clique Blocks 3rcot/i>r> US Ship Biii Debate Opponents Itse Rare Gimmick To Provont Sonato Action •-« -H^CJ i/) rn .-ir* a -H t/> ^3> Xi-i H—« HO ;rnu>'-«;o •-« -iDD 71H-T> I t-* > CO Pena Vows to Continue Fight Sec'y of Transportation Pena n • Secretary said the administration would continue its push and urged the audience of shipping com­ pany representatives, maritime union officios, congressional staff members, admiralty lawyers and other industry professionals, to keep driving for the bill. He promised to do his part and called on all supporters of a strong U.S. shipping capability to "redouble" their efforts to secure the legislation. Npting that the^ bill before the Senate (which had passed the House in early August by a vote of 294-122) was the result of cooperative work Continued on page 3 O T) i-( I /» Page 3 On the heels of a maneuver by farm-state senators to block a vote in the Senate on a bill promoting U.S. shipping, Secretary of Transpor­ tation Federico Pena pledged to persevere until the legislation was enacted. "We will fight to bring the Maritime Security and Trade Act to a vote this year until the last gavel falls," he said to a September 28 meeting of the Propeller Club in Washington, D.C. He said the administration "led by Bill Clinton himself has worked hard and fought hard to revitalize American maritime industries, from shipbuilding to shipping. The Transportation :r.: Lnz: 3"^ os: ry> Q"^ Tl's> o 3 O. • • •••'i 21 '"^t V,' • y'B'' •Ji" Ji: •% ^'0 • M •. vfc? - . Si •1: �: - 2 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report It's Time for Change OCTORER1994 House Enacts Package Of Maritime Measuns By Vote of 402-13, Reps. Adopt Inland Safety, A very significant step was taken last month by the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee when it enacted a comprehen­ sive safety program for marine transport on the nation's rivers and coasts. A day after the com­ mittee acted on the bill, the Towing Vessel Navigational Safety Act was accepted by the full House where it was attached to a bill which provides Coast Guard funding for the next two Included in one piece of legis­ the Towing Vessel Navigational ways and for those who live and years. This month, it will be up to the Senate to lation passed by the House of Safety Act of 1994, had been work along their shores," he said pass similar legislation. It would demonstrate good judgment on the part Representatives on September 22 reported out of committee the day in summary. House Merchant Marine and were a number of measures that before, September 21 (see article of the Senate to go on record supporting safer in­ Fisheries Committee Ranking had been sought by American below). land waterways. A rash of accidents involving tug­ Minority Member Jack Fields (Rmaritime interests. The comprehensive provision Michael Sacco boats has put the public spotlight on the deficiencies Texas) cited the spate of inland H.R. 4422, the Coast Guard requires towing vessels to have a — of domestic waterbome transportation. accidents that had been reported Authorization Act of 1994, radar system, an electronic posi­ Until the Mauvilla rammed a i-ailroad bridge on September 22, 1993, causing Amtrak's Sunset Limited to plunge into a river, leaving authorizes $3.2 billion for the tion-fixing device, a sonic depth in the press in the last two years. 47 passengers dead, the public was unaware that some 5,000 towing agency's expenditures over the finder, a compass or swing meter, "The increased safety require­ vessels operating on American waters do not have to use radar, carry a next two years. When the bill adequate towing wire and as­ ments contained in this act will compass or even have charts aboard that provide valuable details on came up on the floor, the leader­ sociated equipment and up-to- not only protect innocent in­ waterway conditions. dividuals, but will also help keep ship of the House Merchant date navigational charts. A Coast Guard study on towing vessel manning, conducted in the Marine and Fisheries Committee, It also establishes a licensing our nation's ports free of obstruc­ wake of the Mauvilla tragedy and recently submitt^ to Congress, in­ which has jurisdiction over Coast program for towing vessel tions and open to conunerce," he dicates that human error is the main cause of accidents involving Guard and maritime matters, operators and pilots and requires noted. those kind of boats. The SIU also has studied Coast Guard data on added as amendments several all unlicensed towboat personnel marine casualties. The union's analysis of the Coast Guard data comes measures that had formerly been to hold merchant marine docu­ Regulatory Reform to the same conclusion. From the late 1970s to the early 1990s, the Title VII of the bill (formerly before Congress as independent ments. Protection for boatmen Coast Guard's casualty statistics indicate that on towing vessels, H.R. 4959) essentially provides who publicly cite safety hazards bills, including the Towing Ves­ human factors are the primary reason for 58 percent of all accidents. for measures that will make the is incorporated in the legislation. sel Navigational Safety Act. (It should be noted that among the things the Coast Guard calls Coast Guard regulations that for violators of inland As passed by the House, H.R. Penalties "human factors" are the following categories—bypassing of available govern ships built in U.S. yards safety laws and regulations have 4422: safety devices, inattention to duty, intoxication by either alcohol or and U.S.-flag ships similar to in­ been increased under the bill. Ad­ • strengthens safety proce­ drugs, taking calculated risks, lack of training, lack of experience, ternational standards. ditionally, Title VI proposes that dures in the inland marine sector carelessness, making an error in judgment, operator error, fatigue,' This legislation has long been • streamlines U.S. Coast within a year the Coast Guard stress, physical or mental impairment, inadequate supervision, failing Guard requirements for U.S.-flag develop a model vessel inspec­ called for by U.S.-flag ship to comply with rules and regulations.) The union also found in its study of the Coast Guard casualty data vessels and makes the agency's tion program to submit to Con­ operators who view it as a prereq­ uisite to being competitive in the regulations more compatible with gress for their approval. that on deep sea vessels and Great Lakes ships, the number of acci­ dents primarily caused by human factors stood at 31 percent and 36 In moving the amendment, world shipping and shipbuilding international standards percent, respectively. These statistics are striking in their difference • institutes policies that will Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.), who industries. fixrm the number of accidents primarily caused by human factors on Legislators, in crafting the bill, encourage development of an chairs the House Merchant towing vessels. American-flag cmise ship fleet Marine and Fisheries Committee, had attempted to address the con­ The towing safety bill includes many steps to see to it that the • ends foreign domination of noted the appropriateness of pas­ cerns of ship operators while human beings involved in the operation of an inland vessel are proper­ the cruise-to-nowhere industry sage of an inland safety bill. balancing safety needs. ly qualified for the job. For Seafarers who earn their living working The bill allows U.S. ship "This issue comes before the • increases recreational boat­ aboard towing vessels, this is welcome news. Nothing is as important ing safety House on the one-year anniver­ operators to voluntarily comply as ensuring that the safety of fellow crewmembers is safeguarded. • requires that Coast Guard sary of the tragic Amtrak accident with the International Safety The inland safety bill contains provisions that are directed at in­ vessels be repaired in American in Mobile, Ala. That accident, Management (ISM) Code of creasing the proficiency standards of the men and women who work shipyards and which resulted in the deaths of 47 Chapter IX Of the Annex to the on towing vessels. First, the bill requires that the Coast Guard estab­ • provides veterans benefits to citizens, was caused by the col­ International Convention for the lish licensing requirements for masters and mates in the towing in­ dustry. To earn a masters license, individuals will have to demonstrate WWII merchant mariners who lision of an uninspected, ill- Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), liave not been eligible for benefits equipped, and poorly operated 1974. It also authorizes the Coast an ability to operate a towing vessel and to use a radar system, towing vessel with a railroad Guard to accept ship inspection up to now. electronic position-fixing devices, depth finders, navigational charts bridge," said Studds. reports issued from organizations and other equipment. Towing Safety "The adoption of these new deemed qualified to do so by the Second, for those crewmembers who are not licensed as masters Title VI of H.R. 4422, requirements will ensure greater and mates, the bill mandates that they hold Coast Guard merchant Continued on page 6 originally known as H.R. 3282, safety for the users of our water­ mariner documents. To obtain a merchant mariner document, an in­ dividual must take an oath to adhere to all applicable laws, show evidence of a drag-fiee urinalysis test, be subject to a check of the National Driver Register for information on alcohol use, submit to a criminal record check with the FBI and show evidence ofU.S. citizenship or, if not a U.S. citizen, show proof of lawful entry and permanent residence in the United States. The document is valid for five years, after which it must be renewed. It can be revoked or suspended by the Coast Guard. A legislator's last-minute at­ The bill also requires that forwarded to the full House. The The document basically weeds out people in the industry who are a tempt to strike a proposed re­ marine casualties be reported as next day, the House adopted H.R. danger to their fellow crewmembers and the safety of a vessel. From the union's standpoint of protecting the guys on a ship or boat, a docu­ quirement that unlicensed quickly as possible and no later 3282 as an amendment to the ment is an important safety measure. All hands are served by the mer­ matmen be issued merchant than five days from the occur­ Coast Guard Authorization Act of mariner documents by the U.S. rence and prohibits discrimina­ 1994 (H.R. 4422). That bill was chant mariner document reuirement. oast Guard from an inland tion against boatmen who report enacted by a vote of 402 to 13. Having reliable, qualified personnel handling a towing vessel not only safety bill was defeated by a 30 to safety violations or refuse to vio­ is a benefit to those who work on marine equipment. It benefits vessel Spurred by Disaster 5 vote of the House Merchant late safety statutes. The top penal­ operators as well, who are assured that equipment woth of hundreds of Vlarine and Fisheries Committee. ty for violations of the law has Action on the bill took place thousands of dollars is being operated by qualified individuals. The vote, which took place on been changed from $1,000 to exactly one year after 47 people All of the statistics and other data may at times seem complex, but they add up to a very convincing, common-sense conclusion: It is time September 21, nulliUed an $25,000 by the legislation. were killed in an Amtrak train for the towing industry to advance its requirements for vessel personnel. amendment offered by Repre­ derailment near Mobile, Ala.— Studds Substitute Those of us who work on boats and ships know that when 58 percent of sentative W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (Dan accident directly resulting the accidents are being caused by human error, it is time for change. a.) to the Towing Vessel The bill debated by the House from the tug Mauvilla and its We urge the Senate to immediately pass legislation similar to what Navigational Safety Act, known Merchant Marine and Fisheries barge striking a railroad bridge was last adopted by the House and not to wait for another body count as H.R. 3282, that would have Committee was a substitute for and knocking it out of alignment. before passing a bill that already is overdue. exempted deckhands of towing the original H.R. 3282 introduced That particular incident vessels from the merchant by Representative Tauzin. The sparked the inland safety legisla­ mariner document requirement substitute, proposed by Commit­ tion. Giving further impetus to the October 1994 Volume 56. Number 10 outlined in the bill. tee Chairman Gerry E. Studds, bill was a report issued after the In addition to the provision added the sections on protecting accident by the National that boatmen hold merchant mariners who refuse to violate Transportation Safety Board mariner documents (known as z- safety laws, strengthening the (NTSB)—an independent federal The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published cards), the legislation calls for manning and licensing require­ agency charged with investigat­ monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 navigational safety equipment to ments, increasing civil penalties, ing accidents on America's be used on inland tugsand tows developing a model vessel com­ waterways, pipelines, highways, Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) including radar, electronic posi­ pany inspection plan and mandat­ railroads and airlines—that con­ 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Geor­ tion-fixing devices, depth finders, ing that crewmembers on towing cluded the crew of tht Mauvilla ges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. compasses or swing meters and vessels and offshore supply boats lacked proper training and the tug POSTMASTER: Send ad^ss changes to the Seafarers up-to-date charts. It directs the hold z-cards. carried no navigational equip­ LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, The legislation, complete with ment, factors which contributed !oast Guard to overhaul manning Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ and licensing requirements and the merchant mariner document to the accident. dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen; Associate evelop a model vessel company requirement, was adopted by the Even as the NTSB was conEditor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower; inspection program to submit to House Merchant Marine and Continued on page II Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Fisheries Conunittee and it was Congress within a year. Regulatory Reform, Aid to U.S. Cruise Sector Panel Backs Documents for Boatmen Inland Safety Bill Passed, Sent to House Floor ;" s.5j> •v:>:,/ 'r;- -y:• �0enBER1994 SEAFAREKLOS 3 Fam Clique Blocks Debate On Ship Bill Undemocratic Tack Stuns Senate A rarely invoked parliamen­ on the Senate floor, it is likely that tary rule was implemented by a the farm state senators will again group of three farm state senators attempt to subvert debate by to prevent the maritime program using parliamentary trickery. enacted by the House from being Supporters of the legislation, debated on the Senate floor. which passed the House by a vote Using a bizarre technicality in of 294 to 122 on August 2, will the Senate rules. Senator Larry have to muster at least 60 votes in Pressler (R-S.D.) refused to allow order to halt a filibuster by opAPbyTcxldSumtln the Senate Commerce, Science I^nents of the measure. (At press Viewed from across the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, the SlU-crewed Cape Inscription, one of the and Transportation Committee in time, it was estimated that there nation's Ready Reserve Force ships, prepares to take on military cargo destined for Haiti. its September 23 mark-up session were more than 60 supporters of to vote on the bill which would thebiU.) allocate, over the course of 10 'Why Not Vote No?' years, $1 billion raised through a tonnage duty to ensure a U.S.-flag Pressler, whose action was liner capability in foreign com­ mirrored on the floor of the merce and provide aid to Senate by Senators Charles E. American shipyards. Pressler's Grassley (R-Iowa) and Hank tactic even barred the committee Brown (R-Colo.), cited Senate Last month, the Department of from discussing the measure, Rule 26 which prohibits commit­ Defense activated 14 of the which had the support of the tee meetings when the Senate is Maritime Administration's majority of the senators on the in session unless all legislators on Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ves­ panel. the committee agree die meeting sels to support United States can take place. military operations in Haiti. Fight Continues Senator Ernest F. HoUings (DOn September 8, Seafarers Commenting on Pressler's S.C.), who chairs the Commerce received word that 12 vessels stalling gambit, SIU President sought to hold the Committee, were to be crewed. Two more Michael Sacco said, "We're dis­ meeting despite Pressler's ships from the RRF fleet, which appointed in this development maneuver. But HoUings received stay in layup or reduced operating and obviously share the feelings word from the Senate parliamen­ status until activated in times of of the many members of the tarian that only if there was unan­ national emergency, were called Senate who want to see this mat­ imous consent could the meeting up on September 12. Of those, ter debated and put to vote. be held. Pressler refused to lift his SlU-contracted operators were "And, clearly, we are going to objection to the maritime bill assigned eight ships. Those eight continue to fight for the ultimate being discussed by the commit­ were fully crewed by the SIU and passage of a bill that will con­ tee, although he did agree that then activated on September 16. tribute positively to the industry's other non maritime-related items Seafarers crewed the barge health and the nation's interest," scheduled for mark-up could be carrier Cape Mohican, the discussed. Sacco added. auxiliary crane ship Comhusker As only a few weeks remain Both Republican and State and the roll-on/roll-off ships before the Senate session ends in Democratic senators expressed Cape Lobes, Cape Taylor, Cape mid October, the obstructionist frustration at Pressler's move to Texas, Cape Island, Cape In­ ploy by Pressler leaves pro- stifle debate. "Why don't you just trepid and Cape Inscription. maritime legislators with no time vote no?" asked Senator Jay for Commerce Committee action. Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) of Supplying the Troops Those senators now are looking Pressler. Senator Rockefeller said The vessels have supplied to launch an invasion against the power and a group of U.S. for other avenues to bring the many senators had worked "feroU.S. armed forces in their Haitian military forces which in diplomats led by former President legislation to the floor. ciously" to come up with a peacekeeping role in the im­ 1991 overthrew Aristide in a Jimmy Carter. (The other Haitian, Should the maritime bill, Continued on page 8 Lt. Col Michel Francois, repor­ known as H.R. 4003, be debated poverished island nation, where a violent coup. "Anytime anybody is taking tedly is in hiding.) transfer of power from Haitian With the nature of the mission military dictators to democrati­ lives, it's not right. And the way cally elected president Jean- [the Haitian junta] is treating altered but the goal remaining the Bertrand Aristide is scheduled to people is not right," said Bosun same, the RRF ships delivered a Andrew Mack on September 16 wide array of cargo for use by take place by October 15. as he helped prepare the Cape U.S. forces, ranging from ar­ Continued from page I At press time, a spokesperson with anger and dismay about or the Maritime Administration Mohican to sail from Norfolk, mored vehicles to high-tech com­ Washington. It betrays their faith MarAd), which maintains the Va. to Haiti. "There is a job to be munications gear. by jy ie legislators, the administration. and undermines confidence in MarAd reported that all 14 ihip operators and maritime government," he said. RRF ships, said that five of the 14 done, restoring democracy, and vessels were being returned to I'm glad to be in the niidst of it." RRF ships were delivered ahead unions, Peria said the bUl ofiered Pefia noted that the successful llie invasion (though not the of their prescribed activation real reform. "This biU will replace reduced operating status at the U.S. sealift operations which a complex, outmoded system of end of September. Among the entire U.S. military operation) times. began last month for "Operation "We have had excellent operating differentials with a ive are the Cape Lobos and Cape was called off on September 18, Uphold Democracy" in Haiti pro­ following intense negotiations cooperation from the maritime clear, less expensive, cost effec­ Taylor. The RRF activation began on between two of the three Haitian companies who manage these tive, fairly-financed merchant vide "the most graphic possible illustration of why it is crucial that support program." September 8, as the U.S. prepared military officials who are in Continued on page 8 fleet He said the biU would "provide we maintain a viable American the finance and the time for merchant marine, with American American ship operators and mo*- crews, and available for service in chant mariners to gear up and meet national emergencies. foreign competition on even turns." "These highly-skilled crews In short, "it is a down payment come from the tankers and grain on America's long-term and containerships that carriers economic security," Pefia said. serve America's peaceful com­ Referring to a rule imple­ merce. They are jdl volunteers," mented by three farm state he stated. senators (see story on page 3), Pefia said, "... Last week we all Peha said now is the time to saw an obscure parliamentary "mount our own operation to re­ rule used—to delay maritime store democracy—to uphold reform—hoping to destroy this democracy right here on Capitol bill—by keeping it from ever Hill—so that maritime reform is iraphy, Inc. Backus Aerial PI coming to a vote. not blocked by a few obstructing j/Vith the assistance of ships such as the Comhusker Thebarge carrier CapeMohican, operated by Apex "This is the kind of behavior the clear will of an American State, a crane ship, more than 2,000 U.S. troops Marine, is another of the vessels in the Maritime that fills the American people majority." ended without resistance on Haiti. Administration's Ready Reserve Force. Reserve Ships Broken Out •» Eight Haitian-Bound RRF Vessels Crewed by SIU DOT'S Pena Pledges Fight •--y I ^ A' ' . ¥ 'r-'-, •4-?- 'v" • '-.'rt' •"l"' ... •W ¥ �OCTOBER 1994 3 Formw OMI Vessels PunOmsedby Khty RntftsMlps Seafarers will continue to crew three tankers which recently were bought by Kirby Tankships, Inc. from OMI Corp. The vessels—the Champion, Willamette and Leader—v/m be used to transport refined petroleum products primarily between the U.S. Gulf Coast, Florida and the mid-Atlantic states. Kirby Tankships in August recognized the Seafarers International Union as the collective bar­ gaining lCplC»wliiatlVC^V/l. representativeof the gmnillg uiw unlicensed crewmem^ • t 1 Ac it \x/«iG iinHp.r OI^T. The stacks of the Champion, Willamette and Leader now feature the hers aboard the three vrAooAlo vessels. As it was under OMI, ^ f«r oailiiiP wages. for Seafarers sailing on those tankers, all wages, Kirby emblem benefits and conditions will follow the standard tanker agreement ratified by the SIU membership last year. Each of the tankships has a total capacity of 266,00 barrels and a deadweight tonnage of almost 38,000. The names of the vessels are unchanged other than dropping the initials "OMI," and the stacks now feature the Kirby emblem, including a diamond. , ... SIU Patrolman Jack Sheehan recently serviced the Champion while the vessel was lightering in Stapleton, N.Y. "They were carrying diesel fuel to Albany," noted Sheehan, who provided the photos accompanying this article. Everything is going fine with the crew arid the ship. They may have switched to Kirby, but they haven't missed a beat." Kirby Tankships is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirby Corporation. The parent company, through Kirby Tankships and other subsidiaries, is engaged in operation of vessels on the U.S. in­ land waterways and in the coastwise and foreign trades. sssistssasss' House Passes II.S. Cruise Ship Act Increased employment oppor­ tunities for American merchant mariners moved one step closer as a result of recent passage of an amendment to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1994 in the House of Representatives. The 402-13 vote in favor of the maritime legislation will help U.S. ports break into a lucrative cruise ship business presently dominated by foreign vessels. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The U.S. Passenger Vessel Development Act (initially intro­ duced as H.R. 3821) which was added to the Coast Guard spend­ ing bill as an amendment on Sep­ tember 22, outlines how foreign-flag craise ships already sailing from American ports can Km?- acquire and fly the U.S. flag, (^e other part of the legislation, which has not yet passed the House, would change provisions of the Capital Construction Act and Internal Revenue Code to stimulate the growth of a U.S.flag cruise industry.) The bill allows a foreign-flag cruise vessel to be reflagged under U.S. registry and to enter the Jones Act trade (to go from one U.S. port to another) if that ship's operator commits to and begins construction on a cruise ship in a U.S. yard. Under the present Jones Act, foreign-flag vessels are prohibited from carrying pas­ sengers between two points in the United States. In order to be considered by Discovery Retrieves Refugees ifilfc. Seafarers aboard the Sea-Land Discovery recently rescued six Cuban refugees In the Gulf of Mexico; The Cubans had been at sea on a makeshift raft for 10 days. They were turned over to Immigration authorities In Puerto Rico, but first they received food and clothing from D/scoverycrewmembers. Pictured above are Chief Steward Jose R. Colls (kneeling) and (standing, from left) Capt. G. Pappas, the ship's security officer and the refugees: Jesus Roche, Luis Perez, Ruben Pereira, Sergio Rojas, Jesus Perez and Hector Monteagudo. Colls provided the photo. Rep. Jolene Unsoeld (D-Wash.) sponsored the cruise ship bill In the House. Some of the damage sustained by the ManhattanIslandIs visible at left. the act, vessels must weigh at least 10,(XX) gross tons and have at least 200 berths. Cruise ships that are built in U.S. yards, to replace the original foreign-flag vessels, must carry 80 percent of the passenger capacity of the original. When the act was introduced The U.S. Coast Guard's flag and crewed by Russians and in April, the SIU testified that the Maririe Safety Office in Port Ar­ Bahamians—reportedly sus­ legislation could stimulate the thur, Texas is investigating a Sep­ tained minimal damage and was creation of more than 30,000 tember 7 collision involving the sailing a few days later. seafaring jobs in addition to those runaway-flag bulk oiler Protank A Coast Guard spokesman es­ produced in U.Sig$hipyards, port Mersey (32,607 gross tons) and the timated that the first phase of the facilities and related fields. Manhattan Island (2,385 gross investigation would be com­ The union noted the act woulc tons), an SlU-crewed dredge. pleted by early this month. help increase marine safety be­ According to published reports, No major injuries were cause the crews on the vessels reported from the accident, and no pilot was on board the Protai^ would be Americans who mus there was no spillage of cargo. Mersey when it struck the dredge in meet this country's strict regula­ But the dredge, operated by North the fog at 1 a.m., in the Calcasieu tions and standards. American Trailing Co. Channel near L^e Charles, La. "It was the scariest thing I ever Also, the SIU pointed out the (NATCO), sustained severe legislation would strengthen na­ damage. The Manhattan Island's saw, to see the bow of a ship com­ tional security with the additiona hull was ripped open and its en­ ing right at you and not slowing U.S.-flag vessels that could be user gineroom was flooded. The roof down," said AB Jon Dillon, who as floating command/contro' on the bridge collapsed, blowing was on lookout aboard the Manhat­ out moist of the windows, and tan Island when the accident oc­ centers, hospitals and barracks. More than 4 million people, 85 there was other damage as well. curred. Captain Steven Taylor added, At press time, the dredge was percent of whom were "We're very fortunate that no one Americans, sailed on the more in drydock in Port Arthur. The Protank Mersey's outer was seriously injured." than 120 cruise ships locatec The dredge's engineroom took around the world in 1992—^anc hull was punctured, but, overall^ the projections indicate these numbers ship—owned by Mersey Shipping on an estimated 15 to 20 feet of of Greece, flying the Bahamian water. could double by the year 2000. Runaway-Flag Tanker Rams NA7C0 Dredge mm �' -v. •• M - Sir OCTOBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 5 USCG to Issue Machine Readable Z-Caids Revised Merchant Mariner Documents Part of Automated System The U.S. Coast Guard this Authorization Act of 1993. That database (although the Coast Guard no longer will maintain the paper copies). U.S. MERCHANT MARINEK\S DOCUMENT But given the projected ef­ ficiency and affordability of the new system, the Coast Guard an­ John Doe ticipates widespread use among SampI* Only VOID shipping companies. The agency worked with a number of ship Horn* Town USA Expected to Reduce Errors Pttbburgh PA 12345 operators to define the functions Icitizenship: USA When the new arrangement is and operations of a new process, IsSN: DOB; in place (possibly early in 1995, "and the consensus was that it 123456789 05/07/65 depending on when the final would have to be easy to use and regulations are issued), it will inexpensive enough for small "reduce data errors and turn­ companies to afford it," ex­ around time from months to plained Tate. "It also would have days," noted Ed Tate, project to be implemented without any manager in the Coast Guard's disruption of normal business Merchant Vesseil Personnel operations. This arrangement Division. "This will save the meets all of those criteria." companies and the Coast Guard He added that record-keeping time and labor. It also will im­ accuracy should be another prove security, because the sys­ benefit. "Right now, ship masters Eyes Hair WT HI Complexion manually copy information from tem has many safeguards." Brown Blown 180 69 Fair AB "We're talking about major the MMDs to shipping records," Sampio MMD only VOID monetary savings, as well as he noted. "They also manually saving time," added Justine Bun­ copy information onto discharge nell, chief of the agency's certificates, and when the Coast Issued by: Seamen Documentation and Guard receives copies, the infor­ New System Records Branch. "The Coast mation is manually entered into a Expires The revision of z-cards is part Guard's administrative costs will data base. Besides being time09/19/94 iRrC*f1IOyFOM| of an upcoming, voluntary sys­ go down, the companies' consuming, these efforts are sus­ By Direction of fheOCMI tem in which shipping companies preparation and mailing costs will ceptible to human error at each The new credit card-size z-card (shown here actual size) willbe transfer point." will have the option to electroni­ go down." Moreover, the new magnetic Issued by the U.S. Coast Guard this month. The front (top) However, the new operation cally transfer sea service informa­ contains a photo identification; the back (bottom) includes a tion to Coast Guard headquarters will not completely replace the stripe on the z-card opens a host thumb print as well as a magnetic stripe which will contain the in Washington. Once the ac­ current record-keeping fvocess. of possibilities in the future. At mariner's name and social security number. curacy of that information is con­ For examplb, mariners still will some point, ratings, sea time and firmed, the Coast Guard will enter receive paper certificates of dis­ other information may be added it into a central database, rather charge at the end of each voyage to the stripe, thereby further than filing the original paper­ or when they leave a vessel, and reducing paperwork and its re­ copies will be forwarded to and lated costs. work. The database for maintaining Designed to reduce costs both maintained by the company. Additionally, companies electronic records of sea service for the Coast Guard and for ship­ ping companies, the proposed which do not have electronic was created 13 years ago. In Avondale to Build Up to Six system—which will utilize rela­ transmission systems will con­ 1991, it was merg^ with another RO/RO Ships for U.S. Military tively inexpensive and basic com­ tinue submitting copies of dis­ data base which contains person­ Up to six new sealift vessels (Im-ge, medium-speed and rollputer technology—is a direct charge certificates for entry into nel information on everyone who on/roll-off ships) are expected to be built by Avondale Industries, result of the Coast Guard the Coast Guard's sea service has a z-card. Inc. in New Orleans, La., with the first one, the USNS Bob Hope, scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in early 1998. The ships, which will be crewed by civilian mariners under the Navy's Military Sealift Command, will be part of a fleet of vessels MUST BE RENEWED BY designed to preposition heavy equipment at sea near areas of poten­ tial conflict. For his contributions to the men and women in uniform, a new class of sealift ships will be named for the entertainer Bob Hope. Secretary of Navy John H. Dalton, who announced the new class of 1959 1964 1969 1974 1979 1984 1989 1994 1949 ships, cdled Bob Hope a "military hero." He said, "We can never repay him for his contributions to the men and women in uniform, but we can show our appreciation with a class of ships named in his 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 honor." Bob Hope entertained U.S. forces around the world for more than 50 years. 1951 1956 1961 1966 1971 1976 1^1 1986 1991; " month will begin issuing the new style of Merchant Mariner Docu­ ments (MMDs), also known as z-cards. The new z-card is a plastic, credit card-size document which is similar in appearance to the ex­ isting MMD. The key change is the addition of a magnetic stripe like the one on a credit card. The new MMD stripe will contain the mariner's name and social security number. Due to the z-card renewal schedule, both the old and new cards will be in circulation for the next five to six years, and either version is valid during that period. After the year 2000, all merchant mariners should have the new card. Meanwhile, only designated Coast Guard personnel at the agency's regional examination centers will be authorized to change information on the new magnetic stripe. legislation called for the Coast Guard to eliminate the main­ tenance of manual records for shipping articles and certificates of discharge and to oversee ship­ ping companies' record main­ tenance. nemeinKRf ^1" 'li .'fr;. • f: • J-if r • -y, • y Z-CARDS Issuedln: 1937 1942 1947 1952 1957 1962 1967 1972 1977 1982 1987 1992 1997 1938 1943 1948 1953 1958 1963 1968 1973 1978 1983 1988 1993 1998 Texas Senator Supports Maritime .. ^ .. * MarAd/U.S. Shipbuilder Will Explore Feasibility of Buiiding U.S. Cruise Ships A cooperative project to strengthen America's shipbuilding in­ dustry by exploring the feasibility of constructing cruise ships in the United States has been established between the Maritime Ad­ ministration (MarAd) and Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. of Pascagoula, Miss., a major U.S. shipyard with experience in constructing large naval vessels. Half of the funding for the $2.1 million agreement, which was awarded on a competitive basis, will come from the U.S. govemment over a 16-month period, with Ingalls providing the other half. The project will include development of a preliminary design as well as a shipyard manufacturing plan. *1/ xlr Low Water is No Reason To Halt Barge Traffic Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison meets with SlU Vice President Dean Corgey (left) and Port Official Jim McGee at the Houston hall. Hutchison has been very supportive of maritime. Despite low water and shoaling conditions, none of the rivers throughout the Southeast, Midwest and Great Plains has been closed to barge traffic, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Parts of the upper and lower Mississippi River recently have experienced some shoaling, as have p^ of Ae Missouri and Cumber­ land rivers. In addition, the Tennessee River has been going through its annual low-water cycle. The Coast Guard noted that some tows have bumped river bottoms, but none of these instances necessitated aclosuie. Below Cape Girardeau, Mo. on the Mississippi River, however, below-normal tow limits are causing periodic closures. / • ' I r • • ' 'i'' y; • vS: • �V 'T 6 V OCWRER1994 SEJ^ARERSLOG MR : ' '- . •'. " I^ " i > ••. AFL-CiO Study: NAFTA Provokes Job Losses, Lewer Trade Surpius Reuters Finnish, Swedish and Estonian helicopters and ships participated in the rescue operation. Above, a rescue worker recovers the bodies of passengers from one of the Estonia'slife rafts. , ..... Estonian FenTt Sinks, 800Peopie iRissing In the third worst ferry acci­ dent in recent history, an Es­ tonian-flag ferry capsized and plunged to depths of 250 feet in the Baltic Sea around 2:00 in the morning on September 28. Bound for Stockholm, Sweden from Estonia's capital, Tallinn, the German built Estonia sank during stormy conditions, with 55 mile-per-hour winds and 18-foot waves. The accident took place in international waters 20 nautical miles off the Finnish coast. About 140 people sur­ vived, 40 bodies were found, and some 820 were missing and presumed dead. Rescue ofEcials cited 50 degree waters in which a human being can survive only for a few hours. The governments of Sweden, Estonia and Finland are jointly conducting an investigation of the accident. Accounts by some survivors indicate that a bad door seal on the roll-on/roll-off class vessel may have caused the accident, allow­ ing water to rush in to the vehicle deck holding some 400 to 460 cars and about 30 trucks. Owned by Estline Shipping Co., a joint venture of the Es­ tonian government and a Swedish tanker company, Nordstrom & Thulin AB, the Estonia emitted one "Mayday" call at 1:24 am. The ship officer said the ferry was listing 20 to 30 degrees and had lost power in the engines. Sur­ vivors believe the ship was afloat for less than half-an-hour once the first signs of trouble were evi­ dent. Finnish, Swedish and Estonian helicopters and ships participated in the rescue operation. Helicop­ ters plucked those in rafts to safety. By early morning no other survivors were in view. Most survivors were tossed into the sea, later finding rafts that had automatically been released. The Finnish hospital treating the survivors report^ that nearly all had hypothermia. The ship carried a crew of 188. It Takes More than Votes Working on the election campaigns of those politicians in Hawaii favoring the maritime industry are Seafarers Richard Hindson, Terry Osbore, J.J. Arnold and Mark Lawrence. Ten months after implementa­ tion of a trade pact with Mexico, the first detailed assessment of the agreement shows that 27,010 workers have lost their jobs when their companies moved south of the border. The study, conducted by the AFL-CIO, the federation of na­ tional unions, also found that the once healthy trade su^lus the U.S. enjoyed with Mexico ($5.4 billion in 1992) declined 32 per­ cent compared with the same sixmonth period in 1993. The North American Free Trade Agreement, known as NAFTA, was billed by its sup­ porters, among them former President George Bush and Presi­ dent Bill Clinton, as a boon for the U.S. economy. The deal, which linked Canada, the U.S. and Mexico in one trading bloc, went into effect on Januaiy 1, 1994 Continued from page 2 agency and to develop mechanisms for self-inspection for model companies. Under the legislation, the Coast Guard is allowed to accept shipboard equipment approvals issued by foreign governments if the requirements of those groups conform to SOLAS standards. Cer­ tificates of inspection will now be ;ood for five years, instead of two, as is customary under international rules. Also, in addition to the American Bureau of Shipping, other recognized classification societies will be granted authority to conduct inspections. Representative Studds described the regulatory initiative as a "joint effort of the Coast Quard and the maritime industry :o ensure that [the U.S. does] not impose on the U.S. industry any unnecessary or obsolete require­ ments that could keep it from being competitive." He said he is "confident that the bill accomplishes this objecive without sacrificing U.S. safety standards or changing the requirements of any U.S. en­ vironmental law." Representative Fields added that the measure "will streamline shipbuilding requirements for all the U.S maritime industry and allow it to become more competi­ tive internationally." t 'vK' ,'. ..;•.•/• • 7:.; ::v '•- v,.V/.!. .^>''l^/;:.'j: of eroding quickly. Exports of manufactured goods from Mexico to the U.S. rose by 25 percent between January and May 1994. The dollar value of imports from Mexico to the United States increased in a number of areas when comparing data from January to June for both 1993 and 1994, points out the AFL-CIO study. For example, motor vehicle units increased in 1994 by 26.4 percent. Television imports surged; 50.4 percent more in 1994 from 1993. Piston engine imports in­ creased by 44.2 percent, radios by 31 percent, furniture by 24 per­ cent, electrical machinery by 25.2 percent and teleconununications equipment by 33.6 percent. The AFL-CIO intends to con­ tinue monitoring the results of NAFTA. House Adopts Host of Maritimo Ntoasures Seeking the Votes of Seafarers o;:- . .'•; 'M; V after it was approved last year by the Congress. Its adoption was vigorously op­ posed by the AFL-CIO and its rffiliates. The American unions argued that the pact was less about liberalizing trade than it was about making Mexico a fiiendlier place for American investment The job loss is detailed in 190 petitions filed with the Department of Labor which seek redress for thousands of employees who no longer have work, said the AFLCIO report, released last month and prepared liy the organization's Task Force on Trade. Under NAFTA, so called trade adjustment assistance is theoreti­ cally available to workers whose jobs have been lost to Mexico in the form of retraining funds and special compensation. The AFL-CIO found that the U.S. trade surplus with Mexico is Lt. Goverenor Ben Cayetano (with lei) was the guest speaker at the SlU union meeting last month on the eve of the primary election in his bid for the governorship of Hawaii. Cayetano spoke to the membership as TV cameras relayed his message to the state live from the SlU Honolulu office. He won the primary by 50,000 votes. In photo above, Cayetano poses with the SlU membership following the meeting. What had been the United States Passenger Vessel Develop­ ment Act of 1994, H.R. 3821, be­ came Title VII of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1994. The bill establishes a series of mechanisms to encourage development of American-flag cruise ship businesses (see page 5 for a separate article on this bill). Representative Fields said he supported the bill because, "It is time to break the grip of the foreign interests that dominate what should be an American cruise ship trade." American Cruise Industry The bill will allow foreignflag craise vessels to re-flag to U.S. registry and operate between two American ports if a second passenger ship is built in a U.S. shipyard. As additional incen­ tives, the bill allocates Title XI loan guarantees for Americanbuilt cruise ships and provides tax incentives. It also gives U.S.-flag cruise vessels priority for Nation­ al Park permits. Representative Jolene Unsoeld (D-Wash), who authored the legislation, said, "This bill is about promoting U.S. interests and leveling the international playing field. It is about retaining a portion of the economic benefits here in the United States." Criilses-to-Nowhere Title XI of H.R. 4422, the United States Passenger Act of 1994, passed the House in Novem­ ber 1993 but was reintroduced this year because there was no similar action on the Senate side. The bill addressed the loophole in U.S. law which allows foreign-flag gaming ships to operate in American coas­ tal waters. American cabotage laws prohibit foreign-flag ships from sailing between two U.S. ports. However, the law is silent on a vessel sailing from a U.S. port and returning to the same U.S. port. That is how foreign-flag ships entered the so-called cruises-tonowhere trade. "Under present law, if a foreign-made, foreign-flag, foreign-owned vessel which operates out of the United States of America sails a mere three miles out to sea, turns around and comes back it is considered a foreign voyage," explained Rep­ resentative. Gene Taylor (DMiss), who introduced the bill. Taylor contends the intention of the nation' s cabotage laws are to reserve U.S. "coastlines for American vessels, American crews, and American-owned ves­ sels." OtherActlon Given that boating deaths are the second-largests category of transport-related fatalities, com­ ing rfter highway deaths. Con­ gress sought to improve boating safety. An amendment was adopted that mandates the use of life vests on children 12 or younger and makes it an offense to operate a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Representative Thomas H. Andrews (D-Maine) added to the bill the requirement that the agen­ cy repair, maintain and overhaul its ships and maHne equipment in American shipyards. Finally, an amendment was added by Rep. Fields which cor­ rects a 48-year-old injustice to 2,500 merchant mariners who served this country with both honor and distinction during World War II. Veterans status for WWII mariners has been cut off at August 15, 1945. This bill would grant veterans status to in­ dividuals who were in training for the merchant marine before August 16, 1945. It also would give veterans status to those who were in the merchant marine before August 16, 1945 but who did not have ocean-going service. Finally, it grants veterans status to any individual who received a let­ ter of induction to the merchant marine by August 16,1945. The Fields amendment allows individuals who believe they qualify for veterans service uner the new conditions to apply to the Secretary of Transportation. In this case, veterans status will bring a qualifying individual a discharge certificate, a flag for their coffin and a grave headstone. They will not be eligible for other veterans benefits. At press tiipe. Senate action of H.R. 4422 was pending. It was uncertain whether or not the Senate would vote on the bill before its expected adjournment early this month. �•-''rv •'•:« i OaWBER 1994 SEAFARERS L9G Hudson Crew Plucks 12 Cubans from Gulf of Mexico •wr;,- • siafe.'''. Seafarers aboard the OMI Cubans and learned that they all Hudson last month rescued 12 were from the same family. A Cuban refugees who had been at couple of days earlier, they said, sea on a raft for nearly two weeks one member of the group who and who had been without food or was a diabetic passed away on the water for several days. raft, apparently due to lack of The rescue took place in the medication. (The refugees dis­ Gulf of Mexico, northwest of the posed of the body at sea.) Yucatan Channel, and within 12 The Cubans also related that hours the refugees were turned several foreign-flag ships had over to the U.S. Coast Guard. All passed them, "but they knew the were in good condition. Americans would stop," said "We got them aboard safely Bronstein, 37. "They said sharks and pretty quickly," said Recer­ had been hitting underneath the tified Bosun Ervin BronSiein, raft." who provided the photos accom­ A graduate of the Lundeberg panying this article. "The entire School trainee program in 1980, crew pitched in and did a very Bronstein reported that the sight professional job." of the fatigued, desperate AB Tan Joon, who speaks refugees provided a compelling fluent Spanish, talked widi the example of "how bad things are Waving and Shouting MSCPAC Ship Rescues 10 Egyptians i|:^^ Photo courtesy of MSCPAC Civilian mariners aboard a USNS Mars lifeboat tow the survivors of the Egyptian cargo phip back to the MSCPAC supply vessel. m • > '- in Cuba and what people are will ing to go through to get away from it. When you only see it on television or read about it in the newspaper, it's kind of easily dis missel^. But when you meet the people aihifheaf them explain that there's no food, no jobs, no way to support their families, and they're just seeking a better life, it makles you think." The Hudson was en route to Houston when members of the deck gang spotted the raft ap­ proximately 1.5 miles away from the vessel. As they moved closer, crewmembers saw people waving and heard them shouting Once the Hudson alerted the U.S. Coast Guard and OMI and received the go-ahead to pick up the refugees, the ship was maneuvered alongside the raft. "We rigged the crane and )ilot ladder and also prepared ife-saving equipment and medi­ cal response gear,", notec Bronstein. "We threw them safety lines, too, because we real­ ized they might be in a weakened condition. 'They weren't delirious, but they wanted to jump off the raft to get to the pilot ladder. They were holding their empty water jugs out to us... Tan kept telling them to stay calm." The Cubans, including a 12year-old boy, were brough aboard without incident. "They took showers while we washec their clothes, then the stewarc department fed them," said Bronstein. The bosun stated that the One-by-one, the Cuban refugees are helped from their raft up the pilot ladder and brought to safety aboard the OMI Hudson. refugees "would have drifted for Members of the SIU's Government Services Division helped rescue 10 Egyptian mariners off the coast of Oman who had been drifting for nine days in a lifeboat after their small cargo ship sank in the North Arabian Sea. In rough seas on August 11, the USNS Mars, a supply ship for the Military Sealift CommandPacific Fleet (MSCPAC), picked up the survivors from the Egyp­ tian-flag Salem 12. The men in the lifeboat had only a day's ra­ tion of food and water left, but they were in good condition at the time of the rescue. Another lifeboat, carrying nine crewmembers from the Salem 12, reached port in Mowhat, Oman, but two life rafts carrying a total of 12 men still have not been found. Crewmembers aboard the Mars spotted white flares that had been fired from the lifeboat. The 7 Second Pumpman Spencer Smith (left) and AB Mark Konikowski prepare for the rescue. several more days if we hadn't seen them. I guess a lot of refugees head for Florida, but this bunch was trying toget to Mexico or Texas and they were in the wrong current. They probably would have died. "But we were just doing our jobs, being professional seamen." The SIU members who were on board the Hudson when the rescue took place were Bronstein, Joon, ABs Norberto Vera, Paul Wade, Chris Stringer, and Mark Konikowski, Chief Pumpman Stuart Croft, Second Pumpman Spencer Smith, OMUs Wiihert Miles and Jose Ramirez, DEU Victor Mondeci, Steward/Baker Wally Lau, Chief Cook Mariano Morales and GUS Eduardo Elemento. Narragansett Saves 4 Off Coast of Kenya • ' '•••./-Ti' •> ' Two members of the SIU's four Zanzibarans clinging to a Government Services Division partially submerged, uncovered recently were honored for their boat. Duffenbach and Petro parts in an April rescue involving manned the Narragansett's rigidthe USNS Narragansett that hull inflatable boat and guided it saved the lives of four men from to the foundering double outrig­ ger canoe, while Farenzena Zanzibar. ABs Ernest Farenzena and operated toe crane. Jerome Duffenhach received The four men had been adrift Special Act Awards and certifi­ for 10 days, and their nominal cates from the Military Sealift supply of food and water had long Command-Pacific Fleet since run out. They were (MSCPAC) after helping perform dehydrated and disoriented. They toe rescue near toe coast of Kenya, also did not have a compass, chart as did Chief Mate Thomas Petro or any other navigational gear. and Third Officer John K. McDuffenbach and Petro found toe men weakened, covered with Ginnis. The Narragansett was not minor sores from exposure to supposed to be at the site where saltwater and waist-deep in the rescue took place, but the water. Members of toe deck depart­ ocean fleet tug had retumed to Mombasa, Kenya a day earlier ment brought the Zanzibarans after crewmembers discovered aboard without incident. The gal­ three young stowaways (ages 9, ley gang then provided blankets 14 and 15) aboard the ship. The and prepared warm soup and joys presumably snuck on board other easily-digestible food for toe while the vessel was taking on four men who, despite their condi­ nel and other supplies in the tions, were expect^ to be okay. On toe way back to Mombas^ Kenyan port city. With the stowaways safely crewmembers donated clothes returned to shore and having and some personal items to toe notified toe proper authorities, Zanzibarans. Narragansett Captain Russ" he Narragansett resumed its scheduled course. The ship had Driver commended the entire traveled 20 miles out to sea when crew for their efforts. "They VIcGinnis spotted an unidentified responded without direction once object drifting in toe water, and the rescue was initiated," he the Narragansett moved in to in­ noted. "The little things—^giving water, shaking hands, looks of vestigate. Crewmembers from the gratitude—these are sights I will VISCPAC vessel discovered the never forget." It spoke English) repeatedly thanked the MSCPAC crew. The ship's medical services officer examined the 10 men and found them healthy other than some minor sun rashes. Meanwhile, the galley gang provided them with clean clothes and warm meals, and the entire crew donated new coveralls, toiletries and ball caps. The Egyptians spent one day on the Mars, then were flown by helicopter to Fujairah, UAE. MSCPAC's Vice Admiral Katz forwarded a message to the Mars crew, congratulating them on an "outstanding performance. This unselfish and heroic effort, completed in dangerous seas, is yet another fine example of the humanitarian nature of our sea service. Your deft and ex­ peditious handling of this situa­ Thankful Passengers tion was superb and in keeping Photo courtesy o< MSCPAC Once aboard the Mars, the with centuries of seafaring Moving in to start rescue operations are (right) AB Jerome Duffenbach and Chief Mate Thomas Petro of the USNS Narragan^tt. Egyptians (several of whom tradition." MSCPAC vessel then altered its course and discovered the sur­ vivors. Members of the deck gang launched a whaleboat which retrieved the 10 Egyptians without incident, despite the choppy seas. TTie Egyptians explained that their ship had begun taking on water rapidly through two cargo holds. The vessel went down in only 10 minutes, but all 31 people aboard managed to abandon ship in the two lifeboats and two life rafts. The survivors also said that they were passed by several other ships, including one that stopped nearby for five minutes, then left without making contact (and ap­ parently without reporting a citing of the lifeboat). • •Sv J v< '•'I. • . �8 SEAFARBtSIM OCTOBER 1994 Three Senators Stymie Vote on 5lr/p BUI In the event that the shipbuild­ American yards. and industiy representatives vowec would pay 31 cents and then 27 These fiinds would be in the ing agreement negotiated by the to seek alternative ways of bringin; cents. form of series transition pay­ governments of the nations par­ maritime program that had the the bill to the floor so Aat it coidd be Also in the Senate staff draft, ments, which provide support to ticipating in the Organiation for support of a majority of Com­ debated on its merits. as in the House bill, is $100 mil­ American yards for building Economic Development (OECD) merce Committee members. lion for Title XI loan guarantees House Version competitively priced commer­ Senator John Breaux (D-La.) for shipbuilding in U.S. yards, is not approved by the U.S. Con­ cial ships for die international The bill, as passed by the funds that would generate up to gress, the Senate version allo­ said,"The rules are being used trades. because some are afraid to debate House, allocated $1.35 billion $1 billion in vessel construction. cates additional monies for over 10 years for a U.S.-flag con an issue. tainership operation program anc Endangering Ag Interests aid for American shipyards. Farm state Senator J. James According to the House ver­ Exon (D-Neb.) had the stronges sion, vessels would be eligible for admonition of Pressler's blocking the program if they are made ruse. He reminded Pressler that available to the Department o agricultural interests had been Defense (DOD) and allow DOD primarily concerned with the im­ cargo space in times of war or pact of the tonnage duty on the conflict. For inclusion in the pro­ movement of bulk grains. Exon gram, a vessel could be no more pointed out that that concern had than 15 yeairs old. Vessels built in been addressed in the removal of foreign yards that are re-flagged grain cargoes from an increase in under the Stars and Stripes could be no older than 10 years. the tonnage duty. The funding for the program Using a delay tactic to prevent debate and a vote on the bill would be raised through a ton­ would only result in making nage duty of 38 cents per enemies for farm state legislators, registered ton of every vessel said Exon. The procedural ploy calling at U.S. ports. "could get us in the agricultural Senate Plan sector in big, big trouble," added The Senate version, while very Exon. He noted that the farm bill comes up for debate next year and similar to the House bill, changed that Pressler should bear in mind the tonnage structure. The staff of that "what goes around, comes he Commerce Committee put in place the following changes to the around." tonnage fee provisions Container Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss.), would pay 74 cents per housands of letters urging Senate enactment of a bill promoting U.S. shipping have been sent by noting that the Senate session was vessels registered ton for the first five Seafarers and their family members to senators throughout the nation. in its last days, said, "The*«tbig mistake is trying to do it now. We ^ears and 63 cents from 1999 to should have been doing this a 2004. Dry bulk carriers would Adding their voices to the John A. Gallagher, a 50-year Bumpers (D-Ark.). "As a retired month ago or four months ago or only pay existing duties while liq­ debate on whether the nation resident of the state who works Seafarer I am ^avely concerned uid bulk ships would pay 31 cents a year ago." needs a forward-looking out of the port of Philadelphia, to about our diminish^ merchant Following the committee initially and 21 cents in the last maritime program are thousands back the bill. fleet from over 3000 ships during meeting, pro-maritime legislators ive years. Passenger vessels of Seafarers and their family Brother Gallagher noted that World War II (I was serving on members who over the course of the funding mechanism for the the SS Scottsburg and rescued by the last month have barraged their program, a tonnage duty, was a the SS Kahuka when both were senators with letters and phone fair way to raise monies for a U.S. sunk by Germans in 1942.) to calls urging support for the ship plan. "It's time for the fewer than 350 ships now sailing maritime bill before the Senate. foreign-flag companies to pay under 'Old Glory'." He urged Due for consideration by the their fair share for the services Senator Buinpers to support legis­ Senate is a bill that would allocate provided by the U.S. Coast Guard lation to revitalize the industry. Continued from page 3 the Americans soon were cheered $1 billion over a 10-year period to and other money spent at the Patricia Yaros, whose hus­ as liberators. support a U.S.-flag container fleet American taxpayer's expense." band is a seaman, urged Senator ships and from the seafaring At press time, the number of and provide aid to American Walter PopperwUI, a North Bill Bradley (D-N.J.) to consider unions who provide the crews," noted Maritime Administrator U.S. troops in Haiti had swelled shipyards. A House version of the Carolina resident and a tugboat the consequences to American Albert J. Herberger. "Once again, to more than 15,600. On Septem­ bill, known as the Maritime Ad^ captain, told D.M. "Lauch" workers. She said her husband they have come forward to sup­ ber 27, some of the troops took ministration and Promotional Faircloth (R-N.C.) that "enact­ had been shipping "for all our port our nation's armed forces." over the Haitian Parliament Reform Act or H.R. 4003, passed ment of H.R. 4003 would send a married life. He missed out on so More than 2,000 U.S. troops building and the capital's City that legislative body in early message to the world that the much of the children growing just United States will never allow it­ to support his family. And if this landed without resistance on Hall in another step towards August by a vote of 294-122. The Senate version was not self to become totally dependent bill is not passed then it would Haiti on September 19. Greeted returning Haiti to democratic rule reported out of committee be­ on foreign countries to carry its have been for nothing." warily by many citizens at first. by a civilian government. cause a group of farm state products or in times of national As the LOG was going to senators exercised a little-used security." press. around the Chronology of Recent Events In Haiti parliamentary rule that prevented Seafarer J.T. Spence, a Vir­ country Seafarers were learning of the tac­ the committee fr^m^eting (see ginia resident, said to Charles tics of U.S. shipping's opponents story on page 3). Senators who Robb (D-Va.), "Our seamen rank to try and prevent the maritime In 1990, Jean-Bertrand Aristide won the presidency of Haiti support the bill are now looking among the best this world has to bill from being debated and voted in a democratic election. In 1991, he was overthrown by for ways in which it can be offer for their hard work, loyalty on. Upon learning the news, Gen. Raoul Cedras and Police Chief Lt. Gen. Michel Fran­ brought to the floor. and dedication to duty. World Ervin Bronstein, a seafarer from cois. The international community responded by imposing In their letters to senators. War II proved that. Give our San Antonio, vowed to write an embargo. Earlier this year, the United Nations authorized Seafarers have pointed out the es­ the use of force to oust Cedras and his group and restore sentiality of a strong U.S.-flag seamen proud ships and state-of- another letter to his senators ur­ the-art equipment and they will ging that they do their utmost to Aristide to his elected post. fleet to the nation's defense and get the job done." bring the bill to the floor before economic interests. Retired Seafarer Thurston the Senate ends its session early • On September 8, the U.S. Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Is Retired Seafarer Harry N. John Lewis wrote to Dale this month. activated as America prepares for Invasion of Haiti. Hundreds of U.S. merchant mariners report to the vessels and prepare Schorr of Hemet, Calif., in a let­ ter to Senator Barbara Boxer (Dthem to sail. Calif.), said, "H.R. 4003 will • On September 18, following negotiations tietween U.S. delega­ make more ships available to the tion led by former president Jimmy Carter and Haitian military military services and will bring leaders, Invaston Is called off when Cedras and others agree to employment and pensions to resign by October 15 In exchange for guaranteed amnesty. Americans who will spend the money in the United States. • On September 19, thousands of U.S. forces land without 'Plus," added Shorr, "They all opposition and take over Haiti's ports and airfields In the first will be taxpapyers." stage of a military peacekeeping operation aimed at restoring West Virginia's Senator democracy. Robert C. Byrd (D) was contacted by David D^hayes, a resident of • On September 22, U.S. lifts most economic sarxTtions that state. He urged the senator to Haiti, but keeps In place thoseaimed at military leaders ar backets. consider the value to the nation of having sufficient sealift • On September 27, U.S. troops secure the Haitian Pariiament capability in times of war. Before shipping out of the St. Louis hall as a steward assistant on the building and the csqiltal's city hall. Arlen Specter, a senator from Franklin Phillips, Jo Stinnett writes her two senators In Kentucky, Pennsylvania (R), was urged by asking for their support on the maritime bill. Continued from page 3 IV' " •;.J' ; V.:' Seafarers Call on Legislators To Back Maritime Program For Haitian OperaRong SiU Crews 8 RRF Ships /. '.w.. �ocmaiim SBAFAmKSLOe 9 ReM^ytkm l^tHcathm Cmirses Move West San Francisco, Seattle, Honolulu Halls Will Host Two-Day Class npu-«. ¥>^..1 T¥_if • — ._ i The Paul Hall ^ Center's \ mington, Calif, during the last SIU halls across the country. This refrigeration technician certifica- week of September. year, additional classes are tion course is available to October marks the fourth con­ scheduled to run through early Seafarers this month at the SIU secutive month that the Paul Hall December at five other locations halls in San Francisco, Seattle and Center's Lundeberg School has Port Everglades, Fla.; San Juan, Honolulu. The two-day course been offering the class—which is P.R.; Algonac, Mich.; Duluth also was scheduled to be con­ approved by the Environmental Minn.; and St. Louis. ducted at the SIU hall in Wil­ Protection Agency (EPA)—at The refrigeration technician Seafarers Fare Well on EPA Exam Members Emphasize Need for Course Preparation . certification course also is avail­ able as part of engine departmem upgrading courses at die Lun­ deberg School and is being of­ fered periodically as a separate course at Piney Point. The course culminates with the taking of a four-part, 100question EPA exam. Passing this test will result in Seafarers earn­ ing EPA certification that is man­ datory for anyone involved in the repair and servicing of refrigera­ tion equipment and air condition­ ing systems. November 14 is the deadline for obtaining certification, ac­ cording to the EPA regulation which requires it. That rule stems from the Clean Air Act Amend­ ments of 1990. along with the basic section, leads to Type n certification. Low-pressure refrigerants is the topic in the final 25 questions. Students who pass this section and the core questions will earn Type HI certification. Passing all four parts leads to Universal certification. Most Seafarers who handle refrigerants will need at least Type I and Type H certifications, since galley equipment is covered under Type I, and ships' stores systems are covered under Type II. The SIU encourages all QMEDs to test for Universal cer­ tification. Seafarers who work aboard cruise ships also should seek Universal certification, since pas­ senger vessels often use lowpressure refrigerants. There is no limit to the number of times someone may take the exam, so different certifications may be earned at different times. Results will be mailed to Seafarers no more than a month after they take the exam. Those who pass one or more sections of the test will receive a certification card (which has no expiration) and a certificate. Preparation and concentration are the keys to passing the En­ vironmental Protection Agency (EPA) exam for refrigeration technician certification, said Seafarers who took the test las month at SIU halls in Houston Norfolk, Va. and at the Paul Hal Center in Piney Point, Md. Lots of Information The members took the exam immediately following the Lun­ Many Seafarers who have deberg School's two-day taken the course advise their fel­ refrigeration technician certifica­ Doing a workbook exercise last month as part of the two-day course low members that a great deal of tion class, which was developer are Seafarers at the SIU hall in New Orleans. information is covered during the by Lundeberg School instructors two days. "The subjects are wellin order to prepare Seafarers for presented, but there's a lot to the EPA test. cover in a relatively short period "I thought the course was very of time," said QMED Tom interesting and fast-moving, Keseru, who took the course last said QMED Steve Treece, who month at Piney Point. "Studying took the class at the Houston hall. before you take the class is a big "I picked up a lot, beyond the key to doing well on the test." basics that we're already sup­ Shipping Priority Day one of the course begins posed to know. at 8 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m SIU members should be aware "All you have to do is get the Topics covered include that, according to a recent action textbook ("Refrigerants and the refrigerants and compressor by the Seafarers Appeals Board Environment") in advance and lubricating oils, refrigerant han­ (SAB), after November 14, study it. I got it three weeks At the SIU hall in Norfolk, Va., members prepare to take the EPA exam dling safety procedures, how Seafarers who are certified before I took the course. If you do for refrigeration technician certification. refrigerants affect the environ­ refrigeration technicians will be that, plus pay close attention ment, theories of refrigeration, during the class and use the given priority within their respecpressure-temperature relation­ tive seniority classes for all Workbook, you should pass the ships and related laws and regula­ QMED, electrician, refrigeration test. tions. "s, Other Seafarers offered and junior engineer jobs. The second day also starts at 8 similar assessments, consistent Proof of holding the certifica­ with those voiced by SIU mem­ a.m. and lasts until 2 p.m., fol­ tion will not be mandatory when bers who took the course earlier lowed by the exam. Some of the Seafarer registers for employ­ this year. subjects covered are refrigeration ment at a union hall. However, "ITie course is pretty intense. servicing, handling small ap­ when throwing in for a shipboard You cover a lot of material in pliances, working with high- and job which includes duties of han­ basically a day-and-a-half, low-pressure equipment, and dling refrigerants, members will stated QMED John Walsh, who conversion of equipment using have to show whether they pos­ earned Universal certification chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based sess such certification. after taking the class at Piney refrigerants. SIU members who are on a Point. "You absolutely have to Seafarers at the Paul Hall Center review the theories of refrigeration Testing is conducted by the in­ ship during the November 14 read "Refrigerants and the En­ with instructor Eric Malzkuhn (far right). structor following the second day deadline are asked by the union to vironment" in order to do well on that getting the textbook in ad­ it, and that was a big factor in of class, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. obtain certification as soon as the test." The exam is divided into four possible after they sign off the Walsh added that the $25 cost vance was essential, and that's the passing the test," he said. "It was parts, and there are corresponding vessel. of the book "is well worth it. I've truth," said Chief Engineer Jim a difficult class, but I studied hard certification types. The first 25 The recent action of the SAB been working on (refrigerated) "Indiana" Payne, who sails from and got the result I warited." questions are basic and general. (No. 374) assures that companies "You definitely need to go containers for about 10 years, but the port of Houston. "This isn't a that doesn't mean I know all the course where you can learn through the book more than one The second set of 25 covers small which are signatories to a collec­ chemistry involved. The book everything overnight, so I was or two times," added QMED appliances. Passing the first two tive bargaining agreement with and the class really help in that lad to get three weeks of study­ Steve Harrington, who took the sections leads to Type I certifica­ the SIU will be in compliance ing done before the course." class at Piney Point. "There's just tion. with the new EPA regulations. area." Payne also praised the so much information to cover." The third group of 25 ques­ Violations of those regulations Studying Pays Off workbook that is part of the Seafarers who want to buy the tions refers to high-pressure can result in penalties as great as In the port of Norfolk, course materials. Prepared by book should indicate this to the refrigerants. Passing this part, $25,000. QMED/Electrician Kevin Quin­ Lundeberg School instructors, port agent whom they contact 1994 REFRIGERATfON TECHNICIAN COURSE SCHEDULE tan commended the job done by ihe workbook is given to when signing up for the class. instructor Eric Malzl^n and ex­ Seafarers at no charge. They should Aen send a check for LOCATION Despite the high pass rate $25, made payable to the "Paul DATE DAY pressed appreciation that the course was available at the union among Seafarers, SIU members Hall Center," to; EPA Refrigera­ San Francisco Oct.3-4 Mon.-Tue. hall. "I can walk to the hall in five caution that the exam is difficult. tion Tech. Course, Paul Hall Cen­ San Francisco Oct. 5-6 Wed.-Thu. "I was surprised at how tough ter for Maritime Training and minutes, so this was very con­ Seattle Oct. 11-12 Tue.-Wed. venient," said Quintan, who it was, and I started studying two Education, P.O. Box 75, Piney Seattle Thu.-Fri. Oct. 13-14 graduated from the Lundeberg weeks in advance," said QMED Point, MD 20674, Attn: J.C. Honolulu Oct. 19-20 Wed.-Thu. School trainee program in 1980. Paul Peterson, who obtained Weigman. The book will be sent "I studied a lot before actually Jniversal certification at Piney by first class mail. (Be sure to Honolulu Oct. 21-22 Fri.-Sat. taking the class, and I learned Point. "It's harder than a lot of indicate an address where the Nov. 8-9 Port Everglades, Fla. Tue.-Wed. other Coast Guard exams, but if book should be sent.) quite a bit." Nov. 10-11 Port Everglades, Ra. Thu.-Fri. The EPA has found that the you listen to Eric, do the The Lundeberg School also is San Juan, P.P. Wed.-Thu. Nov. 16-17 Lundeberg School's course has workbook and take the prepara­ trying to make the book available Nov. 18-19 San Juan, P.P. Fri.-Sat, the highest pass rate among Ae tion seriously, you should be able for purchase directly from the many refrigeration technician o pass it." Nov. 29-30 Algdnac, Mich. Tue.-Wed. Deck Engineer Mike Phillips, ports where the courses are ceitihcation classes available. That Duiuth, Minn. Dec. 1-2 Thu.-Fri. scheduled. Check with the in­ pattern continued last month, and who took the class in Norfolk and dividual port agents to find out if Dec. 6-7 St. Louis Tue.-Wed. members attributed the results to earned Universal certification, the book is available in advance agreed. "1 got the book about a extensive preparation. For 1995 courses, seepage 23 in this edition of the LOG. "I read in the Seafarers LOG month ahead of time and studied at a particular hall. ' .V •I':': • ! '• • Sff • 1t rf;. '4 • "'•'••••-C-I.'. ' '.-I• •' %' • m•M •i'Oi?- • '.-.V. �10 0CnaER1994 SEAFAKRSLOe Slimmer Harvest Keeps Orgulf Crews Busy SIU crewmembers aboard the Orgulf tugboats Dick Conerly and J.N. Phillips have been very active as the summer sailing season along the Mississippi River is com­ ing to an end. The tugs are moving agricultural products that recently have been harvested along with the usual cargoes of mulch, coal, steel pipes and other items. "TTiis is a really busy time of year for us," noted Darrlen Vessell, lead deckhand aboard the J.N. Phillips. "Cargoes have to be moved, and there's always more to pick up." His views are echoed by John Gould, who sails in the same position aboard the Dick Conerly. "We have good crews on our tugs," Gould added. "They know what it means to get the cargo to its destination safe and on time." Orgulf tugs operate along the Mississip­ pi, Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois and Missouri rivers. The company is based in Cincinnati. . '-i v'v Cook Charles Jourdan has skillets warming on the stove as he prepares a specialty for the Dick Conerly crew. ' Cook Martha Smith plans a menu for the crew on board the J.N. Phillips. I ^ Deckhand Kenneth Marshall Lead Deckhand John Gould catches a Getting readyforworkonthe Conlooks In on the Conerty's galley, bite between shifts on the Coneriy. erty Is Utilltyman Rick Shirley. A shipyard conversion has given new life to a former tanker and more job opportuntities to Seafarers who sad along the Great Lakes. The Medusa Conquest reappeared on the Lakes three years ago as a self-unloading barge. The vessel had been a Standard Oil tanker delivering petroleum products to terminals along the Great Lakes. Following the conversion, Hannah & Medusa (H&M) Transport took over the barge's operations. Tlie tug James A. Hannah and the Medusa Conquest call on the ports of Chicago, Detroit and Toledo, Ohio after loading in Charlevoix, Mich. The pair works as an integrated tug/barge JJTB). "This is a good vessel," notes Glenn Ransom, who Duty Engineer Glenn Ransom keeps an eye on the engine board of the tug James A. Hannah. is duty engineer on the James A. Hannah. "It's the only one of its kind in the H&M Transport fleets. The Monitoring offloading operations from the control t>oard Is crew makes sure it stays Conveyorman Donald McDonald. in top condition." Doing his part to make sure the crew is in its top condition is Cook Gerald Relfenbark. Ran­ som says Reifenbark does a great job in feeding Ae members y aboard ship. "The •0 food and menus are top notch," he added. Unlike other Great Lakes tug/barges handled by Hannah Marine (the parent company of H&M Transport), the Medusa Con­ quest/James A. Hannah does not sail year-round.The cement barge lays up during the winter icing, while Hannah petroleum tug/barges operate around the calend^ on Lake Erie. Seafarers Operate One-of-a-Kind Tug/Barge on Lakes Helping to guide the barge Medusa Conquest Is Deckhand David It Is time to prepare another meal as Cook Second Conveyorman Wayne Bumham makes sure cement Tharp. The Medusa Conquest Is part of an ITB. Gerald Relfenbark heads Into the galley, offloads at a steady flow. �OCTOBER 1994 Seafarers Welfare Plan Anneunces Changes To Protect Benefits SEAFARERS LOG 11 Towing Safety Highlights Category Equipment Current Law Lffesaving and firefighting gear House iniand Safety Act Adds requirement for radar, depthfinder, compass or swing meter, charts and adequate towing equipment. The Seafarers Welfare Plan covered employment. Whereas inspection Only towing vessels that are inspected Coast Guard must develop inspe^ion (SWF) recently announced before, the maximum amount of program for all towing vessels within are those greater than 300 gross tons one year and send to Congress. operating seaward of the shoreline. several changes which are sickness and accident time designed to protect SIU credited as covered employment Licensing For uninspected towing vessel Eliminates existing operators licenses members' medical benefits. was 39 weeks, the maximums in operator's license, person must have and replaces them with master and These adjustments were the new schedule range from 180 mate licenses. Requires applicants for three years' relevant experience and detailed in a letter which on days to 20 days. pass a written exam. Second-class new or first-time renewal master and August 18 was sent to all SWF operator's license can be obtained with mate licenses to demonstrate (Note: There is no change in half the experience and passage of proficiency in operating a towing participants. the sickness and accident exam. vessel and use of navigational "The changes that were made benefits themselves. Seafarers equipment. were done for three reasons," said still may receive them for up to Nick Marrone, SWF ad­ 39 weeks.) Crew Documentation Aside from the licensed individuals and Requires all personnel that do not hold ministrator. "One is to ensure that • Seafarers will receive credit tankermen, no other crewmembers CG-issued license or document on are required to hold Coast Guard the Seafarers Welfare Flan con­ as covered employment for 50 towing and offshore supply vessels papers of any kind. and all unlicensed personnel tinues to protect members from percent of the time they attend employed in positions listed on a being financially ruined due to a upgrading courses at Ae Faul passenger vessel's certificate of catastrophic accident or illness. Hall Center, provided they suc­ inspection to carry a z-card. That protection comes in theform cessfully complete the course. of maintaining 100-percent • The SWF will pay a lifetime coverage of reasonable and cus­ maximum benefit of $10,000 per tomary charges for Seafarers and participant for home-hedth and by ensuring that the Flan has hospice care, with an annual max­ imum benefit of $2,000 for home long-term financial stability. nursing care. "The second reason is to allow • The SWF will pay a lifetime Continued from page 2 the Flan to continue affording the industry, which currently does marine equipment to hold a Coast maximum benefit of $50,000 out-patient coverage for depend­ not require crewmembers on tugs Guard document was a sensible ents which is included in the cur­ toward the treatment of any birth ducting its investigation of the or tows to hold z-cards. act. rent standard operating contract. defect or related condition result­ derailment, another accident took The union backed the plan be­ He pointed out that "what is This is a benefit that the member­ ing during pregnancy or as a place which spotlighted the neer cause it assures all members of a really required when yimeone for stricter waterway safety laws. towing vessel crew that they will gets a document is basically put­ ship indicated is extremely im­ result of pregnancy. • The SWF will pay a total On January 7, the barge Morris J. be working side to side with in­ ting down their name, social portant to them, but it has increased the Flan's expenses sig­ benefit of $2,000 for cardiac Berman, adrift after its towline dividuals who qualified for mer­ security number, producing a rehabilitation. broke, struck a coral reef off the chant mariner documents. nificantly. passport, giving an address, "One of the main questions coast of San Juan, F.R. and spilled "Finally, the Flan has estab­ SIU Fresident Michael Sacco, telephone number, the name of lished a number of procedural which was considered in making 600,0(X) gallons of oil, fouling in a communication to committee their employer, and, very impor­ safeguards to discourage any these and other changes is, 'What pristine beaches and killing fish members a few days before its tantly, there is a criminal back­ potential abuse of the system." can be done that is effective and and wildlife. meeting, noted that a recent Coast ground check conducted by the Marrone added that several of fair and that also has the least Guard study on towing vessel Coast Guard." monetary impact on the mem­ Documentation = Safety the changes simply are estab­ bers,"' Marrone noted. "With no manning "indicated that human Fields, Studds Push Bill During consideration of the error has been attributed as the lishments of yearly or lifetime action on the part of Congress to bill, the most hotly debated issue ceilings to be paid by the SWF. pass a nation^ health care bill to Fields and Studds urged the cause of the majority of marine Among the alterations an­ contain health care costs and dis­ was the requirement that z-cards accidents in the inland towing in­ committee to be guided by con­ cerns for safety and not what nounced by the SWF are the fol­ tribute them fairly, health care ex­ be mandatory for deckhands on dustry." towing vessels. lowing: would happen in the Senate. The penses will continue to skyrocket. 'Improves Competence' The measure to require that in­ , • Effective immediately, the So it's up to us to protect the Towing Vessel Navigational SWF will count maintenance and interests of Seafarers by keeping dividuals without licenses work­ "Upgrading the licenses of Safety Act of 1994 "will not live cure time as covered employment the medical plan on a sound and ing aboard towing vessels hold towing vessel operators and re­ or die by this or any other single only if a member's employer con­ secure track. Also, members can Coast Guard-issued merchant quiring a demonstration of provision," Studds said. Representative Bart Stupak tinues to make contributions on help the plan by closely checking mariner documents (known as z- proficiency of skills in using re­ his or her behalf to the SWF while their medical bills, maintaining cards) was strongly backed by the quired navigational equipment (D-Mich.) also spoke in favor of and in operating a vessel will cer­ the plan. "It is really a safety the member receives main­ healthy lifestyles and receiving SIU. In its research, the union had tainly improve the competence of issue." The bill would require "an tenance and cure payments. preventive care." found that in segments of the in­ individu^s employed on tugs on individual to apply at one of the • The SWF has established a Seafarers who did not receive dustry where merchant mariner the inland waterway system," regional inspection offices of the schedule to determine the amount a copy of the August 18 letter may documents are required for all Coast Guard, to provide proof of Sacco said. of covered employment a contact the SWF office at SIU shipboard personnel, human fac­ He also said the merchant citizenship, permanent residence, Seafarer can receive credit for headquarters, 5201 Auth Way, tors are less likely to be the cause mariner document requirement provide fingerprints, make avail­ under the sickness and accident Camp Springs, MD 20746, or by benefits based upon years of telephone at 1-800-CLAIMS4. of accidents than in the towing is not only a form of identifica­ able information so we cw do a tion but also a key indication that drivers license check because the holder has satisfied minimum only a drunk driving or a drug scrutiny by the Coast Guard and conviction can deny them the has remained in good stead, since merchant mariner document," he the document is subject to said. Stupak added that the require­ suspension or revocation on ment "is not unduly burdensome various grounds." Congress will adjourn this month without care reform in the past year, a number of facts Under Coast Guard proce­ on anybody." passing a health care reform bill, but the issue were pointed out which highlight the severity of the health care crisis. For example, an estimated dures, individuals who have been will not go away. 'Standardizes' Procedures found unfit for their shipboard The health care debate is sure to resurface in 38 million Ameficans do not have health care Representative Curt Weldon duties or a danger to themselves political campaigns between now and the coverage, and many others are underinsured. (R-Fenn.) noted that the towing Those who have coverage shoulder much of the and their shipmates, can have November elections, and those who favor companies in his area that work expense of treatment for the uninsured, in the their merchant mariner docu­ reform are expected to resume the push for com­ along the coastline of the eastern form of higher premiums and fees. ments revoked by the agency, prehensive changes when the House and Senate seaboard down to the Gulf of Additionally, for every dollar spent by an preventing them from finding fu­ reconvene early next year. Mexico require documents of ture shipboard employment. "We are determined to move forward in the individual with health insurance for health care their boatmen. He answered the effort to win national health care reform that services, less than half of that dollar goes to Tauzin Opposes Z-Cards opponents of the measure who provides every American access to quality care cover actual care. An estimated 18 percent goes Representative Tauzin argued said the document would be at a price they can afford," said AFL-CIO Fresi- to cover the uninsured; 11 percent is lost toclaim that the measure would not in­ meaningless by asking why, if dent Lane Kirkland. "Workers and their unions fraud; 13 percent is drained by paperwork and crease safety on towing vessels that was the case, are z-cards still have had that goal for generations, and that effort administrative costs; and nearly 20 percent is continues right now in our work in the 1994 taken by defensive medicine, meaning unneces­ and that it would create needless required of deep sea seamen. bureaucracy. He also said that if Weldon said the measure would sary tests and treatments which medical person­ elections." included in the overall bill, the help establish a standardized Kirkland also scolded the lawmakers who nel may call for in order to protect themselves requirement could threaten the system." "missed the opportunity" to solve the health c^e from patient lawsuits. i)ill's passage in the Senate. After discussing the merchant The SIU continues to join with the AFL-CIO crisis. "There is no doubt who blocked this his­ Arguing in favor of the mer­ mariner document part of the bill, and its other fellow affiliate unions in calling for toric opportunity at change: a coalition of chant mariner documentation the committee took a roll call vote reform which guarantees comprehensive, ir­ hidebound Republicans dedicated to gridlock }lan was Representative Jack on the provision. The 30 to 15 revocable coverage for every U.S. citizen; dis­ and some members in both houses and of both Fields (R-Texas), ranking vote secured its inclusion in the tributes costs fairly and establishes cost-control parties who are willing to do the bidding of minority member of the commit­ overall bill, which was later' mechanisms; and does not tax any portion of special interests." Fields emphasized that re­ adopted by the full House. Action tee. health care benefits. During the often fierce debates over health quiring individuals who work on is now up to the Senate. Safety Bill Passes House p; J \y ' :-p • . "A-C.' . [ .;.v Session Ends Without Heaith Reform, But the Debate is Far from Finished (SE^-S^T^'W.. - § -i. " �r• '•- :•. /</-• ' y'yr .'• 12 SEAFARERS LOG OCTORER1994 Lundeberg Students Maintain Manitou Restoring JFK's Yacht Falls to New Generation Between exposure to the ele By putting in an average of 15 ments and deterioration from the hours per weekend, per person simple passage of time, it takes a along with some work on wee lot of work to keep the 62-foot nights, "We're seeing results, and yawl Manitou in good shape. it definitely helps to know we're Used by President John F making a difference," said Kennedy, Ae Manitou has been Hulstrom. "At the same time, part of the Paul Hall Center's flee don't really care about instant of historic sailing and power ves­ results. I'm looking at the long sels since 1968. term. From the time the former "We want people from future racing yacht first arrived at the classes to help, in the restora­ center's Lundeberg School of tion—people who are genuinely Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., interested in the Manitou itself, its many people have had a hand in history and seeing it brough its upkeep. During the late 1980s back." and early 1990s, SIU retirees The boat, which was built near Johnny Johnston and William Piney Point at the M.M. Davis Drew, both now deceased, took a and Sons yard in Solomons Is­ There Is no shortage of work to be done aboard the Manitou \o get It back Into shape, as Merle Wooley particular interest in the vessel's land, Md., is made of oak and is finds out as he helps strip the hull to prepare It for priming and then painting. history and maintenance. They carvel-built with a teak deck anc spent countless volunteer hours mahogany trim. It features bronze caring for the 57-year-old craft. and brass fastenings and deck Nowadays, the yawl often is in hardware. the hands of a group of Lun­ deberg School trainees who also Won Many Races stepped forth about 12 weeks ago Named for a stretch in north­ on their own to help refurbish it. eastern Lake Michigan where she Led by Brian Hulstrom (Class won several races during the 527), a self-described JFK buff 1930s and 1940s, the Manitou who wa«s familiar with the had a number of owners before Manitou long before he came to being donated to the U.S. Coast Piney Point, a half-dozen stu­ Guard in 1955. dents have been spending their Kennedy and his family began spare time getting the boat back sailing the vessel in 1963 and used into sailing condition. it often that summer. After the "We don't have much free president's death that November, time, but we work on the Manitou the Manitou was returned to the whenever possible," said Coast Guard Academy to resume Hulstrom, who often is joined by ler career as a training vessel. Sanding the teak deck are Brande Doton (left) and Harris DeCario. fellow students Merle Wooley, In 1968 the Lundeberg School Brande Doton, Rebecca Gaton, Lynford Robles and others. mrchased the Manitou from the "She's coming along," added graduating, I'm sorry to be leav­ "Something with that kind of his­ Defense Department Surplus Wooley. "Other students are ing before the work on the tory, it should be a landmark and Sales Agency in a closed bid. The taking an interest too, so hopeful- Manitou is done," said Hulstrom. it should be in top shape. We're K)at has been part of the school's y, as we graduate, others will "I'm looking forward to helping hoping that others will continue loating museum since. continue the work." out some more when I come back this tradition and will see that Like the volunteers who went to upgrade. Enjoying the Effort every little bit of effort can make before them, Hulstrom and his "But for now, the engine a difference." While none of the other stu­ leers said the biggest reward works fine and we'd really like to dents initially could match Tom their work is a feeling of get her in good enough shape that Plenty Of Work Julstrom's historical knowledge accomplishment. we can take her out. Even if it's The students have found no of the AfaniVou, they quickly 'To tell you the truth, as much just for five minutes, that's going Brian Hulstrom sands part of the shortage of tasks. Their work thus earned. They also expressed as I'm looking forward to to be our reward." yawl's Interior. far has included restoring the inte­ pride in being part of the boat's rior center cabin, staining, shining restoration. Floating Phosphorous from New Orleans to Tampa bronze and brass fixtures, sanding 'I feel I'm making a contribu­ and oiling the deck and more. tion to something that's Last month, the group stripped worthwhile," said Doton. "I knew the hull and primed it for painting. a little about the Manitou, plus I Seafarers aboard the tug Margaret They also had begun work on the ike working with wood and res­ S. Cooper (which also has a 300craft's electrical system. toring things." foot barge) recently transported phosphorous from the New Orleans area to Tampa, Fla. "It's off-shore work, much different from what smaller tugs do," explained Patrol­ man Steve Judd, who along with Patrolman Bob Milan serviced the vessel In New Orleans. Pictured at left are Engineer William Judd Sr., Steve Judd and AB William Judd Jr. Below, from left, are Deckhand Mike Maggett, Deckhand Eddie Moore, Steve Judd, Mate David Quelpo (an SIU hawse-piper). Cook A. Steven­ son and AB David Kuhlman. Fermin Morin peers out from a hatch as he checks the Manitou's electrical system. / �OCTOBER 1904 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers aboard the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel Cape Mohican last month were honored by the Maritime Ad­ ministration (MarAd) for their performance during extensive sealift exercises which took place from May to August at Naha, Okinawa and Pohang, Republic of Korea. SIU members, officers and of­ ficials from OMI Corp. (which operates the ship for MarAd) received the Administrator's Professional Ship Award during a ceremony aboard the Mohican in Norfolk, Va.—just two weeks before the ship was activated to support U.S. military operations in Haiti. Outstanding Performance In presenting the award, Mayank Jain, director of MarAd's South Atlantic region, commended the crewmembers for their "outstanding perfor­ mance." Jain said, "The crew was a testament that our maritime unions, like the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union and the American Maritime Officers, can supply first-rate, top-quality crews." He also noted the "superb operational record and readiness of the Cape Mohican, which has a history of successful service in both Desert Storm and in support of various Departmentof Defense exercises." Maritime Administrator Al­ bert J. Herberger, in a con­ gratulatory letter sent to the company, captain and crew, noted, "The high level of visibility of this exercise not only shows that national sealift remains important, but is of great value to this country. "I commend (all) personnel on their outstanding effort. They have proven once again what dedication, skill and determina­ tion can accomplish." SIU President Michael Sacco, also conveyed his congratulations to the crew through SIU Port Agent Mike Paladino, who repre- Caim Mohieatt Lauded For Rtrie bi Sealitt Exends^ ^„,N.STRATOR^^rESS,ON^ GREETINGS, BE IT KNOWN THAT THE READY RESERVE FORCE SHIP gapeJWphiran HAS EARNED SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR PROFESSIONAL OPERATION AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, SUPPORT OR READINESS DURING l&cmise 'lFS3Eim<m «AN\-SK ^--fococceptLoiinl stance in proinbtng catgo optratisns in eufipDrr oF ^tcciet WatNahtt.^oufg onbpohat^, TlUpublic of JSnrca, tiucin^ the ptcioi) Vna^ toAugust IPOT-. Septembers, IRg'F DATE The Administrator's Professional Ship award was given to the Cape Mohicanior exceptional service in providing cargo operations in support of Freedom Banner '94. sented the union at the ceremony. Sacco thanked the crew for thentremendous effort and a job well-done." The Mohican was honored for its work during Freedom Banner '94, part of MarAd's Joint Logis­ tics Over the Shore (JLOTS) ex­ ercises. "Basically, JLOTS are prac­ tices to get ready for real sealift operations," explained Bill Hellwege, who teaches the Lundeberg School's sealift prepared­ ness classes. "In some cases, all [U.S. Armed Forces] send equip­ ment out to the ships, which anchor and then try different loading and unloading opera­ tions." JLOTS operations nor­ mally have taken place once a year, beginning in 1986. Freedom Banner '94 to a large extent was spawned by recent tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. The U.S. Navy, Army and Marine Corps took part in the operations. The Mohican, a participant in several previous JLOTS drills, was tabbed to par­ ticipate because of its unique design and demonstrated ver­ satility. Built 21 years ago in Mas­ sachusetts, the Mohican (as well as its sister ships. Cape Men­ docino and Cape May) was operated commercially until 1986, when it was turned over to MarAd. Since then, the vessel's cargocarrying configuration has been enhanced to bolster its role as a military lighterage carrier. For example, additional pedestals have been added to all decks to allow the ship to carry undersized lighterage, and container adapter frames (originally designed for carrying containers while the ship was in commercial use) have been modified to allow transport of many different types of 13 military lighterage. The Mohican is 875 feet long, 106 feet wide and has a maximum draft of 39 feet when fully loaded. The ship displaces 57,290 tons and has a service speed of 19.25 knots. The vessel also features a state-of-the-art firefighting sys­ tem and a 2,000 ton selfsynchronizing elevator which is capable of lifting two barges simultaneously. Because the Mohican's barges can be removed, the ship during military support missions has car­ ried a wide range of materiel, in­ cluding tug boats, fuel storage containers, tanks and jeeps. Seafarers who crewed the Mohican during some or all of Freedom Banner '94 include Bosun Andrew Mack, ABs Gary White, Thomas Votsis, Llndsey Rhodes, Frank Adams, Albert Alexander, and John Cartes Jr. and OSs Patrick Carter, Troy Mack and Martin Josephson Jr. Manning the engine depart­ ment were Electricians Samuel Monroe and Donald Christian, Oilers Clarence Mosley, Jeffrey Stuart and John Robinson and DEUs Castel Blunt and William Prince. The galley gang was com­ prised of Chief Steward Tannous Bachir, Chief Cook Robert Allen and SAs Marjorie Mack, Anthony Houston .and Mohamed Saleh. •S i'' . .. : •-.'•'y '•i Honorees and guests await the start of the ceremony, which took place last month in Norfolk, Va. si' Representatives from the SIU, the American Maritime Officers and OMI Corp. accept the MarAd award during a ceremony aboard the Cape Mohican. Pictured from left are Bosun Andrew Mack, SIU Port Agent Mike Paladino, Captain Paul Foran, William Hogg, VP of OMI Ship Management, and AMO Rep. John Adams. Helping make the CapeMohicana good feeder are, from left. Steward Prior to the award ceremony. Seafarers meet with SIU Port Agent Mike Paladino to discuss union matters. Assistants Mohamed Saleh and Marjorie Mack and Chief Steward Pictured from left to right are (front row) AB Thomas Votsis, Paladino, Bosun Andrew Mack and DEU William Prince, (back row) AB Gary White, Electrician Donald Christian and AB Frank Adams. Tannous Bachir. '.. J: / 'i ./ , f: './'lliy. ... �14 OCTOBER 1994 SEAFAnaiS LOG With the SIU at Guadalcanal: A War Diary by James M. Smith where we are now anchored. She is Sealark Channel with destroyer es­ hands won't heal in this climate, operations at noon Friday, on the beach, but probably can be cort. 0700: anchored off beach and and some of the troops who have Christmas Day. There is a great dif­ salvaged although the No. 1 and began discharging cargo into bar­ been here for several months look ference between the soldiers and the Marines. Of course, they No. 4 holds are ripped open and the ges. 1430: a red flag runs up over bad. haven't been through boot camp, sea is washing in and out with the on the beach, signal lights blink Tulagi harbor is a beautiful and Fm probably prejudiced, but I tide. Aboiit 1,000 yards to seaward rapidly for a moment. Condition place, scenically, and would make get the imjiression that this certain corporal and of us are six destroyers patrolling R^! Air attack! a fine resort if it wasn't for the is somewhat lacking in battalion as an expert slowly back and forth. The word is terrific heat. Green-clad mountains offensive spirit. of 50-caliber that they have sunk two subs in the surround the harbor, and small, machine last few days. jungle-covered islands dot the sur­ guns. face of the bay. There are some This stretch of water, the 25 In Sep­ miles between here and Tulagi har­ sunken ships although most traces tember of bor and Florida Island, is known as of the severe fighting that took place here in August between the that year, the Torpedo Junction. Florida Island is Almost immediately, several James M. Smith Germans visible in the distance. It is here, in 1st Raider Bn. and the Japs have were attack- this narrow strait that the big naval squadrons of P-38s and Gruman disappeared. Some of the crew have As we left for our anchorage at ing their neighbors, and the build­ battles have taken place in the past Wildcats roar into the air, climbing got some good souvenirs from the Tulagi this evening, the Army's steeply. All barges pull away from up for WWII was under way. As a few months. Smashed up ships, natives, but so far I have not been 155s opened up and began shelling Marine. Smith had taken a course both Allied and Jap, litter the whole the ship and we get under way so fortunate. the Jap-held ridge to the north. before the anchor is completely in basic electricity and thus was vicinity. I'm even beginning to doubt if They put over quite a barrage and raised. We get out in the channel well situated to take advantage of Along the flat, coconut-lined we shall be back in the States by the soldiers say that they keep it up the opportunity to take the U.S. beach from here to Lunga Point is where we can maneuver and make February at the rate we are going. all night, every night. What a rack­ a moving target. Four destroyers Commerce Department exam for where the 1st Marine Division, in­ Over on Cactus, the Marines and et. I'm glad I'm not a Jap oh that cruise around watching for subs, an electrician's endorsement. CBs are taking 4-to-I odds that we cluding my old outfit—A Co. 1st Brother Smith continued to sail Bn. 5th Marines—made their land- and all guns are manned and ready. get this rust-bucket sunk in the next ridge. Last Sunday I went ashore at The Marine fighters stopped the during WWII, the Korean conflict ing on August 8. The entire area is 10 days. Nuts to those guys! Tulagi for a look around the island. bombers over 10 miles away and and the early part of the Vietnam ripped and riddled from gunfire. They've been up there in the boon­ war and upgraded at the union's There is hardly a top of a tree left, shot down about 14 of them. The docks too long. They're hoping we I went out to the small island con­ school in Brooklyn to third assis­ and the tree trunks are slashed with last we saw of the Japs was two get sunk. Then we'd have to come nected by a causeway where the Japs had a fortified position around bombers going into the clouds with tant engineer. ashore and camp in their mud holes their machine shops. The place has shrapnel. a swarm of fighters after them. I During part of his seafaring ^ dive-bom^ unUl don't know if we lost any or not, but under (he trees instead of sMiig ctnt years, he kept a journal. Last month here with good food, iced drinks there isn't a square foot that hasn't some of the 8th Marines that have the Seafarers LOG published Part been hit. The stench from planted been here over a month say they and clean beds. I of his narrative from aboard the The air raids we have every day Japs is still strong. I didn't stay will return tomorrow. Some of our SS Del Brasil. This is the remaining gun crews are disappointed that aren't as bad as they may sound long. portion. they didn't get to fire a single since the Japs seldom get by our December 23. We were at Marine fighters offshore. When Guadalcanal all day and Tulagi all round. Guadalcanal, 1942 Henderson Field is just beyond 1530: back at anchor, worked one does, we keep him so high with night. You sure could tell there was the palm groves, and they have built December 8. It's a small cargo. 1550: received signal from our anti-aircraft guns that he can't a war on today! I watcjied our artil­ a fighter strip about a mile away. world. Today I heard that a former lery lay down heavy barrages along destroyer—submarine contact; do any accurate bombing. Planes are roaring in and out all day December 20. Tonight there Marine was in the Held hospital, the ridge and Marine fighters straf­ bearing 180 degrees. A few depth "Cub One." Gunnery Sgt. Harold long from both fields. Over near the charges, and back to work. 1630: is a "bomber's moon" shining and ing the Japs all day. There was a See and I were both PFCs on the fighter strip sortie Gruman fighters under way for Tulagi where we are the stars are twinkling in a clear great deal of air activity, but I Houston. He made corporal about lie where they were smashed up in now anchored. We will be here at blue sky. A very beautiful sight, no haven't found out yet just what is the time I got off. When I saw him a terrific naval shelling a couple of least two weeks unloading, maybe doubt, what with the South Sea Is­ going on. I suppose the Japs are today, he sure looked bad. Said he weeks ago. The whole place is more. trying to get reinforcements in was on Cactus for 108 days, and ankle deep in mud, and there are air again. I always invite Marines who during one firefight, his Marines attacks almost every night. From used to be my shipmates out to the ' There hasn't been much sniping had the Japs stacked up five deep the ship I can see the Jap positions ship for some chow and a shower. around here lately, but like Gunny along the riverbank. I asked Harold in the hills to the west—with field They look at my quarters with its See said, "Ya gotta watch 'em, if those Japs were as tough as we glasses, of course, since they are private toilet and shower, clean boy." I got a fake Jap battle flag have heard. He just shook his head about eight miles away. sheets, innerspring mattress, etc. from a Marine today for a can of land romance and all that stuff. But Everything is quiet so far today. and said, "You gotta watch 'em, beer. It's well made of parachute It's always, "Hey, Smitty, how the boy. You gotta watch 'em!" I hear that there is to be a big opera­ hell do you rate this?" Sometimes I just try lighting a cigarette on cloth with fine stitching. There are Tomorrow they are putting him on tion by the Army units tomorrow- feel a bit ambivalent about my job deck—against orders! Some Jap a lot of them around the area. the USS Solace for a trip to the trying to get the Japs off that ridge. as chief electrician since I am a sniper over in the jungle will take a December 24, Christmas pot shot at you before the match At 0800 some men from the 2nd States. He is one tough Marine! qualified expert rifleman, BAR and goes out. They never hit anyone, Eve. Tulagi Harbor, Solomon Is­ On the way back to the ship from Raider Bn. and some CBs came 50-cal. machine gun—to say noth­ lands. Over at Guadalcanal today I Cub One, I hitched a ride in a jeep. aboard to work cargo. .These ing of experience on a 5-inch 25. but it does get tense. December 22. This past met some old shipmates in the 2nd Who should be driving but Lt. Marines are from the battalion that But what die hell, you can get killed Marines. During the afternoon, we Baker (now captain) who was Pit. last month killed 400Japs with only just as dead out here on the ship as weekend was uneventful with only had one air raid. It was very hot Lt. of 2nd Platoon of A/1/5 when I 17 casualties. Some of them have you can up there on the ridge. With one air raid and no damage done. again today although we had a rain was at Quantico in the FMF. Arriv­ malaria (who doesn't?) and most all this ammo and gasoline on Sunday, our marine air outfit took squall just before Condition Red ing at the beach, I returned to the have jungle sores that won't heal on board, right now we're no doubt off from Henderson Field and sounded. Two Marines from the 8th ship in a Higgins boat. The their arms and legs. They say the much nearer the Pearly Gates than bombed the Japs up at Munda. In Regiment came down from the coxswain turned out to be Navy Japs are in awful condition, and we are the Golden Gate. Be that as the afternoon, a PBY came in with front line and had dinner with me. seaman Stinson. He was my neigh­ now that they are isolated, they are it may, I surely didn't think I would 14 Jap prisoners and an Australian After dinner they went back up and bor in Mobile, Ala. last fall when slowly starving to death. Still, they be doing my Xmas shopping on woman. The first white woman I've rejoined their unit. They said they seen down here in the Solomons. the Japs attacked Pearl Harbor. Old won't surrender to a Marine and Guadalcanal this year! seem to prefer to be shot At 1630 The word is that she has been up on have been up there for 21 days and home week. December 19. Last Monday are starting a big operation tomor­ we got under way for Tulagi with a December 11. Finally under destroyer escort. We have to come morning we had some difficulty New Georgia with her radio set for row, Christmas Day. way for Guadalcanal at 0800. Our over here every night or be tor­ getting the anchor up, missed our the past few months working for MI as a coast watcher. She is about 40 convoy consists of two cargo/troop Tin Can escort, and so have been years old and looks like she has had pedoed. Ships escorted by four destroyers. lying here in Tulagi harbor all a tough time. The Jap prisoners December 14. About 2300 Yesterday the cruiser New Orleans week. We have had two air raids came in with bomb damage on her last night "Washing Machine Char­ almost every day and no one seems were all tied together and scared stem, but she's still combat ready. lie" came over as usual and dropped to know what's going on. About stiff; they look to be about 18 or 19 Worked all day getting lights and several bombs. He is flying a twin 1,000 miles to the west. Dugout years old. I don't know where they Well, things are quiet over here cargo winches ready for working engine "Betty" with un- Doug's Aussies and Americans are came from. This morning we got under way at Tulagi this evening, but it doesn't cargo under combat conditions. synchronized engines. Thus, the pounding the Japs at Buna. Tonight there are Jap subs reported name. A Navy CPO aboard told me Meanwhile, 150 miles north of at 0430 and proceeded across the seem like Christmas Eve. Everyin the area, so we are pushing our that one of the bombs hit a PT boat, here, the Japs are building a field at channel to Guadalcanal to begin thing is all blacked out and there's steam turbines at full speed with all but that is the first damage he has Munda and preparing for an attack unloading. At last! No air raids no celebrating or anything. The gun today, although during a work crews are all standing by since we nozzles open. I'm bushed, so I'm done for several weeks. on this place to try to retake it. break I watched our B-17s bombing ^e expecting "Washing Machine Later this morning, at about going to hit the sack and cruise at Well, here it is five days until about 40 fathoms for a few hours. 0330, a Jap they call "Reveille Joe" Christmas, and we have hardly a Jap position about eight miles Charlie" in a little while. This being Never mind the submarines: if came over along the Guadalcanal started to discharge our cargo. I froin the ship. Yesterday, a CB was a special night for us, he may bring you're gonna get it< you're gonna side of the channel. They made it so have had the fever all week and feel driving a truckload of land mines some of his friends, hot with anti-aircraft fire that he awful. The temperature is about when he had a collision with December 25. Friday, get it. took off without dropping his 110 degrees on deck and over 120 another track. We heard the ex- Christmas Day. Up at0315 to stand December 13. Arrived at Guadalcanal at 0700 and anchored bombs. We could* see the AA fire degrees in theengineroom. It seems plosion at Tulagi, 23 miles away, by anchor control for getting under The soldiers who are working way. There was a fresh morning about 150 yards offshore. Inshore from where we were—very impres­ that everyone is getting malaria in from us is a C-2 type cargo ship that sive! spite of the atabrine we take. The cargo on the ship today are 0430: under way back across small cuts and scratches on my scheduled to take over combat ConHnued on page 21 was torpedoed last week right Pensioner James M. Smith joined the SIU in Baltimore in August 1939 immediately after leaving the • r. •i .. �. . .• •,! .; • •;',."sv, •. ;••• ; .•• y^ 0CrmBI1994 SOFAKKUm Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea —— November i [tebembm 19S4 . Membemhip Meetings j^ep Sea, Lakes, InlandWaters AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15.1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 11 5 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C I 9., , .12 i Piney Point Monday; November 7, December 5 New York ^esday* November 8, December 6 _ Philadelphia Wednesday: November 9, December 7 Baltimore Thursday: November 10, December 8 Norfolk Thursday: November 10, December S Jacksonville Thursday: November 10, December 8 ' Algonac Monday: November 14* Friday: December 9 .•S'' • cluinged byVeterans De^ holiday 0 0 0 195 200 50 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 20 ~ -»™_ 4 4 1 n Norfolk Mobile 8 New Orleans 13 Jacksonville 14 pan Francisco lA II Seattle 12 Puerto Rico 6 IHonoIulu 6 Houston St Louis ws Piney Point Algonac Totals Port Philadelphia C Baltimore 6 Norfolk 4 Mobile 4 New Orleans 6 ladcsonville 9 Sim Francisco 30 Wilmington 10 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans lijaiksbnville |San FianciScb Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu ' ittdustoh St. Louis Kney Point Algonac Totals Totals All aents566 mM Houston Monday: November 14, December 12 NewOrleans Tuesday: November 15, December 13 Mobile Wednesday: November 16, December 14 f ' '' San Francisco f: Thursday: November 17, December 15 Wifanington Monday: November 21, December 19 • "amiA'... Seattle oeanie . , Friday: November 25, December 23 I Sail Jtian Thursday: November 10, December 8 I. St Louis Friday: November 18^ Elecember 16 fiiiiiSf Honolulu ' Friday: November 18, December 16 Duluth Wednesday: November 16, December 14 Jersey Ci^ Wednesday: November 23, December 21 New Bedford Tuesday: November 22, December 20 •? . /••'.A:. •••• 1 ' I I •' A- ^ • 1 \ i: 0 0 110 113 ^ ^TEWARD DEPARTMENT 10 1 0 2 0 456 516 128 141 904 1326 57. Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last mnnth A total of 1,241 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1241 iobs shinnoH • k orabout37 percent were ta^^^^ •• A;.- Ewth port's meeting sbirts at m^ajn. Personals ALLEN CAMPBELL ^ Please contact Brian Campbell at 33 Union 935^6 or call (201) 37^8^1 TOM CASEY Werner collect at (618) DEBBIE MAHLER Samuels at Si . D . at 980 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219^002-80. KENNETH MULDERIG Please contact Mrs. Helen Prevatt at Star NORBERTO "ALBERT" PINEDA Please contact Laura Hand Comilsen at 406 G^t Avenue, Rock Falls, XL 61071. Your sister IS 111. LEONARDO SINISI Seb^F^°3"?^o'-^ SIU TRAINEE CLASS 527 Carol Davis and Tom Kuss of the Claims to thank snPPOrt and help in getting their possessions into storage after a fire swept through their house on September 5. "In all foat rush, dirt, smoke, smell and water you packed and moved it all without breaking one thing. We can t even or ever begin to thank you We can wish you a wonderful life and smwjth sailing. You 11 always be in our prayers." -..>1 .' y. K .. 'i- • AAAA,;';... �0CWRER1994 16 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Unkm Directory MfehaelSacco President JduiFay Secretary-Treasurer JosephSarxo Executive Vice President AugiistinTdlez Vice PresidentCollective Bargaining George McCarbiey Vice President West Coast Roy A. **80011" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCaffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCorgey Vice President Gutf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (810)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. JacksonvUle, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. JerseyCity,NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEWBEDFORD 48 Union SL New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. NewOrleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEWYORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115ThirdSL Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1994 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP WL REGISTERED aassCL^CpaLTciassNP I2 27i 0 Port Algonac Port Algonac 16 ^ ClsssC^S^L OassNP 21 0*'"""' 13 QassCL CassL CassNP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 25 7 ^ ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 n 13 . . -. , STEVl^ARD DEPARTMENT 0 7 4 ENTRY DEPARTMENT i#'- BEACH TOTALSHIPFED 0 0 0 38 0 m. 0 25 74 91 0 24 Totals All Departments 0 61 39 0 43 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters AUGUST 16 — SEPTEMBER 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Cl^ A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals - ofjiA *; 4 St Philadelphia,"PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. SL Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 5ION. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 48 1 55 0 7 0 3 10 0 7 0 22 29 ""1. 23 0 25 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 • '3-' 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 .3^:; 0 7 , 0 3 0 5 8 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B QassC DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 ' 1 4 4 2 0 1 19 47 4 87 51 9 109 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 3 8 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 4'' 3 0 i 6 0 6 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AH Groups Class A Class B Class C 27 7 49 3 86 • •• 3 12 0 18 - f 7 0 0 2 32 0 37 4 0 21 0 46 67 2 11 0 5 18 0 2 0 1 3 10 16 m 6 w-fsm 90 25 141 60 10 123 39 87 11 Totals All Departments "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. SlUBULLETIM % PUBLIC HEALTH s RECORDS AVAILABLE Members who were treated at United States Public Health Service Hospitals may obtain their medical records by writing to PHS Health Data Center, OWL Hansen's Disease Center, Car- > ville, LA 70721. To make sure arequest is answered quickly, be sure to include the name, date of birth, social security number, the facility where treatment g was received and the approximate dates « of treatment for the individual in ques- ff tion. PAY VOUCHERS NEEDED WITH SOME VACATION APPLICATIONS Seafarers who have sailed aboard military vessels should provide copies of their pay vouchers when filing for vacation benefits related to employment. U.S. Coast Guard discharges do not show exact dates of employment, so the pay vouchers must be sub­ mitted as well. Applications submitted without ^ PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS ^ copies of pay vouchers will be held MEMBERSHIP MEETING i in a pending status until the proper ON NOVEMBER 2 1 verification is received. % § A general informational Seafarers membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 1994 at 2:00 5 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. Contact the Houston SlU hall for fur­ ther information. FLU SHOTS BEING GIVEN IN PORT OF SEATTLE Virginia Mason Clinic will offer flu ? shots on Tuesday, November 8, 1994, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and between 1:(X) p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Seattle union hall, located at 2505 1st Avenue. In order to expedite the necessary ' paperwork, it is requested that each ; member call the hall one week prior to Novembers (telephone206-441-1960) if he or she intends to receive a shot. To utilize this benefit, a member must be qualified under the rules of the plan. He or she must bringproo/o/720 days seatime for 1993 and one day employment after May 14,1994. (There are no exceptions to this rule.) •; •w �OCTOBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announced the retirements of 21 SIU members who have completed their careers as U.S.-flag merchant mariners. Ten of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, seven sailed the inland waterways, and one worked in the Railroad Marine division. Among those joining the ranks of the retirees is Brother Sam Thorny Brooks who graduated from the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in Piney Ppint, Md. Nine of the retiring Seafarers served in the U.S. military— five in the Army and four in the Navy. Of all the Seafarers signing off.this month, Brother Victor Tamulis sailed the longest, having joined the union in 1948 in the port of New York. Brief biological sketches of Brothers Brooks, Tamulis and the others follow. DEEP SEA SAM THOMAS BROOKS, 62, a grad­ uate of the Andrew Fiiruseth Training School, Joined the Seafarers in 1963 in the port of New Orleans. Bom in Georgia, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Brooks in­ structed lifeboat and AB classes at Piney Point and was appointed port agent for a period of time in New York under Paul Hall. He frequently upgraded at the Lundeberg School and completed the bosun recertification course in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1955. Brother Brooks retired to Las Vegas, Nev. GREGORIO LOPEZ HER­ NANDEZ, JR., 59, began his sailing career with the SIU in 1962 in the port of Houston. The Texas native sailed in the deck department. Brother Hernandez served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1957. He has retired to his native state. RAFAEL LUIS LUGO, 50, a native of Puerto Rico, began sailing with the union in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Lugo graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York. He sailed in both the deck and engine departments. Brother Lugo upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. Brother Lugo currently resides in New York. CARL MARGIN, 65,joined the Seafarers in 1972 in the port of Detroit, Mich. Brother Marcin started sailing in the Great Lakes division. He then trans­ ferred to the deep sea division, sailing in the deck department. Brother Marcin served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He makes his home in New York. department in both the Great Laikes and inland divisions. Brother O'Connor served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. He continues to reside in Ohio. To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. CLARENCE VICTOR MASON, 65, bom in Wisconsin, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Duluth, Minn. He started sailing in the Great Lakes division, then moved to deep sea ships as a member of the engine department. Brother Mason served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1%2. He has retired to Wisconsin. AMIN BEN RAJAB HI, 54, joined the union in 1973 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Rajab frequently upgraded his skills at the Lun­ deberg School. He lives in his na­ tive New York. RAMON A. REYES, 57, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1964 in the port of New York. The Puerto Rican native sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Reyes has retired to New York. VICTOR TAMULIS, 67, began sailing with the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. He sailed in both the inland and deep sea divisions as a member of the deck depart­ ment. Brother Tamulis served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. A native of Massachusetts, he currently resides in Texas. 1974 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department. Boatman Dize served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1951 to 1954. He has retired to the state of his birth, Virginia. ALEJO COLLAZO, 62, a native of Puerto Rico, joined the Seafarers in 1976. Boatman Collazo sailed in the steward department. He last worked aboard Crowley Towing & Transportation vessels. Boatman Collazo lives in Florida. FREDERICK GLAD­ STONE JR., 65, a native of Maryland, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1970 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward department. Boatman Gladstone served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1969. He con­ tinues to call Maryland home. ELDON OTTO MAR­ SHALLJR, 69, joined the union in 1968 in the port of St. Louis, Mo. Boatman Marshall sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945. Bom in Indiana, Boatman Marshall continues to make his home there. 17 NORMAN E. MOENNICH,61,a native of Ohio, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Cleveland. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment—first in the Great Lakes division and then transferring to the inland division. He currently resides in Ohio. JOSEPH SELF, 64, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Hous­ ton. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Boatman Self worked aboard National Marine ves­ sels. He has retired to his native Texas. GREATLAKES ROBERT E. BERTRAND, 65, began sail­ ing with the SIU in 1977 in the port of Alpena, Mich. He was a mem­ ber of the steward department. ITie Michigan native continues to make his home in that state. GERALD J. O'CONNOR, 62,joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Cleveland. He sailed in the engine WILLIAM EARL WILCOX, 62, a native of Michigan, began sailing with the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Detroit. He was a meniber of the deck department, sailing in both the inland and Great Lakes divisions. He calls Michigan home. RAILROAD MARINE ROBERT E. CALLIS, 66, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Brother Callis graduated from the Pilot - Inland Upgrad­ ing Program at the Lundeberg School in 1973. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947. Brother Callis continues to reside in Virginia. ' CORRECTIONS SAMUEL L. LOFTIN, 61, joined the union in 1959 as a boatman, not in 1965, as printed in the September Seafarers LOG. The photographs of JOHN S. MONACO and ALFRED ZAPOLNEK were acciden­ tally switched in last month's LOG. The correct identifica­ tion follows. JOHNS. MONACO, 61, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Cleveland, Ohio. He sailed in the deck department. '•4 ALFRED ZAPOLNEK, 71, began sailing with the union in 1948 in the port of Algonac, Mich, in the en­ gine department. Guayama Galley Gang on the Go ELTON WILDE, 57, joined the union in 1958 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in both the engine and steward departments. Bom in Pennsylvania, Brother Wilde makes his home in Mississippi. GLENN M. WINCHES­ TER, 59, a graduate of the Andrew Fumseth Training School, oined the union in 1963 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Bom in Colorado, Brother Winchester calls Califor­ nia home. INLAND BENNIE GREENWOOD DIZE, 62, joined the SIU in . ?: • •i rFrom storing to preparing, the Guayama's gal­ ley gang knows the business of handling food. Above; Chief Steward Ruben Padilla checks stores while the PRMMI vessel is docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Right: Chief Cook Osvaldo Rios prepares lunch for the crew. •- . •llAi -"i. �18 OCnmER 1994 SEAFAREHS UIG Final Departures DEEP SEA PEDRO F. ALVAREZ Pensioner Pedro F. Al­ varez, 88,^ passed away August 8. Bom in the Philippine Is­ lands, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Seattle. Brother Alvarez sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in December 1981. GIOVANNjl T. AQUINO Pensioner Giovanni T. Aquino, 68, died August 1. A native of New York, he began sailing with the SlU in 1969 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. He sailed in both the deep sea and inland divisions as a member of the steward department. Brother Aquino graduated from the steward recertification course in May 1982 at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Marine Coips from 1943 to 1946. Brother Aquino retired in March 1990. JOHN J. BAPTISTA Pensioner John J. Baptista, 92, died June 29. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1920, before that union merged with the SlU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District (AGLIWD). Brother Baptista retired in Novem­ ber 1963. BENIGNO BAUTISTA Pensioner Benigno Bautista, 89, died Septem­ ber 1. Bom in the Philippine Islands, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1941 in the port of Savannah, Ga. Brother Bautista sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in May 1971. ALFRED T. BERGE Pensioner Alfred T. Berge, 80, passed away July 6. A na­ tive of Nor­ way, he joined the union in 1960 in the port of Detroit, Mich. He sailed in both the deep sea and Great Lakes divisions as a member of the deck depart­ ment. Brother Berge retired in December 1976. RICHARD J. BOLES Pensioner Richard J. Boles, 74, died August 24. Bom in In­ diana, he began sailing with the SIU in 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Brother Boles sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in November 1981. EUGENE A. BOUSSON Pensioner Eugene A. Bousson, 70, passed away August 28. A native of NewYork City, he joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of New York. Brother Bousson sailed in the deck department. He upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School and completed the recertified bosun program in 1976. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1952. Brother Bousson retired in July 1989. EDWARD L.BROADUS Edward L. Broadus, 60, passed away July 30. Bom in Alabama, he began sail­ ing with the union in 1964 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Broadus sailed in the deck department. CHARLES C. BROWN Pensioner Charles C. Brown, 67, died Septem­ ber 8. A na­ tive of North Carolina, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department Brother Brown began receiving his pension in August 1973. JOSEPH M. BRYAN Joseph M. Bryan, 41, passed away August 31. Bom in Florida, he signed on with the SIU in 1978 in the Port of Piney Point, Md. after completing the In­ land Towboat Program at the Lun­ deberg School. He retumed to the school for further upgrading and transferred to the deep sea division. Brother Bryan sailed in the deck department. JOHNJ.BURCHINAL Pensioner John J. Burchinal, 71, died July 31. A native of Pennsylvania, he joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Burchinal served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. He retired in October 1986. WILBERTF.(PETE) CAILLET WilbertF. (Pete) Caillet, 80, passed away June 25. He was bom in New Bal­ timore, Mich, and began his sailing career with the SIU in 1941 in the jmrt of New York. Brother Caillet sailed in the deck department through 1954. In the 1950s he sailed with Delta Line on the Del Sud. Brother Caillet is sur- vived by 7 children. 12 grand­ children. one sister and tivc nieces. 1944 He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth. CALVIN L. CHERRY Pensioner Cal­ vin L. Cherry. 69. died August 28. Bomin Texas, he began sailing with the SlU • in 1960 iti the port of Hous­ ton as a member of the steward department. Brother Cherry began receiving his pension in Febniary . 1989. CHARLEYS M. HALL Charles M Hall, 73. passed away August 28. 1994. A native of Ohio, he began his sailing career with the Seafarers in 1944 in the port of New Yoik. He sailed in tlie steward department. TADEUSZ CHILINSKI Pensioner Tadeusz Chilinski, 75, died August 5. Brother Chilinski joined the union in 1942 in the port of New York. He was bom in Poland and became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Brother Chilinski sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He graduated from the bosun recertification course at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. Brother Chilinski retired in August 1984. HENRY L. DURHAM Pensioner Henry L. Durham, 70, died August 29. Bom in Ok­ lahoma, he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Houston. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Durham began receiving his pension in November 1985. MANUEL EDEJER Manuel Edejer, 60, passed away July 5. Brother Edejer sailed in the deck department. Born in the Philippine Is­ lands, he resided in Alameda, Calif, and sailed out of the port of San Francisco. Brother Edejer is survived by his wife, Loretta T. Edejer. EDWARD J. ESTEVE Pensioner Ed­ ward J. Esteve, 68, died August 7. Brother Esteve began his sailing career with the SIU in 1944 in his home port of New Orleans, La. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Esteve retired in June 1978. FRANCES FERNANDES Frances Fernandes, 88, passed away July 26,1993. Bom in British Guiana (now Guyana), he joined the union in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Femandes sailed in the engine department. DAVID D. FERREIRA David D. Ferreira, 69, died July 6. Brother Ferreira joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1943, before that union merged with the SlU'S AGLIWD. He was bom in Hawaii. Brother Ferreira served in the U.S. military from 1942 to r CHARLES I. HAMPSON Pensioner Charles 1. Hampson, 68, died July 29. Bom in Brooklyn. N.Y.,he joined the SIU in 1959 in his home port after graduating from the Andrew Fumseth Training School. He sailed in both the engine and steward departments. Brother Hampson upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School and was a winner in the Seafarers Safety Poster Contest of 1960-1961. Brother Hampson served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946. He began receiving his pension in August 1991. CHARLES C. HEMP Pensioner Charles C. Hemp, 67, passedaway August 31, 1994. He began sailing with the union in 1966 in the port of Duluth, Minn. Bom in Virginia, Brother Hemp started out in Great Lakes and transferred to deep sea. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Hemp often upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School in Piney Point, Maryland. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1966. Brother Hemp retired in September 1992. ISABEL "IZZY" HERNANDEZ Isabel "Izzy" Hemandez, 63, passed away Septem­ ber 15,1993. Bom in Texas, he began sailing with the SIU in 1961 in the port of Houston. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Heman­ dez is survived by his wife, Gloria. LUIGIIOVINO Pensioner Luigi lovino, 64, died August 22. He began his career with the SIU in 1946, sailing in both the deck and steward departments before com­ ing ashore as a patrolman in New York in I96I. Brother lovino was involved in many union actions during his tenure with the SIU. Prior to his retirement in 1981, he served as port agent in Wil­ mington, Calif. Brother lovino was buried at St. Charles Cemetery in East Rockaway, N.Y. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Grace, and two daughters. LARRY J. KLARSTROM Larry J. Klarstrom, 56, died August 14. A native of Wis­ consin, he joined the union in 1977 in the port of Duluth, Minn. Brother Klarstrom began sailing in the Great Lakes division and later transferred to the deep sea division. He sailed in the engine department. Brether Klarstrom upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1962, and again from I97I to 1974. HYMAN MEDMAN, Pensioner Hyman Medman, 73, passed away September 3. Brother Medman joined the Marine Cooks . and Stewards in 1953, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Medman retired in January 1979. EDWARD MILLER Pensioner Ed­ ward Miller, 72, died Sep­ tember 1. Bom in, Washington, he joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Miller com­ pleted the steward recertification course at the Lundeberg School in 1982. He began receiving his pen­ sion in March 1984. DEWEY A. PENTON SR. Pensioner Dewey A. Penton Sr., 64, passed away August 25. A native of Louisiana, he began his sailing career with the union in 1958 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Penton sailed in the deck department. He retired in October 1984. JOSE A. PEREZ Pensioner Jose A. Perez, 67, died August 18. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Perez began receiv­ ing his pension in April 1982. n SOLOMON ROSOFF Pensioner Solomon Rosoff, 79, died August FRANK S.KALICKY 22. Brother Pensioner Frank S. Kalicky, 85, Rosoff joined passed away July 16. Bom in Penn­ the union in sylvania, he joined the union in 1946 in the 1965 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. port of Nor­ Brother Kalicky sailed in both the folk, Va. He Great Lakes and deep sea divisions sailed in the deck department. A as a member of the steward depart­ native of Pennsylvania, he served ment. He served in the U.S. Navy in the U.S. Army from 1941 to from 1942 to 1945. Brother 1945. Brother Rosoff began Kalicky began receiving his pen­ receiving his pension in Septem­ sion in December 1976. ber 1976. �-r _•• ' .-s--.- •'.>':;.-''-.:-r;'i'': miTOBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG puted OT reported by all three departments. Suggestion made for contracts department to look into lowering seatime required for retirement. Crewmembers re­ quested new radio and microwave The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship­ oven for crew lounge. All hands re­ board minutes as possibie. On occasion, b^use of space quested to help keep messhall clean. Steward department given limitations, some wiii be omitted. vote of thanks. Next port: Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Portsmouth, Va. Digest of Ships Meetings Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the OOCL INSPIRATION(Sea Land union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then Service), July 17—Chairman forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. Mark Trepp, Secretary Ekow Dof SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{SeaLand Service), May 22—Chairman Leon T. Jekot, Secretary Vernon WaUen, Deck Delegate Paul B. Carolan. Chairman announced receipt of two new lounge chairs and VCR. Ship needs separate washer for work clothes and rewinder for videotapes. Good trip reported by secretary. Educational director reminded crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School when possible. Disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Suggestion made to look into hard hat requirement in Rotterdam for crewmembers. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (SeaLand Service), June 26—Chairman Leon T. Jekot, Secretary Vernon Wallen, Deck Delegate Mark Davis. Chairman announced ship payoff in Charleston, S.C. Patrol­ man requested. Secretary stated he enjoyed working with crew—top to bottom. Educational director posted new movie list and urged crewmembers to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. Deck department reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported in engine or steward departments. Chief electrician reminded crew­ members to keep door closed on main deck for proper ventilation on all decks. Suggestion made to pur­ chase weight-lifting equipment for ship. Steward department thanked for good food and good service. Next port: Port Everglades, Fla. CHARLES L. BflOIV/V(Tran­ soceanic Cable), July 28—Chair­ man Paul J. LaTorre. Chairman reported successful cable repair job. Received letter of commenda­ tion from company on excellent work. Payoff scheduled Aug. 1 in San Juan, P.R. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer an­ nounced $400 in ship's fund. Deck department reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported in engine or steward departments. Suggestion to raise optical and den­ tal benefits forwarded to contracts department. Crewmembers noted repair of air conditioning system needed. Also recommended nonskid surfaces at top and bottom of stairwells. Steward gave vote of thanks to crew for keeping ship clean. Bosun gave steward depart­ ment vote of thanks for excellent food. CLEVELAND (SeaWft Bulkers), July 3—Chairman David J. Garoutte, Secretary Miguel E. Vinca, Educational Director Iqbal Samra, Deck Delegate Paul Cadran, Engine Delegate Nathaniel Gaten, Steward Delegate Ruti Dement Chairman advised crew to resolve conflicts with department delegate, then ship's chairman. He reminded crew not to go on deck during pirate watch. Educational director dis­ cussed opportunities available at Lundeberg School—free education and greater earning potential. Treasurer stated $115 in ship's fund. No beefs of disputed OT reported in all three departments. Items in need of fixing to be put on repair list. Crewmembers asked to be considerate of fellow shipmates by keeping noise down in pas­ sageways. Vote of thanks given to steward department for great bar­ becue, excellent pastries. Next port: Guam. foh. Educational Director Eric D. Bain, Deck Delegate Clemente Rocha, Engine Delegate John J. Walsh, Steward Delegate Eddy Usmany. Educational director ad­ vised crewmembers to attend clas­ ses at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer announced $50 in ship's fund and 28 new movies added to film col­ lection. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three department delegates. Galley gang given vote of thanks for excellent job, both in quality and variety of food served throughout voyage. Next port: Charleston, S.C. OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS (Maritime Overseas), July 31— Chairman Michael M. Sutton, Secretary Pernell Cook, Deck Delegate Timothy Jackson, Steward Delegate L. C. Johnson. Chairman reported smooth voyage. Secretary thanked crewmembers for good sanitary work in keeping ship clean. He stressed value of donating to union's political or­ ganization, SPAD. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for job well done. Educational director dis­ cussed importance of upgrading skills at Lundeberg School. Engine department reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported in deck or steward departments. New remote control needed for TV. Next port: Boston, Mass. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY (SeaLand Service), July 24—Chairman GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Eddy Stwaeard, Secretary J6s6 R. Marine), July 10—Chairman Ran­ Colls, Educational Director Joseph dall Carlton Hanke, Secretary R. Shuler, Deck Delegate E. ZouhanJuzang. Chairman announced ship tis; Engine Delegate Ramdn Colen route to Panama Canal Zone. lazo. Steward Delegate Jorge Educational director urged crew­ Salazar. Chairman announced members to upgrade skills at Piney payoff when boarding patrolman Point. No beefs or disputed OT comes aboard. All crewmembers reported in deck, engine or steward must attend U.S. Coast Guard in­ departments. Next port: Beaumont, spection upon arrival. Deck depart­ Texas. ment reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward departments. All NEWARK BAY(Sea-Land Ser­ communications read and posted. vice), July 24—Chairman Pete Sanchez, Secretary Felipe P.A. Or- Vote of thanks given to entire steward department for excellent landa. Deck Delegate Stephen E. job. Ship heading to New Jersey, Yursha. Secretary thanked all Puerto ^co and Dominican departments for job well done. He Republic, with expected payoff in announced upcoming payoff in Elizabeth, N.J. No beefs or disElizabeth, N.J. Aftera JobWell Done Crewmembers aboard the SlU-crewed Dyn-Marine Virginia Hesponderreturn to the port of Norfolk following a successful training exercise with the Jersey Responder and the Delaware Responder. They are, from left, AB/Tankerman Tom Costner, Chief Mate Bob Blomerth, Mate Bill Harvell, Cook John Willis, Assst. Eng. Sam Mormando and AB/Tankerman Bill Holmes. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (SeaLand Service), July 17—Chairman Shawn Evans, Secretary A. Delaney, Educational Director H. Paquin, Deck Delegate Steve Kastel. Engine Delegate Richard Mul­ len, Steward Delegate E.R. Avila. Chairman stressed importance of safety aboard ship and reminded crewmembers of drug testing re­ quired following serious accidents. Secretary noted elimination of cer­ tain portion-controlled items in gal­ ley. Educational director urged crewmembers to attend school at Piney Point to upgrade skills and gain job security. Several beefs reported by deck department. No beefs or disputed OT reported in engine or steward departments. Suggestion made to improve work­ ing conditions for helmsman re­ quired to stand four-hour watch without relief. Also to have lookout for heavy traffic. Steward department given vote of thanks for job well done. Ship heading to Tokyo and Kobe, Japan, with ex­ pected payoff in Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE Sea-Land Service), July 22— Chainnan Richard R. Moss, Secretary Melvin W. Hite, Deck Delegate Peter Kulyk, Engine Delegate JJ. Gruszeczka, Steward Delegate Bert M. Win- field. Chairman wished farewell to Chief Cook Winfield, retiring after 44 years in SIU, two years in U.S. Army and 10,00() days seatime. Winfield, he said, is "one of finest chief cooks in the game, a beautiful friend and shipmate to us all. He will be sorely missed." No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three department delegates. New icebox for galley on order. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND SPIRIT (Sea-Land Service), July 24—Chairman Howard Gihhs, Secretary Aubrey D. Gething, Educational Director Robert A. Martinez, Deck Delegate Theodore Doi, Engine Delegate Mel Sisun, Steward Delegate Sheng-Jen Hsieh. Chair­ man announced purchase of exer­ cise machine for crewmembers. Secretary said anyone wishing to upgrade at Paul Hall Center should 19 of new pay rates for unlicensed crew. Educational director reminded crewmembers of upgrad­ ing facilities at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $645 in ship's fund after purchasing 50 new videotapes in last four months. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Request made by crewmembers for new washing machine. Next port: Bah­ rain. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (SeaLand Service), August 6—Chair­ man William J. Dean, Secretary Curtis Phillips Jr., Educational Director Daniel F. Dean, Deck Delegate Jim Dallas, Engine Delegate Daran Ragucci, Steward Delegate Terry J. Allen. Chair­ man noted smooth voyage. No beefs or disputed OT reported by delegates in all departments. Educa­ tional director advised crewmem­ bers to upgrade skills at Lundeberg Ready to Go Ashore Following a payoff aboard the SS Carolina, some SIU members of the crew pose for a group shot. They are, from left, OMU Joe Harris, Bosun Danny Marcus, AB Enrique Velez and AB Martin Rosen. send in application. Educational director stressed importance of donating to SPAD. Treasurer stated $140 in ship's fund and $10 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported in all three depart­ ments. Vole of thanks given to steward department for good food and service. Payoff schooled for Long Beach, Calif., then sailing to Honolulu, Hawaii. School. VCR needs repair (new belt) or replacement. Crewmem­ bers would like spare washing machine. Recommendation given to contracts department to increase dental plan benefits. Hats off given to steward department for job well done. Next port: Wilmington, Calif. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), August 21—Chair­ man Nelson Sala, Secretaiy Josi CHAMPION (Kirhy), August 21— R. Colls, Educational Director Chairman Alvie S. Rushing, Tomas Msco, Deck Delegate E. Secretary Darrell J. Touchstone, Zouhantis, Engine Delegate Educational Director James McRamon Collazo, Steward Delegate Daniel, Deck Delegate Charles E. Jorge Salazar. Chairman an­ Kinney, Engine Delegate Richard nounced payoff as soon as patrol­ Rodgers, Steward Delegate John man comes on board. Coast Guard S. Foster. This is ship's first to conduct inspection at that time. voyage under new company. Chair­ Secretaiy announced rescue opera­ man stated all going well and crew tion 20 miles off coast of Cuba. should continue to do best job pos­ Seven Cuban refugees brought on­ board and taken to immigration of­ sible. Educational director advised crew to upgrade skills at Piney ficials in San Juan. No beefs or Point to protect their future. No disputed OT reported by depart­ beefs or disputed OT reported by ment delegates. Vote of thanks department delegates. Vote of given to steward department for thanks given to steward depart­ excellent job. Ship sailing to ment. Steward, in turn, thanked all Elizabeth, N.J., San Juan, P.R. crewmembers for cooperation in and Rio Haina, Dominican maintaining clean vessel. Extra Republic. minute of silence observed in SEA-LAND EXPLORER (Seamemory of Paul Hall. Next port; Land Service), August 21—Chair­ Boston, Mass. man Jack Kingsley, Secretary Alphonso Davis, Educational DUCHESS (Ocean Shipholding), Director J.K. Hallm, Deck August 7—Chairman Dave New­ man, Secretary Raymond L. Delegate Jim Tracy, Engine Delegate Arthur J. Shaw, Steward Jones, Educational Director J. Delegate M. Ahdulla. Chainnan SIngletary, Engine Delegate announced everything running Felipe A. "Torres, Steward smoothly. Secretary reminded Delegate Diego Hatch. Chairman crewmembers to attend classes at read agreement between Ocean Piney Point to upgrade skills. Shipholding and SIU. No beefs or Steward department given vote of disputed OT reported in deck, en­ thanks for job well done. No beefs gine or steward departments. Sug­ or disputed OT reported by deck, gestion made for contracts department to reduce seatime engine or steward delegates. Next needed for full retirement. Steward port: Long Beach, Calif. department given thumbs up for DSNS SILAS BEhIT(Bay S\np job well done. Next port: Piney Management), August 11-^hairPoint, Md. man J.B. Griffin HI, Secretary Ben Henderson, Educational RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN Director P.Garrett Chairman (Ocean Shipping), August 21— called special meeting to discuss Chairman James T. Martin, Secretary Lovell McElroy, Educa­ with crew upcoming ship's turn­ over to DynCorp. Secretary noted tional Director Ron Day, Deck sufficient stores on board and all Delegate Harry R. Johns, Engine storerooms clean and orderly. Ship Delegate Dean Dobbins, Steward heading to Djibouti, with expected Delegate Mohamed M. Quraish. Secretary reported receiving copies payoff in Piraeus, Greece. .... , .... •; • • , > . i-i/.",'. ' ..'lii.j'.J,.*.-.,.,' L"-.' 'H.. • �20 OCTOBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Inquiring Seafarer Question: What differences have you found you ex­ perience by belonging to a union? Asked of SIU members in the port of Houston. Jeff Gelin, QMED It's a lot easier to look for a job in one place than to go door-to-door. And the benefits help, too. The SIU tries to help you as much as they can for upgrading and things like that. think a big difference is that you can go to school through the union and do a lot of things to make yourself a better person. You get opportunities to get bet­ ter and better. Jim Dawson, Recer­ tified Bosun — 1 found that whenl first talked to people about the SIU that other jobs just didn't take care of the employees the way they do in the SIU. The SIU had better benefits than other jobs. Also, the SIU works with its members to keep them in touch with what's going on. It gets them benefits and it just gets better as the years go along. Obenzio Espinoza, Chief Cook — First of all, there J. Asbare the ley, benefits QMED available — I've through always the welfare plan and traveling to belonged different countries. While there to a were some good countries and union. some bad, ^1 of it has been a Working good experience. I've been in condi­ die union for 10 years and I ap­ tions, the contract and wages preciate the good brothers. That are important.1 came into the makes a difference. union in 1964. John Arvanites. Chief Cook — I started sailing in 1958.1 was on the West Coast in San Francisco. 1 went to the union hall and waited four months for a job.1 knew from when 1 was a little kid that 1 wanted to work in an organiza­ tion, in a union. 1 didn't want to work for an individual.1 like to work with guidelines. The only way 1 could work the way 1 wanted to was to be in a union. Ralph Moore, Recer­ tified Bosun — If it wasn't for the union, we couldn't exist. Now, there are companies for which you could work for 9,700 diays and they would kick you out without any­ thing. With the union, you keep your hospitalization and benefits. Anjd;ime a union can take someone off the streets and give him an education, benefits and then a job, God bless them. That's what the union did for me. »/ Seafarers Join In Celebration of Puerto Rico Timotby )owd, 'decer­ tified Steward — The irst ship was on, was there with my dad. He was in a union w 47 years. District 2-MEBA. He started as a coal passer and retired as a chief engineer of 32 years. 1 used to take trips with dm in the summers because in lose days he didn't have that much time off. He had six kids and because he worked for the union, we had good medical coverage and the money to get le things he afforded us. I've )een at this for 13 years myself. Marco Antonio Guity, Steward Assistant — The expenence that has made a difference is the benefits that you get, the hospitalization and all of that. Also, the security of laving work and that you can lo to the school to better your­ self, and that's available to all. Vllcbael HarmanNestor son, OWT— Valentin The difMar­ erence tinez, Oiler the union Main­ makes is ceeping tenance Utility — ourjobs The first steady and in the U.S., instead ex­ of letting them go overseas. Our perience was that people in the medical benefits, that also union are really nice. 1 think the works out.1 star^ out working union is always getting better.1 lere in Houston, and I've been sailing about 3 yearn. came in during 1989.1 also -f' •/' Helping to celebrate Hudson County (N.J.) Puerto RIcan Day last month, the SIU joined with PAPA (Filipino-American Advancement for Progress) in fielding a parade float. Seafarers official Ed Pulver (in left of photo flanked by two of the participants) stands before the 31-foot float which won second place in the parade, designed to recognize the positive contributions of Puerto Ricans to the U.S. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The wages and conditions under which EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ constitution of the SIU Atlantic, an SIU member works and lives bers are guaranteed equal rights in Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ aboard a ship or boat. Members employment and as members of the trict makes specific provision for should know their contract rights, as SIU. These rights are clearly set safeguarding the membership's well as their obligations, such as filing forth in the SIU constitution and in money and union finances. The for oveitime(OT) on thepropo-sheets the contracts which the union has Constitution requires a detailed and in the proper manner. If, at any negotiated with the employers. audit by certified public accountants time, a member believes that an SIU Consequently, no member may be every year, which is to be submitted patrolman orothra- union official fails discriminated against because of to the membership by the secretary- to protect their contractual rights race, creed, color, sex, national or treasurer. A yearly finance commit­ properly, he cu* she should craitact the geographic origin. If any member tee of rank-and-file members, nearest SIU port agent feels that he or she is denied the elected by the membership, each EDITORIAL POLICY — equal rights to which he or she is year examines the finances of the THE SEAFARERS LOG. The entitled, the member should notify union and reports fully their find­ Seafarers LOG traditionally has urtion headquarters. ings and recommendations. Mem­ refrained from publishing any article SEAFARERS POLITICAL bers of this committee may make serving the political purposes of any ACTIVITY DONATION — dissenting reports, specific recom­ individual in the union, officer or SPAD. SPAD is a separate mendations and separate findings. member. It also has refrained fiom segregated fund. Its process are TRUST FUNDS. All trust publishing articles deemed harmful to used to further its objects and pur­ funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, the union or its collective member­ poses including, but not limited to, Lakes and Inland Waters District ship. This established policy has been furthering the political, social arid are administered in accordance reaffirmed by membership action at economic interests of maritime with the provisions of various trust the September 1960 meetings in aU workers, the preservation and fur­ fund agreements. All these agree­ constitutional ports. The respon­ thering of the American merchant ments specify that the trustees in sibility for Seafarers LOG policy is marine with improved employment charge of these funds shall equally vested in an ^torial board which opportunities for seamen and boat­ consist of union and management consists of the executive board of the men and the advancement of trade representatives and their alternates. union. The executive board may union concepts. In connection with All expenditures and disburse­ delegate, from among its ranks, one such objects, SPAD supports and ments of trust funds are made Only individual to cany out this respon­ contributes to political candidates upon approval by a majority of the sibility. for elective office. All contribu­ trustees. All trust fund financial PAYMENT OF MONIES. No tions are voluntary. No contribu­ records are available at the head­ monies are to be paid to anyone in any tion may be solicited or received quarters of the various trust funds. official capacity in the SIU unless an because of force, job discrimina­ SHIPPING RIGHTS. A official union receipt is given for tion, financial reprisal, or threat of member's shipping rights and same. Under no circumstances such conduct, or as a condition of seniority are protected exclusively should any member pay any money membership in the union or of by contracts between the union and for any reason unless he is given such employment. If a contribution is the employers. Members should get receipt. In the event anyone attempts made by reason of the above improper to know their shipping rights. to require any such payment be mile conduct, the member should notify the Copies of thesecontracts are posted without supplying a receipt, or if a Seafarers International Union or SPAD and available in all union halls. If member is required to make a pay­ by certified mail within 30 days of the members believe there have been ment and is given an official receipt, contribution for investigation and ap­ violations of their shipping or but feels that he or she should not propriate action and refund, if involun­ seniority rights as contained in the have been required to make such pay­ tary. A member should support SPAD contracts between the union and the ment, this should immediately be to protect and further his or her employers, they should notify the reported to union headquarters. economic, political and social intoests, Seafarers Appeals Board by certified CONSTITUTIONAL and American trade union concepts. mail, return receipt requested. The RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. If at any time a fnember feels proper address for this is: Copies of the SIU constitution are that any of the above rights have Augustin Tellez, Chairman available in all union halls. All mem­ been violated, or that he or she has Seafarers Appeals Board bers should obtain copies of this con- been denied the constitutional right 5201 Auth Way stitution so as to familiarize of access to union records or infor­ Camp Springs, MD 20746 themselves with its contents. Any Full copies of contracts as referred time a member feels any other mem­ mation, the member should immediately notify SIU President to are available to members at all ber or officer is attempting to deprive times, either by writing direcdy to the him or her of any constitutional right Michael Sacco at headquarters by union or to the Seafarers Appeals or obligation by any methods,such as certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is: Board. dealing with charges, trials, etc., as Michael Sacco, President CONTRACTS. Copies of all well as all other details, the member Seafarers International Union SIU contracts are available in all SIU so affected should immediately 5201 Auth Way halls. These contracts specify the notify headquarters. Camp Springs, MD 20746. �OarOBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 21 A War jyisLiry: by James M. Smith Continued from page 14 breeze and a pale moon shining in a star-filled sky above the hills of Tulagi. 0330: "Reveille Joe" ar­ rived amid a sudden flashing of searchlights and the crash of anti­ aircraft guns. Whomp - whomp whomp - whomp - four bombs, four misses. 0430: under way for Guadalcanal. 0600: anchored and began discharging cargo into bar­ ges; At 0830 the 2nd Marines and two Army regiments began their attack along a ridge in back of Henderson Field, using artillery and both naval and air support. Several destroyers moved in close to the beach and laid down a con­ tinuous barrage on the Jap posi­ tions. At the same time, the Army and Marine artillery units were laying it on to them hot and heavy from their shoreside position. Bom­ bers were working them over and fighters strafed them. I was work­ ing up forward today, so I could tell when the line companies moved out with their rifles and grenades by the sudden ceasing of the artillery fire. I wonder how my old buddy Max is making out up there with his platoon of Marines this morning. \r:i^ ©tie ^onf]^ ®0 (^Enii in Pnlibag 4 At noon we had Christmas din­ ner—turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, pie, etc. Several hundred sol­ diers and Marines had dinner aboard. December 27. Sunday. Anchored off the beach at 0600 and began working cargo. My job is to keep the generators and cargo winches working, but these guys are so hard on the equipment I'm running out of spare parts! 0905: 50-cal; machine gun fire from boat deck—General Quarters. A destroyer moved in and dropped a pattern of depth charges about 800 yards out in the channel. 0930: secured from GQ. Working cargo again. 1800: machine gun fire from boat deck—General Quarters. More depth charges 1830: weighed anchor and under way for Tulagi with destroyers both port and star­ board. 210i0: anchored in Tulagi Harbor. December 28. I'm completely bushed tonight. All hands turned to on the cargo today. We hope to finish it up tomorrow and get out of here. We feel like our luck is run­ ning out. There was heavy artil­ lery and mortar fire along the enemy-held ridge today, but no airraids. December 29. 1200: finished discharging cargo. Secured for sea. 1500: underway for Espiritu Santo! Among the troops aboard is Marine Gunny Gay. I don't know how he did it, but from somewhere he got some medicinal alcohol, so we spent the evening drinking grapefruit Juice cocktails and tell­ ing sea stories. I don't know how Gunny was doing, but after being "dry" for so long, I was seeing little green men with horns all night. I got up to chase them away about four times, but they always came back. Once they hung naked women by the neck all around my bunk. It's a good thing we're getting out of here, since I'm getting as "jungle^ happy" as the Marines over on the island. Everyone on the ship is that way. December 31. 2400: we are anchored at the base at Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, Southwest Pacific. Happy New Year! And so to bed. January 1943. The SS Del Brasil returned unescorted to the States via Fiji and Samoa. The following voyage, in May 1943, we had a gun battle with a surfaced Jap submarine. But that's another story. i'lBEACON OF OPPORTUNITY Holiday greetings from active and retired Seafarers—as well as their family members—will be published in the December issue of the Seafarers LOG. In order to ensure that all messages sent to the LOG office are included in the December edition, they must be received by Monday, November 14,1994. They may be sent by mail to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. In addition, facsimile copies wall be accepted after November 1. The fax number is (301) 702-4407. The holiday greeting forms may be filed out in any union hall and turned in to the officjed at the counter—or may be given to the boarding patrolman at a vessel's payoff. Jlnm [15 ar t The Seafarers Welfare Plan, through its yearly scholarship pro­ gram, can help guide the way to a better education for SIU mem­ bers and their dependents. As in past years, the union will offer seven scholarship in 1995. Four are set aside for the children and spouses of Seafarers. Each of these four schoalrships is for $15,000 to be used at a fouryear college or university. The other three are for Seafarers them­ selves. One of the awards is for $15,000 for use at a four-year institution of higher learning. The remaining two scholarships amount to $6,000 each and may be used for study at a com­ munity college or vocational school. Eligibility requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and unmarried dependent children are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. It is available by filling out and returning the coupon below to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Completed applications with all necessary information in­ cluded MUST be mailed and postmarked ON or BEFORE APRIL 15,1995. It will be necessary to complete the applica­ tion and include with it all other necessary paperwork (autobiographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high school equivalency scores, college transcript, letters of reference, SAT or ACT test results). The SAT and ACT exams are given approximately six times a year on specified dates. Applicants should be sure to take whichever exam is required by the college or trade school they plan to attend. (Tests must be taken by FEBRUARY 1995 to ensure the results will be available for inclusion in the scholar­ ship application package.) With the cost of a college education rising each year, the Seafarers Scholarship Program can certainly help defray the costs, but no one can be awarded a scholarship without filling out an application. This process is not difficult, but it will take some time to gather all the necessary information. Plan ahead to make sure everything will be collected in time. Some schools can be slow in handling transcript requests, so ap­ plicants should ask for them as soon as possible. Also, now is a good time for the applicant to start thinking about who should be asked to write letters of recommendation. Mail in the coupon below for more application details. (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) To: From: Message:. .•^'1 ::i •••n I niease send me the 1995 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, i j • procedures for applying and the application form. j I Name I Book Number ' Address Check the block which describes your status with the SIU: • Active Seafarer • Family Member of Active Seafarer • Retired Seafarer • Family Member of Retired Seafarer Send your greeting to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. The greeting should be received at the LOG office by Monday, November 14, 1994. 1(V94 j City, State, Zip Code, j Telephone Number _ I This application is for: [H Self 1^ D Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. ' V. • V- •• l(V94j • ;v. �22 OCWBEB1994 SEMFMBBStOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes •v'V'/ •••I'f-.; V «,v.j..I '*|^•• • Trainee Lifeboat Class 528—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 528 are (from left, kneeling) Rhandele Dusich, Aaron White, Charles Fiechtner, Scott Kucharski, (second row) Brande Doten, Mark Maiello, Merle Wooley, Dockery McGuire II, Marco Carbajal, John Tumer, Rebecca Gaytan, (third row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Leroy Roberts, Lynford Robles and Michael Margraves. Oil Spill Containment—Completing the oil spill emergency containment and clean-up course on August 31 are (from left, kneeling) Sara Moore, Clifford Blackmon, Jose L. Luaces, Casey Taylor (instructor). Christian Werner, Christopher Kavanagh, (second row) T.L Thompson, Chris Campos, James Strickland, David Deloach, Richard Gendaszer, Washington Williams Sr., Jim Moore, Dale Kirsch Jr., Kevin George, (third row) Michael Moore, Matthew Sandy, Frank Coburn, Ronald F. Lukacs, Roger Jackson, Thomas Diviny Jr. and Mark Dominiak. Upgraders Lifeboat—Upgrading graduates of the August 24 upgraders lifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Floro Alabanza, Ben Cusic (instaictor), Asril Syabaini, (second row) Cynthia Adamson Rebecca Hedge, Edison Rodriguez and Gregory Williams. Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on August 24 are (from left, first row) Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Ron Paradise, Victor R. Rosada, Jeff Tanksley, (second row) Charles Vamey, Michael Hill, Kimo Sullivan, Jim Kelly, Dale Kirsch Jr. and Christopher Kavanagh. i".'; ^ • Manne Electrical Maintenance—^The August 24 graduates of the marine electrical maintenance class are (from left, kneeling) Joseph Jay Amold, Sara Moore, Robert Rice Jr., Mann Aroon, (second row) Mark Jones (instructor), Thomas Diviny Jr., Larry Pittman, Paul Lightfoot, John Copeland Jr., Franklin Coburn and William Twiford. Not pictured is Richard Larsen. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the September 8 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Paul Lightfoot, Mary Lou Smith Larry A. Gross, Miles S. Copeland, Tom Gilliand (instructor), (second row) Jim Browrl (instructor), Harry Gardeira Jr., Gregg Johnson, Ronald Gibbs, Gilbert Sandford Jr and Kurt Mayer. Refrigeration Maintenance—Receiving certification for completion of the refrigeration maintenance course on Upgraders Lifeboat—Rose T. McCants Augustus are (from left, seated) James Gibson, Thomas Keseru, Michael Brown, Sellers Brook, (second row) Mark Poses with Lundeberg School instructor Ben Cusic Francois, Mike Clapshau, Paul Peterson, Jorge Bonelli, Monroe Monseur, Marsha Dawson, John Lange, John Walsh, following her compleTfoh of the upgraders lifeboat Steven Williams and Steve Harrington. class on July 25. �wmmat 1994 SaFARBtSLOG LUMDEBERG SCHOOL 1994-1995 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Engine Upgnullng Courses The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between November 1994 and March 1995 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in turies of conflict—^Ihe nation's security^ Bate of B^teof " OS. " ' s •" Goh^efiinir . Course January 30 Pebraary 27 January 30 .January February 6 Februi^2^ Januffiry23 January 23 Febrtiary27:; Ihnited License, Parti Limited License Part 11 jLimited License, Part III Able Seaman Bateof Enrollment Course Bate of Completion Power Plant Maintenance January 9 February 17 QMEB - Any Rating January 9 March 31 Refrigeration Systems February 30 March 10 Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine T»:hnology March 13 April 7 Hydraulics February 20 March24 January 9 Marine Electrical IMkiini^it^^ February P7 MarthiJ Martne Electrical M^hkteiianc^ April 21 January 9 Basic Electronics February 3 1 Mprine Electronics February 6 h^chJ Electronics Technician II March 0 March 31 February 20 ^'^dlhg . , March 17 AM students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. , ' J fFabrtiaryJ mm February 17 .... Mardh3 •ftiaaistas ij.v. Bateof Bateof Completion January 30 February 27 March 27 February 10 April7 Bateaf Ehrtlln^ Bateof Completion Course April 7 '»ruary3 Mardh 10 March 24 February 17 lytauary IJ January.2^iJ ICelestial Navigrt^ V' «' January^ February 24 March 17 February 10 Jamiaiy 2 23 > Engine Familiarizataion Diesel pUdEAamited Licen» Prep V s ' _ ''Ittttbh:' Couhes^ Bate of Bate of November25 Nayeinber 18 BecemberO jhadomnville, Fla. Juiuary 91 1 Wilmington, Calif. F^iuai7l3 Brooklyn, N.Y. March 13 For 1994 courses, see page 9 in this edition of the LOG. Course 4.: t' .* S. ' Mm^ iO< January 13 Feiwnary 17 March 17 , ; ^ SSI mri 90 f- .KX']"' "' " ~ • Course Enndlment Ownpfeiifei Die following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Steward Rarertification February 20 January 23 March 31 March 6 Course Bateof Enrollment GEB Preparation Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) 12 wMks - open-ended adml^lon 6 weeks - open ended admission 1 6 weeks - open ended admission Session I January 30 Bateof '<•0 V-:;' Bate of C^unw Bateof EnroUinent Bate of Completion distant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward November 21 November 21 February 10 February 10 (Middle) (Rret) (Ust) (Stfcet) (Zip Code) (State) (City) Date of Birth. Telephone _L (Month/Day/Year) (Area Code) Inland Waters Member• Lakes Member D Deep Sea Member D March 24 Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPUCATIOH Name Address Bateof Completion With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested.You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received BEGIN END DATE DATE COURSE If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #. Book # ^ Seniority Department U.S. Citizen: •Yes • No •-I'' ' • Home Port. Date On: Firefighting:• Yes • No DATE GNO SIGNATURE. • Yes GNO Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Date Off: • Yes If yes, class # Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken. -.''l Rating: LAST VESSEL: Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? CPR:• Yes • No RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 10/94 <iU • • ..'4 .'J' • •- V �SEAEUaXCS Volume 56, Number 10 Education Is for Everyone start 1995 off on the right foot. Attend upgrading classes at the Lundeberg School. See page 23 for some new courses starting at the school in January. Also, see page 21 for infor­ mation on the scholarship program for SlU tnembers and their dependents. October 1994 Seafarers^ Generosity Aids Hospitalized Kids Nuevo San Juan Crew Donates Funds, Toys to Intensive Care Unit ' 'i- The children's intensive care unit at the Hospital Pediactrico Central in San Juan, Puerto Rico is the fortunate recipient o many acts of kindness per­ formed by SIU crewmembers aboard the Nuevo San Juan of the Navieras de Puerto Rico fleet, whose vessels are operated and managed by Puer­ to Rico Marine Inc. (PRMMI). Ten respiratory units have been donated to the hospital by the crewmembers during the last several months, not to men­ tion toys for the children who are staying at the hospital and materials to decorate the social services salon. In fact, in ap­ preciation for the generosity shown by the ship's crew, the hospital's board of directors named their social services salon the "Saldn Nuevo San Juan." The campaign started last Christmas and has expanded from the Nuevo San Juan to Beneath a bulletin board showing photos of the hospital and some of the children they have helped are (from left) Bosun William Card, OMU Eddie Jansen, AB Don Martin, Engine Utility James Parrish and crews on other Navieras vessels Steward Assistant Angel O'Neill. and to the shoregangs in Elizabeth and San Juan. Navieras for many years has day of the year—initiated the ing, medical equipment and the crews and taken off the ships on arrival in San Juan and held an annual fund-raising year-round program. Crew­ other provisions. Bosun William Card was Elizabeth. The materials include drive to collect money for toys members joined Powell's effort, for children in the hospital, but each pitching in a portion of his enthusiastic about the program. aluminum cans, wasted ladder Capt. E. Powell of the Nuevo salary (usually one hour of "It's worked out really well," he rungs and pieces of mooring San Juan—realizing that premium overtime per pay told a reporter from the wire. According to Santiago Carchildren are in the hospital every period) to purchase toys, cloth- Seafarers LOG. "And we know that the donations we make ac­ rero, terminal manager at tually get to the hospital." The Navieras and one of the com­ 45-year-old bosun was among a pany employees responsible for group of crewmembers who initiating the donation program, personally presented three of all of the medical equipment the respiratory units to the medi­ purchased is picked up and transported to San Juan aboard cal center. AB Jose Tobio echoed a Navieras ship and delivered Powell's feelings, noting that personally by crewmembers to "kids need many, many things, the intensive care unit at the so we help whenever we can. hospital. "Every penny donated Other ships also do their best." gives a hurting child a better He said that the donations help the families of hospitalized children as well. "I think the best thing you can do is help The National Center for children," Tobio stated. "ThenMissing and Exploited families cannot afford [the medical care], and many of the Children has asked the Helping children and their families Steward/Baker Hazel Johnson Seafarers International places are overcrowded." oins in the fund-raising effort. Is important for AB Jose Tobio. The ship's crew has tried Union to assist them in locat­ raising money by purchasing ing Kerry Lynelle Johnson. She was last seen in lottery tickets, but as yet, the big Salem, Ore. on September win remains elusive. They also set up a fund to be us^ for making t-shirts and hats which are sold to the public as well as given to the hospitalized children. AB Victor Beata, who recently got off the containership in Elizabeth, was one of the forces behind that ac­ tivity. TTie fund-raising idea spread, and the shoregangs (after receiving permission from Navieras) have worked with local scrappers to generate Chief Cook Lonnie Bettis (left) and Electrician Charlie Gallagher do money from the sale of various Kerry Lynelle Johnson as she their share to help the children in the intensive care unit. scrap metals which are saved by is believed to look at age 29. chance at life," he stated in an appreciative letter to the LOG. At the present time, the fundraising campaign has been con­ centrated in a very narrow area—the pediatric section of the intensive care unit. 'To date we've made some vety positive impact," Carrero said. "If we can help just one little child, then all of our effort will have been worth it." It is hoped the campaign will grow and continue to spread to all ships operated by Navieras. Anyone interested in helping expand the sci -pe of this vital campaign—which has come to be Imown as "Amigos de los Ninos"—may contact Santiago Carrero at Navieras de Puerto Rico, G.P.O. 71306, San Juan, PR 00936-1306 or call him at (809) 781-2858. AB Victor Beata helped the cam­ paign by making t-shirts and hats. ife/p Locate This Missing Person 14, 1982, hitchhiking to her cousin's house. She has not been seen or heard from since and is considered endangered and missing. The photo below has been age-enhanced to show how the 29-year-old woman might appear today. At the time of her disap­ pearance, the brown-haired, blue-eyed Kerry Johnson was 5 ft. 8 in. tall and weighed 160 pounds. Anyone having informa­ tion on the whereabouts of Kerry Lynelle Johnson should contact the National Center for Missing and Ex­ ploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Salem (Ore.) 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Title A name given to the resource October 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES HOUSE ENACTS PACKAGE OF MARITIME MEASURES BY VOTE 402-12, REPS. ADOPT INLAND SAFETY, REGULATORY REFORM, AID TO U.S. CRUISE SECTOR PANEL BACKS DOCUMENTS FOR BOATMEN INLAND SAFETY BILL PASSED, SENT TO HOUSE FLOOR FARM CLIQUE BLOCKS DEBATE ON SHIP BILL UNDEMOCRATIC TACK STUNS SENATE RESERVE SHIPS BROKEN OUT EIGHT HAITIAN-BOUND RRF VESSELS CREWED BY SIU SIU TO CREW 3 FORMER OMI VESSELS PURCHASED BY KIRBY TANKSHIPS HOUSES PASSES U.S. CRUISE SHIP ACT RUNAWAY-FLAG TANKERS RAMS NATCO DREDGE USCG TO ISSUE MACHINE READABLE Z-CARDS AFL-CIO STUDY: NAFTA PROVOKES JOB LOSSES, LOWER TRADE SURPLUS ESTONIAN FERRY SINKS, 800 PEOPLE MISSING HUDSON CREW PLUCKS 12 CUBANS FROM GULF OF MEXICO MSCPAC SHIP RESCUES 10 EGYPTIANS NARRAGANSETT SAVES 4 OFF COAST OF KENYA SEAFARERS FARE WELL ON EPA EXAM SUMMER HARVEST KEEPS ORGULF CREWS BUSY SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO PROTECT BENEFITS SESSION ENDS WITHOUT HEALTH REFORM, BUT THE DEBATE IS FAR FROM FINISHED LUNDEBERG STUDENTS MAINTAIN MANITOU RESTORING JFK’S YACHT FALLS TO NEW GENERATION CAPE MOHICAN CREW LANDED FOR ROLE IN SEALIFT EXERCISES WITH THE SIU AT GUADALCANAL: A WAR DIARY BY JAMES SMITH SEAFARERS’ GENEROSITY AIDS HOSPITALIZED KIDS NUEVO SAN JUAN CREW DONATES FUNDS, TOYS TO INTENSIVE CARE UNIT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/01/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 10 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3fc7108c058904e91d1da1ca0bc324b3.PDF 1e7e1df5fc259b9a21c10d40508b8f14 PDF Text Text Clinton Commits to U.S. Ship Program In '95 Pages OFFtClAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATiONAL UNIOK • ATUNTIC GULF, iAKES AND INUND WATERS DiSTRia • AFKIO Volume 56, Number 11 November 1994 3 oat/j^-r* OOT>0.0 I-I HC3 c/) oi,-.r— a-< 2:.Tii/)>-<?o -lOCJ C/1C32</) ui -H;30 t/> '* >>J monis: om>'0 - 'k k. • • ii'•:. L.ik't^.. 1. t.,j Once again, U.S.-flag privately owned vessels responded to the nation's call to move military equipment and supplies to key trouble spots—Haiti and Kuwait, Here, trucks are rolled onto one of the many ships Involved. Pages 3,8. . •••••-'•-.•.-•-.ir �2 NOlfEMRER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report JUtA ami Keystone Si^ Pact In Strike Preceding Deal, SIU Aided Picketing Missed by a Hair; It's Not Over Yet Last month the Senate ended its session without passing the maritime bill the House had enacted back in August. The bill, which would have earmarked $1 billion for 56 ships over 10 years, got caught in the line of fire as senators maneuvered for positions they thought would appeal to voters. In this process, certain Republicans tried to prevent any bill that would have been a credit to the White House from passing. They used tac­ tics that ate up the clock, keeping several bills, including the legislation on a new maritime program, from being submitted to a full Senate debate and vote. Michael Sacco The irony of the situation is that the maritime bill enjoyed wide support among both Democratic and Republican senators. It had enough support to become law—in Congress and ultimately with President Clinton's sig­ nature. But the senators who were trying to move the bill ran out of time, and just by a hair, the legislation missed becoming the law of the land. That is why we have every reason to go forward. There is great support from members of Congress. The president has committed his administration to the goal of passing a program to revitalize U.S. shipping. And the iiidustry is battle-seasoned. We know the extent to which U.S.-flag shipping's enemies will go. (Remember that in late September, some farm-state senators relied on a rarely-used rule to block a committee from acting on the maritime bill.) Most importantly. Seafarers, their families, retired SIU mem­ bers and friends of the industry everywhere proved that U.S. shipping is an industry that concerns American voters. The thousands of communications to senators from these in­ dividuals drove home the point that Americans want a strong U.S.-flag shipping capability in times of war and national emer­ gency, as well as a fleet capable of ensuring a U.S. presence in the carriage of American imports and exports. The letters and phone calls that were received by senators indicated that a strong maritime industry provides employment and economic security to hundreds of thousands of Americans. The letter writing and phone calling of Seafarers and other Americans who support a U.S.-flag fleet was a wonderful exer­ cise in smart trade unionism. It demonstrated that SIU members and retirees understand the relationship between politics and the health of our industry. I am proud that so many of you took the time to be involved in the process. You proved ready for the task of urging support for the American merchant marine in 1994, and I know the union can count on you to continue to deliver the message to your elected officials in 1995. Volume 56. Number 11 November 1994 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Geor­ ges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jor­ dan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen Gutierrez; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Gloucester Honors WWII Seamen The city of Gloucester, Mass. recently dedicated a memorial to local merchant mariners who sailed during World War II. The memorial (pictured above) consists of a marble marker in front of an anchor from an unknown WWII merchant ship with the inscrip­ tion: "With thanks from the people of Gloucester to our sons who served as merchant mariners, 1941-1945." i'S.'iaWJsiTR arras The pact between the ARA and Keystone en­ After a six-week strike, the American Radio Association (ARA) announced on October 31 that sures a wage increase, guaranteed overtime and job a settlement had been reached with Keystone Ship­ security. ping Co. of Philadelphia. Leading up to the signing of the 6-year collective bargaining agreement between the ARA and Keys­ tone was a series of job actions by the radio operators. The ARA members were often joined by other maritime trade unionists in these events in a show of waterfront solidarity. SIU members in the Seattle area helped ARA members walk picket lines, and another Seafarer used his privately owned recreational craft as a picket boat at a grain dock in Tacoma, Wash. Ad­ ditionally, SlU-crewed tugs in Wilmington, Calif, refused to move a Keystone ship. In Tacoma, Seafarer Jim Fox, an AB, joined others manning picket boats which established positions between the Keystone-operated Chestnut Hill and the pier. "I was,more than happy to volun­ teer my boat," said Fox, 29. "Like the saying goes: 'An injury to one is an injury to all.' "Police and fire boats showed up and threatened to tow our boats. We had a lot of picketers on the beach, too, and I think we got our point across." "The SIU and many other maritime unions have been very supportive and we sincerely thank them," said ARA Secretary-Treasurer Bemie Stoller. QMED Chris Snow (center) and Chief Steward Knowing we have so much backing from the labor Manny Basas (right) join ARA member Rick Levancommunity helped us continue this fight for good- dowski in a picket against Keystone Shipping in Seattle. faith negotiations and a fair contract." Seafarers Back Israeli Brothers Members of the Seafarers In­ below inflation^ a ploy aimed at temational Union set up an infor­ forcing officers to quit, thereby mational picket line at die dock in opening the doors to the recruit­ Baltimore last month in support ment of cheaper, foreign labor. Zim Israel Navigation Co. is of the Israeli Sea Officers Union ISOU), which held a 12-hour one of the largest shipping com­ work action on the Zim-Miami to panies in the world, with the Is­ make the company aware of the raeli govenment and Israel ISOU's struggle to keep Israeli Corporation (owned by a multi­ seamen on Zim ships and to millionaire) as its major secure a fair contract. Some of shareholders. Zim's financial the ISOU members have been report shows a large profit from working without a contract for last year and the Israeli govern­ wo years—since December ment is planning to sell some of 1992—and believe the company its holdings in die company, in­ wants to eliminate the union al- dicating that Zini shares may well ogether. wind up on the New York Stock All officers on board the con- Exchange. ainer ship, owned by Zim Israel The ISOU seamen have Navigation Co., refrained from pledged to continue their fight for assisting in loading or unloading a fair contract. The Israeli ship he vessel from noon to midnight, officers also are working to keep including working the hatches Israeli seamen and the Israeli flag and other equipment necessary on Zim's fleet of ships. br cargo operations. "We have told our officers not ;o do anything that has to do with cargo work," said Capt. Efraim Marcovitz, who represents masters and chief engineers in the sraeli Sea Officers Union, in a statement to the press during the ob action. While conducting the infor­ mational picket at the entrance to he terminal where the ZintMlami was docked. Seafarers AB Sean Flaherty, who formerly passed out leaflets explaining The chalk-written note on the Zlm- sailed with the SIU of Canada some of the problems the officers Mlaml's sailing board says It all— before joining the SIU to sail deep sea, lends his support to the picket. are experiencing. "We can under­ V/L ON STRIKE. stand their cause for concern," said Bill Scott, a 25-year-old Sltf member who first shipped out on an SIU vessel during the Persian Crulf War. "They don't want their ships to go foreign flag, and we are here to support them in their ight for fairness." QMED Frank Coburn, an SIU member since 1986, said Solidarity, unity, that's what this is all about." 'Zim Lines is completely neglecting their duty to come to terms with us," said Capt. Mar­ covitz. "We see ourselves in a itter dispute that gets deeper and deeper by the day." Marcovitz lYalklng an informational picket line in support of the Israeli Sea claims the company has offered Officers Union are (from left) AB Ralph Broadway, SIU official Sal the officers pay increases far Aqula, AB Paul LaTorre and AB Gregory Peters. t : & �M0yEMBER1994 SEAFARERS LOG 3 Maritime Bill Stymied in Senate Clinton to Back U.S. Ship Biii in '95 After the Senate failed to act on a lO-year, $1 biljion dollar shipping bill last month before Congress adjourned, President Bill Clinton announced that the administration would work to ensure passage of maritime legislation in the upcoming year. Congress "must act to ensure that a fleet of U.S.-flag merchant ships, crewed by skilled American seafarers, stands ready to serve our country's economic and military sealift needs," the president said in a statement released October 19. "The ad­ ministration looks forward to working with the next Congress to enact legislation that achieves these important goals," con­ cluded the statement. It appears the maritime pro­ gram bill was a victim of stalling tactics by Republican senators A ft^r f-VlA CiSrkOl-A r^^t- ...U^ A1 1 _ _a 1 /» .« who in the last weeks of the ses­ move.) sion of the 103rd Congress sought The Republicans also worked to prevent the president from to prevent votes on bills backed achi V i.ig any kind of legislative by the administration that would victoiy. have reformed the way toxic waste dumps are cleaned and esCaught in the Crossfire tablished new mechanisms for From the outset. Republicans administering public lands in the began a campaign to obstruct West. legislation from being passed. With the Senate embroiled in One tactic, the filibuster, was non-productive fights over these often used by the Republicans. In matters and with many senators the last three weeks of the Senate anxious to return home to begin session. Senator Charles E. campaigning in earnest for the Grassley (R-Iowa) filibustered a November 8 elections, the Senate bill designed to reform the way in adjourned on October 8. which elections for public federal The House had adjourned the office are financed, a program day before and thus the 103rd that had been part of Clinton's Congress was effectively out of reform agenda. (A filibuster business. The new Congress, the prevents a bill from being con­ 104th, will take office in January. sidered by allowing senators to Facing that group of legislators make long speeches on any sub­ will be a re-introduced maritime ject. To break a filibuster, 60 program bill. senators must vote in favor of the (There will be a brief session Seafarers Hailed for Haiti Role Seamen Report Smooth Operations, Close Cooperation with U.S. Military SIU members last month were praised by the Maritime Ad­ ministration (MarAd) and by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for their roles in delivering Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ves­ sels ahead of schedule during the September break-out of the ships to support United States military operations in Haiti. Seafarers crewed eight of the 14 RRF ships which were ac­ tivated, and all were delivered ahead of their prescribed activa­ tion times. i . Seafarers also played a role in recent operations in the Persian Gulf See page 8. At press time, 11 of the vessels had returned from Haiti to the U.S. and had gone back to reduced operating status. Three others, including the Seafarerscrewed auxiliary crane ship Comhusker State, remained ac­ tive in the impoverished island nation, where thousands of U.S. troops still are stationed. 'Outstanding Performance' In a letter to SIU President Michael Sacco, Maritime Ad­ ministrator Albert J. Herberger commended Seafarers for their "extraordinary and dedicated effort in crewing the RRF ships that were activated for Operations Maintain Democracy/Uphold Democracy in Haiti. . . . These ships could not have achieved this outstanding level of performance without the expeditious and professional response that came from our volun­ teer U.S. civilian mariners." Herberger also noted that all of the ships were made fully opera­ tional far ahead of schedule. Besides the Comhusker State, SIU members also crewed the barge carrier Cape Mohican and the roll-on/roll-off ships Cape Lobos, Cape Taylor, Cape Texas, Cape Island, Cape Intrepid and Cape Inscription after the Depart­ ment of Defense activated them. The RRF is a fleet of ap­ proximately 1(X) tankers, dry cargo Statement by President Clinton •vi' The American maritime industry plays an important role in our nation's economy and security. Under Secretary Pena's leadership, we have made significant progress implementing a program that enhances the competitiveness of Ainerican shipyards in the international commercial market. But our work is not comp ete. Congress still must act to ensure a maritime presence in the United States' vast intemational trade. It must act to ensure that a fleet of U.S.-flag merchant ships, crewed by skilled American seafarers stands ready to serve our country's economic and military sealift needs. The administration looks forward to working with the next Congress to enact legislation that achieves these important goals, October 19,1994 The White House for the 103rd Congress after elec­ tion day, but it will be limited to a vote on the trade treaty known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, or GATT.) Rule Ruse Added to Delay The maritime bill which was left unattended to by the Senate called for a $1 billion maritime program that would provide sup­ port for a U.S.-flag liner fleet and aid American shipyards over a ten year period. Funding for the pro­ gram would have been raised through the imposition of a ton­ nage duty levied on all vessels calling on U.S. ports. In the closing days of the Senate, momentum was increas­ ing to pass the maritime bill, which had been enacted by the House on August 2 by a vote of 294 to 122. In an effort to prevent the Senate from debating or voting on the legislation, three farm state senators used a par­ liamentary giimnick to delay the bill's progress. The technicality invoked by Senators Larry Pressler (R-S.D.), Grassley and Hank Brown (RColo.) prevented the bill from being reported out of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, when that panel met on Septem­ ber 23. The rarely used Senate Rule 26 raised by Pressler, Grassley and Brown states that committee meetings can only be held within a specific number of hours after the legislative body has been in recess unless all the senators on a committee agree that the panel can meet. Since the Senate was still in session on the day the com­ mittee was meeting, due to the filibuster by Grassley on cam­ paign financing, Pressler insisted Continued on page 6 Pro-Maritime Caniiiiiates Assisted by SiU Members Seafarers are walking precincts, posting signs, handing out leaflets and manning phone banks for candidates who support a strong U.S. shipping capability in anticipation of the November 8 The SlU-crewed Cape Intrepid leaves Beaumont, Texas for Haiti, general election. pushed by a Seafarer-crewed tugboat operated by Sabine Towing. Up for election are all 435 House seats and 35 of 100 Senate positions and a slew of state and local offices. Congressmen and senators who have worked hard for pas­ sage of a maritime program are up for re-election. Also, a number of candidates are seeking office for the first time who have pledged to back U.S. shipping. Seafarers have been cam­ paigning actively for these cham­ pions of both the U.S. merchant marine and the workers who earn Posting a sign outside the New their livelihoods on U.S. ships. Bedford, Mass. union hall is SIU Patrolman Eugenic de Sousa. . Volunteer Activity Deck department crewmembers aboard the Cape Texas in Mobile get that roll-on/roll-off vessel ready to sail to Haiti. They are, from left, ABs James Hardy, Howard Blanks and Jose Maisonet. ships and specialty vessels kept in layup by MarAd and operated by U.S.-flag shipping companies. The RRF activation began on September 8, as the U.S. prepared to launch an invasion against the Haitian military forces which in .t • .• 1991 violently overthrew democratically elected president Jean-Bertrand Aristide. But after some eleventh-hour negotiating between Haitian Continued on page 8 In addition to volunteering for various campaign tasks. Seafarers and their families are making plans to vote. Those who will be aboard ship on election day have made arrangements to vote by absentee ballot. Seafarers also have been voluntarily contributing to the Seafarers Political Activity Donation (SPAD) fund. SPAD funds are presented by the Seafarers to candidates who favor programs to ensure a vigorous U.S.-flag fleet of ocean-going. Great L^es and domestic water­ way vessels. Among the efforts of Seafarers are rallies for pro-maritime can­ didates. The SIU and the Michigan Maritime Trades Port ; • A' Council held a campaign rally at the Algonac union hall in which over200 pledged their support for gubernatorial candidate Howard Wolpe. Also, in Norfolk, Va. Seafarers showed support by handing out leaflets for Senate candidate Chuck Robb in front of the Berkley Avenue entrance to Norshipco shipyard. Seafarers together with the Maritime Port Council of South Florida rallied in support of Hugh Rodham, Democratic candidate for U.S. senator and brother of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clin­ ton. In New Bedford, Mass., union Continued on page 6 ' -1: �4 ' • • '»• .' •'. SEAFARERS LOG Senate Fails to Vetie On inland Safety Bill MOVEMRER1994 NMU, SIU Presidents Receive AOTOS Awards Host of Maritime Measures Left Unpassed; Issues Will Be Raised in Next Congress The Senate failed to act on comprehensive piece of maritime legislation which included steps to increase safety in the inland shipping sector. Enacted by the House of Rep resentatives, the bill also ap proved a budget for the U.S Coast Guard, streamlined Coast Guard regulations affecting U.S. flag shipping operations, created incentives for an American-flag cruise ship fleet and extender veterans benefits to World War I seamen who had previously been ruled ineligible, among other items. To Be Re-Introduced In reality, to obtain a Coast Guard-issued merchant mariner document, an individual must prove that they are drug-free and either a citizen or a foreigner who has lawful residence in the United States. The individual also must undergo a criminal record check with the FBI and a check of the National Driver Register for relevant information on alcohol abuse. Should a seaman be found to be a danger to himself or his shipmates or a threat to safe navigation, the Coast Guard can revoke the document. Threat of Senate Inaction to the Senate the evening of the 7th. On the Senate side, the bill was never considered. In the final hours of the Senate session, the only legislation being consideret were bills that could be brought to the floor without an objection by any senator. Last Minute Hold Louis Parlse (left), president of District 4-NMU/MEBA, and SIU president Michael Sacco were jointly honored by the United Seamen's Service at the Admiral of the Ocean Seas Award ceremony last month. After accepting the award presented by Congresswoman Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.), Parise noted that the two unions enjoy "open lines of communication" that has benefitted members of both organizations. Sacco called on all maritime unionists to work for passage of a U.S. shipping promo­ tional bill in the next session of Congress. Sources on Capitol Hill indi­ cate that a senator hostile to American shipping objected to the comprehensive maritime bill being considered on the Senate floor. Such an action would have held up the bill and prevented it from being debated and voted on by the full Senate. Additionally, many bills that if passed would have been a credit The General Accounting Of­ to the Clinton administration fice issued a report last month to were being held up by Republican the chairman of the Senate Sub­ senators. This too may have con­ committee on Oversight of tributed to the lack of action by Government Management charg­ the Senate on the package of ing that lax administration by the maritime measures. Military Sealift Command (MSG) After it was apparent that the of its operating contract for nine Senate would not take up the bill, sealift tankers resulted in poorly SIU Executive Vice President maintained and unsafe ships. After receiving the GAO Joseph Sacco stated that inland safety and other promotional report. Senator Carl Levin (Dprograms for the American-flag Mich.), chairman of that subcom­ fleet would be high on the union's mittee, held an October 12 legislative agenda for the upcom­ hearing on the agency's findings. The sealift tankers have been ing year. "We intend to work operated by International Marine closely with all pro-maritime, (IMC) since May 1990 Carriers pro-safety elected officials to see under a five-year MSG contract. that an inland safety bill is Preliminary examination of passed." Rep. Tauzin argued that issu­ As a result of the bill not being ing documents to inland boatmen passed by the Senate, all elements would lead to increased "paper­ of the package of shipping-re­ work and bureaucracy" being im­ lated measures will have to be posed on the industry. He said at re-introduced in the next session least five senators opposed the of Congress, the 104th, which provision and thus if the House will begin in late January 1995. passed the bill with the document In the last days before the requirement, it would not be House adjourned on October 7 raised in the Senate. and the Senate adjourned on Oc­ In order for the legislative tober 8, the House attempted to package to achieve the unani­ spur the Senate into action on the mous support of the House, Conmaritime measures by passing a gressmaii Gerry E. Studds bill similar to the first com­ (D-Mass.), chairman of the Mer­ prehensive maritime package it chant Marine and Fisheries Com­ had enacted on September 22 in mittee, reluctantly agreed to the form of the Coast Guard having the mariner documenta­ Authorization Act of 1994 (H.R. tion provision removed from the 4422). That bill had languished in bill. The other issue concerning the Senate. offshore supply vessels also was dropped. Documents Not Included The bill then passed the House The new last-minute bill of the unanimously and was forwarded House, entitled Oceans Act of 1994 (H.R. 4852), was brought by the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries to the floor of the House on the last day of its session, October 7. Beginning December 6, the reduce the number of RRF ships It was presented under a pro­ cedure which allows for a pack­ J.S. Maritime Administration available within five days of a age of legislation to receive [MarAd) will eliminate 16 ves­ mobilization notice to 32 from the unanimous consent in the House sels from the Ready Reserve current 57—calling into question and then be forwarded to the brce (RRF) and reduce 29 others America's papacity to quickly respond to a crisis. Overall, the Senate where it could be taken up to 30-day readiness status. The changes were announced RI^ will shrink from 105 ships to by the full Senate without first being submitted to lengthy com­ after the Senate Commerce Com­ 89. Additionally, none of the 32 mittee hearings and other proce­ mittee approved only $150 milion of a $250 million budget vessels to be maintained at maxi­ dures. Before this legislation was request from the administration mum readiness is a breakbulk adopted by unanimous consent by For maintaining the RRF. MarAd ship. the House, objections were raised ast year received $298 million Added to NDRF by two congressmen concerning or the reserve fleet. RRF vessels are used in times Ten breakbulk vessels and six two specific provisions. Con­ gressman W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (D- of surge shipping, such as the Per- tankers will be placed in the Na­ La.) opposed the requirement Aat sian Gulf War or the recent tional Defense Reserve Fleet inland boatmen hold merchant developments in Haiti. The ships (NDRF), an unmaintained, inac­ mariner documents, and another in the reserve fleet are owned by tive fleet whose 300-plus vessels member of the House questioned the government and operated by are anchored at ports in Texas, Virginia and on the West Coast. the definition of offshore supply jrivate shipping companies. Of the 29 ships being reduced For several reasons, the reor­ vessels in part of the bill. ganization is expected to have a to 30-day readiness, 27 are breakAdvances Safety minimal effect on the number of bulk vessels. Moreover, 12 vessels will be The requirement that inland shipboard jobs held by U.S. mer­ boatmen hold Coast Guard-is­ chant mariners. The 29 ships that kept at 10-day readiness and 16 sued documents, a measure will lose their maintenance con­ will be maintained at 20-day strongly backed by the SIU which tracts and shift to 30-day readi­ status. The budget shortfall leaves believes that such a provision en­ ness status had been maintained hances the safety of dl crewmem- ay reduced operating status unmet the recommendations of a bers as well as promoting safe ROS) crews. Additionally, under Department of Defense study on navigation, was opposed by an le RRF restructuring, 30 roll- U.S. sealift capability—called for association representing certain on/roll-off vessels (each with a by Congress in 1991—which tugboat companies. The crew of at least 10) will be main­ concluded that the RRF should be American Waterways Curators tained in the highest state of expanded. That study was or­ dered after most of the RRF ships had opposed the requirement, readiness. However, the cuts reportedly did not meet their activation claiming it was a clandestine ef­ fort to increase union member­ will eliminate hundreds of deadlines during the Persian Gulf shipyard jobs, and they also will War. ship among boatmen. RRF Drops to 89 Ships Impact on Shipboard Jobs Is Minimal I • • GAO Raports on Sealitt Tankers; Ikiion isPr^ikigA Response the report issued by the GAO, an investigative adjunct of the U.S. Congress, indicates a number of unsubstantiated statements con­ cerning crewmembers on the sealift tankers. The SIU is in the process of interviewing Seafarers who cur­ rently sail or have sailed on sealift tankers in preparation of a state­ ment refuting the GAO's allega­ tions about the seamen who work aboard these ships. The SIU's report will be sub­ mitted to the Government Over­ sight Subcommittee. Full details on the SIU's response to the GAO report will be forthcoming in the December issue of the Seafarers LOG. SiU-Crewed RRF Ships Vessel AMERICAN OSPREY CAPE WASHINGTON CAPE WRATH GOPHER STATE POTOMAC DIAMOND STATE CAPE INSCRIPTION CAPE INTREPID CAPE ISABEL CAPE ISLAND CAPE LAMBERT CAPELOBOS CAPE RACE CAPE RAY CAPE RISE CAPE TAYLOR CAPE TRINITY CAPE TEXAS COMET METEOR CAPE FAREWELL CAPE FLATTERY CAPE JACOB CAPEJOHNSON CAPE MAY CAPE MOHICAN CORNHUSKER STATE FUCKERTAIL STATE GEM STATE GRAND CANYON STATE CAPEBOVER CAPE BRETON CAPE FEAR CAPE FLORIDA CAPE GIBSON CAPE GIRARDEAU CAPEJOHN CAPEJUBY CAPE MENDOCINO CHESAPEAKE DIAMOND STATE EQUALITY STATE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE KEYSTONESTATE MT. WASHINGTON PETERSBURG Type Tanker/OPDS RO/RO RO/RO T-ACS Tanker/OPDS RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO RO/RO LASH LASH Breakbulk Breakbulk Seabee Seabee T-ACS T-ACS T-ACS T-ACS Breakbulk Breakbulk LASH LASH Breakbulk Breakbulk Breakbulk Breakbulk Seabee Tanker/OPDS T-ACS T-ACS T-ACS T-ACS Tanker/OPDS Tanker/OPDS Readiness Prepo Prepo Prepo Prepo Prepo ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 ROS-4 10-day 10-day 10-day 10-day 10-day 10-day 10-day 10-day 10-day 10-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day 20-day Operator Bay Ship AMSEA AMSEA lOM Bay Ship lOM APL APL APL APL AMSEA AMSEA' IMC IMC IMC Apex Apex Apex APL APL IMC IMC AMSEA AMSEA OMI OMI lOM lOM lOM IMC APL APL IMC IMC APL APL AMSEA AMSEA OMI Bay Ship lOM lOM IMC IMC Bay Ship Bay Ship RO/RO = Roll-on/Roll-off ship T-ACS = Auxiliary crane ship LASH = Barge-carrying ship Seabee = Barge-carrying ship Prepo = Prepositionea under military control ROS-4 = Reduced Operating Status with a four-day activation schedule. �HOymBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 5 Houston Flood Hits Seafarers • :• • W -r • • AP Photo by Pat Sullivan The effectiveness of oil booms is evident in this photo, taken in the San Jacinto River, upstream from the Houston Ship Channel in Houston. SlU-crewed oil response vessels and scores of other boats worked to keep the oil slick, which was broken by rushing floodwaters, from reaching Galveston Bay. if Electrician Jimmy Rogers has experienced four floods in five years, but this one was the worst, he said The photo above shows the water level almost reaching the apartment he set up above his garage (foreground) and the top of the main house off to the right. The flooding and pipeline ex­ tional Guard personnel also were of 1989, '90 and '92. "This one plosions which hammered areas called in to deliver clean water came up real fast and went down around Houston last month in­ and to prevent looting of real fast, but it was the worst" sait volved SIU members on several evacuated homes and stores. Rogers, a 36-year SIU member fronts: AP Photo by DavidJ. Phillip In all, the flooding causec who lives near Cold Spring • The homes of at least a dozen damage in 48 counties covering Texas, approximately 75 miles The oil spills on the river were due to at least five pipelines that ruptured. The pipelines were churned up by raging flood waters, then Seafarers sustained varying more than 250miles. from Houston. struck by debris. degrees of damage from the "I had 6 feet, 8 inches of water Rogers' Fourth Flood flooding. in my house This is the fourth • Seafarers aboard the oil-spill At press time, Houston Port time in five years, and a lot of cleanup vessels Texas Responder Agent Jim McGee and SIU Rep­ people aren't coming back. and Gulf Coast Responder spent resentative Don Anderson They're fed up." three days assisting in the spill reported that they still were in the Rogers had signed off a Searecovery efforts following major process of contacting active and Land ship in the port of Long pipeline ruptures on the San retired members in the area, in Beach, Cdif. and had driven most Towering flames rose above The flood waters in southeast Jacinto River (see separate story order to surmise whose residen­ of the way home when he saw Texas finally had begun receding the river, and in some places the ces are damaged and if anyone roads being closed. "I stopped at last month when another disaster fire burned for four days. on this page). • Although SlU-contracted needs assistance. "We checked a motel and watched TV and real­ struck the area. The pipelines, which ranged in towing companies reported no in­ on the pensioners first," said ized there was no way for me to On October 20, an estimated diameter from 36 to 40 inches, juries or vessel damage, publish­ Anderson. "Some of them live in get home. I finally went about 200 200,000 gallons of gasoline, apparently were excavated by ed reports estimate that the elevated areas that weren't miles out of my way, but even­ diesel fuel and crude oil were racing flood waters, then were closure of the Houston Ship damaged by the flood, but they tually I got home. I couldn't go spilled into the San Jacinto River, punctured when those waters Channel cost vessel owners mil­ were basically stuck there. I took inside the house for a few days, 17 miles east of downtown Hous­ slammed debris into them. lions of dollars. SlU-contracted a bass boat around and checked but I had set up an apartment ton, when three pipelines rup­ Swift Cleanup Higman Towing lost nearly on about 15 people. But it's an above my garage, and I just stay tured in a fiery explosion. ongoing process." (The SIU hall $1W,(X)0 while the channel was Both SlU-crewed responder The SlU-crewed Texas there when it flooids." closed, a company spokesman said. in Houston was not damaged.) Responder and Gulf Coast vessels assisted with cleanup ef­ He said that the respective Heavy rains began in Responder, vessels specifically forts in a closed section of the Costly Delay homes of QMED Floyd Acord southeast Texas on October 14 Between the flooding and the designed and equipped to react to Houston Ship Channel, where and lasted for four days. Accord­ and Recertified Steward Royce pipeline explosion, the 50-mile hazardous materids spills, were they worked in tandem. More than 1,000 people were ing to newspaper reports, at least Bozeman sustained major Houston Ship Channel—one of part of a virtual flotilla of cleanup 19 people, including a two- damage. The first floor of Cook the world's busiest waterways craft which quickly contained involved in the overall cleanup. "The beach cleanup is still month-old baby, died in flood-re­ Pat Caldwell's house was was closed for six days. Twenty- much of the spillage after it had flooded, and Caldwell also lost a going on and will be for a while, created a 20-mile slick. lated incidents. one ships were stuck in the port of Roughly 80,000 gallons were but Ae major parts on the water More than 12,000 people were car and a truck to the surging Houston; many more were out­ recovered, while an even greater were done witWn the first couple driven from their homes in an ap- waters. OMU Greg Brandani's side the channel, waiting to get in. amount burned itself off the water of days," said Conway. "There proximately 50-mile radius "We had several units nearby or evaporated. townhouse sustained some firstwere so many (cleanup) entities around Houston. Dozens of Red when the [explosion] happened: floor damage, as did the home of More than 100 people suffered out there at once, altogether we Cross shelters were opened in the Bosun Richard six barges and three boats," said minor injuries in the blast, but deployed over 30,000 feet of region, and five Federal Emer­ retired Mark Flynn of the operations there were no reported deaths. booms." Wardlaw. gency Management Agency department of Higman Towing. Several waterfront homes were For Electrician Jimmy The Texas Responder and the (FEMA) disaster assistance We had four days that those tows engulfed by fire, but all of the Gulf Coast Responder (which is Rogers, this flood was nothing centers were opened to handle claims from flood victims. Na­ new—^but it was worse than those were unable to do anything, at a residents already had left due to based in Lake Charles, La.) each cost of roughly $90,000. But the flooding. is equipped two deck cranes, two there was no personal injury or Seafarer Mike Conway, the stem-launched, 32-foot support vessel damage." mate aboard the Texas boats (which were used to help A spokesman for G&H Responder, which is based in tow booms during last month's Towing of Galveston said none of nearby Galveston, Texas, said cleanup), a stem-mounted skim­ the company's 28 tugs were that the reaction to the spill and mer and other gear including operating in the Houston area ire was both fast and efficient. booms, transfer pumps and protec­ during the rains or when the ex­ 'From the minute this thing tive clothing. Each can hold 4,000 plosion took place, "but we were [jroke, equipment and people ap­ barrels of recovered oil. "We worked (cleanup) for more affected by the flooding peared from every direction," he basically three days," added Con­ when the channel reopened. We said. "A lot of what we tried to way. "Now we just have to clean )ick up was burned gasoline or were real busy then." the hulls and the skimmer equip­ Other modes of travel also )umed oil, and that's not easy. ment." were affected by the flooding. An Some of it was mixed with grass, The Texas Responder and Gulf estimated 76 roads in 26 counties tires, trees, pieces of houses .... Coast Responder are part of a 16iVhen you get that junk hitting were closed, and a railroad bridge ship fleet operated by Dyn your booms, it's quite interesting. normally used by Amtrak's Sun­ Marine in behalf of the Marine "But with our boat crews, set Limited was knocked out by a Spill Response Corporation, a everything went smooth and all drifting houseboat. not-for-profit group created by the equipment worked fine." By early November, the flood According to newspaper major oil companies following waters were gone from the vast reports, fire officials described the passage of the Oil Pollution majority of the affected areas. the blaze as a flash fire—a quick- Act of 1990 (CPA '90). But it's going to be a while striking and extremely hot fire Crewmembers working jefore things get back to normal enerated by the large volume of aboard the vessels voted in Sep­ Standing In the entrance of his Houston home, Jimmy Rogers, with tember 1993 to join the SIU. his camera pointed across the hall, finds himself in waist-deep water. | in this area," concluded Rogers. gasoline floating on the water. Responder Boats Assist in San Jacinto Oii Spiii •• •/rry- " * �6 NOVEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers AM M Races of Pro-MariOme Candidates Continued from page 3 officials have distributed and posted signs throughout the city for Senator Edward Kennedy (D) who is up for re-election. In the port of Mobile, Ala., Seafarers recently participated in a phone bank which involved calling the homes of union mem­ bers residing in Southwest Alabama, asking them to support a number of candidates for local and state offices. The SIU's legislative depart­ ment tracks the voting records of elected officials on matters of special interest to Seafarers and the shipping industry. The union's support of candidates is based on their commitment to promoting cargo for U.S.-flag vessels and developing an American-flag revitalization pro­ gram. Showing support for pro-maritime Virginia candidates are (from ieft) AB Dan Hughes, QMED Robert Katterheindrich, AB Kenny Smith, QMED Kevin Quinlan and retired Recertified Bosun Bill Dawson. UNION SUPPOBtS -yr- r\ij jj. n Campaigning for Democratic candidate Hugh Rodham for U.S. senator in South Florida are, from left, AB Regina Ewing, AMO member Keith Craig and AB Douglas Heller. After a get-out-the-vote rally at the SlU Algonac hall, attended by more than 200 union memt>ers, VP Great Lakes Byron Kelley (left) takes a photo with Margaret Watson, mayor of River Rouge, Mich, (center) and Howard Wolpe, Democratic candidate for govemor. Maritime Briefs President Signs New Law On Stowaway Controversy In behalf of Senator Edward Ken­ nedy of Massachusetts, who faces a tough re-election. Seafarers from the New Bedford SlU hall are placing signs in their yards and public sites around the area. Above, SlU Port Agent SA Corinthius Thomas calls prospective voters from a Mobile, Ala. Henri Francois displays one of the campaign signs. campaign office in behalf of local and state candidates. Clinton to Support '95 Ship Bill Continued from page 3 the committee could not meet. When the bill could not be reported out of committee as a result of the farm-state senators' ploy, that left pro-maritime senators looking for other ways in which to bring the legislation to the floor. But with only two weeks in the session left and with the Senate bogged down by the Republicans' efi^orts to block all legislation of interest to the presi­ dent, backers of the maritime bill were unable to get the bill to the floor of the Senate. Planning for 1995 Immediately after Congress adjourned, backers of a strong U.S. shipping capability vowed to press for enactment of legisla­ tion in the early days of the next congressional session. fii a letter to President Clinton sent in mid-October, SlU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco and the heads of the other unions with sea­ going members, said, "We are to­ tally committed to the enactment of maritime revitalization legisla­ tion early in the 104th Congress." "We cannot and must not allow those who oppose American shipping to succeed in their goal to eliminate the United States flag from the high seas. If the U.S.-flag fleet is eliminated, the carriage of America's foreign trade will be placed totally at the mercy of foreign shipping inter­ ests—often linked directly to foreign companies that compete head-to-head-with our own ex­ ports—and thousands of highly- skilled American maritime jobs will be sent overseas as well," the union presidents noted. Signed by District No. 1Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation President Joel Bem, International Organization of Masters Mates & Pilots President Timothy A. Brown, American Maritime Officers President Michael McKay, District No. 4NMU/MEBA President Louis Parise and Sacco, the letter thanked the president for his past support of U.S. shipping and noted the "tireless efforts of Transportation secretary Federico Pena, Maritime Ad­ ministrator Admiral A. Herberger and their staffs" that hel^ make significant progress in developing a new national maritime program. Former Head of Moran Towing Dies at 69 Thomas Moran, former president, chief executive of­ ficer and chairman of Moran Towing Corp., died in his sleep at his home in Darien, Conn, on September 26. He was 69. The fourth family member to head the company, Moran's Thomas Moran 32-year reign transformed the once small harbor towing and vessel docking busi­ ness, founded by his grandfather in 1860, into a diversified marine transportation company. Bom in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1925, Moran sailed as a merchant mariner from 1943 to 1945. After signing off his last ship, Moran began working with Marine Transport Lines in New York, where he eventually became vice president of operations. Moran began his career with Moran Towing in 1962. The company has a fleet of 53 tugboats and 12 barges which operate in Philadelphia; Hampton Roads, Va.; Jacksonville and Miami, Fla.; Port Arthur, Texas; and Portsmouth, N.H. A new immigration law that relieves carriers of the responsibility of detaining stowaways was signed by President Clinton last month. The new Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) law frees carriers of the responsibility of detaining stowaways for long periods while their asylum cases are decided. According to The Journal of Commerce, the INS has taken cus­ tody of all asylum-seeking stowaways since August 1 as a result of a ruling on the issue by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The old INS policy required carriers to provide detention for stowaways and fined them for any escapes that occurred. J, Investigators Reveal Faulty Door in Ferry Sinking Investigation into the sinking of the ferry Estonia on September 28 has revealed that the locks on the huge front cargo door failed during a violent storm, letting in a flood of water from the Baltic Sea. It was this rush of water into the vehicle deck that apparently led to the capsizing and sinking of the ferry off the coast of Finland, resulting in the deaths of 900 persons. This conclusion was reached by a team of investigators, based on more than 15 hours of videotape taken underwater of the wrecked vessel by remote controlled cameras. According to an article in The Washington Post, investigators • issued a statement revealing the videotape showed the huge hinged door used for loading vehicles onto the ferry "fully separated Irom the rest of the vessel." The videotape helped confirm reports that the door had leaked or broken off the ship. The door, which operated in much the same way as a garage door, was detached from the ferry when the locks failed. The bow door is supposed to be watertight, but investigators revealed it had been partly dislodged, leaving a gap of about three feet along the top edge that allowed water to rush into the car deck. The Washington Post quoted one investigator as stating that the evidence "points to the fact that there was something wrong with the doors before the ship left harbor." Great Lakes Seafarers Overcome Icy Delay According to the Great Lakes Carrier Association, an organization which monitors the action of U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes, a record-breaking August and a large increase in September loadings have enabled Great Lakes vessels to finally offset the significant ice delays encountered in March and April and pull ahead of last year's cargo carriage pace. As of September 30, shipments of various dry and liquid bulk cargoes aboard U.S.-flag bottoms totaled 74.8 million tons, an increase of roughly 1(W,000 tons compared to the same time last year. The association notes that while the increase may seem small, at the end of April, U.S.-flag carriage was more than 2.5 million tons behind schedule. The heavy ice formations that covered the Lakes in March and well into April cost U.S.-flag ships the equivalent of 133 steaming days. To offset the lost sailing days, U.S.-flag carriers have utilized virtually every serviceable ship on the Lakes this season. �I myEHBBR 1994 V* ^ , ' » '• '•«-«' •>*<•- SEAFAREBS lOG ' • I 7 Paul Hall Center Introduces Tanker Safety Glass The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education last month conducted an exten­ sively detailed, hands-on Tanker Operation/Safety pilot course which soon will become a regular part of the Lundeberg School's curriculum. Six Seafarers and four mem­ bers of the American Maritime Officers (AMD) early this month completed the two-week pilot course, which included plenty of feedback, suggestions and a writ­ ten critique from the students. Their input will be used to help refine and possibly expand the course before it is added to the regular upgrading schedule. The SIU developed the course in response to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90). That legislation is intended to keep the nation's waters free of marine oil spills. In its commitment to comply with all U.S. Coast Guard proce­ dures and practices, the SIU responded to the OPA mandate by including the issue of training in its three-year standard freightship and tanker contract (covering the period of June 16, 1993 to June 15, 1996) and by establishing the Tanker Opera­ tion/Safety course. 'Essential Course' "This is an important course, an essential course, and I'll be sure to pass the information I've learned on to my fellow menibers aboard ship," said Bosun Milton Caballero, 36, one of six SIU members who took the pilot class along with four members of the American Maritime Officers (AMD). "The course really helped me," stated Bosun Hugo Dermody, 45. "I learned a lot about safety inside tanks, what chemi­ cals to be cautious of, and how and why they are hazardous." Added Pumpman Tom Koubek, an 18-year SIU mem­ ber: "I've learned a lot of new things about handling certain hazardous cargoes, how to use respirators and other emergency equipment. These are all very im­ portant." Koubek and his classmates agreed that a large volume of material was covered by instruc­ tors Byran Cummings and Jake Karaczynski. Students were introduced to the chemical and physical proper­ ties of petroleum products, flammability characteristics, toxicity/asphyxiation charac­ teristics and health hazards as­ sociated with exposure to petroleum products. They reviewed how to correct­ ly monitor tanks for oxygen deficiency and take other meter readings with atmospheric monitoring equipment. Other topics and exercises in­ cluded: • Creating site-specific ship­ board safety plans. • Reviewing final rules on ben­ zene products. • Troubleshooting and basic maintenance of monitoring gear. • Extensive confined-space safety training and rescue opera­ tions aboard the Empress II, the Lundeberg School's modern training barge. • Fit-tests using respirators and other breathing apparatus and emergency equipment. • An introduction to fire chemistry and other aspects of firefighting, including fire hazard awareness and identification; fire prevention via vapor control; fire prevention via ignition source control; fire extinguishing equip­ ment; fire fighting techniques and fire/emergency duties. • Tanker construction and safety Other areas of study included different types of oils, medical surveillance, vessel oil pollution prevention, national pollution contingency plans, water pollu­ tion, water program requirements and removal of oil and other haz­ ardous substances. Students also covered regional oil removal contingency plans; rules for protecting the marine en­ vironment; vessel pollution prevention equipment design and approval requirements; site safety, organization and coor­ dination and more. Seafarers who completed the course were Koubek, Dermody, Instructor Byran Cummings Caballero, Ferdinand Gongora, answers a student's question and Marian Kabat. James Ellis about a protective mask. Sahi's Scrumptious Feast Completing the pilot course for Tanker Operation/Safety are (from left, kneeling) AMO mernbers Luis Charlin and Casey Boga and Seafarers Hugo Dormody and Milton Caballero, (back row) SIU members James Ellis and Marian Kabat, AMO member Ernie Richardson, Seafarers Ferdinand Gpngora and Tom Koubek, AMO member Ray Dwyer and instructor Byran Cummings. As part of the hands-on Tanker Operation/Safety course. Instructor Byran Cummings (right) reviews some of the health hazards associated with petroleum products. Seafarers and AMO members review the proper fit and functions of breathing apparatus Thi«e Courses That Lead To a USCG Radar Endorsement Available to Houston Area Seafarers A four-hour radar course, sponsored by the Lun­ deberg School in Piney Point, Md., will be held for all Seafarers who do not currently have their radar endor­ sement. Three dates have been scheduled so far. The first class will be held Tuesday, November 29 at the SIU hall in Houston. It will last from 8 a.m. until ion. noon. The second will take place on Wednesday, November 30 at the Ramada Inn in Port Arthur. Class hours are the same—^from 8 a.m. until noon. Additionally, on Thursday, December 1, the thM radar mini-course will be held, also at the SIU hall in Houston, and also from 8 a.m. until noon. For additional information, contact the Houston hail ^(713)659-5152. •arf.-. ; - y •' �8 ROVEMBER1994 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers Aid Gulf Buildup Iraqi Troops Back Off as U.S. Reenters Gulf life Hurley added that the entire Seafarers transported U.S. evoked memories of Operations military personnel and materiel Desert Shield/Desert Storm, crew "did a really good job. All of to the Persian Gulf last month as which began in late 1990 anc the ABs were terrific, and the America responded to a buildup ended in early '91 as the U.S. steward and engine departments We had to put of elite Iraqi troops near Kuwait. armed forces liberated Kuwait also were great The U.S. Military Sealift from Iraqi President Saddam in a lot of extra hours loading Command (MSG) in early Oc­ Hussein's invasive military for­ stores, carrying them and things like that. We also topped off our tober directed 19 Afloat ces. But they added that last fuel.... I have six men in the deck Prepositioning Force ships, includ­ ing eight from the Ready Reserve month's operations were com­ department, and they haven't Force (RRF)^ to sail in support of paratively safer and on a much missed an hourof [work] since we Operation Southern Watch. SIU smaller scale than the Persian were called." Ghief Mate John Denton, an members crewed 11 of those ves­ Gulf War, during which more sels, some of which off-loaded in than 200 U.S.-flag ships directed SIU hawsepiper, offered similar A1 Jabal, Saudi Arabia. by MSG carried 15 million tons of praise for the crew and noted the But the threat of a confronta­ cargo and fuel to and from the cooperative nature of both the civilian crew and the military pas­ tion with Iraq quickly receded, Middle East. sengers. "It was a big effort to do and by mid-October the U.S. had Prepare for the Worst the job, but we got it done—any­ capped its military buildup in the "Back in '91, no one knew thing that the Marines needed," region and canceled plans for fur­ ther mobilizations as the Iraqi where we were going or how far," he said. "The deck gang is well tenance," he added. "My impres­ troops withdrew from the border. Bosun Michael Hurley said from above average, and with 75 extra sion is that everyone performed Approximately 13,000 U.S. the bridge of the PVT Franklin J. people on board, the steward with character." ground troops and 2,000 Marines Phillips. "This time, we weren't department was tasked pretty SlU-crewed ships which were on board a group of Navy ships will too concerned about getting hit. hard." involved in Operation Southern "But we reviewed how to use remain in the Gulf for several more Watch included the roll-on/rollHigh Morale weeks, during which time they will all the protective clothing and gas off vessels Cape Washington, Aboard the PFCJames Ander­ American Kestrel, JEB Stuart and conduct military exercises. At masks and everything, just in press time, the Seafarers-crewed case. We were prepared for any­ son, Bosun James Keith Jr. said Cape Wrath-, the crane ship that "morale was high" during Gopher State-, the Maritime prepositioning ship Cpl. Louis J. thing." Like many of the other last month's operations. "We Prepositioning Squadron vessels Hauge Jr. also was involved in drills in the Gulf. The other prepositioning ships, which were on full alert, and at first we Anderson, Phillips, Hauge, 1st LT prepositioning vessels had dis­ remain fully operational and thought the situation might turn AlexBonnyman and PFC William pell to Diego Garcia and near loaded with cargo throughout the into another Desert Storm," he Baughr, and the heavy lift/sub­ year, the Phillips did not off-load said. "But we were ready — mersible Amencon Cormorant. Saipan in the Western Pacific. everyone stuck together and did a More than 150,000 U.S. its equipment. "We were prepared for a major goodjob. ground troops had been on alert, Action Backfires "We got the cargo holds ready but the alert was canceled on Oc­ download, but when we got to the Some news analysts in the Persian Gulf,the threat had become for download and also got the U.S. have suggested that Hussein tober 20. SIU members said that Opera­ minimal," noted Mike Michaelson, deck gear ready. We greased the ordered his troops to move cranes and did all-around main­ toward Kuwait's northern border tion Southern Watch naturally captain of the Phillips. in the hope that the United Na­ tions would lift trade sanctions currently enforced against Iraq, including one that prevents ex­ porting of Iraqi oil. Officikls in Baghdad may have believed that the troop movements would draw attention to the country's economic hardships. They also may have schemed to withdraw the troops and then formally recognize Kuwait's integrity and borders, again hoping that the U.N. in turn would lift or ease the sanc­ tions. Instead the move backfired, as the international community con­ demned Iraq's actions and sup­ ported the American mihtaiy's response. SIU Crews 8 ilfff Sft/jis BoumI Ibr HalU fljparathms Continued from page 3 military rulers and a group of American diplomats, the invasion was changed to a peacekeeping mission as the military officials agreed to reinstate Aristide. That transfer of power took place last month. The RRF ships still carried the same cargo as was planned for the invasion, however, including trucks, ammunition, medical equipment, communications gear, barges, portable pier sys­ tems and more. They also transported military personnel. Seafarers who took part in Operations Restore/Maintain Democracy reported smooth operations and excellent coopera­ tion between the civilian crews and the military. SIU members also expressed strong support for America's mission in Haiti. Aboard the Cape Mohican, which sailed from Norfolk, Va., Seafarers in the steward depart­ ment prepared more than 4,000 extra meals for members of the Army and Navy. "We carried an emergency portable pier system, and we had about 200 milit^ personnel on board," said Ghief Steward Bud Marchman. "I was informed that the mihtary was going to use their MREs (Meals Ready to Eat), but the captain and all of us felt very bad about that. MREs will sustain life, but they get old very quickly! "With the captain's permis­ sion, Ghief Gook IVforjorie Mack and I prepared extra food at each meal for the military, who provided mess cooks. They were overwhelmed with the kindness and really enjoyed the food. We felt good about it, too, because these are our troops. \^en you get a chance to do something for your country, you do it." Andrew Mack, the bosun aboard the Mohican, compli­ mented the galley gang for a "fan­ tastic job" and stated the entire The CapeIsland was one of eight RRF ships crewed by Seafarers to support military operations in Haiti. crew performed in a thoroughly efficient and professional man­ ner. "It was a successful trip, and anything we could do for our military, we were glad to do." AB Howard Blanks sailed aboard the Cape Texas, which crewed up in Mobile, Ala. and then loaded cargo in Norfolk and in Wilmington, N.G. before making the four-day voyage to Haiti. He said that off-loading in Port-au-Prince took slightly less than two days. "Everything went well and everyone on this ship did their job," stated Blanks. "Nobody was worried, and we discussed the U.S. presence in Haiti and agreed that it was definitely the right thing to do." Blanks added that during his brief time ashore, "The Haitian people were happy to s6e us and they treated us with a lot of respect. I was cautious, but they were glad we were over there." AB Charles Simmons used an 80-ton elevator aboard the Ready to do their part in the break-out of ships bound for Haiti are Cape Taylor to move cargo from OMU Van Cowart (left) and DEU Carl Turner on board the Cape Texas deck to deck, and he declared that the upgrading courses he has as it crewed up in Mobile. taken at the Paul Hall Center proved particularly useful during these operations. "We went to Bayoime, N.J., for cargo and the loading took 24 hours," he recalled. "Once we got to Haiti, we unloaded in 17 hours, and we headed back to Mobile immedi­ ately after the discharge." Simmons said the Taylor's crew saw thousands of Haitians lining the shores. "Those people are hungry and they had no form of government. They need our help badly, and I think the United States (military) certainly should be there. "I'm jt^t sorry it was such a short cruise—18 days, start to finish—^because we want to help." Haiti on September 19. Thousands more troops followed as the U.S. facilitated Haiti's return to democratic rule. 'Sterling Support' General John Shalikashvili, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, described the U.S. mer­ chant marine's role in Haiti as "sterling support to our great na­ tion" and noted the "flawless, timely response" of everyone in­ volved in the RRF activation. More than 2,000 U.S. troops landed without resistance on AB Kennard Campbell (left) and Bosun Millard Napier took part in Operations Restore/Maintain Democracy as crewmembers aboard the Cape Texas. �• '• ' -• -'•* •' / • ../;fe'- '• ". '-'p. " NOIfEMBER 1994 SEAFMERSLOG ^ KaK Cento-Adds Haw Vessel To Seheel's Hands-^m TTaHi^ Fleet The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education recently added a second 80-foot former U.S. Navy boat to its fleei of training vessels at Piney Point, Md. The vessel will provide upgraders with an expanded op­ portunity for hands-on training in radar, navigation and shiphandling, as well as other seamanship skills. "Since she was operational channel surveys and mine detec­ until just a few weeks ago, it will tion duties. be easy to convert her for our The Lundeberg School pre­ training needs," noted instructor viously acquired a similar boat in Bill Hellwege, who was joined by the spring of 1992 from the Naval fellow instructors Jim Brown and Air Warfare Center in Patuxent Tommy Swann and Lundeberg River, Md. After its arrival at School Waterways Advisor Bill Piney Point, Lundeberg School The yet-to-be-named wooden vessel will provide upgraders with an Saul in transporting the boat from personnel removed all the excess expanded opportunity for hands-on training. the U.S. Coast Guard training base and obsolete Navy gear, worked in Cape May, NJ. to Piney Point. on the engines and updated the The yet-to-be-named craft is navigation equipment. The craft of wooden construction with an also was painted white (over her aluminum deck house and has a original gray) and named displacement of 70 tons. The Securer. main engines are two twin-pack In addition to its regular func­ GM 671 diesels with twin shafts tions as a training boat, the producing 660 hp, for a top speed 5ea/arer assisted, earlier this of 13.5 knots. year, in the towing of another Among the boat's equipment piece of marine equipment to be is radar, a fathometer, gyro com­ used for training, the Empress II, pass, UHF and VHP radio and a state-of-the-art barge formerly more. used by the U.S. government for This class of vessel formerly electromagnetic testing. was used for instruction in The Seafarer, the Empress II seamanship, navigation and en­ and the newer boat were acquired gineering at the U.S. Naval via the U.S. Defense Regional Academy in Annapolis, Md. and Material Office based in Virginia, at the Naval Officer Candidate under terms of the Merchant School in Newport, R.I. The ves­ Marine Act of 1936, as amended Because the craft was being operated almost until the Lundeberg sels also were assigned as harbor in 1980. That law reads in part School acquired it, instructor Bill Hellwege believes it will not take too defense craft, and would have that "excess or surplus vessels, much effort to convert her for the school's training needs. provided, in time of war, a mine shipboard equipment and other countermeasure force in and marine equipment, owned by the charter to the Federal and state which has been jointly approved The new training boat is equipped around U.S. harbors. Additional­ United States, may be made avail­ maritime academies and to any by the (Maritime) Administration with radar that will be utilized by upgaders at the Paul Hall Center. ly, they were used for shipping able by gift, loan, sale, lease or nonprofit training institution and the U.S. Coast Guard...." Two Additional Sill Hails to Host Refrigeration Classes November 14 Is Deadline for Obtaining EPA Certification The refrigeration technician which mandates it. That regula­ Anyone may take the exam an card (which has no expiration) for all QMED, electrician, certification course conducted by tion stems from the Clean Air Act unlimited number of times,so dif- and a certificate. refrigeration and junior engineer the Lundeberg School of the Paul Amendments of 1990. ferent certifications may be According to a recent action jobs. The first day of the course earned separately. Hall Center for Maritime Train­ by the Seafarers Appeals Board SIU members who are on a begins at 8 a.m. and lasts until 4 Results will be mailed to (SAB), after November 14,1994, ship during the November 14 ing and Education is available to p.m. Topics covered include Seafarers no more than a month Seafarers who have passed the deadline are asked by the union to Seafarers this month at the SIU halls in San Juan, P.R. and in Al- refrigerants and compressor after they take the exam. Those certified refrigeration technician obtain certification as soon as gonac, Mich. The two-day class lubricating oils, refrigerant han­ who pass one or more sections of exam will be given priority within possible after they sign off the dso is scheduled this month for dling safety procedures, how the test will receive a certification their respective seniority classes vessel. refiigerants affect the environment the Paul Hall Center. Additional classes are slated and dieories of refrigeration. Day two also starts at 8 a.m. for early 1995 at the SIU halls in Jacksonville, Fla., Wilmington, and lasts until 2 p.m., followed by Seafarers who took the Paul the exam. Some of the subjects Calif, and Brooklyn, N.Y. The Lundeberg School has covered are refrigeration servic­ Hall Center's two-day refrigera­ been offering the class—^which is ing, handling small appliances tion technician certification approved by the Environmental and working with high- and low- course at SIU halls in San Fran­ cisco, Seattle, Honolulu and detection Agent^ (EPA)—at SIU pressure equipment. The instractor conducts test­ Wilmington, Calif, last month halls across die coimtry since July. It also is available as part of engine ing following the second day of found Aat thorough prepara­ tion combined with Ae classwork department upgrading courses at class, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The exam is divided into four made passage of the exam more the Lundeberg School and is being offered occasionally as a separate parts, and there are corresponding likely. Like many other SIU members certification types. Most Seafarers course at Piney Point A four-part, lOO-question who handle refrigerants will need who took the course earlier this EPA exam is administer^ imme­ at least what are known as Type I year, those who took it on the diately after the class. Passing this and Type II certifications, since West Coast and in Hawaii ad­ test will result in Seafarers earn­ galley equipment is covered vised fellow members that study­ ing EPA certification that is re­ under Type I, and ships' stores sys­ ing the course textbook in quired for anyone involved in tems are covCTed under Type n. advance is a major boon when it Seafarers at the SIU hall in Seattle take notes on theories of refrigera­ The SIU encourages all comes time to t^e the lOO-ques- tion during the two-day refrigeration technician certification course. repair and servicing of refrigera­ QMEDs to test for what is called tion Environmental Protection tion equipment and air condition­ Universal certification. In par­ Agency exam inunediately fol­ Cisco and also passed all four when signing up for the class. ing systems. parts of the test. "It's a good They should &en send a check for ticular, Seafarers who work lowing the course. November 14 is the deadline "There's so much information course and the instructor is first- $25, made payable to the "Paul aboard cruise ships should seek for obtaining certification, ac­ to cover in a relatively short time, rate," he said. "I got the book in Hall Center," to: EPA Refrigera­ Universal certification. cording to llie EPA regulation you better show up ready to advance and it re^y helped. The tion Tech. Course, Paul Hall Cen­ learn," said Electrician Gilbert diagrams are excellent, the in­ ter for Maritime Training and REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN COURSE SCHEDULE Millsap, 61, who passed all four structions are very specific and Education, P.O. Box 75, Piney 1994 sections of the exam at the Seattle I'll be able to refer to it in the Point, Md. 20674, Attn: J.C. LOCATION DATE hall. "I had the book 'Refrigerants future." DAY Weigman. The book will be sent San Juan, P.R. and the Environment' a week Nov. 16-17 OMU Mark Lawrence, who by first class mail. (Be sure to Wed.-Thu. San Juan, P.R. Nov. 18-19 before the class, and it served me took the class in Honolulu, and indicate an address where the Fri.-Sat. Algonac, Mich. Nov. 29-30 Tue.-Wed. well." QMED Steve Byerly (Wil­ book should be sent.) Piney Point, Md. Nov. 21-22 Mon.-Tue. The 40-year SIU member mington) separately gave identi­ The Lundeberg School also is 199S added that he appreciated the Paul cal summaries of the necessity for trying tomake the book available LOCATION DATE Hall Center bringing the course to studious preparation: "Getting for purchase directly from the DAY Jacksonville, Fla. SIU halls throughout the country. the 'oook in advance is a must!" ports where the courses are Jan. 9-13 *Mon.-Frl. Wilmington, Calif. "We owe a vote of thanks to the they each stated. Feb. 13-17 scheduled. Check with the in­ •Mon.-Frl. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mar. 13-17 •Mon.-Fri. union for putting this on." Seafarers who want to buy the dividual port agents to find out if •Five-day blocKs o? time nave ueen sei aarew loi uiooo wuiwo iw ac­ QMED/Electrician Sonny book should indicate this to the the book is available in advance commodate all who apply and those who want to retest. Each course, Acosta took theclass in San Fran- port agent whom they contact at a particular hall. Seafanrs Stress Class Preparation however, will take place over the regular two-day period. 9 �••;-: i 10 •••••• ••. M0VEMRER19S4 SEAFARERS LOG AB John Sokolik works hard to keep the W/Zkes'decks white. OS Glenn King reports to the deck, ready to begin long hours of chip­ ping and painting. •'f, r'' ' Operating the air compressor which feeds seismic research equipment is QMED Greg Jones. A • • '•' "Keeping up the appearance of a white ship is no easy task," notes Frederick K. Smallwood,the first mate of the USNS Wilkes. But that doesn't stop the deck crew of the oceanographic survey ship from "making a difficult job look easy," Smallwood adds in his September 14 communication to the Seafarers LOG. Smallwood (who also provided the photos for this article) reported to the Seafarers LOG that there is always a lot of work to be done aboard the USNS Wilkes. "The work is very interesting, and the scientists on board always have a few minutes to explain what they are doing with various experiments," he noted in his letter. "While the ship's mission is centered around oceanographic operations, there is always day-to-day work that must go on," the chief mate added. Keeping with the regulations of an oceanographic research vessel, the USNS Wilkes must be painted radiant white at all times. This makes deck maintenance for the crew, led by Bosun Bill Richardson, a constant challenge. Chipping and painting must be worked out with over-the-side operations, and the crew often works long hours. In September, the USNS Wilkes was reunited with an oceanographic seafloor survey system sled which it previously had brought up from 17,000 feet of water off of the south coast of Hawaii in May 1993. The sled had been refurbished and is now being operated by the USNS Wilkes in the Sea of Japan through the end of October. W^ile at sea, the vessel encountered two typhoons—^Ellie and Fred. According to Smallwood, Ellie passed close enough to the ship's operating area that evasive action was required. The USNS Wilkes rode out the storm at a buoy in the harbor at Sasebo, Japan. The 287-foot USNS Wilkes has been operated by Bay Ship Management for the Military Sealift Command (MSC). Earlier this year, however, the MSC awarded a five-year operating contract for the vessel and others of its class to Dyn Marine Inc. That company's operation of the f/SZVS Wi/kej began October 29. Dyn Marine is operating the USNS Wilkes and the other vessels under MSC's contract with non-union vessels in organizational status. OS Darrayl Marshall applies white paint to the stem bulwark. • ."-"v - •' '• "H-v. Purser Vicky Holloway (left) and Cook/Baker Carmelita Henry meet outside the purser's office to go over the day's menu. - J-! Preparing to take a bot­ tom sample Is Bosun Bill Richardson. Bosun Bill Richardson (right) and OS George Galanis mix palnL �NOVEMBER 1994 SEAfARBISLOQ 11 "T^r. (Utet "TKIA. 1^6cA<XKi 'i^(%ltc<^ u^e tKorried 2L t9'?4 or PrcHce 'prederccA. TKcC. ^CcA^rd 64. X cAie^ engineer untA (^Kyudetf. 6(t S<t*t Pu<x*t, P.^.; ^euyuHtf 64- e<4t^U4efed. tvcCA (Ate Se<t^<xrer4 Pt<ut 6M, P6Metf P<y6*it, /4^ter cuitA. (Ac S'TZC ttuyie CA^xa. 40 cfe<vt^, ^xul 0(^<Ua4. Sr. retcxecC CoAt S>ece*HAcr. 't^e euui AIA cvi^ 44 cfe<vi4., (^taxiefA (i*t frA^Uo<x6Ave} ttuiAe tAcOi AMIC i*t /trrMfo., 'Pccerto^ IRcca. 1R<t«6 Ac tHiAAe^ '?H-ci. 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I^MOH; dau^A(er. /44A(ecf; Pa^aM; 4<XH, dfiex aad UA6{e. dee. ;V.' =• - • .'.iV -" ^Ar64 Sierra eau^A( (A64 4(eelAead 6M ^r/XM( a/ (Ae /4l(^/XMae S^TTl Aall. ^Arc4 4acl4 a4 a 27HSS^- �ifiPij-•• ..iV- • ••V • ,:7^" •• •• v'>V'-«.-r-'»i''*-:i"-i':J.<^.':'; 7"77W--7 12 MOVEMRER1994 SEAFARERS LOG NOVEMRER1994 SEAFARERS LOG 13 71 .7,' ".:rK": • • '7 • -.•,;._ ', • l rewmembers aboard [the MV Advantage surmounted rough seas to rescue hundreds of exand hausted I ravenous South Yemeni refugees aboard two gunboats in deplorable condition which were in danger of sinking. On July 9, the Advantage and its crewmembers came to the aid of the two foundering gunboats containing 353 men, women and children who were fleeing the civil war between the north and south in their native Yemen. The Advantage, a breakbulk ship operated by Red River Ship­ ping for the Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSG), had just finished unloading U.S. military armored vehicles in Kuwait when it was contacted by the MSG, which ad­ vised the captain of the position of the two distressed gunboats in the Gulf of Aden. The South Yemeni gunboats (identified only as boats 121 and 123) were direct­ ly on the course of the Advantage from Kuwait to the Red Sea, so the MSG requested that the vessel and crew investigate the situation and render assistance if possible. According to news reports, six boats had attempted to leave Aden harbor under the guns of North Yemeni forces. Four of those had been blown up and sunk. The two boats rescued by the Advantage v/cre literally all that was left of South Yemen's army and navy. Included in those rescued were the head of the army, the advisor minister of defense and various military colonels. Also aboard was South Yemen's deputy prime minister. Preparing for the Rescue Preparations for the rescue began by all departments the night before the mission took place. However, crewmembers did not know how many people they would be bringing on board or the condition of the refugees until the Advantage reached the two gunboats. "The night before, we got the house ready. We cleared out several rooms and began prepar­ ing food and drinks for when the refugees came on board, because what we did know is that they had been without food and water for a little while," Steward/Bakqr JohnVenables told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. A shipboard hospital and emergency room was set up for the sick and injured by Second Mate Steven Souza and QMED Richard Sanford, who helped the South Yemeni refugees in need of medical attention with his extensive paramedic background. Preparations by the deck crew, led by Bosun Shaw Matthews, included making fenders by at­ taching lines to large tires and lowering them from the Ad­ vantage in order to keep the vessels' hulls from smashing against one another. 7' f , •. ." ' ".7 The Advantage reached the first gunboat at 6 a.m. and found hundreds of heavily armed South Yemeni soldiers aboard that vessel. "We had no idea that they were so heavily armed," noted Matthews. "The element of surprise was so great when we first saw how many weapons they had. It was a very scary and tense time while the refugees and our crewmembers sized one another up," Matthews explained. "I don't think I feared for my life, but I was afraid of what might happen when we brought them on board. They were in a very desperate situation, and they more than outnumbered us," said the bosun. "What we realized later was that the refugees were scared too," he added. Venables recalled that at first it was not apparent that women and children were aboard the ves­ sels. "When we first came upon the boats, we could not see the women or children. The Yemenis had them all hidden inside. Once they realized that we were there to help them, everyone appeared on deck," he said. Ghief Gook Matt Spence noted that although communica­ tion was difficult at first, it was soon evident that the refugees were ready to comply with any condi­ tions set by the Advantage crew. "Before we^ould bring them on board, we had to get the Yemeni soldiers to throw away their weapons," recalled Spence. "The captain called down from the bridge to ask the refugees to disarm." "Once it became ap­ parent that we were there to help, the Yemenis began throwing their weapons into the sea," he said. Rescue Begins The Advantage maneuvered itself into position to receive lines from the first gunboat. Rough seas caused heavy rolling of the ship and initially hampered the crew's efforts. "Due to high swells, we couldn't lower the gangway, so we sent down the pilot ladder," explained Matthews. The lines offered by the gun­ boats were too small to hold the vessels to the Advantage, so Mat­ thews, AB Lawrence Jackson and Sanford descended the pilot ladder and boarded both gunboats to help the refugees. "Due to lack of experience, the refugees were having trouble handling the lines, so we basically helped &em organize in order for our rescue efforts to be conducted safely," explained Matthews. "We showed them how to hold the ladder so they would not hurt themselves and strapped those who needed to go in the gumey safely in place," he added. "We got down onto the first boat and the first thing we noticed was the incredible stench and the horrible condition of the vessel. It was like nothing I have ever seen," Matthews stated. "Conditions on both of the boats were absolutely deplorable," said Bosun Shaw. "Not only were they filthy from the hundreds of Yemenis strug­ gling to survive while at sea, but the boats seemed to be poorly maintained. They looked as if they had been tied up for a great amount of time," he added. Matthews said that although the refugees had thrown the weapons they were holding into the ocean, there were hundreds of other arms resting in various places aboard the boats. "There were literally guns everywhere you looked. In the piping and wiring conduits, shoved in comers and almost everywhere our eyes could see, there were guns. It was an amaz­ ing sight," added the bosun. Making the Transfer Once lines were secure and all visible weapons had been thrown into the sea, tlie transfer operation began and did not stop until the last refugee was hoisted firom the second Iwat later that afternoon. During the boarding process, many of the South Yemenis had trouble using the pilot ladder. "Hungry, thirsty, exhausted and traumatized, a 30-foot climb up a rope ladder is tough for a man in good shape, but for the old and sick it is Mount Everest," wrote AB William Kallins in an article describing the rescue which was published in the Bradenton Herald of Bradenton, Fla. He added that the crewmembers also lowered lifelines and a metal gurney to help pull up the weak and sick and keep them from being crushed between the parallel hulls. Three pregpant women and two soldiers with gunshot wounds woe hoisted safely aboard the Ad­ vantage mHaSi gumey. QMED Sanford carried the 15 South Yemeni children from the gunboats one at a time, on his back, up the 30-foot pilot ladder to safety aboard the Advantage. "We worked about 10-and-ahalf hours straight, in 105 degree heat, getting people on board," Spence stated. "T^e entire crew really worked together to get the job done. It was very important to us to save the refugees." searched the refugees one by one for additional weapons that had not been thrown into the sea. Only a few were discovered and those were given up voluntarily. "You could see the hunger in [the refugees'] eyes," Matthews recalled. "Not only for food and water but for friendly human con­ tact. They had literally been through hell," he observed. When the refugees from the first vessel were aboard the Ad­ vantage, crewmembers began to communicate with them. "Because most of the refugees on the gunboats were Yemeni of­ ficials, they were very well-edu­ cated. There were many who spoke English and explained to us that they were fleeing the country because people were being butchered in the streets of Yemen," noted Spence, who also provided the photos accompany­ ing this article. Venables recalled that the refugees had been fighting for days without end before their departure from the war-tom na­ tion. "They described to us the horrors of the civil war in their country. They had literally been fighting street to street, home to home, for more than three months before their escape. In fact, they had to fight their way out of the hairbor on the day of foeir escape, just barely making it out alive," recalled Venables. "When I reflect back on the Taking Care of the Refugees required the amputation of a toe. Advantage, something that they had not experienced in a long time. Special Galley Efforts "Being in the desperate situa­ Meanwhile the steward tion that they had been in, they department, consisting of Spence, were just overwhelmed to be Venables and SA William Wickamong friendly people," said land, served the refugees Venables. hundreds of pounds of rice and "What was most wonderful cases of vegetables mixed with a were the children. The 15 of them soup base. "Because they had not averaged in age between 2 and 5 had any type of nourishment in years old. Once on board, with several days, the food we served their tummies full and made to had to be an important and quick feel secure, they became kids source of protein and vitamins. again—running and playing and We did not prepare any meat be­ laughing. It really made afi the cause that could make them sick," hard work worthwhile," noted Venables. Spence recalled, "We set up Venables added. The steward/baker noted that two food stations and fed Spence took over a lot of the everyone. We brought out big responsibility of caring for the pots of food and kept feeding children. He helped them get until they were full." cleaned up and fed while teaching Feeding, housing and provid­ them new American songs. ing medical attention for the 353 "The playfulness of the refugees went on through the children provided some relief night. "The entire crew per­ from the seriousness of the situa­ formed heroically to get the tion. They were the best. They refugees comfortably settled," noted Spence. Once the refugees had rested, | slept and eaten, many were able to find temporary comfort aboard the Crewmembers worked! for more than 10 hours j bringing the 353 Yemeni refugees from both! boats aboard the Ad-\ vantage. \ Once on board, crewmembers 7' , Michael Koppenhaver, Bosun Shaw Matthews, AB Lawrence Jackson and OS Bill Kallins make fenders for the Advantage ' inpreparaSon for the rescue operation. ? | " . . . * ^« .iC'- - -7 - ,• Once the refugees realized thatl the Advantage was there to res-| cue them, the children and! women came out from their hiding' places. , . ~ i Once lines were secured, crew- | members prepare to bring the ' refugees on board while the second boat remains drifting in the distance. -r, Chief Cook Matt Spence made I many fast friends among the! Yemeni children, who werel relieved to laugh and play again| aboard the Advantage. Silil '"""I • 'i fVr "' f 7~"- -Simf -1 77-7'' .-..v...." . '7:'" """" - 'c<^\ • i-. ':J .7 77 A 'Tense Time' The South Yemenis had been adrift for four days, nine miles offshore. When the Advantage reached them, they had only reserve fuel, a little food and vir­ tually no water left. "TTie refugees had practically run out of food and water several days before we found them. They were really tired. There was also a school of sharks swimming in the area," said Spence. He noted that although the sharks were "only four-footers, they can cause problems," r Although lines were attached, the rough seas made it difficult to bring the gunboats alongside the Advantage. •t'-; ' • •• A 9 7. When everyone was safely abodrd the Advantage, the refugees relaxed and enjoyed cold drinks and sandwiches on deck. --7''-K. ' . - •, «• still had a lot of life in them and they were playing as soon as we got them on board and away from all dangers," recalled Spence. Several hours after the refugees were situated aboard the Advantage, Matthews noted a change in the atmosphere. "The mood of the Yemenis changed dramatically from relief and hap­ piness over being rescued, to a great sense of sadness and despair," he recalled. "In the long trip to Oman, they had time to think of their foture and their ultimate destiny," the bosun reflected. 'They had just been forced out of the only country they had ever known, and they really had no place to go. It was very sad." v", ^ ,• _• '•7 i \\ /,I •• • 7' I '' ' j ^ ^ '-h • The End of the Voyage The Advantage was instructed to deliver the South Yemenis to safety in a refugee camp set up for them by the United Nations in Oman, 12 hours from where the rescue took place and 14 hours off course for the Advantage. All 353 South Yemeni refugees were transported safely to the camp in Oman by the Ad­ vantage crew. According to Spence, it took approximately two hours for all the refugees to leave the ship. "I can honestly say that I shook everyone of the 353 refugees' hands and received many hugs from the grateful Yemenis. It was kind of sad for the crew to say goodbye. We wished them all the best," said Matthews. : In a telex sent to the ship, crewmembers aboard the Ad­ vantage were commended by Vice Admiral Douglas J. Katz, Gommander Naval Surface For­ ces U.S. Atlantic Fleet. He stated, "I would like to extend a hearty congratulations to you on your successfrjl rescue of die 353 Yemeni personnel adrift in international waters. Without exception, I am sure that those rescued will forever hold the U.S. merchant marine in the highest esteem. Your actions serve as an example of the time honored tradition of service and compassion associated with mariners the world over." Mark Parris, acting assistant secretary for Near Eastern affairs for the Department of State, wrote in a letter to Red River Shipping Gompany, "I wish to take this op­ portunity to thank you and your employees for their successful rescue at sea of nearly 300 men, women and children fleeing the unfortunate conflict in Yemen. The Department of State commends Ship Master Hairy F. Ball and the crew of the MVAdvantage for ac­ ting in the finest tradition of the U.S. merchant marine." "We can think of no more out­ standing example of the dedica­ tion and ability of the U.S. merchant marine than this," Par­ ris added. Rodney Gregory, vice presi­ dent of operations for Red River Shipping Gorp., praised the Ad­ vantage crew in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. "Food, water and showers were provided to the 353 refugees, who were delivered to Oman the following day. This un­ selfish effort by the master and crew of the MV Advantage is an outstanding example of the dedica­ tion and ability of the U.S. mer­ chant marine," Gregory wrote. The Advantage is used to aug­ ment the MSG'S prepositioning program which is designed to meet the U.S. military's rapid response needs in times of war or international conflict. I - Before the Yemenis were allowed to come on board, crewmembers communicate to them that they have to throw all weapons into the sea. Crew Is Praised isisl# ' Rollingatireondeck, which S2 will be used to keep hulls from smashing against one another, is OS Bill Kallins. - situation, it neverceases to amaze me. Here you have these people who had been fighting for their lives for months without end, and then we came along and told them that if they threw away their weapons, we would help them and their families. And they did. They threw away their weqwns and put their trust in us. It was an incredible feeling," Venables noted. "It was amazing to see the looks on their faces when they came aboard. They would hug us and express how happy they were," recalled Spence. As some of the Advantage crewmembers were exchanging information with the South Yemenis who spoke English, other Seafarers were aiding the sick and the injured while the steward department put the final touches on a meal for more than 350. Attending to those in need of medical attention was Sanford, who Venables said did a "remark­ able job." The pregnant women, soldiers and the elderly were treated for simple ailments and released from the ship's hospital "happy to be alive," Venables said. Of all 353 refugees brought aboard, only one person suffered a slightly serious injury which later "i- "• . • _• s,;., .•• |ii|iip7:7 The Yemenis wait patiently to board the Ad­ vantage while watching the first of their fellow countrymen climb the pilot ladder to safety. •f- A Yemeni soldier explains the horrible condi­ tions of the civil war to QMED Bob Ready while newly boarding refugees are searched for ad­ ditional weapons. �:--*.i6.--. .• -••W' vt- -• .' .•••.••• •'•• • SJ :-.:-4--^ •• • • 14 N0¥EMRER1994 SEAFARERS LOG Harvest Grains Keep Orgulf Tugs Busy . ••y.;:.-. ;.'T. . As the cooler winds of autumn begin sweeping down from the north, SIU crewmembers aboard Orgulf tugboats along the Mississippi River continue to work without interruption. "It has been a busy summer for us, which can be attributed to the flooding of the Mississippi last year. Looking to this fall—harvest time—it seems like we will continue to have plenty of work," Dorlis Taylor, who sails as a cook aboard the Enterprise Star, told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Friendship Eases Hard WorlT Taylor added that teamwork and friendship aboard the tug makes hard work a little easier. "Because we work in so many different conditions—day and night. as well assometimes unfavorable weather— it helps to like what you do and the people you woik with. We are aU like a big family," she noted. Besides its usual loads of mulch, coal, scrap and other dry cargo, Orgulf tugs have been moving much of the summer crops along the waterways and will con­ tinue as the fall harvest begins. "There is always so much work to be done that it is really great to be working with others who not only share similar interests but also who make going to work fun," noted Eddie Oliver Jr. who sails as a deckhand aboard the 7.5. McDermptt. SlU-crewed Orgulf tugs travel a diverse spaii of waters along the Missis­ sippi, and personal safety is always a con­ cern, as is the safety of others navigating the area Safety Is Stressed Crewmembers aboard vessels like the Peter Fanchi reinforce the importance of safety on the waterways. Deckhand Andreas Knighter stated that he always practices safety while on board and en­ courages his fellow crewmembers todo so as well. "It is our concern for one another that makes sailing on Orgulf tugs so great. When we are sailing... all we have is each other," the deckhand noted. Depending on thearea and current con­ ditions in their designated watenvay, some boats are able to operate with as manv as 35 barges. A busy season means non-stop work for Utilityman Chris Orgulf, which is based in Cincinnati, Hormuth (left) and Mate Barry Clarke (right) of the J.B. operates tugs and barges along the Missis- Klelnpeter. sippi River. While the upper part of the river closes in winter because of ice and bad weather, the company operates vessels year-round from Moore's Landing, Mo. south to New Orleans. n «« . 1 *71 .*_*•_ Preparing fresh clam chowder for crewmembers on the U.S. McDermoffls Cook Peggy Robinett. ; Overseeing deck operations On a quick break, Lead Deckhand Checking the lines on board the "'"fV'?'' aboard the Pefer Jo//of is Lead Mozell Turner catches up on union J.S. McDermott \s Deckhand for egg salad aboard the Knighter, gets t^^ Deckhand Dennis Joliot. news aboard the Enfe/pnse Star. Eddie Oliver Jr. Enterprise Star. tie up tne vessel. Slow, For Great Lakes' Iglehart Aboard the J.A.W. Iglefiart, which was delayed from ^ginning its sailing season by icy waters, are Watchman Jeffrey Davis (right) and SIU Algonac Patrolman Ken Homer. Despite a glacial start to the Great Lakes sailing season, the J.A.W. Iglehart has been working great M Wjif S""®' operator. Inland Lakes kola n Management, expects the vessel will be sailing late into the year. The slow beginning of the sail­ ing season was due to thick ice for­ mations that covered Lake Superior and the connecting channels. As a result, many Great Lakes ships did not begin operations until late spring. The J.A. W. Iglehart, a self-unloading cement carrier, became stuck in more than 36 inches of ice when entering Thunder Bay near Alpena, Mich, to pick up cargo. Industry sources predict that Great Lakes ships like the Iglehart will work late into the year. There is no shortage of cargoes on the lakes this year, so shipping should continue as long as the weather permits. V Second Cook Paul Paton (left) and Algonac Patrolman Tim Kelley Porter Ahmed Kaid tidies up the Getting ready for the next meal aboard the Inland Lakes Manageexpect the Iglehart to have steady work until the lakes freeze over, galley aboard the J.A.W. Iglehart. ment vessel is Second Cook Lee Sleeper. •\ ; r' �^ ,, , -ty , SEAFMtERSLOG NOVEMBER 1994 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea December 1994 & January 1995 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, inland Waters SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1994 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Trip Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 8 57 53 5 28 14 24 2 6 10 6 2 •1 1 1 2 4 9 13 5 3 0 2 1 20 20 19 5 13 9 1 12 3 33 0 14 6 9 1 1 8 44 26 5 15 3 7 14 21 36 5 - 39 8 17 11 - • • 12 12 42 7 •M-'m :• 0 ''•Us.- ", 12 10 16 10 ^-•:v.-13'.'v. 11 ••• '•^\''y-2iv: 29 1?" 4: 6 43 49 7 20 7 • 1 2 7 7 12 3 7 4 1 4 5 25 7 0 11 6 1 9 22 38 53 7 16 19 1 4 1 :Civ: 0 • 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 13 2 1 1 • .• 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 139 426 338 61 135 152 42 66 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 35 52 :s:t 11 . 6 . 2 4 ' 1 4 ::../t:5 0 0 0 1 0 3 12 iti1 .ttitt,6' t::.^ i-:::it 3 ' 5 8 15 5 8 5 5 4 9 2 9 12 6 2 5 5 0 3 23 13. 3 8 11 2 24 t.'-: 11 20 3'• • 5 tt 8 •^y-:-2% 5 O'tt 32 ir.:3 1 28 , S6i: 4 0 • •' 18 1 17. ... 5 16 MyiMi :t:::4. • 5 22 21 18 8 1 3 0 4 7 4 3 5 . 4 0 7 12 6 3 6 8 5 5 7 20 25 6 5 S 9 :t 2\--^'t. t'tit 6' . 0 2 0 t: 1 0 0 26 0 ••:t|i::'6t' 0 3 " 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61 276 208 40 28 85 86 35 STEWARD DEPARTMENT i-2.. 40 8 0 3 14 0 W22 1 0 2 1 y-r. 0 St- 4--: V 3 ':f4' • 'i-yi 0 13 6 6 2 3 5 6 . 4 4 14 11 0 1• 1 1 3 3 11 9 6 1 4 11 2 4 M-44 f 11 3 1 • "5:^ 3 10 25 8 2 3 22 5 15 14 8 14 2 2 16 36 4 2 4 16 2 4 0 4 3 0 1 1 8 17 11 1 i ' 1 1 3 4 12 18 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 1' , ^ 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 228 187 45 98 40 16 30 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 89 - 35 •• 14 0 0 18 13 4 1 2 0 2 0 .-t-'t' 2': 0 2 10 0 3 i 0 1 :.3 ^ 24 28 7 0 12 9 1 17 4 31 2 0 1 8 0 2 21 29 7 0 8 11 5 14 • . g..' •s? 22 28 7 ,0rr' 6 0 15 33 43 . T-V ,0 :tr 16 7 2 15 21 28 9 it:tiO:':.t: 3 10 3 11 16 41 9 0 1 13 9 5 19 4 5 0 3 3 4 7 112 47 10 0 10 13 0 53 10 35 0 1 4 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 36 0 0 0 11 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 331 450 95 0 50 117 32 161 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York 25 36 Philadelphia 0 5 Baltimore 5 7 Norfolk 10 13 Mobile 9 12 New Orleans 12 26 Jacksonville 19 17 San Francisco 16 23 16 Wilmington 11 Seattle 28 29 3 Puerto Rico 7 18 Honolulu 4 25 Houston 20 St. Louis 0 1 8 Piney Point / 1 0 0 Algonac 167 239 Totals Port 19 22 New York 1 Philadelphia • .it-s • • 6::t.; it:.'8. Baltimore 6 5 Norfolk 4 7 Mobile 13 New Orleans 6 10 8 Jacksonville 18 San Francisco 15 12 7 Wilmington 10 16 Seattle 3 7 Puerto Rico 8 2 Honolulu 13 20 Houston 0 0 St. Louis 4 17 Piney Point 0 0 Algonac 145 123 Totals Port 20 -12 New York 2 1 . Philadelphia 3 4 Baltimore 8 9 Norfolk 7 5 Mobile 5 New Orletuis 5 5V;; 4 Jacksonville 13 San Francisco 33 6 Wilmington 11 12. 14 Seattle 0 4 Puerto Rico 9 7 Honolulu , %} 9 Houston 0 0 St. Louis 6 3 Kney Point 0 0 Algonac 102 121 Totals Port 40 New Yoi^ 1 2 Philadelphia 6 0 Baltimore 13 6 Norfolk 16 1 Mobile 10 New Orleans 4 21 1 Jacksonville 22 San Francisco 8 15 5 Wilmington 20 7 Seattle 2 2 Puerto Rico 28 3 Honolulu 15 5 Houston 0 0 St. Louis 32 0 Piney Point 0 0 Algonac 241 49 Totals Totals All 727 160 'm 292 351 394 136 146 869 1.339 586 Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,027 jobs were shipped an SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,027 jobs shipped, 351 jobs or about 34 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filied by "B" and "C seniority people. From September 16 to October 15,1994, a total of 146 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 21,776 jobs have been shipped. •• " 15 Piney Point Monday: December 5; Tuesday, January 3* 'changed by New Year's Day H-i' New York Tuesday: December 6, Januaiy 3 Philadelphia Wednesday: December 7, January 4 Baltimore Thursday: December 8, January 5 Norfolk Thursday: December 8, Januaiy 5 Jacksonville Thursday: December 8, January 5 Algonac s Friday: December 9, January 6 Houston Monday: December 12, January 9 New Orleans Tuesday: December 13, January 10 Mobile Wednesday: December 14, January 11 San Francisco Thursday: December 15, January 12 Wilmington Monday: December 19, January 16 Seattle Friday: December 23; Monday, Januaiy 23* 'changed by Martin Luther King's birthday San Juan Thursday:December 8, Januaiy 5 St. Louis Friday: December 16, January 13 Honolulu Friday: December 16, January 13 Duluth Wednesday: December 14, January 11 Jersey City Wednesday: December 21, January 18 New Bedford Tuesday: December 20, January 17 EatA port's meeUiystaite at 10:30ajn. Personals VICTOR DALE MATTISON Anyone knowing Victor Dale Mattison or his where­ abouts, please contact Loiraine Mattison at 432 Helen Street, Alpena, MI 49707; orphone (517) 354-8836. NORBERTO "ALBERT" PINEDA Please contact Laura Hand Comilsen at 406 Gait Avenue, Rock Falls, BL 61071; or phone (815) 6264693. Your sister is ill. CEFERINO REYES Please contact yoiu" son, Mario Reyes, at 376 Oak TrailsRoad,DesPlaines,IL 60016. JOHN FRANCIS ROBERTS Please contact your son, John Roberts,at 18 Bernard Drive North, MillersviUe, MD 21108. RADAMESTORO Please contact your wife, Laura Isabel Mejia, at 332 Starr Street, BrooUyn, NY; or phone (718) 628-9646. Corrections • SIU Pensioner William Drew recently informed the Seafarers LOG that reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. An article about the Manitou on page 12 in last month's LOG mistakenly identified Brother Drew as deceased. "The doctors have given up on me a couple of times, but I'm okay," Drew said recently from his home in Morehead City, N.C. "Actually, this is nothing new. I was listed as Missing In Action twice during World War II." Brother Drew joined the SIU in 1950 in New York and sailed as a QMED and electrician. He retired 14 years ago. • In the caption at the bottom of page 5 in last month's Seafarers LOG, Jim McGee was misidentifled. He is the Houston port agent. • The caption identifying two photographs of New Or­ leans-based crewmembers on page 12 of last month's Seafarers LOG was incorrect. The photo of boatmen Wil­ liam Judd Sr., Steve Judd (who now serves as an SIU patrolman) and William Judd Jr. should have idenbfied their vessel as the Margaret S. Cooper, a shipdocking tug operated by Crescent Towing. The photograph of boatmen Mike Maggett, Eddie Moore, Steve Judd, David Queipo, A. Stevenson and David Kuhlman should have noted their vessel as Red Circle's Teresa F. It was the Teresa F. that recently carried phosphorus. 4:^ .••5' • f: •'•1/ M- • �NO¥EMOER 1994 16 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory '-'L: '1 Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack CafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters DeanCorgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48(K)1 (810)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVH^LE 3315 Liberty St. JacksonvUle, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey Qty, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEWBEDFORD 48 Union SL New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. . New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 ^•NEWYORK. 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK • 115 Third St Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604S.4St Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215^)336-3818 PINEYPOINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point MD 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 16Vi Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 5ION. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1994 NP—Non Priority ..EEO™ONBE.C„ C.»,CL*Src..»NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 20 1 11 2 0 6 0 14 16 C,»NP C.»,a.*tarC.,.NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 18 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 16 . 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 5 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 42 0 24 J 10 3 ,i 0 0 44 30 74 Totals Ail Departments 0 51 20 0 39 11 0 103 * 'Tot^ Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" memis the total number of men registered at the, port at the end of last month. ' ' i Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf-Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 2 2 44 2. 50 "i-K'i. 2 22 0 25 1 2 0 5 0 9 0 1 10 0 17 0 15 32 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 ' • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C • .• DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 I 3 2 2 0 27 0 27 6 47 30 8 77 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 1 16 24 3 51 4 82 3 2 29 0 34 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 • V, 2 • 0 0 ""'Vl' 0 4 -0 5 0 2 3 7 5 2 4 0 19 0 46 65 2 7 0 5 14 :• 0 0 1 • v.V;- 0 2 • ••.0:-::S 0 2 ill 2 4 Totals All Departments 80 11 40 98 10 35 134 17 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. *• "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 84 Are You Missing Important Maii? copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please complete the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 In order to ensure that each active that you are not getting your union SIU member and pensioner receives mail, please use the form on this page a copy of the Seafarers LOG each to update your home address. month—as well as other important Your home address is your per­ mail such as W-2 forms, pension and manent address, and this is where all welfare checks and bulletins or official union documents will be notices—a correct home address mailed (unless otherwise specified). must be on file with the union. If you are getting more than one If you have moved recently or feel (PLEASE PRINT) HOME ADDRESS FORM 11/94 T I I I Name Phone No. L Address Social Security No. • Active SIU • Other Book No. /. • Pensioner This will be my permanent address for all official union mailings. This address should remain in the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. I I L. (Signed). - J �r • v .•V-'v..v •^',-f%^...:. •' ' • . _•" • ikJjr ..'(tfji"--'-• ,; •_,','I.-:. .^•«'- '..- NO¥EMBER 1994 SEAFARERSLOC J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 19 Seafarers who have retired to the beach after many years of sailing the world's water­ ways. Twelve of those signing off" sailed in the deep sea division; five navigated the inland water­ ways; one sailed on the Great Lakes; and one was a member of the Railroad Marine Division. Ten of the retiring Seafarers served in the U.S. military—five in the Navy, two in the Anny, two in the Air Force and one in the Coast Guard. Among those joining the ranks of the retirees, James S. Rogers completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Deep Sea member Robert E. Wagner has been with the union for the longest period, beginning his seafaring career in 1946. The oldest retiring mem­ bers are Clarence E. Lancaster at 72, and Levi Hershberger and Wilbur J. Crooks, both at 71. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of this month's pen­ sioners. DEEP SEA JAMES F. BRACK, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Bom in Georgia, Brother Brack has retired to Texas. ROBERT G. ECKLEY, 63, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. Bom in Pen­ nsylvania, Brother Eckley started sailing in the Great Lakes division and then transferred to the deep sea division. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Eckley served in the U.S. Air Force in 1951. He resides in Pennsyl­ vania. LORENZO A. FORGERON, 67, joined the union in 1958 in the port of Seat­ tle. He sailed in the deck department. Bom in Nova Scotia, Brother Forgeron has retired to Washington. WILLIAM A. GIL­ LETTE, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1974 in the port of Duluth, Minn. Bom in Michigan, he started his sail­ ing career in the Great Lakes division, later transferring to the deep sea division as a member of the steward department. Brother Gillette upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. Brother Gillette retired to Michigan. yr- RAILROAD MARINE To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. LEVI HERSH­ BERGER, 71, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of Detroit. He began sailing in the Great Lakes division, later transferring to the deep sea division. Brother Hershberger sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Army in 1943. A native of Michigan, Brother Hershberger currently resides in Texas. ALEX A. JARADIE, 55, joined the union in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department. Bom in Yemen, Arabia, Brother Jaradie became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1%8. He lives in New York. ROBERT K. LAM­ BERT, 64, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Mobile, Ala. as a member of the deck department. Brother Lambert served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1950. Bom in Florida, Brother Lambert resides in Alabama. MANUEL F.LOPEZ, 64, joined the SIU in 1961 in the port of Hous­ ton. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Lopez upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army fiom 1947 to 1955. A native of New Jersey, Brother Lopez has retired to Califomia. JOAQUIN R. MILLER, 64, joined the union in 1959 in the port of Bal­ timore. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Miller upgraded frequently at Piney Point and received his QMED endorsement there. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1947 to 1958. Bom in Mas­ sachusetts, Brother Miller resides in Washington. LINWOOD E. PRICE, 59, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Price still calls his native North Carolina home. JAMES S. ROGERS, 55, a graduate of the Andrew Fumseth School of Training, joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of Bal­ timore. He sailed in both the steward and deck departments. Brother Rogers upgraded at the Lundeberg School and com­ pleted the bosun recertification program there in 1982. A native of Virginia, he has retired to Maryland. ROBERT E. WAGNER, 65, began sailing with the union in 1946 in the port of Bal­ timore. He sailed in the deck department. Bom in Pen­ nsylvania, Brother Wagner has retired to Califomia. INLAND FRANK H. AUERSWALD, 57, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed as a mate and upgraded at the Lundeberg School a number of times, most recently to firstclass pilot. Boatman Auerswald served in the U.S. Navy. A na­ tive of Pennsylvania, Boatman Auerswald now resides in New Jersey. THOMAS M. DOHERTY, 59, joined the SIU in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. He started sailing in the deep sea division and later transferred to the inland division. Boatman Doherty sailed in the deck department.; He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Doherty served in the U.S. Navy fiom 1952 to 1956. He presently resides in New Jersey. CLARENCE E. LAN­ CASTER, 72, joined the union in 1960 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. He sailed as chief engineer. Bom in North Carolina, Boatman Lancaster still calls North Carolina home. VERNON E. VANSANT, 62, signed on with the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va, Joatman Vansant sailed as chief mate. He served in the U.S. f^Iavy from 1952 to 1953. A na­ tive of Delaware, Boatman Van­ sant now resides in Florida." 17 WILLIAM E. WILCOX, 62, a native of Michigan, joined the union in 1961 in Detroit. He began his sailing career on the Great Lakes and later transferred to the inland division. Boatman Wilcox sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He still calls Michigan home. GREAT LAKES NORMAN E. MOENICH, 62, an Ohio native, joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Cleveland. He sailed as a tug deckhand. Boatman Moenich still calls Ohio home. WILBUR J. CROOKS, 71, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Crooks sailed as deckhand. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. A native of New Jersey, Brother Crooks still calls New Jersey home. Corrections In the April and August edi­ tions of the Seafarers LOG, in­ correct information was given about new pensioner Arnold Ferry. Brother Perry, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston, Mass. A New Bedford, Mass. native, he sailed in the deck department. Brother Perry still calls New Bedford home. In the October LOG, Joseph Self was described as sailing in the deck department. Boatman Self sailed in the in­ land division as a captain. LOG-A-RHYTHMS A Sleeping Warrior by Charles R. Westover A ship in port is like a sleeping warrior Waiting for its next battle with the sea. But when it's out on the ocean it becomes alive. Smoking, creaking and fighting the huge waves. It's a home, it's a fortress, it's a haven for few, A place to work, to eat, to sleep. To read one's memoirs of the past. To meditate, to plan, to hope. Huge and strong, if it could speak It would tell many tales of distant shores. Of the men who sailed her And took care of her. Quiet now, in port with its booms raised up high. Mostmen left, to forget for awhile The companionship of others. The loneliness of the days at sea. Just happy to be on land again. But anxious to go back. Quiet now, just a breeze, a seagull, A passing plane to remind us of the present. Looking at the giant warrior, carrier of cargo. Carrying supplies now like it was a hundred years ago. (Charles R. Westover, a resident of Dunedin, Fla., sailed with the SIU firom 1946 to 1954. In 1946, he helped organize Cities Service tankers. This poem was written in 1974 while sitting on the dock in Port Tampa.) The Sea and the Woman by Alban Castro The sea is like a woman. Some secrets left untold. The sea is like a woman. Its beauty we must unfold. The sea is like a woman. Its horizons so far to sea. The sea is like a woman. We know not what will be. The sea is like a woman. It can be cold, dark and gray. The sea is like a woman. But I find it hard to stay away. (Alban Castro sails an an OS with the SIU. He recently was aboard the Sealift Arabian Sea.) �i f;- 18 NOVEMRER1994 SEAFARERS LOG For RRF Operation^ Statu Seafarers have boarded the Cape Race to begin sea trials— the final phase of die ship's trans­ formation from a Saudi Arabian-flag vessel to a vessel in the U.S. Ready Reserve Force (RRF) fleet. Following its recent purchase by the Maritime Administration (MarAd) and subsequent conver­ sion in a Baltimore shipyard where all equipment and shipboard technology were brought up to U.S. Coast Guard standards—the SlU-crewed Cape Race went out on sea trials to verify that all equipment was in proper working order. The diesel engine was checked, fuel ef­ ficiency was monitored, and any­ thing that possibly could go wrong was evaluated and, if necessary, corrected. Bosun John McCIaren was pleased with the teamwork" aboard theship during this critical stage in the process of the ship becoming an operational RRF vessel. He credited Chief Steward Andre Gee, Chief Cook Harry Jones and the rest of the galley gang with providing some wonder­ ful meals to the hard-working crew. SIU Representative Sal Aquia, who took ^e photos accompany­ ing this article, met the vessel in Baltimore prior to its voyage to Norfolk, Va., where it is based, and noted that "the crew really loved the work." He added that the "food was out of this world" and that everything seemed very orderly aboard ship. Operated by International Marine Cairiers (IMC), the Cape Race wUl remain under govenment ownership for use in surge shipping fm d^n^times of conflict^or w^ ^ All equipment and operations aboard the SlU-crewed Cape Hace were thoroughly tested during sea trials Chief Cook Harry Jones serves lunch to RudiLiuzzi, captain on board AB Pasquale Girgilli completes Heading back to work after lunch are (frorn left) Chief Engineer Paul the Cape Race. The ship is in Sea trials, preparing for the RRF. some paperwork aboard ship. Mussotto, AB Joe Cirafissi and AB Bob Trigett. --•••- V «"K-:'K . Sea trials are busy times for Chief Steward AB Glenn Bake enjoys one of the hearty OMU Jeffrey Bull (left) relaxes while Chief Taking a break after lunch are SA Henry Andrd Gee (left) and Bosun John McCIaren. meals prepared by the galley gang. Cook Harry Jones gets to eat his dessert. Nelson (left) and Chief Steward Andr6 Gee. From the LNG Gemini w The LNG Gemini, one of seven LNG tankers in the Energy Transportation Corporation fleet, sails roundtrip between Arun or Bontang, Indonesia, where it loads its cargo, and Himeji, Osaka, Tobafa or Nagoya, Japan, where it discharges the liquid natural gas. The four photographs appearing below and at right were submitted to theSeafarers LOG by die Gemini's chief steward, Kris A. Hopkins, and show how some of the crewmembers pass their fr^ time on the 28-day roundtrip voyage. OMFn<; Kfivin Conklin and Paul Wolf break for a CUD of rofffelboaJdthe^ L,"}:. V . iui Bosun Ramli Mohamed enjoys the Independence Day cookout. Helping prepare a shipboard barbecue is Chef Cook Judi Chester, Steward Matt Scudder completes a workout in the ship's exercii room. �-; liOVEMBER 1994 Sf-. If /4 •• SEAFARERS LOG Secretary Lovell McElroy, Educa­ SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Seational Director Ron Day, Deck Land Service), August 14—Chair­ Delegate Harry R. Johns, Engine man Werner Becher, Secretary Delegate Dean Dobbins, Steward James H. Cbaney, l^ucationd Delegate Mohamed M. Quraish. Director Walter Stevens, Deck Secretary reported receipt of new Delegate Marc Cella, Engine The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union ship- pay rate for unlicensed crew. Delegate Robert D. Zurflub, tward minuk» as possibie. On occasion, b^use of space Educational director urged mem­ Steward Delegate Thomas M. bers to upgrade at Piney Point as Kelly. Chairman reported that ar­ iimitations, some wili be omitted. often as possible. Treasurer an­ rival in Tacoma, Wash, is later than Ships minutes ttrst are reviewed by the union's contract department nounced $645.50 in ship's fund scheduled due to typhoon en route. Those issues requiring attention or resoiution are addrest^ by (te after purchasing 50 new videotapes He thanked crew for helping keep in last four months. No beefs or dis­ lounge area clean and reminded union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then puted OT reported in deck, engine crewmembers that vacation and forwarded to the Seafaren LOG for pubiication. or steward departments. Crewmem­ benefit forms are available aboard bers requested additional washing ship. Educational director advised SEAUFT ANTARCTIC (IMC), Educational Director T. Neuwiller, machine on crew living level. Ship crewmembers to take advantage of June 15—Chairman Brian Deck Delegate Louis Sorito, heading to Bahrain. upgrading opportunities at Paul Sandlin, Educational Director Steward Delegate A1 Fretta. Chair­ H^l Center. No beefs or disputed SACRAMENTO(Vulctin Car­ Marty Marcellus. Chairman ad­ man reminded crewmembers to OT reported by all three depart­ riers), August 6—Chairman Benvised crewmembers to take care close hatch in forepeak. He men­ ment delegates. Request made by nie Hobbs, Secretary M. Scott, when handling mooring lines. He tioned previous motion to sub­ crew for new toaster. Educational Director B. Caldwell, also noted ice machine needs scribe to Stars and Stripes Deck Delegate Spencer Lyle. NEWARK BAY(Sea-Land Ser­ repair. Secretary stressed impor­ magazine will be brought up with Chairman praised crew for fine vice), August 21—Chairman tance of upgrading skills at Piney captain. Secretary noted new linen job. He said any questions concern­ Pedro Sanchez, Secretary Felipe Point. No beefs or disputed OT system working well. Educational ing sanitary and OT would be P.A. Orianda, Educational Direc­ reported by deck, engine or crewmembers to director urged answered at payoff. Secretary tor Mark Rubl, Deck Delegate steward departments. Question take advantage of educational opSteve Yursha, Engine Delegate stressed importance of continuing raised regarding pay increase due portunites at Lundeberg School. SPAD donations. Educational William Parker. Chairman noted June 1. Next port: Long Beach, No beefs or disputed OT reported director urged all members to at­ radio in crew lounge and Calif. in all three departments. Copies of tend Lundeberg School. He noted microwave oven in crew mess still new contract handed out to each SEAUFT CHINA SEA (IMC), that a well-educated merchant unrepairable. Educational director member and final details of agree­ June 16—Chairman Ron Owens, marine is a strong merchant urged crewmembers to attend ment posted. Clarification ne^ed Secretary Toyokazu Gonzales, on questions of unemployment and marine. Treasurer announced $540 Piney Point for upgrading and spe­ Educational Director Joe Algere, cial courses, including refrigeration health benefit coverage for depend­ in ship's fund. Disputed OT Steward Delegate Brenda C. reported in deck department. No technician class. No beefs or dis­ ents. Vote of thanks given to Grays. Discussion held about puted OT reported in all depart­ steward department for tremendous beefs or disputed OT reported in travel pay. Chairman noted need engine or steward departments. ments. Russ Barrack elected new job. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. for copies of contract and job Special thanks given to steward deck delegate. Recommendations descriptions. Will await patrolman CHARLES L. BffOWW (Tran­ regarding pension requirements for­ department. Next port: Haifa, Is­ in Femdale, Wash. No beefs or dis­ soceanic Cable), August 30— warded to contracts department. rael. puted OT reported by three depart­ Chairman Paul J. Lewis, Secretary Ship heading out to Boston, Mass., SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Seaments. Crewmembers gave vote of Brenda Kamiya, Deck Delegate Elizabeth, N.J., Norfolk, Va. and thanks to galley gang for variety of Roger J. Reinke, Engine Delegate Land Service), August 28—Chair­ Rotterdam, Netherlands. man Amado Abaniel, Secretary food and overall professionalism, Patrick D. McPherson, Steward with special mention to Chief Delegate Roherto Escobar. Chair­ Ray A. Garcia, Educational Direc­ SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Service), August 23—Chairman tor Daniel J. Famenia, Deck Cook Grays for good and tasty man noted payoff scheduled for Delegate Scott Wilson, Engine Howard Gibbs, Secretary Robert August 31. Treasurer announced food and GSU M.K. AbduUa for A. Martinez, Educational Director keeping ship clean. Next port: $400 in ship's fund. Steward holds Delegate Michael Veigel, Steward Delegate Louella M. Sproul. Sonny R. Acosta, Deck Delegate Femdale. another $25 for upcoming bar­ Chairman thanked crewmembers Theodore Doi, Steward Delegate becue expenses. Suggestion to SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Seafor smooth voyage and electrician raise maintenance and cute to $50 Arthur Medeiros. Chairman Land Service), July 24—Chairman will be forwarded to contracts for performing necessary repairs. reported payoff in Long Beach, Ernest Duhon, Secretary G. He advised departments to be department for consideration. Calif, on August 26. Secretary Bryant Jr., Educational Director safety conscious at all times and to stressed importance of donating to Archie Bell, Deck Delegate Larry LONG LINES (Transoceanic check Seafarers LOG for schedule SPAD to supfiort maritime in­ Cable), August 23—Chairman L. Long, Engine Delegate of upgrading courses. No beefs or dustry. Educational director em­ Helary Domhrowski, Secretary D. disputed OT reported in all depart­ Richard H. Surrick, Steward phasized training and upgrading at Coliison, Educational Director Delegate Frank Sison. Chairman ments. Vote of thanks given to Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ reported receipt of work rales for Juanito Dansalan, Deck Delegate steward department for job well puted OT reported in all three steward department. He reminded Eddie Morre, Engine Delegate done. Next,port: Honolulu. departments. Vote of thanks given crewmembers to sign crew list and Mike Las Dulce, Steward SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea^ to steward department for fine job. repair form. Secretary discussed Delegate William Smith. Educa­ van services. Educational director tional director reminded crewmem­ Land Service), August 28—Chair­ man Joel G. Miller, Secretary G.F. requested all crewmembers leaving bers to upgrade their skills at Paul Thomas, Educational Director ship to strip bunks and clean rooms Hall Center. Treasurer announced B#?00#fS/74/VGE(10M), Sep­ Austin Horn. Secretary noted $600 in ship's fiind. No beefs or for next person. Movie fund con­ tember 10—Chairman Bob Pagan, problem with some food from sup­ Secretary John Hanrahan, Educa­ disputed OT reported by all three tains $600. Some disputed OT plier. Believes it can be taken care reported in steward department. No department delegates. New tional Director Thomas Woemer, of without too much trouble. eyewash station now aboard ship b^fs or disputed OT reported by Deck Delegate L. Jacobs, Engine and first aid kits placed in different Educational director recommends deck or engine department Delegate A. Nasser, Steward to crewmembers to take time to go locations. New crew lounge furni­ delegates. Request made to have Delegate Jimmy L. Williams. payoff on arrival in port regardless ture also aboard. Crewmembers re­ to Lundeberg School. No beefs or Chairman prais^ quality work per­ disputed OT reported in deck, en­ of time. Vote of thanks extended to quested new washers and dryers formed by all crewmembers in gine or steward departments. Sug­ when old ones fail. Next port: steward department forJob well recent butterworthing and tank gestion made to repair or replace Honolulu. done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. cleaning operations. He informed remote control to crew TV and to crew of in^vidual responsibilities RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN use movie fund to purchase several in trash separation. Educational LNG ARIES(Energy Transporta­ tion Corp.), August 28—Chairman (Ocean Shipholding), August 21— exercise bicycles for crew. Next director reviewed emergency port: Oakland, Calif. Chairman James T. Martin, M. Pereira, Secretary R. Brown, duties with all hands. He also stressed training at Lundeberg School and necessity to obtain new refrigeration endorsements by November 14. Additionally, he said all potential safety hazards are to be reported to educational direc­ tor. Treasurer announced depletion of ship's fund due to purchase of videotapes. Recent contributions raised $1,500 for Cancer Society. Vo beefs or disputed OT report^ >y department delegates. Discus­ sion held on current smoking xjlicy. Clarification may be neces­ sary. Crewmembers put in request "or new washing machine. Vote of 1 hanks given to steward department or clean ship and well-fed crew. Quality, Competence and Pride Aboard Bent The SlU steward department aboard the USNS Silas Bent \s the first in Military Sealift Command, Atlantic history to receive a score of 100 percent in all areas of a rigorous quality assurance inspection last July. "We aboard the Silas Benthave done our very best to represent the SlU and what it stands for in the merchant marine industry—quality, competence and pride," said Ben Henderson, chief steward aboard the vessel, operated by Bay Tankers until last month, when it was turned over to another company for operation. Members of the award-winning steward department are (from left, seated) Henderson, Third Cook Gary Mooney, Chief Cook John Gehring, Cook/Baker Douglas Swets, (from left, standing) SAs Thomas Cyrus, Jack Mohamad, Melvin Rivera and Mohamed Ghaleb. PATRIOT(Vulcan Carriers), Sep­ tember 11-Chairman Ralph W. jibbs. Secret^ Howard G. Wiliams. Educational Director '"rederick C. Harris, Deck Delegate Daniel Gaylor, Engine Delegate Joel L.Spell Jr. Chairman announced Patriot, a tanker, currently under contract to carry grain. Everthing running smoothly. Treasurer announced 800 in ship's fund. No disputed OT reported by department delegates. Recommendation to -••'Xk- :' ;•• 19 Catching Up Chief Steward Edgardo Vaz­ quez (left) and AB Jose Osorio catch up on the latest maritime news in the Seafarers LOG during a union meeting aboard the Sea-Land Expedition. have full dental and optical benefits referred to contracts department at headquarters. Labor Day barbecue was big success, thanks to Steward Williams, Chief Cook Daniel Payne and GSU Julian Mendoza. A.B. Roger E. Pland added to festitivies by play­ ing bagpipes. Next port: Santo Domingo, Nicaragua. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), September 10— Chairman Nels»n Sala, Secretary Jos£ R. Colls, Educational Direc­ tor Thomas I^sco, Deck Delegate Ramon Castro, Engine Delegate Ramon Collazo, Steward Delegate Jorge Salazar. Chairman an­ nounced payoff as soon as patrol­ man comes on board. Secretary stated 31 Cuban refugees picked up so far off Cuban coast and returned to Coast Guard at sea. Beef reported in deck department and some disputed OT in engine department. Ship sailing to Elizabeth, N.J., San Juan, P.R. and Rio Haina, Dominican Republic. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (SeaLand Service), September 5Chairman John B. Lundborg, Secretary G. Bryant Jr., Educa­ tional Director Archie Bell, Deck Delegate Dennis Brown, Engine Delegate Richard H. Surrick, Steward Delegate Frank Sison. Chairman reported pretty good trip with everyone worlang well together. Two-week shipyard period expected some time in January. Educational director urged crewmembers to upgrade at Paul Hall Center and donate to SPAD. Beef brought up in deck department and some disputed OT reported in steward department to be taken up with boarding patrol­ man at payoff. Vote of thanks given to steward department for good food and job well done. Those getting off ship reminded to clean room for next person joining vessel and return room keys. Smokers also asked to empty ashtrays. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE Sea-Land Service), September 12—Chairman Stephen Rasmussen, Secretary Nancy Heyden, Vocational Director Kashmir Singh, Deck Delegate George ries. Steward Delegate Daniel ^axie Sr. Chairman thanked deck and steward departments for fine obs. His shipboard time is up and le will be getting off in Oakland, Calif. Educational director urged crewmembers to upgrade at Piney ^oint and contribute to SPAD. reasurer announced money in ship's fund spent on movies in Caohsiung, Taiwan. No beefs or disputed OT reported by depart­ ment delegates. Clarification reuested on renewal of z-cards and telephone number in Long Beach, Calif, for sailing board. Crewmem)ers thanked company for new VCR. Ship sailing to Long Beach; Oakland; Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and Tokyo, Japan. I- •• • 3!: . �ZO H0KMBER1994 SEAFAREBSLOG AHemate SiduAar^Bp Whmer Know Your Rights Auttouttcedby W^fare Plan PAYMENT OF MONIES. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU At­ No monies are to be paid to anyone lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland in any official capacity in the SIU Waters District makes specific unless an official uniion receipt is Voltaire Villanueva graduated provision for safeguarding the given for same. Under no cir­ Each May, the Seafarers Wel­ from Philip and Sala Burton membership's money and union cumstances should any member fare Plan awards seven scholar­ Academic High School (San finances. The constitution re­ lay any money for any reason unships to three Seafarers and four Francisco) in 1994. President o quires a detailed audit by certified ess he is given such receipt. In the dependents of Seafarers. the student body, he also was ex public accountants every year, event anyone attempts to r^uire One of the students selected tensively involved in other schoo which is to be submitted to the any such payment be made without this year for a four-year, $15,000 activities, including photog membership by the secretary- supplying a receipt, or if a member scholarship was unable to take rapher for the school yearboo treasurer. A yearly finance commit­ is requir^ to make a payment and advantage of the award; there­ and photographer and editor for tee of rank-and-file members, is given an official receipt, but feels fore, it was given to one of the the school newspaper. He also elected by the membership, each that he or she should not have been previously selected alternates— helped coach the junior varsity year examines the finances of the required to make such payment, Voltaire A. Villanueva. baseball team and was a French union and reports folly their find­ this should immediately be Voltaire, 17, is a full-time, firstforeign-exchange student. He is ings and recommendations. Mem­ reported to union headquarters. year student enrolled in the considered by many of his bers of this committee may make Bachelor of Arts program in radioCONSTITUTIONAL teachers as a bom leader, with an dissenting reports, specific recom­ RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ television broadcasting at San eagerness to leam and improve mendations and separate findings. TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ Francisco State University. He also TRUST FUNDS. All trust stitution are available in all union himself and his community. plans to enter the history degree funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, halls. All members should obtain Voltaire is the son of Nellie course of study in order to become Voltaire A. Villanueva Lakes and Inland Waters District copies of this constitution so as to and Ernesto Villanueva. Vil­ a high school history teacher. are administered in accordance familiarize themselves with its like my sister, about what I have After helping tutor his lanueva has been an SIU member with the provisions of various contents. Any time a member feels younger sister in various subjects learned . . Teaching someone since 1969, sailing deep sea, most trust fond agreements. All these any other member or officer is at­ at school, Voltaire discovered the what I knew [that] they didn'tknow recently aboard the President agreements specify that the trus­ tempting to deprive him or her of power of teaching. "I felt that I gave me a great feeling," he said in Washington, operated by tees in charge of these funds shall any constitutional right or obliga­ needed to educate other people. his scholarship application. American President Lines. equally consist of union and tion by any methods, such as deal­ management representatives and ing with charges, trials, etc., as well their alternates. All expenditures as all other details, the member so and disbursement^ of trust funds affected should immediately notify are made only upon approval by headquarters. a majority of die trustees. All trust EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ fond financial records are avail­ bers are guaranteed equal rights able at the headquarters of the Five months may seem like a in employment and as members various trust funds. long time from now, but five of the SIU. These rights are clear­ SHIPPING RIGHTS. A months is really not all that much ly set forth in the SIU constitution member's shipping rights and time when it comes to completing and in the contracts which the seniority are protected exclusivea scholarship application for one union has negotiated with the y by contracts between the union of seven awards to be given to employers. Consequently, no and the employers. Members member may be discriminated three Seafarers and four depend­ should get to know their shipping ents of SIU members for the 1995 rights. Copies of these contracts against because of race, creed, school year.The deadline for sub­ are posted and available in all color, sex, national or geographic mitting applications is April 15, union halls. If members believe origin. If any member feels that 1995. there have been violations of their he or she is denied theequal rights Of the seven scholarships of­ shipping or seniority rights as con­ to which he or she is entitled, the tain^ in the contracts between the member should notify union fered by the Seafarers Welfare union and the employers, they headquarters. Plan to qualified SIU members should notify the Seafarers Ap and their dependents, three are SEAFARERS POLITICAL leals Board by certified mail, ACTIVITY DONATION — reserved for SIU members (one in return receipt requested. The SPAD. SPAD is a separate the amount of $15,000 for a fouriroper address for this is: segregated fond. Its proce^ are year scholarship to a college or Augustin TeUez, Chairman us^ to further its objects and pur­ university, and two $6,000 twoSeafarers Appeals Board poses including, but not limited to, year scholarships for study at a 5201 Auth Way furthering the political, social and vocational school or community Camp Springs, MD 20746 economic interests of maritime college). The other four scholar­ workers, the preservation and fiirr Full copies of contracts as ships will be awarded to spouses thering of the American merchant refened to are available to members and dependent children of marine with improved employ­ at all times, either by writing diiecdy Seafarers. Each of these four is a to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ ment opportunities for seamen and $15,000 stipend for study at a peals BoaixL boatmen and the advancement of four-year college or university. trade union concepts. In connection CONTRACTS. Copies of all • college transcripts, Seafarers Welfare Plan on or The application form is not SIU contracts are available in all with such objects, SPAD supports • letters of reference and before ^rU 15,1995. difficult to complete; however, it arid contributes to political can­ • SAT or ACT results. Eligibility requirements for SIU halls. These contracts specify didates for elective office. All con­ will take some time to gather all the wages and conditions under Schools often are very slow in Seafarers and their spouses and the other necessary paperwork which an SIU member works and tributions are vo untary. No that must be included with the handling transcript requests, so unmarried dependents are spelled ives aboard a ship or boat Mem­ contribution may be solicited or application package. This in­ applicants must be sure to submit out in a booklet which contains an bers should know their contract received because of force, job dis­ cludes: their requests to those institutions application form. To receive rights, as well as their obligations, crimination, financial reprisal, or • an autobiographical state­ as soon as possible. Applicants booklet, fill out the coupon below such as filing for overtime (OT) on threat of such conduct, or as a con­ ment, also should sign up for the ACT and mail it to the Seafarers Wel­ the proper sheets and in the proper dition of membership in the union or SAT exam and start thinking fare Plan. • photograph, manner. If, at any time, a member or of employment. If a contribution With the cost of a college believes that an SIU patrolman or is made by reason of the above • certified copy of birth cer­ about whom to ask to write letters tificate, of recommendation for them. education rising each year, the other union official fails to protect improper conduct, the member Once all the paperwork has SIU scholarship is one SIU their contractual rights properly, he should notify the Seafarers Interna­ • high school transcript and certification of graduation or offi­ been completed and the applica­ benefit that can help members or she should contact the nearest tional Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of thecontribu­ cial copy of high school tion form is filled out, the entire and their families realize then- SIU port agent. tion for investigation and aj^ equivalency scores. package should be sent to the educational goals. EDITORIAL POLICY — propriate action and refund, if THE SEAFARERS LOG. The involuntary. A member should lease send me the 1995 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility 1 Seafarers LOG traditionally has support SPAD to protect and fur­ information, procedures for applying and the application form. refraned from publishing any ar­ ther his or her economic, political ticle serving the political purposes and social interests, and American Name of any individual in the union, of­ trade union concepts. ficer or member. It also has refrained I Book Number If at any time a member feels Tom publishing articles deemed I that any of the above rights have harmful to the union or its collective I Address been violated, or that he or she has membership. This established been denied the constitutional x)licy has beenreaffirmed by memj City, State, Zip Code. right of access to union records of )ership action at the September information, the member should 960 meetings in all constitutional I Telephone Number _ immediately notify SIU President jorts. The responsibility for Michael Sacco at headquarters Seafarers LOG policy is vested in • This application Is for: • Self D Dependent an ^itorial board which consists of jy certified mail, return receipt the executive board of the union. requested. The address is: If for dependent, state relationship to SIU member Michael Sacco, President ' Tie executive board may delegate, Seafarers International Union rom among its ranks, one in­ Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way dividual to cany out this respon­ 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 11/94 sibility. Camp Springs, MD 20746. L 'J Scholarship Applicants Have Five Months Left to Prepare ,'. }•: •'.;.vVa.;.,.r',c ,:.-;t. :"K P V -V--' �NOVEMBER 1994 SEJ^MERSLOG —TT-T:——';—r—= >i Final Departures DEEP SEA FRANK ALAMEIDA Pensioner Frank Alameida, 79, passed away July 5. A native of Hawaii, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1946, before that union merged with the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District (AGLIWD) in 1981. Brother Alameida resided in San Mateo, Calif, and began receiv ing his pension in April 1975. JULIAN A. BULLAND Pensioner Julian A. Bulland, 89, died August 2. Bom in the Philip­ pine Islands, he began sailing with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1944, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Bul­ land retired in March 1977. JOSEPH L. CIUPAK Joseph L. Ciupak, 38, passed away Au^st20. A native of Michigan, he joined the SIU in 1987 in the port of Honolulu. Brother Ciupak sailed aboard American Hawaii Cruise vessels as a member of the steward depart­ ment. LLEWELLYN CUDWORTH DANIELS Llewellyn Cudworth Daniels, 61, died August 20. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Daniels sailed in the en­ gine department. LAWRENCE EILAND Pensioner Lawrence Eiland, 84, died June 8. He began his seafaring career with the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Eiland shipped out of the New Orleans hall and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Bom in Clanton, Ala., he began receiving his pension in Sep­ tember 1970. MOHAMMED ELALIKHIDR Mohammed Elalikhidr, 47, passed away August 7. A native of Maryland, he sailed with the SIU from 1966 through 1991 as a mem­ ber of the steward department. Brother Elalikhidr last sailed aboard Interocean Management and OMI vessels. agent, handling beefs and provid­ ing union services to seamen employed on MSC vessels. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946, Brother Grier retired in Febmary 1989. IRVING L. GORDON Pensioner Irving L. Gordon, 94, passed away May 9. Bom in Il­ linois, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He served in the U.S. military from 1942 to 1945. Brother Gordon retired in June 1967. RAFAEL T. IBALAUD Pensioner Rafael T. Ibalaud, 73, passed away August 10. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Ibalaud worked in the steward depart­ ment as a food preparer on American President Lines ves­ sels. Brother Ibalaud retired in July 1974. WILLIAM JONES William Jones, 53, died June 20. Brother Jones joined the Seafarers in 1966 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the engine dqiartment. BIN H. LEW Pensioner Bin H. Lew, 82, passed away July 4. A native of China, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1957, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Lew retired in November 1975. GRANT MARZETT Pensioner Grant Marzett, 64, died September 14. Born in Alabama, he joined the union m 1951. Brother Marzett sailed in the steward depart­ ment and upgraded to chief steward. He also completed the steward recertification program in 1984 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Marzett retired in Novem­ ber 1991. ANDREW LEVI MITCHELL JR. Pensioner Andrew Levi Mitchell Jr., 88, died May 15. A native of Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1943 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He retired in March 1970. JOHN ELWICK Pensioner John Elwick, 78, died May 5. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Elwick retired in Septem­ ber 1974. EIEINRICHM. MOOSLEITNER GEORGE THOMAS GRIER Pensioner George Thomas Grier, 71, died July 14. During 20 years of ship­ ping on Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSC), Pacific Fleet vessels, he was instmmental in organizing the Military Sea Transport Union (MSTU), the foremnner of the SIU's Govemment Services Division. In 1964, Brother Grier came ashore to work as a business Pensioner Heinrich M. Moosleitner, 59, passed away Septem­ ber 11. Brother Moos­ leitner joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 the port of San rancisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. He Irst sailed aboard the SS Monterey. Bom in West Germany, became a naturalized U.S.—" citizen. Brother Moosleitner wa? sailing as chief steward when he retired in July 1993. •v'y.*'^>>'* . Philippine Islands, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Tagaca retired in January 1974. WILFORD H. MOTLEY Pensioner Wilford H. Motley, 80, died August 21. Bom in Ok­ lahoma, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union mferged with the AGLIWD. Brother Motley retired in Decem­ ber 1972. DAVID A. NORRIS Pensioner David A. Norris, 74, passed away August 22. Bom in Alabama, he began sailing with the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Norris sailed in the engine department and upgraded to QMED at the LUndeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Norris retired in April 1988. PAULREISSNER Pensioner Paul Reissner, 84, died August 2. A native of Ger­ many, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1956, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Reissner retired in June 1969. WILLIAM T. RODEGEB William T. Rodegeb, 23, passed away June 19. Bom in San Fran­ cisco, he joined the Seafarers in 1991. Brother Rodegeb sailed as a general utility aboard American Hawaii Cmise vessels. GEORGE G. SCHELLMANN Pensioner George G. Schellmann, 94, died November 28, 1993. Bom in Germany, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Schellmann retired in July 1969. WALTER L. SEDEJ Pensioner Walter L. Sedej, 84, passed away July 30 in his native city of Trieste, Italy. Brother Sedej began sailing with the union in 1961 in the port of San Francisco and became a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. He sailed in the engine department. In a letter from a friend, informing the union of his lassing, it was noted that Brother Sedej was very proud of two things—the U.S. citizenship he gained while sailing, and the fact that he was a member of the SIU. He retired in May 1976. CHADWICK TARKENTON Pensioner Chadwick Tarkenton, 79, passed away September 18. A native of North Carolina, he joined the SIU in 1964 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Brother Taikenton sailed in the deck department He served in the U.S. Navy in the 1940s. Brother Tarkenton retiied in July 1980. JERRY JEROME THOMPSON Jerry Jerome Thompson, 44, died July 21. Bom in North Carolina, he signed on with the Seafarers in 1971 in the port of New York after completing the Lundeberg School's training course for entry level seamen. Brother Thompson sailed in the engine department. MELVIN WARE Pensioner Melvin Ware, 70, died August 17. A native of Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Ware retired in August 1973. INLAND RADFORD W.EQUILS Pensioner Radford W. Equils, 80, died Septem­ ber 1. A na­ tive of North Carolina, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He last sailed as a tug engineer. Boatman Equils retired in May 1974. GEORGE CLIFTON ORFIELD Pensioner George Clifton Orfield, 83, passed away September 17. Bom in Richmond, Va., he joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Norfolk, Va., sailing as a cook on the tug Remus (Allied Towing). Boatman Orfield worked for Allied Towing from 1974 to 1977. He retired in July 1983. LON O. OUSLEY Lon O. Ousley, 59, died September 8. Bom in Oklahoma, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of St. Louis. He sailed in both the engine and deck depart­ ments. Boatman Ousley upgraded at the Lundeberg School. ALBERT P. PETERSEN Pensioner Al­ bert P. Peter­ sen, 72, passed away September 1. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he joined the SIU in 1973 in the )ort of Norfolk, Va. Boatman 'etersen sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the U.S. Navy fixjm 1941 to 1947. Boatman Peter­ sen retired in April 1987. JOHNC.STEEBER John C. Steeber, 66, passed away July 8. Bom in New Jer­ sey, he joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Steeber upgraded at the undeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. HOWARD F. SNYDER SR. Pensioner Howard F. Snyder Sr., 90, died Sep­ tember 26. Bom in Maryland, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed as a barge­ PEDROP.TAGACA Pensioner Pedro P. Tagaca, 81, died June 23. A native of the .\ V •ir. 21 —^ man. Boatman Snyder retired in January 1969. GREATLAKES MAGNUS B. FROLAND Magnus B. Froland, 89, passed away Augusts. He joined the Seafarers in the port of Detroit and last sailed as a captain. A na­ tive of Bergen, Norway, Brother Froland retired to Sturgeon Bay, Wis. in January 1971. FRIDTJOF "FRITZEL" MARTINUSSEN Pensioner Fridtjof "Fritzel" Martinussen, 77, passed away July 19. He joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the port of Chicago. Among his shipboard as­ signments, Brother Martinussen sailed as an AB on Bob-Lo Co. ves­ sels and American Steamship Co. vessels. He also sailed on the MV Clark-Milwaukee from \96\io 1962. Brother Martinussen was bom in Frovaag, Norway and be­ came a naturalized U.S. citizen. He retired in November 1983. ATLANTIC FISHERMEN JOHNPISCITELLO Pensioner John Piscitellot82,died July 4. He joined the At­ lantic Fishermen's Union, an af­ filiate of the SIU, in the 1940s in Gloucester, Mass., before it merged with the AGLIWD in 1981. He last sailed as a captain and retired in August 1974. DOMENICO SPINOLA Pensioner Domenico Spinola, 84, passed away Aupist20. A native of Milazzo, Sici­ ly, he joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in Gloucester, Mass., before it merged with the AGLIWD. Before retiring in March 1973, Brother Spinola sailed as a captain aboard the vessel St. Mary. MCS Official Hamilton Dies at 74 in Seattle Horace "Hamp" Hamilton, 74, passed away Octo­ ber 17 in Seattle. Bom in Dal­ las, Texas, Brother Hamilton began sailing in 1945 as a deck steward. He later served as port agent in Seattle for the Marine Cooks and Stewards, which merged with the SIU in 1978. He worked there until his retirement in 1985. Brother Hamilton leaves his wife, Ida B. "Ann"; a daughter; stepson; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild. �22 NOVEMRER1994 SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes :• '• '• .. .<I...' Pumproom Maintenance—Upgrading graduates of the September 26 Trainee Lifeboat Class 529—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 529 are pumproom maintenance class are (from left, kneeling) Sheldon Greenberg, Sara Moore, (from left, kneeling) Ben Cusic (instructor), Ctiarles Lowe Jr., Kevin Hindes, James BradleyTwiford, Robert Lee McDonald, (standing) Jeff Stuart, Jeff Morris, Thomas Diviny Taylor Jr., Dwayne Marrero, (standing) Tony Perez, John Kannuck, Fermin Morin, John Jr., Ronald Lukacs, Mark Francois, Rick Metcalf, Ralph Gosnell Jr., Raymond Machaj and Dan Holden (instructor). Gustafson, Decario Harris, Richard Allen and Olando Donadelle Jr. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left. kneeling) Yahya Shamman, William Prince, Roy Robinson Jr., Eric Campbell, Earl Gillespie Jr., Jamie Brown Jr., Gregory Brandani, Daniel Gibtrons, (second row) Jose R. Diaz, Vincent Flores Jr., Kurt Jacobsen, Rotrert Parker, Gregory Howard, Mike Chartren, Kenny Flanagan, Randy Pearson, Douglas Hau, (third row) Steve Biles, John Burress, Theron Bowen, Michael Cobb, Adrian Davis, Anthony Crummell, Michael Dean, Steven Fisher and Jerry Stricklen. Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by ihe September 21 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) In/in Jones, Fred V. Bautista, Richard Fraser, Ben Cusic (instructor), (standing) Anthony Williams, Darrien Lewis, Erik Washington, Kevin Johnson and James Brown. Maryland Beaches' Sand Restored By the Work of the Long Island Seafarers aboard the dredge Long Island recently helped pump more than one million yards of fill along eight miles of Ocean City, Md. beachfront,.replacing sand lost over the years through erosion and hurricane winds. The Long Island, operated by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., was assigned to the project for 75 days, completing the task in early October. Pumping 15,000 cubic yards of sand a day from the ocean floor to the shore, the dredge's assignments are primarily beach replenishment projects. Seafarers aboard the 1971-built, non-self-propelled, sea-going hopper dredge operate all of the dredging machinery, including drag-arms which are lowered to the bottom. Machinery that mixes the sand to a sand-water slurry and pumping equipment also are operated by Seafarers. Among the eight Seafarers aboard are members of the steward department, who keep the crewmembers replenished. The next project for the 510-foot long, 75-foot beam dredge is restoring ihe sand of the Cape May, N.J. beach. Photos accompanying this article were taken by SIU Nofolk Port Agent Mike Paladino. Pumping 15,000 cubic yards of sand on a daily basis, it took the dredge LongIsland crew two-and-a-half months to restore sand to Maryland beaches. Working long, hard hours, the crewmembers on the Long Island break for lunch. Port Engineer Ray Bamett (left) and Mate Chief Steward Leo Kinnev oreoares a Pictured from left are AB Joe Baricco, AB Thomas Moore, SA Dennis Kennington, Phil Kleinebreil have a few minutes of quiet nutritious mfial fnr tho rro«i nf tho Captain David Ling, AB Bennie Spencer and AB Doug Carson. in the galley before pumping resumes dredge Long te/and. 'i;- �NOVEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG LUHDEBERG SCHOa. Engine UpgnuUng Courses 1994• 1995 mSUUmG OtURSE SCHEDULE The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between late November 1994 and March 1995 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—^the nation's security. Date of Enrollment Course Tanker Operations January 2 January 30 February 27 Bridge Management January 30 Limited License, Part 1 ,. . January 23 Limited License Part n February 6 Limited License, Part ill i February 20 Able Seaman January 23 Radar January 23 February 27 • Wif •• Celestial Navigation February 13 Sealift Operations &Myiiidsnance January 23 Date of Completion January 27 February 24 March 17 February 10 February 3 February 17 March 3 April 7 February 3 March 10 March 24 February 17 Course Power Plant Maintenance QMED - Any Rating Refrigeration Systems Maintenance ^ Operations Diesel Engine Technology Hydraulics Marine Electrical Maintenance I Marine Electrical Maintenance H Basic Electronics Marine Electronics Technician I Marine Electronics Technician H Welding Course Engine Familiarizataion Di&sel DDE/Limited License Prep Safety Specialty Ceunee Course Date of Enrollment Date of Comidetion Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting November 25 December 9 Course Date of Completion Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification February 20 January 23 March 31 March 6 Stee/anll^igiading Courses Course Date of Enrollment Date of Completion Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward November 21 November 21 February 10 February 10 (Middle) (Hist) (Street) (Slate) Deep Sea Member D (Zip Code) Date of Birth. (Month/Day/Year) (Area Code) Lakes Member n Date of Enrollment Date of Completion January 30 February 27 March 27 February 10 March 10 April 7 li • -r'y'Sw. Jacksonville, Fla. January 9 Wilmington, Calif. February 13 Brooklyn, N.Y. March 13 For 1994 courses, see page 9 in this edition of the LOG. Date of Completion January 13 February 17 March 17 The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Course Date of Enrollment Date of Completion GED Preparation Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) 12 weeks - open-ended admission 6 weeks - open ended admission 6 weeks - open ended admission Session 1 January 30 March 24 Primary language spoken UPGRADING AmHMmN _L February 17 March 31 March 10 ilifirir£ifif»alfiMf ScheAule Date of Enrollment (City) January 9 January 9 February 30 Date of Enrollment RecertHHuaiottPtcgrams Telephone ( Date of Completion 1995ReMgemOon Technician Ccumk Locadon (Last) Date of Enrollment March 13 April 7 February 20 March 24 January 9 February 17 March 13 April 21 January 9 Februarys February 6 March 3 March 31 March 6 March 17 February 20 •"0 f All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Name Address 23 Inland Waters Member D If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security #_ Book # Seniority ^ Department U.S. Citizens D Yes D No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held •Ves Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, class# ^ •Ves Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? CD Yes [DNO Firefighting: CH Yes CUNO CFR:IZlYes With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. BEGIN END COURSE DATE DATE LAST VESSEL; Rating; Date On: Date Off:. DNO SIGNATURE. DNO Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. CD No DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 11/94 '""iirf �SEAijuaxes Volume 56, Number 11 1995 Scholarships There are only five months left to complete and mall in scholarship applications. The submission deadline is April 15, 1995. See page 20 for additional information or an application form. November 1994 Third Generation Seafarer Carries on Legacy SIU Family Proudly Looks on as Mathews Graduates from Training Program grandfather's footsteps, even though they always told me I could do whatever I wanted," the 19-year-old stated. " remember growing up, I would go to the barge and meet my father, and I was really inter­ ested in the work even then. I also was fortunate enough to go on one trip with him. "I'm just attracted to it. The pay is good, I like working with my hands and I like working on anything that floats." Whether or not future generations of the family con­ tinue the Mathews-SIU legacy, Carson^—who is in good health and spends a lot of time fishing and gardening-—concluded that he is thrilled to have set the career precedent for his son and grandson. "I think anyone Tankerman William Mathews Sr. (left) and SIU Retiree Carson Math­ would feel the same way, and William Sr., shown here at work Familiar Trail ews (right) join William Jr. after his recent graduation from the trainee I'm truly proud to see another on a barge In 1975, says he has member of the family sign on enjoyed working In the Inland Both Carson and William program at Piney Point. with the Seafarers." division. Sr.—a 27-year member of the School. As that was the year the for the members to be proud of." SIU—elected to sail in the inland Pride also was on William division, and William Jr. said he Piney Point complex was first used by the school. Seafarers Sr.'s mind when his son com­ also is interested in inland work. attending classes there also as­ pleted the trainee program. But, "I'm very excited, ready to get out sisted in building the center's like Carson, William Sr. em­ there," he said. "I've always been various facilities. phasized that he never exerted interested in thisline of work, and "I went to [the SIU hall in] pressure on William Jr. to enter I love the water." William Sr., 49, currently is Brooklyn, N.Y. for five days' the maritime field. "It makes me employed by Penn Maritime raining, then spent four-and-a- feel great that he chose this, but and usually works in the Nor­ ^alf weeks at Piney Point," he whatever the kids do, my wife folk, Va. area. He has a simple recalled. "There were a lot of and I support them. We have a explanation for why three good people here. I did some daughter who's a schoolteacher, generations of Mathews, in­ raining and some hard work, and we're happy for her, too." cluding his brother. Jack, have eventually, I drove a carload of Getting Started opted for maritime careers and gUys to Norfolk, and we all When Carson first went to membership in the Seafarers. shipped out a day or two later." He returned to Piney Point work on a tug, he simply was "The union's been very good to us, and I believe we've been or upgrading courses in '91and searching for a better means to good to the SIU as well," he '92 and was stunned by the support his family. He had been said. "It's a great feeling to have jrogress of both the curriculum working seasonally in agriculture This 1981 photo shows William Sr. providing a sampling of maritime three generations in the SIU." and the facilities. "The whole and as a hunting guide; in life to William Jr., who was 6 years old when he visited the vessel. For William Sr., the road to system here is beautiful, there's maritime, he found steady Piney Point is a familiar one. He no end to how far anyone can employment with much better completed his seafaring training go," he observed. "The instruc- pay. Similarly, William Sr. got a in 1967 at the Lundeberg :ors are first-rate. It's something sampling of other employment The National Center for ing at the time was found near opportunities before he settled Missing and Exploited her car, but Mary Opitz has on the waterways. He worked in Children has asked the not been seen since. The a textile mill for four years Seafarers International photo below has been age-en­ before approaching some finends who were SIU members about Union to assist them in locat­ hanced to show how the 30ing Mary Opitz. year-old woman might the possibility of shipping. She was last seen on appear today. He started in the deep sea division, with two voyages to January 16, 1981 leaving the At the time of her disap­ Vietnam during the war. "Both Edison Mall in Fort Myers, pearance when she was 17 ships had good crews, but Viet­ Fla., heading out to the parking years old, the brown-haired, lot. A package she was carry- hazel-eyed Mary Opitz was 5 nam was bad," he recdled. After earning a tankerman's ft 5 in. tall and weighed 105 ticket, William Sr. found the pounds. She had braces on her duties and scheduUng of the in­ teeth and was wearing two land division more to his liking, gold bracelets and a gold neck­ and he's been there ever since, lace with a charm. with "absolutely no regrets. I've been a tankerman since '69 and Anyone having informa­ I've pumped a lot of products, tion on the whereabouts of from Bangor, Maine to Mary Opitz should contact Beaumont, Texas. Acids, oil, the National Center for Miss­ molasses—you name it, I've ing and Exploited Children at pumped it." (800) 843-5678 or the Miss­ For William Jr., the decision ing Persons Unit of the Lee with a background like this, It's no wonder William Jr. Is ready to work to take up inland division work County (Fla.) Sheriff s office Mary OpItz as she Is believed on tugs, in this photo, he Is 8 and having fun on his first boat, on was easy. "I always wanted to to look at age 30. at (813) 335-9229. Currituck Sound In North Carolina. follow in my father's and More than four decades after he joined the Seafarers, Carson Williams Mathews recently was on hand to see his grandson William Mathews Jr., graduate from the trainee pro­ gram at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Educa­ tion in Piney Point, Md. Also in attendance with Car­ son this past September was his son, Tankerman William Mathews Sr., rounding out three generations of SIU mem­ bers in the Mathews family. "I'm proud of them both, really proud," said 78-year-old Carson Mathews, who sailed in the deck and engine depart­ ments in the inland division and who retired in 1981. "I'm glad they followed in my footsteps, but they did it on their own." Help Locate This Missing Person -*v � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ARA AND KEYSTONE SIGN PACT IN STRIKE PRECEDING DEAL, SIU AIDED PICKETING SEAFARERS BACK ISRAELI BROTHERS MARITIME BILL STYMIED IN SENATE CLINTON TO BACK U.S. SHIP BILL IN ‘95 SEAFARERS HAILED FOR HAITI ROLE SEAMEN REPORT SMOOTH OPERATIONS, CLOSE COOPERATION WITH U.S. MILITARY PRO-MARITIME CANDIDATES ASSISTED BY SIU MEMBERS SENATE FAILS TO VOTE ON INLAND SAFETY BILL HOST OF MARITIME MEASURES LEFT UNPASSED, ISSUES WILL BE RAISED IN NEXT CONGRESS RRF DROPS TO 89 SHIPS HOUSTON FLOOD HITS SEAFARERS RESPONDER BOATS ASSIST IN SAN JACINTO OIL SPILL PAUL HALL CENTER INTRODUCES TANKER SAFETY CLASS SEAFARERS AID GULF BUILDUP IRAQI TROOPS BACK OFF AS U.S. REENTER GULF PAUL HALL CENTER ADDS NEW VESSEL TO SCHOOL’S HANDS-ON TRAINING FLEET TWO ADDITIONAL SIU HALLS TO HOST REFRIGERATION CLASSES SEAFARERS STRESS CLASS PREPARATION INTERESTING WORK PERFORMED BY SIU CREW ABOARD RESEARCH VESSEL SEAFARERS FAMILY PHOTOS 353 FLEEING YEMENIS SAVED BY MV ADVANTAGE HARVEST GRAINS KEEP ORGULF TUGS BUSY SEA TRIALS READY CAPE RACE FOR RRF OPERATIONAL STATUS ALTERNATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED BY WELFARE PLAN THIRD GENERATION SEAFARER CARRIES ON LEGACY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/01/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 11 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/aa933f6dfb4ef8f090a3da383eade1fa.PDF 23deb978dd5a6b5a0428f26dcd8f63fe PDF Text Text /, , \v , ' ' • •>.':. , o' ' '-•Vy';'.. *• «. 1995 lundeberg School Guide LUNDEBEM SCHOOL * •'V;';-- •- J [Krtc-r cj-rt April 7 •• D»l«of C-jWsa. 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Pages -••'sf >•1 Union Offers GOP Takes Radar Course Control of For Boatmen House, Senate Tug Navigators Must Hold USCG Certification by Feb. 15 :>• ;• tf. Effect of November Election On Maritime Is Uncertain Pages (Reason s Greetings Page 3 Holiday Messages From SICI Members Asea and i4shore Pag^s 1fi-22 •:; , ,;:;g �2 S2A¥MBRS10G A'-'-.-. . • DECEMBER 1994 President's Report KesM fyvw Pnlsedby Navy Our Eye Is on the Ball For some, a change in agendas may be in order after the results of last month's election in which the Democratic majority in Con­ gress was replaced by a Republican majority in both the House and Senate. But for maritime, our goal is the same: legislation that will ensure the United States has sufficient shipping capacity under the American flag to meet the nation's sealift needs in times of con­ flict and maintain a strong presence in the world shipping trades in times of peace. We have always worked with elected offi­ cials from both parties in our efforts to secure laws and government programs that increase America's merchant shipping. That will not change. However, we recognize that our job is made Michael Sacco more difficult by the fact that there are so many new members of Congress. Elected for the first time on November 8 were 86 representatives and 11 senators. This means the SIU and the maritime industry have a big education function to perform. The SIU looks forward to working with the new mem­ bers of Congress and informing them of the nature of our industry and its importance to the national interest. The union will be counting on all of its members, both active and retired, and their families^ to continue to assist in the efforts to secure a maritime revitalization program next year. And, the union, through the Seafarers LOG, membership meetings and visits of union officials to SlU-contracted vessels, will keep Seafarers informed on the deliberations of the Congress on all is­ sues which concern the livelihoods of American seamen. For Barge Ihntsfer fljperafKMt The American Kestrel \s pictured during barge transfer operations which took place In Diego Garcia. Seafarers aboard the Captain Bartlett and his officers, required in disconnecting and prepositioning ship American as well as Steward Chris Clan- reconnecting the cargo care sys­ Kestrel recently were com­ ton and his assistants (Chief tem, operating the ship's gear and mended by the U.S. Navy for Cook Marco Maffiolo and handling barges in the water," their timely and efficient work Steward Assistant Fred Burton, Nette wrote. "Additionally, the ship's crew during a barge transfer operation Jr.), in the preparation of an out­ went out of their way in hosting a in Diego Garcia which took place standing, delicious lunch." Christopher Nette, senior port luncheon for all involved in the in August and September. Navy Captain R.B. Lanning captain for Osprey-Acomarit, of­ operation." The Kestrel is a barge-carrier praised Captain Christopher fered similar praise in a letter to (also known as a lighter-aboardBartlett and the entire crew in a the Seafarers LOG. letter tp Osprey-Acomarit Ship "The crew was very coopera­ ship or LASH vessel) operated by Management, Inc., which tive while working alongside the MSC and based in Diego Garcia. operates the Kestrel for the government personnel. This was Like other prepositioning vessels, Navy's Military Sealift Com­ in spite of long hours of work the Kestrel remains fully loaded mand (MSC). Lanning noted the so that it may sail in support of exceptional support" of Kestrel American troops immediately personnel during the operation, after activation. which "was conducted safely, Seafarers who crew A Competitive Advantage without incident and completed prepositioning vessels and other As American-flag ships compete with foreign operations, it is ahead of schedule." sealift ships must have manpower vital that each and every Seafarer ensure he or she is a most Lanning added that the skills that are keyed to operations productive, efficient, safety-conscience crewmember. Kestrel's hosting of a shipboard unique to military ships. They In this regard, I urge all Seafarers to take full advantage of the tour and luncheon for dignitaries receive specialized training in Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Lun- rom a Naval support facility sealift operations at the Paul Hall deberg School. Throughout the year, the school offers Seafarers 'and other military and key Center's Harry Lundeberg courses which lead to increased skills and detailed knowledge of civilian team members involved School of Seamanship in Piney new shipboard technology. in this project was an added touch Point, Md. Lundeberg School in­ in enhancing cooperation and structors also periodically con­ The Lundeberg School is doing its part to ensure that Seafarers confidence between us and other duct shipboard training on the Chief Cook Marco Maffiolo helps are exposed to the changes within the industry. Next year, the commands. We wish to thank sealift vessels. prepare a special meal. school will offer a new power plant maintenance course for engine department Seafarers. All SIU members who sail on tankers will Texas Comes Home from Haiti Seafarers aboard the Cape have an opportunity to take a tanker operation/safety class. There Texas recently returned to the are eight new classes for inland boatmen. Many of the traditional port of Mobile, Ala., following courses have been expanded to include more hands-on training ex­ their participation in support of ercises. U.S. military operations in Haiti. On other pages of this Seafarers LOG, Seafarers can read about The Texas v/as one of eight SIUthe new courses and go over the 1995 training schedule. All crewed Ready Reserve Force Seafarers should look over this material and make plans to (RRF) ships which were broken upgrade their skills in 1995. When Seafarers become more skilled, Operations Maintain out for not only does it benefit American shipping, but also it means in­ Democracy/Uphold Democracy. creased earning potential for Seafarers who move up the career lad­ der in their respective shipboard departments. Pictured from left are GUDE Carl Turner and Best Holiday Wishes to All Bosun Millard Napier. During this time of holidays, I offer my sincere good wishes to all our union brothers and sisters and their families, and our pen­ sioners and their families as well. I hope you have a happy holiday season and a new year filled with good health. Volume 56, Number 12 December 1994 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Geor­ ges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. In compliance with the Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685), PS Form 3526, October 1994, the following infor­ mation is published in the December 1994 edition of the Seafarers LOG: (The first number will reflect the average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months; the number in parentheses will be the actual number of copies of single issues published nearest to the filing date.) Net press run—49,280 (49,000); mail subscriptions (paid or requested)—34,631 (34,693); other free copies— 13,648 (12,368); total distribution—48,279 (47,061); copies not distributed (for office use)—1,001 (1,939); total^9,280 (49,000). Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors,/ordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen Gutierrez; As­ sociate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brewer; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Recertified Steward Tobe Dansley grates cheese for a meal aboard the Texas (pictured In back­ ground). At work In the englneroom are (from left) QMED Alvin Bur­ roughs, GUDE Carl Turner and Chief Electrician Dan Manthel. �;-''4S<i-£ •--r--f---<-'*--;- 1994 SEAFABERS LOS 3 Lawsuit of Sill, Fishermen's Groups Resujis in 16% iMero Fieunder Quota Federal District Judge Orders Government to Increase 1994Allotment Fishermen, who have long felt that the government has been unnecessarily working to put them out of business, won a major victory last month when a federal district judge ordered an increase by 16 percent in the amount of summer flounder that can be caught in 1994. As a result fishermen working along the Atlantic coast will be able to land an additional 3 million pounds of summer flounder before the end of the year. The quota established by the government earlier in 1994 allowed commercial fishermen to this year catch 16 million pounds of summer flounder, which also is called "fluke." In his decision, filed with the court on November 4, Judge Robert G. Doumar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered that the "1994 summer flounder commercial quota be invalidated to the extent that it is less than 19.05 million pounds." Quota Is Reset Judge Doumar ordered the Department of Commerce to reset the quota "in a manner consistent" with his opinion. The Department of Commerce is the parent agency of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the arm of the government charged with manag­ ing the nation's fisheries resources. On November 25, the Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register that the quota had been increased to 19.05 million pounds for 1994. The judge's decision was a result of a lawsuit filed by the SIU, two fishermen's groups and a fishing company. The lawsuit, filed April 5, after the 1994 commercial fishing quota for fluke was announced, charged that the government had arbitrarily established the quota at a level 16 percent below what the best data available indicated as appropriate. 'Worst Case'Assumptions The SIU and the fishing groups, the lawsuit's plain­ tiffs, said the government had used unsubstantiated "worst case" assumptions about the amount of flounder stock and the species' ability to regenerate. They also argued that the setting of the quota in this way violated the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, enacted in 1976, which establishes the criteria for managing American fisheries, among which is balancing conservation interests with the need to maintain an American fisheries industry. The 1994 quota establishing how much fluke could be landed by fishermen along the Atlantic coast was deter­ mined in a NMFS management plan issued earlier in the year. The fluke management plan, which was largely coordinated by the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council, is known as Amendment 2. Amendment 2 requires that a Summer Flounder Monitoring Committee, a group made up of repre­ sentatives of different fisheries management bodies, make recommendations to the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council on the level of allowable catch of summer flounder. The monitoring committee relies on data from NMFS scientists and staff. Under federal regulations, the Summer Flounder Monitoring Conunittee must determine a quota level likely to achieve a fishing mortality rate of 0.53 during F»<l«ral "r'.'VV; t Vol. 59. No. 228 / FrMsy. NovMnber 25. 1994 OEPAmMB(r OFCOMMERCE NMional OcMnic aid Atmo saCFRFMEtS OookMNe. tMgS»-4»l;LO. llltMq AOnar: IMioail Moiiia:. Snviai (NMFS). NMMMj Atmofphartc Commvot. ACnoN; NiMilatliB of conmw^ SUMUfiT; NMFS issues this document (o ftUQOUocB CO In the coouMRdjd quote forthe 1904 summer Qoui^ler fiebeiy. The inteot of (his docunumtlsto comply with an Opinion •nnd Order issued by District Court fudge ^Robert Doumar. directing NMFS to reset ;the quou equal to 19.05 million IbQjgfr # this dbroa^ adeiSM thai a quota adfustauutt hat beeiL And iiriiMniflOwpuMcdf moitJao* (0 qiulu atawlniwd lUiad^MnMnt AAA Miidt «tW- ^onto toued by IRobert Douin". Itha Qiiota equal to ,1,1 Following the judge's order supporting the position of the SIU and three fishing groups, the government increased the amount of fluke that can be caught in 1994 by 3 million pounds. the years 1993 through 1995. Fishing mortality rates (as opposed to natural mortality rates) are based on stock size, meaning the fish's population, and are used by fishery managers to judge whether harvest levels are too high or low. Stock size, in turn, is estimated by statistical methods since it is impossible to directly count fish. These rates are simply an index measuring the amount of fish removed by human beings from that fish's stock. ; Continued on page 10 House, Senate Shift to RepidtHcan Ikmtml To Date, Effect of November Elections on Maritime Is Uncertain As a result of the ballots cast in the nation's November 8 general election, the Republican party took control of boA cham­ bers of the U.S. Congress for the first time in 40 years. When the 104th Congress convenes in January, Republicans will hold a 230-seat majority in the House (out of 435 positions) and a 53seat majority in the 100-member Senate. Around the country, 52 House seats switched from Democratic to Republican hands and the voting public elected 21 Republican Senators, bringing that party's total in the Senate to 52. That number was increased to 53 when Senator Richard C. Shel­ by (Ala.) switched his party af­ filiation. Recognition of Maritime The effect on U.S. shipping that will result from the change in Congress' majority party remains unclear. This largely stems from the fact that there are so many new members of Congress who are unfamiliar with the role of the American merchant marine in the nation's economic interests and national security. There are 86 new House members and 11 freshmen Senators. Also key will be the stand of the House and Senate leadership on maritime matters. Despite the uncertainties facing the maritime industry, it is clear that large numbers of con­ gressmen and senators from both parties have understood the need for a strong U.S. shipping ^capability in times of war and the importance of having a vital presence in the nation's oceango­ ing commerce. After the general election, speaking for the SIU, union presi­ dent Michael Sacco noted. "Maritime matters are a bipar­ tisan issue. Nothing changes in our direction and objectives." He said the union has "always worked with elected officials in both parties" and that it will con­ tinue to do so. Change of Chairmanships In December, House mem­ bers, divided into the caucuses of each party, will elect a speaker, majority and minority leaders, and majority and minority whips. Senators also will vote for majority and minority leaders and whips. The positions of most commit­ tee chairmen in both chambers also technically are elected, but often those slots actually are determined by seniority. In the House, Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is expected to take over as speaker, succeeding Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.), who lost his bid for re-election. Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) likely will be the new minority leader. On the Senate side, Robert Dole (R-Kan.) will be the new majority leader. House Panel on Block It is likely that the new leader­ ship of the House will seek to reorganize the way that legisla­ tive body works. Those in favor of reorganizing the House have proposed reducing the number of standing committees from 22 to either 17 or 18. Among the com­ mittees the Republican House members have suggested con­ solidating with other panels is that of Merchant Marine and Fisheries, which has existed for 107 years, since 1887. The SIU has fought similar proposals in the past. In the early '70s, there was a move to abolish the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, hut the proposal did not succeed. Any reorganization plans will not he finished until early January, hut there is talk that Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries' over­ sight of U.S. Coast Guard, inland waterways and cargo preference issues will shift to the Public Works and Transportation Com­ mittee (which probably will he chaired by Pennsylvania Republican Bud Shuster). Oversight of the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) and Nation­ al Deferise Reserve Fleet (NDRF) likely will he transferred to the Armed Services Committee. Rep. Floyd Spence (R-S.C.) probably will chair that committee. Meanwhile, fisheries issues, environmental responsibilities and oceanography issues appear headed for the Natural Resources Committee. Republican Don Young of Alaska is expected to chair that committee. In the event that the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is not one of those consolidated. Rep. Herbert H. Bateman (R-Ya.) probably will he its chairman. On the Senate side, merchant marine already is a subcommittee of a committee with a larger man­ date: the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. That committee will he headed by Larry Pressler (R-S.D.), who would succeed Ernest Hollings (D-S.C.). The Merchant Marine Subcommittee likely will he chaired by Trent Lott (R-Miss.), who would succeed Louisiana Democrat John Breaux in that post. A Priority: U.S. Ship Bill President Clinton recently reaffirmed his commitment to work with the 104th Congress to get a maritime hill enacted. In a statement released on October 19, he insisted that "Congress still must act to ensure a maritime vV- ,v; Continued on page 9 Uahm's Aamuaces iKeiKhr Fa^mmed Courses The Seafarers Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship, lo­ cated at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md., has an­ nounced its vocational upgrading schedule for 1995. The schedule features a num­ ber of new courses, including a tanker operation/safety class which is available to all Seafarers and a power plant maintenance course for members who sail in the engine department. Additionally, eight new clas­ ses—including radar observer/in­ land—are open to members who sail in the inland division. All of the new courses are structured to emphasize hands-on training, complemented by class­ room instruction. Similarly, the able-bodied seaman (AB) class, the fireman/watertender and oiler class (FOWT) and the chief cook class have been expanded to in­ clude even more practical train­ ing. "The new classes and the ex­ panded courses, along with those which remain in place from pre­ vious years, are designed to give members the best possible preparation for the jobs they do on ships and on boats," said Jim Shaffer, vocational director of the Lundeberg School. "The im­ provements in the 1995 schedule are the result of changing needs within the industry, feedback from students and instructors, and input from SlU-contracted com­ panies," he added. The Lundeberg School's new' The tanker operation/safety classes emphasize hands-on ex­ course was developed in response ercises such as the one pictured in which a Seafarer prac­ Continued on page 6 above tices using a breathing apparatus. •1 r-i'- : v-.-P �4 DECEMRER1994 SEAFARERS LOG "By cobbling together whiffs of comments from unidentifiec sources, the agency alleges that crewmembers aboard the sealift tankers were 'unqualified, 'inexperienced' and lacking in 'character,"' the SIU statement says. training session to prepare a per­ son for the rigors of shipboard work and life," states the SIU response The SIU document charged that the GAG had confused "inex­ perienced" personnel withseamen in entry-level ratings. The union points out that entry-level seamen—such as wipers, or­ dinaries and steward assistants have important shipboard functions and their work makes the higher rated seamen more productive and better able to turn their attention to the more com­ plex shipboard tasks. Root of Problem: Turnover Agency Defames Seamen SlU ReMes Allegations On QuallRcaOmis of Seaim Tankers' Crews The SIU charged that a report issued by the General Accounting Office (GAG) on the Military Sealift Command's privately operated sealift tankers gives the impression that the ships' seamen have peg legs, hooks for arms, eye patches and nefarious back­ grounds. "Nothing could be further from the truth. The seamen aboard these vessels are professional mariners who have been, and are, perform­ ing admirably, under difficult cir­ cumstances," states the SIU response to the GAG report, dated November 11, which was sub­ mitted to the Senate Subcommit­ tee on Oversight of Government Management. /.y. •J-'.-'"'''"'••,•'*•. '•^; The GAG report also senThe problems with the sealift sationalistically states that it found tankers started at the inception o' a large pool of convicted felons the IMC contract with MSG in working aboard the sealift tankers 1990 when the vessels were turned and that this shows a character over in decrepit condition, notes deficiency among crewmembers. the SIU document. The situation continued With MSC's failure to To arrive at this conclusion, the provide adequate funding for the GAG did a criminal records check of658 seamen on thetankships. The necessary upgrading. "These problems largely have agency found that "about 178" had been surmounted by the skilled felony convictions in their back­ Poor Contract Administration seamen aboard the vessels whose grounds. SIU blasts the GAG report The GAG investigated the endeavors have kept the ships forThe maligning crewmembers, operating safely and productively operation of the nine sealift labeling the agency's remarks as in behalf of the military," the SIU tankers of the Military Sealift irresponsible" and "inhumane." Command (MSC) for the Senate statement points out. The union's statement points out Oversight Subcommittee. An in­ the database most likely used vestigative unit of the Congress, Seafarers Eminently Qualified that >y the GAG was known to be in­ the GAG issued a report in Oc­ The union refuted the GAG's accurate, so inaccurate that its data tober stating that lax oversight by claim of certain unqualified is not admissible as evidence in a the Navy agency of its contract seamen by noting that Coast of law. with a private shipping company Guard regulations, union proce­ court The GAG also failed to take to operate the ships had resulted in dures and the training available to into consideration the fact that the unsafe and poorly maintained crewmembers ensure a shipowner Coast Guard, should it determine ships. a qualified individual for a ship­ that a felony conviction makes an On October 12, the subcommit­ board job. individual unsuited for a job as a Additionally, the union sub­ mariner, can revoke, suspend or tee held a hearing on the GAO's report in which representatives from mitted firsthand testimony of simply not issue a merchant the GAG, U.S. Coast Guard, MSC many crewmembers which mariner document or license to a and International Marine Carriers demonstrates that the seamen seaman, thereby preventing that (IMC), the ships' current operating aboard the tankships have jerson from obtaining employ­ company, presented data on the ves­ employed extraordinary skills, ment on a U.S.-flag ship. sels. Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.), smarts, ingenuity and knowledge who chairs the subcommittee also to mitigate or eliminate potential Fixing the Process provided a record of the ships' problems. "If, in fact, the crews problems. The SIU's statement was had really been unqualified, the The SIU document also states submitted to the subcommittee as vessels would not be operating that the union's interest is not today," notes the SIU report. part of the hearing's record. imited to crew performance. The SIU is concerned with the entire Entry-Level Seamen are Key Insinuations Must Be Negated jrocess by which the government Like the GAG's unsubstan­ awards contracts to private comIn the SIU's document, the tiated remarks about "un­ ranies, many of which are union acknowledges that the main qualified" seamen, the agency's mployers of Seafarers, the thrust of the GAG investigation and report is the MSC's contract allegations about "inexperienced" union's submission reads. crewmembers also fail to provide enforcement process. With this in mind, the union's But, as the union which repre­ any specifics. Answering the fol­ document puts forward a number sents the men and women who lowing statement by the GAG in­ of recommendations for enhanc­ work aboard the sealift tankers in vestigators, "[T]wo crewmembers ing the MSC's subcontracting unlicensed positions, the SIU feels advised us that this was their first jrocess and avoiding the kinds of it is vitally important that the ship," the SIU report notes, "There jroblems that have occurred with GAG's aspersions of crewmem- is a first time for everybody and the sealift tankers. The SIU sug­ bers be refuted. The union that in itself is not a disqualifica­ gests that an MSC contract proposal can be designed to believes that the agency's unsub­ tion." Actually, "individuals who balance cost with performance in stantiated misstatements and innuendos about American seamen ship through the SIU, before ever such a way as to yield the govern­ must be corrected," states the SIU boarding a vessel, complete an in­ ment the "best value" for its dol­ tensive orientation and hands-on lars. submission. MarAd Allows APL to Flag-Out Six New Ships the United States of a dependable, skilled shipboard workforce that is available in times of crisis, the union presidents' statement said, "It is a sad day for the United States, indeed, when six new vessels of an American company are designated to sail under a foreign flag provid­ ing an escape from U.S. wages, taxes and safety standards." The presidents of the five unions stated that maritime labor would "remain undeterred" in its "purpose of securing a national shipping bill Unions Opposed Move in the coming session of Congress The SIU's Pacific District that will guarantee America a U.S.unions had registered their strong flag fleet that befits the nation's opposition to the granting of a status as the world's superpower." waiver in numerous communica­ Transfer to U.S. Registry tions submitted to the Maritime Ad­ The waiver granted by the ministration. The Pacific District unions, Maritime Administration imposed which include the Sailors' Union of several conditions, chief among the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's them that APL must apply to in­ Union and the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, clude the six ships in any new sub­ Lakes and Inland Waters District, sidy program that is enacted by. are now reviewing all possible Congress and signed into law by the courses of action that the organiza­ president. MarAd also reserved the tions might take in protest of APL's right to modify the waiver at any time. lagging out move. Additionally, the ships can only APL Abandons U.S. Workers operate where APL has existing Immediately after MarAd's an­ service. APL's waiver application nouncement of the granting of the indicated that the ship's would waiver, five presidents of unions operate in the transpacific trades representing sea-going labor issued between California ports and a statement denouncing the Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. decision. "American seafaring None of the subsidy funding which workers and their maritime unions APL receives can accrue to the tiave worked long and hard in sup­ benefit of its foreign-flag ships. The agency of the Department port of legislation that would have been beneficial to American ship­ of Transportation also stated that ping companies and the nation's each vessel must be registered under a ship registry which is con­ economic and security interests. "In contrast; the profitable sidered to be under "effective U.S. American President Lines has control" ("EUSC"). (This is a policy dating back to demonstrated a lack of faith in Amierica's future by hauling down the days after World War II, when the American flag and replacing it the U.S. government allowed much with that of a runaway registry. of the American tonnage built for Nevertheless, while abandoning the war effort to be transferred American woricers, APL executives overseas. In 1948, after supporters will continue to enjoy all of the of runaway-flag shipping prevailed benefits the United States has to upon the Department of Defense, offer," said the communication of the theory of effective U.S. control union presidents Joel Bem (District was developed. It supposedly I-Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ means that ships registered under sociation), Timothy A. Brown (Inter­ certain flags are somehow linked to national Organization of Masters, America's national security inter­ Mates & Pilots), Louis Parise (Dis­ ests. The registers with this trict 4-NMU/MEBA), Michael mysterious tie are Panama, Liberia, McKay (American Maritime Of­ Honduras, Bahamas and Marshall Islands.) ficers) and Michael Sacco (SIU). Noting that the move deprives Continued on page 13 The Maritime Administration will allow American President Lines (APL) to operate the six con tainerships it is building under foreign flags, the agency an nounced on November 15. APL had applied for a waiver of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 which prohibits American shipping companies receiving government subsidies from operating foreign flag ships in essential U.S.-flag ser­ vice routes. It's Sea Story Swapping Time for MCS Pensioners Each September on the West Coast, a picnic is held for former members of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, SIU members and their friends and families. Anywhere from 125 to 150 people usually attend the festive outing, grateful for the chance to get reacquainted with one another and eager to swap old sea stories. Pictured above are some of this year's participants, including Peggy Arnold, Jimmie Terrell, Sam Boykin, , ."ii r Henri Planu, Dave Lononecher, Vic Vicery, Tony Mercado, Nancy Cooper, Ann Hall, Josephine Maule, Margie Todd, Doreen Stranger, Estelle Deal, Ken Oshinaka, Bill Grirtistead, MarUau, Edward Hirrita, Mary Jane Carpenter, Monica Lindsy, Inez Wood and Mildred Nishimura. The photo was sent to the Seafarers LOG bv Viroinia Martin and Betty Hollaway. �''i DECEMBER 1994 "i SEJD'ARERS LOG Rescue in the Pacific Seafarers aboard the MV 1st and Bolton commended the crew Lt. Baldomero Lopez last month for its work during these opera­ came to the aid of 40 people tions. "They did their profes­ whose small island in the Pacific sional best during flight quarters, was devastated by Typhoon chocking and chaining the helo, Zelda. offloading what little gear the is­ In a letter to the Seafarers landers brought with them and LOG, Lopez Captain Harry Bol­ guiding them to the bridge," he ton recounted how the crew wrote. helped perform a rescue in rough "The steward department had seas involving U.S. Navy a nice, hot meal waiting" for all helicopters at the island of the evacuees, the letter continued. Anatahan, 65 miles north of "By the way they put the Guam in the Mariana Islands. groceries away, you could tell A number of children were they were hungry." among those taken from Chief Mate Robert Boes gave Anatahan to Saipan following the the islanders some preventive destructive storm. Amazingly, no treatment for seasickness, since praise than the preservation of Carolyn Thifault, Barbeau, one from Anatahan was hurt the conditions still were rough, human life achieved through the Chief Cook Kenneth Whitfield, during the typhoon, which wiped and the exhausted group of storm selfless dedication and Cook/Baker Guy Prescott, and out virtually all of the man-made refugees turned in early while the courageous actions of these SAs Idos, Rose McCants, structures and vegetation there. vessel headed for Saipan. professionals," he wrote. Suzanne Van Schoor and DarAdditionally, Rear Admiral rinMcCabe. The entire crew of the Lopez, Finally, Calm Seas Prepositioning ships are stock­ which is under the direction of the "The next morning, the seas David L. Brewer, commander U.S. Navy's Military Sealift were calm, our new friends were U.S. Naval Forces/Marianas, told ed with all the necessary equip­ Command (MSC) and operated well-rested and the steward the crew that he noted "with ex­ ment and supplies to support an by American Overseas Marine department had a delicious break­ treme pride the timely, superb early rapid deployment of am­ Corp. (Amsea), received praise fast waiting for them," Bolton support you provided in the phibious U.S. Marine expedition­ from several MSC officials for its recalled. "You've never seen so humanitarian evacuation .... ary brigades. They operate in key Your unselfish and professional strategic locations throughout the TOP LEFT: Crewmembers per­ effort. few eat so much." form helo operations on the deck response to the call for assistance world. The Lopez, a prepositioning Later that morning, the is­ Of the Baldomero Lopez. Seafarers who crew the ship, was returning to Saipan on landers were flown by helicopter quickly brought the storm victims November 4, following evasive to shore at Saipan. "After they to safety while demonstrating the prepositioning ships receive spe­ maneuvers to avoid the typhoon. left, Deck/Maintenance Jeff spirit of service to fellow citizens cial sealift training at the Paul MIDDLE: Deck/Maintenance Jeff Shortly after noon, MSC con­ Moritz retold a story an islander we share in the maritime service." Hall Center's Lundeberg School Mortiz (foreground, squatting) as­ Seafarers aboard the 1st Lt. in Piney Point, Md., and oc­ sists the island children with their tacted the vessel and advised that told him the night before," said Baldomero Lopez during these casionally on board the vessels protective safety gear. the Lopez might be needed for a Bolton. "The islander said the operations were Bosun Gerald themselves, due to the unique re­ nearby rescue. wind was blowing very hard from Kelly, ABs Eugene Scandurra, quirements of working aboard the "The next call was from the the west, tearing down their huts vessels. The training covers BOTTOM: SA Suzanne Van David, Chrlstopber Robert U.S. Coast Guard emergency and trees. Then it was perfectly helicopter operations, forklift Schoor (foreground, standing) Kalinowski, Robert Borden, center, outlining the rescue mis­ clear for a couple of hours. Then maneuvers, crane operation, un­ helps feed the kids and other is­ Ronald Zurek and Thomas sion," wrote Bolton, who also they saw the massive, dark wall derway replenishment, damage landers who were rescued. Parisi, Moritz, Electrician Wil­ provided the photographs accom­ coming at them from the east. control familiarization, search liam A most. Pumpman Robert panying this article. "We learned "They huddled in the only and rescue boat operations and Rudd, QMEDs George Hender­ there were 40 island natives remaining building as the son and Mark Freeman, GDEU more. without food, water or shelter." typhoon blasted away at the is­ The Lopez arrived at Anatahan land, destroying everything else a few hours later and began work­ that remained.... As luck would The helicopter landing team (from left) coInelilicLotSAing in conjunction with two Navy have it, no one got hurt. No one, Dan Idos, AS Bob Borden, AB Tom Parisi, AB Gene helicopters which had arrived including the islanders, could fig­ Scandurra, Bosun Gerry Kelly, Deck/Maintenance Jeff separately. The first helicopter ure that out after seeing the devas­ Moritz, AB Ron Zurek and AB Chris Kalinowski. landed on deck within a half- tation." Bolton declared that the "en­ hour. tire crew performed brilliantly 'Traumatized' Children and opened their hearts to the is"We were surprised to see so many children come off the helo," anders." Praised by Navy noted the captain. "They looked He was far from alone in his haggard, typhoon-traumatized, and landing on a huge ship from )raise. Admiral Richard C. a big, noisy helo wasn't helping 4acke, commander in chiefAJ.S. vlavy Pacific Command, in a con­ matters. "But once they got inside the gratulatory communication sent bridge and saw the friendly faces to the Lopez, described the rescue of the crew, they relaxed. Chief as "a textbook example of how to Steward Bruce Barbeau and execute an immediate response Steward Assistant Dan Idos took operation." Admiral R.J. Zlatoper, com­ them to their berthing area to get them settled in and then guided mander in chief/U.S. Navy 'acific Fleet, also conveyed his them to the mess hall." The second Navy helicopter congratulations to the crew. landed 30 minutes after the first. There is no deed more worthy of 5 • •; :• . . '-•« • •'f • " m �6 DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Towboat Operators Need Radar Endorsement; Lundeberg Scbool Courses Satisfy New Reg The U.S. Coast Guard recently issued an interim final rule which requires towboat operators to pos­ sess a radar-observer endorsement. The new regulation extends the endorsement requirement to licensed operators and all other pilots of radar-equipped, uninspected towboats which are 26 feet or more in length and which operate in U.S. waters. According to the rule, which went into effect on November 25, mariners who test for original licenses, renewal licenses or upgraded licenses on or after Februaiy 15,1995, must have the radar-observer endorsement. Mariners who already have & towboat operator's license but no radar endorsement, must take a four-hour radar operation course by February 15,1995. Passing the four-hour course will result in ob­ taining a radar certificate which is valid as an endorsement until the mariner's license expires or is renewed or upgraded. At that time, a mariner must seek a radar endorsement. Three Types As is the case with a towboat operator's license, a radar-ob­ server endorsement expires after five years. However, because the expiration dates of a mariner's license and his or her radar endorsement may differ, license renewal does not terminate the radar endorsement, and radar en­ dorsement may be renewed at any time. (This differs from the pro­ cedures regarding radar certifi­ cates, which are terminated by license renewal, upgrading or ex­ piration.) The rule also establishes three types of radar endorsements and specifies which subject matter must be covered in radar observer courses. The categories of cer­ tification are radar observer/un­ limited, radar observer/inland waters and radar observer/rivers. The latter two are new categories; in the past, only operators of ves­ sels of at least 3(X) gross tons were required to hold a radar endorse­ ment. In anticipation of this rule, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Hew Lundeberg School Classes Increase Hands-On Training (see separate story below). Continued from page 3 The new inland classes— to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 deck-inland, radar observer/Inland, (CPA 90). That legislation is in­ radar observer/rivers, engineroom tended to keep the nation's waters familiarization, diesel engine free of marine oil spills. maintenance, electrical, hydraulics The SIU, as part of its ongoing and welding—^were put together to commitment to comply with all comply witii new federal regula­ U.S. Coast Guard procedures and tions and to meet the increasing practices, answered the CPA 90 needs of the tug and barge industry, mandate by including the issue of with consideration of members' training in its three-year standard work schedules. freightship and tanker contract (which went into effect June 16, Expanded Courses 1993 and expires on June 15, Students who take* the AB 1996) and by establishing the tanker operation/safety course. course will have the opportunity to The power plant maintenance reap the benefits of six weeks of class was creat^ after a thorough new hands-on training. Formerly a review by the school's vocational six-week course, the AB class has education department of the varied been expanded to 12 weeks so that engine-department work being done it may include practical training in by Seafarers. That review included sealift and oil/hazardous materials determining which percentages of spill prevention and containment, active QMEDs sail as daywotkers, as well as other hands-on instruc­ tion relevant to deck department pumpmen or electricians. TTie course also was developed personnel. Along those same lines, the as a cornerstone of the new engine FOWT class has been lengthened department career tracks, which from six weeks to 11 weeks. It will become mandatory in 1996 now includes hands-on training covering firefighting and first aid, oil spill prevention and contain­ ment, sealift, and two other weeks of specialized, practical training relevant to FOWTs. Finally, the recently revised chief cook course, which lasts 12 weeks, will continue offering stu­ dents the chance to hone their skills in the Lundeberg School's modern lecture/demonstration galley and the production galley. The course also includes the use of computers, textbooks and classroom lectures. •••"r . Positive Reaction Seafarers who took the radar operation course in Houston reacted positively both to the class and to the regulation. "^eryone I work with thinks it's a good rule, because it promotes safety," said David Denning, 38, who sails as a master for G«feH Towing. He added that the course "up­ dates us on the potential dangers of our jobs, and how to work safe­ ly. I think it's a good class. We had a good turnout, and it's great that the union came here and put it on before the deadline." "I gained insight into exactly how radar works," noted AB Nickoli Payne, 23, who also sails with G&H Towing. "It's an inter­ esting course with a good instruc­ tor, and I appreciate the fact that the course was brought here to the union hall." Lundeberg School instructors formulated the four-hour class, as well as the inland and rivers radar courses, when the Coast Guard regulation was issued in late Oc­ tober. The union's school offers several radar courses, such as the one taken by Seafarers In photos above and below. The classes help a boatman meet the newly required Coast Guard radar en­ dorsement. rammed int© the Big Bayou Canot Bridge, thereby throwing the railroad tracks out of align­ ment by more than three feet. In the aftermath of that dis­ aster, Congress called for an ex­ tensive study of marine safety issues related to uninspected towing vessels. Conducted joint­ ly by the Offices of Navigation Safety and Waterway Services and of Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection, the study gave Coast Guard offi­ cials a number of recommenda­ tions to improve safety in the towing industry—one of which called for operators of radarequipped towing vessels of 26 feet or longer to hold radar endor­ sements. The SIU and the Lundeberg School had input in the study, and the union also testified before Congress that stricter safety regulations governing the inland industry are needed. Specialty Courses In addition to the courses listed in this month's issue of the Seafarers LOG (see pages 15-18), the Lundeberg School occasionally will offer specialty courses to meet the manpower needs of SIUStehns from Tragedy contracted companies. For the The issuance of the new most up-to-date information, check the schedule in each issue regulation stems directly from the of the LOG or contact the admis­ derailment of the Amtrak pas­ senger train Sunset Limited on sions office at Piney Point. September 22,1993. In that tragic and infamous incident, 47 people were killed when the train went off track and plunged into the Big Bayou Canot near Mobile, Ala., QMED/Pumpman 1. Power Plant Maintenance just minutes after a barge pushed by the tugboat MV Mauvilla (6 weeks) 2. Diesel Engine Technol­ ogy (4 weeks) Tribute to Fraley's Bravery 3. MEM I (6 weeks) 4. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations (2 weeks) 5. Machine Tool Operations (5 weeks—course is being developed) 6. Welding (4 weeks) 7. Hydraulics (4 weeks) New Course Requirements Set for QMEDs In conjunction with the publishing of its 1995 vocational upgrading schedule, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education has announced revisions in course requirements for QMEDs. The Paul Hall Center's Lun­ deberg School also has released new, suggested upgrading course career tracks for QMED/ Dayworkers, QMED/ Pumpmen and QMED/ Electricians. As of January 1, 1995, all QMEDs must pass the following courses in order to advance within the rating structure: power plant maintenance, marine electrical maintenance I (MEM I), and diesel engine technology. (Formerly, the courses required for advancement were MEM I, tanker/pumproom operations and refrigeration systems main­ tenance and operations.) Seafarers who receive their QMED-Any Rating Class One certification prior to January 1, 1995, will remain QMED Class One. Members who passed one of the newly mandatory courses (power plant maintenance, MEM Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship included three separate radar observer courses (unlimited, .inland and rivers) in its 1995 vocational upgrading schedule. All are approved by the Coast Guard. (Course descrip­ tions appear on pages 15 and 17.) Additionally, Lundeberg School instructors last month conducted the four-hour radar operation course at the SIU hall in Houston. The four-hour class also will be available at other SIU halls in the next few months, and probably will be taught at the Lundeberg School as well. Check upcoming issues of the Seafarers LOG or contact the admissions office at Piney Point for the latest scheduling information. I or diesel) prior to January 1, 1995, may use that mandatory class plus an elective to move up in classification, up to and including QMED Class Two. However, they will not be advanced to QMED Class One until they have passed all three of the new mandatoiy courses plus three electives. The career tracks, which are ex­ pected to become mandatory in 1996, were developed "in order to better prepare the members for the jobs they're actually doing aboard vessels," said Lundeberg School QMED/Electriclan Vocational Director Jim Shaffer. The career tracks are as fol­ 1. Power Plant Maintenance lows: (6 weeks) 2. Diesel Engine Technol­ QMED/Dayworker ogy (4 weeks) 1. Power Plant Maintenance 3. MEM I (6 weeks) (6 weeks) 4. MEM II (6 weeks) 2. Diesel Engine Technol­ 5. Hydraulics (4 weeks) ogy (4 weeks) 6. Refrigeration Systems 3. MEM I (6 weeks) Maintenance and Operations 4. Machine Tool Operations 7. Practical Electronics (4 (4 weeks) weeks—course is being 5. Welding (4 weeks) developed). 6. Refrigeration Systems For course descriptions, see Maintenance and Operations (4 the special supplement in this weeks) issue of theSeafarers LOG, pages OR Hydraulics (6 weeks) 15-18. On a frigid night last December, Bosun Mark Fraley (left) donned a survival suit and entered freezing waters to pull to safety a shipmate who had fallen and been struck by ice floes. The bosun, who sails on American Steamship Company's Indiana Harbor, is honored for his bravery at the annual Admiral of the Ocean Seas award ceremony of the United Seamen's Service. MarAd Ad­ ministrator Albert J. Hertlerger makes the presentation. �DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 7 EigM Bosuns Achieve Top Certtfication Tommie Benton, Edmund control procedures, forklift han­ Brand, Hugo Dermody, Tim dling and Hagglund crane opera­ Fitzgerald, Stanley Gurney tion. Underway and vertica Philip Parisi, Mohamed Raw replenishment procedures were and Archie Ware recently joinec thoroughly"reviewed. the ranks of the union's recer­ Advanced firefighting anc tified bosuns after completing a emergency first aid classes also rigorous five-week training were on the bosuns' class course. Honored at the November schedule. Brother Rawi, 49, who membership meeting held in joined the SIU in 1976 at the New Piney Point, Md., the bosuns York hall, found these sessions of graduated with a certification great value. "They are very im­ recognized by the SIU as the portant skills to know highest designation in the deck remember," he said. department. In each topic, the bosuns had The bosun recertification pro­ to complete the course work and gram of the Lundeberg School at pass either a written exam or the Paul Hall Center for Maritime demonstration drill or both. Training and Education is Enhancing the Job designed to update seafarers in the top post of a ship's unlicensed As part of the recertification deck department crew on trends curriculum, the bosuns attended Graduates of the bosun recertification course are (from left, front row) Hugo Dermody, Mohamed Rawi, Tim in the maritime indu.stry, includ­ classes in communicating effec­ Fitzgerald, Tommie Benton, (second row) Stanley Gumey, Edmund Brand, Archie Ware and Philip Parisi. ing changing shipboard technol­ tively with fellow shipmates ogy and updated seamanship both unlicensed and licensed. The (SPAD), the voluntary contribu techniques. Additionally, the purpose of these sessions is to tions Seafarers can make to be bosuns' curriculum prepares the prepare bosuns to play a key role in used for contributing to the cam seamen for their leadership roles maintaining a cohesive, proactive paigns of individuals supportive team of crewmembers. among fellow crewmembers. of the U.S. maritime industry. "Il The bosuns also had an oppor­ is our security," he said. Mastering the New tunity to expand their computer The bosuns also met with rep­ Recognizing the importance skills. resentatives from every other of staying abreast with changes department of the union. Effec Maritime Laws made in the industry. Brother tive contract enforcement was Given the critical condition of discussed with officials of the Fitzgerald, a 19-year member of the SIU, said in remarks made to U.S. shipping, the bosuns took union's collective bargaining Seafarers at the Piney Point mem- part in several discussions with department. The need to protect bership meeting last month SIU officials on the union's ef­ benefits of Seafarers in the areas during the bosuns' graduation forts to revitalize the American of health care, vacations, training ceremony, "If you are not upgrad­ maritime industry and assure job and pensions was discussed with ing your skills with new equip­ security for all Seafarers. In a trip representatives of the Seafarers ment and technology, you are to the U.S. Capitol, the bosuns plans. met with the union's legislative going backwards." For Brother Brand, these ses Through a combination of staff to review the SIU's political sions added to his understanding drills, hands-on exercises and operation and its support for of the union and its operation, classroom work, the bosuns com­ egislation that promotes U.S.- was very important to me to be pleted advanced classes in wire- lag shipping. able to meet the administration o: The extent to which legislation the SIU and discuss the future o splicing and navigation, making use of the Paul Hall Center's can determine the future of the the union," said the graduate o simulator, which reproduces sail­ industry was noted by Bosun Der­ the Lundeberg School's trainee ing conditions at sea in ports mody, who joined the SIU in class no. 123 (1973). 976 in the port of New Orleans, around the world. Passing the Torch In-depth work was done in n his remarks at the griaduation areas critical to the nation's ceremony, Dermody stressed the A small portion of the bosuns' military sealift operations, such importance of the Seafarers ime was dedicated to training the as helicopter maneuvers, damage Political Activities Donation young men and women enrollec For Bosun Parisi, Seafaring Is a Family Affair When Philip Parisi accepted hand for his father's graduation his certificate last month for from the Lundeberg School completing the bosun recer­ course, Parisi said, "And, we tification course at the Paul Hall may not be the last Seafarers Center for Maritime Training in this family." Parisi first became interested and Education, the Mas­ in the seafaring life while work­ sachusetts native said, "It is a ing with his father aboard the great deal we have here in Piney Point. All the old-timers fought family's fishing vessel during long and hard for what we have summers and after school. "While our fishing boat was here, so we all should do a good tossing about on a choppy day, I job." For Brother Parisi, the com­ would watch in amazement as ment was more than a tribute to the tankers sailed smoothly by. I the Piney Point, Md. training said to myself, I've got to sail complex, which encompasses aboard one of those," said the Lundeberg School. Pari si's Parisi. In 1982, Parisi became the remarks also acknowledged the first member of his family to at­ role of Seafarers who, the Lundeberg School tend throughout the union's 56-year when he graduated from the history, built the organization to trainee program. He soon began its present strength. Parisi knows some of these sailing aboard deep sea vessels Seafarers personally. The 34- as a member of the deck depart­ year-old bosun's father was a ment. Parisi has returned several Conor Parisi gets a close look at Seafarer active in the union's fishing membership, based in times to the Lundeberg School the workings of the membership to upgrade his seamanship skills. meeting. His father, Philip, is in Gloucester, Mass. The strong union that has ac­ For the bosun recertification background. crued to today's SIU members program, he returned with his also is a matter with which the wife and son, who stayed with LOG, Parisi stated that while he Parisi family is deeply familiar. him at the facilities while he at­ hopes that his son, Conor, would someday sail with the Seafarers, Philip Parisi's three brothers all tended the course. he is leaving that decision up to In an interview with a sailed with the SIU. Pointing to him. reporter from the Seafarers his son, Conor, who was on .r During a practice session in the tankerman safety and rescue opera­ tions class, Hugo P. Dermody volunteers to be in the sling, while other class members practice moving him. in the Paul Hall Center's entry level program. The bosuns worked side-by-side with the trainees in exercises covering knot-tying, wire splicing and deck maintenance, including use of a bosun's chair. Some of the bosuns found this work extremely rewarding and directed their graduation remarks to the trainees. Many of the graduating recer­ tified bosuns took time in their speeches to state that upgrading is crucial to the success of any seafaring career. "Work hard for yourselves and the union," said Brother Gumey, 32, who joined the union in 1979 in the port of Seattle. Brother Ware, 38, told the irospective Seafarers in the audience at the membership meeting, 'To the young trainees I say, look at us [the graduating !x)suns] for encouragement If we can do it, so can you." .-;y- . . . . rent on all facets of shipboard technology. "I really enjoyed this class and I am very proud of this union. I've been a member for almost 17 years and I will keep coming back to Piney Point," said the 38-yearold Brother Benton. Not Stopping Here In their graduation remarks, he bosuns indicated that they lave no intention of resting on their laurels. The SIU men talked Mohamed Rawi (left) and Stanley of the importance of continued Gurney learn proper ways to upgrading in order to remain cur- splice wire. •:iV . v;;'' �8 DECBmER1994 SEAFMERS LOG ' Working the Busy Caribbean Run J] Keeps S-L Discovery Crew on Alert From the busy port of Elizabeth, NJ. to the clear waters of Kingston, Jamaica, Seafarers who sail the Caribbean run aboard the Sea-Land Discovery work unrelentingly to get cargoes moved safely and efficiently. New York Patrolman Jack Sheehan recently met the ship when it docked in Elizabeth, N.J. to update the crewmembers on union activities and answer any questions they might have. He noted that due to the 28-day schedule the vessel follows, the 700-foot containership is never in one port for very long. "^e Sea-Land Discovery is a very busy ship with a hard work­ ing crew," Sheehan told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "They are always on the go to keep the ship in top form." The patrolman added that the deck department, headed by Bosun Nelson Sala, is superior. "Bosun Sala really keeps the ship in top-notch condition. Deck department members are always doing a lot of chipping and paint­ ing to keep the Sea-Land Dis­ covery loolang good," he said. Because the Sea-Land Dis­ covery maintains a very busy schedule, safety is of utmost im­ portance. Many of the crewmem­ bers who sail aboard the Sea-Land Discovery have at­ tended various upgrading classes at the Lundeberg Schoo and are very knowledgeable when it comes to safety, Sheehan said. He added that excellent meals jrepared by the galley gang, leaded by Chief Cook Jorge Salazar, help keep the crewmem­ bers happy and full of energy. "Chief Cook Salazar is always preparing new and interesting menus for the crew," the patrol­ man concluded. The Sea-Land Discovery, a vessel in the fleet of Sea-Land Service Inc., was built in 1968 and is capable of traveling speeds of up to 21 knots. The containership sails the Caribbean run which includes ports in Kingston, Jamaica; Rio Haina, Dominican Republic and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Sea-Land Service ves­ sel loads and unloads its cargo in Elizabeth, New Orleans and Jack­ sonville, Fla. Chief Cook Jorge Salazar (left) and Steward Baker Jose Colls SA David Valle takes a break on check to be sure there are enough dry stores aboard the Sea- deck while the Sea-Land DisLand Discovery for the upcoming voyage. covery \s docked in Elizabeth, N.J. OMU Jorge Bermeo helps Taking time to catch up on union AB Robert Bateman (left) keep the ship's engineroom news are AB James Harris (left) presents Chief Mate Jim Ryan with a model of the S-L Discovery. in good working condition. and Bosun Nelson Sala. Crew Earns Praise for Work In Shipyard on Thompson Pass •V '/-.".C; ; •; The crew of the Thompson Pass recently was commended by Interocean Management officials following an extremely success­ ful shipyard period in Portland, Ore. in which the vessel was drydocked and overhauled. In a telegram sent to the ship by the head of marine personnel for the shipping company, crewHard at work in the engineroom members were thanked for "the are QMEDs Jim Soto (left) and excellent job done in the Bob Hamil. shipyard." In addition, a letter Preparing healthy, hearty meals for the crew aboard the Thompson Pass are galley gang members (from left) SAs Larry Lopez and All Mohamed, Steward/Baker CrIsantoModellas and Chief Cook Ahmed Sharif. sent to the captain from Inter­ ocean Management's marine superintendent extended thanks and appreciation to all hands for a job well done and compli­ mented the crew on their "team efforts, dedication and hard work." Teamwork and dedication by crewmembers aboard the Thompson Pass do help to keep the 874-foot tanker in top form, noted QMED Robert Hamil. From transporting petroleum products between Valdez, Alaska and the West Coast, to the recent shipyard stay, Thompson Pass crewmembers have adopted an "all for one" attitude to get each job done. In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, QMED Hamil praised the crewmembers. "This is a good and hard working crew, and it is a pleasure to sail with them aboard the Thompson Pass," he wrote. AB Mike Smolen (left) and Pumpman Rick Cavender are joined by Cathy Cavender during some off-time while in the shipyard. Hamil, who also serves as the ship's chairman, noted that he joined together with the captain, chief engineer, chief mate and first engineer in thanking the crew for a job well done while in the shipyard. He also provided the photos accompanying this article, which were taken during the vessel's stay in the shipyard. The Thompson Pass and its sister ship, the Brooks Range, were built in 1978. The 165,000 DWT tanker transports Valdez petroleum products between Val­ dez, Alaska and San Francisco and Los Angeles, Calif. Stopping to pose for the camera before going to the mess hall for lunch are (from left) ABs Jeff Turkus, Ben Armendariz, SA Larry Lopez and OS Kasem Omar. ^1 The Thompson Pass ^ ' anchored at El Segundo, Calif. • •" •••"SI �BECEMBER1994 SEAFARERS LOG 9 Seafarers Must Have MMDs Renewed by 1999 Ac Q0Op<OrA«*n n«*A As Seafarers are aware, mer­ chant seamen must renew their z-cards every five years, accord ing to U.S Coast Guard regula­ tions published in the final rule format in the September 27,1994 Federal Register. (Interim measures have been in effect since 1990 when the five-year renewal requirement became law as part of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.) The federal agency is re­ quiring that all merchant mariner's documents (MMDs), or z-cards, must be updated by 1999 and has issued an expiration schedule for existing z-cards. The renewal requirements were effective as of October 27, and the expiration schedule be­ comes effective January 1,1995. renewing z-cards and licenses, the Coast Guard will use the date the document was issued for those processed before 1991. (Since 1991, z-cards have been issued with expiration dates posted on both the front and back of the documents.) The date of issuance is locatet on the back of a z-card, to the right of the thumb print. Documents issued in years en ding in 5 or 0 must renew durin 1995. For those cards issued in the years ending with a 1 or 6, renewal must take place in 1996. For years ending in 2 or 7, renewal must be done in 1997. For documents issued in years en­ ding in 3 or 8, renewal must take place in 1998. Any documents is­ sued in years ending in 4 or 9 must Conditions for Renewal be renewed by 1999 to remain Z-cards may be renewed up to active. (See chart below.) one year before they expire, and Renewal Requirements pan be renewed up to one year after they expire, but are not valid The Department of Transpor­ for shipping once they expire. tation agency has issued the fol­ For example, if a Seafarer's lowing requirements for z-cart z-card is due to expire in June renewal: 1995, he or she has until June Entry level MMDs (OS, 1996 to renew, although he or she wiper and steward department will not be permitted to sail after [food handlers]): June 1995 if it has not been • Coast Guard application renewed. for renewal of MMD • Coast Guard Nationa Renewal Schedule Driver Register check consent To determine the date for form GOP Gains Majority in Senate and House Continuedfrom page 3 presence in the United States' vast international trade. It must act to ensure that a fleet of U.S.-flag mer­ chant ships, crewed by skilled American se^arers, stands ready to serve our country's economic and military sealift needs." During the 103rd Congress, the House overwhelmingly passed a 10-year, $1.3 billion shipping bill, the funding for which would have come from a tonnage duty levied on all vessels calling on U.S. ports from foreign destinations. But the Senate failed to act on the legislation, as three farm-state senators—Pressler, Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Hank Brown (R-Colo.) used a par­ liamentary gimmick to prevent the Senate from debating or voting on the bill. Next year, the farm bill will be due for a vote. This legislation is enacted every five years. Tradi­ tionally, during the farm bil debate, the laws which mandate transportation of U.S. govern­ ment food aid cargoes on American-flag ships have come under attack from giant agricul­ tural interests. The union is prepared for such attacks in the event that they arise in the 1995 farm bill debate. Maintaining cargo preference laws which require that 75 per­ cent of government-donated food aid be shipped on U.S.-flag car­ riers, along with legislation to revitalize the nation's liner fleet will be among the top issues for the SIU's legislative staff. Addi­ tionally, the union will continue to seek measures that will in­ crease the size of the U.S. tanker fleet and bring American-flag cruise ships to the high seas. Seafarers Active In Elections Around the country, during the weeks leading up to November 8, Seafarers took part in the grassroots activities that help get officials elected. By working on phone banks, going door-to-door with literature, attending rallies and campaign events, and putting up signs. Seafarers contributed their volunteer time to promaritime candidates seeking con­ gressional, state and local offices. Seafarers worked for, among others, incumbent Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chuck Robb (D-Va.) and Slade Gorton (R-Wash.), all of whom were re-elected. On the House side. Seafarers backed incumbents Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.), Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), Gerald Solomon (R-N.Y.), Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), Jack Fields (R- Coast Guard photo/finger­ print form • Issuance fee of $35 Rated MMDs (Any rated shipboard position): • Coast Guard application for renewal of MMD • Coast Guard National Driver Register check consent form • Coast Guard photo/finger­ print form • Cdast Guard physical (can be taken at an SIU clinic or with a family physician) • Drug test (can be taken at an SIU clinic) • Evaluation fee of $45 • Issuance fee of $35 • Must show proof of profes­ sional requirements including one of the following: - One year seatime - Three years related ex­ perience (to be evaluated by the Coast Guard) - Renewal exercise ($40) Lifeboat Endorsement: • Coast Guard application for renewal of MMD • Coast Guard National Driver Register consent form • Coast Guard photo/fingerprint form • Issuance fee $35 • Evaluation fee $45 • Professional requirements (see above) Inactive MMDs (continuity document): Cannot ship with this docu­ ment Must renew every five years Issuance fee $35 Renewal Year Issuance Year MMDs held in conjunction with a merchant mariner's license will usually be renewed concur­ rently with the license. As noted above, seamen have a one-year grace period to renew their document after it has ex­ pired. If on a vessel when the MMD expires, the Coast Guard will not pull a seaman off, but he or she is not permitted to re-ship with an expired document. How To Renew If a document is up for renewal, a Seafarer may go to any Coast Guard office and fill out the necessary forms as listed above. It should be noted, however, that he or she will also need to bring several other items into the Coast Guard office at the actual time of MMD renewal. The Seafarer must be able to show proof of one year, out of the last five, sailing time or be able to meet one of the other professional requirements as noted above. If providing proof of seatime, it must be the original or certified copy of discharges or an original letter from a company stating seatime. The Seafarer must have the ac­ tual MMD in order to receive a new one. If renewing by mail, two passport-size photos also should be included. And finally, he or she must have the proper fee or fees as listed above in order to receive a new MMD. (These fees are the subject of a lawsuit by the SIU which has argued in federal dis­ trict court that they constitute a 1995 1996 1997 1990 1991 • 1985 work tax, and as such are uncon­ stitutional. The union also chal­ lenged the manner in which the fees were calculated. No decision has yet been issued on this case.) New System As part of the renewal system, the Coast Guard has begun issu­ ing a new style of z-cards. The new MMD is a plastic, credit card-size document which, is similar in appearance to the current z-cards. The most notable change is the addition of a mag­ netic stripe such as the one on a credit card. The new MMD stripe will contain the mariner's name and social security number. Because of the z-card renewal schedule, both the old and new cards will be in circulation for the next five to six years, and either version is valid during that period. After the year 2000, all merchant mariners should have the new card. The new card was designed in order to help reduce errors and increase record-keeping accuracy for the Coast Guard. To further reduce paperwork, the agency would like to expand the use of the magnetic stripe in the future to include ratings, sea time and other information. The chart below shows the year that MMDs, in order to remain active, must be renewed based on issuance dates. The exact date of expiration matches the month and day of issuance. 1992 1998 1993 1999 1994 1986 1987 1988 1989 1980 1981 1982 1984 1975 1976 1977 1983 1978 1970 1965 1971 1966 1972 1967 1974 1969 1960 1962 1964 1955 1961 1956 1973 1968 1963 1957 1958 • 1959 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1940 1941 1942 1937 1943 1944 . 1939 Source; FederalRegister, September 27,1994 1938 '•.'fv - • 1979 -••yM : ExpedUed MarAd Approvai SougM By Sea-Land to HeHag Five Ships Texas) and Herb Bateman (RVa.)—all winners in their respec­ tive bids for re-electioni—as well as other candidates. Sea-Land Service Inc. asked In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Maritime Administration to members of the SIU's industrial accelerate its consideration of its division, the United Industrial application to transfer five of its Workers (UIW), threw their sup­ American-flag ships to foreign port behind eventual winner Dr. ship registries, the company an­ Roy Schneider in a hotly con­ nounced on November 8. The tested gubernatorial race. New Jersey-based company Schneider won a November 22 cited the lack of a new maritime runoff election against the incum­ policy as the reason for the company's need to now reflag bent lieutenant governor. Besides donating their time some of its ships. and efforts. Seafarers also con­ Last Year's Application tributed to the campaigns of can­ In response to Sea-Land's re­ didates who support a strong U.S. merchant marine through the quest for expedited review of its Seafarers Political Action Dona­ reflagging application, SIU tion (SPAD). Contributions from President Michael Sacco said, this voluntary fund are made "There is nothing new about year-round, every year, to elected Sea-Land's application to reflag officials who back the American- ships. The application was sub­ flag fleet. mitted last year and it has been pending ever since." At that time, the SIU, along with four other maritime labor organiza­ tions, filed comments in opposi­ tion of the flag transfer application. Presented in July 1993, SeaLand's petition initially asked for permission to reflag 13 ships. The request to expedite con­ sideration and approval of its reflagging application con­ cerned five ships: Sea-Land Pride, Sea-Land Value, SeaLand Motivator, Sea-Land Freedom and Sea-Land Mariner. The first three are SL31's operating in the transpacific and transatlantic trades. The lat­ ter two are D9-Js which sail be­ tween Asia and Europe. In its November 8 statement, Sea-Land indicated the com­ pany would place the five ships under the Marshall Islands flag. SIU Presses for Ship Bill Sacco noted that "Sea-Land's announcement that it is pressing the Maritime Administration fora response to its application does no^ng to change or deto* the SIU from its determination to get a maritime bill enacted by Congress and signed into law that will negate the need for U.S. companies to reflag any of their diips." Sea-Land is a subsidiary of CSX Corp., a Richmond, Va.based transportation company. a. •'M' 1 .-.yr. If : �10 DECEMRER1904 SEAFARERS LOG Houston Still Fools Flood's Afterofiects Pumpman's Home Is Destroyed As flood waters in Houston townhouse particularly was hardreceded during late October, so hit. "It's a complete loss, and we too did the stories about the dis­ were refused a building permit to aster fade from the national media go back in and rebuild the place spotlight. because it's below the But for thousands of people, floodplain," said Acord, 38. "Our the effects of the severe flooding house was destroyed." which caused damage in 48 coun­ The respective homes of ties covering more than 250 miles Recertified Steward Royce will be felt for a long time to Bozeman and Electrician Jinuny come. Rogers also reportedly sustained At least 19 people died in major damage. flood-related incidents, and more Dog Swam Away than 12,000 had to evacuate their homes during the period from Oc­ Acord and his wife, Maria, tober 14-19. Adding to the chaos were at their suburban Houston was a major pipeline explosion on home on October 17. "The water October 20 which dumped about started rolling in about 5 a.m. By 200,000 gallons of gasoline, 8 a.m. we had to leave. My dog diesel fuel and crude oil into the swam out the front door," recalled These photos depict the total devastation of Floyd Acord's home following the severe flooding that hit the San Jacinto River. Acord, a Lundeberg School Houston area in late October. More th^ a dozen Seafarers graduate. "Nobody knew it was are among those whose homes coming. The water just surged." surance. sakes, but the flood claimed just Acord said the three-bedroom suffered varying degrees of When the waters receded, he about all of their other posses­ home was paid for. Unfortunate­ and Maria managed to salvage a sions. "We moved a lot of stuff damage from the flooding. Pumpman Floyd Acord's ly, he did not have flood in- few photographs and other keep- upstairs, thinking it would be okay, but the water was 16 feet deep and made it to the second level," said Acord. He added that Recertified Bosun Frank Lyle and AB Spen­ cer Lyie greatly assisted him in the post-flood cleanup. "They helped me dig out the house, donated a week of their time, and fluke quotas, the government Magnuson Act. Continued from page 3 used a geometric mean to set a "The Court's decision that I'm very grateful." In fact, Acord is managing to quota that would reach the 0.53 choosing one standard deviation To set a quota level to meet the mortality rate. It is only for the below the mean is arbitrary and look on the relative bright side of target mortality rate, in this case 1994 quota that the NMFS used a capricious is supported by the the flood and its aftermath. "My 0.53, NMFS biologists must standard error calculation to 1993 and the 1995 quotas, both of father also lives in the area and guess the size of the summer determine stock size. which were set using the he's 78 years old, so I'm really flounder stock for the following grateful ^at no one in th&'family It appeared to Judge Doumar geometric mean figure. year. Numbers of fish are es­ that NMFS scientists and staff "The commercial catch quota got hurt," said Acord. "We all timated by age groups—new- chose to use the one standard which was contested herein spent three days in a shelter and boms (or recmits), age one fish, deviation below the mean "not should be reset using the figure now we're staying in an apart­ age two and so on. TTie numbers because it was the best scientific derived from the best scientific ment (donated through the of older fish in the population are information available, but solely information available—19.05 American Red Cross and the Floyd Acord stands In front of fairly reliable because these year because it increased the percent­ million pounds, the geometric Federal Emergency Management what remains of his flooddamagedhome. classes show up again and again ages of reaching not a balanced mean, replacing the quota set at Agency). in catches and surveys. Acord offered one final "We've already found another result but a result which protected one standard deviation below the thought on his next house. "I can the summer flounder stock to the mean, or 16.005 million pounds," home," he added. "I'm just trying Past Experiencea Factor tell you this: I'll never buy to get qualified for the financing, detriment of the fishermen." his statement concludes. For newborns and future newanother house that's in a and hopefully I'll be back on a boms, biologists can only guess 1993 Goal Exceeded Fishermen Enthusiastic floodplain," ship by Christmas." both how many summer flounder The judge found in 1993, when The groups which filed the will spawn in the following year the geometric mean was used, the lawsuit, in addition to the SIU, are Flu, Flu, Go Away and how many newbom fish will fishing mortality rate exceeded the Belford Seafood Cooperative survive to age one. the target mortality rate of 0.53 by In making these calculations for 9 percent. NMFS scientists were in Belford, N.J., the Fishermen's the summer flounder stock in 1994, aware of this fact when the 1994 Dock Cooperative in Pt. Pleasant, the govemment—^which by law quota was established, the Judge N.J. and Wanchese Fish Co. with must use the best scientific data noted. This should have been suf­ operations in Hampton, Va., available—incorporated many ficient reason to employ that Wanchese, N.C. and New Bed­ conservative assumptions and method of calculation again. ford, Mass. methods to compensate for this un­ There was no reason to switch Joe Branin, an SIU fisherman certainty, including using a from using the geometric mean to from Belford, N.J. expressed geometric mean and standard the ultraconservative calculation deep satisfaction with the judge's deviation to estimate the number of device of a standard error below decision. "This is great!" he said. new recmits in 1994. The major the mean. Angered by the fact that the property of a geometric mean is that information provided by fisher­ He noted that "Congress, in the it always is lower than the simple men had been ignored by NMFS Magnuson Act, expressed a desire arithmetic average or mean. to balance conservation with the staff and scientists as well as by The lawsuit charged, and Judge rights of commercial and recrea­ the management council, Branin, Doumar agreed, that the govem­ tional fishermen. It is clear that as a result of Judge Doumar's ment erred in subtracting a standard error from the calculation of 1994 the 'standard deviation'. . . was decision, sees new opportunities. age zero and age one fish. This picked to place a scientific name "We told them all along what was alone had the effect of lowering the on what was plainly an un­ really happening in the ocean, but these bureaucrats never listen to a quota by 3 million pounds. A stand- balanced decision." word we say. Maybe that will iard deviation, such as the one used Goal Is a 'Balance' change now." by NMFS in setting the summer Judge Doumar's opinion and Pt. Pleasant fisherman Jim flounder quota is a range above and order continued, "Fishery below an estimated number be­ management plans must balance Lovgren, who testified before tween which that number is very the importance of conservation Judge Doumar, said the industry Taking advantage of the flu shots offered last m(i!>nth by the likely to fall. against support for commercial could learn a valuable lesson Virginia Mason Clinic In Seattle are QMED Clinton Anderson (top The government justified the use of and recreational fishermen. from this case. "We must be in­ left) and DEU Antonio Gonzales (top right). Staff rnember Char­ the standard deviation and lower num­ Weighing the balance grossly in volved from the beginning of the lotte Edman from the clinic, which serves as the preferred ber by claiming that this qrproach in­ favor of conservation necessarily management process—when the provider organization (PRO) of the Seafarers Welfare Plan In the creased the chances of hitting the 0.53 means harming fishermen, which real decisions are made." This northwestem part of the U.S., came to the union hall to administer fishing mortality rate. was not Congress' expressed pur­ points to the "need for fishermen the shots. In bottom photo, Chjef Cook Gary Correy (left) helps with the paperwork In signing In Chief Cook Jack Garten. For both the 1993 and 1995 pose when implementing the to organize nationally," he said. Big Witt Scored b! U.S. Court For Atlantic Coast Fishermen ;^v / 'C-'; �ii" 1994 SEAFARERS UK 11 LNG Crew Bids Farewell To Retiring BosunWaters First Assistant Engineer Pat Pickard (left) Keeping the engines running smoothly are and OMU Jose Rodriguez discuss safety Second Engineer Gary Spell (seated) anc precautions during a lifeboat drill. OMU Ronnie Bond. Striving for Excellence Aboard the Harriette Bosun Waters (third from left) accepts a plaque from the crewmembers and officers aboard the LNG Capr/com during a shipboard retirement party. Pictured from left are QMED Thomas Harris, Steward/Baker John Gibbons, Waters, AB Floyd Hackman, AB J.Mayo and AB Robert O'Connell. Seafarers aboard the LNG Capricorn The Alabama native vividly recalls the bid a fond farewell to Recertified Bosun times when freighters and cargo ships used Aubrey "Pete" Waters, 66, who recently booms for loading and unloading, and it retired after a 42-year career with the SIU. would be "weeks in port instead of hours." Capricorn crewmembers and officers As for the crews themselves. Waters gave a shipboard retirement party for believes that today's seamen are better Waters and presented him with a com­ informed and educated about their in­ memorative plaque. dustry than ever before. AB Michael McCarthy, a Lundeberg Part of the credit for that trend goes to School graduate, was one of the SIU mem­ the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training bers who took part in the retirement fes­ and Education, he says. "I recommend to all tivities. "I started sailing 12 years ago, and Seafarers that they upgrade as often as pos­ Pete was my first bosun," he recalled, sible and get a higher eduction, too. Take hadn't sewihjm since that first ship, the advantage of what the school has to offer." LNGAriesT^t then five months ago I met Among the highlights of his days as an him in an airport in Japan and found out active Seafarer, Waters quickly cites the we were joining the same ship and that it two times he met the late Paul Hall, the union's president until his death in 1980. would be his last tour. McCarthy described Waters as "a great The first encounter happened in 1971 guy, very diplomatic, and he cares about during an education conference at Piney die crew. He means a lot to us." Point, Md. The second took place four In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, Mc­ years later in New York, and Waters was Posing for the camera following a union meeting aboard ship are (from left, standing Carthy and several other Seafarers wrote surprised to leam that Hall remembered Bosun Daniel Laitinen, AB James Cunningham, OMU Ronnie Bond, AB Claude Hollier that Waters "leaves a legacy to be envied him. "The older men in the SIU, they had and DEU Daniel Vasquez. From the left (seated) are SA Henry Edwards, AB Tommy by any Seafarer—beginning as an entry- incredible memories and they never forgot Lister, Recertified Steward George Quinn and OMU Charles Dallas. level seaman and ending his career as a who you were," he says. bosun, last sailing aboard an Energy Reflecting on his career. Brother Waters From the superior quality of the food to another's company," the chief cook stated. Transportation Corporation vessel." concludes that he "wouldn't trade my time the smoothly ruiining engines, crewmem- "At our union meetings there is always a "I'm going to miss it all," Waters states. going to sea for anything in the world." bers in every department aboard the Over- lot of praise for the quality and spirit of the I met some guys who probably were He spent most of his time ashore in Seat­ seas Harriette work hard to keep the vessel entire crew," he said. closer than my real brothers, especially tle but has retired to Tmssville, Ala., whae Transporting both bulk and bagged back in the years when we were gone 10, he lives with his wife. Tammy. He has two in top form. Chief Cook George Maranos (who agricultural products such as wheat, corn 11 months out of the year I'll just miss grown children and four grandchildren. took the photographs accompanying this and soybeans, the Harriette sails from Gulf going to sea. The SIU has been family to As a retiree. Waters plans to do some article) wrote in a letter to the Seafarers ix)rts to primarily Africa and Russia. me, and I've really enjoyed it." light traveling with Tammy. He also ex­ The 567-foot bulk carrier, operated by LOG, 'This is really one of the best ships, Pete Waters joined the SIU in 1952 in presses interest in enrolling in a wood­ Maritime Overseas Corp., currently is on Detroit and began his career in the union's working class—a hobby that's always I believe. All departments work well together, and everything is in top-notch its way to Lithuania with 18,933 tons of Great Lakes division. From 1953-56, in interested him but one that he has never soybean meal. The vessel will spend ap­ condition." addition to sailing, he assisted in organiz­ had time to leam. The ship docked recently in the port of proximately 15 days at sea and three to six ing drives in that region. He eyentually Waters' shipmates aboard the Capricorn New Orleans following a busy schedule days in port discharging the cargo. describe him as "full of life and vigor. He's transferred to the deep sea division. that included stops in Peru, Kenya, Capable of traveling at speeds of more Waters' memories span from the days always looking out for his 'gang,' first and Lithuania and a one-month layover in a than 14 knots loaded, the Harriette can of cramped, basic shipboard quarters and foremost. The men and women who have shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. carry up to 25,541 metric tons. equipment, such as manual "ringer" wash­ sailed with Pete have thought of him not Always interested in news from home ing machines, to the modem conveniences only as a great bosun, but dso as a good or about the maritime industry, "Crewand privacy enjoyed by tody's mariners. friend. He will be missed!" members are always ready to get together for a shipboard meeting or just to enjoy one ' r- -' r'' '••"0 . •. ' • ' "V.r. • -'vVrAifc: ov- . Pennsylvania Has a New WWII Seaman's Group •3 • . V. • •i- Preparing the lifeboat during a drill at sea Recertified Steward George Quinn shreds is Bosun Daniel Laitinen. cabbage for some of his special cole slaw. Several retired SIU members recently helped found the Mon Valley (Pa.) chapter of the World War |l Merchant Marine Veterans, and membership already has grown to nearly 100. The group meets in McKeesport, Pa., which is located near Pittsburgh. Pictured above (from the left) are retired Seafarers Pete Salvo, George Leidemann, Walter Sestrick, Mark Bryne, Bill Grace, Dick Dell and John Humy. Correspondence to the organization may be sent to P.O. Box 352, McKeesport, PA 15134. �12 SEAFARERS LOG { DECEMRER1994 , .:ti- EPA Certificatioii Courses Scheduled for New Year Seafarers who missed the November 14 July 1995 (see box at right) and also peri­ deadline for obtaining certification as refrigera­ odically will be available as a separate course tion technicians are asked by the union to at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. The secure such certification as soon as possible. class already is part of all engine department Anyone involved in repair and servicing upgrading courses. of refrigeration equipment and air condition­ Two-Day Course ing systems must be certified, according to Environmental' Protection Agency (EPA) Day one of the class starts 8 a.m. and lasts regulations issued earlier this year which until 4 p.m. Among the topics covered are: stem from the Clean Air Act Amendments of refrigerants and compressor lubricating oils, 1990. This affects Seafarers who sail in the refrigerant handling safety procedures, how engine department. refrigerants affect the environment and Passing the EPA-approved refrigeration theories of refrigeration. technician certification course conducted by The second day also begins at 8 a.m. and the Lundeberg School of the Paul Hall Cen­ lasts until 2 p.m., followed by the exam. ter for Maritime Training and Education will Refrigeration servicing, handling small ap­ result in Seafarers earning the certification. pliances and working with high- and lowThe two-day class, which culminates with a pressure equipment are some of the topics four-part, 100-question exam, will be con­ covered. ducted at SIU halls from January through Testing is conducted by the instructor REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN COURSE SCHEDULE DATE LOCATION TELEPHONE# Jan, 9-13 Feb. 13-17 March 13-17 April 10-14 June 5-9 July 10-14 Jacksonville, Fla. Wilmington, Calif. Brooklyn, N.Y. Houston Honolulu New Orleans (904) (310) (718) (713) (808) (504) 'v. ..vt- . 353-0987 549-4000 499-8600 659-5152 845-5222 529-7546 Note: Rve-day blocks of time have been set aside for these courses to accom­ modate all who apply and those who want to retest. Each course, however, will take place during a two-day period within those dates. Check with the port agent in each of these union halls to determine the exact date of the class. following the second day of class, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The exam is divided into four parts, and there are corresponding certification types. Anyone may t^e the exam an unlimited number of times, so different certifications may be earned separately. According to a recent action by the Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB), after November 14,1994, Seafarers who are cer­ tified refrigeration technicians will be given priority within their respective seniority classes for all QMED, electrician, refrigera­ tion and junior engineer jobs. More Sealarers Complele RoMgeraOon Tech. Exam Preparation and concentration took the class in Puerto Rico and paid off for Seafarers who took the who described the course as inter­ Paul Hall Center's two-day esting and informative. "The book helped very much on refrigeration technician certifica­ tion course last month at SIU halls rules and regulations," added in Algonac, Mich, and San Juan, QMED Kelly Mayo, who attended P.R. and at the Lundeberg School the course in Algonac. "The test was, as advertised in the Seafarers in Piney Point, Md. As has been the case with LOG, quite difficult. But as long as hundreds of other SIU members you paid attention in class and who took the course at various loca­ studied in advance, there's no prob­ tions earlier this year, those who lem." Like Prim and Mayo, took it in Algonac, San Juan and Eric Malzkuhn explains use of refrigerant recovery equipment during a recent refrigeration Piney Point said that reviewing the Pumpman/Electrician Brian Sen- Instructor technician certification class at Piney Point, Md. course textbook in advance and gelaub praised the efforts of Lun­ maintaining sharp concentration deberg School instructor Eric during the classroom work are esr Malzkuhn. "He's one of the best material to cover in two days." Refrigeration Tech. Course, Paul The Lundeberg School £dso is sential precursors to passing the instructors I've ever run across," Seafarers who want to ^uy the Hall Center for Maritime Training trying to make the book available 100-question exam which immedi­ said Sengelaub, who took the class course textbook should indicate and Education, P.O. Box 75, Piney for purchase directly from the ports this to the port agent whom they Point, Md. 20674, Attn: J.C. Weig- where the courses are scheduled. in Piney Point. ately follows the course. "Studying the book is a must. Regarding the course itself, contact when signing up for the man. The book will be sent by first Check with the individual port Without it, I don't see how anyone Sengelaub stated, "You certainly class. They should then send a class mail. (Be sure to indicate an agents to find out if the book is could pass the exam," observed have to stay alert at all times. I was check for $25, made payable to the address where the book should be available in advance at a particular QMED/Pumpman Ray Prim, who prepared, but there's still a lot of "Paul Hall Center," to: EPA sent.) hall. SIU: Foreign Ship Crew Standards Must Be Studied \?5'^ idi • -• / --V .'•: -; • -.-v., V 1, •;# ••••:«*- 'v:.- The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) mandated that the Secretary of Transportation or his designees "evaluate the manning, training, qualifications and watchkeeping standards of a foreign country that issues documentation for any vessel" on a periodic basis and when a ship is involved in an accident. The law also requires the Secretary to determine if the licens­ ing and Certification standards for seamen of foreign nations which document vessels are "at least ^uivalent to United States law or international standards accepted by the United States...." The U.S. Coast Guard currently is considering how to implement this OPA 90 mandate. The agency asked for the thoughts of interested parties in a notice published in the Federal Register easly this fall. with ships calling on U.S. ports. • Analyze each country's en­ forcement mechanisms in these areas. In particular, for foreign na­ tions that allow shipowners to hire non-national crewmembers, the agency should find out how the na­ tion of a vessel's registry deter­ mines if foreign seamen meet its qualifications. • Make a comparison between the legal and regulatory require­ ments of the foreign countries and those of the United States. • Make a comparison of the legal and regulatory requirements of the foreign countries with those of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certifica­ tion and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (1978) (STCW), a set of procedures established by the United Nations' International Maritime Organization, which have been adopted by the majority of nations with ship registries, in­ cluding the United States. • As part of the analysis of crew qualifications, the Coast Guard should determine the al­ cohol abuse testing, drug abuse testing and criminal record checks to which crewmembers on foreignflag ships are subjected; Comprehensive initial Study In a November 22 letter outlin­ ing the SIU's recommendations on this matter, the union's executive vice president, Joseph Sacco, said the SIU "believes that unless the agency conducts an extensive ini­ tial study, the effort to determine if a foreign country's standards in these areas are equivalent to those of the United States will prove meaningless." Sacco asked that the Coast Guard do the following: What Is 'Acceptable?' • Compile the legal and The union's letter noted that the regulatory requirements for man­ Coast Guard "should not necessari­ ning levels, crew training, crew ly equate international conventions qualifications and watchkeeping to acceptable U.S. standards." procedures of each foreign country "The test for acceptability /• should not be the ratification of the STCW by the United States. Rather, the test should be whether the United States has implemented the STCW's standards," Sacco said. "[T]he only acceptable stand­ ards should be those which are in effect for U.S. seamen," whether they are STCW regulations or Coast Guard requirements, noted the union's communication. The SIU recognizes that the in­ tent of OPA 90 is to ensure that U.S. waters are subjected to the least risk possible of a marine oil spill casual­ ty. The law sought to diminish the role of human factors in causing accidents. That is why the law re­ quires that merchant mariner docu­ ments be renewed, that American seamen be subject to stringent al­ cohol and drug abuse reviews and criminal record checks and that the number of continuous hours worked aboard a vessel be limited, Sacco noted. Safety = Equal Standards Since only a fraction—2.7 per­ cent—of tanker export and import cargoes are carried on U.S.-flag ships, "it makes no sense for the vast majority of tank ships travers­ ing U.S. waters to carry crewmem­ bers who meet significantly lower standards than those carrying 2.7 percent" of the nation's oil, Sacco said. "If the human factor contribu­ tion to marine casualties, is to be kept at its lowest possible number, then the crew qualifications and other crew-related standards of seamen on the ships that make up the other 97.3 percent of the tanker traffic in American waters must be subjected to similar requirements, enforcement mechanisms and public scrutiny applied to American seamen and American shipowners," he added. He also noted that several provisions of OPA 90 apply equally to foreign-flag and American-flag tankships, including the require­ ment that tankers have double hulls after a certain date. Evidence Points to Need Additionally, there is much evidence that points to the need for a "careful, thoroughly researched study" of the standards of manning, crew training and qualifications and watchstanding procedures throughout the world's fleet, the SIU's letter stated. "The industry press reports a lack of seafarer training worldwide, noting that any dip in freight rates can mean cuts in training funds. Shortages of seamen are projected in the world fleet, causing specula­ tion that the pressure will be on for bodies, be they qualified or not. Seamen report that in many areas of the world, seaman's papers for any position—from able seamen to cap­ tain—are for sale. The qualification for such licenses and certificates is ability to pay, not navigational skills," Sacco added. Concluding the SIU's com­ ments, Sacco said, "These trends indicate the need for close scrutiny on the part of the U.S. Coast Guard. The agency must know the answer to questions like: How can the American public be assured that U.S. waters will not be polluted through the act of a group of un­ trained, unqualified seamen on a foreign-flag ship? How can the American public be assured that an intoxicated seaman on a foreignflag ship who commits one error will not be allowed to sail on another vessel entering U.S. waters?" Final Rule Due in '96 The goal, Sacco said, should be nothing short of requiring all tankers operating in American waters to maintain the safest pos­ sible operations in the areas of man­ ning, training, crew qualifications and watchkeeping standards. The Coast Guard will take into consideration the comments it received from interested parties, in­ cluding the SIU, on the agency's role in implementing the OPA 90 requirement that the manning, training, qualifications and watchkeeping standards of foreign nations with ships operating under their flag be evaluat^ periodically. The Coast Guard also will address OPA 90's additional mandate that calls for a determination if the crew licensing and certification procesr ses of those countries are equivalent to those of the United States or meet U.S.-accepted inter­ national standards. After publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking in June 1995, the agency hopes to have a final rule in place in 1996. •f �•• V DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARBISL06 Union Urges Coasi Guard to Enact Rules To Protect Oil Spill Vessel Mariners Concerned that crewmembers of oil spill response vessels be properly protected fi^om shipboard hazards such as fires and ex­ plosions, the SIU recommended that the U.S. Coast require all mariners working on such ships to be trained in handling dangerous materials. SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, in the letter outlining the union's position to the agency, also suggested that all oil spill response vessel mariners hold Coast Guard-approved firefighting and first aid (including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) certificates. Safe Working Environment The SIU's proposals were raised in Sacco's November 3 letter to the Coast Guard in response to its notice of a proposed rulemaking on inspection and certification stand­ ards for oil spill vessels of less than 500 gross tons. Noting that the SIU represents seamen currently employed on oil spill recovery vessels, Sacco called on the Coast Guard to ensure that all efforts are made to create the safest working environment pos­ sible in a situation in which the handling of flammable or combus­ tible liquids can result in catastrophic fires or explosions and the exposure to toxic fumes can lead to severe respiratory problems. Since human error accounts for a large portion of marine casualties, Sacco said it is imperative that ship­ board personnel "receive thorough training to ensure that they can per­ form highly technical and complex operations safely." Sacco noted that SIU members attend a hazardous material tech­ nician course, which is approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). He recommended that all mariners working aboard oil spill recovery vessels hold such a HAZWOPER certificate. Safe Shipmates The SIU recognizes that every crewmember would like to hold a high degree of confidence in the skills and abilities of his or her fel­ low shipmates. To this end, the SIU urges the Coast Guard to require all personnel on board oil spill recovery vessels to hold merchant mariner documents, irrespective of the tonnage of the vessel or the individual's particular job clas­ sification. "Imposing this requirement on all persons employed aboard these vessels will afford the Coast Guard the opportunity to maintain over­ sight over these mariners and the wherewithal to suspend or revoke documents for cause," Sacco said. Rule In Late'95 After reviewing the comments received by the SIU and those received from other groups and in­ dividuals, the Coast Guard wif issue a notice of proposed rulemak­ ing in January 1995. An additional comment period will accompany that notice. A final rule will most likely be implemented in the latter part of '95. Not only will the rule cover the issues raised by the SIU concerning mariners working aboard oil spill response vessels, but it also will detail inspection and certification procedures for this kind of marine equipment. APL Flags Out 6 New Ships Continued from page 4 In a move that demonstrates the tenuousness of the EUSC theory, MarAd also insists that the six APL ships be enrolled in the agency's Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement which can be activated in behalf of the Department of Defense in times of crisis. Oakland, Calif.-based APL is prohibited from scrapping or reflagging any of its 19 U.S.-flag ships receiving government sub­ sidies prior to October 1, 1995. To scrap or reflag after that date, APL must receive MarAd approval. Delivery for the first of the six ships, known as C-11s, is scheduled for May 1995. The rest will be put into service before November of the same year. The original APL application to MarAd for flagging out the six ships, each with a 4,800 TCU capacity, was filed in July 1993. The company asked for a waiver of Section 804(a) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 in order to operate vessels under a forei^ ship registry in the U.S. trades despite being a government-sub­ sidized American shipping com­ pany. This year, the company asked that the application be expedited. 13 , -- Coast Guard Seeks Input from Industry On Vessel Inspection Compliance Programs What are the essential elements of a shipboard safety management, system? That is one of the questions the U.S. Coast Guard would like answered by individuals, organizations and companies associated with shipping in the United States. "^e agency, through a public meeting on November 7 and by solicit­ ing public comments, is looking for recommendations from the industry on alternative inspection compliance programs as part of its effort to streamline and reform cumbersome and out-of-date regulations. The Coast Guard is developing programs by which American-flag ship operators can demonstrate that their ships meet certain design standards, construction requirements, equipment and operational regimes. The agency is considering allowing vessel owners, operators and authorized third parties to conduct checks and tests on. these matters. But before allowing these groups to do this, the agency believes a vessel owner or operator must have a strong system of safety management in place. Thus, the Coast Guard is seeking comments on what should be the charac­ teristics of a strong safety management system. Also among the issues the Coast Guard has raised are: How does a company get its safety management system qualified or accepted? Should a company's safety system be certified by an independent group? Should the Coast Guard do spot checks such as random boardings? What constitutes satisfactory inspection and testing procedures? What qualifica­ tions are required for persotuiel performing tests and inspections? Comments are due by December 7 and should be sent to Executive Secretary; Marine Safety Council (G-LRA); U.S. Coast Guard; 2100 Second Street, SW; Washington, D.C. 20593-0001. Note on the submis­ sion that it refers to docket number CGD 94-080. NL Sea-Land to Move Its Corporate HQ To Charlotte, North Carolina Sea-Land Services Inc. announced this fall that it will move its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Charlotte, N.C. The U.S.-flag shipping company will consolidate its top management operations in Charlotte, Sea-Land announced. The company's top managers, currently located in Liberty Comer and Elizabeth, N.J., Seattle and Rotterdam, will be transferred to Charlotte as Sea-Land reorganizes its highest management structure in conjunction with the move. By sununer 1995, the switch of corporate headquarters is expected to be complete. The company said the move will not affect its sales, documentation and customer service staffs. J/ d/ 16 Ships Fail Safety Tests Imposed by British Authorities Often citing inadequate life-saving and firefighting equipment, the British government prevented 16 ships calling at United Kingdom ports solidarity with their brother seamen of Israel. from sailing in October, the nation's Department of Transport said last The Israeli Sea Officers Union (ISOU) is protest­ month. ing the lack of a contract and Zim's intransigence at As part of an intensified maritime safety program following the Braer the bargaining table. The ISOU cites Zim's increased disaster, the British government began publishing the names of substan­ profits and reports that the company will soon be dard ships which it had detained after inspections in that nation's ports. offering stock in its enterprise to the public. Yet, the The British Department of Transport also reveals the names of the company asks crewmembers to take cuts, notes the vessels' owners and operators, their flags and the classification society ISOU. which inspects them. Also, the ISOU is opposed to moves by the com­ Among the vessels detained in October were a Cypriot-flag fish factory pany to flag-out its fleet. Noting that sever^ of Zim's ship with a broken radio transmitter, among other problems, a Russian ships have been transferred from the Israeli-flag to general cargo ship with holes in the bulkhead and structural cracks and a foreign-flags, the ISOU is attempting to build support Ukrainian tanker that did not have an oily water separator. Also stopped were a Honduran-flag general cargo ship, a Cypriot-flag bulk carrier, another for a strong Israeli-flag fleet. Russian-flag cargo vessel, a Tunisian-flag general cargo ship, a Maltese-flag cargo ship and an Indian-flag bulk cargo ship. Two European vessels were halted in the inspection process—a Danish-flag roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry and a Netherlands-flag general cargo vessel. The flag state with the most offenses was Bulgaria. Five Bulgarianflag fish factory ships failed their safety inspection as a result of broken lifeboats, unusable firefighting equipment, poorly maintained enginerooms and cockroach infestation. J/ Panel Finds that Estonian Ro/Ro Sank When Bow Door Was Ripped Off by Storm The September 28 sinking of an Estonian-flag ferry in which close to 900 people lost their lives was attributed to a combination of faulty design and unusually forceful 33-foot waves by a panel investigating the accident. "It looks now like it was the force of the waves that tore the bow door off. It happened very quickly, perhaps in a minute," said Tuomo Karpinen a member of the investigating conunission in a state­ ment issued in Helsinki, Finland. The 56-foot cargo door split from the ship in the "kind of waves that ... only happen one or two days in a year," said Karpinen. In front of the Z/m Keelung, docked in gizabeth Transporting more than 1,000 ^ople and dozens of cars and trucks, NJ,,SIUrepresentahvesSpiro V^ the German-built Estonia was on its way to Stockholm from Estonia's Aquia show SIU solidanty with the ISOU. capital, Tallinn, when after 1:00 a.m. the roll-on/roll-off vessel went down in less than 30 minutes. The "overloading of the waves could have been enough" to exacer)ate the poor design of the vessel, said Karpinen. He also ruled out that the bow door had been left open. "The bow door was firmly shut when it was ripped off by the storm." The commission's technical expert said the bow door had not exlibited any wear or damage. "In retrospect, it is easy to say that the Estonia's speed was too high. But you cannot blame the captain or the shipping company, since there is no clear information about how much pressure) this kind of ship can take," said Boije Stenstrom to the Swedish press. Stenstrom's comments also were reported in The Journal of Commerce. Israeli Sea Officers Continue Job Actions Several of Zim Israel Navigation Co.'s ships have been held up by job actions executed by members of the Israeli Sea Officers Union. Last month, the Zim Canada was delayed in the port of Yokohama, Japan. Another ship was prevented from loading for several hours in Barcelona, Spain. In Elizabeth, N.J., the Zim Keelung could not undock until the officers called off their job action. The Israeli seamen were suported in their efforts by the Japanese and Spanish maritime unions. The Japanese Seamen's Union pledged full cooperation in advance and then supported the effort in Yokohama. In Elizabeth, Seafarers were on hand to demonstrate SIU Steward Tom Vanyi (left) and Bosun J. Marine!10 announce the union's support for the Israeli seamen conducting a job action against Zim. • 'ft' 'M Fjg. - -'-i' tjP- �DECEMBER 1994 14 SEAFARERS LOG Mmnbeiship MeeUng Dates Set fw 19^ Seafarers' plans are but a few of the topics brought up this year at the monthly meet­ ings at SIU halls throughout the country. Article XXIII of the SIU constitution sets out where and when meetings are con­ ducted and who should run tfiem. The Many issues of importance to Seafarers are covered each year during the member­ ship meetings. Maritime revitalization programs before the U.S. Congress, union organiz­ ing campaigns and updates from the preamble also notes the importance, when ashore, of attending meetings to serve the union for those who are at sea and there­ fore unable to attend. Members are asked to clip the schedule below and post it on their ships or keep it for personal reference throughout the year. Also, Seafarers can refer,to each issue of the Seafarers LOG which lists the dates for the next two meetings scheduled in each port. 1995 Membership Meetings Port Traditional Date January February March April May June Piney Point Mortday after first Suralay 3* 6 6 3 8 5 New York Tuesday after first Sunday 3 7 7 4 9 6 5* 8 Philadelphia Wednesday after first Sunday 4 8 8 5 10 7 5 Baltimore Thursday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 11 8 Norfolk Thursday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 Jacksonville Thursday after first Sunday 5 9 9 6 San Juan Thursday after first SurKlay 5 9 9 Algonac Friday after fpt Sunday 6 10 Itouston. Monday after secorvl Sunday 9 New Orleans Tuesday after second Sunday Mobile July August September October i.; November December 2 6 4 5 3 7 5 9 6 4 8 6 10 7 5 9 7 8 6 10 7 5 9 7 11 8 6 10 7 5 9 7 6 11 8 6 10 10 7 12 9 7 11 8 13 13 10 15 12 10 14 ; 11 10 14 14 11 16 13 11 15 12 Wednesday after second Sunday 11 15 15 12 17 14 12 16 13 Duluth Wednesday after second Sunday 11 15 15 12 17 14 12 16 13 11 15 13 • San Francisco Thursday after second Sunday 12 16 16 13 18 15 13 17 14 12 16 14 St. Louis Friday after second Sunday 13 17 17 14 19 16 14 18 15 13 .17 Honolulu Friday after second Sunday 13 17 17 14 19 16 14 18 15 13 Wilmington Monday after third Sunday 17* 21* 20 17 22 19 17 22* 18 16 20 18 New Bedford Tuesday after third Sunday 17 21 21 18 23 20 18 22 19 17 21 19 Jersey City Wednesday after third Sunday 18 22 22 19 24 21 19 23 20 18 22 20 Seattle Friday after third Sunday 20 24 24 21 26 23 21 25 22 20 24 22 I. :• 9 6 10 ' 7 13* 8 13 "'•''•I1-';v' 14 12 :/,ll;':4. ;,;;::i5:;:v,.- 13 15 * Piney Point changes created by New Year's Day and Labor Day holidays; New York change created by Independence Day holiday; Algonac change created by Veterans' Day holiday; Wilmington changes created by Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents' Day and Paul Hall's Birthday holidays. . ——=—^ —===—— ^^ Celebrate the liciidays: Apply fcr a Scholarship The holiday season is upon us. We a copy of the booklet, fill out the coupon often get so wrapped up in buying or below and mail it to the Seafarers Wel­ making gifts for others that we forget fare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp about ourselves. Springs, MD 20746. Completing the application form is What better way to celebrate the holidays than by giving ourselves the not very difficult; however, it will take gift of knowledge by applying for one of some time to gather all the other neces­ seven scholarships to be awarded in sary paperwork which must accompany 1995 by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. the application form. This includes: The deadline for receiving the ap­ plication is April 15, 1995, so four • an autobiographical statement, months still remain to get the process in D photograph, full swing. d certified copy of birth certificate, Of the seven scholarships that will be CH high school transcript and certifica­ awarded in 1995, three are reserved for tion of graduation or official copy of SIU members (one in the amount of high school equivalency scores, $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university, and two $6,(X)0, n college transcripts, two-year scholarships for study at a n letters of reference and vocational school or community col­ lege). The other four scholarships will be D SAT or ACT results. awarded to spouses and dependent Some schools can be slow in handling children of Seafarers. Each of these four transcript requests, so applicants should is a $15,000 stipend for study at a four- ask for them as soon as possible. year college or university. Once all the paperwork has been com­ Eligibility requirements for Seafarers pleted and the application form is filled and their spouses and unmarried depend­ out, the entire package should be sent to ents are spelled out in a booklet which the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before contains an application form. To receive April 15,1995. Mail in this coupon for more application details. please send me the 1995 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which con• tains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. Name. Book Number Address City, State, Zip Code. Telephone Number _ This application is for:• Self • Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. \2m _J �OB^HBB11994 SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Supplement IS This handy version of the Lundeberg School's catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a convenience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. <995 Lundeberg School Course Guide Wv r For today's Seafarer^ upgrading at the majority of classes. Seafarers may note a Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training special, increased emphasis in hands-on and Education in Piney Pointy Md. is as training. essential as knowing how to climb a In planning for '95, Seafarers may use gangway or man a lifeboat. this special supplement of the Seafarers By remaining up-to-date on constant LOG to review courses offered by the technological and regulatory changes in Lundeberg School. On page 18, the the maritime field,the Paul Hall Center's school's 1995 schedule is published. It Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship should be noted that, on occasion, be­ provides Seafarers with opportunities to cause of the manpower needs ofSIU-conimprove their knowledge and ratings tracted operators, course dates may and to hone their work skills—which change. Therefore, Seafarers should con­ consequently increases their earning tinue to consult each monthly edition of power. the LOG for the most up-to-date In 1995, the Paul Hall Center offers a schedules. schedule which includes several new Brief summaries of the courses follow. courses and many others which have been Eligibility requirements vary from course updated or expanded to better prepare to course, so any member interested in Seafarers for unlicensed shipboard jobs upgrading should first check with the in the deck, engine and steward depart­ Lundeberg School's admissions office. ments. Most courses lead to U.S. Coast For more information, contact the Guard endorsements. Also available are Paul Hall Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney IFirefighting (top photo) and classes which prepare students to test for Point, MD 20674-0075; telephone (301) "sensed shipboard ratings. In the rast 994-0010. • ' •; , Recertification programs for stewards (top photo) and bosuns are included in the '95 curriculum. DECK DEPARTMENT COURSES Able Seaman lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Additionally, students learn dif­ ferent survival methods and the use of emergency radio and dis­ tress signals. A minimum of three hours per day is spent outdoors in lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/coxswain training and davit operations. This 12-week course leads to endorsement as an able seaman (AB). It consists of hands-on train­ ing and classroom work covering deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinespike seamanship, helrnsmanship, cargo handling, safety, firefighting, emergency procedures, first aid, underway and vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck operations. The course also includes exten­ sive sections on oil spill contain­ ment and cleanup, as well as Bridge Management sealift operations and main­ tenance. Students must have a The U.S. Coast Guard-ap­ lifeboat ticket in order to take proved shiphandling simulator the AB course. course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea Lifeboat/Water Survival and inland vessels. Successful completion of this Students in this two-week course can eam lifeboatman cer­ two-week course is accepted as tification by passing a U.S. Coast credit for 60 days of seatime on Guard exam at the end of the vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills develop­ class. Featuring a mix of practical training and classroom instruc­ ment include general shiphan­ tion, the course covers emergen­ dling and helmsmanship, river cy drills, lifeboat construction. and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal waterway and river navigation road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regula­ navigation, U.S. Navy-related and piloting. tions, first aid, CPR and firefight­ operations such as Convoy and ing. underway replenishment, hawser Limited License/License Prep towing, pushboat towing and emergency shiphandling. Students must have an AB en­ Aimed at preparing students to dorsement and 540 days of seatime test for any limited tonnage license, this six-week course con­ on an SlU-contracted vessel OR Radar ObserverAJnlimited sists of classroom instruction in all equivalent Inland experience In areas of terrestrial navigation, order to take the limited The two-week radar obdeck seamanship, rules of the license/license prep exam. sen/er/unlimited class leads to a radar observer endorsement that is good on vessels of any tonnage. Approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, the course features handson training and classroom wor1<, in­ more in-depth study of the science cluding radar theory, observation, Study Skills Program and technology of their field. The operation and use, interpretation Proficiency in one's occupation Paul Hall Center offers two As­ and plotting, advanced radar plot­ can come not only from courses sociates of Applied Science ting, collision avoidance and covering the technical aspects of degrees: Marine Engineering Tech­ navigational exercise. one's job, but also from advancing nology for engine department Students operate modern members and Nautical Science for audio-visual and radar simulation one's study skills and knowledge of deck department personnel. If you gear, as well as the full shiphan­ the language. The Paul Hall Center are in the deck or engine depart­ dling simulator, as they practice offers an array of courses to assist ment, you already have earned controlling and maneuvering a Seafarers with basic study skills credit toward a degree. Call the Paul and basic learning procedures. vessel, plotting courses and safe­ Hall Center for more information. ly guiding a ship without jeopard­ (Please note that enrollment for In addition to vocational cour­ izing the safety of other vessels. courses in the study skills program ses, students must coniplete a Also included are practical exer­ no longer is open-ended.) Among the courses and areas number of general education cises and lectures covering inland courses to earn one of these of study available are: Adult Basic Education (ABE) degrees. Day and evening cour­ — Basic skills in this eight-week ses are available. The class course include individualized in­ schedule depends on enrollment, struction to increase vocabulary, but three eight-week sessions of reading comprehension, writing college courses are planned for 1995. These sessions will cor­ ability and math skills. English as a Second Lan­ respond with dates of many voca­ guage (ESL) — If English is not a tional courses, so that students student's primary language, this may enroll in an evening college eight-week course can help him or class during the same time. General education courses her to master the fundamentals of cover the following topics: English. GEO Preparation — This 12- developmental writing, analytical week program will help students reading and reasoning, composi­ prepare for and take the GEO tion and rhetoric, composition and exam. Areas of study include literature, developmental math, math, writing, social studies, college math, principles of psychology, general physical science, literature and the arts. science and physics. ADDITIONAL COURSES _ • 4 . 's'I "i Note: If current or former stu­ dents want to obtain transcripts of credits earned at the Paul Hall Cen­ Deck and engine department ter, they should submit the request, Seafarers can augment their un­ In writing, to the Paul Hall Center in derstanding of their work by a care of Chris Tennyson. The two-week lifeboat/water survival course features a mix of practical training and classroom instruction Deck and Engine Department College Courses :§• • - �16 1994 SEAFARERS LOG ENGINE DEPARTMENT COURSES four-stroke cycle operating prin­ and controllers, AC motors and and be certified as a QMED-Any ciples; and the construction, controllers, deck machinery, Rating or have equivalent inland This 11-week course leading operation, maintenance, repair motor generator sets, converters, experience, or hold endorsement The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified to endorsement as fireman/water- and troubleshooting of low-, inverters and rectifiers, electric as a pumpman. Member of the Engine Depart­ tender and oiler (FOWT) features medium- and high-speed diesel propulsion systems and interior communications systems. ment (QMED)-Any Rating con­ new and expanded segments of engines. Also, the course will include an Also covered are associated Refrigeration Technician sists of a 12-week course leading hands-on training, as well as introduction to solid state auxiliaries including intake and Certification to the following ratings: classroom instruction. Topics pumpman, refrigeration engineer, covered include the parts of a exhaust systems, lubrication and electronic controls, and their ap­ This one-week course leads to electrician, machinist, deck en­ boiler, engine room equipment, cooling systems, and fuel injec­ plications, and the general main­ tenance responsibilities of the certification as a refrigeration gineer, junior engineer and deck engine room procedures, operat­ tion and starting systems. Students receive practical electrician, as well as technician. Practical training and ing auxiliary equipment, engine mechanic. training in the operation and repair troubleshooting and repair. classroom instruction are utilized The course of instruction lead­ watchstanding, starting and of diesel engines on board school to cover refrigerants and com­ ing to an endorsement in each of securing main engines, firefightthese ratings consists of class­ ing, first aid, safety procedures, training vessels. pressor lubricating oils, refrigerant Refrigerated Containers Course entry requirements room work as well as practical sealift operations, oil spill preven­ handling safety, environmental Maintenance tion and containment and more. are QMED-Any Rating or training. impact of refrigerants, refrigera­ equivalent inland experience. The class prepares students This four-week course leads to tion theory, use of pressurefor U.S. Coast Guard general certification in refrigerated con­ temperature charts, general Power Plant Maintenance safety, oiler and fireman/watertainers maintenance and consists provisions of laws governing use Marine Electrical tender tests. of both classroom and practical and handling of refrigerants, ser­ The majority of this new, sixMaintenance I shop training. The training ex­ vicing considerations, conversion week course features hands-on perience enables students to as­ of CFC equipment and more. The six-week course of in­ training, covering a variety of Welding struction leading to certification in sume the duties of a maintenance Upon successful completion of topics. Some classroom work also Classroom instruction and on- Marine Electrical Maintenance I electrician on board ships carrying this course, students will receive an is included. Subjects include Environmental Protection Agency pipefitting, thermal insulation, he-job training comprise this four- consists of practical training and refrigerated containers. Students receive training in all (EPA)-approved refrigeration tech­ valve repair, pump repair/over­ week course, which features classroom instruction aimed at haul, hydraulic system repair, drill­ 9ractical training in electric arc providing the basic skills required phases of refrigerated container nician certification card. ing/machine thread fabrication, welding and cutting and oxy- of shipboard electricians. The unit operation, maintenance, use of various epoxies and similar acetylene brazing, welding and range of topics includes basic repair and trouble-shooting. This Refrigeration System Main­ compounds for emergency and cutting. Upon completion of the electrical theory, DC and AC cir­ includes the various types of en­ tenance and Operations temporary repairs, maintenance course, a Lundeberg School cer­ cuits, electrical safety, electrical gines, refrigeration and electrical of power transmission equipment tificate of graduation will be is­ test equipment and troubleshoot­ systems. Now an elective, this six-week ing, electrical protective and (such as flexible couplings), use sued. The course is designed to help class blends practical and class­ switching devices, electrical of proper oils and greases for students develop a systematic ap­ wiring diagrams and schematics, proach to troubleshooting, as well room instruction leading to cer­ bearing maintenance and lubrica­ control and power circuits, bat­ as to acquaint them with specific tification in refrigeration system Hydraulics tion, reconditioning shell and tube maintenance and operations. teries, AC generation and distribu­ heat exchangers, centrifugal lube The curriculum in the four - tion equipment, transformers, maintenance procedures. Among the topics covered are oil/fuel oil purifier maintenance, week hydraulics course blends theory of mechanical refrigera­ and removal of heavy equipment practical training with classroom lighting systems and fixtures, gal­ tion, major system components, ley and miscellaneous heating in the engine room. work. Fluids, actuators, control equipment, single-speed AC Pumproom Maintenance accessories, cycle controls, devices, pumps, reservoirs, sym­ motors and across-the-line and Operations refrigerants and oils, and applied bols and hydraulic systems in starters, and wiring techniques. electricity. Leading to certification in marine equipment are among the Standard service techniques subjects covered in this class. pumproom maintenance and are emphasized, such as the Also addressed are principles operations, this two-week class operation, troubleshooting and Marine Electricai of electrical control of hydraulic includes hands-on training and maintenance of ships' stores Maintenance II systems, cargo winches, deck classroom work. The curriculum plants, air conditioning plants, Aimed at providing the more consists of cargo properties and cargo ventilation and dehumidifycranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, fire advanced skills required of the emergency procedures, opera­ ing equipment, as well as pantry doors and a wide variety of other shipboard electrician, this six- tion and maintenance of valves refrigerators, water coolers and week course features hands-on and pumps, loading procedures, ice machines. shipboard systems. Upon completion of the course, training and classroom instruction cargo pump operations, cargo Hands-on shop training in­ a Lundeberg School certificate of and leads to certification in Marine measurement, discharging proce­ cludes the complete fabrication of Electrical Maintenance II. graduation will be issued. dures, ballasting procedures, tank a working refrigeration system Among the subjects covered cleaning, inert gas systems and from basic system components. are interpretation of the National more. An introduction to refrigerated Diesel Engine Technology Electrical Code, specialized container units also is presented. Upon completion of the course, electrical test equipment, ad­ Students must be certified as This four-week course, leading vanced application of circuit a Lundeberg School certificate of QMED-Any Rating or have to certification in diesel ehgine protection and switching devices, graduation will be issued. equivalent inland experience or technology, consists of classroom relay logic, complex control cir­ In order to take this class, stu­ instruction and hands-on training. cuits, DC and AC generators, volt- dents must already have taken the hold Coast Guard endorse­ Certification in diesel engine tech­ Topics of instruction include ments as refrigeration engineer nology comes after successful diesel engine theory; two- and age regulators, electrical four-week Tanker Operations and electrician in order to enroll distribution hardware, DC motors course (described on next page) for this course. completion of a four-week course. QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler STEWARD DEPARTMENT COURSES Assistant Cook/Cook and Baker This 12-week course com­ bines classroom instruction with on-the-job training and other prac­ tical exercises. During the assistant cook sec­ tion, topics covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation, including sanitation, dietary values, work organization, weigh­ ing and measuring, and the use of recipes. Topics covered during the cook and baker section include the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. Students also focus on dessert and breakfast prepara­ tions. designed to help students finetune their skills by learning and practicing some of the more dif­ ficult aspects of the art of cooking. Topics include cooking methods, seasonings and flavorings, recipe and menu planning, stocks, sauces and soups, meat and game, poultry, seafood, starches, vegetables, breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres. Students also focus on nutri­ tion and diet, with special em­ phasis on low-fat and low-salt cooking. Chief Steward This 12-week course includes classroom instruction supple­ mented by on-the-job training. Menu planning, work organiza­ tion, typing, inventory control and requisitioning procedures are among the topics covered. Sanitation, nutrition and safety also are highlighted. Chief Cook Leadership and communica­ Leading to certification as a tion skills also are stressed in the chief cook, this 12-week class is intensive 12-week course. New Eligibility Requirements In Place for steward upgrading The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education recently announced the follow­ ing new eligibility requirements for steward department courses: • Assistant Cook/Cook Baker Students must have eight months sailing in the steward department and fiold a certifi­ cate of completion for the Paul Hall Center entry rating program OR Students must have 12 months sailing in the steward department. • ChtefCook Students must have one year of seatime sailing in any rating above steward assistant and hold a certificate of completion for the Paul Hall Center's new Assistant Cook/Cook Baker program OR Students must have two years of seatime sailing in the steward department OR Students must have equivalent ex­ perience to be evaluated by the director of the steward department and the admissions of­ fice. • Chief Steward Students must have three years of seatime sailing in the steward department, with at least one year as chief cook (school time will count toward the one year) OR Students must have two years of seatime in the steward department and hold a Paul Hall Center certificate of completion for the chief cook course OR Students must have equivalent ex­ perience to be evaluated by the director of the steward department and the admissions of­ fice. �>•• .r.v , • DECEMBER 1994 ~ V-/; ;•'V-0 ?'-;Hs SEAFARERS LOG 17 ALL DEPARTMENTS: UPGRADING AND SPECIALTY COURSES All students attending upgrad­ ing programs at the Paul Hall Cen­ ter participate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift opera­ tions and maintenance, physical fitness, first aid and CPR, in­ dustrial relations and firefighting either are required or may be taken as elective courses by upgraders in all departments. Additionally, the new Tanker Operation/Safety course is re­ quired for all personnel who work aboard tankers (see description below). Tanker Operation/Safety This four-week course is open to all ratings and departments and is required for all personnel going aboard tankers. Steward depart­ ment personnel will attend the first two weeks of the course; deck and engine personnel will attend all four weeks. The class blends hands-on training with classroom instruc­ tion. Topics include tanker con­ struction and safety, the chemical and physical properties of petroleum products, flammability characteristics, toxicity/asphyxiation characteristics and health hazards associated with exjosure to petroleum products, tow to correctly monitor tanks for oxygen deficiency and take other meter readings with atmospheric monitoring equipment, creating site-specific shipboard safety plans and reviewing final rules on benzene products. Students also will learn troubleshooting and basic maintenance of monitoring gear, extensive confined-space safety training and rescue opera­ tions, fit-tests using respirators and other breathing apparatuses and emergency equipment, an in­ troduction to fire chemistry ano other aspects of firefighting Oncluding fire hazard awareness and identification), fire prevention via vapor control and ignition source control, fir'^ xtinguishing equipment, firefic t ng techniques and fire/emergency duties. Other areas of study include different types of oils, medical sur­ veillance, vessel oil pollution prevention, national pollution con­ tingency plans, water pollution, removal of oil and other hazard­ ous substances, rules for protect­ ing the marine environment, and more. Oil Spill Prevention and Containment Sealift Operations and Maintenance Because of the unique require­ ments of the military ships that are operated by SlU-contracted INLAND DEPARTMENT COURSES vj.,/v.-' • •: ^ -i • ..;=^;-'<-;-S#d.' tv''' €• -'' • Deck-iniand This two-week course includes some staples of deck department work but may be adapted to fea­ ture task-specialized training depending upon the needs of a particular SlU-contracted com­ pany. Navigation, general safety, wire-splicing, lifeboat training and rules of the road are among many topics which are available as part of the curriculum. Radar Observer/inland Sv- vV-v'^,'/.. A-r-r Earning a radar observer en­ dorsement in this five-day course fulfills the new U.S. Coast Guard regulation requiring towboat operators of 100- or 200-ton ves­ sels to hold radar certification. Developed mainly for mariners who work in the nation's inland and coastal waterways, the course includes practical and classroom work covering naviga­ tion and piloting, vessel traffic ser­ vice procedures, a review of the rules of the road, communication between vessels, plotting techni­ ques and other inland operations. Radar Observer/Rivers This three-day course is designed to give students a basic understanding of how radar works. It features sections on how to recognize moving contacts, communication between vessels and vessel traffic service proce­ dures. Designed primarily for mariners who work on ferries and other boats which only operate in rivers, the class also includes practical training in radar observa­ tion and use. in this two-week course is aimed at equipping tugboat engineers with the basic skills associated with diesel engine troubleshoot­ ing, diagnosis and repair. Specific topics include safety, tuneup procedures and as­ sociated adjustments, engine overhaul procedures (including cylinder heads, valve operating gear, piston assemblies and run­ ning gear, cylinders and structural framework, and various acces­ sory drives) and the troubleshoot­ ing and maintenance of various supporting systems including in­ take, exhaust, cooling, lube oil, starting and fuel injection. Skills in the use of precision measuring instruments, special­ ized tools and diagnostic equip­ ment are emphasized. Eiectricai Designed for experienced tug­ boat engineers who have little or no formal electrical training, this two-week course is structured to equip the engineer with those skills associated with electrical plant troubleshooting, main­ tenance and repair. Specific topics, covered both through practical and classroom instruction, include electrical safety, basic electrical theory, bat­ teries, generators, electrical dis­ tribution systems and hardware, lighting, electric motors and motor controls, electric meters, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, circuit faults and troubleshooting techniques, and rotating machinery maintenance and repair. Hydraulics Engineroom Familiarization 0xm' -J • •• .•,•;•'• .^'. • Designed for prospective tug­ boat engineers, this two-week class provides instruction in the following areas: engineroom safety, engineering plant nomenclature, piping system hardware, afunctional description of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated piping systems, iplant operations and watchkeeping, and safe handling of fuels and oil spill prevention. Diesel Engine Maintenance A combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction This two-week course iotherwise relatively experienced tug­ boat engineers who have little or no formal training in hydraulics. A mixture of hands-on instaiction and classroom lectures is aimed at equipping the engineer with those skills associated with hydraulic equipment troubleshooting, maintenance and repair. Specific topics include safety, basic hydraulic theory, hydraulic oils, hydraulic pumps and motors, actuators, control valves, hydraulic system piping and ac­ cessories^ and hydraulic systems and associated schematics. In- employers, this four-week course is mandatory for all upgraders. The course of instruction lead­ ing to the sealift operations and maintenance endorsement con­ sists of hands-on training and classroom work covering under­ way replenishment, helicopter operation familiarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lundet>erg School certificate of graduation will fc>e issued. eluded will be a functional description of the various tugboat hydraulic equipment applications, as well as a systems approach to troubleshooting. Welding The objective of this two-week class, designed for experienced tugboat engineers, is to provide the engineer with welding skills needed to accomplish temporary or emergency repairs while under­ way, as well as assist in planned boat or barge maintenance. Topics covered via practical training and classroom instruction include welding safety; oxyacetylene operations of cut­ ting, welding and brazing; and stick electrode welding (AC and DC). The various welding posi­ tions and weld types are covered, along with applications of steel welds and structural members, with an emphasis on typical tug­ boat or barge repairs. DDE/Limited License Preparation This one-week course consists of classroom, laboratory and onthe-job training exercises. Topics of instruction include types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill preven­ tion, and small boat operations. Stu­ dents also receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchor­ ing operations. Also covered are selection of ab­ sorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Oil Spill Safety Recertlflcatlon Available for personnel who have completed 40- or 24-hpur hazardous materials (hazmat) courses and who must be annual­ ly recertified, this one-day class includes a regulatory oven/iew of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements, as well as reviews of toxology terminol­ ogy, medical monitoring instru­ ments and techniques, site-control and emergency preparedness, proper use of respiratory protection and monitoring equipment and new technology. First Aid and CPR knowledge of thechemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practi­ cal training. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a U.S. Coast Guard-recognized certificate of graduation from the Lundeberg School. Advanced Firefighting After receiving a refresher in basic firefighting to start the twoweek course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads forfirefighting. The class covers how to give con­ cise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and land-based fire units. Students also study how to in­ spect and service various ship­ board fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting drills. Industrial Relations While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SlU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seafarers learn about the maritime industry and the role of U.S. shipping in the economy and in times of crisis. Also, par­ ticipants review the role of the SlU within the industry and the rights of Seafarers as outlined by the SlU constitution. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are conducted to provide Seafarers with full infor­ mation on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bar­ gaining agreements. •j. i r; •• '•• General Physical Fitness '- Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful comple­ tion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certifi­ cate from the American Red Cross. The U.S. Coast Guard places certain physical requirements on all mariners. To ensure the U.S.flag fleet physically-fit crewmem­ bers, the SlU encourages Seafarers to exercise properly. At the Paul Hall Center, workout programs are in­ dividually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may participate in free weight. Nautilus or Universal weight training, which can be used to Basic Firefighting gain, lose or maintain body The basic firefighting course weight. Aerobic and swimming srovides students with general programs also are available. The two-week curriculum preparing students to take the exam for Designated Duty En­ gineer consists of both classroom instruction and practical training in all aspects of the duties of the tugboat engineer. System and component theory, operating pro­ cedures, maintenance and repair techniques and tcpubleshooting are emphasized,f Main propulsion plant instruc­ tion includes diesel engine theory and construction, watch opera­ tions and engine maintenance, engine governing and automat­ ion, fuel injection, starting and reversing, intake and exhaust, lubrication and cooling systems, as well as reduction gears, clutch­ ing, shafting and propellers. Auxiliary equipment instruction includes piping systems, pumps and compressors, heat ex­ changers, hydraulics and pneumatics, steering systems, deck machinery, boilers, refrigeration and aif conditioning equipment, evaporators, basic electricity, generators and motors, switchboards, batteries and electrical maintenance. Additional instruction is offered in all aspects of engineering Students leam to use the proper protective equipment for handling safety. hazardous materials. • a?:'' my. A". W t • -Ci- : • -m ?• '• ' '' '• ' �.;:^ V •'•'. A:; 18 •••'"• DECEMRER1994 SOFARERSLOG he following is the course schedule for the entire new year _ Janu^ through December 1995 of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. . The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the inudstry or the national interest. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harrj^^undwerg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. i ju Additionally, once an upgrader takes a class or classes at the Lundeberg School, he or she will not be permitted to take additional upgrading classes before showing proof of at least 90 days' seatime since completing the previous course(s). Please note that students should check in the Friday before their course s start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning ot the start dates. T Start Date Course QMED-Any Rating Diesel Engine Technology Refrigeration Technician Certification FiremanAVaterlender 5|S$Arf: & Oiler Hydraulics Marine Electrical Maintenance I Marine Electrical Maintenance U Power Plant Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance Refrigeration Systems & Maintenance Refrigerated Containers Welding •• ^ ^ - : J. v..i^ :J Oil Spill Prevention and Containment ' ' \ " Sealift Operations and Maintenance Date of Completion April? January 16 November 3 August 14 March 20 April 14 July 3 July 28 September 25 October 20 (to be announced) May 1 August 7 February 20 June 5 October 9 January 9 May 22 July 31 March 13 January 9 April 24 July 17 March 27 September 11 August28 July 14 October 20 March 24 July? November 10 February 17 June 30 September 8 April 21 February 17 June 2 August 25 April 7 September 22 October 6 April 24 February 20 April 24 October 23 May 19 March 17 May 19 November 17 Course Able Seaman Bridge Management (Sbipbandling) Lifeboatman . r f . ..v . Limited License/License Prep. Radar ObserverAJnlimited Date of Completion January 16 July 31 February 6 April 24 July 17 October 9 January 2 July 17 July 3 September 25 January 23 February 27 April 10 May 22 July 3 August 14 September 25 April 7 October 20 February 17 May 5 July 28 October 20 January 13 July 28 August 11 November 3 February 3 March 10 April 21 June 2 July 14 August 25 October 6 SaMy Specialty fkmses Course Advanced Firefighting Oil Spill Safety Recertification Start Date March 6 September 11 January 26 February 23 March 30 April 27 May 25 June 22 July 20 September 21 October 19 August 11 June 5 October 9 January 2 Januai^JO February 27 March 27 April 24 May 22 June 19 July 17 Augustl4 Septemberll October 9 November 6 June 30 November 3 January 27 February 24 March 24 April 21 May 19 June 16 July 14 August 11 Septembers October 6 Novembers December! Start Date Date of Completioitt ' 4 - , Course V • -4 Decklnland ;• ; , Diesel DDE/Limited License^ep. i- ,, Enginerooni Fanuliarizatiph Radar (Iiiland) Radar (Rivei^) Welding Electronics Hydraulics 4 'i; April 7 March 27 June 9 May 29 August 25 August 14 NovehiberS October 23 aifll March 10 February 27 April 7 March 27 June 30 June 19 November 10 October 30 February 10 January 30 ' <• . August 25 August 14:> May 12 May 8 November 10 November 6 : (to be announced) May 22 June 2 w-msmm July 17 July 28 September 25 October 6 • * t start •; Date Mayl ^ October 2 January 30 July 3 Course Bttsun Recertification StewaratlpgraOIng Courses start Date Assistant Cook/ Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward Date of Completion ' ^ • rW®- June 5 November 6 March 6 August 7 - • ^-ill Dateof Cbmpietibn (to be announced) (to be announced) AMUkuial Courses s-iitf. The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Study Skills Course Start Date January 30 Mayl August 22 Adult Basic Education (ABE) and January 30 English as a Second Language (ESL) April 3 June 5 September 5 GED Preparation Date of Completion April 21 July 21 November 10 March 24 May 26 July 28 October 27 Date of Completion March 17 September 22 January 26 February 23 < Recertification Programs Steward Recertification Start Date March 30 April 27 May 25 June 22 July20 September 21 October 19 August 7 Session! S^ion U Session in January 30 June.5 September 5 March 24 July 28 October 27 ^ -V. y V- - • ' • �• ;• DECEMBER 1994 1!W*J '•W SEAFMSRS LOG •li::i^-'' 19 M9^ tSi* SEASON'S FROM FELLOW SEAFARERS, PENSIONERS FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS The holiday greetings appearing on this page and the fotlowuing three pages are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the individual sending the message. The Seafarers LOG joins unth those appearing below in extending season's greetings to all Seafarers and their families. Happy Holidayt! To my loving husband, LIto Mahal, love is everything we share together because to me, love is and always will be you. 1 miss you so much, and even though we are miles apart, you are always thought of this holiday and a ways. Enjoy your Christmas and I will see you next year. Happy 12th aimiversary, Mahal. And thank you for the best 12 years of my life. Always, Minda (Luzviminda V. Acosta) To my family, In-laws and friends It's going to be so nice to spend the holidays with the people I care about most. Wishing you all the best and God bless. Love, Sonny R. Acosta TomywIfeLydIa Merry Christmas. I'll be coming home soon. 1 miss you. Hugs and kisses. Sonny R. Acosta To Jennifer Hussong Hi, cutie pie. Happy Holidays!!! RoyAldanese To all SlU brothers and sisters Happy holidays and best wishes toeveryone. May 1995 be a prosperous and eventful year for all. Remember, support the union and upgrade as soon as possible. Nat Allin To all active and retired mariners Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year. Wishing you and your families the best happy holidays. PeteM.Amper To all my brothers and sisters May you have the best of the holidays with unity, love and compassion, culminating in a prosperous New Year. SalAquia ToallLNGs My family and 1 wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sal, Una, Tony, Sal and Elizabetta Aquia To Peter Bean Happy New Year! Are you still on this planet? Call and leave a message and your ad­ dress. I'm in the book in Asheville, N.C. Stephen Argay To all my Seafaring brothers and sisters I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year in '95. Fair weather to you all and good seas as well. Cheers!! Jacki, Bobbi and Ronald Aubuchon To Keith Bennett We are thinking of you this holiday season. We'll have you home for Christmas next year. Merry Christmas. Love you, Karen, Bobbie, Leslie and Emery Bennett To Cheryl Campbell and family Merry Christmasand Happy New Year to the whole household in Byrdstown, Tenn. Kenneth "Sweetpea" Biddle TotheBolewareBoys Our prayers and love are with you always. Be careful and return home safe. The Boleware family To everyone Sending holiday cheer to all of our friends! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a 1995 filled with health, happiness and smooth sailing. God bless you all. Frank and Cynthia Bolton To Alfonso D. BombHa Jr. To nty loving husband, Al, and brotherJessie. We all wish you both a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Love and Kisses, Claire (Clarita U. Bombita) To all retired GLD members and port agents Reminiscing about the good old days from 1961 through 1981! Wishing you the quiet beauty of a peaceful, joyous holiday with the ones you love. Merry Christmas! Gerry Borozan To Steamboat Annie I hope to make the coming' years as special for you as you have made the past years for me. Happy Anniversary and Happy New Year! Tugboat Tim (Brenno) To Tugboat Tim Merry Xmas and happy twelfth anniversary to the man who has captured my heart and given me a beautiful home. Happy New Year, Timbo. Love you! Steamboat Ann (Brermo) To Chuck and Josle Menard Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to my wonderful parents in Ogdensburg, New York. Hope to see you soon.Take care and we love you! Anna Brenno To Peter Wllmoth Thanks for the good time 1 had with you at Turtle Bay and the merry memories. Philip Brochrum TotheARC Thanks for my sobriety,just for today! Happy New Year! It works, if you work it. So work it, you are worth it! Danny A. Brown To brothers and sisters of the sea, especially Kurt Bruer Happy holidays and good sailing. May the wind be always at your back. George Bruer To John K. Parker I'll be thinking of you over every day of the holiday season. You're my one and only lacrosse player, so don't worry. Love and miss you. Cathy (Bums) To the family of 3rd asst. engineer (In memory) 1 shipped out on the Liberty ship SS Edward H. Crockett on 7/20/44 for Murmansk, Russia. We arrived OK. When we left Russia, after two days at sea we were hit by a torpedo in the #4 hatch aft. The ship sank. Our only casualty was the 3rd asst. engineer. He was trapped in the engineroom and went down with the ship. He was getting married on our retuin to New York. He had raised a fiery red beard for the occasion. My heart goes out to his family for their great loss. That was 50 years ago but something I'll never forget. 1 would like to wish his family a very happy holiday season. Sincerely, George E. Bush ToTomCasey We love you and miss you. Wish you were here for the holidays in Fieldon, 111. Merry Christmas. Mary, J.R., Charles Jr., Angela and Laura (Casey) To Donna DeCesare,Tommy, MIkey, Dana, Kria, Eddie and the Geminicrew Have a wild and crazy Christmas wherever you all are! Donna, I've been trying to reach you. Call me at (412) 869-9321 in December. Hope you all get what you want this year! Merry Christmas. Love, Judi Chester To Dana, PattI, Dominique and George Here's wishing all of you a warm and wonderful Christmas and great New Year's celebration! With love, Judi Chester To my wife, Mrs. Jo Chrlstensen; friends Joe Ro^ & Red, Theresa & Charlie and Jo Ann & Stan Wishing y'all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Miss you and love you, your husband and friend, Chris (Robert A. Christensen) To all Seafarers 1 wish you all the best holiday season ever and a happy, prosperous New Year. Willie Cichocke To all Seafarers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the LOG office and all brotherSeaf^ers from oneold seaman who began going to sea at age 14. I'm presently retired and gardening at age86. My best wishes to you all. Domenic Cito and family To Miss Betty 1 asked Santa to bring you something very special because you are very special. We love you. Jioia (deLeon) and Sergio Castellanos To Georgia and Brent Nelson Merry Xmas to you both. I hope '95 brings you all tire love and happiness '94 brought me. Love, Jioia (deLeon) To Gloria Mellulsh Merry Xmas, girlfriend. Where are you and what are you doing? Can't wait to see you! Love, Jioia (deLeon) To Kevin Wray Hope you have a great holiday—just the way you like it. Well, we will miss you anyway. Brenda Delia To the oldtimers Season's greetings to Johnny Muyco, John Mitt6, George Sing and all my friends—^Jake Dusich, Juan Laguana, Dave Nunn, Cecil Gates and to those oldtimers who made the SIU what it is today. Lee de Parlier ti. '-I--':-"";.; ToJohnHoltschlag Happy holidays from your family on Bainbridge. XXX from your mother-in-law. Neil Dietz To Noel Lay Best wishes. We really miss you—from all the guys at Mama's. Neil Dietz To Brian Hulstrom (class #527) Good job with the Manitou. See you on the high seas. Merry Xmas. Chris Edwean (class If501) To Trainee Class #501 Happy New Year from Domenic Cito. Merry Christmas, guys! Write me at 1012 To Mike Ortiz LaBlonde Lane, Apt. 102, Hurley, W1 54534. Happy holidays, Mike. Haven't seen you in a Chris Edwean very long time. Hope you and your wife are doing fine. Always thinlung of you guys. Best wishes. To Joyce Ellis A warm and happy holiday greeting to the Your friend, woman who fills my life with so much joy and Fred Collins happiness. Season's greetings with love!! To Pernell Cook Sr. Albert Ellis Merry Christmas, dad. To all my friends We miss having you here to catch our balls. If you ever wish for a friend's advice, take And catching our bikes before we fall. this one: Upgrade at Piney Point. You are the greatest dad of all. UiisA. Escobar To us you will always stand ten feet tall. Love you with all our hearts, your triplets, To my beautiful daughters Pemell, Racquell and Lovell (Cook) Although 1 may be thousands of miles away from you on Christmas, you will be on my mind To Dawn andCarley Cooper with love. And I'm sending Santa with toys for Merry JChristmaS. I love you both very you to play with. Love, Dad (Uds Escobar) much!! Jason Cooper To all my family In Colombia To Loren Dekett Today 1 love you all more than yesterday but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We less than tomorrow. Sorry this is the 15th miss you IM Christmas without you. Love, Jason, Dawn and Carley Cooper Luis A. Escobar To Bobby Selzer,Maryann, Jack, Jack and KerTo Paula Evans mett 1 would give you the world if I could; you The crew of the Overseas Philadelphia have given so much love and support, our future wishes you the best holiday season to you and will be wonderful. Merry Christmas. your families. Happy holidays to all! Lonnie Evans Fred Collins and Patrick Coppola To Nlko, Trlcla, Lukas and Daniel Merry Christmas, my special children. I love To all Seafarers In the SlU May Christmas bring the biggest gift—the you all with my whole heart. Happy, happy Brotherhood of the Sea. Merry Christmas and holidays! Love, Daddy (Lonnie Evans) Happy New Year. May 1995 bring more ships and jobs. To Donald Dates Gerald Corelli and family Merry Christmas, brother! Drop me a line! I hope you're happy and have discovered there's a To Patrick Olln Pat, remember that party we had with Peter future full of happiness and opportunity. God and Philip? Those encounters will give us bless, brother. Lonnie Evans memories of our lifetimes!! Jack CUrtis To Anthony Evans Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday and Happy New Year! Love, Mom and Dad. Donna and Mike (Evans) ToJohn''Dirtch''DeBos Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 'Thinking of you. With love, your wife, To Mr. and Mrs. William J. Fitzgerald Jeanne (De Bos) May you have a very Merry Christmas and a ToTony DeClcco Happy New Year. I'11 be thinking of you although Have a good holiday at work. I'll be thinking I won't be there. of you. Your brother, John F. Fitzgerald Joey (Joseph M. DeCicco) To mom. Dee Dee and Jason To SimeonF.Ureta Yokosuka is a lot different from Honolulu, isn't it? May all your wishes come true this, yoitf Happy and healthy holiday greetings. All our love. God bless. first Xmas in Japan. Miss and love you. The Flaspoller family Jioia (deLeon) '•Jk �20 DECEMRER1S94 SEAFARERS LOG ToJeffLaLande Best wishes and greetings to my favorite riephew, Jeff, and his family and friends. God bless you always. Richard W. Forgays To Brian Fountain Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. We're glad you're home, we're glad you're near. Christmas makes us happy as you can see When daddy's home and not at sea. Rachel, Justin, Cody and Emily (Fountain) JottielTBGroton Happy holidays and a safe New Year to the captain and crew. . The Fountain family To ail Seafaring members and their families May the holidays be joyous and happy times and the New Year be prosperous and healthy. God bless. Merry Christmas. Bobby Garcia To Mary Lou Lopez Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Mary Lou. Looking forward to seeing you during the holidays. R.A. Garcia To all crews—aboard ship and ashore I am retired and miss the ships of 40 years ago. To all seamen, I hope you and yours have a happy holiday. And to all my old seamen friends who are retired, don't put off writing in for the vote for H.R. 4003. It's so important. Sidney Gamer To Brande, Dockery and Weegie Best of wishes to you and your families. See all of you in Reno. I love you all. Merry Christmas. Rebecca Gaytan To Ray, Sylvia and mom Best of holiday wishes to my beautiful fami­ ly. Thank you for all of your support and love. I love you all. Hello, daddy, we love you. Rebecca Gaytan To Rebecca Gayton To my precious sister, congratulations on becoming a merchant mariner and SIU member. I am so proud of you. I love you. Ray Gayton To Antoinette Strauch To my confidante and my sister. Thank you for your friendship, love and support. Ray Gayton To Antonia Gayton, my mom and friend Thank you for supporting me in my decision to become a merchant mariner. And thanks for the care packages. I love you. Ray Gayton To Scott, Samuel Mclntyre, Richard Larsen and ManeyWedell Merry Christmas, Scott. I hope you are enjoy­ ing life as a QMED. Samuel, thank you so much for introducing me to the SIU and to this world of travel. Richard, Merry Christmas. I love and miss you. Maney, thank you for keeping in touch and for your friendship. Ray Gayton To Klmberly Clark Merry Christmas. We love you and we miss you. Ray Gayton and Denise Akenson To Chris Mosley, Luis Gonzales, Romeo Qungua Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Clodualdo Eddie Gomez To Sixto Rodriguez and family, Monserrate and Luz Maria Saliva, and Mariano Gonzalez and family Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to my friends. William Gonzalez To friends and shipmates I wanted to take this chance to say how much I enjoyed sailing around this huge planet with all of you. The Iriends I made in the few years I was in the union will be remembered and missed. I am attending college in California and will be transferring to a university soon (unbelievable!). 1 also wanted to thank the SIU for guiding me in the right direction and tuming my life around. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. (p.s. Always remember the Sea-Land Shining Star!) Bill Gordon To John Russell Here I am over in England with a pint of ale, Don't you wish you had one right now! Have fun sailing over the holidays. Claude (Flash) Gordon To all Seafarers and their families Keep Christmas in your heart always. God bless you all. Love, The Gordian family To our wonderful children who are the special gifts from God Wishing God's greatest blessings throughout this season and your lives. Eula and Earl Gray Sr. Earl N. and Eula L. Gray wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. To Mrs. Eula L. Gray Wishing you eternal joy because you're God's gift to humanity who has given joy to others during your life. From your husband with love. Earl Nelson Gray Sr. To EarlN. Gray Jr. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Eula Lee Gray To Earl N. Gray Sr., Captain Moore and Captain Gillespie The Gray family wishes you, and all workers on the Overseas Ohio, a happy holiday season. Eida L Gray To Mr. and Mrs. Ben Guttierez, Mr. and Mrs. Duseck Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Romy Luinancan, Spranza Brods, Cardel Dunn, Pat Lynch,Jim Anderson, Marcos and David Denizac Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Hang on for more years to come. Eddie Gomez ToTomGrosskurth So how is your Christmas out at sea? I am home drinking a few brews in the local pub. I'll have one for you. Have a Merry Christmas. Your bro, John Grosskurth To SIU passengershipAf/anf/ccrewmembers Holiday greetings to all former steward department members. Walter Grosvenor To the Hanshe family Greetings my friends—the beast will return!! Happy holidays. I wish I could join the family gathering. Hope all is well. From aboard the LNG To Rodney J. Pence Loads of wishes for holiday cheer and plenty Capricorn, of happiness all through the year. Merry Chris Hanshe Christmas and Happy New Year. ToShari Sandra, Bill and Jackson family It's been another wonderful year with you Hope to be with you New Year's and for another To Terry Jacobsen Have a very Mer^ Christmas, daddy. We great year. I love you. love you! From you "lil' buddies," Lee(Hardman) Travis and Trent Jacobsen To Kevin Harris To SIU members worldwide Daddy, this is our second Christmas apart. Season's greetings to all my friends and ac­ But you're always in my heart. Love, quaintances this holiday season. Emily Joy Harris Joseph A. Jauregui To Michael Keith Sr. Sony that you couldn't be with us. Never To Fred J. Jensen All our love is with you this Christmas and forgotten. We'll have ours when you get back. we miss you very much. Take care and "Merry Have a safe trip. We love you. Christmas." We love you. Norma Higginbotham Sandra and Charles Jensen To the Hill family of Texas May God bless you all and let's remember our Savior's birth. Merry Christmas, all. I love y'all dearly. Billy Hill To Rhandele H. Dusich Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love, Mommy (Darlene Hill) To Mike and Rosario Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Dionisio Muycoand Leonard Ching and family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Darlene Hill and Jake Dusich To Da Perry Ghana family Merry Xmas and all that good stuff to all of you. I'll be in after the New Year. Love and Aloha, your sista, Jonelle Kealoha (Perry) To Gloria Keith, James Keith III, Bubba, Pat Smith and Mike Keith I wish all my family a happy holiday, and I To the crew of the PresidentElsenhower send love to you all,and may we dl have a Happy Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! New Year. Datlene Hill James C. Keith Jr. To Keith Hofier ToTerrI Merry Christmas. I love you around the world I know you're used to Loosy-Goosy, but you and back again forever and ever. Wishing you better shape up or ship out!!! Ha Ha Ha. Merry lots of pleasant thoughts for the holidays and Christmas!! always. I miss you and can't wait for you to get Hugo Kenyan home and celebrate. Love always, To all Seafarers, union officials and office "Sunshine" (Dawn Hofier) workers To Keith Hofier Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas Happy holidays. We wish we could be with and Happy New Year. Also smooth sailing into you for the holidays and always. We love you. the New Year. P.S., also, all the best to my retired Love, friends and buddies. Sal and Pugs Hofier Stanislaw Kolasa To Keith Hofier Daddy, I love you and miss you. Have safe, To Mr. G at PIney Point A very special hello. May God bless you happy holidays. Love, your first bom. always for your kindness and understanding of Little Hofier life. Once again, thank you, To Uncle Matt Theresa Krause Merry Christmas, Uncle Matt. We miss you. We love you. To all of the past aiidpresent friends of Joseph Jess, Jake and Joe (Holley) L Krause Sr. To Matthew K.Holley We wish to all a very happy holiday and a Wishing you a safe and happy holiday better 1995. May God grant peace to a wonderful wherever you are. Miss you! husband and father, Joseph L. Krause Sr., who Mom and Dad (Fred and Leita passed away March 19,1993. Holley), Ruth and kids Theresa, Joseph Jr., Joann, Elizabeth and Leonard Krause and family To Eddy Brown Happy holidays to my dear friend, Mr. Ed, on To Babe, Kay and families I will try to make it, or make it up. I love you the Innovator. Love, all! Have a merry and happy year! Y.F.STY.F.N. Charlie Howell Ralph Kurpeski ToBillEckles Christmas to me is the birthday of the one who died so I could live.-Jesus, thankjyoii for loving me that much. And in the prayer^ God let me just thank you again for putting a man like Bill Eckles in my life, because it's the heart of this kind of man that could only come from above. This man has given me tools to walk the To friends and enemies alike kind of life that men walk that have dignity, "What a long, strange trip this has been." rigorous honesty, peace, love and a sound mind. From a rise to power and a fall from grace, I'm I can never thank you enough for helping me gain and keeping the faith. a new set of values. I love you. Bill. Your brother still kicking B.D. Humes for etemity. Chuck Haller To all seamen Happy holiday greetings, and have the best of To Kenneth E. Hallman health. My Christmas Wish for You: Rosie and Addie Hunt I wish you joy, I wish you peace, To the membership and retired shipmates I wish you happiness. Happy holidays! But most of all Harry Huston I wish you love. Always, your wife. Sue (Hallman) To the officials in Wilmington, New York, head­ quarters, everyone in Piney Point and Brother To Holly Kear and Sister Seafarers Hi, honey bunny. Happy Thanksgiving and a Season's best to you and yours! Hope your year was as good as mine while sailing on board Merry Christmas. Donald Irvine the Thompson Pass, a good crew and a good ship. Happy New Year to you all, and may it be a good To Holly Kear one! Hi, Holly Dolly. Merry Christmas. Bob Hamil Vid^ Irvine . . * VP To Dan Duncan The very best to you, Dan. Stephen Judd To Petra, Melanie, Kurtis and Natalie I miss you all and love you with all my heart! Have a Merry Xmas, happy birthdays and happy, safe New Year! Love you more with each day! Ralph Kurpeski To Stephanie Torres Here's wishing you a happy holiday season. We will miss the good food and holiday meals. Gary Lackey To a lot of good men Holiday greetings to all my old seafaring friends. Would be great to hear from you. Call (704)568-3542. Jean LaCorte To Eric Lament Campbell Happy holidays,sweetheart! I miss you today and every day... and I can't wait to see you again. Forever yours, XXOO. I love you always, Cherie (Laurence) *o •*«S1 &:j .-•.-i-.U �.-^- .'-:ut-;«.vji-.v.--.-ji..V.-^ ..J4 -i; flGCEMSfff 1994 kf«J SBAFAKRSLOe &•:; ??• To all Seafarers and employees of the union and the LOG Warm season's greetings, in memory of Frank Lebda. EUzaheth Lebda and son, David To Joel When I look at the water and pray to God at night, I wish in my heart you were hoidine me tight. Thinking about the times we share. Looking at pictures, holding you dear. And even though there's a possibility of you not being home on Christmas day, I'll look up at the stars and substitute the snowflakes kissing my cheeks. Looking forward to each day. Nearer and closer to you again. Kasandra Lechel 1 To friends Christmas and New Year greetings to all my friends from the former New York, New Haven, Hartford RR. Henry L. Lee To Mrs. Josephine Leo To my dear wife, thank you for the 26 |?est holiday seasons a man could ask for. Looking forward to many more. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love, Tony Leo To my daughter Francesca TTie last eight Christmases since you were bom have been the best. Merry Xmas. Love; your daddy, Tony Leo To Judy and Puppy Lewis and the kids Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I missy'all. Richard L. Lewis To JIM A. Kennedy Sorry I can't be home for Christmas again. I hope you have a good Christmas in Ohio. Love, Lindsay (Robert B.F. Lindsay Jr.) To Jaclyn Danielle Lindsay Some day I'll be home for Christmas. Sorry I missed another one. Merry Christmas. Love from your dad. Robert B.F. Lindsay Jr. To all Seafarers May God bless you and your family during this holiday season. And may your seas always be calm. Kermett Mangram andfamily To Sheila Newell and Darrayl Marshall Jr. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my loved ones. Darravl Marshall Sr. To Brett Chandler Newsome Merry Christmas to a wonderful man and Seafarer in my life. Merry Christmas to you, Brett, and to all seafarers. With all my love, Melissa Martin ToFalselMawarl I miss you, my cousin, and I hope we meet again after the holidays. Take care of yourself. Your cousin, Munir Mawari To the English teacher at the Lundeberg School Your student, Munir Mawari, says hi to you and happy holidays. I am going to see you again at school very soon. Munir Mawari To all my former shipmates on Sea-Land,Water­ man SS Co. ships and the SS Atlaittlc I send best wishes for the New Year. I now live in a small town in Delaware, five miles from Marcus Hook, with my wife of 37 years. The SIU was very good to me and my children and when I see an SIU ship going up river to Philly, it brings back many fond memories of my seafaring days. If Bill Burkeshould see this greeting, pleasewrite me at 3113 W. Brandywine Ave., Claymont, Del. 19703. Carl "Mac" McDaniel To Floyd Felix, George Pino and Oakland SeaLand shoregang Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all and their families. May God bless. Gerald McEwen To Timothy W.McGee Merry Christmas,Timothy "Bo" McGee. We have coiled up our ropes and anchored out wait­ ing on your return home! A lighthouse shines as a steadfast beacon on a wintry night, showing the way home over the stormy sea! John 1:15 "And the light shineth in darkness." Mom and dad and family (McGee) &« To all who know me I would like to say hello to all my old co­ workers around the Houston and Galveston area. I would also like to say hello to Jerry and Morma McGee and Maty McGee. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Timothy McGee fmmi To Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gibbons Happy holiday greetings to you and your new bride. I wish you both all the happiness in your newly marital bliss, and everlasting love. TerranceReed To all my brothers at sea May the seas be calm and the wind behind To Tom Kilbride you. May the stars be bright to guide you on this I'm sorry you're away for the holidays this Xmas night. Wishing you and your families a year. I wish you were here or I was there. Let's Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Miss you just remember last Christmas and pray that next all. Am now living in the Catskill Mts., N.Y. year we will be together. I miss you very, very Billy Reid much. Please have the best Christmas you can have (and a happy birthday, too) and know how To Bobby Gene McMlchael much I love and miss you. Everyone sends their Wish you would contact me this Christmas. love. We have lost Charles and Vemon since we last Eyleen OKelly corresponded. Your sister, • June Renfrow To ttie captain, officers and crew on the Gfobaf Sentinel To Carlton D. Richardson Ho! Ho! Ho! Wishing you all a very Merry Hopefully, I'll be meeting you under the Tim McGee and his dad send their holiday Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hoping the mistletoe this Christmas but, if not, remember I greetings to all Seafarers. project went according to schedule, and you are love you! I'll keep the lights burning *til you back in port for the holidays! And "Yes" there is come home. Merry Christmas, babe. Your "lady To Steve Judd a Santa Claus — Global Sentinel! in waiting," Thanks, Steve, for all your help when I was Roxanne Olson Tina (Richardson) in the hospital, when I needed your help the most. To all SIU members To Randy Beacham Merry Xmas, Happy New Year. Happy holidays to my son Joseph and family. Meiry Christmas"old" friend. Ronald and Virginia McGrajfey And also to all active and retired Seafarers. Carlton, Tina, Teresa To passenger ship PuertoRico shipmates 1951Season's greetings to Jim Foti and Steve Carr. and Amber Richardson 1952, Ed Mooney, George McCartney, Martin, M "Olie" Olson To/Vorf/ier/yls/andand NATCO and three who made chief: Murphy, Wingate and To Howard M.Deeter and family Merry Christmas! Frank Merry Xmas. More t-shirts on the way. Tina Richardson andfamily Best wishes always. Sandra (Oswald) Kenneth Alexander McLeo^ To Harry Jones and Andre Gee and Sal To Ann and Mike Oswald May you and your families have a Merry To Kathy Parent Merry Xmas, mom and Mike. Love, Christmas and the best of New Years. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Walt and Sandra (Oswald) Frank Ridrigs Love, Mac (Tom McNeills) ToKerryT.RobySr. Your job takes you away from us a lot, but I To Jim Miller and Buck Mercer know you do it all for us. We just want you to Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. know we appreciate you and all your hard work. Edward Merchant To my wife, Teresa Paradise, and family We wish you the best possible holiday season Wish I could be home with you for the ever. May God bless you, my love, and keep you To all my salty buddies, especially Paul Russell, hplidays. Love and miss you very much. Merry always safe. Merry Christmas and Happy New Danny Marcus, Frank Adams, Coy Harrington, Xmas and Happy New Year! Love always, Allen Garfinkel and Mike Dunn. Year. We love you. I love you more and more Dana Paradise Best wishes and season's greetings. Peace. every second. Jessica and Kerry send their greet­ Danny Miller ings and love too. Your wife. To Mary Claire and Shirley Let me say Merry Christmas and Happy Mignonette, Jessica To Tony Leo and PRMMI shoregang, Elizabeth, and Kerry Roby Jr. Peaceful New Year. Please take care because I N.J. Greetings to Anthony Leo and members of really care and love you both. Love and misses. Mom (Helen Porel) the PRMMI shoregang. Happy holidays toall the gang. God bless you all. Happy New Year. To Tony Leo Anthony Minors Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. Holiday greetings to all the shore gang. To my Indian Giver (Skip) Peter and Lee Patrick May you have the strength of eagles' wings, faith and courage to fly to new heights and the To Shelton Mathews wisdom of the universe to carry you there. Merry You're the best. We both wish you a very Christmas. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Lynda Morgan Mike Peck and Dean Compton To all members To my wife, Christina, son, friends and mates Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all, Happy holidays. To my son, best of luck in especially former Baker Whiteley and Curtis Bay school at Dean College. Merry Christmas and Towing crews in Baltimore. Happy New Year to you all!!! Charles W. Morris Spiridon Perdikis To Jason Parker To DawnPInkham Somehow the imagination is more exciting Merry Christmas, honey. I'm looking for­ than real life. Also, a person's imperfections ward to being home this year with you. I love you make them special. very much. (P.S., Merry Christmas to all my David Mullenberg fellow Seafarers.) Love, Mark Pinkham To Dakota Neff Merry Christmas! May God watch over you and keep you safe, healthy and happy while I am away. I love you heart and soul. Mommy (Cheryl Neff) To mom, dad and Melissa On this holiday, I wish you all the best. You are all in ray thoughts and I love you. God bless you all. Brett Newsome To SIU Staff and members Happy holidays to members all over the world. Thanks for your fight to maintain the slogan of our union: unity makes strength. To my retired brothers of the 1940s, our fight was not in vain. God bless you. I love you all. Nick the Greek (C. Nick Nickerson) To Cat Barber Hey sista, where are you? I'll be home for the holidays. Call me from wherever you may be. Miss you lots!! When's the wedding? Unny O'Brien ToJIola You crazy bag lady! Thanks for the laughs. You made life a lot easier. Have a great holiday. See you in January, hopefully. Keep on singin'. Linda O'Brien To Sergio Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? (repeat) What can I say but thanks. You're the best. Happy holidays. Marshmallow - L. O'Brien To Jocelyn C. Octavlano Merry Christmas and a prosperous Happy New Year to my lovely Jocelyn and adorable daughters, Veena and Steffi. Wish to be home this Christmas. Lots of love. Pop Pop (G.A. Octaviano) To Mr. and Mrs. Deograclas CusI and Family Greetings from Alaska to everybody in 46th and 43rd Ave., Tatay, Inay, Beth, Boy, Rose, Kuya, Emon, Ati Mercy, Nene Michelle, Veena, Steffi and Mamsy. Love, Pop Pop. (G.A. Octaviano) To mom,Marylee, Bruce, Bobby, Beverly and Aunt Florence Mabuhay from the Philippines, and from the land of smiles, I would like to wish my family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. William George Rackley To Vincent F.Coss Season's greetings from the Philippines and may I wish you, your wife and children a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 1995. William G. Rackley To Nelson (Chico) Rodriguez and Brian Sandlin Chico, Mabuhay to my old friend, and from Angeles City, P.I., may I wish my partner in crime a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Brian, Mabuhay, my good SIU brother. William (P.I.) Rackley To Ed Desoucey and MIchell Santana Ed, to my Seafarer brother who was a bless­ ing this year. Merry Christmas and .a great and Happy New Year from the Philippines. Michell, I'd like to wish my good friend and classmate of class 367 Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from the Philippineis. William (Red) Rackley To Florence M. Rudnicki Season's greetings from the Hiilippines. And I would like to wish my dear aunt a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bill Rackley To William Lee "Red" Rackley I'd like to wish my father, who sails with me on every ocean, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bill (Red) Rackley To Mrs. Newton Rader Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.Love, Evan Rader .•Sii Greetings from the Roby family: Mig­ nonette, Kerry Sr., Jessica and Kerry Jr. To the Serrano family Our holiday wish to you is for each and every one of you to have a very blessed and Merry Christmas. We miss you and look forward to holidays our families can share together. The Ruiz family To Seafarersnear and far Season's greetings to all ashore and at sea. May the New Year bring fair winds and follow­ ing seas, prosperity and good health and a strong future for the U.S. merchant marine. May God bless all. Henry Salles To Claudia Saltz Here's hoping my new wife and her family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I love you and miss you lots. Hope to lie home soon. Love, George (Saltz) To John Baker Boy, have a Merry Xmas. How was Piney Point? George Saltz To Great Lakes tugmen It's been a good year for us all. I hope you and all your family members are blessed the coming year. Thanks for being a brother in this union. Juan Motown Sanchez ToJohnBumgamer Thinking about all the wonderful Christmases we have spent together and wishing you could be with us now. May you have calm seas and fair winds. Ellen Sanders and Sarah, Jer and Tommy 21 �22 DECEMBER 1994 SEt^MBRSlO^i To my wife, Cindy M. Sandven, and kids A s{^ial day for God. And may He look over my family and Seafarers at Ghristmas. We do our part by going to sea to stand up at war or at peace. At the end, God will understand, but others will not remember the Seafarers. Samson O. Sandven To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanfilippo and my wife, Robin Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love and peace and health. Dominic Sanfilippo Tp Grace and Aiyssa Sardone To Grace and Aiyssa, the most important people in the world to me. Hope you have a special Xmas and New Year. Love always, Michael Sardone To Nikki Riborozo Happy holidays, Nikki. How's life on the Hawaii cruise ships? Sweetheart, when you get your "A" book, come to San Francisco. Merry Christmas. Peter Scheutz To retirees, union officials, shipmates, friends All the best in '95. PatSeager To Uncle Steve, Aunt Dominga and Steven Weall missyoualot! Hope wego down there soon. I had a lot of fun when Aunt Dominga and Steven were here. Aunt Doininga, thanks for being there for me. It seems we got closer than we ever were! I love you a lot! We all love and miss you. Love always. The Serrano family To my brother, Abdul Arhman, and my son, YasserShaibi Happy holidays to you and all friends. And a happy holiday to the SIU. Moses M. Shaibi To my ioying family:Pat, Kendel and Erin Although we will be apart this Xmas, know that you are always in my thoughts and in my heart. You're always my reason to smile. Love, B (Bradford H. Shelly) To SiUpersonnel, active and retired Seafarers Compliments of the season and a salute to the best union in America. Ricardo Siddons To Mrs. Espanoia Jackson Happy holidays to you and yours from a faithfu friend and your heartbeat. May this day be very special, just for you. With love, Ray F. Sims To all headquarters staff, Piney Point staff, union hail employeesand dear SIU friends Wishing once again each and everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I'll be thinking of y'all. Betty Smith To Gaiy Smith and family Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to come! Wish you and family could be with me, but since you can't, I want you to know that you will always have a place in my heart. Love, Mom (Betty Smith) To ail former "Erie-Lack" RR tugboat crews Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year. Orrin D. Smith and family To Spencer, Tausha and Terra Smith Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope Santa is good to you. Don't forget Uncle Doug. Clyde Smith To Jackie, Lenora and Jonathan Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God bless us. Doug Smith To Chris and Brein Collins Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep in touch. May God bless you through the holidays. Doug Smith To Spencer Smith We love you, daddy. Thank you for taking such good care of us. May God continue lo bless us, especially on the building of our new dream home. Love you always, Tausha aiul Terra Smith ToVeronii^^ We-wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. The Smiths To ail our friends at the Houston hall We hope all your holiday wishes come true. And we wish you a very Happy New Year. The Smiths To ail the stars from Feaitherwind In port or at sea. Grandad will find your star over the holidays. Merry Christmas, Aldeberon, Shula, Cappella, Sirrus and Shedar. Merry Christmas, Kathi, Jennifer, Michael, Jason and Ashley. Jim Souci rmm^rn To Mike Stein We miss and love you very, very much. Hope to see you at Christmas. Have a safe trip. We'll be thinking of you always. Crissy and your beautiful daughter, Jessica Lynn Stein To Mary, Russell and Eileen Merry Christmas to you and the kittens. I'll see you shortly. T. Stevens To ail my friends and family near and far Happy holidays to my family and friends and all SIU people I have been blessed to have sailed with. May you all have beautiful holidays. If you're at home or at sea, be safe. Harry Stockman To Kevin Struzik Happy holidays to my husband. I love you so very much! You make my life worth living. Have a happy birthday, January 27. Love, Brenda (Struzik) To Mrs. Nancy Thomas, Ciaudio Thomas, Gunther Thomas and William Thomas Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. May all my family and friends and their families enjoy a wonderful holiday season. G.F. (Willie) Thomas To unionofficials, everyoneat Piney Point and the Brooklynhall All you great guys, have a healthy Xmas. Tom Tobias To ailthose who know me Peace and love always to my brothers and sisters everywhere. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. God bless!! James Tolan To Ed Porter Merry Christmas from all SIU members on the Sea-Land Performance. The good food and special things that you do will be missed this holiday season. Stephanie Torres ToAiidaTurko To my dear wife, I wish you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year, I miss you and love you. Wish I was there. Love always, Alek Turko To my wife, Aurea, BJ and newborn child Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year '95. May you have a good day, good luck and good health. I miss you all a lot. Dad (Jessie Ulibas) To Fiorencio P. Umaii Without you, Christmas will never be the same. But in port or at sea, wherever your ship will be, we wish you the best. The Umali sisters (Veronica, Lei and Ophel) To my loving daughters. Lei, Ophei and Veronica Hope this 1994 holiday season is the year we all expect it to be. Just always remember, I always love you whenever I am. Fiorencio P. Umali To my sons-in-law, Marcus and Jeremy Hoping you two will always love my two daughters as you love them now and throughout the holiday seasons of years to come. F.P. Umali To Simeon F.Ureta We all send our love, especially during the holiday season. Stay happy and healthy. The Ureta family To Charles NealMispagel Amor, you gave me feelings I never knew. You were heaven sent to me. What we share surpasses paradise. Christmas is looking in your Manny Wedell eyes! To Eiiie, Frank and Sarah Wilcox Hilda Thanks for being such a wonderful wife, son To the crew of the Tug Cougar and daughter. Happy holidays to my family and Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! all union members. Wolfe Robert Wilcox To Kathleen To Geraldine M. Travers Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas from Merry Christmas, honey, and many more to the LNG Aquarius. Your brother, come. Love you, Dave Glenn Williams To Brother Tillman and Brother Steve To Hugo Kenyon Here's to two of the finest ABs this side of Hi, honey. 1 miss you very much. Hope to see the rainbow and to the best crew ever—aboard you soon. Happy holidays! the OMl Columbia. You guys are the best! Becky Woodruff Sister Jen To ail my shipmates in the Seattle area and Red To George Stolen and his family Thanks for a wonderful year, and yes! Many Happy holidays. more to come! You are truly a miracle of kindness Jim Woods in this world today. I love you, honey. Always, To Miss Tawana W. Deman Jen Hi, darling. I wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year's Day. I miss you so much. 1995 ToWiiiiamG.Rackiey Wishing you a Merry Xmas and a Happy is our year. Happy New Year, Shanika, Aliquan New Year with all good things. Love you with all and Troy. our hearts. Robert Andrew Wright Jr. Mom and family To Ceiia and Gabrieiie I love you both very much. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Charlie and Dada To Peggy Young Merry Christmas to the Southern Yankee. To V^quez family Thor Young Wishing you the best. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. To Sonny "Larry Bird" Pinkham Santia, Abby D. and Wilfredo Merry Christmas and may the Celtics prosper. To Steve Ruiz and family Thor "Rusty Wallace" Young Seeing Dominga, Steven and Natalie was great! I only wish you could have come home too. ToHerbLibby Merry Christmas to the Dunkin Donut King May this Christmas bring both our families the from your flatlander neighbor to the south. I now spirit of love, happiness and health. Merry can yell at the ordinary for messing up the coffee. Christmas, little brother. I love and miss you very much! Your sister, Bosun Thor Young Christine andfamily To ail Seafarers Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Keep up the good work. To all Seafarers The port of Philadelphia Special greetings to all Seafarers around the nation! We here, in New York, wish you and your To Lee Hardman Wishing you a magical Christmas and a great loved ones the best Christmas ever! Take care of yourselves and I will see you guys around!!! New Year full of happiness and wonderful surprises. I love you, baby. Yours forever, Peace to all, Shari Irene and N.Y. SlUClinic To Darrien Vesseii I love you DJ. Thanks for being the best To Peter Patrick and family Greetings to Pete and the Mrs. and family father, lover and friend with all my love, Lee Ann from all of us at PRMMI. The best for '95 and years to come. Merry Xmas and Happy New To Michael Kozak Year. Good luck. Wishing we could be together for my favorite Tony, Minors, Vazquez and the gang season. Merry Christmas, darling. Happy New Year, too. Every day's a holiday when I'm with you! Much love. ToMs.MerieWescott Your girlie Have a very Happy Xmas and a healthy New ,Year. Good luck for '95. To my wife, family and friends Anstey Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Ho, ho, ho! AB Dave To Jim Shinners, R. Evans and Joe Hannay at PRMMi in Edison, N.J. To Kevin Greetings for the holiday season. Merry I' m sorry y ou' re gong to miss another holiday Xmas and Happy New Year to all from all of us season. Just remember,1 love you and I can't wait at the Elizabeth shoregang. for you to get home. Love, Anthony Leo, Minors and the gang Kerri To Rodney PontHiet To Sedonia Sparks, Tanya and Mom Being that miles will separate us, we couldn't Season's greetings to you and your family. Have a happy, happy holiday and a prosperous think of a better way to reach you. Our thoughts will be with you, and we hope that we will also New Year. God bless you. cross your mind. Hopefully, you'll be enjoying Member M. PRMMI the holiday fest somewhere. We love you, we ToJohnGrosskurth miss you. Have a great holiday. See you soon. Our very best wishes this holiday season. Love, Tom and Dee Your family To Kim, Ray, Darrin and Toni Merry, Merry y'all...and Happy New Year. Love, To ail my shipmates Many blessings. With love and respect, Suzanne van Schoor, P.O. Box 8817, Honolulu, Hawaii %830-0817. Suzanne van Schoor To Vazquez-Hernandez family Feliz navidad y pnospeno aik) nuevo. Velez-Vazquez family To Ralph A. Fann My holiday message goes out to a shipmate who has gone through thick and thin with me while over in Saudi Arabia (Dommond), short tempered at times. But we must remember, there was a war going on. 1 wish you well, Ralph, and if you're ever in Washington (Mt. Vernon), look me up and we'll have a few laughs and call Charlie. It was both a pleasure and a nightmare working with you. Joe Waldron .-•i �"• ,; •' ;;• (..••*-?-• ;•:: -V ,«>':My'f •-] .•'« :• ; V ..5" ; •. \ • • " • • .,• • • •;; j'v. .•V DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port DECK DEPARTMENT New York 15 29 5 24 28 0 • 41 55 11 Philadelphia 7 6 2 1 2 2 0 8 10 5 Baltimore 10 8 1 •5,,: 3 2 18 Norfolk 11 14 13 5 13 12 6 22 '22 21 Mobile 8 13 2 8 17 0 2 10 22 4 New Orleans 18 28 0 17 15 0 8 .24 54 7 Jacksonville 19 22 11 16 12 , 7 8 38 39 23 . San Francisco> 19 18 4 16 8 35' . 33 Wilmington 19 7 14 11 7 27 36 14 • Seattle 22 26 1 19 25 8 49 38 5 Puerto Rico 6 4 3 4 3 2 0 14 5 6 6 Honolulu 25 8 6 15 2 3 6 33 12 Houston 24 22 r"23^ . 18 2 11 36 22 St, Louis 1 0 - •: 0 0 0 1 |.:v;4-. 1 Piney Point 5 7 0 .. .... J...•n»v > 1 ; 9 0 Algonac 0 • l""'- 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 183 243 66 160 185 39 70 324 430 142 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT New York I^iladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu jHouston $t. Louis iRhey Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia p^ltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville pan Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals Totals All Departments 485 Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered iat the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,153 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,153 jobs shipped, 367 jobs or about 32 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From October 16 to November 15,1994, a total of 159 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 21,935 Jobs have been shipped. 23 January & February 1995 Membership MeeUngs Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland liVaters OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • 'M' Piney Point Tuesday, January 3*; Monday, February 6 @ ^changed by New Year's Day New York Tuesday: January 3, February 7 Philadelphia Wednesday: January 4, February 8 Baltimore Thursday: January 5, February 9 Norfirik Thursday: January 5, February 9 9:I4 : Jacksonville Thursday: January 5, February 9 Algonac Riday: January 6, February 10 • ||f Houston Monday: January 9, February 13 / Wm, ' 1. . New Orleans Tuesday: January 10, February 14 Mobile Wednesday: January 11, February 15 San Francisco Thursday: January 12, February 16 Wilmington > Tuesday: January 17*; Tuesday, February 21** ^changed by Martin Luther Kuig's Birthday **changedby Presidents'Day Seattle Friday: January 20, February 24 ' ^ San Juan Thursday: January 5, February 9 St Louis Friday: January 13, Fdjruary 17 IP li® Honolulu Friday: January 13, February 17 .1 . Duluth ;' Wednesday: January 11, February 15 Jersey City Wednesday: January 18, February 22 New Bedford Tuesday: January 17, February 21 BKh poifs meeting startsa 10'M am. Personals MAJOR SMITH JR. Please contact Dale at MFC in Mobile, Ala. (205) 343-9005. JUAN GILBERTO GONZALES TORRES Please contact your sister, Gloria Rivera, at 280 H Street, #65, Chula Vista, Calif. 91910-4607; or telephone (619) 422-8165. SI:'' • ART AND DUTCH D.C. Hodden is trying to contact Art from Puyallup. Wash, and Dutch. Both sailed with him as ABs on the SS Billy Mitchell on a voyage from Seattle, Wash, to Korea, February 7 - April 21,1947 and back to Portland Ore. He may be reached at 3166 Fellswood Lane, Port Neches, Texas 77651; or telephone (409) 727-5519. ALONZO "DUDE" CURTIS WHITE AND FRIENDS OF MR. WHITE The niece of Alonzo "Dude" Curtis White would like to get in touch with her uncle. She would like Mr. White, or any friends who know him, to call or write Lisa Ensminger at 2053 Young Avenue, Mem­ phis, Texas 38104; or telephone (901) 278-6641. CARL ROBERT PARDY The mother and cousin of Carl Robert Pardy are tiying to get in touch with him. Anyone knowing his whereabouts should contact Ed Kramer at 74-1L 58th Avenue, Elmhurst, N.Y. 11373; or teleplmne (718)651-0880. " P.' " •' .-sr i. V: �DECBHIBER1994 24 SBmuiBIS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International Union Directory OCTOBER 16 — NOVEMBER 15,1994 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—-Non Priority MichaelSacco President Jfriin Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augostin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafTey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Keiley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (810)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606KalihiSt. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Fiercest. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904)353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205)478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804)622-1892 PHILADELPHIA • >'? • •' ' Philadelphia," PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 • PORT EVERGLADES 2 We.st Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305)921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop I6V2 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 5ION. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 24 10 19 3 »»REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Qass NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 36 7 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 20 6 S STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 12 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 2 f T3':, TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 22 0 0 27 ,8 0 31 37 Totals All Departments 108 0 63 ' 37 0 68 15 0 * 'Total Registered" rneans the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last mqnth. ' 68 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15,1994 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast 0 44 0 45 Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 0 6 0 5 11 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 2 0 0 0 0 2 27 0 P 38 6 40 67 6 42 0 14 0 13 27 22 4 51 3 80 2 7 0 10 19 0 19 0 53 72 ENGINE DEPARTMENT v'.- 1 22 0 24 ... 2 , '01 0 1 ^JO:: 0 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 74 14 31 T , 0 1 0 3 0 ; 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 1 " v. CO' : " 2^ 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 33 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 .... ^ 0 • ' 1 0 ' 4 '• P>: 12 '• '•: 0 "i •' . 0 2 0 1 2 17 90 7 44 130 1 . 4 ' 0 ills 2 4 0 "'"l """" 0 V 1 2 0 2 0 14 16 23 92 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ^re You Missing Important Mail? In order to ensure that each active that you are not getting your union SIU member and pensioner receives mail, please use the form on this page a copy of the Seafarers LOG each to update your home address. month—as well as other important Your home address is your per­ mail such as W-2 forms, pension and manent address, and this is where all welfare checks and bulletins or official union documents will be notices—a correct home address mailed (unless otherwise specified). must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently or feel If you are getting more than one HOME ADDRESS FORM copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please complete the form and send it to: Seafarers International Union Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (PLEASE PRINT) Name Phone No. (_ Address Social Security No. Active SIU Other Book No. D Pensioner This will be my permanent address for all official union mailings. This address should remain In the union file unless otherwise changed by me personally.' (Signed). 12/94 �DECEMBER 1994 J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 24 Seafarers who have retired to the beach after many years of sailing. Twenty of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division and four sailed in the inland waterways. Among those joining the ranks of the retirees are Brothers LeRoy C. Cope, Gerald M. Lopez and Robert Y. Wood, who have completed the bosun recertilication course at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Of all the Seafarers signing off this month. Brother John F. McCoIlom sailed over the longest period of time, having joined the union in 1942 in the port of Baltimore. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of this month's pen­ sioners. DEEP SEA JOHN B. ABRAMS, 56, joined the Seafarers in 1964 the port of New York. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Abrams was employed on the Isthmian shoregang in 1973 and became a member of the Sea-Land shoregang in 1976. He upgraded fre­ quently at the Lurtdeberg School. Born in New York, Brother Abrams still calls New York home. SEFARERS LOG •V • To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. deck department. Brother Cope frequently upgraded at the Lun­ deberg School and completed the bosun recertification program there in 1984. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to I95I. A native of Kansas, Brother Cope now resides in California. HOWARD B.DAVIS, 72, joined the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Davis last worked aboard the USNS Bellatrix, owned by Bay Ship Management, in October 1993. He has retired to Alabama. EDWARD GONTHA, 65, joined the union in 1961 in the port of New York. He sailed in both the steward and deck depart­ ments. Brother Gontha upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Bom in Indonesia, Brother Gontha is a naturalized U.S. citizen and has retired to New York. CANOVA FLOYD MITCHELL JR., 64, joined the union in 1947 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Mitchell last worked aboard Apex Marine's Cape 7ay/or. A native of Alabama, he still calls Alabama home. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Pickren served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1953. Bom in Georgia, he now resides in Texas. 25 ROBERT Y. WOOD, 70, joined the union in 1967 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Wood upgraded frequently at the Lun­ deberg School and completed the bosun recertification program there in 1986. A native of Colorado, Brother Wood now resides in Washington. INLAND LORENZO F. RAZO, 66, joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of San Francis­ co. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. Bom in Califomia, Brother Razo served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954, Razo still lives in Califomia. DI^l JOHN M. CUDWORTH, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Cudworth last sailed as mate. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1949 to 1952. Bom in North Carolina, Boatman Cudworth still calls North Carolina home. RAYMOND E. DANLEY, 66, joined the SIU in 1977 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Boatman Danley sailed in the deck department. Among the jobs he held were that of a mate, and later a cap­ tain. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. Bom in Florida, Brother Danley has retired in that state. WALTER GUNTER C. O. FROESSTEVENS, CHER,65, 67,joined joined ^e JOHN F. McCOLLOM, 68, the union in SIU in 1978 joined the Seafarers in 1942 in in the port of the port of Baltimore He sailed in 1961 in the GEORGE New York. the deck department. Brother Mc­ port of New D. ARRHe sailed in CoIlom still calls his native Mas­ York. The Miaryland na­ LEDGE the steward sachusetts home. JR., 65, tive sailed in the engine depart­ department. Brother Froescher, a RONALD joined the ment. Brother Stevens upgraded former member of the Marine LEE THOMAS SIU in 1956 at the Lundeberg School and at­ NEIBERT, Cooks and Stewards Union, c. in the port of graduated from the steward's tended the Educational Con­ 57, joined the McNELLIS, New York. ference there at Piney Point, Md. training school (Pacific) in 1966. union in 1956 50, joined in 1970. He served in the U.S. He sailed in Bom in Germany, Brother Froes­ in the port of the SIU in Navy from 1943 to 1945. Brother the deck department. Brother Arr- cher currently resides in Califor­ Baltimore. He 1964 in the Stevens makes his home in ledge served in the U.S. Air sailed in flie nia. port of New Maryland. Force from 1951 to 1955. Born deck depart­ York. He in Ohio, Brother Arrledge now ment. Boatman Neibert was bom sailed in the JOSE resides in Virginia. in Maryland and continues to HIPOLITO, deck department. Brother Mclive there. BERTM. Nellis sailed aboard the SS Steel 71,joined MANUEL WINFIELD, the Seafarers Worker for three years during the BEATA,65, 63, joined JOHND. Vietnam conflict Bom in New in 1971 in joined the the Seafarers PAYNE, 63, York, Brother McNellis continues the port of union in in 1958 in joined the to live in his native state. New Or­ 1968 in the Seafarers in the port of leans. He 1975 in the New York. port of New sailed in the . CHARLES port of Jack­ York. He He sailed in engine department. Brother C. PICKsonville, Fla. sailed in the the steward Hipolito upgraded at the Lun­ REN, 61, He last sailed department and upgraded at the engine deberg School. A native of the began sailing Lundeberg School to chief cook. as a captain. department. Brother Beata Philippines, Brother Hipolito is a with the Boatman Payne upgraded at the Brother Winfield served in the upgraded frequently at the Lun­ naturalized U.S. citizen and union in Lundeberg School in 1988. A na­ U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. deberg School. A native of Hon­ resides in Louisiana. 1959 in the tive of Kansas, Boatman Payne Bom in Virginia, Brother Winduras, Brother Beata cuaently port of Jack­ has retired to Florida. field still calls Virginia home. lives in New York. sonville, Fla. DANTE VALHERMAN Labor on the March BUENA R. BYRD, JANOLO, 57, joined 65,joined the Seafarers the SIU in in 1966 in 1968 in the the port of port of Wil­ Houston. He mington, sailed in the Calif. He sailed in the deck deck departdepartment. Bom in the Philip­ pines, Brother Janolo has retired ment. A native of Alabama, Brother Byrd now resides in to Minnesota. Texas. GERALD M. LOPEZ, WILLIAM 57, joined "HOPPY"R the union in CARROLL, 1965 in the 70, joined port of San the SiU in Francisco. 1944 in the He sailed in port of Bal­ the deck timore. He department. Brother Lopez sailed in the upgraded at the Lundeberg engine department. Bom in School and completed the bosun Cleveland, Brother Carroll has recertification program there in retired to Hawaii. 1986. Bom in Indonesia, Brother Seafarers join wth carpenters, longshoremen, garment workers, teamsters, grocery store clerks arid others in a Jersey City, N.J. parade celebrating the cooperation between various religious groups Lopez is a naturalized U.S. LEROY C. COPE, 64, joined and unions. SIU Vice President Ed Pulver (fourth from left) helped organize the march. Senator Frank citizen and currently resides in the union in 1967 in the port of R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) (third from left) joined the parade. New York. San Francisco. He sailed in the �rj.-a>"-w. 26 DiOBmER 1994 SBVARBISUKt igest of Ships Meetings '•45 S |77ie Seaforers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipt)oard minutes as possil)le. On occasion, tiecause of space ; iimitadons, some wilitte omitted. ^ips minute first are reviewed try the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention orresoiudon are addressed by the union upon rec^pt of the ships minut&s. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE Corpus Christi, Texas. Educational director reminded members to take time to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers asked contracts depart ment to look into improving dental benefits. Wiper reminded engine department members not to put greasy hands on bulkhead and to wash bucket and mop when finished. Crewmembers thanked galley gang for job well done. Crew reported clothes dryer in need of repair and re­ quested new ice machine. Chairman reminded members not to use steward deck door at any time. /If4 VG(/£Z(P.R.M.M.I), September 26—Chairman Terry Thomas, USNS WILKES{Bay Ship Manage­ Secretary Richard Ward, Steward ment), July 17—Chairman Joseph Delegate A. Serrano. No beefs or dis­ Lisenby, Secretary E. Driza, Deck puted OT reported. Crew reported Delegate Ricky Grant, Engine combination lock to crew mess needs Delegate Phillip Saueline, Steward repair, and windows on look-out sta­ Delegate W, Lockett. Chairman tion on bow need changing. Vote of noted all chairs in crew messhall thanks given to steward department refurbished. Crew asked contracts for job well done. Next port: San department for information concern­ Juan, P.R. ing seatime, contract clarification on NEWARK BA K(Sea-Land Ser­ chipping and painting and work rules for weekends and holidays. Chairman vice), September 19—Chairman Pedro Sanchez, Secretary Felipe Orreminded crewmembers not to slam landa, Educational Director Mark doors. Educational director dis­ Ruhl, Deck Delegate Russell Bar­ cussed safety tips with crewmem­ rack, Engine Delegate William bers. Treasurer reported $369 in Parker. Chairman announced radio ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT fixed and microwave not repairable. reported by deck, engine or steward Secretary noted payoff in Elizabeth, delegates. Next port: Pusan, South N.J. No beefs or disputed OT Korea. reported. Crewmembers asked con­ CAROLINA (P.R.M.M.I.), August tracts department to lower retirement 8—Chairman Tom Harding, age for members with required Secretary William Winters, Educa­ seatime. tional Director David Able, Engine OMI DYNACHEM{OMl), Septem­ Delegate Joseph Arch, Steward ber 11—Chairman Larry Kunc, Delegate Fernando Vega. No beefs Secretary Steven Wagner, Educa­ or disputed OT reported. Crewmem­ tional Director Wayne Roherson, bers discussed m^ng donations to Deck Delegate Mike Tannehill, En­ the Children's Hospital of San Juan, gine Delegate Nester Martinez, P.R. Steward delegate advised mem­ Steward Delegate Tom Kreis. Chair­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School man reminded crewmembers to lock to improve skills. Chairman reminded up movies while in port and limit members to donate to SPAD in order number of movies in crew lounge. to keep union's voice heard in Wash­ Treasurer reported $60 in movie ington. He urged members to maintain fund. No beefs or disputed OT union solidarity because strength lies reported. Crew extended vote of in unity. Next port: Baltimore. thanks to galley gang with special AMERICAN CORMORANT thanks for fresh red snapper, crabs (Osprey Shipping), September 25— and shrimp obtained while in Hous­ Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary ton. Next port: Los Angeles. Darryl K. Go^ns, Educational OVERSEAS HARRIETTE Director L. Rose, Deck Delegate M. Maritime Overseas), September 18— Flante, Steward Delegate Robert Chairman Daniel Laitinen, Secretary Wright Jr. Educational director disGeorge Quinn, Educational Director CUSS& advantages of upgrading at Jose Rodriguez, Deck Delegate Piney Point No beefs or disputed OT James Cunningham, Engine reported. Crewmembers not^ Delegate Daniel Vasquez, Steward Seafarers LOGs received. Crew gave Delegate Henry Edwards. Chairman vote of thanks to Goggins, Wright and thanked crew for job well done and SA Bert Macany for good meals and announced ship returning from keeping house clean. Next port: Sin­ shipyard in Gdansk, Poland. He said gapore. ship will dock in New Orleans ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan around September 23. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Transportation), September 26— Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT Chairman J.F. Caballero, Secret^ Joseph P. Emidy, Educational Direc­ reported. Crew reported receipt of tor John Bennifleld, Deck Delegate Seafarers LOGs. Walter Harris, Engine Delegate OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Dennis Danforth Jr., Steward Overseas), September 30—Chairman Delegate Jack Hart. Chairman noted I. Bradford, Secretary Pablo Al­ ship's antenna and crew VCR need varez. No beefs or disputed OT re­ repair. He added that repair list will sorted. Crew requested new furniture be posted and encouraged everyone's "or crew lounge and thanked galley cooperation. Secretary reported gang for good food and well main­ minutes and crew list will be given to tained ship. Crewmembers requested patrolman at payoff. Educational satrolman meet ship in next port director stressed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. No OVERSEAS Af4H/L^(Maritime beefs or disputed OT reported. Overseas), September 25^^hairman Seafarers LOGs received. Crew Marco Galliano, Secretary J. Rivera, asked contracts department to clarify Deck Delegate M.L. Jackwn, day and watch pay. Ship heading to Steward Delegate Juan Gonzales. New Jersey. Chairman announced new VCR, wash­ ing machine and dryer waiting in LEADER (Kiiby Tankships), Sep­ shipyard in Texas. He reminded crew­ tember 23—Chairman Patrick members: no smoking allowed in mes­ Rankin, Secretary Henry Manning, shall. He thanked all departments for Educational Director Richard good trip with no problems. No beefs Gracey, Deck Delegate Rodney or disputed OT reported. CrewmemPence, Engine Delegate George Ijers extended special thanks to galley Vitello, Steward Delegate Arthur gang for job well done. Aguinaldo. Chairman announced OVERSEAS PHILADELPHIA payoff every 30 days on the 15th of Maritime Overseas), September 20— the month. He noted next payoff in (Maritime Overseas), July 31—Chair­ man Daniel Laitinen, Secretary deorge Quinn, Educational Director William Marino, Deck Delegate James Cunningham, Engine Delegate Daniel Vasquez, Steward Delegate Henry Edwards. Chairman announced vessel going into shipyard in Gdansk, Poland for three to four weeks. Educational director encouraged members to take ad­ vantage of upgrading opportunities at Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported by delegates. Crew reported Seafarers LOGs received. Galley gang thanked for good job. , '•-: * '•';J.' . •rV' ,. - Chairman Timothy J, Olvany, Secrelaiy-Larry Ewing, Educational Director Patrick Coppola. Chairman announced captain signing off in Port Everglades, Fla. He ^vised members that U.S. Coast Guard requires seamen to have benzene card to stay on tankers. Educational director en­ couraged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. He thanked crew­ members for not smoking in messhall and TV room. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward remind^ crew­ members to separate plastics from trash and keep TV room clean. Chair­ man request^ crewmembers not slam doors. Steward department thanked for job well done. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (SeaLand Service), September 18—Chair­ man Werner Becher, Secretary J.S. Smith, Educational Director Walter Stevens, Deck Delegate George B. Khan, Engine Delegate Chris Davis, Steward Delegate Jasper Jackson. Chairman reminded crew to keep doors locked in all ports and noted medical forms and vacation forms are in crew lounge. Educational director urged members to take advantage of upgrading opportunities available at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Entire crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for good food and service. Crew re­ quested new toaster. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), October 8—Chairman B. Benedict, Secretary Timothy Dowd. Chairman noted rooms under repair. New shower decks, curtains, vents and bunk lights are being added. Secretary stated new entertainment system to be purchased in New Or­ leans and crew lounge to be remodeled. Educational director lirged members to upgrade at Piney Point and read union contract. Treasurer reported $1,100 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed limiting plastic utensils on ship. Bosun asked crewmemberrs not to put oily waste in cans on deck. Crew requested refrigerators for rooms. Chairman asked crew to be considerate and not slam doors. OMI PLATTE (OMI), October 2— Chairman Doyle W. Ellette, Secretary Claude C. Hollings III, Deck Delegate Lee DuBany, Engine Delegate Alejandro Martinez, Steward Delegate Anthony St. Clair. Chairman reported ship will politically active. Secret^ thanked crew for separating plastic and gar­ bage. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Cen­ ter. He stressed importance of refrigeration courses for engine department members. No b^fs or dis­ puted OT reported. Special thanks given to steward deipartment. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ seas), October 13—Chairman Wal­ ter Weaver, Secretary Earl N. Gray Sr., Educational Director Scott E. Wilkinson, Deck Delegate Mathew J. Bevak, Engine Delegate Gregory Johns, Steward Delegate Musa Ahmed. Chairman reported good voyage. VCR in need of repair. Secretary explained ship policy of separating plastic from garbage to new crewmembers and report^ new toasters in messhall. Educational direc­ tor reminded members of importance of upgrading skills at Lundeberg School for job security. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Bosun encouraged members to read 'President's Report" in Celebrating a New Year at Sea SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 11—Chairman Wil­ liam F. Murphy, Secretary Michael L. Baker, Educational Director Evaristo Ginez, Deck Delegate Jeffrey D. Mateer, Engine Delegate M. Abdul­ lah, Steward Delegate Lito G. Acosta. Chairman asked contracts depart­ ment to look into shuttle service from ship. Educational director noted all members should take advantage of Piney Point and upgrade. No b^fs or disputed OT reported. Vote of thanks given to galley gang for excellent job. Helping Kathy Chester, storekeeper on the Long Lines, celebrate her Next port: Pusan, South Korea. birthday are fellow crewmembers (from left) AB Luis Balatbat, AB Jamie SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Dalisay, AB Sam Tumala, Engine/Utility Ramon Lirag, 3rd Cook Francis Service), September 25—Chairman Clark, Steward Storekeeper Richard Riley, Bosun Helary Dombrowski L.E. Watson, Secretary Jack Utz, (sitting), Chief Cook Vainu'u Sili, Engine/Utility Mario Cruzat, OS Sil­ Educational Director Milton Sabin. vester Bongolan, Bosun's Mate Victor Gil Mariano, Splicer/Joiner Chairman advised crewmembers signEddie Morre, Chester and Chief Electrician Juanito Dansalan. ng off ship to turn in keys and leave room clean. No beefs or disputed OT pay off in New Orleans. He advised Setfarers LOG. Crew gave vote of reported by department delegates. members not to go ashore alone. thanks to galley gang for job well done. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (SeaRepair list posted. Chairman en­ Next port Valdez, Alaskl Land Service), September 18—Chair­ couraged crewmembers to write MVPAUL BUCK (Ocean Shipholdman Daniel W. Seagle, Secretary congressmen urging support for ing), October 9—Chairman John Michael Douroudous, Educational maritime. Secretary announced ship Director R. W. Dehlfow. Educational stocked with 90-day supply of Konetes, Secretary Dwight Wuerth, director discussed importance of Educational Director James Robstores. Educational director taking advantage of educational bins, Deck Delegate Jack Cochran, reminded members to go back to facilities at Paul Hall Center. No Engine Delegate John Newhouse, Harry Lundeberg School to upgrade Steward Delegate Al Young. Chair­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew­ skills. Deck and steward delegates man urged crew to become more in­ members received package of holiday reported disputed OT. No beefs or volved in union activities and aware greeting forms with Seafarers'LOGs. disputed OT reported by engine of SIU lobbying efforts on Capitol Crew noted smooth sailing and gave delegate. Crew thanked galley gang special vote of thanks to steward Hill. Secretary announced forms for for job well done. department. vacation and medical benefits avail­ OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime able, and advised members of re­ SEALIFT CARIBBEAN (IMC), Overseas), October 13—Chairman quired TB testing before returning to September 18—Chairman M. ship. Educational director urged Roger Pinkham, Secretary L. Pinn, Galbraith, Secretary Dorothy Bar­ members to attend upgrading classes Educational Director Cary Pratts, nes. Deck delegate reminded mem­ at Paul Hall Center to receive all Deck Delegate Sandy Killian, En­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School education benefits of the union. En­ gine Delegate Thomas Carl Steinke, and pay union dues on time. Engine gine delegate reported disputed OT. Steward Delegate Jeanette Marquis. delegate reported disputed OT. No No beefs or disputed OT reported by Chairman noted payoff in Tacoma, )eefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Chairman Wash, on October 14 and reminded steward or deck delegates. Steward read guidelines for medical benefits encouraged crewmembers to bring crew to renew z-cards. Educational and outpatient care to crewmembers. dishes to galley. Crew thanked gal­ director advised crew of importance Next Port: St. Theo, Greece. ley gang for job well done. Next port: of upgrading at Paul Hall Center and Beaufort, N.C. donating to SPAD. No beefs or dis­ SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (Seaputed OT reported. Land Service), October 6—Chairman ULTRASEA (Sealift Inc.), Septem­ Dana Cella, Secretary Michael ber 25—Chairman Calvin Miles, Gramer, Educational Director Cliff Secretary Norman Evans, Education­ OVERSEAS NEW ORLEANS McCoy, Deck Delegate J.R. Mc(Maritime Overseas), October 14— al Director J. Williams, Deck Daniel, Engine Delegate Samuel Chairman MaurilioZepeda,' Delegate D. MacGraw, Engine Addo, Steward Delegate Ed Rue. Educa­ Secretary Jonathan White, Delegate I. Manley, Steward Chairman announced new washing tional Director Nelson Patterson, Delegate P, Mena. Chairman an­ machine received and thanked Addo nounced new mail procedures. He Steward Delegate Louins C. and DEU Edward J. Dandy for asked everyone to help keep noise Johnson. Chairman announced hooking it up. Crew noted Seafarers down in passageways and noted payoff in Boston on October 16, then LOGs received while in Japan. Bosun everything running smoothly. Educa­ ship sails to Texas to begin intercos­ urged members to read LOG and tional director reminded crew to . tal run. He encouraged all members write congressmen and senators, as­ rewind movies before returning to who sail aboard tankers to upgrade at king them to support maritime video locker. Treasurer reported $79 Lundeberg School. Educational direc­ reform. Chairman stated all is well on in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed tor also urged members to upgrade at ship and asked everyone to contribute OT reported. Crew extended vote of Piney Point to improve future. No to SPAD to protect jobs and future. thanks to steward department for beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew Secretary thanked crew for keeping »reat meals. Steward asked crew to messhall and lounge in order. No asked contracts department to con­ ceep messhall clean. beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew sider improvements in optical and CHAMPION{Kirhy Tankships), Oc­ dental parts of health plan. asked that the Sea-Land terminal tober 2—Chairman Alvie Rushing, shuttle van operate around the clock Secretary Darrell Touchstone. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Over­ for personal safety of crew. Crew­ Chairman reported all running seas), October 5—Chairman Greg members asked that phone records smoothly. He is awaiting information Hamilton, Secretaiy Earl N. Gray detailing arrival and departure of ves­ on ship's idnerary. Educational direc­ Sr., Educational Director Scott E. sel be updated as soon as it becomes tor encouraged all members to upgrade Wilkinson, Deck Delegate Mathew available. Vote of thanks given to en­ at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disJi Bevak, Engine Delegate Gregory tire steward department for good xited OT reported. Crew gave vote of Johns, Steward Delegate Duane Berood and clean ship. Crew requested thanks to galley gang for outstanding geson. Chairman reported smooth payoff upon arrival in next port, job. sailing and asked members to stay Tacoma, Wash. . •--•-•u-irrr? _i.iEsr:s; �DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 27 On the S-L Expedition Crew Meets Fast Turnaround Pace Just back from a union meeting aboard the Sea-Land Expedition, SIU Patrolman Jack Sheehan reported that work for the crew is fast-paced. Given the tight schedule of the 670-foot containership, which calls at several East Coast, Gulf Coast and Puerto Rico ports in a 28-day voyage, the work must get done quicUy and safely. Operated by Sea-Land Service Inc., the Sea-Land Expedition Deck Engineer Sam Negron (left) and Bosun Norberto Prats take a sails from Elizabeth, N.J. to San break while docked in Elizabeth. N.J. during a union meeting. Juan, P.R.; then to ports in the |l%f Dominican Republic; Jackson­ ville, Fla.; New Orleans; Kingston, Jamaica; and back to Elizabeth, which concludes the 28-day voyage. "Because this ship is always on the go,it is imperative that the engines are in excellent shape to keep up with the busy sailing schedule. The engine department works really hard to make sure everything is in proper working order," Sheehan told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Steward department members Chief Steward Edgardo Vaz­ quez and Chief Cook Leopoldo Ruiz prepare different soups, vegetables and meats along with a wide assortment of salad bar items on a daily basis for crewmembers. "Bosun Norbert Prats is a hard worker who expects a lot from his [deck department] crew. They are always busy making improvements and keeping the deck up to par, which is some­ times difficult with the schedule that the ship keeps," recalled Sheehan. He added that while in port, it takes the vessel between 10 and 24 hours to load or offload cargo. "They really are a good crew on the Sea-Land Expedition. It is a demanding and a very busy ship and everyone works really well together to get the job done," said the New York patrolman. The Sea-Land Expedition was built in 1973 and can carry 723 40-foot containers or FEUs I (Forty-foot Equivalent Units).The vessel was upgraded in 1981 and Chief Steward Edgardo Vazquez (left) and Chief Cook Leopoldo Ruiz Standing gangway watch aboard the Sea-Land Expedition is AS currendy has a capacity of 35,250 help keep the Exped/Y/on'screwmembers well fed while at sea. Joseph Osorio. metric tons. SIU Crews New Suifio' Carrier Seafarers in New Orleans recently began crewing a rtewly christened vessel, the MVSulphur Enterprise. Operated by Sulphur Carriers, Inc., an affiliate of Inter­ national Shipholding Corpora­ tion, the 524-foot vessel is under charter to Freeport-McMoRan Resource Partners Inc., a prin­ ciple producer of phosphate fer­ tilizer in the U.S. It was built at McDermott shipyards at a cost of $58 million dollars and has the latest tech­ nological shipboard and naviga­ tional innovations, including a state-of-the-art engineroom. The cargo operation has been fully automated as well. Powered by a 9,840 hp diesel engine, the Sulphur Enterprise was built specifically for the dedi­ cated sulfur trade and will operate primarily in the Gulf between Port Sulphur, La. and Tampa, Fla. with stops in other ports as re­ quired, carrying cargoes of up to 24,000 metric tons of molten sul­ fur. It, replaces the Louisiana Brimstone, a sulfur tanker that was wrecked in Mexico in 1991. cSf th'e focltion of stofe?he 2^!? JSeroom Will need for the next voyage. engineroom aboard the Sulphur Enterpnse. Students Get a Look at Today's Navigators Chief Cook Gregorick Gordon Overseeing operations of the begins preparations for lunch deck department is Bosun Mauro aboard the sulfur carrier. DelaCerda. Devouring Portland's Finest Before sailing for the Mediterranean, crewmembers aboard the Sgt. Mate} Kocak get a chance to sample some of Portland, Maine's famous cuisine—steamed lobster. Handling the delec­ table crustaceans are Chief Cook Audrey Brown (left) and Chief Steward Lonnie Gamble. A group of St. Louis children, ages 2 to 13, who are studying famous explorers and navigators of the world, visited the SIU hall in St. Louis recently to leam about modem-day seafarers and navigators. Port Agent Joe Sigler (back row, left) shared with them bits of SIU history and tales of his own sailing days as an AB. , �l-'^ 28 DECEMBER 1994 SOFAR^LOG Know Your Rights SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT GREATLAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN PAYMENT OF MONIES. FINANCIAL REPORTS No monies are to be paid to anyone This is a summary of theannual report of Greal Lakes Tug and Dr^ge Pension Plan, ™ The constitution of the SIU Atthe year ended December 31, 1993. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as antic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland in any official capacity in the SIU required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Waters District makes specific unless an official union receipt is irovision for safeguarding the »iven for same. Under no cir­ fos/c Financial Statamant membership's money and union cumstances should any member "inances. The constitution re­ lay any money for any reason unBenefits under the plan are provided by the Trust ju r-f quires a detailed audit by certified ess he is given such receipt. In Ae PlanexpenseswereSl,050,614. Thesesexpensesincludedadministrativeexpensesof$169,107andte^^^ public accountants every year, event anyone attempts to require paid to partkipants and beneficiaries of $881,507. A to^ of 545 persons were partcip^ts m any such payment be made without of, the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the nght to receive which is to be submitted to Ihe supplying a receipt, or if a member membership by the secretaryis requii^ to make a payment and The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $18,914,665 as of December 31,1993, treasurer. A yearly finance corrumt- is given an official receipt, but feels tee of rank-and-file members, compared to $17,565,141 as of January 1,1W3. . , elected by the membership, each that he or she should not have been During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net asMts of $1,M9,524. This year examines the finances of the required to make such payment, unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the diffe^ce union and reports fiilly their find­ this should immediately be the plan's asSs at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the ^ginning of the ye^ ings and recommendations. Mem- reported to union headquarters. assets acquired during the year. The plan had a total income of $2,4(^,138, mcluding CONSTITUTIONAL of $104,674, employee contributions of $242,614, a gain of $713,278 from the sale of assets, earmngs from jers of this comnuttee may make RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ dissenting reports, specific recom­ investments of $1,338,966 and miscellaneous income of $606. TIONS. Copies of the SIU con­ mendations and separate findings. stitution are available in all union Minimum Funding Stantkirds TRUST FUNDS. All trust rails. All members should obtain funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, copies of this constitution so as to An actuauy's statement shows that enough money was Lakes and Inland Waters District l amiliarize themselves with its with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. are administered in accord^ce contents. Any time a member feels with the provisions of various < Your Rights To Additional Information trust fund agreements. All these any other member or officer is at­ tempting to deprive him or her of You have a right to receive a copy of the full annual report or any part thereof;^ on request. The items hsted agreements specify that the trus­ any constitutional right or obligatees in charge of these funds shall below are included in that report: equally consist of union and ion by any methods, such as deal­ 1. An accountant's report, management representatives and ing with charges, trials, etc., as well 2. Assets held for investment, their alternates. All expenditures as all other details, the member so 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan and and disbursements of trust funds affected should immediately notify 4. Transactions in excess of 5% of plan assets. KT- i, i i are made only upon approval by readquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All meinTo obtain a coov of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the offic^f Mn i^holas J. a majority of the trustees. All trust Manone, the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way,Camp Springs, ^ 20746, telephone (301) 8^-^75. The charge nnd financial records are avail­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in to cover copjmg costs will be $1.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. able at the headquarters of the employment and as members of the You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on f®9uest and at no diMge, ™ various trust funds. SIU. These rights are clearly set the assets and liabilities of the plan, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan OT both, brth in the SIU constitution and in SHIPPING RIGHTS, a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator these two statements will the contracts which the union has member's shipping rights and that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these seniority are protected exclusiye- negotiated with the employers. portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. y by contracts between the union Consequently, no member may be You Jro have'the legaUy protect^ right to examine the annual report at the main office j!?® 5201 and the employers. Members discriminated against because of Auth Way, Camp and at the U.S. or to obtain a 'amp Springs, spnngs, N4D MU 20746, ZO/W, anu ai uic u.o. Department of Labor in Washmgton^DC, .. , ij should get to know their shipping race, creed, color, sex, national or copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to be aWssed to: PubUc Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Programs, Department of Labor, 200 rights. Copies of these contracts geographic origin. If any member are posted and available in all feels that he or she is denied the Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210. union halls. If members believe equal rights to which he or she is there have been violations of their entitled, the member should SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION shipping or seniority rights as con­ notify union headquarters. In accordance with the Department of Labor Regulafions, the net realired gain oW13,278^shown^ SEAFARERS POLITICAL tained in the contracts between the is computed on the "market-to-market basis"-the Mference betw^n the Ae m^^^ i^^ue of union and the employers, they ACTIVITY DONATION — an asset as of January 1,1993; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the should notify the Seafarers Ap­ SPAD. SPAD is a separate difference between the purchase and sale price. . t. peals Board by certified mail, segregated fiind. Its proceeds are Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $1,002,%7, as sh^ return receipt requested. The used to further its objects arid pur­ on the financial statements, is $713,278 of net realized gain — which is the difference between the sales price proper address for this is; poses including, but not limited to, and the original cost of the assets. furthering the political, social and Augustin Tellez, Chairman economic interests of maritime Seafarers Appeals Board workers, the preservation and fur­ 5201 Auth Way thering of the American merchant Camp Springs, MD 20746 LOG-A-RHYTHMS Full copies of contracts as marine with improved employ­ referred to are available to members ment opportunities for seamen and at all times, either by writing direcdy boatmen and the advancement of by Teddy Dai to the union or to the Seafarers Ap­ trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of al and contributes to political can­ SIU contracts are available in al didates for elective office. All con­ SIU halls. These contracts specify tributions are voluntary. No the wages and conditions unde contribution may be solicited or which an SIU member works and received because of force, job dis­ On a calm, serene and peaceful mom, lives aboard a ship or boat. Mem­ crimination, financial reprisal, or A brilliant, phosphorous light was horn. bers should know their contract threat of such conduct, or as a con­ rights, as well as their obligations, dition of membership in the union With a cool, gentle breeze flowing along. such as filing for overtime (OT) on or of employment. If a contribution O'er the glassy surface of which we belong. the proper sheets and in the proper is made by reason of the above Patches of white strewn across the sky, manner. If, at any time, a member improper conduct, the member believes that an SIU patrolman or should notify the Seafarers Interna­ Withflying feathered friends gliding by. other union official fails to protect tional Union or SPAD by certified their contractual rights properly, he mail within 30 days of thecontribu­ Porpoises splasing with playful jest. or she should contact the nearesr tion for investigation and aj^ Much wonder we see, heading out West.. propriate action and refund, if SIU port agent. ^ involuntary. A member should EDITORIAL POLICY — At times we catch sight of a mighty whale. THE SEAFARERS LOG. The support SPAD to protect and fur­ Waterspout, a leap and a spash with its tail. Seafarers LOG traditionally has ther his or her economic, political refrained from publishing any article and social interests, and American serving the political purposesof any trade union concepts. The sun disappears with a flash of green. NOTIFYING THE UNION individual in the union, officer or Memories of light, with beauty just seen. member. It also has refiained fiom If at any time a member feels that What makes a voyage ever so right. publishing articles deemed haimfu any of the above rights hav&been to the union or its collective member­ violated, or that he or she has been Fine weather like this—a sailor's delight. ship. This established policy has been denied the constitutional right of A place to be, is out at sea. reaffirmed by membership action r' access to union records or infor­ the September 1960 meetings in a mation, the member should im­ Enjoying this fine day, arid just being me. constitutional ports. The respon­ mediately notify SIU President sibility for Seafarers LOG policy i Michael Sacco at headquarters vested in an editorial board whic ^ by certified mail, return receipt consists of theexecutive board of the requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President union. The executive board may (Teddy Dei most recently sailed as an AB aboard the Sea-Land Spirit. He ^rote Sailor s Seafarers International Union delegate, from among its ranks, one Delight" in June 1994 while aboard that vessel. Brother Doi sails out of the port of Honolulu.) 5201 Auth Way individual to carry out this respon Camp Springs, MD 20746. sibility. Sailor's Delight ill- SI •4 �'j- ' * ' •^ • : DECEMBER 1994 SEAFARERS LOG 29 Final Departures DEEP SEA ANTONIO ALFONSO Pensioner Antonio Alfonso, 86, passed away September 28. Bom in Cuba, he joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of New York. Brother Alfonso retired as a chief steward. He completed the Class A Seniority upgrading program at the Lundeberg School in 1964. Brother Alfonso retired in October 1976. ROQUEASENCIO Pensioner Roque Asencio, 87, died September 19. A native of Puerto Rico, he began sailing with the SlU in 1955 in the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Asencio began receiving his pension in November 1972. : ; •" '•. )3>- EDWARD P. AVRARD Pensioner Edward P. Avrard, 89, passed away September 11. Bom in New Orleans, he joined the union in 1952 in the port of New York. He sailed in both the deck and engifie departments. Brother Avrard retired in April 1970. CHARLES W. BLACK Pensioner Charles W. Black, 79, died Septem­ ber 19. He joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1953 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SlU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict (AGLIWD). Brother Black began receiving his pension in July 1978. RAY H. CASANOVA Pensioner RayH. Casanova, 72, passed away October 4. A native of Mis­ sissippi, he joined the Seafarers in 1946 in the ^rt of New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded to chief steward. Brother Casanova retired in August 1982. PETER L. CHRISTOPHER Pensioner Peter L. Christopher, 68, died September 4. A native of Massachusetts, he started his sail­ ing career with the SlU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Christopher began receiving his pension in August 1987. JAMES E. CRANE James E. Crane, 38, died October 21. A native of Califomia, he joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New York. Brother Crane sailed in both the deck and engine departments. CHARLIE C. CONNER Charlie C. Conner, 64, passed away October 30. Bom in Geor­ gia, he began sailing with the union in 1955 in the port of Savan- nah, Ga. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Conner served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. EDWARD E. DAVIDSON Pensioner Ed­ ward E. Davidson, 72, passed away October 8. Bom in Texas, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded to chief cook. Brother Davidson served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1945. He retired in January 1987. PATRICK G. FOX Pensioner Patrick G. Fox, 85, died October 25. A native of New York, he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of Baltimore, sail­ ing as a member of the engine department. Brother Fox served in the U.S. Navy from 1929 to 1934. He began receiving his pension in Febraary 1980. ARMANDO FRISSORA Pensioner Ar­ mando Frissora, 67, passed away September 9. Bom in New York, he joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Frissora retired in January 1992. CRISANTOGARFIN Pensioner Crisanto Garfin, 97, died September 7. A native of the Philippine Islands, he joined the union in 1947 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Garfin began receiving his pension in September 1969. ANTONIO GARZA Pensioner Antonio Garza, 66, passed away October 27. Bom in Texas, he joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded to QMED at the Lun­ deberg School in 1974. Brother Garza served in the U.S. Marine Co^s from 1945 to 1946. He retired in April 1986. JOSEPH N. GEORGE Pensioner Joseph N. George, 84, died October 6. Bom in Lebanon, he joined the SlU in 1960 in the port of Detroit. He legan sailing on the Great Lakes. Later he transferred to the union's deep sea division. Brother George sailed in the engine department. He tiegan receiving his pension in anuary 1975. JAMES M. GLENN JR. Pensioner James M. Glenn Jr., 72, lassed away October 6. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he joined the union in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Glenn retired in July 1983. HENRY GOCK Pensioner Henry Gock, 88, died June 16. Bom in Milwaukee, Wis., he joined the Seafarers in 1943 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Gock began receiv­ ing his pension in May 1971. DONALD M. HOLLINGSWORTH Donald M. Hollingsworth, 48, passed away Septem­ ber 18. A na­ tive of Washington, he joined the SlU in 1965 in the port of Seattle. He sailed in the steward department. Brother Hollingsworth graduated from the Marine Cooks and Stewards* train­ ing school in 1973 and upgraded at the Lundeberg School in 1985. JOHN E. JORDAN Pensioner John E. Jor­ dan, 60, died September 1. Bom in Alabama, he began sailing with the union in 1958 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Jordan retired in June 1991. JOE ISAAC JUSTUS Pensioner Joe Isaac Justus, 68, passed away October 18. A native of South Carolina, he joined the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Jus­ tus completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1975. He began receiving his pension in March 1988. He leaves his wife, Edith, who resides in Edneyville, N.C. Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the en­ gine department, most recently as chief electrician. JAMES MARTIN Pensioner James Martin, 76, passed away September 10. Bom in Scotland, he joined the SlU in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Martin served in the U.S. Army from 1947 to 1951. He began receiving his pension in December 1985. GERALD J. MCCARTHY Pensioner Gerald J. McCarthy, 70, died September 6. A native of Newfoundland, Canada, he joined the union in 1951 in the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded to chief mate. Brother McCarthy retired in November 1990. EDUARDO MELENDEZ Pensioner Eduardo Melendez, 68, passed away October 5. Bom in Puer­ to Rico, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1959 in the port of San Francis­ co, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Melendez began receiving his pension in Sep­ tember 1986. RALPH R. NAY Pensioner Ralph R. Nay, 71, died Oc­ tober 1. A na­ tive of West Virginia, he began sailing with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Nay sailed in the steward department. He retired in March 1988. JOSEPH SCARAMUTZ Pensioner Joseph Scaramutz, 74, passed away October 15. Bom in New York, he joined the SlU in 1950 in the port of Savannah, Ga. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Scaramutz began receiving his pension in Febmary 1976. FRIDTJOF STEELREATH Pensioner Fridtjof Steelreath, 66, died ROBERT LAMAESTRA October 26. Robert LaBom in CharMaestra, 46, lesville, Va., died Septem­ he joined the ber 27. Bom union in 1971 in Pennsyl­ in the port of vania, he Mobile. He joined the sailed in the deck department and SlU in 1991 upgraded his skills at the Lun­ in the port of deberg School. Brother Steelreath Philadelphia. served 20 years in the U.S. Brother LaMaestra sailed as a mem­ military: from 1947 to 1950 in the ber of the steward department. Navy, and from 1952 to 1969 in the Air Force. He retired in Septem­ SVERRELEKNESS ber 1993. Pensioner Sverre LekCHARLES E. TAYLOR ness, 64, Pensioner Charles E. Taylor, 68, passed away passed away October 9. A nadve September of North Carolina, he began sailing 27. Bom in with the Seafarers in 1951 in the Norway, he port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in joined the union in 1956 the engine department. Brother Taylor served in the U.S. Nayy in the port of from 1943 to 1946. He began Philadelj^hia. He sailed in the deck receiving his pension in Febmary department. Brother Lekness 1988. retired in July 1979. WILLIAM VELAZQUEZ [:HARLES L. LONG Pensioner William Velazquez, 65, Charles L. Long, 67, died October died October 23. Bom in New 21. A native of Alabama, he joined York, he joined the union in 1945 the Seafarers in 1945 in Ae port of in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the deck department Brother Velazquez upgraded at the Lundeberg School and completed the bosun recertification program there in 1975. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1944. Brother Velazquez retired in December 1993. JOHN WADE JR. Pensioner John Wade Jr., 65, passed away October 21. Bom in Michigan, he began sailing with the union in 1946 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Wade upgraded to QMED at the Lun­ deberg School in 1975. He retired in March 1986. LEONARD A. WILCOX IH Leonard A. Wilcox 111, 35, died Oc­ tober 16. Bom in Philadelphia, he began sail­ ing with the SlU in 1978 in the port of Piney Point, Md. after completing the Lundeberg School's training course for entry level seamen. Brother Wilcox sailed in the deck department and retumed to the school for upgrading in 1989. INLAND GERALD L. ALGERNON Pensioner Gerald L. Algemon, 71, passed away October 21. Bom in Trinidad in the British West Indies, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Boatman Algernon began receiving his pension in May 1973. THOMAS J. ANTONCIC Pensioner Thomas J. Antoncic, 72, died October 7. A native of Pennsylvania, he joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck department—including as a mate. He obtained his master-first class pilot license. Boatman Antoncic retired in April 1986. ALFRED A. FORTES Alfred A. For­ tes, 76, died September 29. Bom in East Provi­ dence, R.I., he joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1979. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment as chief steward. ARTHUR A. MILLER 'ensioner Arthur A. Miller, 72 jassed away October 17. Bom in Jrooklyn, he joined the Seafarers in 1973 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Miller achieved a mate Continued on page 30 �-'="vj'''-r;'""r •••'•.. ^;.. ••' -• :rV ;v'--- - 30 :. DECEMBER 1094 SEAFARERS LOG Liindeberg School Graduating Classes 3-? ;;:IKsn'. ,?;;g';.••?!;, •;::. . j;'-- OMED—Upgrading members of the engine department completing the QMED course are (from left, kneeling) David Vega, James Perez, Steven Sanchez, Miwos, Mohamed Alsinai, (second row) Charles Wharton, Jason Fields, Leonar^Viles, Sean Foumier, Kenneth Spivey, Paul Pagano, Patrick Scott, Tina Smith, (third row) John Thompson, William Marshall, Ronald Pheneuf, Daniel Blackwell, Charles Donley, Bemard Pogue, Howard Schoenly, Daniel Hoskins, William Summers and John Miller Jr. Trainee Lifeboat Class 530-- Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 530 are (from left, kneeling) Martin Jimenez Jr., Carlos Teixeira, Craig Perry, Jamil Shaibi, (second row) Jason Peters, Andrew HertDert III, Jason Bengiat Elton Caine Craddock, Frederick Waters and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Able Bodied Seaman—Certificates of completion were received by the Oc­ tober 17 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Paul Szalus, Dan Del Buono, Larry A. Gross, Miles S. Copeland, Dale L Rice Jr., (second row) Kurt Mayer, Andre Celestial Navigation—Upgrading SlU members completing the celestial naviga­ Skevnick, Christopher Sykes, Brian Gaffigan, Ronald Gibbs, Anthony Lozupone, Melvin tion course on Octofer 19 are (from left, first row) John Gilliam, Christopher Kavanagh, Leguillow, Matthew Knudsen and Tom Gilliland (instructor). John Fawley, Michael H. Hulme, (second row) Scott Kreger, James Sullivan, John Baker and Jim Brovim (instmctor). SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS PENSION TRUST This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Pension Trust EIN 13-6100329 for the year ended December 31,1993. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the l^ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Stalement iiSi# Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $29,449,258. These expenses included $3,491,487 in administrative expenses and $2,595,777 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 23,331 persons were participants in, or beneficiaries of, the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $507,295,192 as of December 31, 1993, compared to $493,711,389 as of January 1,1993. . . . During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $15,507,205. This increase included unrealized appreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between thecurrent valueof assetsat the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had a total income of $44,956,463, including employer contributions of $3,065,057, a gain of $7,095,820 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of $34,961,497 and other income (loss) of ($165,913). Minimum Funding Standards An actuary's statement shows that enough money wascontributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. ;?V / ••-W. Your Rights to Additional Informadon You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets-held for investment, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of tlw plan, 4. Service provider and trustee information and 5. Reportable transactions. «r.. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request andat nocharge, a statement of the assets and liabilitiesof the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report firom the plan administrator, these two stateirients and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report becat^ these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of cc^ying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20216. Supplemental Information In accordance with Department of Labor Regulations, the net realized gain of $3,659,232, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis" —- the difference between the sales price and the market value of an asset as of January 1,1992; or if the asset was both acqmred and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. The net appreciation in fair value of investments of $5,803,137, as shown on the financial statements, includes a net realized gain of $13,507,985, the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the asset. • -s^r •J" .,^:L;; Radar—Renewing their radar endorsements on October 21 are (from left, kneeling) Andrew Smith, Steven Tepper, Virgilio Penales, Jared Blavat, (second row) David Kittorton, Constantin lordache, Chris Conway, Jim Brown (instructor), Thomas Keenan Jr. and Ken Frederick. Final Departures Continued from page 29 position, then upgraded to inland master. He com­ pleted the Mate and Master Freight and Towing course at the Lundeberg School in May 1983. He retired in December 1987. JOSEPH B.JARVIS Pensioner Joseph B. Jarvis, 73, died October 14. A native of North Carolina, he joined theSIU in 1960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Jarvis started sailing as a deckhand, ad­ vanced to mate, and went on to get his inland captain's license. He began receiving his pension in May 1984. JOHN POPA Pensioner John Popa, 78, died October 2. A native of Cleveland, he Joined the inland division of the SIU in 1961 in the port of Philadelphia, having pre­ viously sailed in the deep sea division from 1941 to 1960. He was a member of the deck department. Boatman Popa began receiving his pension in June 1976. GREAT LAKES ROBERT E. BOWDITCH Pensioner Robert E. Bowditch, 81, passed away September 26. Born in Ohio, hejoined the union in 1961 in the port of Lorain, Ohio. Brother Bowditch sailed as a deckhand, then lead deckhand. He retired in January 1978. EARLEF.BURDICK Pensioner Earle F. Burdick, 69, died Septem­ ber 8. A native of New York, he join^ the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother Burdick sailed in both the Great Lakes and inland divisions as a deckhand. He began receiving his pension in February 1987. JOSEPH L. COOKSEY Pensioner Joseph L. Cooksey, 70, passed away October 25. Bom in Indiana, he joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Chicago. He sailed as a deckhand. Brother Cooksey retired in June 1986. �•. • V - • •• i' '' •'• ' C • ' - " • SEAFARBRS UKB DECEMBER 1994 31 ' . ' • i LUMDEBERG SCHOOL 1995 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between January and April 1995 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. Course Assistant Cook/Cook and Baker (to be announced) Chief Cook, Chief Steward (to be announced) Date of Completion Able Seaman January 16 April 7 Bridge Management (Shiphandling) February 6 April 24 February 17 May 5 January 2 January 13 January 23 February 27 April 10 February 3 Marcb 10 April 21 Course •' ' •t' I..''.;.'.' . •Wssfm Lifeboatman . Radar Observer/Unlimited Date of Completion Start Date Course January 16 April 7 Mardi 2B f AprU 14 (tol^ anntpundi^ QMED - Any Rating Diesel Engine Technology Refrigeration T^hnician Certification Hydraulics Marine Electrical MainL I idaiiiiie Electrical Maint. II Power Plant Maintenance •i' ; March 24 February 20 February 17 January 9 April 21 March 13 February 17 January 9 June 2 April 24 April 7 March 27 Pumproom Maintenance Mayl9 April 24 Refrigerated Containers March 17 February 20 Welding All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. 0^ Start Date laiami Courses M students must take the Oil SpitiPrevention and Containment class. SaMy Specialty Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Deck Inland March 27 April 7 Diesel February 27 March 1(1 DDE/Limited License Prep^ jVlarch 27 AprU7 February 10 CJbiurse Date Date of Completion Advanced Firefigbting March 6 March 17 Englneroom Familiarization January 30 Oil Spill Safety Recertification January26 February 23 March 30 April 27 . January 26 February 23 March 30 April 27 Radar Observer (Rivers) | : ••••Mays • ?-••-••• January 2 January 30 February 27 March 27 April24 January 27^ February 24 March 24 April 21 May 19 start -y ^ ' .• Course Start Date Date of Completion Bosun Recertiflcation Mayl June 5 January 30 March 6 Steward Recertification Radar Observer (bidaii^j Address (Middle) (Rrst) (Lasl) (Slreel) (Zip Code) (Stale) (City) Date of Birth. Telephone ( (Area Code) Lakes Member • Deep Sea Member D :|iBl , • f'} \• •- : May 12 I. Y The following courses are available through the Seafarers Hahy Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Course Date of Enrollment Dateof Completion GED Preparation January 30 April 21 Adult Basic Education (AB0and English as a Second Language (ESL) January 30 April 3 March 24 May 26 Se^ionl January 30 ! March 24 Primary language spoken UPGRADING APPUCATMH Name (to be announced) W:SiMvi AtUmonalComses •MS# •' . . RecermcaneaPrograrns £'>iv s-,V4< The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—in times of conflict—the nation's security. On pages 15-18 in this month's Seafarers LOG, in a Lundeberg School supplement, is a description of the facility's courses and a schedule of classes for the entire year. Date of Completion Start Date (Month/Day/Year) Inland Waters Member D With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing suffi­ cient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. Youalsomust submit aCOPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back ofyour z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and com­ pleted. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. BEGIN END DATE DATE COURSE If the following information is notfdledout completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # *— — Seniority .Department U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, ** J class ..# • Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? Rating: LAST VESSEL: Date On: Date Off: DATE. • Ves DNO SIGNATURE. • Ves DNO NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. If yes, course(s) taken VV.*"! ; Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? 11 • Yes DNO FirefighlingrDYes GNO CPRrDYes GNO RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. V' ' ' • •, �SEAmRERS Volume 56, Number 12 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan — Page 28 Seafarers Pension Trust — Page 30 December 1994 Historic Baltimore Tug Sails Again Retired Seafarers Honored for Role in Restoration long history. "I thought the ceremony was great. It was a feather in the cap of the Port of Baltimore," said Mamoliti, 71, who sailed in the SIU's inland division from 1957 until 1984. Three retired Sea­ farers from Baltimore recently were on hand to celebrate a part of local history which they helped revive. Herb Groh, Jasper Mamoliti and Hal Thompson, who sailed as tugboat captains, were recognized for their volunteer efforts during a pier-side event marking the^claration of the stdwT^tugboat Bal­ timore as a National Historic Landmark. "Between the three of us, we have 150 years of experience handling tugs of this type. There aren't many people around with that kind of experience,\|ioted Groh, a charter meilfeeri of the Seafarers who lau)§;hingly described his ^ as "over 70." He, Mamoliti and Thompson pilot the tug around the Baltimore Harbor two weekends per year as part of a regularly scheduled tour of the Baltimore Museum of Industry, which is the vessel's per­ manent home. A dozen passengers are permitted on each trip, and the boat is full for each voyage. The former SIU inland division mariners, who also occasionally pilot the boat for charters, joined dozens of other volun­ teers who helped restore and maintain the Bal­ timore, which sank in 1979 and did not operate again until 1990. Volunteers Felt Rewarded "The volunteers have worked very hard, so it was nice to see this occasion," stated Thompson, 68, who like Mamoliti spent most of his career working aboard Curtis Bay Towing vessels. "I thought the whole thing was appropriate." Groh added that, while they enjoy being involved with the tug and the museum, he and the other volunteers maintain a serious and professional at­ titude when it comes to up­ keep and operation of the Baltimore. "With the pas­ sengers, we explain all aspects of the Coast Guard regulations that govern the boat. We have a boundary, and we're also mindful of any adverse weather condi­ tions," he said. Still, the retirees all agreed that they enjoy having an outlet for their vast seafaring knowledge. "It's a great feeling to be able to demonstrate every­ thing you've learned and to still be using your skills," concluded Groh, who used to work as a ship-docking pilot. "When I retired (in 1982), the most troubling thought was, 'What will I do with all this Pictured from left are retired Seafarers Herb Groh, Jasper Mamoliti and Hal Thompson, who voluntarily pilot the historic knowledge?' The Bal­ tug Baltimoreon behalf of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Inset: Invited guests and passers-by observe the pier-side timore gives all of us an A Part of ceremony celebrating the boat's certification as a National Historic Landmark. opportunity to volunteer Baltimore History that experience to the Built in 1906 at a cost of less nesses and civic organizations rechristened the tug amidst loud ceremony, including Bentley maritime community and to the and maritime historian Kevin museum, instead of sitting on a than $30,000, the 89-foot boat donated time, expertise and applause. Speakers at the recent Foster, recalled the Baltimore's bar stool or chasing a golf ball." operated for decades as a city- money for the task of restoring owned icebreaker. The Bal­ the Baltimore. timore, with its wrought-iron Not until 1985 was the boat's hull and Georgia pine wheel- boiler lit for the first time since house, also moved barges and the sinking; it took five more The National Center for Summers was 3 feet tall when pile drivers and sometimes was years before the Baltimore Missing and Exploited he was abducted. The blondeused for passenger tours. would leave the dock under its Children has asked the haired, blue-eyed boy weighed It was sold in 1963 and sub­ own power. Seafarers International Union 35 pounds and has a cleft lip sequently operated as a pleasure Although the Baltimore to assist them in locating Ian and a repaired cleft palate. boat on the Eastern Shore. But it again has been operational for Scott Summers, who was ab­ Anyone having infonnation sank at a dock during the severe several years, the October 21 ducted in Greenbelt, Md. by his on the whereabouts of Ian Scott winter of 1979. ceremony marked the culmina­ non-custodial mother, Rebekah Summers should contact the Na­ Two years later, the tug was tion of all the volunteers' work. Summers, when he was 3 years tional Center for Missing and raised by a local contractor and A plaque was unveiled noting old. A felony warrant for kid­ Exploited Children at (800) was donated to the non-profit the Baltimore's certification as napping has been issued in her 843-5678 or the Missing Per­ museum. From there, retired a National Historic Landmark, name. (She also goes by the sons Unit of the Greenbelt tugboatmen like- Groh, and retiring Rep. Helen Delich name Rebekah Lynn Woods,) (Md.) Police Departiiiciit at Mamoliti and Thompson, as Bentley (D-Md.)—longtime Now 4 years old, Ian Scott (301)474-7200. Ian Scott Summers well as local residents, busi- supporter of U.S. shipping- Help Locate This Missing Chiid •f^' i~^•^ • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource December 1994 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES KESTREL CREW PRAISED BY NAVY FOR BARGE TRANSFER OPERATIN LAWSUIT OF SIU, FISHERMEN’S GROUPS RESULTS IN 16% MORE FLOUNDER QUOTA HOUSE, SENATE SHIFT TO REPUBLICAN CONTROL TO DATE, EFFECT OF NOVEMBER ELECTIONS ON MARITIME IS UNCERTAIN UNION’S SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEWLY FASHIONED COURSES SIU REFUTES ALLEGATIONS ON QUALIFICATIONS OF SEALIFT TANKERS’ CREWS MARAD ALLOWS APL TO FLAG-OUT SIX NEW SHIPS RESCUE IN THE PACIFIC LOPEZ CREW AIDS STRANDED ISLANDERS TOWBOAT OPERATORS NEED RADAR ENDORSEMENT; LUNDEBERG SCHOOL COURSES SATISFY NEW REG EIGHT BOSUNS ACHIEVE TOP CERTIFICATION FOR BOSUN PARISI, SEAFARING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR WORKING THE BUSY CARIBBEAN RUN KEEPS S-L DISCOVERY CREW ON ALERT CREW EARNS PRAISE FOR WORK IN SHIPYARD ON THOMPSON PASS SEAFARERS MUST HAVE MMDS RENEWED BY 1999 GOP GAINS MAJORITY IN SENATE AND HOUSE EXPEDITED MARAS APPROVAL SOUGHT BY SEA-LAND TO REFLAG FIVE SHIPS HOUSTON STILL FEELS FLOOD’S AFTEREFFECTS LNG CREW BIDS FAREWELL TO RETIRING BOSUN WATERS STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE ABOARD THE HARRIETTE EPA CERTIFICATION COURSES SCHEDULED FOR NEW YEAR MORE SEAFARERS COMPLETE REFRIGERATION TECH, EXAM SIU: FOREIGN SHIP CREW STANDARDS MUST BE STUDIED UNION URGES COAST GUARD TO ENACT RULES TO PROTECT OIL SPILL MARINERS ISRAELI SEA OFFICERS CONTINUE JOB ACTIONS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS DATES SET FOR 1995 ON THE S-L EXPEDITION CREW MEETS FAST TURNAROUND PACE SIU CREWS NEW SULFUR CARRIER HISTORIC BALTIMORE TUG SAILS AGAIN RETIRED SEAFARERS HONORED FOR ROLE IN RESTORATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 56, No. 12 1994 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://www.seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/261471f8391a12a58a7c59c90c398ad9.pdf 021cfaff8363ae4ed9d60f8ca745e5b8 PDF Text Text GOP Congress Plan Moves Maritime to Defense Panel Page3 Volume 57, Number 1 January 1995 Ruling Issued on SIU's Lawsuit Against Seaman's Work Tax Horn• 1own USA - .. \2.345 ~.~ ­ . pjt1SbUJQh Judge Also Insists ~~~Agency Recalculate The Costs Involved Cit1zensh1P USA SSN· 12l4567&9 The U.S. Coast Guard cannot charge mariners for a background check, and it must redo its calculations of the costs involved in licensing seamen, a federal judge ruled in response to an SIU suit charging that such fees are a work tax on seamen. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Page3 .~ _.,,~·......,,...,.._~r .,· t,""'7';!',TP•'l.'<._.,,.,~,,_.~·-•·•··--...•.· . . ... ..... _..,,,. - ~ .....-~ :.. - - - ... -.. •.-.,, • ., ~ .•,..,, "•'-"• • t~1 ~: •u•<1 ,• . ~ ::S: '\ ,, ~ 11 • �2 SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 President's Report In Budget-Cutting Move, Justice Partially Secured The order by Judge Louis F. Oberdorfer on the SIU' s lawsuit against the U.S. Coast Guard's work tax on seamen represents both a win and a continued fight for Seafarers and others who earn their living aboard ships and boats. You will remember that the SIU filed suit against the agency for instituting charges-so-called user fees-for issuing seamen's z-cards and licenses. In that lawsuit, filed in April 1993 when seamen began being charged by the Coast Guard for services associated with their merchant mariner documents and licenses, such as evaluations, examinations and issuing the card or license, the union had two primary points. First, the union said, the fees were a work Michael Sacco tax on seamen. After all, mariners were being charged to go to work. The union argued that the Coast Guard had considered a mariner's ability to pay the socalled user fees. The union also noted that government agencies like the Coast Guard can only charge fees for a service that is of value to the recipient. In the case of marine documents and licenses, the SIU suit said, the beneficiaries of safe navigation are the public--coastal communities, passengers, owners of cargo-and the environment. Secondly, the SIU's lawsuit argued that the fees themselves were calculated incorrectly. After analyzing the data on which the Coast Guard based the fees for evaluating, testing and issuing zcards and licenses, the union felt that the numbers had been inflated and did not represent an accurate picture of the true costs involved. In late November, the judge issued his ruling on the case. The SIU received notice of his order early last month. The judge's decision was a win for Seafarers and all mariners in that he agreed with our contention that the fees had been calculated in such a way as to raise questions as to their validity and reliability. His order that the Coast Guard must recalculate the fees should have the result of lowering the costs that the agency originally determined by using what we consider flawed data. Judge Oberdorfer's ruling that the FBI background check is not a cost that can be passed on to seamen and boatmen also scores a victory for mariners. The judge found that the beneficiary of this check is maritime safety, not the seaman. This decision by the judge should mean that the Coast Guard will have to stop charging the $17 it claimed was the cost of a criminal records check. But it is Judge Oberdorfer's position that the Coast Guard is within its rights to charge a fee for the issuance of z-cards and licenses, which represents the area in which the SIU must continue to fight. Essentially, the judge ruled that it is not "irrational" to assume that seamen and boatmen get some benefit from being documented and licensed by the Coast Guard. The SIU, in its lawsuit, demonstrated that every action taken by the United States government in the area of documenting and licensing seamen and boatmen had come about as a response to major shipping accidents that caused thousands of passenger deaths, high losses of cargo or vast damage to the environment. It is worth noting that Judge Oberdorfer acknowledged that the union had provided the court with "an impressive array of historical materials to demonstrate that licensing has historically been intended to protect the government's ability to conduct waterborne commerce and shipping property interests." But despite what the judge called "these well-reasoned arguments," he said that the government's position that mariners received some private benefit from being documented and licensed was not "irrelevant." To this end, the judge basically said he had to assume that seamen and boatmen themselves derived some benefit from holding a document or a license that provides professional employment. It is this concept that the union and seamen and boatmen must continue to challenge. Currently the union is reviewing its options to appeal this particular aspect of the judge's ruling. Additionally, the SIU is looking at other avenues of protest-including a legislative strategy. Meanwhile, all Seafarers and mariners throughout the U.S. can take pride in their efforts to fight this unjust taxation which stemmed from the Congress' attempt to reduce the federal government's deficit in 1990. We have successfully chiseled away much of what we regard as a work tax. Bit by bit, we are winning. Volume 57, Number 1 January 1995 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo and Corrina Christensen Gutierrez; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. Clinton Seeks to Pare DOT And Move MarAd Functions Republican Budget Panel Looks.to Cut FMC In what is likely to be one of a host of budget-slashing proposals put forward by the administration and Republican and Democratic congressmen, President Clinton last month announced his recommendations for billions of dollars in reductions of federal expenditures over the next five years. Under Clinton's plan, unveiled at a December 19 press conference, the Department of Transportation (DOT), one of several departments to be downsized, would be reduced in half over five years and its 10 agencies reconfigured into three divisions. The Maritime Administration' s functions would be transferred to a super-maritime section under DOT auspices, transport officials announced. While the president looks for ways to cut federal outlays, House Republicans also are preparing their own suggestions for cutting government. For example, the House Budget Committee's soon-to-be-chairman, Representative John Kasich (R-Ohio), is proposing that the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) be eliminated. Should the new budget committee chairman prevail, the independent agency, which ensures that ocean shipping fees are fair to American shippers, shipping companies and customers, would no longer be funded. Democratic officials have interpreted the 1994 general election results as a mandate for making government leaner and less obtrusive. At the same time, both the president, in his election in 1992, and the 1994 Republican congressional candidates promoted in their campaigns the idea of tax cuts for America's middle class. The spending cuts President Clinton is putting forth bolster his proposals to institute tax cuts for middle class Americans, which he outlined in early December. Under congressional budget rules, any plan that reduces income to the federal treasury, such as tax cuts, must be offset with reductions in spending to prevent a furthering of the nation's debt. Re-Fashioning DOT Joining President Clinton at the White House for the December 19 press conference, DOT Secretary Federico Pena outlined a proposed $6.7 billion cut in the transportation department's expenditures over a five-year period. Pena said the cuts would be made by consolidating DOT' s 10 agencies-including the Maritime Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation-into three sections, making the Federal Aviation Administration an independent enLean Gov't Theme tity, most likely under private The newly elected Republican operation, and restructuring the majority in Congress as well as department's grant, loan and subPresident Clinton and sidy programs, among them mechanisms that have bolstered U.S.-flag shipping and American shipbuilding. As yet, the administration has not announced its intentions for the FMC. For the three new sections encompassing the 10 agencies currently under DOT' s roof, there are two options put forward in the administration's budget-cutting plan. One calls for three divisions organized by function-Coast Guard, transportation safety and infrastructure investment. The second option divides responsibilities by class of transportaviation, maritime and surface (rails and highways). Congress Must Adopt The administration's plan to diminish government spending is not the only one surfacing in the nation's capital. Along with the House Budget Committee's Republican proposals to reduce government spending, other GOP congressmen and senators are developing recommendations for other moves aimed at trimming federal outlays and creating tax cuts for the middle class. Additionally, Congressman Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.), who will be minority leader in the new congress convening in late January, is preparing a tax cut proposal. The president's plans for tax cuts and reduced federal spending will be submitted to Congress as the administration's recommended 1995 budget. Any plans to restructure government and reduce federal expenditures must be enacted by Congress. Seafarers Join AFL-CIO Protest of Interest Rate Hike Seafarers joined with the AFLC 10 on November 15 in a protest outside the Federal Reserve Board headquarters in Washington, D.C. The trade unionists, joined by unemployed workers, farmers, economists and others, object to the board's raising of interest rates for the sixth time in 1o months. The 0.75 percent increase makes it more expensive for individuals and businesses to borrow money, affecting everything from job growth to mortgage payments, and from business investments to consumer spending. �JANUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION NORTH AMERICA, ~' OF) ) ) ) ) ) Plaintiffs, v. civil Action No. 93-0787-LFO ) UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, ~ 6f1i>JIJ ~· ) _ _ _ _ _ _Defendants. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)> ~ MOV 2~ '9M Cl.£RI(, u. s. CLSTRIC't cou.Rli DlSTRlCl OE ooLUJo1.I'~ . d . the accompanying Memorandum, it is For the reasons state in I ~994 hereby • S ") ~ day Of I t t th1 t...:..summary Judgmen t plaintiff's Motion for tha ORDERED: respect to fees f or FBI GRAN'IED IN PART with should be, and is, and it is further background checks; and is, prohibited from that defendant should be, ORDERED: l'cants for licenses, background checks to app i charging for FBI . documents pursuant and merchant marine certificates of registry Final Rule dated March 19, Transportation's to Department Of Reg. 15228: and it is further 1993, 58 Fed. Judgment intiff's Motion for summary ORDERED: that p 1 a . fees PART with respect to all other should be, and is, DENIED IN registry and merchant marine for licenses, certificates of Court Nixes Portion of Seaman Tax Judge Rules on SIU's Lawsuit Against Z-Cards/License Fees The U.S. Coast Guard must cease charging seamen and boatmen for an FBI background check, a federal district judge ruled in his order stemming from the SIU ' s lawsuit against the agency's so-calJed user fees for issuing merchant mariner documents and marine licenses. The judge's invalidation of charge for the FBI check should mean that those seamen and boatmen who paid this fee ultimately will get a $17 refund from the Coast Guard. In his November 23 ruling, received by the union in early December, Judge Louis F. Oberdorfer of the United States District Court for the District of documents: and it is further Columbia also ordered the agenfor summary Judgment cy to recalculate the fees. He t defendant's Motion ORDERED: tha based his decision on the SIU's DENIED: and it is further argument that the manner in should be, and is, d d to the coast Guard to which the agency figured its costs that this matter is reman e ORDERED: associated with issuing docuand documenting activities ts of its licensing ments and licenses was flawed. recalculate the cos i.'ts fees . d to reassess Public Vs. Private Benefit 'th this opinion an in accordance W1 The union also had argued that ' t is further b the fees themselves constituted a aceordingly: and i recalculations shall e work tax and, as such, were unORDERED: that the coast Guard's con s ti tu ti o nal. However, the subject to notice and comment. judge claimed the Coast Guard was within its rights in charging ~ ~ Yt~le-=seamen and boatmen for their z~--"'1 °iTED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE cards and licenses. Judge Oberdorfer ruled that under the law, seamen and boatThe Coast Guard must cease charging seamen for an FBI background check, according to a ruling on men can be charged for docuthe SIU's lawsuit against fees the agency is charging for the issuance of z-cards and licenses. ments and licenses if they derive r .. - a benefit from having them. The SIU argued that the legislative history of documenting and licensing seamen expressly indicates that the intended beneficiaries of those laws were passengers, vessel and cargo owners and the environment. Judge Oberdorfer, in his memorandum accompanying the order, noted that the SIU' s case had "cited to an impressive array of historical materials to demonstrate that licensing has historically been intended to protect the government's ability to conduct waterborne commerce and shipping property interests." "Despite these well-documented arguments," the judge said, the government's position that seamen and boatmen derive an independent benefit from being documented and licensed "cannot be presumed to be irrelevant." The government's "central contention that the license confers the benefit of professional employment is not irrational," he stated. Chances of an Appeal Both the Department of Justice, which represented the Coast Guard in the case, and the SIU have until January 23 to file an appeal, so it is unlikely the Coast Guard will act on the judge's Continued on page 8 Maritime to Move to House Defense Panel Republicans Split Merchant Marine Committee Jurisdiction Maritime matters will be taken up by the House National Security Committee if a House reorganization plan proposed by the incoming Republican majority is adopted when the 104th congressional session convenes toward the end of this month. Under the proposal developed by soon-to-be Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.), the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will be abolished and its jurisdiction transferred to three panels-merchant marine issues to National Security, inland shipping affairs and U.S. Coast Guard matters to Transportation and Infrastructure and fisheries policies to Public Lands and Resources. Merchant Marine to Defense Formerly the House Armed Services Committee, the National Security panel will have jurisdiction over U.S.-flag shipping construction and operation and laws that make up the nation's maritime policies, such as the Jones Act governing cabotage requirements and cargo preference which requires that portions of government-financed cargoes be carried on U.S.-flag carriers. The committee also will oversee the Ready Reserve Force, the government's lay-up fleet of former commercial vessels. Also under the committee's jurisdiction are merchant marine officers and seamen, according to the rule which will institute the reorganization plan if adopted by Congress. USCG, MarAd to Transport The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, under the plan, will handle affairs concerning the Coast Guard, Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission. The committee, renamed from Public Works and Transportation, also will have jurisdiction over the nation's inland waterways. Fisheries concerns now will be under the management of the newly named Public Lands and Resources Committee, previously known as the Public Works and Transportation Committee. Expected to head these three committees are Floyd Spence (RS. C. ), National Security; Bud Shuster (R-Pa.), Transportation and Don Young CR-Alaska), Infrastructure and Public Lands and Resources. Reform of Procedures Among the other changes proposed by House Republican officials is the elimination of two other committees-the Post Office and Civil Service and the District of Columbia panels . These will be consolidated with the Government Operations Committee into a new panel entitled Government Refonn and Oversight. Titis reduces the number of House committees from 23 to 20. The Republicans also plan to change the rules which govern committee activities. The GOP plan, presented by Representative David Dreier (R-Calif.) at a news conference on December 2 and adopted by the House Republican Conference on December 7, proposes to cut committee staffs by one-third, eliminate more than two dozen of 115 subcommittees, limit committee chairmanships to three consecutive terms and ban proxy voting. Also, the party intends to open all committee hearings and voting sessions to the public and press. THE NEW NATIONAL SECURITY COMMITIEE A rule drafted by the House Republicans, now the majority party in Congress, outlines the GO P's plan to reorganize Congress. The merchant marine issues formerly handled by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which is dismantled under the plan, will be transferred to the jurisdiction of the National Security Committee (known before as the Armed Services Committee) . Below is the list of National Security Committee members as listed by the office of the Republican leader {Newt Gingrich) and the Democratic leader (Richard A. Gephardt) . It will be comprised of 30 Republicans and 25 Democrats. Republicans Democrats Floyd D. Spence (S.C.), Chmn. Bob Stump (Ariz.) Duncan Hunter (Calif.) John R. Kasich (Ohio) Herbert H. Bateman CVa.) James V. Hansen (Utah) Curt Weldon (Penn.) Robert K. Dornan (Calif.) Joel Hefley (Colo.) H. James Saxton (N.J.) Randy "Duke" Cunningham (Calif.) Steve Buyer (Ind.) PeterG. Torkildsen (Mass.) Tillie Fowler (Fla.} James M. Talen (Mo.) Terry Everett (Ala.) Roscoe G. Bartlett (Md.} Howard P. McKeon (Calif.) Ron Lewis~Ky. ) J.C. Watts Okla.) William M. hornberry (Texas) John Hostettler (Ind.) Saxby Chambliss (Ga.) Van Hilleary (Tenn.) Joe Scarborough (Fla.) Walter B. Jones Jr. (N.C.) James B. Longley Jr. (Maine) Todd Tiahrt (Kansas) · John M. McHugh (N.Y.) Richard Hastings (Wash.) Ronald V. Dellums (Calif.) G.V. ~sonny" Montgomery (Miss.) Patricia Scflroeder (Colo.) Ike Skelton (Mo.) Norman Sisisky (Va.) John M. Spratt Jr. (S.C.} Solomon P. Ortiz (texas) Owen B. Pickett (Va.) Lane Evans (Ill.) John S. Tanner (Tenn.) Glen Browder {Ala~ Gene Taylor (Miss. Neil Abercrombie ( awaii) Chet Edwards (Texas) Frank Tejeda (lexas) Martin T. Meehan (Mass.) Robert A. Underwood (Guam) Jane Harman <Calif.) Paul McHale (Penn.} Pete Geren (Texas) Pete Peterson (Fla.) Bill Jefferson (la.) Rosa Delauro (Conn.) Mike Ward (Ky.) Patrick Kennedy (R.1.) 3 �4 SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 Shipping Omitted from GATI St. Louis Official Sigler Retires Ltlbor Opposes World Trade Accord Maritime services were not included in the world trade agreement passed by Congress last month, but the U.S., the European Union and five other countries soon will resume separate negotiations concerning worldwide shipping. If no agreement at liberalizing maritime transportation can be reached by June 1996, then ocean shipping will be completely left out of the World Trade Organization (WTO), according to terms of a side agreement reached in late 1993 aimed at speeding the passage of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATI). (GATT directly led to the formation of the WTO, an international body designed to govern commerce among nations. The WTO will have the power to enforce the new trade deal, including assessing trade penalties against nations which violate it.) The SIU welcomed maritime's exclusion from GATT but joined with fellow unions of the AFL-CIO in opposing the pact's passage in the first place. The U.S. federation of trade unions warned that GATT will result in job loss in the U.S. and will force American workers to directly compete with child laborers and other oppressed workers in foreign countries who literally earn pennies per day. At particular risk are U.S. clothing manufacturers, the AFLCIO stated. Further, the unions cautioned that GATT will increase the Federal deficit- a fact which the Senate essentially acknowledged when it voted to waive rules which prohibit passage of any bill that adds to the deficit. The lame-duck I 03rd Congress passed GATT by votes of 288-146 in the House and 76-24 in the Senate. The passage came under fast-track rules which prevent amendments, allowing only for a yes or no vote. Maintains Maritime Laws The exclusion of maritime servicesfromGATTallowstheU.S. to maintain all of its current maritime laws and practices, incl uding the Jones Act (the nation's maritime cabotage law) and cargo preference (statutes that allocate a portion of government-impelled cargoes to carriage on U.S.-flag ships). Late last year, there were indications that some aspects of maritime were being offered as part of GA~ by the 1:J.S., despite longstanding corrurutments from the U.S. government and other nations that ocean shipping would not be included in the trade pact. The SIU and others in the maritime community objected to maritime's incJusion, and eventually it was withdrawn. As part of the agreement to exclude maritime services, the U.S. agreed to take part in separate negotiations. Other Industries Exempted The overall GATT negotiating sessions lasted more than a dozen years. They initially were called to encompass a variety of services including agriculture, financial services, telecommunications and transportation into the global A seafarer for more than 50 years, St. Louis port official Joe Sigler (seated) was recognized recently by fellow SIU employees, intrading rules. Nations which signed the cluding Field Rep. Steve Jackson (holding ship's wheel), and agreementwillreducetheirtariffs members at the union hall. Brother Sigler went to sea in 1943 by an average of one-third. The when he was 16 years old. The first SIU vessel he sailed on was the Simmons Victory, owned by Bull Steamship Co. in 1952. He pact also prohibits countries from joined the union in 1961 in the port of Chicago. Sigler worked out limiting the quantity of imports. of the port of Chicago aboard Great Lakes Towing Co. tugs. Most Besides shipping, steel and recently, he represented the union in the port of St. Louis. telecommunications for the most part were omitted. There also ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' were no agreements on limiting government subsidies to civil aircraft manufacturers, distributII\! ing cultural products in Europe or on op.ening .markets to most financial services. December 28 marked the requirements are applicable to all deadline for self-propelled owners and operators of U.S. and tankers entering U.S. waters to foreign-flag vessels of more than guarantee their financial 300 gross tons that use the waters capability to pay for costs and of the exclusive economic zone damages resulting from an oil (which extends 200 nautical spill or other hazardous material miles off the U.S. coast) to tranship or lighter oil (whether The agreement therefore does spill. not override the laws of nations That guarantee comes in the delivering or receiving) destined which maintain higher standards form of a certificate of financial for a place subject to the jurisdicand qualification ·. responsi bility, mandated by a tion of the United States. U.S. Coast Guard regulation They also apply to all other Accidents Spur Update which stems from both the Oil vessels using the navigable The call on the IMO to update Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90) waters of the U.S. or any port the STCW came about in the and the Comprehensive Environ- subject to U.S. jurisdiction (since wake of numerous maritime dismental Response, Compensation they carry bunkers which may be asters-all attributed to human error-that took place during the and Liability Act (CERCLA), spilled). Exceptions to the regulation past few years, including the in- which was enacted in 1980. Because of the costs and comare vessels that are lighter than famous Braer incident of January 1993. In that accident, a Liberian- plexities of obtaining the certifi- 300 gross tons and non-selfflag tanker spilled 26 million gal- cates, there was some uncertainty propelled barges that do not carry Ions of oil into the North Sea when in the maritime community as to oil as cargo or fuel and that do not whether or not vessel owners carry hazardous substances as it went down during a storm. The IMO also has called for a would be able to comply with the cargo. Public vessels, including ru]e by December 28, 1994. But a thoroughreviewofsafetyforroll- last-minute rush by shipowners to ships owned by the military and on/roll-off passenger ferries, fol- obtain the documents allayed private ships bareboat-chartered lowing the disastrous capsize of most of those concerns and also by the military, also are exempt. the passenger ferry Estonia last quelled fears that the new regulaThere is a phase-in schedule of September. The convention itself is or- ti on would disrupt America's im- compliance dates. Self-propelled tankers must have complied by ganized into two parts: Articles ported oil supplies. Approximately 700 tankers December 28. The date for tank and Annex. The Articles establish the legal obligations of each sub- had been certified as of December barges is July 1, 1995. Other vesscribing party to certify mariners' 22. According to newspaper sels must comply when their excompetence as documented by reports, oil experts state that isting certificates of financial other parties, except in limited roughly 800 tankers are needed to responsibility expire, beginning circumstances. The Articles also keep the U.S . fully supplied with December 28. The rule requires vessel establish procedures by which the imported oil. (The U.S. uses more than 7 mil1ion barrels of imported operators to establish evidence of convention can be amended. financial responsibility sufficient The Annex is divided into six oil each day.) The cost of securing the certo meet potential liability under chapters containing technical regulations which apply to train- tificates(asmuchas$200,000per OPA '90 and CERCLA. These ing, certification and watchkeep- year for a large tanker) probably amounts range as high as $1,500 will passed on to consumers in the per gross ton or $15 million, ing for mariners. Ratified by the U.S. in 1991, form of nominally higher whichever is greater. Penalties for non-compliance the 1978STCWremainstheonly gasoline prices. However, acinternational treaty to establish cording to a report in The Wall range from a ci vii penalty of up to minimum standards for training Street Journal, gas prices initially $25,000 per day under OPA '90, and qualifying crewmembers for may rise by several cents per gal- to a Class I administrative civil Ion, due to some oil importers- penalty of up to $25,000 under seagoing duty. Besides monitoring the work believing there would be a CERCLA, to a Class II ad~f the STW to en~ure that the shortage of .certified. tanke~s- ministrative civil penalty or judimterests of U.S. manners are rep- recently paymg premmm pnces cial penalty of $25,000 per day of resented, the SIU also takes part to ~barter ships possessing the violation (or $75,000 per day for in these proceedings to work certificates. second or subsequent violations) toward increasing the qualificaThe financial responsibility under CERCLA. tions of the world's seamen. IMO Mariner Certification Pact Slated far Updating in 1995 International efforts continued last month to update a 1978 convention that established the minimum standards for certification, training and skills needed by mariners throughout the world. At the third meeting of the Intersessional Working Group (ISWG) on the revision of the 1978 International Convention on the Standards ofTraining, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), representatives of the SIU were on hand to speak out for the interests of U.S. merchant mariners. Among other accomplishments, they beat back potential attempts by contingents from foreign nations to reduce manning levels and mariner training requirements. The SIU group also continued to work against the suggestion of solo bridge watch at night. The meetings took place at the London headquarters of the IMO, an agency of the United Nations. The intersessional meetings are part of an ongoing series of va~ous wor~-group gath~rings which are desi~ned to modify the accord ~d w.hich are sche~uled to cu~mtnate m July. That ts the deadlme set by the IMO for completing the work of representatives from more than 90 nations which recognize the STCW treaty. The IMO, created by the United Nations in 1959 to improve safety at sea, has tasked its Subcommittee of Training and Watchkeeping (STW) to modify the '78 pact-specifically, by updating and matching training requirements with existing and anticipated technologies. (Many issues are discussed and revised during the intersessional meetings then subsequently are presented t~ the STW subcommittee meeting for consideration.) This revision is aimed at allowing the subcommittee to monitor things such as the fitness of watchstanders, fundamental training for mariners, fatigue, work-hour limits, rest periods and the manning implications of convention changes. Certification Options The original pact solely dealt with training and qualification to hold recognized positions (or titles) for both licensed and unlicensed personnel aboard ships. However, the STW has been examining possible alternative means to certify the same mariners by describing the functions each must perform to hold a particular position. As a result, the updated convention will offer both the traditional approach and a functional approach (also known as altemative certification) as systems for providing certification of vessel personnel. At last month's meeting, the drafting group on the principles governing the issuance of altemative certificates (in which the SIU . . p~c1p~ted) approved language s.tipulatmg !hat the. fina~ regulation governmg certification must not permit the issuance of altemative certific~tes to be us~d. to reducemanmnglevelsortrammg requirements. Because the ~.J.S. is a signatory to the convention, z-cards and licenses held by Ame~can merchant seamen 3!e recogru~ ~y the IMO. as m;etmg the cntena set forth m the. 7~ pact But ~e s~dards for trrurung and qualification that must be met by U.S. mariners are much greater than those outlined in the convention. Tan"er Owners Rush T0 Mee1 F•1nanc1a • 1 Regs �JANUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG Riverboat Workers Reaffirm SIU Representation Employees of the riverboat and other operations of the Alton Belle Casino company in Illinois reaffirmed their commitment to union representation by the SIU in a December 14 vote held under the auspices on the neutral government agency, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Workers aboard the Alton Belle Casino riverboat, the Alton Landing barge and shoreside employees such as reservationists, first obtained SIU representation in 1991 after a vast majority of 90 percent of employees demonstrated to a neutral third party that they backed the Seafarers. The company voluntarily recognized that the SIU represented a majority of their employees. As a result, Alton Belle workers through their union, the SIU, and the company negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that covered their wages, benefits and working conditions. At that time, another union, the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees (HERE), filed a challenge to the SIU' s right to represent the Alton Belle Casino's workers. The challenge was fi1ed with the NLRB, the government agency that hctndles labor/management issues. HERE's challenge took three years to be resolved. Ultimately, it brought about a decision by the NLRB to hold an election conducted by the agency amongst the Alton Belle Casino's employees in which they could vote for either SIU representation, HERE representation or no union representation. In the December 14 election, the majority of those voting chose to stick with SIU representation, by a vote of 186 to 134. Only 12 votes were cast for no union representation. Scores of Alton Belle employees voluntarily engaged able to provide. "The SIU was there for me when I was sick. Also, my doctors' bills were paid without fail. That's why I support the • SIU," said Bob Barnes. "The SIU has always been 1 there for us. The last two-and-ahalf years with the SIU has been . great, and the health plan is · good," stated Connie Walswick. Other members praised the family-like feeling that being a "''o'(~J~ 1 member of the SIU gives them. "I've been a member of the SIU for two-and-a-half years and I think of the SIU as my second family," said Chris Corethers. Contributing to the successful election effort are (from left) SIU Alton Contract negotiations between Representative Patti Rogers Food Runner Gene Naylor, Cocktail the SIU and the company coverWaitress Connie Walswick and Deckhand Chris Corathers. ing more than 400 Alton Belle employees will begin this month. in a campaign on behalf of the because of the dedication the As a result of the NLRB-manSIU. Approximately 30 volun- union had shown toward the dated election, more than 100 teers handed out brochures and membership. flyers and personally called fel"I want an honest, loyal, hard- Alton Belle employees who were low crewmembers at home to en- working union for honest, loyal, not included in the previous concourage their participation in hard-working employees," stated tract will now be represented by union meetings, as well as in the Gina Macias, who is a cocktail the Seafarers, bringing the total number of Alton Belle Casino waitress. December vote. Cook Pamela Leuty noted, employees represented by the SIU representatives from the Alton union hall who headed the ''The SIU has been a great help to SIU to more than 480. Those included in the SIU barvolunteer efforts to keep the us. They have very good benefits riverboat workers infonned in- for all and they are there when gaining unit are all food and beverage personnel, deck/engine clude Tim Kelley, Lonnie you need them." Like Leuty, other Alton Belle department, housekeeping, tickPartridge and Patti Rogers. employees voted for SIU repre- eting/reservations, guest services, Kelley noted that while all sentation because they enjoyed gift shop/coat check, cage/credit Alton Belle volunteers did an ex- the benefits that the union was (money handlers), slot ceptional job, a few went above and beyond the normal efforts. Those who put forth the extra energy include Deli Worker Becky Venlet, Deckhand Chris Corethers, Hostess Connie McKay, Cocktail Waitress Connie Walswick, Housekeeper Steve Arnold, Food Runner Gene Naylor, Utility Bob Barnes, Mate Dave Wendie, and Housekeeper Sharon Tucker. Deckhands Antione Williams (left) and Harry Steingrubey put on their SIU caps in celebration of continued SIU representation. change/slot technicians, parts runners, shuttle bus drivers and warehouse workers. Only supervisors, corporate office clerical workers, security and live gaming personnel are excluded. Loyal Membership Several Alton Belle workers claimed they enjoyed being a Calling fellow crewmembers on the phone, encouraging them to vote in the December 14 election are Seafarer and voted for the union (from left) Cocktail Waitress Gina Macias, Deli Worker Becky Venlet and Housekeeper Sharon Tucker. Lakers' Winter Season Is Extended Through January An unusual combination of mild weather and a booming cargo demand keep Great Lakes Seafarers sailing into the new year despite an arduous beginning to the 1994 sailing season. The companies will try to push on as long as possible to make up for lost time at the beginning of the season due to the horrible ice Gateman Ted Stack drops by the Algonac hall before signing on the American Republic to sail on the iron ore shuttle between Lorain and Cleveland, Ohio. conditions. Ice usually begins to form on the Lakes by the end of December, but because of the mild weather, no ice had, as of the end of December, begun to form, and boats were able to keep up cargo shipments. Glen Nekvasil of the Lake Carriers' Association, an organization of U.S.-flag ship companies on the Lakes, summed up the reasons for the extended shipping season on the Great Lakes. Cargo Demand Is High "The demand for cargo on the Great Lakes has been very, very high, and I do not see the season ending until well into January. The temperature has fallen but there still is no ice on the waterswhich is a good sign," Nekvasil said. He added that while most Great Lakes vessels will come in for the winter by the 15th when the Soo Locks between Lake Superior and Lake Huron close for the season, some will continue sailing untilthe end of this month. . t f D. ona ld Pf 0 hi ' d irec 0 ~ 0 manne personnel for Amen can Steamship Co., said a majority of the SIU-crewed company vessels were scheduled to sail into the n e w year. The first of the company's ships to lay up was the John J. Boland in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on December 26, while the Walter J. McCarthy Jr., St. Clair, Buffalo, Sam Laud and the Indiana Harbor are scheduled to lay up during the first part of this month. The American Mariner, H. Lee White and the Charles E. Wilson tentatively are scheduled to come in for the winter in midJanuary. "This has been a good year, and it shows when a majority of our ships aren't coming in until after the first of the year," stated Pfohl. The American Republic usually lays up in December but will keep shuttling iron ore between Lorain and Cleveland, Ohio until the end of this month. "This is very unusual for the Republic, but demand from the steel mills is so high that we want to be able to meet it, and with the weather cooperating, it looks as if we will be able to," Pfohl said. Erie Sand Steamship Co.' s Richard Reiss came in for the winter at the end of December, while the small dredges John R. Emery, Day Peckinpaugh and J S St .li0 h all 131·d · the ; D ~ ·. ·. be up m 0 gmnmg ecem r. The SIU-crewed cement carriers, traditionallythefirstvessels of the season to sail, lost between 12 and 15 days of sailing time due to the icy conditions on the Lakes at the beginning of the 1994 season. Inland Lakes Management's Paul H. Townsend, I.A. W. Iglehart and Alpena are all scheduled to lay up at the beginning of this month, while the S. T. Crapo went into the shipyard on September 24. The E.M. Ford laid up in Green Bay, Wis. at the beginning of December. Some Boats Lay Up Earlier The Kinsman Independence and Kinsman Enterprise both went into layup at the end of December. The Presque Isle, a Litton Great Lakes iron ore carrier, is sailing until mid-January in order to keep up with the high demand for iron ore. While the James A. Hannah and the Kristin Lee went into layup in December, most SIUcrewed OTS/Hannah Marine tugboats will continue running until the end of this month. The tugs push barges filled mainly with petroleum products on lakes Michigan, Huron and Erie. According to Nekvasil, shipments of all the various commodities carried aboard U.S.-flag lakers totaled 11.2 million tons in AB Charles Neigerbauer fills out his vacation forms after signing off American Steamship's MV St. Clair for the winter. November, an increase of 4.3 percent over the previous year. "With virtually every serviceable U.S.-flag laker in operation since early July, the fleet has been able to offset the early-season delays and now outdistances last year's end of November total by more than 3 million tons," he concluded. 5 �6 SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 Seafarers TB Testing Program Goes Into '95 In an effort to protect Seafarers from the reinvigorated strains of tuberculosis (TB) which are on the increase in the United States and in other parts of the world, the SIU and its medical plan last January instituted a one-year TB-testing program for its members. That trial period ended last month. The Seafarers Welfare Plan, which conducted the study, is starting to compile and analyze the data obtained through testing Seafarers for TB exposure over the past year. The medical director of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, Dr. Kenneth Miller, announced late last month that the plan will continue to test Seafarers in 1995 as last year's information is being analyzed. "Membership participation in the '94 program was excellent," Miller told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "We are extending the program into 1995. For those who did not have the opportunity to be tested last year, we are offering the same TB screening in '95 in order to further our data and come up with a much broader conclusion on the effects-if any-of tuberculosis on Seafarers," the medical director stated. TB Testing Continues The Seafarers program, which began January 1, 1994 and will continue this year, is designed to accumulate data in order to research the effects on Seafarers of the now more-widespread disease. For those Seafarers who did not participate in the 1994 proIf a Seafarer tested positive in pointed. "Our goal is to keep our to the public on issues of gram, a painless skin test will be 1994, he or she should have con- membership under our care so respiratory health, tuberculosis given at the time of a member's suited with a doctor to determine that if a problem with TB does germs are not likely to be transannual exam, which will identify if what treatment was necessary. arise, we can immediately ad- mitted through personal items he or she has been exposed to TB. In addition to the skin test, members will be asked to fill out a simple questionnaire at their respective clinics at the time of their annual physical (which ineludes such information as age, place of birth and places of travel, as well as family and personal history of tuberculosis). The only way to tell if a person has been exposed to the germs associated with the disease is through this skin test. A small needle is used to put a testing material, called tuberculin, under the skin. In 48-72 hours, the test on the forearm is examined to determine if there is a reaction to the disease. The test is positive if a bump the size of a pencil eraser or bigger appears on the arm where the tuberculin was placed. This means that the person may have been exposed and may require treatment to avoid getting the full disease at a later time. If a Seafarer tests positive, he or she should consult a doctor who can determine what, if any, treatment is necessary. It should be noted, however, that if a member is found to have active TB, then he or she will not be permitted to ship out until the infection is treated. (A positive test does not mean a Seafarer has the active TB disease.) Items checked by doctors include the size of the reaction to the skin test, age and medical history of the patient and if the individual is part of a high-risk group. The doctor will follow a specific set of guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to figure out if a person needs to begin preventive medication. "If you tested positive in 1994, you will always test positive-so the skin test is never done again. However,thechestx-raythatyou receive as part of your annual physical will be examined carefully each year and checked to make sure the disease is still dormant," stated Miller. (If a member was found to have active TB in 1994, he or she should be under treatment for the disease by his or her personal physician.) If a Seafarer tested negative in 1994, he or she will once again receive the TB skin test to ensure that he or she has not been exposed at any time throughout the year. If the member tests positive on the TB test at his or her 1995 annual physical, he or she will be given a special questionnaire to fill out inquiring about his or her activities over the past year. Miller refers to this part of the program as "medical surveillance" in which the problem area, if indeed there is one, is pin- dress it. I want the membership to realize that if they tested negative once, that does not mean they will test negative forever. Anyone can be exposed to the tuberculosis germs," Miller stated. "It is very important for those who tested negative in the past to continue to participate in the program by getting tested again at the time of their '95 physical," he added. Disease on the Rise Inactiveformanyyearsinthe United States, tuberculosis is once again on the rise. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a federal health agency involved in the research and development of guidelines for treatment of infectious diseases, cites various reasons for the resurgence of TB, including the emergence of drug resistant strains of the organism, increased immigration to the U.S. of people from countries with a high occurrence of the disease and transmission among persons in crowded living environments. What Is Tuberculosis? TB is a disease that is spread by germs called tubercle bacilli that can float in the air. According to the American Lung Associati on, a private health organization that provides general information used by those individuals with the disease, such as clothing, bedding, toilet seats, showers, glasses, eating materials or any other items they have touched. The germs are spread if a person infected with TB of the lungs coughs or sneezes into the air. The TB bacteria are so tiny that they dry out and can float on air currents for long periods in an enclosed space. Most people who breathe in the bacteria do not become infected when exposed to TB. Of those who do, most do not develop the active disease, but the germs can lie dormant in the cells lining the lungs where the body may store them. The body's immune system traps the bacteria with special germ fighters. From this point on, a lifelong balance between the infecti.on and the human body's defense against the infection continues. An individual who has dormant TB bacteria in his or her lungs is not contagious. Only those with active TB who remain untreated are capable of infecting others. Miller notes that because Seafarers live in close quarters and deal with the same crewmembers on a daily basis for an extended period of time, the SIU medical department believes it should examine the possible effects of tuberculosis on those who sail the world's waterways. Like Son, Like Mother? Steward Assistant Follows in Sons' Footsteps It's not unusual for a son or daughter to follow in a parent's footsteps when it comes to choosing a career. But eyebrows were raised in the Scott family when Della Scott-motherofQMED Robert Scott and FOWT Billy Scottrecently decided to take the far less-common step of following her sons' career path by going to sea. Maritime Briefs II 11 !!=:=:=:=:==::::=::::=::::=::::=::::=::::=::::=::::=::::=::::=::::=======~ U.S. and Europe Agree to Accord On End of Shipbuilding Subsidies "I was surprised, but I encouraged her," said Billy, 25, who graduated from the Lundeberg School four years ago. "I had no doubt she could keep up." "I didn't expect it, but I think it's the best thing that ever happened to her," stated 26-year-old Robert, who also graduated from the Lundeberg School (in 1989). "She's always wanted to travel, and you can't ask for anything more than getting paid to do it." The Scotts live in Baltimore (Robert and Billy maintain their own, separate residences), so Della, 46, shipped out of the Baltimore SIU hall after she decided to go to sea. She made a brief trip as a steward assistant on the cable ship Global Link and was not at all disappointed with the experience. An agreement signed December 22 calls for the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to reduce their shipbuilding subsidies and other forms of government aid to shipyards. Scheduled to begin in 1996, the pact was reached after more than five years of negotiation. The treaty must now be subjected to the ratification procedures of each signatory nation, which not only include European countries and the United States, but also Scandinavian nations, Japan and South Korea. In the U.S., the accord will be submitted to Congress, where some representatives are seeking to amend the agreement with more favorable terms for U.S. yards. Eight congressmen advised incoming House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) that unless the United States is allowed to extend aid to American shipyards, Scary Start making the transition from defense building to commercial construction, they "I was very scared at first, but would not support the pact. Those who urged such an arrangement were Herb Bateman (R-Va.),JackFields (R-Texas),Don Young(R-Alaska),JimSaxton the people treated me well and I (R-N.J.), Wayne Gilchrest (R-Md.), Tillie Fowler (R-Aa.), Jack Kingston enjoyed it. They were very patient (R-Ga.) and Curt Weldon (R-Pa.). and had a great sense of humor, which helped. And it certainly was worthwhile monetarily," Della recalled. Runaway Ship Abandoned in Mobile; Costs USCG More Than $280,000 Although she said she did not A 387-foot, Panamanian-flag ship, abandoned by its owners at the specifically feel a calling to sail, Mobile, Ala. docks after the U.S. Coast Guard delayed its sailing until vital Della's choice to join the SIU was repairs could be made, will end up costing the American taxpayer close to not based on a whim. "I wanted a $300,000. Rusting at the Alabama state docks for close to a year, the Antares change in my life, to do somehas cost the U.S. Coast Guard more than $280,000 in dock fees and repairs. The Coast Guard first crossed paths with the Antares in December 1993 thing different before I got older when the vessel had engine troubles off the coast of Aorida that required a and didn't have those options," tow. A few days later, because it was talcing on water, the 26-year-old ship she explained. "My sons enwas put under Coast Guard authority. The vessel was riddled with holes in couraged me after I brought it up, its holds and hatch covers, necessary safety equipment was nowhere to be and now I would like to continue found, electrical wiring was amiss and the engineroom was seeped in oil and shipping from Baltimore." water. Della also operates a residenThe vessel's owners, who were represented by a company in Houston, claim to have had nothing to do with the ship since March of last year. The tial cleaning service, and, in part ship's insurance company says it canceled the vessel's policy. The Coast because she has a number of elderly customers who rely on Guard is attempting to recoup its Antares-related costs in court. Della Scott and her son, Robert, arrive at Piney Point for last month's membership meeting. her, she plans to maintain that business. But when she is ready to sail again, she won't get any resistance from her family, including her husband, Robert. "I have no objections to future trips. She can take care of herself," said Robert Sr., a longtime member of the Service Employees International Union who maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment at a Baltimore areahospital. "She made a lot of money on the first trip, but she worked hard for it," he added. 'Go With the Flow' Having conversed with her seafaring sons, Della felt prepared for the voyage aboard the Link (which went out for a cable repair operation in the North Atlantic). However, she noted that it initially was challenging to adjust the shipboard work schedule. "We worked a lot of hours, but once I got started and got into the routine, I was fine. I went with the flow," said Della. "I made some salads, cleaned a lot of dishes, swept and mopped the deck, stripped and waxed some decks and cleaned officers' cabins. There was plenty to do." In December, Della and Robert attended the membership meeting in Piney Point, Md. She would like to return there for upgrading courses, she said, and she need not look any further than Robert to see the benefits of the Lundeberg School. "My life was going nowhere until I filled out an application for Piney Point," said Robert. "It paid off. To be honest, our school is what has made me stick with this career. I admire the system and the opportunities." Della seems equally enthusiastic about the career opportunities within the SIU. "I was happy for Robert and Billy before I sailed, but now, I'm even more pleased with their choice," she said. "I think there's a really good future in the SIU." �SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 Paul Hall Center Again Expands Training Fleet The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education last month expanded its fleet of training vessels by acquiring a 109-foot tugboat formerly used by the U.S. Navy. Built in 1960, the tug Marin is scheduled for use by upgraders who sail in the deck, engine and steward departments. Instructors at the Paul Hall Center's Lundeberg School indicated that the Marin will be used extensively in the new power plant maintenance course and in several classes specifically tailored for inland division upgraders. Seafarers who sail in the deck department will have opportunities to utilize the Marin's fully operational deck equipment, while engine department members will receive practical training on the vessel's main diesel and auxilliary engines. "We're also going to organize the galley so that some steward department upgraders cook aboard the boat," noted Chef Allen Sherwin, the Lundeberg School's culinary director. "Cooking for a tugboat crew is completely different than on deep sea vessels, so this represents a chance for students to gain a broader range of experience." The Marin is one of 74 YTB-class large harbor tugs currently or formerly in service with the Navy. At various times it was used for basic harbor operations and instruction in seamanship by Navy craftmasters. The boat also is the third vessel acquired by the Lundeberg School during the past year through the U.S. Defense Regional Material Office in Virginia, under terms of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 (as amended in 1980). According to that law, "excess or surplus vessels, shipboard equipment and other marine equipment, owned by the United States, may be made available by gift, loan, sale, lease or charter to the federal and state maritime academies and to any nonprofit training institution which has been jointly approved by the (Maritime) Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard . ... " Earlier in '94, the school acquired an 80-foot former Navy training boat, as well as a state-of-the-art barge which had been used by the government for electromagnetic testing. The Marin is the newest addition to the Paul Hall Center's fleet of training vessels. Jacksonville SIU Hall to Host Refrig. Certification Course The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education this year will continue offering its government-approved refrigeration technician certification course at SIU halls throughout the country and at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The first class in '95 is scheduled for this month at the SIU hall in Jacksonville, Fla. (see schedule). Authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the two-day course leads to testing and certification that is required of anyone who is involved in repair and servicing of refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems. November 14, 1994 was the deadline for obtaining such certification, which is mandated by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Seafarers who have not been certified (and whose jobs require the certification) are asked by the union to secure such certification as soon as possible. The Lundeberg School has been offering the refrigeration technician certification course since last July, both at Piney Point and at various SIU halls across the U.S. The class immediately is followed by a four-part, 100-questi on test, and there are corresponding certification types for each section. Among the Seafarers who check for $25, made payable to took the class last year, there was the Paul Hall Center, to: EPA virtually unanimous agreement Refrigeration Tech. Course, Paul that pre-course studying and Hall Center for Maritime Trainsharp concentration in the class- ing and Education, P.O. Box 75, room are vital to one's hopes of Piney Point, MD 20674, Attn: passing the exam. Month after J.C. Weigman. The book will be month, SIU members reiterated sent by first class mail. (Please the value both of reviewing the indicate an address where the coursetextbookinadvanceandof book should be sent.) The Lundeberg School also paying strict attention in the fastmoving class. will continue trying to make the Seafarers who want to buy the book available for purchase textbook "Refrigerants and the directly from the ports where the Environment" should indicate courses are scheduled. Check Explaining refrigerant handling safety procedures during a class sesthis to the port agent whom they with the individual port agents to sion is instructor Eric Malzkuhn. contact when signing up for the find out if the book is available in class. They then should send a advance at a particular hall. -------------------------. Norfolk and Philly Halls Conduct Radar Classes REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN COURSE SCHEDULE DATE LOCATION TELEPHONE# January 9-13 February 13-17 March 13-17 April 10-14 June5-9 July 10-14 Jacksonville, Fla. Wilmington, Calif. Brooklyn, N.Y. Houston Honolulu New Orleans (904) 353-0987 (310) 549-4000 (718) 499-6600 (713) 659-5152 (808) 845-5222 (504) 529-7546 Boatmen Must Be Certified by Feb. 15 Note: Five-day blocks of time have been set aside for these courses to accommodate all who apply and those who want to retest. Each course, however, will take place during a two-day period within those dates. Check with the port agent in each of these union halls to determine the exact date of the class. , · 7J . /. ~ Seafarers and other merchant mariners took the refrigeration technician certification course in late November at the SIU hall in Algonac, Mich. Pictured from left are QMEOs Matthew Doherty, Kelly Mayo and Rodney Seaberg, along with Chief Engineers Wendell Titus and David Ward. The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education this month will conduct its U.S. Coast Guard-approved, four-hour radar operation course at SIU halls in Norfolk, Va. and Philadelphia. The class in Norfolk will take place January 10, while the Philadelphia course is slated for January 12. To register, Seafarers should contact the port agent at the hall where they plan to attend the course. This class is intended only for Seafarers who already have a towboat operator's license but no radar endorsement. According to an interim final rule recently issued by the Coast Guard, such license-holding mariners who take the four-hour radar operation class-no later than February 15-will earn a radar certificate which is valid as an endorsement until the mariner's license expires or is renewed or upgraded. At that time, a mariner must seek a radar endorsement, according to the new regulation. The rule, which went into effect.on November 25, extends the endorsement requirement to licensed operators and all other pilots of radar-equipped, uninspected towboats which are 26 feet or more in length and which operate in U.S. waters. It stipulates that all mariners who test for original licenses, renewal licenses or upgraded licenses on or after February 15 must have a radar-observer endorsement. Again, an exception is made for licensed operators who do not yet hold a radar endorsement. Those individuals have until February 15 to earn the radar certificate which suffices as an endorsement (until the time of license expiration, renewal or upgrade). As with a towboat operator's license, a radar-observer endorsement expires after five years. But because the expiration dates of a mariner's license and his or her radar endorsement may differ, license renewal does not terminate the radar endorsement, and radar endorsements may be renewed at any time. The rule also establishes three types of radar endorsements and specifies which subject matter must be covered in radar observer courses. The categories of certification are Radar Observer/Unlimited, Radar Observer/Inland Waters and Radar Observer/Rivers. The latter two are new categories; in the past, only operators of vessels of at least 300 gross tons were required to hold a radar endorsement. 7 �.-.---------------- _ _________________ _____ ..... ..... 8 _,...,,_ ~---- --- ·- JANUARY1995 SEAFARERS LOG The judge's Nov. 23 decision to prohibit the charge for an FBI check of seamen and to remand the fee-setting process to the Coast Guard was made after the union presented its case to the court in oral arguments last February. Above, Seafarers follow Exec. VP Joseph Sacco into the federal district courthouse for the February hearing. Court: USCG Must Redo Z-Card, License Fees Continued from page 3 order until after that date. Thus, it is unclear exactly when the agency will begin refunding the $17 it charged seamen and boatmen for FBI background checks . The agency also has not indicated publicly if it has begun a recalculation of its licensing and documenting costs. The SIU currently is reviewing whether the union will appeal the portion of the judge's decision which ran counter to the argument that documenting and licensing of seamen only serves a public benefit. It is not known if the government intends to file with the U.S. Court of Appeals over the segments of Judge Oberdorfer' s order which require the agency to cease charging for the FBI background check and to recalculate the fees. United Union Effort The Sill's lawsuit, submitted to the court on April 15, 1993, was filed just before the Coast Guard's user fees went into effect April 19, 1993. In addition to the SIU, which includes the Sailors' Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen's Union, four additional maritime unions served as plaintiffs. They joined the Seafarers' suit in response to an SIU invitation to combine forces in a legal effort to nix the Coast Guard's user fees attached to merchant mariner documents, also known as zcards, and licenses. Along with the maritime unions-the SIU, District 4-Na- tional Maritime Union/MEBA, District No. 1-Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, America~ Maritime Offic~rs and International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots-five individual seamen served as plaintiffs. Caught in Budget Mania The user fees attached to zcards and licenses for seamen stem from the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990. That year, in a hasty, last-minute attempt to cut the federal government's fiscal deficit, Congress created a series of Coast Guard user fees for various activities of the agency. To allow the Coast Guard to charge for issuing merchant mariner documents and licenses, Congress lifted the existing prohibition on charging for seamen's licenses. The 1990 budget bill was signed into law by then president George Bush. In 1991, the Coast Guard, acting on its new mandate resulting from the 1990 budget bill, issued proposed regulations instituting fees for all activities associated with issuing z-cards and licenses, including evaluations, examinations and issuance. The agency allowed for comments on its proposals, and the SIU submitted a series of vigorous protests to the fees. The union immediately filed a lawsuit that year, but it was not accepted by the court because the judge assigned to the case ruled it was not timely. He said the fees must be in effect before a lawsuit "In order for a delegation of the would be considered "ripe" for taxing power to be constitutional, judicial review. Congress needs only set standards with sufficient specificity for Lawsuit Reinstituted a court to be able to determine On March 19, 1993, the Coast whether the will of Congress has Guard issued its final notice of a been obeyed." rulemaking which established the The judge noted that the schedule of user fees and set April authority for the Coast Guard fees 19, 1993 as the date the agency is what is commonly known as would begin collecting monies the "general user fee statute." for its costs associated with Further, he said, "Not once has a mariner z-cards and licenses. The court invalidated the general user fees range from $35 for the is- fee statute as being an unconstitusuance of an entry-level merchant tional delegation of Congress's mariner document to some $250 taxing power." for the costs involved in securing Judge Sees Value to Mariner an upper level license. In the April 15, 1993 filing of The union also argued that the its lawsuit against the seaman's fees were arbitrary and capriwork tax, the SIU renewed its cious. The judge first considered legal challenge to the user fees. whether the Coast Guard could That brought about a hearing charge for its costs associated before Judge Oberdorfer on with issuing documents and February 24, 1994. With scores of licenses and, next, if the agency Seafarers in the audience, attor- correctly calculated the costs. On these matters, Judge Oberneys for the SIU and the govemm~nt presented oral arguments dorfer found that the agency was and answered Judge Oberdorfer' s within its rights to charge for a questions. After the hearing, the service, citing legal precedents court was silent on the matter that grant fee-setting authority to until November 23, 1994 when government entities if their serJudge Oberdorfer' s order was vices confer a private benefit to a particular individual or organizarendered. tion. Cites User Fee Prevalence He also found that "licensing Accompanying the judge's does not create an independent November 23 order was his public benefit" (his emphasis). memorandum outlining the "Public benefits are incidental to, reasoning he applied to the case. not independent of, the private Regarding the union's argument benefits if the public benefits" that it was unconstitutional for a come at no more of a cost than the federal agency to set a tax and that expense of creating the private the user fees, in effect, were a benefit, said Judge Oberdorfer, work tax, Judge Oberdorfer said, citing previous user fee court cases. The judge noted the SIU suit argued that the FBI background check required by the agency before mariners can obtain their documents and licenses cannot be deemed a private benefit to the seaman. Judge Oberdorfer agreed, stating, "The reason the agency conducts the FBI check is primarily maritime safety." The judge concluded that the FBI background check "does not confer a ·private benefit on plaintiffs; hence, the statute does not authorize the Coast Guard to charge a fee for it." Unreliable Calculation Finally, Judge Oberdorfer examined the fees themselves. "Since the fee charged may not exceed the agency's cost of providing the service, it is necessary to determine whether the Coast Guard rationally calculated its costs." The union demonstrated that, according to the Coast Guard's own data on which its expenses were based, it took nine times longer to process a document in Charleston than in Houston, thus exaggerating the agency's purported costs and rendering them unreliable. In his memorandum, the judge pointed out that the background material used by the Coast Guard to calculate its costs "indicates the data on which the Coast Guard relied is likely flawed." He remanded the case back to the agency for recalculation of its costs for documenting and licensing seamen. �JANUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG Fire on.the Choctaw LEFT: In Pusan, Korea, flames continue shooting up as high as the bridge. Memories of a 1963 Shipboard Blaze Pensioner James M. Smith joined the SIU in Baltimore in August 1939 right out of the Marine Corps as a corporal and as an expert of 50-caliber machine guns. He sailed during WWII, the Korean conflict and the early part of the Vietnam war and upgraded at the union's school in Brooklyn to third assistant engineer. In the September and October 1994 issues of the Seafarers LOG, Brother Smith recounted his voyage to Guadalcanal on the SS Del Brasil. The following article is about a fire on the SIU-crewed Choctaw which occurred in 1963. Smith sailed as chief electrician aboard that ship. "Shipboard fires still happen," Smith wrote to the LOG in a letter accompanying the ar- A Japanese firefighter gets knocked out by the smoke aboard the burning ship. again. Finally, our supply of C02 was exhausted and, though we kept a steady stream of water on the deck, the steel was beginning to buckle. We asked the U.S. airbase at Kunsan if they could assist us with some C02, but the answer was negative. The Choctaw had begun this voyage in San Pedro on March 26th, and so far the trip had been routine until April 25th in Kunsan. Most of the crewmembers were regulars on the ship, and she had been on the Far East run for so long she was sometimes called the "Choctaw Maru." Captain Knut Aalestad hailed from Stavanger, Norway, and was a very knowledgeable seaman, sometimes called "Papa-san" by the crew who respected and trusted him completely. After checking with the Navy in Pusan on the availability of some C02, the captain decided we would sail the ship around the coast to that port as we were making no progress where we were. Putting to sea in a burning ship was rather unusual, but we wanted to save her if we could. It was our jobs we were saving, and jobs were becoming scarce in the U.S. merchant marine. Besides, we liked the ship and we liked the run. On arrival in Pusan, we received six bottles ofCOi from the Navy which was all they could spare. After hooking the bottles up to our system, we went through the same drill three more times but with the same results-more water in the ship and flames shooting up as high as the bridge. Capt. Aalestad shook his head and said with his slight Norwegian accent, "Veil, boys, if she gets avay from us again, I'm afraid ve are gonna have to Aflame, the Choctaw puts to sea again in an effort to save the ship, this time from Kunsan to Pusan. beach her." We all looked at each other in shock. We couldn't imagine losing the ship after all our efforts. Pensioner Smith continues to enMeanwhile, the company joy a more relaxed way of sailing. agent in Japan suggested that we bring the ship over to the Kitaticle, "and training pays off. Kyushu area and let the During my seafaring career, I Japanese firefighters have a go helped fight three shipboard Once again, we took our at it. fires and went through the burning ship to sea and sailed firefighting course at Monacross the Tsushima Strait, mouth, N.J. two times." anchoring off the port of Shimonoseki. There is a tunnel he cJanging of the general upper 'tween deck where the under the strait that connects this Even after arrival in Shimonoseki, the Choctaw is still burning. cargo consisted of bales of cotalarm bells and the short port on the southern tip of the blasts of the ship's whistle ton and five-gallon cans of main island of Honshu with the shattered the calm of the "land chemicals, while the lower hold As soon as the fire was under port of Moji on the island of of the morning calm" as Korea contained bulk wheat. The 35control, we moved the ship to Kyushu. is known throughout East Asia. foot fall into the grain should The firefighting brigade from the dock where there was a long Aboard the Choctaw, a Water- have been survivable. The chief the Kyushu Coal Miners As- line of dump trucks waiting. man Line C2-type cargo ship mate put on an OBA (oxygen sociation agreed to tackle the Hooking each bale of cotton tied up at a dock in the port of breathing apparatus) and went job. These men are trained to with large tongs, they were Kunsan, Korea, the crew of SIU down the ladder past the 'tween fight fires hundreds of feet under hoisted out to the trucks, each Seafarers scrambled to their sta- deck which was now blazing ground and have the necessary bale becoming a ball of fire as tions and ran out the hoses. I fiercely and searched by feel for equipment such as asbestos suits soon as it was pulled from the grabbed my tool kit and headed the seaman without success. and OB As, but none of them had hold. Once in the steel dump for the engineroom to make sure Finally, with his oxygen supply truck, they were sprayed by two ever been on a cargo ship. there was power to the fire exhausted, he just made it to the In order to get them oriented, men with fire extinguishers, pumps-but not before taking a top of the ladder and was pulled we took them down into the then driven out of town and quick look at the column of thick onto the deck by the bosun and number 4 hold which is almost dumped in a rice paddy. We smoke pouring from the open two able seamen. identical to the number 2, and learned later that they salvaged Nobody could survive in that hatch of the number 2 hold. showed them the layout and over 95 percent of the cotton in One of the worst nightmares heat and smoke more than a few where the main part of the fire this manner. The commander of of seafarers is a fire at sea, but minutes. Already, more than 40 was burning. They then made all the fire brigade said he had used since we were in port with help minutes had passed, and the their preparations, including a enough foam to cover two available, we were not worried flames were shooting up past the small Buddhist shrine set up in a square city blocks. about getting the fire under con- level of the deck. The captain We gave the Japanese fire tent on deck. Since we already trol. However, as is often the reluctantly gave the order to had one dead and several in- brigade men our heartfelt thanks case, things started to go wrong finish closing the hatch so that jured, they knew their lives were and shook hands all around immediately. The first thing in the fire would be deprived of before getting under way for the at stake. fighting a fire is to close off its oxygen and we could then use When they were all ready to Kawasaki shipyard in Tokyo air supply. We shut down the the ship's C02 system to extingo, the bosun and deck gang Bay where they repaired all the ventilation blowers and closed guish it. swung the hatch covers clear. fire damage in less than five During the remainder of that the dampers while the bosun and The flames and smoke got a days. the deck gang swung the heavy day, we fought the fire with One of the wipers on the breath of air and immediately steel hatch covers in place. Then water and C02, but every time came pouring out of the hold Choctaw was Hiroshi Shiba, an a seaman working in the thick we thought we had it under conAmerican of Japanese decent with a whoosh. smoke either slipped or was trol and opened the hatch, the Those Japanese firefighters who, as a teenager, had spent the bumped by a hatch cover and flames would soon be. shooting did not hesitate but went one war years in an American conhalf-way up the mast, and we plunged into the open hold. after another down the ladder centration camp in the Arizona The fire was burning in the would have to secure the hatch and disappeared into the flames, desert. I had been studying dragging their foam equipment Japanese for several years and with them. After several took every opportunity to pracminutes, the flames began to tice conversation. Shiba and I diminish, then suddenly were were talking to one of the snuffed out completely. The shipyard workers. He said, smoke continued to be a hazard "Why don't you people scrap to the firefighters on deck who this old junk; we will build you were without protection. They a new one in two months." Shiba would get one breath of that looked at him and said quietly, toxic smoke and fall uncon- "Yeah, but it helped to win the scious to the deck. They would war." (Note: the OS who fell into be rushed into the ship's hospital which was manned by a doctor the hold had climbed up to the and two nurses, given oxygen lower 'tween deck before being .) until they were again conscious, overcome by smoke. His body Overcome by smoke and fumes, a Choctaw crew- Seafarers man their stations and run out the then sent directly back into the was recovered after the fire was member is attended to by his shipmates. hoses to fight the fire in the number 2 hold. extinguished in Japan.) fight. T 9 �JANUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG Fire on the Choctaw LEFT: In Pusan, Korea, flames continue shooting up as high as the bridge. Memories of a 1963 Shipboard Blaze Pensioner James M. Smith joined the SIU in Baltimore in August 1939 right out of the Marine Corps as a corporal and as an expert of 50-caliber machine guns. He sailed during WWII, the Korean conflict and the early part of the Vietnam war and upgraded at the union's school in Brooklyn to third assistant engineer. In the September and October 1994 issues of the Seafarers LOG, Brother Smith recounted his voyage to Guadalcanal on the SS Del Brasil. The following article is about a fire on the SIU-crewed Choctaw which occurred in 1963. Smith sailed as chief electrician aboard that ship. "Shipboard fires still happen," Smith wrote to the LOG in a letter accompanying the ar- A Japanese firefighter gets knocked out by the smoke aboard the burning ship. beach her." We all looked at each other in shock. We couldn't imagine losing the ship after all our efforts. Pensioner Smith continues to enMeanwhile, the company joy a more relaxed way of sailing. agent in Japan suggested that we bring the ship over to the Kitaticle, "and training pays off Ky u sh u area and let the During my seafaring career, I Japanese firefighters have a go helped fight three shipboard at it. Once again, we took our fires and went through the burning ship to sea and sailed firefighting course at Monacross the Tsushima Strait, mouth, N.J. two times." anchoring off the port of Shimonoseki. There is a tunnel he clanging of the general upper 'tween deck where the under the strait that connects this Even after arrival in Shimonoseki, the Choctaw is still burning. alarm bells and the short cargo consisted of bales of cotport on the southern tip of the blasts of the ship's whistle ton and five-gallon cans of main island of Honshu with the shattered the calm of the "land chemicals, while the lower hold As soon as the fire was under port of Moji on the island of of the morning calm" as Korea contained bulk wheat. The 35control, we moved the ship to Kyushu. is known throughout East Asia. foot fall into the grain should The firefighting brigade from the dock where there was a long Aboard the Choctaw, a Water- have been survivable. The chief the Kyushu Coal Miners As- line of dump trucks waiting. man Line C2-type cargo ship mate put on an OBA (oxygen sociation agreed to tackle the Hooking each bale of cotton tied up at a dock in the port of breathing apparatus) and went job. These men are trained to with large tongs, they were Kunsan, Korea, the crew of SIU down the ladder past the 'tween fight fires hundreds of feet under hoisted out to the trucks, each Seafarers scrambled to their sta- deck which was now blazing ground and have the necessary bale becoming a ball of fire as tions and ran out the hoses. I fiercely and searched by feel for equipment such as asbestos suits soon as it was pulled from the grabbed my tool kit and headed the seaman without success. and OBAs, but none of them had hold. Once in the steel dump for the engineroom to make sure Finally, with his oxygen supply truck, they were sprayed by two ever been on a cargo ship. there was power to the fire exhausted, he just made it to the In order to get them oriented, men with fire extinguishers, pumps-but not before taking a top of the ladder and was pulled we took them down into the then driven out of town and quick look at the column of thick onto the deck by the bosun and number 4 hold which is almost dumped in a rice paddy. We smoke pouring from the open two able seamen. identical to the number 2, and learned later that they salvaged Nobody could survive in that hatch of the number 2 hold. showed them the layout and over 95 percent of the cotton in One of the worst nightmares heat and smoke more than a few where the main part of the fire this manner. The commander of of seafarers is a fire at sea, but minutes. Already, more than 40 was burning. They then made all the fire brigade said he had used since we were in port with help minutes had passed, and the their preparations, including a enough foam to cover two available, we were not worried flames were shooting up past the small Buddhist shrine set up in a square city blocks. about getting the fire under con- level of the deck. The captain We gave the Japanese fire tent on deck. Since we already trol. However, as is often the reluctantly gave the order to had one dead and several in- brigade men our heartfelt thanks case, things started to go wrong finish closing the hatch so that jured, they knew their lives were and shook hands all around immediately. The first thing in the fire would be deprived of before getting under way for the at stake. fighting a fire is to close off its oxygen and we could then use When they were all ready to Kawasaki shipyard in Tokyo air supply. We shut down the the ship's C02 system to extingo, the bosun and deck gang Bay where they repaired all the ventilation blowers and closed guish it. swung the hatch covers clear. fire damage in less than five During the remainder of that the dampers while the bosun and The flames and smoke got a days. the deck gang swung the heavy day, we fought the fire with One of the wipers on the breath of air and immediately steel hatch covers in place. Then water and C02, but every time came pouring out of the hold Choctaw was Hiroshi Shiba, an a seaman working in the thick we thought we had it under conAmerican of Japanese decent with a whoosh. smoke either slipped or was trol and opened the hatch, the Those Japanese firefighters who, as a teenager, had spent the bumped by a hatch cover and flames would soon be. shooting did not hesitate but went one war years in an American conhalf-way up the mast, and we plunged into the open hold. after another down the ladder centration camp in the Arizona The fire was burning in the would have to secure the hatch and disappeared into the flames, desert. I had been studying dragging their foam equipment Japanese for several years and with them. After several took every opportunity to pracminutes, the flames began to tice conversation. Shiba and I diminish, then suddenly were were talking to one of the snuffed out completely. The shipyard workers. He said, smoke continued to be a hazard "Why don't you people scrap to the firefighters on deck who this old junk; we will build you were without protection. They a new one in two months." Shiba would get one breath of that looked at him and said quietly, toxic smoke and fall uncon- "Yeah, but it helped to win the scious to the deck. They would war." (Note: the OS who fell into be rushed into the ship's hospital which was manned by a doctor the hold had climbed up to the and two nurses, given oxygen lower 'tween deck before being .> until they were again conscious, overcome by smoke. His body Overcome by smoke and fumes, a Choctaw crew- Seafarers man their stations and run out the then sent directly back into the was recovered after the fire was member is attended to by his shipmates. hoses to fight the fire in the number 2 hold. extinguished in Japan.) fight. T again. Finally, our supply of C02 was exhausted and, though we kept a steady stream of water on the deck, the steel was beginning to buckle. We asked the U.S. airbase at Kunsan if they could assist us with some C02, but the answer was negative. The Choctaw had begun this voyage in San Pedro on March 26th, and so far the trip had been routine until April 25th in Kunsan. Most of the crewmembers were regulars on the ship, and she had been on the Far East run for so long she was sometimes called the "Choctaw Maru. " Captain Knut Aalestad hailed from Stavanger, Norway, and was a very knowledgeable seaman, sometimes called "Papa-san" by the crew who respected and trusted him completely. After checking with the Navy in Pusan on the availability of some C02, the captain decided we would sail the ship around the coast to that port as we were making no progress where we were. Putting to sea in a burning ship was rather unusual, but we wanted to save her if we could. It was our jobs we were saving, and jobs were becoming scarce in the U.S. merchant marine. Besides, we liked the ship and we liked the run. On arrival in Pusan, we received six bottles ofCOi from the Navy which was all they could spare. After hooking the bottles up to our system, we went through the same drill three more times but with the same results-more water in the ship and flames shooting up as high as the bridge. Capt. Aalestad shook his head and said with his slight Norwegian accent, "Veil, boys, if she gets avay from us again, I'm afraid ve are gonna have to Aflame, the Choctaw puts to sea again in an effort to save the ship, this time from Kunsan to Pusan. 9 �JANUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG 6em State Crew Flawlessly Executes First RRF Boxed Ammo Drill Under typhoon conditions, Seafarers aboard the Gem State successfully completed Operation Turbo CADS (Containerized Ammunition Distribution System), marking the first time a Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ship has been activated for the specific mission of carrying ammunition by container in a routine mission to replenish supplies. In a letter to the Seafarers LOG, accompanied by the photos on this page, Chief Steward Peter Schmitt detailed the responsibilities of the voyage and the ship's crewmembers. "This was the largest and most comprehensive movement of containerized ammunition in history ," the chief steward explained. "All branches of the U.S. Armed Forces took part, with Navy sailors, Marines and Army soldiers acting as longshoremen and truck drivers as well as signalmen and tally takers. Seafarers operated the cranes and did all of the actual loading." The Gem State is equipped with its own cranes and can discharge the containers and other heavy military equipment at undeveloped or war-damaged ports thus efficiently moving large amounts of ammunition at one time. Operation Begins The Gem State, usualJy docked in reduced operating status at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco. was activated by the Maritime Administration (MarAd) on August 15 for participation in the military operation. Soon after, Seafarers boarded the vessel and prepared it for the exercise that spanned the Pacific. "There was a lot to be done by the crewmembers before we could set sail. The ship had been dockside for some time and had to be made liveable again," recalled Bosun Sonny Wilson. Wilson noted that the engine department had to make sure the cranes were operating properly while the deck department stayed busy chipping and painting the interior and exterior of the ship. On August 31, the Gem State sailedfortheNaval Weapons Station in Concord, Calif. where 126 containers were loaded by Seafarers operating the RRF ship's massive cranes. The Gem State then sailed on to another naval ordinance facility at Indian Island, Wash. where 300 additional containers were brought on board. Once the ship's cargo holds were completely full of the containerized ammunition, the vessel set sail for Apra, Guam, the Gem State's first port of call. Turbulent Conditions Schmitt reported that the Gem State encountered a typhoon in Guam and Okinawa but through the efforts of the crew, the military exercise was a success, despite the discouraging conditions. "In the midst of a driving rain, with practically gale force winds and a powerful surge, the ABs driving the cranes did a superb job in lifting the boxes to the dock and in three days the offload was completed." Wilson echoed the chief steward's statements on the superior job done by the Seafarers who maneuvered the cranes. "It was very intense operating the cranes in such adverse conditions. The ship was being tossed around in the dangerous waters while the containers were swinging and tossing about. The offloading of the containers by the cranes under such circumstances was dangerous but the crew prevailed," said the bosun. Kudos for all Crewmembers "It was a very long trip with intense operations but everyone worked together to make the trip pleasant," said Wilson. "I must say that the food served by the galley gang was better than I have ever had in the 30 years that I have been sailing with the SIU," the bosun added. "The engine department kept the cranes in excellent working order. We had a few minor problems when we first got underway but that was because the ship had not operated in a while. They really did a suburb job," he said. "The deck department went above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done and help the military exercise continue despite some pretty awful conditions," Wilson noted. "As a whole this crew was excellent and it was a fine trip," the bosun concluded. Old Munitions Come Home Once the last of the containerized ammunition was unloaded in Hiro, Japan, the Gem State sailed to Pusan, Korea for an oil change and to top off the fuel tanks. Before sailing home, the SIUcrewed vessel made one last visit to Okinawa and Guam to load containers of obsolete ammuni- 11 The Gem State, dock- / ed at port in Guam, unloads the first of the containerized ammunition during Operation Turbo CADS. ti on destined for destruction at the weapons station in Concord. The Gem State returned to the United States by mid-December and was turned back over to MarAd and placed into inactive status. Extra Special Moments While Seafarers' hard work and dedication contributed to the overall success of Operation Turbo CADS, they also had time to take in some sites, scenery and enjoy a special Thanksgiving together aboard the Gem State. When the vessel left Indian Island for the trip over to Guam, on September 18 it passed through the Straits of Juan de Fuca between Vancouver Island, Canada and Washington. "Most of us had never been through the Straits of Juan de Fuca and we found it to be a beautiful voyage," the chief steward wrote. And while in Okinawa, Gem State crewmemhers dedicated an old sweep oar from the vessel's lifeboatthathad been refinished, painted and signed by each crewmember to a seamen's charity. In Japan, many crewmembers had the opportunity to visit the city of Hiroshima. Schmitt recalled, "Weallagreedthatvisiting the Peace Memorial Park and remembering the atom bomb blast on that city, was a sobering experience." The Gem State was half way between Guam and the United States on Thanksgiving Day. The steward department, headed by Schmitt, includes Chief Cook Abdulalah Mohamed, SAs QMED Beckett "Sonny" Young keeps the cranes working properly. An ~xpert in s~ip engine repair, QME~ W.R. "r:tutch" Joan Ann "Joanesey" Riley, Hutc~mson signed Donald Benjamin and Joe on with the vessel. Munoz, Room Steward Joyce O'Donnell and Officer's messman Donald Irvine. They prepared a special Thanksgiving feast for crewmembers that ineluded the traditional turkey and ham dinner with all the fixings as well as steak and lobster. Schmitt, who graduated from the Lundeberg School's steward recertification program in 1993, stated, "On one hand, I don't QMED Don Wroten think that we did anything spe- enjoys engineroom cial. To me it was a normal work aboard the Thanksgiving dinner, but the Gem State. crew really praised us and were so impressed with what we prepared. But thinking back, I did everything that I could to make the holiday special for the crew," recalled Schmitt. "It is never fun to be at sea during the holidays," he said. One of a Fleet The Gem State, under contract to International Marine Carriers (IMC), is part of the Military Sealift Command's RRF. The RRF primarily consists of rollon/roll-off vessels, container , ships, bulkers, tankers, freighters and military support ships which are tied up in various ports around the country on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts. The ships are activated to support military operations in times of need. Formerly the President Monroe, an American President Lines vessel, the Gem State was transferred to MarAd ownership in 1985. The ship was converted to Chief Steward Peter Schmitt (left) and SA Donald Benjamin begin an auxiliary crane ship and made preparations for a special Thanksgiving Day feast aboard ship. part of the RRF for the MSC. OS Jim Toranto learns more about crane operations during the exercise. AB Paul Matsos utilizes his experience from other RRF ships. Chief Cook Abdulalah Mohamed is known as "Mr. Gourmet." Working with containerized weapons is a first for AB Monte Smith. Operation Turbo CADS is Joan Ann "Joanesey" Riley's first military exercise. Before the military exercise began, OS Tony Norman helped prepare the DEU Mohamed Abobaker has many responsibilities aboard the auxiliary crane ship. Gem State. Bosun Sonny Wilson pajnts the stack of the Gem State following the ship's activation by MarAd for participation in Operation Turbo CADS. �12 JANUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG , :di The Cape Inscription was one of eight RRF ships crewed by Seafarers in support of U.S. military operations in Haiti. . b As always, the SIU in 1994 remained extremely active on Capitol Hill. Above: SIU VP Joseph Sacco addresses a congressional committee. SIU President Michael Sacco (center) joined in a widespread commemoration of the U.S. merchant marine's vital role and many sacrifices during World War II. ' , I ~ The SIU hall in New York moved to a new location in Brooklyn. The old shipping board was brought from the old hall to the new facility. The Paul Hall Center continued to provide practical and classroom training for SIU members. The Fidelio re-flagged under the U.S. flag and began operating with an SIU crew. ISRA EU SEA OFFICER$ llt410 N ON STRIKE ~·.:-.,.._ - From coast to coast, Seafarers supported fellow mariners and other trade unionists. All of the RAF ships activated for operations in Haiti were delivered ahead of schedule, including the SIU-crewed Cape Texas (above). crewed Empire State carried home the last contingent of U. S. s old iers to serve in Somalia, marking the end of U.S. armed forces support for the Uni ted Nation s' relief operation there. Other Seafarers-crewed vessels , including the American Kestrel and the Gem SUPPORTING State, were praised by the U.S. U.S. TROOPS Navy for their execution of Seafarers crewed eight of operations in support of the the 14 Ready Reserve Force Navy's Military Sealift Com(RRF) ships that were ac- mand. tivated to support U.S. armed ENVIRONMENTAL forces in Haiti. SIU members EMERGENCIES helped transport troops and materiel to the impoverished Seafarers played a key role island nation, where America in a major oil spill containment took the lead in restoring and recovery operation after power to Haiti's democratical- the barge Morris J. Bennan ly elected president, Jean broke loose from its line to the Bertrand Aristide. tugboat Emily S. on January 7 Seafarers were praised by and drifted onto a coral reef the Maritime Administration near San Juan's beaches. for their quick and profesThe Berman lost more than sional response, with MarAd 650,000 gallons of heavy numnoting that all of the RRF ships ber 6 bunker oil, and SIU were delivered ahead of members working for Crowley schedule. Maritime were among the first Nearly four years after the to respond to the spill. In all, start of Operation Desert more than 200 Seafarers strung Shield, SIU crews were back in containment booms, crewed Kuwait for Operation lifeboats and skimmers and Southern Watch. As part of the performed other work to miniU.S.'s response to a buildup of mize the damage. elite Iraqi troops near Kuwait, More recently, SIU memSeafarers crewed 11 of the bers aboard the Texas afloat prepositioning force Responder and Gulf Coast ships which were called into Responder were involved in action. They helped deliver cleanup operations in the troops, ammunition and other Houston area after a major materiel to the Persian Gulf, pipeline explosion spilled an but the Iraqis quickly backed estimated 200,000 gallons of off. gasoline, diesel fuel and crude Meanwhile, the SIU- oil into the San Jacinto River. 1994: Seafarers Again Answered Nation's Call While U.S. military activities and environmental emergencies were splashed across the headlines in 1994, SIU ships and Seafarers were at work behind the scenes. SIU-crewed vessels provided key support to U.S. armed forces in Haiti and the Persian Gulf. Seafarers also played vital roles in major oilspill cleanup operations in Puerto Rico and Houston. It was a year in which legislation that would have earned security for the U.S.-flag merchant fleet barely fell short of enactment. Although the bill did not become law, Seafarers were a driving force in securing its passage in the House of Representatives and in garnering support from many senators and from President Clinton. Within the SIU, advances were made in behalf of the membership through contract gains, the addition of three ships, organizing new members and scoring a legal victory that helped secure a larger fish quota for fishermen. Seafarers also continued to upgrade their skills to ensure their status as the best-trained merchant mariners in the world. To that end, the union's school-the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, jointly operated by the SIU and SIU-contracted companies-introduced a number of new, modem vocational upgrading courses and made significant additions to its fleet of hands-on training vessels. Finally, hundreds of Seafarers demonstrated that the "Brotherhood of the Sea" is more than the union's slogan-itis'a way of life. SIU members took part in rescues all over the world and demonstrated solidarity with fellow seamen and other trade unionists. SIU retirees also served as a reminder that, although they no longer set out to sea, they remain a contributing force within the union. Retired Seafarers helped secure congressional support for a new maritime program, and they also took their well-earned place in the spotlight when the Liberty ship Jeremiah O'Brien sailed to Normandy for the 50th anniversary of D-Day. The following is a review of some of the highlights and other significant occurrences of the past year. Throughout the country, Seafarers had an opportunity to take t Center's EPA-approved refrigeration technician certification cou FIGHTING TO SA VE THE U.S.-FLAG FLEET In March, Transportation Secretary Federico Pefia unveiled the funding mechanism for a maritime revitalization bill which was introduced in the House. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department announced its backing of the legislation, which would allocate, during a 10-year period, $1 billion raised through a tonnage duty to ensure a U.S.-flag liner capability in foreign commerce and provide aid to American shipyards. Subsequently, a major grassroots campaign by Seafarers and their families helped garner support for maritime revitalization in Congress and in the administration. But while a majority of Congress' officials backed the legislation, it did not pass the Senate, as a result of a blocking move by farm-state senators. In a related development, the Maritime Administration conditionally approved a request by American President Lines (APL) to operate six new vessels under foreign flags. When it applied for a waiver of the law, which prohibits subsidized U.S. shipping companies from operating foreign-flag ships in essential U.S.-flag service routes, APL cited the lack of a new maritime program. The SIU and other unions opposed the waiver, which stipulates that APL must apply to include the six ships in any �SEAFARERS LOS JANUARY 1995 f Three new boats, including this former Navy craft, were added to the Paul Hall Center's fleet of training vessels. ~ I ~~~ 13 Seafarers helped execute a number of dramatic rescues. Above: The SIU-crewed Baldomero Lopez aids stranded islanders in the Pacific. A lawsuit filed by the SIU and fishermen's groups resulted in a significant increase in the flounder quota for 1994. / .UfJl!A.Wr'a .... Severe icing in early '94 affected Seafarers on the Great Lakes and inland waterways. Vocational upgrading courses at the Paul Hall Center were revised to include even more hands-on training. \.. Throughout the year, the SIU secured advances for SIU members and their families actively supported pro-maritime can- its members through new collective bargaining agreements. didates in the state and local elections of November. new subsidy program that becomes law in 1995. Elsewhere, the House enacted a package of maritime measures that included SIUsupported provisions for towing safety and regulatory reform. Although the Senate failed to act on the inland safety bill, the House strongly backed the measure, and all of its elements will be introduced again in the 104th Congress. In other legislative news, SIU fishermen from the port of New Bedford, Mass. conducted a month-long series of meetings and protests which culminated in the release in late March of $30 million in economic aid for fishermen by the U.S. Commerce Department. BOA TMEN JOIN SIU RANKS Co.' s newest and most elaborate paddlewheel steamboat, the American Queen, which is slated to begin operating this year. In March, crewmembers of a longtime non-union Gulf tugboat company voted to join the SIU. The vote by boatmen who are employed by E.N. Bisso Co. set of a series of procedural delays by the company, which operates a fleet of 15 boats. Finally, boatmen at the marine ocean engineering department of Martin Marietta Services, Inc. in San Juan, P.R. voted to join the Seafarers. STRIVING FOR IMPROVEMENT Despite unfair competition from runaway registries, the lack of a new maritime program and other obstacles, the SIU secured advances for its members through new collective bargaining agreements. Wage increases and improved health care benefits were among the ga.in~ made for Seafarer~ who s~l. I~ the deep sea and mland d1vmons. . Also, a lawsmt filed by the SIU and by fishermen's groups ~esulted in a 16 percent increase mthe.flounde~quo~for 1994marking a maJor wm for fishermen. ----------Early in the year, Seafarers crewed the USNS Able, a new Small W aterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design vessel which is owned by the Military Sealift Command and operated by U.S. Marine Management. Another new, SIU-crewed ship, the MV Sulphur Enterprise (operated by Sulphur Carriers, Inc.), began operating in the sulfur trade between Tampa and ports in Louisiana. SIU members also crewed BROTHERHOOD the car carrier Fidelio after it OF THE SEA re-flagged under the U.S. flag. The vessel is operated by InterIn terms of numbers, the bignational Marine Carriers. gest rescue of the year took Construction continued on place when Seafarers aboard the Delta Queen Steamboat the MV Advantage aided 353 Yemeni men, women and children who were fleeing their war-ravaged country. Exhausted and ravenous, the Yemenis were taken from two boats which were in danger of sinking. They were fed, cleaned and brought to safety in Oman, where a U.N. camp was set up. But no matter the location or the number of people who needed help, SIU members responded: •Seafarers on theAltonBelle 11 saved the life of a local resident who apparently was about to- drown in the Mississippi River. • The SIU-crewed MV Patriot assisted five Peruvian fishermen whose boat had been drifting for five days without engine power more than 100 miles off the coast of Peru in the Pacific Ocean. • In the Gulf of Mexico, Seafarers aboard the OM/ Hudson saved 12 Cuban refugees who had been at sea for nearly two weeks and who had been without food or water for days. • Members of the union's Government Services Division aboard the USNS Mars helped rescue 1O Egyptians off the coast of Oman who had been drifting for nine days in a lifeboat after their small cargo ship sank in the North Arabian Sea. • The USNS Naragansett, also crewed by SIU Government Services Division members, saved four men from Zanzibar who were drifting on a small, partially submerged boat. They had been adrift for More than 200 Seafarers quickly and efficiently responded to a major oil spill in Puerto Rico. 10 days, and their water and food supply had been exhausted. •SeafarersontheBaldomero Lopez aided 40 people whose small island nation in the Pacific was devastated by Typhoon Zelda. All were taken to safety. In addition to the rescues, Seafarers took part in other humanitarian activities. The crew of the Sugar Islander delivered 20,000 metric tons of com to the destitute country of Angola, on Africa's west coast. And crewmembers from the Nuevo San Juan donated respiratory units and toys for children who are staying at the intensive care unit of the Hospital Pediactrico Central in San Juan. regulations requiring that anyone who handles refrigerants must be certified to do so, the school developed an Environmental Protection Agency-approved course and conducted a port-to-port schedule for teaching it so that Seafarers could obtain the certification. The school also added an eight-hour hazardous materials (hazmat) recertification course, in accordance with new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. In planning for 1995, the Lundeberg School announced the addition of a number. of new courses and expansion of several existi~g classes, each with extra emphasis on handson training. PAUL HALL CENTER PROVIDES FIRST-RA TE TRAINING SEAFARERS SHOW SOLIDARITY The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education and its Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship continued offering a comprehensive selection of vocational upgrading classes to SIU members who sail in the deck, engine and steward departments. Many courses were enhanced by the Lundeberg School's acquisition of two new training vessels, including the Empress II, a state-of-the-art barge formerly used by the government for electromagnetic testing. In response to new federal Over the years, the SIU has earned a reputation as a group that supports fellow trade unionists in times of struggle, and that tradition was maintained in 1994. Literally from coast to coast, SIU members marched, demonstrated and provided other support for fel1ow mariners and trade unionists from the U.S. and other nations. Members of the American Radio Association, the Teamsters, the Israeli Sea Officers Union and Nigerian oil workers were among those who enjoyed the support of SIU members throughout the country. _. -. �14 SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY1995 Celebrating Thanksgiving, Brown Style • • • The weather was a little warmer than one might expect in late November as Thanksgiving Day was celebrated barbecue-style on deck aboard the Charles L. Brown. But the unusual holiday style did not mean there was not plenty of turkey to go around. Stationed at the Crown Bay Marina in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Charles L. Brown is one of five AT&T cableships in position around the country to lay cable lines. The photos of the cable ship's holiday banquet/barbecue were provided by Chief Steward Brenda Kamiya. Dominating the Sealift Artarctic's meal is the "big bird." This one was prepared by the ship's galley staff: Chief Steward Ernest Dumont, Chief Cook Rolando Lopez and Steward Assistant Eric Airline . . . . And on the SL Antarctic On Thanksgiving Day, three hundred miles south of New Orleans, the Sealift Antarctic pursued her mission-delivering fuel for the military. But on board, crewmembers took time to partake in the culinary delights produced by the The Brown's bosun, Francisco Sousa, goes back for seconds Chief Cook Robin L. Nay cargalley gang for the special occasion. while Chief Steward Brenda Kamiya supervises the dinner. ves the turkey on the Brown. Captured on film by the radio/electronics officer, T.T. O'Brien, the Thanksgiving fare aboard the sealift tanker, which is operated by International Marine Carriers, was topped off with a traditional turkey and completed with homemade pies and other desserts. ) /1 Holiday appetizers and desserts are displayed side-by-side on the Sealift Antarctic. Midway through his meal, AB Juan Rochez poses for Radio Officer O'Brien's camera. Crewmembers, families and friends help themselves to the barbecue feast onboard the cable ship. AB Adam S. Talucci, on the tanker's AB Adam S. Talucci, OS Ronald Rizzuto and Bosun Ray Shinpoch feast on bridge, awaits his time off to share in the Thanksgiving treats. Thanksgiving goodies aboard the Sealift Antarctic. Enjoying their Thanksgiving Day meals are AB Nick Moramarco (left) and OS Sirio Centino. With plates laden with the holiday meal's main course, AntarcticOS Todd Stringer, Wiper Brad Williams and Pumpmen William Day and B. Maglinao dig in with gusto. There is plenty of work associated with the preparation and cleanup of a holiday meal, as SA Eric Airline can attest to on the Antarctic. Antarctic Chief Cook Rolando Lopez (left) and Captain Ernest Richardson survey the buffet tables that are heaped with an array of holiday treats. �SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 15, 1994 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs February &March 1995 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port 10 50 38 4 15 22 22 26 5 New York 28 I 10 6 3 7 3 2 0 1 Philadelphia 9 2 12 13 6 0 1 5 9 7 Baltimore 6 27 22 31 3 5 7 14 9 21 16 Norfolk 5 26 15 0 0 10 2 7 18 13 Mobile 47 5 23 4 1 24 12 1 12 24 New Orleans 41 14 45 12 21 8 18 27 3 Jacksonville 33 12 43 40 12 1 14 23 7 10 San Francisco 25 15 23 39 6 5 12 12 7 Wilmington 20 11 10 34 46 2 20 23 19 21 16 9 Seattle 5 5 14 2 1 7 3 2 Puerto Rico 11 5 13 29 6 7 5 6 20 18 7 10 Honolulu 44 19 38 14 24 7 17 24 11 Houston 19 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 l St. Louis 1 0 0 8 0 2 4 1 0 7 0 0 Piney Point 0 0 1 0 0 I 0 1 0 1 Algonac 411 138 343 104 44 194 148 211 240 81 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 43 5 11 37 1 7 13 3 18 18 New York 0 1 5 1 0 2 1 1 2 I Philadelphia 2 4 2 9 1 6 1 1 6 Baltimore 0 20 8 19 7 2 3 1 2 16 11 Norfolk 21 2 17 1 2 5 2 8 10 17 Mobile 21 3 13 4 14 2 1 5 15 New Orleans 11 4 36 10 19 3 16 15 24 1 Jacksonville 14 29 10 4 28 7 0 6 4 San Francisco 13 10 24 8 16 5 1 7 5 15 3 9 Wilmingtof! 1 20 4 23 2 11 8 0 14 Seattle 12 2 8 11 1 1 0 5 2 6 Puerto Rico 7 12 13 5 6 9 14 2 11 13 Honolulu 3 1 28 23 6 3 2 15 9 11 19 Houston 0 1 1 2 l 0 0 1 2 0 St. Louis 0 12 3 0 2 0 0 Piney Point 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 0 0 58 220 291 60 114 25 80 171 35 Totals 129 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 1 25 21 8 0 12 16 1 11 New York 13 7 0 1 1 0 0 1 4 0 1 Philadelphia 1 2 0 1 2 2 0 Baltimore 2 1 0 19 5 11 3 1 5 5 3 Norfolk 6 8 3 10 15 2 1 4 5 4 0 11 Mobile 5 1 13 8 1 5 6 8 4 New Orleans 8 21 14 7 6 4 1 10 4 Jacksonv1lle 13 12 12 63 15 8 12 0 4 17 10 San Francisco 33 14 6 20 5 3 0 Wilmington 7 2 6 13 12 2 35 13 6 1 3 0 5 19 Seattle 2 2 7 5 1 0 3 2 2 Puerto Rico 7 18 19 15 1 2 3 3 10 Honolulu 7 9 5 7 20 1 5 6 6 5 2 13 Houston 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 St. Louis 0 6 11 0 0 6 2 0 Piney Point 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 0 0 63 256 158 62 65 11 88 33 156 95 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 37 91 10 2 0 17 6 45 7 New York 6 4 8 1 0 1 0 0 4 Philadelphia 2 0 8 1 10 0 I 0 1 2 6 0 Baltimore 26 33 8 0 6 8 0 4 17 13 Norfolk 3 30 5 0 2 11 1 2 16 2 Mobile 33 35 IO 0 1 17 5 25 13 New Or1eans 3 28 34 4 0 4 4 9 12 15 2 Jacksonville 33 21 38 3 0 3 10 7 12 San Francisco 10 17 25 8 0 5 3 11 7 16 Wilmington 7 18 42 12 0 4 0 6 24 9 Seattle 5 11 8 4 0 7 3 3 5 6 Puerto Rico 1 137 63 6 0 9 1 10 46 23 3 Honolulu 13 34 7 0 0 7 I 13 5 Houston 3 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 St. Louis 0 27 6 0 0 0 15 0 3 30 Piney Point 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 0 376 481 97 0 45 34 119 251 136 Totals 46 Totals All 635 916 1,341 226 125 492 350 285 757 Del!artments 542 * ''Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,193 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,193 jobs shipped, 350 jobs or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From November 16 to December 15, 1994, a total of 226 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 22,161 jobs have been shipped. Piney Point Monday, February 6, March 6 New York Tuesday: February 7, March 7 Philadelphia Wednesday: February 8, March 8 Baltimore Thursday: February 9, March 9 Norfolk Thursday: February 9, March 9 Jacksonville Thursday: February 9, March 9 Algonac Friday: February 10, March IO Houston Monday: February 13, March 13 New Orleans Tuesday: February 14, March 14 Mobile Wednesday: February 15, March 15 San Francisco Thursday: February 16, March 16 Wilmington Tuesday, February 21 *;Monday, March 20 *changed by Presidents' Day Seattle Friday: February 24, March 24 San Juan Thursday: February 9, March 9 St. Louis Friday: February 17, March 17 Honolulu Friday: February 17, March 17 Duluth Wednesday: February 15, March 15 Jersey City Wednesday: February 22, March 22 New Bedford Tuesday: February 21, March 21 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals DARRELL TOUCHSTONE and MARCLOUW Please contact Margie Harris at 5127 W. 141 st Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250; or telephone (310) 675-6679. GILBERT MORRIS WRIGHT The stepdaughter of Gilbert Morris Wright would like to get in touch with her stepfather. She would like her stepfather, or anyone who knows him, to call or write. Flora Marshall Baquol, 2140 Parksley Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230; or telephone (410) 644-5447. . Notices PAY VOUCHERS NEEDED WITH SOME VA CATION APPLICATIONS Seafarers who have sailed aboard military vessels should provide copies of their pay vouchers when filing for vacation benefits related to employment. U.S. Coast Guard discharges do not show exact dates of employment, so the pay vouchers must be submitted as well. Applications submitted without copies of pay vouchers will be held in a pending status until the proper verification is received. 15 �16 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers International Union Directory JANUARY 1995 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 15, 1994 CL-Company/Lakes L-Lakes NP-Non Priority Michael Sacco President John Fay Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Corgey Vice President Gulf Coast ---- · HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (8 l 0) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (2L8) 722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jer ey City, NJ 07302 (20 J) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (J04) ~29- 7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 11 6 0 10 3 0 5 3 0 7 20 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 53 13 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 8 29 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 4 10 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 32 14 0 21 7 0 9 2 0 26 39 0 92 25 0 88 Totals All Departments 33 32 0 * ''Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 62 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 15, 1994 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Cl~ C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 2 0 1 42 0 2 1 2 47 1 0 0 0 7 0 10 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 I 0 21 0 I 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 4 0 0 l TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A ClassB Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 0 0 1 0 3 0 19 0 41 1 39 64 1 42 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 2 3 0 7 4 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 2 16 0 10 0 36 0 53 81 28 89 2 3 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 21 6 49 27 1 33 2 4 0 9 1 0 16 l 1 2 32 84 46 130 21 1 2 72 Totals All Departments * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Sealift Antarctic Pulls into Port (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPIDA 2604 S. 4 St. PhiJadeJphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (30 I) 994·0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop l 61/2 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 44 l- 1960 ST.LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Completing some paperwork during the shipboard meeting are Pumpman Paul T. Lewis {left) and Bosun Ray Shinpoch. Representing the steward department, Chief Steward ErnestJ. Dumont and Chief Cook Rolando M. Lopez participate in a discussion during the union meeting. WiperBradleyK. Williams (right) urges OS Ronald D. Rizzuto to finish his breakfast so they can get to work. ABs Donald P. Harty and Adam S. Talucci are surrounded by upgrading information handed out during the meeting aboard the Sea/ift Antarctic. 4 4 0 5 0 9 14 107 Seafarers participated in a union meeting and payoff recently, when the Sealift Antarctic pulled into Moorhead City, N.C. to offload its cargo of oil and jet fuel. SIU Representative Sal Aquia met with the vessel's crewmembers, handing out copies of the Seafarers LOG as well as the necessary forms for health insurance, vacation time and upgrading courses. A frank discussion was held on the conditions aboard the sealift tanker. The union and crewmembers resolved to work together in order to promote job security for the membership. The Sealift Antarctic is one of nine MSC tankers being operated by International Marine Carriers (IMC), an SIU-contracted company, which transports Department of Defense refined petroleum products worldwide. They also provide support of Navy fleets conducting refueling-at-sea operations for the military. �SEFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 To Our New Pensioners • • . Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. T he Seafarers Pension Plan this month announces the retirements of nine SIU members who have completed their careers as U.S. flag ship merchant mariners. Seven of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, one navigated the inland waterways and one worked on Great Lakes' vessels. Five of the retiring Seafarers served in the U.S. Army, one is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and one sailed in the U.S. Coast Guard. Among those joining the ranks of the retirees, Charles J.A. Miles completed the steward recertification course, and Lancelot B. Rodrigues completed the bosun recertification course at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of those members retiring this month. DEEP SEA \ ~J1~1s CLARKE, 61 joined e Seafarers in 1953 in the port of New York. ==::.....:.....=-'---"=..c...l Brother Clarke sailed in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Born in Pennsylvania, Brother Clarke currently resides in Texas. ARTHUR CHARLES DePUY,65, signed on with the SIU in 1968 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother DePuy sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. A native of Minnesota, Brother Depuy has retired to his home state. VINCENT ROSENDO LIMON,62, a native of Texas, began sailing with the union in 1960 in the port of Houston. Brother Limon shipped in the engine department and upgraded his rating to QMED at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 t_o 1956. Brother Limon has retired to Texas. CHARLES J.A. MILES,66, joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of New York. Brother Miles sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School where he completed the steward recertification program in 1985. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1955. Brother Miles has retired to his home state of Alabama. ARLENE. QUINN,63, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in i._....::=:.;.;====-=-:....J ' New York in 1956 and began sailing with the union from the hall in the same city. Brother Quinn sailed in the deck department. He served two years in the U.S. Army. A native of New York, Brother Quinn continues to reside there. port of New York. Brother Rodrigues sailed in the deck department and completed the bosun recertification program at the Lundeberg School in 1974. A native of British Guiana, he now resides in Puerto Rico. 17 Boatman Perry sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1949 to 1971. Born in Kitty Hawk, N.C., Boatman Perry has retired to his hometown. GREAT LAKES ROBERT BRUCE BIRD,62, joined the the SIU in 1963 in the IMRO port of EDDY Chicago. SALOMONS, '----~=---' Brother Bird 69,began shipped in the deck department. sailing with He served in the U.S. Army from the SIU in 1952 to 1954. Born in Wiscon1965 in the sin, Brother Bird currently lives port of New in Illinois. i.:....:::..-==:;:__:;=----' York. Brother Salomons sailed in the CORRECTION engine department. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg In last month's pension notice School and worked his way up on Canova Floyd Mitchell from oiler/FOWT to Jr., some information was inQMED/pumpman. Born in advertently omitted. Brother Surinam, Dutch Guiana, the Mitchell served in the U.S. naturalized U.S. citizen presently Army from 1951to1953. He lives in New York. completed the steward recertification program at the LunINLAND deberg School in 1980 and also participated in a union RUPERT crew conference there. PARKER Brother Mitchell shipped as a PERRY, steward/baker, sailing most SR.,62, recently as chief steward joined the aboard the Cape Taylor. He union in presently resides in Mobile, 1972 in the Ala. with his wife, Val. port of Norfolk, Va. All Hands on Deck LANCELOT BERNARD RODRIGUES, 65, signed on with the Seafarers in 1965 in the Many memories were shared by seven retired deck department Seafarers on November 25 as they met at the home of Bill Parker in Big Branch, La. From left. S. Monardo, Red Gorgas, Ed Rihn, Chad Galt, Harold Nelli, Bill Parker and Percy Kennedy shipped out of the New Orleans SIU hall during their seafaring years. A Sweet Design The Seafarers LOG is interested in publishing a greater number of photos of SIU members' families at home or on vacation. Color as well as black-and-white photographs are acceptable. When sending photos to the LOG, be sure to identify the individuals from left to right. Also, indicate if the photo should be returned. Send photos and identifications to Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. While attending steward department upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School last November, Cook/Baker Rebecca L. Hedge {left) and Chief Steward Antoinette Spangler use their free time to bake, construct and decorate the school's first gingerbread house of the season. �18 SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 Digest of Ships Meetings reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegate. Crew discussed Seafarers LOG information and TB test material received from company. Crew requested new movies, ship's radio and TV antenna. Vessel sailing on to Aruba. The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space LEADER (Kirby Tankship ), October limitations, some will be omitted. 28-Chainnan Patrick Rankin, Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Secretary Henry Manning, EducaThose issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the tional Director Richard Gracey, Steward Delegate Arthur Aguinalunion upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then do. Chairman noted crew washing forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. machine, VCR and ice machine have SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), September25Chairman Kenneth McGregor, Secretary James Prado, Deck Delegate George Fries, Engine Delegate Joseph Vain, Steward Delegate Amanda Suncin. Chairman encouraged crewmembers to ask congressional representatives to vote for maritime legislation. He advised crew of new procedure for dumping refuse and announced policy posted in garbage room. The bosun also reminded crewmembers to report unsafe conditions to depanment head. He asked crew to keep lounge and personal quarters clean and report any needed repairs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three departments. Crewmembers reported key to mess hall and lounge kept by gangway watch. Crew thanked steward department for care in preparing and serving meals. Next port: Dutch Harbor, Alaska. SEAL/FT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), September 18-Chairman Tom Prather, Secretary R. Seaman, Educational Director Donald Swanner, Deck Delegate Kimberly Clark. Chairman asked crewmembers not to leave open food in rooms. He announced arrival of Seafarers LOGs and stated safety videos and Lundeberg School applications available on ship. Crew discussed purchase of new VCR. No beefs or disputed OT reported by crewmembers. Chairman read letter from SIU President Michael Sacco encouraging union members to urge congressmen to pass bills beneficial to American seamen and U.S. shipping industry. Crew discussed importance of such activities and agreed to put forth a strong letter-writing campaign. Ship heading to Greece. AMERICAN CORMORANT (Osprey Shipping), October 30Chainnan Vernon Hudett, Secretary Joseph Williams, Deck Delegate Mike Plunte, Engine Delegate Lawrence Rose, StewMd Delegate Robert Wright. Chairman told crewmembers new transformer will be picked up in Diego Garcia. He stated new fan on bridge and CD player for crewmembers installed. He announced new refrigerator for crewmembcrs also received. Educational director asked all shipmates to help keep crew lounge, furniture and laundry room clean. Treasurer reported $100 in ship's fund. Engine delegate asked crewmembers to keep noise down in hallways. No beefs or disputed OT reported in all departments. CAPE WASHINGTON (Amsea), October 4-Chairman Robert Johnson, Secretary Kyle White, Educational Director A. Parker, Deck Delegate John Gibbon, Engine Delegate Mike Stearman, Steward Delegate Christopher Green. Chairman noted engine department working on air conditioning. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center to enhance knowledge and improve job security. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew reported holiday greeting forms for Seafarers LOGs received. Treasurer announced $180 from ship's fund used to purchase gas grill and propane, leaving balance of $419.56. No beefs or disputed OT reported by crewmembers. Crew extended vote of appreciation to Chief Cook Green for great food and cookouts. Next port: Saipan, Japan. CHAMPION (Kirby Tankships), October 16--Chainnan Robert Allen, Secretary Joseph Birke, Educational Director James McDaniels, Deck Delegate Clemente Roche, Engine Delegate Clyde Smith, Steward Delegate John Foster. Educational director discussed importance of upgrading skills at Piney Point. No -- beefs or disputed OT reported by all three departments. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), October 27-Chairman Ray Tate, Secretary K. Jones, Educational Director Milton Israel. Chairman advised crewmembers of infonnation on layup of ship. He announced payoff while in shipyard. Secretary asked crew to donate to SPAD and upgrade at Lundeberg School. Educational director reminded crewmembers of importance of upgrading skiJls. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced information concerning tanker safety course received and posted. GALVESTON BAY (Sea-Land Service}, October 2-Chairman Jim Davis, Secretary Frank Costango, Educational Director Miguel Rivera, Deck Delegate James Higgins, Engine Delegate Robert Whitaker, Steward Delegate Felix Camacho. Secretary reported discussion with captain about increasing stores for next trip. Educational director advised members to upgrade skills at Piney Point. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward departments. Crew reminded to close house doors at all levels of ship. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Discussion held about removing shoes in crew lounge to preserve excellent floor-waxing job by deck department. Next port: Charleston, S.C. GEM STA TE (IMC), October 18Chairman George Wilson, Secretary Peter Schmitt, Educational Director Don Paul Wroten, Dede Delegate Paul Matsos. Steward Delegate Joyce O'Donnell. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three departments. Crewmembers stated steward department went over and above regular duties to keep crew well fed. Crew reported smooth sailing and noted pictures of voyage sent to S1wfarers LOG. Next port: Pusan, Korea. GREEN ISLAND (Waterman Steamship), October 23-Chairman Eugene Grantham, Secretary John Reid, Educational Director Ralph Baker. Chairman reported good trip and thanked deck crew for work reports. He advised crewmembers of arrival in port of New Orleans on October 30 and urged members to take advantage of Paul Hall Center to upgrade skills. Secretary thanked all crewmembers for efforts to keep ship dean. He encouraged members to read Seafarers WG and upgrade at Piney Point as often as possible. He reminded crew to turn over clean rcx.>m to those signing on and leave fresh linen. He extended special thanks to Chief Cook Anthony Bach for excellent Chinese meals prepared during voyage. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three departments. Crew reported Chrisbnas message information and LOGs received in Singapore. Crewmembers noted new movie fund begun. Next Port: New Orleans. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Chemical Transport), October 9-Chainnan William Sharp, Secretary Sinclair Wilcox, Educational Director Larry Phillips, Deck Delegate Marvin Mason, Engine Delegate David Kinard, Steward Delegate Kenneth Kelly. Crew requested copy of contract and new TV and VCR for lounge. Crew reported couch in lounge needs replacement. Chairman and crew thanked galley gang for good meals. Educational director reminded all hands to keep copies of Coast Guard discharges because agency no longer does. Treasurer noted $120 donated to captain for Marisat news service. Engine delegate been replaced. He added mail to be received once per month aboard ship. He advised crew of payoff on November 3. Secretary announced grits and fresh milk to be purchased in Jacksonville, Fla. Educational director reminded eligible crewmembers to apply for upgrading courses in Piney Point. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed putting plastic and garbage in proper cans in crew lounge. Chairman reminded crewmembers to keep bulkheads clean. to contact Piney Point for upgrading opportunities. Course schedule is in Seafarers LOG. Treasurer announced $400 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by crewmembers. Letter from SIU Welfare Plan concerning eligibility changes in plan posted on bulletin board as well as holiday greeting forms for LOG. Crew asked contracts department to look into improvements in dental plan. Crew thanked steward department for good meals. Next port: Arun, Indonesia. MAJOR STEPHEN W. PLESS (Waterman Steamship), October29Chairman Robert Hagood, Deck Delegate Julius Purcell, Engine Delegate Torry Kidd, Steward Delegate Tom Misko. Chairman announced payoff and asked contracts department if crewmembers attending firefighting school will be able to collect vacation bene fits . No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew discussed improving ship's library and replacing VCR in crew lounge. Bosun asked crew to close doors Gracia, Deck Delegate Michael Jackson, Engine Delegate Lauri Harris, Steward Delegate Juan Gonzales. Chairman announced payoff and layup in Port Arthur, Texas. He thanked all departments for jobs well done. Secretary reminded members of increased earning opportunities available by attending upgrading courses at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for great food and keeping things in order. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), October 27-Chairman Walter Weaver, Secretary Earl Gray, Educational Director Scott Wilkinson, Deck Delegate Matthew Bevak, Engine Delegate Karl Benes, Steward Delegate Musa Ahmed. Chairman informed crewmembers of new required safety course for all tanker personnel beginning in January 1995. He urged members to attend the course to enhance job security . He announced Seafarers LIBERTY SPIRIT (Liberty Maritime), October 30-Chairrnan Terry Cowan Sr_, Secretary Osvaldo Castagnino, Educational Director German Valerio, Deck Delegate Steve Thompson, Engine Delegate Walter Laux, Steward Delegate Rotttria Lacy. Educational director recommended all members attend upgrading courses at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested videotape rewinder for crew lounge. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), October 20-Chairman Ralph Moore, Secretary F. L. Washington Sr., Educational Director Rodney Seaberg, Engine Delegate Bruce Robinson, Steward DeJegate Joseph Brooks. Chairman announced new crew washing machine hooked up. Secretary asked crewmembers signing off to turn in room keys and safety kits and bring all dirty linen to locker. He said members should ensure rooms and refrigerators are clean before departing ship. Treasurer reported $190 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew discussed having a designated smoking area. LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), October 2-Chairman Charles Kahl, Secretary Dana Paradise, Educational Director Otis Sessions, Engine Delegate Gary Frazier, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chair.man welcomed new crewmembers aboard. He reminded crew to donate to SPAD for job security. He reported welcome speech by Captain Phancenek well received by crewmembers. Educational director urged members to take advantage of Lundeberg School for better job skills and earning power. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three departments. Chairman added holiday greeting forms available. Crew reminded to keep laundry room clean and machines free of clothes so everyone can use them. Crew discussed sanitary duties and thanked galley gang for fine meals being served. Next port: Arnn, Indonesia. LNG CAPRICORN (ETC), October 24-Chairman Charles Kahl, Secretary Dana Paradise, Educational Director Otis Sessions, Engine Delegate Gary Frazier, Steward Delegate Udjang Nurdjaja. Chairman reminded all to donate to SPAD. Educational director encouraged crew to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Treasurer reported $343 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew wiJI write lo congressmen to urge passage of maritime bill. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for fine meals. Next port: Bontang, Indonesia. LNG LEO (ETC). October 9-Chairman Billie Darley, Secretary Henry Jones Jr., Educational Director Sean Nolan, Deck Delegate Aubrey Davis, Engine Delegate John Orr, Steward Delegate Amy Ripple. Chairman reminded crew to leave agreement books in rooms for next crewmember when signing off. He thanked crew for good voyage and announced his departure in Korea. Educational director urged members Freedom's Galley Gang Recertified Chief Steward Robert Hess (left), GSU Louis Gonzalez (center) and Chief Cook Cloduardo Gomez make up the galley gang aboard the Sea-Land Freedom on its shuttle run from Europe to Asia. This photo was taken recently when the vessel was leaving Singapore. quietly. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Next port: Panama City, Fla. MAYAGUEZ(PRMMI), October 31-Chairman Herminio Serrano, Secretary Richard Eward, Deck Delegate Carlos Canales, Steward Delegate Antonio Colon. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three department delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into possibility of lowering retirement age. Next port: Port Elizabeth, N.J. OOCL /NNOVATION(Sea-Land Service). October 23-Chairman Mark Lamar, Secretary Edward Collins, Educational Director Douglas Greiner. Secretary stressed importance of donating to SPAD and thanked crew for keeping pantry clean. Educational director advised members to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew requested new VCR and thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Boston. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), October 30Chainnan Daniel Laitinen, Secretary George Quinn, Educational Director Charles Dallas, Deck Delegate Donnie McCawley. Engine Delegate Don Volluz, Steward Delegate Miguel Aguilar. Chairman reported smooth voyage to Lithuania and announced ship will load at Westwego Grain. He added payoff will take place November 7 before sailing to Guatemala. Secretary asked crewmembers to help put plastic in proper disposal cans. Educational director discussed importance of upgrading skills at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman announced receipt of Seafarers LOGs and reminded seamen to renew zcards. Crew discussed ways for funding new TV antenna for crew lounge. Steward department thanked for job well done. OVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Overseas), October23-Chairman Marco Galliano, Secretary Jose Rivera, Educational Director Louis LOGs received and advised members to read thoroughly. He thanked entire crew for hard work and good trip. New VCR purchased by captain; crew gave him vote of thanks. Secretary noted that galley refrigerator repaired by engineers and thanked entire crew for helping keep ship clean. Educational director advised members to continue their maritime education at Piney Point. He advised members to consider taking specialty courses such as refrigeration. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all departments. Entire crew extended special vote of thanks to steward department for excellent job. Next port: Valdez, Alaska. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas), October 23Chairman Tim Koebel, Secretary Robert Miller, Educational Director John Groom, Deck Delegate Matthew Dunn, Steward Delegate Charles Atkins. Chairman announced day off for crewmembers in port of Houston. He reported 1994 maritime legislation killed by farm-state senators who used rare maneuver to block vote in Senate. Educational director reminded members to return to Lundeberg School to take refrigeration technician course. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested new TV antenna and VCR for crew lounge and cleaner for videotapes. Chairman asked crewmembers to observe posted smoking hours for crew lounge and for everyone to rewind tapes and return them to bridge. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), October 23-Chairman Ray Todd, Secretary Herbert Scypes, Educational Director Gary Morrison, Engine Delegate Alfred Gonzalez, Steward Delegate Osvaldo Rios. Chairman announced payoff in -Elizabeth, N.J. Secretary asked contracts department to secure necessary additional overtime hours for steward department. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck, engine or steward department delegates. Crew requested new VCR for crew lounge. Vote of thanks given to galley gang for good meals and service. �SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 From left, Linehandler Daniel Valentin and Mechanics Alfonso Morales and Rene Pedraza enter the San Juan hall to take part in the Thanksgiving festivities. 19 Enjoying the meal in San Juan are OS Angel Soto (left) and Bosun Neftali Santana. AB Greg Calvello (left}, DEU Eddie Wood (second from right) and AB Tom Arriola help themselves to the feast at the Houston hall. Retirees David Velandra (right} and Beau James (above) prepare the meal while AB Albert Haarmann (above left} and SA Ralph Fann (lower L~---~.....-. left) prepare to dig in. C~~~~~i\;~_J_I_ ~ . Active and retired Seafarers, along with their families and guests, recently shared the spirit of Thanksgiving at the SIU halls in Houston, San Francisco and San Juan, P.R. Turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh rolls, pumpkin pie and other delicacies were enjoyed at each hall. Voluntarily prepared by active and retired SIU gal- Above: At the hall in San Juan, P.R., Retiree Abraham Aragones (left) serves a helping of beans to QMED Albert Garcia. In photos at right and above right, Seafarers C.H. Mejias, Raymond Fernandez, Louis Rodz, Ty Harden, John Baker, Edwin Semprit and guests sample the pies and other treats in San Juan. ley gang members, the meals left everyone pleasantly full, noted representatives from the respective ports. San Francisco had the largest turnout, with more than 350 people on hand for the hall's fifth annual feast. SIU Port Agents Nick Ce1ona (San Francisco), Steve Ruiz (San Juan) and Jim McGee (Houston) provided the photos for this page. An SIU Thanksgiving Ready for dessert in San Francisco are (1-r) QMED Freddie Varona, Messman Patricio Catito, Asst. Cook Ralph Aquino, Chief Cook M. Abuan and Chief Cook Mike Sparanza. Chief Steward Burt Richardson Retiree Roland Francisco Chief Cook John Blasquez I Nineteen tur~ were prepar~~ feed the San Francisco group. I ; Retiree Eddie Kasa (left), Assistant Cook Clifford Scott and the other Seafarers pictured here prepared the meal in San Francisco. �20 SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate finclings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing clirectly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers WG traditionally has refrainedfrompublishinganyarticle servingthepoliticalpurposesofany individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful totheunionoritscollectivemembership. Thisestablishedpolicyhasbeen reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers WG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, orifamember is required to make a payment and isgivenanofficialreceipt,butfeels that ~e or she should not have been reqmred to make such payment, A New Year ... A New Opportunity for Education Even if getting an education this year was not on your list of New Year's resolutions, it is not too late to think about adding it. If the cost of an education is what is holding you back, try applying for a scholarship. All Seafarers, their spouses and dependent children who plan to attend college next fall are encouraged to apply for one of seven scholarships being awarded in 1995 by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Three will go to SIU members; the other four will be awarded to the spouses or dependent children of eligible Seafarers and SIU pensioners . April 15, 1995 is the deadline-just three months away. Three months may sound like a lot of time to fill out an application form. But there is actually more to it than that. The applicant must not only fil1 out the application form, but must also include other items in the entire package. These include an autobiographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACT score results. And all of these items take some time to collect. The SAT or ACT tests, for example, must be taken no later than February of the year in which the awards are granted . This ensures that the test results will reach the scholarship committee in time for the selection process. Eligibility requirements for the scholarship are spelled out in a booklet which contains an application form. It is available at all SIU halls or by .. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT fil1ing out the coupon below and returning it to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. This is the start of a new year. There is no reason to put off your dreams of a better education for yourself or your eligibile family members any longer. Remember, however, in order to be considered for one of the seven scholarships, you must apply-and all materials in the application package must be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15, 1995. Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City, State, Zip C o d e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Telephone Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Self D Th.e irusilias'committed itself ropay claims incurred under the tenns of the plan. lease send me the 1995 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the application form. D NOTIFYING THE UNIONIf at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify Sill President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 207 46. This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund, EIN 13-5557534, Plan No. 501, for the period January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1993. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (BRISA). Send for Your Application Form Today! This application is for: marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. SUMMARYANNUALREPORTFOR SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND r------------------------------------------------~ P this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. C 0 N S T I TUT I 0 N A L RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All memhers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant Dependent Mail this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auch Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. 1195 ------------------------------------------------~ The value of pfari assetS, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was ($33>736,389) as of December 31, 1993, compared to ($42)33,981) as of January 1, 1993. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $8,397 ,592. This increase includes unrealized . appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at thebeginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $41,947,714, including employer contributions of $41,729,623, realized losses of $5,061 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $214,805. Plan expenses were $33,550,122. These expenses included $4,663,330 in administrative expenses and $28,886,792 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Loans or other obligations in default and 4. Transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the Board of Trustees, Seafarers Welfare Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.70 for the full annual report or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and <}CCompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees, Seafarers Welfare Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; (301) 899-0675) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department ofLaborupon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to; Public Disclosure Room, N5507, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210. �JANUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG 21 Final Departures DEEP SEA ALBERTO AGUIAR Alberto Aguiar, 48, was an active SIU member when he passed away November 24. He began his sailing career in 1964 in the port of New York, after graduating from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1963. He started working in the engine department as a wiper and upgraded to QMED. Brother DeChamp completed the steward recertification program in 1981 at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Anny from 1938 to 1945. Brother DeChamp retired in March 1989. WILLIAM E. FOLEY Pensioner William E. Foley, 75, passed away October 13. A native of Providence, R.I., he joined the SIU in 1970 in the port of Boston. Brother Foley sailed in the steward department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Brother Foley began receiving his pension in September 1988. KENNETH GAHAGAN FELIPE BASALDU Pensioner Felipe Basaldu, 78, died November 27. A native of Texas, Brother Basaldu signed on with the SIU in 1953 in the port of Galveston, Texas. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Basaldu began receiving his pension in November 1981. BRIAND. BILLAC Brian D. Billac, 42, passed away December 4. Brother Billac, an active SIU member at the ti his death, joined the u · m 1969 in the por ew Orleans after co mg the Lundeberg S s training course for entry evel seamen. Brother Billac sailed in both the deck and steward departments during his seafaring career. Pensioner Kenneth Gahagan, 70, died November 9. Brother Gahagan signed on with the union in 1952 in the port of Galveston, Texas. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Gahagan upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School and completed the bosun recertification program there in 1974. He retired to his native state of North Carolina in April 1987. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON ISAAC SIMS Pensioner WilliamH. Johnson, 67, passed away October29. A native of . ·~. \ Pen~sylvania, · ·hl he signed on ' Yi with the i union in 1943 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Johnson sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Anny from 1951 to 1953. Brother Johnson began receiving his pension in October 1989. Pensioner Isaac Sims, 75, passed away November 28. A native of Texas, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1959 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the sru·s AGLIWD. Brother Sims retired in December 1979. JESSEN. JONES Pensioner Jesse N. Jones, 82, died September 24. Brother Jones joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1945, before that union merged with the SIU' s AGLIWD. Born in Newport, Ark., Brother Jones lived in Texas. He retired in January 1974. ADAM KA WELOLANI Pensioner Adam Kawelolani, 74, passed away August 22, 1993. Born in Hawaii, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1947 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with sru•s AGLIWD. Brother Kawelolani began receiving his pension in November 1984. ROBERT A. KELNER Pensioner Robert A. Kelner, 70, passed away September 7, 1993. Brother Kelner joined theMarine Cooks and Stewards before that union merged with the SIU' s AGLIWD. Born in North Dakota, Kelner retired in August 1968. RAUL I. LOPEZ EDWARD L. COLLINS ~~-....,...,""'"""' Pensioner Edward L. Collins, 71, passed away October 5. Born in Alabama, he joined the ~-,t union in 1960 · in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Collins sailed in the deck department. In 1970 he participated in a union crew conference at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Brother Collins began receiving his pension in January 1988. . ARTHUR DeCHAMP Pensioner Arthur DeChamp, 77, 1 died October 25. Brother DeChamp was bomin Massachusetts and began his sailing career with the Seafarers in 1962 in the port of Seattle. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded to chief cook. Then, Pensioner C. L. Hickenbotam, 67, +:·:: died Septem:.< ber 30. Brother Hickenbotarn joined the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Houston. He sailed in the deck department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School where he completed the bosun recertification program in 1982. A native of Louisiana, Brother Hickenbotam retired in July 1992. CHARLES L. HIPPARD Pensioner CharlesL. Hippard, 84, passed away December 2. Born in Illinois, Brother Hippard began his sailing career with the SIU in 1952 in the port of Philadelphia. He shipped in the steward department and worked his way up to chief steward. Brother Hippard began receiving his pension in June 1973. EDWARD C. JACKSON Pensioner Edward C. Jackson, 82, died June 21. Brother Jackson began sailing on the West Coast in 1942. He was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards union, before that union merged with the Sill's AGLIWD. Brother Jackson resided in San Francisco and had retired there in April 1974. Pensioner Raul I. Lopez, 73, died November9. Brother Lopez began his sailing career with the Seafarers in 1957 in the =---======:..J port of New York. He shipped in the deck department. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Lopez began receiving his pension in December 1986. JAMES K. PURSELL Pensioner James K. Pursell, 76. passed away October 3. A native of Mississippi, Brother Pursell was a charter member of the SIU 1 joining the union in 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He shipped in the steward department. Brother Pursell retired to Alabama in October 1978. JOSEPH RIOUX Pensioner Joseph Rioux, 68, died September 27. ~f!P5;.:.~DI Born in Nashua, N.H., he signed on with the SIU in 1945 in the =:.----~= port of Boston. Brother Rioux sailed in both the steward and engine departments. Brother Rioux began receiving his pension in March 1984. ROY R. THOMAS Pensioner RoyR. Thomas, 67, died November 28. Brother Thomas began his sailing career with the Seafarers in 1952 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the steward department and completed the steward recertification program in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Thomas was born in Alabama and began receiving his pension in November 1992. FREDERICK E. WALKER · •• .r::: Pensioner 0 Frederick E. Walker, 68, passed away November3. Born in Wilmington, Calif., he · signed on with the union in 1948 in the port of New York. Brother Walker sailed in the deck department and completed the bosun recertification program in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He retired in June 1984. WESLEY YOUNG Pensioner Wesley Young, 80, died October 22. In 1942, · during World WarII, Brother Young joined the union in the port of Baltimore. He shipped in the steward department and worked his way up to chief steward. Brother Young began receiving his pension in March 1970. INLAND JOHN BECKER Pensioner John Becker, 78, passed away September 12. A native of Minnesota, Boatman Becker joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of Norfolk, Va. and sailed in the deck department. A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 through 1945. Boatman Becker retired in October 1987 . JERRY W. BLAN Pensioner JerryW. Blan, 66, died November 30. He began sailing with the SIU in 1953 in the port of New York. Boatman Blan worked in the deck department and ultimately became a captain. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949. Boatman Blan was born in Arkansas and began receiving his pension in September 1988. WALTERJ.MOSKAL Pensioner Walter J. Moskal, 65, passed away November 20. Boatman Moskal signed on with the union in 1976 in the port of Nor- folk, Va. and shipped in the steward department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1968. Born in Poland, Boatman Moskal retired in June 1991. LEROY H. SIMONEAUX Pensioner Leroy H. Simoneaux, 69, died November 14. Born in Louisiana, he joined the Seafarers in ~~~ 1957 in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Simoneaux shipped as a tankerman in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the midst of WW II, from 1942 to 1943. Boatman Simoneaux began receiving his retirement in May 1982. GEORGE C. WILLIAMS Pensioner George C. Williams, 98, passed away November 20. Boatman Williams began working aboard Curtis Bay tugs in 1936 and joined the union in the port of Philadelphia. He sailed in the deck department and worked his way up to captain. Boatman Williams was born in Delaware. He retired in September 1962. GREAT LAKES JOSEPH J. KOHNKE Pensioner Joseph J. Kohnke, 84, died October 26. Brother Kohnke started work. ing in the Milwaukee, Wis. harbor in the early 1930s and later joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the union hall in that city. During the shipping season, he worked on tugboats as a linesman; during the winter, he helped repair the Great Lakes ore carriers docked at Jones Island in the Milwaukee harbor. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Brother Kohnke began receiving his pension in January 1976. OSCAR MIDTLYNG Pensioner Oscar Midtlyng, 88, passed away October 29. Brother Midtlyng was employed by the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Railroad and joined the SIU in 1953 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Midtlyng was born in Norway and retired in September 1971. DAVID K. ZOLNIEREK David K. Z.01nierek, 54, died November2. He joined the union in 1988 in the port of Algonac, Mich. Anative of Michigan, Brother Z.Olnierek lived in Alpena, Mich. RAILWAY MARINE EUGENE S. LANE Pensioner EugeneS. Lane, 64, passed away October 1. A native ofNew}X>rt News, Va, he joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Lane sailed as a deckhand. He retired in July 1983. �22 SEAFARERS LOG JANUARY 1995 Lundeberg School Graduating Classes HARRY SCHOOL LIFEBOAT CLASS 531 Trainee Lifeboat Class 531- Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 531 are (from left, kneeling) Keith Gebhard, Anna Martin, Jerome Torrence, Nasser Nagi, Kimberly Vaughan, Thalis Ealy, (second row) Jeff Swanson (instructor), Jerome Sorupia, Oscar Caraballo, Corey Clancy, Erik Rivera, Jason Capozello, Travis Austin, Bryan Lefler and Heath Jones. Bridge Management-Working their way up the deck department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Jared Blavat, Steven Tepper, Ken Frederick, Virgilio Penales, (second row) Jessie Holmes (instructor), Thomas Keenan Jr., Jim Brown (instructor), James Sullivan, Chris Conway, Christopher Kavanagh, Paul Van Hollebeke and John Gilliam. U pgraders Lifeboat-Upgrading graduates of the November 14 lifeboat class are (from left, kneeling) Chris Cote, Willie Jones Jr., Eduardo Correa, Carlos Suazo, Mario A. Firme Jr., (second row) Bob Boyle (instructor), Joel Molinas, Cloda Kelley, Samuel Dixon, Christopher D. Owens, Dwayne Jones, Willie R. Robinson Ill, Joseph F. Laureta and Tom Gilliland (instructor). SUMMARYANNUALREPORTFOR MCS SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION PLAN This is a summary of tbe annllal iep0ri of the MCS Supplementary Pension Plan EIN 51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1993. The annual report has been filed with the . Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Marine Electrical Maintenance-The October 25 graduates of the marine electrical maintenance course are (from left, kneeling) Stan Popov, Joseph Holzinger, Sellers Brooks, Earl F. Ebbert, (second row) Mark Jones (instructor), Stephen R. Harrington, Ross Himebach, Curtis Jackson, Ernest Cox, Alfred Herrmann, John Lange and Glenn Snow. Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $1 ,281, 752. These expenses included $255,438 in administrative expen~ ses, and $1,026,314 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1,828 persons were participantg in, or beneficiaries of, the plan at the end of the plan year, ruthougb not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $11,963,391 as of December 31, 1993, compared to$1 l,903,392 as of January 1, 1993. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $59,999. This increase includes unreaHzed appreciation in the value of the plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The plan had a total income of $1,341,751, including a gain of $247,903 from the sale of assets, earnings from investments of$ t ,048, 172 and other income of $45,676. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statements shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Your have the right to receive a copy of the fu 11 annual report, or any pan thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan, 4. Service provider and trustee information and 5. Reportable transactions. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.50forthe full annual reportor$.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and el{penses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests lo the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, Deparunent of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20216. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION In accordance with the Department of Labor Regulations the net realized gain of $247,903, as shown above, is computed on the "market-to-market basis"-the difference between the sales price and the market value of an asset as of January 1, 1993; or if the asset was both acquired and disposed of within the plan year, it is the difference between the purchase and sales price. Included in the net appreciation (depreciation) in fair market value of investments of $518,350, as shown on the financial statements, is $441,412 of the net realized gain-the difference between the sales price and the original cost of the assets. Hydraulics---Completing the October 25 course in hydraulics are David G. St Onge (center) and Paul Lightfoot (right) with their instructor, Dan Holden. �JANUARY 1995 23 SEAFARERS LOG LUNDEBERG SCHOOL 1995 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between January and April 1995 at the Seafarers Harty Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and-in times of conflict-the nation's security. Please note that students should check in the Friday be/ore their course's start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning of the start dates. Deck Upgrading Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman January 16 April 7 Bridge Management (Sbiphandling) April 24 Mays Life boatman January 2 January 13 Radar Observer/Unlimited February27 April 10 March 10 April21 Steward Upgrading Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Assistant Cook/Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward January 17 March27 April 7 Junel6 Engine Upgrading Courses Start Date Course QMED ·Any Rating Diesel Engine Technology Refrigeration Technician Certification Hydraulics Marine Electrical Maintenance I Marine Electrical Maintenance II Power Plant Maintenance January 16 April 7 March 20 April 14 (to be announced) February 20 March24 February 17 January 9 March 13 April 21 February 17 January9 April 24 June2 Pumproom Maintenance March27 April 7 April 24 May19 Refrigerated Containers Welding February 20 March 17 April 24 May19 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Inland Courses All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Safety Specialty Courses Course Date of Completion Course Start Date Date of Completion Start Date Date of Com letion Deck Inland March27 April 7 Diesel February27 March 10 March6 March 17 DDE/Limited License Prep. March27 April 7 January 26 February 23 March30 April27 January26 February 23 March30 April27 Engineroom Familiarization January30 February 10 Radar Observer (Rivers) (to be announced) Radar Observer (Inland) May8 January 2 January 30 .February 27 anuary February 24 March24 April 21 May19 March27 April 24 .;.;· .. ·.«. .,,.,/;"''':''""'·: .,.. , ,.,..,. ·•· Date of · Course Date Completion Bosun J{ecertification May1 Junes Steward Recertification January 30 March 6 May12 Additional Courses Start Course Date Date of Completion GED Preparation January30 April 21 Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) January30 April 3 March24 May26 Deck and Engine Department COiiege Courses Session I January 30 March 24 --~---·----------------------------------------~--------------------------·························································-···················- UPGRADING APPLICATION Primary language spoken (Strccl) (City) (State;) (Zip Code) Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Telephone --'--~-----(Arc;a Code) With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourselffor the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page ofyour union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. (Month/DayfY car) Deep Sea Member D Inland Waters Member D Lakes Member D .· COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # Book # _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Seniority U.S. Citizen: Department _ _ _ __ __ D Yes D No Home Port _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? DYes DNo LAST VESSEL: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Rating: _ _ _ __ Date On: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Date O f f : - - - - - - - - - - SIGNATURE_~~-~------~DATE ~~~~~~~- If yes, class# _ __ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? DYes DNo If yes, course(s) taken _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? D Yes D No Firefighting: D Yes D No CPR: D Yes DNo NOTE: Transportation will be paid in accordance with the scheduling letter only if you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questions, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Lundeberg Upgrading Center, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 1/95 �SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTS < > ~\t ,~ Seafarers Welfare Fund --Page20 MCS Supplemental Pension Plan -Page22 • ',.., ~. ' ~~ ' ~ Volume 57, Number 1 January 1995 Crescent's Tuckers Heed Call of the Sea Many Seafarers describe the SIU as being one big family. But for the Tucker family and Crescent Towing of Mobile, Ala., this is especially true, considering that tugboat captains (and brothers) Joe, William and Charles Tucker make up a part of SIU and Crescent Towing history which spans more than two decades. The Crescent tugs Ervin S. Cooper, Alabama and Admiral Jackson, often navigated by the Tucker brothers, are used for towing, shifting and docking vessels in the port of Mobile and surrounding areas off Mobile Bay. "It is a really good life," Joe told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "It is exciting work, with every job being different from the day before. Each day presents a new challenge for our tugs and crews to meet." The 59-year-old boatman began sailing in the deep sea division of the SIU in 1950 from the port of Mobile. As the first of the Tucker brothers to join the Seafarers, Joe sailed in the union's deep sea division in the deck department for 20 years with such companies as Waterman Steamship, Isthmian and Alcoa. Eventually, he transferred to the inland division to be closer to his home and family. Joe' s older brother, Charles, 61, also joined the union as a deep sea member in 1951. In 1967 he transferred his book to the inland division in Houston. Like Joe, Charles switched to inland work in order to be closer to his family. The youngest Tucker brother, William. 54, joined the SIU inland division in 1967 in the port of Houston. All three siblings are Mobile natives and began sailing aboard Crescent tugboats in November 1979 when the company first began operating in the port of Mobile. Continuity Is Key "We just began our fifteenth year of business in Mobile," Prentiss "Tadd" Willcutt, assistant vice president and general manager of Cresent Towing of Mobile, said. "What we are really proud of is that we started with the same four captains 15 years ago thac we still have aboard our tugs today-the Tucker brothers and Captain Pete Burns. In all these years, we have never missed a job, and I fully credit the excellent crews that make up Crescent Towing of Mobile," Willcutt stated. Joe, Charles and William are just the beginning of the Tucker line of Seafarers. Their dedication to the SIU, Cresent Towing and the maritime industry has influenced their sons and nephews to sign on with the union. Sons Join Too .- William's son, James Tucker, sails as a deckhand aboard the tugs, as does his nephew, Kyle Tucker. James and William's other nephew, Bo Tucker, recently earned their towboat captain's license and have been promoted by the company to the wheelhouse where they sail as relief captains. Bo recalls a trip to Pascagoula, Miss. aboard a Crescent tug with William. "I was pretty young for my first trip. The water was rough but it didn't take any of the joy Members of the Tucker family have worked aboard Crescent tugboats since the company began operations in Mobile 15 years ago. Pictured above, from left to right, (sitting) Captains Charles Tucker, Joe Tucker and (standing) William Tucker. Behind them, from the left, are Deckhan Pete Saranthus and Dennis Fillingim, Deckhand/Relief Captain Jamie Tucker, Deckhand Kyle Tucker, Engineer/Relief Captain Ronnie Walker and Deckhand/Relief Engineer Chris Walker. Standing in the back are Deckhand Roy Saranthus and Deckhand/Relief Captain Bo Tucker. away from me. That was the first time I really became interested in working on the water," stated Bo. "I still love just to sit with the waves and enjoy the trip and the job that lays ahead," Bo added. Following the lead of their stepfather, Joe Tucker, Deckhand Chris Walker and Engineer Ronnie Walker signed on with the company. Chris joined the union in 1990 in his native Mobile. He notes that going to work with his step-father, Joe, convinced him to go to sea. "I used to come down as a young kid and ride the tugs when he had a job to do. I loved it from the very beginning. It is an exciting job that changes day to day," recalled Chris. His brother, Ronnie, who joined the Seafarers eight years ago, said, "I love my job. The union, the company, the other guys, they are all great. I love the sea, and that is the most important reason why I am here." Challenging Work Describing what makes his job a challenge, Joe said, "The port of Mobile is very unique. The slips and the waterway itself are very narrow. We must maneuver in tight spots and close quarters. This takes excellent skills and experience, and the SIU members on board our tugs have all that." He noted that winds and currents often present problems for the tugs when they meet a ship and escort it into the harbor. "There are other times when a ship might come out of the slip and simply lose its engines. We have to maneuver it so that it doesn't hit anything. Boy, that's challenging work," the boatman noted. Joe added that because of the confined space, the propeller of the vessel that the tugboat is assisting is sometimes 10 feet from the tug's bow. "If seas are rough, we can almost watch the ship bounce up on our deck. It gets scary, but it definitely keeps us on our toes," he said. "Docking a vessel is very dangerous work and takes skilJed and seasoned seamen. Our guys have what it takes," stated Mobile Port Agent Dave Carter, who provided the photo accompanying this article. The tugs do all the shiphandling from the Mobile Harbor to the sea buoy where the channel begins. Safety First The boatmen aboard the Crescent tugboats conduct safety drills at least every two weeks, depending on the work schedule. "We are very safety conscious and use every precaution necessary to get the job done," Joe said. "I attribute our safe tugs to the experienced seamen who crew them. We try hard to keep our record safe and free of problems," Joe added. "The SIU truly looks out for the safety and welfare of the members. It is a unique organization, and I am proud to be SIU. Who would have ever thought that so many members of my family would make a living out of doing something that we all love so much," the captain concluded. Crescent Towing also operates ship docking tugs in New Orleans and Savannah, Ga. ' Help Locate Seafarer Campbell's Daughter Inland member Tom M. Campbell and his college books. Additionally, sometime after wife, Sam Soon, are asking the Seafarers Inter- April 25, 1988, someone turned in a maroonnational Union membership to assist them in colored woman's purse to the Crockett County locating their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Sheriffs office in Ozona, Texas. This purse is Campbell, who was abducted April 25, 1988 considered to be a valuable lead in the case, and the while returning home from an person who found and turned in the purse should contact one of after-school job in Killeen, the telephone numbers below. Texas. She was last seen at a The disappearance of 7-11 store in Copperas Cove, Elizabeth Ann Campbell was Texas. At the time of her disapfeatured on the television show pearance, when she was 20 "America's Most Wanted" on years old, the brown-eyed, September 25, 1988, and on brown-haired young woman "Unsolved Mysteries" on was 5 ft. 2 in. tall and weighed November 22, 1989 and again around 100 pounds. She has a on May 16, 1990. 1" horizontal scar under her Anyone having information chin and a 1" horizontal scar on on the whereabouts of Tom top of her head under her bangs. Campbell's daughter should When she disappeared, contact Sgt. Danny Austin of Elizabeth was wearing the Copperas Cove (Texas) bluejeans, white tennis shoes, a Police Department at (817) white t-shirt and was carrying a 547-4273 or Tom Campbell at dull lemon jacket, a 7-11 Elizabeth Ann Campbell (817) 634-0324. smock with her name tag and � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 1995 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES IN BUDGET-CUTTING MOVE, CLINTON SEEKS TO PARE DOT AND MOVE MARAD FUNCTIONS COURT NIXES PORTION OF SEAMAN TAX JUDGE RULES ON SIU’S LAWSUIT AGAINST Z-CARDS/LICENSE FEES MARITIME TO MOVE TO HOUSE DEFENSE PANEL REPUBLICANS SPLIT MERCHANT MARINE COMMITTEE JURISDICTION SHIPPING OMITTED FROM GATT LABOR OPPOSES WORLD TRADE ACCORD TANKER OWNERS RUSH TO MEET FINANCIAL REGS IMO MARINER CERTFICATION PACT SLATED FOR UPDATING IN 1995 RIVERBOAT WORKERS REAFFIRM SIU REPRESENTATION LAKERS’ WINTER SEASON IS EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY SEAFARERS TB TESTING PROGRAM GOES INTO ‘95 LIKE SON, LIKE MOTHER? PAUL HALL CENTER AGAIN EXPANDS TRAINING FLEET JACKSONVILLE SIU HALL TO HOST REFRIG. 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Unions Ask Court ta Overturn Abuse at Subsidy Contract A U.S. government agency ruling that APL can operate six new ships under foreign-flag registry is under challenge by an SIU lawsuit. Page3 In this Issue Out of the Ice to Working With Ice Congress Reallocates Panels' Authority of U.S. Shipping Issues Page3 Gov1t Appeals Order Of Court to Refund Part of Z-Card Fees Page2 Louisiana Bestows $250 to WWII Seamen Who Lived in State Page9 Ending an unusually long sailing season, Great Lakes vessels laid up last month, giving Seafarers such as Chief Cook Ray Calo a chance to compete in ice sculpture competitions. Great Lakes Seafarers reflect on the '94 shipping season and speculate on their winter vacation plans. Page 5. �2 SEAFARERS LOG President's Report Congress in 1994-What's On Deck Although the 104th Congress has been in session for only a month, many matters concerning U.S. shipping are already front and center. For instance, right off the bat, the new Republican-majority Congress reorganized the committee structures, reducing the number of ~~:::::; panels. Merchant marine issues have been transferred to defense, transportation and natural resources committees in the House. In the Senate, the merchant marine subcommittee has been merged with a ground transportation subcommittee of the Commerce Committee. The reorganization poses a cha]]enge for the SIU and other proponents of a vital U.S.-flag fleet in that many members of the committees with jurisdiction over shipping affairs have not been heavily exposed to maritime isMichael Sacco sues. Additionally, many legislators are new and, thus, have never voted on U.S. shipping policies. All of this means we in the SIU and all American maritime elements have a big job to do educating recently elected representatives and senators and those with new maritime responsibilities on the need for a viable U.S. merchant marine to serve the nation's security and economic interests. Despite the many new forces at work in the Congress this year, there are a number of backers of U.S. shipping in both the House and the Senate who hold key committee and subcommittee chairmanships. Among them are Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss.), who heads the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Representative Herbert H. Bateman (R-Va.), chairman of the Military Readiness Subcommittee of the House National Security Committee, which used to be known as the Armed Services Committee. A top priority for Sen. Lott and Rep. Bateman and other elected officials concerned with America's seapower will be enactment of a maritime shipbuilding and ship operating revitalization program. Remember that the last Congress came within an inch of passing a bill that would have provided funding for 10 years for more than 50 U.S.-flag containerships in exchange for their availability in times of conflict and allocated monies to assist U.S. shipyards. The Senate did not get to vote on the legislation because a lastminute parliamentary maneuver by Senators Larry Pressler (R-S.D.), Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Hank Brown (R-Colo.) blocked the bill from going to a floor vote. Pro-maritime legislators indicate that a bill similar to the one that came close to passing last year will be introduced in both chambers of Congress this year. To pass this legislation, the SIU and all groups that believe in the necessity of a U.S.-flag fleet must muster all their energies to use in an effort to secure backing from Congress for the bill. Once a maritime program passes the Congress, President Clinton has vowed to sign it into law. A maritime issue that was introduced in both the House and the Senate on the first day of this year's session was the lifting of the ban on exporting Alaskan oil. A key part of this bill is the requirement that any exported Alaska oil must be shipped on U.S.-flag tankers. In addition to new maritime policies that are being taken up by Congress, there are existing programs and governmental structures which serve as a foundation for the U.S . merchant marine that are being examined by both the administration and Congress in an effort to cut back on government costs and reduce the federal budget. It will be up to the SIU and other American maritime groups to work with pro-maritime elected officials to ensure that such programs and agencies are not eliminated simply to save money in the short term, arguing that in the long run the nation could pay dearly for its lack of an American-flag shipping capability. One item that faces possible elimination is the U.S. government's program to donate food aid to the citizens of poor nations. This program is known as P.L. 480. The American government purchases surplus grains, rice, flour and other food stuffs from U.S. agricultural interests and distributes the commodities through private, charitable organizations in underdeveloped countries. This program is subject to the nation's cargo preference laws which require that at least 75 percent of U.S.-government agricultural cargoes be carried on American-flag ships. Cargo preference laws also are being scrutinized by some in Congress who believe that government funds could be saved by allowing foreign-flag vessels to carry the U.S.-aid cargoes. The SIU is not only working to ensure that the nation's cargo preference laws are maintained, but the union also is combining forces with a number of groups that hope to save the P.L. 480 program. A coalition of voluntary relief organizations, agriculture and transportation interests have combined their efforts to convince Congress and the administration that American food aid is an effective way to promote good will towards the United States at a very low cost. Some of the government agencies that regulate shipping also are under fire. In the name of trimming government, some elected officials have proposed scratching the Federal Maritime Commission, which protects American consumers, shippers and ship operators from unscrupulous and unfair shipping practices by allowing rates to be set for ocean shipping. Another budget cutting target is the Interstate Commerce Commission, which establishes tariffs for shipping between two U.S. ports linked by an ocean or sea. (The ICC does not regulate inland waterway operations.) As the 104th Congress takes up maritime-related issues, the SIU will be vigilant in ensuring that the needs and concerns of the men and women who earn their living working aboard U.S.-flag vessels are heard and considered. We in the SIU do not kid ourselves; the task ahead will not be easy. But with a lot of work on our part and that of other maritime groups and the help of the representatives and senators who understand that the world's greatest power must have a correspondingly powerful maritime capacity, the upcoming session of Congress should bring some gains for U.S. shipping. FEBRUARY 1995 SIU1s Work-Tax Lawsuit Moves to Appeals Court Gov't Disputes Judge's Order to Refund Part of Fees A decision by a federal judge ordering the U.S. Coast Guard to cease charging seamen and boatmen $17 for an FBI background check when applying for marine documents or licenses and refund what has been charged for this action was appealed by the government last month to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The government's January 19 appeal seeks to overturn a ruling by Judge Louis F. Oberdorfer on the SIU' s lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the validity of socalled user fees attached to merchant mariner's documents (or z-cards) and licenses. Protest New Fee-Setting U.S. Justice Department attorneys, who represent the Coast Guard, also have appealed the lower court judge's order that the Coast Guard recalculate the costs currently charged to mariners for their agency-issued merchant mariner's documents and licenses. These charges range from $35 for an entrylevel merchant mariner's document to close to $250 for an upper level license. The union also has challenged a portion of Judge Oberdorfer' s ruling. In a notice of appeal filed with the court on January 20, the SIU asked the court of appeals to overturn the portion of the judge's decision that "concluded that the Coast Guard could appropriately impose any license and document fees at all against merchant seamen and boatmen." SIU Disputes 'Private Benefit' The union's lawsuit has argued that user fees charged to mariners for government-required z-cards and licenses is essentially a work tax, and, as such, unconstitutional. In his memorandum accompanying the November 23, 1994 order, Judge Oberdorfer found that the Coast Guard did have the right to set the fees as it "is not irrational" to assume that seamen and boatmen derive some independent benefit from a license that "confers the benefit of professional employment." Thus, the judge did not accept the union's contention that fees for issuing z-cards and marine licenses and processing and evaluating data associated with those documents should be prohibited. Judge Oberdorfer did concur with the union's position that the manner in which the fees had been calculated by the Coast Guard was flawed . He also sided with the union in determining that the FBI background check provides no independent benefit to the mariner and thus he or she cannot be charged for that process. (An FBI criminal records check is done when a document or license applicant first files his or her paperwork with the Coast Guard.) Appeals May Delay Order With both the Justice Department and the SIU chaJlenging portions of Judge Oberdorfer' s decision, the Coast Guard might wait to implement the recalculation of fees and prohibition and refund of the $17 PB I criminal records check. The agency also can implement these orders as well while its appeal is being considered. As the LOG was going to press, it was unclear which action the Coast Guard would choose. Joining the SIU in the lawsuit are five men who earn their living working on deep sea, Great Lakes or inland vessels and other maritime unions-Sailors' Union of the Pacific; Marine Firemen's Union; District 4National Maritime Union!IvlEBA; American Maritime Officers; International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots; and District No. I -Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The suit was filed in April 1993 when the Coast Guard began charging mariners fees for z-cards and marine licenses. The fee-collection process was established by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 in an attempt by Congress and the then Bush administration to raise funds to cut the federal deficit. Prior to this act, it was against the law to charge a fee for a seaman's license. MSC Chief: Prepositioning Ships Key to Nation's Sealift Assets America's future military sealift needs primarily will be met by prepositioning ships such as the civilian-crewed vessels used last year during a rapid buildup of U.S. armed forces in the Persian Gulf, said the head of the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC). U.S. Navy Vice Admiral P.M. Quast told the Propeller Club in Washington, D.C. on November 30 that prepositioning vessels, aided by ships from the Ready Reserve Force (RRF), will be crucial in future conflicts. "These pre-loaded ships are the key to getting the necessary military equipment and supplies married up with our military forces wherever and whenever needed," stated Quast, who is in charge of the agency within the U.S. Navy responsible for waterborne transport logistics. "The mobility of U.S . forces in times of crisis is one that sends a powerful, fast message to any aggressor." Additionally, Quast noted that the deployment last year of RRF ships in support of U.S. armed forces in Haiti reminded the American mi1itary that "when operating in less developed ports, we depend heavily on the (maritime) Volume 57, Number 2 industry to provide a wide variety of infrastructure support equipment such as tugs and barges and crew boats to facilitate operations." The most recent mobilization of U.S. troops to the Persian Gulf, known as Operation Southern Watch, commenced in October, in response to a buildup of Iraqi troops near Kuwait. MSC directed 19 prepositioning and RRF ships to sail in support of the mission. (SIU members crewed 11 of those vessels.) "Without a doubt, having prepositioned ships stored with stocks of weapons, food and other essential equipment proved invaluable in the recent rapid buildup in the Persian Gulf," Quast said. U.S.-flag prepositioning ships remain fully loaded to support American troops and are ready to set sail immediately after a military activation has been called. They are located in strategic ports around the world and crewed by civilian mariners. The RRF, meanwhile, is a fleet of former commercial ships that have been laid up and placed under U.S. government ownership for use in surge shipping during times of conflict. February 1995 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Secondclass postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POS1MASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Au th Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Managing Editor, Daniel Duncan; AssociateEditors,JordanBiscardo and Corrina Christensen Gutierrez; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah A. Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower; Administrative Support, Jeanne Textor. �FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, PACIFIC DISTRICT 350 Fremont street San Franc i sco, Cal i forni a 94 1 05 , Plaint i ff , CASE NUMBER v. l; 95CV0006 2 JUDGE • Stanl ey s. Harri s UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, c/o The U.S. Attorney General of the United States Washington, D.C . DECK TYPE• c1v1l Gene ral nue is proper APL Flag-Out Waiver Violates U.S. Law, Charge SIU Unions An exemption from U.S. laws that allows American President Lines (APL) to operate six new containerships under foreign flags in competition with the company's U.S.-flag ships has been challenged in federal district court by the Seafarers International Union Pacific District. The three unions that make up the SIU' s Pacific District-the Sailors' Union of the Pacific; Marine Firemen's Union and SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District-have asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to overturn a decision by the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MarAd) permitting APL to flag-out six C-11 ships SIU Pacific District unions have asked a federal court to overturn a which will be delivered to the government decision that permits APL to operate six new container- company over the next two years. The lawsuit, filed January 12, ships under foreign-flag registries. . ~-·-" 0~ ~ · of the of a decision . for revie . . tration . . s an action itime Adlllinis This i f the Mar . 2. . . strator) o t of iunerican the "AdJlini . the reques . istrator ( ) granting operator, 11.Qlllin s-902 (a . d u.s.-flag ") in oocket subsidize Marine ("MarAd ("APL")' a the Merchant . Ltd. (a) of 4 . dent Lines' ction so . t APL to presi revisions of se · n order to permi to waive the p ded (the n11.ct") ' i i~ foreign-fl.a9 36 as amen . d services s for t.ne :p.ct of l.9 ' . in9 subsidize tJY a11owin9' in its eXist erate, there t\, operate · 11 own and op t Marine, a that APL wi e u. S' Merchan much vessels . torY of th one vessel' \ ime in the his eratin9 even . first t operator op tition with \\ U -tla9 . t co111pe . dized • 5 • in direc d ('b) subsi foreiqn-fla9 service; an i . under . the same iess six, sselS in -. to APL' 5 -flag ve ' fication \ dized u.s. or modi 11 withou . MA/MSB-4 ii suPsi . a contract.ual change eement No. . subsidY 11.gr ' effecting rential ating-oiffe . tnerefor, APL' s wai oper ca acitY to grant . 'W challenges MarAd's November 15, 1994 ruling granting APL a waiver from the nation's law that prohibits a shipping company receiving federal subsidy dollars from owning or operating a foreign-flag vessel in competition with U.S.-flag operators in trade routes deemed essential to America's interests. This prohibition is found in Section 804(a) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. stated that the C-11 s would be used on the transpacific routes between California ports and Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, the government is allowed to waive the provisions of Section 804(a) in certain special circumstances. The unions' court paper contends, however, that giving APL a waiver was not permissible as it constitutes a violation of the law that prevents American operators from enterSubsidized on One Hand ing foreign-registered vessels APL requested the exemption into head-to-head competition from Section 804(a) in July 1993, with ships subsidized by the U.S. shortly after it had placed its order government. with foreign shipyards for the six Foreign On the Other containerships. Last year, APL, a subsidiary of the Oakland, Calif.APL, by its own admission, based American President Com- intends to operate the new cargo panies, asked MarAd to expedite ships on the same routes currently its waiver application, which Continued on page 8 Republican Reorganization o,f Congress Senate Combines Maritime, Transport Bodies; Three House Committees Cover Marine Issues Maritime issues will be taken up by a newly formed subcommittee in the Senate as a result of the consolidation of two subcommittees of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. The Senate merchant marine subcommittee has been merged with the surface transportation group, announced the chairman of the Commerce Committee, Senator Larry Pressler (RS.D.), on January 12 during an organizational meeting of the panel. The new panel, named the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee, will be made up of six RepublicansSenators Trent Lott (Miss.), Bob Packwood (Ore.), Ted Stevens (Alaska), Conrad Bums (Mont.), Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas) and Olympia Snowe (Maine) and five Democrats-Senators Daniel K. Inouye (Hawaii), J. James Exon (Neb.), John Breaux (La.), Richard Bryan (Nev.) and Byron L. Dorgan (N.D.). Chaired by Sen. Lott, who serves as Senate Majority Whip, the second highest position in that body, the group also will have jurisdiction over trucking and rail matters. U.S. Coast Guard issues and fisheries questions will be handled by a newly named subcommittee within the Commerce Committee. The Oceans and Fisheries Subcommittee, which replaced the National Ocean Policy Study Subcommittee, will be headed by Sen. Stevens. Maritime's Military Role While the Senate was fashioning its organizational structure for the 104th Congress, the House of Representatives adopted a rule that made official plans to reshape the chamber's committees and procedures that had been put forward by Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) in consultation with the Republican majority's members. The rule, enacted January 4, reduced the number of House committees from 23 to 20, abolishing the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and distributing its jurisdiction to three other groups-the National Security Committee, headed by Representative Floyd D. Spence (R-S.C.), the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Public Lands and Resources Committee. Each of those committees in tum has designated a subcommittee to be its primary group to work on maritime matters. The House's Military Readiness Subcommittee of the National Security Committee, previously known as the Armed Services Committee, will oversee merchant marine policy. Issues to be addressed by the Military Readiness Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Herbert H. Bateman (R-Va.), are U.S.-flag ship construction and operation, cabotage requirements and cargo preference laws which dictate that certain percentages of government-impelled cargoes are carried on American-flag vessels. Sealift Concerns Highlighted The subcommittee also will be concerned with sealift matters, such as the status of the Ready Reserve Force (RRF), the government's fleet of laid-up ships that can be broken out in support of U.S. military operations. Another focus of the Military Readiness Subcommittee will be merchant vessel personnel. Under the realm of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, headed by Rep. Bud Shuster (R-Pa.), will be the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. The subcom- House Maritime Jurisdiction The Republicans listed are chairmen of the new committees and subcommittees. The Democrats are the groups' ranking minority party members. Merchant Marine and Fisheries Old House Committee Rep. Herbert H. Bateman / New House Committees National Security Rep. Floyd Spence (R·S.C.) Rep. Ronald Dellums (D-Calif.) Transportation and Infrastructure Resources Rep. Bud Shuster (R-Pa.) Rep. Norman Mineta (D-Calif.) Rep. Don Young (A-Alaska) Rep. George Miller (D·Calif.) Oversight Issues New House Subcommittees Military Readiness Rep. Herbert Bateman (A-Va.) Rep. Norman Sisisky (D·Va.) mittee, chaired by Rep. Howard Coble (R-N.C.) will oversee the nation's inland waterways policies and governmental agencies associated with maritime affairs such as the Coast Guard, Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission. Another Transportation and Infrastructure Committee subcommittee will have jurisdiction over the nation's dredging opera- Coast Guard and Maritime Rep. Howard Coble (R-N.C.) Rep. James Traficant (D-Ohio) Fisheries Wildlife and Oceans Rep. Jim Saxton (R·N.D.) Rep. Gerry Studds (D·Mass.) tions, dams and locks. Called the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, it will be headed by Rep. Sherwood L. Boehlert (R-N.Y.). The third committee to absorb part of the work of the former Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will be the new House Public Lands and Resources Continued on page 8 House Creates New Panel to Study Maritime Revitalization The House National Security Committee has approved the formation of a panel charged with developing legi·slation to revitalize the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. In the prior session of Congress, this work was handled by the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee. However, that group was disbanded under rules adopted by the House on January 4. A panel differs from a subcommittee in that it can create legislation but cannot have bills referred to it. Panels also are limited in length of service, generally lasting six months. Subcommittees are fully functioning parts of the whole committee. They can create bills, have legislation referred to them from other committees and have no time limit on their duration. Named to head the group is Representative Herbert H. Bateman (R-Va.), who also serves as the chairman of the committee's Military Readiness Subcommittee. In accepting the chairmanship, Bateman said the panel "will assess ways to reverse the alarming reductions in the number ofU.S.flag vessels, which are critical to Continued on page 8 3 �4 FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG Earthquake Shatters Kobe Port's Cranes Ships Docking in Other Ports A major earthquake that devastated the port city of Kobe, Japan has left shipping lines scurrying to find alternative ports. Kobe, Japan's second largest city, had been that nation's largest conta iner port until an earthquake registeri ng 7 .2 on the Richter scale rumbled through the area on the morni ng of January 16. The port handled, on average, 2.7 million containers annuaJJy. SIU-contracted operators SeaLand and American President Lines (APL) both had major operations in Kobe. Both companies' facilitie suffered major damage. The four container cranes located at the Sea-Land facility on Rokko Island derailed during the quake. One of the cranes also was bent in the tremor . At the APL facility on Port Island, the company lost all three of its cranes lo derai lment. However, like Sea-Land, no APL ships were tied up at the dock when the quake occurred. Major Repairs Needed "It's a disaster over there," noted Frank Riley, vice president for labor relations at APL. He said engineers from the company's headquarters in Oakland, Calif. had arrived in Kobe on January 23 and were "speaking in tenns of months for repairs" in their initial reports. Both islands suffered major land damage when the landfill from which they were built buckled, cracked and rolled. This affected the container storage areas as well as roads and bridges leading to and from the islands. Sea-Land and APL are competing with other companies to use smaller dock and storage spaces available at various other ports in Japan, like Tokyo, Nagoya, Yokohama and nearby Osaka, which also suffered damage to its container facilities. Speculation in the press on the time it may take to rebuild the Kobe port facilities range from six months to three years. LNG Operations Continue Another SIU-contracted company, Energy Transportation Corp. (ETC), uses port facilities in Osaka, which is across the bay from Kobe. No ETC ships, which transport liquified natural gas from Indonesia to Japan, were in port at the time of the earthquake. According to George Reiily, ETC' s vice president for marine personnel, the company has been able to dock at the port and offload with no trouble. "The only problem we have encountered is getting fresh stores to the ship," Reilly relayed to the Seafarers LOG. "Because so many of the roads have been damaged, we are having difficulties getting fresh milk and other foods to the ships. But we are working on it." The earthquake is being called the worst to affect Japan since World War II-in terms of loss of life and cost to the infrastructure. It was centered approximately 20 miles from Kobe and struck just before 6 a.m. local time. AP PhotolKY.odO The port city of Kobe, Japan was devastated by a January 16 earthquake, powerful aftershocks and tires caused by ruptured pipes, leaving the city bereft of its vital transport arteries such as the Osaka-Kobe highway in photo inset. Damage to port facilities from the 7.2 Richter scale quake has forced ships to secure berths in Tokyo, Osaka and other Japanese cities. European Shipping Survives Floods Despite the worst flooding in the 20th century across northern Europe, deep sea vessel operations in port cities in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are not slowing down. Deep Sea Shipping OK "Our vessels have not been impacted," stated William Summers, a spokesman for SIU-contracted Sea-Land Service. "No ship operations have been affected. The flooding mainly affects inland and intermodal operations." The flooding began in late January following several days of torrential rain. Also, winter temperatures in Europe have been Bill Allowing Export of Alaska Oil On U.S.-Flag·Ships Before Congress Efforts are under way in both bodies of Congress to lift the ban on the export of Alaska North Slope oil as long as the crude is carried aboard U.S.-flag vessels. Bills introduced in both the House and the Senate on January 4, the first day that the 104th Congress met in Washington, D.C., seek to end the 22-year restriction on the export of Alaska North Slope oil. Presently, U.S.-flag vessels carry the oil from Alaska to domestic ports on the West Coast, as called for by the Jones Act. Both the House and Senate versions of the legislation state that "the oil shall be transported by a vessel documented under the laws of the United States and owned by a citizen of the United States." Known as H.R. 70 in the House, the bill has been referred to the House Resources Committee, headed by Rep. Don Young CR-Alaska). H.R. 70 is sponsored by Rep. Bill Thomas CR-Calif.) and has bipartisan support from 13 fellow legislators. The counterpart bill in the Senate,S.70,isbeforetheSenate Banking Committee, whose chairman is Sen . Alfonse D'Amato (R-N.Y.). Sponsoring the bill is Sen. Frank Murkowski (RAlaska). Co-sponsors include Senators Ted Stevens CR-Alaska), John Breaux (D-La.) and Howell Heflin (D-Ala.). warmer than normal, causing earlier snows to melt. While flood waters have reached port cities, no oceanshipping companies are reporting any problems. Barge traffic on the Rhine River in Germany as well as the Maas and Waal rivers were halted for a time. Barges carry many of the containers that are transported across Europe. While some containers that were being sent to deep sea ports are stranded, most companies are Rivers Out of Control Flooding in northern Europe has forced nearly a half million residents to leave their homes as of February 1. Besides Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, rivers in France and Luxembourg also have left their banks. Random Drug Test Pool Reduced by Federal Regs New federal rules requiring alcoho I testing programs and extension of drug testing programs impact the maritime industry by lowering the random rate for drug testing to 25 percent of employees, from the previous 50 percent. The testing program, which will affect more than 7.4 million employees who perform safety-sensitive functions in In letters sent last month urging members of Congress to support the legislation, the presidents of the SIU, District No. 1MEBA and American Maritime Officers said removal of the Ala ka North Slope oil export ban would help keep America's independent tankertleetonthehighseas,aswell as "promote our military security by extending the life ofourmilitarily useful tanker fleet." Applicants Must Be Screened For Use of Illegal Substances Tankers Necessary for Defense Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary stated last month that she support the lifting of the export ban and expects to urge Congress to enact uch a mea ure, according to press reports. Last year, the Department of Energy released a report stating that lifting the ban would create new jobs both on land and at sea as well as raise revenues that could reduce America' export deficit. The law banning the export of Alaskan oil wa instituted in 1973 following the first Arab oil embargo. The legislation was designed to make the United State more energy independent. The Export Administration Act, which includes the ban on the export of Alaskan oil, expired last yearwithoutacongressionalextension. However, the Clinton administration issued an executive order keeping the Act in place. The U.S. Coast Guard last month issued a final rule that requires chemical testing for use of dangerous drugs of all applicants for issuance or renewal of merchant mariner's documents (also known as z-cards or MMDs), licenses or certificates ofregistry. The new regulation, which implements provisions of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90), becomes effective on March 24. It also require applicants for a first endorsement as an AB, lifeboatman, QMED or tankerman to be chemically tested for drug use. There are exceptions to the testing requirement. An applicant will not be required to undergo chemical testing if he or she provides evidence of having passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs within the previous six months, with no subsequent positive chemical tests during the remainder of the sixmonth period. A test also is not necessary if Similar bills to repeal the ban using U.S.-flag tankers were introduced in both chambers of Congress last year. Neither the House nor the Senate completed work on the legislation before Congress adjourned. finding alternate routes . Many carriers have made provisions to move containers by truck and rail to keep their operations moving as smoothly as possible. the applicant, during the previous 185 days, has been subject to a random testing program for at least 60 days and did not fail or refuse to participate in a chemical test for dangerous drugs. Additionally, with regard to unlicensed personnel, because ABs, QMEDs and tankermen must take a physical (which ineludes a drug test) when sitting for those respective ratings, only entry ratings and prospective lifeboatmen who do not meet the exemption standards are affected by the new rule. "From a practical standpoint, it's almost the same as what's already going on," said Lt. Commander Ken McKinna of the U.S. Coast Guard's Merchant Vessel Personnel Division. Moreover, because of random and pre-employment testing already in practice, along with the fact that the SIU requires drug tests of all entry ratings, the new testing rule creates little or no procedural change for most Seafarers. transportation industries, went into effect on January 1. In fact, each transportation industry where the positive, industrywide rate for random testing is less than 1.0 percent for two consecutive years, wilJ have its random testing rate dropped to 25 percent, according to the new rules. The regulations, issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, do not apply to the maritime industry with respect to preemployment, post-accident, random and probable-cause testing. This is because the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90) already requires the testing of mariners for drug and alcohol use. Additionally, other regulations requiring post-accident and probable-cause alcohol testing of mariners have been in effect since the mid-1980s. Testing Pool Can Increase Should the U.S . Coast Guard receive data that the reported positive random testing rate is equal to or greater than 1.0 percent, the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing will return to 50 percent of all covered crewmembers. The new regulations now require random drug-testing of employees who have safety-sensitive transportation jobs (in rail, air, truck and other transport services) in the public and private sectors. �SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1995 5 Lakes' Seafarers Reflect on '94 Season Crews Anticipate Brief Layup And Early Fitout he productive, nonstop '94 Great Lakes sailing season came on the heels of the most severe winter in 16 years, recalled several Lakes Seafarers in interviews with the Seafarers LOG. Now signing off their vessels after working well into the new year, Lakes mariners looked back on an exceptionally mild winter in the last few months of '94 and this January. "December and January were unusually mild and we never really had extremely cold weather. It was more like a chilly October," Watchman Ronnie Dandrea told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "The St. Clair usually lays up around Christmas, so it was a long season," added the watchman, who signed off the ship last month. The St. Clair sailed until midJanuary when it docked for the winter in Superior Harbor in Duluth, Minn. The 770-foot American Steamship vessel is a self-unloader which primarily carries coal from Superior, Wis. to St. Clair, Mich. for Detroit Edison, a local power company. ii QMED William Coriel pumps the St. Clair's tanks while the vessel docks for the winter at Superior Harbor in Duluth, Minn. St. Clair Gateman Jae Bergstrom took the photos accompanying this story while the SIU crewmembers were preparing their ships for layup Getting ready to clean the St. Clair's in Duluth, Minn. cargo holds one last time before Commodities In Demand winter layup is Gateman Tim It was not only mild weather Frankovich. that contributed to a banner year for U.S.-flag Great Lakes carriers; an unrelenting demand for the iron ore, stone, steel and grain cargoes also kept the Lakers traversing Lakes Michigan, Superior, Erie, Huron and Ontario and calling at such ports as Milwaukee; Marquette, Mich.; Cleveland; Alpena, Mich.; and Rochester, N.Y. QMED Thomas Tucker, who Conveyorman Marvin helped prepare the Sam Laud Schmitz also signed off the St. Clair. He noted that the season's After signing off of the St. Clair for the for layup, notes the March 25 high demand for commodities winter, Conveyorman Marvin opening of the Soo Locks on other than coal caused the Schmitz (left) and Second Cook his calendar before beginning American Steamship vessel to Raymc:md Maynard fill out vacation his winter vacation. visit a number of ports and carry forms in the Duluth hall. different cargoes from the usual. "It was a very busy year, a good year. We went into a lot of different ports and had some cargo changes," said Schmitz. Ronnie's twin brother, Donnie Dandrea, a wiper who also signed off the St. Clair after helping prepare it for the winter layup, said, "It was an exceptionally good season with lots of loads, and with the mild winter it really was incredible. Thank goodness Filling out a change of address for the weather. Last year was so form in the Duluth hall after horrible, and usually it [Lake SuChecki.ng.inwiththeDulu~hunionhall signing off the American perior] is so frozen by now that after signing off the Indiana Harbor Mariner is Porter Edward you can't even move the boats," are Bosun Mark Fraley (left) and OS Ringsred. he added. Brian Surhigh. The Lake Carriers' Association, an organization of U.S.-flag shipping companies on the Lakes, reported that all movement of cargo on the Great Lakes had halted by the end of January. The 1994 navigational season marked a record year-a total of 116 million tons of cargo was moved on the Lakes. Sailing Season Ends "To prepare the St. Clair for winter, we had to put the strings ~mt, which is the process of sec.urmg the boat to the dock usmg cable wires and mooring lines. It _- - - - - Twin brothers AB Ronnie Dandrea (left) and Wiper Donnie Dandrea file for vacation pay at the SIU hall in Duluth, Minn. AB Bill Padgett picks up a form for his annual physical after layup of the Indiana Harbor at Superior Harbor in Duluth, Minn. QMED Glen Lahti makes sure the St. Clair's generator is working properly before signing off for the winter. secures the vessel in order to protect it from strong winds, solid ice and major storms," recalled Ronnie Dandrea. He added that deck department members also must store all safety gear until the spring inspection. At that time, Coast Guard officials come on board to check the quality of the equipment, including life rings, jackets, survival suits, rafts and lifeboat equipment. QMED/Oiler Ricky Couillard recently signed off the Sam Laud, an American Steamship self-unloader that transports mostly stone to various ports in the Great Lakes region. To ready the ship for layup, Couillard and other engine department memhers aboard the Sam Laud performed general engine maintenance work such as rebutting the ballast pump, replacing power packs and clutch work. Seafarers' Winter Plans However short or long the winter break in sailing may be, Seafarers who sail on the Great Lakes intend to take full advantage of their time off. Many members cited spending time with their families as their first priority while others stated their winter days would be spent in solitude-relaxing and doing nothing at all. "I plan to do as little as possible," noted Ronnie Dandrea. "I always look forward to my winter break, but after a few weeks I can't wait to get back to sailing," the watchman said. Jae Bergstom, a gateman from Superior, Wis., noted, ''I look forward to the close of the season because it means I will get to spend time with my family." (Bergstom also took the pictures accompanying this story of crewmembers on board the St. Clair and Indiana Harbor when they arrived for the winter layup in Duluth.) Wheelsman Lowell Amundson, who recently signed off American Steamship's H. Lee White, stated he plans to visit his grandchildren for the winter break. The White was the last vessel on the Lakes to sail through the Soo Locks before they closed for the season on January 15. Fitout Predictions Due to the continued high demand for cargoes on the Great Lakes, combined with the betterthan-average winter conditions, many Seafarers as well as industry represen ta ti ves predict fitout could begin with the reopening of the Soo Locks on March 25. "This was a very good year, and it looks like the 1995 season will be off to a great start," stated Schmitz. "There is a big demand for ore on the Great Lakes now, and I think this will be a short winter for Seafarers on the Lakes. I think we will see fitout in a couple of months. " "I am looking forward to fitout in March. There is just more cargo than in years past, and we need to be there to deliver," said Second Cook Raymond Maynard, who was one of the last crewmembers to sign off the St. Clair after preparing the ship for layup. "Everyone is talking about fitting out in March," said Amundson. Glen Nekvasil of the Lake Carriers' Association said fitout could begin as soon as the locks re-open-which has not always been the case, especially with last year's buildup of ice. "The weather has really been mild, and there have not been any major delays because of ice," Nekvasil told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "Because this winter season has been so busy, there is every indication that it will pick up again in March. That doesn't leave us much time for a layup. Even before the season was completely wrapped up, everyone was already looking toward spring-and that is a good sign," he added. �6 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1995 comply with the Coast Guard's deadline of December 28, 1994. The requirement of showing ability to pay huge sums particularly is tough for independent operators, because they are not of the American exclusive do not carry hazardous substan- affiliated with parent companies that have vast financial resources. economic zone (which extends ces as cargo. 200 nautical miles off the U.S. It Was Touch and Go Establishing Responsibility coast) to tranship or lighter oil Additionally, because the rule (whether delivering or receiving) Methods for establishing destined for a place subject to the financial responsibility include states that insurers and other jurisdiction of the United States. evidence of insurance, surety providers of financial responThey also apply to all other ves- bond, qualification as a self-in- sibility will be subject to direct acsels using the navigable waters of s urer, guarantee and other tion from claimants, the traditional the U.S. or any port subject to evidence. (Any one or combina- marine liability insurers balked at American jurisdiction (since they tion of these means may be used offering the new coverage. But late last year, two competcarry bunkers which may be by an operator to show proof of ing companies (Shoreline Mutual spilled). ability to pay for spills.) The cost of securing the certificates can be and First Line) were formed which Exempt from the rule are as much as $200,000 per year for offered the coverage to vessel public vessels, including ships a large tanker. owners. In a last-minute rush, owned by the military and hundreds of tanker owners secured private ships bareboat-chartered Due to the costs and com- the certificates before the deadline. by the military; and non-self- plexities involved in obtaining the First Line and Shoreline also certificates, there was concern that are offering coverage for drytanker owners might not be able to cargo vessels. Dry-Cargo Ships, Tank Barges Need COFR 1,000-Plus Tankers Prove Ability to Pay Spill Damages More than 1,000 self-propelled tankers now are in compliance with a federal regulation that requires shipowners and operators to guarantee their capacity to pay for costs and damages resulting from an oil spill or other hazardous materials spill. Tank barges and dry-cargo ships are the next vessels which will need certificates of financial responsibility in order to comply with a U.S. Coast Guard rule that stems from both the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), which was passed in 1980. Tank barges must be in compliance by July 1. The date for dry-cargo ships depends on when a particular vessel's existing certificate of financial responsibility, expires, but all vessels must be certified by the end of 1997. According to newspaper reports, as many as 4,000 drycargo ships will need new certificates by the end of this year. Rule Application The financial responsibility requirements are applicable to all owners and operators of U.S. and foreign-flag vessels of more than 300 gross tons that use the waters ===M=a=rt=im=e=B=r=ie=rs==~ll ~:~;;:~:;;::Force Plan Balances la.=1 Coast Guard Rule Would Permit Single-HullTankerlightering •1i1··~1 rD11•t n•a""n•n~n, rn11i•11nment ., •• The U.S. Coast Guard has proposed a rule that would designate . , J . . . V• I . , . l#U~·j :I~ i;~ lightering zones in the Gulf of Mexico in order to alJow single-hull Creating regional dredged efforts, without compromising tankers to off-load oil in that area. material planning groups and environmental protection, to If established, the three lightering zones each would be more than 60 1· d ·f · h h · · f 1 h · · al d miles from the baseline from which the United States' territorial sea is entI ymg t e c aractensttcs 0 reso ve t e navigatwn an ensuccessful federal, state and local vironmental concerns that have measured. Single-hull tankers could lighter within the zones until partnerships for use in planning long stymied the dredging of our January 1, 2015. The operations of double-hull tankers and single-hull tankers con- efforts are among 18 separate nation's ports," Pefia stated in a forming to standards set by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90) recommendations for improving press conference announcing essentially would be unaffected by the proposed rule, since those vessels the dredging process of U.S. release of the report. could continue lightering in traditional areas. Vessels that previously ports. They were issu~ in late "Because 95 percent of were not allowed to operate within the waters of the U.S. exclusive Decemb~r as part of an mteragen- America's foreign commerce is economic zone (which extends 200 nautical miles off the U.S. coast) cy working group, convened by carried by ships and foreign trade percent of our would be permitted to lighter only in the three designated zones-off the Secr~tary _of. Transport~tion accounts for coasts of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Fedenco Pena m 1993, to mves- Gross Domestic Product our tigateandsu~estmeth~ to.ensure ports are vital to our national that the nation can mam~ ~d security and economy," the develoJ? needed port ~a?ty while Secretary of Transportation conBill Introduced to Recognize prot;ectmg and conservmg lillportant tinued. "Yet many ports are loWorld War II Merchant Mariners cated in or near some of our enYironmental resources. One of the first bills introduced this year in the House is one that The report, entitled "The nation's most environmentally would extend World War II veterans status to merchant mariners who Dredging Process in the United sensitive areas such as wetlands, began sailing between August 15, 1945 and December 31, 1946. Sponsored by Rep. Jack Fields (R-Texas), the Merchant Mariners States: An Action Plan for Im- estuaries and associated fisheries, Fairness Bill (H.R. 44)-which is supported by the SIU-would give provement," has two major objec- all of which have economic, veterans status to more than 2,000 retired merchant mariners. The bill, tives: to promote greater certainty recreational and aesthetic value. which has 16 co-sponsors, has been referred to the House Committee on in the dredging project review Coordinated action to resolve Veterans' Affairs. process and to facilitate effective conflicting interests is important H.R. 44 is intended to correct what its backers believe is an obvious long-term strategies for addressing to our national interest." mistake by the U.S. Department of Defense. In 1988, that department named dredging and disposal needs at the August 15, 1945 (the day the Japanese surrendered) as the cutoff date for national and local levels. Six Agencies Comprise Group awarding veterans status to merchant seamen who sailed during World War Chaired by Deputy Maritime Adopted by six federal agenIL This date was selected despite the facts that former President Hany Administrator Joan Yim, the incies, the action plan focuses on Truman declared December 31, 1946 as the official end of World War II teragency group included parhostilities and that military personnel who began serving between August four problem areas: strengthening ticipants from the Maritime the existing planning mechanism, 15, l 945 and December 31, 1946 received war veterans status. enhancing coordination and com- Administration, Army Corps of munication in the dredging ap- Engineers, Environmental p ro v a 1 process, addressing Protection Agency, Fish and scientific uncertainties about Wildlife Service, National Karl Luedtke, president of dredged material and identifying Marine Fisheries Service and OfSIU-contracted Luedtke Enconsistent and efficient ways to fice of Ocean and Coastal gineering Company, which is Resource Management. fund dredging projects. based in Frankfort, Mich., passed Additional representatives to away December 23 due to heart MTD Commends 'First Step' the group came from the White failure. He was 64. The report was welcomed by House Office on Environmental Luedtke Engineering was the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Policy, the Office on Managefounded in 1930 by Karl Department (MTD), representing ment and Budget, the Navy, the Luedtke' s father. Karl joined the 42 affiliated unions whose mem- Department of Transportation, business in 1955, and in 1967 he became president. bers earn their living in marine- the Office of the Secretary and the He was a past president of the Coast Guard. related work. Northern Chapter of the Michigan Other recommendations listed "It is our sincere hope that this Society of Professional EnNational Dredgjng Action Plan in the report include developing gineers, past director of the River will prevent future regulatory public outreach and education Karl Luedtke and Harbor Improvement Asreview logjams," said MTD programs, providing guidance to sociation and past president of the President Michael Sacco, who relevant agencies on opporAmerican Association of Small sister and six grand-children. Dredging and Marine Construction Luedtke maintained an excel- also serves as president of the tunities for using dredged material, updating guidance on Companies. He also was a member lent working relationship with the SIU. of the Society of American Military SIU, recalled Byron Kelley, vice William F. Zenga, National disposal site monitoring requireEngineers and the Permanent Inter- presidentoftheunion's Lakes and Vice President of the MTD, ap- ments, en uring that dredged national Association of Navigation Inland Water Di trict. "I worked plauded the interagency working material management planners Congresses. with him for 25 years. He always group for preparing a report "that work with pollution control agenAdditionally, Luedtke served treated his employees as equals will serve as a basis to improve cies, reviewing federal studies to on the Frankfort School Board of and he was very down-to-earth," the regulations and planning pro- determine whether changes are Education for 20 years (including said Kelley. cedures that now govern dredging needed to better integrate several years as president) and Approximately 60 Seafarers and dredged material disposal economic and environmental obwas co-founder and chairman of are employed by Luedtke Enjectives and revising legislation the board of West Michigan Na- gineering, a full-service marine projects in the U.S." to ensure better planning of tional Bank in Frankfort. "This report responds to Presiconstruction company that operates He is survived by his wife, four throughout the Great Lakes Basin dent Clinton's request last year dredging projects. The list of recommendations children, his mother, brother, and the upper Mississippi River. that federal agencies double their 20 Luedtke President Dies at 64 U, also includes establishing national and regional dredging issues teams, scheduling meetings among interested agencies for potentially controversial dredging projects, developing and distributing a permit application checklist which identifies information required from applicants, developing or revising procedures for coordinating interagency review, establishing a national agreement to clarify roles and coordination mechanisms between agencies and clarifying and improving the guidance used to evaluate contaminants from dredged materials. The action plan additionally suggests looking at ways to identify the practical barriers to managing contaminated sediments and identify a means to reduce the volume of material which must be dredged. The last two recommendations deal with funding: revising the Water Resources Development Act to establish consistent federal and local sponsor cost sharing of dredged material disposal methods and determining the feasibility of a fee for open-water disposal for nonfederal dredgjng projects. In concluding the dredging report, · the interagency group stated its belief that the 18 recommendations (which are not listed in any specific order of importance) represent an approach to the dredging process which recognizes the economic benefits of improving and maintaining U.S. ports and channels and addresses environmental concerns associated with dredging and dredged material disposal. It anticipates that most of the recommen da ti o ns can be initiated immediately. Others may require a bit more time due to needed legislative or regulatory modifications. National and regional dredging teams are expected to replace the current interagency working group and have been given the responsibility for implementing the action plan. Co-chaired by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency, with representatives from the departments of Transportation, Interior and Commerce, the teams are expected to convene early this year. �FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG Boat Operators Need Radar Endorsement February 15 marks the deadline for mariners to comply with a new federal regulation which requires towboat operators to hold a radar-observer endorsement. Issued last November by the U.S. Coast Guard, the rule extends the endorsement requirement to licensed operators and all other pilots of radar-equipped, uninspected towboats which are 26 feet or more in length and which operate on U.S. waterways. Deadline This Month As of February 15, such mariners must have the radar endorsement before testing for original licenses, renewal licenses or upgraded licenses. A provision of the regulation stipulates that mariners who already have a towboat operator's license but no radar endorsement may take a four-hour radar operation course, by February 15, which will result in obtaining a radar certificate that is valid as an endorsement until the mariner's license expires or is renewed or upgraded. (This is a potential time-saver for boatmen, as courses which lead to earning a radar endorsement take anywhere from several days to weeks to complete.) But licensed operators who do not obtain a radar certificate by February 15 must secure a radar endorsement in order to maintain the validity of their respective licenses. In other words, after February 15, operators' licenses will not be valid without the radar endorsement. Three Categories Towboat operators licenses and radar-observer endorsements expire after five years. Since the expiration dates of a mariner's license and his or her radar endorsement may differ, license renewal does not terminate the radar endorsement, which may be renewed at any time. Formerly, only operators of vessels of at least 300 gross tons were required to hold a radar endorsement (known as radar observer/unlimited). But the new regulation added two types of radar endorsements-radar observer/inland and radar observer/rivers-as well as specifying which subject matter must be covered in radar observer courses. Lundeberg School Classes Anticipating the rule and the new categories, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education included three separate radar observer courses (unlimited, inland and rivers) in its vocational upgrading schedule this year. All are approved by the Coast Guard, as is the four-hour radar operation course which the Paul Hall Center's Lundeberg School has been conducting since November at SIU halls throughout the country (see accompanying article). In fact, the SIU, the Lundeberg School and SIU-contracted companies had a hand in developing the new rule. They participated last year in meetings of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC), which is a congressionally mandated group consulted by the Coast Guard on safety matters. The SIU also has testified before Congress that stricter safety regulations governing the inland industry are needed. Rule Stems from Disaster The rule requiring a radar endorsement for towboat operators was spawned by the fatal derailment of Amtrak's Sunset Limited passenger train in September 1993 near Mobile, Ala. Fortyseven people were killed in that disaster, as the train derailed and plunged into the Big Bayou Canot justminutesafterabargepushedby the tugboat MV Mauvilla rammed into a railroad bridge over the bayou, knocking the railroad tracks severely out of alignment. In the wake of the accident, Congress ordered a thorough study of marine safety issues related to uninspected towing vessels . One of the ensuing recommendations called for operators of radar-equipped towing vessels of26 feet or longer to hold radar endorsements. With Training at the Lundeberg School In classes held at union halls, the Paul Hall Center is assisting SIU tugboatmen, such as the Norfolk-based Seafarers above, to obtain a radar-observer certification that will run concurrently with their present towboat operator's license. Port Courses Enable SIU Boatmen To Meet Feb. 15 Radar Deadline In response to new federal rules which require towboat operators to possess a radar-observer endorsement, the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education last month continued its series of port-to-port radar operation courses. The four-hour class, conducted by the Paul Hall Center's Lundeberg School, was held at SIU halls in Norfolk, Va.; Philadelphia; Mobile, Ala.; New Orleans (twice); Wilmington, Calif.; Algonac, Mich.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. The course also was taught at the SIU hall in Houston late last year. Additional classes are scheduled to take place this month at the SIU hall in San Juan, P.R. (Feb. 2 and 6) and at Piney Point (dates to be determined). Upon completing the fourhour course, Seafarers receive a radar certificate which is valid as an endorsement until his or her operator's license expires or is renewed or upgraded. However, in accordance with the new regulation, the four-hour course will not be available after February 15. Informative and Convenient Similarly, Jerry Stillman, a pilot boat operator who sails with the Maryland Pilots Association, said that the classroom-style course in Norfolk helped build on his knowledge. "We already do a lot of the (radar) work in our heads, but it's nice to actually see it on a board," he stated. "It brought to life what a lot of guys had taken for granted." Also taking the class in Norfolk was Captain Raymond Charnock, an employee of Piney Point Transportation. "I enjoyed all of it. Even with 25 years of experience, you learn something new every day, and this helped me," said Charnock. Course Well-Received Seafarers who took the course in Mobile also praised its content. "It was really, really helpful and everyone got something out of it," said Captain Joe Tucker, who sails with Crescent Towing. "The presentation was done so that everyone could understand all the information, and I appreciate the union bringing (the class) to us." Said Doug McClure, a boat operator with Pilot Service Corporation, "It was very educational, and everyone from Pi lot Service got to attend. The information is something we will use each time we look at a radar screen." To the north, Deckhand Larry Potts, who attended the class at the Philadelphia hall, said the instructors were thorough and accurate. ''They went over everything and it was very clear. It was geared toward practical aspects of when you're looking at the screen, rather than plotting, blind spots, etc.," said Potts, who works for Turecamo Coast/Harbor Towing Corp. He added that the course content is extremely important: "You might only need to use that knowledge once or twice, but you'll need it badly." 7 �B FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG SIU Asks Court to Void APL Flag-Out Waiver Continued from page 3 serviced by its subsidized U.S. containerships. The lawsuit of the unions, which represent unlicensed crewmembers working aboard APL vessels, points out that APL' s submission to MarAd requesting the waiver admits that the new C-11 cargo vessels will be used as "'replacements for the over-age or inadequate vessels in our present fleet."' APL currently receives operating differential subsidy (ODS) from the government for its 19 U.S.-flag containerships. These funds, which will expire in 1997, allow the company's vessels to compete with foreign-flag ships that are crewed by seamen paid substantially less than American mariners and that do not have to meet U.S. government-mandated safety, construction, tax and environmental standards. Additionally, the foreign-flag liner companies generally are subsidized by their governments or are under government control. foreign-flag vessels on an essential service not only in directcompetition with its subsidized U.S.-flag fleet, but also to replace those taxpayer subsidized vessels, and crews, with foreign vessels and foreign crews," the unions contend in their courtfiled document. in an actual national emergency, and foreign crews have no allegiance to the United States that would suggest their willingness to put themselves in harm's way in defense of, to them, a foreign country." For example, the unions point to APL' s recent announcement that the company had contracted with a Cypriot ship management group to operate and crew the new C-1 ls. Such an arrangement suggests that in the event of an American military conflict, APL will not have direct control of its vessels or have available a pool of seafarers responsible to the company and the United States to operate the ships in dangerous zones. The unions' lawsuit asks the court to overturn MarAd' s decision because the agency erred in allowing APL to operate foreign-flag ships that would compete against its govemmentsubsidized U.S.-flag vessels; a decision that was contrary to U.S. law and regulations. The court filing argues that MarAd made its decision with insufficient findings and without due process. It also states that the MarAd's granting of the waiver exceeded the agency's powers. The lawsuit seeks a court order declaring the waiver granted to APL to be null and void. The lawsuit has been assigned to Judge Stanley S. Harris. The next move in the court case is APL' s. The company must answer the SIU' s lawsuit charges and file those responses with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Budget-Driven Congress Looks at Food Aid Cuts Ship Groups Join Coalition to Keep U.S. Foreign Assistance Programs Surplus American commodities that in the past have been purchased by the U .S . government, donated to impoverished citizens in underdeveloped nations and, for the most part, shipped on U.S.-flag vessels, may no longer find their way across the seas if budget-cutting legislators succeed in slashing funds for these food aid programs. Joining together to fight cuts to foreign food assistance programs are volunteer relief agencies such as CARE and Catholic Relief Services, U.S. agricultural interests and American maritime organizations, including the SIU. Under the banner "Alliance for Food Aid," the groups are urging congressmen and senators to maintain funding for the surplus commodities foreign assistance programs, which are known as P.L. 480, section 416 and Food for Progress. Agricultural Act of 1949. Under this provision of the law, bulk food stuffs, such as grain, are given to needy countries. The Food for Progress program stems from the Food for Progress Act of 1985. It donates food commodities in exchange for pledges from the recipient governments that steps will be undertaken to MarAd Had Other Options advance their countries' agriculThe unions' lawsuit points out tural markets and entrepreneurs. that Mar Ad had other options Other laws govern how the than to grant APL a waiver to government-donated food aid is operate the new cargo carriers transported to the receiving party. under foreign ship registries. For These are cargo preference laws, example, MarAd could have inwhich require that a certain percluded the six containerships centage of U.S. government carunder APL's current ODS congoes be carried on American-flag tract and eliminate the subsidies vessels. The Cargo Preference of certain older vessels in its fleet, Act of 1954 (which amended the the lawsuit states. Merchant Marine Act of 1936) esAnother aspect of the decision tablished that at a minimum, 50 to allow the flag-out came under percent of American government attack in the unions' lawsuit. As cargoes must be shipped by part of its rationale for allowing privately-operated U.S. carriers, the exemption, MarAd stated that with the exemption of Department unless the waiver was granted of Defense supplies, 100 percent of pro mp ti y, "the new vessels would Developing Nations Benefit which must be transported on likely be sold to a foreign owner P.L. 480, also known as the American-flag ships. upon delivery beginning in May Agricultural Trade Development 1995 with the result that the Shipped on U.S. Carriers and Assistance Act of 1954, con'An Anathema' to the Act United States would have no sists of three programs. The first, In 1985, during Congress' The effect of the waiver ready access to the vessels in time title I, extends grants to lesser debate on the comprehensive packgranted by MarAd "is to per- of national emergency." developed nations that are in tum age of agricultural initiatives mit...the driving out of subsidized used to buy American-grown or known as the farm bill, that is taken What Really Happens U.S.-flag vessels" on two essenproduced food. Title II, the up by the elected officials every In strong language, the unions' tial trade routes, states the SIU second program under P.L. 480, five years, the Merchant Marine lawsuit counters that "it should be suit. "The waiver provision of donates U.S. commodities to Act of 1936 again was amended, Section 804 was not intended to self-evident that the way to endeveloping countries. These food this time upping the minimum perof vessels in sure the availability allow APL foreign-flag vessels to products are then distributed centage of agricultural foreign aid compete directly with APL U.S.- national emergencies is for those through voluntary relief agencies. cargoes to be transported on US.flag vessels on taxpayer sub- vessels to be U.S.-flag vessels Title III calls for funds to govern- flag ships to 75. sidized routes," the lawsuit notes. manned by U.S. crews, not ments of underdeveloped nations foreign-flag vessels manned by "It is an anathema to the entire The total amount of funds althat are used to promote advances premise of the Act that a sub- foreign crews, particularly when located to P.L. 480 and section in those countries agricultural sidized U.S.-flag operator would the governments of those foreign416 programs was $1.6 billion in systems. be given permission to operate flag vessels may prohibit their use Section 416 is a part of the fiscal year 1994. For fiscal year 1995, $1.3 billion is slated. The Alliance for Food Aid has noted that the amount of funds allocated for these programs has decreased substantially in the past few years. The Alliance points to fiscal year 1993 funding which Continued from page 3 stood at $2.3 billion. tions assigned to the National matters handled by each commit- policies. He also stated that while the Committee, chaired by Rep. Don Security Committee, Transporta- tee and subcommittee. A ruling SIU opposed the dismantling of Food Aid: Double Benefits Young (R-Alaska). Its Fisheries, tion and Infrastructure Commit- from the parliamentarian is exthe House Merchant Marine and The coalition group, in its tee and Public Lands and pected shortly. Wildlife and Oceans SubcommitNoting that maritime issues Fisheries Committee, the union commu~ications to repretee, operating under Rep. Jim Resources Committee, as outSaxton's (R-N.J.) hand, will take lined in this article, have one will be handled by committees views the transfer of maritime is- sentatives and senators, notes that more formal step to take in the that will be concerned with many sues to the National Security the food assistance programs not up fisheries legislation. House. The chamber's par- other subjects, SIU President Committee as a positive develop- only increase good will towards House Changes: One More Step liamentarian will make a final Michael Sacco noted that the ment. 'The new Congress' action the United States and its citizens The maritime-related jurisdic- determination on the specific union has a big job to do educat- demonstrates a strong under- among the poor of lesser ing the congressmen and senators standing of the essential role of the developed countries, but also who have new responsibilities merchant marine in the nation's serve American interests as well. Senate Commerce, Science overseeing the nation's shipping defense strategy," Sacco said. The funds allocated to P.L. 480, and Transportation Committee . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .!section 416 and Food for Progress Maritime Jurisdiction Distributed in House; Senate Merges Marine, Transport Subcommittees The Senate Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over maritimelegislation. The Committee's subcommittee on surface transportation and merchant marine is charged with the responsibility of first working with a maritime-related bill, before it goes before the full Commerce Committee. Listed below are the 104th Congress' members of the Commerce Committee and its Merchant Marine and Surface Transportation Subcommittee (in bold): ori~nted REPUBLICANS Larry Pressler (S.D.), Chmn. Trent Lott (Miss.) Subcommittee Chmn. Bob Packwood (Ore.) Ted Stevens (Alaska) John McCain (Ariz.) Conrad Burns (Mont.) Slade Gorton (Wash.) Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas) Olympia Snowe (Maine) John Ashcroft (Mo.) Natl·onal Securi·ty Commi·ttee • Pl an T0 Propose U.S. Sh Ip Continued from page 3 DEMOCRATS Ernest F. Hollings (S.C.), Ranking Member sustaining the country's military sealift capabilities." National Security Committee Chairman Floyd D. Spen~e (RDaniel K. Inouye (Hawaii), S.C.) announ~ed the creat10n ?f Subcommittee Ranking the P.anel dunng t~e first pub~1c Member meetm~ of the National Secunty Wendell H. Ford (Ky.) Committee o!1 January 10. The J. James Exon (Neb.) panel also will l?ok ~t .ways to John D. "Jay" Rockefeller (W.Va. help the U.S. sh1pbm~dmg proJohn F. Kerry (Mass.) gram. ~~teman, a longtime fnend John Breaux (La.) of m~tlme,. rel?resents ~he conRichard Bryan (Nev.) gress10nal d1stnct that mcludes Byron L. Dorgan (N.D.) a!1d .the the port of Norfolk, Ne~port News Sh1pbu1ldrng facility. --------------------------J ya. Joining Bateman on the panel is Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.), who has been named as its vice chairman. Other members of the bipartisan panel are expected to be anounced later this month. An organizational meeting will be held shortly after the panel is named. The National Security Committee has jurisdiction over legislation dealing with the national security aspects of the U.S. merchant marine, including financial assistance for the construction and operation of vessels, as well as the maintenance of U.S. shipbuilding and ship repair industry. programs are. in effect, recycled in the American economy, the Allianceargues. By purchasing surplus American agricultural commodities, such as seed oils, grains, and other foods, U.S. farmers and related industries benefit By shipping the goods on American-flag vessels, the nation's merchant marine is strengthened, which contributes to U.S. sealift capacity, supports U.S.-owned companies and keeps seafaring jobs for American citizens. The Alliance for Food Aid's efforts to halt cuts in the nation's foreign food assistance programs are presently directed to members of the House Budget Committee, which is considering ways in which to reduce federal spending. �FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG Marmo Dies, Was Head of Vacation Plan Andy Marmo, vacation and records supervisor for the SIU, died December 20, 1994 due to complications involving his illness with cancer. He was 44 years old. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he began his career with the Seafarers in June 1981 asaclaims processor when SIU headquarters was located at 675 4th Avenue in his native city. When the union moved its headquarters from New York to Camp Springs, Md. in 1982, Marmo moved to Alexandria, Va. to be near the new location. Marmo continued working with the claims department until he became assistant coordinator of the Seafarers Vacation Plan late in 1982. In January 1991, Marmo took over the position of supervisor of vacations and records, a position in which he served until the time of his death. "Andy Manno will be sorely missed," said SIU President Michael Sacco. "He stuck with the union, moving when he had to. He was hardworking and conscientious, and he cared about the Seafarers he was serving." He was known simply as "Andy" to the many Seafarers who called headquarters about filing their vacation claims. "Andy was always there when you needed help. He was always there and never asked for anything in return. He always treated Louisiana-Based WWII Mariners Eligible for State Bonus of $250 As a result of legislation enacted by the Louisiana legislature and signed into law by the state's governor, World War II merchant mariners who sailed at any time from September 16, 1940 through July 25, 1947 and who resided in the state when they began their war service are eligible for a one-time bonus of $250. Surviving spouses of Louisiana-based WWII seamen also can receive the payment if their husband or wife died between September 16, 1940 and July 25, 1947 due to war-related causes. A Matter of Fairness Andy Marmo the members with respect," QMED Charlie Clausen of New York told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. Although Marmo never married nor had children of his own, he held a special love for children. In considering this, his family has set up a memorial at the Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C. Donations in memory of Andy Marmo may be sent to Joyce Buck, Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 91896, Washington, D.C. 20090. Following a funeral service, burial took place in St. Mary's cemetery in Alexandria Marmo is survived by his father, Anthony, sisters Catherine and Betty and brothers Tony and Martin Marmo. The law which made the bonus possible was introduced by Louisiana House representatives Ken Odinet (D-Arabi), John Siracusa (D-Morgan City) and Frank Patti (D-Belle Chasse). The bill got its start when a "constituent who had been a merchant mariner came by and asked why the state didn't recognize seamen's World War II service now that the federal government did," said Representative Odinet. Odinet quickly moved to rectify the situation, introducing a bill in the House calling for a veterans benefit of $250 for Louisiana WWII seamen. The Louisiana House held hearings on the legislation in April 1993; the Senate did the same in May. Each branch of the legislature quickly passed the bill, and Governor Edwin Edwards approved the measure on May 26, 1993. Advancing the interests of WWII seamen strikes a cord for Odinet "I had an uncle who was a mariner on an Esso tanker.... He was the vessel's master." His ship, the SS Benjamin Brewster, was sunk by the Germans at the mouth of the river outside New Orleans. The high octane cargo caught fire and everyone aboard died, Odinet recalled. After the bonus bill was enacted, the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs established the procedures for making a bonus application. The agency began receiving applications for the onetime payment on July 1, 1994. It will continue to accept bonus requests until July 1, 1999. To apply for the $250 bonus, a mariner who believes he or she is qualified, or a surviving spouse of a Louisiana-based seaman who died in wwn merchant marine-related activities, should obtain an application form from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The form is available by writing the department at Bonus Division; P.O. Box 94095; Capitol Station; Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095; or calling (504) 922-0500 or sending a facsimile transmission to (504) 922-0511. The application form asks, among other questions, if the merchant mariner was "a citizen of Louisiana at time of entry into the merchant marine." It asks if the seaman sailed between September 16, 1940 and July 25, 1947. When the application is sent to the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, it should be accompanied by proof of state residency at the time the seaman began first started shipping and a copy of a discharge document (such as DD 214, copy 4 or 6, or the equivalent). A spouse who has survived his or her merchant seaman husband or wife must include proof that the mariner died of a war-connected incident between September 16, 1940 and July 25, 1947. A surviving spouse also can attach proof that the· seaman was disabled due to merchant marine service (DD 1300 or the equivalent). Louisiana WWII Mariners' Bonus Eligibility: A seaman who resided in Louisiana when he began shipping and who sailed between September 16, 1940 and July 25, 1947. A surviving spouse of a seaman who meets the above-listed qualifications and who died or was disabled in warrelated experience. Application: Obtain an application form from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs; Bonus Division; P.O. Box 94095; Capitol Station; Baton, Rouge, LA 70804-9095; or call (504) 922-0500 or fax (504) 922-0511 and request the material. Applications must be submitted by July Deadline: 1, 1999. Retired Bosun Dawson, Veteran of 4 Wars, Maintains Push for Strong U.S-Flag Fleet Bill Dawson may have retired from sailing in 1991, but he isn't about to stop taking part in union activities. A career merchant mariner who sailed during four wars, Dawson remains a vocal , active supporter of the SIU and of the U.S .-flag merchant fleet. The 64year-old resident of Norfolk, Va. is particularly interested in politics, because, he says, he believes the future of the American merchant marine directly is tied to lawmakers' decisions on Capitol Hill. "If we get the right politicians in office, we can save the U.S.flag fleet," says Dawson, who last year volunteered his time to campaign for pro-maritime candidates Senator Chuck Robb (D-Va.) and Rep. Herbert Bateman (R-Va.). "It's obvious we need to keep jobs in this country, and by now it should be obvious that we need (an American) merchant marine during wars. As the saying goes, we deliver the goods .... Maybe one day the politicians will wake up and realize that they do need an American merchant marine." Indeed, Dawson knows firsthand the active roles played by the U.S. merchant marine in support of U.S. armed forces during World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War. He and his fellow crewmembers aboard the Cape Ann (his final ship) were commended by the U.S. Navy for their performance during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. As a charter member of the U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War IT, Dawson espouses the belief that the Allied war effort would not have succeeded without the U.S. merchant marine. Of course, behind the wartime medals and commendations are grim tales of sacrifice. "I remember a time in Inchon (Korea), a landing barge took a direct hit," Dawson rec~lls. "I was sailin~ on the Duke Victory, a Bull Lmes ship, and we lowered a lifeboat and saved five men. I'm glad we sav~d them, but that was an expenence I. n~ver want to go through agam. Early Start The Sgt. Matej Kocakwas one of three Waterman Steamship vessels to participate in 'Dynamic Impact,' a recent U.S. military exercise in Turkey. The ship then sailed to Crete, where this photo of the deck department was taken. From the left are AB Reeves Homby (who sent this photo to the LOG), 3rd Mate Michael Dougherty, AB Otto Borden, Chief Mate Robert Ford, AB John Thomas, AB Gary Vargas, AB Steve Sylvia, 2nd Mate William Frappier, AB Frank Hedge, Military Liaison Gail M. Becker and Bosun Angelo Urti. But neither the dangers of war nor the date on his birth certificate could stop Dawson from shipping out in 1944-at age 14. "My whole family was either ship pilots or merchant mariners, so I knew what I wanted to do. When I was 14, I was big for my age. I could easily pass for 18, and I didn't have any trouble/' he remembers. Dawson describes his career as satisfying and says one of the highlights was completing the bosun recertification course at the Paul Hall Center in 1987. "Sailing was the only thing I knew," he adds. "It was born in me. It was Brother Dawson attends the monthly membership meetings in Piney Point, Md. and Norfolk, Va. my profession and I was proud of it, and if I had to do it all again, I'd be sailing." Worldwide travel is one of the things Dawson says he misses, but he has not had an abundance of idle time since retiring. He attends virtually all of the monthly membership meetings at the SIU hall in Norfolk and at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. He also walks the half-block from his home to the Norfolk hall almost every day, where he visits former shipmates and stays abreast of union news. In addition, Dawson is active in the Greater Tidewater Central Labor Council. "Being a Seafarer doesn't end when you stop sailing," Dawson concludes. "I look at this as a lifetime commitment, and I'm proud to be part of the union." 9 �10 FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG Seafarers Praise New Tanker Safety Course Paul Hall Center's Four-Week Class Is Rigorous but 'Worth the Time' Ten Seafarers last month became the first group to complete the full-length tanker operation/safety course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. The four-week class, which blends hands-on training and classroom instruction, is open to all Seafarers and is required of all SIU members who sail on tankers. SIU members who took the course described it as valuable, informative and challenging. "There's a lot of material to cover. I expanded my knowledge of OPA '90, proper safety equipment and IG (inert gas) systems (which are used to lower the explosive limits in tanks)," said OMU Tom Steinke, who most recently sailed on the Overseas Alaska. Steinke, 37, also stated that the confined-space safety practical training was "very, very good" and that he gained valuable knowledge about deck operations. "I've got a much better idea of what's going on above the engineroom, and that can only help." Bosun Mike Galbraith, 39, who graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1977, said he was "surprised at the volume of material. Learning how to use the Chemical Data Guide and the Emergency Response Guidebook was particularly helpful. The course as a whole will help me when I go back on the tankers." (The Chemical Data Guide for Bulk Shipment by Water and the Emergency Response Guidebook both are published by the U.S. Department of Transportation and in part were created as aids for mariners.) Full Curriculum Galbraith, Steinke and their classmates were introduced to the chemical and physical properties of petroleum products, along with flammability traits, toxicity/asphyxiation characteristics and health hazards associated with exposure to petroleum products. They reviewed how to correctly monitor tanks for oxygen deficiency and take other meter readings with atmospheric monitoring equipment. Other topics and exercises included: • Creating site-specific shipboard safety plans. • Reviewing final rules on benzene products. • Troubleshooting and basic maintenance of monitoring gear. • Extensive confined-space safety training and rescue operations aboard the Empress II, the Lunde berg School's modem training barge. • Fit-tests using respirators and other breathing apparatus and emergency equipment. • An introduction to fire chemistry and other aspects of firefighting, including fire hazard awareness and iden- A course highlight for a number of students was the confined-space Part of the four-week course teaches students how to use the proper safety training (shown in photo above), involving simulated rescues protective gear for a specific job. of incapacitated crewmembers. tification; fire prevention via vapor control; fire prevention by ignition source control; fire extinguishing equipment; firefighting techniques and fire/emergency duties. • Tanker construction and safety. Additional areas of study included different types of oils, medical surveillance, vessel oil pollution prevention, national pollution contingency plans, water pollution, water program requirements and removal of oil and other hazardous substances. Students also covered regional oil removal contingency plans; rules for protecting the marine environment; vessel pollution prevention equipment design and approval requirements; site safety, organization and coordination and more. "I encourage all of my fellow two-week pilot course in OcElectrician/Oiler Tom tober, and their input was utilSnead said that the hands-on members to take the course." training proved particularly useful and also commended the Lundeberg School instructors. "Testing spaces for combustibility and toxicity was one of the best parts of the course," said the 27-year-oldSeafarer. "I got a lot out of the practical wo_rk, and overall I learned quite a bit." Second Pumpman/OMU Jose Martin Ramirez, 3 9, stated that the bottom line on the tanker operation/safety class is that "it will help us do our jobs better, increase our knowledge about safety and operations. In the long run, it's better for us and for the companies. Response to OPA '90 Establishment of the course was agreed upon during negotiations between the union and SIU-contracted tanker companies. Developed in response to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA '90) by Lundeberg School instructors, the class represents "an ongoing effort to promote safety and efficiency aboard SIU-contracted tank vessels," noted Augie Tellez, SIU vice president for collective bargaining. Six Seafarers and four members of the American Maritime Officers (AMO) completed a ized to help curriculum. refine the The SIU members who in January took the four-week course also offered critiques, as wiil members of future classes. "Later this year, we']] probably meet again with representatives of the (SIU-contracted) tanker companies to further hone the course content," noted Lundeberg School instructor Jim Shaffer, who teaches a segment of the tanker operation/safety course. "Students' input also will be an important consideration as we continue fine-tuning the curriculum." Everyone Benefits Chief Steward Dorothy Barnes said she believes her fellow galley gang members will benefit from the new course. "It's an excellent opportunity for members of the steward department. It makes you aware of different hazards and what you' re really dealing with on tankers," said Barnes, who has upgraded several times at Piney Point. A 13-year member of the SIU, Barnes added that the class "was more than worth my time and effort, you better believe it. The hazmat and oil spill training taught me a lot, I learned how to check for gases, and the rescue Seafarers who completed the tanker operation/safety course are (from left) Ben Cusic (instructor), Larry simulation on the Empress was Watson, Thomas Steinke, George Dehlmar, Tom Stead, Michael Galbraith, Dorothy Barnes, William valuable." Foley, Edward Rynberg, Jose Martin Ramirez, Nester Valentin Martinez and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). �FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG TAX TIPS 11 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT FOR SEAMEN SEAftflREBS Preparing a tax return for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service can be a difficult job, particularly if you are a seaman away from home in the months leading up to the filing deadline-April 17, 1995. Presented on this page and the following three are handy tax tips that have been prepared especially for seamen. Mariners will find information on filing for extensions, which overseas U.S. embassies have tax information, state tax requirements and much more. The LOG welcomes comments from Sea/arers on this guide so that future tax tips for seamen can continue to provide helpful information. WHICH RECORDS TO KEEP Keep records of income (such as receipts), deductions (for example, canceled checks) and credits shown on the tax return, as well as any worksheets used to figure them, until the statute of limitations runs out for that return, usually 3 years from the date the return was due or filed, or 2 years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later. However, it is recommended that all records be kept for about 6 years. Change of Address: If an individual has changed his or her address from the one listed on that person's last tax return, IRS Form 8822 should be filled out and filed with the agency. Death of a Taxpayer: If a taxpayer died before filing a required return for 1994, the taxpayer's personal representative (and spouse, in the case of a joint return) must file and sign the return for that person. A personal representative can be an executor, administrator or anyone who is in charge of the taxpayer's property. rm liiiiiiiil WHATTODO WHEN OVERSEAS AT TAX TIME Should a seaman find himself or herself overseas and seeking IRS forms or IRS assistance, U.S. embassies and consulates are equipped to provide some taxpayer-related services. At a minimum, IRS forms are available at all U.S. embassies and consulates. The U.S. embassies and consulates located in the following cities can provide IRS assistance: Bonn, Germany; Caracas, Venezuela; London, England; Mexico City, Mexico; Nassau, Bahamas; Ottawa, Canada; Paris, France; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Rome, Italy; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Sydney, Australia, and Tokyo, Japan. WHAT ARE CONSIDERED DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS Personal Exemption Amount: The est, insurance, taxes, licenses, maintenance, repairs, deduction for each exemption-for the individual, hjs or her spouse and dependents has increased to $2,450 per person. In 1994, the exemption deduction for high income taxpayers may be reduced or eliminated if their adjusted gross income exceeds certain threshold amounts. Standard Deducation Has Increased: The standard deduction, or dollar amount that reduces the amount that is taxed, has increased for most people (see box below to the right). Because of this increase, it may be to an individual's benefit to take the standard deduction this year even if that person has itemized deductions in the past. Personal Interest Deductions: For 1994, personal interest cannot be deducted. Personal interest includes interest on car loans, credit cards and personal loans. Interest on Secured Loans Deductible: Interest paid on mortgages or secured loans is 100 percent deductible. Union Dues Deduction: Union dues, including working dues, are deductible only if they exceed 2 percent of adjusted gross income. If they do, only the portion over the 2 percent is deductible. SPAD contributions have never been deductible. Deducting Work-Related Expenses: Expenses associated with a seaman's work may be considered tax deductible. However, no expense can be deducted for which a seaman has been reimbursed by the employer. Travel to the union hall to register or travel to the union's designated medical facility to take the required physical and drug tests are examples of expenses which are workrelated but not reimbursed by the company. Members of the galley crew may deduct the costs of knives and other equipment they personally own but use when on a ship performing their work duties. The purchase of work-related clothing and other gear, as long as it is truly for work and not paid for by the employer, are likely to be considered tax-deductible. Deducting Work-Related Car Expenses: Use of a personally-owned automobile in work-related travel can result in deductible expenses. Two methods can be used to compute automobile expenses--either listing a standard mileage rate or determining actual cost. On the tax return due April 15 of this year, the IRS is accepting a standard mileage rate of 29 cents per mile. Parking fees and tolls can be added when using the standard mileage rate. If using actual expenses, information must be available on all operating-related costs for the vehicle, including inter- depreciation, gas, oil, tolls and parking. In either the standard mileage rate or the actual cost method of determining car expenses, accurate records should be kept. The IRS recommends keeping a log book or diary listing all expenses related to travel. Only work-related expenses not reimbursed by an employer can be claimed. Deducting Work-Related Meals When Traveling: Workers in transportation are allowed a special rate on the meal allowance of $32 per day in the continental U.S. and $36 per day outside the continential U.S. Otherwise the IRS standard meal allowance is generally $28. In some locations it is $36, and in Hawaii and Alaska it is computed differently. Travel expenses, including meals, can only be deducted if directly related to one's work and if they have not been reimbursed from any other source. Limit on Itemized Deductions: In 1994, itemized deductions may be limited for individuals earning more than $111,800 of federal adjusted gross income (or $55,900 if married and filing separately). Earned Income Credit: A refundable earned income credit (EiC) is available to certain low income individuals who have earned income and meet certain adjusted gross income thresholds. Effective for tax year 1994, an individual does not have to have a qualifying child to be eligible for this credit if certain conditions are met. Different credit percentages and phase-out percentages are provided based on the taxpayer's income level and the number of qualifying children eligible, if any. The maximum credit allowed is as follows: Taxpayers with income less than $9,000 and no qualifying children - $306 maximum credit; taxpayers with income less than $23,750 and with 1 qualifying child - $2,038 maximum credit; taxpayers with income less than $25,296 and with 2 or more qualifying children - $2,528 maximum credit. If the earned income credit reduces the income tax liability below iero, a refund will be granted by the IRS. Taxpayers should use form 1040, schedule EiC to see if they are eligible for the credit. Dependent's Social Security Number: If an individual claims an exemption for a dependent who is at least 1 year old by December 31, 1994, he must list the dependent's social security number on Form 1040 or Form 1040A. A social security number requirement applies to all dependents (not just children) cJaimed on the tax return who are at least 1 year old. WHERETO GET INFORMATION General Information: 1-800-829-1040 can be called for general information. IRS staff answer questions from 8:00 a.m. to 4: 15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Publications: 1-800-829-3676 operators will take orders for publications. "#17 Your Federal Income Tax" and "#552 Record Keeping for Individuals" are two publications that many people find especially useful. Walk-In Help: IRS representatives are available in many IRS offices around the country to help with tax questions that cannot be answered easily by telephone. To find the location of an IRS office, look in the phone book under "United States Government, Internal Revenue Service." Telephone Help: The IRS is prepared to answer questions by phone. Through the agency's taxpayer information service, publications covering all aspects of tax-filing can be ordered. The federal Tele-Tax system has recorded tax information covering more than 18 major topics. 1-800-829-4477 is the IRS' s automated Tele-Tax system. When calling from a touch tone phone, the letter "R" or number "7'' will repeat the topic and the letter "C" or number "2" will cancel the message. To listen to a directory of topics after the introductory message finishes, dial 123. This telephone service is available from 7:00 a.m. until 11 :30 p.m. Send IRS Written Questions: Written questions regarding the tax returns can be sent directly to an IRS District Director (see page 12 for the addresses of IRS regional offices). Include a social security number with the letter. STANDARD DEDUCTIONS This is the standard deduction chart for most people. If a taxpayer is 65 or older or blind, there are additional standard deductions. (Note that the personal exemption deduction is $2,450.) Filing Status Standard Deduction Single. $3,800 Married filing joint return or Qualifying widow( er) $6,350 Married filing separate return . . $3,175 Head of household $5,600 �12 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1995 NOTICES OF INCOME RECEIVED Employer W-2's: Employers are required to mail W-2 forms to employees by January 31, 1995. If an individual believes he or she is missing W-2's, contact the employer. For seamen who have used a union hall as a return address, check with the SIU port agent to determine if a W-2 has been sent to that address. Seafarers Vacation Plan W-2's: If a Seafarer has received monies from the SIU Vacation Plan (SVP), he or she should receive a W-2 from that fund. Seafarers who have received SVP monies but who have not received a W-2 from the plan should contact their union hall or call Ms. Peggy Page at the SVP office in Camp Springs, Md.: (301) 899-0675, ext. 4353. Unemployment Compensation-1099-G: Unemployment compensation (insurance) is fully taxable. By January 31, 1995, an individual who has received unemployment compensation should receive a Form 1099-G showing the total unemployment compensation paid during 1994. Use line 20 on the tax return to report unemployment compensation. H • WHICH INCOME NEED NOT BE REPORTED The following kinds of income do not need to be reported on the federal tax return: Benefits from government welfare programs. Jones Act settlements for injuries, pain, suffering, medical costs. Maintenance and Cure. Workers' compensation benefits, insurance damages , etc. for injury or sickness. Disability retirement payments (and other benefits) paid by the Veterans ' Administration. Child support. Gifts, money or other property inherited or willed. Dividends on veterans' life insurance. Life insurance proceeds received because of a person' s death. Amounts received from insurance because ofloss of the use of a home due to fire or other casualty to the extent the amounts were more than the cost of normal expenses while living in the home. Certain amounts received as a scholarship. rn B WHICH INCOME TO REPORT In addition to wages, sa1aries, tips, unemployment compensation, capital gains, dividend payments and other income listed on the federal tax return, the following kinds of income must be reported. Amounts received in place of wages from accident and health plans (including sick pay and disability pensions) if employer paid for the policy. Life insurance proceeds from a policy cashed in if the proceeds are more than the premium paid. Wages , salaries, tips, etc. Allocated tips (box 8) Dependent care benefits (box 10) Gambling winnings (box 1) Mortgage interest Points paid on a mortgage (box 2) Stocks, bonds, etc . (box 2) Canceled debt {box 2) Ordinary dividends (box 1b) Capital gain distributions (box 1c) W-2 W-2 W-2 W-2G 1098 1098 1099-B 1099-C 1099-DIV 1099-DIV Investment expenses 1099-DIV Unemployment compensation (box 1) 1099-G 1099-G State or local income tax refund (box 2) 1099-INT Interest income (box 1) 1099-INT Early withdrawal penalty (box 2) 1099-INT Interest on U.S. savings bonds and Treasury obligations (box 3) 1099-MISC Other income 1099-R Distributions from IRAs Distributions from pensions, annuities, etc. 1099-R Capital gain (box 3) 1099-R Gross proceeds from real estate transactions (box 2) 1099-S Buyer's part of real estate tax 1099-S *NOTE: If you have not received this form, please (e.g., employer, bank, etc.) Income Records. These include any Forms W-2, W-2G and 1099. Itemized deductions and tax credits. Medical and dental payment records. Real estate and personal property tax receipts. Interest payments records for items such as a home mortgage or home equity loan. Records of payments for child care so an individual could work. Step 2. Get any forms, schedules or publications necessary to assist Original Issue Discount. in filing the return. IRS Publication 17 entitled "Your Federal Income Tax for Use in Preparing 1994 Returns" is the most comprehensive guide the agency has issued this year. Most IRS offices and many local banks, post offices and libraries have publications designed to provide individuals with information on correctly filing tax returns. Step 3. Fill in the return. Step 4. Check the return to make sure it is correct. Distributions from self-employed plans. Step 5. Sign and date the return. Form 1040 is not considered a valid Profits from corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. Endowments. Bartering income (fair-market value of goods or services received in return for services). Tier 2 and supplemental annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act. Lump-sum distributions. Gains from the sale or exchange (including barter) of real estate, securities, coins, gold, silver, gems or other property (capital gains). Accumulation distributions from trusts. Prizes and awards (contests, raffles, lottery and gambling winnings). Earned income from sources outside the United States. Director's fees. Fees received as an executor or administrator of an estate. Embezzled or other illegal income. The most common form to use when filing one's income tax is the 1040. But income may come from many sources, not just wages and salaries. Listed below are some of the different kinds of income an individual may receive, on which form that income is received by the individual, and where that income should be reported on Form 1040. If the individual itemizes deductions, any state or local income tax withheld from these forms should be reported on Schedule A, line 5. Form Received from Income Source• Step 1. Get all records together. Jones Act settlements for lost wages. WHERE TO REPORT CERTAIN KINDS OF INCOME WHEN USING THE STANDARD 1040 FORM Source of Income Received HOW TO PREPARE ATAXRE'nJRN Where to Report Income Income on Form 1040, Page in IRS Instruction Book Form 1040, line 7 See Tip Income on page 15 Form 2441 , line 11 Form 1040, line 21 Schedule A , line 1O** Schedule A, line 1O** Schedule D Form 1040, line 21 Form 1040, line 9 See instructions for Form 1040, line 13, page 16 Form 1040, line 9, and Schedule A, line 22 Form 1040, line 19 See instructions for Form 1040, line 10, page 16** Form 1040, line Ba Form 1040, line 28 See instructions for Form 1040, line Sa, page 15 Form 1040, line 21 ** See instructions for Form 1040, lines 15a and 15b, page 17 See instructions for Form 1040, lines 16a and 16b, page 17 See instructions on Form 1099-R Form 2119 (or Form 4797 or Schedule D if the property was not your home) See instructions for Schedule A, line 6, page A-2** contact the source of the income **If the item relates to an activity for which you are required to file Schedule C, CEZ, E or F, or Form 4835, report the taxable or deductible amount allocable to the return unless signed. A spouse must also sign if it is a joint return. Step 6. Attach all required forms and schedules. Attach the first copy ofCopyB of Forms W-2, W-2Gand 1099Rto the front of the Form 1040. Attach all other schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the attachment sequence number. If tax is owed, attach the payment to the front of Form 1040 along with Form 1040-V (original only). Write name, address, phone number, social security number and form number on your check or money order. Rounding Off to Whole Dollars: Cents may be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar on the tax return and schedules. To do so, raise amounts from 50 to 99 cents to the next dollar. For example, $1.39 becomes $1 and $2.50 becomes $3. Fast Refund: If a tax refund is expected for 1994, instead of mailing the return to the Internal Revenue Service, it can be filed electronically. When filed electronically, a refund will bereceivedinabout3 weeks, orin2 weeks if it is deposited directly into a savings or checking account. For a charge, many professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If an indi victual prepared his or her own return, a preparer or transmitter in their area can file the return electronically. For a list of who can file a tax return electronically in any given area, call the IRS toll-free number, 1-800-829-1040, and ask for the Electronic Filing Office. WHERE TO FILE Tax returns should be mailed to the Internal Revenue Service Center designated forthe area in which the taxpayerlives. These addresses are listed below. No street address is needed for the IRS. For individuals living in the following states Use this address Florida, Georgia, South Carolina IRS Atlanta, GA 39901 New Jersey, New York (New York City and counties of Nassau, . Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester) IRS Holtsville, NY 00501 New York (all other counties} , Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont IRS Andover, MA 05501 . . . . . . IRS Kansas City, MO 64999 Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, . Virginia IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia IRS Cincinnati, OH 45999 Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas . . . . . IRS Austin, TX 73301 Alaska, Arizona, California (counties of Alpine, Amador, Butte, . Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba), Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming IRS Ogden, UT 84201 California (all other counties) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hawaii IRS Fresno, CA 93888 Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee IRS Memphis, TN 37501 American Samoa . . . . . . IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 Guam (permanent residents) Department of Revenue and Taxation 378 Chalan San Antonio Tamuning, GU 96911 Puerto Rico (or if excluding income under section 933) . . . . . . . . . . . nonpermanent residents of Virgin Islands, nonpermanent residents of Guam IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 Virgin Islands (permanent residents) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue Lockhart Gardens No. 1-A Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, VI 00802 Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri , Wisconsin All A.P.O. or F.P.O. addresses . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IRS Philadelphia, PA 19255 �SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1995 13 r-----------------------------------------------------------------------, DEADLINE for filing TAXES: APRIL 17, 1995 HOW TO FILE AN EXTENSION IRS Form 4868 can be used to ask for a fourmonth extension to file IRS Form 1040A or Form 1040. An individual requesting an extension is under no obligation to explain why the additional time is needed. Filing of the form gives an individual until August 15, 1995 to file his or her 1994 federal tax return. The IRS will contact the individual directly only if the request for an extension is denied. To extend the period of time in which one can file his or her tax return, that individual must correctly fill out Form 4868 and pay all of the tax monies due (as noted on line 6 of the form). If the filing of Form 4868 and the subsequent four-month extension to file does not provide the individual with enough time, he or she can then file Form 2688, known as "Application for Additional Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." Another option open to the person seeking more time in which to file is to write a letter to the IRS stating the reason the extension is necessary and mail it to the correct IRS location (see "Where to File" on page 12 in this supplement). An individual seeking an extension is advised by the IRS to file Form 4868 before filing Form 2688. At right is Form 4868 which may be used by Seafarers to file for an extension. This form will be recognized by the IRS. Additional copies of Form 4868 are available by calling the agency's toll-free number which is dedicated to tax form requests. That number is 1800-829-3676. Also, Form 4868 is available from all main IRS branch offices. And if a Seafarer finds himself or herself overseas, he or she can obtain the form from any U.S. embassy or consulate. It is important to bear in mind that the filing of Form 4868 requesting an extension does not get one offthe hook from having to pay any taxes due. Form 4868, when sent in, must be accompanied by all tax monies due the U.S. government from the individual filing the extension. The deadline for filing the form and the taxes due is April 17. II Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return OMB No. 1545-0188 ~®94 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Please Type or Print Your first name and initial Last name Your social security number If a joint return, spouse's first name and initial Last name Spouse's social security number Home address {number, street, and apt. no. or rural route). If you have a P.O. box, see the instructions. City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code I request an automatic 4-month extension of time to August 15, 1995, to file Form 1040EZ, Form 1040A, or Form 1040 for the , for the fiscal tax year ending , 19 calendar year 1994 or to , 19 1@11 Individual Income Tax-You must complete this part. Total tax liability for 1994. This is the amount you expect to enter on Form 1040EZ, line 9; Form 1040A, line 27; or Form 1040, line 53. If you expect this amount to be zero, enter -0-. Caution: You MUST enter an amount on line 1 or your extension will be denied. You can estimate this amount, but be as exact as you can with the information you have. If we later find that your estimate was not reasonable, the extension will be null and void. 2 3 Total payments for 1994. This is the amount you expect to enter on Form 1040EZ, line 8; Form 1040A, line 28d; or Form 1040, line 60 (excluding line 57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . BALANCE DUE. Subtract line 2 from line 1. If line 2 is more than line 1, enter -0-. If you are making a payment, you must use the Form 4868-V at the bottom of page 3. For details on how to pay, including what to write on your payment, see the instructions . . . . . . . . ..,.. 1@111 .,__2--+-----+-- 3 Gift or Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax-Complete this part if you expect to owe either tax. Caution: Do not include income tax on lines Sa and Sb. See the instructions. If you or your spouse plan to file a gift tax return (Form 709 or 709-A) for 1994, } Yourself ..,.. generally due by April 17, 1995, see the instructions and check here . . Spouse ..,.. 4 D D 5a Enter the amount of gift or GST tax you are paying with this form. Also, you must use the Form 4868-V at the bottom of page 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Enter the amount of gift or GST tax your spouse is paying with t~ls form. Also, you must use the Form 4868-V at the bottom of page 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1--Sa~-------+--- 5b Signature and Verification Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete; and, if prepared by someone other than the taxpayer, that I am authorized to prepare this form . ~ ~ Your signature Date ~ Spouse's signature, if filing jointly Preparer's signature (other than taxpayer) Date Date If you want correspondence regarding this extension to be sent to you at an address other than that shown above or to an agent acting for you, please enter the name of the agent and/or the address where it should be sent. Name Please Type or Print Number and street (include suite, room, or apt. no.) or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code 4868 (1994) ______________________________________________________________________ _J For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 3. Cat. No. 1~l141W Form Seafarers are welcome to use the above form in case they need to file for an extension for income tax returns. The form is an exact duplication and will be honored by the Internal Revenue Service. Filing an extension does not exempt a Seafarer from paying any taxes owed the IRS. SEAFARERS AND STATE TAXES The law prohibits employers from withholding state and local taxes from the wages of seamen working aboard U.S.-flag ships. Specifically, the law [46 USCA 11108(11)] provides that "no part of the wages due or accruing to a master, officer or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel engaged in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, interstate or noncontiguous trade shall be withheld pursuant to the provisions of the tax laws of any state, territory, possession or commonwealth, or a subdivision of any of them, but nothing in this section shall prohibit any such withholding of the wages of any seaman who is employed in the coastwise trade between ports in the same state if such withholding is pursuant to a voluntary agreement between such seaman and his employer." The law, however, does not exempt seamen from paying state and local taxes. A seaman, just like any other citizen of any given state, must meet his or her obligations to the government of the area in which he or she lives. Each state has a set of criteria to determine whether an individual is a resident of that state. A seaman should check with a state tax office ifhe or she is unsure as to his residency status. For example, in California during the early 1970s, a case before the California State Board of Equalization stated that a merchant seaman-despite the fact that he was on a ship for 210 days of the year-was a resident of the state for tax purposes. The board took into consideration the fact that the seaman owned a home in California and maintained a bank account in a California-based bank. Additionally, each state has established conditions under which non-residents of that state must pay a portion of state tax if such an individual earned income from a source based in that state. Many states allow a credit in the amount an individual must pay the state if that person has already paid taxes in another state. On page 14 in this issue of the Seafarers LOG is a chart for seamen to use if questions arise on residency and state tax issues. It includes a list of phone numbers of state tax boards and offices to call for more information. It also provides information on what each state considers to be taxable income for residents. The chart indicates that seven states do not require state taxes to be paid of its residents, and three states limit state taxes to profits earned from investments but do not consider wages subject to taxation. ADDITIONAL STATE TAX INFORMATION ON NEXT PAGE �Ill 14 SEAFARERS LOG STATE TAX LIABILITY AND WHERE TO GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESIDENT'S TAXABLE INCOME STATE OFFICE ADDRESS Alabama Subject to state income tax on all income. Alaska Arizona Arkansas No state tax. Subject to tax on entire net income. A credit is only allowed for taxes paid to the other state on income derived from sources within that state which are taxable under that state's laws without regard to the residence or domicile of the recipient. No credit is allowed if the other state allows residents of Arizona a credit against taxes imposed by that state for taxes paid to Arizona Subject to state income tax on all income. Dept. of Revenue, Income Tax Division, 1021 Madison Ave., P.O. Box 327490, Montgomery, AL 36132-7490 De~t. of Revenue, P.O. Box 110420, Juneau, AK 99811-0420 Dept. of Revenue, P.O. Box 29086, Phoenix,~ 85038-9086 Tax Administrator, P.O. Box 3628, Little Rock, AR 72203-3628 California Subject to state income tax on all taxable income. Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 942840, Sacramento, CA 94240-0000 Colorado Subject to state income taxation on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to state income taxation based on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to state income taxation on federal adjusted gross income with cerlain modifications. Subject to DC income tax on net income. Taxpayer's Assistance, 1375 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80261 STATE Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida No state tax. Georgia Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income less certain items. Hawaii Subject to tax on entire income; credit is allowed for taxes paid to another state which is paid on income derived from sources outside the state. Subject to tax on federal taxable income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territory. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications and with the possibility of a credit for state taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with modifications and with the possibility of a credit against Iowa tax for taxes paid to another state on income subject to tax in Iowa. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on all income reportable for federal purposes with certain exceptions. Subject to tax on taxable income with the possibility of a reduction of taxes for taxes paid to another jurisdiction. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Minnesota Subject to a tax on federal adjusted gross income. A credit for taxes paid to other states is allowed. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income allocable to sources within Michigan. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Mississippi Missouri Subject to tax on entire net income. Subject to tax on Missouri taxable income with certain modifications. Montana Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Credit for taxes paid to other states is allowed. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Michigan Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York No state tax. Subject to tax on interest and dividends over $1 ,200. Subject to tax on entire New Jersey gross income; credit is allowed for tax paid to another state on income subject to New Jersey income tax. Subject to tax on federal taxable income with certain modification and with the possibility of a credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Taxpayer's Assistance, 25 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT 06105 Division of Revenue, State Office Bldg., Ninth & French Streets, Wilmington, DE 19801 Taxpayer Assistance Office, 1 Judiciary Square, 441 Fourth St., NW, Suite 550 North, Washington, DC 20001 Taxpayer Assistance Section, 5050 W. Tennessee St., Bldg. I, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0100 Dept. of Revenue, 322 Plaza Level, West Tower, Floyd Bldg., Atlanta, GA 30334 First Taxation District, Oahu District Office, P.O. Box 3559, Honolulu, HI 968113559 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 56, Boise, ID 83756-0201 Taxpayer Information Division, The Willard Ice Bldg., 101 West Jefferson, P.O. Box 19044, Springfield, IL 62794-9044 Taxpayer Information, 100 N. Senate Ave., Room N105, Indianapolis, IN 462042253 Taxpayer Service Section, Iowa Dept. of Revenue and Finance, P.O. Box 10457, Des Moines, IA 50306 Taxpayer Assistance Bureau, Docking State Office Bldg., 915 Harrison, 3rd floor, Topeka, KS 66612-1588 Revenue Cabinet, 200 Fair Oaks Lane, Frankfort, KY 40620-0001 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 3440, Baton Rouge, LA 70823-0001 Bureau ofTaxation, P.O. Box 1067, Augusta, ME 04332-1067 Comptroller of the Treasury, Revenue Administration, Annapolis, MD 21411-0001 Massachussetts Dept. of Revenue, 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02204 Taxpayer Information, Treasury Bldg., 430 W. Allegan St., Lansing, Ml 48922 Dept. of Revenue, Taxpayer Information, 10 River Park Plaza, St. Paul, MN 55146-4450 Tax Commission, P.O. Box 23050, Jackson, MS 39225-3050 Dept. of Revenue, Truman State Office Bldg., Room 330, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Dept. of Revenue, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, MT 59604 Taxpayer's Assistance, 301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 94818, Lincoln, NE 68509-4818 Deet. of Taxation, Caeital Comelex, Carson Ci~. NV 89710-0003 Taxpayers Assistance Office, P.O. Box 637, Concord, NH 03302-0637 Taxpayer Information, 50 Barrack St., CN 269, Trenton, NJ 08646-0269 Tax & Revenue Dept., P.O. Box 360, Santa Fe, NM 87509-0630 Taxpayer's Assistance, W.A. Harriman State Campus, Bldg. 8, Albany, NY 12227 Dept. of Revenue, Revenue Bldg., 501 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27640 North Dakota Subject to tax on net income with the possibility of a tax credit for taxes paid to another state. Subject to tax on federal taxable income with certain modifications. Ohio Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Oklahoma Subject to tax on the federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina Subject to tax on federal taxable income with certain modifications ;credit against Oregon income taxes for taxes imposed by another state is allowed. Subject to tax on income with a credit for taxes paid to another state on income also subject to tax in Pennsylvania. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. Subject to tax on entire net income. South Dakota Tennessee No state tax. Subject to tax on dividends from stock and interest on bonds. Division of Taxation, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908-5801 Dept. of Revenue, Columbia Mill Bldg., 301 Gervais St., P.O. Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214 Dept. of Revenue, 700 Governors Dr., Pierre, SD 57501-2291 Dept. of Revenue, Andrew Jackson State Office Bldg., Nashville, TN 37242-0482 Texas Utah No state tax. Subject to tax on federal taxable income with certain modifications. Taxpayer Assistance, Capital Station, Austin, TX 78774 Utah State Tax Commission, 210 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84134 Vermont Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with a credit for income taxes paid to another state or territory upon income derived from sources within that state or territory. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. No state tax Dept. of Taxes, 109 State St., Montpelier, VT 05609-1401 North Carolina Pennsylvania -- FEBRUARY 1995 Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Subject to taxable income as defined in terms of federal adjusted gross income with modifications. Subject to tax on federal adjusted gross income with certain modifications. No state tax. Taxpayer Information, State Capitol, Bismarck, ND 58505-0599 Ohio Dept. of Taxation - Taxpayer Service, P.O. Box 2476, Columbus, OH 43266-0076 Taxpayer Information, Connors Bldg., 2501 Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194 Revenue Bldg., 955 Center St., NE, First floor, Room 135, Salem, OR 97310 PA Dept. of Revenue, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0101 Taxpayer Information, P.O. Box 1115, Richmond, VA 23208-1115 Dept. of Revenue, 415 General Admin. Bldg., P.O. Box 47454, Olympia, WA 98504-7454 Taxpayer Services, P.O. Box 3784, Charteston, WV 25337-3784 Dept. of Revenue, 4638 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705 Dept. of Revenue, 122 West 25th St., Cheyenne, WY 82002 LOCAL I TOLL-FREE NO. (205) 242-2677 (907} 465-2320 (602) 255-3381 *(800) 352-4090 Phoenix (602) 628-6421 Tucson (501) 682-1100 *(800) 882-9275 (916) 854-6500 (800) 852-5711 (303) 534-1209 (203) 566-8520 *(800) 382-9463 (302) 577-3300 *(800) 292-7826 (202) 727-6103 (202) 727-6104 ~904~ 488-6800 800 352-3671 (404) 656-4071 *(800) 338-2389 (808) 587-6515 (800} 222-3229 ~208) 334-7660 800) 972-7660 (217) 782-3336 (317) 232-2240 (515)281-3114 *(800) 367-3388 (913) 296-0222 (502) 564-4580 (504) 925-4611 (207) 626-8475 *(800) 773-7895 (410) 974-3981 (800) 638-2937 (617) 727-4545 *(800) 392-6089 (517) 373-2873 *(800) 487-7000 (612) 296-3781 (800) 652-9094 (601) 359-1141 (314) 751-7191 (406) 444-2837 ~402) 471-5729 800) 742-7474 (702) 687-4892 (603) 271-2186 (609) 588-2200 *(800) 323-4400 (505) 827-0700 (518) 438-8581 *(800) 225-5829 (919) 733-4682 (701) 328-3450 *(800) 638-2901 (614) 846-6712 *(800) 282-1780 (405) 521-3146 *(800) 522-8165 (503) 378-4988 *(800) 356-4222 (717) 783-1405 (401) 277-2905 (800) 763-1295 (605) 773-5141 (615) 741-3665 *(800) 342-1003 *(800) 252-5555 (801) 297-2200 *(800) 662-4335 (802) 828-2865 (804) 367-8031 (206) 753-5540 (304) 558-3333 *(800} 982-8297 (608) 266-2486 (307) 777-7962 • within state only SOURCE: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Federal Voting Assistance Program; Voting Assistance Guide 1994-95; Appendix I. Probable State Income Tax Liability. �FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea DECEMBER 16, 1994 - JANUARY 15, 1995 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C March & April 1995 Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Piney Point Monday, March 6, April 3 Port DECK DEPARTMENT New York 48 26 7 21 2 19 58 53 10 13 Philadelphfa 4 2 3 5 1 3 0 5 8 3 12 Baltimore 7 11 4 6 8 3 6 0 0 Norfolk 23 21 19 8 10 4 8 6 6 10 27 4 Mobile 12 11 22 0 6 18 1 5 New Orleans 22 43 4 29 4 21 1 5 31 11 4 12 Jacksonville 31 13 7 51 35 13 19 17 14 San Francisco 12 18 12 0 6 38 37 9 1 Wilmington 22 19 30 30 9 17 I 11 8 8 Seattle 27 16 2 44 31 6 17 1 18 9 2 1 2 Puerto Rico 15 5 3 5 8 5 9 25 Honolulu 4 4 4 15 7 10 6 9 13 44 34 19 Houston 24 20 16 6 9 20 7 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 St. Louis 0 I Piney Point 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 6 1 2 1 Algonac 1 2 0 0 0 0 147 167 371 383 118 Totals 227 48 38 93 205 Port ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 New York 14 15 10 39 38 26 10 1 0 4 2 0 1 2 l Philadelphia 2 3 0 0 1 0 2 5 Baltimore 0 5 6 5 2 0 2 3 10 20 9 6 8 5 Norfolk 4 4 2 19 24 0 7 Mobile 11 0 5 0 9 4 20 29 12 2 New Orleans 12 2 6 8 18 6 23 38 11 12 2 6 Jacksonville 18 15 5 10 4 30 27 1 11 8 0 San Francisco 17 17 4 14 19 11 l 6 13 3 8 Wilmington 8 14 3 23 12 12 2 13 Seattle 16 4 9 2 3 4 2 11 4 Puerto Rico 5 1 3 7 14 7 13 1 2 8 2 Honolulu 4 5 8 22 1 11 19 11 14 0 Houston 13 0 10 1 2 1 0 St. Louis 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 0 4 0 Piney Point 3 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 Algonac 0 0 0 0 0 0 225 267 58 17 69 97 118 Totals 142 130 27 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 2 18 19 7 5 0 6 1 10 New York 11 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Philadelphia 1 0 1 0 2 l 0 1 0 Baltimore 1 2 14 4 7 3 6 1 6 5 7 Norfolk 11 0 2 13 0 0 10 3 6 Mobile 8 12 13 5 2 7 6 1 12 3 New Orleans 10 23 17 10 5 1 7 5 Jacksonville 11 9 6 22 7 4 68 4 1 17 San Francisco 32 12 3 6 6 12 19 I 7 9 12 4 3 Wilmington 2 8 11 35 1 13 5 4 1 Seattle 16 4 3 4 1 2 3 0 0 1 2 Puerto Rico 16 12 17 1 4 3 1 3 Honolulu 4 8 5 22 6 6 1 4 4 2 8 Houston 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 0 0 3 1 9 2 2 0 Piney Point 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 l 0 Algonac 0 246 148 60 54 55 14 94 125 77 25 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 91 38 11 2 0 15 1 4 34 13 New York 4 11 0 0 4 1 0 0 Phi1ade1phia 1 0 7 7 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 Baltimore 0 25 27 6 0 5 1 7 12 Norfolk 2 8 4 34 5 0 14 0 2 0 2 18 Mobile 32 39 11 2 0 2 8 New Orleans 4 20 9 25 4 31 0 7 5 1 11 10 Jacksonville 1 29 26 18 0 2 8 16 10 San Francisco 7 18 14 11 32 0 3 10 9 15 12 Wilmington 6 15 42 12 12 2 0 3 3 23 Seattle 6 13 13 5 1 0 1 2 4 4 Puerto Rico 9 126 11 60 0 15 9 46 20 0 Honolulu 7 11 33 7 3 0 4 1 9 2 15 Houston 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 0 4 32 0 1 0 14 1 0 24 Piney Point 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 Algonac 0 363 470 102 47 0 124 23 144 208 Totals 45 Totals All 599 944 1,268 216 116 464 361 244 620 De2artments 539 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1,157 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,157 jobs shipped, 361 jobs or about 31 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. From December 16, 1994 to January 15, 1995, a total of 216 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 22,377 jobs have been shipped. New York Tuesday: March 7, April 4 Trip Reliefs Philadelphia Wednesday: March 8, April 5 Baltimore Thursday: March 9, April 6 Norfolk Thursday: March 9, April 6 Jacksonville Thursday: March 9, April 6 Algonac Friday: March 10, April 7 Houston Monday: March 13, April 10 New Orleans Tuesday: March 14, April 11 Mobile Wednesday: March 15, April 12 San Francisco Thursday: March 16, April 13 Wilmington Monday: March 20, April 17 Seattle Friday: March 24, April 21 San Juan Thursday: March 9, April 6 St. Louis Friday: March 17, April 14 Honolulu Friday: March 17, April 14 Duluth Wednesday: March 15, April 12 Jersey City Wednesday: March 22, April 19 New Bedford Tuesday: March 21, April 18 Each port's meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Personals ANTHONY (TONY) ARONICA Please contact Hubert Eugene Jackson at 88 Johnston Highway, Newton Grove, NC 28366; or telephone (910) 594-0127. RAYMOND CHERRY Michele Cherry would like to get in touch with her father-in-law, Raymond Cherry, or anyone who knows him. Please contact Michele Cherry at 1849 Sedgwick A venue, Apt. 12-B, Bronx, NY 10453; or telephone (718) 716-5811. SIDNEY GARDNER (of Baltimore) Please contact Karen Scott at (410) 558-0232 or (410) 342-4611. FREDDIE NEWTON Walton Newton would like to get in touch with his father, Freddie Newton (who sailed from the port of St. Louis), or anyone who knows him. Please call Walton Newton at (813) 870-9827. ANTHONY NOBILE The daughter of Anthony Nobile would like to get in touch with her father. She would like Mr. Nobile, or anyone who knows him, to write to Diane Nobile Serra, 143 Columbia Street, #3A, Brooklyn, NY 11231. JOHN FRANCIS ROBERTS Gail Roberts is trying to locate information about her grandfather (John Francis Roberts) whom she has never met. Her grandfather sailed as a merchant mariner in 1932 and was still sailing in 1961. Ms. Roberts would like to hear from her grandfather or anyone who knew him. Please contact Gail Roberts at 8218 Bernard Drive North, Millersville, MD 21108. 15 .. �16 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1995 Seafarers International Union Directory Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes DECEMBER 16, 1994- JANUARY 15, 1995 L-Lakes CL-Company/Lakes NP-Non Priority Michael Sacco President *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP John Fay Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Joseph Sacco Executive Vice President Augustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services Jack Caffey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Kelley Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac 0 35 6 0 15 3 0 7 0 0 12 9 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 15 11 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 16 7 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 5 9 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 42 14 0 17 7 0 10 2 0 36 27 DeanCorgey .---- - - - - - Vice President Gulf Coast - - ----.. HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (30 I) 899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON I 221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE I640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (334) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 48 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS Totals All Departments 18 0 69 0 36 27 0 105 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 50 Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters DECEMBER 16, 1994 - JANUARY 15, 19954 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals Region Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast Totals 3 0 5 0 1 0 3 0 0 42 3 12 17 2 1 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0 1 1 1 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 36 (} 0 1 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 2 0 0 1 4 1 17 0 0 29 2 33 49 34 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 2 0 3 2 3 20 2 1 2 44 5 0 9 0 13 0 51 70 13 64 2 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 6 1 22 1 26 2 3 7 1 13 Totals All Departments 20 63 4 63 8 37 109 17 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 6 72 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 635 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY l 1232 (718) 499-6600 e1u BULLETIN BOARD NORFOLK I 15 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (30 I) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 33004 (305) 921 -5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE l 057 Fernandez Juncos Ave., Stop 161/i Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST.LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310) 549-4000 - ~ & UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS rtJ ~ UPCOMING PORT ARTHUR TEXAS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS A general informational Seafarers membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. It will take place at the Ramada Inn on Highway 87 in Port Arthur. Future meetings will be held March 1, April 5 and May 3 at the same time and same location. Contact the Houston SIU hall for further information. ~ ,{ii. '-1! NEW YORK CLINIC 'fl In order to ensure that active SIU members and pensioners receive a copy of the Seafarers LOG each month-as well as other important mail such as W-2 forms, pension and welfare checks and bulletins or notices-a correct home address must be on file with the union. If you have moved recently and have not yet notified the union, go to your nearest union hall and fill out a change of address form or send your new address (along with your name, book number and social security number) to: Address Control, Seafarers International Union, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. CHANGES AFFILIATION Dr. Berlin is now affiliated with Occupational Health Services, which serves as the clinic for Seafarers in the New York area. The address remains 794 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215; telephone (718) 783-6578. Hours of operation are: Monday - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday - 9 a.m. 6 p.m.; Friday - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ~ NEW AREA CODE <{J FOR SOUTHERN ALABAMA Effective January 15, 1995, Alabama has a new area code, 334, which will apply to the southern parts of the state. The telephone number for the SIU Mobile hall is now (334) 4780916; the FAX number is (334) 4784658. ~ THINK WARM: PLAN YOUR VACATION AT PINEY POINT Each summer, a number of rooms at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. are set aside for Seafarers and their families to vacation for up to two weeks. Piney Point vacationers can enjoy the school's comfortable accommodations, use of the recreational facilities and three good meals a day. And the location is ideal for traveling to many of the area's educational and historical sites. Seafarers should start thinking about how Piney Point could be a part of their vacation plans. Watch for additional information in upcoming issues of the Seafarers LOG or contact the Paul Hall Center at (301) 9940010. �FEBRUARY 1995 SEFARERS LOG J oining the growing number of SIU pensioners this month are 13 Seafarers who have retired after many years of sailing the world's waterways. Eleven of those signing off their ships for the last time sailed in the deep sea division, one navigated the inland waterways and one worked on Great Lakes' vessels. Seven of the retiring Seafarers served in the U.S. military-two in the Navy, two in the Army, two in the Air Force and one in the Coast Guard. Two of the new pension enrollees have been SIU members since the 1940s: Alfred Tampol who signed on in Norfolk, Va. and William Holland who joined the union in New Orleans. Among this month's retirees is Claude J. Dockery, who completed the bosun recertification course in 1988 at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. On this page, the Seafarers LOG presents brief biographical accounts of this month's pensioners. DEEP SEA BILLA. ABULENCIA, 65, signed on with the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Abulencia sailed in the deck department and upgraded his skills at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Born in the Philippines, Brother Abulencia has retired to California. RICHARD BRUMAGE, 66, signed on with the SIU in the port of Honolulu. He sailed in the steward department and upgraded to chief cook at the Lundeberg School. Prior to joining the SIU, Brother Brumage was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards union and graduated from their training school in Santa Rosa, Calif. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953. A native of Pennsylvania, Brother Brumage currently resides in Nevada. CHARLES J. DOCKERY,66, was born in Oklahoma. He joined the union in 1966 in the port of Wilmington, Calif., sailing as a member of the deck department. Brother Dockery upgraded at the Lundeberg School and completed the bosun recertification program there in 1988. Brother Dockery has retired to his native Oklahoma. RICHARD GARCIA, 65,began sailing with the Seafarers in 1951 in the port of Savannah, Ga. He sailed Brother Sigler currently resides in Missouri. To Our New Pensioners . . . Thanks for a Job Well Done GREAT LAKES Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. in the steward department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951to1955. Born and raised in Tampa, Fla., Brother Garcia has retired to his home state. LUCIEN GUMM,59, a native of Washington, joined the = ~ SIU in 1968 '''i'i in the port of =t, Seattle. ---""-=-===---' } Brother Gumm sailed in the deck department. He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy. Brother Gumm continues to reside in Washington. WILLIAM L.HOLLAND,65, signed on with the union in 1948 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the engine department, starting out as an FOWT and working his way up to QMED. He also sailed as a second assistant engineer. Born in Paris, Texas, Brother Holland now resides in California. JOSEPHJ. McGILL, 59, born in Brooklyn, N.Y., joined the Seafarers in 1958 in the port of Jackson ville, Fla. Brother McGill sailed in both the engine and deck departments. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1961. Brother McGill makes his home in Florida. Brother Tampol has retired to New York. TEODORO VALERIO, 58,joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed as a member of the deck department. Born in Honduras, Brother Valerio became a naturalized U.S. citizen and currently resides in Louisiana. DUANEK. WITT,55, signed on with the umonm 1965 in the port of Duluth, Minn. The Wisconsin native started sailing in the union's Great Lakes district and later transferred to the deep sea division as a member of the deck department. Brother Witt presently lives in Wisconsin. INLAND MANUEL "JOE" SIGLER, 67, signed on with the SIU in 1952 in the port of Chicago. He sailed aboard deep sea, inland and Great Lakes vessels in the deck department. Eighteen years ago, Brother Sigler became an official for the union. He was a patrolman in Chicago, worked in the Algonac, Mich. hall and has been a port agent in St. Louis for nearly seven years. As a rank and file member, Brother Sigler participated in a number of beefs. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947. Born in Gary, Ind., The start of any new year brings many changes in local, state and federal laws. With regard to Social Security and its benefits, 1995 is no different. Perhaps the most anticipated and noticed change is the announcement that benefits for those persons receiving Social Security will go up. The federal government has announced that Social Security recipients should have received a 2.8 percent increase in their benefits with their January check. The increase is based on the annual rise in the Consumer Price Index. As determined by the Social Security Administration, the average monthly benefit for a retired worker will go up in 1995 to $698 from last year's average of $679. For a husband and wife who both receive benefits, the average monthly benefit will be $1,178. This is only an average-many people receive more while others get less. Also increasing in 1995 is the maximum amount of money that Social Security recipients between the ages of 65 and 69 can earn without losing any of their benefits. The new limit is $11,280 of taxable income in a year. After that amount is reached, $1 is withheld from benefits for every $3 over the limit. For those persons receiving Social Security who are under the age of 65, the new maximum annual earning limit is $8, 160. When this amount is reached, $1 is withheld for every $2 over the limit. The maximum earning amount still does not apply to anyone 70 years of age or older. Finally, the Social Security Administration announced there would be no changes in the percentage of withholding tax taken from paychecks for Social Security or Medicare. I LOG-A-RHYTHMS WILLIAM ALFRED TAMPOL, 66, signed on with the • union in 1945 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Born in the Philippine Islands, Brother Tampol became a naturalized U.S. citizen. He sailed in the engine department, starting out as an oiler and later upgrading at the Lundeberg School to electrician. TEDMILLIGAN,62, '~., joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. Brother Mil"--- - - - - - - ' ligan, a tug fireman, sailed in both the deck and engine departments. Brother Milligan also sailed on inland vessels. He served in the U.S. Air Force from L952 through 1956. Brother Milligan has retired to his native state of Michigan. Social Security Payments To 60 Up 2.8% in 1995 By Michael J. Cushman N. SLUSSER, 68, was born in Roanoke, Va.He began sailing with the Seafarers in 1956 from the port of Savannah, Ga. Brother Slusser sailed in the engine department and upgraded at the Lundeberg School to QMED. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946 and again from 1948 to 1951. Brother Slusser presently lives in the state of Washington. 17 Life at Sea Seafarer I see the ships anchored out in the harbor, I see them unloading in the ports. I wonder if I could be a sailor I am a seafarer, A sailor of the seas. I bring to you the cargo and supplies you need From around the world and across the seas. I am a citizen of the world and a sailor of the seas. Ships have been my mistresses. The sea has been my bride. I am happy with the life I lead. A seafarer until I die. of the seas. Exotic lands await me, Tropical islands chart my way. I would spend my time Carving scrimshaws, Mending the sails, Batting down the hatches, Seeing what's on the poop deck, among other things. Ah, the sailor's life it's for me. (An SIU member since 1980, Michael 1. Cushman has attended a number of courses at the Lundeberg School and upgraded to chief cook in 1987. Brother Cushman has contributed many of his poems to the Seafarers LOG in the past. "Alexander Kane Cushman," published in the March 1994 issue, was from a book of poems he wrote for his son. The poems above are two of his most recent.) - �18 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1995 Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possible. On occasion, because of space limitations, some will be omitted. Ships minutes first are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes are then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG for publication. RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), September 25-Chairman Larry Mccants, Secretary Chih-hua Chang, Engine Delegate Alex Resendez III, Steward Delegate Tookie Davalie. Chairman noted refrigerator fixed, new VCR received and new couch put in crew lounge. He announced receipt of Seafarers LOGs. Educational director advised crew of selected upgrading courses offered at union halls and encouraged all members to take advantage of regular upgrading opportunities at Lundeberg School at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point, Md. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crewmembers to check zcards for renewal dates. Chairman urged crewmembers to send pictures to Seafarers LOG. RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), October 2-Chairman Larry McCants, Secretary Chih-hua Chang, Educational Director Hanable Smith, Engine Delegate Alex Resendez III, Steward Delegate Tookie Davali. Chairman reported crewmembers will have picture and thumb print taken for shore passes. He asked crew to record serial numbers from ship's equipment. Educational director emphasized importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center. Crew discussed setting up movie fund for purchase of new films. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew requested floor mats be placed at entrances and exits of house. Chairman asked crewmembers to return videotapes after use and reminded them to separate plastics from normal waste. He reminded crew to lock all rooms while in port. Ship heading to Argentina. - SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), October 16-Chairman Nelson Sala, Secretary Jose Coils, Educational Director Joseph Shuler, Deck Delegate Efstratios Zoubantis, Engine Delegate R. Collazo, Steward Delegate Jorge Salazar. Chairman announced payoff and sailing time. Secretary expressed good wishes for Captains G.K. Pappas and Richard Sandifer on their recent retirements . Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. New washing machine requested by crew. Steward department thanked for keeping up good work. Next port: Elizabeth, N .J. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand Service), October 9-Chairman Elex Cary Jr., Deck Delegate Brian Bassett, Engine Delegate Prentiss Smith, Steward Delegate Donald Garrison. Crew extended special vote of thanks to Chief Cook Garrison for fine meals and excellent barbecue on deck. Crew asked contracts department for clarification of overtime worked. Galley gang thanked crew for helping keep mess hall and lounge clean. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR (SeaLand Service), October 30--Chairman Werner Becher, Secretary Joseph Smith, Deck Delegate George Khan, Engine Delegate Chris Davis, Steward Delegate Jasper Jackson. Crew requested new washing machine and dryer. Chairman announced new lock installed in lounge and asked crewmembers to deep doors locked while in port. He reported payoff in Tacoma, Wash. on October 28. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward department delegates. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND SP/R/T(Sea-Land Service), October 16--Chairman David Williams, Secretary Steve Apodaca, Educational Director Charles Henley, Deck Delegate Michael Soren- son, Engine Delegate Donnie Hester, Steward Delegate Arthur Medieros. Secretary urged crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Educational director stressed importance of donating to SPAD. Treasurer reported $203 in ship's fund and $97 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three departments . Chainnan asked crewmembers to notify bridge before going on deck in bad weather. Crew thanked galley gang for great barbecue. Chairman reminded crew to keep noise to a minimum while in house so those off duty may sleep. Next port: Honolulu. USNS SEAL/FT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), October 24-Chairman Tom Prather, Deck Delegate Kimberly Clark. Secretary asked all crewmembers to cooperate in keeping mess decks and laundry spaces clean. Crew discussed safety course offered at Piney Point. Crewmembers requested new movies and VCR. Ship heading to port in England. CHARLES L. BROWN (Transoceanic Cable), November 28Chairman Francisco Sousa, Secretary Brenda Kamiya, Educational Director Joe Stores, Deck Delegate Clive Steward. Chairman said rules for meal hours are posted in mess hall. He announced payoff and discussed upcoming cable training exercise. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crew to clean up crew mess area and TV lounge at night. HUMACAO (PRMMJ), November 7-Chairman Roberto Diaz, Steward Delegate German Rios, Educational Director Eddie Johnson, Deck Delegate Manuel Sabater, Engine Delegate Lucas Martinez, Steward Delegate Troy Browne. Chairman noted payoff in Elizabeth, NJ. and asked those crewmembers signing off to clean room and tum in dirty linen. Disputed OT reported by engine delegate. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward department delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: San Juan, P.R. LNG ARIES (ETC), November 27Chairrnan John P. Davis, Secretary Doyle E. Cornelius, Educational Director Jose A. Quinones, Deck Delegate George M. Silalahi, Engine Delegate Dasril Panko, Steward Delegate Arlene Ringler. Chairman reminded crewmembers of no smoking policy in crew lounge. Educational director asked crewmembers to think about importance of upgrading at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $437 in ship's fund . No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done, especially delicious Thanksgiving Day dinner. LONG L/NES(Transoceanic Cable), November 18-Chairman Perfecto Amper, Secretary Michael Bonsignore, Educational Director Juanito Danslan, Engine Delegate Anthony Powers, Steward Delegate William Smith. Crew requested new washer and dryer. Chairman and secretary stressed importance of upgrading at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Treasurer reported $1 ,800 in ship's fund. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Hueneme, Calif. OMI SACRAMENTO (Vulcan Carriers), November 6-Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary Dante Slack, Educational Director Robert Caldwell, Deck Delegate George Giraud, Steward Delegate Earl Mathews. Chairman reported ship arriving in Lake Charles, La. on November 9 and asked crewmembers signing off to leave keys. He thanked crew for good trip. Chairman added ship would next sail to Abijan, Ivory Coast. Educational director joined with chairman to urge members to attend upgrading classes at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three departments. Chairman noted holiday messages received from union headquarters and posted. Crew asked contracts department to look into changing time needed for vacation. Discussion held regarding smoking rules for crew lounge. OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), November 27Chairman Daniel Laitinen, Secretary George Quinn, Educational Director David Dunklin, Deck Delegate Donnie R. McCawley, Engine Delegate Donald G. Volluz, Steward Delegate Miguel Aguilar. Chairman thanked crewmembers for smooth trip to Guatemala. He announced ship returning to New Orleans to load before sailing for Mozambique. Secretary thanked crewmembers for help separating plastics for disposal. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew extended special thanks to steward department for great Thanksgiving dinner. OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), November 28-Chairman Walter 0. Weaver, Secretary Earl Gray Sr., Educational Director Glenn Henderson, Deck delegate Paul Adams, Engine Delegate Karl Benes, Steward Delegate Musa Ahmed. Chairman thanked crewmembers for job well done in Valdez, Alaska when cold weather and snow made working conditions difficult. He gave belated Thanksgiving wishes to all union members. Secretary extended special vote of thanks to crewmembers for helping keep plastics separated from regular refuse. He urged all members to attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. Educational director updated members on classes offered at Paul Hall Center. He said all crewmembers will be required to take certain courses if sailing aboard tankers. Engine delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward department delegates. Crew thanked Captain Moore for acquiring lobsters for Thanksgiving meal and gave special vote of thanks to galley gang for excellent job done preparing great holiday meal. Minute of silence observed in memory of deceased SIU brothers and sisters. OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Maritime Overseas), November 29Chairman Tim Koebel, Secretary Robert Miller, Educational Director Kevin Wray, Steward Delegate Charles Atkins. Chairman advised crewmembers signing off to leave room clean and deposit key with department head. He reminded crew to observe no smoking rule in lounge. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: St. James, La. RICHARD G. MATTHIESEN (Ocean Shipholding), November 13Chairman James T. Martin, Secretary Lovell McElroy, Educational Director Ronnie Day, Deck Delegate Dana Naze, Engine Delegate Gilbert Tedder, Steward Delegate Mohamed R. Quarish. Treasurer reported $940 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman reminded crewmembers that all tanker workers must take safety course at Piney Point. Ship heading to port in France. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), November 20-Chairman Roy Williams, Secretary Herbert Scypes, Educational Director Gary Morrison, Steward Delegate Osvaldo Rios. Chairman noted payoff in next port, Elizabeth, N.J. New TV and VCR requested for crew lounge. Secretary asked for new refrigerator and garbage disposal in galley. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. SEA·LAND CRUSADER (SeaLand Service), November ?-Chairman Harold Berggren, Secretary Nick Andrews, Educational Director Oswald Bermeo, Deck Delegate Mark Fleming, Engine Delegate Lawrence Craig. Chairman noted payoff in Elizabeth, NJ. and reminded crew to separate plastic from regular refuse. Educational director recommended all members upgrade at Paul Hall Center to enhance job skills. No beefs or disputed OT reported by all three department delegates. SEA-LAND DISCOVERY(SeaLand Service), November 13-Chairman Nelson Sala, Secretary Jose Coils. Educational Director Joseph Shuler, Deck Delegate Efstratios Zoubantis, Engine Delegate R. Collazo, Steward Delegate Jorge Salazar. Chairman announced payoff at next port when patrolman boards ship. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman told crew new captain signing on in Elizabeth, NJ. Crew gave vote of thanks to galley gang for good job done. Steward department thanked crewmembers for keeping mess room and lounge area clean. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Service), November 27-Chairman Ernest Duhon, Secretary Joe Johnson, Educational Director also extended special vote of thanks to engine department for job well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND PACIFIC (Sea-Land Service), November 7-Chainnan Lothar Reck, Secretary George Bronson, Educational Director Raymond Clock, Deck Delegate Robert Smith, Engine Delegate Bryan Chan, Steward Delegate Dien Short. Chairman reminded members to attend ship's union meetings, read Seafarers LOG and know union contract. He reminded crew to keep personal quarters and laundry room clean. Importance of SPAD donations discussed. Secretary thanked crewmembers for keeping mess hall and crew lounge clean. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Piney Point and renew z-card by date posted on bulletin board in crew Aries Crew Readies for Holiday Meal s.tewar~ departn:ient crewn:iembers a~oard the LNG Aries pose for a p~cture m the midst of their preparations for the Thanksgiving Day dinner aboard ship. From the left are SA Cindy Winter, SA Anthony Jacobson, Chief Cook Arlene Ringler, SA Shawn Fujiwara and (back) Steward Doyle Cornelius. Michael Powell, Deck Delegate Dennis Brown, Engine Delegate Richard Surrick, Steward Delegate MikeBubaker. Chairman thanked steward department for wonderful Thanksgiving Day dinner. Educational director advised members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward department delegates. Entire crew extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for great holiday dinner. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), November 7Chairman Kenneth McGregor, Secretary James Prado, Educational Director Angelo Dunklin, Deck Delegate George Kriess, Engine Delegate Ronald Adriani, Steward Delegate Amanda Suncin. Chairman discussed z-card renewal information received from union headquarters. He noted ship a day late due to severe storm and high seas. Crewmembers thanked for helping recover gangway and lifeboat which were dislodged during storm. He added that no injuries were sustained under very dangerous conditions. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by other two departments. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), November 20-Chairman John Stout, Secretary Jose Bayani, Educational Director David Bautista, Deck Delegate R. Rollins, Engine Delegate Charles Howell, Steward Delegate Gumpoy Wong. Chairman reporteC: tiles on second level need changing. Crew discussed Sea-Land's re-flagging efforts and what U.S. government must do to keep strong U.S.-flag fleet. Chairman advised crewmembers signing off to return keys and clean rooms. He asked crew to avoid slamming doors while others are asleep. Crew thanked steward department for good food and barbecue. Secretary thanked chairman and deck department for clean and freshly painted ship. He lounge. Treasurer anounced $340 in ship's fund and recent purchase of 15 new movies. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Bosun asked crew to separate aluminum cans from plastic and regular garbage. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. SEA-LAND SPIR/T(Sea-Land Service), November 13-Chairman David Williams, Secretary Steve Apodaca, Educational Director Charles Henley, Deck Delegate Michael Sorenson, Engine Delegate Donnie Hester, Steward Delegate Arthur Medieros. Chairman reminded crewmembers to tum in extra linens. Secretary advised those crewmembers wishing to upgrade skills to visit Paul Hall Center. Educational director stressed importance of donating to SPAD. Treasurer announced $61 in movie fund and $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Thanks given to steward department for job well done. Crew also thanked engine department for excellent job done in paint locker. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Service), November &--Chairman Larry Watson, Secretary Ronald Fluker, Educational Director Milton Sabin, Deck Delegate Rick Patek, Engine Delegate Joe Graves, Steward Delegate Clarence Page. Chairman advised crew that ship arriving in Tacoma, Wash. three days late due to rough seas. He urged members to read Seafarers LOG and get involved in union activities. He encouraged crewrnembers to bring families to Lundeberg School while upgrading. Crew extended special vote of thanks to galley gang for special culinary efforts. Educational director reminded members to send holiday greetings through the Seafarers LOG. Treasurer reported $200 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. Chairman announced letter of thanks received from wife of Oiler Lee Stantinos who suffered a ruptured gall bladder and was air-lifted from ship. Next port: Oakland, Calif. �FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG 19 More than 50 children of Seafarers and their guests gather around Santa at the Mobile hall's holiday party to listen Alicia Watkins, daughter of Justin Tew, Alicia Lorge's to him read a Christmas story and let them know he's ready to visit each of them on his midnight sleigh ride. Bosun Reginald Watkins, tells guest, hopes Santa will bring Santa she's been a good girl. him lots of toys this Christmas. H oliday festivities got off to an early start in the SIU hall in Mobile, Ala. when active and retired Seafarers, with their families and friends, came together on December 17 for an afternoon of food, fun, fraternization ... and Santa Claus. A great holiday buffet was provided for the more than 200 persons who packed the hall. Retired Bosun Albert "Tony" Bourgot and his wife, Beverly, and Retired Chief Steward Esau Wright volunteered to do all the food preparation, cooking and serving. In addition, Delia Carter, wife of Port Agent Dave Carter, roasted some turkeys for the event. And what a spread it was! There were hams and turkeys with all the usual holiday trimmings. And desserts galore! But the highlight, at least for the more than 50 children in attendance, was the appearance of Santa Claus, who read ''The Night Before Christmas" to the kids and let them know he was prepared for his upcoming midnight sleigh ride. Each child had the opportunity to sit on Santa's knee to whisper his or her Christmas wish list to him, and each received a Christmas stocking filled with candy, including a large peppermint stick. Retiree Fred "Bull" OMU Joe Previto's nephews, Corey and Blake, Pumpman William · Olivia Nicole Lorge, Lindsey used to sail are two of more than 50 children who came to Dunklin socializes Alicia Lorge's daughas a steward/baker. the union hall to see Santa. with fellow Seafarers. ter, has a great time. Carrying food from the buffet to his seat is SA Kenneth Seals. FOWT Cornelius Cade and his wife pose for the roving photographer at the Mobile hall's Christmas party. Amos and Ernestine Myers join in on the festivities. Amos sails as an FOWT from the Mobile hall. OMU Percy Payton is surrounded by other members of his family at the afternoon holiday party in the Mobile hall. Bosun James Blanchard is accompanied by his wife and son for a delicious holiday meal. From left, Retiree Albert ''Tony" Bourgot, Beverly Bourgot, Retiree Esau Wright and Delia Carter can take the credit for all the delicious food. Enjoying the holiday event are QMED Charles Kennedy with his wife, Brenda, and daughter, Tameka. �20 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1995 Galleys Provide Cheer Over Holidays at Sea HoJiday times-often filled with warm memories of family comfort, good food and close friends-can be lonely times aboard ship. But reports to the Seafarers LOG from SIU members who have spent their hoJidays at sea indicate that the steward department members aboard ship work hard to provide that homey, holiday feeling. Grateful crewmembers from three ships recently contacted the Seafare rs LOG to tell about the efforts put forth over the holidays by the galley gang members on their vessels. SIU Scholarships: Windows to the Future Snow, ice, flooding-these are aJI fami]iar visions of winter in various regions of the United States-often leading to the "winter blues." But one way to combat the winter blues is to think about the future-your future. Think about continuing your education. Some 38 years ago, the Seafarers International Union's Atlantic and Gulf District became the first maritime union in America to estabJish a scholarship program to help qualified members, their spouses and dependent children finance college and vocational education. In 1995, the union wilJ offer seven scholarships. As in past years, four are set aside for the children and spouses of Seafarers. Each of these four cholarships is for $15,000 to be used at a fouryear college or university. The other three are for Seafarers themselves. One of the awards is for $15,000 for use at a four-year institution of higher ]earning. The other two scholarships amount to $6,000 each and may be used for study at a community college or vocational school. Eligibility requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and unmarried dependent children are spelled out in a booklet which contains an appJication form. It is available by filJing out and returning the coupon below to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. postmarked on or be/ore April 15, 1995. Since SAT or ACT exam results are part of the application package, and since they are given only at certain times of the year, applicants should plan ahead to take the exam required by the co]lege or trade school they plan to attend. (Tests must be taken by February 1995-this month-to ensure the resuJts will be available for inclusion in the scholarship application package.) CHECKLIST Apart from the scholarship application itself, other necessary items and paperwork form part of the application package and must be received by the Scholarship Committee, a panel of professional educators, by April 15. They include: • autobiographical statement, • photograph, • certified copy of birth certificate, • high school transcript and certification of graduation or offic i a 1 copy of high school equivaJency scores, • college transcript, • letters of reference and • SAT or ACT results. For most scholarship winners, receiving a cash grant can greatly ease the financial burden associated with attending college. And while there are only two months left to collect aJI the necessary material to appJy for DEADLINES the scholarship, that shou]d be Completed applications with enough time for anyone interaJI necessary information in- ested in advancing their skills, cluded must be mailed and their careers, their dreams. Aboard the SS Carolina Crewmembers aboard Puerto Rico Marine' s SS Carolina sent the LOG a letter of praise for their steward department, along with a copy of their Thanksgiving Day menu. "The steward, Albert Coale, worked for days and nights preparing the best Thanksgiving meal I've ever had on a ship in 30 years of going to sea," wrote PhilJip Ammann, third assistant engineer, in behaJf of his shipmates. "The chief cook, Ali Hydbra, and the pantryman, James O'Reilly, and the BR Michael Anzalone, all did more than anyone could ask for." Aboard the Global Link In another letter to the LOG, Chief Steward Brandon Dwight Maeda expressed the pride of the Global Link's crew in two of their galley gang membersCook/Baker Dan Wehr and Chief Cook Mark Kotajarvi. "Mark is a culinary school graduate and has established ~ A specially printed Thanksgiving Day menu aboard the SS Carolina includes everything "from soup to nuts." himself in the hotel-food industry," Maeda wrote. "Dan is a graduate of the trainee program at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship (Class #502). Both gentlemen have done extensive and repeated upgrading at the Paul Han Center and credit the superb culinary instructors and facility there for their food preparation techniques" aboard the vessel, operated by Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. Aboard the Overseas Ohio AB Benedicto Miranda sent the LOG two photos "of four very fine men of the Seafarers International Union's steward department aboard the Overseas Ohio." Chief Cook Eugene P. Diego, GSU Musa Ahmed, DEU Qasem Saeed and Recer- tified Steward Earl Nelson Gray Sr. are known as the 'Fantastic Four' because "that's just what they are. The preparation of the menus and cooking of the food is just superb. The cleanliness of the ship just can't be beat; it simply sparkles, thanks to brothers Ahmed and Saeed. The attitudes of these four brothers cannot be put in words. They will do anything for anyone within their power to keep the ship a good ship." Brother Miranda also enclosed a copy of the Christmas Day menu from aboard the Maritime Overseas Corp. vessel, which included such treats as deviled eggs, prime rib of beef, turkey (and all the trimmings) and lobster, in addition to assorted soups, vegetables and desserts. Standing in the spotless galley of the cable ship is Chief Cook Mark Kotajarvi. r---------------------------------1 Send for Your Application Form Today! P lease send me the 1995 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility infomrntion, procedures for applying and the application form. Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ Book Number _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City, State, Zip Code_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Telephone Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ This application is for: D Self D Dependent Mail this completed form to: Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 2195 ---------------------------------~ The "Fantastic Four" aboard the Overseas Ohio are, from left, Chief Cook Eugene Diego, GSU Musa Ahmed, DEU Qasem Saeed and Recertified Steward Earl N. Gray Sr. �FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG 21 Final Departures DEEP SEA GEORGE AUSTIN Pensioner George Austin, 82, passed away December 12, 1994. A native of Alabama, he began his shipping career with the Seafarers in 1939 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He sailed in the steward department and worked his way up to the position of chief steward. He began receiving his pension in November 1978. ANGEL N. AVALOY Angel N. Avaloy, 34, passed away July 4, 1994. Born in Honduras, he began sailing with the SIU in 1988 from the port of Houston. Brother A valoy primarily sailed in the steward department aboard two Hawaiian-based passenger ships, the SS Constitution and SS Independence. MELVINW.BASS Pensioner Melvin W. Bass, 71, died January 6. He signed on with the union in 44 · ew York. Brother Bass sailed in the steward department and attended a 1970 union conference at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. He began receiving his pension in November 1981. KENNETH C. BATTEN Kenneth C. Batten, 58, died October 17, 1994. At age 55, after retiring from his 25-year practice of commercial real estate brokerage, he joined the Seafarers in 1991. He sailed in the deck department and his first ship was the USNS Wilkes. , THEODORE "T.R." BURNS Pensioner Theodore "T.R." Burns, 88, passed awayDecember21, 1994. Born in Mississippi, Brother Burns grew up in Oklahoma He cooked for various hotels and eventually became a chef. In 1943 he moved to Seattle and joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the Sill's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and lnland Waters Division (AGLIWD). Brother Bums worked his way up the steward department ratings to chief cook and baker. He retired in April 1973. CHESTER K. BURLEY Pensioner Chester K. Burley, 76, died December 22, 1994. A native of Michigan, Brother Burley signed on with the sru in 1954 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. Brother Burley sailed in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1946. Brother Burley began receiving his pension in May 1983. RICHARD CHAMBERLIN Pensioner Richard Chamberlin, 68, died November 28, 1994. He began sailing with the union in 1972 from the port of Toledo, Ohio. Brother Chamberlin sailed in three of the union's divisions: Great Lakes, inland and deep sea. He upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Chamberlin last shipped in the engine department as a QMED. Born in Detroit, Mich., he served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1949. Brother Chamberlin retired in September 1987. MELVERN G. CHILTON Pensioner MelvemG. Chilton, 78, died December3, 1994. Born in Honolulu, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1941, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Chilton began receiving his pension in July 1984. ERNEST W. COX Pensioner EmestW. Cox, 73, died December 15, 1994. Born in Mississippi, he began shipping with the Seafarers in 1948 from the port of New Orleans. He sailed in both the engine and steward departments . Brother Cox upgraded his engine department rating to QMED at the Lundeberg School. He began receiving his pension in December 1983. NATHANIEL P. DA VIS Pensioner Nathaniel P. Davis, 69, passed away December9, 1994. Anative of k· Lowell, Mass., he joined the SIU in 1959 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Davis retired in August 1987. JOHN M. DWYER John M. · Dwyer, 49, died on July ·' 22, 1994. He ;fl joined the '" union in 1988 in the port of Houston. Brother Dwyer sailed in the deck department. A native of New York, he served in the U.S . Anny from 1966 to 1968. SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Feight retired in April 1970. DAVID FAGAN David Fagan, 34, passed away October 8, 1994. Born in California, he joined the ~ Seafarers in 1991 in the ,,J port of New Orleans. Brother Fagan sailed in the deck department. EDWARD A.FAHY Pensioner Edward A. Fahy, 65, died January 8. Born in Philadelphia, he signed on with the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department and attended upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School in 1967. Brother Fahy began receiving his pension in December 1986. HAWTHORNE H. FRASER Pensioner Hawthorne H. Fraser, 79, died October 3, 1994. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1954 in the port of Wilmington, Calif., before that union merged with the SIU' s AGLIWD. Brother Fraser began receiving his pension in November 1974. ALPHONSO R. GONZALES Pensioner Alphonso R. Gonzales, 84, passed away January 8. A native of Hawaii, he signed on with the ~'--..;;__;_.....J Seafarers in 1952 in the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Gonzales attended a union conference in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He retired in December 1976. GEORGE R. GRAHAM Pensioner George R. ·' Graham, 76, died December 14, 1994. Born in North Dakota, Brother Graham = --=-'-== joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Graham began receiving his pension in June 1983. HORACE C. GRAY Pensioner Horace C. Gray, 92, passed away December2, 1994. Anative of Alabama, he signed on L:-.....::........:.:::..:.:_:.==-=--___:.____J with the union in 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. as a member of the engine department. Brother Gray retired in November 1967. EDWARD L. HAYNIE GERALD E. FEIGHT Pensioner Gerald E. Feight, 70, passed away October 8, 1994. Brother Feight was a member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged with the Edward L. Haynie, 61, died December 15, 1994. Born in Virginia, he signed on with the Seafarers in 1965 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Brother Haynie sailed in the engine department, and upgraded to QMED at the Lundeberg School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951to1954. Brother Penns served in the U.S. Army for eleven years. He retired in September 1989. ANDREW GREEN SIMPSON PHILIPS Pensioner Andrew Green, 75, died December 22, 1994. Born in Arkansas, he began sailing with the union in 1969 from the port of San Francisco. He shipped in the steward department. Brother Green began receiving his pension in November 1989. Pensioner Simpson Philips, 91, passed away November 15, 1994. He signed on with the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Philips began receiving his pension in July 1966. HORACE HAMILTON Pensioner Horace Hamilton, 74, passed away October 17, 1994. A native of Dallas, he joined the Marine Cooks and '-------~ Stewards in 1955 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Hamilton upgraded his steward department rating at the Lundeberg School. He retired in September 1985. CLIFFORD E. PREVATT Pensioner Clifford E. ' Prevatt, 74, died in March 1994. He began sailing with the Seafarers in 1948 from the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Prevatt sailed in the engine department. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. A native of Florida, Brother Prevatt retired in April 1982. NATHANIEL RICHARDSON Pensioner Nathaniel Richardson, 75, died September 30, ARTHUR G. JAVIER 1994. He joined the Pensioner Arthur G. Javier, 86, Marine Cooks passed away September 23, 1994. and Stewards Born in the Philippine Islands, he in 1951 in the joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards, before that union merged I port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother AGLIWD. Brother Richardson Javier began receiving his pension retired in December 1983. in July 1971. RASMUS JENSEN Pensioner Rasmus Jensen, 100, died August 18, 1994. A native of Denmark, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1930 in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Jensen retired in March 1959. CASIMIR J. KROWICKI Pensioner Casimir J. Krowicki, 75, passed away December 28, 1994. He began sailing with the SIU in 1946 from =~--~ the port of Galveston, Texas. Brother Krowicki sailed in the deck department. He erved in the U.S. Am1y during World War II. Brother Krowicki began receiving his pension in November 1985. ADOLPH NEBEL Pensioner Adolph Nebel, 90, died November 5, 1994. Born in Germany, he joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the SIU's AGLIWD. Brother Nebel retired in September 1974. JOHN W. PENNS Pensioner John W. Penns, 69, died June 29, 1994. After , graduating from the Andrew Furuseth =='---==---.:::.__.=== Training School in 1956, Brother Penns signed on with the SJU in his native state of New York. He sailed in the engine department and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. INLAND JUAN REYES Juan Reyes, 48, died September 7, 1994. Born in Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of San Juan, P.R. Boatman Reyes sailed in the deck department. ANTHONY "TONY" ROSSI Pensioner Anthony "Tony" Rossi, 70, passed away December 26, 1994. A native of Pennsylvania, he signed on with the union in 1951 in the port of Baltimore. During his career, Boatman Rossi advanced in the deck department, last sailing as a tugboat captain. He retired in November 1987. GREAT LAKES JOSEPH J. CHERVENKA Pensioner Joseph J. Chervenka, 88, died December 12, 1994. Brother Chervenka signed on with the Seafarers in 1947 in the port of Duluth, Minn. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Chervenka served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He began receiving his pension in January 1974. FISHERMEN CARLOS GASPER Pensioner Carlos Gasper, 71, died December 10, 1994. Brother Gasper joined the union in 1968 in the port of Boston, and shipped in the deck department. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, 1942 to 1946. Brother Gasper began receiving his pension in June 1987. �22 FEBRUARY 1995 SEAFARERS LOG Lundeberg School Graduating Classes SCHOOL HARRY LIFEBOAT CLASS 532 Trainee Lifeboat Class 532- Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 532 are (from left, kneeling) Adnan K. Nasser, Edward Siu, Victor Smith, Marcos Rivera, Christopher Madore, (second row) Bob Boyle (instructor), Keith Neathery, Mariano Lopez, Jorge E. Soler, Louis Pauole, Samuel Zaso, Scott L. Sumners, Michael Thompson, Christopher Duffy Jr., Stanley E. Howard and Martiz D. Summerville. Upgraders Lifeboat- Certificates of training were received by the graduating class of upgraders on January 10. They are (from left) Bob Boyle (instructor), Robert M. Amon, Victor Frazier, James Johnson, Rodney Roberson Sr. and Andre Holmes. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by certified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretary-treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, each year examines the finances of the union and reports fu11y their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by contracts between the union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACATION FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, EIN 13-5602047, Plan No. 503, forthe period January 1, 1993 through December31, 1993. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $7,914,933 as of December 31, 1993, compared to $4,880,007 as of January 1, 1993. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $3,034,926. This increase includes unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $40, 107,938, including employer contributions of $39,616,716, realized losses of $46,816 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $538,038. Plan expenses were $37,073,012. These expenses included $4,712,989 in administrative expenses, $30,061,066 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries and $2,298,957 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to recejve a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Transactions in excess of 5% of plan assets and 4. Service provider and trustee infonnation. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nicholas J. Marrone, plan administrator of the Seafarers Vacation Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746; telephone (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs wi 11 be $ l. 80 for the full annual report, or 10 cents per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan (Board of Trustees, Seafarers Vacation Fund, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746) and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC, or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N-5507, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210. available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Augustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Au th Way Camp Springs, MD .20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing forovertime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect their contractual rights properly, he or she should contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the union. officerormember. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers WG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to cany out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headqu~rs. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitled, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers International Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. NOTIFYING THE UNION-If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of access to union records or information, the member should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Michael Sacco, President Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. �23 SEAFARERS LOG FEBRUARY 1995 LUNDEBER6 SCHOOL 1995 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE The following is the course schedule for classes beginning between February and July 1995 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and-in times of conflict-the nation's security. Please note that students should check in the Friday before their course's start date. The courses listed here will begin promptly on the morning of the start dates. Deck Upgrading Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Able Seaman July 31 October20 Bridge Management (Shiphandling) April 24 July 17 Mays July 28 Lifeboatman July 17 July 28 Limited License/License Prep. July 3 Augustll Radar Observer/Unlimited February27 April 17 May22 July 10 March 10 April21 May26 July 14 Steward Upgrading Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion Assistant Cook/Cook and Baker Chief Cook, Chief Steward March27 Junes June 16 August25 Engine Upgrading Courses Date of Completion Course Start Date Diesel Engine Technology April 14 March20 July 28 July 3 (to be announced) Refrigeration Technician Certification Fireman/W atertender & Oiler Hydraulics Marine Electrical Maintenance I Marine Electrical Maintenance II Power Plant Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance Refrigerated Containers Welding March20 Mayl February 20 Junes May22 July 31 March 13 April 24 July 17 March27 April 24 February 20 April 24 June2 July 14 March24 July7 June30 Septembers April 21 June2 August25 April 7 May19 March 17 May19 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Inland Courses Safety Specialty Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion March27 May29 February 27 April 10 July 24 April 10 May8 May22 July 17 April 7 June9 March 10 April 21 August4 April 21 May12 June2 July 28 Course Start Date Date of Completion Deck Inland Advanced Firefighting March 6 March 17 Oil Spill Safety Recertification February23 March 30 April 27 May25 June22 July 20 February 23 March30 April 27 May2S June22 July 20 Diesel DDE/Limited License Prep. Sealift Operations and Maintenance June 5 June 30 Tanker Operations February27 March 27 April 24 May22 June 19 July 17 March 24 April 21 May19 June 16 July 14 Augustll Engineroom Familiarization Radar Observer (Inland) Welding Electronics Additional Courses Course Start Date Date of Completion GED Preparation Mayl July 21 Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) April 3 June5 May26 July 28 Recertification Programs Course Start Date Date of Completion Bosun Recertification Mayl Junes Course Start Date Date of Completion Steward Recertification July 3 August 7 Session II Junes July 28 Deck and Engine Department College Courses --~----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UP6RADIN6 APPL/CAT/ON Primary language spoken-------~---- (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Telephone_....__ _....__ _ _ _ __ With this application, COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourselffor the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page ofyour union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your z-card as well as your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. (Monlh/Day/Year) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member D Lakes Member D Inland Waters Member D COURSE BEGIN DATE END DATE If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Social Security # Book # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ S e n i o r i t y - - - - - - - - - - - - - Department _ _ _ _ _ __ U.S. Citizen: D Yes D No Home Port - - - - - - - - - - - Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ LAST VESSEL: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rating: _ _ _ __ Date O n : - - - - - - - - - - Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? 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Box 75, Piney Point, MD 20674. 2/95 -. �IN THIS ISSUE: SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT Seafarers Vacation Fund -Page 22 Volume 57, Number 2 February 1995 Newark Bay and Scores of Ships Converge To Aid in Rescue of Ukrainian Seamen The SIU-crewed Newark Bay was one of 32 ships from 18 different nations which abandoned its regular operations to aid in a rigorous search and rescue effort aimed at finding 31 Ukrainian seamen after their vessel sank in a brutal storm in the North Atlantic. The Newark Bay, a Sea-Land Service containership, received an all-points bu11etin from the U.S. Coast Guard notifying the captain and crew that a Ukrainian merchant vessel, the Salvador Allende, had gone down in the predawn hours of Friday, December 9, 1994 about 1,200 miles east of New York and 750 miles southeast of Nova Scotia. The 450-foot Ukrainian-flagged vessel was sailing from Texas to Helsinki, Finland with a load of rice when it was caught in a storm with 40-foot waves and 50-mph winds. According to Associated Press news reports, the Ukrainian cargo ship began taking on water and listing badly to its port side before sinking, forcing all 31 crewmembers to abandon ship. The Coast Guard requested that all vessels within a 500-mile radius report to the area where the Allende sank in the violent storm. The Newark Bay was on its way back to Elizabeth, NJ. after completing a 28-day run to northern Europe when the captain received the emergency radio ca11. "When we were contacted, I was on whee] watch, and the captain began looking at the charts to plot out our course," AB George Perry told a reporter for the Seafare rs LOG. "We turned the ship about 180 degrees and headed south. It took us about 12 hours to get to the area in which the vessel had sunk and a bit more chances for survival. The Newark Bay and dozens of other merchant ships arrived SEARCH AREA • \ Newark Bay 61,000 sa. Ml. during the night to the area of the ENLARGEMENT sunken cargo ship ready to search \ diverted to OF SEARCH AREA for the Ukrainian seamen. • 39°00'N SHOWN BELOW Despite the drops of supplies \ 49°ao·w IN SMALL SCALE MAP and the ship reinforcements, when rescue efforts resumed the 39°39'N 51°16'W •:soN 49ow next morning, no survivors could Salvador Allende Newark Bay be found. News reports stated sinks ordered to none of the ships was able to spot any of the Allende crew in the search in search for survivors that spanned 7 mile radius ATLANTIC six days and 61,000 square miles around OCEAN of sea. this position The Newark Bay scanned 154 square miles for two days for survivors before the Coast Guard ATIANTIC called off the search. AB Perry, OCEAN who was the helmsman throughout most of the containership' s search efforts, noted that bridge wing lookouts 400 20° 60° were posted on the Newark Bay The search for Allende survivors concentrated in an area 1,200 around the clock during the search and rescue operation. miles east of New York and 750 miles southeast of Nova Scotia. Perry also stated that he heard time to reach the site that the jacket to keep him afloat in the over the radio that some emergenCoast Guard designated for us," stormy seas. The military helicop- cy equipment had been recovered reca11ed the AB. ter spotted the Ukrainian seaman While the Newark Bay was en 70 miles outside the search area. He route, two tankers were the first to also was not injured. Early press reports said all but arrive at the scene shortly after midnight, more than 17 hours three of the 31 Allende crewmemafter the ship sank. Battling the bers had been spotted by aircraft, waves, foreign-flagged Torungen drifting amid the 60-mile-long and Benny Queen took directions patch of debris marking the from U.S. Coast Guard planes sunken ship. However, the comflying above. The Torungen was bination of high waves, fierce able to pu11 to safety a Ukrainian winds and onset of night crewmember from a lifeboat hampered rescue efforts and caught in the squall. Apart from caused all attempts to save the pure exhaustion, the seaman sur- Ukrainian seamen to be put off vived the disaster without injury. until daylight. U.S. Coast Guard aircraft dropped radios, food, AB Craig Amison stood as a lookout A econd survivor was pluckwater and emergency supplies to aboard the Newark Bay during the ed from the sea by a U.S Air Nasome of the Allende crewmem- search for survivors of the sunken tional Guard helicopter after bers to help them endure the Salvador Allende, a Ukrainian having drifted for more than 24 rough seas and improve their cargo ship. hours with little more than his life Newark Bay receives SOSe at 42°04'N 50°49'W . ~ Captain Robert Haagenson plotted a course for the Newark Bay when the U.S. Coast Guard notified him of a sunken Ukrainian vessel. but no survivors had been found. "Of the 31 Ukrainian crewmem bers, 29 are presumed deceased and their bodies remain unrecovered," stated Rich Perry, a Coast Guard representative from the Atlantic Area Command center in New York, which spearheaded the rescue efforts. "Their bodies are now in the hands of mother nature. We did everything we could." "We searched long and hard but we never found anything. It was pretty sad knowing so many seamen had just perished," added AB Perry. David Frantz prepared special sandwiches and refreshments around the clock for Newark Bay crewmembers during the search and rescue mission. Help Locate Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Savanna Catherine Todd. She was abducted from Isle of Palms, S.C. by her non-custodial mother, Dorothy Lee Barnett, when she was 11 months old. A felony warrant for kidnapping has been issued in her name. (She also goes by the name Lee Barnett Todd or Lee Barnett.) Now 20 months old, Savanna Catherine Todd, who also may be known as Savanna Lee Barnett, was 2 ft. 6 in. ta1l when she was abducted. The light brown-haired, hazel-eyed child has a sma11 birthmark near her navel. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Savanna Catherine Todd should contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Missing Persons Unit of the Federal Bureau oflnvestigation (South Carolina) at (803) 722-0135. Savanna Catherine Todd AB George Perry (center) was on watch when the Coast Guard requested the vessel's aid in a search for 31 Ukrainian seamen. Also among the Sea-Land Newark Bay's crewmembers who participated in the rescue effort were Chief Steward Alphonso Holland (left) and AB Richard Houghton. After the scouting mission, the ship returned to the U.S., docking in Elizabeth, N.J., where above photo was taken. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 1995 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU’S WORK-TAX LAWSUIT MOVES TO APPEALS COURT MSC CHIEF: PREPOSITIONING SHIPS KEY TO NATION’S SEALIFT ASSETS APL FLAG-OUT WAIVER VIOLATES U.S. LAW, CHARGE SIU UNIONS SENATE COMBINES MARITIME, TRANSPORT BODIES; THREE HOUSE COMMITTEES COVER MARINE ISSUES EARTHQUAKE SHATTERS KOBE PORT’S CRANES SHIPS DOCKING IN OTHER PORTS EUROPEAN SHIPPING SURVIVES FLOODS RANDOM DRUG TEST POOL REDUCED BY FEDERAL REGULATIONS BILL ALLOWING EXPORT OF ALASKA OIL ON U.S.-FLAG SHIPS BEFORE CONGRESS APPLICANTS MUST BE SCREENED FOR USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES LAKES’ SEAFARERS REFLECT ON ’94 SEASON DRY-CARGO SHIPS, TANK BARGES NEED COFR 1,000-PLUS TANKERS PROVE ABILITY TO PAY SPILL DAMAGES GOV’T TASK FORCE PLAN BALANCES VITAL PORT DREDGING, ENVIRONMENT LUEDTKE PRESIDENT DIES AT 64 BOAT OPERATORS NEED RADAR ENDORSEMENT PORT COURSES ENABLE SIU BOATMEN TO MEET FEB. 15 RADAR DEADLINE SIU ASKS COURT TO VOID APL-FLAG-OUT WAIVER BUDGET-DRIVEN CONGRESS LOOKS AT FOOD AID CUTS MARITIME JURISDICTION DISTRIBUTED IN HOUSE; SENATE MERGES MARINE, TRANSPORT SUBCOMMITTEE MARMO DIES, WAS HEAD OF VACATION PLAN LOUISANA-BASED WWII MARINERS ELIGIBLE FOR STATE BONUS OF $250 RETIRED BOSUN DAWSON, VETERAN OF 4 WARS, MAINTAINS PUSH FOR STRONG U.S.-FLAG FLEET SEAFARERS PRAISE NEW TANKER SAFETY COURSE PAUL HALL CENTER’S FOUR-WEEK CLASS IS RIGOROUS BUT ‘WORTH ALL THE TIME’ GALLEYS PROVIDE CHEER OVER HOLIDAYS AT SEA SIU SCHOLARSHIPS: WINDOWS TO THE FUTURE NEWARK BAY AND SCORES OF SHIPS CONVERGE TO AID IN RESCUE OF UKRAINIAN SEAMEN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/01/1995 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 57, No. 2 1995 Periodicals Seafarers Log